Robert L. Brooks of Caroline Co., VA
I'm interested in the parentage of Robert L. Brooks, b.c.1846 in Caroline Co., VA. Robert, age 5, is listed in the 1850 Caroline census living with John Farish Lefoe (my 3rd GGF). In 1860, Robert, age 14, is living with Phebe Lefoe who was John Lefoe's step mother.
I'm guessing that Robert was perhaps John's nephew (Phebe's step-grandson). There was a Mary Lefoe who married James Brook in Caroline Co., 5/29/1845. I don't know if this Mary was John's sister, but the dates of the marriage and Robert's birth indicate that these may be Robert's parents.
The 1870 Caroline census has Robert, age 22, married to Margaret (Stevens?) with son William H., age 1. Just to note, Phebe Lefoe, age 70, is living with Robert and Margaret also.
Any help?
Jim Garrett