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Johnston Elmer Brewer¹

• Father*: Edward Eugene Brewer¹ b. 11 Jan 1834, d. 6 Apr 1897
• Mother*: Eliza Pugh¹ b. c 1839, d. 16 Jun 1890

• Johnston Elmer Brewer was born circa 1866 at New Brunswick, Canada.¹
• He married Isabella M. Blaine on 29 September 1887.¹

• In 1895 Johnston Elmer Brewer resided at Houlton, Aroostook Co., Maine.¹

Jonathan Brewer¹

• Father*: William Brewer¹ b. 24 Jul 1801, d. 3 Dec 1846
• Mother*: Mary Peck¹ b. c 1806, d. 28 Feb 1881

• Charts: Descendants of Henry/Henrich Brewer

• Jonathan Brewer was born on 26 June 1830 at Pennsylvania.^2,3
• He married Lydia Goff on 12 October 1856.²

• Jonathan Brewer appeared on the census on 18 June 1880 at Congress, Morrow Co., Ohio, Jonathan Brewer, age 49, born in Pennsylvania. Both parents born in Pennsylvania. Farmer. In the household are his wife Lydia, son Samuel R., and daughter Sarah J.⁴
• He appeared on the census on 13 June 1900 at Congress, Morrow Co., Ohio, Jonathan Brewer, age 69, born June 1830 in Pennsylvania. Both parents born in Pennsylvania. Married for 44 years. Farmer. In the household is his wife Lydia, and granddaughter Tennie C. Brewer (age 11).³

Jonathan Brewer¹

• Father*: John Brewer¹ b. 28 Feb 1765, d. 1810
• Mother*: Mary Levering¹ b. 15 Jun 1771, d. 15 Oct 1831

• Charts: Descendants of Henry/Henrich Brewer

• Jonathan Brewer was born on 11 March 1797 at Bedford Co. (now Fulton Co.), Pennsylvania.²
• He married Jane Maxfield at Richland Co., Ohio, on 21 August 1821.^1,2
• Jonathan Brewer died on 2 July 1843 at Morrow Co., Ohio.²

Jonathan Brewer

• Father*: David Brewer b. 20 Apr 1773, d. 26 Nov 1828
• Mother*: Jane Woodward b. 3 Mar 1776, d. 26 Apr 1828

• Charts: Jan Brouwer of Flatlands Descendants Chart

• Jonathan Brewer was born in 1799 at Oneonta, Otsego Co., New York.¹
• He married Abigail Fuller.²

• Jonathan Brewer was granted administration of the estate of David Brewer on 13 December 1828; estate of David Brewer of Davenport, Delaware County would died intestate and made no will, granted to Jonathan Brewer and Emeline Brewer of Davenport (relationship not stated).³
• Jonathan Brewer appeared on the census in 1830 at Davenport, Delaware Co., New York, with a household of two males under 5, 1 male 30-40, 2 females 5-10, 1 female 15-20, 1 female 30-40. He is enumerated on the same sheet and in proximity to Elias Brewer and Elias Francis Brewer.⁴
• He appeared on the census in 1840 at Oneonta, Otsego Co., New York, with a household of 2 males 15-20, 1 male 40-50, 1 female 5-10, 2 females 15-20, 1 female 20-30, 1 female 40-50. He is enumerated after Andrew Parish who is enumerated after Isaac Brewer.⁵
• He appeared on the census on 12 August 1850 at Oneonta, Otsego Co., New York, Jonathan Brewer, age 51, born in New York. Farmer. Real estate valued at $4500. In the household are Abigail Brewer (age 56), Roxy Ray (27), Emeline Brewer (25), Edward Brewer (21), Celista Brewer (18), Helinora Ray (3). The family is enumerated in succession with the families of Francis Brewer (age 59) and Elias F. Brewer (57).⁶
• He appeared on the census on 6 August 1860 at Oneonta, Otsego Co., New York, Jonathan Brewer, age 61, born in New York. Farmer. Real estate valued at $5200, personal estate at $537. In the household are Abigail Brewer (age 66), Edmund Brewer (30) and Pembroke Dunham (age 15).⁷
• Jonathan is probably a son of David Brewer. This based upon the fact that Jonathan and Emeline Brewer were granted advisory powers over a real estate matter of David's after his death. He is certainly NOT a son of Elias Brewer and Phebe Lucas (not named in Elias's will).

Jonathan Brewer^1,2

• Father*: Matheus Brouwer³ b. 7 Aug 1743, d. bt 27 Mar 1811 - 11 Jun 1811
• Mother*: Sarah West³ b. b 1777

• Charts: Adam Brouwer: Descendants Chart

• Jonathan Brewer was born on 30 April 1796 at Rensselaer Co., New York, (age 14 yrs. 30 April last on 18 June 1811).⁴
• He married Julia Leland, daughter of Joshua Leland and Thankful Sherman.^1,5
• Jonathan Brewer died in July 1872 at Owosso, Shiawassee Co., Michigan.¹

• Also known as Jonathan Brouwer.³
• Also known as Jonathan W. Brower.⁶
• He was named in his father's will dated on 27 March 1811.³
• , On 18 June 1811, William Powell and Peter Bruer of Oppenheim, Montgomery County are appointed guardians for Sarah Bruer (16 yrs. 6 March last), William Bruer (18 yrs. 23 Nov last), and Jonathan Bruer (14 yrs. age 30 April last), children of Matthew Bruer, deceased.⁴
• He served as a Colonel during the Mexican-American War.¹
• He operated a foundry, blacksmith shop and plow works at Hartwick, New York for many years. In 1846 he moved to near Owosso, Michigan, in the town of Bennington, where he remained until his death.¹
• He appeared on the census on 29 August 1850 at Bennington, Shiawassee Co., Michigan, as Jonathan W. Brower, age 53, born in New York. A farmer with real estate valued at $500. In the household are his wife Julia D., and children Helen Mae, Emory L., Lasel, and Burns W.⁶
• He appeared on the census on 13 July 1860 at Bennington, Shiawassee Co., Michigan, as Jonathan W. Brewer, age 62, born in New York. A farmer. Real estate valued at $3600, personal estate at $780. In the household are his wife Julia, and children Emory L., and Burns W.⁷
• Hartwick is a town in Otsego County, New York. It is directly in the center of the county, southwest of the Village of Cooperstown. Adjacent towns are Otsego, Burlington, Laurens, Middlefield, and Milford.

Jonathan Brewer

• Father*: James Brewer b. c 1800
• Mother*: Elizabeth b. c 1804

• Jonathan Brewer was born circa 1826 at New York.

