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Corporal John Brewer

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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  Corporal John Brewer was born in 1620 in England; died in Sudbury, Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Proprietor: 1644/45, Cambridge, Middlesex County, Massachusetts
    • History: 1676; He was one of the petitioners from Sudbury asking the Massachusetts General Court for redress from losses suffered in the attack by Indians on 21 April 1676. He received £200 as his share.
    • Complier's Note: 1876; Savage and others list John as having a second wife, Mary Whitmore. She was the wife of John Brewer of Ipswich, Massachusetts, not this John.

    Notes:

    Name:

    Family/Spouse: Anne. Anne died in Sudbury, Middlesex County, Massachusetts. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 2. John Brewer  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 10 Oct 1642 in Cambridge, Middlesex County, Massachusetts; died on 1 Jan 1690/91 in Sudbury, Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
    2. 3. Hannah Brewer  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 18 Jan 1644/45 in Cambridge, Middlesex County, Massachusetts.


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  John Brewer Descendancy chart to this point (1.John1) was born on 10 Oct 1642 in Cambridge, Middlesex County, Massachusetts; died on 1 Jan 1690/91 in Sudbury, Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Miscellaneous: 21 Apr 1676, Sudbury, Middlesex County, Massachusetts; During King Philip's War, when Sudbury was attacked John Brewer's losses amounted to £120.
    • Probate/Proved: 1 Jan 1690/91; His will was proved 1 January 1690. The administration of his estate was granted his widow, 1 January 1690 and the estate divided 27 March 1693.
    • Last Full Review: 23 Dec 2021

    Notes:

    Birth: His birth date was recorded as 10 (8) 1642.

    John married Elizabeth Rice on Yes, date unknown. Elizabeth (daughter of Henry Rice and Elizabeth Moore) was born on 4 Aug 1648 in Framingham, Middlesex County, Massachusetts; died in Feb 1693 in Sudbury, Middlesex County, Massachusetts. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 4. Lt. John Brewer  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 29 Sep 1669 in Sudbury, Middlesex County, Massachusetts; died on 5 May 1709 in Watertown, Middlesex County, Massachusetts; was buried in Farmers Burial Ground, Weston, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, U.S.A..
    2. 5. Elizabeth Brewer  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 21 May 1670 in Sudbury, Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
    3. 6. Hannah Brewer  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 22 Mar 1672 in Sudbury, Middlesex County, Massachusetts; died after 1706.
    4. 7. Deacon James Brewer  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 10 Sep 1675 in Sudbury, Middlesex County, Massachusetts; died on 18 Nov 1764.
    5. 8. Sarah Brewer  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 14 Jan 1678 in Sudbury, Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
    6. 9. Mary Brewer  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 17 Mar 1679/80 in Sudbury, Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
    7. 10. Abigail Brewer  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 5 Apr 1682 in Sudbury, Middlesex County, Massachusetts; died on 6 Jun 1713 in Framingham, Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
    8. 11. Martha Brewer  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 5 May 1685 in Sudbury, Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
    9. 12. Jonathan Brewer  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 21 Jun 1689 in Sudbury, Middlesex County, Massachusetts; died in 1753 in Framingham, Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

  2. 3.  Hannah Brewer Descendancy chart to this point (1.John1) was born on 18 Jan 1644/45 in Cambridge, Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Married: 25 Feb 1663, Sudbury, Middlesex County, Massachusetts; Daniel Goble. He died on Saturday 26 September 1676 in Concord, Massachusetts. He was hanged for the murder of three Indians squaws and their three children along with his brother Samuel.



Generation: 3

  1. 4.  Lt. John Brewer Descendancy chart to this point (2.John2, 1.John1) was born on 29 Sep 1669 in Sudbury, Middlesex County, Massachusetts; died on 5 May 1709 in Watertown, Middlesex County, Massachusetts; was buried in Farmers Burial Ground, Weston, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, U.S.A..

