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Wiley Brewer

• Father: Edward Brewer¹ b. c 1790, d. b 15 Dec 1843
• Mother: Mary A. (?)

• Wiley Brewer was born circa 1843 at North Carolina.²
• He appeared on the census on 4 October 1850 at Northern District, Sampson Co., North Carolina, Wiley Brewer, age 7, born in North Carolina. Enumerated in the household of Isham Wilson.²
• In February 1863, Report of the Division of the slaves of the estate of Edward Brewer, dec'd. The slaves are divided between Edward Brewer and Wilie Brewer.³

Wiley Brewer¹

• Father: Benjamin Brewer¹ b. c 1802, d. b 14 Nov 1853
• Mother: Anna (?)¹ b. c 1799

• Wiley Brewer was born circa 1830 at North Carolina.¹
• He appeared on the census on 8 November 1850 at Upper Regiment, Chatham Co., North Carolina, Wiley Brewer, age 20, born in North Carolina. Farmer.¹

William Brewer¹

• Father: Enoch Brewer¹ b. c 1789, d. b Jun 1870
• Mother: Susannah James¹ b. c 1790

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

• William Brewer was born circa 1837 at Ohio.¹
• He appeared on the census on 17 August 1850 at Beaver, Pike Co., Ohio, William Brewer, age 13, born in Ohio.¹
• He married Maria Louisa Hill at Pike Co., Ohio, on 18 February 1857.²
• William Brewer appeared on the census on 2 June 1860 at Beaver, Pike Co., Ohio, William Brewer, age 23, born in Ohio. Day laborer. Personal estate valued at $50. In the household are Mary L. Brewer (age 21), John Brewer (2), James Brewer (1/12) and Enoch Brewer (35).³

William 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), George Brewer Lineage Chart

• Also known as William Brewer Sr.³
• William Brewer was probably born between 1700 and 1715.
• On 6 December 1736, Willim Acock is appointed Surveyor of the Highway from William Wall's Road about half a mile from the River to the Beaver Pond Creek and that George Brewer Senior, Howell Brewer, William Brewer, William Wise Senior, William Wise Jr., Thomas Powell, Thomas Powell, Jr., Douglas Powell, William Powell, John Powell, John Rook, Joseph Heathrock, John Brewer, John Jeffers, Ninian Mitchel, Lanier Brewer, Charles Brady, John Wise, James Turner, John Cooper, and Nathaniel Carter assit in clearing the same.⁴
• He married second Mary (?) probably by 1740.
• William Brewer was named in his father's will dated on 13 July 1741 "son William Brewer that parcel of land whereon he now dwelleth beginning at the branch on this side of his house and on the south side whereof to him and his heirs forever."⁵
• On 30 August 1743 at Brunswick Co., Virginia, William Brewer received a patent for 250 acres beginning and continuing on Bedingfield's line.⁶
• He was on a Poll List at Brunswick Co., Virginia, in 1748.⁷
• On 8 November 1751 at Brunswick Co., Virginia, Moses Johnson, Thomas Williams and William Brewer were to "process the land" from the mouth of Benningfield's Creek up Rattlesnake to the Western Road to Moses Johnson's plantation.⁸
• On 28 November 1752 William Simms of Province of North Carolina and County of Johnston and Susanna, his wife, to William Brewer of Colony of Virginia, County of Brunswick, for £70, 104 acres in Snake Creek, beginning at the mouth of the Reedy Branch up the branch to the mouth of Spring Branch to Francis Price's, to north side of Rattle Snake Creek to the beginning. No witnesses recorded.⁹
• On 5 February 1753 at Brunswick Co., Virginia, William Brewer received a patent for 1781 acres on both sides of Bedingfield's creek.⁶
• On 26 February 1753 William Brewer of St. Andrews Parish, Brunswick County, to Thomas Kirkland of Brandon Parish, Prince George County, for £35, 600 acres in Brunswick County, beginning on the south side of Beddingfields Creek where David Hide's line crosses said creek, to middle Fork of said Creek, to David Hides line to Beginning, only one acre of said 600 is to use of said William Brewer any where convenient to said Beddingfield's Creek to build a Mill upon and said Thomas Kirkland agrees that said William Brewer may hold said one acre of land for building said mill. William "+" Brewer, his mark. No witnesses recorded.¹⁰
• On 24 June 1755 William Brewer of Brunswick County to Thomas Williams of same, 192 acres on south side of Middle Fork of Bedningfield Creek in Parish of Maherrin, Brunswick County. Beginning on middle fork of Bedningfield Creek to County line to middle fork of Bedningfield Creek to Beginning. Will "m" Brewer (his mark). "No witnesses on abstract."¹¹
• On 24 June 1755 William Brewer of Brunswick to Jones Williams of same, for a certain piece of work done by the said Jones Williams, 192 acres in Maherrin Parish, Brunswick County, on southside of middle fork of Beddingfields Creek beginning at Richard Hides line to country line to middle fork of Bedningfield Creek to beginning. William "+" Brewer (mark). No witnesses recorded.¹²
• On 23 November 1761 William and Mary Brewer of Meherrin Parish, Brunswick County to James Harris of same, for £27, 200 acres in Brunswick County on south side of Beaver Pond Creek, beginning at the Great Branch the Patent line, small branch dividing to the Head...to other side the Patent line...Charles Colliers line...Richard Woodroughs land, to beginning, being part of 400 acres Patent for George Brewer, Aug 7, 1761. William "X" Brewer, Mary "+" Brewer (marks). Mary relinquished her dower right. "No witnesses listed on Abstract."¹³
• On 23 October 1762 William Brewer conveyed to William Brewer land in Brunswick Co., Virginia. "William Brewer of Brunswick Co., Meherrin Parish, for the Good will and Love that I have to my son William Brewer of the County and parish aforesaid have Given Granted and by these presents...give grant and confirm unto my Beloved son William Brewer, Three Hundred acres of Land plus or minus lying upon the North side of Rattle Snake Creek, beginning at Walton corner on the Creek, joining Walton Harris line and Henry Baits line to the Creek to the Beginning." Signed William "X" Bowen (sic). No witnesses on abstract.¹⁴
• On 23 June 1766 William Brewer of Brunswick County in the Colony of Virginia to William Jones of Northampton County in the Province of North Carolina, for £70, "I the said William Brewer and Mary his wife, for Divers Good Causes and Considerations," 362 acres on the north side of Benefield Ceek in Brunswick County, beginning at Creek...to Head of the Race Path Branch...to beginning. William "+" Brewer and Mary "X" Brewer. No witnesses named on abstract.¹⁵
• On 2 December 1768 at Brunswick Co., Virginia, Three different men named William Brewer cast votes (each man had two votes). One was recorded as William Brewer, Sr., on one of his two votes.¹⁶
• In 1769 (recorded 28 Aug 1769). William Brewer and Thomas Williams of Brunswick Co., Meherrin parish, to Benjamin Williams, for £32, 192 acres in Brunswick Co., Meherrin Parish, tract or parcel of land that Thomas Williams Sr. purchased of said William Brewer, beginning on southside of middle fork of Bedingfield Creek on the the Country line that parts Virginia and North Carolina, along line to John Lashly's line to Middle fork of Bedingfield Creek to Jones Williamsline to beginning. William Brewer, Thomas Williams, Amy Williams. No witnesses recorded.¹⁷
• On 13 May 1769 William Brewer, Sr., to Nathan Harris, John Fletcher and William Allen in Brunswick County, Virginia, for £150, 2 acres plus or minus in Brunswick Co., beginning in Francis Price's line to a Slash, to Francis Price's line to the beginning...to build a house of Devine Worship on. William "+" Brewer (mark). Wit.: Thomas Williams, Higdon Robinson, Henry Chambliss.¹⁸
• On 28 August 1769 William Brewer, Sr., of Brunswick Co., Virginia, to John Lashley of County of Northampton, Province of North Carolina, for £4, 2s., 35 acres on both sides of the Cedar Run in Brunswick Co., beginning on northside of said Run to William Brown's line, to my line to Cedar Run to beginning, part of tract that James Brewer now lives on. William "+" Brewer. No witnesses recorded.¹⁹
• Perhaps who died between 23 May 1774 and 17 June 1776 at Brunswick Co., Virginia.²⁰
• A William Brewer died in 1799, in Washington Co., Tennessee, leaving a will dated 17 Mar 1799 (probated 2 Apr 1799) naming his wife Susannah and children James Brewer, Sarah Mattingly and William Brewer. Susannah Brewer of Washington Co., Tennessee made her will 4 Feb 1812 (probated 13 Jun 1814), names sons William Brewer, James Brewer, and grandchildren Treasy Leagrand, Ann Mahala Monarch, Mariah Mattingly and James Mattingly, with son William appointed executor. Broyhill (1992) incorrectly associates this William Brewer of Tennessee with William Brewer the son of George Brewer of Brunswick Co., Virginia.²¹
• William Brewer had five sons. His son William is proved by a deed of 1762. The other four (John , James, Henry and Jesse) are proved by deeds between them and by John's will of 1826). If William had daughters, their identity has not been discovered. William Brewer of Meherrin, Virginia was married to Mary, whose family name is not known. He did not marry Susanna (as claimed by Broyhill).

