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Joel Brewer 1818–1887 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1818

Birth Location: Wilkes,North Carolina, United States

Death Date: 19 March, 1887

Death Location: Wilkes,North Carolina, United States

Father: John Brewer

Mother: Keziah Johnson

Spouse(s): Nancy Adams

Children(s): Susan Breiner, Mary Brewer, Martha Brewer, Sarah Brewer, Keziah Brewer, Arthur Brewer, Joel Brewer

In 1818, Joel Brewer entered the world in Wilkes,North Carolina, United States, born to John Wilson Brewer And Keziah Johnson. In 1840, Joel Brewer resided in Wellborns District, Wilkes, North Carolina, USA. Joel Brewer married Nancy Adams, and had children including Arthur Brewer, Joel Alexandria Brewer, Keziah Brewer, Martha Matilda Brewer, Mary J Brewer, Sarah Ann Brewer, Susan Breiner. Joel Brewer passed away in 1887 in Wilkes,North Carolina, United States.

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Biography

  • In 1818, Joel Brewer entered the world in Wilkes,North Carolina, United States, born to John Wilson Brewer And Keziah Johnson.
  • In 1840, Joel Brewer resided in Wellborns District, Wilkes, North Carolina, USA.
  • Joel Brewer married Nancy Adams, and had children including Arthur Brewer, Joel Alexandria Brewer, Keziah Brewer, Martha Matilda Brewer, Mary J Brewer, Sarah Ann Brewer, Susan Breiner.
  • Joel Brewer passed away in 1887 in Wilkes,North Carolina, United States.

Immediate Family

Parents

John Brewer
1796–1889
Birth Location: Randolph County, North Carolina, USA
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Keziah Johnson
1785–1869
Birth Location: Chatham,North Carolina, United States
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Spouses(s)

Nancy Adams
1819–1900
Birth Location: Wilkes, North Carolina, United States
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Children(s)

Susan Breiner
1845–1904
Birth Location: Wilkes Co
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Mary Brewer
1852–
Birth Location: North Carolina
MB
Martha Brewer
1861–1940
Birth Location: Wilkes County, North Carolina, USA
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Sarah Brewer
1845–1916
Birth Location: Wilkes Co., NC, North Carolina, USA
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Keziah Brewer
1855–
Birth Location: North Carolina
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Arthur Brewer
1889–1925
Birth Location: Wilkes County, North Carolina, USA
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Joel Brewer
1861–1927
Birth Location: –
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Joel Brewer's Ancestors

Self
Joel Brewer
1818–1887
Birth Place: Wilkes,North Carolina, United States
Parents
John Wilson Brewer
1796–1889
Randolph County, North Carolina, USA
Keziah Johnson
1785–1869
Chatham,North Carolina, United States
Grandparents
William Brewer
1790–1860
Wilkes County, North Carolina, USA
Nancy Church
1822–
Watauga County, North Carolina, USA
Enos Johnson
1757–1812
Newtown, Fairfield, Connecticut, United States
Eunice Hurd
1752–1847
Newtown, Fairfield, Connecticut, United States
Great-Grandparents
Nathaniel Brewer
1712–1804
Hannah Hawthorne
1772–1855
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Joel Brewer's Descendants

