Looking at Howell and Oliver
Howell and Oliver were brothers, both sons of George Brewer. However, they were the son of different mothers. Howell's mother was Sarah Lanier. Oliver's mother is believed to be the second wife of George, Alice. Alice's maiden name is unknown. So from birth these two men were different.
Howell Brewer
Howell was born between 1700 and 1715. He lived during a time of great turbulence. The country was on the verge of revolution. From some of the records that have been found concerning Howell, he was not shy about expressing his opinion. Whether living in Virginia or North Carolina he was in court for assault, he appeared to back his opinion with his fists.
Howell and Alice were the executors of his father's estate. In George's will, Howell received a young horse named Snip and feathers for a bed. (1741)
On 5 Feb 1747 in Brunswick County, Virginia court, Charles Collier petitioner against Howell Brewer defendant in a case of trespass, assault and battery.
Later that year, June 1747 - an attachment obtained by Francis Willis and Lewis Parham against Howell Brewer (who is said to be privately removed out of the county or so absconds that the ordinary process can not be served him). His brothers; Nicholas and Henry, were ordered to deliver the goods and chattels. On the same day is a case of debt owed by Howell to John Walls. Rebecca Brewer shall pay John Walls. It is in these records that have Rebecca paying the debts of Howell that lead to the belief that Rebecca is his wife.
In Orange County, North Carolina on the 1752 - 1753 tax list we find a Howell Brewer living alone.
It looks like Howell left Brunswick and his wife and came to the North Carolina wilderness.
Howell Brewer is in Bladen County North Carolina in 1754 where he received two patents for 200 acres each.
In 1755 he is again found in Orange County living alone.
In December of 1758 Howell was accused by John Williams of assault and found guilty.
In 1759 and 1765 Howell is again found in court for unpaid debts. He is found guilty both times.
Cumberland County was formed from Bladen County in 1754. In 1765 Howell is mentioned in a deed as owning property adjoining William Powell and Cornelius Tison.
Then on 10 Aug 1767 in Moore County there is a deed from Howell to John May for 200 acres.
There is speculation that Marian May was Howell's second wife or possibly the wife of Howell Jr.
Records after 1765 could be Howell Sr or Howell Jr.
But, on 10 Jun 1769 in Orange County, NC Howell and his wife Marian of Orange Co. to Joseph Dixon 89 acres. Howell owned 100 acres by deed of gift from John May.
Earlier researchers have speculated that Howell died in Kentucky. There have not been any probate records found for Howell so where and when he died has not been proven. There are discrepancies about his wives and children. We may not ever be able to say with 100% certainty who they were.
In 1772 there is a Howell Brewer on the Muster Role of Joab Brooks in Chatham County. (Chatham county was formed from Orange County in 1770. ) A petition signed in Randolph County NC asking that the courthouse be moved closer to the middle of the state/county was signed by a Howell Brewer Sr. in 1785.
Howell Jr moved to Georgia before 1793.
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Oliver Brewer
Oliver was probably under 21 when his father, George Brewer, died in 1741. He was left the tract of land where his father lived. He also received a gun.
His first record as an adult is probably on 5 May 1762 in Orange County, NC - "Oliver Brewer by Henry Brewer; 700 acres on Little prong of Terrels Creek, waters of Haw River, includes Saplin Level"
On 9 Dec 1762 in Orange County, NC Oliver received a patent for 690 acres on both sides of Wilkerson Creek of Haw River, joining Henry Brewer.
In 1763 Oliver resided in Orange County. On 10 Oct 1763 Oliver conveyed to John Brewer 200 acres in Brunswick County on the south side of Beaver Pond Creek.
Oliver is found in 1772 on the roll of Chatham County Militia with Henry and George Brewer.
Oliver married Rebecca. Again speculation is that Rebecca's maiden name was Smith as no marriage document has been found.
In the 1790 Federal Census Oliver is living in Chatham County North Carolina in a household that has 2 males under 16, 4 males over 16, 2 females and 3 slaves.
Oliver names all his children and his wife Rebecca in his will written on 14 Oct 1791 and proven November Court 1792.
One of his children named in his will was William. But not the William that married Phana Risdin. This William married Nancy and his probate is in 1806 in Chatham County.
As you can see after reading this, the parents of William Brewer who married Phana Risdin has not been proven. Currently if you look at trees on Ancestry.com, they all say that Oliver was his father.
For now, all I can do is post what I have discovered... whether it proves or disproves, I will leave that up to you...
Thanks for stopping by!!!
Pattie
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