a Methodist Episcopal minister, was born in North Carolina. He received very limited educational privileges; was converted in 1827, and with marvelous success began preaching. He united with the Mississippi Conference about 1829, in which he, toiled until his last severe and protracted illness, which terminated in his death in 1834. Mr. Brewer's career was short but eminently successful. Hundreds were brought to Christ through his,instrumentality. See Minutes of Annual Conferences, 1834, page 277.