William Brewer^1,2

• Father: George Brewer b. c 1700, d. bt 16 Aug 1760 - 27 Oct 1760
• Mother: Abigail Wyche b. b 1710, d. b 16 Aug 1760

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

• William Brewer was possibly born between 1739 and 1742 at Brunswick Co., Virginia, (under age 21 on 16 Aug 1760, but since no guardian was appointed for him he was likely over age 18).
• He was named in his father's will dated on 16 August 1760 "son William Brewer all that tract of the tract of land I now live on the north side of the Falling Run granted me by patent bearing date the eighth of September one thousand seven hundred and twenty eight also one hundred and fifty acres adjoining the lower part of said tract of land beginning at the mouth of a small branch on the north side of the Falling Run at the upper [?] end of the Great Meadow and thence to my back line to include the aforesaid quantity, also my negro amd Peer [?],my horse, Ball [?] and one young man and one feather bed and furniture to him and his heirs forever.³
• On 2 December 1768, Three different men named William Brewer cast votes (each man had two votes). One was recorded as William Brewer, Sr., on one of his two votes.⁴
• He married Anne (?) before May 1773.^5,6
• On 6 May 1773 William Brewer of Brunswick Co., Meherrin Parish, and Anne, his wife, to James Wall of same. For £200, 400 acres, reserving the Grave yard where the said William Brewer's Father and Mother are buried, being the land wheron the said William Brewer now lives and devised to him by his father George Brewer. Signed William Brewer, Anne "A" Brewer. Wit.: Durham Hills, Samuel Davis, John X Johnson. Anne relinquished her dower rights.⁶

William Brewer^1,2

• Father: Oliver Brewer³ b. a 1721, d. b Nov 1792
• Mother-Prob: Rebecah (?) b. bt 1750 - 1760, d. b 11 Feb 1823

