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Nancy Brewer¹

• Father: William Brewer¹ b. b 1765, d. bt 1 Jul 1816 - Sep 1816
• Mother: Sarah (?)¹ d. b 4 Sep 1844

• Nancy Brewer was named in her father's will dated on 1 July 1816 "daughter Nancy Brewer."¹
• She married William Boon before 7 September 1822.²
• On 7 September 1822, Sally Brewer, widow and relict of William Brewer, and Solomon Brewer, Temy Grant widow of Absalom Grant, Jeptha Warren and Betsey his wife late Betsey Brewer, William Boon and Nancy his wife late Nancy Brewer and Peggy Brewer, children, heirs distributies or devices of the said William Brewer, dec'd all of Northampton Co., conveyed to Newit Grant of the same place, land in Northampton Co., that William Brewer had purchased of William Sykes, by the run of Pottacasa and also one half of the mile mill.²

Nancy Brewer¹

• Father: Henry Brewer¹ b. bt 1760 - 1770, d. b 14 Dec 1838

• Also known as Anna Brewer.²
• Also known as Ann Brewer.³
• Nancy Brewer was born circa 1801 at North Carolina.²
• She was named in her father's will dated on 3 January 1834 daughter Nancy Brewer, received slaves, household furniture, livestock and residue.⁴
• She appeared on the census in 1840 at Sampson Co., North Carolina, as Ann Brewer, head of household of 1 free white male age 20-29, 1 f.w. female 40-49, 3 male slaves under 10, 1 male slave 10-23, 3 male slaves 24-35, 2 female slaves 10-23, 1 female slave 36-54, 4 persons employed in agriculture.³
• She appeared on the census on 7 October 1850 at Northern District, Sampson Co., North Carolina, as Anna Brewer, head of household. Age 49, born in North Carolina. Personal property of $50. No others recorded in the household. She is enumerated between the households of Joshua Bass and James McCullen.²

Nancy C. Brewer¹

• Father: Benjamin Brewer¹ b. c 1801

• Nancy C. Brewer was born circa 1841 at Tennessee.¹
• She appeared on the census on 4 December 1850 at District 14, Carroll Co., Tennessee, Nancy C. Brewer, age 9, born in Tennessee.¹

Nancy Ellen Brewer¹

• Father: James Monroe Brewer² b. c 1824
• Mother: Mary Lucinda Copeland² b. 25 Dec 1835, d. 28 Mar 1914

• Also known as Nancy J. Brewer.²
• Nancy Ellen Brewer was born on 19 February 1869 at Arkansas.¹
• She appeared on the census on 11 July 1870 at Campbell, Searcy Co., Arkansas, Nancy J. Bruer, age 2, born in Arkansas.³
• She appeared on the census on 7 June 1880 at Jobe, Oregon Co., Missouri, Nancy J. Brewer, age 11, born in Arkansas.²
• She married Reece Bowen circa 1891.⁴
• Nancy Ellen Brewer appeared on the census on 11 June 1900 at Justice Precinct 1, Collingsworth Co., Texas, as Nancy E. Bowen, age 31, born Feb 1869 in Arkansas. Both parents born in Tennessee. Married for 10 years. Five children (four living).⁵
• She appeared on the census on 5 May 1910 at Justice Precinct 1, Collingsworth Co., Texas, as Nancy Ellen Bowen, age 41, born in Arkansas. Married for 19 years. Seven children (five living).⁴
• She died on 10 March 1939 at Wellington, Collingsworth Co., Texas.¹

Narcissa Brewer¹

• Father: Henry Brewer¹ b. c 1803
• Mother: Eliza Blane¹ b. c 1816

• Charts: Descendants of George Brewer, of Brunswick Co., Virginia

• Narcissa Brewer was born circa 1836 at Tennessee.¹
• She appeared on the census on 10 September 1850 at District 2, Robertson Co., Tennessee, Narcissa Brewer, age 14, born in Tennessee.¹

Nathan Brewer

• Father: John Brewer Sr. b. bt 1725 - 1740, d. b 10 May 1824

• Nathan Brewer was born between 1760 and 1770 (age 60-69 in 1830).¹
• He appeared on the census in 1810 at Chatham Co., North Carolina, with a household of 2 free white males under 10, 2 f.w. males 10-15, 1 f.w. male over 45, 2 f.w. females under 10, 1 f.w. female 10-15, 2 f.w. females 16-25, 1 f.w. female 26-44.
• He was granted administration of the estate of John Brewer Sr. on 10 May 1824 at Chatham Co., North Carolina; to Nathan Brewer. Bond of $500 by Nathan Brewer, John Bray, John Deaton(?).²
• Nathan Brewer appeared on the census in 1830 at Pittsboro, Chatham Co., North Carolina, with a household of 1 male 10-14, 1 male 60-69, 1 female 5-9, 1 female 10-14, 1 female 15-19, 1 female 40-49.¹
• He married Polly (?).³
• His will was dated on 6 April 1836 at Chatham Co., North Carolina, Nathan Brewer of Chatham County, North Caroline, being of sound and perfect mind and memory... Wife, Polly, all property both real and personal during her life or widdowhood. After her death or widdowhood, what property remains, after paying just debts, "Elizabeth, Amus, Winney and Eleanor to have equal to them that have married and settled of and after they git equal then the balance to equally divided all of my children, that I had by my wife Polly..."
  Land to son Amus after death of wife Polly. Son-in-law John Gee apointed executor.
  Signed Nathan Brewer. Wit.: Geo. Gee, John Adcock.³

Nathan Brewer

• Father: John Brewer d. b 5 Sep 1803
• Mother: Amy (?) b. bt 1750 - 1760

• Nathan Brewer was named in his father's will dated on 21 July 1803 one of the "small children" to receive their father's land and plantation after the death of his wife, Amey Brewer.¹

Nathan Brewer¹

• Father: James Brewer¹ b. 12 Jul 1834, d. 4 Sep 1902
• Mother: Nan Price¹ b. 1854 or 1855, d. 25 Apr 1929

• Nathan Brewer was born in February 1894 at Texas.¹
• He appeared on the census on 13 June 1900 at Justice Precinct 5, Hood Co., Texas, Nathan Brewer, age 6, born Feb 1894 in Texas.¹

Nathaniel Brewer^1,2

• Father: George Brewer³ b. c 1675, d. bt 5 Mar 1742 - 2 Aug 1744
• Mother-Poss.: Alice (?) b. c 1700

• Charts: Descendants of George Brewer, of Brunswick Co., Virginia, George Brewer, Descendant Chart (Box)

