My great grandfather was Cilas M. Brooks. He moved to Tx from NC when he was about 14 years old with Ezekiel Marion Brooks. Trying to find out who the parents are of Cilas. His death certificate says parents "unknown". I believe he may have been illigitimate and was Ezekiel's grandson but am not sure of that. My father and all of Cilas' children have passed along with the facts. I have heard bits and pieces from cousins, but no one knows for sure who his parents are. Thanks for your help.

-- Gayla Lynette Brooks (gayla303@aol.com), December 23, 2002