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John Brewster 1728 – 1816 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1728

Birth Location: Derry, Cavan, Ireland

Death Date: 1816

Death Location: Pendleton, Anderson, South Carolina, United States

Father: John Brewster

Mother: Charity Biggs

Spouse(s): Sarah Chandler, Elizabeth Sheriff

Children(s): James Brewster, John Jr., James Brewster, Samuel Brewster, William (COL), Henry Brewster, Hugh (MAJ), Sheriff Brewster, Jennie Brewster, John Brewster, Virginia Brewster, Maria Merrow, *ELIZABETH BREWSTER, Margret Brewster, Elizabeth Flenniken, Margaret Camp

The story of John Brewster began in 1728 in Derry, Cavan, Ireland. In 1790, John Brewster resided in Pendleton, South Carolina, United States. In 1800, John Brewster resided in Pendleton District, South Carolina. John Brewster married Sarah Chandler, Elizabeth Sheriff, and had children including James M Brewster, John Brewster Jr., James Brewster, Samuel Brewster, William Brewster (COL), Henry Brewster, Hugh Brewster (MAJ), Sheriff Brewster, Jennie Brewster, John L Brewster, Virginia Brewster, Maria Elizabeth Merrow, *ELIZABETH "BETSY" BREWSTER, Margret Brewster, Elizabeth Flenniken, Margaret Camp. John Brewster passed away in 1816 in Pendleton, Anderson, South Carolina, United States.

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Biography

  • The story of John Brewster began in 1728 in Derry, Cavan, Ireland.
  • In 1790, John Brewster resided in Pendleton, South Carolina, United States.
  • In 1800, John Brewster resided in Pendleton District, South Carolina.
  • John Brewster married Sarah Chandler, Elizabeth Sheriff, and had children including James M Brewster, John Brewster Jr., James Brewster, Samuel Brewster, William Brewster (COL), Henry Brewster, Hugh Brewster (MAJ), Sheriff Brewster, Jennie Brewster, John L Brewster, Virginia Brewster, Maria Elizabeth Merrow, *ELIZABETH "BETSY" BREWSTER, Margret Brewster, Elizabeth Flenniken, Margaret Camp.
  • John Brewster passed away in 1816 in Pendleton, Anderson, South Carolina, United States.

Immediate Family

Parents

John Brewster
1705 – 1778
Birth Location: Brookhaven, Suffolk, New York, United States
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Charity Biggs
1711 – 1786
Birth Location: Brookhaven, Suffolk, New York, United States
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Spouses(s)

Sarah Chandler
– 1794
Birth Location: –
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Elizabeth Sheriff
1730 – 1784
Birth Location: Orange County, Virginia, USA
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Children(s)

James Brewster
Birth Location: –
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John Jr.
1754 – 1786
Birth Location: Maldon, Essex, England
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James Brewster
1755 – 1804
Birth Location: Augusta County, Virginia, USA
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Samuel Brewster
1756 – 1810
Birth Location: Orange County, Virginia, USA
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William (COL)
1757 – 1847
Birth Location: Augusta County, Virginia, USA
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Henry Brewster
1758 – 1816
Birth Location: Augusta County, Virginia, USA
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Hugh (MAJ)
1759 – 1854
Birth Location: Augusta County, Virginia, USA
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Sheriff Brewster
1763 – 1839
Birth Location: Mecklenburg, North Carolina, United States
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Jennie Brewster
1765 –
Birth Location: –
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John Brewster
1767 – 1786
Birth Location: Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, USA
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Virginia Brewster
1768 –
Birth Location: Virginia, USA
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Maria Merrow
1769 – 1835
Birth Location: Virginia, United States
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*ELIZABETH BREWSTER
1769 – 1835
Birth Location: Mecklenburg, North Carolina, USA
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Margret Brewster
1770 – 1852
Birth Location: Mechlenburg Co, North Carolina, United States
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Elizabeth Flenniken
1769 – 1835
Birth Location: Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, USA
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Margaret Camp
1770 – 1852
Birth Location: Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, USA
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John Brewster's Ancestors

Self
John Brewster
1728 – 1816
Birth Place: Derry, Cavan, Ireland
Parents
John Brewster
1705 – 1778
Brookhaven, Suffolk, New York, United States
Charity Biggs
1711 – 1786
Brookhaven, Suffolk, New York, United States
Grandparents
Daniel Brewster
1662 – 1748
Setauket, Suffolk, NY
Anna Jayne
1676 – 1742
Brookhaven, Suffolk, New York, United States
Thomas Biggs
1655 – 1729
Setauket, Suffolk, New York, United States
Ann Campbell
1671 –
Brookhaven, Suffolk, New York, USA
Great-Grandparents
Nathaniel Brewster
1620 – 1690
Sarah Ludlow
1625 – 1695
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Francis Brewster
1599 – 1646
Lucretia Jones
1599 – 1664
Roger LUDLOWE
1590 – 1666
Mary Cogan
1604 – 1664

