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Here is my Brewster line
Do any of these names sound familiar to anyone?
I am a direct descendant:
email me at: stanhelen@comcast.net
Ephraim Brewster was born on 1806 in Lebanon, New London, Connecticut. He was the son of 2. William Brewster and 3. Susanna Wood. He died on Aft. 1871 in Canard, Kings Nova Scotia Canada. He married Melvina in Nova Scotia, Canada. She was born on 1823 in Ireland. She died on Aft. 1862 in Scot's Bay, Kings, Nova Scotia, Canada.
Source: Roy Brewster (descendant), July 10 2001 -
Death certificate of his son shows son born in Ireland. According to family lore from Roy Brewster's father, Ephraim arrived in Nova Scotia, Canada, two steps ahead of the law.
Other researchers in this line: Ruth Hill; Beau Chapman; Kimberly Reynolds. Posting from relatives say they arrived in Nova Scotia in 1847l.
Cornelius Brewster, b 1841, may also be a child of this family, but have no proof other than the
fact that he said he was Irish in 1881 census.
Ephraim's residence in Scots Bay, Nova Scotia, was in Canning in 1871 and 1861.
Children of Ephraim Brewster and Melvina are:
i. Albert Lawson Brewster, B: 20 Oct 1836 in Nova Scotia, Canada, M: Lucinda Legge 11 Mar 1877 in Cannings, Kings Nova Scotia, Canada. This family migrated to Maine sometime after 1901.
ii. Henry A. Brewster, B: 11 Dec 1840 in Nova Scotia, Canada, D: 15 Jul 1922 in Patten, Penobscot, Maine, M: Mary Jane Wheaton 1865 in Cornwallis, Kings County, Nova Scotia, Canada. Henry A. Brewster was a farmer by profession at the time of his death. He died of prostate cancer.He is found in the 1880 census as a farm worker for Hiram B Hersey of Patten, Penobscot, Maine.
iii. Rebecca Brewster, B: 1847 in Nova Scotia, Canada, M: Henry McCulley Maine.Living in Sheffield Mills in 1901 census where children are shown with surname
Brewster. Rebecca and Henry never married but children used his surname in later life. Info from Helen McCulley, whose husband was Harold, son of George McCulley, Helen's grandmother, Mary Inez Corkum, told her that her Mother,
Prudence Brewster, called Rebecca, Auny Becky, but George's son, Carl, said he knew there was no relationship, but just a term of respect for an older woman.
iv. John Brewster, B: 1853 in Scot's Bay, Kings, Nova Scotia, Canada.
v. Noble Brewster, B: 1855 in Scot's Bay, Kings, Nova Scotia, Canada.
vi. Thomas Milton Brewster, B: 28 Feb 1861 in Cornwallis, Nova Scotia, Canada, D: 29 Jun 1921 in Presque Isle, Maine, M: Margaret Elizabeth Moore Hainesville,New Brunswick Canada. They migrated to the United States between 1886 and 1887, where they settled in the Houlton/Presque Isle, Maine area. He was a shoemaker.
Generation 2
2. William Brewster was born on Abt. 1777 in Lebanon, New London, Connecticut. He was the son of 4. Alexander Brewster and 5. Eunice Parker. He married Susanna Wood in Lebanon, New London, Connecticut.
3. Susanna Wood, B: Lebanon, New London, Connecticut, M: Lebanon, New London, Connecticut. She was the daughter of 6. Ephraim Wood and 7. Mary Westcott.
Children of William Brewster and Susanna Wood are:
+ 1. i. Ephraim Brewster, B: 1806 in Lebanon, New London, Connecticut, D: Aft. 1871 in Canard, Kings Nova Scotia Canada, M: Melvina Nova Scotia, Canada.
ii. William J Brewster, B: 1808 in Lebanon, New London, Connecticut.
iii. Charles Brewster, B: 1811 in Lebanon, New London, Connecticut.
