Meherrin Parish, Brunswick County, Virginia

Map of applicable Virginia creeks and rivers, just north of the North Carolina line (edited)

Courtesy of the US Geological Survey, National Map Steamer ➚ (Public Domain)

Historical background of Brunswick County, Virginia -

St. Andrew's Parish originally covered all of Brunswick County, which was formed in 1720 from Prince George County. Brunswick gained additional land from Surry and Isle of Wright Counties in 1732. St. Andrews Parish was split in 1753 and, thereafter, Meherrin Parish covered part of its territory. Greensville County was cut from Brunswick's eastern portion in 1780, which is why some of the Brewer land, though patented in Brunswick County, is actually now located in present day Greensville County. Following the formation of Greensville, both parishes covered parts of both counties.

Early settlements -

Fort Christanna was located at Lawrenceville and was a stockade used to educate the Indians from 1714-1718. Its operation brought the first flood of English settlers. The original county courthouse was erected a few miles north of there in 1732. Hick's Ford or Hicksford, which became known as Emporia in 1887, was formed in 1710 at a major crossroads, and where the Fort Road crossed the Meherrin River on its way to Fort Christanna.

PATENT/PURCHASE

EACH TRANSFER OF OWNERSHIP OR ALL OR PART OR ORIGINAL

George2Brewer(George1) Patented 530 acres 28 Sep 1728 Boundaries: South side Meherrin River Adjacent George Walton On Falling Run Colonial Land Patents, 1623-1774 Library of Virginia, Archives ➚	William3 Brewer Inherited part of original plantation from George2 Brewer 27 Oct 1760 (will proved) Boundaries: North side Falling Run from 1728 patent	Henry3 Brewer Inherited part of original plantation from George2 Brewer 27 Oct 1760 (will proved) Boundaries: South side Falling Run from 1728 patent	George2 was not among the family members appointed to help clear land in 1736 to Beaver Pond Creek. He didn't inherit land in his father's 1741 will, probated 1744. The land of George1 was between Fountain & Rattlesnake Creeks, and on both sides of Roanoke Road. Concerning the tract on the left, note from the map above that Falling Run is south of Meherrin River.
George2Brewer(George1) Bought 270 acres from John Linch 21 Feb 1743/4 Boundaries: South side Falling Run Witnesses: John Betty Michael Wall Homes (Howel?) Brewer Restore Hinds John Wall Jr John Linch's patent 1720's	James3 Brewer Given 270 acres by  George2 Brewer 22 Jul 1757 Boundaries: South side Falling Run Witnesses: George Wyche Thomas Stagg George Brewer George "+" Brewer (his mark) John Linch patent 1720's	This record specifically states that James was George's son. Because James is not mentioned in George's will, the document is especially valuable.	"George Brewer of Brunswick County to James Brewer, son of the said George Brewer of same county out of the Natural Love and Affection which he beareth unto the said James Brewer his son and for 5 shillings; 270 acres in Brunswick on the south side of the Falling Run, land formerly granted to John Linch and by him conveyed to said George Brewer on Feb 21, 1743." --Broyhill's book
George2 Brewer Patented 280 acres 5 Aug 1751 Boundaries: north side Falling Run George's former line John Wall's line along Falling Run To beginning Colonial Land Patents 1623-1774 Library of Virginia, Archives ➚	William3 Brewer Inherited 150 acres 27 Oct 1760 (will proved) Boundaries: Lower side 1728 patent No. side Falling Run Great Meadow Back line 1728 patent	Henry3 Brewer Inherited 130 acres 27 Oct 1760 (will proved) Location: Lower part of tract that adjoins 1728 patent	-
George2 Brewer Bought 208 acres with Benjamin Ivey from William Betty 20 Oct 1752 Boundaries: East side Jennito Creek Notes: They operated a mill together on this property until Benjamin bought out George's interest. Source ➚ (wife - Abigail)	George2 Brewer Sold 208 acres to Thomas Twitty and Robert Campbell 24 Apr 1753 Boundaries: on Jennito Creek Witnesses: Drury Stith James Speed William Morris George "+" Brewer (his mark) Abigail relinquished her right of dower	-	-
George2 Brewer Obtained 220 acres Unknown Date Boundaries: No. side Beaver Pond Creek (wife - Abigail)	John3 Brewer Inherited 220 acres from George2 Brewer 27 Oct 1760 (will proved) Boundaries: No. side Beaver Pond Cr	-	George owned this land at the time his will was written in 1760, but I haven't located any patent or record of purchase. It is possible that his father gave it to him prior to the creation of his father's will in 1741, since his father had land nearby between Fountain and Rattlesnake Creeks.
George2 Brewer Patented 490 acres Unknown Date Boundaries: Mouth of Reedy Branch No. side Beaver Pond Creek To George's back line (wife - Abigail)	John3 Brewer Inherited 245 acres from George2 Brewer 27 Oct 1760 (will proved) Boundaries: Mouth of Reedy Branch Beaver Pond Creek George's back line Lower portion of  old 490 acres tract	George3 Brewer Inherited 245 acres from George2 Brewer 27 Oct 1760 (will proved) Boundaries: Mouth of Reedy Branch Beaver Pond Creek George's back line Upper portion of old 490 acres tract	George owned this land at the time his will was written in 1760, but I haven't located any patent or record of purchase. It is possible that his father gave it to him prior to the creation of his father's will in 1741, since his father had land nearby between Fountain and Rattlesnake Creeks.

PATENT/PURCHASE

EACH TRANSFER OF OWNERSHIP OF ALL OR PART OF ORIGINAL

Lanier2 Brewer (George1) Patented 300 acres 20 Aug 1748 Boundaries: south side Meherrin River to Beaver Pond Creek ---------------------------------- Lanier2 Brewer (George1) Patented 150 acres 25 Jul 1749 Boundaries: on Beaver Pond Creek ---------------------------------- (wife - Joanna/Johanna)

Lanier & Joana Brewer sold 200 acres to Charles Collier 23 Jun 1750 Boundaries: south side Meherrin River Beaver Pond Creek Joana relinquished her right of dower Witnesses: None 200 acres of 1748 patent

Lanier & Johanna Brewer sold 250 acres to Richard Woodruff 26 May 1752 Boundaries: south side Meherrin River Charles Collier's tract Brewer line Beaver Pond Creek Johanna relinquished her right of dower Witnesses: None 100 acres of 1748 patent 150 acres of 1749 patent

George and his sons Howell Sr, William, John & Lanier were appointed 6 Dec 1736 to help clear a road 1/2 mile from the river to Beaver Pond Creek, indicating they lived in that area in 1736. Lanier was not given land in his father's 1741 will, probated 1744. George's land was between Fountain & Rattlesnake Creeks, and on both sides of Roanoke Road. Lanier had sold his patented land to relatives by the Spring of 1752. This might be when he and his family moved to North Carolina.