Brewster Bros - John 1828, James, Wm, Lewis families

BREWSTER, ROY, ALLEN, PETERMAN, MCGREGOR, HEITZMAN

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BREWSTER, Bros. John1828-1907, James 1828-1900, and William 1833-1906, Lewis 1840-1922 families.

Grant Township Sioux County Pioneers -

BREWSTER, JOHN 1828-1907
Alton Democrat of March 16, 1907 Matlock News John Brewster an old citizen of Grant township died last week and was buried in the cemetery at Matlock. We are sorry to lose this venerable man. He was almost ninety years old. (Sioux County Cemetery Index lists John Brewster born 23 Feb 1828 died 6 Mar 1907 buried Greenwood cemetery Matlock IA. He was born in Scotland son of John Brewster 1782 -1861 and Anne Roy 1800-1875. He was one of a large family.) In the Boyden Reporter of March 9, 1907 John Brewster, whose illness is mentioned elsewhere died Thursday Night.
From a report on ancestry.com John Brewster was born 13, Feb 1828 Cromarty, Ross and Cromarty, Scotland and died 7 Mar 1907 Matlock IA.
1880 John Brewster age 52, born 1828 Scotland lived in Floyd Tsp Obrien County IA single, a farm laborer.
1885 John age 56 single, was living with his brother Wm’s family in Grant tsp. Sioux County IA.
1895 John age 66 was living in Grant Tsp. Sioux County IA.
1900 John Brewster living in Grant Tsp. Sioux county born Feb 1828 Scotland, he was a boarder , single. Living in household to Elizabeth Brewster, a widow of his brother James who had 9 children.

BREWSTER, JAMES abt 1828-1900
James Brewster, one of Sioux county's oldest settlers, died at 5 o'clock Monday afternoon after a month's illness with pneumonia fever. He was 72 years old and leaves a wife and nine children and two brothers to mourn his loss. The funeral took place Wednesday afternoon at one o'clock and the remains were interred in Greenwood cemetery. The sympathy of the entire community is extended to the afflicted relatives. Source: Alton Democrat, Jan. 13, 1900.
Note: He was the son of John Brewster 1783-1861 and Anne Roy 1800-1875. He was married to Elizabeth Allen 1857-1944. Children: John A, Ann Edith, James Robert, William George, Lewis Joseph, Richard Maxwell, Elizabeth Hannah, Noman Thomas, Allen Roy, Henry Alfred, Ivan Duncan.
Obituary of James’ wife Elizabeth Elizabeth Allen (Mrs. James) Brewster was born 31 Aug 1857 Melville, Caledon, Peel, Canada died 10 Jan 1944 at Sheldon IA, buried Greenwood Cemetery Matlock IA. Parents Robert Allen 1835-1916 and Hannah E. Bowering 1836-1907, Her husband James Brewster was born 1831 died 1900, they had a son John Alexander Brewster 1879-1961. Also see the obituary of James Brewster 1831-1900, gives evidence to nine children. Elizabeth’s obit was not found in the Sioux County papers on line. Sheldon paper should be searched.
Hon. John Morris and Rev. Acheson were out to Jas. Browsters Grant township Sabbath. Mr. Brewster was very low and not expected to live. Later. Mr, Brewster died Monday evening at about 5 o'clock Mr. Brewster was one of the pioneer settlers in Sioux Co., and by thrift and industry has acquired a tine farm and good buildings in Grant township. He was well known all over the county and greatly respected as a neighbor He leaves a widow and nine children. The youngest being about two years old. The family has our sympathy in their bearevement, Source Boyden Reporter of Jan 12, 1900.

In the 1908 Atlas of Sioux County, Grant Township, James Brewster estate owned 160 plus 80 acres called the Willow Wood Farm in section 22 and 23 of Grant Township.

BREWSTER, WILLIAM 1833-1906
Find a Grave lists William Brewster born 29 Nov 1833 Scotland died 18 Nov 1906 Lebanon, Linn, OR. Spouse Susanna Jane Brewster children – Ethel Susan Chamberlin and Anna Roy Smith.
1880 census of Floyd, O’Brien County IA William Brewster age 27 born abt 1833 Scotland married to Susanna J. Brewster age 30 children Mary 8, Alexander 7, Robert 4 and Anna 3.
1885 census of Grant Tsp. Sioux County William Brewster was 48 born Scotland, wife Susan 34, children Mary 12, John 11, Anna 8, Grace 1. living with them John Brewster 56, Wm’s brother.

1900 census of North Lebanon Linn, OR William was 66 born Nov 1833 Scotland came 1850 to NAmerica, married 1871. wife Susanna age 50 children were Alexander 27, Anna 23, grace 17, Frederick 15, Ethel 15,
Family – William Brewster born 29 Nov 1833 Cromarty, Ross & Cromarty, Scotland died 18 Nov 1906 Linn County Oregon. His wife was Susanna Jane Peterman 1849-1918 and children were – Mary 1872-1953, Alexander 1873-1953, Robert 1876, Anna 1876-1917, James 1880-1882, Frederick 1885-1956, Ethel Susan 1885-1950 and Grace 1887.
It appears the family lived in Grant Township Sioux County for a number of years as well as adjoining O’Brien county. Then they moved to Oregon prior to 1900.