• He appeared on the census on 21 August 1850 at Guilderland, Albany Co., New York, as Jonathan Brewer, age 24, born in New York.¹

Jonathan Brewer¹

• Father*: Peter Brewer¹ b. 31 Oct 1776, d. 1 Sep 1855
• Mother*: Aholabama Levering¹ b. 7 Feb 1782, d. 29 Apr 1843

• Charts: Descendants of Henry/Henrich Brewer

• Jonathan Brewer was born on 5 March 1805 at Hamilton Co., Ohio.¹
• He married Elizabeth Plessinger, daughter of Philip Plessinger and Faith Fisher, on 8 March 1832.¹
• Jonathan Brewer died on 21 April 1842 at Darke Co., Ohio.¹

Jonathan Brewer¹

• Father*: a son Brewer¹ d. b Oct 1850
• Mother*: Vina¹ b. c 1828

• Jonathan Brewer was born circa 1847 at Greene Co., Indiana.¹

• He appeared on the census on 12 October 1850 at District 40, Greene Co., Indiana, Jonathan Brewer, age 3, born in Indiana.¹

Jonathan Arthur Brewer¹

• Father*: Henry Brewer¹ b. c 1789, d. 9 May 1864
• Mother*: Susannah Sarah Rowland¹ b. b 1800, d. 17 Jul 1849

• Charts: Descendants of Johan Theobald Brua

• Jonathan Arthur Brewer was born on 29 August 1818 at near Sylvan, Warren Twp., Franklin Co., Pennsylvania.¹
• He married first circa 1846 Sophia A. Conrad, daughter of Daniel Conrad and Elizabeth Lowman.²
• Jonathan Arthur Brewer married second at Franklin Co., Pennsylvania, on 31 July 1855 Elizabeth Conrad, daughter of Daniel Conrad and Elizabeth Lowman.²
• Jonathan Arthur Brewer died on 14 April 1866 at Franklin Co., Pennsylvania.²
• He was buried at Zion Lutheran Cemetery at Sylvan, Warren Twp., Franklin Co., Pennsylvania.²

Jonathan Henry Brewer¹

• Father*: James Brewer¹ b. 22 Dec 1799, d. 14 Jun 1864
• Mother*: Hannah Haines¹ b. 1 Dec 1808, d. 20 Jan 1845

• Charts: Adam Brouwer: Descendants Chart

• Jonathan Henry Brewer was born on 22 November 1831 at New Brunswick, Canada.¹
• He married Christianna A. Bubar, daughter of Charles Bubar and Sarah Noble, on 22 May 1863.¹
• Jonathan Henry Brewer died on 15 October 1900.¹

• In 1889 Jonathan Henry Brewer resided at Upper Brighton, Carleton Co., New Brunswick, Canada.¹

Joseph Brewer

• Father*: Hendrick Brouwer¹ b. 25 Dec 1735, d. 12 Feb 1802
• Mother*: Abigeltie Hunt¹ b. c 3 Feb 1745, d. 14 Jan 1827

• Charts: Jan Brouwer of Flatlands Descendants Chart

• Joseph Brewer was baptized on 19 April 1778 at Reformed Dutch Congregations, Freehold and Middletown, Monmouth Co., New Jersey.¹

• Also known as Joseph Brower.¹
• He was granted administration of the estate of Hendrick Brouwer on 29 March 1802; to Abigail Brewer and Joseph Brewer. Fellowbondsmen: Hendrick Brewer and William Truax, all of Monmouth Co.²

Joseph Brewer

• Father*: Hendrick Brewer b. 12 Feb 1775
• Mother*: Ledia Hendrickson b. b 1784

• Charts: Jan Brouwer of Flatlands Descendants Chart

• Joseph Brewer was born on 4 May 1805.¹
• He was baptized on 2 June 1805 at Reformed Dutch Congregations, Freehold and Middletown, Monmouth Co., New Jersey.¹

Joseph Brewer¹

• Father*: Edward Brewer¹ b. 25 Mar 1776, d. 11 Dec 1847
• Mother*: Magdalena Haynes¹ b. c 1789

• Charts: John Brewer of Scioto Co., OH

• Joseph Brewer was born on 29 October 1810 at Lewis Co., Kentucky.²
• He married Magdalena Haynes, daughter of Levi Haynes and Nancy, before 1835.³
• Joseph Brewer probably died before June 1880.

• He appeared on the census in 1840 at Tiffin, Adams Co., Ohio, as Joseph Brewer, with a family of 1 male 5-10, 1 male 15-20 (probably an error for 20-30 as no other males columns are checked), 2 females under 5, 1 female 20-30.⁴
• He appeared on the census in 1850 at Monroe, Adams Co., Ohio, age 40, born in Kentucky, with wife Magdalena.³
• He appeared on the census on 15 June 1860 at Concord, Highland Co., Ohio, age 50, born in Kentucky, with wife Magdalena, children Nancy, Louisa, Edward, Levi, Marion, Mary, Magdalon, Robert.⁵
• He appeared on the census on 6 July 1870 at Crittenden, Champaign Co., Illinois, Joseph H. Brewer, age 59, born in Kentucky. Farmer. Real estate valued at $1000, personal estate at $530. In the household are Magdalina Brewer (age 58, b. Ohio), Louisa Brewer (32), Magdalina Brewer (18), Leroy Brewer (15).⁶

Joseph Brewer^1,2

• Father*: Jacob Brewer¹ b. 23 Aug 1773, d. 18 Jan 1856
• Mother*: Mary Angle¹ b. 9 Apr 1778, d. 22 Apr 1863

• Charts: Descendants of Johan Theobald Brua

• Joseph Brewer was born on 11 March 1808 at Franklin Co., Pennsylvania.^1,3
• He married Vandiaw.¹
• Joseph Brewer died on 4 July 1866 at Franklin Co., Pennsylvania.²
• He was buried at Mercersburg, Franklin Co., Pennsylvania.²

• Joseph Brewer resided at Franklin Co., Pennsylvania.¹

Joseph Brewer¹

• Joseph Brewer was born between 1780 and 1790.¹

• He appeared on the census in 1830 at North Brunswick, Middlesex Co., New Jersey, as Joseph Brewer, with a household of 2 males under 5, 1 male 10-15, 1 male 40-50, 1 female 5-10, 1 female 40-50.¹

Joseph Brewer¹

• Father*: Thomas Brewer¹ b. c 1816
• Mother*: Ellen¹ b. c 1818

• Joseph Brewer was born circa 1839 at New York.¹

• He appeared on the census on 10 August 1850 at Southampton, Suffolk Co., New York, age 11, born in New York.¹

Joseph Brewer¹

• Father*: Robert Borland Brewer¹ b. Jan 1858, d. 1922
• Mother*: Sarah Emily Lewis¹ b. Jun 1865

• Joseph Brewer was born in April 1885 at Westmoreland Co., Pennsylvania.¹

• He appeared on the census on 18 June 1900 at Southeast Greenburg, Westmoreland Co., Pennsylvania, age 15, born April 1885 in Pennsylvania.¹

Joseph Brewer¹

• Father*: William Brewer¹ b. c 1842
• Mother*: Liddy Anne¹ b. c 1839

• Joseph Brewer was born circa 1868 at Westmoreland Co., Pennsylvania.¹

• He appeared on the census on 17 August 1870 at Loyalhanna, Westmoreland Co., Pennsylvania, age 2.¹

Joseph Brewer¹

• Father*: Hiram Brewer¹ b. 4 Mar 1822, d. 24 May 1899
• Mother*: Henrietta Clark¹ b. 23 Jan 1822

• Joseph Brewer was born circa 1858 at New Brunswick, Canada.¹

Joseph Brewer¹

• Father*: Solomon Brewer¹ b. Jan 1790, d. bt 1852 - 1853
• Mother*: Betsy Moots¹ b. 1794, d. bt 1856 - 1860

• Joseph Brewer was born on 23 May 1828 at Ohio.²
• He married Triphana Chamberlain at Peoria Co., Illinois, on 18 June 1848 by H.A. McLaughlin, J.P.^3,4
• Joseph Brewer died on 23 October 1891.⁵
• He was buried at Wynot Public Cemetery, Wynot, Cedar Co., Nebraska.⁵

