Matthew Brooks in NC who owned the Stokes & Sterry Co.
Can anyone tell me something about this Matthew Brooksthat owned the Stokes & Sterry Co.I am the descendent of Matthew Brooks b. 11/15/1846 in TN & Mary Polly Harrell b.1/14/1784 in TN.Married Mary Polly Harrell 11/9/1802 in Person Co, NC.I was curious as to the name of the store- if this is family names - location or what?