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James Madison Brewster 1787–1866 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 07 Apr 1787

Birth Location: Lauderdale County, Mississippi, USA

Death Date: 20 Mar 1866

Death Location: Lauderdale County, Mississippi, USA

Father: Henry Brewster

Mother: Margaret Bowen

Spouse(s): Mary Smith, Charity Edwards

Children(s): Hiram Brewster

The story of James Madison Brewster began in 1787 in Lauderdale County, Mississippi, USA. In 1830, James Madison Brewster resided in Escambia, Florida, USA. In 1850, James Madison Brewster resided in No Township Listed, Lauderdale County, MS. James Madison Brewster married Charity Edwards, Mary Jane Polly Smith, and had children including Hiram Hamilton Brewster. James Madison Brewster passed away in 1866 in Lauderdale County, Mississippi, USA.

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Biography

  • The story of James Madison Brewster began in 1787 in Lauderdale County, Mississippi, USA.
  • In 1830, James Madison Brewster resided in Escambia, Florida, USA.
  • In 1850, James Madison Brewster resided in No Township Listed, Lauderdale County, MS.
  • James Madison Brewster married Charity Edwards, Mary Jane Polly Smith, and had children including Hiram Hamilton Brewster.
  • James Madison Brewster passed away in 1866 in Lauderdale County, Mississippi, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Henry Brewster
1758–1816
Birth Location: Augusta County, Virginia, USA
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Margaret Bowen
1760–1818
Birth Location: Georgia, USA
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Spouses(s)

Mary Smith
–1835
Birth Location: Married 12 Jan, Clarke, Alabama, United States
MS
Charity Edwards
1817–1880
Birth Location: South Carolina
CE

Children(s)

Hiram Brewster
1824–1905
Birth Location: Santa Rosa County, Florida, USA
HB

James Brewster's Ancestors

Self
James Brewster
1787–1866
Birth Place: Lauderdale County, Mississippi, USA
Parents
Henry Brewster
1758–1816
Augusta County, Virginia, USA
Margaret (Louisa) Bowen
1760–1818
Georgia, USA
Grandparents
John Brewster
1728–1816
Augusta County, Virginia, USA
Elizabeth Sheriff
1730–1784
Orange County, Virginia, USA
NANCY (6m Grace) Ledbetter
1737–1805
Charles City, Charles, Virginia, United States
Great-Grandparents
John Brewster
1705–1778
Charity Biggs
1711–1786
Mary Ledbetter
1711–1779
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Daniel Brewster
1662–1748
Anna Jayne
1676–1742
Thomas Biggs
1655–1729
Ann Campbell
1671–