BREWSTER, LEWIS 1840-1922 Boyden Reporter of Nov 9, 1922
Lewis Brewster Sr. one of the oldest settlers of Grant township passed away at his home in Sheldon on 8th avenue, Thursday, death being due to a general break-down and old age. His family members were all with him when the end came, with the exception of his daughter, Mrs. M. Halloran, who is with her husband, Capt. Halloran, stationed in China.
Lewis Brewster was laid to rest in the Greenwood cemetery near Matlock, Oct. 28, 1922. He was born at West Port, Leeds County, Ontario, Canada, in January, 1840, and died October 2 6, 1922, at Sheldon, Iowa, being 82 years of age. He was of Scottish descent; his parents came from Scotland in 1834.
In June, 1871, he was married to Mary McGregor and came to Iowa to make his home.
To this union seven children were born, four of whom died of scarlet fever while still very
small. Three children are living namely: Geo. Brewster, Mrs. L. O. Lohr, and Mrs. Elizabeth Hammer, all of Sheldon. His wife died Feb. 2, 1885. In 1889 in November, he married Emma Heitzman. Of that union three children are still living; namely, Mrs. M. Halloran, Earl Brewster and Archabald Brewster of Sheldon Relatives and friends from a distance were: Mr. and Mrs. Archabald Brewster of Estherville; Mr. John Moms of White Lake, S. D.; Mr. and Mrs. Freeman Lohr of Orange City and Mr. and Mrs. O. A. Boomgaarden of Rock Rapids.
Lewis Brewster was the youngest and last of four brothers who homesteaded in Grant twp. He settled on the northeast quarter of section 22, where his son Earl Brewster now lives, James B. settled on the southeast quarter of section 22, where his son L. J. Brewster now lives. Wm B. homesteaded the quarter where James and Chas. Kimmel now Ivan and John B. homesteaded the quarter where the Kimmel school now is.
Note; From family report on line – Lewis Brewster born 20 Jan 1840 Westport Leeds, Ontario Can. Died 26 Oct 1922 IA buried Greenwood cemetery Matlock IA. He was the son of John Brewster and Anna Roy or Ray. His first wife was Mary Mc Gregor 1850-1885. They had a large family and lost many children from the ravages of childhood diseases. His second wife was Emma Heitzman 1867-1941 They also lost several infants/children, three survive. Children listed in the report born the Lewis and Mary Emma Mc Gregor 1850-1885 were: Annie Agnes Brewster 1872-1882; Gerige Farquhar Brewster 1873-1941; John McGregor Brewater 1874-1882; Helen Elizabeth Brewster 1875-1882; Elspeth Brewster 1876-1877, William Robert Brewster 1878-1882, Mary E. Brewster 1879-1881; Margaret T. Brewster 1881-1972; Children of second wife Emma Heitzman 1867-1941 Annie Elizabeth Brewster 1883-1973, Earl Lamont Brewster 1890-1969, Carl Brewster 1891; Ethel Grace 1893-1977; Archibald Lewis Brewster 1898-1970; Twin daughters Brewster 1909-1901; Harry Donald Brewster 1909-1908.

In the 1908 Atlas of Sioux County Grant township Lewis Brewster owned 80 acres in Section 14, 80acres in Section 15 and 160 acres in Section 22. A few miles SE of Matlock.

BREWSTER – OLDER FAMILY RESEARCH – Source mainly from a family report on Anestry.com public member trees as submitter by other than this submitter.
Family of the parents of John, James, Lewis and William Brewster Grant County Iowa pioneers.
John Brewster born 25 Jul 1782 Pert, Perthshire, Scotland and died 15 Jul 1861 Westport, Leeds, Ontario Canada. He was the son of Robert Brewster 1752-1793 and Elspeth Cowie 1763-1841. He married Anne Roy at Rose Scotland 6 Jun 1817.
Anne Roy was born 17 Mar 1800 Tain, Ross and Cromarty, Scotland and died 27 Apr 1875 Grant City, Adams, Iowa. She was the daughter of John Roy 1759-1855 and Ann Ross 1763- .
Their children were: Four brothers that came to Sioux County Iowa are in Capitals.
1. George Brewster Born 18 Oct 1818 Scotland and died 18 Apr 1899 Bruce, Ontarrio Can.
2. Annie Brewster born 17 Dec 1820 Scotland died 27 Nov 1896 Westport Ontario Can.
3. Elizabeth Brewster born 19 mar 1823 Scotland died 13 Oct 1897 Malta DeKalb, IL USA
4. Robert Brewster Rev. born 12 Dec 1825 Scotland died Jun 1886 New York USA
5. Daniel Brewster born abt 1828 Scotland died 1901
6. JOHN BREWSTER born 13 Feb 1828 Scotland died 7 Mar 1907 Matlock IA
7. Elspeth Brewster born 22 Feb 1830 Scotland died 7 Mar 1910 Millet, Alberta Can
8. JAMES BREWSTER born 15 Dec 1831 Scotland died 8 jan 1900 Grant Sioux Iowa
9. WILLIAM BREWSTER born 29 Nov 1833 Scotland died 18 Nov 1906 Brewster Linn Oregon USA.
10. Mary Brewster (Ewing) born 12 Apr 1837 Westport Ontario Canada died 20 Aug 1897 Linn Oregon.
11. LEWIS BREWSTER born 20 Jan 1840 Westport Ontario Can. Died 26 oct 1922 Sheldon IA.
12. Alexander Brewster born 30 Jun 1842 Westport Ontario Can. Died 16 Aug 1847 Newboro, Ontario, Can.

