In the 1830 Grayson County, Virginia, Census
1 male 20 to 29
1 female 15 to 19
1 female under 5

In 1840 Grayson County, Virginia, Census
1 male 5 to 9
1 male 10 to 14
1 male 40 to 49
1 female under 5
1 female 5 to 9
1 female 30 to 39

In 1850 Grayson County, Virginia, Census
John Brewer 51
Catherine 36
Joseph 19
Stephen 18
Lucy 11
George 9
Celia 6 months
All the children mention above except Celia was by John's first wife
as he did not marry Catherine until 24 March 1847.

In 1850 you will find John and Catherine living on a farm in Elk Creek Virginia, on the tax record you will
see the value was $3,000 and personal property was valued at $1,000.

In 1860 Grayson County, Virginia census;
John Brewer 61 farmer;
Catherine 48;
D. L. 6;
Rebecca Hale 3
value of property 1600 and personal property 300.

In 1870 Grayson County, Virginia, Census
John Brewer 69
Catherine 57
Dow L. 14
Rosa E. 6

After the civil war and in the 1870 census they are found to be living in a small house in Independence Virginia, with little value as far as taxes. So one can tell that the civil war took a toll on them as well as others in the south.

In the probate records was the following; August 2, 1881 John Brewer deceased, settlement of property;

Persons who bought property were; Lewis C. Brewer, D. C. Brewer, D. L. Brewer, Johnston Brewer, Rufus Brewer, Sarah Brewer, Ezra Brewer, Thomas Brewer, Leftwick Brewer.

Sale of property, 4 Jan 1882 John Brewer deceased;
Vough 5, Wife $53.58, Vough 6, G. W. $13.43, Vough 7, D. L. $13.43, Vough 8, J. C. $13.43,
Vough 9, L. R. $13.43 , Vough 10, the amount of $32.60 to be divided equally to the following g/children,
R. W. Brewer, S. E. Brewer, J. W. Brewer, S. W. Brewer, and F. P. Brewer. John and Catherine gave 6
horses to the Confederate Army, Signed W. Flemming, Sgt.

Grayson County, Virginia, marriage info; Bond 1828-17; 6 November 1828; John Brewer and Cely Ellet, daughter of Joseph; Joseph Ellet, surety, Return 4-17; Rev. William Carrico married John Brewer and Celey Ellet on 6 November 1828.

Second Marriage Bond 1847-12; 24 May 1847; John Brewer and Catharine Bedwell; John Dickerson surety. Return not found.

By checking the early census John has 1 female missing born 1825/1830.

Grayson County, Virginia's Early Orphans (1811-1829)
The following record abstracts were collected from the Grayson County, Virginia
Court Order Books by Tracy Farmer McMillon.

Page,123 Jan 1828
Overseers of the Poor vs John Brewer
His appearance at this court to answer the complaint for being the father of a
bastard child of which Elizabeth Roark has lately delivered. Which said
Elizabeth hath since making of the complaint in this cause intermarried with
Berry Hicks. John Brewer enter into a recognisance himself in the sum of $100.00

Page, 212
Overseers of the Poor vs John Brewer Ordered to pay $20 for the support of a
bastard child of which Elizabeth Rowark was delivered and the cost of this
motion.

Note from June Brewer Welsch I have no proof of the above on him having a child by Elizabeth Roark.
He had the following children with Celia Elliott
1.Joseph Curran Brewer
2.Stephen Brewer
3.Lewis Peyton Brewer
4.Lucy Ann Brewer
5.George W. Brewer
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He had the following children with Catherine "Mary" Bedwell
1.Celia J. Brewer
2.Dow Legram Brewer
3.Rosa E. Brewer