A Historical Column From The Fayette County Historical Commission
William Brookfield By Kathy Carter
William Charles and Emma Lalliet Brookfield married in Cayuga County, New York, in August of 1813. In 11 years, they became parents to two daughters and four sons.
He was a civil engineer and surveyor and the family lived near Detroit, Michigan, before immigrating to Texas.
On May 20, 1831, William Bro…