• He appeared on the census on 15 September 1850 at Peoria Co., Illinois, Joseph Brewer, age 22, born in Ohio. Farmer. In the household are Tephona Brewer (age 17) and Caroline Brewer (1). Enumerated between Solomon Brewer (age 56) and Jas. Brewer (25).⁶
• He appeared on the census on 23 July 1860 at Jefferson, Poweshiek Co., Iowa, Joseph Brewer, age 31, born in Ohio. Farmer. Real estate valued at $400, personal estate at $200. In the household are Triphany Brewer (age 27), Caroline Brewer (11), George W. Brewer (8), Mary Ann Brewer (6), Rile Brewer (4), Raymen Brewer (1), Wyanett Brewer (4/12).⁷
• He appeared on the census on 25 June 1870 at Jefferson, Poweshiek Co., Iowa, Joseph Brewer, age 46, born in Ohio. Farmer. Real estate valued at $2500, personal estate at $500. In the household are (all surnamed Brewer), Trefana (age 37), George (19), Mary (16), Riles (14), Raymond (12), Wyanette (10), Emma (8), Joseph V. (7), Thomas N. (6), Peter (4), Grub (1), and Mallisa Brewer (age 14, born in Georgia, at home).⁸
• He appeared on the census in June 1880 at Galena, Dixon Co., Nebraska, Joseph Brewer, age 62, born in Ohio. Parents birthplace is stated as Prussia. Farmer. In the household are his wife Trephana, and children George, Joseph, Thomas, Hiram, Jefferson, Catharine, and Elizabeth.⁹

Joseph Brewer¹

• Father*: Peter Brua² b. 31 Jan 1757, d. 5 Sep 1834
• Mother*: Mary Magdalena Graf² b. 1 Jun 1765, d. 2 Jan 1845

• Charts: Descendants of Johan Theobald Brua

• Joseph Brewer was born on 14 November 1789 at Clearspring, Washington Co., Maryland.²
• He married Mary Firey at Washington Co., Maryland, on 2 January 1819.³
• Joseph Brewer died on 9 March 1863.³
• He was buried at St. Paul's Lutheran Cemetery, Clearspring, Washington Co., Maryland.³

• Also known as Joseph Brua.²
• About 1828 the family moved from the Clearspring area to Montgomery Twp. Franklin County, Pennsylvania where the three youngest children were born. The four older children were all born at Clearspring, Maryland.³

Joseph Brewer¹

• Father*: John Brewer¹ b. 9 Jan 1822, d. 2 Jun 1880
• Mother*: Margaret Forscythe¹ b. 20 Feb 1825, d. 29 Dec 1851

• Charts: Descendants of Johan Theobald Brua

• Joseph Brewer was born in 1850 at Clearspring, Washington Co., Maryland.¹

Joseph Brewer¹

• Father*: John Brewer¹ b. 1805, d. b Jul 1860
• Mother*: Rebecca Cox¹ b. c 1800

• Charts: John Brewer of Scioto Co., OH

• Joseph Brewer was born circa 1835 at Illinois.¹

• He appeared on the census on 25 October 1850 at District 56, Woodford Co., Illinois, as Joseph Brewer, age 15, born in Illinois.¹
• He appeared on the census on 25 July 1860 at El Paso, Woodford Co., Illinois, as Joseph Brewer, age 23, born in Ilinois. Single, a dry goods merchant with real estate valued at $1800 and personal estate at $1200. He is living with his mother Rebecca Brewer.²
• A Joseph Brewer appeared on the census on 21 July 1870 at Ward 1, Baxter Springs, Cherokee Co., Kansas, age 33, born in Illinois. Clerk in a liquor store. Enumerated in the household of Dawson Cooley, age 30, born in New Jersey, liquor dealer.³

Joseph Brewer¹

• Father*: Elias E. Brewer b. c 1783, d. 22 Jun 1855
• Mother*: Elizabeth More b. c 1792, d. 17 Feb 1879

• Charts: Elias E. Brower

• Joseph Brewer was born on 19 July 1820 at New Jersey.²
• He married Margaret before August 1850.¹
• Joseph Brewer died on 22 March 1858 at Marlborough, Monmouth Co., New Jersey.³

• Also known as Joseph E. Brewer.³
• He appeared on the census on 9 August 1850 at Marlboro, Monmouth Co., New Jersey, as Joseph Brewer, age 25, born in New Jersey. A laborer with real estate valued at $250. In the household is Margaret Brewer, age 18.¹
• John Brewer and Joseph Brewer are enumerated on the same sheet on the 1850 census at Marlboro, New Jersey.

Joseph Brewer¹

• Father*: John Brewer¹ b. 29 Oct 1812
• Mother*: Elizabeth Anderson¹ b. 15 Mar 1830, d. 12 Nov 1899

• Charts: Elias E. Brower

• Joseph Brewer was born circa 1861 at Monmouth Co., New Jersey.¹

• Also known as Joseph E. Brower.²
• He appeared on the census on 5 July 1870 at Marlboro, Monmouth Co., New Jersey, as Joseph Brewer, age 9, born in New Jersey.¹
• He was a member of at Reformed Church of the Navasink (Brick Church), Marlboro, Monmouth Co., New Jersey, on 3 March 1877.²
• He appeared on the census on 21 June 1880 at Marlboro, Monmouth Co., New Jersey, as Joseph Brewer, age 19, born in New Jersey. A farm laborer. Single, living with his parents. Joseph Brewer is also enumerated in the household of his half-brother, Elias Brewer, at Freehold, New Jersey.^3,4

Joseph Brewer¹

• Joseph Brewer was born circa 1787 at New Jersey (age given as 52 on the 1850 census and as 73 on the 1860 census).
• He married Elizabeth Morris at Monmouth Co., New Jersey, on 6 December 1804 by Z. Conger, Eld.²

• Also known as Joseph P. Brower.³
• Joseph Brewer served during the War of 1812, as a fifer in Capt. Daniel Hendrickson's Co., New Jersey Militia. He enlisted 20 Sep 1814 and was discharged 9 Dec 1814. He filed an application for a pension stating that in 1851 he was living at Atlantic, Monmouth Co., New Jersey. In 1871 he was living at Colts Neck, Monmouth Co., New Jersey. His wife is recorded as Elizabeth (maiden name not stated) and they were married on 6 Dec 1804 at Freehold, New Jersey. His pension certificate was dated 25 August 1871.⁴
• Joseph Brewer appeared on the census on 9 October 1850 at Atlantic, Monmouth Co., New Jersey, as Joseph Brewer, age 52, born in New Jersey. A laborer, with real estate valued at $600. In thehousehold is his wife Elizabeth, and Nathaniel Randolph, age 11.¹
• He appeared on the census on 26 July 1860 at Atlantic, Monmouth Co., New Jersey, as Joseph Brewer, age 73, born in New Jersey. A miller, with real estate valued at $400, personal estate at $200. In the household are his wife, Elizabeth, age 74; Elizabeth Brewer, age 40, and Nathaniel Randolph, age 22.⁵
• He appeared on the census on 7 September 1870 at Atlantic, Monmouth Co., New Jersey, Joseph P. Brower, age 85, born in New Jersey. No occupation stated. In the household are Sarah Randolph (age 64), Elizabeth Brower (56) and Nathaniel Randolph (26).³
• On 25 August 1871 Joseph Brewer resided at Colts Neck, Monmouth Co., New Jersey.⁴

Joseph Brewer¹

• Father*: Isaac Brewer¹ b. bt 1760 - 1770
• Mother*: Styntje Van Brunt¹ b. bt 1770 - 1780

• Joseph Brewer was baptized on 17 November 1799 at Reformed Dutch Congregations, Freehold and Middletown, Monmouth Co., New Jersey.¹
• He married Francynche Hyer at Monmouth Co., New Jersey, on 25 May 1820.²

• Also known as Joseph Brower.³
• Joseph Brewer appeared on the census in 1840 at Middletown, Monmouth Co., New Jersey, as Joseph Brewer, with a household of 2 males 15-20, 1 male 30-40, 1 female under 5, 1 female 30-40.⁴
• He appeared on the census on 14 October 1850 at Atlantic, Monmouth Co., New Jersey, as Joseph Brewer, age 51, born in New Jersey. A farmer, with real estate valued at $800.⁵
• William H. Brewer and Joseph Brewer are enumerated next to each other on the 1850 census in Atlantic, New Jersey.