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Military: say 1699; He served in the Colonial Militia.
    • Land/House: 5 Feb 1699, Watertown, Middlesex County, Massachusetts; He bought a farm on 5 February 1699 in what would become Weston.
    • Occupation: say 1700; He was listed as a carpenter and husbandman.
    • Occupation: say 1701; He was employed in the building of the first church in Newton.
    • Inventory: say 1710; His inventory was valued at £598 5/8d which included his farm and 216 acres of other land, a saw mill and a grist mill.
    • Last Full Review: 9 Jan 2022

    Notes:

    Death: Ward (1858) gives his death place as Weston, Massachusetts, however Weston was not incorporated until 1737.

    Name:

    John married Mary Jones on 5 Jul 1693 in Sudbury, Middlesex County, Massachusetts. Mary (daughter of Captain Josiah Jones and Lydia Treadway) was born on 10 Dec 1672 in Watertown, Middlesex County, Massachusetts; died on 11 Apr 1729 in Watertown, Middlesex County, Massachusetts; was buried in Old Burying Ground, Lexington, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, U.S.A.. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 13. Captain John Brewer  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1698 in Watertown, Middlesex County, Massachusetts; died on 31 Dec 1758 in Tyringham, Berkshire County, Massachusetts.
    2. 14. Mary Brewer  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1700 in Watertown, Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
    3. 15. Josiah Brewer  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1702 in Watertown, Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
    4. 16. Daniel Brewer  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 4 Aug 1704 in Watertown, Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
    5. 17. William Brewer  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1707 in Waltham, Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
    6. 18. Submit Brewer  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 18 Jul 1709 in Watertown, Middlesex County, Massachusetts; died on 22 Nov 1791 in Sturbridge, Worcester County, Massachusetts.

  2. 5.  Elizabeth Brewer Descendancy chart to this point (2.John2, 1.John1) was born on 21 May 1670 in Sudbury, Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

    Notes:

    Birth:
    Temple (1887), Robinson (1903), and MacKenzie (1966) give her birth date as 21 May 1671.


  3. 6.  Hannah Brewer Descendancy chart to this point (2.John2, 1.John1) was born on 22 Mar 1672 in Sudbury, Middlesex County, Massachusetts; died after 1706.

    Notes:

    Birth:
    Robinson (1903) and Mayo (1965) give her birth date as 23 March 1672.

    Hannah married John Bowen before 1696. John (son of Lt. Henry Bowen and Elizabeth Johnson) was born on 1 Sep 1662 in Roxbury, Suffolk County, Massachusetts; was christened on 7 Sep 1662 in Roxbury, Suffolk County, Massachusetts; died in 1718 in Roxbury, Suffolk County, Massachusetts. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 19. Hannah Bowen  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 20. Elizabeth Bowen  Descendancy chart to this point
    3. 21. Abigail Bowen  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 3 Jul 1700; died on 5 Sep 1775 in Groton, New London County, Connecticut.
    4. 22. Sarah Bowen  Descendancy chart to this point died in young.
    5. 23. John Bowen  Descendancy chart to this point

  4. 7.  Deacon James Brewer Descendancy chart to this point (2.John2, 1.John1) was born on 10 Sep 1675 in Sudbury, Middlesex County, Massachusetts; died on 18 Nov 1764.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Married: (1) Elizabeth Grout. Issue: 1. James Brewer
    • Married: 12 Mar 1719; (2) Abigail Smith. She was born in Needham, Massachusetts.
    • Married: 22 Jun 1731, Framingham, Middlesex County, Massachusetts; (3) Joanne Newton. Joanne, married (1) Ebenezer Singleterry.


