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Brewster Family History
Brewster Genealogy & Family TreeBrewster is a Scottish name from Lanarkshire, Scotland, where the family held a seat. It comes from the Middle English brewere and referred to someone with the occupation of a brewer. The earliest known ancestor--Richard Briwerra--was recorded in 1192. The family motto is Verite soyez ma garde which means "Truth be my protection."
Other spellings of the name include "Brewester," "Broster," "Brouster," and "Brostar." Notable people with the surname include American actress Paget Brewster (Criminal Minds, Dan vs., The Big Bad Swim), Jordana Brewster (The Fast and the Furious, Dallas, Fast Five), and fictional character Punky Brewster (Punky Brewster). The first Brewster to come to America was William Brewster in Massachusetts in 1620.
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Brewster Birth Records
- Name Birth Date Death Date Location
- Mary Emma Brewster -- --, 1867 July 26, 1868 New York
- Mary Brewster -- --, 1771 June 0, 1852
- Amanda Brewster -- --, 1798 February 29, 1888
- Barbara Lou Brewster -- --, 1906 February 11, 1971 Texas
- Rebecca Brewster -- --, 1805 December 0, 1857 New York
Brewster Death Records
- Name Birth Date Death Date Location
- Hannah Brewster -- --, 1641 April 22, 1684 Massachusetts
- Jonathan Brewster -- --, 1719 March 27, 1747 Connecticut
- Thomas Brewster -- --, 1837 February 0, 1913
- Sarah Brewster -- --, 1639 August 21, 1691 Massachusetts
- Edward Brewster -- --, 1587 December 0, 1635 Nottinghamshire
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