Joseph Brewer¹

• Father*: Edgar Brewer¹ b. 21 May 1851
• Mother*: Anna J.¹ b. 1853

• Charts: Jan Brouwer of Flatlands Descendants Chart

• Joseph Brewer was born circa 1881.¹

• He appeared on the census in 1892 at Oneonta, Otsego Co., New York, as Joseph Brewer, age 11, born in the U.S.¹
• A Joseph Brewer appeared on the census on 13 June 1900 at Oneonta, Otsego Co., New York, age 17, born Dec 1882. Single. Listed as "brother" in the household of Wallace and Carrie Johnson.²

Joseph Brewer¹

• Father*: Charles Brewer¹ b. c 1804
• Mother*: Martha D.¹ b. c 1811

• Joseph Brewer was born on 19 July 1847 at Roxbury, Massachusetts.¹

• He appeared on the census on 4 September 1850 at Roxbury, Norfolk Co., Massachusetts, as Joseph Brewer, age 3, born in Massachusetts.²

Joseph Brewer

• Father*: William H. Brewer¹ b. c 1825
• Mother*: Elizabeth¹ b. c 1823

• Joseph Brewer was born circa 1851 at Monmouth Co., New Jersey.¹

• Also known as Joseph Brower.¹
• He appeared on the census on 28 July 1860 at Atlantic, Monmouth Co., New Jersey, Joseph Brower, age 9, born in New Jersey.¹

Joseph Brewer¹

• Father*: Henry Brewer¹ b. 23 Oct 1788, d. Jan 1880
• Mother*: Mary Truax¹ b. 4 Jan 1791, d. 5 Nov 1864

• Charts: Descendants of Henry/Henrich Brewer

• Joseph Brewer was born on 17 April 1818.¹
• He married Anna.¹
• Joseph Brewer died on 17 January 1884.¹

Joseph Brewer¹

• Father*: Aaron Brewer¹ b. 1 Jan 1823, d. 21 Jul 1903
• Mother*: Louisa Jane Lawson¹ b. 7 Oct 1835, d. 1 Apr 1875

• Charts: Stephen Brewer

• Joseph Brewer died in 1855.¹
• He was born in 1855.¹

Joseph Brewer

• Father*: Lyman Brewer b. Oct 1829, d. 14 Mar 1912
• Mother*: Almira Bly b. 5 Jul 1832, d. 1 Sep 1881

• Joseph Brewer was born on 11 August 1854 at Pennsylvania.^1,2
• He married Alice J. Scofield at Gillett, Bradford Co., Pennsylvania, on 9 October 1878 by Rev. Levi Stone.²
• Joseph Brewer died on 25 March 1926.¹
• He was buried at Mosherville Cemetery, Mosherville, Bradford Co., Pennsylvania.¹

• Also known as J. W. Brewer.³
• He appeared on the census on 30 August 1860 at Jackson, Tioga Co., Pennsylvania, Joseph Brewer, age 6, born in Pennsylvania.⁴
• He appeared on the census on 1 July 1870 at Wells, Bradford Co., Pennsylvania, as J. W. Brewer, age 15, born in Pennsyvania. At home.³
• He appeared on the census on 1 June 1880 at Wells, Bradford Co., Pennsylvania, Joseph Brewer, age 24, born in Pennsylvania. Both parents born in Pennsylvania. In the household are his wife Alice, son Lyman, sister Martha Carr, nephew Fred Carr, and Fred Adams, age 21 (relationship not recorded).⁵
• Joseph Brewer and Willis Brewer are enumerated next to each other on the 1880 U. S. census at Wells, Pennsylvania.⁶

Joseph Brewer¹

• Father*: John W. Brewer¹ b. 15 Apr 1853, d. 18 Dec 1936
• Mother*: Sarah¹ b. 20 Sep 1860, d. 25 Nov 1941

• Joseph Brewer was born in June 1897 at Steuben Co., New York.¹

• He appeared on the census on 20 June 1900 at Bath, Steuben Co., New York, Joseph Brewer, age 3, born Jun 1897 in New York.¹

Joseph Brewer¹

• Father*: Lewis Brewer¹ b. 7 Jul 1804, d. 24 May 1879
• Mother*: Bethania Wheaton¹ b. c 1809

• Joseph Brewer was born circa 1847 at New York.¹

• He appeared on the census on 25 August 1850 at Elmira, Chemung Co., New York, Joseph Brewer, age 3, born in New York.¹
• He appeared on the census on 12 July 1860 at Weber, Utah Territory, Joseph Brewer, age 12, born in New York.²

Joseph Brewer¹

• Father*: Willis Brewer¹ b. 1798, d. 11 Oct 1877
• Mother*: Catherine Hoffman¹ b. c 1803

• Joseph Brewer was born circa 1833 at Ohio.¹

• He appeared on the census on 10 October 1850 at Jefferson, Ross Co., Ohio, Joseph Brewer, age 17, born in Ohio. Farmer.¹

Joseph Brewer¹

• Joseph Brewer was born circa 1824.¹
• He married Ann Ward at Mariners Church, New York City, New York, on 11 October 1846.¹

Joseph Alexander Brewer¹

• Father*: Joseph Brewer¹ b. 14 Nov 1789, d. 9 Mar 1863
• Mother*: Mary Firey¹ b. 19 Mar 1798, d. 10 Aug 1881

• Charts: Descendants of Johan Theobald Brua

• Joseph Alexander Brewer was born on 25 August 1834 at Montgomery Twp., Franklin Co., Pennsylvania.¹
• He married Sarah Firey at Clearspring, Washington Co., Maryland, on 11 February 1858.¹
• Joseph Alexander Brewer died on 9 May 1900.¹
• He was buried at Old St. Paul's Cemetery, Clearspring, Washington Co., Maryland.¹

• Also known as Joseph Brua.¹
• Abdicated On 16 and 17 October 1859, Joseph Brua (the name he used for himself) found himself in the middle of the action during John Brown's ill fated raid on the arsenal at Harper's Ferry, Virginia (now West Virginia). Joseph was one of John Brown's hostages during the standoff with the local militia. Despite this, Joseph risked his own life to rescue one of Brown's wounded men in the street, carrying him into the Weger House Hotel then keeping his promise to his captors to return as a hostage. Joseph Brua subsequently was a witness at the trial that condemed John Brown to hang.¹