  5. 8.  Sarah Brewer Descendancy chart to this point (2.John2, 1.John1) was born on 14 Jan 1678 in Sudbury, Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Married: 26 Nov 1700, Framingham, Middlesex County, Massachusetts; Caleb Bridges, the son of Edmund and Sarah (Towne) Bridges. He was born on 3 June 1677 in Salem, Massachusetts. Caleb lived near Salem end in Framingham and was a mason. He died in Framingham, Massachusetts. Issue: 1. Bathshba Bridges (1703-1739) 2. Hachaliah Bridges (1705-____) 3. Caleb Bridges (1708-____) 4. Martha Bridges (1710-____) 5. Bethiah Bridges (1713-____) 6. Benjamin Bridges (1714-1739) 7. Sarah Bridges (1716-____) 8. David Bridges (1720-____) 9. Jonathan Bridges (1720-____)


  6. 9.  Mary Brewer Descendancy chart to this point (2.John2, 1.John1) was born on 17 Mar 1679/80 in Sudbury, Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Married: 29 Mar 1704, Framingham, Middlesex County, Massachusetts; Benjamin Ball. He settled in the Salem end of Framingham. Issue: 1. Benjamin Ball (1704-____) 2. John Ball (1706-____) 3. Abraham Ball (1707-____) 4. Jacob Ball (1712-____) 5. Thomas Ball (1714-____) 6. Mary Ball (1717-____) 7. Abigail Ball (1720-____) 8. Daniel Ball (1722-____)


  7. 10.  Abigail Brewer Descendancy chart to this point (2.John2, 1.John1) was born on 5 Apr 1682 in Sudbury, Middlesex County, Massachusetts; died on 6 Jun 1713 in Framingham, Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Married: 1713; David Parmater, the son of Benajmn and Tamasin (Rice) Parmater. He was born on 12 April 1686 in Sudbury, Massachusetts. He died on Tuesday 6 March 1742/43 in Framingham, Massachusetts. Issue: 1. Abigail Parmater (1714-____) 2. Edmond Parmater (1716-____) 3. James Parmater (1719-____) 4. Samuel Parmater (1722-____)

    Notes:

    Birth:
    Her birth date was recorded as 5 (2) 1682.


  8. 11.  Martha Brewer Descendancy chart to this point (2.John2, 1.John1) was born on 5 May 1685 in Sudbury, Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

  9. 12.  Jonathan Brewer Descendancy chart to this point (2.John2, 1.John1) was born on 21 Jun 1689 in Sudbury, Middlesex County, Massachusetts; died in 1753 in Framingham, Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Married: 17 Apr 1717, Framingham, Middlesex County, Massachusetts; Arabella Goulding. The estate of Arabella (Goulding) Brewer was administered in 1774 in Framingham, Massachusetts. Issue: 1. Samuel Brewer (1716-____) 2. Abner Brewer (1718-____) 3. Peter Brewer (1720-____) 4. Elizabeth Brewer (1722-____) 5. Abigail Brewer (1724-____) 6. Jonathan Brewer (1726-1784) 7. Moses Brewer (1728-____) 8. David Brewer (1731-____) 9. Martha Brewer (1734-____) 10. Eliab Brewer (1737-____)
    • Estate Admin: 1753, Framingham, Middlesex County, Massachusetts

    Notes:

    Died:
    Temple (1887) gives his death year as 1752.



Generation: 4

  1. 13.  Captain John Brewer Descendancy chart to this point (4.John3, 2.John2, 1.John1) was born about 1698 in Watertown, Middlesex County, Massachusetts; died on 31 Dec 1758 in Tyringham, Berkshire County, Massachusetts.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Married: 9 Oct 1718, Watertown, Middlesex County, Massachusetts; Hannah Meriam, the daughter of Robert and Abigail (Cutter) Meriam. She was born on 16 April 1701 in Lexington, Middlesex County, Massachusetts. John and his sister, Mary, married a sister and brother on the same day. She died on Thursday 26 January 1769 in Tyringham, Berkshire County, Massachusetts. Issue: 1. Abigail Brewer (1719-____) 2. Mary Brewer (1722-____) 3. John Brewer (1724-____)
    • Moved To: After 1724, Tyringham, Berkshire County, Massachusetts


  2. 14.  Mary Brewer Descendancy chart to this point (4.John3, 2.John2, 1.John1) was born about 1700 in Watertown, Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Married: 9 Oct 1718, Weston, Middlesex County, Massachusetts; Joseph Meriam, the son of Robert and Abigail (Cutter) Meriam. He was born on 3 March 1696/97 in Lexington, Middlesex County, Massachusetts. Mary and her brother John, married a brother and sister on the same day. He died on Sunday 14 November 1745.
    • Married: 7 Apr 1757; Josiah Parks.


