Brewer, Andrew Jackson (1857-1936)

BREWER, ERICKSON, NELSON, CARPENTER, LEE, FRAKES

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Date: 9/24/2016 at 13:41:55

Daily Freeman Journal, Webster City, Iowa, Tuesday, February 4, 1936

A.J. BREWER, AGE 79, DIES

Was Grandson of Wilson Brewer, Founder of Original Newcastle.

ILL MANY MONTHS

Andrew J. Brewer, 79, a life long resident of this city and a grandson of Wilson Brewer, founder of Newcastle, original Webster City, died at his home, 802 Seneca street, this morning at 8:45 o'clock.

He had been ill for the past year and a half. Death was caused by ailments incident to old age, and other complications.

Funeral services are pending. Foster's in charge.

Mr. Brewer is survived by one son, Harvey Brewer, of this city. He is also survived by Miss Edith Erickson, of Des Moines, who had made her home with Mr. Brewer and his wife since infancy.

There are three grandchildren, Joseph K., Mrs. Chester Nelson and Mrs. Ross Carpenter, of this city, and five great grandchildren: Richard and Larry Dean Brewer, Nadine and Pauline Nelson and Robert Joseph Carpenter.

Two half brothers, J. D. Lee and P.W. Lee, live in this city, and a third, Meade Lee, lives in Eagle Grove.

Mr. Brewer was born in this city Feb. 24, 1857, his father being Andrew Jackson Brewer, a son of Wilson Brewer, founder of Newcastle. Andrew Jackson Brewer, sr., made the trip from Kokomo, Ind., with his father, Wilson Brewer, and arrived in this community in 1848.

His mother was Harriet Frakes, her parents being Mr. and Mrs. Patrick Frakes who came to this community shortly after the Brewers, in 1854.

A.J. Brewer, sr., died shortly after the birth of Andrew J. Brewer, jr., and later the mother married John W. Lee.

Andrew J. Brewer, jr., lived his entire life in this community. For many years he farmed north of this city, and later moved to town where he operated a flour and feed store. He retired from active business about 20 years ago.

Mrs. Brewer died July 8, 1926.

Mr. Brewer was an active member of the United Brethren church and attended services regularly as long as he was able.

He was a kindly old gentleman and as long as his health permitted he took an active interest in the affairs of the city and always took great pleasure in reminiscing about pioneer life in this community.