Joseph Alexander Brewer

• Father*: John A. Brewer¹ b. 25 Dec 1821, d. 6 Sep 1911
• Mother*: Monica Nancy Julian¹ b. 29 May 1849, d. 8 Jan 1938

• Joseph Alexander Brewer was born on 19 April 1870 at Ontario, Canada.²
• He died on 17 February 1935 at Nelson, British Columbia, Canada.³

• Also known as Alex Brewer.²
• Also known as Alexander Brewer.⁴
• He appeared on the census in 1881 at Sherwood, Richards and Burns, Renfrew South, Ontario, Canada, Joseph Alex Brewer, age 9, born in Ontario; E. Protestant; English origins.¹
• He appeared on the census in 1891 at Sherwood, Richards and Burns, Renfrew South, Ontario, Canada, Alexander Brewer, age 22, born in Ontario; single; both parents born in Quebec; Church of England; farmer.⁴
• He appeared on the census in 1901 at Richards and Burns, Renfrew (South), Ontario, Canada, Alex Brewer, age 31, born in Ontario, 19 Apr 1860 (sic). English ancestry. Church of England. Farmer's son.²
• He appeared on the census on 15 April 1910 at Seattle, King Co., Washington, Alexander Brewer, age 39, born in Canada Eng. Single. Immigrated to the U.S. in 1901. Naturalized. Laborer at a brewery.⁵
• Joseph Alexander Brewer is found during his adult life at Seattle and East Kittitas, Washington, where in 1930 he is aged 59, single. His death is recorded in British Columbia.⁶

Joseph D. Brewer¹

• Father*: John Brower¹ b. 23 Aug 1764, d. 29 Nov 1846 or 29 Apr 1847
• Mother*: Mary Twise¹ b. 27 Jun 1766, d. 5 Apr 1851

• Joseph D. Brewer was born on 24 April 1786 at probably Stillwater, (then Albany, now Saratoga Co.), New York.¹
• He died on 19 April 1812.²

Joseph E. Brewer^1,2

• Father*: John George Brewer b. 5 Feb 1792, d. 29 Mar 1863
• Mother*: Rhoda Hefflon b. c 1795, d. 18 Jun 1858

• Charts: Adam Brouwer: Descendants Chart (#1), Adam Brouwer: Descendants Chart (#2)

• Joseph E. Brewer was born on 12 May 1834 at Highgate, Franklin Co., Vermont.^3,4
• He married Caroline F. Sweet, daughter of Henry Sweet and Eliza Maranda Brewer, at Berkshire, Franklin Co., Vermont, on 3 October 1854.⁵
• Joseph E. Brewer died on 20 October 1863 at Belle Isle Prison Camp, Richmond, Virginia.⁴

• He appeared on the census in 1860 at Berkshire, Franklin Co., Vermont, Joseph Brewer, age 26, b. Vermont; wife Caroline, age 26, b. Canada East; children Henrietta (4), Charles H. (3), Lucina (2), Mina (3 mos.), all born in Vermont.⁶
• "He is listed as a private in Co. B, First Vermont Cavalry, on 23 Aug 1862; mustered in 26 Sep 1862. He was taken prisoner on 6 Jul 1863 at Hagerstown, MD and died in the Confederate Hospital in Richmond, VA after being imprisoned at the Belle Isle prison camp in Richmond. Before the war he was a farmer and land records show him as owning land on Lot 4, 3rd Division, along with his father and his brothers Lester and Hiram. Battles in which the First Vermont Cavalry participated and, it is assumed, in which Joseph fought. The unit was composed of mostly men from Franklin Co., with a few from Grand Isle Co.: 1863 - 1 Apr., Broad Run, VA; 30 May, Greenwich, VA; 20 Jun., Hanover, PA; 2 Jul, Huntsville, PA; 3 Jul., Gettysburg, PA; 4 Jul., Montery, PA; 5 JUl., Lyatusville, PA; 6 Jul., Hagerstown, MD (time of capture)."⁷

Joseph Franklin Brewer¹

• Father*: John Brewer² b. 25 Jan 1816, d. 1875
• Mother*: Parmelia Davis² b. c 1823, d. 1899

• Charts: Stephen Brewer

• Joseph Franklin Brewer was born in 1839 at Indiana.¹
• He married Rebecca C. Ward.¹
• Joseph Franklin Brewer died in 1914.¹

• Also known as Franklin Brewer.³
• He appeared on the census on 23 August 1850 at Union, Grant Co., Indiana, age 10.²
• He appeared on the census on 19 July 1860 at Fairmount, Grant Co., Indiana, as Franklin Brewer, age 20, born in Indiana, living with his parents.³

Joseph Gustavus Brewer¹

• Father*: John Brewer¹ b. 11 May 1785 or 12 May 1785, d. 1 Jan 1845
• Mother*: Amelia Heller¹ b. c 1795, d. c 1884

• Charts: Descendants of Johan Theobald Brua

• Joseph Gustavus Brewer was born on 11 May 1819 at Clearspring area, Washington Co., Maryland.¹
• He married Hetty Snyder on 2 September 1841.²
• Joseph Gustavus Brewer died on 4 August 1888 at Cherokee Co., Iowa.²
• He was buried at St. Peter's Evangelical Cemetery, Clearspring, Washington Co., Maryland.²

• His ancestral family name is Brua.¹
• Joseph Gustavus Brewer and Hetty Snyder resided at Indian Springs, Washington Co., Maryland.²
• Joseph Gustavus Brewer moved to at Cherokee Co., Iowa, in December 1887.²

Joseph H. Brewer¹

• Father*: Jacob Brewer¹ b. 15 Dec 1828 or 16 Dec 1828, d. 10 Feb 1892
• Mother*: Catherine Brewer¹ b. 1 Nov 1832, d. 1914

• Charts: Descendants of Johan Theobald Brua

• Joseph H. Brewer was born at Franklin Co., Pennsylvania.¹

Joseph J. Brewer¹

• Joseph J. Brewer was born circa 1799 at New Jersey.¹
• He married Hannah.¹

• Joseph J. Brewer appeared on the census in 1840 at Freehold, Monmouth Co., New Jersey, called Joseph J. Brewer, with a household of 2 males 10-15, 1 male 30-40, 1 female 15-20, 1 female 30-40.²
• He appeared on the census on 27 August 1850 at Jackson, Ocean Co., New Jersey, Joseph J. Brewer, age 51, born in New Jersey. Farmer. Real estate valued at $1000. In the household are Hannah Brewer (age 43), Louis E. Brewer (female, age 26), Albert Brewer (23), Nancy Estel (12).¹
• He appeared on the census on 16 June 1860 at Jackson, Ocean Co., New Jersey, Jos. J. Brewer, age 61, born in New York. Farmer. Real estate valued at $900, personal estate at $200. In the household are Hannah Brewer (age 54), Lois Brewer (31) and Albert Brewer (33). They are enumerated between the households of James Hankins and Albert Hankins.³

Joseph J. Brewer¹

• Father*: Lorenzo Dow Brewer¹ b. 7 Jan 1816, d. 23 Sep 1891
• Mother*: Matilda Goodman¹ b. 29 Aug 1818, d. 6 Mar 1880

• Joseph J. Brewer was born on 18 January 1860 at Greene Co., Indiana.^1,2
• He married Jemima E.³
• Joseph J. Brewer died on 7 August 1908.²
• He was buried at Bethel Cemetery, Greene Co., Indiana.²