  3. 15.  Josiah Brewer Descendancy chart to this point (4.John3, 2.John2, 1.John1) was born in 1702 in Watertown, Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Married: 31 Dec 1724, Weston, Middlesex County, Massachusetts; Hannah Woolson, the daughter of John and Hannah Woolson. She was born on 8 August 1704 in Weston, Middlesex County, Massachusetts. Issue: 1. Isaac Brewer (1725-____) 2. Hannah Brewer (1728-____) 3. Josiah Brewer (1730-1805) 4. Mary Brewer (1732-1736) 5. Lydia Brewer (1734-____) 6. Mary Brewer (1736-____) 7. Beulah Brewer (1738-1809) 8. Miriam Brewer (1740-____) 9. John Brewer (1743-1825)
    • Offices Held: 1741, Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts; He was elected the Representative to the Massachusetts General Court. He served again in 1754 thorough 1756.
    • Offices Held: 1756, Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts; He was elected a Selectman. He served again in 1762 and 1763.


  4. 16.  Daniel Brewer Descendancy chart to this point (4.John3, 2.John2, 1.John1) was born on 4 Aug 1704 in Watertown, Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Married: 9 Sep 1732, Weston, Middlesex County, Massachusetts; Phebe Locke, the daughter of James and Sarah (Cutter) Locke. Issue: 1. Samuel Brewer (1733-____) 2. Phebe Brewer (1734-____)


  5. 17.  William Brewer Descendancy chart to this point (4.John3, 2.John2, 1.John1) was born in 1707 in Waltham, Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Moved To: Abt 1743, Shrewsbury, Worcester County, Massachusetts

    William married Elizabeth Ball on 17 Feb 1731 in Waltham, Middlesex County, Massachusetts. Elizabeth was born on 15 Mar 1710 in Watertown, Middlesex County, Massachusetts. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 24. Elizabeth Brewer  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1732 in Waltham, Middlesex County, Massachusetts; died on 22 Oct 1751 in Lancaster, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
    2. 25. Jonas Brewer  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 19 Sep 1733 in Waltham, Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

    William married Abigail Garfield on 10 Apr 1735 in Watertown, Middlesex County, Massachusetts. Abigail (daughter of Edward Garfield and Mehitabel Child) was born on 27 Aug 1711 in Watertown, Middlesex County, Massachusetts. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 26. Elizabeth Brewer  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1732 in Waltham, Middlesex County, Massachusetts; died on 22 Oct 1751 in Lancaster, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
    2. 27. Jonas Brewer  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 19 Sep 1733 in Waltham, Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
    3. 28. Abigail Brewer  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 21 Feb 1735/36 in Waltham, Middlesex County, Massachusetts; died on 22 Oct 1751 in Lancaster, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
    4. 29. William Brewer  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 24 Nov 1737 in Waltham, Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
    5. 30. Benjamin Brewer  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 04 Feb 1739/40 in Waltham, Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
    6. 31. Mary Brewer  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 24 May 1742.
    7. 32. Sarah Brewer  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 7 Jun 1744 in Shrewsbury, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
    8. 33. Benjamin Brewer  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 15 Apr 1747 in Shrewsbury, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
    9. 34. Isaac Brewer  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 8 Sep 1749 in Shrewsbury, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
    10. 35. Abigail Brewer  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 4 Dec 1751 in Shrewsbury, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
    11. 36. Jonas Brewer  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 4 Dec 1751 in Shrewsbury, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
    12. 37. Elizabeth Brewer  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 6 Jun 1754 in Shrewsbury, Worcester County, Massachusetts.

