Who was Elizabeth Brewster?

Elizabeth Brewster (1812–1903) was born in South Carolina and died in Jay, Santa Rosa County, Florida, USA. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Elizabeth S. "Eliza" Brewster 1812–1903

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Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees, with linked records

Born 4 Dec 1812 · South Carolina

Died 1 May 1903 · Jay, Santa Rosa County, Florida, USA

Father James Madison Brewster

Mother Mary Jane Polly Smith Brewster

Spouse Levi White

Children Elizabeth D White, Jane White, Susannah White

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James Madison Brewster

Mary Jane Polly Smith Brewster

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Biography

Elizabeth S. "Eliza" Brewster was born in 1812 in South Carolina, the child of james madison brewster and mary jane polly smith brewster. Elizabeth S. "Eliza" Brewster married levi white, and had children including elizabeth d white, jane white, susannah white. Elizabeth S. "Eliza" Brewster passed away in 1903 in Jay, Santa Rosa County, Florida, USA.

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1812

Birth of Elizabeth S. "Eliza" Brewster in South Carolina

Birth

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Elizabeth S. "Eliza" Brewster was married in South Carolina, USA

Marriage

1903

Death of Elizabeth S. "Eliza" Brewster in Jay, Santa Rosa County, Florida, USA

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Oldest Ancestor Line from Elizabeth Brewster

This ancestor line traces from Little Compton, Newport, RI (1699) to South Carolina (1812) across 5 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Elizabeth Brewster (1812–1903) was born in South Carolina and died in Jay, Santa Rosa County, Florida, USA. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees, each with their own records. This page combines what they've independently documented and assigns a Reliability Score (B) based on cross-tree validation.
: Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Elizabeth in their trees. They're working independently, so connecting with them is a good way to cross-check your records and find things you might have missed. You can also explore the ancestor migration map that traces 5 generations of this lineage geographically.
: It varies by researcher — some have census records, others have marriage certificates, parish registers, or family Bible entries. Scroll up to see exactly what each person has cited.
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