The Nashville Banner
Nashville, Tennessee
Tuesday, October 20, 1931, page 16
Clarksville, Tenn., Oct. 20 - (Special) - Burial took place in Greenwood Cemetery Monday afternoon for Edmund L. Brewer, 81, practically a lifelong resident of Montgomery County and for many years connected with its official affairs. Services were conducted from the home at Oakplains by the Rev. G. M. Davenport, Mr. Brewer's pastor, and Dr. A. E. Clement, presiding elder of the Clarksville Methodist District.
Mr. Brewer's death at his home Sunday afternoon followed a protracted illness. He had partially recovered from an illness in the early part of the summer and was able to be up part of the time, but two weeks ago he suffered a relapse and became critically ill.
Mr. Brewer was a progressive farmer and was for many years successful as a tobacco dealer and merchant. He retired from active business ten years ago, and had since resided with his son, W. Hill Brewer.
Mr. Brewer was born June 20, 1850, near Turnersville in Robertson County, and at an early age he moved with his parents, the late Mr. and Mrs. Sterling Brewer, to the Oakplains community in this county where his father established the Oakplains Academy which was for many years noted for its strict discipline, high moral standards and scholarship. Many of the leading citizens of Robertson, Montgomery and Cheatham Counties were educated in this academy.
While a young man Mr. Brewer purchased from his father a tract of land on which he established a home following his marriage February 14, 1877, to Miss Jennie Wilson Patrick, whose death occurred six years ago. In early life he was united with the Methodist Church. At the quarterly conference on the Asbury charge at Mt. Carmel Church in September, 1874, he was elected recording stewart, which office he held at his death. He was a familiar figure at Clarksville district conferences. His was a typical Christian home and a regular stopping place for ministers of his church. For many years he was a member of Fredonia Lodge of Masons and filled all offices in it prior to its consolidation with Clarksville Lodge.
With the exception of one year, he had served as a poorhouse commissioner for the county since 1876, and at the October term of the Quarterly Court this year he resigned because of ill health. For twenty-four years he was a magistrate from District 10, and was a member of the committee that supervised the rebuilding of the Courthouse after the fire in 1900.
Mr. Brewer is survived by three sons, L. V. Brewer of Clarksville, Glenn R. Brewer of Louisville and W. Hill Brewer of Oakplains, and two daughters, Mrs. Julian B. Walton of Neptune and Mrs. C. O. Gossett of Oakplains. A sister, Mrs. S. P. Alsbrooks of Adams, died twelve years ago, and the death of a brother, Sterling C. Brewer of Nashville occurred two months ago.
Contributor: Tony (46571983)
Nashville, Tennessee
Tuesday, October 20, 1931, page 16
Clarksville, Tenn., Oct. 20 - (Special) - Burial took place in Greenwood Cemetery Monday afternoon for Edmund L. Brewer, 81, practically a lifelong resident of Montgomery County and for many years connected with its official affairs. Services were conducted from the home at Oakplains by the Rev. G. M. Davenport, Mr. Brewer's pastor, and Dr. A. E. Clement, presiding elder of the Clarksville Methodist District.
Mr. Brewer's death at his home Sunday afternoon followed a protracted illness. He had partially recovered from an illness in the early part of the summer and was able to be up part of the time, but two weeks ago he suffered a relapse and became critically ill.
Mr. Brewer was a progressive farmer and was for many years successful as a tobacco dealer and merchant. He retired from active business ten years ago, and had since resided with his son, W. Hill Brewer.
Mr. Brewer was born June 20, 1850, near Turnersville in Robertson County, and at an early age he moved with his parents, the late Mr. and Mrs. Sterling Brewer, to the Oakplains community in this county where his father established the Oakplains Academy which was for many years noted for its strict discipline, high moral standards and scholarship. Many of the leading citizens of Robertson, Montgomery and Cheatham Counties were educated in this academy.
While a young man Mr. Brewer purchased from his father a tract of land on which he established a home following his marriage February 14, 1877, to Miss Jennie Wilson Patrick, whose death occurred six years ago. In early life he was united with the Methodist Church. At the quarterly conference on the Asbury charge at Mt. Carmel Church in September, 1874, he was elected recording stewart, which office he held at his death. He was a familiar figure at Clarksville district conferences. His was a typical Christian home and a regular stopping place for ministers of his church. For many years he was a member of Fredonia Lodge of Masons and filled all offices in it prior to its consolidation with Clarksville Lodge.
With the exception of one year, he had served as a poorhouse commissioner for the county since 1876, and at the October term of the Quarterly Court this year he resigned because of ill health. For twenty-four years he was a magistrate from District 10, and was a member of the committee that supervised the rebuilding of the Courthouse after the fire in 1900.
Mr. Brewer is survived by three sons, L. V. Brewer of Clarksville, Glenn R. Brewer of Louisville and W. Hill Brewer of Oakplains, and two daughters, Mrs. Julian B. Walton of Neptune and Mrs. C. O. Gossett of Oakplains. A sister, Mrs. S. P. Alsbrooks of Adams, died twelve years ago, and the death of a brother, Sterling C. Brewer of Nashville occurred two months ago.
