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Ambrose Edmund Brewer 1753–1855 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 20 Oct 1753

Birth Location: Molinda, Brunswick County, Virginia

Death Date: 15 Jan 1855

Death Location: Hancock County, Tennessee, United States of America

Father: Howell Brewer

Mother: Rebecca Willis

Spouse(s): Mary Richardson, Lucinda Russell

Children(s): Pleasant Brewer, Malica Kelly, Mary Brewer, Robert Brewer, Charity Brewer, Prettyman Brewer, Ambrose Brewer, Oma Brewer, Lucinda Brewer, Frederick Brewer, Howell Brewer, Lucinda Brewer, Ona Brewer, Joab Brewer, Frederick Brewer, George Brewer, Millenton Brewer, Samuel Brewer, Millenton Brewer, Rebecca Brewer

In 1753, Ambrose Edmund Brewer entered the world in Molinda, Brunswick County, Virginia, born to Howell Brewer And Rebecca Willis. In 1830, Ambrose Edmund Brewer resided in Hawkins, Tennessee, USA. In 1840, Ambrose Edmund Brewer resided in Hawkins, Tennessee, USA. Ambrose Edmund Brewer married Lucinda Russell, Mary Richardson, and had children including Ambrose Jr Dodger Brewer, Charity Manuel Brewer, Frederick Brewer, George Sr Brewer, Howell Cobb Brewer, Joab H Brewer, Lucinda Brewer, Malica Kelly, Mary S Brewer, Millenton Brewer, Oma Brewer, Ona Brewer, Pleasant Burton Brewer, Prettyman Brewer, Rebecca Brewer, Robert Brewer, Samuel Brewer. Ambrose Edmund Brewer passed away in 1855 in Hancock County, Tennessee, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1753, Ambrose Edmund Brewer entered the world in Molinda, Brunswick County, Virginia, born to Howell Brewer And Rebecca Willis.
  • In 1830, Ambrose Edmund Brewer resided in Hawkins, Tennessee, USA.
  • In 1840, Ambrose Edmund Brewer resided in Hawkins, Tennessee, USA.
  • Ambrose Edmund Brewer married Lucinda Russell, Mary Richardson, and had children including Ambrose Jr Dodger Brewer, Charity Manuel Brewer, Frederick Brewer, George Sr Brewer, Howell Cobb Brewer, Joab H Brewer, Lucinda Brewer, Malica Kelly, Mary S Brewer, Millenton Brewer, Oma Brewer, Ona Brewer, Pleasant Burton Brewer, Prettyman Brewer, Rebecca Brewer, Robert Brewer, Samuel Brewer.
  • Ambrose Edmund Brewer passed away in 1855 in Hancock County, Tennessee, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Howell Brewer
1722–1816
Birth Location: Surry, Surry County, Virginia, United States
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Rebecca Willis
1718–1756
Birth Location: Colonial, Virginia, USA
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Spouses(s)

Mary Richardson
1761–1847
Birth Location: Brunswick, Virginia, United States
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Lucinda Russell
1753–
Birth Location: –
LR

Children(s)

Pleasant Brewer
1800–1871
Birth Location: Moore, North Carolina, USA
PB
Malica Kelly
1854–1876
Birth Location: Pulaski
MK
Mary Brewer
1876–
Birth Location: Pulaski, Kentucky, USA
MB
Robert Brewer
1872–1876
Birth Location: Pulaski
RB
Charity Brewer
1777–1874
Birth Location: Ashe, North Carolina, USA
CB
Prettyman Brewer
1787–1830
Birth Location: Moore, North Carolina, USA
PB
Ambrose Brewer
1798–1870
Birth Location: Moore, North Carolina, United States
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Oma Brewer
1774–1779
Birth Location: –
OB
Lucinda Brewer
1783–1779
Birth Location: Moore, North Carolina, United States
LB
Frederick Brewer
1784–1886
Birth Location: –
FB
Howell Brewer
1790–1886
Birth Location: Deep River, Moore, North Carolina, United States
HB
Lucinda Brewer
1793–
Birth Location: Brunswick, Virginia, United States
LB
Ona Brewer
1795–
Birth Location: Brunswick, Virginia, United States
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Joab Brewer
1781–1892
Birth Location: Brunswick, VA
JB
Frederick Brewer
1783–1840
Birth Location: Moore, Fayette, North Carolina, United States
FB
George Brewer
1789–1856
Birth Location: Brunswick, Virginia, USA
GB
Millenton Brewer
1800–1871
Birth Location: Moore, North Carolina, United States
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Samuel Brewer
1796–
Birth Location: –
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Millenton Brewer
1787–
Birth Location: –
MB
Rebecca Brewer
1782–1875
Birth Location: in Johnson City, Washington, Tennessee, United States
RB