• Nathaniel Brewer was probably born circa 1730 (certainly after 1721 as he was most likely under age 21 when his father wrote his will).
• He was named in his father's will dated on 13 July 1741 "son Nathaniel two hundred and fifty acres of land lying on both sides of the old Roanoke Road to him and his heirs forever." Also receives a gun.⁴
• On 11 February 1773 at Chatham Co., North Carolina, Nathaniel Brewer of Chatham Co., North Carolina to Richard Kennon & Co. in consideration of £20 which I the sd Nathaniel Brewer am justly indebted to the sd Kennon & Co. I honestly desire to secure and pay to them and for and in further consideration of 5 shillings pro. in hand paid hath...sold...etc. a piece of land whereon I now live 100 acres more or less (also a number of animals & household articles). Signed Nathaniel "N" Brewer (mark). Wit.: John Auld.⁵
• In May 1774 at Chatham Co., North Carolina, Deed of Trust from Nathan'l Brewer to Richard Kennon & Co. Pvn by John Auld.⁶
• On 5 August 1774 Elnathan Davis of Chatham Co., North Carolina to Daniel Brewer of same in consideration of £10 lawful money of North Carolina, all that tract or parcel of land situate lying & being in Chatham Co., on Dry Creek...Davises line...50 acres including plantation whereon Nathaniel Brewer father of said Daniel Brewer now lives. Signed Elnathan Davis. No witnesses. (See the deed of 26 Jan 1788. It appears that Nathaniel was buying this property in the name of his son, who at the time was either only one year old, or was 15 years old).⁵
• In 1781 at Chatham Co., North Carolina, "Nathaniel Brewer appointed overseer of the road in the room of Hercules Henderson."⁷
• In 1783 at Chatham Co., North Carolina, "The following persons to lay out a road the best way leading from the Court House of Chatham to___Clar___Ford (water spot) on Haw River to wit: William D.___ esqr., Henry Pickhar_, Phillimon Lacey, Vachel Clark, Elethan Davis, Thos.___, ___thaniel Brewer, James Holliday, Richd Cotes, James Crow, Henry Brewer, Ignatius West, John Spurlin, David McSwine & John Hudgens, Hugh Peoples (crossed through)."⁸
• Circa 1784 "The following persons be a jury to turn the road from Wm Douglas's ferry to Clark's ford on Dry Cr. to wit: Thomas West, Wm. West, Elnathan Davis, Nathaniel Brewer, Gray Burrah & Ignatious West."⁹
• In 1784 at Chatham Co., North Carolina, "Vachel Clark be overseer of the road from his ford to Dry Cr. at Nathaniel Brewer's and the following hands work, viz: Joseph Mitcham, Wm. Pickard, Geo. Person, John Mitcham, Geo. Mitcham, James Lindsey, John Hudgens, Saml. Baldwine, Abrahm Harten, and Wm. Martin, John Martin and James Moultrie."⁹
• In November 1784 at Chatham Co., North Carolina, "The following persons to lay out a road the best way from Chatham Court house to Vachel Clark's ford on Haw River and from thence to Orange Co. line, to witL Henry Pikhart, Elnathan Davis, Samuel Holliday, Nathaniel Brewer, Henry Brewer, Ignatious West, Philliman Lacey, Richard Cates, James Crow, Vachel Clark, John Spurlin, Gillis Duram, Thomas West (Dry Cr.) John Hudgons, Herculus Henderson, Isaac Crow, Jos. Morgan."⁷
• On 9 August 1787 North Carolina State Grant #832 to Nathaniel Brewer tract of land, 100 acres in Chatham Co. on the waters of Haw River on south side of Dry Creek, begining at James Williams corner...Tykes line...Williams line.¹⁰
• On 26 January 1788 Nathaniel Brewer of Chatham Co., planter, to Henry Lutterlok of same, merchant. Whereas the sd Brewer sometime since purchased of the one Elnathan Davis a tract of land in Chatham afsd on Dry Cr. beginning at a hickory on the sd Cr then south to a red oak on Davis's line...etc 50 acres of land inclluding the plantation whereon sd Brewer now lives and part whereof is now in the possession of the sd Lutterlok and with the proper monies and estate of the said Nathaniel but the conveyance thereof was made and taken to and in the name of Daniel Brewer son of sd Nathaniel now an infant of the age of 15 yrs or thereabouts and whereas the sd Nathaniel hath contracted with the sd Lutterlok for the absolute sale of the same land with all houses, buildings and improvements thereon for the price of £50 and 10 shillings paid by the sd Henry Lewis to the sd Nathaniel. Signed Nathaniel "X" Brewer. Wit.: John Williams and John Ramsey.¹¹
• A Nathaniel Brewer appeared on the census in 1790 at Chatham Co., North Carolina, with a household of 6 males under 16, 2 males over 16, (no females).¹²
• On 17 February 1792 James Williams now of Georgia Esq. but late of Hillsborough in Co. of Orange by John Williams his attorney empowered by letter dated on or about 6 Oct 1787, of the 1st part, Nathaniel Brewer of Chatham, planter of the 2nd part and Henry Lewis Lutterlok of Chatham Co. Esq. of 3rd part, in consideration of the sum of £46 lawful money of North Carolina paid by Henry Lewis Lutterlok by and with the consent and direction of the said Nathaniel Brewer...(Brewer and Williams sell) land in Chatham on South side of Dry Creek on the waters of Haw River adj lands said James Williams excepted out of a large tract which he lately sold to William Petty on Haw River afsd and which said 100 acres are now in the possession of Henry Lewis Lutterlok and are adj to the land on which the said Lutterlok's house store and other bldgs are erected and in which he now dwells. Wit. James H. Keys and James Baker. Signed James Williams by John Williams his attorney. Proved Feb 1792 by oath of James, signed Nathaniel "X" Brewer, Henry Keys Esq.¹³
• On 9 November 1795 at Chatham Co., North Carolina, Ignatious West of Chatham Co., to Nathaniel Brewer of same for £4, 10 shillings, a tract of land in Chatham Co. on waters of C__rills Creek beginning at Wm. Pickherds corner, 100 acres. Signed Ignat. West. Ack. Nov 1795 Court.¹⁴
• In May 1796 at Chatham Co., North Carolina, "Agreeable to the petition of Nathaniel Brewer; Ordered that he have leave to build a water grist mill on his own land on a branch called Drummond Branch and that a citation issue against Isaac Petty to appear next Court and shew cause who one acre ground should not be laid off on the opposite side of said branch and appropriated to the use of said mill and that the Sheriff summon the juror of freeholders to lay off the same agreeable to law and report to next Court, to..." Wit.: Charles Morgan, Joseph Morgan, Quainton Morgan, Wm. Morgan.¹⁵
• In May 1796 at Chatham Co., North Carolina, "Ordered that Nathaniel Brewer be remitted 80 acres of land given in as a mistake in his taxes for the year 1795."¹⁶
• On 18 May 1797 at Chatham Co., North Carolina, Nathaniel Brewer of Chatham Co., to William Meacham, Sr. of same for £10, a tract in Chatham Co. on Terrils Cr. beginning at Wm. Pickards corner...across sd Creek...100 acres. Signed Nathaniel (X) Brewer. Wit.: John Meacham, Martin Gilbert. Proved Aug 1797 Court by John Meacham.¹⁷
• He appeared on the census in 1800 at Hillsborough District, Chatham Co., North Carolina, with a household of 3 males 10-15, 1 male over 45, 1 female 10-15, 1 female over 45.¹⁸
• On 1 February 1800 at Chatham Co., North Carolina, "Nathaniel Brewer (Beaver?) Senr. of Chatham Co. to Thomas Brewer of same for £80, a tract of land, 126 acres in Chatham Co., beginning at Isaac Pettys corner on Drummans branch...Pettys corner...Lutterloks line. Signed Nathaniel (X) Brewer (or Beaver?). Wit.: Thos. Snipes, Martha Snipes. Proved Feb 1800 by Martha Snipes.¹⁹
• On 4 June 1800 North Carolina Landgrant No. 1542 to Nathaniel Brewer Senr., a tract in Chatham Co., 13 acres on waters of Dry Creek, beginning at Pettys corner...Luterloks line...Pettys corner...Brewers old corner...his other old corner...Entered 4 July 1798.²⁰
• He probably died before 1810 (not identified on the 1810 census).
• Broyhill, Brewer Families of Colonial, Virginia (1992), p.102, suggests three sons for Nathaniel, they being, Nathaniel, Jr. (called probable); Daniel (regarded as certain); and Zion (called possible).

