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Joseph Thomas Brewer 1884–1972 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1 May 1884

Birth Location: Laurel County, Kentucky, United States

Death Date: 24 Jan 1972

Death Location: Truett Cemetery, Jacskon Co., KY

Father: J Brewer

Mother: Maudy Hellard

Spouse(s): Annie Wilus

Children(s): John Brewer, Oscar Brewer, William Brewer, Zelma Ledger, Hensley None, James Brewer, Genevine Brewer, Carpenter None, Vicars None, Sherman Brewer, Russell Brewer, Alma Fields, Jesse Brewer

In 1884, Joseph Thomas Brewer entered the world in Laurel County, Kentucky, United States, born to J F Brewer And Maudy Hellard. Joseph Thomas Brewer married Annie Wilus, and had children including Alma Fields, Carpenter, Genevine Christine Brewer, Hensley, James Garfield Brewer, Jesse Brewer, John Brewer, Oscar Paul Brewer, Russell Brewer, Sherman Garfield Brewer, Vicars, William David Brewer, Zelma Ledger. Joseph Thomas Brewer passed away in 1972 in Truett Cemetery, Jacskon Co., KY.

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  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
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Biography

  • In 1884, Joseph Thomas Brewer entered the world in Laurel County, Kentucky, United States, born to J F Brewer And Maudy Hellard.
  • Joseph Thomas Brewer married Annie Wilus, and had children including Alma Fields, Carpenter, Genevine Christine Brewer, Hensley, James Garfield Brewer, Jesse Brewer, John Brewer, Oscar Paul Brewer, Russell Brewer, Sherman Garfield Brewer, Vicars, William David Brewer, Zelma Ledger.
  • Joseph Thomas Brewer passed away in 1972 in Truett Cemetery, Jacskon Co., KY.

Immediate Family

Parents

J Brewer
1858–1939
Birth Location: Owsley, Kentucky, USA
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Maudy Hellard
1851–1935
Birth Location: Kentucky
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Spouses(s)

Annie Wilus
1896–1961
Birth Location: Jackson, Kentucky, USA
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Children(s)

John Brewer
1914–1914
Birth Location: Jackson, Kentucky, United States
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Oscar Brewer
1937–1973
Birth Location: Annville, Kentucky
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William Brewer
1919–1943
Birth Location: Bond, Jackson, Kentucky, United States
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Zelma Ledger
1925–1992
Birth Location: Jackson, Kentucky, United States
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Hensley None
1927–2001
Birth Location: Jackson, Kentucky, United States
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James Brewer
1930–1978
Birth Location: Jackson, Kentucky, United States
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Genevine Brewer
1933–1994
Birth Location: Jackson County, Kentucky, USA
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Carpenter None
1939–2000
Birth Location: Moores Creek, Jackson County, Kentucky, United States
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Vicars None
1912–1982
Birth Location: Jackson, Kentucky, USA
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Sherman Brewer
1915–1988
Birth Location: Jackson, Kentucky, United States
SB
Russell Brewer
1917–1990
Birth Location: Jackson, Kentucky, United States
RB
Alma Fields
1922–2000
Birth Location: Jackson, Kentucky, United States
AF
Jesse Brewer
1911–1911
Birth Location: McKee, Jackson, Kentucky, United States
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Joseph Brewer's Ancestors

Self
Joseph Brewer
1884–1972
Birth Place: Laurel County, Kentucky, United States
Parents
J F Brewer
1858–1939
Owsley, Kentucky, USA
Maudy Hellard
1851–1935
Kentucky
Grandparents
Howell (Thomas) Brewer
1821–1889
Hawkins, Tennessee, USA
Mary (Ann) Thomas
1821–1871
Jackson, Kentucky, USA
Joe (Thomas) Hellard
1826–1900
Rockcastle Co, Kentucky, United States
Sarah (Emily) Seaborn
1832–
Kentucky, United States
Great-Grandparents
Howell Brewer
1790–1886
Nancy Short
1794–1834
Cornelius Thomas
1800–1876
Margaret Mcguire
1807–1885
Henry Hellard
1791–1860
Mary Hellard
1794–1880
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Ambrose Brewer
1753–1855
Mary Richardson
1761–1847
Abraham Thomas
1770–1850
Lucy Johnson
1776–1858
Archibald McGuire
1779–1870

