Son of Benjamin Berrian/Berrien Brewton and Candace Ann Tippins Brewton, both buried in the B. B. Brewton Cemetery, Bellville, Evans Co., GA.

William Henry was the paternal grandson of Benjamin Brewton, b. 1796 and Charlotte Matilda Bacon, both buried in the Brewton Cemetery section H6. I have not located Benjamin's stone, but another family researcher placed him on Find A Grave #30495321. Charlotte #30495350.

William Henry married Sheldonia "Shellie" Matilda Hodges, daughter of Irvin Jackson Hodges and his first wife, Mary McDilda, both buried in the Hodges Cemetery, Hagan, Evans Co., GA.

William and Shellie were married 16 Apr 1889 in Tattnall Co., GA.

This information (below) comes from contributor Vicki Olsen. THANKS!!!


"Some interesting information I ran across about this man that I thought you might want to post.

Hon. William H. Brewton. When, in January, 1915, William H. Brewton was elected ordinary of Evans County, the new and prosperous county recently created from parts of the counties of Bulloch and Tattnall, the people of this locality gave expression to the confidence in which they held this sterling citizen and to their commendation of his former efforts in offices of public trust. A lifelong resident of this part of the state, the greater part of his energies have been devoted to agricultural pursuits, in which he has not only displayed his abilities as a planter but as well his earnest belief in high business ideals.

Judge Brewton was born near the town of Bellville, in Tattnall County, Georgia, December 21, 1865, and is a son of Berry B. and Candacy (Tippins) Brewton. His father was born in this county, a member of an old Georgia family, and was residing here engaged in farming when the war between the states came on. He offered his services as a soldier to the Confederacy and was accepted as a private of an infantry company recruited in his county, which subsequently saw much active service. Mr. Brewton participated in many engagements during the three and one-half years of his service, and on one occasion was slightly wounded, but at the end of the war returned in safety to his family with an excellent record for bravery and faithful performance of duty. lie then resumed his farming operations, and continued to be engaged therein during the remaining years of his life, his death occurring in Tattnall County in 1912. He was a stanch and unswerving democrat in his political views, took a prominent part in the councils of his party in this section, showed an interest in public affairs, and in 1885 and 1886 served as tax collector of Tattnall County. He was a member of the Methodist Church, to which Mrs. Brewton, also a native of Tattnall County, likewise belonged. In their family there were eleven children, and of these seven still survive.

The early education of William H. Brewton was secured in Tattnall County, where he attended the old Brewton schoolhouse, so named in honor of the family. Later he was sent by his father to a boarding school, where he remained several months and then returned to his home, where he completed his training for the agricultural life which he expected to lead. At the age of twenty-one years he embarked upon his independent career as a farmer, settling on a property on Bull Creek, which he brought to a high state of cultivation. Eventually he disposed of this land and bought his present farm, then in Bulloch County, but which is now located in Evans County, in the vicinity of Claxton. This is a tract of 675 acres, with about 200 under cultivation, part of which is devoted to the raising of cotton, and a part is pasture land, where Judge Brewton breeds a high grade of cattle. Both as a general farmer and stockraiser he has gained an enviable reputation, while his business methods have never been criticized.

From the time of the attainment of his majority, Judge Brewton has been a stanch and unwavering democrat. His first official position was that of constable, in which he served for six years, and at the expiration of his term he was made justice of the peace, that office occupying his attention for four years. By the end of his service in the latter capacity the people had come to regard him as one of the strong and reliable men of the community, the best kind of material for service in an official capacity. Accordingly they elected him, in January, 1915, to the office of ordinary, or judge of probate, of Evans County, and have since had no reason to regret of their choice. Judge Brewton has the judicial mind and possesses a broad knowledge of human nature, its failings and peculiarities. His brand of justice is always tempered with humanity, and there are few jurists in this part of the state who are more popular generally with the law abiding citizens. With his family he attends the Methodist Church, while his fraternal connection is with the Knights of Pythias.

Mrs. Brewton was before her marriage, April 16, 1889, Miss Sheldona Hodges, the daughter of I. J. and Mary (McDilda) Hodges, and born June 1, 1866. Eleven children have been born to Judge and Mrs. Brewton: one who died young; Mamie, born in 1890; Nellie, born in 1892; Mattie, born in 1893; Gussie, born in 1895; William McKinley, born in 1897; Edna, born in 1898; Sallie Kate, born in 1899; Blanche, born in 1901; one who died in infancy; Ida, born in 1905; and Alline, born in 1907."