• He appeared on the census on 27 June 1860 at Stafford, Greene Co., Indiana, Joseph J. Brewer, age 5/12, born in Indiana.¹
• He appeared on the census of 3 September 1870 in the household of Presley J. Brewer at Stafford, Greene Co., Indiana; Presley Brewer, age 27, born in Indiana. Farmer. Real estate valued at $2000, personal estate at $500. In the household are Louiza Brewer (23), Martha Brewer (1), William Brewer (17), Eliza Brewer (20), Joseph Brewer (10), Mary Brewer (41).⁴

Joseph L. Brewer¹

• Father*: Stephen Brewer¹ b. 6 Jun 1821, d. 1879
• Mother*: Jane Rich Leach¹ b. 1823, d. 1900

• Charts: Stephen Brewer

• Joseph L. Brewer died in 1856.¹
• He was born in 1856.¹

Joseph L. Brewer¹

• Father*: Jacob Brewer¹ b. Jun 1833
• Mother*: Sabra Ann Follett¹ b. 15 Sep 1847, d. 18 Sep 1908

• Joseph L. Brewer was born on 3 August 1867 at Virginia City, Utah.²
• He married Margaret Ellen Cheney, daughter of Elam Cheney and Harriet Hedghill, on 16 October 1892.²

• Joseph L. Brewer appeared on the census in June 1880 at Glendale, Kane Co., Utah, Joseph L. Brewer, age 12, born in Utah.¹

Joseph M. Brewer¹

• Father*: Jacob P. Brewer¹ b. 27 Aug 1801, d. 6 Apr 1874
• Mother*: Mary Negley¹ b. 19 Aug 1806, d. 29 Mar 1879

• Charts: Descendants of Johan Theobald Brua

• Joseph M. Brewer was born circa 1834 at probably Montgomery Twp., Franklin Co., Pennsylvania.^1,2
• He married Susan Angle (they had seven children).³

• Joseph M. Brewer appeared on the census on 16 September 1850 at Montgomery Twp., Franklin Co., Pennsylvania, as Joseph Brewer, age 16.²
• Joseph M. Brewer moved to at Illinois after 1865 and later to Abelene, Kansas.³
• Joseph remarried after his wife's death, and in his later years lived in Dickinson County, Kansas.³

Joseph M. Brewer¹

• Father*: Stephen Brewer¹ b. 7 Aug 1826, d. 1 Jul 1910
• Mother*: Jane L. Fleming¹ b. 30 Jul 1830, d. 20 Aug 1890

• Joseph M. Brewer was born circa 1867 at Clinton, Butler Co., Pennsylvania.¹

• He appeared on the census on 5 August 1870 at Clinton, Butler Co., Pennsylvania, Joseph M. Brewer, age 3, born in Pennsylvania.¹
• He appeared on the census on 9 June 1880 at Clinton, Butler Co., Pennsylvania, Joseph M. Brewer, age 12, born in Pennsylvania.²

Joseph O. Brewer¹

• Father*: Rodney Brewer¹ b. May 1840, d. 1921
• Mother*: Emanuela McCrery¹ b. Oct 1845, d. 1935

• Charts: Jan Brouwer of Flatlands Descendants Chart

• Joseph O. Brewer was born circa 1869 at Bradford Co., Pennsylvania.¹

• He appeared on the census on 20 July 1870 at Orwell, Bradford Co., Pennsylvania, Joseph O. Brewer, age 1, born in Pennsylvania.¹
• He appeared on the census on 21 June 1880 at Pottersville, Bradford Co., Pennsylvania, Joseph Brewer, age 11, born in Pennsylvania.²
• He appeared on the census on 18 April 1910 at Orwell, Bradford Co., Pennsylvania, Joseph O. Brewer, age 41, born in Pennsylvania. Both parents born in Pennsylvania. Married (second) for ten years (although wife is not recorded). A farm laborer. He is enumerated in his father's household, with daughter Maud Brewer.³

Joseph Ridgeway Brewer^1,2

• Father*: James Lucas Brewer¹ b. 5 Nov 1846, d. 9 Jan 1909
• Mother*: Mary Agnes Mahoney¹ b. May 1860, d. 1914

• Joseph Ridgeway Brewer was born on 18 September 1888 at Yates Co., New York.^1,2
• He married Alice Crippen, daughter of William Clinton Crippen and Mary Eleanor Black, in 1910.²

• Joseph Ridgeway Brewer appeared on the census on 21 June 1900 at Starkey, Yates Co., New York, as Joseph R. Brewer, age 11, born Sept. 1888 in New York.¹

Joseph Schuyler Brewer^1,2,3

• Father*: Schuyler Brewer b. 9 Feb 1813, d. 29 Nov 1887
• Mother*: Cynthia Perlina Stevens b. 25 Apr 1821, d. 13 Jul 1888

• Charts: Adam Brouwer: Descendants Chart

• Joseph Schuyler Brewer was born on 28 February 1855 at Highgate, Franklin Co., Vermont, (age 15 in 1870).^4,5
• He married Letitia E. Singleton, daughter of Joseph Singleton and Anne M. Bartley, at Wakefield, Middlesex Co., Massachusetts, on 2 January 1901.^6,7
• Joseph Schuyler Brewer died before 2 April 1930 ; when his wife Letitia was enumerated as a widow on the U.S. census.⁸

• He was living in 1880 at Highgate, Franklin Co., Vermont; in the home of his parents, Joseph is age 25, no employment recorded.⁹
• He appeared on the census in 1900 at Wakefield, Middlesex Co., Massachusetts, Joseph S. Brewer, age 45, single, born Feb 1855 in Vermont (father born in Vermont, mother in Canada Eng.), living at 100 West Chestnut St. where he is employed in the home of Taylor Smith, as a Coachman. Joseph's brother, Emery lives next door and is employed in a similiar fashion.⁴
• In 1905 at Highgate, Franklin Co., Vermont.
• He appeared on the census in 1910 at Wakefield, Middlesex Co., Massachusetts, Joseph S. Brewer, age 55, born in Vermont (father born in Vermont, mother in Canada English), working as a laborer for the state; wife Lettie, age 40, born in Ireland, as were her parents; married for nine years, three children, two of whom are living; daughter Lois M., age 3, born in Massachusetts; daughter Gladys L., age 8, born in Vermont.⁶
• He appeared on the census in 1920 at Wakefield, Middlesex Co., Massachusetts, living at 486 Main Street; Joseph S. Brewer, age 63, born in Vermont; wife Letitia, age 50, born in Ireland; daughter Gladys L., age 18, born in Vermont; daughter Doris M., age 12, born in Massachusetts. Joseph works at an electrical plant. Letitia came to the U.S. in 1880 and was naturalized in 1889. The family also has three boarders living with them, Esther Helman, age 7, Isabella Helman, age 5, and Helen Helman, age 4, all three were born in Massachusetts.¹⁰

Joseph Stevens Brewer¹

• Father*: Joseph Ivey Still³
• Mother*: Gladys L. Brewer³ b. 23 Oct 1901, d. 1928
• Adoptive father: Joseph Schuyler Brewer² b. 28 Feb 1855, d. b 2 Apr 1930
• Adoptive mother: Letitia E. Singleton² b. 23 Jun 1869

• Joseph Stevens Brewer was born on 23 October 1923 at Massachusetts.^3,4
• He died on 19 May 1973 at Stockton, San Joaquin Co., California.⁵

