Seeking info on Wm. Malone Brooks, Sr. (b. 1804 SC). He was living in Franklin Co. in 1840 Census. Owned land on Hwy. 24 1-2 miles east of Red Bay he acquired in 1837, with adjoining land owned by Amy Ann Brooks. I've been told that same land was later owned by a Dr. Thorne. Also, at some time by Fred Vinson/Curt Britton and Luther Nelson & sons. Wm. Malone Brooks, Sr. left AL about 1847 with son, Wm.Malone Brooks, Jr. and his family. Assume Sr.'s wife was deceased. But there were several younger daughters and at least two younger sons who I presume remained in Franklin Co. either with their mother's family members or married, older bros/sisters. One son was named Peter who did appear in 1860 Census, Red River County, TX, age 21. Any help with this family will be appreciated. Wife of Wm. Malone Brooks, Jr. was Eliza Bates, daughter of Robert Patrick Bates, who owned grist mill now known as Jordans Mill east of Russellville.