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     Ida Bressman was born circa 1919. She married Albert Iven Ezell, son of Albert Ezell and Mary Olive Stump, on 17 June 1978 at Santa Clara Co., CA.

     Penelope Brett was born circa 1809 at Virginia.¹ She married James Franklin Montgomery on 7 April 1836 at Macon Co., IL.

     William Brettman was born on 21 March 1840 at Du Page Co., IL. He married Henrietta Dittmann on 8 October 1865 at Immanuel UCC, Bensenville, DuPage Co., IL. William Brettman died on 13 June 1913 at Chicago, Cook Co., IL, at age 73.

     Emil Henry Brettmann was born on 9 February 1875 at DuPage Co., IL.¹ He was the son of William Brettman and Henrietta Dittmann. Emil Henry Brettmann married Lula Inez Barkalow, daughter of Dr. James A. Barkalow and Leonora H. Berry, on 11 December 1907 at South Glenn Avenue, Wichita, Sedgwick Co., KS,

The Wichita Eagle, Wichita, Kansas; Thursday, 12 DEC 1907, page 3 (Newspapers.com):

Miss Barkalow Wedded
Miss Inez Barkalow became the wife of Mr. Emil Brettman at their home on South Glenn avenue, yesterday afternoon. The bride's parents and a number of intimate friends were present. They will make their home in Wichita.

Emil Henry Brettmann lived on 22 April 1910 at Wichita, Sedgwick Co., KS, bookkeeper, lumber company.² He died on 19 November 1957 at Oxford, England, at age 82. He was buried in 1957 at Old Mission Cemetery, Wichita, Sedgwick Co., KS, Findagrave #34933744.

     Rev. James William Brettmann was born on 7 July 1910 at Wichita, Sedgwick Co., KS.¹ He was the son of Emil Henry Brettmann and Lula Inez Barkalow.¹ Rev. James William Brettmann married Jean Wright, daughter of Dr. Guilford Simms Wright and Daisy R. Keith, on 12 June 1935 at Sewanee, Franklin Co., TN. Rev. James William Brettmann lived in April 1940 at 1176 Eleventh Avenue, Birmingham, Jefferson Co., AL.² He died on 9 March 1976 at Sewanee, Franklin Co., TN, at age 65. He was buried in March 1976 at University of the South Cemetery, Sewanee, Franklin Co., TN, Findagrave #26776901.

     Sebilla Breuner was born on 29 September 1836.¹ She was the daughter of David Brenner and Elizabeth (?)¹ Sebilla Breuner married Daniel Horning, son of William Horning and Hannah Price, on 5 April 1855, Ceremony by Rev. Bowman.¹ Sebilla Breuner died on 10 July 1915 at age 78.¹ She was buried in July 1915 at Pleasant Hill Cemetery, North Manchester, Wabash Co., IN, Findagrave #31970287.

     Arena Jane Brewer was born on 5 April 1852 at Clinton Co., OH. She was the daughter of Edmund Brewer and Lavinia Reeder.¹ Arena Jane Brewer married David Wilkin, son of William Wilkin and Catherine Layman, on 8 January 1868 at Highland Co., OH.² Arena Jane Brewer died before 7 June 1880 at Dodson Twp. (probably), Highland Co., OH.

     Bruce Brooks Brewer was born on 30 September 1925 at Bonus, Wharton Co., TX. He was the son of Joseph Zealous Brewer and Ora Mae Murphy. Bruce Brooks Brewer married Beverly Ann Stump, daughter of Herbert Edward Stump and Alletha Drucilla Jones, on 20 September 1952 at Harris Co., TX. Bruce Brooks Brewer died on 30 September 2000 at Houston, Harris Co., TX, at age 75.

     Charles Brewer was born circa 1903 at Ohio. He married Helen Elnora Wilkin, daughter of Joseph Nathaniel Wilkin and Lucia J. Stroup, on 4 July 1933 at Ohio.

     Edmund Brewer was born circa 1813 at North Carolina. He married Lavinia Reeder on 31 January 1835 at Clinton Co., OH, Marriage Book 3, license issued 26 JAN 1835. Edmund Brewer began military service Union Army, 4th Ohio Vol. Cavalry, Co. "E", Pvt. He died on 31 July 1864 at Camp Dennison, Hamilton Co., OH. He was buried on 4 July 1869 at Spring Grove Cemetery, Cincinnati, Hamilton Co., OH, His body was relocated from Waldschmidt Cemetery at Camp Dennison to Spring Grove. Find A Grave Memorial# 18426363.

