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Joshua Brewer 1834–1898

Public Tree Person

What is a Public Tree Person?

A Public Tree Person is an ancestor documented independently by multiple YourRoots tree owners. When several researchers' family histories converge on the same person, we publish a shared page that combines what they've documented.

Why this is a Public Tree Person

Full name consistent across 3 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 3 trees
Death year and location consistent across 3 trees

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Reliability Score: B
Medium — based on the source tree
Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
Verification checklist
  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

3 researchers on YourRoots have Joshua Brewer in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 2 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 3 independent trees

Born 28 Feb 1834 · Wayne, Wayne, Indiana, United States
Died 8 Sep 1898 · Dewitt County, Texas
Father Stephen Brewer
Mother Susanna Wright
Spouse Emily Brown (1851–1895)
Children Addie Emiline Brewer, Julia Annie Brewer Johnson, Mattie Ella Brewer, Nancy Suddie Brewer, Rufus Stephens Brewer

Researchers connected through Joshua Brewer 1834–1898

and 2 more tree owners connected with Joshua Brewer 1834–1898

Biography

The story of Joshua Brewer began in 1834 in Wayne, Wayne, Indiana, United States. Joshua Brewer married emily theresa brown, and had children including addie emiline brewer, julia annie brewer johnson, mattie ella brewer, nancy suddie brewer, rufus stephens brewer. Joshua Brewer passed away in 1898 in Dewitt County, Texas.

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Life Timeline

1834
Birth of Joshua Brewer in Wayne, Wayne, Indiana, United States
Birth
1898
Death of Joshua Brewer in Dewitt County, Texas
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Joshua Brewer

This ancestor line traces from Randolph County, Indiana, USA (1794) to Wayne, Wayne, Indiana, United States (1834) across 2 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Joshua Brewer (1834–1898) was born in Wayne, Wayne, Indiana, United States and died in Dewitt County, Texas. 3 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, 3 researchers on YourRoots have Joshua 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 2 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.
Use the "Compare Tree" button on any researcher's profile above. You can compare your tree side by side with theirs, see where your records overlap or differ, and collaborate to fill gaps.

Joshua Brewer's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Joshua Brewer PTP
1834–1898
Wayne, Wayne, Indiana, United States
Parents
Unknown
Unknown
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
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Joshua Brewer's Descendants

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Joshua Brewer PTP 1834–1898 m. Emily Theresa Brown PTP 1851–1895