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Jan Corneliszen Buys¹

• Father*: Cornelis Buys
• Mother*: Hendrickje Jans Damen

• Jan Corneliszen Buys was born circa 1629 at The Netherlands He gave his age as 38 in a deposition dated 20 Aug 1667 (recorded in 1698 when the will of Adam Brouwer was probated).²
• He married first before 1652 Ida Lubbertse, daughter of Lubbert Gysbertszen and Divertje Cornelis.³
• Jan Corneliszen Buys married second on 24 August 1663 Femmetje Jans.³
• Jan Corneliszen Buys married third before 1670 Willempje Thyssen, daughter of Mathew Thyssen.³
• Jan Corneliszen Buys died between September 1687 and 28 January 1690; (date he took the oath, and the date his will was proved).
• Also known as Jan Corneliszen.⁴
• Also known as Jan Jansen Damen which has caused some confusion. He was the natural son of Cornelis Buys and Hendrickje Jans Damen of Brielle, The Netherlands, and was the nephew and adopted son of Jan Jansen Damen.⁵
• He was a soldier and came to New Amsterdam in 1648. On 4 Dec 1654 he was granted a patent for 25 morgens of land across the North River between Gemoenepoe and Kil van Kol (New Jersey).²
• He witnessed the baptism of Tryntie Hendrickse Oosteroom , daughter of Hendrick Jansen Oosteroom and Tryntje Lubbetse, on 16 August 1654 at Reformed Dutch Church, New Amsterdam, (sponsors Jan Corneliszen Buys, Gysbert Lubbertszen, Aeltje Schryvers).⁶
• Jan Corneliszen Buys witnessed the baptism of Tryntie Tytes , daughter of Tyte Siericks and Jannetie Teunis, on 23 December 1663 at Old First Dutch Reformed Church, Brooklyn, New York, (sponsors Jan Buys, Femmetie Jans).⁷
• Jan Corneliszen Buys was a member of at Old First Dutch Reformed Church, Brooklyn, New York, in 1677 residing at Wallabout.²
• He witnessed the baptism of Jan Buys , son of Cornelis Janse Buys and Magtel Gerrits, on 1 June 1678 at Old First Dutch Reformed Church, Brooklyn, New York, (as son of "Jan Cornilesse Buys and Machtel Buys," sponsors Jan Buys, Cristiaen Jakobsen Wolf).⁸
• Jan Corneliszen Buys witnessed the baptism of Margriet Buys , daughter of Cornelis Janse Buys and Magtel Gerrits, on 12 October 1679 at Old First Dutch Reformed Church, Brooklyn, New York, (sponsors Jan Buys, Willemtje Thyssen).⁹
• Jan Corneliszen Buys witnessed the baptism of Abigael Appleby , daughter of William Applebee and Divertje Janse Buys, on 26 February 1682 at Old First Dutch Reformed Church, Brooklyn, New York, (sponsors Jan Buys, Willemtje Thyssen).¹⁰
• His will was dated on 29 November 1686 proved 28 Jan 1689/90.³
• Jan Corneliszen Buys took the Oath of Allegiance in September 1687 at Brooklyn, Kings Co., Long Island, New York, stating he had been in the country for 39 years.²

Jeremiah Buys¹

• Father*: Johannes Buys¹ b. 23 Oct 1718, d. bt 1759 - 1764
• Mother*: Eipje Lassing¹ b. c 1722, d. a 1766

• Charts: Adam Brouwer: Five Generations Descendant Chart

• Jeremiah Buys was born circa 1750.¹
• "Jeremiah Buis was sued with Benjamin Philips and John Buis (probably his brother), by Jacob Weaver in Tryon Co. (NY). Jeremy Boyce took a lease on 100 acres in lot 145W from Sir John Johnson on 25 Mar 1779. This lease was noted next to that for John Boyce. Alexander White, High Sheriff of Tryon Co. placed a notice in the New York Gazette-Mercury on 18 Oct 1773 concerning Jeremiah Boice, age ca. 25 who ran away from him June 6. Sheriff White and Gilbert Tice placed another notice in a New Jersey paper, "RUN-AWAY on the 6th day of June last, from Alexander White, Esq., High Sheriff of the county of Tryon, one Jeremiah Boice; he is about 25 years of age, 5 feet 9 inches high, stout made, with lightish colour'd hair; he understands all kinds of farmer's business and has lost one of his large toes: Had on when he absented himself, a blue coat and a red waitcoat, trim'd with brass buttons. He went off in company of one Joshua Agan, an apprentice to Gilbert Tice...They are supposed to have gone to New Jersey or Egg Harbor." A Jeremiah Boyce joined the 2nd Regt. in Albany in 1775. The Jeremiah Boyce in Edenton, North Carolina in 1790 at 1-3-6, was probably this man."¹

Johannes Buys¹

• Father*: Jan Janse Buys² b. c 1659, d. c 1728
• Mother*: Elizabeth de Groot² b. b 1670

• Charts: Adam Brouwer: Five Generations Descendant Chart

• Johannes Buys was baptized on 1 November 1685 at Reformed Dutch Church, Albany, New York; sponors: his father and Simon de Groot.²
• He married Maritje Matthyse Brouwer, daughter of Matthys Adamsz Brouwer and Marietje Pieterse Wyckoff, circa 1707.²
• Johannes Buys died circa 1763.³
• "They lived at Poughkeepsie, New York, where three of their children were baptized. Another was baptized in the Lutheran Church at New York, and still another one at Fishkill."⁴
• Johannes moved to Cortlandt, Westchester Co., New York by 1708 (where his first child was baptized) and was in Fishkill by 1712. He was elected tax collector in 1717, an assessor in 1720, and Overseer of the Highways in the South Ward on 3 April 1722. He served as surveyor of fences in the South Ward, 1720-1722 and was probably the John Buys mentioned in the road description dated 17 April 1722. On 7 March 1726 he and Isaac Hendrickson took a lease from Adolph Philips on a farm south of the Fishkill Creek near Fishkill Village. His brother Abraham Buys took a lease with his father-in-law, Jacob Ter Bos on 8 May 1730 in the same area. Johannes Buys and his wife, Maria Brouwer were admitted to the Fishkill Reformed Church on 21 Dec 1731. He was taxed in the South Ward from 1717/18 until 1734/35 when he left to settle the area of the Beekman Patent called Oswego, an area that had no settlement prior to this, although some close by areas had begun to be settled. By 1735 Johannes and a large group of friends and family members, in total 14 families, settled on 2000 acres in the Oswego area. The first settlers were Johannes Buys, Johannes Dolson, Abraham Dolson, Benjamin Bartlett and Jacob Schouten. By 1737 Jacob Dolson, Abraham Fontyn, Hendrick Thomas, and Simon and Matthew Buys had joined them. Gabriel Wright and Hendrick Bartlett came the following year. Johannes Buys settled on a 160 acre farm in lot 17 about 1/4 mile east of the present Oswego Meeting. He paid rent from 1747 until 1763 when his son Peter took over the lease. Johannes was sued on a number of occassions by various plaintiffs seeking to collect unpaid debts (May 1738, Aug 1739, Oct 1752) and had court appointments for other legal issues in 1752 and 1753. He was taxed in Beekman from 1738 through June 1765 when the listing changed to "Farm" and in June 1768 it became Peter Buys until 1777. As Hones Byse he was listed as path master for "Swago" at the Beekman town meeting of 2 April 1750, the only town record found for him.²
• He witnessed the baptism of Henricus Woll , son of Jörgen Woll and Aeltje Matthyse Brouwer, on 25 November 1713 at Reformed Dutch Church, New York City, (sponsors Johannes and Marritje Buys).⁵
• On 7 May 1715, at the house of Honnes Lossing, Johannes Buys adopted Ephraim Bartlett, b. 31 Jul 1709, the son of Jesias Bartlett and his wife Cornelia, who had died after Ephraim's birth.³
• Johannes Buys witnessed the baptism of Daniel Cousyn , son of Thomas Cousyn and Annetje Matthyse Brouwer, on 4 March 1724 at Reformed Dutch Church, New York City, (sponsors Jan Buys, Elizabeth Buys).⁶
• Hoffman places Johannes as a son of Arien Pieters Buys (TAG 23:203) stating that he was born at Bergen, 2 April 1689, while Settlers of the Beekman Patent places him in the family of Jan Buys (the son of Jan Cornelisen Buys). Being of the belief that the later is the accurate placement (basing this on the naming of Johannes' own children) he is shown here as a son of Jan Buys and Elizabeth de Groot.

