Charles Edward Brooker 1863–1913

Charles Edward Brooker, 1863–1913 (aged 50 years)

Name

Charles Edward Brooker

Name: Charles Edward /Brooker/
Given names: Charles Edward
Surname: Brooker

Sex Male

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Birth	1863 38 35 Albury, New South Wales, Australia
Medical	Entry in newspapers Note: Wodonga and Towong Sentinel (Vic. : 1885 - 1954) Friday 15 December 1911 p 3 Article Wodonga and Towong Sentinel (Vic. : 1885 - 1954) Friday 15 December 1911 p 3 Article LUNATIC AT LARGE. A CITIZEN ATTACKED. At Albury Police Court on Tuesday afternoon, before Mr H. F. Roberts, P.M., Charles Edward Brooker, aged 48, was charged with being deemed to be insane and found wandering at large in Dean-street yesterday afternoon. Sergeant Blackburne stated that at a quarter to four on Tuesday afternoon was brought to the lock-up by Mr Hamilton Charnock Mott, who stated that be saw him standing in Dean street, near Burrows Old Mill, gesticulating and apparently in a violent rage. As Mr Mott passed along on the other side of the road the defend- ant rushed across at him, jabbering in a threatening manner. He then picked up a stone and threw it at Mr Mott, who put up his hand to save his face. The stone struck Mr Mott's hand, and caused the blood to flow. Mr Mott said he would not prosecute, as he did not consider the defendant respon- sible for his actions. Witness had known Brooker for the past six or seven years, and he had always been looked upon as a harmless fool. Of late, however, he had been becoming more violent. About four weeks ago witness had seen him chasing a num- ber of boys in the street. About week ago he had seen defendant in front of the Mechanics' Institute stamping about the footpath in a violent temper. Witness induced him to go away. At the present time he considered Brooker insane and unfit to be at large, and might in one of his violent moods do some person an injury. At the request of Sergeant Blackburne, Brooker was remanded for a week for medical observation Albury Banner and Wodonga Express (New South Wales : 1896 - 1938) Friday 22 December 1911 p 25 Article At the Albury police court yesterday, Charles Edward Brooker, on remand, was charged with being deemed to be insane. Dr. Andrews, Government medical officer, deposed that Brooker was now quite quiet; he could be easily managed, and was fit to go into the custody of his friends. William James Brooker having stated that he would look after his brother, the accused was discharged into his custody.
Birth of a sister	Eliza Anne Brooker 7 December 1865 Albury, New South Wales, Australia
Birth of a sister	Christina M. Brooker 1870 Albury, New South Wales, Australia
Death of a sister	Christina M. Brooker 1883 Albury, New South Wales, Australia
Death of a paternal grandfather	William Brooker 9 October 1885 Lake Albert, New South Wales, Australia Cause: William died from old age and natural decay Note: He was sick for 8 days before death and was attended by Dr Eras Wren. The death information was his son James Brooker who was living at Lake Albert. The death was registered at Wagga Wagga on the 2nd of November 1885. Source: Death Certificate.
Burial of a paternal grandfather	William Brooker 10 October 1885 Wagga Wagga, New South Wales, Australia Cemetery: Wagga Wagga Cemetery, Wagga Wagga, New South Wales, Australia
Death of a paternal grandmother	Sophia Mary Mitton 17 January 1892 Lake Albert, New South Wales, Australia
Burial of a paternal grandmother	Sophia Mary Mitton 18 January 1892 Wagga Wagga Monumental Cemetery, Wagga Wagga, New South Wales, Australia
Death of a father	William Brooker 8 June 1892 Albury, New South Wales, Australia Note: BROOKER — On the 9th Inst., at his late residence, Howlong-road, William Brooker, aged 65 years and 6 month. Deeply regretted by a large circle of friends. BROOKER — On the 9th Inst., at his late residence, Howlong-road, William Brooker, aged 65 years and 6 month. Deeply regretted by a large circle of friends. Albury Banner and Wodonga Express (NSW : 1881 - 1938) Friday 17 June 1892 p 40 Family Notices
Death of a mother	Elizabeth Henrietta Fowler 9 November 1895 Albury, New South Wales, Australia Source citation: Footnote: New South Wales, Australia BD&M Number 11317/1895 INDI:EVEN:SOUR:_FOOT: New South Wales, Australia BD&M Number 11317/1895
Number of marriages	0
Death	7 December 1913 (aged 50 years) Albury, New South Wales, Australia