Joseph Brewer's Descendants

1.
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Joseph (Thomas) Brewer (1 May 1884–24 Jan 1972) m. Annie Wilus (19 Dec 1896–1961)
  1. 1. John Brewer 1914–1914
  2. 2. Oscar (Paul) Brewer 1937–1973
  3. 3. William (David) Brewer 1919–1943 m. Maggie (Marie) Hensley 1923–1990 m. Oma Hensley 1920–2001
    1. 1. Harvey (Robert) Brewer 1944–2022 m. Donna Eichenlaub 1946–2002
    2. 2. Louanna Brewer 1945–2012
    3. 3. Betty Brewer 1951–2017 m. Douglas Estes –2017
      1. 1. Damen (Eric) Lewis –2017
    4. 4. William (David Jr) Brewer 1943–1982
  4. 4. Zelma Ledger 1925–1992 m. William Ledger 1919–1982 m. Wesley Truett 1912–1976
    1. 1. Mary (Rachel) Truett 1941–2016 m. Lee (Roy) McQueen 1937–1985
    2. 2. Jewell Truet –2016
  5. 5. Hensley 1927–2001 m. Harvey Hensley 1925–2018
  6. 6. James (Garfield) Brewer 1930–1978
  7. 7. Genevine (Christine) Brewer 1933–1994 m. John (Edward, Sr) Murray 1920–1999
  8. 8. Carpenter 1939–2000
  9. 9. Vicars 1912–1982 m. Ernest Wyatt 1913–1974
  10. 10. Sherman (Garfield) Brewer 1915–1988 m. Vada Fields 1915–
  11. 11. Russell Brewer 1917–1990 m. Anna Brewer 1917–1996
  12. 12. Alma Fields 1922–2000 m. Delbert Fields 1920–1978
    1. 1. Wayne Fields 1950–2010
    2. 2. Marvin Fields 1944–2012
  13. 13. Jesse Brewer 1911–1911

Joseph Brewer's Timeline

13 Records

1884
1 May 1884
Birth of Joseph Thomas Brewer in Laurel County, Kentucky, United States
Laurel County, Kentucky, United States
1884
1 May 1884
Birth of Joseph Thomas Brewer
None
1884
1 May 1884
Birth of Joseph Thomas Brewer
None
1900
1900
Age 16
Joseph Thomas Brewer was christened in Clay Co, KY Census
Clay Co, KY Census
1917
bet Jan 1917 and Dec 1918
Age 33
Joseph Thomas Brewer resided here
None
1917
bet Jan 1917 and Dec 1918
Age 33
Joseph Thomas Brewer resided here
None
1920
1920
Age 36
Joseph Thomas Brewer resided here in Jackson, Kentucky
Jackson, Kentucky
1930
1930
Age 46
Joseph Thomas Brewer resided here in Pond Creek, Jackson, Kentucky, United States
Pond Creek, Jackson, Kentucky, United States
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 56
Joseph Thomas Brewer resided here in Bond, Jackson, Kentucky, United States
Bond, Jackson, Kentucky, United States
1940
1940
Age 56
Joseph Thomas Brewer appeared in census in Magisterial District # 3, Jackson, Kentucky, USA
Magisterial District # 3, Jackson, Kentucky, USA
1972
24 Jan 1972
Age 88
Death of Joseph Thomas Brewer
None
1972
24 Jan 1972
Age 88
Death of Joseph Thomas Brewer in Hamilton, Butler County, Ohio, United States
Hamilton, Butler County, Ohio, United States
1972
24 Jan 1972
Age 88
Death of Joseph Thomas Brewer
None

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1 May 1884
    Event Place: Laurel County, Kentucky, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] US Census 1940 - Findmypast, HouseHoldID: 26087348; SheetNumberLetter: 4B; EdCode: 55-7; Enumeration Description: Magisterial District 3 Pond Creek S of Pond Creek, Bond (Part); NARA roll: 1319; NARA series: T627; Record set: Us Census 1940; Subcategory: Census; Category: Census, Land & Substitutes; Collections from: Americas, United States
    [2] Ohio Deaths, 1959-2012 - Findmypast, State file number: 009230; Record set: Ohio Deaths, 1959-2012; Subcategory: Civil Deaths & Burials; Category: Birth, Marriage & Death (Parish Registers); Collections from: Americas, United States
    [3] Social Security Death Index - Findmypast, Record set: Social Security Death Index; Subcategory: Civil Deaths & Burials; Category: Birth, Marriage & Death (Parish Registers); Collections from: Americas, United States
    [4] United States Obituary Notices - Findmypast, Record set: United States Obituary Notices; Subcategory: Civil Deaths & Burials; Category: Birth, Marriage & Death (Parish Registers); Collections from: Americas, United States

