William Brewster with his fellow Mayflower passengers. Elder William Brewster (c. 1566 - April 10, 1644), was a Pilgrim colonist leader and preacher who arrived on the Mayflower in 1620. He is generally considered to be the most famous of the pilgrims. He was accompanied by his wife, Mary Brewster, sons, Love Brewster and Wrestling Brewster. Son Jonathan joined the family in Nov 1621, arriving at Plymouth on the ship Fortune; daughters Patience and Fear arrived in July 1623 aboard the Anne.