Johannes Buys

• Father*: Johannes Buys b. 1 Nov 1685, d. c 1763
• Mother*: Maritje Matthyse Brouwer b. 21 Nov 1686

• Charts: Adam Brouwer: Five Generations Descendant Chart

• Johannes Buys was baptized on 23 October 1718 at First Reformed Dutch Church, Poughkeepsie, Dutchess Co., New York; Sponsors: Pieter Van Kleek, Rebekka Buys.¹
• He married Eipje Lassing, daughter of Willem Pietersz Lassen and Marytie Schouten, circa 1740.¹
• Johannes Buys died between 1759 and 1764.²
• Johannes probably came to Oswego at about the same time as his father. His first child was baptized in the Clove in 1741. He seems to have taken over the farm of his uncle Simon and settled and was taxed in Beekman until 1753, and was still there, or had returned for the baptism of his son Abraham in 1759. He is mentioned in a road description of 1751, and at the time was on a 215 acre farmin lot 20 at the intersection of present Parliman Rd. and Jackson Rd. A memorandum book of leases kept by Catherine Pawling mentions that Johannes Buys, Jr. took a lease from her in lot 20 in 1748. Johannes Buys, Jr. sued James Dobin and Ephraim Mills, Jr. in 1757. He was taxed in Beekman from 1741 until 1753. He was a path master in Beekman in 1750.³

Johannes Buys¹

• Father*: Simon Buys¹ b. 28 Mar 1705
• Mother*: Elizabeth Brouwer¹ b. 25 Oct 1713

• Charts: Adam Brouwer: Five Generations Descendant Chart

• Johannes Buys was baptized on 10 April 1743 at First Reformed Dutch Church, Fishkill, Dutchess Co., New York; sponsors Johannes Buys and Sara de Baens, his cousins.¹
• He is probably one of the John Buys who were Loyalists.¹

Johannes Buys¹

• Father*: Johannes Buys¹ b. 23 Oct 1718, d. bt 1759 - 1764
• Mother*: Eipje Lassing¹ b. c 1722, d. a 1766

• Charts: Adam Brouwer: Five Generations Descendant Chart

• Johannes Buys was baptized on 15 September 1741 at the Clove, Oswego, New York; at Niclaas Emig's.²
• He married Maria Van Camp, daughter of Peter Van Campen and Phebe Bergen, circa 1767 (that Mary Van Camp married this John Buys is dissputed by some as none of his siblings witnessed the baptisms of their children).¹
• Johannes Buys died after 1824 at possibly Darlington, Durham Co., Ontario, Canada.³
• John Buys was a Loyalist and served in the King's Royal Regt. of New York, as did Jacob Van Campen. He went to Canada in 1776 with Sir John Johnson. On 19 Jun 1797, his sons, John Jr., Peter and Matthew petitioned the Gov't of Upper Cananda for 200 acres each because of the service of their father in Sir John Johnson's Corps. They settled in Matilda Twp., Dundas Co., Ontario, Canada.⁴

Johannes Buys¹

• Father*: Samuel Buys¹ b. 21 Nov 1722
• Mother*: Elizabeth Kip¹

• Charts: Adam Brouwer: Five Generations Descendant Chart

• Johannes Buys was baptized on 25 January 1747.¹
• He married (?) Embree, daughter of Robert Embree.¹
• "He is most likely the man who took over the lease of Robert Embree on 14 Sep 1772 (120 acre farm in lot 17 originally settled in 1752) with back rents due. John Buys bought land in Olive, Ulster Co., New York in 1784. John Boyce the 1st was in Marbletown in 1790 at 1-2-6, between Abraham Boyce and Robert Every.²

John Buys¹

• Father*: Peter Buys¹ b. c 1727, d. c 1779
• Mother*: Annatje Ferguson¹

• Charts: Adam Brouwer: Five Generations Descendant Chart

• John Buys was born circa 1760.¹
• He married Ann Cantine, daughter of Mathew Cantine and Katrina Nottingham.¹
• John Buys died in 1846.²
• He is believed to be the John Boice who filed a claim 11 Apr 1786 when living at Digby, Nova Scotia for 300 acres, part of his father's estate, lost because of his Loyalism. He claimed his "Father fled to NY in 1777 leaving family and property behind (in Dutchess Co.) and soon after died, leaving estate equally between claimant and brother who also fled to NY Oct 1780. Claimant joined the army as a volunteer and was in several actions; taken prisoner three times by the rebels who, on one occasion, hanged him until they thought he was dead. Now obliged to go to the States to obtain proofs of property." His mother was probably the Widow Boyce (mother to Stephen and John) in Canada in 1784, quartered at the upper posts in Quebec, late 1783, with one daughter over 12 years. John and Anne (Cantine) Buys went to Marbletown, Ulster Co., New York.²

Lubbert Jans Buys¹

• Father*: Jan Corneliszen Buys¹ b. c 1629, d. bt Sep 1687 - 28 Jan 1690
• Mother*: Ida Lubbertse¹ b. 1634/35, d. bt 1663 - 1670

• Lubbert Jans Buys was baptized on 2 February 1656 at Reformed Dutch Church, New Amsterdam; sponsors Jan Damen, Pietertje de Ruyter.²
• He probably died in 1663 accidently killed by Cornelis Janse Vanderveer.¹

Lysbeth Buys¹

• Father*: Jan Janse Buys¹ b. c 1659, d. c 1728
• Mother*: Elizabeth de Groot¹ b. b 1670

• Lysbeth Buys was baptized on 10 June 1694; sponsors Teunis Ellison and Gerritje Willemsen.¹