OBITUARY Sioux County Herald of May 6 1875.
Mrs. Brewster (mother of the four brothers) an aged lady living in the northeast part of the county, died last week. She had attained the ripe old age of 80 and upwards, and was ailing more or less all winter.
Notes:
She is listed in the Sioux County Iowa cemetery index as died 27 Apr 1875 at 75 yrs 1 month and 10 days buried in Greenwood Cemetery Matlock IA, born at Marayshire Scotland, husband was John. In a family report on line she is listed as Anne Roy born 17 Mar 1800 Tain, Ross and Cromarty Scotland, daughter of John Roy 1759 and Ann Ross 1763.

Boyden Reporter of Friday July 8th 1898. A Colorful Brewster 4th July Celebration!
The Fourth at Brewsters. Among the many places -where patriotic citizens celebrated the day that commemorates the declaration of American Independence fraught as it is with freedom unadulterated and liberty unexcelled, none had more enjoyment to the square inch, or a more pleasant place to meet or a more inviting spread for hungry mortals than those who met at Mr. Brewster's pleasant grove and farm house in Grant Township. In our drive out we saw some as beautiful and well kept farms as are found in Sioux County. However a cluster of farms around (and including Mr. Brewsters) gave evidence of superior management. Corn rows as straight as the course of a rifle ball, wheat, barley and oats in the pink of condition, An occasional timothy meadows and plenty of Virginia grass. Groves, fruit trees, cattle, hogs, poultry, galore. And children did any one ever see such robust specimens of the future defenders of our flag. Twenty five years ago all the children in Grant township and possibly in Sioux county could have been loaded into a wagon. Now it takes a pretty good sized surrey or carriage to hold a single family and even then the older ones have rigs and beaux of their own—Galore, Hurrah, Prosperity. "What county is like unto Sioux County, or as the elite pronounce it "Si-ox County." About 10 a. m. we arrive on the grounds and found the genial Brewster, wife and family all preparing for the reception of guests. The men were constructing an improvised merry-go-round made on a wagon axle placed in the ground, a wheel on the spindle and planks on the wheel. It was a good substitute and the children enjoyed it. A large swing added attraction for others. It was simply a very informal gathering where every one was made welcome and full liberty of the place was given. Among those we met and specially enjoyed through the kindness of Hon. John Morris in introducing us, were Senator Luther Bishop, Bank er McGregor of Matlock, Wm. Kimniel, the fancy hog man, John Hudson, the jolly farmer, Thos, Kimmel with his athletic children John Brewster who has never fallen to woman's charms, and many others. At a rough estimate there were about 200 guests including children. After a time of social enjoyment at which time we noticed that the men cast cross eyed squints at the tables at which fleet-footed and happy matrons and younger ladies were busy placing on the board what deft fingers had prepared. All at once a fearful groan was heard to reverberate through the trees and I fancied one timid woman about to out for the cyclone cave—well it was only the table groaning under its weight of good things. It seems to me that every old hen and young chick have a sad eyed look as they look me in the eye ever since. Chicken, sliced ham, roast beef, potatoes, salads, pickles, coffee, lemonade, cakes, cookies, pies, fruits, canned goods and other things till at the remembrance of it we are too full for utterance, and then after dinner when men got away from the tables and didn't even look back, in little knots they gathered here and there talking about war, farming, poultry and crops, the hospitable Brewster and helpers were making large quantities of ice cream to he served with more cake. Your humble servant was called upon and perched high upon a cyclone cave made a windy speech. As far as we could see it was partially enjoyed. Mr. and Mrs. Brewster and family certainly have the thanks of the company that were there and the neighborhood can be congratulated upon having so many good people in it. So kind their guests and ever congenial to their friends. A fitting celebration of the fatal day, and man a shout of joy for Sampson, Schley and Hafter's noble work, and many a sigh and word of regret for the brave boys who were fallen to perpetuate the freedom and liberty we so much enjoy.

Picture of Mr. and Mrs. James Brewster from the 1908 Sioux County Atlas

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