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

• Perhaps born circa 1775 (assuming his age as stated on the 1800 census is correct).
• William Brewer was named in his father's will dated on 14 October 1791 "my sons namely William Brewer & Henry Brewer & Christopher Brewer all the land of the North side of Wards Branch to be equally divided between the three William part to joyn William Edwards line..." Later named third among the sons.⁴
• He married Nancy (?).⁵
• In August 1793 at Chatham Co., North Carolina, William Brewer was remitted of one poll (tax) he being under age.⁶
• 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.⁷
• On 4 February 1797 at Chatham Co., North Carolina, William Brewer of Chatham Co., N.C. to William Kirksey of same for £50, a certain tract or parcel of land in Chatham Co. on both sides of Wilkersons Creek the north side of Haw River, beginning at David Williams line...Robert Poes line...William Edwards line...35 1/2 acres. Signed William Brewer. Wit.: Henry Brewer, Mary "X" Smith.⁸
• On 18 May 1798, Wm. Petty Sr. of Chatham Co. of 1st part; Wm. Edwards of same of 2nd part and William Brewer of same planter of 3rd part. Whereas by indenture bearing date on or about 3 Feb 1773 and or mentioned to be made bet(ween) Henry Brewer of Chatham Co. planter of one part and Wm. Johnston of other part for £100 13 shillings proc. money to sd Henry Brewer by sd Wm. Johnston paid before the execution thereof, he the said Henry Brewer did grant to sd Wm. Johnston a tract of land in Chatham (formerly Orange) on north side of Haw River, beginning on west side of Brewers Island...crossing the lower end of a small Island to a poplar by main river...to beginning excepting and reserving 66 acres formerly sold to James Powell by sd Henry Brewer. To hold to the sd Wm. Johnston his heirs and assigns forever subject to a proviso and it was thereby agreed that in case the sd Henry Brewer...should pay to sd Wm. Johnston...£100 13 shillings with lawful interest from the date thereof on or before th 1 Mar 1774 without abatement then the sd indenture and every thing therein contained should be void as by the sd indenture may more fully appear...(money was not paid)...estate and interest of sd Wm. Johnston...in premisses became absolute in law and whereas the sd Henry Brewer afterwards departed this life but before his death duly made and published his last will and testament in writing and thereby among other things divised to his son Hubbard Brewer part of the said trct of land so mortgaged as afsd that is to say: Beginning as a Hickory...North to Powells corner...W to Thelfords corner...S. to Thelfords corner...36 acres...whereas said Henry Brewer did without altering or revoking his sd Will and same was duly pvn in Chatham Court and whereas sd Hubbard Brewer a devisee as afsd entered into and upon the sd part of the sd tract of land so mortgaged and devised to him as afsd and became seized of the same and being so seized sold and conveyed the same to one Edward Brewer his cousin who afterward sold and conveyed the same to sd. Wm. Edwards and whereas the sd Wm. Brewer hath contracted and agreed with sd Wm. Edwards for the absolute purchase of he fee simple and inheritance of the same part of the sd mortgaged land at or for the price of £60 and whereas 100 acres more or less part of sd mortgaged premisses with a Mill thereon erected were sold and conveyed to Wm. Thelford in fee simple he undertaking to pay off the money due for principal and interest on the said mortgage and that sd Thelford paid off part of the sd money there remaining due on the sd mortgage and whereas by deed poll indorsed on the back of the sd indenture of mortgage dtd about 27 May 1789 Walter Alves and Amelia his wife (which Amelia was the dau only child and heiress at law of sd Wm. Johnston then decd) in considertion of £61 to them pd by sd Wm. Petty Sr. did thereby assign and make over all their right...which they had in said indenture of mortgage and the land therein mentioned unto him the sd Wm. Petty...as by sd deed poll or instument may more fully appear and whereas the interest assigned or mentioned or intended to be assigned to the sd Wm. Petty...by the sd deed was not only in the Mill and 100 acres purchased by sd. Wm Petty as afsd but also (among other things) in the same, part of the sd mortgaged land as afsd and as the which same part the sd Wm. Petty is a Trustee for sd. Wm. Edwards and his heirs or the sd. Wm. Brewer and his heirs and that agreed in discharge of his trust to convey all the right...vested in him under or by virtue of the same deed...to the sd William Brewer and his heirs with the consent and by the direction of he sd. Wm. Edwards in manner herein after mentioned. Now this indenture witnesseth that in pursuance and performance of sd agmt and in discharge of the trust reposed in Wm. Petty as afsd touching the same part of sd. mortgaged land and for 5 shillings N.C. money to sd Wm. Petty in hand paid by sd Wm. Brewer...hereby acknd and for the sum of £60 to sd Wm. Edwards paid by said Wm. Brewer...herby acknd...release and discharge sd Wm. Brewer...He the sd Wm. Petty with privity and consent and by the direction and appt. of sd Wm. Edwards...hath sold unto Wm. Brewer...the sd part of sd Mortgaged premisses containing 36 acres, limited and bounded as afsd and herein before mentioned to be devised to sd Hubbard Brewer as afsd... Signed William "X" Petty, Wm. Edwards. Wit.: Jno. Williams and W. H. Williams. Pvn May 1799 on oath of W. H. Williams.⁹
• On 18 May 1798 William Edwards conveyed to William Brewer 36 acres on the Haw River.⁹
• A William Brewer appeared on the census in 1800 at Hillsborough District, Chatham Co., North Carolina, with a household of 1 male under 10, 1 male 16-25, 2 females under 10, 1 female 16-25.¹⁰
• On 22 February 1803 at Chatham Co., North Carolina, John Farrer of Chatham Co. to William Brewer of same for $139, a tract of land in Chatham Co., beg. on dividing corner between Wm. Farrar and sd John Farrar...south line of original tract...dividing corner between the Widow Farrar and sd John Farrar...big branch...dividing corner between Abraham Farrar and sd John Farrar...69 1/2 acres. Signed John Farrar. Wit.: Thos. Snipes & Amana(?) "X" Parson.¹¹
• He died before November 1806.⁵
• Administration of William Brewer's estate was granted in November 1806, at Chatham Co., North Carolina, to Nancy Brewer the widow and John Sparrow, they having entered into bond in the sum of £1000 with James Smith and Joseph Brantley his securities and duly qualified.¹²
• In November 1806 at Chatham Co., North Carolina, "Ordered that the administrators of William Brewer, dec'd have leave to sell parishable property of said deed."
  Thomas Snipes Esq. and following freeholders viz: James Smith, Wm. Edwards and John Ferrington are appointed a committee to lay off for Nancy Brewer and family, widow and relict of William Brewer dec'd, one yrs provision of the crop and stock on hand and report next Court.¹³
• In February 1807 at Chatham Co., North Carolina, "An acct. of the sale of the Estate of William Brewer dec'd was returned at this Court by the admrs. thereof on oath and ordered to be recorded."¹⁴
• In February 1811 at Chatham Co., North Carolina, "Agriable to an order from the County Court of Chatham afsaid at November term 1810 directing the Sheriff to summon a jury to allot and lay off to Nancy Brewer Widow and relict of William Brewer Decd her dower in the lands of her late husband We the undersigned being summoned met on the premises and after being sworn have laid of to the said Nancy Brewer thirty five acres land which Bounded as followeth. Beginning at a hickory at Jones Brewers Corner thence Running north to Henry Brewers corner thence west to a stake thence south to a Read oak at Jones Brewers Corners then east to ?? containing all the lands where William Brewer lived ?before his deth except one acre in the north west corner in the said tract given under our hand and seals the 6th day of February 1811." (Followed by the signatures or marks of twelve men).¹⁵

William Brewer¹

• Father: William Brewer² b. bt 1700 - 1715, d. bt 23 May 1774 - 17 Jun 1776
• Mother: Mary (?)²