Margaret Buys¹

• Father*: Matheus Buys¹ b. 21 Mar 1710
• Mother*: Catrina Lassing¹ b. 7 Jun 1721, d. a 20 Jul 1791

• Charts: Adam Brouwer: Five Generations Descendant Chart

• Margaret Buys was born circa 1760.
• She married Michael Weaver on 15 April 1780 he was called of Oswego, and she was of Egg Harbor (NJ), both residing in Poughkeepsie.¹

Marietje Buys¹

• Father*: Matheus Buys¹ b. 21 Mar 1710
• Mother*: Catrina Lassing¹ b. 7 Jun 1721, d. a 20 Jul 1791

• Charts: Adam Brouwer: Five Generations Descendant Chart

• Marietje Buys was born on 25 May 1740.¹
• She was baptized on 15 June 1740 at the Clove; sponsors Willem Lossing and wife Marietje.¹

Maritje Buys

• Father*: Johannes Buys b. 1 Nov 1685, d. c 1763
• Mother*: Maritje Matthyse Brouwer b. 21 Nov 1686

• Charts: Adam Brouwer: Five Generations Descendant Chart

• Maritje Buys was baptized on 25 March 1712 at Old Dutch Church of Sleepy Hollow, (First Reformed Church of Tarrytown), Westchester Co., New York; sponsors Johannes Brouwer, Antje Brouwer.¹
• She married Jacob Dolson on 3 January 1734.²
• Maritje Buys died on 22 September 1783 at Marlboro.²

Matheus Buys

• Father*: Johannes Buys b. 1 Nov 1685, d. c 1763
• Mother*: Maritje Matthyse Brouwer b. 21 Nov 1686

• Charts: Adam Brouwer: Five Generations Descendant Chart

• Matheus Buys was baptized on 21 March 1710 at Old Dutch Church of Sleepy Hollow, (First Reformed Church of Tarrytown), Westchester Co., New York; sponsors Mathys Brouwer and Marytje his wife.¹
• He married Catrina Lassing, daughter of Willem Pietersz Lassen and Marytie Schouten, in July 1736 (banns published 16 Jul 1736 "Mathew Buis of New Swago and Catherine Lossing").²
• Also known as Mathew Buys.
• Mathew Buys settled in the Clove and his farm was called the Ilth farm, 120 acres when first settled, with rent of 12 bushels of wheat, 2 fowls and 1 day riding. It was settled in 1735 with first rents due in 1741. By 1748, John Paddock seems to have been on part of the farm. It appears to be the farm just north of the Dolson's farm. Mathew was first taxed in the Middle Ward from 1736/37 and then in Beekman through 1753. He was also on the tax role in Rombout from 1743 through 1759. He was later taxed in Poughkeepsie in 1772 through 1774. He may have been at Egg Harbor, Atlantic Co., New Jersey between 1753 and 1772. He is mentioned in two Beekman road descriptions in 1742. In 1758, William Green sued Mathew Buys for an upaid debt, and he apparently left the area just after the suit. Mattheus and Catharina Buys were sponsors at New Hackensack baptisms in 1772 (Simeon Lossing and Margriet Van Keuren) and 1773 (Johannes Lassen, and Clara Lassen, with Catharina called Cathrina Lassen). On 4 May 1781, Mathew Buys and wife Catherine were in the Poughkeepsie jail for "comforting, aiding and abetting robbers" (Matthew was age 70 at the time and his wife almost 60). Catherine was "under sentence of death" but Judge Richard Morris recommended a pardon for her on 21 May 1781 to New York Governor Clinton, which was endorsed by several neighbors. On 19 May 1787 the Court of Common Pleas dealt with a matter affecting Matthew Buys, the previous case having dealt with the support for an indegent, the court ordered, "The like for Matthew Byce," ordering Zachariah Flagler, the husband of Matthew's daughter Elizabeth, "provide for said Buys as the law in that case directs." The Matthew Buys referred to in this case was of Poughkeepsie. He is not listed in the 1790 census, and if living was probably in the household of another family, possibly the Flaglers.³
• Most of Mathew and Catharina's children were baptised by the New York Lutheran Minister who made frequent visits to the Clove area.⁴

Mathew Buys¹

• Father*: Matheus Buys¹ b. 21 Mar 1710
• Mother*: Catrina Lassing¹ b. 7 Jun 1721, d. a 20 Jul 1791

• Charts: Adam Brouwer: Five Generations Descendant Chart

• Mathew Buys was baptized on 1 June 1746 at First Reformed Dutch Church, Fishkill, Dutchess Co., New York; sponsors Johannes Yong and Eva Brill.¹
• He married Elizabeth Turner.¹
• Mathew Buys died on 1 March 1818 at Fishkill, Dutchess Co., New York; "age 72."²
• He was buried at the Presbyterian Ground, Brinkerhoff, New York.²
• Mathew Buys, Jr. was taxed in Poughkeepsie in 1773, and Mathew Buys (without the "Jr.") was taxed there in 1774 through 1777.¹
• McConnville states that Sarah Palmatier married Matheus Buys, son of Matheus Buys and Catherine Lassing and resided in Poughkeepsie, while Settlers of the Beekman Patent shows Sarah married to Matheus Buys the son of Cornelius Buys and Elizabeth Kip, and then lived at Schoharie. Further research needed although the later seems more likely to be correct.

Mathew Buys¹

• Father*: Johannes Buys¹ b. 23 Oct 1718, d. bt 1759 - 1764
• Mother*: Eipje Lassing¹ b. c 1722, d. a 1766

• Charts: Adam Brouwer: Five Generations Descendant Chart

• Mathew Buys was born on 19 July 1748.¹
• He was baptized on 30 September 1748; at Lawrence Emigh's house in the Clove with sponsors Willem Isaacs Lossing and Gerdtruijt Grun, in their place Jonathan Okelie and Anneke.¹
• "He was a Loyalist and Jacob Grass of Kingsborough reported 6 Jun 1776 to the Mohawk Valley Committee of Saftey: "upon Col. Dayton's order he with Cobes Davis warned Mathew Buice to appear before the Col. and the Committee, but the said Buyce replied upon the said Warning and Order that he would not appear neither before Col. or Committee in this matter, and that if he must appear, he would yet always still be for the king." He was listed on a Return of Families of Loyalists receiving provisions from 25 Oct through 24 Nov 1780. He was still single at the time."¹

Neeltje Buys¹

• Father*: Jan Janse Buys¹ b. c 1659, d. c 1728
• Mother*: Elizabeth de Groot¹ b. b 1670

• Neeltje Buys was baptized on 1 June 1708.¹
• She married Benjamin Bartlett.¹

Peter Buys¹

• Father*: Johannes Buys¹ b. 1 Nov 1685, d. c 1763
• Mother*: Maritje Matthyse Brouwer¹ b. 21 Nov 1686