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1 May 1884

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1 May 1884

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 24 Jan 1972

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 24 Jan 1972
    Event Place: Hamilton, Butler County, Ohio, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] Ohio Deaths, 1959-2012 - Findmypast, State file number: 009230; Record set: Ohio Deaths, 1959-2012; Subcategory: Civil Deaths & Burials; Category: Birth, Marriage & Death (Parish Registers); Collections from: Americas, United States
    [2] United States Obituary Notices - Findmypast, Record set: United States Obituary Notices; Subcategory: Civil Deaths & Burials; Category: Birth, Marriage & Death (Parish Registers); Collections from: Americas, United States

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 24 Jan 1972

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Christening
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Clay Co, KY Census

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Occupation

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Bond, Jackson, Kentucky, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] US Census 1940 - Findmypast, HouseHoldID: 26087348; SheetNumberLetter: 4B; EdCode: 55-7; Enumeration Description: Magisterial District 3 Pond Creek S of Pond Creek, Bond (Part); NARA roll: 1319; NARA series: T627; Record set: Us Census 1940; Subcategory: Census; Category: Census, Land & Substitutes; Collections from: Americas, United States
    [2] Year: 1940; Census Place: Jackson, Kentucky; Roll: T627_1319; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 55-7

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Bond, Jackson, Kentucky, United States
    Record Source: US Census 1940 - Findmypast, HouseHoldID: 26087348; SheetNumberLetter: 4B; EdCode: 55-7; Enumeration Description: Magisterial District 3 Pond Creek S of Pond Creek, Bond (Part); NARA roll: 1319; NARA series: T627; Record set: Us Census 1940; Subcategory: Census; Category: Census, Land & Substitutes; Collections from: Americas, United States

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1930
    Event Place: Pond Creek, Jackson, Kentucky, United States
    Record Source: US Census 1930 - Findmypast, HouseHoldID: 1118571966; NARA roll: 751; NARA series: T626; Record set: Us Census 1930; Subcategory: Census; Category: Census, Land & Substitutes; Collections from: Americas, United States

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 1 Jan 1920
    Event Place: Jackson, Kentucky, United States
    Record Source: US Census 1920 - Findmypast, HouseHoldID: 107528577; Record set: Us Census 1920; Subcategory: Census; Category: Census, Land & Substitutes; Collections from: Americas, United States

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Education

    Genealogy Event 14
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 1917-1918
    Record Source: World War I Draft Registration Cards - Findmypast, Record set: World War I Draft Registration Cards; Subcategory: First World War; Category: Military Service & Conflict; Collections from: Americas, United States

    Genealogy Event 15
    Event Type: Census
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Magisterial District # 3, Jackson, Kentucky, USA

    Genealogy Event 16
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Record Source:
    [1] US Census 1920 - Findmypast, HouseHoldID: 107528577; Record set: Us Census 1920; Subcategory: Census; Category: Census, Land & Substitutes; Collections from: Americas, United States
    [2] US Census 1930 - Findmypast, HouseHoldID: 1118571966; NARA roll: 751; NARA series: T626; Record set: Us Census 1930; Subcategory: Census; Category: Census, Land & Substitutes; Collections from: Americas, United States
    [3] Year: 1910; Census Place: Pond Creek, Jackson, Kentucky; Roll: T624_482; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 0095; FHL microfilm: 1374495
    [4] Certificate: 009230; Volume: 20773
    [5] Year: 1920; Census Place: Pond Creek, Jackson, Kentucky
    [6] Year: 1940; Census Place: Jackson, Kentucky; Roll: T627_1319; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 55-7
    [7] Year: 1930; Census Place: Pond Creek, Jackson, Kentucky; Roll: 751; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 0007; Image: 1088.0; FHL microfilm: 2340486

    Genealogy Event 17
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Truett Cemetery, Jacskon Co., KY

    Genealogy Event 18
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: bet Jan 1917 and Dec 1918

    Genealogy Event 19
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: bet Jan 1917 and Dec 1918

    Genealogy Event 20
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Pond Creek, Jackson, Kentucky, United States
    Record Source: US Census 1930 - Findmypast, HouseHoldID: 1118571966; NARA roll: 751; NARA series: T626; Record set: Us Census 1930; Subcategory: Census; Category: Census, Land & Substitutes; Collections from: Americas, United States

    Genealogy Event 21
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Jackson, Kentucky
    Record Source: US Census 1920 - Findmypast, HouseHoldID: 107528577; Record set: Us Census 1920; Subcategory: Census; Category: Census, Land & Substitutes; Collections from: Americas, United States
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