Generation 3
4. Alexander Brewster was born on 1752 in Lebanon, New London, Connecticut. He was the son of 8. Samuel the Planter Brewster and 9. Agnes Sweetland. He died in Nova Scotia, Canada. He married Eunice Parker on Abt. 1775 in Lebanon, New London, Connecticut.
Notes for Alexander Brewster:
Source: Stephen Franey, October 2006
Alexander is listed in Esther Clark Wright's 'Planters and Pioneers' between Samuel (the elder son who Eaton in his 'History of the County of Kings' said returned to Connecticut.
5. Eunice Parker, B: 13 Oct 1748 in Lebanon, New London, Connecticut, D: Nova Scotia, Canada, M: Abt. 1775 in Lebanon, New London, Connecticut. She was the daughter of 10. Daniel Parker and 11. Experience Hatch.
Children of Alexander Brewster and Eunice Parker are:
+ 2. i. William Brewster, B: Abt. 1777 in Lebanon, New London, Connecticut, M: Susanna Wood Lebanon, New London, Connecticut.
ii. Samuel Brewster, B: Abt. 1782 in Lebanon, New London, Connecticut.
6. Ephraim Wood. He married Mary Westcott.
Children of Ephraim Wood and Mary Westcott are:
+ 3. i. Susanna Wood, B: Lebanon, New London, Connecticut, M: William Brewster Lebanon, New London, Connecticut.
ii. Charles Wood, B: Lebanon, New London, Connecticut, M: Ann Burbidge 1808.
Generation 4
8. Samuel the Planter Brewster was born on 30 Mar 1729 in Lebanon, New London, Connecticut. He was the son of 16. Samuel Brewster and 17. Tabitha Baldwin. He died on 13 Jul 1795 in Lebanon, New London, Connecticut. He married Agnes Sweetland on 03 Mar 1749 in Lebanon, New London, Connecticut.
9. Agnes Sweetland, B: 1733 in Lebanon, New London, Connecticut, D: Lebanon, New London, Connecticut, M: 03 Mar 1749 in Lebanon, New London, Connecticut.
Children of Samuel the Planter Brewster and Agnes Sweetland are:
i. Samuel Brewster, B: 1750 in Lebanon, New London, Connecticut.
+ 4. ii. Alexander Brewster, B: 1752 in Lebanon, New London, Connecticut, D: Nova Scotia, Canada, M: Eunice Parker Abt. 1775 in Lebanon, New London, Connecticut.
iii. Abigail Brewster, B: 1756 in Lebanon, New London, Connecticut, M: John Burbidge Lebanon, New London, Connecticut.
iv. Betty Brewster, B: 1758 in Lebanon, New London, Connecticut.
v. Lydia Brewster, B: 1759 in Lebanon, New London, Connecticut, D: 23 Jan 1853, M: Daniel Parker Connecticut.
vi. Sarah Brewster, B: 1760 in Lebanon, New London, Connecticut.
vii. Alice Brewster, B: 1762 in Lebanon, New London, Connecticut.
10. Daniel Parker was born in Willington, Tolland, Connecticut. He was the son of 20. Robert Parker
and 21. Abigail Lumbert. He married Experience Hatch.
11. Experience Hatch, B: Willington, Tolland, Connecticut.
Children of Daniel Parker and Experience Hatch are:
+ 5. i. Eunice Parker, B: 13 Oct 1748 in Lebanon, New London, Connecticut, D: Nova Scotia, Canada, M: Alexander Brewster Abt. 1775 in Lebanon, New London,Connecticut.
ii. Daniel Parker, B: 08 Oct 1757 in Willington, Tolland, Connecticut, M: Lydia Brewster Connecticut.
Generation 5
16. Samuel Brewster was born on 1697 in Norwich, New London, Connecticut. He was the son of 32. William Brewster and 33. Patience Reed. He died on 24 Jun 1776 in Lebanon, New London Connecticut. He married Tabitha Baldwin on 30 Jan 1728 in Lebanon, New London, Connecticut.