Nathaniel Brewer¹

• Father-Prob: Nathaniel Brewer¹ b. c 1730, d. b 1810

• Charts: Descendants of George Brewer, of Brunswick Co., Virginia, George Brewer, Descendant Chart (Box)

• Nathaniel Brewer was possibly born circa 1756.
• A Nathaniel Brewer appeared on the census in 1790 at Chatham Co., North Carolina, with a household of 6 males under 16, 2 males over 16, (no females).²
• In May 1795 at Chatham Co., North Carolina, "Ordered that the Sheriff summon the following jury to lay off a road the nearest and best way from Lutterlok's ford formerly called Clark's ford on Haw River to our County line to meet the new cut road from Hillbo(rough) which runs by Jenj. Lacy to our County line, Nathaniel Brewer and others."³
• In November 1795 at Chatham Co., North Carolina, Nathaniel Brewer was appointed a juror.⁴
• In November 1795 "Ordered that Richard West be apptd overseer of the road instead of Isaac Petty and that in addition to the former hands he have Nathaniel Brewer, Daniel Brewer and Tannel Brewer."⁵
• In February 1796 at Chatham Co., North Carolina, Nathaniel Brewer was appointed a juror.⁶
• On 12 April 1799 at Chatham Co., North Carolina, "Nathaniel Brewer of Chatham to Isaac Petty of same for £10, a tract of land in Chatham Co. on waters of Haw River, beg. at Drummons Branch...Pettys line...with his own line...bank of Drummons Br....13 acres. Signed Nathaniel Brewer. Wit." Thomas Snipes, Nathaniel Brewer.⁷
• He appeared on the census in 1800 at Hillsborough District, Chatham Co., North Carolina, with a household of 2 free white males under 10, 1 f.w. male 26-44, 3 f.w. females under 10, 1 f.w. female 26-44.⁸
• On 12 January 1801 at Chatham Co., North Carolina, Nathan Shugart of Chatham Co., blacksmith to Nathaniel Brewer, Jr., of same for £38 current money of North Carolina, a tract in Chatham Co., beginning at Cooks corner in Lindly line...Lindly corner... Abram Cooks line... Zion (or Sion) Brewers corner...76 acres. Wit.: Quainton (X) Millcam, Sion Brewers. Proved May 1801 by Quainton Millcam.⁹
• He possibly died before 1810 (not identified on the 1810 census).
• Probable son of Nathaniel Brewer² (George¹). The relationship has not been proved.

Nathaniel Brewer

• Father-Poss.: Nathaniel Brewer b. c 1756, d. b 1810

• Charts: Descendants of George Brewer, of Brunswick Co., Virginia, George Brewer, Descendant Chart (Box)

• Perhaps born circa 1777 at North Carolina (assuming he is the Nathaniel Brewer found on the 1850 census in Chatham Co., N.C.).
• Nathaniel Brewer appeared on the census in 1800 at Hillsborough District, Chatham Co., North Carolina, with a household of 1 free white male age 16-25, 1 f.w. female under age 10, 1 f.w. female 16-25.¹
• He appeared on the census in 1810 at Chatham Co., North Carolina, with a household of 1 free white male under age 10, 2 f.w. males 10-15, 1 f.w. male 26-44, 1 f.w. female under 10, 1 f.w. female 26-44, 1 f.w. female over 45.²
• He appeared on the census in 1820 at Chatham Co., North Carolina, with a household of 1 male 10-15, 1 male 26-44, 2 males under 10, 1 female 10-15, 1 female 16-25, 1 female 26-44. 2 persons engaged in agricutlure.³
• On 22 February 1827 Nathaniel Brewer conveyed to Betsey Brewer land on Dry Creek. "Nathaniel Brewer of Chatham Co. to Betsey B. Price for love and affection to my daughter and further consideration of $.50...a tract in Chatham Co. on Dry Creek, 53 acres. Bounded: Lesteherloks corner and line...Walkers line. Signed Nathaniel Brewer. Wit. Hiram White."
  On the same date: Nathaniel Brewer of Chatham Co. to William Price Jr., for $100, a tract in Chatham on Dry Cr. Bounded: said Cr....old road...Dry Cr...53 acres. Signed Nathaniel Brewer. Wit.: Hiram White.⁴
• Nathaniel Brewer appeared on the census in 1830 at Pittsboro, Chatham Co., North Carolina, with a household of 1 male 50-59, 2 females 10-14, 1 female 20-29, 1 female 50-59, 1 male slave 36-54, 1 female slave 36-54.⁵
• He appeared on the census in 1840 at Chatham Co., North Carolina, with a household of 1 male under 5, 1 male 20-30, 1 male 60-69, 2 females 20-29, 1 female 60-69. 2 persons employed in agriculture.⁶
• A Nathaniel Brewer appeared on the census on 16 July 1850 at Upper Regiment, Chatham Co., North Carolina, age 73, farmer, born in North Carolina. In the household is Jenny St. John, age 75, born in North Carolina.⁷
• A Nathaniel Brewer appeared on the census in July 1860 at Eastern Division, Chatham Co., North Carolina, age 85, farmer, born in North Carolina. Real estate valued at $400, personal estate at $100. In the household is Jenne Brewer, age 84, Houseke.⁸
• Possible son of Nathaniel Brewer³. The relationship has not been proved.

Nathaniel Brewer¹

• Father: Ambrose Brewer¹ b. c 1826
• Mother: Elizabeth (?)¹ b. c 1829

• Nathaniel Brewer was born circa 1859 at North Carolina.¹
• He appeared on the census on 15 June 1860 at Western Division, Chatham Co., North Carolina, Nath. Brewer, age 1, born in North Carolina.¹

Nathaniel A. Brewer¹

• Father: Jesse A. Brewer¹ b. c 1829
• Mother: Elizabeth (?)¹ b. c 1830

• Charts: Descendants of George Brewer, of Brunswick Co., Virginia

• Nathaniel A. Brewer was born on 14 February 1853 at Brunswick Co., Virginia.¹
• He appeared on the census on 24 August 1860 at Meherrin, Brunswick Co., Virginia, Nathl. Brewer, age 7, born in Virginia.²

Neil S. Brewer

• Father: Henry Brewer b. c 1803
• Mother: Eliza Blane b. c 1816

• Charts: Descendants of George Brewer, of Brunswick Co., Virginia, George Brewer Lineage Chart