James Brewster's Descendants

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James (Madison) Brewster (07 Apr 1787–20 Mar 1866) m. Mary (Jane Polly) Smith (–1835) m. Charity Edwards (22 May 1817–1880)
  1. 1. Hiram (Hamilton) Brewster 1824–1905 m. Sarah (Margaret) Edwards 1826–1907
    1. 1. Hiram (Washington) Brewster 1865–1954 m. Laura (A) McLemore 1872–1931
      1. 1. Sara (Jane) Brewster 1904–1997 m. Oscar (Benton) Gough 1900–1982
        1. 1. Oscar (Brewster (OB)) Gough 1930–2012 m. Mildred (Esther) Boyd 1937–2002
        2. 2. Marcell (Rene) Gough 1924–1965 m. Ida (May Beaulieu) (Gough\Marshall) 1921–2019
      2. 2. Frederick Brewster 1896–1983
      3. 3. Hiram (Moody "Mutt") Brewster 1900–1977 m. Nannie (Ailene) Enzor 1907–1973
        1. 1. James (Hiram) Brewster 1930–2003
      4. 4. Amos (Hamilton) Brewster 1907–1972
        1. 1. Lorin (H.) Brewster 1926–1949
        2. 2. Frances (Lucretia) Brewster 1928–2012
      5. 5. John (M) Brewster 1910–1973 m. Miriam Creel 1914–2004
      6. 6. Corina (Victoria) BREWSTER 1913–2012 m. James (D) STODARD 1907–1990
      7. 7. Paul Brewster 1897–1900
      8. 8. Frances (Coker) Brewster 1893–
    2. 2. Jefferson (Layfayette) Brewster 1856–1935
    3. 3. Alice Brewster 1859–1935 m. Jesse (Vulcanon) Camp 1854–1912
      1. 1. Alpha (Mae) Camp 1890–1983
      2. 2. Earl (McGrady) Camp 1895–1964
      3. 3. Minnie (Adelia) Camp 1882–1939
      4. 4. Howard (Benjamin) Camp 1892–1971
      5. 5. Joe (Washington) Camp 1885–1957
      6. 6. Jesse (Berry) Camp 1887–1918
      7. 7. Gradia Camp 1896–
      8. 8. Erie (Nettie) Camp 1896–1984
    4. 4. Sarah (Margaret) Brewster 1872–1936 m. William (Thomas) Raney 1861–1936
      1. 1. Ethel Raney 1891–1971
      2. 2. Hiram Raney 1889–1960
      3. 3. Ruth Raney 1895–1980 m. Charles (Boatner Anders) Sr 1895–1969
        1. 1. Charles (Boatner Raney Anders) Jr 1923–2010
        2. 2. Ruth Anders 1920–2005 m. Ben (F Cameron) Jr 1920–1999
        3. 3. Albert (Taylor) Anders 1925–1992
        4. 4. Daniel (Raney) Anders 1933–2006
      4. 4. Daniel (Hall Raney) MD 1887–1969
    5. 5. Louvisia (Ann) Brewster 1856–1924 m. James (Monroe) Irby 1854–1936
      1. 1. Margaret Irby 1881–1974 m. Clayton (Mills) Thompson 1875–1941
        1. 1. James (Cecil) Thompson 1904–1938
        2. 2. Joseph (Brown) Thompson 1909–1992
        3. 3. Lester (Russell) Thompson 1903–1990
        4. 4. Ora (Estell) Thompson 1906–2002
        5. 5. Robert (Hansel Bob) Thompson 1908–1991
        6. 6. Woodrow (Wilson) Thompson 1912–1998
        7. 7. Kathleen Thompson 1916–1998
        8. 8. Maurice (Clayton) Thompson 1919–1994
        9. 9. Doris Thompson 1919–2008
      2. 2. Luella (M) Irby 1877–1953
      3. 3. Joseph (Turner) Irby 1879–1972
      4. 4. Chester (Edgar) Irby 1894–1961
      5. 5. J (M) Irby 1880–1881
      6. 6. Robert (Arthur) Irby 1883–1955
      7. 7. Luther (Lamar) Irby 1885–1885
      8. 8. Sarah (Vollila) Irby 1887–1949 m. John (Andrew) Smith 1883–1959
        1. 1. Ruth (Cecelia) Smith 1911–1993 m. Preston (Edward) Stodard 1905–1958
        2. 2. Robert (Lamar) Smith 1905–1941
        3. 3. James (Robinson) Smith 1922–1973
        4. 4. John (Curtis) Smith 1916–1991
      9. 9. Viola Irby 1889–1890
    6. 6. Martha ("Mattie" Lovella) Brewster 1863–1934 m. Andrew (B) Smith 1848–1927
      1. 1. Johnie Smith 1883–1957
      2. 2. Albet Smith 1887–1974
      3. 3. Ruby Smith 1893–1976 m. Reuben (Marshall) Smith 1873–1950
        1. 1. Madeline (Theresa) Smith 1924–1983
        2. 2. Ruby (Mae) Smith 1928–2014
        3. 3. Ruben (Marshall Smith) Jr 1929–2016
        4. 4. Laura (Frances) Smith 1926–1939
      4. 4. Virgy Kitchen 1885–1928 m. Thomas (Sidney) Hall 1875–1938
        1. 1. Mattie (Karleen) Hall 1911–1997
        2. 2. Ruth Hall 1913–1993
        3. 3. Virginia Hall 1915–1986 m. Joseph (Merle) Evans 1902–1966 m. William (Jackson) Bowles 1918–1971
        4. 4. Mary (Sidney) Hall 1918–2012
      5. 5. Leon Smith 1906–1986
      6. 6. Ada (G) Smith 1895–1974
      7. 7. Maggie (C) Smith 1899–
      8. 8. George (W) Smith 1903–1970
      9. 9. Eunice Smith 1882–
      10. 10. Reubin (R) Smith 1893–
      11. 11. Corrina Smith 1901–1952 m. West Maggard 1899–1989
        1. 1. W (Eugene) Maggard 1920–1988
        2. 2. Stella Maggard 1921–2000
        3. 3. John (Wesley Maggard) Sr 1922–1990
        4. 4. Cecil Maggard 1928–1999
        5. 5. Mildred Creel 1933–2002
        6. 6. James (Raynell) Maggard 1925–2002
        7. 7. Charles (L) Maggard 1940–2017
        8. 8. Maggie (Doris) Moffett 1930–2006
      12. 12. Edith (A) Smith 1880–
    7. 7. S (Martha) Brewster 1866–
    8. 8. Thomas Brewster 1868–1945
    9. 9. Emma (Lee) Brewster 1880–
    10. 10. Mary (Amelia) Brewster 1853–1909 m. Robert (Andrew) Jackson 1846–1902
      1. 1. Robert (Lafayette) Jackson 1878–1947
      2. 2. Annie (A.) Jackson 1880–1900 m. James (Robert) Bunyard 1878–1946
        1. 1. Zula (L.) Bunyard 1899–1980 m. Andrew (Jack) Kirschbaum 1893–1965
      3. 3. Sadie (Driver) Jackson 1885–1973 m. James (Robert) Bunyard 1878–1946
        1. 1. Lucille Bunyard 1903–1972
        2. 2. James (Earl) Bunyard 1905–1956
        3. 3. Villa (May) Bunyard 1907–1987
        4. 4. Halon (Aubrey) Bunyard 1913–1990
        5. 5. Jeirenne (Jackson) Bunyard 1919–2000
      4. 4. Jodie (Elizabeth) Jackson 1882–1975 m. Madgy (Vanoy) Irby 1883–1963
        1. 1. Wilma (Ruth) Irby 1906–1986 m. Edgar (Conquest) Sholars 1897–1982
        2. 2. Robert (Washington Irby) Sr. 1907–2000
        3. 3. Wyatt (Earl Brewer) Irby 1911–1993
        4. 4. Jodie (Victoria) Irby 1918–1931
        5. 5. Carlton (Paul) Irby 1915–1936
        6. 6. Elizabeth (Ann) Irby 1922–1997
        7. 7. Madgy (Victor Irby) Jr 1914–1995
      5. 5. Manie (A.) Jackson 1888–1974
      6. 6. Pearl (Malvina) Jackson 1892–1980
      7. 7. Blaney (W.) Jackson 1876–
      8. 8. Calaway ("Callie") Jackson 1874–
      9. 9. Samuel (Blan Turner) Jackson 1898–
      10. 10. Callie Jackson 1875–
      11. 11. Josey (E) Jackson 1882–
      12. 12. Charles Jackson 1873–
      13. 13. Sidney Jackson 1875–