     Eugene Wilkin Brewer was born on 20 May 1945 at Ohio. He was the son of Charles Brewer and Helen Elnora Wilkin. Eugene Wilkin Brewer died on 7 June 1945 at Ohio.

     Fred H. Brewer was born. He married Mahala Ann Elizabeth Hood, daughter of John Stewart Hood and Sarah Elizabeth Paxton, on 4 July 1900 at Ottawa, Franklin Co., KS.
Note: This individual is very difficult to identify. Possibly he was the Fred H. Brewer born APR 1867 in Iowa, listed in the 1900 census of Linn County, Kansas, a photographer, who later married Mary Helen Sanders in 1902. For one reason or another, the marriage to Mahala A. E. Hood was over by the 1905 Kansas census, when she and her son were living with her parents. An online genealogy shows his birth date and location as 1865, Coffey County, Kansas but I cannot find any corroborating information to support that. DLB 2015.

     Ida Brewer was born on 16 September 1918.

     Isiah Brewer was born on 16 January 1899 at West Virginia. He married Naoma Jane Clapper, daughter of Llewellyn Clapper and Elizabeth Mitchell, in 1923. Isiah Brewer died on 16 December 1971 at Zanesville, Muskingum Co., OH, at age 72. He was buried in December 1971 at Beulah Cemetery, Muskingum Co., OH, Findagrave #31338087.

     John M. Brewer married Margaret S. or C. Wortman, daughter of James Wortman and Hannah Cornelius, on 19 March 1878 at Tazewell Co., IL.

     Joseph Zealous Brewer was born on 14 March 1880 at Eagle Lake, Colorado Co., TX. He married Ora Mae Murphy. Joseph Zealous Brewer died on 23 June 1934 at Houston, Harris Co., TX, at age 54. He was buried in June 1934 at Lakeside Cemetery, Eagle Lake, Colorado Co., TX, Findagrave #117529134.

     Judith Brewer was born on 26 August 1946 at Ohio. She was the daughter of Charles Brewer and Helen Elnora Wilkin. Judith Brewer died on 30 September 1946 at Ohio.

     Marilyn Jean Brewer was born on 8 November 1936 at Ohio. She was the daughter of Charles Brewer and Helen Elnora Wilkin. Marilyn Jean Brewer died on 28 February 1945 at Ohio at age 8.

     Mary Brewer was born circa 1815 at Pennsylvania.¹ She married James Black.² Mary Brewer died after 3 June 1880.

     Mary Ann Brewer was born on 4 May 1824 at Clear Spring, Washington Co., MD.¹ She married George Albert Dickerhoof.¹ Mary Ann Brewer died on 6 August 1865 at Montebello Twp., Hancock Co., IL, at age 41.

     Mary E. Brewer was born on 1 May 1924. She was the daughter of Isiah Brewer and Naoma Jane Clapper. Mary E. Brewer died on 14 February 2017 at age 92

Obituary -- (Findagrave.com):

Mary Dowell
(May 1, 1924 - February 14, 2017)

Mary E. Bishop Dowell, 92, of Nashport, Ohio died Tuesday afternoon, February 14, 2017 at Genesis Morrison House in Zanesville.

Born May 1, 1924 in Pine Grove, West Virginia she was a daughter of the late Isaiah and Naomi (Clapper) Brewer. Mary was retired from United Technologies of Zanesville where she worked on the assembly line for 36 years. She enjoyed doing embroidery, doing puzzles and gardening. She was a very happy person and loved being with her family.

Surviving is one daughter, Donna (Gary) Doyle of Nashport; one son, Ronald (Catherine) Bishop of Nashport; four grandchildren, Sharon (Rodney) Spaulding, Cindy (Bob) Bollinger, Shawn (Sherry) Bishop and Ronnie (Judy) Bishop, Jr; ten great grandchildren; ten great great grandchildren and several special nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her first husband, Roy E. Bishop, who died November 2, 1968; her second husband, Arthur T. Dowell, who died August 19, 2004; one son; one daughter; a grandson, Jeff Doyle; one grandchild; one great great grandchild; two brothers, Melvin Brewer and Eugene Brewer and a sister, Mildred Diebold.

Calling hours will be from 11am to 1pm Friday, February 17, 2017 at the Frazeysburg Chapel of Vensil & Chute Funeral Home, 110 West Third Street.

Funeral services will be 1:00pm Friday at the funeral home with Mr. Bill Jones officiating. Burial will be in Beulah Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to Genesis Hospice or the Cedar Hill Care Center Activity Fund.



