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Theophilus E. Brewer 1841–1910 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1841

Birth Location: South Carolina

Death Date: Bet. 1910–1920

Death Location: Mississippi

Father: Joseph Brewer

Mother: Nancy Brewer

Spouse(s): Louisa Yawn

Children(s): Sarah Brewer, Tabud Brewer, Allen Brewer

The story of Theophilus E. Brewer began in 1841 in South Carolina. In 1850, Theophilus E. Brewer resided in Marion, South Carolina, USA. In 1860, Theophilus E. Brewer resided in Smith, Mississippi, USA. Theophilus E. Brewer married Louisa Yawn, and had children including Allen Brewer, Sarah Catherine Sallie Brewer, Tabud A Brewer. Theophilus E. Brewer passed away in 1910 in Mississippi.

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Biography

  • The story of Theophilus E. Brewer began in 1841 in South Carolina.
  • In 1850, Theophilus E. Brewer resided in Marion, South Carolina, USA.
  • In 1860, Theophilus E. Brewer resided in Smith, Mississippi, USA.
  • Theophilus E. Brewer married Louisa Yawn, and had children including Allen Brewer, Sarah Catherine Sallie Brewer, Tabud A Brewer.
  • Theophilus E. Brewer passed away in 1910 in Mississippi.

Immediate Family

Parents

Joseph Brewer
1816–1870
Birth Location: Marion, South Carolina, USA
JB
Nancy Brewer
1818–1880
Birth Location: Marion Co., South Carolina, USA
NB

Spouses(s)

Louisa Yawn
1834–1915
Birth Location: Mississippi, USA
LY

Children(s)

Sarah Brewer
1866–1939
Birth Location: Corinth, Adams, Mississippi, United States
SB
Tabud Brewer
1872–1880
Birth Location: Mississippi, USA
TB
Allen Brewer
1869–1939
Birth Location: Raleigh, Smith, Mississippi, USA
AB

Theophilus Brewer's Ancestors

Self
Theophilus Brewer
1841–1910
Birth Place: South Carolina
Parents
Joseph Ceophes Brewer
1816–1870
Marion, South Carolina, USA
Nancy (Ann) Brewer
1818–1880
Marion Co., South Carolina, USA
Grandparents
Asa ((EH) (DW) (DS) Brewer) 1788
1784–1860
Johnston, North Carolina, USA
Elizabeth ("Betsy" Brewer) Hayes
1793–1885
Hillsboro, Marion, South Carolina, United States
Great-Grandparents
David Brewer
1765–1826
Mary Bennet
1765–1850
Benjamin Hayes
1767–1835
Elizabeth Rains
1771–1845
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Jacob Brewer
1745–1783
Mary Macky
1749–1790
Jacob Brewer
1745–1783
Mary Macky
1749–1790
Austin Hayes
1730–1790
Elizabeth 1725***++
1725–1785
Lawrence Sr
1752–1817
Ann MCMANUS
1759–1822

Theophilus Brewer's Descendants

1.
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Theophilus (E.) Brewer (1841–Bet. 1910–1920) m. Louisa Yawn (19 December 1834–1915)
  1. 1. Sarah (Catherine "Sallie") Brewer 1866–1939 m. Andrew (Jackson) Gillihan 1865–1910
    1. 1. "Little (Andy " Andrew Jackson Gillihan) JR 1904–1968 m. Emma (L Brister) Gillihan 1908–1983
      1. 1. James (Cornelius Gillihan) Sr 1931–2009 m. Bonnie (Lou) Gillihan 1933–1982
        1. 1. Ronald (Wayne) Gillihan 1949–2007
      2. 2. Andy (Jack) Gillihan 1936–2001
      3. 3. William (Louis) Gillihan 1945–2014
    2. 2. Bedford (Lee) Gillihan 1896–1959
      1. 1. Odis (Paten) Gillihan 1928–1976
    3. 3. Vera (Victoria) Gillihan 1892–1984
      1. 1. Minerva (Irine Griggs) Baskin 1909–1979
      2. 2. John (L) Griggs 1916–1977
        1. 1. Jimmy (Louis) Griggs 1935–2003
    4. 4. Willie Gillihan 1888–1969
    5. 5. Lola (May) Gillihan 1889–1944
      1. 1. Iver (Mae) Needham 1912–1982
        1. 1. James (Thomas Hutcherson) Sr 1935–2020
      2. 2. William (Henry Needham) Jr 1915–1988
      3. 3. Flossie (Annette Needham) Millican 1924–2008
        1. 1. William Millican 1950–2022
    6. 6. Agnes (Myrtle) Gillihan 1896–1978
      1. 1. Ova (Mae) Ferrell 1916–1991
        1. 1. Tina (Elaine) Rice 1951–2002
      2. 2. Willie (Ezell Ferrell) Sr 1917–1982
      3. 3. Lee (Inez) Ferrell 1924–1987
      4. 4. Bennie (Alexander) Ferrell 1920–1972
      5. 5. Geraldine Ferrell 1933–1994
        1. 1. James (Christopher) Owens 1950–2011
      6. 6. Kathryn (Wyonia) Ferrell 1934–2004
    7. 7. Mandy Gillihan 1907–
      1. 1. Calvin Wilson 1934–2005
  2. 2. Tabud (A.) Brewer 1872–1880
  3. 3. Allen Brewer 1869–1939