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father	Links Birth: 26 December 1824 28 21 — Campbelltown, New South Wales, Australia Christening: 13 May 1827 30 23 — St Peters Church of England, Campbelltown, New South Wales, Australia Marriage: 13 March 1855 — Albury, New South Wales, Australia Occupation: Farmer Death: 8 June 1892 — Albury, New South Wales, Australia Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Family with spouse Elizabeth Henrietta Fowler Charles Edward Brooker Christina M. Brooker Eleanor Emily Mary Brooker Eliza Anne Brooker Emma Sophia Jane Brooker Mary Ann Maria Brooker William James Brooker William Brooker 1824–1892 Birth: 26 December 1824 28 21 — Campbelltown, New South Wales, Australia Death: 8 June 1892 — Albury, New South Wales, Australia
mother	Links Birth: 21 May 1827 — Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Baptism: St James Church of England, King Street, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Marriage: 13 March 1855 — Albury, New South Wales, Australia Death: 9 November 1895 — Albury, New South Wales, Australia Religion: Church of England Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Family with spouse William Brooker Charles Edward Brooker Christina M. Brooker Eleanor Emily Mary Brooker Eliza Anne Brooker Emma Sophia Jane Brooker Mary Ann Maria Brooker William James Brooker Elizabeth Henrietta Fowler 1827–1895 Birth: 21 May 1827 — Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Death: 9 November 1895 — Albury, New South Wales, Australia
Marriage	Marriage — 13 March 1855 — Albury, New South Wales, Australia
9 years himself	Links Birth: 1863 38 35 — Albury, New South Wales, Australia Medical: Entry in newspapers Number of marriages: 0 Death: 7 December 1913 — Albury, New South Wales, Australia Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Charles Edward Brooker 1863–1913 Birth: 1863 38 35 — Albury, New South Wales, Australia Death: 7 December 1913 — Albury, New South Wales, Australia
8 years younger sister	Links Birth: 1870 45 42 — Albury, New South Wales, Australia Death: 1883 — Albury, New South Wales, Australia Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Christina M. Brooker 1870–1883 Birth: 1870 45 42 — Albury, New South Wales, Australia Death: 1883 — Albury, New South Wales, Australia
-14 years elder sister	Links Birth: 1855 30 27 — Albury, New South Wales, Australia Death: 13 July 1923 — Albury, New South Wales, Australia Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Family with spouse Eleanor Emily Mary Brooker 1855–1923 Birth: 1855 30 27 — Albury, New South Wales, Australia Death: 13 July 1923 — Albury, New South Wales, Australia
11 years younger sister	Links Birth: 7 December 1865 40 38 — Albury, New South Wales, Australia Death: Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Family with spouse George Pope Parsons Thomas Charles Parsons Robert Daniel Parsons Elizabeth Parsons James Parsons Edward Dargo Parsons May Parsons Julius Arthur Parsons Charlotte Parsons Eliza Anne Brooker 1865–… Birth: 7 December 1865 40 38 — Albury, New South Wales, Australia Death:
-6 years elder sister	Links Birth: 1859 34 31 — Albury, New South Wales, Australia Marriage: 1880 — Albury, New South Wales, Australia Death: 30 June 1929 Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Family with spouse Thomas Smith Emma Sophia Jane Brooker 1859–1929 Birth: 1859 34 31 — Albury, New South Wales, Australia Death: 30 June 1929
-3 years elder sister	Links Birth: 5 November 1855 30 28 — Albury, New South Wales, Australia Marriage: 1 February 1880 — St Mathews Church of England, Albury, New South Wales, Australia Death: 16 July 1923 — Albury, New South Wales, Australia Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Family with spouse Hiram William Howard Hiram William Howard Elizabeth Ethel M Howard Mary Ann E Howard Alfred Theodore Howard Hiram N Howard William Henry Howard Ellen Grace H Howard Alexander Thomas Charles Howard Thomas Charles Howard Rosa M Howard John David Howard Hiram Welsley Howard Mary Ann Maria Brooker 1855–1923 Birth: 5 November 1855 30 28 — Albury, New South Wales, Australia Death: 16 July 1923 — Albury, New South Wales, Australia
5 years elder brother	Links Birth: 1860 35 32 — Albury, New South Wales, Australia Death: 30 June 1929 — Albury, New South Wales, Australia Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships William James Brooker 1860–1929 Birth: 1860 35 32 — Albury, New South Wales, Australia Death: 30 June 1929 — Albury, New South Wales, Australia

