Emma Crooks

1868 - 1940  (72 years)

• Name	Emma Crooks
  Born	11 May 1868	New York, United States
  Gender	Female
  Died	25 Dec 1940	Brooklyn, Kings, New York, United States
  Buried	28 Dec 1940	Holy Cross Cemetery, Brooklyn, Kings, New York, United States
  Person ID	I61	Meakem
  Last Modified	9 Jun 2020

  
  

  Father	John William Crooks,   b. Abt 1836, England ,   d. 14 Feb 1899, Brooklyn, Kings, New York, United States  (Age ~ 63 years)
  Mother	Ellen Roach,   b. Abt 1842, Ireland ,   d. 13 Jan 1876, Jersey City, Hudson, New Jersey, United States  (Age ~ 34 years)
  Family ID	F29	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

  Family	Philip J. Baillet,   b. 28 Sep 1862, New York, United States ,   d. 25 Oct 1927, Brooklyn, Kings, New York, United States  (Age 65 years)
  Married	Abt 1890	New York, United States
  Children	1. Mary Baillet,   b. 6 Nov 1890, Manhattan, New York, New York, United States ,   d. 16 Nov 1890, Manhattan, New York, New York, United States  (Age 0 years)   2. Philip Francis Baillet,   b. 5 Jan 1892, Manhattan, New York, New York, United States ,   d. 26 Aug 1961, New York, United States  (Age 69 years)   3. Marguerit Baillet,   b. 17 Jan 1894, Manhattan, New York, New York, United States ,   d. 11 Jul 1895, Manhattan, New York, New York, United States  (Age 1 years)   4. James Edwin Baillet,   b. 9 Apr 1896, Manhattan, New York, New York, United States ,   d. 4 Jan 1978, New York, United States  (Age 81 years)   5. John Crooks Baillet,   b. 20 Feb 1899, Manhattan, New York, New York, United States ,   d. 30 Apr 1953, Brooklyn, Kings, New York, United States  (Age 54 years) + 6. Henry William Baillet,   b. 30 Nov 1901, Manhattan, New York, New York, United States ,   d. 6 Nov 1962, Brooklyn, Kings, New York, United States  (Age 60 years)   7. Alfred R. Baillet,   b. 11 Oct 1903,   d. 27 Jun 1915, Brooklyn, Kings, New York, United States  (Age 11 years) + 8. Theodore Roosevelt Baillet,   b. 1 Mar 1906, Manhattan, New York, New York, United States ,   d. 1 May 1983, Boca Raton, Palm Beach, Florida, United States  (Age 77 years)   9. Mary Baillet,   b. 31 Mar 1908, Brooklyn, Kings, New York, United States ,   d. 1 Dec 1908, Brooklyn, Kings, New York, United States  (Age 0 years)   10. Joseph Gerald Baillet,   b. 16 Nov 1909, Brooklyn, Kings, New York, United States ,   d. 8 Dec 1991, Alameda County, California, United States  (Age 82 years)
  Last Modified	20 Mar 2020
  Family ID	F18	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

• Event Map

  Born - 11 May 1868 - New York, United States Married - Abt 1890 - New York, United States Died - 25 Dec 1940 - Brooklyn, Kings, New York, United States  = Link to Google Earth

  
  

