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William Brew b1872 son of Honnora loftus b1835?ireland and John Brew b1834 ?ireland

clairewaters2009 — 2012-01-03 20:43:34Z

im trying to trace my ancesters and its proving to be so confusing as my great grandad didnt talk about his family,i now believe by research he was william Brew son of John Brew b1834 in ireland and honora loftus b1835 in ireland,her sister margaret b1831 also lived with them.any help would be amazing,links to the loftus family and brew family.i think wILLIAM BREW may have been married before he married my great grandmother in BRISTOL in 1920,as he was by then in his 40s,so poss another family.He was on his way to be part of crew on the titanic...but didnt get there as he met and married my great grandmother who was 20yrs his junior.
we do have a picture of him wearing a uniform,which maybe be a connaught rangers uniform...and was once listed as scaler,his brother George a seaman,a sister eliza,another sister honora..another sister frances and a brother john..any info would be of great help..we just want to fill in the gaps in our family history :)
looking forward to hearing some links!:)clairewaters2009@hotmail.co.uk

Re: Brew name

clairewaters2009 — 2012-01-03 18:04:20Z

did they ever live in liverpool? isle of man brews come up alot!:)you must have done alot of research!thank you for replying.

Re: Brew name

Peter18105 — 2012-01-03 16:47:47Z

Dear Claire, I have checked my family tree as I have John Brews in it, but I cannot find a connection with your William. My lot came from the Isle of Man. Very sorry! Peter Brew.

Re: Brew name

clairewaters2009 — 2012-01-02 23:45:56Z

i too am researching brew family tree in liverpool and not getting very far!! william brew 1872 son of john brew,william was a stoker on steamships,any info would be amazing!he is my grandmothers father and she would love to know more about his life before he moved to bristol.

Re: Brews,County Cork, Ireland

timmartinmurphy — 2011-11-12 19:35:57Z

Margaret - See Kilmartrin, Cork Ireland Brew family tree : http://homepage.eircom.net/~timbrackencourt/FamilyTree/Dir01...

Re: BREW Christopher m.Elizabeth SMITH 1849 London, England

BernardTBrew — 2011-08-26 04:41:10Z

G'day Chris. Thanks for replying and YES I can confirm the details you mentioned. My Fathers name, now deceased, is Thomas Albert Brew and his eldest sister was Emily and I remember them talking of Leonard as apparently, I reminded them of him.
I would like to communicate further with you, so my email address is: bb4yhwh@gmail.com and my phone No here in Australia is (0)7 55964774 or mobile 0403 720020.
Please let me know your email and phone details and I will conact you. Best Wishes, Bernard.

Re: BREW Christopher m.Elizabeth SMITH 1849 London, England

EdmontonCBrew — 2011-08-19 12:12:52Z

Hi,

I am Christopher Brew born Edmonton 1973, I think we are related as I believe your grandfather Charles (1879-1933) was the brother of my great grandfather George born Edmonton (1885-1947).There was quite a few of them as they had brothers Christopher (1876-1958),Frank (1887-1887) and sisters Helena (1880-1915) & Sarah (Born 1875).

Can you confirm if your granfather was married to Emily Gibbons and your dad had brothers called Charles (b1901),Leonard (1912-1940) & sister Emily (b1888)?. I have done a huge amount of work on the Brew family tracing them from Isle of Man to Liverpool then down to London, I would be happy to share this with you, as I have a very detailed tree on Genesreunited so let me know if you are on there and I can give you access.

Cheers

Re: BREW Christopher m.Elizabeth SMITH 1849 London, England

BernardTBrew — 2011-08-09 00:27:28Z

My name is Bernard T. Brew and I was born in Edmonton, London, N9, in 1941, now living in Australia.
My father's name was Thomas A. Brew who was born in 1918, again I believe in Edmonton. Died and buried in Edmonton in 1980.
I believe his father's name was Charles Brew, the one mentioned, virtually my grandfather, the son of Christopher Robert Brew, who I guess would be my great grandfather.
Please let me know.

