Mrs. Mary E. Brewer

Mrs. Mary E. Brewer, widow of John W. Brewer, was born in Sullivan county, Indiana, August 25, 1842, the daughter of James M. and Margaret A. (Hinkle) Enochs. The latter was a native of Kentucky, who was brought to Greene county by her parents when six months old. The former was a native of North Carolina, who was nine years old when he was brought to Kentucky by his parents, who later moved to Sullivan county, Indiana, living there the remainder of their lives, having been consistent members of the Methodist Episcopal church. Mr. Enochs' earthly career ended April 14, 1894, having survived his wife seven years.

Mrs. Brewer, our subject, was reared on a farm and attended the common schools, securing a fairly generous education. She was united in marriage October 27, 1885, to John W. Brewer, and they immediately moved on a splendid farm in Stafford township, on which our subject still resides and which has been so skillfully managed that it has always been very productive. It consists of one hundred and two acres. She rents the land but keeps some good stock. Mr. and Mrs. Brewer never had any children. September 7, 1895, Mr. Brewer's spirit passed into the "silent land" after a busy and honorable career. He was a member of the Baptist church, in which he always took a delight, and his political inclinations were always with the Democrats. However, he was not an active worker in his party. Our subject was Mr. Brewer's second wife. He raised one daughter, Martha A., by his first wife. This child is now the wife of Charles B. Heim, of Marco, Indiana.

Mrs. Brewer is a member of the Methodist Episcopal church, her membership being at Stafford chapel. She is regarded as a lady of estimable traits, having a kind and generous disposition, according to her neighbors, and she is much liked and highly respected by all who know her.

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"Biographical Memoirs of Greene County, Ind. with Reminiscences of Pioneer Days", B.F. Bowen & Co., Indianapolis, IN, 1908, pages 1036-1037.

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