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James Samuel Boss Brewer 1886–1970 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 4 Oct 1886

Birth Location: Salem, Franklin, Tennessee, United States

Death Date: 15 Feb 1970

Death Location: Princeton, Jackson County, Alabama, United States of America

Father: George Brewer

Mother: Mary Brewer

Spouse(s): Rosie Scott

Children(s): Ray Brewer, John Brewer, Ada Brewer, Argie Jacks, Dorthy Brewer, Orville Brewer, Ida Owens

The story of James Samuel Boss Brewer began in 1886 in Salem, Franklin, Tennessee, United States. In 1900, James Samuel Boss Brewer resided in Larkin, Jackson, Alabama, USA. In 1910, James Samuel Boss Brewer resided in Civil District 16, Franklin, Tennessee, USA. James Samuel Boss Brewer married Rosie M Scott, and had children including Ada Brewer, Argie Jacks, Dorthy Brewer, Ida Owens, John T Brewer, Orville Brewer, Ray Brewer. James Samuel Boss Brewer passed away in 1970 in Princeton, Jackson County, Alabama, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of James Samuel Boss Brewer began in 1886 in Salem, Franklin, Tennessee, United States.
  • In 1900, James Samuel Boss Brewer resided in Larkin, Jackson, Alabama, USA.
  • In 1910, James Samuel Boss Brewer resided in Civil District 16, Franklin, Tennessee, USA.
  • James Samuel Boss Brewer married Rosie M Scott, and had children including Ada Brewer, Argie Jacks, Dorthy Brewer, Ida Owens, John T Brewer, Orville Brewer, Ray Brewer.
  • James Samuel Boss Brewer passed away in 1970 in Princeton, Jackson County, Alabama, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

George Brewer
1863–1932
Birth Location: Francisco, Jackson Co. Al.
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Mary Brewer
1865–1920
Birth Location: Winchester, Franklin, Tennessee, USA
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Spouses(s)

Rosie Scott
1892–1978
Birth Location: Franklin County, Tennessee, USA
RS

Children(s)

Ray Brewer
1912–1963
Birth Location: Alabama
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John Brewer
1919–2002
Birth Location: Alabama
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Ada Brewer
1923–2011
Birth Location: Alabama
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Argie Jacks
1925–2011
Birth Location: Larkinsville, Jackson, Alabama, USA
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Dorthy Brewer
1930–1936
Birth Location: Alabama
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Orville Brewer
1913–1973
Birth Location: Alabama
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Ida Owens
1923–2002
Birth Location: Alabama
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James Brewer's Ancestors

Self
James Brewer
1886–1970
Birth Place: Salem, Franklin, Tennessee, United States
Parents
George Wesley Brewer
1863–1932
Francisco, Jackson Co. Al.
Mary (Ellen) Brewer
1865–1920
Winchester, Franklin, Tennessee, USA
Grandparents
Samuel (Black Sam) Brewer
1835–1897
Larkin, Jackson, Alabama, United States
Sarah (C) Mason
1843–1899
, , Tennessee, USA
Great-Grandparents
Joseph Brewer
1807–1850
Mary Frazier
1810–1860
Eli Mason
1817–1870
2nd-Great-Grandparents
John Brewer
1775–1855

James Brewer's Descendants

1.
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James (Samuel Boss) Brewer (4 Oct 1886–15 Feb 1970) m. Rosie (M) Scott (10 May 1892–22 July 1978)
  1. 1. Ray Brewer 1912–1963 m. Polly (Rachel) Morris 1921–1989
    1. 1. James (William) Brewer 1945–2013 m. Melba (Marie) Jones 1935–2015
    2. 2. Kenneth (Ray) Brewer 1942–1982
  2. 2. John (T) Brewer 1919–2002 m. Lillian (Louvell) Brewer 1935–2014
  3. 3. Ada Brewer 1923–2011
  4. 4. Argie Jacks 1925–2011
  5. 5. Dorthy Brewer 1930–1936
  6. 6. Orville Brewer 1913–1973 m. Laura Morris 1916–1986
    1. 1. Jewell (Dean) Brewer 1941–2010
    2. 2. Iva (Frances) Brewer 1948–2008
    3. 3. Joyce (Ann) Brewer 1944–2023
    4. 4. Orville (Brewer) Jr 1950–2024
  7. 7. Ida Owens 1923–2002

