Theodorus W. Brevard
American politician
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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.[2][3]
Preceded byJohn Beard
Succeeded byJames T. Archer
Preceded byJames T. Archer
Succeeded byRobert C. Williams
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[1] North Carolina, U.S. |
| Died | 1877 |
| Spouse | Caroline Elizabeth Mays |
| Children | Theodore W. Brevard, Jr., Ephraim, Sam, Robert |
| Occupation | lawyer, judge[2] |
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.[2]
He settled in Tallahassee, Florida in 1847.[2]
