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Joseph Fifer Brewer 1888–1951 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 28 Dec 1888

Birth Location: Springfield, Illinois, USA

Death Date: 27 Dec 1951

Death Location: Springfield, Illinois, United States

Father: James Brewer

Mother: Leota Sutliff

Spouse(s): Opal Crum

Children(s): Leota Brewer

The story of Joseph Fifer Brewer began in 1888 in Springfield, Illinois, USA. In 1900, Joseph Fifer Brewer resided in Auburn, Sangamon, Illinois, USA. In 1910, Joseph Fifer Brewer resided in Springfield Ward 4, Sangamon, Illinois, USA. Joseph Fifer Brewer married Opal Mae Crum, and had children including Leota Opal Brewer. Joseph Fifer Brewer passed away in 1951 in Springfield, Illinois, United States.

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Biography

  • The story of Joseph Fifer Brewer began in 1888 in Springfield, Illinois, USA.
  • In 1900, Joseph Fifer Brewer resided in Auburn, Sangamon, Illinois, USA.
  • In 1910, Joseph Fifer Brewer resided in Springfield Ward 4, Sangamon, Illinois, USA.
  • Joseph Fifer Brewer married Opal Mae Crum, and had children including Leota Opal Brewer.
  • Joseph Fifer Brewer passed away in 1951 in Springfield, Illinois, United States.

Immediate Family

Parents

James Brewer
1840–1892
Birth Location: Bloomington, Illinois, United States
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Leota Sutliff
1856–1920
Birth Location: Illinois
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Spouses(s)

Opal Crum
1899–1996
Birth Location: Iola, Clay, Illinois, USA
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Children(s)

Leota Brewer
1921–2017
Birth Location: Springfield, Sangamon, Illinois, USA
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Joseph Brewer's Ancestors

Self
Joseph Brewer
1888–1951
Birth Place: Springfield, Illinois, USA
Parents
James Madison Brewer
1840–1892
Bloomington, Illinois, United States
Leota Sutliff
1856–1920
Illinois
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Joseph Brewer's Descendants

1.
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Joseph (Fifer) Brewer (28 Dec 1888–27 Dec 1951) m. Opal (Mae) Crum (4 Mar 1899–6 Jul 1996)
  1. 1. Leota (Opal) Brewer 1921–2017 m. Theodore (Newton) Sneed 1907–1980

Joseph Brewer's Timeline

14 Records

1888
28 Dec 1888
Birth of Joseph Fifer Brewer in Springfield, Illinois, USA
Springfield, Illinois, USA
1900
1900
Age 12
Joseph Fifer Brewer resided here in Auburn, Sangamon, Illinois, USA
Auburn, Sangamon, Illinois, USA
1910
1910
Age 22
Joseph Fifer Brewer resided here in Springfield Ward 4, Sangamon, Illinois, USA
Springfield Ward 4, Sangamon, Illinois, USA
1917
1917
Age 29
Joseph Fifer Brewer resided here in Springfield Ill
Springfield Ill
1918
1918
Age 30
Joseph Fifer Brewer resided here in Springfield, Illinois, USA
Springfield, Illinois, USA
1920
1920
Age 32
Joseph Fifer Brewer resided here in Casper Ward 2, Natrona, Wyoming, USA
Casper Ward 2, Natrona, Wyoming, USA
1930
1930
Age 42
Joseph Fifer Brewer resided here in Springfield, Sangamon, Illinois, USA
Springfield, Sangamon, Illinois, USA
1931
1931
Age 43
Joseph Fifer Brewer resided here in Springfield, Illinois, USA
Springfield, Illinois, USA
1934
1934
Age 46
Joseph Fifer Brewer resided here in Springfield, Illinois, USA
Springfield, Illinois, USA
1942
1942
Age 54
Joseph Fifer Brewer resided here in Springfield, Illinois, USA
Springfield, Illinois, USA
1942
1942
Age 54
Joseph Fifer Brewer resided here in Springfield, Sangamon, Illinois, USA
Springfield, Sangamon, Illinois, USA
1951
1951
Age 63
Joseph Fifer Brewer resided here in Springfield, Illinois, USA
Springfield, Illinois, USA
1951
26 Dec 1951
Age 63
Death of Joseph Fifer Brewer in Springfield, Sangamon, Illinois, USA
Springfield, Sangamon, Illinois, USA
1951
27 Dec 1951
Age 63
Burial of Joseph Fifer Brewer in Springfield, Illinois, United States
Springfield, Illinois, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 28 Dec 1888
    Event Place: Springfield, Illinois, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S. World War II Draft Registration Cards, The National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; World War II Draft Cards (Fourth Registration), for The State of Illinois; Record Group Title: Records of the Selective Service System, 1926-1975; Record Group Number: 147; Series Number: M2097
    [2] U.S., Headstone Applications for Military Veterans, 1861-1985
    [3] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Casper Ward 2, Natrona, Wyoming; Roll: T625_2028; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 76
    [4] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Springfield, Sangamon, Illinois; Page: 23B; Enumeration District: 0045; FHL microfilm: 2340294
    [5] U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Illinois; Registration County: Sangamon; Roll: 1642740; Draft Board: 1
    [6] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Auburn, Sangamon, Illinois; Page: 10; Enumeration District: 0082; FHL microfilm: 1240342
    [7] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Springfield Ward 4, Sangamon, Illinois; Roll: T624_325; Page: 14A; Enumeration District: 0140; FHL microfilm: 1374338
    [8] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Auburn, Sangamon, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Auburn, Sangamon, Illinois; Page: 10; Enumeration District: 0082; FHL microfilm: 1240342

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Springfield Ward 4, Sangamon, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Springfield Ward 4, Sangamon, Illinois; Roll: T624_325; Page: 14A; Enumeration District: 0140; FHL microfilm: 1374338

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1917
    Event Place: Springfield Ill
    Record Source: U.S., Army Transport Service, Passenger Lists, The National Archives at College Park; College Park, Maryland; Record Group Title: Records of the Office of the Quartermaster General, 1774-1985; Record Group Number: 92; Roll or Box Number: 438

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1918
    Event Place: Springfield, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 17 Jan 1918
    Event Place: New York, New York
    Record Source: U.S., Army Transport Service, Passenger Lists, The National Archives at College Park; College Park, Maryland; Record Group Title: Records of the Office of the Quartermaster General, 1774-1985; Record Group Number: 92; Roll or Box Number: 438

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Casper Ward 2, Natrona, Wyoming, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Casper Ward 2, Natrona, Wyoming; Roll: T625_2028; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 76

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Springfield, Sangamon, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Springfield, Sangamon, Illinois; Page: 23B; Enumeration District: 0045; FHL microfilm: 2340294

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1931
    Event Place: Springfield, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1934
    Event Place: Springfield, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1942
    Event Place: Springfield, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: U.S. World War II Draft Registration Cards, The National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; World War II Draft Cards (Fourth Registration), for The State of Illinois; Record Group Title: Records of the Selective Service System, 1926-1975; Record Group Number: 147; Series Number: M2097

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1942
    Event Place: Springfield, Sangamon, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Illinois; Registration County: Sangamon; Roll: 1642740; Draft Board: 1

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1951
    Event Place: Springfield, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 14
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 26 Dec 1951
    Event Place: Springfield, Sangamon, Illinois, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Headstone Applications for Military Veterans, 1861-1985
    [2] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007

    Genealogy Event 15
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: 27 Dec 1951
    Event Place: Springfield, Illinois, United States
    Record Source: U.S., Headstone Applications for Military Veterans, 1861-1985
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