Freestone County, Texas
Obituaries


Fairfield Recorder - March 10, 1899
Steward's Mill Locals
March 7, 1899

Mr. Brewer, of Brewer Prairie, was buried in Stewards Mill cemetery last Friday 
afternoon.

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Fairfield Recorder - March 10, 1899

Death of Wm. Brewer
Mr. William Brewer was born in Henry Co., Georgia in 1832, was an exemplary son. 
In 1850 he was married to Miss Mary Fergason. To them was born six sons and eight 
daughters, who are now widely scattered. He moved to Tallapoosa County, Alabama 
in 1853. In 1887, in May, he landed in Freestone County, Texas where he remained 
afterward. His wife died in 1892. In 1894 he was married to Mrs. Ollie Jester 
from whom he was separated by death on the 2nd inst.

Deceased was not in the best of health for some time. During the night of the 
1st inst., he was taken with a chill, and his physician being called, pronounced 
his illness meningitis. Another physician who has had large experience with 
meningitis in and around Fairfield eight years ago, was phoned for. He confirmed 
the diagnois. Mr. Brewer died at 1 pm. His remains were interred at Steward's 
Mill by the side of his first wife.

One by one the landmarks are taken away. Well it becomes us to keep eternal 
vigil; for the great Reaper's ever near. We shall all go soon.

  A friend.