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William Brewer¹

• Father*: Richard Brewer¹ b. 16 Jun 1851, d. 23 Mar 1908
• Mother*: Mary J. Makemson¹ b. 19 Dec 1853, d. 8 Nov 1935

• William Brewer was born in March 1876 at Illinois.²

• He appeared on the census on 19 June 1880 at Oakwood, Vermilion Co., Illinois, William Brewer, age 4, born in Illinois.¹
• He appeared on the census on 1 June 1900 at Ward 6, Danville, Vermilion Co., Illinois, William Brewer, age 24, born Mar 1876 in Illinois. Single. Son. Salesman.²

William Brewer¹

• Father*: Samuel Collins Brewer¹ b. Feb 1835, d. 5 Dec 1914
• Mother*: Alice J. Easter¹ b. 9 Nov 1847, d. 21 Jul 1931

• William Brewer was born on 10 December 1876 at Adams Co., Ohio.^1,2
• He married Rebecca McHenry circa 1902.³

• Also known as William Nelson Brewer.²
• William Brewer appeared on the census on 6 June 1900 at Tiffin, Adams Co., Ohio, William Brewer, age 23, born Dec 1876 in Ohio. Single. Son. Farm laborer.¹
• He appeared on the census on 14 May 1910 at Monroe, Adams Co., Ohio, William Brewer, age 34, born in Ohio. Parents born in Ohio. Farmer. Married for 8 years. In the household are his wife Rebecca and children, Raymond, Isa and Minor.³
• He appeared on the census on 7 January 1920 at Monroe, Adams Co., Ohio, William N. Brewer, age 44, born in Ohio. Both parents born in Ohio. Farmer. In the household is his wife Rebecca, and children, Raymond H., Mary A., Elizabeth A., Frederick, and Samuel.⁴
• He appeared on the census on 25 April 1930 at Monroe, Adams Co., Ohio, William Brewer, age 54, born in Ohio. Both parents born in Ohio. Farmer. Married at age 23. In the household are his wife Rebecca, and children, Samuel and Augustus.⁵

William Brewer¹

• Father*: John Brewer¹ b. bt 1745 - 1755, d. b May 1808
• Mother*: Sarah Howell¹ b. b 1765, d. b 1818

• Charts: John Brewer of Scioto Co., OH

• William Brewer was born between 1798 and 1808 in either Pennsylvania or Ohio.¹

• On 17 April 1811 at Scioto Co., Ohio, Charles Brewer was appointed guardian of William Brewer, under age 14, and of Sally Brewer, over age 14, both heirs of John Brewer.¹

William Brewer¹

• Father*: James Brewer¹ b. c 1813
• Mother*: Lydia¹ b. c 1812

• William Brewer was born circa 1848 at Ohio.¹

• He appeared on the census on 15 August 1860 at Jackson, Pike Co., Ohio, William Brewer, age 12, born in Ohio.¹

William Brewer¹

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

• William Brewer was born on 9 July 1830 at Sullivan Co., New York.¹
• He died on 15 January 1850; aged 19y 6m 6d.²
• He was buried at Breesport Baptist Church Cemetery, Chemung Co., New York.²

William Brewer

• William Brewer was born before 1712.
• He died before 31 January 1729/30 at Hunterdon Co., New Jersey.

• In 1729/30 William Brewer resided at Amwell, Hunterdon Co., New Jersey.¹
• Administration of William Brewer's estate was granted on 31 January 1729/30, granted to James Chambers. Bond of James Chambers, as administrator, Malkem McQuarry, fellow bondsman, both of Middlesex Co., yeoman. The desceased is called "William Brewer of Hunterdon Co., yeoman." On the same day the inventory of the personal estate of "William Brewer of Amwell," consisting of a bond from John Hamilton, late of Trenton, for £25, and interest for two years, £4; money at 8s, the ounce. Sworn to by James Chambers. It can not be determined with certainty that the above described administration of estate belongs to this William Brewer. However, he would be the only one of a very few candidates.¹

William Brewer¹

• Father*: David Brewer¹ b. 14 Dec 1818
• Mother*: Mary Ann Voorhies¹ b. c 1820

• William Brewer was born on 23 February 1855 at Mercer Co., Kentucky.¹

William Brewer¹

• Father*: John A. Brewer¹ b. 22 Feb 1822, d. 6 Sep 1911
• Mother*: Elizabeth Atkinson¹ b. c 1833, d. 1868

• William Brewer was born circa 1854 at Lower Canada.¹

• He appeared on the census in 1861 at Renfrew, Canada West, Wm. Brewer, age 7, born in Lower Canada.¹

William Brewer¹

• William Brewer was born circa 1826 at New Jersey.¹
• He married Electa J. King at Mariners Church, New York City, New York, on 17 March 1852.¹

William Brewer¹

• Father*: Chancy Brewer¹ b. 1816, d. 19 Dec 1891
• Mother*: Mary Jane Timmons¹ b. Mar 1829, d. 11 Dec 1902

• William Brewer was born circa 1860 at Canada East.¹

• He appeared on the census in 1861 at Ottawa, Canada East, William Brewer, age 1, born in Lower Canada. Religion: Church of England.¹
• He appeared on the census in 1871 at Buckingham, Ottawa Centre, Quebec, Canada, William Brewer, age 10, born in Quebec; Church of England; Origins: German.²
• He appeared on the census in 1881 at Buckingham, Ottawa, Quebec, Canada, William Brewer, age 21, born in Quebec; Church of England; English origins; laborer.³
• He appeared on the census in 1891 at Buckingham, Ottawa, Quebec, Canada, William Brewer, age given as 24, born in Quebec. Both parents born in Quebec. Lumberman. (He is enumerated as "son" in the household of Chancy and Mary Jane Brewer, and it is assumed that the age recorded is incorrect as Chancy Brewer's son William, would have been aged 30 or 31 in 1891).⁴

William Brewer¹

• Father*: Jacob Brewer¹ b. 1820, d. 24 Apr 1882
• Mother*: Rebecca Parcher¹ b. 1830, d. 15 Jan 1866

• William Brewer was born circa 1857 at Lower Canada.¹

• He appeared on the census in 1861 at Ottawa, Canada East, William Brewer, age 4, born in Lower Canada.¹

William Brewer¹

• Father*: Mathew Brower¹ b. bt 1755 - 1760
• Mother*: Emery¹ b. bt 1755 - 1765

• "I understand that at one time he lived near Koshocton, Ohio."²
• Other then being mentioned in the diary of James A. Brewer, nothing has been discovered to confirm the existence of William Brewer. As Mathew Brower's claimed son, Jacob Brewer, was not mentioned by James A. Brewer, and as Jacob Brewer lived in Coshocton County, Ohio at the time of his death, which is the same location that James A. Brewer stated that William Brewer lived "near," it is possible that James A. Brewer simply did not recall correctly the name of Jacob Brewer and incorrectly stated his name as, William.