Theophilus Brewer's Timeline

8 Records

1841
1841
Birth of Theophilus E. Brewer in South Carolina
South Carolina
1850
1850
Age 9
Theophilus E. Brewer resided here in Marion, South Carolina, USA
Marion, South Carolina, USA
1860
1860
Age 19
Theophilus E. Brewer resided here in Smith, Mississippi, USA
Smith, Mississippi, USA
1866
1866
Age 25
Theophilus E. Brewer resided here in Smith, Mississippi, USA
Smith, Mississippi, USA
1870
1870
Age 29
Theophilus E. Brewer resided here in Township 1 Range 7, Smith, Mississippi, USA
Township 1 Range 7, Smith, Mississippi, USA
1880
1880
Age 39
Theophilus E. Brewer resided here in Beat 2, Lincoln, Mississippi, USA
Beat 2, Lincoln, Mississippi, USA
1910
1910
Age 69
Theophilus E. Brewer resided here in Beat 2, Copiah, Mississippi, USA
Beat 2, Copiah, Mississippi, USA
1910
Bet. 1910–1920
Age 69
Death of Theophilus E. Brewer in Mississippi
Mississippi

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1841
    Event Place: South Carolina
    Record Source:
    [1] Ancestry Family Trees, Ancestry Family Tree
    [2] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Beat 2, Lincoln, Mississippi; Roll: 655; Page: 74c; Enumeration District: 032
    [3] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Township 1 Range 7, Smith, Mississippi; Roll: M593_749; Page: 371A
    [4] 1860 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M653; Residence Date: 1860; Home in 1860: Smith, Mississippi; Roll: M653_591; Page: 350; Family History Library Film: 80359
    [5] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Beat 2, Copiah, Mississippi; Roll: T624_737; Page: 16a; Enumeration District: 0047; FHL microfilm: 1374750
    [6] 1850 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington, DC; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M432; Residence Date: 1850; Home in 1850: Marion, South Carolina; Roll: 856; Page: 55a
    [7] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Marion, South Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington, DC; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M432; Residence Date: 1850; Home in 1850: Marion, South Carolina; Roll: 856; Page: 55a

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Smith, Mississippi, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M653; Residence Date: 1860; Home in 1860: Smith, Mississippi; Roll: M653_591; Page: 350; Family History Library Film: 80359

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1866
    Event Place: Smith, Mississippi, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Mississippi, U.S., State and Territorial Census Collection, 1792-1866, Heritage Quest; Mississippi State and Territorial Censuses, 1792-1866; Series: Microfilm V229; Roll: 3
    [2] Mississippi, U.S., Compiled Census and Census Substitutes Index, 1805-1890
    [3] Mississippi, U.S., State Archives, Various Records

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Township 1 Range 7, Smith, Mississippi, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Township 1 Range 7, Smith, Mississippi; Roll: M593_749; Page: 371A

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Beat 2, Lincoln, Mississippi, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Beat 2, Lincoln, Mississippi; Roll: 655; Page: 74c; Enumeration District: 032

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Beat 2, Copiah, Mississippi, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Beat 2, Copiah, Mississippi; Roll: T624_737; Page: 16a; Enumeration District: 0047; FHL microfilm: 1374750

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: Bet. 1910–1920
    Event Place: Mississippi
    Record Source: Geneanet Community Trees Index
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