Catherine Brewer was born about 1849, in Wayne County, Tennessee, the daughter of Rial Brewer and Hannah Horton.
Catherine married Samuel Melson on September 30, 1868, in Tennessee. Samuel Melson was born December 1846, in Tennessee, the son of John Melson and Rebecca.
Children of Samuel Melson and Catherine Brewer
1. Drusella A. Melson, b. abt 1870
2. Rebecca J. Melson, b. June 1872; m. Harvey P. Lawson
3. John R. Melson, b. Apr 1875; m. Callie Sherrill on July 20, 1903
4. Martha C. Melson, b. Oct 1878
5. Sarah Melson, b. Sept 1881
6. Samuel Melson, b. July 1884