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Dr. James Richardson Brewer was born on 28 Feb 1849 in Black Forest, Gibson Co., TennesseeG.^4,5,6,7
     He appeared on the 1850 Federal Census of Gibson Co., TennesseeG, in the household of his parents, Dr. James M. Brewer and Rebecca G. Richardson.¹⁶
     His mother died before 1860, apparently, as she does not appear with the family in the 1860 census.¹⁷ He appeared on the 1860 Federal Census of Gibson Co., TennesseeG, in the household of his father, Dr. James M. Brewer.¹⁷
      He entered Yorkville Academy, in Tennessee, in 1867, remaining until 1865. In 1867 and 1868 he attended Andrew College, Trenton, Gibson Co., TennesseeG.¹⁸
     James moved to Columbus, KentuckyG, where he was engaged in a mercantile business. He remained there until 1873.¹⁸
     He began the study of medicine in 1874, first with Dr. Sale, then with Dr. J. M. Taylor, of Corinth, MississippiG. He also took some courses at Vanderbilt University.¹⁸
     He began practicing in 1876, in Franklin Co. and Washington Co., ArkansasG.¹⁸
      He resumed his university studies in the fall of 1877, graduating from the School of Medicine at Vanderbilt University, Nashville, TennesseeG, the following year.^19,20
     James married Ella Lee Cook, daughter of William Cook and Sophia Maria Cobb, in Mar 1878.^8,9,10
     James and Ella settled briefly in Washington Co., ArkansasG, after their marriage, where he had resumed his practice.¹⁸ They returned to Columbus, KentuckyG, in 1879.¹⁸
     James and Ella moved to Franklin Co., ArkansasG, in 1880.¹⁸ They appeared on the 1880 Federal Census of Altus, Franklin Co., Arkansas G, enumerated 3 Jun 1880. His niece, Fannie Locke, age 6, was listed as living with them, as were Isom Burrow, a teacher, his wife, their seven children and a nephew.²
     James and Ella moved to Muskogee, Indian TerritoryG, about 1883.²¹ They moved to Pierce City, MissouriG, in Nov 1886, staying there five months.²² He was licensed as a physician in MissouriG in 1886.^23,24 They then moved to South West City, MissouriG.²¹
     James and Ella returned to Muskogee, Indian TerritoryG, in 1888, where he established a large practice.^21,25 They appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Muscogee, Creek Nation, Indian Territory, on Okmulgee Ave. G, enumerated 4 Jun 1900, reporting they owned their home. Sarah Lewis, a 19-year-old servant was listed as living with them.²⁶
     James and Ella moved to Savanna, Indian TerritoryG, about 1902 so he could assume management of coal mines there. He was involved in opening some of the best coal properties in the Territory.^27,28
     James and Ella went to California for the winter of 1904 for his health, apparently staying in the village of Santiago, in Orange Co. G Santiago was then the site of a mineral springs health resort.^29,30
     James died on 29 Dec 1904 in Santiago, CaliforniaG, at age 55.^11,12,13,14 He was buried in Greenhill Cemetery, Muskogee, Muskogee Co., OklahomaG.¹⁵

John Wesley Gross was born on 9 May 1857 in MichiganG.^4,5,6
     He appeared on the 1860 Federal Census of Park Twp., St. Joseph Co., MichiganG, in the household of his parents, John Gross and Ann Marie.¹² He appeared on the 1870 Federal Census of Park Twp., St Joseph Co., MichiganG, in the household of his parents.¹³
     John married Ida May Holtom, daughter of Richard Holtom and Isabel, on 19 Dec 1878 in Three Rivers, St. Joseph Co., MichiganG, with Rev. S. Grosenbaugh offciating.^7,8
     John and Ida appeared on the 1880 Federal Census of Park, St Joseph Co., Michigan G, enumerated 10 Jun 1880, Daniel Hening was also listed in the household, as a boarder.¹⁴
     John and Ida moved to Garden City, MissouriG, in 1881.¹⁵ They moved to Paola, KansasG, by 1895.¹⁶ They appeared on the 1895 State Census of Paola, Miami Co., Kansas G. Their children Mabel, Bertha, J., Lola, and Cleora were listed as living with them.¹⁷
     John and Ida returned to Missouri before 1900.¹⁸ They appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Camp Branch Twp., Cass Co., Missouri G, enumerated 14 Jun 1900, reporting they owned their home, free of mortgage. Their children Mabel, Bertha, J., Lola, and Cleora were listed as living with them.¹⁹
     John and Ida appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Muskogee, Muskogee Co., Oklahoma, at 303 So Side Boulevard G, enumerated 2 May 1910, reporting they owned their home, free of mortgage. Their children J., Lola, and Cleora were listed as living with them.²⁰
     He was a travelling salesman, selling hardware and farm machines.^21,22,23,24 He had become a deputy sheriff by 1930.²⁵
     John and Ida appeared on the 1920 Federal Census of Muskogee, Muskogee Co., Oklahoma, at 710 North "E" St. G, enumerated 6 Jan 1920, reporting they owned their home, which was mortgaged.²⁶
     His wife died on 31 Jul 1920.²⁷
     John married second Ella Lee Cook, daughter of William Cook and Sophia Maria Cobb, on 27 Apr 1922 in Muskogee Co., OklahomaG, with Rev. J. W. Israel, pastor, First Methodist Episcopal Church South, officiating.^9,10
     John and Ella appeared on the 1930 Federal Census of Muskogee, Muskogee Co., Oklahoma, at 603 Callahan G, enumerated 4 Apr 1930, reporting they owned a home valued at $1,500, and owned a radio.²⁸
     His second wife died on 6 Sep 1933 in Muskogee, OklahomaG.^29,30
     John died on 6 Dec 1935 at age 78.⁶ He was buried in Greenhill Cemetery, Muskogee, Muskogee Co., OklahomaG.¹¹