• Documents » Slide Show		1870 US Census for John Crooks Household New York City, New York, New York In the household: John Crooks, 34, Huckster, born in England Ellen, 28, Keeping House, born in Ireland Mary A, 10, born in England John Wm, 7, born in NY Ellen, 5, born in NY Emma, 2, born in NY
  		1880 US Census for John Crooks Household New York City, New York, New York 50 Vestry Street John Crooks, 40, Widowed, Truck Driver, born in England, parents born in England Mary Ann, 18, Daughter, Single, Tobacco Stripper, born in MD John W, 15, Son, Single, Mustard Mills, born in NY Ellen, 14, Daughter, Single, At home, born in NY Emma, 11, Daughter, Single, At school, born in NY Lizzie, 7, Daughter, Single, born in NY Jennie, 5, Daughter, Single, born in NY
  		1890 Birth Index for Baby Baillet 6 Nov 1890, Manhattan, New York, New York Name: Baillet Birth: 6 Nov 1890 Sex: Unknown Father: Philip Baillet, 28, born New York Mother: Emma Crooks, 22, born New York Note: the original birth certificate is in the process of being obtained. FamilySearch.org, New York, New York City Births, 1846-1909
  		1890 Death Index for Mary Bailleb 16 Nov 1890, Manhattan, New York, New York Name: Mary Bailleb Death: 16 Nov 1890 Age: 0 Father: Philip Bailleb Mother: Emma Bailleb Note: the original record is in the process of being obtained. FamilySearch.org, New York, New York City Municipal Deaths, 1795-1949
  		1892 Birth Index for Philip F. Baillet 5 Jan 1892, Manhattan, New York, New York Name: Baillet [Phillip F. Baillet] Birth: 5 Jan 1892 Sex: Male Father: Philip I. Baillet, 29, born in US Mother: Emma Crooks Baillet, 23, born in US Note: the original birth certificate is in the process of being obtained. FamilySearch.org, New York, New York City Births, 1846-1909
  		1892 Baptism of Phillip Baillette 17 Jan 1892, St Joseph 6th Avenue, Manhattan, New York, New York Name: Phillip Baillette Baptized: 17 Jan 1892 Born: 5 Jan Parents: Phillip & Emma Crooks Sponsors: James Campbell & Mary A Campbell [Emma's brother-in-law and sister] FindMyPast.com, New York Roman Catholic Parish Baptisms
  		1894 Birth Index for Female Baillet 17 Jan 1894, Manhattan, New York, New York Name: Baillet Birth: 17 Jan 1894 Sex: Female Father: Philip Baillet, 31, born in US Mother: Emma Crook, 25, born in US Note: the original birth certificate is in the process of being obtained. FamilySearch.org, New York, New York City Births, 1846-1909
  		1894 Baptism of Margaret Baillet 8 February 1894, St Joseph 6th Avenue Church, Manhattan, New York, New York Name: Margaret Baillet Baptized: 8 Feb 1894 Born: 17 Jan Parents: Philip & Emily Crooks Sponsors: Wm J Crooks & Eliz Crooks [Emma's siblings] FindMyPast.com, New York Roman Catholic Parish Baptisms
  		1895 Death Index for Marguerit Baillet 11 Jul 1895, Manhattan, New York, New York Name: Marguerit Baillet Death: 11 Jul 1895 Age: 1 Father: Phillip Mother: Emma Address: 11 Morton St. Burial: Calvary Cemetery Note: the original record is in the process of being obtained. FamilySearch.org, New York, New York City Municipal Deaths, 1795-1949
  		1896 Baptism of James Edwin Baillet 26 April 1896, St Joseph 6th Avenue Church, Manhattan, New York, New York Name: James Edwin Baillet Baptized: 26 Apr 1896 Born: 9 Apr Parents: Philip & Emma Crooks Sponsors: James J Cambell & Jennie E Crooks [Emma's brother-in-law and sister] FindMyPast.com, New York Roman Catholic Parish Baptisms
