Funeral of an Everton director

Tuesday, April 17 – 1900
The remains of Mr. J.C.Brooks, of H.M.Customs, who died at his residence, Wye-street, Everton, were interred at Anfield Park Cemetery. Mr. Brooks took an interest in the Everton Football Club, of which he was a director. He was also a prominent Freemason. Mr. Alexander Nisbet  represented on behalf of Liverpool Football Club, and also John Houlding (ex Mayor of Liverpool).
(Liverpool Mercury, 18-04-1900)