• Charts: Adam Brouwer: Five Generations Descendant Chart

• Peter Buys was born circa 1727.¹
• He married Annatje Ferguson at First Reformed Dutch Church, Poughkeepsie, Dutchess Co., New York, on 8 November 1753.²
• Peter Buys died circa 1779; leaving at least two sons.³
• Peter probably lived on the farm with his father, and stayed there in Oswego until the Revolution. He was a Lieut. in the Colonial Militia and refused to sign the Association. He was singled out as one of eight men noted as "Torries all". Both he and Peter Buys, Jr. (son of Samuel) had their property confiscated because of their loyalty. He was sent to Exeter, New Hampshire on 17 Oct 1776 by the order of the Committee. See Settlers of the Beekman Patent, v.3, pp.85-86.³

Peter Buys¹

• Father*: Matheus Buys¹ b. 21 Mar 1710
• Mother*: Catrina Lassing¹ b. 7 Jun 1721, d. a 20 Jul 1791

• Charts: Adam Brouwer: Five Generations Descendant Chart

• Peter Buys was baptized on 18 January 1756 at Reformed Dutch Church, Rombout, New York.¹
• He married Rebecca Weeks at Smithtown, Suffolk Co., New York, on 19 September 1781.¹
• Peter Buys witnessed the baptism of Peter Van Campen , son of Simon Van Campen and Sara Buys, at Dutch Reformed Church, Schaghticoke, (now Rensselaer Co.), New York, (sponsors Petrus Boyce and Elizabeth Boyce).²
• Settlers of the Beekman Patent (3:76) says that he probably was the Peter Buys who married Elizabeth Weeks at Smithtown, Long Island, and he probably returned to Poughkeepsie and was the Peter Puy in the 1790 census with a family of 1 male over 16, i male under 16,and 4 females, enumerated between Levi Van Kleek and Michael Weaver.¹

Peter Buys¹

• Father*: Samuel Buys¹ b. 21 Nov 1722
• Mother*: Elizabeth Kip¹

• Charts: Adam Brouwer: Five Generations Descendant Chart

• Peter Buys was born before 1749.¹
• He married Naomi Embree, daughter of Robert Embree.¹
• Peter Buys was a Loyalist during the American Revolution, and served in Loyalist Regiments in South Carolina and Georgia. See Settlers of the Beekman Patent, v.3, p.82-83 for details.¹

Pieter Buys¹

• Father*: Johannes Buys¹ b. 23 Oct 1718, d. bt 1759 - 1764
• Mother*: Eipje Lassing¹ b. c 1722, d. a 1766

• Charts: Adam Brouwer: Five Generations Descendant Chart

• Pieter Buys was born on 12 March 1746.¹
• He was baptized on 16 March 1746; at Lossing's with sponsors Pieter Lossing and Anna Lossing, son and daughter of Willem.¹
• He was on a farm in Kingsboro, lot 71W before the Revolutionary War and left it during the conflict. Christian Lamb was on his farm by 21 Nov 1776. He was possibly the Peter Boyce who joined the 2nd Regt. in 1775 with Jeremiah and Simon Boyce.¹

Rebecca Buys¹

• Father*: Jan Janse Buys¹ b. c 1659, d. c 1728
• Mother*: Elizabeth de Groot¹ b. b 1670

• Rebecca Buys was baptized on 28 March 1697 at Kingston, New York; sponsors Barent Van Kleek and Rachel Van DeBogart.²
• She married Jacob Schouten, son of Symon Schouten and Eypjen Jans, circa 1722.²
• Rebecca Buys witnessed the baptism of Pieter Lassing , son of Isaac Pietersz Lassen and Sara Buys, on 12 October 1720 at First Reformed Dutch Church, Poughkeepsie, Dutchess Co., New York, (sponsors Jan Buys and Rebekka Buys).³

Rebecca Buys¹

• Father*: Johannes Buys¹ b. 1 Nov 1685, d. c 1763
• Mother*: Maritje Matthyse Brouwer¹ b. 21 Nov 1686

• Charts: Adam Brouwer: Five Generations Descendant Chart

• Rebecca Buys was born on 2 October 1712.²
• She was baptized on 3 May 1713; by the Lutheran Minister, sponsors Abraham Buys and Elizabeth Buys.¹
• She married Gabriel Wright, son of John Wright, on 29 December 1732.¹

Samuel Buys

• Father*: Johannes Buys b. 1 Nov 1685, d. c 1763
• Mother*: Maritje Matthyse Brouwer b. 21 Nov 1686

• Charts: Adam Brouwer: Five Generations Descendant Chart

• Samuel Buys was baptized on 21 November 1722 at First Reformed Dutch Church, Poughkeepsie, Dutchess Co., New York; Sponsors: Samuel Brouwer, Grietjen de Ronda.
• He married Elizabeth Kip, daughter of Jan Kip and Elizabeth Van Kleeck, before 1747.¹
• Samuel Buys was taxed in Beekman in Feb 1741, but then not again until June 1748, and then streadily through June 1769. Simoon Buys took over the farm from 1770 until 1772, and then the tax list in 1772 reads, "Samuel Buys formerly Simon Buys." Samuel Buys was then taxed 1773 through 1778. He was listed in Beekman in 1790 at 1 male over 16, 3 males under 16, and 4 females. See Settlers of the Beekman Patent, v.3 pp.80-82 for more details on the life of Samuel Buys.²

Samuel Buys Jr.¹

• Father*: Samuel Buys¹ b. 21 Nov 1722
• Mother*: Elizabeth Kip¹

• Charts: Adam Brouwer: Five Generations Descendant Chart

• Samuel Buys Jr. was baptized on 17 October 1756 at Reformed Dutch Church, Rombout, New York.¹
• Samuel, Jr. was a Loyalist during the Revolution. His father posted bond for him in 1779. A Samuel Buys of Southeast Town was involved in the Presbyterian Church at Doansburgh and on 9 Feb 1784 a meeting was held at his house.¹

Sara Buys¹

• Father*: Jan Janse Buys b. c 1659, d. c 1728
• Mother*: Elizabeth de Groot b. b 1670

• Sara Buys was baptized on 4 April 1703 at Old Dutch Church, Kingston, Ulster Co., New York.^2,3
• She married Isaac Pietersz Lassen, son of Pieter Pieterse Lassen and Catharina Hoffmayer, before 11 September 1720.²
• Sara Buys witnessed the baptism of Caecillia Cook , daughter of Richard Cock and Margaretha Janse van Orden, on 11 September 1720 at the Highland (in the house of Michel Wigand. Sponsors Isaac Lassen and wife Sara).⁴
• Sara Buys was received first Communion at Lutheran Church on 20 June 1731 at Pieter Lassing's in the Highland.²
• She witnessed the baptism of Sara Lassing , daughter of Pieter Lassing and Caecillia Cook, on 21 September 1740 at the Highland at Pieter Lassings (sponsors Isaac Lassing and wife Sara).⁵

Sara Buys

• Father*: Johannes Buys b. 1 Nov 1685, d. c 1763
• Mother*: Maritje Matthyse Brouwer b. 21 Nov 1686

• Charts: Adam Brouwer: Five Generations Descendant Chart

• Sara Buys was baptized on 16 July 1732 at First Reformed Dutch Church, Fishkill, Dutchess Co., New York; sponsors Johannes Ter Bos and Nelly VanVliet.¹
• She married first circa 1753 Pieter Lassing, son of Willem Pietersz Lassen and Marytie Schouten.
• Sara Buys is said to have married Andries Lossing (Doherty, Settlers of the Beekman Patent, although this is not repeated by Ewins, "Pieter Pieterse Lassen of Dutchess County and His Descendants," NYGBR 130 (1999)).¹
• Also known as Saartje.