She was buried in February 2017 at Beulah Cemetery, Zanesville, Muskingum Co., OH, Findagrave #176359459.

     Matilda A. Brewer was born on 9 May 1858 at Hancock Co. (probably), IN.¹ She married William Huff on 16 January 1877 at Grant Co., IN. Matilda A. Brewer died on 8 August 1935 at Grant Co., IN, at age 77.

     Melvin I. Brewer was born on 22 December 1929 at Blue Rock, Muskingum Co., OH. He was the son of Isiah Brewer and Naoma Jane Clapper. Melvin I. Brewer died on 24 October 2009 at Nashport, Muskingum Co., OH, at age 79. He was buried in October 2009 at Beulah Cemetery, Muskingum Co., OH, Findagrave #43572160.

     Myron Eugene Brewer was also known as "Gene". He was born on 3 December 1932 at Nashport, Muskingum Co., OH. He was the son of Isiah Brewer and Naoma Jane Clapper. Myron Eugene Brewer began military service Korean War service, U.S. Marine Corps. He married Barbara E. Crawmer on 5 June 1965. Myron Eugene Brewer died on 13 July 2014 at Newark, Licking Co., OH, at age 81

Obituary -- (Findagrave.com):

A funeral service for Myron E. "Gene" Brewer, 81 of Newark will be held Thursday July 17, 2014 at 11:00 am in the Newark Chapel of Vensil & Chute Funeral home with Pastor Tom Myers officiating. Burial will be in Hanover Cemetery. Military honors will be conducted by the Licking County Veterans Alliance.

Mr. Brewer died Sunday July 13, 2014 at the Selma Markowitz Care Center operated by Hospice of Central Ohio. He was born December 3, 1932 in Nashport to the late Isaiah and Naomi Brewer. Special thanks to his grandson, Mark Curtis, his caregiver over the last several years.

He retired from Rockwell Manufacturing as a millwright. He was a member of Local # 1037 UAW, Hanover New Home F & AM Masonic Lodge. He served in the United States Marine Corp during the Korean Conflict. He enjoyed woodworking and fishing.

He is survived by his significant other, Shirley Ramsey; children, Michelle Brewer of Newark, Sherry (Steve) Finney of Newark, Connie (Mark) Hughes of Youngstown, Linda Meek of Newark, Mark (Kim) Brewer of Youngstown, Terry (Marilyn) Brewer of Newark, Mike (Esther) Decker of Newark, Steve Decker of Newark; twenty-eight grandchildren; many great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife, Barbara (Crawmer) Brewer in August 1995; son Bobby Brewer; several brothers and sisters.

Calling hours will be observed Wednesday July 16, 2014 from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 pm at the VENSIL & CHUTE FUNERAL HOME 1850 West Main St.

Memorial contributions may be made to Foundation for Hospice of Central Ohio, P.0. Box 430, Newark, OH 43058-9909. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home.

He was buried in July 2014 at Hanover Cemetery, Hanover, Licking Co., OH, Findagrave #132838274.

     Samuel J. Brewer married Maria Brumfield, daughter of Benjamin Brumfield and Eliza Blazedell, on 8 April 1852 at LaSalle Co., IL.

     Stewart Erving Brewer was born on 13 April 1901 at Franklin Co., KS, Harrison County, Iowa marriage record shows Coffey County, Kansas.^1,2 He was the son of Fred H. Brewer and Mahala Ann Elizabeth Hood. Stewart Erving Brewer married Susie Mabel Bird, daughter of Leonard D. Bird and Mary Belle Hawkins, on 9 December 1925 at Logan, Harrison Co., IA, Ceremony by F. H. Cadwell, Justice of the Peace. Stewart Erving Brewer lived in April 1930 at Cincinnati Twp., Harrison Co., IA.³ He died in February 1980 at Monona Co., IA, at age 78 Dates per SSDI, last residence Whiting.

     Verner Brewer married Laura D. Molt, daughter of Leo Everett Molt and Stella Beatrice Allgire. Verner Brewer died before 1977.

     Elizabeth Brewerton married William P. Morris.

     Lydia Brewster was born on 27 March 1924 at Plymouth Co., MA. She married Henry W. Toll Jr.

     Martha Brewster was born circa 1898 at Greater New York City, NY.¹ She married Harold Bollenbacher, son of Jacob Bollenbacher and Minnie J. Schroeder, circa 1925.¹