Blackmar Family History & Genealogy

I have a group of 25 photographs belonging to the BREWER Family of Massachusetts including the following:

#1 – Lucy S. BREWER, taken at E. A. Holton Studio in Boston, MA in 1877, in her 20’s
#2 – Lucy S. BREWER, taken in Rome, Italy while abroad in 1875 or 1876, 22 years old
#3 – L. S. BREWER, taken at Bushby & Hart Studio in Lynn, MA in Jun 1875, in 20’s, believed to be Lucy S. BREWER
#4 – Lucy and Charlie BREWER, taken at Whipple Studio in Boston, MA in 1860’s, children 6 – 8 years old
#5 – Charlie BREWER, taken at Whipple Studio in Boston, MA in 1860’s, about 6 years
#6 – C. F. B., taken at E. A. Holton Studio in Boston, MA in Sept 1876, young woman 18 years
#7 & #8 – J. R. BREWER, no studio or loc, Feb 1874 when he was nearly 56 years old
#9 – C. F. BREWER, no studio or loc, May 1874, woman aged 53 years, for Helen
#10 – Helen R. BREWER, no studio or loc, May 1872, 17 years old
#11 – Helen BREWER, taken at Rand & Latto in Boston, MA, dated 1 Oct 1877, in her 20’s
#12 – Fanny R. BREWER, no studio or loc, dated May 1872, age 14 years old
#13 – Mrs. Thomas BREWER, taken at Whipple Studio in Boston, MA, in her 60’s or 70’s
#14 – Mr. Thomas BREWER, taken at Whipple Studio in Boston, MA, in his 60’s or 70’s
#15 & #16 – F. B. M., taken at the John Whipple Studio in Boston, MA dated 1867, in his 30’s or 40’s
#17 – Frank W. BREWER, taken at the Allen & Rowell Studio in Boston, MA dated Sept 1876, age 30 years
#18 – Miss C. D. BREWER, taken at L. H. Hale Studio in Boston, MA, 1860’s or 1870’s, 30’s or 40’s
#19 – Mrs. T. M. BREWER, taken at Bushby & Hart Studio in Lynn, MA, 1870’s or 1880’s, in her 40’s or 50’s
#20 – Mrs. T. M. BREWER, taken at John A. Whipple Studio in Boston, MA, 1860’s or 1870’s, in her 40’s
#21 – Dr. T. M. BREWER, taken at Bushby & Hart Studio in Lynn, MA, 1870’s or 1880’s, in his 50’s
#22 – Mr. T. M. BREWER, taken at Whipple Studio in Boston, MA in 1860’s or 1870’s, in his 50’s
#23 – Mr. Gardner BREWER, taken at Metcalf & Welldon Studio in Boston, MA, 1880’s, in his 60’s or 70’s
#24 – John, Millie, Theodore, and Maud BREWER, taken at the Whipple Studio in Boston, MA, 1870’s, children infant to 5 years
#25 – Miss E. H. BREWER, taken at the L. H. Hale Studio in Boston, MA, 1860’s, woman in her 40’s

Based on limited research I was able to gather the following information regarding these BREWER Family members:

Lucy Stone BREWER was b. 9 Apr 1854 in Massachusetts to parents Thomas Mayo BREWER (1814-1880) and Sarah “Sally” Rice COFFIN (1822-1907). Lucy had one sibling, a brother Charles Coffin BREWER (1856-1863). Lucy died 24 Mar 1921 and is buried in the Mount Auburn Cemetery in Cambridge, MA.

Charles Coffin BREWER was b. 28 Dec 1856 in Boston, MA to parents Thomas Mayo BREWER (1814-1880) and Sarah “Sally” Rice COFFIN (1822-1907). Charles had one sibling, a sister Lucy Stone BREWER (1854-1921). Charles died 22 Aug 1863 in Boston, MA and is buried in the Mount Auburn Cemetery in Cambridge, MA.

John Reed BREWER was b. 8 Apr 1818 in Boston, MA to Thomas BREWER (1781-1859) and Abigail STONE (1777-1860). John was one of 5 children born to this couple as identified below with his brother Thomas Mayo BREWER. John married Caroline Francoeur SAYLES (1821-1887) on 24 Jul 1843 in Boston, MA and they had 5 children as identified below. John died 25 Sept 1893 in Hingham, MA and is buried in the Mount Auburn Cemetery in Cambridge, MA.

Caroline Francoeur SAYLES was b. 4 Mar 1821 in Wrentham, MA to parents Willard SAYLES (1791-1847) and Maria Sebastian FRANCOEUR (1793-1874) who were married 7 Jun 1816 in Wrentham, MA. Caroline was one of 10 children born to this couple including Lewis Francoeur; John Francoeur; Caroline Francoeur; Francis Willard; Augustus; Edward; Maria; Harriet; Henry; and Helen SAYLES, all born between 1817 and 1837. Caroline died 3 Jul 1887 in Hingham, MA and she is buried in the Mount Auburn Cemetery in Cambridge, MA.