  6. 18.  Submit Brewer Descendancy chart to this point (4.John3, 2.John2, 1.John1) was born on 18 Jul 1709 in Watertown, Middlesex County, Massachusetts; died on 22 Nov 1791 in Sturbridge, Worcester County, Massachusetts.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Married: 08 Mar 1731/32, Weston, Middlesex County, Massachusetts; Nathaniel Walker, the son of John and Lydia Walker. Issue: 1. James Walker (1732-____) 2. Nathaniel Walker (1735-____) 3. Phinehas Walker (1738-____) 4. Lydia Walker (1740-____) 5. Josiah Walker (1741-____) 6. Submit Walker (1742-____) 7. Asa Walker (1743-____) 8. Joel Walker (1745-____) 9. Mary Walker (1746-____) 10. Benjamin Walker (1747-____)
    • Moved To: Abt 1748, Sturbridge, Worcester County, Massachusetts
    • Religion: 29 Dec 1751; Submit and Nathaniel were dismissed to the Church in Sturbridge from the Church in Weston.


  7. 19.  Hannah Bowen Descendancy chart to this point (6.Hannah3, 2.John2, 1.John1)

  8. 20.  Elizabeth Bowen Descendancy chart to this point (6.Hannah3, 2.John2, 1.John1)

  9. 21.  Abigail Bowen Descendancy chart to this point (6.Hannah3, 2.John2, 1.John1) was born on 3 Jul 1700; died on 5 Sep 1775 in Groton, New London County, Connecticut.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Moved To: 1771, Groton, New London County, Connecticut; After her husband's death, she removed to her daugher's home in Groton, Conn, "on account of ye civil war."

    Abigail married Capt. Calib Kenrick on 14 Sep 1721 in Roxbury, Suffolk County, Massachusetts. Calib (son of Ensign John Kenrick and Esther Hall) was born on 8 Mar 1694/95 in Newton, Middlesex County, Massachusetts; died on 29 Mar 1771 in Newton, Middlesex County, Massachusetts. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 38. John Kenrick  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 8 Aug 1722 in Newton, Middlesex County, Massachusetts; died on 8 Sep 1805 in Newton, Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
    2. 39. Benjamin Kenrick  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 30 Jan 1723/24 in Newton, Middlesex County, Massachusetts; died on 13 Nov 1812 in Amherst, Hampshire County, Massachusetts.
    3. 40. Esther Kenrick  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 26 Apr 1726 in Newton, Middlesex County, Massachusetts; died on 26 Aug 1775 in Roxbury, Suffolk County, Massachusetts.
    4. 41. Abigail Kenrick  Descendancy chart to this point was born in Mar 1729 in Newton, Middlesex County, Massachusetts; died before 1755.
    5. 42. Sarah Kenrick  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 20 May 1732 in Newton, Middlesex County, Massachusetts; died on 11 Mar 1808 in Roxbury, Suffolk County, Massachusetts.
    6. 43. Daniel Kenrick  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 4 Oct 1735 in Newton, Middlesex County, Massachusetts; died in say 1800 in Hollis, Hillsborough County, New Hampshire.
    7. 44. Lt. Caleb Kenrick  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 29 Jan 1739/40 in Newton, Middlesex County, Massachusetts; died on 16 Jul 1808 in Newton, Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
    8. 45. Anna Kenrick  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 30 Apr 1743 in Newton, Middlesex County, Massachusetts; died on 16 Oct 1810.

  10. 22.  Sarah Bowen Descendancy chart to this point (6.Hannah3, 2.John2, 1.John1) died in young.

  11. 23.  John Bowen Descendancy chart to this point (6.Hannah3, 2.John2, 1.John1)


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