Ambrose Brewer's Ancestors

Self
Ambrose Brewer
1753–1855
Birth Place: Molinda, Brunswick County, Virginia
Parents
Howell Brewer
1722–1816
Surry, Surry County, Virginia, United States
Rebecca Willis
1718–1756
Colonial, Virginia, USA
Grandparents
George (Garrett) Brewer
1670–1743
Isle of Wight, Isle of Wight County, Virginia, United States of America
Sarah Lanier
1686–1728
VA
Stephen Willis
1703–1737
New Kent, Counrty Virginia, USA
Susanah Dabney
1698–1752
Culpeper, Hanover, Virginia, United States
Great-Grandparents
John 3rd
1635–1701
Elizabeth Rice
1635–1691
John Jr
1655–1719
Sarah
1658–1716
2nd-Great-Grandparents
John Jr
1600–1669
Sarah Reade
1605–1695
Henry Rice
1616–1711
Elizabeth Moore
1625–1705
John Sr
1631–1719
Marie Bassano
1633–1687
John Edmunds
1640–1689
Elizabeth Burgess
1625–1676

Ambrose Brewer's Descendants

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Ambrose (Edmund) Brewer (20 Oct 1753–15 Jan 1855) m. Mary Richardson (1761–15 Apr 1847) m. Lucinda Russell (1753–)
  1. 1. Pleasant (Burton) Brewer 1800–1871 m. Elizabeth ("Betsy" Mathel) SEALS 1802–1887
    1. 1. William (Benjamin) Brewer 1844–1920 m. Rebecca (Jane) Webb 1845–1936
      1. 1. Sarah Brewer 1866–1964 m. Houston (Burnside) Miller 1864–1946
        1. 1. James (Emmet) Miller 1896–1945 m. Cora (Elizabeth) Lowe 1909–1989 m. Frances (Ava "Fannie") Barnett 1897–1974
        2. 2. Olive ("Ollie" Belle) Miller 1888–1974 m. Thomas (Jefferson) Kerley 1887–1962
        3. 3. Ida (F) Millir 1893–1987 m. Henry (Clay) Bilbrey 1894–1958
        4. 4. William (E) Millir 1900–1962
        5. 5. Nora (A) Millir 1901–1950 m. Lewis (E) Scarbrough 1903–
        6. 6. Hazel (P) Millir 1905–1986 m. James (F) Ward 1907–
        7. 7. Mayme Miller 1907–2000 m. Ray Lindsey 1908–
        8. 8. Rebecca (Millie Jane) Miller 1898–1996
        9. 9. Chester (Alton) Miller 1911–1996 m. Margaret (Ester) Miller 1913–2002
        10. 10. Emma Miller 1896–
        11. 11. Mamie Miller 1908–
        12. 12. Milia Miller 1895–
        13. 13. Earnest Miller 1900–1952
        14. 14. William (Ernest Miller) Sr 1900–1952
        15. 15. Naria Miller 1903–
        16. 16. Thomas (Arthur) Miller 1890–1977 m. Ollie (B.) Burgess 1897–1938 m. Ollie Burgess 1897–1938
        17. 17. Ollie Kerley 1888–1974
        18. 18. Ollie (Belle) Miller 1888–1974
        19. 19. Emmett (Elmore) Miller 1892–1954 m. Vena Miller 1894– m. Mae Miller 1888–
        20. 20. Olive ("Ollie" Belle) Miller 1888–1974
        21. 21. Theodore (Norman) Miller 1909–1986
        22. 22. Ida ("Lucy" Francis) Miller 1893–1987
        23. 23. Rebecca (Millie Jane) Miller 1898–1996
        24. 24. William (Ernest) Miller 1900–1952 m. Mamie Riddle 1906–
        25. 25. Nora (Angeline) Miller 1901–1950
        26. 26. Hazel (Pearl) Miller 1905–1986
        27. 27. Mayme (Evelyn) Miller 1907–2000
      2. 2. Eliza (Emeline) Brewer 1873–1896
      3. 3. William (Loyd) Brewer 1875–1960 m. Amy (Emmaline) Fields 1887–1909 m. Amanda (E "Mandy") BURTON 1882–1944 m. Susan (Rebecca "Susie" and "Sudie") Nichols 1885–1978 m. Mande Burton 1883–