William Brewer¹

• Father*: Elias Brewer b. c 1826
• Mother*: Mary Whitney b. c 1830

• Charts: Richard Brewer

• William Brewer was born in May 1852 at Ohio.²
• He married Hannah McCord at Huron Co., Ohio, on 23 November 1896.³

• In 1880 William Brewer resided at Camden, Lorain Co., Ohio; Age: 28. Marital Status: Single; Relation to Head of House: Son.¹
• He appeared on the census on 14 June 1900 at Camden, Lorain Co., Ohio, William Brewer, age 48, born May 1852 in Ohio. Both parents born in Ohio. Married for three years. Day laborer. In the household is his wife, Hannah, and his brother, Elmer Brewer.²

William Brewer^1,2

• Father*: Albert D. Brewer b. 4 Sep 1856, d. 11 May 1954
• Mother*: Carmen P. Campbell b. Jan 1878

• Charts: Richard Brewer

• William Brewer was born in 1903 at Mexico.^1,2

• In 1910 William Brewer resided at Nogales, Santa Cruz, Arizona; Age in 1910: 7. Marital Status: Single; Relation to Head of House: Son.¹
• In 1920 William Brewer resided at Ray, Pinal Co., Arizona; Age: 16Marital Status: Single; Relation to Head of House: Son.²

William Brewer¹

• Father*: Abram Brewer² b. bt 1817 - 1820, d. 22 Sep 1903
• Mother*: Louisa² b. c 1835, d. b 16 Jun 1880

• Charts: Jan Brouwer of Flatlands Descendants Chart

• William Brewer was born circa 1869 at New York.²

• Also known as Willie Brewer.²
• He appeared on the census on 29 June 1870 at Lenox, Madison Co., New York, Willie Brewer, age 1, born in New York.²
• He appeared on the census on 16 June 1880 at Lenox, Madison Co., New York, William Brewer, age 10, born in New York. Son. At school.¹

William A. Brewer¹

• Father*: Isaac Brewer¹ b. 20 Jul 1789, d. b 1880
• Mother*: Elizabeth Meade¹ b. 4 Oct 1789

• William A. Brewer was born in 1816.¹
• He married Rebecca Lawrence, daughter of John Lawrence and Susan Brooking.¹

William A. Brewer¹

• Father*: John H. Brewer² b. Jun 1836, d. 1911
• Mother*: Mary A. Rhodes² b. 1846, d. 1913

• William A. Brewer was born in April 1870 at Illinois.^3,1

• Also known as Alfred Brewer.²
• He appeared on the census on 29 June 1870 at Downs, McLean Co., Illinois, as William A. Brewer, age 2/12, born in Illinois.¹
• He appeared on the census on 16 June 1880 at Battle Hill, McPherson Co., Kansas, William A. Brewer, age 10, born in Illinois.⁴
• He appeared on the census on 14 June 1900 at Normal, McLean Co., Illinois, Alfred Brewer, age 29, born Apr 1871 in Illinois. Single. Son. Day laborer.²

William Alexander Brewer¹

• Father*: Amasa Brewer¹ b. 18 Apr 1845, d. 15 Mar 1937
• Mother*: Margaret Gillespie Haining¹ b. 30 May 1846, d. 2 Jan 1915

• William Alexander Brewer was born on 22 September 1871 at New Brunswick, Canada.¹
• He married Ada Belle Russell at New Brunswick, Canada, on 6 April 1896.¹
• William Alexander Brewer died on 12 April 1949.¹
• He was buried at St. Paul's Anglican Cemetery, Zealand, York Co., New Brunswick, Canada.¹

• Also known as Alexander Brewer.¹
• William Alexander Brewer and Ada Belle Russell, did not have children.¹

William Alfred Brewer¹

• Father*: Abraham Brewer¹ b. 4 Apr 1833, d. 1 Mar 1911
• Mother*: Alice Haines¹ b. 20 Nov 1832, d. 16 Jul 1911

• William Alfred Brewer was born on 11 August 1862 at New Brunswick, Canada.¹
• He married Blanche Evelyn Bird at New Brunswick, Canada, on 4 July 1895.¹
• William Alfred Brewer died on 25 January 1958 at Burtt's Corner, York Co., New Brunswick, Canada.¹
• He was buried at Burtt's Corner Cemetery, York Co., New Brunswick, Canada.¹

William Allen Brewer¹

• Father*: Valentine Brewer¹ b. c 1808
• Mother*: Rachel S. Allen¹ b. c 1813, d. 17 Aug 1895

• Charts: Peter Brewer, PA to KY Chart

• William Allen Brewer was born on 19 May 1833 at Larue Co., Kentucky.¹
• He married Mary Jane Stilwell, daughter of Isaac Stilwell and Nancy, at Larue Co., Kentucky, on 4 October 1860.²
• William Allen Brewer died on 15 January 1912 at Ginseng, Larue Co., Kentucky.^1,3
• He was buried at Levelwoods Methodist Cemetery, Larue Co., Kentucky.³

• He appeared on the census on 17 August 1850 at Hamiltons, Larue Co., Kentucky, as William Brewer, age 16, born in Kentucky.⁴
• He appeared on the census on 18 July 1860 at Larue Co., Kentucky, as Wm. A. Brewer, age 24, single, living with his parents.⁵
• He appeared on the census on 28 July 1870 at Otter Creek, Larue Co., Kentucky, as William A. Brewer, age 36, born in Kentucky. A farmer. With him are his wife Mary and sons Isaac and David.⁶
• He appeared on the census on 1 June 1880 at Otter Creek, Larue Co., Kentucky, as Wm. A. Brewer, age 46, born in Kentucky, both parents born in Kentucky. A farmer. With him are his wife Mary, and sons Isaac and David.⁷

William Alvy Brewer¹

• Father*: William W. Brewer¹ b. bt 1829 - 1831
• Mother*: Mary J.¹ b. 1834

• Charts: John Brewer of Scioto Co., OH, John Brewer Chart

• William Alvy Brewer was born on 18 July 1857 at Woodford Co., Illinois.¹
• He married Katerina Kohl circa 1896.^1,2

• Also known as Alvy W. Brewer.³
• Also known as Alva Brewer.⁴
• William Alvy Brewer appeared on the census on 25 July 1860 at El Paso, Woodford Co., Illinois, as Alva Brewer, age 3, born in Illinois.⁴
• He appeared on the census in June 1880 at Silver Cliff, Custer Co., Colorado, as Alva Brewer, age 22, single, a ranchman. Living with his parents.⁵
• He appeared on the census on 29 June 1900 at Precinct 9, Custer Co., Colorado, as Alvy W. Brewer, age 42, born July 1857 in Illinois. Father born in Ohio, mother in Indiana. A farmer. In the household are his wife Catherine, step-daughter Juliett Riviere, and daughters Alice and Josie Brewer.³
• He appeared on the census on 20 April 1910 at Precinct 22, Fremont Co., Colorado, as W. Alva Brewer, age 49, born in Illinois. Says father born in Pennsylvania, mother in Indiana. Residing on Sherman Avenue, a farmer (fruit ranch). Married for 14 years. In the household are his wife Kate, step-daughter Juliet, and children Alice, Josie, Fred, Bert, Alva P., Cathryn and Chester F.²

William Angle Brewer¹

• Father*: Daniel Brewer¹ b. 29 Jul 1822, d. 27 Sep 1891
• Mother*: Mary Elizabeth Angle¹ b. 3 Apr 1829, d. 20 Feb 1860

• Charts: Descendants of Johan Theobald Brua

• William Angle Brewer was born on 5 May 1848 at Franklin Co., Pennsylvania.¹

William Ansley Brewer

• Father*: Daniel Brewer¹ b. 20 Oct 1809, d. 30 Aug 1899
• Mother*: Eliza Jane Donnelly b. 1832, d. 1858