Margaret Brew of Illinois

maroyer — 2011-08-02 21:04:06Z

Margaret Brew, my GGGM ,was married in Illinois in 1853 to William Benjamin Franklin Royer. They Moved to California that same year.

I would appreciate any information on Margaret and her family.

Re: Brews,County Cork, Ireland

valerie_brew — 2011-06-28 11:16:04Z

I am looking for Brew as well and James (jacob)_ is on a baptism record I have and no one in my fam knows who he is I am a Brew I live in RI of Usa

Christopher Brew 1826-1855 (Born Liverpool)

EdmontonCBrew — 2011-06-16 20:25:47Z

I am trying to find out more about a Christopher Brew born Liverpool 1826 died London 1855, he married Elizabeth Smith at St Andrews Holborn in London in 1849.

I believe he was a Watchmaker in Liverpool so I am keen to know how he ended up in London?, his father was also Christopher born circa 1803 and he may have been born in Liverpool as was married in St Pauls in 1824.

If anyone can help I would be grateful

Thanks
Chris Brew

Margaret A Brew born abt 1835 IOM

jennymirving — 2011-06-15 06:59:31Z

I am looking for information about Margaret A Brew born about 1835 on the Isle of Man. She married a Peter Crawford who was from Wigton in Scotland. They moved to the Ulverston area in Lancashire in 1871 or 1872.
I have information regarding her life in England, but can find no mention of her birth or marriage. Her first five children were baptised on the Isle of man at Andreas. The family believe she may have been from Laxey.
Can anyone help?

Re: BREW Christopher m.Elizabeth SMITH 1849 London, England

glfisher192 — 2011-02-01 17:28:32Z

Hi
Thank you for the message. The website that I mentioned is http://brew.clients.ch/BrewONS.htm . have you seen it?

I need to rescan the photo of Helena, and also have a photo of her grave. I will also direct you to the churchyard where it lies, there is quite a good view on Google maps.

Send me a message to glf@supanet.com.

Regards

Graham

Re: BREW Christopher m.Elizabeth SMITH 1849 London, England

EdmontonCBrew — 2011-01-20 12:21:52Z

Hi,
Thank you also for the message and some additional info which helps, I believe your grandmother Helena was the half sister of my great grandfather George (Born Edmonton 1885-1947) as it appears that their father Christopher Robert Brew was married to a Sarah Brew firstly (mother of Helena) then Emma Brew (George's mother). I believe some of the info I have discovered seems to indicate that Sarah died so not sure if you have any further info on that?, if you were willing to share a copy of the photo you have that would be good as I only have a picture of George in his army uniform (WW1)and of no one else of course we can make contact off line if necessary.

As I am also Christopher Brew it transpires that this name features highly in the family tree which is nice, your grandmother Helena's father,grandfather & great grandfather were all called Christopher so now I know where my name comes from !

Thanks again
Chris

Re: BREW Christopher m.Elizabeth SMITH 1849 London, England

glfisher192 — 2011-01-19 23:24:43Z

Thanks for the message.
I am the grandson of Helena Brew who married my grandfather, Arthur William Bennett. They emigrated to Canada c.March 1906 where my mother was born, returning c.1914 (grandfather joining the army). Helena died on 23rd June 1915 (cause unknown) and is buried in a small graveyard in Cam, Gloucestershire, there is a well preserved headstone there. I have a photograph of Helena which my mother kept, showing her in service to a household in north London. I have never established the connection to Cam, there are a lot of Bennetts round there, presumably they were living with relatives.
Some time ago there was a Brew website set up by a chap in Switzerland, I don't think it's active now but the information may still be there.
My research has been done in conjunction with my cousin. My information is gathered from the usual census records etc.
Hope this is of some help.

Re: BREW Christopher m.Elizabeth SMITH 1849 London, England

EdmontonCBrew — 2011-01-13 21:30:56Z

I believe that Helena Mary was the Sister or half Sister to my Great Grandfather George Brew born Edmonton 1885 -1947.

