Charles E. Brooks is shown coming through the Civil War road, Stoney Battery, in an undated photograph. The road ran from Brunot to Patterson. Brooks (March 6, 1896–Sept. 20, 1983) wrote the booklet “Life in Wayne County” His brother, William Donnelly Brooks (June 18 1880–Nov. 14, 1974) wrote “40 Years in Wayne County”. Their father was Rev. Isaac L. Brooks (Dec. 10, 1854–Dec. 29, 1939). Copies of the two men’s work are on file at the Wayne County Historical Society Library, which is located in the Patterson Community Center.
– Photo and information courtesy of Elizabeth Brooks Cooper; additional information supplied by Norman R. Keele Sr.