Contributor: Tony (46571983)
The Nashville Banner
Nashville, Tennessee
Tuesday, October 20, 1931, page 16
Clarksville, Tenn., Oct. 20 - (Special) - Burial took place in Greenwood Cemetery Monday afternoon for Edmund L. Brewer, 81, practically a lifelong resident of Montgomery County and for many years connected with its official affairs. Services were conducted from the home at Oakplains by the Rev. G. M. Davenport, Mr. Brewer's pastor, and Dr. A. E. Clement, presiding elder of the Clarksville Methodist District.
Mr. Brewer's death at his home Sunday afternoon followed a protracted illness. He had partially recovered from an illness in the early part of the summer and was able to be up part of the time, but two weeks ago he suffered a relapse and became critically ill.
Mr. Brewer was a progressive farmer and was for many years successful as a tobacco dealer and merchant. He retired from active business ten years ago, and had since resided with his son, W. Hill Brewer.
Mr. Brewer was born June 20, 1850, near Turnersville in Robertson County, and at an early age he moved with his parents, the late Mr. and Mrs. Sterling Brewer, to the Oakplains community in this county where his father established the Oakplains Academy which was for many years noted for its strict discipline, high moral standards and scholarship. Many of the leading citizens of Robertson, Montgomery and Cheatham Counties were educated in this academy.
While a young man Mr. Brewer purchased from his father a tract of land on which he established a home following his marriage February 14, 1877, to Miss Jennie Wilson Patrick, whose death occurred six years ago. In early life he was united with the Methodist Church. At the quarterly conference on the Asbury charge at Mt. Carmel Church in September, 1874, he was elected recording stewart, which office he held at his death. He was a familiar figure at Clarksville district conferences. His was a typical Christian home and a regular stopping place for ministers of his church. For many years he was a member of Fredonia Lodge of Masons and filled all offices in it prior to its consolidation with Clarksville Lodge.
With the exception of one year, he had served as a poorhouse commissioner for the county since 1876, and at the October term of the Quarterly Court this year he resigned because of ill health. For twenty-four years he was a magistrate from District 10, and was a member of the committee that supervised the rebuilding of the Courthouse after the fire in 1900.
Mr. Brewer is survived by three sons, L. V. Brewer of Clarksville, Glenn R. Brewer of Louisville and W. Hill Brewer of Oakplains, and two daughters, Mrs. Julian B. Walton of Neptune and Mrs. C. O. Gossett of Oakplains. A sister, Mrs. S. P. Alsbrooks of Adams, died twelve years ago, and the death of a brother, Sterling C. Brewer of Nashville occurred two months ago.
Contributor: Tony (46571983)
Nashville, Tennessee
Tuesday, October 20, 1931, page 16
Clarksville, Tenn., Oct. 20 - (Special) - Burial took place in Greenwood Cemetery Monday afternoon for Edmund L. Brewer, 81, practically a lifelong resident of Montgomery County and for many years connected with its official affairs. Services were conducted from the home at Oakplains by the Rev. G. M. Davenport, Mr. Brewer's pastor, and Dr. A. E. Clement, presiding elder of the Clarksville Methodist District.
Mr. Brewer's death at his home Sunday afternoon followed a protracted illness. He had partially recovered from an illness in the early part of the summer and was able to be up part of the time, but two weeks ago he suffered a relapse and became critically ill.
Mr. Brewer was a progressive farmer and was for many years successful as a tobacco dealer and merchant. He retired from active business ten years ago, and had since resided with his son, W. Hill Brewer.
Mr. Brewer was born June 20, 1850, near Turnersville in Robertson County, and at an early age he moved with his parents, the late Mr. and Mrs. Sterling Brewer, to the Oakplains community in this county where his father established the Oakplains Academy which was for many years noted for its strict discipline, high moral standards and scholarship. Many of the leading citizens of Robertson, Montgomery and Cheatham Counties were educated in this academy.
While a young man Mr. Brewer purchased from his father a tract of land on which he established a home following his marriage February 14, 1877, to Miss Jennie Wilson Patrick, whose death occurred six years ago. In early life he was united with the Methodist Church. At the quarterly conference on the Asbury charge at Mt. Carmel Church in September, 1874, he was elected recording stewart, which office he held at his death. He was a familiar figure at Clarksville district conferences. His was a typical Christian home and a regular stopping place for ministers of his church. For many years he was a member of Fredonia Lodge of Masons and filled all offices in it prior to its consolidation with Clarksville Lodge.
With the exception of one year, he had served as a poorhouse commissioner for the county since 1876, and at the October term of the Quarterly Court this year he resigned because of ill health. For twenty-four years he was a magistrate from District 10, and was a member of the committee that supervised the rebuilding of the Courthouse after the fire in 1900.
Mr. Brewer is survived by three sons, L. V. Brewer of Clarksville, Glenn R. Brewer of Louisville and W. Hill Brewer of Oakplains, and two daughters, Mrs. Julian B. Walton of Neptune and Mrs. C. O. Gossett of Oakplains. A sister, Mrs. S. P. Alsbrooks of Adams, died twelve years ago, and the death of a brother, Sterling C. Brewer of Nashville occurred two months ago.
Contributor: Tony (46571983)
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