BEDFORD WEEKLY MAIL BEDFORD, INDIANA FRIDAY, AUGUST 18, 1899 John Brewer died suddenly Monday at his home near Heltonville, aged 70 years. Burial Monday afternoon at Gilgal PLEASANT RUN John Brewer aged 72, an old soldier of '61 to '65 and a respected citizen, died Aug. 13, and was buried the 14th at Gilgal by the G. A. R. Uncle John as he was called will be sadly missed by his family and the entire community. (John Brewer: June 9, 1828 - Aug 13, 1899 Pvt Co B 48th IL Inf married Cynthiana Hawkins Sep 19, 1852)