Theodorus W. Brevard

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]

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 Lincolnton, North Carolina, U.S.
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]