• Charts: Adam Brouwer: Descendants Chart

• William Ansley Brewer was born circa 1853 at York Co., New Brunswick, Canada.
• He was baptized on 1 April 1868 at Anglican Church, Bright Parish, York Co., New Brunswick, Canada, as William Ansley Brewer, son of Daniel and Eliza Jane of Upper Keswick. His brother Lemuel was baptized the same day.²
• He married first before 1875 Alice Pond It has been stated that Alice took off and left William with the kids.^3,4
• William Ansley Brewer married second at York Co., New Brunswick, Canada, on 13 August 1877 Martha Cookson.^5,6
• William Ansley Brewer married third at York Co., New Brunswick, Canada, on 13 November 1880 Alice Whitlock.^7,8
• William Ansley Brewer married fourth at Stanley, York Co., New Brunswick, Canada, on 31 May 1892 Margaret Isabella Edmond, daughter of John Edmond and Jane Hay, (no children).^9,10
• William Ansley Brewer married fifth at Fredericton, York Co., New Brunswick, Canada, on 25 September 1893 Louise Ann Pidgeon, daughter of Thomas Pidgeon and Sarah E..^11,12
• William Ansley Brewer died on 10 June 1926 at Stanley, York Co., New Brunswick, Canada; "age 73 years, 9 months."^13,1
• He was buried at Baptist Cemetery, Stanley, York Co., New Brunswick, Canada.¹⁴

• He was better known as Ansely Brewer.
• Also known as William Ensley Brewer.¹⁵
• Also known as Ensley Brewer.
• Erroneously called Ainsley Brown (1877 marriage record to Martha Cookson).
• He appeared on the census in 1861 at Douglas, Div. 3, York Co., New Brunswick, Canada, as William E. Brewer, age 9, native, Free Baptist.¹⁶
• He appeared on the census in 1871 at Bright Parish, York Co., New Brunswick, Canada, as William E. Brewer, age 17.¹⁷
• He appeared on the census in 1881 at St. Marys, York Co., New Brunswick, Canada, as Ansley Breur, age, born in New Brunswick, farm laborer, Baptist. With him are Alice Breur, age 16 (presumed wife), James Shearman (50), Matilda Shearman (35), Georg Shearman (10).¹⁸
• In September 1889 William Ansley Brewer resided at Douglas, York Co., New Brunswick, Canada; a farmer.¹⁹
• An Ansley Brewer, widowed, age given as 35, laborer, Free Will Baptist, appears on the 1891 Canadian census in the household of Richard Burley in Stanley, York Co., New Brunswick. No Brewer children are recorded with him.²⁰
• Between 1891 and 1926 William Ansley Brewer resided at Cross Creek, York Co., New Brunswick, Canada.¹
• He appeared on the census in 1901 at Stanley, York Co., New Brunswick, Canada, as Ansly Brewer, age 50, date of birth recorded as 1 Jun 1850. Born in New Brunswick. Irish ethnicity, Baptist, and a farmer. In the household are his wife Louisa (age 44), daughter Laura Brewer (18), sons George Brewer, Heram Brewer, Herbert Brewer, Llaid Brewer, Gordon Brewer, William Brewer.²¹
• He appeared on the census in 1911 at Stanley, York Co., New Brunswick, Canada, as Ensley Brewer, age 59, birth date given as Aug 1852, born in New Brunswick. In the household are his wife Louisia, and children Lelaid, Gordon, William and Ada.²²
• William Ansley Brewer's obituary appeared on 13 June 1926 at Gleaner "Cross Creek, N.B., June 14 - The death occured on June 10th of William A. Brewer, son of the late Daniel and Eliza Brewer, at the age of 74 years. Deceased had been ill for a long time and bore his sufferage with patience. He was a prominent member of the Orange Order and a member of the Baptist Church. He was respected by a large circle of friends who will regret to learn of his death. He leaves to mourn their loss his widow, four sons, Hiram of Ox Bow, Victoria County; Daniel of Monticello, Maine; Gordon and William of Cross Creek; two daughters, Mrs. Thomas Paisley of Brown's Flats, and Mrs. Daniel Estey of Durham, and two brothers, Lemuel Brewer of Zealand Station, and William of Houlton, Maine. The funeral took place on Saturday was largely attended."²³

William Avery Brewer¹

• Father*: George Emerson Brewer¹ b. 1 Apr 1829, d. 26 Jun 1880
• Mother*: Emily Macomber¹ b. 18 Aug 1831

• William Avery Brewer was born on 6 July 1872.¹

William B. Brewer¹

• Father*: James Brewer¹
• Mother*: Laura A.¹

• William B. Brewer was born circa 25 March 1868.
• He died on 18 June 1868; "aged 2 mos., 24 ds."¹
• He was buried at New Cemetery, Farmers Mills, Putnam Co., New York.¹

William B. Brewer¹

• Father*: William H. Brewer¹ b. 18 Jul 1837, d. 23 Apr 1883
• Mother*: Nannie Craig Davis¹

• William B. Brewer was born in 1877 at Boyle Co., Kentucky.¹
• He married Margaret Cohen.¹
• William B. Brewer died on 11 January 1942 at Marine Hospital, Louisville, Kentucky.¹

William Beverly Brewer¹

• Father*: Benedict Brewer¹ b. 31 Aug 1832, d. a 1911
• Mother*: Elizabeth Humphrey¹ b. 22 Jan 1835, d. 12 Feb 1907

• William Beverly Brewer was born on 1 July 1861 at New Brunswick, Canada.¹
• He died in 1939 at Fredericton, New Brunswick, Canada.¹
• He was buried at Municipal Home Cemetery, Ferris St., Fredericton, New Brunswick, Canada.¹

William C. Brewer¹

• Father*: Robert Brewer¹ b. 1832, d. 9 Nov 1898
• Mother*: Lucy J.¹ b. Jan 1835

• William C. Brewer was born circa 1857 at Mercer Co., Kentucky.¹

• He appeared on the census on 29 August 1860 at Mercer Co., Kentucky, William C. Brewer, age 3, born in Kentucky.¹

William C. Brewer¹

• Father*: William Hartley Brewer¹ b. 1810, d. 18 Apr 1843
• Mother*: Alley Hendrix¹ b. 12 Mar 1812, d. 20 Aug 1887

• William C. Brewer was born circa 1838 at Illinois.¹
• He married Mary C.²

• William C. Brewer appeared on the census on 3 September 1850 at Bloomington, McLean Co., Illinois, Wm. C. Brewer, age 12, born in Illinois.¹
• He appeared on the census in 1860 at Bloomington, McLean Co., Illinois, William C. Brewer, age 25, born in Illinois. Farmer. Enumerated, with John Brewer and James Brewer, in the household of William Hartley.³
• In 1860, the three brothers, William C., John and James Brewer, are enumerated in the household of William Hartley, age 35, born in England. His wife is Anne Hartley, age 32, also born in England. The father of the three Brewer brothers was William HARTLEY Brewer. The precise relationship between the two families has not been determined.³
• He appeared on the census on 18 June 1880 at Bloomington, McLean Co., Illinois, William C. Brewer, age 42, born in Illinois. Father born in Ohio, mother in New York. Ice business. In the household are his wife Mary C. and children James T., Orrin W., Frank E., Charles E., Ellen A., Nettie A. He is enumerated next to Edwin Brewer.²

William Charles Alfred Brewer¹

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

• Charts: Henry Brewer, Henry Brewer/Henrich Bruer Chart

• William Charles Alfred Brewer was born in February 1900 at Westmoreland Co., Pennsylvania.²
• He married Alberta Mae Parks at Westmoreland Co., Pennsylvania, circa 1925.^1,3
• William Charles Alfred Brewer died in 1970.¹

