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Lewis Walker BREWER 1885–1978 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 6 Oct 1885

Birth Location: Viola, Fulton, Arkansas, USA

Death Date: 29 May 1978

Death Location: Benton, Franklin, Illinois, USA

Father: Monroe BREWER

Mother: Viola (Brewer)

Spouse(s): Esther (Brewer), Lucy (Brewer)

Children(s):

In 1885, Lewis Walker BREWER entered the world in Viola, Fulton, Arkansas, USA, born to Monroe Martin Brewer And Viola Barker Brewer. In 1900, Lewis Walker BREWER resided in Denning, Franklin, Illinois, USA. Lewis Walker BREWER married Esther Short Pierce Sims Eldridge Brewer, Lucy Furlow Brewer. Lewis Walker BREWER passed away in 1978 in Benton, Franklin, Illinois, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1885, Lewis Walker BREWER entered the world in Viola, Fulton, Arkansas, USA, born to Monroe Martin Brewer And Viola Barker Brewer.
  • In 1900, Lewis Walker BREWER resided in Denning, Franklin, Illinois, USA.
  • Lewis Walker BREWER married Esther Short Pierce Sims Eldridge Brewer, Lucy Furlow Brewer.
  • Lewis Walker BREWER passed away in 1978 in Benton, Franklin, Illinois, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Lewis BREWER's Ancestors

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Lewis BREWER
1885–1978
Birth Place: Viola, Fulton, Arkansas, USA
Parents
Monroe Martin BREWER
1861–1935
Tennessee
Viola (BARKER) (Brewer)
1868–
Arkansas
Grandparents
L (B) BREWER
1830–
Tennessee
Sarah (WEST) (Brewer)
1831–
Virginia
Absalom (W) BARKER
1806–
South Carolina
Mary (Barker)
1833–
Kentucky
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Lewis BREWER's Timeline

3 Records

1885
6 Oct 1885
Birth of Lewis Walker BREWER in Viola, Fulton, Arkansas, USA
Viola, Fulton, Arkansas, USA
1900
1900
Age 15
Lewis Walker BREWER resided here in Denning, Franklin, Illinois, USA
Denning, Franklin, Illinois, USA
1978
29 May 1978
Age 93
Death of Lewis Walker BREWER in Benton, Franklin, Illinois, USA
Benton, Franklin, Illinois, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 6 Oct 1885
    Event Place: Viola, Fulton, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942, 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; Record Group Number: 147; Series Number: M2097
    [2] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Denning, Franklin, Illinois; Roll: 301; Page: 13; Enumeration District: 0028
    [3] Illinois, County Marriage Records, Various Illinois County Courthouses; Various Illinois County Courthouses; Marriage Records; Collection Title: Marriage Records
    [4] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, Southern Illinoisan; Publication Date: 30 May 1978; Publication Place: Carbondale, Illinois, USA; ,0.82053256,0.33949178,0.96703476&xid=3355

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Denning, Franklin, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Denning, Franklin, Illinois; Roll: 301; Page: 13; Enumeration District: 0028

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 30 May 1978
    Event Place: Carbondale, Illinois
    Record Source: Newspapers.com - Southern Illinoisan - 1978-05-30 -, 1978-05-30

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Christopher, Franklin, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, Southern Illinoisan; Publication Date: 30 May 1978; Publication Place: Carbondale, Illinois, USA; ,0.82053256,0.33949178,0.96703476&xid=3355

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Valier, Franklin, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942, 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; Record Group Number: 147; Series Number: M2097

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 29 May 1978
    Event Place: Benton, Franklin, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, Southern Illinoisan; Publication Date: 30 May 1978; Publication Place: Carbondale, Illinois, USA; ,0.82053256,0.33949178,0.96703476&xid=3355

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