Sara Buys¹

• Father*: Matheus Buys¹ b. 21 Mar 1710
• Mother*: Catrina Lassing¹ b. 7 Jun 1721, d. a 20 Jul 1791

• Charts: Adam Brouwer: Five Generations Descendant Chart

• Sara Buys was born circa 1754.¹
• She married Simon Van Campen circa 1775.¹
• Sara Buys witnessed the baptism of Catherine Van Campen , daughter of Jacob Van Campen and Annetje Buys, at Dutch Reformed Church, Schaghticoke, (now Rensselaer Co.), New York, (sponsors Simon Van Campen and Sarah Boyce).²

Simeon Buys¹

• Father*: Simon Buys¹ b. 28 Mar 1705
• Mother*: Elizabeth Brouwer¹ b. 25 Oct 1713

• Charts: Adam Brouwer: Five Generations Descendant Chart

• Simeon Buys was born say 1745.
• He married Annatje Bogardus before 1773.¹
• Possible son. A Simon Buys was taxed in Beekman from 1770 until 1773 when the listing became Samuel Buys. He was assessed at £2 at Beekman in 1770. He was a customer at the Sleight Store.¹

Simeon Buys¹

• Father*: Johannes Buys¹ b. 23 Oct 1718, d. bt 1759 - 1764
• Mother*: Eipje Lassing¹ b. c 1722, d. a 1766

• Charts: Adam Brouwer: Five Generations Descendant Chart

• Simeon Buys was born on 15 April 1756.¹
• He was baptized Trinity Sunday, 1756 at Beekman, New York; recorded at the Zion Lutheran Church with sponsors Simeon Lossing and Margaretha.¹
• A Simon Buys enlisted in Capt. Yates Co., 2nd NY Regt. in 1775, as did Jeremiah Boice and Peter Boice.¹

Simon Buys¹

• Father*: Jan Janse Buys² b. c 1659, d. c 1728
• Mother*: Elizabeth de Groot² b. b 1670

• Charts: Adam Brouwer: Five Generations Descendant Chart

• Simon Buys was baptized on 28 March 1705 at Fishkill, Dutchess Co., New York.³
• He married Elizabeth Brouwer, daughter of Johannes Matthysz Brouwer and Marritje Lamb, at Dutch Reformed Church, Fishkill, Dutchess Co., New York, on 3 August 1738 "Simon Buys, y.m., of Fishkill and Elizabeth Brouwer, j.d., of Highland."⁴
• He was taxed in Rombout from 1729 until 1733 and came to Oswego in 1735. He did not remain there long as in 1741 the tax list changed to "John, Jr.", probably John the son of Johannes Buys. Simon Buys was then taxed in Rombout from 1742 through 1755.⁵
• Catharina Buys is a possible daughter of Simon Buys. "She has been identified as "...prob. dau. of Johannes Buys and Eypje Lassing (Heidgerd, Descendants of Christien DuBois, unnumbered page of corrections), however, it has also been suggested that she was the dau. of Simon Buys and Elizabeth Brouwer (Doherty, Settlers of the Beekman Patent)."⁶

Tryntje Buys¹

• Father*: Jan Janse Buys¹ b. c 1659, d. c 1728
• Mother*: Elizabeth de Groot¹ b. b 1670

• Tryntje Buys was baptized on 26 May 1700; sponsors Johannes van Cleek and Lysbeth van Cleek.¹
• She married Ephraim Schut.¹

William Buys¹

• Father*: Matheus Buys¹ b. 21 Mar 1710
• Mother*: Catrina Lassing¹ b. 7 Jun 1721, d. a 20 Jul 1791

• Charts: Adam Brouwer: Five Generations Descendant Chart

• William Buys was born on 14 February 1744.¹
• He was baptized; "First Sunday after Trinity, 1744 at Pieter Lossing's in the Highlands". Sponsors Pieter Janssen Lossing and Gertruijd Wiker Lossing.¹
• He married Priscilla Price, daughter of Levi Price, before 1764.¹
• Settlers of Beekman Patent states, "He allegedly removed to Egg Harbor, NJ. Union History of Atlantic Co., NJ, 376-77, includes the following: William Boice came from Holland to Poughkeepsie, NY with two brothers about 1755. He left his brothers, Daniel and Matthew, and came to Abescon (NJ), about 1760, married Priscilla, dau. of Levi Price of Bakersville, and followed the occupation of farming, buying a large tract of land near the creek in Abescon. We think this man to be a son of Mathew Buys." His family here is based on this source.¹

William Buys¹

• Father*: Johannes Buys¹ b. 23 Oct 1718, d. bt 1759 - 1764
• Mother*: Eipje Lassing¹ b. c 1722, d. a 1766

• Charts: Adam Brouwer: Five Generations Descendant Chart

• William Buys was born circa 1742.¹
• "He was probably the William Buys who was sponsor at Schaghticoke, NY, 21 Oct 1769 with Femmetje Van Campen for Femmetje (Phebe) his brother John's daughter. A Willem Buys was noted in the Schenk store records, 27 Feb 1769 as living at Oostrum's. A William Buys and a younger brother, Abraham were in North Carolina together. William Buis of Spartensburg, North Carolina wrote his will 5 Feb 1799 and named his wife Sarah; sons John, Lijah, Abraham, Jonathan, Elisha, Noah, Enoch, and David; and daughter Lidie. He also named grandson Jonathan Buis. Abraham and William Bise were next to each other in the 1790 census, 96 district. Jonathan, John, and Jenot Bise were also there. A Jeremiah Buice and John Buice were in Edenton, NC in 1790."¹

Thomas Byrd^1,2

• Thomas Byrd was born on 19 October 1755 at Pennsylvania.³
• He married Anna Browning, daughter of John Browning and Elizabeth Demarest.¹
• Thomas Byrd died on 13 May 1835 at Orange Co., North Carolina.³

Eliza Ann Byrum¹

• Father*: Jeptha Byrum¹
• Mother*: Hannah Beardsley¹

• Eliza Ann Byrum was born on 20 October 1823 at New York.¹
• She married first circa 1842 William Brower, son of John Brower and Fanny Coats.²
• Eliza Ann Byrum married second (?) Hutchins.³
• Also known as Eliza Byron.²
• Eliza Ann Byrum appeared on the census of 17 October 1850 at Wards Grove, Jo Daviess Co., Illinois, as Eliza "Brown," age 28, born in New York.⁴
• In 1889 Eliza Ann Byrum resided at near Bluffs, Iowa.³

