I grew up in a family that taught me a great respect of the past and the value of staying close to my roots. There is something about those old stories, photographs and documents that have drawn me in over the years.
Learning about my fascinating heritage has also inspired me to create fictional stories in honor of those who have gone before. Thus far, I have published two novels. Both have quickly become Amazon best sellers in their genre, Christian Historical Fiction, and are available in eBook and paperback format here. For additional information about me, or a more in depth look at the research behind these stories, please visit my author website.
In addition to the 3rd novel in the Souls of Indenture series, I am currently working on a biography of Isaac Brewer (1763-1852), which also includes transcriptions, maps and historical background.
I've also designed both of my current book covers as well as my blogs. This has been a steep learning curve, but is very rewarding.
We have a reason to believe that my G-G-G-G--G Grandfather is Isaac Brewer. We have no firm proof that John R. Brewer is Isaac Brewer's son, but his widow Isabella moved to Mt. Meigs, AL after John R. Brewer's death in 1822. See below. As you know, Silver Run is only about 70 miles from Mt. Meigs.
ReplyDeleteWe've sent queries out for over 30 years and have not had any hits. We are hoping that you might have some details on this.
David J. Brewer
1.JOHN R. BREWER was born April 01, 1792 in Lancaster District, South Carolina, and died February 18, 1822 in Clarendon, Old Sumter District, South Carolina.He married ISABELLA GREEN SPRY March 28, 1816 in Sumter County, South Carolina, daughter of HENRY SPRY and MARY GREEN.She was born August 13, 1799 in Clarendon, Old Sumter District, South Carolina, and died January 07, 1875 in Mount Meigs, Montgomery County, Alabama.
Children of JOHN BREWER and ISABELLA SPRY are:
2. i. REUBEN HENRY2 BREWER, b. June 11, 1819, Clarendon, Old Sumter District, South Carolina; d. August 25, 1881, Mount Meigs, Montgomery County, Alabama.
ii. SARAH ISABELLA BREWER, b. December 28, 1816, Clarendon, Old Sumter District, South Carolina; d. October 08, 1818, Clarendon, Old Sumter District, South Carolina.
Hi there,
ReplyDeleteI read your piece about the tow Isaacs Brewer with interet. I found your website doing research on Isaac Brewer as I'm in the possession of a family crest with some history on the back written by Isaac Brewer. The ebay listing where I offer this antique watercolor painting has the title:
Antique BREWER Armorial aquarelle watercolor Painting Coat of Arms Family Crest
You may even have an interest in buying it?
Peter
Hi, I know I'm a decendent of Howell and patience strickland from greene county ms, but I'm not sure if I branch back to the brewer's from England? I would love to learn more. Thanks
ReplyDeleteDid you ever confirm any indian affliation or tribal roots?
ReplyDeleteMy Great Grandfather William J Brewer 9 April 1840 20 April 1937 is buried at Spencerville, OK He was with Co E 11th Texas Cav CSA I live in Texas Ft Worth I'm 70 years young My Grand mother Ollie Bea Brewer 9 Dec 1885- 6 July 1976
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ReplyDeleteI have documented proof of William Brewer (George Brewer1) of Lancaster Co. SC. William Brewer was wounded in the War per William Nettles pension claim. William's daughter, Elizabeth, married William Horton, s/o Amos Horton.... all of these folks came from Brunswick Co., VA... Fountain's Creek. Will gladly share with anyone.
E. M. Perry, PhD, eperry4616@aol.com, posted October 15, 2020