Abner William Brewer
1848 - 1925 (77 years)
Generation: 1
1. Abner William Brewer was born in Apr 1848 in Indiana; died on 29 Aug 1925 in Wenatchee, Chelan County, Washington; was buried in Wenatchee City Cemetery, Wenatchee, Chelan County, Washington. Other Events:
- _MILT: Civil War. US Army. 128th Indiana Infantry.
- Census: 1880, Pottawatomie, Pottawatomie County, Kansas
Notes:
2 G.A.R. Vets Die Same Day
Pair of Wenatchee Octogenarians Taken by Death.
Wenatchee, was., Aug. 31. – The fast dwindling ranks of the local G.A.R. post were thinned still more by the deaths of A.W. Brewer, age 80, and Adolph Walther, age 89, both of whom passes away late yesterday.
Mr. Brewer was taken ill two weeks ago while in the east on a visit with his children. He enlisted with the 128th Indiana infantry when 18 years old and fought all through the Civil war, holding the rank of corporal. He leaves his widow, five sons and six daughters. Funeral services were held today with Daniel McCook post conducting the rites.
Mr. Walther died after a week’s illness at his home on Maple avenue. Until an attack of kidney trouble a week ago he had not complained about his health. He had resided here 17 years. He enlisted in the Union army in Wisconsin at the outbreak of the war. He leaves a son, two daughters and a brother.
The Spokesman-Review, Spokane, Washington. Friday, 4 September 1925.
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/22380383/abner-william-brewer
Section 5, Lot 72, Grave 3Abner married Mary Luella "Ella" Hesser on 19 Mar 1872 in Porter County, Indiana. Mary was born in 1852 in Ohio; died on 5 Apr 1934; was buried in Memorial Park Cemetery, Topeka, Shawnee County, Kansas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:- Viola Irene Brewer was born on 23 Apr 1875 in Porter County, Indiana; died on 18 May 1963 in Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas; was buried in Memorial Park Cemetery, Topeka, Shawnee County, Kansas.