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

• William Brewer was probably born before 1741 at Brunswick Co., Virginia, (acquired land by deed in 1762).
• On 23 October 1762 William Brewer conveyed to William Brewer land in Brunswick Co., Virginia. "William Brewer of Brunswick Co., Meherrin Parish, for the Good will and Love that I have to my son William Brewer of the County and parish aforesaid have Given Granted and by these presents...give grant and confirm unto my Beloved son William Brewer, Three Hundred acres of Land plus or minus lying upon the North side of Rattle Snake Creek, beginning at Walton corner on the Creek, joining Walton Harris line and Henry Baits line to the Creek to the Beginning." Signed William "X" Bowen (sic). No witnesses on abstract.³
• On 2 December 1768 at Brunswick Co., Virginia, Three different men named William Brewer cast votes (each man had two votes). One was recorded as William Brewer, Sr., on one of his two votes.⁴
• He married Mary Rottenberry between 1769 and 1770.
• In 1772 (recorded March 23, 1772). William Brewer of Brunswick Co., Virginia, to Cuming Warwick and Company of Nansemond Co., Virginia, for £40, 200 acres beginning in Lashley's line to Brown's line...to Blalocks line...to the beginning. William "+" Brewer. Wit." Alex Roxborough, Thos. Williams, Jessee Brewer.⁵
• Jesse Brewer and William Brewer, jointly sold land in Brunswick Co., Virginia. "William Brewer and Mary his wife and Jesse Brewer of Brunswick County, to William Jones of Northampton Co., Province of North Carolina, for £200, 273 acres in Brunswick Co., beginning on Race path Branch, Jones lines...Johnsons line, Jones corner, to Race path Branch to Beginning. Signed William Brewer, Mary "X" Brewer, Jesse Brewer. Wit.: Wm. Jones Jr. Mary relinquished her right of dower., 17 June 1776.⁶
• On 24 February 1777 William Brewer conveyed to John Brewer land formerly of William Brewer, deceased. William Brewer and Mary his wife of Brunswick County to John Brewer of same, "for the good will and affection" and for £1, 518 acres, it being the manor plantation of William Brewer, deceased, in Brunswick Co., on the south side of Rattle Snake Creek, to Henry Ledbetters corner on said creek, to Upchurch's Branch to Dobbins corner to James Upchurch's corner to William Jones, to beginning. Signed William Brewer.⁷
• Henry Brewer and William Brewer, of Brunswick County to William Vaughn of same, for £315, 158 acres in William Vaughn's line to Jesse Brewer to Indian Camp Branch to James Brewer to beginning. Signed Henry "X" Brewer and William Brewer. Wit.: Absalum Bennet, George Watson, John Brewer., 24 September 1779.⁸
• He was found on the tax list at Brunswick Co., Virginia, in 1782.⁹
• He appeared on the census in 1787 at Brunswick Co., Virginia, self, 0 white males 16-21, 3 blacks 16+, 7 blacks under 16, 5 horses, 12 cattle.¹⁰
• William Brewer and John Brewer, of Brunswick County, Virginia, to William Vaughan of same, for £47 5s., 90 acres on Rattle Snake Creek, eg. on Rattle Snake Creek at William Grey's corner, up Creek to Brewers ford, across the creek to the north side of creek...to a corner on the creek, down the Creek, south, west marked trees, to a Slash to Rattle Snake Creek...James Wright..."near the end of the stony mountain then round and on the east side of the mountain...flaggy Slash...Brewer's branch to William Vaughns line on Evans road to Benjamin Edward's corner, William Gray's lines to the Beginning. Signed John Brewer, William Brewer. Wit.: Jer. Vaughan, William Crestenberry, Mary Crestenberry., 20 October 1790.¹¹
• On 23 November 1790 William Brewer of Brunswick County, Virginia for "natural love and affection which I have and do bear toward my children by name Nancy Person, Lucy Brewer, Lurany Brewer, Sally Brewer, and Mary Brewer" to them and their children - slaves - Lid, late Kesiah, Robin, Sam, Lucas, Charlotte, Ned, Green, Peter, Jane and Bett...if my children aforementioned should refuse me a competent maintenance and support from the said negroes then this present writing or deed of gift to be void. Signed William Brewer. Wit.: Edward King, Winf'd Ledbetter, Winifred King.¹²
• At Brunswick Co., Virginia, 25 Jan 1790 (sic), William Brewer acknowledged his Deed of Gift to his Children to wit: Nancy Person, Lucy, Susanna, Sally and Mary Brewers, which is ordered to be Recorded.¹³
• William Brewer appeared on the census in 1810 at Meherrin, Brunswick Co., Virginia, with a household of 1 free white male over 45, 1 f.w. female 26-44, 10 slaves.¹⁴
• He died before February 1811.¹⁵
• A 1790 deed of gift identifies five daughters of William Brewer. If he had sons, they likely pre-deceased him. None have been identified.

William Brewer¹

• Father: (?) Brewer b. b 1720

• William Brewer was born circa 1752 at Brunswick Co., Virginia.¹
• In 1772, Nicholas Bruer, George Bruer, William Brewer, Howell Brewer and Hawell Bruer, are on the roll of Capt. Joab Brooks Co., Chatham County Militia.²
• He was a Revolutionary War soldier. Enlisting in Chatham Co., North Carolina, serving under Capt. William Gholston. In his application for a pension he states that he also served under Lieut. John Brewer, Col. Ambrose Ramsey, Maj. Benson, and Maj. Joshua Hameroll. He saw action at the battle on Adkin River in Guilford Co., North Carolina, and in a battle on Hall River in Orange Co., North Carolina. in March 1780.¹
• William Brewer stated that in 1796 he moved from North Carolina to South Carolina where he lived for six or seven years before moving to Blount Co., Tennessee.¹
• A William Brewer is found on the 1800 U.S. census at Pendleton District, South Carolina, with a household of 1 male under 10, 1 male over 45, 3 females under 10, 1 female 10-15, 2 females 16-25, 1 female 26-44.³
• He married Sarah (?).⁴
• On 10 August 1832 William Brewer resided at Blount Co., Tennessee; "age about 80 years," when he applied for a pension for military service during the Revolutionary War.¹
• He died circa 1837 at Blount Co., Tennessee.⁵
• The "Nonselected" records of the Revolutionary War Pension Application of William Brewer include inquiries from his great-granddaughter, Julia Brewer Baundo (Mrs. E. W. Baundo), dated 5 Jan 1929, and 13 Sep 1926 (on stationary from a law office in Breckenridge, Texas).⁴

William Brewer¹

• Father: James Brewer¹ b. c 1745, d. bt 27 Jul 1815 - 26 Jan 1816
• Mother: Ann (?)

• Charts: Descendants of George Brewer, of Brunswick Co., Virginia (#1), Descendants of George Brewer, of Brunswick Co., Virginia (#2), George Brewer, Descendant Chart (Box), George Brewer Lineage Chart