• Neil S. Brewer was born on 5 July 1860 at Tennessee.
• He appeared on the census on 8 July 1870 at District 2, Carroll Co., Tennessee, Neil S. Brewer, age 10, born in Tennessee.¹
• He married Mary Bell High at Weakley Co., Tennessee, on 1 January 1880.
• Neil S. Brewer appeared on the census on 1 June 1880 at Gleeson Store, Weakley Co., Tennessee, Neal S. Brewer, age 19, born in Tennessee. Farmer. Son-in-law in the household of Lucy A. High. In the household is his wife, Mary B. Brewer, age 19.²
• He appeared on the census on 7 June 1900 at Civil District 22, Weakley Co., Tennessee, Neal S. Brewer, age 39, born July 1860 in Tennessee. Father born in North Carolina, mother born in Kentucky. Farmer. Married at age 20. In the household are his wife Mary B. Brewer, and children Otis E. Brewer, Harly R. Brewer, Birtie Brewer and Aulden Brewer.³
• He died on 15 April 1931 at Arkansas.
• He was buried at Nettleton Cemetery, Jonesboro, Craighead Co., Arkansas.⁴

Nemrod Brewer¹

• Father: Joseph Brewer¹ b. c 1799
• Mother: Elizabeth (?)¹ b. c 1806

• Nemrod Brewer was born circa 1849 at Tennessee.¹
• He appeared on the census on 3 December 1850 at District 14, Carroll Co., Tennessee, Nemrod Brewer, age 1, born in Tennessee.¹

Nicholas Brewer^1,2

• Father: George Brewer b. c 1675, d. bt 5 Mar 1742 - 2 Aug 1744
• Mother: Sarah Lanier

• Charts: Descendants of George Brewer, of Brunswick Co., Virginia, George Brewer, Descendant Chart (Box)

• Nicholas Brewer was probably born between 1705 and 1715.
• On 2 October 1737 at Brunswick Co., Virginia, John Irby, Charles Hix, and Nicholas (X) Brewer, witnessed the deed of William Rainey of Surry Co. to James Judkins of Brunswick Co. (lease and release; £25; 50 acres of woodland ground on north side of Fountains Creek, formerly taken up by said William Rainey in Isle of Wight Co. by patent 5 Sept. 1723).³
• He married Sarah (?).
• On 7 May 1741 at Brunswick Co., Virginia, "Upon the Petition of Drury Stith, adm., etc. of Drury Stith, deceased, against Nicholas Brewer for £3, 5 shillings...discontinued, being agreed by the parties."⁴
• Nicholas Brewer was named in his father's will dated on 13 July 1741 "son Nicholas a cow and a calf."⁵
• On 20 August 1748 at Brunswick Co., Virginia, Nicholas Brewer received a patent for 254 acres on the north side of Beaver Pond Creek.⁶
• On 5 July 1751 at Brunswick Co., Virginia, Nicholas Brewer received a patent for 1485 acres on the lower side of Beaver Pond Creek.⁶
• On 27 September 1756 Nicholas Brewer of Brunswick Co., to John Hill of Southampton County, for £8, 100 acres on south side of the pine Log Road, beginning on Pine Log Road at John Rossers corner to George Brewer's line to Nicholas Brewer's line to said road to beginning, it being part of large Tract granted to said Nicholas Brewer by patent July 5, 1751. Nicholas "+" Brewer, Sary "/" Brewer (their marks). Witnesses: John Peterson, Henry Moris, Joseph Parks. Sarah relinquished her right of dower.⁷
• In 1767 (recorded 2 Jun 1767). Nicholas and Sarah Brewer of Meherrin Parish, Brunswick Co., to Moses Collier of same, for £3, 200 acres in Brunswick Co., it being part of 1485 acres patented to Nicholas Brewer, beginning at the Carolina line, along patent line to prong of Perris Creek, to Carolina line, to beginning. Nicholas "x" Brewer, Sarah "+" Brewer. Wit.: Litt Robinson, Thomas Collierm John Vinson. Sarah relinquished her right of dower.⁸
• Nicholas Brewer is found on a 1768 Poll List in Brunswick Co., Virginia.⁹
• On 21 July 1770 Nicholas Brewer conveyed to Nicholas Brewer land in Meherrin Parish, Brunswick Co., Virginia. "Nicholas Brewer and Sarah, his wife, of Brunswick Co., Meherrin Parish, to Nicholas Brewer, Jr. for natural love and affection which they bars to their son Nicholas Brewer, Jr., and for 5s., 166 acres in Brunswick Co., Meherrin Parish, granted said Nicholas Brewer by patent July 5, 1751, beginning at Charles Powell's line on the Road, to Moses Colliers line to branch to road to beginning. Nicholas "+" Brewer, Sarah "S" Brewer (marks). Wit.: Charles Powell, William Brewer, Benjamin Brewer.¹⁰
• On 21 July 1770 Nicholas Brewer conveyed to William Brewer land in Meherrin Parish, Brunswick Co., Virginia. Nicholas Brewer and Sarah, his wife, of Brunswick Co., Meherrin Parish, to William Brewer, for natural love and affection which they bare to their said son William Brewer, and for 5s., 200 acres in Brunswick County, Meherrin Parish, part of larger tract of land granted to Nicholas Brewer by patent July 5, 1751, beginning on a branch on George Renns line to James Gowings line up said line to Carters Creek to the head to John Brewer's line to branch to Nicholas Brewer Jr. corner on a branch to the beginning. Nicholas "X" Brewer, Sarah "S" Brewer (marks). Wit.: Charles Powell, Thomas Brewer, Nicholas Brewer, Jr.¹¹
• On 24 July 1770 Nicholas Brewer and Sarah, his wife, to Charles Powell, for £30, 167 acres in Brunswick Co., Meherrin Parish, part of a large tract granted to Nicholas Brewer by patent July 5, 1751, beginning on Country line on road to branch to Moses Collier line to County line to beginning. Nicholas "X" Brewer, Sarah "S" Brewer (marks). Wit.: Thomas Brewer, Nicholas Brewer, Jr., William Brewer.¹²
• On 24 July 1770 Nicholas Brewer conveyed to Benjamin Brewer land granted to Nicholas Brewer in 1751. "Nicholas Brewer and Sarah, his wife, to Benjamin Brewer, for natural love and affection which their bear to their son Benjamin Brewer, and five shillings, 175 acres part of a larger tract granted to Nicholas Brewer July 5, 1751, beginning on John Rosser's line to where it crosses old main road, up road to John Brewer's line to branch on William Brewer's line to Nicholas Brewer Jr., to Road to John Rossers to Beginning. Nicholas "X" Brewer, Sarah "S" Brewer. Wit.: Thomas Brewer, Nicholas Brewer, Jr., William Brewer.¹³
• On 23 May 1774 at Brunswick Co., Virginia, "An Indenture of Trust between John Morris of the one part and William Edwards of the other part as fully proved by the Oaths of Nicholas Brewer Senior the other witness thereto and is Ordered to be Recorded."¹⁴
• Nicholas Brewer was found on the tax list at Brunswick Co., Virginia, in 1782.¹⁵
• Nicholas Brewer and Thomas Brewer, of Brunswick County, Virginia, Meherrin Parish, to Robert Hancock of same, for £200, 277 acres on north side of the Beaver Pond Creek in Meherrin Parish, Brunswick Co., beginning on Beaver Pond Creek, up said creek to John Rosses line to Benjamine Brewer's line to beginning. Signed Nicholas Brewer, Thomas Brewer, Ann "Ann" Brewer. Wit.: John Rosser, James "+" Brewer, John Brewer., 21 August 1782.¹⁶
• On 28 October 1782 at Brunswick Co., Virginia, "Ordered that John Johnson, William Wesson, Nicholas Brewer, and Wm. Howard be exempt from the payment of levies through Age."¹⁷
• On 28 June 1787 at Greensville Co., Virginia, Deed from Nicholas Brewer to William Brewer proved by oath of Benjamin Brewer, a witness, ordered to be recorded.¹⁸
• On 14 July 1791 at Greensville Co., Virginia, Nicholas Brewer of Greensville County, Virginia, to Benjamin Smith of Northampton Co., North Carolina, for £100, 100 acres on the north side of the Beaver Pond Creek, beginning on southside of the new Road on the County Line, up said line to corner on Nicholas Brewer's line, straight line of chopt trees, to the new road, down road to the beginning. Wit.: George Brewer, Benjamin Brewer, Darkiss Brewer (mark), Robert Hancock. Recorded 22 Dec 1791.¹⁹
• On 19 July 1792 Nicholas Brewer conveyed to William Brewer land in Greensville Co., Virginia. "Nicholas Brewer of Greensville to William Brewer son of said Nicholas Brewer, for 5 shillings, 100 acres beginning where the country line crosses the Beaver Pond Creek, up said creek to Benjamin Brewer's line to Benjamin Smith's line to the County line to the beginning. Wit.: Wm. Johnson, Nicholas Brewer, Benja Brown, Nicholas Prince, Isham Brewer, Milly Brewer, Cynthia Brewer." Recorded Aug 23, 1792.²⁰
• On 19 July 1792 Nicholas Brewer conveyed to Benjamin Brewer land in Greensville Co., Virginia. "Nicholas Brewer of Greensville Co., Va. to Benjamin Brewer son of the said Nicholas Brewer, for five shillings, 100 acres in Greensville Co., on the north side of the Beaver Pond Creek. Beginning at a corner newly made between William Brewer and Benjamin Brewer on said Benjamin Brewer's line, along his new line, between William and Benjamin Brewer, of chopt trees, to Benjamin Smith's line to the new road to Samuel Garner's line, then west along Garner's line to a branch on said Benjamin Brewer's line then down the branch to a corner pine, off along said Benjamin Brewer to the Beginning. Wit.: Wm. Johnson, Wm. Brewer, Nicholas Brewer, Winney Brewer, Cynthia Brewer." Recorded 23 Aug 1792.²¹
• Thomas Brewer is a possible son of Nicholas Brewer. Thomas witnessed deeds between Nicholas and sons as described in the deeds, however, no record has been found to confirm the possibility that Thomas was also a son of Nicholas.
• James Brewer is a possible son of Nicholas Brewer. Benjamin Brewer, son of Nicholas Brewer, was executor of James Brewer's estate.