• Also known as Alford Brewer (1900 census).²
• Also known as Charles Brewer (1910 census).⁴
• He appeared on the census on 18 June 1900 at Southeast Greenburg, Westmoreland Co., Pennsylvania, age 4 months, born Feb 1900 in Pennsylvania. Called Alford Brewer.²
• He appeared on the census on 26 April 1910 at North Versailles, Allegheny Co., Pennsylvania, as Charles Brewer, age 10.⁴
• He appeared on the census on 3 January 1920 at Hempfield, Westmoreland Co., Pennsylvania, as Charles Brewer, age 19, single, living with his parents and employed as a driver in a coal mine.⁵
• He appeared on the census on 1 May 1930 at Derry, Westmoreland Co., Pennsylvania, as Charles Brewer, age 30, born in Pennsylvania. Married at age 25. His parents place of birth are given as Austria, which is probably an error as the family enumerated just above Charles, were all born in Austria. In his household are his wife Alberta, and children Louella, Mary M., and William C. They are enumerated next door to his widowed mother, Sarah E. Brewer.³

William D. Brewer¹

• Father*: John F. Brewer¹ b. Mar 1866
• Mother*: Olive¹ b. Apr 1868

• William D. Brewer was born in September 1896 at Chariton Co., Missouri.¹

• He appeared on the census on 4 June 1900 at Cockrell Twp., Chariton Co., Missouri, as William D. Brewer, age 3, born Sep 1896 in Missouri.¹

William D. Brewer¹

• Father*: George W. Brewer¹ b. c 1829, d. 1906
• Mother*: Charlotte E.¹

• William D. Brewer was born circa 1871.¹

William D. Brewer¹

• Father*: Charles Anderson Brewer¹ b. bt 1800 - 1810, d. b 1850

• William D. Brewer was born circa 1829 at Ohio.¹
• He married Rosannah Lightle at Pike Co., Ohio, on 15 June 1851.²

• Also known as William Brewer.³
• William D. Brewer appeared on the census on 31 August 1850 at Newton, Pike Co., Ohio, William D. Brewer, age 21, born in Ohio. Farmer.¹
• He appeared on the census on 28 August 1860 at Newton, Pike Co., Ohio, William Brewer, age 30, born in Ohio. Farmer. Real estate valued at $600, personal estate at $300. In the household is James Bearfield, age 32, born in Ohio.³
• Charles Brewer and William D. Brewer, are enumerated next to each other on the 1860 census at Newton, Pike Co., Ohio.⁴
• He appeared on the census on 28 June 1870 at Newton, Pike Co., Ohio, William Brewer, age 41, born in Ohio. Farmer. Real estate valued at $600, personal estate at $282. In the household are Rosanna Brewer (age 38) and Mary Lytle (age 10).⁵
• He appeared on the census on 9 June 1880 at Newton, Pike Co., Ohio, Wm. Brewer, age 51, born in Ohio. Both parents born in Virginia. Farmer. In the household are his wife Roseann and niece Mary Lytell (age 18).⁶

William David Brewer¹

• Father*: Milton Brewer¹ b. 25 Sep 1847, d. 1932
• Mother*: Elizabeth Jane Payne¹ b. 1850, d. 1928

• Charts: Stephen Brewer, Stephen Brewer Chart

• William David Brewer was born in 1875 at probably Grant Co., Indiana.¹
• He married Clara Mae Mackey.¹

• William David Brewer appeared on the census on 8 June 1880 at Jefferson, Grant Co., Indiana, as William D. Brewer, age 6, born in Indiana.²

William E. Brewer¹

• Father*: William Brewer² b. 1809, d. 12 Jan 1883
• Mother*: Mary R. Graham² b. c 1815

• William E. Brewer was born circa 1842 at Indiana.¹

• He appeared on the census on 29 August 1850 at Pleasant, Johnson Co., Indiana, William E. Brewer, age 8, born in Indiana.¹

William E. Brewer¹

• Father*: William Henry Brewer¹ b. 9 Feb 1851, d. 27 Mar 1927
• Mother*: Sarah Elizabeth Prim² b. c 1858, d. 20 Nov 1887

• William E. Brewer was born in June 1880 at Texas.¹

• He appeared on the census on 20 June 1900 at Ward 3, Terrell, Kaufman Co., Texas, as William E. Brewer, age 19, born June 1880 in Texas. Living with his father.¹

William E. Brewer¹

• Father*: Edgar Brewer¹ b. 29 Jan 1832, d. 11 Mar 1903
• Mother*: Josephine Purdy¹ b. 23 Mar 1832, d. 8 Feb 1913

• William E. Brewer was born on 30 May 1856 at Tompkins Co., New York.²
• He married Jennie Louise Jackson, daughter of Byron Jackson and Katherine Taylor, on 19 December 1879.²
• William E. Brewer died on 14 July 1920.²
• He was buried at Lakeview Cemetery, Ithaca, Tompkins Co., New York.²

• He appeared on the census on 1 September 1860 at Enfield, Tompkins Co., New York, William Brewer, age 4, born in New York.³
• He appeared on the census on 27 June 1870 at Enfield, Tompkins Co., New York, William E. Brewer, age 14, born in New York. At school.¹
• He appeared on the census on 12 June 1880 at Enfield, Tompkins Co., New York, William Brewer, age 24, born in New York. Both parents born in New York. Farm laborer. In the household is his wife Jennie (age 20). They are enumerated next to Edgar Brewer (age 48).⁴
• He appeared on the census on 6 June 1900 at Ward 3, Ithaca, Tompkins Co., New York, William Brewer, age 44, born May 1856 in New York. Both parents born in New York. Married for 21 years. Collector for gas co. In the household are his wife Jennie, son Fred J., and daughters Nittie L., and Laura H.⁵
• He appeared on the census on 15 April 1910 at Ward 3, Ithaca, Tompkins Co., New York, William E. Brewer, age 53, born in New York. Both parents born in New York. Married for 31 years. An "adjustor", gas. In the household are his wife Jennie L, son Fred J., daughter Nettie L., and daughter Laura A.⁶

William Edward Brewer¹

• Father*: John Brewer¹ b. 9 Jan 1822, d. 2 Jun 1880
• Mother*: Delila Blair¹ b. 24 Aug 1831, d. 3 Jul 1908

• Charts: Descendants of Johan Theobald Brua

• William Edward Brewer was born on 12 June 1860.¹

William Edward Brewer¹

• Father*: James Henry Clay Brewer¹ b. 11 Jul 1838, d. 15 Dec 1927
• Mother*: Mary Loose¹ b. 20 Jul 1844, d. 8 Aug 1896

• Charts: Descendants of Johan Theobald Brua

• William Edward Brewer was born on 1 December 1869 at Clearspring, Washington Co., Maryland.¹

William Eli Brewer¹

• Father*: William Brewer¹ b. c 1824, d. 28 Dec 1888
• Mother*: Rachel Starr¹ b. May 1829

• Charts: John Brewer of Scioto Co., OH, John Brewer Chart

• William Eli Brewer was born in 1867 at Danville, Vermilion Co., Illinois.¹
• He married Edith Jeanette Huntley circa 1889.^1,2
• William Eli Brewer died in 1933.³
• He was buried at I.O.O.F. Cemetery (Odd Fellows Family Cemetery), Indianola, Warren Co., Iowa.³

• He appeared on the census on 22 August 1870 at Newell, Vermilion Co., Illinois, as William Brewer, age 3, born in Illinois.⁴
• He appeared on the census on 10 July 1880 at White Breast, Lucas Co., Iowa, as William E. Brewer, age 12, born in Illinois.⁵
• He appeared on the census on 18 June 1900 at White Oak, Warren Co., Iowa, as William Brewer, age 32, born Oct. 1867 in Illinois. Both parents born in Ohio. A farmer. Married for 11 years. In the household are his wife, Edith J., and children, Raymond, Ralph, Lyman and Lois.⁶
• He appeared on the census on 21 April 1910 at Washington, Warren Co., Iowa, as William E. Brewer, age 42, born in Illinois. Both parents born in Ohio. In the household are his wife Edith J., and children Ralph E., Dean, Lois M., Frank W., John M., Verne S., and Allen E.⁷