• Born Joseph Stevens Still.^3,1
• Born Joseph Still, he was adopted by his maternal grandparents, Joseph and Letitia (Singleton) Brewer after his mother's death in 1928. His name was then changed to Joseph Stevens Brewer. Around 1932-35 Joseph was enrolled in a boys vocational school in Litchfield, Connecticut where he studied printing.¹
• He appeared on the census on 2 April 1930 at Wakefield, Middlesex Co., Massachusetts, as Joseph T. Brewer, age 6, born in Massachusetts, adopted son of Letitia Brewer.⁶

Joseph V. Brewer¹

• Father*: Joseph Brewer² b. 23 May 1828, d. 23 Oct 1891
• Mother*: Triphana Chamberlain² b. 12 Feb 1833, d. 4 Oct 1898

• Joseph V. Brewer was born on 16 December 1863 at Iowa.²
• He died on 29 November 1937.²
• He was buried at Yankton, South Dakota.²

• Also known as J.V. Brewer.²
• Also known as "Pint" Brewer.²
• He appeared on the census on 25 June 1870 at Jefferson, Poweshiek Co., Iowa, Joseph V. Brewer, age 7, born in Iowa.¹
• He appeared on the census in June 1880 at Galena, Dixon Co., Nebraska, Joseph Brewer, age 16, birthplace given as Nebraska. Son.³

Joseph W. Brewer¹

• Father*: Benjamin Brewer¹ b. 14 Jun 1820, d. 1 Sep 1889
• Mother*: Rebecca Van Kirk¹ b. 13 Feb 1823, d. 16 Jul 1895

• Charts: John Brewer of Scioto Co., OH

• Joseph W. Brewer was born on 1 September 1851 at Illinois.^2,3
• He died on 25 January 1908.³
• He was buried at Spring Hill Cemetery and Mausoleum, Danville, Vermilion Co., Illinois.³

• He appeared on the census on 9 August 1870 at Newell, Vermilion Co., Illinois, Joseph Brewer, age 19, born in Illinois. At school.²
• He appeared on the census on 30 June 1880 at Newell, Vermilion Co., Illinois, Joseph W. Brewer, age 28, born in Illinois. Single. Son. Farmer.⁴
• He appeared on the census on 14 June 1900 at Newell, Vermilion Co., Illinois, Joseph W. Brewer, age 48, born Sep 1851 in Illinois. Father born in Ohio, mother in Illinois. Single. Farmer. In the household are his sister, Mary A. Brewer (widowed) and niece GraceTerrel (age 8).⁵

Joseph W. Brewer¹

• Father*: Elias Brewer¹ b. 30 Apr 1811, d. 10 Jan 1904
• Mother*: Eunice Orlinda Bishop¹ b. 1 Oct 1815, d. 20 Nov 1892

Josephine Brewer¹

• Father*: Frank M. Brewer¹ d. 4 Jul 1911
• Mother*: Lorine Freeman¹

• Josephine Brewer was born on 6 December 1900 at Jefferson Co., Wisconsin.^1,2

• She appeared on the census on 16 April 1910 at 1st Ward, Fort Atkinson, Jefferson Co., Wisconsin, age 9.¹

Josephine Brewer¹

• Father*: Rensselaer Brewer¹ b. 5 Nov 1820, d. 16 Nov 1897
• Mother*: Phebe Honsinger¹ b. 20 Dec 1823, d. 30 Apr 1914

• Charts: Adam Brouwer: Descendants Chart

• Josephine Brewer was born on 14 February 1849 at Franklin Co., Vermont.¹
• She died on 4 March 1849.¹

Josephine Brewer¹

• Father*: Daniel Brewer¹ b. 18 Jun 1814, d. 31 Mar 1887
• Mother*: Magdaline Ditmars¹ b. 19 Feb 1826, d. 21 Apr 1862

• Josephine Brewer was born on 9 February 1853 (calculated from age at death).
• She died on 3 November 1857 at Johnson Co., Indiana, ; age 4y 8m 25d.²
• She was buried at Hopewell Presbyterian Cemetery, Hopewell, Johnson Co., Indiana.²

Josephine Brewer¹

• Father*: Wilson Brewer b. 24 Apr 1821
• Mother*: Permelia Mapes b. Dec 1822

• Charts: Jan Brouwer of Flatlands Descendants Chart

• Josephine Brewer was born circa 1867 at Iowa.¹

• She appeared on the census on 14 July 1870 at Washington, Adair Co., Iowa, Josephine Brewer, age 3, born in Iowa.¹
• She appeared on the census on 1 June 1880 at Cowlitz Co., Washington, Josephine Brewer, age 13, born in Iowa. At school.²

Josiah Brewer¹

• Father*: Jonas Brewer^1,2
• Mother*: Thankful Whitcomb^1,2

• Josiah Brewer was born on 16 March 1780 at Brookfield, Massachusetts.¹
• He married Polly say 1806.
• Josiah Brewer died on 5 April 1858 at Monterey, Berkshire Co., Massachusetts, ; age 78, widower.²

• He appeared on the census in 1850 at Monterey, Berkshire Co., Massachusetts, Josiah Brewer, age 70, born in Massachusetts. Farmer. In the household are Mary Brewer (age 63), Charlotte Brewer (38) and John Farley (19, laborer).³

Josiah Brewer¹

• Father*: Aaron Brewer¹ b. 1 Jan 1823, d. 21 Jul 1903
• Mother*: Louisa Jane Lawson¹ b. 7 Oct 1835, d. 1 Apr 1875

• Charts: Stephen Brewer

• Josiah Brewer was born in 1856.¹
• He died in 1859.¹

Josiah Brigham Brewer^1,2,3

• Father*: Schuyler Brewer b. 9 Feb 1813, d. 29 Nov 1887
• Mother*: Cynthia Perlina Stevens b. 25 Apr 1821, d. 13 Jul 1888

• Charts: Adam Brouwer: Descendants Chart, Aeltje Braconie to Ruth Catherine Brewer, Ancestors of Ruth Catherine Brewer

• Josiah Brigham Brewer was born in February 1858 at Highgate, Franklin Co., Vermont.⁴
• He married Elizabeth Mudiman, daughter of Thomas Cook and Mary Ann Lambeth, at Franklin, Franklin Co., Vermont, on 3 February 1883.⁵
• Josiah Brigham Brewer died on 25 June 1930 at Greece, Monroe Co., New York, ; of a cerebral hemorage.⁶
• He was buried at Mt. Hope Cemetery, Rochester, New York.

