REVOLUTIONARY WAR PENSION ABSTRACT OF APPLICATION - SAMUEL BREWER, SR.

Contributed by: A Mercer County Volunteer


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Name: BREWER, SAMUEL SR.
Pension #: W8401
State: NJ
Age: 75
Ap. Date: 1 Oct 1832
He was born in Sussex Co., NJ afterwards moved to Tyrone Co. Penn where he lived 
on Jacobs Creek "when I entered the service in 1780. After the war I lived in 
Penn until 1784, when I removed to Kentucky live in Mercer Co., Ky about 3 miles 
from Harrodsburg. I know of no one except my brother in Hardin Co who can 
testify as to my services". Letter in the file from Robert B. McAfee 28 Nov 
1832...that Samuel Brewer walked 90 miles and back to get his brother Peter 
Brewer's affidavit.

Widow: REBECCA SMITH
Sp Age: 78
W Ap. Date: 3 Sep 1838
3 Sep 1838, a resident of Garrard Co., Ky..she is the widow of Samuel Brewer 
they were married in Mercer Co., Ky 13 May 1787 by Rev. David Rice. Samuel 
Brewer died 31 Jan 1835. On 20 Jun 1843 Rebecca Brewer was a resident of 
Anderson Co., Ky aged 79. Marriage bond of Samuel Brewer Rebeckah Smith was 
dated 13 May 1787 married by David Rice. Letter in the file from James Taylor 
saying that Mrs. Elizabeth Moore, widow of Thomas Moore, was trying to get a 
pension that he drew pension before his death.

Affiant 1: Peter Brewer
A resident of Hardin Co., Ky, brother of Samuel Brewer of Mercer Co., Ky.

Affiant 2: Peter Huff Sr.
1 Oct 1832..He is aquainted with Samuel Brewer

Affiant 3: Peter Huff Jr.
same as Peter Huff, Sr.

Affiant 4: Capt. John Bull
same as Peter Huff