        1. 1. Infant Brewer 1900–1900
        2. 2. Infant Brewer 1900–1900
        3. 3. Clyde Brewer 1913–1985
        4. 4. Claude Brewer 1913–1973
        5. 5. Maude (Lee) Brewer 1906–
        6. 6. Infant Brewer 1900–1900
        7. 7. Beatrice Brewer 1909–1933
        8. 8. Waymon Brewer 1908–1974
        9. 9. Christine (Glenella) Brewer 1918–1981
        10. 10. Nola (Mae) Brewer 1912–2000
        11. 11. Joanna (Pauline (Nichols) BREWER) Dietz 1926–2010
        12. 12. Gordon (Lee) Brewer 1915–1917
        13. 13. Clifford Brewer 1925–1926
        14. 14. Gladys (Arline (Nichols) BREWER) Compton 1921–2007
        15. 15. Claude Brewer 1914–1973
      4. 4. Eli Brewer 1880–1905
      5. 5. John (Benton) Brewer 1882–1951 m. Susan (Rebecca "Susie" Nichols) * 1885–1978
        1. 1. Beatrice Brewer 1909–1933
        2. 2. Waymon Brewer 1908–1974
        3. 3. Christine (Glenella) Brewer 1918–1981
        4. 4. Nola (Mae) Brewer 1913–2000
        5. 5. Joanna (Pauline "Joanne" Brewer) * 1926–2010
        6. 6. Gordon (Lee) Brewer 1915–1916
        7. 7. Gladys ("Arlene") Brewer 1921–2007
        8. 8. Clifford Brewer 1925–1926
      6. 6. Gertrude Brewer 1890–1980 m. George (Clyde) Wical 1895–1975 m. Sherman Fields 1885– m. Frank (C) Schellin 1884–
        1. 1. Esther Schellin 1911–
        2. 2. Eva Schellin 1915–
        3. 3. Eugene Schellin 1919–
        4. 4. Frank Schellin 1925–
      7. 7. James Brewer 1865–1951
      8. 8. Jesse (C.) Brewer 1871–1890
      9. 9. Rebecca (Jane) Brewer 1877–1966
      10. 10. Eyre Brewer 1885–1888
      11. 11. Ira Brewer 1880–1864
      12. 12. Zanie Brewer 1892–1923
      13. 13. Zanie (Francis) Brewer 1892–1973
      14. 14. Thomas (Hall) Brewer 1864–
      15. 15. Ezra Brewer 1885–1888
      16. 16. Francis Brewer 1892–1973
      17. 17. Jesse (C) Brewer 1871–1890
      18. 18. William (Lafette) BREWER 1871–1953
      19. 19. Flora (Ellen) Brewer 1869–1934 m. Daniel Shrum 1865–1905
        1. 1. Lela (Ellen) Shrum 1905–1962
        2. 2. William (Nicholas "Nick") Shrum 1889–1986 m. Grace (Dell "Dolly") Worthington 1892–1947
        3. 3. Janie (Rebecca) Shrum 1888–1977
      20. 20. Rebecca (Jane) Burgess 1877–1966
      21. 21. Jesse (C.) Brewer 1870–1890
    2. 2. Russell BREWER 1823–1876
    3. 3. Pleasant (Burton "Burt") Brewer 1847–1927 m. Minerva (Anna Catherine "Nervie") Aiken 1853–1936
      1. 1. Mary (Dell Simmons) Brewer 1885–1946
      2. 2. Ephraim (Posey (Akin)) Brewer 1876–1964 m. Laura (Mae) Hubbard 1889–1964 m. Ada (Frances) Flynn 1880–1908
        1. 1. Lt. (Elmo Mitchell "Eli" (Hubbard)) BREWER 1909–1990
        2. 2. Casto ((Hubbard)) BREWER 1912–1991
        3. 3. Jere (Baxter) Brewer 1902–1988
        4. 4. Cliftie (Ellen (Flynn) BREWER) Roop 1904–1979
        5. 5. Nova (Ray (Flynn) BREWER) Evans 1906–1987
      3. 3. James (M. "Grady") Brewer 1869–
      4. 4. William (Lafayette) Brewer 1871–1953
      5. 5. John (Bambrige) Brewer 1879–1963