• William Brewer was born circa 1788 at Brunswick Co., Virginia.²
• He was named in his father's will dated on 27 July 1815 sons William Brewer and Lewis Brewer to receive the remainder of their father's estate, to be equally divided. A William Brewer was appointed executor, but the will was not specific in stating that he was the son William Brewer.¹
• He appeared on the census in 1820 at Meherrin Parish, Brunswick Co., Virginia, as William Breuer, with a household of 1 male age 26-44. 1 person engaged in commerce.³
• He married Sarah Richardson, daughter of Thomas Richardson and Rebecca Brewer, at Brunswick Co., Virginia, on 10 January 1822.⁴
• William Brewer was named in the will of John Brewer dated on 16 May 1826 at Brunswick Co., Virginia, proved 24 Jul 1826. John Brewer of the County of Brunswick and State of Virginia. To Lucy (Susie?) Mafeie(?) [note: probably Maseie or Massie], one cow and calf and one bed and furniture other balance of my Estate say lands, negroes, stock, household and kitchen furniture and plantation utensils, I here authorize and empower my Executor to sell and out of the money arising from the sale satisfy and pay all my just debts and funeral expenses and the balance after paying my debts to be equally divided among my nephews Yerby Brewer, Willie Brewer, William Brewer and Lewis Brewer. Appoints friend Edward Dromgoode[?] executor. Signed John Brewer. Proved by the oaths of Benjamin Melton, Levied Gray and Sally Duberry.⁵
• William Brewer appeared on the census on 26 October 1850 at Southern District, Brunswick Co., Virginia, William Brewer, age 65, farmer, born in Virginia. Real estate valued at $797. In the household are Sarah Brewer (age 50), Peter W. Brewer (23), Nancy Brewer (19), John Brewer (16). The household of Willie Brewer is found on the same census sheet.⁶
• He died on 23 April 1867 at Brunswick Co., Virginia; age 79.²

William 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)

• William Brewer was probably born before 1749 at Brunswick Co., Virginia.
• 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.³
• On 27 March 1783 at Greensville Co., Virginia, William Brewer filed suit against Andrew Jeter and Francis Dancey, for monies and interest due from 1 Jan 1781.⁴
• On 28 October 1784 James Brewer, ass'r of William Brewer, against William Heathcocks and James Going, regarding debt.⁵
• 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.⁶
• 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, 1792.⁷
• He married Winifred (?).⁸
• On 25 January 1797 William Brewer and Winifred his wife of Greensville County to John Robinson and Selah Fox of same for £281 14s., 313 acres in Greensville Co; beginning on John Robinson's home Tract, along his line to James Going's line to Nicholas Pronce's line to Perry's Creek at John Robinson's corner, up said creek, along said Robinson's line to tract formerly called Garner's along said tract to Branch, up the branch line of marked trees to corner formerly called Peter's along said Robinson's line to the path, to head of Carter's Creek, down creek to Beginning. No witnesses. Recorded January Court 1797.⁸
• William Brewer moved to at Chatham Co., North Carolina, between 25 January 1797 and 9 October 1797.
• On 9 October 1797 at Greensville Co., Virginia, William Brewer of the County of Chatham, North Carolina, sells to John Rofser (Rosser) for £161 current money of Virginia, 179 acres in Greensville Co. on Beaver Pond Creek, adjacent to Benjamin Brewer. Wit.: John Rofser (Rosser) Jr., Benjamin Brewer, Amy Rofser (Rosser), Susanna Rofser (Rosser).⁹
• William Brewer and William Brewer, have been claimed as one and the same. Proof of this claim has not been found, and it is doubtful that Nicholas Brewer's son William who was in Chatham Co., North Carolina, while still holding land in Greensville Co., Virginia in 1797, and is likely found in Chatham Co. in 1800, is the same William Brewer who first appears in Orange Co., North Carolina, with a family, in 1800.¹⁰

William Brewer

• William Brewer was probably born before 1720.
• On 4 November 1742 at Brunswick Co., Virginia, John High of Parish of Bath, Prince George County, to William Brewer, of Martins Brandon Parish, Prince George County, for £15, 470 acres (granted to John High by patent 28 Sept. 1728) on southside Sturgeon Run in Brunswick Co.... Beginning at William Gents corner, to Kings Line, to Henry Kings line, to Sturgeon Run, to Beginning. Witnesses: George Tillman, Roger Tillman, Mary, wife of John High relinquishes her dower right.¹
• He married Susannah (?) before February 1743/44 (when Susannah is named as William's wife in a deed).²
• On 2 February 1743/44 at Brunswick Co., Virginia, Deed: William Brewer of one part to Henry Williams of the other part, for £12, 235 acres in Brunswick Co., beginning on south side Sturgeon Creek, up creek to back line to beginning. Witnesses: Lewis Parham, John Jones. Susanna, the wife of William, relinquished her Right of Dower.²
• On 23 June 1750 Theophilus Field of Prince George County, Merchant, to William Brewer of Brunswick County, Planter, for £15, 292 acres in Brunswick Co. on Pidgeon Roost Creek (patent Aug. 20, 1748 to Theophilus Field). Witnesses: James Rigsbye, Robt. Stobo, William Miller, James Stark.^3,4
• In a deed recorded 26 Jun 1750, William Brewer of Brunswick County, Planter, sold to Theophilus Field of Prince George County, Merchant, for £15, 235 acres in Brunswick Co., beginning on southside of Sturgeon Creek or Run to a line that was once Charles Kings then David Kings, but now the said Theophilus Field's, to line that divided land between William Brewer and Henry Williams to Beginning. William ("+") Brewer, his mark. Witnesses: Robert Jones, Jr., Henry Fitz, Thos. Collier.⁵
• On 12 May 1759 at Brunswick Co., Virginia, William Brewer received a patent for 281 acres on both side of Rattlesnake Creek.⁶
• On 15 August 1764 at Brunswick Co., Virginia, William Brewer received a patent for 300 acres on the branches of Pidgen Roost Creek.⁶
• In 1765 (recorded 22 Jul 1765). "I William Brewer of Johnson (sic) County in the Province of North Carolina for Divers Good Causes and Considerations but more Especially for £100 paid by William Shell of Brunswick Co., Virginia, part of 300 acres granted by patent to the aforesaid Brewer Aug. 15, 1760, in Brunswick containing 203 acres beginning near the Middle Run of the Pigeon Roost Creek to the County line to Pigion Roost Creek to William Whites line to Samuel Whites line to Beginning. Signed William "+" Brewer. Wit.: William Huff, Mark High, Frederick Cook.⁷
• In 1765 William Brewer resided at Johnston County, North Carolina.⁷
• On 10 September 1767 at Brunswick Co., Virginia, William Brewer received a patent for 300 acres adjoining of Lashley and on Cedar Run.⁶
• On 10 September 1767 at Brunswick Co., Virginia, William Brewer received a patent for 340 acres on the south side of Rattle Snake Creek.⁶
• On 20 September 1768 at Brunswick Co., Virginia, William Brewer received a patent for 300 acres adjoining the land of Houff and Pidgeon Roost Creek.⁶