Elizabeth Bywaters¹

• Father*: Thomas Bywaters²
• Mother*: Edi Wood²

• Elizabeth Bywaters was born circa 1737 at Spotsylvania Co. (now Culpeper Co.), Virginia.²
• She married Jacob Browning, son of Francis Browning and Elizabeth Lloyd, at Culpeper Co., Virginia, circa 1753.^1,2
• Elizabeth Bywaters died on 26 January 1827 at Caswell Co., North Carolina.²

Sarah Beach

• Sarah Beach was born before 1733 (possibly earlier if her marriage in 1753 was a second marriage).
• She probably married Gerardus Drake Sr. on 27 February 1753 at Hanover Prebyterian Church, Morris Co., New Jersey, The Hanover Presb. Church record calls the couple "Gerardus Drake and Sarah Beach."^1,2
• "Wife, Sarah," is named as the sole heiress and as executrix in the will of Gerardus Drake, dated 8 Jul 1773.³

Maria Beam¹

• Maria Beam was born circa 1833 at New York.²
• She married first say 1849 George Perrow.³
• Maria Beam married second circa 1861 Edward Brewer, son of Richard Brewer and Nancy Schaeffer.²
• Maria Beam died before June 1880; (when her husband, Edward Brewer is recorded as a widower).⁴
• Also known as Mary.²
• She appeared on the census of 26 June 1860 at Wakeman, Huron Co., Ohio, as Mary Perrow, age 26, born in New York.³

Jacobus Bennet¹

• Father*: Jan Willemse Bennet¹ b. 7 Jan 1663, d. bt 6 May 1743 - 8 Mar 1744
• Mother*: Aeltje Wynants¹

• Charts: Adam Brouwer: Five Generations Descendant Chart

• Jacobus Bennet was born circa 1694 at Gowanus, Kings Co., Long Island, New York.¹
• He married Elizabeth Abrahamse Brouwer, daughter of Abraham Adamsz Brouwer and Cornelia Caljer, before 1720.²
• Also known as Jacob Bennet.^3,4
• Jacobus Bennet witnessed the baptism of Elizabeth Bennet , daughter of William Bennet and Lea Peterson, on 27 May 1756 at Reformed Dutch Church, New York City, (sponsors Jacob Bennet and wife Elizabeth Brouwer).⁵
• Jacobus Bennet witnessed the baptism of Jakob Bennet , son of William Bennet and Lea Peterson, on 20 July 1758 at Reformed Dutch Church, New York City, (sponsors Jakob Bennet and Annetje Bennet, widow of Gerbrand Peters).⁵
• Jacobus Bennet witnessed the baptism of Jacob Bennet , son of Johannes Bennet and Elizabeth Van Pelt, on 29 October 1758 at Reformed Dutch Church, Bucks Co., Pennsylvania, (sponsors Jacob Bennet and Elizabeth Brouwer).²
• Ledley (NYGBR 95:24, Gen. of the Bennet Family) identifies Jacobus Bennet's wife, Elizabeth Brouwer, as Elizabeth daughter of Nicholas Brouwer and Jannetje Caljer. This is an error, as Nicholas Brouwer's daughter Elizabeth clearly married John Parcell, with the sponsors for some of their children being members of the Nicholas Brouwer-Jannetje Caljer family. It is apparent from the appearance of Abraham Brouwer, Jr. as a sponsor for this couple's daughter, Elizabeth in 1727, that Elizabeth, wife of Jacobus Bennet, is actually the daughter of Abraham Brouwer and Cornelia Caljer.

Jan Willemse Bennet¹

• Father*: Willem Willemszen¹ b. 1638 or 1639, d. bt Apr 1689 - 1698
• Mother*: Gertrude Van Mulheym¹ b. b 1639, d. b 1687

• Jan Willemse Bennet was baptized on 7 January 1663 at Old First Dutch Reformed Church, Brooklyn, Kings Co., New York; sponsors Willem Bredenbent, Aeltje Brackunee, and Janneke Boon.²
• He married first Aefje Hendricks (probably no children).³
• Jan Willemse Bennet married second at Old First Dutch Reformed Church, Brooklyn, Kings Co., New York, on 12 June 1690 Aeltje Wynants, daughter of Wynand Pieterszen and Annetje Auckes Van Nuys, (date of banns).³
• Jan Willemse Bennet married third before June 1707 Antje Van Siclen, daughter of Ferdinandus van Sicklen and Eva Antonise.⁴
• Jan Willemse Bennet died between 6 May 1743 and 8 March 1744.
• Also known as Jan Willemszen.
• He was a resident of Gowanus when recorded as a member of the Brooklyn Dutch Church. As a native of Brooklyn he took the oath of allegiance in 1687. The Flatbush town records indicate that he resided in the New Lots section from about 1707 to 1723. He was back in Brooklyn before the 1738 census.³
• He witnessed the baptism of Lysbeth Ver Hulst , daughter of Jacobus Ver Hulst and Maria Willemse Bennet, on 29 July 1687 at Reformed Dutch Church, New York City, (sponsors Johannes Bennet and Christina Capoens).⁵
• Jan Willemse Bennet witnessed the baptism of Grietje Bennet , daughter of Willem Willemse Bennet and Ariaentje Van de Water, on 15 November 1689 at Old First Dutch Reformed Church, Brooklyn, Kings Co., New York, (sponsors Jan Bennet, and Grietje Van de Water).⁶
• Jan Willemse Bennet witnessed the baptism of Vytie Bennet , daughter of Willem Willemse Bennet and Ariaentje Van de Water, on 15 November 1690 at Reformed Protestant Dutch Church, Flatbush, Kings Co., Long Island, New York, (sponsors Jan Bennet, Fytje Van de Water).⁷
• Jan Willemse Bennet witnessed the baptism of Marten Bennet , son of Jacob Willemse Bennet and Neeltje Beekman, on 10 November 1695 at Reformed Dutch Church, New York City, (sponsors Jan Bennet and Neeltje Slingerland, wife of Marten Beeckman).⁸
• Jan Willemse Bennet witnessed the baptism of Geertruyt Bennet , daughter of Jacob Willemse Bennet and Neeltje Beekman, on 22 June 1707 at Reformed Dutch Church, New York City, (sponsors Jan Bennet, Maria Bennet, and Antje Van Siggele).⁸
• Jan Willemse Bennet witnessed the baptism of Aeltje Lammerts , daughter of Pieter Lammerts and Marytje Bennet, on 18 September 1723 at Reformed Dutch Church, New York City, (sponsors Jan Bennet Sr., and wife Antje (the father is incorrectly recorded as Pieter Gerretse)).⁴
• Jan Willemse Bennet witnessed the baptism of Antje Lammerts , daughter of Pieter Lammerts and Marytje Bennet, on 10 November 1728 at Reformed Dutch Church, New York City, (sponsors Jan Bennet and wife Antje).⁴
• Jan Willemse Bennet witnessed the baptism of Aeltje Lammerts , daughter of Pieter Lammerts and Marytje Bennet, on 13 July 1735 at Reformed Dutch Church, New York City, (sponsors Jan Bennet and wife Antje Van Sicklen).⁴
• Jan Willemse Bennet witnessed the baptism of Margritje Lammerts , daughter of Pieter Lammerts and Marytje Bennet, on 27 April 1737 at Reformed Dutch Church, New York City, (sponsors Jan Bennet and Eva Bennet, j.d.).⁴
• Jan Willemse Bennet appeared on the census of 1738 at Brooklyn, Kings Co., New York, with a wife, two sons over 10, two females over 10, and one female under 10.³
• He witnessed the baptism of Jan Lammerts , son of Pieter Lammerts and Marytje Bennet, on 8 August 1739 at Reformed Dutch Church, New York City, (sponsors Jan Bennet and wife Antje Van Sicklen).⁴
• His will was dated on 6 May 1743 proved 8 Mar 1744, called John Bennet of Gowanus in Brooklyn, mentions his wife Anne, son Wynant (apparently just of age), William (given three pounds for his birthright), Jacob, John, Wynant, Gertrude, Anne, May, Eve, and Aeltje. Executors sons John and Wynant. Witnesses by Jacob Bennet, Jacob Bennet Jr., and S. Garretson.³