1.
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Joel Brewer (1818–19 March, 1887) m. Nancy Adams (1819–1900)
  1. 1. Susan Breiner 1845–1904 m. Dock Blackburn 1837–1924
    1. 1. Mary (A.) Blackburn 1873–1945 m. Joseph (Isaiah) Johnson 1875–1938
      1. 1. Arvil (Columbus) Johnson 1907–1990 m. Laura (Elizabeth) Roop 1903–1955 m. Bessie (Floretta) Blackburn 1910–2006 m. Harriet (Elizabeth “Honeybee”) Barlow 1895–1988
        1. 1. Spencer (“John” Arvil) Johnson 1925–2003 m. JoAnn (Beverly) Loehr 1930–1993 m. Shelby (Jean) Perry 1939–2019
        2. 2. William (Marcus) Johnson 1927–1985 m. Agnes (L) Johnson 1923–2024
      2. 2. William (Curtis) Johnson 1898–1980 m. Myrtle Dunnette 1899–1980
        1. 1. Stillborn (Baby Boy) Johnson 1930–1930
        2. 2. Harvey (Lee) Johnson 1927–1994
        3. 3. Esther (Mae) Johnson 1919–1999 m. Rex (Everett) Wood 1924–2012
        4. 4. Harrison Johnson 1922–
        5. 5. Marshall (Curtis) Johnson 1925–1989
        6. 6. John Johnson 1919–
      3. 3. Stella (Anna) Johnson 1902–1984 m. William (Rufus) Reynolds 1891–1978
        1. 1. Kenneth (Allen) Reynolds 1938–1983
        2. 2. Marvin (Ray) Reynolds 1945–2009
        3. 3. Joe (Bill) Reynolds 1933–2021
        4. 4. Rufus (Johnson) Reynolds 1928–1990 m. Annie (Blanche) Reynolds 1925–2013
        5. 5. Vesta Martin 1930–2020
        6. 6. Leona Renalds 1919–
        7. 7. Edward Renalds 1921–
        8. 8. Howard Renalds 1923–
      4. 4. Lelia (Alva) Johnson 1910–1980 m. Walter (Allen) McCann 1908–
        1. 1. Ester (Lee) McCann 1937–2011
        2. 2. Odis (Mc) Cann 1930–1978
        3. 3. Fletcher Suggs 1921–1921
      5. 5. James (R) Johnson 1900–1910
      6. 6. Fred Johnson 1921–
    2. 2. Eli (Alexander) Blackburn 1875–1935 m. Julia (M) Wood 1878–1968
      1. 1. Bessie (Floretta) Blackburn 1910–2006 m. Arvil (Columbus) Johnson 1907–1990 m. James (Wyork) Wood 1906–1985
      2. 2. Lexie (Viola) Blackburn 1908–1993 m. George (W) Honeycutt 1891– m. John (Arlan) Dowdy 1887–1931 m. George Honeycutt 1891–
        1. 1. Lexie (Jaunita) Dowdy 1930–2019
      3. 3. James (N) Blackburn 1899–
      4. 4. Thomas (Watson) Blackburn 1895–1971 m. Minnie (Mae) Blackburn 1892–1961
        1. 1. Doretha Anderson 1916–2006
        2. 2. Infant (Son) Blackburn 1923–1923
        3. 3. Ella (Mae) Anderson 1925–2000
      5. 5. Alma (S) Blackburn 1905–
      6. 6. Fannie (E) Blackburn 1902–
      7. 7. Norma (R) Blackburn 1919–
      8. 8. Eli (Percy) Blackburn 1916–1979 m. Myrtle (Mae) Blackburn 1916–2005
        1. 1. Eli (Claude) Blackburn 1938–1993
        2. 2. Doris (Elsie) Shew 1941–2013
    3. 3. James (Thomas) Blackburn 1864–1934 m. Roxanna Dowel 1861–1931 m. Roxanna Dowell 1861–1931
      1. 1. William (Offie) Blackburn 1885–1968
      2. 2. Charlie (Francis) Blackburn 1886–1971 m. Emma Johnson 1880–1959 m. Nancy (E) Blackburn 1888–
        1. 1. Sarah (E) Blackham 1926–1926
        2. 2. Lonnie Blackburn 1920–2003
        3. 3. Donnie Blackburn 1920–2006
        4. 4. Willie (James Larry) Blackburn 1910–1996
        5. 5. Percy (Roosevelt) Blackburn 1912–1986 m. Velna (Alverta) Blackburn 1921–1953
        6. 6. Olin Blackburn 1914–1977
        7. 7. Bessie (E.) Blackburn 1923–2021
      3. 3. Pearl (Ann) Durham 1898–1983
      4. 4. Pearl (Ann) Durham 1898–1983
      5. 5. Christopher (C.) Blackburn 1894–1959
      6. 6. Glennis (J) Blackburn 1892–
    4. 4. Nancy (J.) Blackburn 1856–1940
    5. 5. A. (L. G.) Blackburn 1878–
    6. 6. William (L) Blackburn 1882–1942
    7. 7. Viola (Esula) Blackburn 1891–1964
    8. 8. John (Austin) Blackburn 1885–1956 m. Daisie (C) Blackburn 1884–
      1. 1. William (M) Blackburn 1905–1987 m. Pearl Pardue 1912–2005
      2. 2. Dora (E) Blackburn 1909–
      3. 3. Mary (C) Blackburn 1907–
  2. 2. Mary (J) Brewer 1852–
  3. 3. Martha (Matilda) Brewer 1861–1940 m. James (Calloway) Sparks 1855–1914
    1. 1. Maude (Alma) Billings 1892–1988
    2. 2. Emma (Lodenna) Sparks 1878– m. Lloyd Holbrook 1869–
      1. 1. Paul Halbrook 1907–
      2. 2. Earl Holbrook 1904–
      3. 3. Bettie Holbrook 1898–
      4. 4. Edward Holbrook 1902–
      5. 5. Olive Holbrook 1900–
  4. 4. Sarah (Ann) Brewer 1845–1916 m. Hiram Wiles 1843–1914
    1. 1. Robert (Samuel) Wiles 1884–1977 m. Bessie (E) Wiles 1884–
      1. 1. Thomas (H) Wiles 1925–
      2. 2. Claude (R) Wiles 1910–
    2. 2. Clementine Myers 1881–1953
    3. 3. James (Monroe) Wiles 1872–1931
    4. 4. Rhoda (Jane) Wiles 1865–1895
    5. 5. Mary (Naomi) Wiles 1869–1954
    6. 6. William (Ambrose) Wiles 1876–1931 m. Alberta Caudill 1879–1946
    7. 7. Irvin Wiles 1867–1957
  5. 5. Keziah Brewer 1855–
  6. 6. Arthur Brewer 1889–1925
  7. 7. Joel (Alexandria) Brewer 1861–1927