• No doubt named in honor of early Vermont settler, Josiah Brigham, Josiah may have lived for a short time after his marriage in Canada. He brought his family to Monroe County, New York before the birth of his second son. Hiis own siblings relocated from Highgate to Massachusetts, Quebec, Canada and to Alabama. Josiah lived his adult life in Rochester, New York where he operated a bicycle shop.
• He appeared on the census in 1860 at Highgate, Franklin Co., Vermont.⁷
• Josiah Brewer is not recorded with his father's family on the 1880 U.S. census, nor is he found living on his own anywhere in the U.S. He may have been living in one of the townships in the area of Quebec, just north of Vermont, where he would have met his wife, Elizabeth, and where his eldest son Karl was born.
• Josiah was teaching school in Franklin, Vermont at the time of his marriage. In 1882/1883 he was working as an agent for R.G. Case & Co. while living in Highgate Center, Vermont, he is called a nurseryman in the Franklin Co. Business Directory for 1882/1883. He moved to Geneva, New York at about that time, and was living in Rochester, New York in 1900 and 1910. Josiah, his wife Elizabeth and their sons Harold and George are all buried at Mt. Hope Cemetery in lot #341. There are no headstones (Laurens Matsye Bancker).
• He appeared on the census in 1900 at 6th Ward, Rochester, Monroe Co., New York, Josiah Brewer, age 42, born Feb 1858 in Vermont (father born in Vermont, mother is Canadian); wife Elizabeth, age 35, born Jun 1865 (unable to read location); they have been married for 17 years with four children, all of whom are living; Karl, Leo, Walter, and George.⁴
• Josiah B. Brewer appears in the 1902 Rochester Directory (year beginning 1 Jul 1902). He is a bicycle repairer, working at 194 East Ave, Rochester; living at 26 Windsor.⁸
• He appeared on the census on 25 April 1910 at Rochester, Monroe Co., New York, as Josiah B. Brewer, age 53, born in Vermont (father born in Vermont, mother in Canada Eng.), he is the manager of a bicycle store; wife Elizabeth, age 45, born in England (as were her parents), they have been married for 27 years, and have had five children, four of whom are living. With them are sons, Harold L. (25), and Walter (20).⁹
• He appeared on the census in 1920 at 44 Gardner Pl., Rochester, Monroe Co., New York, Josiah B. Brewer, age 62, born in Vermont, a bicycle salesman; wife Elizabeth, age 55, born in England, came to the U.S. in 1875; son Leo W., age 35, working as a time keeper in a factory.¹⁰
• He appeared on the census on 14 April 1930 at 1298 Dewey Ave., Rochester (10th Ward), Monroe Co., New York, renting at $40/month; Josiah B. Brewer, age 73, born in Vermont, married at age 26, a merchant with a bicycle store; wife Elizabeth, age 65, born in England, married at age 18; son "Harold Leo" age 45, born in Vermont (sic), single, a salesman in a dry goods store.¹¹
• Josiah's father Schuyler Brewer named two of his sons for local Vermont heros. Son Ethan Allen Brewer, named for the famed leader of the "Green Mountain Boys," relocated to the American southeast. Josiah is named for Josiah Brigham, an early settler and leading citizen in the towns of northern Vermont. While the Brewers are of no relation to the Brighams of Vermont, Brigham Young, the Mormon "Moses" gets his given name from his Vermont Brigham ancestors.

Josiah K. Brewer^1,2

• Father*: Henry Brewer¹ b. 25 Dec 1805, d. 1890
• Mother*: Mary Stickle¹ b. 1803, d. 1888

• Josiah K. Brewer was born on 10 April 1837 at Perry Township, Fayette Co., Pennsylvania.¹
• He married Sarah S. Lynn, daughter of Ayers Lynn and Susan Brewer, in 1857.¹

• Josiah K. Brewer appeared on the census on 23 July 1850 at Jefferson, Fayette Co., Pennsylvania, Josiah Brewer, age 13, born in Fayette Co., Pennsylvania.³
• He appeared on the census on 3 July 1860 at Jefferson, Fayette Co., Pennsylvania, Josiah Brewer, age 23, born in Pennsylvania. A farm hand. Personal estate valued at $200. In the household are his wife Sarah; "Emily, female, age 11 mos."; and Elizabeth Brewer, age 11.⁴
• He appeared on the census on 7 June 1880 at Perry, Fayette Co., Pennsylvania, Josiah K. Brewer, age 42, born in Pennsylvania. Both parents born in Pennsylvania. A farmer. In the household are his wife, Sarah, children Emery, Susan, Franklin, Hayden, father Henry Brewer, and mother Mary Brewer. He lives next to Samuel Brewer.⁵
• He appeared on the census on 7 June 1900 at Perry, Fayette Co., Pennsylvania, Josiah Brewer, age 65, born Apr 1835 in Pennsylvania. Both parents born in Pennsylvania. Married for 40 years. A farmer. In the household is his wife Sarah, son Albert, and Mary Beatty, age 12, a servant.⁶

Josiah P. Brewer¹

• Father*: Ira Brewer² b. 21 May 1809
• Mother*: Sally Armstrong² b. c 1808

• Josiah P. Brewer was born in January 1839 at Orange Co., New York.³

• Also known as Job Brewer.²
• He appeared on the census on 12 October 1850 at Warwick, Orange Co., New York, Job Brewer, age 11, born in New York.²
• He appeared on the census on 30 August 1860 at Greene, Chenango Co., New York, as Josiah Brewer, age 21, born in New York.⁴
• He appeared on the census on 9 July 1870 at Ward 1, Binghamton, Broome Co., New York, Josiah P. Brewer, age 31, born in New York. Clerk in a store. (Apparently single, lives with his parents).⁵
• He appeared on the census on 12 June 1880 at Binghamton, Broome Co., New York, Josiah P. Brewer, age 41, born in New York. Single. Lives with his parents. Farmer.¹
• He appeared on the census on 2 June 1900 at Ward 11, Binghamton, Broome Co., New York, Josiah Brewer, age 61, born Jan 1839 in New York. Father born in Massachusetts, mother in New York. Single. Occupation: grocery. In the household is his sister, Lottie Brewer, age 50. They are enumerated next to Calvin Brewer.³

Josie Brewer¹

• Father*: James Brewer² b. 9 Aug 1818, d. 5 Jun 1889
• Mother*: Margaret Faubion¹ b. 28 Aug 1824, d. 25 May 1904

• Josie Brewer was born in 1865 at Allendale, Missouri.¹
• She married John Van Huss.¹

• Also known as Josephine Brewer.³
• Josie Brewer appeared on the census on 21 June 1870 at Smith, Worth Co., Missouri, Josephine Brewer, age 5, born in Missouri.³
• She appeared on the census on 3 June 1880 at Hickory, Butler Co., Kansas, Josie Brewer, age 14, born in Missouri. at home.⁴

Josie B. Brewer¹

• Father*: John DeWitt Brewer¹ b. 1 Mar 1850, d. b 1910
• Mother*: Mary Jane Harbour¹

• Josie B. Brewer was born in 1889 at Nebraska.¹

Josie M. Brewer¹

• Father*: William Alvy Brewer¹ b. 18 Jul 1857
• Mother*: Katerina Kohl¹ b. Dec 1868

• Charts: John Brewer of Scioto Co., OH

• Josie M. Brewer was born in November 1897 at Colorado.²

• She appeared on the census on 29 June 1900 at Precinct 9, Custer Co., Colorado, as Josy Brewer, age 2, born Nov 1897 in Colorado.²
• She appeared on the census on 20 April 1910 at Precinct 22, Fremont Co., Colorado, as Josie M. Brewer, age 12, born in Colorado.¹

Judson Blakney Brewer¹

• Father*: Thomas Henry Brewer¹ b. 12 Jul 1818, d. 14 Oct 1901
• Mother*: Rebecca Woodworth¹ b. 15 May 1825, d. 7 May 1867

• Judson Blakney Brewer was born on 18 February 1861 at York Co., New Brunswick, Canada.¹
• He married Elizabeth Scott at Houlton, Aroostook Co., Maine, on 7 November 1883.¹
• Judson Blakney Brewer died on 1 July 1921 at Houlton, Aroostook Co., Maine.¹

• He appeared on the census in 1881 at Douglas, York Co., New Brunswick, Canada, as Judson B. Brewer, age 20, born in New Brunswick, a laborer, living in his father's household.²