Johannes Brouwer

MOTHER

Jannetje Van Arsdalen

WIFE

Maria Verbryck         

     

CHILDREN 1. Jane Brewer b. 1806 2. Barnett Verbryck Brewer b. 1808 3. John Brewer b. 1809 4. Elizabeth Brewer b. 1814	Barney V Brewer born. 1808	John Brewer born 1809
5. Daniel Brewer b. 1816 6. David Brewer b. 1817 7. Mary Ann Brewer b. 1825 8. Sarah V. Brewer b. 1826 9. Abram Brewer b. 1830	David Brewer born 1817	Sarah V. Brewer born 1826

                                

Garret Brewer
by Susan Brooke
Jan 2021

Sources

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(1) Baptism of Garrett Brewer 17 Nov 1782
Dutch Reformed Church, Conewago, Adams, PA

Baptismal Record
"Brouer, Johannis and Jannetie Van Arsdale---Gerret" no witnesses listed

(2) Pioneers of Johnson County, IN by Blake, 1973

(3) Married: 05 Feb 1804 Mercer Co., KY
fhl film 191843 image 24

(4) The Brewer Family by Roselyne Watts Jones, pg 87
8 Sep 1810 Survey for Garret Brewer 60 acres of land being part of Bernarus Vanbryke's Survey of 150 acres lying on Salt River in Mercer County

1812 Tax Mercer Co, KY, film 8156 image 747  John Brewer has 180 acres on Salt River taxed at the 3rd rate and 10 horses. Garret Brewer has 60 acres taxed at the 2nd rate and 3 horses. David Brewer has 3 horses.

(5) Garret Brewer volunteered in the War of 1812 from KY to help transport supplies for the Northwestern Army from Sep 10 to Nov 23, 1812, 15 days allowed to go home for a total of 90 days, $290.00.  On the basis of this record he applied under the Bounty Land Warrant Act of 1850 and eventually received 160 acres of land.  He volunteered as a teamster under Wagonmaster George C Cowan, regiment of Col. Joshua Barber, 7th Regt of KY Vol. in August 1812.

(6) Certificate of the Register of the Land Office at Brookeville, Indiana
1 Jun 1825 Certified that Garret Brewer of Mercer County, KY has made full payment for 160 acres of land in Brookeville, Indiana 

 Historical Sketch of Johnson County
"In 1823, John B. Smock and Isaac Smock moved from Mercer County, KY, and settled near the head-waters of Pleasant Run. A road was cut out to Franklin, but from thereon the Smocks were compelled to bush their own way, and they were two days about it.  The next year their brother James followed them and, in 1825, Garrett Brewer, Garrett Vandiver, Garrett Sorter, Robert Lyons and Joseph and Samuel Alexander also came.  The Smock settlement was a half-way house between Franklin and Indianapolis, and from this may be accounted the fact of it comparatively slow growth for many years."

(7) Pioneers of Johnson County.{ see (2) above} "First Ruling Elder in the greenwood Presbyterian Church. - First Sunday School founded in his cabin in 1826. He donated ground on which Presbyterian Church was erected." 

 The Brewer Family Ancestors and Descendants of Barney Verbryck Brewer and His Son John Wesley Brewer Also Maternal and Allied Lines compiled by Roselyne Watts Jones, 1982
"The first settlers to locate in what is now the city of Greenwood were descendants of Dutch immigrants who came to New Amsterdam (New York) in 1642.
One of these descendants was Garret Brewer, who in 1825, settled on 160 acres, all of which are now in Greenwood.  He was born near Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, in 1782.  His parents, John and Jennie (VanArsdale) Brewer moved to Mercer County, Kentucky, where he remained until he followed the Smocks to Greenwood.
Garret Brewer, like his ancestors, was a devout Christian and a strong believer in education.  He was first ruling elder in the Presbyterian Church and the First Sunday School was organized in his cabin.  This cabin stood about where the John Bailey's now live on Woodland Drive.
He died in 1860 and was buried in the old Presbyterian cemetery on North Madison Avenue, which was once a part of his farm.  Later, he was moved to the Greenwood Cemetery which was also a part of his original land.
A son, Abram, was born in the cabin in 1830.  He spent his entire life on the Brewer farm and is buried in the Greenwood Cemetery.
Two granddaughters of Garret's, Mrs. Jessie bishop and Mrs. Hattie Sanford are living on West Main street in Greenwood, a short distance from where they and their father, Abram, were born.
Two great-grandchildren, Clarence Bishop and Stella Mae (Bishop) Toombs, who, also, live on West Main Street, were born on the old Brewer property at Madison and Euclid which is near Garret's homesite.  One great-great-grandchild, Lawrence Toby Toombs is the youngest descendant of Garret Brewer living in Greenwood."

(8) Will of Garret Brewer
Johnson County, IN Will BK 2 pg. 107

This my last will and testament of Garret Brewer, Johnson County State of Indiana. Considering the uncertainty of this mortal life and being of sound mind and memory, I do make and publish this my last will and testament in manner as from following that is to say it is my will that my wife Polly have the farm I now live on and all the proceeds therefrom including the taxes and family expenses so long as she remains a widow also all the stock and farming utensils it is my request. She remains on the farm according to the above state will also it is my after my wifes death that all my property personal and real to be sold and divided equal among all my children Barnett John Daniel David and Abram Jane Elizabeth Sarah and Mary Ann if further my will that my son John and Jacob S. Commingore be executors of this my last will and testament hereby revoking all former wills by me made in writing whereof I have set my Name and Seal this the twenty second day of May one thousand eight hundred and forty seven. Garret Brewer (Seal)

top part of pg. 107

lower part of pg. 107

Buried Greenwood Cemetery, Johnson County, IN

Original Stone for Garrett Brewer

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The photos below were found in the book, The Brewer Family Ancestors and Descendants of Barney Verbryck Brewer and His Son John Wesley Brewer Also Maternal and Allied Lines compiled by Roselyne Watts Jones, 1982   The notation says, "These pictures are all made in Indianapolis, Ind. more than likely they are pictures of Barney V. Brewer's brothers & sisters, children of Garret Brewer.  Have used them so someone may be able to identify them."

notation on this one says, "possibly Sarah Brewer Spillman"

Found on the same page in this same book is "Harvey Brewer possible grandson of Garret Brewer"

The only Harvey Brewer I can find in Johnson Co. IN was the Harvey Brewer born 19 Apr 1844 to Abraham V. Brewer and Delilah Rice.  A. V. Brewer was a brother to this Garret Brewer and lived in Johnson Co., IN.  This Harvey Brewer would have been a nephew to Garret Brewer.