  		1899 Birth Index for John Crooks Baillet 20 Feb 1899, Manhattan, New York, New York Name: John Crooks Baillet Birth: 20 Feb 1899 Father: Philip Baillet, 36, born in US Mother: Emma Crooks, 29, born in US Note: the original birth certificate is in the process of being obtained. FamilySearch.org, New York, New York City Births, 1846-1909
  		1899 Probate of John Crooks Kings County, New York Name: John Crooks Died: 14 Feb 1899 Probate: 7 Mar 1899 Real property: $8,500 Personal property: $2,800 All persons entitled to any portion of the estate: Caroline Crooks - Widow - 244 High St, Brooklyn John W Crooks - Son - 244 High St, Brooklyn Jennie Crooks - Daughter - 244 High St, Brooklyn Mary A Campbell - Daughter - 73 West 102d St, New York Ella Crooks - Daughter - 136 East 61st St, New York Emma Baillet - Daughter - 103 West 101st St, New York Elizabeth Crooks - Daughter - 103 West 101st St, New York Ancestry.com, New York, Wills and Probate Records, 1659-1999
  		1899 Baptism of John Crooks Baillet 26 March 1899, Ascension Church, New York City, New York, New York Name: John Crooks Baillet Baptized: 26 Mar 1899 Born: 20 Feb Parents: Phillip Baillet and Emily Crooks Sponsors: Patrick Hickey and Ella Crooks [Emma's sister] FindMyPast.com, New York Roman Catholic Parish Baptisms
  		1900 US Census for Philip Baillet Household Manhattan, New York, New York 103 101st Street, Manhattan Philip Baillet, Head, born Sep 1867, age 32, M, married 10 years, born in NY, parents born in Germany, Let[ter] Carrier Emma, Wife, born Mar 1871, age 29, M, 3 children with 3 living, born in NY, parents born in England Philip, Son, born Jan 1892, age 8, S, born in NY, At School James, Son, born Apr 1896, age 4, S, born in NY John, Son, born Feb 1899, age 1, S, born in NY Lizzie Crooks, Boarder, born Sep 1875, age 25, S, born in NY, Saleslady Note: Lizzie Crooks is Emma's sister
  		1901 Baptism of Henry William Baillet 22 December 1901, Ascension Church, New York City, New York, New York Name: Henry William Baillet Baptized: 22 Dec 1901 Born: 30 Nov Parents: Phillip Baillet and Emma Crooks Residence: New York City Sponsors: Henry Baillet and Elizabeth Brogan [Philip's siblings] FindMyPast.com, New York Roman Catholic Parish Baptisms
  		1903 Birth Index for Alfred Baillet 11 Oct 1903, Manhattan, New York, New York Name: Baillett [Alfred Baillet] Birth: 11 Oct 1903 Sex: Male Father: Philep Baillet, 41, born in US Mother: Emma Crooks Baillett, 30, born in US Note: the original record is in the process of being obtained. FamilySearch.org, New York, New York City Births, 1846-1909
  		1905 New York State Census for Phillip Baillet Household Manhattan, New York, New York 831 Amsterdam Ave Phillip Baillet, Head, age 42, born in US, Letter Carrier Emma, Wife, age 36, born in US, Housework Phillip, Son, age 13, born in US, At School James, Son, age 9, born in US, At School John, Son, age 6, born in US, At School Henry, Son, age 3, born in US, At Home Alfred, Son, age 1, born in US, At Home Jane Cronks, Sister, age 27, born in US, Housework Note: Jane Cronks [Crooks] is Emma's sister
  		1906 Birth Certificate for Theodore Baillet 1 March 1906, Manhattan, New York, New York Name: Theodore Baillet Date of Birth: 1 Mar 1906 at 831 Amsterdam Ave Father: Philip Baillet, age 42 years, born in US Father's Residence: 831 Amsterdam Ave Father's Occupation: Letter Carrier Mother: Emma Crooks, age 37 years, born in US Mother's Residence: 831 Amsterdam Ave Number of previous children: 7, 6 living FamilySearch.org, State of New York certificate and record of birth (Borough of Manhattan) 1898-1909, film 1984917, img 13179