Nicholas Brewer^1,2

• Father: Nicholas Brewer³ b. bt 1705 - 1715
• Mother: Sarah (?)³

• Charts: Descendants of George Brewer, of Brunswick Co., Virginia, George Brewer, Descendant Chart (Box)

• Nicholas Brewer was probably born before 1749 at Brunswick Co., Virginia.
• He married Winifred (?).
• On 21 July 1770 Nicholas Brewer conveyed to Nicholas Brewer land in Meherrin Parish, Brunswick Co., Virginia. "Nicholas Brewer and Sarah, his wife, of Brunswick Co., Meherrin Parish, to Nicholas Brewer, Jr. for natural love and affection which they bars to their son Nicholas Brewer, Jr., and for 5s., 166 acres in Brunswick Co., Meherrin Parish, granted said Nicholas Brewer by patent July 5, 1751, beginning at Charles Powell's line on the Road, to Moses Colliers line to branch to road to beginning. Nicholas "+" Brewer, Sarah "S" Brewer (marks). Wit.: Charles Powell, William Brewer, Benjamin Brewer.³
• On 2 September 1777 Nicholas and Winney Brewer of Meherrin Parish to Noel Vaughn, for £55, 150 acres, part of a tract granted to Nicholas Brewer, July 5, 1751, being part of land that Nicholas Brewer Senr. gave to his son Nicholas Brewer, Jr. Bounded by Moses Collier, Benjamin Brewer, branch to where it forks, to Mrs. Collier to beginning. Signed Nicholas Brewer, Winney "+" Brewer. Wit.: Thomas Brewer, Moses Collier, James "+" Brewer.⁴
• In 1781 Greensville County was set off from Brunswick County, Virginia in 1781.⁵
• On 24 January 1786 at Greensville Co., Virginia, Nicholas Brewer of the County of Brunswick to Etheldred Taylor of the County of Southampton, for £60, 60 acres in Greensville adjoining a track conveyed by John Brewer and Nicholas Brewer of Brunswick County, beginning at the line dividing Greensville from Brunswick in Samuel Garner's line to William Brewer's line to William Robinson's line to the country line to the Beginning. Wit.: John Rosser, Henry Magnum, Presley Garner, William Clarke.⁶
• On 27 February 1786 at Brunswick Co., Virginia, An Indenture of Bargain and sale from John Brewer and Betheah his wife and Nicholas Brewer to Etheldred Taylor was proved by the oaths of John Rosser and Henry Magnum witnesses thereto.⁷
• He died before 28 December 1786; (administration granted on estate).⁸
• On 28 December 1786 at Greensville Co., Virginia, Ordered that John Rosser, Saml Garner, Nicholas Prince, Moses Collier and Benjamin Avent, or any three, appraise the estate of Nicholas Brewer, deceased, and return an appraisal to the next court.⁹
• Administration of Nicholas Brewer's estate was granted on 28 December 1786, at Greensville Co., Virginia, to Winifred Brewer.⁸

Nicholas Brewer^1,2

• Father: Nicholas Brewer b. b 1749, d. b 28 Dec 1786
• Mother: Winifred (?) d. bt 15 Apr 1804 - Sep 1804

• Charts: Descendants of George Brewer, of Brunswick Co., Virginia, George Brewer, Descendant Chart (Box)

• Nicholas Brewer was born before 1770 (likely the eldest son).
• On 14 July 1791 Nicholas Brewer of Greensville Co., Virginia, to Benjamin Smith of Northampton Co., North Carolina for £100, 100 acres onnorth side of the Beaver Pond Creek; beginning on southside of the New Road on the Country Line, up said line to corner on Nicholas Brewer's line, straight line of chopt trees, to the new road down road to beginning. Wit.: George Brewer, Benjamin Brewer, Darkiss Brewer (her mark), Robert Hancock. Recorded 22 Dec 1791.³
• On 25 June 1792 at Brunswick Co., Virginia, The petition of Nicholas Brewer Jr. against Henry Hencocke is continued.⁴
• He was named in his mother's will on 15 April 1804 Son Nicholas Brewer, received one dollar.⁵
• Nicholas Brewer and Nicholas Brewer, may be one and the same, but evidence supporting this connection has not been found.⁶

Nicholas Brewer

• Nicholas Brewer appeared on the census in 1810 at Northampton Co., North Carolina, with a household of 2 males under 10, 1 male 26-44, 1 female under 10, 1 female 26-44.¹
• He appeared on the census in 1820 at Northampton Co., North Carolina, with a household of 1 male 16-18, 1 male 16-25, 1 male over 45, 2 females under 10, 1 female 16-25, 1 female 26-44, 1 male slave under 14, 1 female slave under 14, 1 female slave 14-25, 2 persons engaged in agriculture.²