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Medical	Wodonga and Towong Sentinel (Vic. : 1885 - 1954) Friday 15 December 1911 p 3 Article LUNATIC AT LARGE. A CITIZEN ATTACKED. At Albury Police Court on Tuesday afternoon, before Mr H. F. Roberts, P.M., Charles Edward Brooker, aged 48, was charged with being deemed to be insane and found wandering at large in Dean-street yesterday afternoon. Sergeant Blackburne stated that at a quarter to four on Tuesday afternoon was brought to the lock-up by Mr Hamilton Charnock Mott, who stated that be saw him standing in Dean street, near Burrows Old Mill, gesticulating and apparently in a violent rage. As Mr Mott passed along on the other side of the road the defend- ant rushed across at him, jabbering in a threatening manner. He then picked up a stone and threw it at Mr Mott, who put up his hand to save his face. The stone struck Mr Mott's hand, and caused the blood to flow. Mr Mott said he would not prosecute, as he did not consider the defendant respon- sible for his actions. Witness had known Brooker for the past six or seven years, and he had always been looked upon as a harmless fool. Of late, however, he had been becoming more violent. About four weeks ago witness had seen him chasing a num- ber of boys in the street. About week ago he had seen defendant in front of the Mechanics' Institute stamping about the footpath in a violent temper. Witness induced him to go away. At the present time he considered Brooker insane and unfit to be at large, and might in one of his violent moods do some person an injury. At the request of Sergeant Blackburne, Brooker was remanded for a week for medical observation Albury Banner and Wodonga Express (New South Wales : 1896 - 1938) Friday 22 December 1911 p 25 Article At the Albury police court yesterday, Charles Edward Brooker, on remand, was charged with being deemed to be insane. Dr. Andrews, Government medical officer, deposed that Brooker was now quite quiet; he could be easily managed, and was fit to go into the custody of his friends. William James Brooker having stated that he would look after his brother, the accused was discharged into his custody.

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Wodonga and Towong Sentinel (Vic. : 1885 - 1954) Friday 15 December 1911 p 3 Article

LUNATIC AT LARGE. A CITIZEN ATTACKED.

At Albury Police Court on Tuesday afternoon, before Mr H. F. Roberts, P.M., Charles Edward Brooker, aged 48, was charged with being deemed to be insane and found wandering at large in Dean-street yesterday afternoon.

Sergeant Blackburne stated that at a quarter to four on Tuesday afternoon was brought to the lock-up by Mr Hamilton Charnock Mott, who stated that be saw him standing in Dean street, near Burrows Old Mill, gesticulating and apparently in a violent rage.

As Mr Mott passed along on the other side of the road the defend- ant rushed across at him, jabbering in a threatening manner. He then picked up a stone and threw it at Mr Mott, who put up his hand to save his face. The stone struck Mr Mott's hand, and caused the blood to flow. Mr Mott said he would not prosecute, as he did not consider the defendant respon- sible for his actions.

Witness had known Brooker for the past six or seven years, and he had always been looked upon as a harmless fool. Of late, however, he had been becoming more violent. About four weeks ago witness had seen him chasing a num- ber of boys in the street.

About week ago he had seen defendant in front of the Mechanics' Institute stamping about the footpath in a violent temper. Witness induced him to go away.

At the present time he considered Brooker insane and unfit to be at large, and might in one of his violent moods do some person an injury. At the request of Sergeant Blackburne, Brooker was remanded for a week for medical observation

Albury Banner and Wodonga Express (New South Wales : 1896 - 1938) Friday 22 December 1911 p 25 Article

At the Albury police court yesterday, Charles Edward Brooker, on remand, was charged with being deemed to be insane.

Dr. Andrews, Government medical officer, deposed that Brooker was now quite quiet; he could be easily managed, and was fit to go into the custody of his friends. William James Brooker having stated that he would look after his brother, the accused was discharged into his custody.

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father Parents William Brooker Sophia Mary Mitton	William Brooker 1824–1892
mother	Elizabeth Henrietta Fowler 1827–1895
himself	Charles Edward Brooker 1863–1913
younger sister	Christina M. Brooker 1870–1883
elder sister Family Private	Eleanor Emily Mary Brooker 1855–1923
younger sister Family George Pope Parsons Private Thomas Charles Parsons Robert Daniel Parsons Elizabeth Parsons James Parsons Private Edward Dargo Parsons May Parsons Julius Arthur Parsons Charlotte Parsons	Eliza Anne Brooker 1865–…
elder sister Family Thomas Smith	Emma Sophia Jane Brooker 1859–1929
elder sister Family Hiram William Howard Hiram William Howard Elizabeth Ethel M Howard Mary Ann E Howard Alfred Theodore Howard Hiram N Howard William Henry Howard Ellen Grace H Howard Alexander Thomas Charles Howard Thomas Charles Howard Rosa M Howard John David Howard Hiram Welsley Howard	Mary Ann Maria Brooker 1855–1923
elder brother	William James Brooker 1860–1929

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Charles Edward Brooker(1863–1913)