  		1906 Baptism of Theodore Roosevelt Baillet 1 April 1906, Holy Name of Jesus, Manhattan, New York, New York Name: Theodore Roosevelt Baillet Baptized: 1 Apr 1906 Born: 1 Mar Parents: Philip Baillet & Emma Crooks Sponsors: James Campbell & Margaret Baillet [Emma's brother-in-law and Philip's mother or sister] FindMyPast.com, New York Roman Catholic Parish Baptisms
  		1908 Birth Index for Mary Baillett 31 Mar 1908, Brooklyn, Kings, New York Name: Mary Baillett Birth: 31 Mar 1908 Sex: Female Father: Phellep Baillett Mother: Emma Crooks Note: the original record is in the process of being obtained. FamilySearch.org, New York, New York City Births, 1846-1909
  		1908 Death Index for Mary E Bacllet [Baillet] 1 December 1908, Brooklyn, Kings, New York Name: Mary E Baclett Death: 1 Dec 1908 Age: 0 Father: Philip Baclett Mother: Emma Crooks Burial: 3 Dec 1908 Note: the original record is in the process of being obtained. FamilySearch.org, New York, New York City Municipal Deaths, 1795-1949
  		1909 Birth Index for Joseph Gerald Baillett 16 Nov 1909, Brooklyn, Kings, New York Name: Joseph Gerald Baillett Birth: 16 Nov 1909 Father: Wullif Baillett Mother: Anna [Emma] Crorks Note: the original record is in the process of being obtained. FamilySearch.org, New York, New York City Births, 1846-1909
  		1910 Census for Philip Baillet Household Brooklyn, Kings, New York 345 52nd Street, Brooklyn Philip J Baillet, Head, age 47, M1, married 20 years, born in NY, parents born in Germany, Letter Carrier - US Post Office Emma W, Wife, age 40, M1, 10 children with 7 living, born in NY, father born in England, mother born in Ireland Philip F, Son, age 18, S, born in NY, Office Boy - Export and Import James E, Son, age 14, S, born in NY John C, Son, age 11, S, born in NY Henry W, Son, age 8, S, born in NY Alfred R, Son, age 6, S, born in NY Theodore R, Son, age 4, S, born in NY Joseph G, Son, age 5/12, S, born in NY Jennie Crooks, Sis-in-Law, age 34, S, born in NJ, Governess - Private Family
  		1911 "Golden Wedding" of Mr and Mrs Henry Baillet 20 November 1911, Jersey Journal, Jersey City, Hudson, New Jersey The golden wedding of Mr and Mrs Henry Baillet was celebrated a few nights ago in Lenox Hall, New York City. Their residence: 364 West 119th Street. Their 4 children: Mrs Mary Bruckner, Philip Baillet, Mrs Elizabeth Brogan, and Henry Baillet Jr. Mr Baillet, age 76, and Mrs Baillet, age 66, are both "hale and hearty." Some in attendance: Andrew Mahl of Syracuse and Philip Mahl of Jersey City [Mrs Baillet's brothers] Mr and Mrs Philip Baillet and sons Philip Jr, James, John, Henry, Alfred, Theodore, and Joseph Mr and Mrs Albert Bruckner and family Mrs Elizabeth Brogan and family Genealogybank.com
  		1915 New York State Census for Philip Baillet Household Brooklyn, Kings, New York 345 52nd Street, Brooklyn Phillip Baillet, Head, age 52, born in US, Letter Carrier Emma, Wife, age 44, born in US, Housework Phillip F, Son, age 23, born in US, Commission Clerk James E, Son, age 19, born in US, Checker (docks) Henry W, Son, age 13, born in US, School Alfred, Son, age 11, born in US, School Theodore R, Son, age 9, born in US, School Joseph, Son, age 5, born in US, No occupation
  		1915 Death Index for Alfred Baillet 27 Jun 1915, Brooklyn, Kings, New York Name: Alfred R. Baillet Death: 27 Jun 1915 Age: 11 Born 11 Oct 1903 Address: 345 52 St. Father: Phillip Baillet, born in US Mother: Emma Crooks, born in US Burial: 30 Jun 1915, Calvary Cemetery Note: the original record is in the process of being obtained. FamilySearch.org, New York, New York City Municipal Deaths, 1795-1949