17. Tabitha Baldwin, B: 02 Apr 1699 in Lebanon, New London Connecticut, D: Bef. 1760 in Lebanon, New London Connecticut, M: 30 Jan 1728 in Lebanon, New London, Connecticut. She was the daughter of 34. John Dea Baldwin and 35. Experience Abell.
Children of Samuel Brewster and Tabitha Baldwin are:
i. Mary Brewster, B: 10 Jan 1727 in Lebanon, New London, Connecticut, D: 1798 in Lebanon, New London, Connecticut.
+ 8. ii. Samuel the Planter Brewster, B: 30 Mar 1729 in Lebanon, New London, Connecticut, D: 13 Jul 1795 in Lebanon, New London, Connecticut, M: Agnes Sweetland 03 Mar 1749 in Lebanon, New London, Connecticut.
iii. Ann Brewster, B: 04 Aug 1732 in Watertown,Litchfield, Connecticut, D: 17 Mar 1798 in Watertown, Litchfield, Connecticut.
iv. John Pierce Brewster, B: 1738 in Lebanon, New London, Connecticut.
v. Ruth Brewster, B: 20 Jul 1738 in Watertown, Litchfield, Connecticut, D: 13 Jul 1795.
vi. Mehitable Brewster, B: 12 Aug 1739 in Watertown, Litchfield, Connecticut, D: Aft. 1799.
vii. Mary Brewster, B: 10 Apr 1745 in Lebanon, New London, Connecticut, D: 02 Sep 1779 in Lebanon, New London, Connecticut.
20. Robert Parker was born on 1694. He married Abigail Lumbert. 21. Abigail Lumbert, B: 1691.
Child of Robert Parker and Abigail Lumbert is:
+ 10. i. Daniel Parker, B: Willington, Tolland, Connecticut.
Generation 6
32. William Brewster was born on 22 Mar 1669 in Norwich, New London, Connecticut. He was the son of 64. Benjamin Brewster and 65. Ann Darte Addis. He died on 11 Aug 1728 in Lebanon, New London, Connecticut. He married Patience Reed on 08 Jan 1691 in Norwich Connecticut.
33. Patience Reed, B: Sep 1672 in Norwich, New London, Connecticut, D: 1740 in Norwich, New London, Connecticut, M: 08 Jan 1691 in Norwich Connecticut.
Children of William Brewster and Patience Reed are:
i. William Brewster, B: Mar 1695 in Lebanon, New London Connecticut, D: 11 Aug 1728 in Norwich, New London, Connecticut, M: Mehitable Abell 13 Dec 1716 in Preston, New London, Connecticut.
+ 12. ii. Samuel Brewster, B: 1697 in Norwich, New London, Connecticut, D: 24 Jun 1776 in Lebanon, New London Connecticut, M: Tabitha Baldwin 30 Jan 1728 in Lebanon, New London, Connecticut.
iii. Patience Brewster, B: Jan 1700 in Norwich, New London, Connecticut, D: 1797 in Bolton, Tolland, Connecticut.
iv. Ebenezer Brewster, B: 01 Feb 1702 in Norwich, New London, Connecticut, D: Connecticut, M: Elizabeth De Wolf 13 Nov 1721 in Lebanon, New London, Connecticut.
34. John Dea Baldwin was born on 05 Dec 1654 in Norwich, New London, Connecticut. He died on 18 Jan 1705 in Lebanon, New London Connecticut. He married Experience Abell on 1680 in Guilford, New Haven, Connecticut.
35. Experience Abell, B: 1653 in Rehoboth, Bristol Massachusetts, D: Jan 1706, M: 1680 in Guilford,
Child of John Dea Baldwin and Experience Abell is:
+ 13. i. Tabitha Baldwin, B: 02 Apr 1699 in Lebanon, New London Connecticut, D: Bef. 1760 in Lebanon, New London Connecticut, M: Samuel Brewster 30 Jan 1728 in
Lebanon, New London, Connecticut.