William Ellsworth Brewer¹

• Father*: George M. Brewer¹ b. Jan 1799, d. 9 Jul 1889
• Mother*: Elizabeth¹ b. 1 Jun 1821, d. 12 May 1871

• Charts: Descendants of Henry/Henrich Brewer

• William Ellsworth Brewer was born in 1865 at Pennsylvania.¹

William F. Brewer¹

• Father*: Peter Franklin Brewer¹ b. 12 Jan 1823, d. 6 Oct 1887
• Mother*: Mary J. Watrous¹ b. c 1829, d. 10 Mar 1894

• Charts: Jan Brouwer of Flatlands Descendants Chart

• William F. Brewer was born circa 1857.¹

William Frederick Brewer¹

• Father*: Wilbert Armstrong Brewer¹ b. 16 May 1862, d. 19 Dec 1946
• Mother*: Eunice Hanson¹ b. 10 Mar 1863, d. 27 Jun 1930

• William Frederick Brewer was born on 2 May 1888 at New Brunswick, Canada.¹

William G. Brewer¹

• Father*: John Brewer¹ b. 3 Apr 1826, d. 12 Jan 1906
• Mother*: Cornelia Totten¹ b. Sep 1829

• William G. Brewer was born in May 1859 at Adams Co., Illinois.²
• He married Emma Girvin, daughter of John Girvin and Jane, at Chariton Co., Missouri, on 19 October 1881.¹

• Also known as William Brower.³
• William G. Brewer appeared on the census on 8 June 1860 at Burton, Adams Co., Illinois, as William Brower, age 1, born in Illinois.³
• He appeared on the census on 7 July 1870 at Victor, DeKalb Co., Illinois, William Brewer, age 11, born in Illinois.⁴
• He appeared on the census on 5 June 1880 at Bee Branch, Chariton Co., Missouri, William Brewer, age 21, born in Illinois. A farm laborer. Living with his parents.⁵
• He appeared on the census on 16 June 1900 at Precinct 2, Otero Co., Colorado, William Brewer, age 41, born May 1859 in Illinois. Father born in New York, mother in Illinois. Married for 18 years. A farmer. In the household are his wife Emma; niece Nina Gervin, age 16; and boarders Abraham Spotsman, George Duther, and Gerrit Findley.²

William H. Brewer¹

• William H. Brewer married Nellie Sessions, daughter of Jeremiah Sessions, on 17 September 1872.¹

• In 1872 William H. Brewer resided at Ovid, Seneca Co., New York.¹

William H. Brewer¹

• Father*: Samuel Brewer¹ b. 14 Feb 1790
• Mother*: Mary Powell¹ b. c 1817

• Charts: Jan Brouwer of Flatlands Descendants Chart

• William H. Brewer was born circa 1850 at Virginia.²

• He appeared on the census on 26 June 1860 at Harrison, Bartholomew Co., Indiana, as William H. Brewer, age 10, born in Virginia.²

William H. Brewer¹

• Father*: Barnardus Verbryck Brewer¹ b. 27 Jan 1808, d. 30 Dec 1895
• Mother*: Margaret Tewmey¹ b. 7 Dec 1822, d. 8 Nov 1886

• William H. Brewer was born on 18 July 1837 at near Cornishville, Mercer Co., Kentucky.¹
• He married Nannie Craig Davis at Lincoln Co., Kentucky, on 11 April 1874.²
• William H. Brewer died on 23 April 1883.¹

• Also known as William Brower.³
• He appeared on the census on 25 September 1850 at District 2, Mercer Co., Kentucky, William Brower, age 12, born in Kentucky.³
• He appeared on the census on 7 June 1860 at District 2, Mercer Co., Kentucky, William Brewer, age 22, born in Kentucky.⁴

William H. Brewer¹

• Father*: John E. Brewer¹ b. 16 Sep 1754, d. 6 Feb 1837
• Mother*: Constant Hulet¹ b. 16 Jan 1761, d. 17 Sep 1845

• Charts: Adam Brouwer: Descendants Chart

• William H. Brewer was born on 5 September 1800.²
• He married Harriet before 1842.
• William H. Brewer died on 26 December 1855; age 55-8-21.³
• He was buried at Brewer Cemetery, Squankum, Monmouth Co., New Jersey.^1,3

• Also known as William Brewer.⁴
• He appeared on the census in 1830 at Howell, Monmouth Co., New Jersey, as William Brewer, with a household of 1 male under 5, 1 male 30-40, 1 female 30-40.⁴
• He was named in his father's will dated on 9 July 1836 inherits estate after the death of his mother. Named an executor. To support Webster Seabrook, grandson of John E. Brewer and natural son of John's son Robert Brewer, deceased.⁵
• He appeared on the census on 2 September 1850 at Howell, Monmouth Co., New Jersey, William Brewer, age 50, born in New Jersey. A farmer. Real estate valued at $3500. In the household are his wife Harriet, daughters Elizabeth, Mary, Ellen, and Rachel, William Marks, age 24, a laborer; Abigail Loon, age 22; Monfoord Grant, age 11; Rachel Grant, age 9, black. He is enumerated next to George Brewer, age 86.⁶
• His will was dated on 4 December 1855 William H. Brewer, of Howell, Monmouth County, being of sound mind and having my usual understanding. Directs that his claim against Samuel Lippincott and his wife Rachel, due at the time of his deat, be divided between "the children of my brother Adam Brewer, sister Mary Warden, or if deceased to her heirs, and sister Rachel Lippincott for her own use. Real estate including homestead to remain unsold until youngest child is of legal age and then to be divided equally among children. Directs that a vendue of personal property be made, reserving four cows, a team of horses and one wagon and household property "as my wife would like to have." Directs that an advertisement be inserted into sufficient number of newspapers of this state soliciting information of the heirs of Abigail Morris, wife of Robert Morris for the space of six months and if no information in regard to them be received, "the legacy now in my hands for them shall be paid to the heirs of Samuel Huelet, deceased..." the legacy being about $100. John Webster Brewer, my nephew, son of my brother Robert to have a legacy of $200. $200 to be paid to "my sister Fanny Wentzel, if living," if not to her heirs. Executors of will to be guardians of my children. Appoints as executors, friend Ruliff W. Lawrence and wife Harriet Brewer. (Does not state children's names). Witnesses: R. V. Lawrence, Rachel Lawrence.
  Codicil: Directions regarding his subscription stock in the Raritan and Delaware Bay Rail Road. Dated 4 Dec 1855. Proved 18 Jan 1856 by Rachel Lawrence.⁷

William H. Brewer¹

• William H. Brewer was born circa 1825 at New Jersey.¹
• He married Elizabeth circa 1841.¹

• Also known as William H. Brower.²
• William H. Brewer appeared on the census on 14 October 1850 at Atlantic, Monmouth Co., New Jersey, as Wm. H. Brewer, age 25, born in New Jersey. A laborer with real estate valued at $500. In the household are his wife Elizabeth, and children Jacob, Mary A., and Sarah J.¹
• William H. Brewer and Joseph Brewer, are enumerated next to each other on the 1850 census in Atlantic, New Jersey.
• William H. Brewer appeared on the census on 28 July 1860 at Atlantic, Monmouth Co., New Jersey, Wm. H. Brower, age 35, born in New Jersey. Carpenter. Real estate valued at $800, personal estate at $100. In the household are (all surnamed Brower), Elizabeth (age 37), Jacob (19), Mary A. (16), Sarah J. (12), Joseph (9).³

William H. Brewer

• Father*: Thomas Brewer b. c 1828
• Mother*: Sallie Ann Gordon b. c 1836

• William H. Brewer was born circa 1858 at Kentucky.

