Brewton, originally spelled Bruton, was established around 1888 and was the busiest settlement in eastern Laurens County well into the early 20th century. I’ve yet to locate any history of this house, which has been abandoned for many years. It’s likely among the oldest structures remaining in the settlement. Brenda C. Lumley notes that the house is known locally as the Brantley House.
William Brantley writes: I am the grandson of the builder/owner of this house in Brewton, Georgia. It was completed around 1880. The owner was Freeman Hill Brantley.
I am the Great granddaughter of Freeman Hill Brantley
I am Helen Brantley Keyes. My father was Hubert Alva Brantley and my grandfather was Freeman Alva Brantley.
hello Helen. Please share your knowledge of your father’s lineage. My mother doesn’t appear anywhere under his name. Nor does Al. Thank you
My name is William Brantley. I am the grandson of the builder/owner of this house in Brewton, Georgia. It was completed around 1880. The owner was Freeman Hill Brantley.
It was obviously a wonderful house in its day.
I don’t know much history of this house but I live across the street. It was built in the 1890’s I think and in Brewton it is referred to as the Brantley house.
Thank you so much, Brenda. I will update.