Generation 7
64. Benjamin Brewster was born on 17 Nov 1633 in Plymouth Massachusetts. He was the son of 128. Jonathan Brewster and 129. Lucretia Oldham. He died on 14 Sep 1710 in Norwich
Connecticut. He married Ann Darte Addis on 28 Feb 1659 in Norwich Connecticut.
65. Ann Darte Addis, B: 16 Mar 1628 in Frampton, Gloucester England, D: 09 May 1708 in Norwich
Connecticut, M: 28 Feb 1659 in Norwich Connecticut.
Children of Benjamin Brewster and Ann Darte Addis are:
i. Mary Brewster, B: 10 Dec 1660 in Duxbury, Plymouth Massachusetts, D: 1725 in Preston, New London, Connecticut, M: Samuel Fitch 28 Nov 1678.
ii. Ann Brewster, B: 29 Sep 1662 in Duxbury, Plymouth Massachusetts.
iii. Jonathan Brewster, B: 30 Nov 1664 in Norwich Connenticut, D: 20 Nov 1704 in Norwich Connenticut, M: Judith Stevens 18 Dec 1690 in Norwich Connecticut.
iv. Daniel Brewster, B: 01 Mar 1666 in Duxbury, Plymouth Massachusetts, D: 07 May 1735, M: Hannah Gager 23 Dec 1686 in Norwich Connecticut; M: Dorothy Morgan 19 Dec 1727 in Norwich Connecticut.
+ 16. v. William Brewster, B: 22 Mar 1669 in Norwich, New London, Connecticut, D: 11 Aug 1728 in Lebanon, New London, Connecticut, M: Patience Reed 08 Jan 1691
in Norwich Connecticut.
vi. Ruth Brewster, B: 16 Sep 1671 in Norwich Connenticut, D: 22 Aug 1734 in Norwich Connenticut, M: Thomas Adgate 15 Jun 1692 in Norwich Connecticut.
vii. Benjamin Brewster, B: 25 Dec 1673 in Duxbury, Plymouth Massachusetts, D: 31 Jul 1755 in Lebanon, Connecticut, M: Mary Smith 17 Dec 1696 in Norwich
Connecticut.
viii. Elizabeth Brewster, B: 23 Jun 1676 in Duxbury, Plymouth Massachusetts, D: 09 Mar 1743.
Generation 8
128. Jonathan Brewster was born on 12 Aug 1593 in Scrooby, Nottinghamshire, England. He was the son of 256. William MAYFLOWER the IMMIGRANT Brewster and 257. Mary Wentworth. He died on 07 Aug 1659 in New London Connecticut. He married Lucretia Oldham on 10 Apr 1624 in Plymouth Massachusetts.
Jonathan came to America on the ship 'Fortune' landing in 1621. He was deputy of the general
court, Plymouth Colony, in 1639-41-42-43-44, from Duxbury, Massachusetts. In 1649 he removed to New London, Connecticut where he was admitted an inhabitant, February
25, 1649. He was deputy to the Connecticut general court in 1650-55-56-57-58.
In 1649 he removed to New London, here he was admitted an inhabitant, February 25, 1649. He was deputy to the Connecticut general court in 1650-55-56-57-58. During his
residence in Duxbury, he was one of the principal men in the formation of the settlement. He was military commissioner in 1637 and during the Pequot war a member of the Duxbury committee to raise forces in the 'Narrangansett Alarm' of 1642 and a member of Captain Myles Standish's Duxbury company in the military enrollment of 1643. He held title to a large tract of land in Connecticut, deeded to him by the great Indian Sachem Uncas.
129. Lucretia Oldham, B: Jan 1600 in Derby, Lincolnshire, England, D: 04 Mar 1678 in New London Connecticut, M: 10 Apr 1624 in Plymouth Massachusetts. She was the daughter of 258. William Oldham and 259. Philipa Sowter.
