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Benjamin R “Roll” Brewer

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Birth	:	5 Oct 1834 Indiana, USA
Death	:	16 Apr 1921 Hamilton County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Graceland Cemetery, Webster City, Hamilton County, USA
Coordinate	:	42.4578018, -93.8308029
Plot	:	Section 5 Div A Lot 31
Description	:	An extensive obituary for "Roll" Brewer can be found on Page 8 of the Monday, April 18, 1921 edition of the Daily Freeman Journal, Webster City, Iowa. What followers are biographical gleanings from this article. The obituary does give a lengthy accounting of his many hunting skills, etc. Benjamin R. Brewer came to Hamilton County from Indiana with his parents, Mrs. and Mrs. Wilson Brewer in 1850, settling first near the present site of Stratford, later called Hook's Point. They later moved to what is now Webster City and are considered to be the founding family... Read More	An extensive obituary for "Roll" Brewer can be found on Page 8 of the Monday, April 18, 1921 edition of the Daily Freeman Journal, Webster City, Iowa. What followers are biographical gleanings from this article. The obituary does give a lengthy accounting of his many hunting skills, etc. Benjamin R. Brewer came to Hamilton County from Indiana with his parents, Mrs. and Mrs. Wilson Brewer in 1850, settling first near the present site of Stratford, later called Hook's Point. They later moved to what is now Webster City and are considered to be the founding family of this community. CIVIL WAR -- Roll Brewer served in the 16th Iowa regiment under Captain Williams serving about a year. He was engaged at Nashville and accompanied Sherman on his march to the Sea and less destructive raids. He was discharged and received a pension. MARRIAGES -- 1st - June Frakes - married shortly before his departure for the war and she had died before he returned, leaving an infant daughter, now Mrs. Jennie Carmichael of Chariton. 2nd - Betsey Frakes - who also died leaving a daughter six weeks old, now Mrs. Margaret House, of Harlingen, Texas. 3rd - Judith Stone - born him three children: Charles of Kansas City, Fred, deceased, and Annetta Bell, of this city, who was but two weeks old at her mother's death. 4th - Ellen O'Rourke - now deceased, one son was born, Frank, who resided with his father at his death. From FAG Member# 48160174

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Benjamin R “Roll” Brewer's memorial is located at: Graceland Cemetery, Webster City, Hamilton County, USA.
When did Benjamin R “Roll” Brewer death?
Benjamin R “Roll” Brewer death on 16 Apr 1921 in Hamilton County, Iowa, USA
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Latitude: 42.4578018
Longitude: -93.8308029

Family Members:

Parent

Wilson Brewer

(1804 - 1856)

Margaret Jane Moore Brewer

(1816 - 1896)

Spouse

Eliza Jane Frakes Brewer

(1837 - 1855)

Betsy Frakes Brewer

(1850 - 1867)

Ellen Elizabeth O'Rourke Brewer

(1860 - 1917)

Siblings

John Thomas Brewer

(unknow - unknow)

Nancy Brewer

(unknow - unknow)

Julia Ann Brewer

(unknow - unknow)

Andrew Jackson “Jack” Brewer Sr.

(1832 - 1857)

Sarah Jane Brewer Bonebright

(1837 - 1930)

Margaret Brewer Meeks

(1857 - 1907)

Children

Fred Brewer

(1876 - 1897)

Annetta “Nettie” Brewer Bell

(1878 - 1971)

Frank Brewer

(1889 - 1965)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Graceland Cemetery
Webster City, Hamilton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.4578018, -93.8308029

2. Calvary Cemetery
Webster City, Hamilton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.4556007, -93.8341980

3. Community Church Cemetery
Kamrar, Hamilton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.4556000, -93.8342000

4. Trails End Cemetery
Webster City, Hamilton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.4587810, -93.8128710

5. Cass Center Cemetery
Webster City, Hamilton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.5083008, -93.7947006

6. Saratoga Cemetery
Stanhope, Hamilton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.3539009, -93.8167038

7. Homer Cemetery
Homer, Hamilton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.3680992, -93.9088974

8. Zion Cemetery
Kamrar, Hamilton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.3544006, -93.7572021

9. Saint Josephs Cemetery
Duncombe, Webster County, USA
Coordinate: 42.4789009, -93.9922028

10. Washington Cemetery
Duncombe, Webster County, USA
Coordinate: 42.4277992, -93.9916992

11. French Church Cemetery
Woolstock, Wright County, USA
Coordinate: 42.5724000, -93.7719000

12. Washington Township Cemetery
Duncombe, Webster County, USA
Coordinate: 42.4707900, -94.0002000

13. First Presbyterian Cemetery
Kamrar, Hamilton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.3910000, -93.6800000

14. Blanchard Cemetery
Webster County, USA
Coordinate: 42.4021988, -93.9997025

15. Woolstock Cemetery
Woolstock, Wright County, USA
Coordinate: 42.5942001, -93.8414001

16. Nesse Cemetery
Hamilton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.3250008, -93.8933029

17. Neese Cemetery
Homer, Hamilton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.3250000, -93.8935000

18. Blairsburg Cemetery
Blairsburg, Hamilton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.4925003, -93.6455994

19. Liberty Center Cemetery
Blairsburg, Hamilton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.4347000, -93.6408005

20. Ober and Scott Cemetery
Duncombe, Webster County, USA
Coordinate: 42.3841390, -93.9982856

21. Hartman Cemetery
Lehigh, Webster County, USA
Coordinate: 42.3666397, -93.9835627

22. Colfax Cemetery
Webster County, USA
Coordinate: 42.5224991, -94.0194016

23. Troy Cemetery
Woolstock, Wright County, USA
Coordinate: 42.6011009, -93.9077988

24. Vegors Cemetery
Webster County, USA
Coordinate: 42.3177986, -93.9421997