      6. 6. Lewis (Montgomery (Akin)) BREWER 1882–1931
      7. 7. Samuel (Harrison "Sam" (Akin)) BREWER 1889–1969
      8. 8. Sarah (Belle (Akin) BREWER) Wood 1891–1969
      9. 9. Mattie (Elizabeth (Akin) BREWER) Foutch 1897–1925
      10. 10. Pleasant (Martin) Brewer 1873–1945
    4. 4. Samuel Brewer 1841–1864
    5. 5. Nancy (Ann) Brewer 1834–1913
    6. 6. Eliza (Lucinda "Sinda" (SEALS)) BREWER 1828–1865
    7. 7. Margaret (Elizabeth) Brewer 1828–1870
    8. 8. John (Jackson) Brewer 1831–1920
    9. 9. Rebecca Brewer 1826–1865 m. George (W) Presley 1820–1863
      1. 1. Russell Presly 1850–1938 m. Bridget Presley 1838– m. Sarah (Moles) Presley 1848–1938
        1. 1. Rebecca (Jane Presley) Norris 1870–1962
        2. 2. Ermillia (L.) Presley 1872–
        3. 3. William (Noah) Presley 1873–1969
        4. 4. Martha (Ann Mattie Presley) Jones 1877–1956
        5. 5. Newton (G.) Presley 1882–1962
        6. 6. Jasper (Marion) Presley 1885–1966
        7. 7. Roena Pressley 1887–
        8. 8. Berton (B.) Presley 1890–1966
        9. 9. Sarah Pressley 1893–
        10. 10. Minnie Pressley 1898–
        11. 11. John (N) Presley 1871–1962
      2. 2. Mary (Caroline "Mollie") Presley 1854–1937
      3. 3. William (Potter) Presley 1865–1912
      4. 4. James (M) Presley 1830–1913
      5. 5. Pleasant ((Plez)) Presley 1844–1906
      6. 6. Elizabeth Presley 1845–
      7. 7. Patsy Presley 1849–
      8. 8. John Presley 1852–
      9. 9. Lucinda (Carolyn Pressley) Bellar 1857–1943
      10. 10. Levi Presley 1859–1880
      11. 11. Mary Pressley 1854–
      12. 12. George (W.) Pressley 1860–
    10. 10. Lewis (R) BREWER 1858–1932
    11. 11. Sinda Brewer 1839–
    12. 12. Burton Brewer 1832–
    13. 13. Rebecca Brewer 1836–
    14. 14. Sarah (F.) Brewer 1857–
    15. 15. Francis (D.) Brewer 1834–1913
    16. 16. Richard ((Dick)) Brewer 1833–1914
    17. 17. Nancy (Ann) Brewer 1836–1912
    18. 18. Eliza Brewer 1848–
    19. 19. Lucinda Brewer 1829–1890
    20. 20. Benjamin Brewer 1825–
    21. 21. Russell Brewer 1823–1876
    22. 22. Louise (Eliza) Brewer 1828–1865
    23. 23. Fannie Brewer 1825–
    24. 24. Samuel (Russell) Brewer 1821–1895
  2. 2. Malica Kelly 1854–1876
  3. 3. Mary (S) Brewer 1876–
  4. 4. Robert Brewer 1872–1876
  5. 5. Charity (Manuel) Brewer 1777–1874 m. John (Russell Hollon) Sr 1777–1854
    1. 1. Lucinda Swango 1813–1880
    2. 2. Mahala Brewer 1804–1892
    3. 3. John Hollon 1820–1904
    4. 4. William (Brewer) Hollon 1808–1880
    5. 5. Rebecca Pence 1806–1887
  6. 6. Prettyman Brewer 1787–1830
  7. 7. Ambrose (Jr Dodger) Brewer 1798–1870
  8. 8. Oma Brewer 1774–1779
  9. 9. Lucinda Brewer 1783–1779
  10. 10. Frederick Brewer 1784–1886
  11. 11. Howell (Cobb) Brewer 1790–1886
  12. 12. Lucinda Brewer 1793–
  13. 13. Ona Brewer 1795–
  14. 14. Joab (H) Brewer 1781–1892
  15. 15. Frederick Brewer 1783–1840
  16. 16. George (Sr) Brewer 1789–1856
  17. 17. Millenton Brewer 1800–1871
  18. 18. Samuel Brewer 1796–
  19. 19. Millenton Brewer 1787–
  20. 20. Rebecca Brewer 1782–1875