• He appeared on the census on 19 July 1860 at District 2, Franklin Co., Kentucky, as William H. Brewer, age 2, born in Kentucky.¹

William H. Brewer¹

• Father*: Aaron Brewer¹ b. 1832, d. 1903

• William H. Brewer was born in 1859.¹
• He died in 1886.¹

William H. Brewer¹

• Father*: George W. Brewer¹ b. 6 May 1827
• Mother*: Elizabeth S. Green¹ b. Apr 1834

• William H. Brewer was born circa 1863 at Illinois.

William H. Brewer¹

• Father-Prob*: William H. Brewer b. 23 Jul 1803, d. 16 Jul 1893
• Mother-Prob*: Martha Davis b. c 1819

• William H. Brewer was born in 1825 at New York City, New York.¹
• He married Angeline Briggs, daughter of Ora Briggs and Oline Guslin, at Niagara Co., New York, in 1850.¹
• William H. Brewer died in 1862.¹

• He appeared on the census on 16 July 1850 at Wilson, Niagara Co., New York, Wm. Brewer, age 23, born in New York. A farmer. With Angeline Brewer, age 25, enumerated in the household of David M. Sweet, age 51.²
• He appeared on the census on 20 June 1860 at Eaton Rapids, Eaton Co., Michigan, Wm. H. Brewer, age 35, born in New York. A farmer. Real estate valued at $1000, personal estate at $300. In the household are Angeline Brewer (age 36), Alfred M. Brewer (9), Sarah J. Brewer (3) and Alfred G. Brewer (33, sailor) all born in New York, except Sarah J. who was born in Michigan.³

William H. Brewer¹

• Father*: Samuel Brewer² b. bt 1766 - 1784
• Mother*: Martha² b. bt 1766 - 1784

• William H. Brewer was born on 23 July 1803 at Westchester Co., New York.³
• He married Martha Davis.
• William H. Brewer married second Mary Freeman, daughter of Alexander Freeman and Mary Gould.⁴
• William H. Brewer died on 16 July 1893 at Lockport, Niagara Co., New York.^1,2
• He was buried at Budd Cemetery, Cambria, Niagara Co., New York.³

• He appeared on the census in 1840 at Lockport Village, Niagara Co., New York, William H. Brewer, with a household of 1 male under 5, 1 male 5-10, 1 male 30-40, 1 female 5-10, 1 female 20-30.⁵
• He appeared on the census on 16 August 1850 at Lockport, Niagara Co., New York, Wm. Brewer, age 49, born in New York, a farmer. Real estate valued at $1590. In the household are Mary Brewer (age 30), John Brewer (13), Mary Brewer (9), Alphonso Brewer (8), Martha Brewer (6), Emma Brewer (4), Franklin Brewer (8).⁶
• He appeared on the census on 1 August 1860 at Lockport, Niagara Co., New York, William H. Brewer, age 57, born in New York. A farmer. Real estate valued at $1750, personal estate at $500. In the household are Mary Brewer (age 41), Alphonso Brewer (17, farm laborer), Martha Brewer (16) and Richard Dorm (13).⁷
• He appeared on the census on 10 August 1870 at Lockport, Niagara Co., New York, William H. Brewer, age 67, born in New York. A farmer. Real estate valued at $6000, personal estate at $600. In the household are Mary Brewer (age 51, keeping house), Phineas Moore (33, farm laborer), Mary Moore (29, keeping house), Alexander Moore (5).⁸
• He appeared on the census on 10 June 1880 at Lockport, Niagara Co., New York, William Brower, age 77, born in New York. Both parents born in New York. Married. Occupation: tailor. He is described as a servant in the household of Mary Rogers, age 55, a widow. Also in the household is Mary Brewer, age 62, born in New York, married, no occupation, recorded as a servant.⁹

William H. Brewer¹

• Father*: William Brewer¹ b. 30 Nov 1798, d. 11 Jul 1870
• Mother*: Hannah Hulse¹ b. 30 Apr 1803, d. 16 Mar 1870

• Charts: Adam Brouwer: Descendants Chart

• William H. Brewer was born on 13 December 1826 at New Jersey.¹
• He married Sarah Ann Cook in 1851.¹
• William H. Brewer died on 22 February 1918 at Lakewood, Ocean Co., New Jersey.¹

• Also known as William H. Brower.
• He appeared on the census on 11 June 1860 at Brick, Ocean Co., New Jersey, Wm. Brown (sic), age 34, born in New Jersey. Fisherman. Personal estate valued at $300. In the household are Sarah A. (age 25), Wm. J. (8), Hannah E. (6), Mary E. (4), John E. (2), all born in New Jersey, all surnamed, "Brown."²
• He appeared on the census on 2 August 1870 at Brick, Ocean Co., New Jersey, William H. Brower, age 42, born in New Jersey. Fisherman. Real estate valued at $500, personal estate at $250. In the household are Sarah A. Brower (age 37), William J. Brower (19), Hannah E. Brower (16), Mary E. Brower (13), John E. Brower (11), Flora J. Brower (9), Annie E. Brower (5).³

William H. Brewer¹

• Father*: John G. Brewer¹ b. 1795, d. 27 Jan 1886
• Mother*: Sarah Miller¹ b. 1799, d. 24 Nov 1882

• William H. Brewer was born on 20 August 1826 at Miami, Greene Co., Ohio.²
• He married Sarah A. Bell, daughter of Adam Bell and Rebecca, at Greene Co., Ohio, on 12 June 1856.³
• William H. Brewer died on 18 July 1918 at Miami, Greene Co., Ohio.²
• He was buried at Yellow Springs, Greene Co., Ohio.²

• He appeared on the census on 19 July 1850 at Miami, Greene Co., Ohio, William H. Brewer, age 23, born in Ohio. Farmer.¹
• He appeared on the census in June 1860 at Miami, Greene Co., Ohio, as W. H. Brewer, age 33, born in Ohio. Farmer. Personal estate valued at $600. In the household are Sarah A. Brewer (age 37), Adam B. Brewer (3), Milton Shingledecker (20) and Mary E. Higgins (14).⁴
• He appeared on the census on 26 August 1870 at Miami, Greene Co., Ohio, William Brewer, age 44, born in Ohio. Farmer. Personal estate valued at $1800. In the household are Sarah Brewer (age 46), Adam Brewer (13), John Brewer (10), Florence Brewer (8), Johannah Day (20, house servant), Wade Coventon (54, black, farm hand), Shelby Cora (48, black, farm hand). The family is enumerated next to the household of Adam and Rebecca Bell, both age 72.⁵
• He appeared on the census on 14 June 1880 at Miami, Greene Co., Ohio, William H. Brewer, age 53, born in Ohio. Father born in New Jersey, mother in Virginia. Farmer. In the household are his wife, Sarah A., children Adam B., John B., and Florence, and servant Peter Thurston, age 14, black.⁶
• He appeared on the census on 26 June 1900 at Miami, Greene Co., Ohio, William Brewer, age 73, born Aug 1826 in Ohio. Father born in New Jersey, mother in Virginia. Farmer. In the household are his wife Sarah A., granddaughter Ada Gregg, and servant, Johanna Day (age 44). They are enumerated next to Adam Brewer (age 41) and his family.⁷