William Brewer

• On 10 February 1786 John Brewer conveyed to William Brewer land granted to John Brewer in 1782. "John Brewer Jr. and wife Mary of Chatham Co., North Carolina to William Brewer of same for £30 specie a parcel of land in Chatham Co. on waters of Tick Cr...adj George Dixons line. 100 acres it being part of a tract of land that the said John Brewer obtained a grant for dated Oct 1782. Signed John Brewer, Mary "X" Brewer. Wit.: William Greave, Jacob "X" Leonard, Rebecca Leonard."¹
• A William Brewer appeared on the census in 1790 at Chatham Co., North Carolina, with a household of 1 male over 16, and 6 females.²
• He married Chloe (?) before September 1795.³
• On 24 September 1795 at Chatham Co., North Carolina, William Brewer and Chloe his wife of N. C., Chatham Co., to Charles White Jr. of same for £70 a certain tract of land in Chatham Co. on Tick Cr. beginning at original corner in George Dixonx line, 100 acres it being a part of a tract of land that John Brewer Jr. obtained a grant for bearing date Oct 1782. Signed William Brewer, Cloe "X" Brewer. Wit.: Lemuel Smith, Charles White Sr., Geo. Bennett.³

William Brewer

• On 19 May 1806 at Chatham Co., North Carolina, Sampson Brewer conveyed to William Brewer land in Chatham County. Sampson Brewer of Chatham Co., N.C. to Wm. Brewer of same for $100 paid by sd Wm. Brewer to Elizabeth Hilyard in lieu of 50 acres of land which the sd Sampson Brewer conveyed to his sister Elizabeth Hilyard and afterward the deed became null and void by his Right not being good. The sd Sampson Brewer pursuant to the same contract made with my Sister Elizabeth Hilyard do bargin sell etc. to Wm. Brewer a tract of land in Chatham co. beg. at Brewers corner...Brewers other corner...59 acres. Signed Sampson "X" Brewer. Wit.: Eli Lawler, Sugar Jones.¹
• On 16 November 1807 at Chatham Co., North Carolina, William Brewer conveyed to Elizabeth Brewer land on the waters of Fall Creek. "William Brewer of More Co., N. C. to Elizabeth Hilyard of Chatham Co., for $100, a tract of land on the waters of Fall Cr. in Chatham Co. Beg. at Brewers corner...Brewers other corner...stake in his old line...59 acres. Signed William "X" Brewer. Wit.: Eli Lawler and John Lawler.²

William Brewer¹

• William Brewer married Catharine (?).²
• On 5 June 1737 "William Brewer buys a two piece tract or plantation from George Goodson, Sarah Goodson, his wife, Edward Goodson and Mary his wife, and Arthur Williams Junr. and Hannah his wife...being two hundred acres, one hundred acres being part of a conveyance of two hundred acres granted by Capt. Hugh Campbell bearing date 19 Feb 1670(?) which is by a conveyance dated 20 Feb 1701/02 from Owin Bunn(?) and Hanna Bunn, his wife with Thomas Mandero(?) bounded thus beginning in the fork of a branch called Richard Braswell branch...the hundred acres by a conveyance dated 1 March 1700 which is from Richard Braswell and Sarah his his wife unto that Mandes(?), dec'd beginning at a marked beach standing upon the bank of the east side of the main Blackwater...One hundred barrels of Tarr."³
• On 9 February 1737/38? William Brewer of Isle of Wight Co. sold to John Lawrence of the same place, 50 acres. "Tract is one half of a plantation or tract of land in the Lower parish if Isle of Wight on the East side of the main Blackwater...which was by deed lately conveyed by George Gordan(?), Sarh, his wife and Edward Goodson and Mary his wife, and Arthur Wilson(?) and Hannah his wife, of Thomas Mandew(?) dec'd." William paid 25 barrels of Tarr.⁴
• In 1749 William Brewer resided at Newport Parish, Isle of Wight Co., Virginia.⁵
• He died between 24 February 1749 and 5 October 1749; (dates of will and proving).⁵
• His will was dated on 24 February 1748/49 at Isle of Wight Co., Virginia, proved 5 Oct 1749. William Brewer, Sen., of the Province of Virginia, in Newport Parish, Isle of Wight Co., Planter, being very sick and weak in body, but of perfect mind and memory...To dearly beloved Wife Catherine Brewer, the one Half of all my moveable Estate to her proper use and Disposal forever.
  To my well beloved son George Brewer the Plantation whereon I now dwell with all the land I hold adjoining being ine Hundred and Fifty acres more or less to him this George Brewer his Heirs and Assigns forever and two Cows and Calves and one yew and lamb, it being his full share of all my wordly estate and my will and desire is that my son George do pay all my wordly debts or else not to have the above Plantation and to pay to y daughter Mary Brewer and my daughter Sarah Brewer eight Barrells of lawfull Tarr a piece. In case my son George shall refuse to pay according to my desire, my desire is that my dearly beloved Wife Catherine shall sell the Plantation to pay the same above mentioned.
  My will and desire is that the Rest of all my moveavle Estate and debts due be equally divided amongst my four daughters namely Mary and Sarah and Elizabeth and Christian.
  To my belived son Michael Brewer, the value of one shilling sterling it being his full share of my estate.
  To my well beloved son William Brewer the value of one shilling sterling it being his due share of my estate.
  I give and bequeath to my beloved son John Brewer the value of one shilling sterling, it being his full shale of my estate.
  Appoints beloved wife Catherine and son George as sole executors. Signed William "W" Brewer (his mark). Wit.: Robert Whitfield, Johnson Corbit, Samuel Corbit.⁵
• William Brewer was certainly born prior to 1700 and may well have been born prior to 1680. When he arrived in Isle of Wight Co., Virginia is not known, and any relation to other persons named Brewer found in Isle of Wight County is not certain. The given names William, George and John are found both in William's family and in the family of George Brewer of Brunswick Co., Virginia. However, a family relationship between the two (William and George) has not been demonstrated. William names four sons and four daughters in his will.

William Brewer

• Father: William Brewer d. bt 24 Feb 1749 - 5 Oct 1749
• Mother: Catharine (?)

