Emiline Brewer
1842: Emiline Watts is born a slave on the Thomas H. Watts' farm. She is one of 11 slaves--all female.
Prior to 1863: Emiline and Robert Brewer "Jumped the Broom" during slavery.
Prior to 1863: Emiline and Robert Brewer "Jumped the Broom" during slavery.
1863: The Brewers had their first child Viney.
1863: The Brewers had their first child Viney.
1874: Robert and Lee, his brother purchase land in 1874. Emiline becomes a well-known midwife.
1874: Robert and Lee, his brother purchase land in 1874. Emiline becomes a well-known midwife.
1891: Robert passes away.
1891: Robert passes away.
1925: Emiline joins her beloved for eternal rest.
1925: Emiline joins her beloved for eternal rest.
2011: Nancy Merriman and Cynthia Porcher of the Watts family contact the Brewers, including Beatryce Nivens, with Emiline's obituary.
2011: Nancy Merriman and Cynthia Porcher of the Watts family contact the Brewers, including Beatryce Nivens, with Emiline's obituary.
2012: Several Watts family members join the Brewers at Wesley Chapel United Methodist Church during the family reunion.
2012: Several Watts family members join the Brewers at Wesley Chapel United Methodist Church during the family reunion.
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