Biography, John Brewer, Madison County, AR

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John BREWER was born in Kentucky November 16, 1816, and is a son of John and
Sarah (BREWER) BREWER, the former of Kentucky, and the latter born in Franklin
County, Tenn., November 13, 1820. When John was but a small child his parents
removed to Alabama, locating in Johnson county, where they engaged in farming
and remained until their deaths. 

Our subject is the eldest of six children born to them, and he and his sister,
Esther V., widow of James ROBINS, of Washington County, Ark., are the only
children now living. When twenty years of age John came to Washington County,
Ark., and a year later removed to Richland Valley, Madison County. His present
farm is located in Valley Township, and is well cared for and cultivated.
January 14, 1836, he was united in marriage to Sarah THURMAN, who was born in
Alabama November 14, 1820. 

Mrs. Brewer is a zealous member of the Methodist Episcopal Church. Mr. Brewer is
an active politician in the Democratic party, and is always interested in the
welfare of his county." (Goodspeeds History of NW AR...)