  		1915 Newspaper Clipping- Death of Alfred Baillet Brooklyn, Kings, New York Monday, 28 Jun 1915 Brooklyn Citizen newspaper, page 2 Storm Causes Death of Boys One Drowned; Another Dies After Rescue Alfred Baillet, 14 years old, of No. 345 Fifty-second street, was drowned off Fifty-seventh street... Baillet was one of the victims of the storm on the bay. He was out in a rowboat with two other lads of his own age about 5 o'clock last evening when a squall came up, and this, combined with the swell from a passing motor boat launch, overturned the boat throwing the three lads into the water. Two of the boys were rescued. Before help could reach Baillet he had disappeared, and his body was not found until late last night by Patrolman Duffy of Harbor A sound.
  		1917 Supreme Court Appeal of Philip Baillet for Wrongful Death of son, Alfred Supreme Court of Kings County, State of New York Philip Baillet, as Administrator for Alfred Baillet, deceased, Plaintiff vs. Frank B. Borrick, Martin Dahlan, Harry A. Schroeder and Joseph Quinn, Defendants Aug 1915- Apr 1917 Original civil case brought by Philip Baillet against the Defendants 1 May 1917- Kings County, NY Court found in favor of the Defendants, including costs and Case Dismissed 7 May 1917- Notice of Appeal to Supreme Court filed by Philip Baillet, through his attorney: - For wrongful death in the drowning of Alfred Baillet on 27 Jun 1915. - To recover "sustained damages in the sum of $10,000" 6 Aug 1917- Settlement of Appeal case [no details of the settlement are included in the case file] This Case Report is approx. 300 pages and is difficult to navigate online. For best access, download the entire book here: https://books.google.com/books?id=Xfvh8seDqxYC&printsec=frontcover&source=gbs_ge_summary_r&cad=0#v=onepage&q&f=false Click the Gear symbol in the upper right and select "Download PDF" Once downloaded, you can navigate the PDF pages (not the book pages) as follows: page 286- Beginning of case page 288- Index page 297- Complaint (detail of Philip's case against the defendants) and Defendant's Answer page 314- Testimony of Philip Baillet on 11 Apr 1917 page 316- Testimony of Emma Baillet page 409- Testimony of Philip Baillet, Jr. page 436- Further Testimony of Philip Baillet, Jr. page 510- Final Settlement Order of Appeal Case and Order to File [with the Court] The full case runs from page 286 to page 577.
  		1918 WWI Draft Registration Card for John Crooks Baillet 12 September 1918, Brooklyn, Kings, New York Name: John Crooks Baillet Address: 345 52nd St Brooklyn Age: 19 Birth Date: 20 Feb 1899 Occupation: Bookkeeper Nearest Relative: Mother Emma Baillett Address: 345 52nd St Brooklyn Ancestry.com, U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918
  		1920 US Census for Philip Baillett Household Brooklyn, Kings, New York 345 52nd St Philip Baillett, Head, age 57, M, born in NY, parents born in Germany, Letter Carrier - Post Office Emma W, Wife, age 50, M, born in NY, father born in England, mother born in Ireland, No occupation James E, Son, age 23, S, born in NY, Chauffer - Auto Truck John C, Son, age 20, S, born in NY, Book Keeper - Brokers Office Harry W, Son, age 18, S, born in NY, Yeoman - USA Theodore, Son, 13, S, born in NY, No occupation Joseph, Son, 10, S, born in NY, No occupation
  		1925 New York Census for Philip Baillet and James J Campbell Households Brooklyn, Kings, New York 53rd Street Philip Baillet, Head, age 63, born in US, Postman Emma, Wife, age 56, born in US, Housework John, Son, age 26, born in US, Bookkeeper Theodore, Son, age 19, born in US, High School Joseph, Son, age 15, born in US, School James J Campbell, Head, age 66, born in US, Retired Mary A, Wife, age 63, born in England, Housework John W Crooks, Brother-in-law, age 60, born in US, Unemployed Mary A Campbell and John W Crooks are the siblings of Emma.