Children of Jonathan Brewster and Lucretia Oldham are:
i. William Brewster, B: 09 Mar 1625 in Plymouth Massachusetts, D: 15 Oct 1651 in Plymouth Massachusetts, M: Mary Peame 15 Oct 1651 in Plymouth Massachusetts.
ii. Mary Brewster, B: 16 Apr 1627 in Plymouth Massachusetts, D: 03 Mar 1698 in Scituate, Plymouth Massachusetts, M: John Turner 12 Nov 1645 in Plymouth
Massachusetts.
iii. Jonathan Brewster, B: 17 Jul 1629 in Plymouth Massachusetts, D: 01 May 1677.
iv. Ruth Brewster, B: 03 Oct 1631 in Plymouth Massachusetts, D: 30 Apr 1677 in New London Connecticut, M: John Pickett 14 Mar 1651 in New London Connecticut.
+ 20. v. Benjamin Brewster, B: 17 Nov 1633 in Plymouth Massachusetts, D: 14 Sep 1710 in Norwich Connecticut, M: Ann Darte Addis 28 Feb 1659 in Norwich Connecticut.
vi. Elizabeth Nichols Bowen Brewster, B: 01 May 1637 in Duxbury, Plymouth Massachusetts, D: 11 Nov 1713 in Plympton Massachusetts, M: Samuel Fuller 1664 in Plymouth Colony Massacusetts.
vii. Grace Brewster, B: 01 Nov 1639 in Plymouth Massachusetts, D: 22 Apr 1684 in New London Connecticut, M: Daniel Wetherell 04 Aug 1659 in Plymouth Massachusetts.
viii. Hannah Brewster, B: 03 Nov 1641 in Duxbury Massachusetts, D: 25 Nov 1691 in New London Connecticut, M: Samuel Starr 23 Dec 1664 in New London Connecticut; M: John Thompson 1688 in Connecticut; M: William Soule 1691 in
Dartmouth Massachusetts.
Generation 9
256. William MAYFLOWER the IMMIGRANT Brewster was born on Jan 1567 in Scrooby, Nottinghamshire, England. He was the son of 512. William John Brewster and 513. Mary Smythe.
He died on 10 Apr 1644 in Plymouth, Massachusetts. He married Mary Wentworth on 1588 in Scrooby, Notthinghamshire, England.
William attended the University of Cambridge, England. He was a student at 'Peterhouse' the oldest of the fourteen' colleges then forming the University of Cambridge from 1284.
He arrived at Plymouth, Massachusetts, November 11, 1620 aboard the MAYFLOWER with his wife and two sons, Love and Wrestling.The rest of his children stayed behind and came over later.
His two swords, his pistol, dagger and armor, are mentioned in the inventory taken after his death.
One of his swords was presented to the Massachusetts Historical Society in 1798. He wore a violet colored cloth coat, black silk stockings, a ruff and was of impeccable modesty. He died possessed of a house, lands. cattle, and personal property worth 107 pounds.
Source: James Keller, descendant 2005:
When a colonist died, an inventory was taken by the Court. William had green drawers, a red cap, and a violet coat.
257. Mary Wentworth, B: 1568 in Scrooby, Nottinghamshire, England, D: 17 Apr 1627 in Plymouth, Massachusetts, M: 1588 in Scrooby, Notthinghamshire, England.
Mary arrived in America on board the Mayflower 1620.
Children of William MAYFLOWER the IMMIGRANT Brewster and Mary Wentworth are:
i. Robert Brewster, B: 1592 in Scrooby, Nottinghamshire, England.
+ 22. ii. Jonathan Brewster, B: 12 Aug 1593 in Scrooby, Nottinghamshire, England, D: 07 Aug 1659 in New London Connecticut, M: Lucretia Oldham 10 Apr 1624 in
Plymouth Massachusetts.
iii. Patience Brewster, B: 1603 in Scrooby, Nottinghamshire, England, D: 12 Dec 1624 in Plymouth Massachusetts, M: Gov Thomas Prence 06 Aug 1624 in
Plymouth Massachusetts.