Joel Brewer's Timeline

8 Records

1818
1818
Birth of Joel Brewer in Wilkes,North Carolina, United States
Wilkes,North Carolina, United States
1838
27 December,1838
Age 20
Joel Brewer was married in Wilkes, North Carolina, United States
Wilkes, North Carolina, United States
1840
1840
Age 22
Joel Brewer resided here in Wellborns District, Wilkes, North Carolina, USA
Wellborns District, Wilkes, North Carolina, USA
1850
1850
Age 32
Joel Brewer resided here in Wilkes, North Carolina, USA
Wilkes, North Carolina, USA
1860
1860
Age 42
Joel Brewer resided here in Lower Division, Wilkes, North Carolina, USA
Lower Division, Wilkes, North Carolina, USA
1870
1870
Age 52
Joel Brewer resided here in Edwards, Wilkes, North Carolina, USA
Edwards, Wilkes, North Carolina, USA
1880
1880
Age 62
Joel Brewer resided here in Rock Creek, Wilkes, North Carolina, USA
Rock Creek, Wilkes, North Carolina, USA
1887
19 March, 1887
Age 69
Death of Joel Brewer in Wilkes,North Carolina, United States
Wilkes,North Carolina, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1818
    Event Place: Wilkes,North Carolina, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] North Carolina, U.S., Death Certificates, 1909-1976, North Carolina State Archives; Raleigh, North Carolina; North Carolina Death Certificates
    [2] U.S., Confederate Soldiers Compiled Service Records, 1861-1865, National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Washington, D.C.; Compiled Service Records of Confederate Soldiers Who Served in Organizations from the State of North Carolina; Series Number: M270; Roll: 157
    [3] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Rock Creek, Wilkes, North Carolina; Roll: 987; Page: 41B; Enumeration District: 206
    [4] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Edwards, Wilkes, North Carolina; Roll: M593_1165; Page: 273B
    [5] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Lower Division, Wilkes, North Carolina; Page: 33
    [6] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Wilkes, North Carolina; Roll: 649; Page: 360b
    [7] North Carolina, U.S., Deaths
    [8] Michigan, U.S., Death Records, 1867-1952, Michigan Department of Community Health, Division for Vital Records and Health Statistics; Lansing, Michigan; Death Records
    [9] Geneanet Community Trees Index
    [10] Geneanet Community Trees Index
    [11] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 27 December,1838
    Event Place: Wilkes, North Carolina, United States

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1840
    Event Place: Wellborns District, Wilkes, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1840 United States Federal Census, Year: 1840; Census Place: Wellborns District, Wilkes, North Carolina; Roll: 373; Page: 108; Family History Library Film: 0018098

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Wilkes, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Wilkes, North Carolina; Roll: 649; Page: 360b

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Lower Division, Wilkes, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Lower Division, Wilkes, North Carolina; Page: 33

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Edwards, Wilkes, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Edwards, Wilkes, North Carolina; Roll: M593_1165; Page: 273B

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Rock Creek, Wilkes, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Rock Creek, Wilkes, North Carolina; Roll: 987; Page: 41B; Enumeration District: 206

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Wilkes, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: North Carolina, U.S., Land Grant Files

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 19 March, 1887
    Event Place: Wilkes,North Carolina, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] Geneanet Community Trees Index
    [2] Geneanet Community Trees Index
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