John Brewster's Descendants

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John Brewster (1728 – 1816) m. Sarah Chandler ( – 1794) m. Elizabeth Sheriff (1730 – 1784)
  1. 1. James (M) Brewster
  2. 2. John (Brewster) Jr. (1754 – 1786)
  3. 3. James Brewster (1755 – 29 Mar 1804)
  4. 4. Samuel Brewster (1756 – 18 Feb 1810)
  5. 5. William (Brewster) (COL) (19 April 1757 – 19 Apr 1847) m. Margaret Dempsey (About: 1757-00-00 – 18 Dec 1857)
    1. 1. John Brewster (17 Mar 1795 – 11 May 1840)
    2. 2. William Brewster (15 Jun 1797 – 14 Jun 1850)
    3. 3. James Brewster (29 November 1799 – 17 June 1893)
    4. 4. Sophia (Caroline) Brewster (28 Dec 1803 – 4 Dec 1885)
    5. 5. Hugh Brewster (1806-06-02 – 1872-08-27)
    6. 6. Blake (Dempsey) Brewster (1808 – 1871)
    7. 7. Elizabeth Brewster (25 July 1810 – 24 May 1888)
  6. 6. Henry Brewster (1758 – 1816) m. Margaret (Louisa) Bowen (1760 – 1818)
    1. 1. 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 (18 Mar 1824 – 02 Apr 1905) m. Sarah (Margaret) Edwards (19 Jan 1826 – 11 Jun 1907)
        1. 1. Mary (Amelia) Brewster (3 Aug 1853 – 25 Jun 1909) m. Robert (Andrew) Jackson (26 Apr 1846 – 12 Jan 1902)
        2. 2. Jefferson (Layfayette) Brewster (7 April 1856 – 26 June 1935)
        3. 3. Louvisia (Ann) Brewster (16 Oct 1856 – 19 Jan 1924) m. James (Monroe) Irby (31 Jul 1854 – 21 Apr 1936)
        4. 4. Alice Brewster (2 Nov 1859 – 15 Apr 1935) m. Jesse (Vulcanon) Camp (13 Apr 1854 – 2 Sept 1912)
        5. 5. Martha ("Mattie" Lovella) Brewster (26 Jun 1863 – 15 Dec 1934) m. Andrew (B) Smith (Jun 1848 – 15 November 1927)
        6. 6. Hiram (Washington) Brewster (20 Apr 1865 – 17 Jan 1954) m. Laura (A) McLemore (16 Jul 1872 – 13 Aug 1931)
        7. 7. S (Martha) Brewster (abt 1866 – )
        8. 8. Thomas Brewster (1868 – 18 Oct 1945)
        9. 9. Sarah (Margaret) Brewster (2 Aug 1872 – 7 Nov 1936) m. William (Thomas) Raney (28 October 1861 – 1 July 1936)
        10. 10. Emma (Lee) Brewster (1880 – )
  7. 7. Hugh (Brewster) (MAJ) (31 January 1759 – 2 July 1854)
  8. 8. Sheriff Brewster (6 Mar 1763 – 19 Oct 1839)
  9. 9. Jennie Brewster (1765 – )
  10. 10. John (L) Brewster (1767 – 1786)
  11. 11. Virginia Brewster (1768 – )
  12. 12. Maria (Elizabeth) Merrow (1769 – 1835)
  13. 13. *ELIZABETH ("BETSY") BREWSTER (1769 – 1835)
  14. 14. Margret Brewster (1770 – 1852)
  15. 15. Elizabeth Flenniken (1769 – 1835)
  16. 16. Margaret Camp (1770 – 1852)

John Brewster's Timeline

4 Records

1728
1728
Birth of John Brewster in Derry, Cavan, Ireland
Derry, Cavan, Ireland
1790
1790
Age 62
John Brewster resided here in Pendleton, South Carolina, United States
Pendleton, South Carolina, United States
1800
1800
Age 72
John Brewster resided here in Pendleton District, South Carolina
Pendleton District, South Carolina
1816
1816
Age 88
Death of John Brewster in Pendleton, Anderson, South Carolina, United States
Pendleton, Anderson, South Carolina, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1728
    Event Place: Derry, Cavan, Ireland
    Record Source: U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1790
    Event Place: Pendleton, South Carolina, United States
    Record Source: 1790 United States Federal Census, Year: 1790; Census Place: Pendleton, South Carolina; Series: M637; Roll: 11; Page: 14; Image: 27; Family History Library Film: 0568151

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1800
    Event Place: Pendleton District, South Carolina
    Record Source: 1800 United States Federal Census, Year: 1800; Census Place: Pendleton District, South Carolina; Series: M32; Roll: 50; Page: 129; Image: 257; Family History Library Film: 181425

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1816
    Event Place: Pendleton, Anderson, South Carolina, United States
    Record Source: U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current
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