• On 1 June 1744 Michael Brewer conveyed to William Brewer 220 acres. "Michael Brewer to brother William Brewer Jun., for love and good will and affection, tract or parcel of land joining to my plantation where I now dwell containing [two] hundred and twenty acres, it being part of the land I bought of Thomas Green beginning at the mouth of a small branch in Giles Linscott line...James Bryant line."¹
• He was named in his father's will dated on 24 February 1748/49 receives "the value of one shilling sterling it being his due share of my estate."²

William Brewer

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

• William Brewer was named in his father's will dated on 21 July 1803 receives "one cow with calf to him and his heirs forever."¹

William Brewer

• William Brewer was born before 1765.
• He married Sarah (?).¹
• William Brewer appeared on the census in 1810 at Northampton Co., North Carolina, with a household of 2 males under 10, 1 male 10-15, 1 male over 45, 1 female under 10, 1 female 10-15, 1 female 16-25, 5 slaves.²
• He was granted administration of the estate of Willis Brewer in March 1815 at Northampton Co., North Carolina; to William Brewer, who posts bond of one hundred pounds.³
• His will was dated on 1 July 1816 proved Sept. Court 1816, Northampton Co., North Carolina. William Brewer of Northampton County, North Carolina, being weak of body but of sound mind and memory. All just debts to be paid, "for which I set apart my half of the mill and all the land I own on both sides of the creek up to the Spanish oak line, if that should fail any part of the property that the family should please to dispose of."
  "I lend to Solomon Brewer the pocoron land running Shadrock Grant's line and down the white line branch to the swamp no timber to be cut except for the improvement of the place after five years of his settle on it I give it to him and his heirs forever."
  "The land whereon I live I leave for the use of the family as long as they remain single after their marriages or removal I give the whole of the land to Solomon if he is alive, but he be dead to the surviving part of the family. I give to my beloved wife Betty forever. Patty and her increase I give to Tempy Grant, Betsey Brewer, Nancy Brewer and Peggy Brewer and their heirs forever."
  Wife to have full use of the land "whereon I live during her life." To Solomon his choice of horses and "the flower colt."
  "Reckoning my summer tract of land after as much of it is sold as will pay all that I am bound as security for William Sikes dec'd if the should be any balance I give it to Martha Sikes and Bryant Sikes orphans of William Sikes to them and their heirs forever.
  Appoints William Grant and "my wife Sary Brewer" sole executors. Signed William Brewer. Wit.: Shadrack Grant, James Wheeler.¹
• William Brewer died between 1 July 1816 and September 1816; (dates of will and proving).
• On 30 October 1816 at Northampton Co., North Carolina, Order for the Sheriff to take "the body of Solomon Smith & to summon William Grant executor of William Brewer, dec'd, if to be found in your county and to safely keep them so that you have them before the Justices of our Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions to be held for the County of Northampton...the 1 Monday of December next...to answer unto Richard Whitaker for a plea that they render him fourteen pounds 3/8 Virginia money..."⁴
• On 13 June 1818 at Northampton Co., North Carolina, Order to the Sheriff of Northampton County, "that the goods and chattels of William Brewer dec'd in the hands of William Grant his executor you cause to be made two hundred and fifty dollars and ninety three cents with intent on $200:73 part thereof from the first day of March last, which William E. Daughtey lately in our court of pleas and quarter sessions held for the county of Northampton recovered against William Grant executor of William Brewer, dec'd for debt..."⁵
• In March 1827 at Northampton Co., North Carolina, Jeptha Warren petitioned the Court of Pleas and Quarter sessions for the portion of the estate of William Brewer, dec'd left to his wife, Betsey Williams (sic), one of the children mentioned in the will of William Brewer.⁶
• Solomon Brewer and William Brewer, are somehow related but it is not clear how. In his will of 1816, William "lends" property to Solomon and does not specifically state that he is is son. In 1822, William's widow, with Solomon, and William's daughters, called "children, heirs, distributees or devices of the said William Brewer, dec'd," sell property formerly belonging to William. In 1827, Jeptha Warren sues for his wife's share of her father's estate, naming his wife Betsey, and Tempy, Nancy and Margaret as the children of William Brewer as named in his will. He did not include Solomon.

William Brewer

• William Brewer was born circa 1755.^1,2
• He was a Revolutionary War soldier. Served as a private in Capt. Hall's North Carolina Co., and was at the battle of Guilford. He again enlisted in the spring of 1781 and served twelve months in Captain Peter Baoot's Co., Col. Lytle's North Carolina Regiment.³
• On 31 December 1819 William Brewer was allowed a pension based upon his servive during the Revolutionary War. It was executed in Halifax Co., North Carolina, and William was aged "about sixty-four."³
• He appeared on the census in 1830 at Halifax Co., North Carolina, with a household of 1 male age 80-89, 1 female under 5, 2 females 10-14, 1 female 20-29.⁴
• He died on 4 February 1837; "leaving a widow who was living in Indiana in 1853."³

William Brewer

• Father: Edmond Brewer¹ b. 15 Aug 1796, d. 15 Feb 1864
• Mother: Anny (?)¹ b. c 1798

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

• Also known as William Bruer.¹
• William Brewer was born circa 1837 at Tennessee.¹
• He appeared on the census on 10 September 1850 at District 2, Robertson Co., Tennessee, as William Bruer, age 13, born in Tennessee.¹
• He was named in his father's will dated on 19 February 1859 appointed an executor.²

William Brewer¹

• Father: Addison Brewer¹ b. 21 Jan 1810, d. 23 Jun 1897
• Mother: Susan Powell¹ b. 25 Jan 1828, d. 26 Jun 1889

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

• William Brewer was born circa July 1850 at Tennessee.¹
• He appeared on the census on 10 September 1850 at District 2, Robertson Co., Tennessee, William Brower, age 2/12 (2 mos.), born in Tennessee.¹

William Brewer¹

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

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

• William Brewer was born circa 1846 at Tennessee.¹
• He appeared on the census on 10 September 1850 at District 2, Robertson Co., Tennessee, William Brewer, age 4, born in Tennessee.¹
• He appeared on the census on 8 July 1870 at District 2, Carroll Co., Tennessee, William Brewer, age 21, born in Tennessee. Works on farm.²

William Brewer¹

• William Brewer was born between 1800 and 1810.¹
• He appeared on the census in 1830 at Robertson Co., Tennessee, with a household of 1 male under 5, 1 male 20-29, 1 female 15-19.¹

William Brewer

• William Brewer was born between 1770 and 1780.
• He appeared on the census in 1830 at Kershaw Co., South Carolina, with a household of 1 male under 5, 2 males 10-14, 2 males 15-19, 1 male 50-59, 1 female 5-9, 1 female 10-14, 1 female 40-49, 1 female 80-89, 3 male slaves under 10, 7 male slaves 10-23, 4 male slaves 24-35, 2 male slaves 55-99, 4 female slaves under 10, 5 female slaves 10-23, 3 female slaves 24-35, 1 female slave 36-54 (29 total slaves). Enumerated on the same census sheet as Lewis Brewer. Also in Kershaw Co., but on a different sheet, is Lenier Brewer (age 20-29) with a household of 4 free white persons (no slaves).¹

William Brewer

• In 1817 William Brewer resided at Robertson Co., Tennessee.¹
• On 21 November 1817 at Chatham Co., North Carolina, William Brewer of Robertson Co., Tennessee to Ferrington Burnett of Chatham Co., for $100, a tract of land on Wilkinsons Creek, Chatham Co., bounded by Enoch Powels corner...Thomas Farrars line... Vadkins Powells line...Isham Thrifts line...53 acres.¹
• William Brewer is a possible son of Jones Brewer.

