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 1759 - 1854 (95 years)
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| Name |
Hugh Brewster |
| Birth |
31 Jan 1759 |
| Gender |
Male |
| Death |
2 Jul 1854 |
Polk County, Georgia  |
| Person ID |
I153 |
Georgia Revolutionary War Graves |
| Last Modified |
19 Jan 2010 |
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| Notes |
- Hugh Brewster was the son of John Brewster, Sr. and Elizabeth Sheriff. Hughs's first enlistment was under Maj. Davis and next in 1781 under Col. Wade Hampton's division serving both enlistments in Gen. Sumpter's Army.
Hugh lost an eye in the Battle of Cowpens, SC, Jan 17, 1781. He was attached to Col. Washington at the siege of British Post, Ninety Six, SC and served for a short tirm near Savannah, GA. The battle at Eutaw Springs, SC, Sept 8, 1781 was his final armed conflict during the war.
- The Federal Census Report, 1840, Cass County, now Bartow County, GA shows Hugh living with his brother William Brewster. Hugh's last pension in 1781 shows he resided in Polk County, GA.
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