  		1927 Obituary for Philip Baillet 26 October 1927, Times Union, Brooklyn, Kings, New York Philip Baillet, retired letter carrier, died 25 Oct 1927 in his home. He is survived by: -wife Emma -sons Philip, James, John, Henry, Theodore, and Joseph -mother Margaret -sister Mrs M Buckner Newspapers.com
  		1927 Death Notice of Philip Baillet 26 October 1927, The Brooklyn Standard Union, Brooklyn, Kings, New York Philip Baillet of 621 53rd St died yesterday. He was born in the United States. He was a letter carrier and retired on 28 Sep 1927. He is survived by: wife, Emma; sons Philip, James, John, Henry, Theodore, and Joseph; mother, Margaret; and sister Mrs M Buckner. Fultonhistory.com
  		1929 Obituary for Ella Crooks 21 February 1929, The Standard Union (Brooklyn, New York) Ella Crooks died yesterday. She was born in New York City. Age 63. Survived by: sisters Mrs. Mary A Campbell and Mrs. E Baillet and brother John W Crooks Newspapers.com
  		1930 US Census for Emma Baillet Household Brooklyn, Kings, New York 621 53rd Street Emma Baillet, Head, age 61, Wd, born in NY, parents born in NY, No occupation Theodore, Son, age 24, S, born in NY, Clerk - Western Union Joseph, Son, age 20, S, born in NY, Clerk - exporter Emma's siblings, Mary Campbell and John Crooks, are living in the same house.
  		1937 Marriage Index of Theodore R Baillet and Eleanor M Gendron 29 August 1937, Kings County, New York Groom: Theodore R Baillet, age 31, child of Phillip Baillet and Emma Crooks Bride: Eleanor M Gendron, age 23, child of Arthur Gendron and Mary Sullivan Married: 29 Aug 1937 Note: the original record is in the process of being obtained FamilySearch.org, New York, New York City Marriage Records, 1829-1940
  		1940 US Census for Emma Baillet Household Brooklyn, Kings, New York 621 53rd Street Emma Baillet, Head, age 68, Wd, born in NY Joseph, Son, 30, S, born in NY, Clerk - exporting and importing Henry W, Son, age 38, Wd, born in NY, Machinist - Air conditioning Jean Marie, Granddaughter, 13, S, born in NY Henry Jr, Grandson, 11, S, born in NY In the same house: Mary Campbell, Head, 78, Wd, born in England John W Crooks, Brother, 74, S, born in MD Mary Campbell and John W Crooks are Emma's sister and brother.
  		1940 Death Certificate for Emma Baillet 25 December 1940, Brooklyn, Kings, New York Name: Emma Baillet Marital Status: Widowed Date of Birth: 11 May 1870 Date of Death: 25 Dec 1940 Age: 70 years, 7 months, 14 days Cause of Death: Intestinal obstruction due to cancer of the ascending colon Father: John Crooks, born in England Mother: Ellen Roach, born in Ireland Informant: Harry Baillet - Son Date of Burial: 28 Dec 1940 Place of Burial: Holy Cross Cemetery FamilySearch.org, Brooklyn death certificates, 1919-1949, film 2132823, img 303
  		1940 Obituary for Emma W Baillet 26 December 1940, The Brooklyn Daily Eagle, Brooklyn, Kings, New York Emma Baillet died on Wednesday. She is survived by: -sons Philip, James, John, Harry, Theodore, and Joseph -siblings Mrs Mary Campbell and William Crooks Newspapers.com

  
  

  Headstones

  Headstone of Baillet and Campbell Families Holy Cross Cemetery, Brooklyn, Kings, New York In Memory of James J Campbell. Died 5 Dec 1925 Emma Baillet. Died 25 Dec 1940 Mary A Campbell. Died 28 Mar 1955 James J Baillet 9 Apr 1896-4 Jan 1978 Veronica Baillet 4 Nov 1904-28 Mar 2002 FindAGrave.com