William was married three times. Names of wives 1 and 3 not known. Minnie and Addie "probably by second wife, Elizabeth"
perhaps born at Oppenheim, NY
one source says born in 1830 - possibly in Oppenhein=m, NY
512 Harriet and 513 Jane from records imposssible to tell if one child, Harriet Jane or two , Harriet and Jane.
From records it is impossible to tell if 514, Lyda and 515, Belle are one child, Lyda belle or two Lyda and Belle
Possibly born in 1842
Marriage Notes for Anne Velnette Hildreth and Nelson BROOKS
Reported that they had eleven children.