Ambrose Brewer's Timeline

6 Records

1753
20 Oct 1753
Birth of Ambrose Edmund Brewer in Molinda, Brunswick County, Virginia
Molinda, Brunswick County, Virginia
1830
1830
Age 77
Ambrose Edmund Brewer resided here in Hawkins, Tennessee, USA
Hawkins, Tennessee, USA
1840
1840
Age 87
Ambrose Edmund Brewer resided here in Hawkins, Tennessee, USA
Hawkins, Tennessee, USA
1851
14 Mar 1851
Age 98
Ambrose Edmund Brewer resided here in Trents Chapel, Hancock, Tennessee, United States
Trents Chapel, Hancock, Tennessee, United States
1855
15 Jan 1855
Age 102
Death of Ambrose Edmund Brewer in Hancock County, Tennessee, United States of America
Hancock County, Tennessee, United States of America
1860
24 Jun 1860
Age 107
Ambrose Edmund Brewer resided here in Murrell District, Hancock, Tennessee, USA
Murrell District, Hancock, Tennessee, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 20 Oct 1753
    Event Place: Molinda, Brunswick County, Virginia
    Record Source:
    [1] American Genealogical-Biographical Index (AGBI)
    [2] U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900
    [3] U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900, Source number: 21843.000; Source type: Electronic Database; Number of Pages: 1; Submitter Code: WAY
    [4] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Place: Pulaski, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: Kentucky, U.S., County Marriage Records, 1783-1965

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1830
    Event Place: Hawkins, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1830 United States Federal Census, 1830; Census Place: Hawkins, Tennessee; Series: M19; Roll: 178; Page: 71; Family History Library Film: 0024536

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1840
    Event Place: Hawkins, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1840 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 14 Mar 1851
    Event Place: Trents Chapel, Hancock, Tennessee, United States
    Record Source: U.S., Appointments of U. S. Postmasters, 1832-1971

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 24 Jun 1860
    Event Place: Murrell District, Hancock, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Selected Federal Census Non-Population Schedules, 1850-1880, Census Place: Murrell District, Hancock, Tennessee; Archive Collection Number: T1135; Roll: Roll 7; Schedule Type: Agriculture

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Arkansas, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Civil War Pension Index: General Index to Pension Files, 1861-1934, The National Archives at Washington, D.C.; Washington, D.C.; Record Group Title: Records of the Department of Veterans Affairs, 1773 - 2007; Record Group Number: 15; Series Title: U.S., Civil War Pension Index: General Index to Pension Files, 1861-1934; Se

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: North Carolina
    Record Source: U.S., Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty-Land Warrant Application Files, 1800-1900

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: North Carolina Heads of Families at the First Census of the United States Taken in the Year 1790.

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: North Carolina, United States
    Record Source: U.S., Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty-Land Warrant Application Files, 1800-1900

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 15 Jan 1855
    Event Place: Hancock County, Tennessee, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Hancock County, Tennessee, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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