Nicholas Brewer

• Nicholas Brewer was born before 1756.
• In May 1777 at Chatham Co., North Carolina, "A road be laid out the best way from Chatham Court house across Rocky river near Aaron Evan's Mill and across Barr Creek between Stephen Powell's and John Nall's to the County Line and that any 12 of the following persons be a Jury to lay out the same. Viz: Wm. Phillips, Jeremiah Phillips, Nicholas Brewer, Robt. Handcock, John McVay, John Nall, George Hendry, John Bryant, Isaac Brooks, Elisha Hunter, Zach. Smith, John Falkner, Nicholas Nall, Peter Runnals, Joseph McCulley, Aaron Evans, Wm. Clark, John Birdsong, Matthew Jones.¹
• He appeared on the census in 1790 at Chatham Co., North Carolina, with a household of 7 males under 16, 2 males over 16, 3 females.²
• In November 1790 at Chatham Co., North Carolina, "Ordered that the Sheriff summon the following persons as a jury to lay off a new road from the Oar(?) Hill into a road called Harman's road near Isaac Brooks; viz: Jesse Dixon, Nathan Dixon, Parish Self, Richard (faded), Robt. Jones, Nicholas Brewer, William Tucker, Thomas Glass, Richard Nall, Solomon Cox, Mordiciah Brown, Samuel Jones, Jeremiah Hadley, Isaac Hugh , Joshua Hadley, Josiah Glass & jas. Willit."³
• In February 1792 at Chatham Co., North Carolina, "Ordered that the sheriff summon the following persons as a jury to Wit.: Richard Jones, Jesse Dixon, Nathan Dixon, Lewis Bradley, Thomas Glass, Jeremiah Hadley, Nicholas Brewer, Mordicah Brown, Gilbert Patterson, Thomas Brooks, Jr., Samuel Brooks, John Headen, Wm. Headen, John Tucker, Wm. Kelly, Eleazer Andrews to view two branches of the Great Waggon Road to Fayette-forking opposite to Lawrence McManus Field and joining in Isaac Brooke's line and report to the next court which of the said they think ought to be established the public road as the nearest and best way."⁴
• In February 1793 at Chatham Co., North Carolina, "Nicholas Brewer and others on road jury to lay off a new road beginning about halfway between Johnson's old place and Bloddy Cr and running nearest and best way to Stephen's old place and thence the nearest and best way to Gilcrease's ford on Deep River.⁵
• In November 1793 at Chatham Co., North Carolina, "Road jury to extend a road leading from Chatham Court across Rocky River by Evans Mill to the widow Nall's and that the jury report to the next court. Nicholas Brewer and others on jury."⁶
• In February 1797 at Chatham Co., North Carolina, Nicholas Brewer ordered to juror duty next term.⁷
• He appeared on the census in 1800 at Hillsborough District, Chatham Co., North Carolina, with a household of 1 free white male under 10, 1 f.w. male 10-15, 3 f.w. males 16-25, 1 f.w. male 26-44, 1 f.w. male over 45, 1 f.w. female 10-15, 2 f.w. females 16-25, 1 f.w. female over 45. Ancil Brewer and Sampson Brewer are enumerated on the same census sheet.⁸
• On 27 December 1800 at Chatham Co., North Carolina, Nicholas Nall of Moore Co., North Carolina to Nicholas Brewer of Chatham Co., for £50, a tract of land in Chatham Co. on both sides of Beare Cr., 400 acres, it being a tract of land gtd. Gideon Alexander by North Carolina, 23 Oct 1782, reg. in Chatham Co. Signed Nicholas Nall. Wit.: Richd Jones, Ambrose (X) Smith. Proved Feb 1801 by oath of Richard Jones.⁹
• He appeared on the census in 1810 at Chatham Co., North Carolina, with a household of 2 free white males 16-25, 1 f.w. male 26-44, 1 f.w. male over 45, 1 f.w. female 16-25, 1 f.w. female 26-44, 1 f.w. female over 45. Enumerated between Mark Brewer and Nathan McManes.¹⁰
• He died before 10 September 1820; (described as dec'd in a deed).¹¹
• On 10 September 1820 at Chatham Co., North Carolina, Mimy Brewer, Ancil Brewer, Mark Brewer, Rebecca Brewer & Drury Brewer, Solomon Brewer & Dennis Brewer of Chatham Co, North Carolina, Jeremiah of State of Tennessee, Randal and Isham Brewer of Highland, State of Ohio, and David Moore of Rowan Co., North Carolina, of the one part, and David Brewer, of Chatham Co., State of North Carolina of the other part, for $150, a tract of land in Chatham Co., on Bear Creek, 100 acres being a part of a tract of 500 acres of land deeded to Nicholas Brewer dec'd by Nicholas Nall. Signed Mimy (X) Brewer. Wit.: Jeremiah Brewer, Elias Hughes.¹¹
• Sons David, Jeremiah and Mark are proved by a deed dated 1 Aug 1825 wherein David is described as a son of Nicholas Brewer, and Jeremiah and Mark are described as his brothers.
• Nicholas Brewer and Nicholas Brewer, may be one and the same, but evidence supporting this connection has not been found.¹²

Nimrod Brewer

• Nimrod Brewer appeared on the census in 1790 at Moore Co., North Carolina, with a household of 1 male over 16. Enumerated on the same census sheet as Drury Brewer. Also in Moore Co. in 1790 are Lanier Brewer and Ambrose Brewer.¹

Nomie Brewer¹

• Father: Terrell Brewer¹ b. May 1863
• Mother: Ada (?)¹ b. Sep 1870

• Nomie Brewer was born in December 1892 at North Carolina.¹
• She appeared on the census on 12 June 1900 at Bear Creek, Chatham Co., North Carolina, Nomie Brewer, age 7, born Dec 1892 in North Carolina.¹

Nora Dell Brewer¹

• Father: James W. Brewer¹ b. 3 Feb 1833, d. 5 Jul 1896
• Mother: Sarah Jane Wooldridge¹ b. 15 Jun 1840, d. 5 Jan 1907

• Nora Dell Brewer was born on 30 November 1882 at Arkansas.¹
• She died on 27 September 1939 at Hollis, Harmon Co., Oklahoma.¹
• She was buried at Dodson Cemetery, Dodson, Collingsworth Co., Texas.¹

Norvell Brewer¹

• Father-Poss.: Henry Brewer¹ b. c 1760

• Norvell may be either a son or grandson of the Revolutionary War soldier, Henry Brewer. Norvell died in 1859, age 50, the son of a Henry Brewer.
• Norvell Brewer was born circa 1809 at Christian Co., Kentucky.¹
• He died on 5 August 1859 at Christian Co., Kentucky.¹

Nova Lois Brewer^1,2

• Father: James Albert Brewer³ b. Jan 1852, d. 16 Jan 1920
• Mother: Elizabeth Jobe³ b. 31 Aug 1853, d. 27 Dec 1930

• Also known as Nellie L. Brewer.⁴
• Also known as Los Brewer.³
• Nova Lois Brewer was born in January 1896 at Missouri.³
• She appeared on the census on 4 June 1900 at Jobe, Oregon Co., Missouri, as Los. Brewer, age 4, born Jan 1896 in Missouri.³
• She appeared on the census in April 1910 at Quail, Collingsworth Co., Texas, as Nellie L. Brewer, age 14, born in Missouri. Daughter.⁴
• She married James Arthur Phillips.⁵
• Nova Lois Brewer died on 5 April 1950 at Pampa, Gray Co., Texas.^1,2
• She was buried at White Deer Cemetery, White Deer, Carson Co., Texas.¹