James Brewster's Timeline

6 Records

1787
07 Apr 1787
Birth of James Madison Brewster in Lauderdale County, Mississippi, USA
Lauderdale County, Mississippi, USA
1830
1830
Age 43
James Madison Brewster resided here in Escambia, Florida, USA
Escambia, Florida, USA
1850
1850
Age 63
James Madison Brewster resided here in No Township Listed, Lauderdale County, MS
No Township Listed, Lauderdale County, MS
1860
1860
Age 73
James Madison Brewster resided here in Whynot, Lauderdale County, MS
Whynot, Lauderdale County, MS
1866
20 Mar 1866
Age 79
Death of James Madison Brewster in Lauderdale County, Mississippi, USA
Lauderdale County, Mississippi, USA
1867
12 Aug 1867
Age 80
James Madison Brewster resided here in Cherokee, Georgia, USA
Cherokee, Georgia, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 07 Apr 1787
    Event Place: Lauderdale County, Mississippi, USA

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1830
    Event Place: Escambia, Florida, USA
    Record Source: 1830 United States Federal Census, 1830; Census Place: Escambia, Florida; Series: M19; Roll: 15; Page: 69; Family History Library Film: 0006711

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: No Township Listed, Lauderdale County, MS
    Record Source: Mississippi, Compiled Census and Census Substitutes Index

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Whynot, Lauderdale County, MS
    Record Source: Mississippi, Compiled Census and Census Substitutes Index

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 12 Aug 1867
    Event Place: Cherokee, Georgia, USA
    Record Source: Georgia, Returns of Qualified Voters and Reconstruction Oath Books

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 20 Mar 1866
    Event Place: Lauderdale County, Mississippi, USA
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