William H. Brewer¹

• Father*: Thomas West Brewer¹ b. Mar 1829, d. 1914
• Mother*: Caroline Hoppock¹ b. Apr 1832, d. 1910

• Charts: Jan Brouwer of Flatlands Descendants Chart

• William H. Brewer was born in July 1854 at New Jersey.²
• He married Nancy C. circa 1877.²

• William H. Brewer appeared on the census on 31 July 1860 at Delaware, Hunterdon Co., New Jersey, William H. Brewer, age 5, born in New Jersey.¹
• He appeared on the census on 23 June 1870 at Delaware, Hunterdon Co., New Jersey, William Brewer, age 15, born in New Jersey.³
• He appeared on the census on 4 June 1880 at Delaware, Hunterdon Co., New Jersey, William H. Brewer, age 25, born in New Jersey. Both parents born in New Jersey. Carpenter. In the household is his wife Nancy C.⁴
• He appeared on the census on 8 June 1900 at Delaware, Hunterdon Co., New Jersey, Wm. H. Brewer, age 45, born Jul 1854 in New Jersey. Both parents born in New Jersey. Laborer. In the household are his wife Nancy E. and son Geo. W.²

William H. Brewer¹

• Father*: Philip Van Cortlandt Brouwer¹ b. 7 Mar 1808, d. 14 Apr 1876
• Mother*: Sarah Lawless¹ b. c 1802, d. 4 Feb 1886

• Charts: Adam Brouwer: Descendants Chart

• William H. Brewer was born in March 1840 at New York.²
• Another source says William H. Brewer was born circa 1841 at New York.¹
• He married first circa 1861 Sarah J. Mackey, daughter of Henry C. Mackey and Martha E. Starr.
• William H. Brewer married second before July 1870 Rhoda.³

• William H. Brewer appeared on the census on 6 September 1850 at Ulysses, Tompkins Co., New York, William H. Brewer, age 9, born in New York.¹
• He appeared on the census on 14 July 1870 at Ithaca, Tompkins Co., New York, William H. Brewer, age 28, born in New York. Shoemaker. Real estate valued at $800. In the household are Rhoda Brewer (age 21), Carrie Brewer (8), Frank Brewer (6), Fred Brewer (3).³
• He appeared on the census on 3 June 1880 at Ithaca, Tompkins Co., New York, William H. Brewer, age 39, born in New York. Both parents born in New York. Shoemaker. In the household are his wife Rhoda, and children Carrie A., Frank M., Fred H., Mary L., and Lewis M.⁴
• He appeared on the census on 4 June 1900 at Ward 4, Ithaca, Tompkins Co., New York, William H. Brewer, age 60, born Mar 1840 in New York. Both parents born in New York. Married for 30 years. Shoemaker. In the household are his wife Rhoda M., and son Charles A.²
• He appeared on the census on 9 January 1920 at Ward 5, Ithaca, Tompkins Co., New York, William H. Brewer, age 79, born in New York. Both parents born in New York. Shoemaker. In the household is his wife Rhoda. They reside at 805 Tioga Street.⁵

William H. Brewer¹

• Father*: Lyman Brewer¹ b. Oct 1829, d. 14 Mar 1912
• Mother*: Elizabeth Updike¹ b. Dec 1859, d. 1944

• William H. Brewer was born in December 1890.¹

William H. Brewer¹

• Father*: David Brewer¹ b. c 1803
• Mother*: Sarah¹ b. c 1807

• William H. Brewer was born circa 1833 at New York.¹

• He appeared on the census on 14 September 1850 at Painted Post, Steuben Co., New York, William H. Brewer, age 17, born in New York.¹

William H. Brewer¹

• William H. Brewer was born in 1860.¹
• He married Mary I. Gosper.¹
• William H. Brewer died in 1929.¹
• He was buried at Webbs Mills Cemetery, Chemung Co., New York.¹

William H. P. Brewer¹

• Father*: Andrew J. H. Brewer¹ b. Jun 1833, d. 31 Jan 1911
• Mother*: Phebe Ann Sanborn¹ b. 2 May 1835, d. 1916

• William H. P. Brewer was born on 2 October 1867 at Eaton, Eaton Co., Michigan.¹
• He died on 22 September 1885 at Onondaga, Ingham Co., Michigan; (age 17-11-20, of Typhoid fever, born in Eaton Rapids, a farmer, father called A.G.H. Brewer, mother Phebe A. Brewer on death record).²

• He appeared on the census on 25 July 1870 at Onondaga, Ingham Co., Michigan, William Brewer, age 2, born in Michigan.³
• He appeared on the census on 22 June 1880 at Onondaga, Ingham Co., Michigan, William H. P. Brewer, age 12, born in Michigan. At school.⁴

William Hartley Brewer¹

• William Hartley Brewer was born in 1810 location undetermined. Census records of sons vary in stating it as Ohio or Pennsylvania. A Find A Grave memorial states that he was born in England.¹
• He married Alley Hendrix at McLean Co., Illinois, on 10 September 1835.²
• William Hartley Brewer died on 18 April 1843.¹
• He was buried at Evergreen Memorial Cemetery, Bloomington, McLean Co., Illinois.¹

• He was a Methodist Minister.¹
• He appeared on the census in 1840 at McLean Co., Illinois, Wm. Brewer, with a household of 3 males under 5, 1 male 20-30, 1 male 30-40, 1 female 20-30.³

William Henry Brewer¹

• Father*: Rev. Aaron Henry Brewer¹ b. 18 May 1829, d. 7 Apr 1899
• Mother*: Ellen Amanda Ford¹ b. 1 Sep 1832, d. 4 Aug 1896

• William Henry Brewer was born on 9 February 1851 at Morehouse Parish, Louisiana.¹
• He married Sarah Elizabeth Prim at Texas in 1879.²
• William Henry Brewer died on 27 March 1927 at Terrell, Kaufman Co., Texas.¹

• He appeared on the census on 13 July 1870 at Kaufman Co., Texas, as William H. Brewer, age 19, born in Louisiana. Single and living with his parents.³
• He appeared on the census on 19 June 1880 at Rockwell Co., Texas, as William Brewer, age 29, born in Louisiana, a farmer. The census record states that he is married, but does not name a wife. No entry for either father's or mother's place of birth. The household is headed by "Aron Brewer," age given as 55, no occupation, born in Ohio, although it is written in a different hand then that of the rest of the census sheet. William is called, "son." Also in the household is "Adolphus Brewer," age 24, born in Louisiana, called son, a farmer; and William Ross, age 24, born in Louisiana, a hired hand.⁴
• He appeared on the census on 20 June 1900 at Ward 3, Terrell, Kaufman Co., Texas, as William H. Brewer, age 49, born Feb 1851 in Louisiana. Father born in New York, mother in Alabama. He is a widower. In the household are his sons William E, age 19, and Aaron H., age 15; brother Charles, age 27, with his wife, Belle, age 22; and niece, Bertha Brewer, age 9 (Bertha apparently is a daughter of Charles and Belle, despite what is recorded on the 1900 census which is apprently in error).⁵
• He appeared on the census on 21 January 1920 at Ward 3, Terrell, Kaufman Co., Texas, as William H. Brewer, age 62, born in Louisiana. Living in the household of his brother, Charles R. Brewer.⁶

William Henry Brewer¹

• Father*: Henry William Brewer¹ b. 15 Jul 1844, d. 13 Apr 1912
• Mother*: Betsey J. Blake¹ b. 16 May 1853, d. 8 Jan 1891