William Brewer¹

• William Brewer was born between 1766 and 1784.¹
• He appeared on the census in 1810 at Randolph Co., North Carolina, with a household of 2 free white males under 10, 2 f.w. males 26-44, 1 f.w. female under 10, 1 f.w. female 10-15, 1 f.w. female 26-44.¹
• On 28 July 1810 at Randolph Co., North Carolina, Frederick Caviness of Randolph Co., to William Brewer, for $100, land in Randolph Co. on waters of Broad Mouth Cr., a branch of ____ adj. Lawrence Brim's line, 100 acres, being a tract of land granted to Ambrose Rains, 22 May 1805. Proved Nov 1810 by Obediah Williams (Note: this land was sold by Mary Brewer in 1820).²
• He was found on the tax list at Randolph Co., North Carolina, in 1814 in Capt. Moffitt's District with 100 acres, 1 w. poll. A Samuel Brewer is also recorded with (no land) 1 w. poll.³
• On 5 August 1818 at Randolph Co., North Carolina, Stephen Hupay of State of Ohio, by agent Michael Harvey, to William Brewer of Rndolph Co., North Carolina, for $105, a certain tract of land in Randolph County on waters of Deep River containing 200 acres. Beginning at Jacob Moser's line...Coxes corner...Crow's ? line. Wit.: Jos. Laws?, Geo. Hoverrs?⁴

William Brewer¹

• Father: Jones Brewer¹ b. bt 1761 - 1766, d. 1 Jan 1853
• Mother: Sarah Norwood¹ b. 2 May 1774, d. 13 Sep 1857

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

• William Brewer was born circa 1794.²
• A William Brewer appeared on the census on 7 August 1820 at Springfield, Robertson Co., Tennessee, with a household of 3 free white males under 10, 1 f.w. male 26-44, 1 f.w. female 26-44, 1 male slave under 14, 1 female slave 26-44.³
• He married Joyce (?).⁴
• William Brewer appeared on the census on 17 October 1850 at Giles, Van Buren Co., Arkansas, Wm. Brewer, age 56, born in Virginia. Farmer. In the household are Joyce Brewer (age 55) and Anpolet Brewer (16).²
• He died circa 1851 at Van Buren Co., Arkansas.⁴

William Brewer¹

• William Brewer was born before 1755.²
• He appeared on the census in 1800 at Hillsborough District, Orange Co., North Carolina, with a household of 1 free white male 26-45, 1 f.w. male over 45, 1 f.w. female 10-15, 2 f.w. females 16-25, 1 f.w. female over 45, 6 slaves.²
• He appeared on the census in 1810 at Hillsborough District, Orange Co., North Carolina, as Will Brewer, with a household of 1 male over 45, and 6 slaves. Thomas Weaver, Will Brewer, Ben Bridges and Isham Brewer are enumerated in succession on the census sheet.³
• He appeared on the census on 7 August 1820 at Orange Co., North Carolina, with a household of 1 free white male over 45, 1 f.w. female over 45, 2 male slaves 14-25, 1 male slave over 45, 1 female slave 14-25, 1 female slave over 45, 3 foreigners not naturalized.¹
• His will was dated on 2 April 1826 at Orange Co., North Carolina, William Brewer of the County of Orange, State of North Carolina, being of sound mind and memory. "...unto four sons of my son Isham Brewer (viz) Joseph, Benjamin, Washington and Isham, all my cooper and turning tools together with my saws of all kind, and chisels, frow..." "...unto my three grandchildren (viz) William Hatch, George B. Hatch, and Sally V. Hatch, one bed and furniture do them and their heirs forever." Daughter, Sally Weaver, her choice of bed and furniture and her choice of the horses and one bridle and the old wagon... "...three grandchildren (viz) William B. Bridges, Elizabeth C. Bridges and Mary J. Bridges, one bed and furniture and three cows and calves..." Wife, Dorothy Brewer, one bed and furniture and trunk, one gray mare by the name of Tansey and side saddle and bridle, and a list of provisions. Remainder of estate to be sold and monies to be divided between daughter Sally Weaver; Jane Brewer and her six children, Joseph, Benjamin, Washington, Isham, July (Julie) and Polly (Mary); three grandchildren, William, George and Sally Hatch; three grandchildren William, Elizabeth and Mary Bridges. Appoints "my trusty friend Thomas Weaver and Joseph Brewer" executors. Signs with his mark "X". Witnesses: Jessy Nevells, John Crabtree, William Thompson. Proved Orange County August term 1833.⁴
• The estate of William Brewer was settled in Orange Co., North Carolina during the years 1833 to 1836. On 28 Aug 1833, John Carruthers, Charles McCauley and William McCauley posted bond for the settlement of the estate of William Brewer, with John Carruthers as administrator.⁵
• He died before 28 August 1833.
• William Brewer is found on the 1810 census without an adult female in his household. The 1820 census records an adult female over age 45 in his household, and in his will he names his wife as Dorothy. From this it appears that Dorothy is likely a second wife of William, and is not the mother of his children, all of whom were adults prior to 1810.
• William Brewer and William Brewer, have been claimed as one and the same. Proof of this claim has not been found, and it is doubtful that Nicholas Brewer's son William who was in Chatham Co., North Carolina, while still holding land in Greensville Co., Virginia in 1797, and is likely found in Chatham Co. in 1800, is the same William Brewer who first appears in Orange Co., North Carolina, with a family, in 1800.⁶

William Brewer¹

• Father: Isham Brewer¹ b. b 1774, d. b 28 Nov 1818

• William Brewer was born after 1800 (under age 21 in Apr 1821).²
• He possibly died before 2 April 1826 (the only child of Isham and Jane Brewer not named in his grandfather's will).

William Brewer¹

• Father: Benjamin Brewer¹ b. c 1802, d. b 14 Nov 1853
• Mother: Anna (?)¹ b. c 1799

• William Brewer was born circa 1835 at North Carolina.¹
• He appeared on the census on 8 November 1850 at Upper Regiment, Chatham Co., North Carolina, Wm. Brewer, age 15, born in North Carolina.¹

William Brewer¹

• Father: Joseph Brewer¹ b. 2 Feb 1816, d. 25 Jan 1899
• Mother: Elizabeth C. Robertson¹ b. 8 May 1820, d. 21 Feb 1908

• William Brewer was born circa 1858 at Missouri.¹
• He appeared on the census on 22 June 1860 at Jobe, Oregon Co., Missouri, William Brewer, age 2, born in Missouri.¹
• He appeared on the census on 29 July 1870 at Moore, Oregon Co., Missouri, William Brewer, age 12, born in Missouri.²