Would be interested in any any info you may have as keen to back beyond Christopher.

Re: BREW Christopher m.Elizabeth SMITH 1849 London, England

EdmontonCBrew — 2011-01-13 21:19:41Z

Not sure if you are still interested in this but I am also Christopher Brew (originally from Edmonton) and the Brew's names on your message are indeed descendants of mine !

I can help from his son George onwards if you are interested.

Virgina Brew/Brow &Geo. LeFebvre Fr. Canada>MI. 1878

jabjeb — 2010-03-21 18:17:43Z

hello...I'm looking for any info on the families of George Lefebvre, b. abt 1853 in Fr. Canada and his future wife, Virginia Brow b.abt. 1854 in Fr. Canada...married abt. 1872 in Canada, came to Michigan 1878. I found them in the Zilwaukee, Saginaw Co., MI. 1880 census. They were with 2 daughters, Virgina age 6,b.Fr. Canada and Rosa age 1, b. MI.
Also with 3 nephews....Noah Brew/Brow age 21, Umbrize (Ambrose?)Brew/Brow age 24 & Oliver Brew/Brow age 23. All were born in Ontario. In the 1900 census for Leelanau Co.,
MI. They are there with 2 kids, Rosa age 21 and Moses, a son age 9. Hoping that anyone can help me!! Daughter Virginia married a Gideon Julius Belanger in Leelanau Co., MI

Re: BREW Christopher m.Elizabeth SMITH 1849 London, England

glfisher192 — 2009-08-26 15:32:34Z

I am interested in the information as I am researching family history and HELENA MARY BREW was my grandmother. She married ARTHUR WILLIAM BENNETT and died in 1915. She is buried at CAM in GLOUCESTERSHIRE.

I would be pleased to exchange any information with anyone interested.

BREW Daniel G and Kathleen K

t42RoseHill — 2009-05-18 02:45:34Z

BREW Daniel G and Kathleen K

I photographed this gravestone in the (Shannon) Rose Hill Cemetery, Tarrant Co., Texas. Feel free to use this picture for your personal records. This is one of the 203,355 cemetery photos free at http://teafor2.com .

If you know more about this person please reply here,instead of contacting me because this is most likely not my family.

Re: Blanche Brew

deewhytony — 2008-09-05 02:29:57Z

I have a photograph of Blanche reputedly taken when she was appointed headmistress at Stroud Girls High School.

Also have a simlar photograph of her sister Constance.

Photo takes up too much space to attach here.

If anyone would like copy, please contact me at deewhytony@bigpond.com.

Regards

Tony

Re: Blanche Brew

vr120 — 2008-08-25 18:10:35Z

Thanks for adding this post. I sent the book to Australia, to deewhytony.

Valerie

Re: Blanche Brew

bobbell158 — 2008-08-25 17:04:07Z

To anyone (especially from her family) who's interested:

Blanche Brew was Headmistress of Stroud Girls High School when my mother was there. I have a copy of "Cranford" awarded as a prize to my mother and signed by Miss Brew, dated 1933. My mother was always grateful to Miss Brew for (almost physically) dragging her back to school for another year to re-take and pass her School Certificate. My mother's family was poor, so Miss Brew may have arranged some sort of financial help for this year.

Re: Brew Website

fishwithoutbike — 2008-07-23 16:03:07Z

Hi. My name is Helen Brew, my father is George Taylor Brew, and he's from Dublin. It's an Irish name - my dad says is from the Viking word for judge, vrew...

Brew/ Lockley/ Bancroft from Gnosall/ Church Eaton

gehdina — 2008-01-14 08:16:33Z

Hello all,
I am always looking for connections to my Grandparents line of Bancrofts, ONLY, from the Gnosall/ Church Eaton area of Staffs.
These direct family Surnames include: Bancroft, Stone/s; Lockley; Poulson, Brew; Robinson, Addison; Adderley; Hickin; Chettoe.
Any help would be most welcome.
Many thanks
Ed

Re: John Kneale (born about 1805)

denisedadson — 2007-05-06 03:46:23Z

I am also pulling my hair about - re the Kneale's - and every so often start up the search again.