Abraham Bovy

• Father*: Claes Bovy b. 7 Jan 1691/92
• Mother*: Cornelia Pieterse Brouwer b. 13 Mar 1692

• Charts: Adam Brouwer: Five Generations Descendant Chart

• Abraham Bovy was baptized on 20 October 1728 at Reformed Dutch Church, Albany, New York; sponsors Abr. Schuyler and Eng. Livingston.¹
• He married Anna (?) circa 1786.
• Abraham Bovy married Sarah Cool, daughter of Jacob Cool and Sarah Davenport.
• Abraham Bovy died circa 1800.
• Also known as Abraham Bovie.

Catrina Bovy¹

• Father*: Matthys Bovy¹ b. b 1665
• Mother*: Catherine Barrois¹ b. 26 May 1674

• Catrina Bovy was baptized on 7 January 1705 at First Dutch Reformed Church, Schenectady, New York; sponsors Barent Vroman, Margreta Ronkhout.¹
• She married Jacob Rettelief circa 1728.²
• Also known as Catharina Bovie.³
• Catrina Bovy witnessed the baptism of Mattheus Bovy , son of Claes Bovy and Cornelia Pieterse Brouwer, on 16 August 1725 at Reformed Dutch Church, Albany, New York, (sponsors Anth. Bovy and Cath. Bovy).⁴

Aarie Brewer¹

• Father*: Hendrick Brouwer¹ b. 25 Dec 1735, d. 12 Feb 1802
• Mother*: Abigeltie Hunt¹ b. c 3 Feb 1745, d. 14 Jan 1827

• Charts: Jan Brouwer: Five Generations Descendant Chart

• Aarie Brewer was baptized on 23 June 1782 at Dutch Congregations of Freehold and Middletown, Monmouth Co., New Jersey; (no sponsors).¹
• Also known as Aaron Brewer.
• Also known as Aaris Brewer.
• Aaron Brewer is named in the April 1828 petition of Robert Walker for a division of the real estate owned by Hendrick Brewer, dec'd.²

Aaron Brewer¹

• Father*: Elias Brouwer² b. 25 Dec 1740, d. 5 Apr 1812
• Mother*: Phebe Lucas² b. 8 May 1749, d. 1826

• Charts: Jan Brouwer: Five Generations Descendant Chart

• Aaron Brewer was born on 23 October 1782 at Little White Creek, (then Albany Co., now Washington Co.), New York.³
• He married Salley Woodward in 1803.³
• Aaron Brewer died after 1870; (possibly 1879).^4,5
• Also known as Aaron Brower.²
• Named in his father's will, 22 Dec 1809 (called Aron).²
• He appeared on the census of 1810 at Kortright, Delaware Co., New York, with a household of 1 male 16-25 and 1 female 16-25. Elias Brewer, Aaron Brewer and David Brewer are enumerated in succession.⁶
• He appeared on the census of 1820 at Davenport, Delaware Co., New York, as Aron Brewer, with a household of 1 male under 10, 1 male 26-45, 1 female under 10, 1 female 26-45, 1 female over 45, 1 person engaged in agriculture.⁷
• On 3 March 1825, Aaron was granted a license to keep a public inn, or tavern, at his house in Davenport, New York.⁸
• He appeared on the census of 1830 at Davenport, Delaware Co., New York, as Aaron Brewer, with a household of 1 male under 5, 2 males 15-20, 1 male 20-30, 1 male 40-50, 2 females 15-20, 1 female 40-50. He is enumerated next to Emeline Brewer who has a household of 1 male 10-15, 1 male 15-20, 1 male 20-30, 1 female 20-30.⁹
• He appeared on the census of 1840 at Oneonta, Otsego Co., New York, with a household of 1 male 10-15, 1 male 50-60, 1 female 50-60. He is enumerated next to Asahel Marvin, and Elias B. Marvin.¹⁰

Aaron Robbins Brewer¹

• Father*: Elazerus Brewer² b. 23 Jun 1731, d. 31 Mar 1820
• Mother*: Frances Morris² b. 15 Feb 1732, d. 27 Feb 1807

• Charts: Adam Brouwer: Five Generations Descendant Chart, Adam Brewer Sub-Group

• Aaron Robbins Brewer was born on 30 January 1760 at Monmouth Co., New Jersey.²
• He married Elizabeth Cooper, daughter of Philip Cooper and Margaret (?), on 20 April 1783.²
• Aaron Robbins Brewer died on 25 February 1802.²
• He was buried at Rosemere Cemetery, Opelika, Lee Co., Alabama.³
• Also known as Aaron Robbins Brouwer.^2,4
• He was a Loyalist during the American Revolution and relocated in Ontario, Canada, living for a time in Kingston.^5,6
• A descendant of Aaron Robbins Brower has participated in the Brewer DNA Project, kit no. 50688. See footnote for links.^7,8

Adam Brewer¹

• Father-Poss.*: Jacob Adamsz Brouwer b. c 1655, d. b 20 Dec 1706
• Mother-Poss.*: Annetje Bogardus b. 3 Oct 1663

