John Brewer (May 14, 1800 – June 2, 1870) was an American farmer and politician who served in the first session of the Michigan House of Representatives after adoption of the state constitution.
[1] In September 1825, he and his brother Abram were among the first settlers in the area of Superior Township, Michigan, known as the Free Church neighborhood.
[6] He established the first post office in Superior on March 2, 1838, and was its first postmaster.
[7] He served in other official positions in the area, including township supervisor in 1848, 1849, and 1858, and as a justice in 1852.
[9] Brewer died on June 2, 1870, and is buried in the Free Church Cemetery.