The first Kneale I have, is an Ann Kneale born Kirk Michael about 1830, a dressmaker, who married Thomas Moore in Kirk Michael.

I believe Ann's father to be a John Kneale born about 1805. I have found a John Kneale who was buried in Kirk Michael in 1858 and so he was born in 1806 (what is a year here and there?). The second reason I think this may be my man is that he lived at Ballacoine and my maternal grandfather John Henry Moore, was born at Ballacoine and was the only child of Thomas Moore and his wife Ann - hence a possible connection.

I have the birth certificate of John Henry Moore and his parents are listed as Thomas Moore and wife Ann.

It is the connection on who Ann's father is - which I believe to be John, and if this is the case, I believe John's father to be a Philip Kneale from Andreas.

My Moore's from Kirk Michael (and previously Santan) married the Quayle's from Kirk Michael.

Many thanks for any help that may be forthcoming.

Denise

Re: Blanche Brew

vr120 — 2007-04-26 19:33:44Z

Hi Tony - I posted the book today. The man at the post office said it should take about a week to reach you. I've put my email address in the package, so please let me know when it arrives.

Best wishes

Valerie

Re: Blanche Brew

vr120 — 2007-04-25 09:40:47Z

Hi Tony,

I'll get the book in the post to you. It is a small book but quite heavy I suppose as it's hard back & leather bound.

I am not related to the Brew family. I came by the book when I helped an old lady clear out her house to move away. She had bought it second hand. I kept it back from sale because I thought at first that she may have accidentally chucked out a family heirloom. Then, when I found this was not the case, I thought I might be able to find it an owner. First of all I advertised it in Family Tree Magazine (a UK magazine), then later on Ancestry. I've had it well over 10 years!! It's moved house with me once!

I'll let you know when it's on it's way to you.

Best wishes,

Valerie

Re: Blanche Brew

deewhytony — 2007-04-24 22:43:04Z

Hi Valerie

Yes I would like the book. Naturally I will pay all costs involved.

Could I ask how you came to have the book - are you related to the BREW family?

I am assuming that you are somewhere in England, I am in Sydney, Australia.

My postal address is :

Tony Smith
7 Bennett Street
Curl Curl
New South Wales 2096
Australia

Regards

Tony

Re: Blanche Brew

vr120 — 2007-04-23 14:48:10Z

Hi Tony,

What a nice surprise to hear from you! I had almost given up on ever finding a relative of Blanche. The book I have is a smallish leather bound volume of Tennyson's poems. It was awarded to Blanche as prize by Liverpool High School. Would you be interested in having the book?

Best wishes,

Valerie

Re: Blanche Brew

deewhytony — 2007-04-23 08:56:51Z

Hi Valerie.

Blanche was my mother's aunt.

She was born in Liverpool England on 26 November 1881 and died at Stroud, Gloucestershire on 29 December 1938. She never married.

She gained a Master of Arts degree from Liverpool university and was a school teacher and later headmistress.

Hope to hear from you.

Regards

Tony Smith

Henry Brew/Catherine Suberly in Virginia

kwg9281 — 2007-01-15 00:47:59Z

Looking for information on Henry BREW(born possibly in Ireland according to the 1880 census) who married Catherine SUBERLY 18 Apr 1791 in Frederick Co., VA. These are possible children of this couple: 1) Henry BREW (born 1803) who married Lovinah MURRAY 26 Sept 1826/1829 in Augusta Co., VA; 2) Elizabeth "Betsy" BREW who married Philip BUSHONG 14 Feb 1815 in Rockingham Co., VA; 3) Milly BREW who married Samuel SMITH 17 May 1821 in Rockingham Co., VA; 4) Thomas BREW who married Annie ?; 5) Sally BREW who married Jacob NEFF. I don't know where or when Henry BREW Sr. died or where he is buried. Catherine SUBERLY BREW died 23 Jun 1854 and is buried in St. John's Lutheran Church Cmty, Singers Glen, Rockingham Co., VA. Is there anyone who is connected to this family?