James Brewer's Timeline

9 Records

1886
4 Oct 1886
Birth of James Samuel Boss Brewer in Salem, Franklin, Tennessee, United States
Salem, Franklin, Tennessee, United States
1900
1900
Age 14
James Samuel Boss Brewer resided here in Larkin, Jackson, Alabama, USA
Larkin, Jackson, Alabama, USA
1910
1910
Age 24
James Samuel Boss Brewer resided here in Civil District 16, Franklin, Tennessee, USA
Civil District 16, Franklin, Tennessee, USA
1913
13 Feb 1913
Age 27
James Samuel Boss Brewer resided here in Scottsboro, Alabama, USA
Scottsboro, Alabama, USA
1920
1920
Age 34
James Samuel Boss Brewer resided here in Collins, Jackson, Alabama, USA
Collins, Jackson, Alabama, USA
1930
1930
Age 44
James Samuel Boss Brewer resided here in New Market, Madison, Alabama, USA
New Market, Madison, Alabama, USA
1940
1940
Age 54
James Samuel Boss Brewer resided here in Bishop, Jackson, Alabama, USA
Bishop, Jackson, Alabama, USA
1950
1950
Age 64
James Samuel Boss Brewer resided here in Bishop, Jackson, Alabama, USA
Bishop, Jackson, Alabama, USA
1970
15 Feb 1970
Age 84
Death of James Samuel Boss Brewer in Larkin, Jackson, Alabama, United States
Larkin, Jackson, Alabama, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 4 Oct 1886
    Event Place: Salem, Franklin, Tennessee, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Bishop, Jackson, Alabama; Roll: m-t0627-00040; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 36-23
    [2] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 420-18-8705; Issue State: Alabama; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [3] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Collins, Jackson, Alabama; Roll: T625_19; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 39
    [4] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: New Market, Madison, Alabama; Page: 10A; Enumeration District: 0012
    [5] U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Alabama; Registration County: Jackson; Roll: 1509390
    [6] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Larkin, Jackson, Alabama; Page: 4; Enumeration District: 0037
    [7] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Civil District 16, Franklin, Tennessee; Roll: T624_1499; Page: 11B; Enumeration District: 0030; FHL microfilm: 1375512
    [8] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [9] 1950 United States Federal Census
    [10] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Larkin, Jackson, Alabama, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Larkin, Jackson, Alabama; Page: 4; Enumeration District: 0037

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Civil District 16, Franklin, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Civil District 16, Franklin, Tennessee; Roll: T624_1499; Page: 11B; Enumeration District: 0030; FHL microfilm: 1375512

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 13 Feb 1913
    Event Place: Scottsboro, Alabama, USA
    Record Source: Alabama, U.S., Newspapers.com Stories and Events Index, The Progressive Age; Publication Date: 13 Feb 1913; Publication Place: Scottsboro, Alabama, USA

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Collins, Jackson, Alabama, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Collins, Jackson, Alabama; Roll: T625_19; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 39

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: New Market, Madison, Alabama, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: New Market, Madison, Alabama; Page: 10A; Enumeration District: 0012

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Bishop, Jackson, Alabama, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Bishop, Jackson, Alabama; Roll: m-t0627-00040; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 36-23

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1950
    Event Place: Bishop, Jackson, Alabama, USA
    Record Source: 1950 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Bishop, Jackson, Alabama
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Bishop, Jackson, Alabama; Roll: m-t0627-00040; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 36-23

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Jackson, Alabama, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Alabama; Registration County: Jackson; Roll: 1509390

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 15 Feb 1970
    Event Place: Larkin, Jackson, Alabama, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 420-18-8705; Issue State: Alabama; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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