Notes for Patience Brewster:
Patience came to America on the 'Ann' 1623.
iv. Fear Brewster, B: 1606 in Scrooby, Nottinghamshire, England, D: 12 Dec 1634 in Plymouth Massachusetts, M: Issac Allerton 1626 in Plymouth Massachusetts.
v. Love Brewster, B: 1611 in Leiden Netherlands, D: 31 Jan 1649 in Duxbury Massachusetts, M: Sarah Collier 15 May 1634 in Duxbury Massachusetts.
Notes for Love Brewster:
Love arrived in America aboard the Mayflower 1620.
vi. Wrestling Brewster, B: 1614 in Holland, Netherlands, D: 1627 in Plymouth, Massachusetts.
258. William Oldham was born on 26 Jun 1568 in Derby, Lincolnshire, England. He died on 26 Jun 1636 in Derby, Lincolnshire, England. He married Philipa Sowter in Derby, Lincolnshire, England.
259. Philipa Sowter, B: 06 Jul 1568 in Derby, Lincolnshire, England, D: 1602 in Derby, Lincolnshire,
England, M: Derby, Lincolnshire, England.
Child of William Oldham and Philipa Sowter is:
+ 23. i. Lucretia Oldham, B: Jan 1600 in Derby, Lincolnshire, England, D: 04 Mar 1678 in New London Connecticut, M: Jonathan Brewster 10 Apr 1624 in Plymouth
Massachusetts.
Generation 10
512. William John Brewster was born on 1535 in Scrooby, Nottinghamshire, England. He was the son of 1024. William Brewster and 1025. Maud Man. He died on 1590 in Scrooby, Nottinghamshire, England. He married Mary Smythe on 25 Dec 1562 in Scrooby, Nottinghamshire, England.
Notes for William John Brewster:
William Brewster was appointed by Archbishop Sandys in January, 1575-76, receiver of Scrooby and bailiff of the Manor House in that place belonging to the Archbishop, to have life tenure of both offices. He was also in charge of the rely station or post at Scrooby.
513. Mary Smythe, B: 1545 in Stainforth England, D: 1568 in Scrooby, Nottinghamshire, England, M: 25 Dec 1562 in Scrooby, Nottinghamshire, England.
Child of William John Brewster and Mary Smythe is:
+ 24. i. William MAYFLOWER the IMMIGRANT Brewster, B: Jan 1567 in Scrooby, Nottinghamshire, England, D: 10 Apr 1644 in Plymouth, Massachusetts, M: Mary Wentworth 1588 in Scrooby, Notthinghamshire, England.
Generation 11
1024. William Brewster was born on Abt. 1503 in Scrooby, Nottinghamshire, England. He was the son of 2048. William Brewster and 2049. Prudence Perkins. He died on 1558 in Scrooby, Nottinghamshire, England. He married Maud Man in Scrooby, Nottinghamshire, England.
Notes for William Brewster:
William was made postmaster by Queen Elizabeth 1.
1025. Maud Man, B: 1510 in Scrooby, Nottinghamshire, England, D: 11 Oct 1558 in Scrooby, Nottinghamshire, England, M: Scrooby, Nottinghamshire, England.
Child of William Brewster and Maud Man is:
+ 28. i. William John Brewster, B: 1535 in Scrooby, Nottinghamshire, England, D: 1590 in Scrooby, Nottinghamshire, England, M: Mary Smythe 25 Dec 1562 in Scrooby, Nottinghamshire, England.
Generation 12
2048. William Brewster was born on Abt. 1480 in Scrooby, Nottinghamshire, England. He died in Scrooby, Nottinghamshire, England. He married Prudence Perkins in Scrooby, Nottinghamshire, England.
2049. Prudence Perkins, B: Abt. 1480 in Scrooby, Nottinghamshire, England, D: Scrooby, Nottinghamshire, England, M: Scrooby, Nottinghamshire, England.
Child of William Brewster and Prudence Perkins is:
+ 30. i. William Brewster, B: Abt. 1503 in Scrooby, Nottinghamshire, England, D: 1558 in Scrooby, Nottinghamshire, England, M: Maud Man Scrooby, Nottinghamshire, England.
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