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A. P. BREWER, farmer, P. O. Norwich, is a son of William and Polly (Curtis) Brewer, natives of Connecticut,
who came to McKean county, Penn., in 1815, and settled upon the farm where A. P. Brewer now resides. They reared
a family of seven children, the subject of this sketch being the second son, and the only one now living. He was
born October 24, 1821, and received his education in the public schools of the township where he now resides, and
has always lived upon the farm which his father settled. In September, 1841, he married Miss Helen, a daughter
of Luther and Jemima (Colegrove) Haven, of Norwich township. The Havens were among the first settlers of that township,
and reared a family of eight children, all of whom are living. Mr. and Mrs. Brewer are the parents of four children,
viz.: W. W. (proprietor of a hotel at Mount Jewett. Penn.), Milton A., Melvin F., and Nellie Alcena (deceased).
Mr. Brewer served six years in the capacity of county commissioner, also six years as county auditor, and has been
identified with various township offices. Mr. and Mrs. Brewer are members of the Baptist Church. In politics he
is a Republican.
From:
History of the Counties of
McKean, Elk and Forest,
Pennsylvania
With Biographical Selections.
J. H. Beers & Co., Publishers
Chicago, 1890.
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