Oliver Brewer^1,2

• Father: George Brewer b. c 1675, d. bt 5 Mar 1742 - 2 Aug 1744
• Mother-Poss.: Alice (?) b. c 1700

• Charts: Descendants of George Brewer, of Brunswick Co., Virginia, George Brewer, Descendant Chart (Box)

• Also known as Oliver Brewer Sr. (in 1792).³
• Oliver Brewer was born after 1721 (he was most likely under age 21 when his father wrote his will).
• He was named in his father's will dated on 13 July 1741 "son Oliver Brewer all the rest of this tract of land where on I now dwell to him and his heirs forever." He is also is left a gun.⁴
• On 5 May 1762 Orange Co., North Carolina records: "Oliver Brewer by Henry Brewer; 700 acres on Little prong of Terrels Creek, waters of Haw River, includes Saplin Level. Signed with mark."⁵
• On 9 December 1762 at Orange Co., North Carolina, Patent given to Oliver Brewer for 690 acres in Orange Co. on both sides of Wilkerson Creek of Haw River, joining Henry Brewer. Signs with his mark. Wit.: Jas. Watson, Thos. Donnell. Examined by Tho Blount and W. Churton. Surveyed 12 Jan 1762.⁶
• In 1763 Oliver Brewer resided at Orange Co., North Carolina.⁷
• On 10 October 1763 Oliver Brewer conveyed to John Brewer 200 acres in Brunswick on the south side of Beaver Pond Creek, beginning at a Red Oak and up Colliers Line to the Parting Line betwixt Oliver Brewer and James Harris along Colliers line to the beginning. Signed by Oliver Brewer. Wit.: James Powel, Howel Brewer, William Brewer.⁷
• In May 1765 at Orange Co., North Carolina, Henry Brewer, Oliver Brewer, and others were ordered to lay out a road...from William Johnston's Store on the Little River to Henry Brewer's ford on Haw River (Vachel Clark overseer of the road on the north side of the Haw River, and William Marsh overseer on the south side).⁸
• Chatham County, North Carolina was formed in 1771 from Orange County.⁹
• Henry Brewer, Oliver Brewer, and George Brewer, are found on the roll of the Chatham County Militia, Capt. Isaiah Hogan's Co., in 1772.¹⁰
• Oliver Brewer married Rebecah (?).
• In August 1777 Oliver Brewer was appointed overseer of the road from James Williams' ferry into the road leading from the Island Ford to Hillsborough. Those who are to work under Oliver include a Henry Brewer. In Nov 1777 Oliver was appointed overseer of the hands working on the road from the ferry to the widow Powell's.¹¹
• On 31 March 1780 The state of North Carolina to Robert Poe, 50 shillings for every 100 acres, 500 acres on Wilkinson's Cr the waters of Haw River, joins Oliver Brewer, Robert Mosley, Jesse Kendricks and Hatley's lines. On 1 April 1780, Gideon Kirksey acquired land from North Carolina on Wilkinson's Creek adjoining Oliver Brewer and William Griffin.¹²
• On 1 April 1780 at Chatham Co., North Carolina, State of North Carolina to Gideon Kirksey, 50 shillings every 100 acres, 640 acres on Wilkinson's Creek, joins Oliver Brewer and Wm. Griffin.¹³
• Oliver Brewer was enumerated in the household of an unknown person on the Federal Census in 1790 at Chatham Co., North Carolina, with a household of 2 males under 16, 4 males over 16, 2 females, and 3 slaves.¹⁴
• His will was dated on 14 October 1791 proved Nov 1792. Oliver Brewer, Chatham Co., North Carolina. Names wife Rebecah Brewer (plantation where I live for life all land this side of Wards Branch joining the plantation); sons William, Henry, Christopher, Oliver; daughter Frances Brewer; sons Edward, George; daughters Patee Blalock, Rebecah Edwards, Hannah Edwards. Remainder of estate to "my six sons." Executors: Wife Rebecah Brewer, George B. Glalock (sic) & William Edwards. Witnesses: James Smith, Howel Hearn.^15,16
• In August 1792 "Ordered that Oliver Brewer be exempt from paying any future poll tax for himself for reasons shown the Court" (reasons not stated).¹⁷
• On 13 August 1792 Oliver Brewer, Sr. of Chatham Co., sells to William Edwards of the same place for £5, a certain tract of land in Chatham Co., beginning at Trips corner...Brewers old line...10 acres. Signed Oliver "X" Brewer (mark). Wit.: John Trip, Sterling Pearson.³
• On 13 August 1792 Oliver Brewer conveyed to Oliver Brewer land on the north side of the Haw River. "Oliver Brewer, Jr. of Chatham Co., to Oliver Brewer, Sr. of same," for £85 a certain tract of land in Chatham Co. on the North side of Haw River, beginning at Edward Brewer's corner on William Potters line...to the little River thence across little River to the bank of River then down the river near the end of the long Island...thence across little River to Charles Morans line...80 acres. Grantor signs with his mark X. Witnesses: Powell, Ignatious West. Proven in the Feb 1793 Court by the oath of Powell.¹⁸
• On 13 August 1792 Isaac Brewer conveyed to Oliver Brewer for £85 a certain tract of land in Chatham Co. on the north side of Haw River beginning at Edward Brewers corner...Charles Morgans corner...72 acres. Signed Isaac "X" Brewer (mark). Wit.: Powell and John Crow. Proven in the Feb 1793 court on the oath of Powell. (Note: the grantee in this deed may have been Oliver Brewer, Jr.).¹⁹
• He died before November 1792; (will proved).
• On 24 May 1823 Account of the estate of Oliver Brewer, deceased. Hugh H. Edward bought a negro man, a negro woman and child and two negro girls. Alice Farrar bought a bed and furniture. Abel Brewer(?) bought 2 "puter" ? Certified by William Edwards, executor of the estate of Oliver Brewer, deceased, stating that all the property came into his hands after the decease of Rebecah Brewer, widow of the said deceased.²⁰
• Oliver Brewer's ten children are known from his will of 1791, in which he also names his wife Rebecah. However, it is not certain that Rebecah was the mother of all of his children.