Brew/ Lockley from Staffs uUK ONLY

gehdina — 2006-09-28 11:45:57Z

Seeking more connections to Bancroft family from Gnosall Staffs ONLY. also Lockley, Brew, Stones, Robinson from Church Eaton/ Gnosall areas ONLY.
Also Tysoe, Wilcox, Badger, Morrey, Hulse from Tysoe village area in Warks ONLY. If you are connected to these lines from ONLY these UK locations, please contact me. Now back in direct family line to 1520 and indirect line to 1280. Please note that I only wish for info on the the families from the areas specified above.
Many thanks

Chartres Brew - County Clare Ireland to Barkerville BC

ericlizzie — 2006-02-20 00:34:57Z

NO CONNECTION TO THIS FAMILY AND NO FURTHER INFORMATION - I JUST THOUGHT SOMEONE MIGHT BE INTERESTED

From Barkerville Cemetery:

In memory of Chartres BREW. Born at Corsfin, County Clare, Ireland, 31 Dec, 1815. Died Richfield, 31 May 1870. Gold Commissioner and County Court Judge.
"A man imperturable in courage and temper endowed with a great and varied administrative capacity. A most ready wit a most pure integrity."

WALTER BREW NY

2005-12-24 10:40:58Z

Trying to locate any relatives of Walter Brew who was born in England possibly in 1882. According to the USA census of 1930, he was married to Mary Anne Molloy of Fennor Westmeath Ireland. They lived in Pierce Ave. The Bronx, NY. Brew was a builder at the time.

Blanche Brew

2005-10-05 09:18:41Z

Does anyone have a Blanche Brew on their family tree? She was attending school in England in 1897.I have one of her books! Let me know if you have any candidates and what school they attended (or at least the place where they lived)

Re: Brew name

NancyHurtienne99 — 2005-09-07 01:02:35Z

Thanks Peter:
I'm familiar with this site, but have not checked it for quite awhile. I'll see what I can find out there now. My great grandfather was from Dublin, but I suspect his father might have been from the IOM. I know most records were destroyed by a fire in Dublin in the early 1900's.
Thanks for writng.
Nancy

John BREW born c1721 Sailor of Liverpool

Peter18105 — 2005-08-13 14:28:25Z

Has anyone any information concerning John BREW, born about 1721, either in Liverpool or the Isle of Man, whose children were John born 1745, Cathorin, born 1747, Thomas, born 1760, Robert born 1754, Mary born 1757, and William born 1757 (twins ?). John, senior, was a sailor, and thought to be the son of William BREW and Ann TEAR of Andreas in the Isle of Man.

Thomas BREW

Peter18105 — 2005-07-23 09:04:46Z

Since posting my last message, I have been able to find the link to the next and subsequent generations of Thomas, thanks to the assistance of Sue and Len on the Isle of Man Family History website, and this has led me to Andreas on the Isle of Man. So all is well now in the Brew tribe (Cornish branch !!)

BREW family from Everton and West Derby, Liverpool.

Peter18105 — 2005-06-05 10:11:11Z

I am seeking information on Thomas Brew, a shoemaker, born 1816 who married Frances Matthews in 1845. Their son, Thomas married Martha Porter nee Drummond in 1878. These two had a son, George Brew, who married Mary Ellen Barlow in 1909, and their son (my father) was George Leslie Brew born 1910. All a bit long-winded I know, but I have come up against the dreaded "1837" dateline, and am finding it difficult to go back beyond this. Any assistance most welcome. Peter Brew, St. Day, Cornwall.

Re: Brew name

Peter18105 — 2005-06-04 15:50:32Z

I am also researching the Brew name in the Liverpool area. May I refer you to a web site called the BREW ONE NAME STUDY which contains much useful information.

