Theodorus W. Brevard facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Theodorus W. Brevard
|
|
|---|---|
| Florida Comptroller | |
| In office April 3, 1851 – November 27, 1854 |
|
| Preceded by | John Beard |
| Succeeded by | James T. Archer |
| In office January 24, 1855 – December 14, 1860 |
|
| Preceded by | James T. Archer |
| Succeeded by | Robert C. Williams |
| Personal details | |
| Born | September 24, 1804 North Carolina |
| Died | 1877 Lincolnton, North Carolina |
| Resting place | Machpelah Presbyterian Church Cemetery, Lincolnton, Lincoln County, North Carolina |
| Spouse | Caroline Elizabeth Mays (m. April 26, 1831; Columbia, South Carolina) |
| Children | Theodore W. Brevard, Jr., Ephraim, Sam, Robert |
| Occupation | lawyer, judge |
Theodorus Washington Brevard (September 24, 1804 – 1877) was a Florida settler who served as Florida Comptroller for nearly ten years from April 3, 1851, to November 27, 1854, and from January 24, 1855, to December 14, 1860. He is the namesake of Brevard County, Florida. He was born in North Carolina in 1804.
He was the son of Alexander Brevard (b. 1755), an officer in the Continental Army, and Rebecca Davidson. He married Caroline Elizabeth Mays and was the father of Theodore W. Brevard, Jr.
He settled in Tallahassee, Florida in 1847. After his death he was buried in his home town of Lincoln County, North Carolina.
All content from Kiddle encyclopedia articles (including the article images and facts) can be freely used under Attribution-ShareAlike license, unless stated otherwise. Cite this article:
Theodorus W. Brevard Facts for Kids. Kiddle Encyclopedia.