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Note: N87 Publisher “The Pacific Builder” Seattle.
Was injured as a young woman when a workman fell on her.
No Children.
Devoted her whole life to the study and practice of Christian Science.
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1903 - June 27 - Minneapolis Journal, page 6
NANCY BREWSTER IMPROVING - Nancy E. Brewster, the 11 year-old daughter of Charles E. Brewster of this city, injured in Hartford, Conn., last Wednesday, being struck by a lineman falling from a telephone pole, is doing well and will recover. Her right leg was broken and she received other injuries.
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The following is a description of an accident Nancy had as a child that left her permanently crippled. The article was written by Nancy’s mother, Fannie May Edwards Brewster, for a Christian Science Publication. Nancy never had children and the reason was often given that it was because of this injury.
TESTIMONIES FROM THE FIELD
WHILE visiting in a New England city in June, 1908, (note: the correct date was 1903) my little daughter, aged eleven years,
met with an accident, resulting in a compound fracture of the left leg,
about four inches above the ankle. There were also many bruises upon
the body, a badly swollen eye, and a scalp wound, while a hemorrhage
seemed to indicate internal injuries. After we were conveyed to a hospital,
I summoned a Christian Science practitioner, who seemed to me
as one sent from heaven. He had been a surgeon and a physician
before his own wonderful healing had led him into Christian Science.
When I told him that a surgeon had spoken to me about amputation of the
injured leg, the practitioner calmly and confidently assured me that I
need have no fear, — that the thing so much dreaded would not take place.
I experienced inexpressible relief, and from that hour found the healing
power of divine Truth to be a practical, saving help.
It had been decided by three of the surgeons in consultation that my
child's recovery depended upon the speedy amputation ; indeed, I was
afterward told that it was thought hardly possible that she would survive
the night. The practitioner, however, obtained a promise from
the hospital surgeons that they would wait twenty-four hours, but that they
were then to have their way if inflammation should set in. But to
their astonishment there was no inflammation, and the leg was looking so much better that another twenty- four hours was granted to Christian Science healing — making forty-eight hours since the accident. The leg then presented so healthy an appearance that all thought of the amputation was given up. A friend who visited that city some time afterward was told by a doctor who had closely watched the case that nothing on earth could have saved the leg if my child had not had Christian Science treatment. My daughter's recovery was considered very remarkable because of the comparative absence of pain and of the symptoms usual in such cases. The head surgeon said that he was often asked to account for this pain and that pain, but that in this instance the only thing he had to explain was how little discomfort there had been. He afterward said to my sister-in-law that he wondered what there was in that little girl to manifest such marvelous recuperative power. My sister told him that the mother would say it was due to the Christian Science treatment. He replied, "Well, if that is Christian Science, then Christian Science is a good thing!" The setting of the bones was delayed for ten days, because the hospital surgeons had feared lest she might be unable to endure it. My husband had arrived some days before, and we sat with the practitioner, awaiting the child's return from the operating-room. When this faithful friend assured us that he had been up since five o'clock that morning
and had left our child with God, a great peace came, and I knew that
all was well. I had forbidden all discussion of the child's case in her hearing, and
since she had herself great faith in the Christ-healing, she acknowledged
but little discomfort, and there appeared to be none of the severe suffering
which had been predicted, but my husband was informed that the leg
would probably have to be operated on again in six months. The surgeon
gave a letter to a physician in Minneapolis, telling just how he should
remove the bone splinters which would work through the flesh, but there was
never any need of calling a physician, nor were there any such conditions
to be met.
She had no heavy weights attached to the foot to make the leg the same
length as the other, and the next summer she rode a bicycle and has
indulged in tennis, long walks, and other amusements, showing no limp
whatever. After we reached home in September she fell down the front
steps leading to the sidewalk. The consequent sense of pain and fear
was promptly overcome by Christian Science treatment alone. I am convinced
that Christian Science has saved my daughter's life, or at least
saved her from a crippled condition, which would have seemed almost
worse 'than death.
For this blessed gospel of hope which brought healing to our child, I wish to express a mother's profound gratitude to our heavenly Father. —
Fannie Edwards Brewster, Minneapolis,
Minn. -The Christian Science Journal By Mary Baker Eddy, Scientist (Boston First Church of Christ, Mass, First Church of Christ, Scientist (Boston, Mass.), First Church of Christ, Scientist, Boston Published by The Christian Science Publishing Society., 1912 Item notes: v.30 1912-1913
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Miss Nancy Brewster and Mr. Chapin Wed
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Beautiful Home Service Witnessed by Relatives and Intimate Friends
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The wedding of Miss Nancy Eugenie Brewster, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Ellis Brewster, and Mr. Rollin Coe Chapin took place yesterday at 4 o’clock at the home of the bride’s parents on Kenwood parkway. Rev. Marion D. Shutter read the service. Mr. Chapin was attended by his brother, Mr. Harold Chapin. They awaited the bride at the end of the living room, where palms and Easter lilies were effectively arranged against a background of bright autumn foliabe. The ushers were Mr. Otis Brewster and Mr. Wentworth Chapman.
