Fannie Brewster Papers

Collection — Container: 1

Identifier: 2025-060

Content Description

This collection consists of several letters written between Fannie Brewster and her mother in 1876

Dates

Creation: 1876

Conditions Governing Access

There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the collection.

Conditions Governing Use

Permission to publish, reproduce, distribute, or use in any current or future manifestations must be obtained in writing from the Rochester Public Library Local History and Genealogy Division.

Biographical / Historical

The following is based on the most likely information on Frannie Brewster. There are multiple Brewster lines in Rochester N.Y. and in Connecticut which makes narrowing down information pertaining to Frannie Brewster very difficult. Frannie Brewster was born in October 1864 to Henry and Anna Brewster. Frannie married Cyrus Wells in 1905 who was a member of the Rochester Bar Association. Frannie would pass away in March 1920. She is currently buried in Mt. Hope cemetery in Rochester N.Y.

Full Extent

1.25 Cubic Feet

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Arrangement

This collection consists of 1 box.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Gift of the Strong Museum, 2025

Bibliography

Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/176320664/frances_hull-wells: accessed December 30, 2025), memorial page for Frances Hull Brewster Wells (29 Oct 1864–18 Mar 1920), Find a Grave Memorial ID 176320664, citing Mount Hope Cemetery, Rochester, Monroe County, New York, USA; Maintained by Frederick Porter (contributor 48254596).

“North America, Family Histories, 1500-2000.” Ancestry. Accessed December 30, 2025. https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/61157/?redirectFor=db.aspx.