• Charts: Adam Brouwer: Five Generations Descendant Chart, Adam Brewer Sub-Group

• Adam Brewer was baptized on 27 March 1696 at Old First Dutch Reformed Church, Brooklyn, Kings Co., New York; sponsors Cornelis Fiele, Kathryn Bogardus.²
• He married first on 13 July 1717 Deborah Allen, daughter of George Allen and Elizabeth Hulett.^3,4
• Adam Brewer married second on 12 January 1742 Catherine Mitchell.^4,5,6
• Adam Brewer married third on 28 August 1761 Mary Davis (bann 22 Aug 1761).⁷
• Adam Brewer died between 22 August 1768 and 15 March 1769 at Shrewsbury Twp., Monmouth Co., New Jersey.
• Also known as Adam Brouwer.^8,9,10
• He was made an executor of the will of John Hulet on 20 July 1736; proved 21 Sep 1736 (Lib. C, p.120). Called John Hulet of Shrewsbury, Monmouth Co., New Jersey. Names Joseph Hulet, son of cousins William and Lydia Hulet, the plantation where the testator lived, meadow on Racoon Island and testator's Propriety Right. Brother, Robert Hulet, 100 acres at or near Whale pond brook, and 4 acres meadow by William West's plantation, which testator's father purchased of Daniel Leeds. Constant Hulet, 300 acres at Assinpink, adjoining Doctor Johnston's land and 7 acres meadow. Cousin George Hulet, residue of land and meadow at Assinpink. Cousin John Hulet, upland and meadow at Mateet Conck. Cousin Constant Hulet, £20. Cousin George Allen, £20. Cousin Adam Brewer, £20. Zachariah Gant, £30. Hannah Gant, a bed, etc. Joseph, son of Ebenezer Allen, £10. Margaret Allen, daughter of Ebenezer Allen, £10, a bed, etc. Lydia Allen, daughter of Ebenezer, £10. Thomas White's eldest daughter, Margaret, at Rumson, a bed, etc. William Jackson's eldest daughter, a bed, etc. Preserve Potter, £30. Brother, Robert Hulet, long gun and great coat. Musket to George Hulet. Adam Brewer's two eldest daughters. Walter Herbert, £10. Negro Oliver to have liberty. Executors: cousin George Allen and Adam Brewer. Witnesses: Job Cook, Theophilus Longstreet, and Robert Dodworth. Inventory taken 18 Sep 1736 by George Williams, John Eatton, and Benjamin Parker.¹¹
• On 19 Mar 1765, Adam Brewer and Richard Crawford inventoried the estate of William Covenhoven of Penns Neck, Middlesex Co., New Jersey (will 16 Nov 1764, proved 10 Apr 1765).¹²
• His will was dated on 22 August 1768 proved 15 Mar 1769, called Adam Brewer of Squancome, Shrewsbury Twp., Monmouth Co., New Jersey. Names son William, "all that meadow located in Marshen Bogg, and all my Proprietors rights'; wife Mary, "all the rights she may obtain by the death of her former husband John Curtis, also the use of 1/2 my land except one acre where the mill stands"; son George, "1/2 my land on the east side of the brook and 1/2 the grist mill, and after the death of the wife, the land she uses"; son Elazerus, "the land west of the brook, except one acre which I reserve for us of a burying ground yard, where the burying yard now is, also 1/2 of the mill, and, after the death of Elazerus, I give to Adam Brewer, his son, all the said land"; daughter Magdilene Brewer, "£200 when 21"; the rest of the moveable estate to son William and his sisters, Hannah, Elizabeth, Rachel, Mary, Margaret and Deborah. Executors son-in-law, James Lafetra, and wife Mary. Witnesses John Burnett, Thomas North, John Morris, Jr.¹
• Adam Brouwer is covered by Hoffman in "Brouwer Beginnings" (TAG 24:27-28). "Most authorities consider him to be the founder of the Monmouth County, New Jersey branch of the Brouwer-Brewer family. If this is correct, and I believe it is he m. first Deborah Allen..." The children mentioned in their father's and their grandmother Allen's wills "are to be found in Monmouth County. Stillwell (6:51) makes a mistake in stating that Elazerius was a son of Adam by his second wife, Deborah Allen. She was his first wife. Some authorities have given Adam a first wife, Magdalena Jacobs, but this is a mix-up with the wife of Adam the settler. The children joined the Quakers." The Cropsy notes at the Long Island Historical Society give a different version of the family (from Hoffman's). "They list an additional daughter Lydia (not named in the wills) who m. a Throgmorton; Edmund Lafreta is called Edward; and the husband of Deborah, Francis Morris. Records not yet come to light may straighten out these apparent contradictions."⁹
• It is noted that the birth dates of the children of Adam Brewer and Deborah Allen do not come from any primary source. They have been passed down in various published accounts of the family with their origins having been said to be a Bible record, a copy of which was received by William A.D. Eardeley prior to the publication of his manuscript in 1923 ("Brower Family and Langdon Family," Queens County Public Library).
• In my own analysis I now consider Adam Brewer as only a possible son of Jacob Brouwer and Annatje Bogardus. He has traditionally been placed as the son, Adam baptized in 1696 at the Brooklyn Dutch Church. However, it is important to note that there is no direct or primary evidence known that links the person named Adam Brewer, found in Monmouth County, New Jersey, to the son Adam, baptized by the couple Jacob Brouwer and Annatje Bogardus. To date this association as only been assumed and passed on from one published account to the next. It appears that to date, no thorough thought has been given to this matter. William Hoffman himself (in "Brouwer Beginnings") simply states that he accepts this placement but does not state a reason for his acceptance. However, if the same degree of investigation and thought is applied to the placement of Adam Brewer among the sons of the progenitor, Adam Brouwer, then an entirely different conclusion is likely to be drawn.
• Adam Brewer and Adolphus Willemsz Brouwer may be one and the same While tradition has placed Adam Brewer of Monmouth County as Adam, son of Jacob Brouwer & Annatje Bogardus, circumstantial evidence such as naming patterns imply that Adam Brewer may have been born Adolphus, the son of Willem Brouwer and Elizabeth Simpson.

Adam Brewer¹

• Father*: Elazerus Brewer² b. 23 Jun 1731, d. 31 Mar 1820
• Mother*: Frances Morris² b. 15 Feb 1732, d. 27 Feb 1807

• Charts: Adam Brouwer: Five Generations Descendant Chart

• Adam Brewer was born on 11 November 1757 at Monmouth Co., New Jersey.²
• He died on 30 May 1775 at Monmouth Co., New Jersey.²
• Also known as Adam Brouwer.²
• Adam, son of Elazerus is named in his grandfather, Adam Brouwer's will dated 22 Aug 1768.³

Anna Brewer¹

• Father*: Elias Brouwer b. 25 Dec 1740, d. 5 Apr 1812
• Mother*: Phebe Lucas b. 8 May 1749, d. 1826

• Charts: Jan Brouwer: Five Generations Descendant Chart

• Anna Brewer was born on 15 January 1775.²
• She was baptized at Dutch Reformed Church, Schaghticoke, (now Rensselaer Co.), New York; (no sponsors).²
• She married Jacob Morrell at Charlotte, Cambridge, Washington Co., New York, in 1793.³
• Also known as Hannah Brower.⁴
• Named in her father's will, 22 Dec 1809.¹

Catherine E. Brewer¹

• Father*: Jacob Brewer² b. 1832, d. b Jun 1880
• Mother*: Susannah Silvis² b. c 1836

• Catherine E. Brewer was born circa 1861 at Westmoreland Co., Pennsylvania.²
• Also known as Lizzie Brewer.²
• She appeared on the census of 8 August 1870 at Loyalhanna, Westmoreland Co., Pennsylvania, as Catherine E. Brewer, age 10.¹
• She appeared on the census of before June 1880 at Latrobe, Westmoreland Co., Pennsylvania, as Lizzie Brewer, age 19, born in Pennsylvania. The census records that she is married and she is recorded with the surname Jones which is then crossed out. She is living in the household of her widowed mother, Susan Brewer.²