What is the origin of the name Brooke?
English: variant of Brook which preserves a trace of the Old English dative singular case originally used after a preposition (e.g. ‘at the brook’).
The China mission : embracing a history of the various missions of all denominations among the Chinese, with biographical sketches of deceased missionaries
...coming of his Excellency Sir James Brooke, K. C. B. (who is most celebrated for his almighty and powerfulness in... (China - 1835)
...coming of his Excellency Sir James Brooke, K. C. B. (who is most celebrated for his almighty and powerfulness in... (China - 1835)
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The China mission : embracing a history of the various missions of all denominations among the Chinese, with biographical sketches of deceased missionaries
...In fact, his Excellency Sir James Brooke is my friend-ever corresponded with me, with his and my letters, and valued... (China - 1835)
...In fact, his Excellency Sir James Brooke is my friend-ever corresponded with me, with his and my letters, and valued... (China - 1835)
Geneanet username : colgnln130329
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The China mission : embracing a history of the various missions of all denominations among the Chinese, with biographical sketches of deceased missionaries
What is the origin of the name Brooke?
English: variant of Brook which preserves a trace of the Old English dative singular case originally used after a preposition (e.g. ‘at the brook’).