JAMES JASPER BREWER
Alabama Cavalry 1862-1865
James Jasper Brewer's father was Joseph, son of Isaac and Sarah Brewer. He was born 12 Jul 1834 in Talladega County, Alabama and died 4 Sep 1902 in Hood County, Texas. He first enlisted 5 Feb 1862 at Cusseta, Alabama at age 26 for 1 year in Company E of Captain M M Slaughter's Cavalry, which was part of the 5th Battalion of Hilliard's Legion. This unit later became a part of the 10th Confederate Cavalry. He mustered in 12 Mar 1862 at Montgomery, Alabama and brought with him a horse worth $250. Following the conclusion of this tour he re-enlisted for an additional 3 years, so that in total he served for 4 years. Toward the end of the war he was captured, and was paroled 18 May 1865 at Talladega, Alabama.
Confederate Pension File #7832
Granbury, Hood County, Texas 26 Aug 1899
Confederate Pension Law of 12 May 1899
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Applied with a judge 26 Aug 1899
Approved by Comptroller 20 Mar 1901
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65y, feeble, kidney/bladder trouble
Farmer with 3 horses, 2 cows, no land
30y res of Granbury, Hood Co, Texas |
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Insufficient income from farming
Never deserted from Confederacy
S & SA Brewer knew of his service |
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Affidavit of physician
Has chronic cystitis & proctitis
Approved by Co Comm's 26 Aug 1900 |
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Widow's Pension Application 1917
James Jasper Brewer died 4 Sep 1902
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