Helen Renouf BREWER was b. 6 Sept 1854 in Boston, MA to parents John Reed BREWER (1818-1893) and Caroline Francoeur SAYLES (1821-1887). Helen had four siblings including Francis Willard; Willard Sayles; Craig Itienus; Helen Renouf; and Fannie Reed BREWER, all born between 1846 and 1858. Helen married Wilmon Whilldin BLACKMAR (1841-1905) on 17 Nov 1880 in Boston, MA and they had 6 children including, John; Mary Susan; Sarah L.; Joseph Horace; Joseph Henry; and Orisan V. BLACKMAR. Helen died 23 Jan 1918 in Baltimore, MD and is buried in Dorchester, MA.

Abigail STONE was b. 9 Nov 1777 in North Reading, MA to parents Rev. Eliab STONE (1737-1822) and Sarah HUBBARD (1743-1815). Abigail was one of 7 children born to this couple including Sarah “Sally”; Eliab Jr.; Micah; Edward; Mary; Abigail; and John STONE, all born between 1766 and 1781. Abigail was married to Thomas BREWER (1781-1859) on 29 Jan 1804 in Salem, MA and they had a family as outlined here. Abigail died 19 Oct 1860 in Boston, MA and is buried in the Mount Auburn Cemetery in Cambridge, MA.

Thomas BREWER was b. 9 Jul 1781 in Boston, MA to parents Capt. James BREWER (1742-1806) and Jane BLACK (1741-1833). Thomas had 2 siblings including Jane BREWER (1770-1854); and Dorcas BREWER (1775-1855). Thomas married Abigail STONE as identified above and had family as outlined here. Thomas died 4 Jun 1859 in Boston, MA and is buried in the Mount Auburn Cemetery in Cambridge, MA.

Fannie Reed BREWER was b. 9 Apr 1858 in Boston, MA to the same parents as Helen and was never married. Fannie died 11 Sept 1936 and is buried in the Mount Auburn Cemetery in Cambridge, MA.

Thomas Mayo BREWER was b. 21 Nov 1814 in Boston, MA to parents Thomas BREWER (1781-1859) and Abigail STONE (1777-1860) who were married 29 Jan 1804 in Salem, MA. Thomas was one of 7 children born to this couple including Jonathan Gardner; Eliab Stone; Abigail “Abby” Jane; Catherine D.; Thomas Mayo; John Reed Newhall; and Elizabeth Haskins or Hastings BREWER, all born between 1806 and 1820. Thomas was married to Sarah “Sally” Rice COFFIN identified below and they had the two children identified above. Thomas died 23 Jan 1880 in Boston, MA and he is buried in the Mount Auburn Cemetery in Cambridge, MA.

Francis Willard BREWER was b. 5 May 1846 to parents John Reed BREWER and Caroline Francoeur SAYLES identified above. Francis married Augusta Caroline EDWARDS (1869-1934) on 1 Jan 1894 in Hingham, MA and they had four children including John Wilmon; Henry Francis; Helen Frances; and Augusta Caroline BREWER, all born between 1895 and 1899. Francis died 20 Oct 1907 and he is buried in the Hingham Cemetery in Hingham, MA.

Sarah “Sally” Rice COFFIN was b. 22 Aug 1822 in Newbury, MA or Nobleborough Town, ME to parents Stephen R. COFFIN (1773-1848) and Sally REED (b. 1794) who were married 2 Sept 1815 in Brookfield, MA. Sally had three siblings including Caroline Reed COFFIN (1817-1830); Mary Gorham COFFIN (1820-1887); and John Reed COFFIN (1818-1863). She was married to Thomas Mayo BREWER identified above in 1853 and had two children as outlined. Sally died 12 Mar 1907 in Boston, MA and is buried in the Mount Auburn Cemetery in Cambridge, MA.

Catherine Dorcas BREWER was b. 17 Dec 1812 in Boston, MA to parents Thomas BREWER and Abigail STONE identified here. Catherine never married and she died 14 Jan 1879 in Boston, MA and is buried in the Mount Auburn Cemetery in Cambridge, MA.

Jonathan Gardner BREWER was b. 1 May 1806 in Boston or Salem or Cambridge, MA to parents Thomas BREWER (1781-1859) and Abigail STONE (1777-1860). Gardner married Mary WELD (1804-1888) on 1 Apr 1831 in Roxbury, MA and they had four children including Mary Elizabeth; Caroline Abigale or Abigail; Ellen S.; and Gardner BREWER Jr., all born between 1832 and 1842. Gardner died 30 Sept 1874 in Newport, RI and is buried in the Mount Auburn Cemetery in Cambridge, MA.

Elizabeth Hastings BREWER was b. 21 Nov 1820 in Boston, MA to parents Thomas BREWER and Abigail STONE identified above. Elizabeth never married and died 25 Oct 1880 in Boston, MA and is buried in the Mount Auburn Cemetery in Cambridge, MA.

I would love to get this large group of photographs back to family and would appreciate you contacting me if you are a member of this family or know someone who might be.

Thanks,
Shelley