BREW Christopher m.Elizabeth SMITH 1849 London, England

2005-05-11 06:10:15Z

Researching the family of Christopher BREW and Elizabeth SMITH who were married in 1849 in London, England.

Known children of Christopher BREW and Elizabeth:

1. Christopher Robert BREW b.1850 Stepney, London, England.

2. Alice BREW b. 1854 London, England

On the 1861 UK Census Christopher Robert BREW (scholar) is residing at the home of his Grandparents, John SMITH (Porter) and Mary SMITH at 2 New Buildings, Cripplegate, London, England.

In 1871 Christopher Robert BREW (Brass Finisher) is residing with his widowed Grandmother Mary SMITH (Ribbon Quiller) and cousin James BURNELL aka BURWELL (scholar) at 1 New Buildings, Cripplegate, London, England.

In 1872 Christopher Robert BREW married Sarah PARKER at Shoreditch, London, England.

In 1881 Christopher Robert BREW (General Dealer) was living at 10 Ironmonger Row, London, England with his wife SARAH, son CHRISTOPHER, son CHARLES and daughter HELENA.

In 1891 Christopher Robert BREW (Porter) was now a Widower, living at 13 Raynham Road, Edmonton, Middlesex, England with his son CHRISTOPHER, son CHARLES, daughter HELENA and son GEORGE.

Would like to make contact with anyone else researching these families to exchange family history information. Any descendants out there?

Re: Brew name

NHurtienne — 2005-05-10 02:12:27Z

Michelle:

What can you tell me about the BREW name that possibly came to Dublin from IOM? I've been told there were many BREWS in that area. My gg and great grandfather were both named Thomas Brew & lived in Dublin. The young one immigrated to the USA (Chicago & Racine, WI) in the 1860's.

Jane Brew I.O.M.

Ericshack — 2005-05-03 01:38:46Z

In my family tree I have found her married to Daniel Kneen in Andreas, IOM, on 22nd January 1803.They had six children, one of whom is my ancestor. Jane , Mary, William, John & Elizabeth. I am keen to hear of any information on this family in any direction.

Re: Brew Website

2005-03-31 00:30:48Z

Well, I know that this is a long shot, but my grandfather came to Vancouver Canada possibly in l890 and died before my father, Earl Maxwell Brew was born in l900. My grandfather's name was John Maxwell Brew from the IOM in l952. My dad, Earl, moved to San Francisco in l922. I had never knew any of my relatives, but with all the Brews scattered all over the world in the l800's, just thought I'd put in my family. Helen Brew Collins

Brew name

mickeymc45 — 2005-03-08 12:27:23Z

Celtic: Sloinnte na h-eireann
Brew- Ir. O'Brughadha, brughaidh = hostel keeper, which is also anglicised Broe. Brew can also be of Norman origin and gaelicised Brugha.

Brew's in PA

2005-01-11 14:10:06Z

A P.F. Brew married a Irene Marquette. In the early 1900's they lived in Schuylkill County, PA. Any info would be appreciated. I believe that he came from somewhere in NewYork. Earl Marquette

Esther Brew

2004-04-07 07:59:57Z

Looking for more info about Esther shown in 1891 census in wales. Where was she living ? etc

Gordon

Re: Brew Family Name

2004-01-28 22:47:22Z

I can't help you with the Brew family, but find it very intriguing that your last name is Mohart - it's not very common, as I'm sure you know. Do you know the origins of it? I'm married, so it's my husband's name and we believe it is an americanized version of a Hungarian name - think Mochak or something along those lines. Would love to know anything you know about the name.

Daniel Cesaer Brew

2004-01-24 07:49:44Z

I am looking for information on the husband of my great aunt.

His name was Daniel Cesaer Brew.

He married Grace Elizabeth Graham.

She died 1876 in Whitehaven, Cumberland

If anyone out there has any information on him please conact me.

Thanks

Peter Graham