Oliver Brewer^1,2

• Father: Oliver Brewer³ b. a 1721, d. b Nov 1792

• Charts: Descendants of George Brewer, of Brunswick Co., Virginia, George Brewer, Descendant Chart (Box)

• Also known as Oliver Brewer Jr. (in 1792).⁴
• Oliver Brewer was born between 1756 and 1774 (perhaps ca. 1765).
• In 1782 at Chatham Co., North Carolina, An Oliver Brewer was assigned to a road crew on a road beginning at Dixon Fuller's Mill on Cain Creek to Wm. Douglas' on Haw River to Frances Sypert on New Hope. (Which Oliver Brewer this record is in regard to cannot be determined, although it was likely either Oliver³ (Oliver² George¹) or Oliver³ (Henry² George¹).⁵
• He was named in his father's will dated on 14 October 1791 Named second among the sons. "Sixty pounds."⁶
• In February 1792 Oliver Brewer, Jr. was assigned to a road crew, to lay off a new road from Clark's ford on Haw River the nearest and best was into the Hillsborough Road.⁴
• On 13 August 1792 Oliver Brewer conveyed to Oliver Brewer land on the north side of the Haw River. "Oliver Brewer, Jr. of Chatham Co., to Oliver Brewer, Sr. of same," for £85 a certain tract of land in Chatham Co. on the North side of Haw River, beginning at Edward Brewer's corner on William Potters line...to the little River thence across little River to the bank of River then down the river near the end of the long Island...thence across little River to Charles Morans line...80 acres. Grantor signs with his mark X. Witnesses: Powell, Ignatious West. Proven in the Feb 1793 Court by the oath of Powell.⁷
• In November 1796 at Chatham Co., North Carolina, Ordered that Elnathan Davis, Jr., Jesse Welt, Oliver Brewer and William Brewer be apptd. Patrollers in Capt. Haile's and Capt. Lacy's Districts.⁸
• Oliver Brewer married Sarah (?).
• Oliver Brewer appeared on the census in 1800 at Hillsborough, Chatham Co., North Carolina, with a household of 2 males under 10, 1 male 10-15, 1 male 26-44, 1 female under 10, 2 slaves.⁹
• On 15 January 1800 at Chatham Co., North Carolina, Edward Pritchett of Chatham Co., to Oliver Brewer of same for £55, a tract of land in Chatham Co. beginning in John Oldhams old line...crossing Cubb Cr...50 acres. Wit.: A. Craig and Wm. Sparrow.¹⁰
• On 23 September 1800 Oliver Brewer conveyed to George Brewer land on the north side of the Haw River. "Oliver Brewer and Sarah his wife of Chatham Co. to George Brewer of same for £300 a tract of land in Chatham Co. on the north side of Haw River, beginning in William Brewers corner on Wm. Pettys line...along Pettys line to the Little River...across sd Little River to the main Haw River...down river to near end of the long Island...across sd Little River to Charles Morgans line...152 acres.¹¹
• On 1 August 1801 North Carolina Landgrant No. 1598 to Oliver Brewer, 95 acres in Chatham Co. on waters of Haw River, beginning in his own line south with own line to Alston Jones' line...Manns line...Brewers old line...entered 16 Aug 1799.¹²
• On 10 August 1801 at Chatham Co., North Carolina, Oliver Brewer conveyed to George Brewer land in Chatham Co. Oliver Brewer of Chatham to Geo Brewer, 95 acres in Chatham Co. on waters of Haw River, beg. in his own line south with own line to Alston Jone's line...Manns line...Brewers old line, 95 acres. Signed Oliver Brewer. No witnesses.¹³
• In May 1807 at Chatham Co., North Carolina, "Bill of Sale, Oliver Brewer & Bartholomew Lightfoot to Elisha Stedmon duly ackn in open Court and ordered to be registered."¹⁴

Oliver Brewer¹

• Father: Henry Brewer b. c 1720, d. bt 2 Sep 1778 - Feb 1779
• Mother: Mary (?)

• Charts: Descendants of George Brewer, of Brunswick Co., Virginia, George Brewer, Descendant Chart (Box)

• Oliver Brewer was named in his father's will dated on 2 September 1778 Received half of Henry's wife Mary's half of the mill upon Mary's death. Also a bay mare with the brand HB.²
• In 1782 at Chatham Co., North Carolina, An Oliver Brewer was assigned to a road crew on a road beginning at Dixon Fuller's Mill on Cain Creek to Wm. Douglas' on Haw River to Frances Sypert on New Hope. (Which Oliver Brewer this record is in regard to cannot be determined, although it was likely either Oliver³ (Oliver² George¹) or Oliver³ (Henry² George¹).³

Oliver Brewer¹

• Father: Henry Brewer¹ b. bt 1750 - 1760

• Charts: Descendants of George Brewer, of Brunswick Co., Virginia, George Brewer, Descendant Chart (Box)

• Oliver Brewer was born between 1800 and 1810.
• On 6 February 1828 at Chatham Co., North Carolina, Henry Brewer conveyed to Oliver Brewer land on the Haw River. "Henry Brewer of Chatham Co. to Oliver Brewer, his son, of same for love and affection which he hath and bears to his said son Oliver and further consideration of $1...a parecel of land in Chatham Co. on waters of Haw river. Bounded: Wm. Williams line...Crows line...Meadow Br...John Brewers corner...Brittan Brewers line...100 acres. Signed Henry "X" Brewer. Wit.: Thos. Snipes, Hambleton Williams.¹
• On 8 January 1833 at Chatham Co., North Carolina, Oliver Brewer was bondsman on the marriage license of Norris Lindsey and Anna Price.²
• Two men named Oliver Brewer are recorded in Chatham Co., North Carolina in 1840. The first, called Oliver Brewer, has a household of 1 male 30-39, 2 females under 5, 1 female 20-29. The second, called "Oliver G. Brewer," has a household of 1 male under 5, 1 male 20-29, 1 female 20-29.³
• Oliver Brewer and Oliver Brewer, are likely one and the same. More conclusive evidence is needed.

Oliver Brewer¹

• Also known as Oliver Franklin Brewer.²
• Oliver Brewer was born circa 1806 at Chatham Co., North Carolina.^1,2
• He married Phebe Melton.¹
• Oliver Brewer appeared on the census on 24 November 1850 at District 13, Warren Co., Tennessee, Oliver Brewer, age 44, born in North Carolina. Farmer. In the household are Pheby Brewer (age 36, b. Tenn.), Sally Brewer (12, NC), Mary Brewer (9, NC), Elizabeth Brewer (5, Tenn.), Attap Brewer (m., 3, Tenn.), Malvina F. Brewer (7/12, Tenn.).¹
• He appeared on the census on 4 June 1860 at Warren Co., Tennessee, Oliver Brewer, age given as 59, born in North Carolina. Farmer. Real estate valued at $600, personal estate at $300. In the household are Phebe Brewer (age given as 67, b. TN), Mary Brewer (17, TN), Elizabeth Brewer (15, TN), Alfred Brewer (12, TN), Thomas Brewer (9, TN), Margaret Brewer (9, TN), Tempee Brewer (6, TN), Pamela Brewer (4, TN), Franklin Brewer (1, TN).³
• He appeared on the census on 26 July 1870 at District 11, Warren Co., Tennessee, Oliver Brewer, age 65, born in North Carolina. Farmer. Real estate valued at $1000, personal estate at $750. In the household are Phebe Brewer (age 58, b. Tenn.), Mary Brewer (29, NC), Margaret Brewer (18, TN), Thomas Brewer (16, TN), Tempie Brewer (15, TN), Pamelia Brewer (13, TN), Franklin Brewer (11, TN).⁴
• He appeared on the census on 14 June 1880 at District 11, Warren Co., Tennessee, Oliver Brewer, age given as 68, born in North Carolina. Father born in Virginia, mother born in North Carolina. Farmer. In the household is his wife Phebe Brewer, daughter Mary Brewer, and son Oliver F. Brewer.⁵
• He died on 13 June 1889 at Warren Co., Tennessee.⁶
• He was buried at Pleasant Hill Baptist Church Cemetery, Centertown, Warren Co., Tennessee.⁶
• Oliver Brewer and Oliver Brewer, are likely one and the same. More conclusive evidence is needed.