Mrs. Isabel G. Brewer was born in Sumter District, South Carolina, August 13^th, 1799; converted and joined the Methodist Church in her 14^th year; married to John R. Brewer, March 28^th, 1816, and left a widow February 18^th, 1822; moved to Montgomery county, Ala., in 1827; where she remained until her death, January 7^th, 1875.

Sister Brewer was no ordinary woman. As a Christian, little could be said against her, while much could be said in her praise.

When she first settled in Alabama, she could only attend Methodist preaching by surmounting great difficulties and inconveniences; but not withstanding all these, she was devoteed to her Church and her God.

No one has done more than she to build up the Church in the region in which she lived. Her property and her prayers were always freely bestowed in its behalf.

She was no croaker, but always complained bitterly when the Church, or any of its interests, was neglected. She was punctual and regular in her attendance upon Sunday school, prayer meeting, and preaching.

The sick were never neglected by her, and the hungry were fed. The old loved her and the young held her in highest respect.

I have never known any one who showed more interest in the Preachers' welfare; she prayed for them, contributed liberally to their support, and her house was their home.

Her religion was based upon principle, and did not fluctuate with circumstances. When pressed by temptation in any form, it shone the brightest.

She was confined to her bed for eighteen months, and endured great suffering; but she did not murmur, and patiently awaiting her change, frequently said she was ready to depart.

To her only son, Rev. R.H. Brewer, who asked if she was afraid to die, she confidently answered, "No."

Her funeral discourse was preached in the Methodist Church, at Fort Meigs, by Rev. Thomas K. Armstrong, from John XIX, 25:27 -- a text which she had selected thirty years before.

She leaves one son, and four grand-children.