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Brewster, Ebenezer, 1740-1814

 

Biography

The birth of Ebenezer Brewster was recorded on 25 Apr 1740 at Preston, Connecticut. He was a son of Ebenezer and Susanna (Smith) Brewster, and thus a descendant of Elder William Brewster of the "Mayflower".

Ebenezer's marriage to Hannah Avery (transcribed as "Axery") was recorded at Hanover, New Hampshire, on 17 Nov 1768 [Note: while the marriage location is Hanover, with which he was long associated, his residence throughout the Revolutionary War was his native town of Preston, Connecticut,] Recorded as "Col." and later "Gen.", he is prominently mentioned in records of Hanover -- alongside his presumed nephew-in-law, Joseph Lee -- before 1800; thereafter, both appear to have removed some miles north along the Connecticut River, to Haverhill. Ebenezer's gravestone, which is in the Dartmouth College Cemetery in Hanover, bears testimony to the appreciation of his townsmen for his character and service:

Ebenezer Brewster was in the "Lexington Alarm" from Preston; he was a second lieutenant, Col. Parson's regiment, 1775, and a captain, 1776 (Conn. Men in the Rev'n, 20, 73, 99). The family was residing at Hanover, New Hampshire, by 1784, the year in which he was made colonel of the 24th New Hampshire militia; March 27, 1793, he was made brigadier-general of the sixth brigade (New Hampshire State Papers, 20:254 and 22:513). His gravestone is inscribed with his ultimate rank, Major General.

Found in 20 Collections and/or Records:

Benjamin Patterson receipt

 Collection
Identifier: Mss 781310
Mss 781310
Date(s): 1781-05-10
Scope and Contents

Receipt and bill of sale for slave Lucy, aged 22, for 50 pounds.

E. Brewster, R. Graves and Hutchinson letter

 Collection
Identifier: Mss 795508
Mss 795508
Date(s): 1795-09-08
Scope and Contents

Proposition from E. Brewster, R. Graves and Hutchinson of Hanover to Jon. Freeman to buy the college ferry. Reply by addressee stating terms.

Eben Brewster bill

 Collection
Identifier: Mss 000209
Mss 000209
Date(s): undated
Abstract

In English.

Eben Brewster letter

 Collection
Identifier: Mss 782520
Mss 782520
Date(s): 1782-09-20
Scope and Contents

Two-page letter from Eben Brewster at Dartmouth College to Oliver Cserny? Esq.in Payton regarding accounts that were left for him by his uncle John Brewster. He explained how he settled all the accounts but then found a mistake that he has been trying to clear up with Mr. Cserny?.

Eben Brewster memorandum

 Collection
Identifier: Mss 794251.1
Mss 794251.1
Date(s): 1794-04-01
Scope and Contents

Memorandum from Eben Brewster of notes given by addessee.

Eben Brewster memorandum

 Collection
Identifier: Mss 794290.1
Mss 794290.1
Date(s): 1794-04
Scope and Contents

Memorandum from Eben Brewster of Hanover for pew no. 53532 in the Meeting House and times of payments.

Eben Brewster memorandum

 Collection
Identifier: Mss 794290.2
Mss 794290.2
Date(s): 1794-04
Scope and Contents

Memorandum of Eben Brewster for pew no. 5 in the Meeting House.

Eben Brewster receipt

 Collection
Identifier: Mss 784470.1
Mss 784470.1
Date(s): 1784-08-20
Abstract

In English.

Ebenezer Brewster Bill

 Collection
Identifier: Mss 781565.1
Mss 781565.1
Date(s): 1781-10-15
Scope and Contents

Bill from Brewster for supplies sold to militia was refused payment. Assembly's decision is to pay the bill.

Ebenezer Brewster letter

 Collection
Identifier: Mss 785463
Mss 785463
Date(s): 1785-08-13
Abstract

In English.

Ebenezer Brewster statement

 Collection
Identifier: Mss 801609
Mss 801609
Date(s): 1801-11-09
Abstract

In English.

Gen. Ebenezer Brewster list

 Collection
Identifier: Mss 815575
Mss 815575
Date(s): 1815-10-25
Abstract

In English.

Isaac Stanton deed

 Collection
Identifier: Mss 772368.1
Mss 772368.1
Date(s): 1772-06-18
Scope and Contents

A deed from Isaac Stanton to Ebenezer Brewster. Deed transfering title of land in Groton, Connecticut, to Ebenezer Brewster.

John Crane and Eben Brewster agreement

 Collection
Identifier: Mss 780167
Mss 780167
Date(s): 1780-02-17
Scope and Contents

Mutual agreement between John Crane and Eben Brewster of Dresden, for Brewster to lease John Crane's house for six months.

John Wheelock letter

 Collection
Identifier: Mss 802107
Mss 802107
Date(s): 1802-01-07
Abstract

In English.

John Wheelock letter

 Collection
Identifier: Mss 781306
Mss 781306
Date(s): 1781-05-06
Scope and Contents

Letter from Wheelock at Dartmouth to Brewster, Officer of the Board of War, stating that a strange Frenchman has enticed youths from the school to go to Charlestown. Brewster's reply: intern the Frenchman as an enemy suspect.

Jonathan Freeman letter

 Collection
Identifier: Mss 000193
Mss 000193
Date(s): undated
Abstract

In English.

Jonathan Freeman order

 Collection
Identifier: Mss 781403
Mss 781403
Date(s): 1781-07-03
Scope and Contents

Order from Freeman in Hanover to Sheriff Brewster to serve notice to William Downer to answer to a charge of debt to Stephen Cobb.

Maj. Ebenezer Brewster letter

 Collection
Identifier: Mss 780566
Mss 780566
Date(s): 1780-10-16
Scope and Contents

Maj. Ebenezer Brewster of Dresden asking for assistance as Capt. Ebenezer Parkhurst's house at Royaltown has been burned by a large party of enemies and his family taken.

Roswell Fenton letter

 Collection
Identifier: Mss 794366
Mss 794366
Date(s): 1794-06-16
Scope and Contents

Letter from Roswell Fenton of Bredallon to Col. Ebn, Brewster informing him that he is sending his son to Dartmouth and begs addressee to take him under his personal care.

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