• William Henry Brewer was born on 31 December 1890.¹
• He died at Marlington, Stanstead Co., Quebec, Canada.²

William Henry Brewer¹

• Father*: Daniel John Brewer b. c 1808, d. 9 Feb 1879
• Mother*: Sara Amelia Barnes b. c 1811, d. 24 Mar 1883

• William Henry Brewer was born on 20 July 1846 at Stanley, York Co., New Brunswick, Canada.²
• He was baptized on 8 October 1846 at St. Mary's Parish, York Co., New Brunswick, Canada.¹
• He married Alfretta Hawkhurst at Portland (St. John), New Brunswick, Canada, on 11 August 1881.³

• Also known as William Brewer (1851 Canadian census).
• William Henry Brewer appeared on the census in 1851 at Cross Creek, York Co., New Brunswick, Canada, as William Brewer, age 5.⁴
• He appeared on the census in 1861 at Stanley, Div. 2, York Co., New Brunswick, Canada, as William Brewer, son, age 14, native, scholar., Episc.⁵
• He appeared on the census in 1871 at Stanley, York Co., New Brunswick, Canada, as William Brewer, age 23, living with his parents.⁶
• William Henry Brewer moved to at Saginaw, Michigan, before 1886.⁷
• He appeared on the census on 16 June 1900 at Ward 4, Saginaw, Saginaw Co., Michigan, as William H. Brewer, age given as 46, birth date as 16 Feb 1854 in Canada (Eng.). Both parents born in England. He came to the U.S. in 1879 and was employed as a janitor at a college. With him are his wife Alfretta, and daughter Bertha.⁸

William Henry Brewer¹

• Father*: Harvey Brewer¹ b. 18 May 1810, d. 1910
• Mother*: Jane Reynolds b. c 1810, d. 1886

• William Henry Brewer was born circa 1842 at Washington Co., New York.
• He was baptized on 9 April 1854 at Reformed Protestant Dutch Church, Greenwich, Washington Co., New York, as an adult. Made a member the same day, "Alonzo Brewer, Lewis Leonard Brewer, William Henry Brewer, Melissa Jane Brewer, sons and daughter of Harvey Brewer."²

• He appeared on the census on 23 August 1850 at Easton, Washington Co., New York, as William H. Brewer, age 11, born in New York.³
• He appeared on the census on 3 August 1860 at Easton, Washington Co., New York, as William Brewer (Brown?) age 18, born in New York. A farm laborer.⁴

William Henry Brewer^1,2,3

• Father*: Col. Henry Brewer⁴ b. 18 Sep 1804, d. 27 Feb 1880
• Mother*: Rebecca DuBois⁴ b. 6 Oct 1800, d. 14 Feb 1874

• Charts: Adam Brouwer: Descendants Chart

• William Henry Brewer was born on 14 September 1828 at Poughkeepsie, Dutchess Co., New York.¹
• He married Angelina Jameson on 14 August 1858.⁵
• William Henry Brewer married Georgiana Robinson, daughter of Jeremiah Robinson and Irene Fellows, on 1 September 1868.⁵
• William Henry Brewer died on 2 November 1910 at New Haven, New Haven Co., Connecticut.¹

• Also known as William Brewer.⁴
• He appeared on the census on 2 October 1850 at Enfield, Tompkins Co., New York, as William Brewer, age 22, born in New York.⁴
• He was a member of the Harriman Expedition to Alaska in 1899. President of the Arctic Club, a result of an expedition to Greenland on the Miranda. From 1860 to 1864 he conducted a scientific survey of California. Up and Down California in 1860-1864; the journal of William H. Brewer first published in 1930 (4th edition in 2003) is still in print.⁵
• He appeared on the census on 1 June 1880 at New Haven, New Haven Co., Connecticut, William H. Brewer, age 51, born in New York. Both parents born in New York. Teacher. In the household are his wife Georgiana, daughter Nora, sons Henry and Arthur, and servants Margaret Callahan and Mary Cowan. They reside at 246 Orange Street.⁶
• He appeared on the census on 5 June 1900 at New Haven, New Haven Co., Connecticut, William H. Brewer, age 61, birth date given as Sep 1838, in New York. Both parents born in New York. Widower. Professor at Yale. In the household are his daughter Norah, sons Henry and Carl, and servants Catharine McGrath and Mary Falsey.⁷
• He appeared on the census on 15 April 1910 at Ward 8, New Haven, New Haven Co., Connecticut, William H. Brewer, age 81, born in New York. Both parents born in New York. Occupation: own income. Widower. In the household are his son Henry Brewer (age 37); lodger Mary E. Clark (crossed through) (age 47) and servant Bessie Bennie (age 21).⁸
• He went to New Haven in 1848 to study under Prof. J. P. Norton at Yale College, learning to study the soils of Cayuga County, New York and how to make them more productive. He graduated from Yale College in 1852, the first to graduate from the Sheffield Scientific School. Afterwards he went abroad to study in Paris, Heidelberg and Munich. In 1858 he became professor of natural science at Washington College, Pa. From 1860 to 1864 he was first assistant on the California State Survey, and the last of these three years was professor of natural science at the University of California. In 1864 he was appointed professor of agriculture at the Sheffiled Scientific School of Yale College, and served there until 1903 when he bacame professor emeritus. He served in numerous positions and capacities outside the academic world as well. For thirty-one years he was a member of the State Board of Health. He was chairman of the commission that managed the topographical survey of Connecticut from 1889 to 1895. He was a member of the U. S. Forestry Commission in 1896, reporting on forest conditions in the west. At age 66 he joined an exploritory expedition on the steamer Miranda, up the coast of Greenland, and was wrecked near the Arctic Circle. They were rescued by a smaller schooner and spent 15 days sailing in the North Atlantic. He helped establish the agricultural experiment station for the State of Connecticut, was a member of the Connecicut Academy of Sciences, the American Public Health Association and the Natilnal Academy of Sciences. He received a PhD from Wachington and Jefferson College in 1880, and L.L.D. from Yale in 1903, and the same from the University of California in 1910 upon its fiftieth anniversary. William Henry Brewer was married twice and at his death was survived by a daughter and three sons.¹
• Mount Brewer, a 13,576 foot peak in California's Sierra Nevada, was named for William Henry Brewer. He was chief of the field party that studied the central High Sierra in 1864.⁹

William Henry Brewer¹

• Father*: Michael H. Brewer² b. 10 Mar 1814, d. 9 Oct 1866
• Mother*: Eliza Maria Sharp² b. 2 Mar 1823, d. 9 Aug 1863

• William Henry Brewer was born on 20 September 1846 at Monroe Co., New York.¹
• He married Ellen.²
• William Henry Brewer died on 12 November 1930 at Penfield, Monroe Co., New York.³

• Also known as William H. Brewer.²
• He appeared on the census on 16 September 1850 at Brighton, Monroe Co., New York, as Michael H. Brewer, age 3.⁴
• He appeared on the census on 25 October 1860 at Webster, Monroe Co., New York, as William H. Brewer, age 14.⁵

William Henry Brewer¹

• Father*: Johnson Brewer² b. 1836, d. 1911
• Mother*: Harriet Oldroyd² b. 28 Feb 1841, d. 1904

• William Henry Brewer was born circa 1861 at Pennsylvania.²

• Also known as W. H. Brewer.²
• He appeared on the census on 7 July 1870 at Wells, Bradford Co., Pennsylvania, as W. H. Brewer, age 9, born in Pennsylvania.²