Miss Brewster and her attendants descended the stairway to the strains of the Lohengrin wedding march. Frances Brewster and Gwendolyn Maud Brewster preceded the others, stretching the white satin ribbons to form an aisle. They bother wore white ruffled frocks of dotted Swiss over pink slips with trimming of tiny pink stain rpsebuds. Little Wunice Chapin, the bridegroom’s sister, was flower girl. Her dress was a lingerie frock made over pale pink and she carried a French basket filled with pink rosebuds. Miss Katherine Brewster was the maid of honeor. She was gowned in a girlish costume of white silk muslin embroidered in pink roses, made witha lon tunic which fell over a skirt of plaited pink satin. The broad basque-girdle was also of the satin. She carried a shower of pink roses and forget-me-nots.
The bride entered alone and was met at the foot of the stairs by her father, who gave her in marriage. She was attaired in a gown of white crepe de chine. The long tunic was edged with rufles of lace footing and the square neck of the shirred basque was outlined with old French point lace, first was worn by her grandmother. Her bouquet was a shower of bride’s roses and lilies of the valley. During the speaking of the bows the hymn, “O’er Waiting Harp Strings”, was softly played.
A reception to the relatives and intimate friends followed the ceremony. A group of the bride’s Wellesley friends assisted in the dining room, which was decorated in pink and white. Candles in crystal holders with pink and white shades threw a soft light on the scene. The centerpiede was a basket of pink roses. Asparagus ferns twined about the chandelier drooped in graceful spray to the table.
The assisting girls were the Missses Elizabeth Stacy, Lois Cottrell and Ruth Reid of St. Paul. At the frappe bowl were Miss Maary Edwards, and Miss Beatrice Calhoun, cousins of th bride. Other assisting girls were the Misses Eleanor Hoppack, Alice and Florence McCray. Mrs. Brewster was dressed in a gown of blue embroidered net over blue satin and Mrs. Chapin wore white crepe.
Among the out-of-town guests were Mr. Walter McConnell, Mr. and Mrs. Davenport, Mrs. Clark and Miss Marjorie Clark, all of St. Paul.
Mr. and Mrs. Chapin have gone on a wedding trip to northern Minnesota. The bride’s going away gown was of midnight blue chevoit and her hat was of black velvet. They will be at home after Nov. 1 at 4224 Queen avenue south.
(from Minneapolis Tribune 23 Sept 1914)
_____________ 1919 - Jun 27 - Minneapolis Morning Tribune - “Mr. and Mrs. Rollin Chapin of Washington (state?) are the guests of Mrs. Chapin’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Charles E. Brewster, 717 Kenwood parkway. Mr. and Mrs. Chapin plan to be here for the summer.”
1920 Census - Rollin Chapin (29) and Nancy (27) are living at 2415 Harriet Ave S. Rollin is a draftsman for an architect, Nancy a Christian Science practitioner. They are renting their home.
1930 Census - Rollin Chapin (41) and Nancy (38) are living at 707 Kenwood Ave Park, Minneapolis, MN. They own their home valued at $15,000.
1940 Census - Rollin Chapin (52) and Nancy (48) are living at 707 Kenwood Ave Park, Minneapolis, MN. The were in the same house in 1935. Rollin is an architect, Nancy a Christian Science practitioner. They own their home valued at $12,000.
The 1948 Minneapolis city directory has Rollin and Nancy still at 707 Kenwood Ave Parkway.
1968 - Washington Death Index 1940-1996 Name: Nancy B Chapin Date of Death: 22 Aug 1968 Place of Death: Seattle Residence: Seattle Gender: Female Certificate: 018509 __________
Social Security Death Index about Nancy Chapin Name: Nancy Chapin SSN: 533-32-9343 Last Residence: 98104 Seattle, King, Washington, United States of America Born: 28 Feb 1892 Died: Aug 1968 State (Year) SSN issued: Washington (1951-1952) ________
1910 - Brewster, Nancy E - Freshman - University of Minnesota
________ Nancy and Rollin are buried in the Chapin family plot Lakewood Cemetery, Minneapolis
Nancy Eugenie Brewster Chapin Birth: 1891 Minneapolis Hennepin County Minnesota, USA Death: Aug. 22, 1968
Family links: Parents: Charles Ellis Brewster (1861 - 1942) Fannie May Edwards Brewster (1861 - 1931) Spouse: Rollin Coe Chapin (1888 - 1952)* *Calculated relationship Burial: Lakewood Cemetery Minneapolis Hennepin County Minnesota, USA Plot: Sect 8 Lot 371 grave 9 Edit Virtual Cemetery info [?] Created by: MaryT Record added: Sep 25, 2013 Find A Grave Memorial# 117629510
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