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William Brewer

• Father*: Adam Brewer b. 27 Mar 1696, d. bt 22 Aug 1768 - 15 Mar 1769
• Mother*: Deborah Allen b. 4 Sep 1694, d. b 1753

• Charts: Adam Brouwer: Five Generations Descendant Chart

• William Brewer was born on 9 May 1722 at probably Monmouth Co., New Jersey.^1,2
• He married Sarah Allen, daughter of Jonathan Allen and Mary Corlies, at Monmouth Co., New Jersey, on 25 March 1751.³
• Also known as William Brouwer.^4,5
• In 1751 William Brewer resided at Shrewsbury, Monmouth Co., New Jersey.³
• A William Brewer witnessed the will of Thomas Ellison of Shrewsbury, Monmouth Co., New Jersey, dated 10 Sep 1766, proved 1 Dec 1770; witnessed the will of Richard Longstreet of Shrewsbury, Monmouth Co., New Jersey, dated 23 Dec 1759, proved 18 Apr 1761; was listed as a fellowbondman for the administrators of the estate of James Irons of Shrewsbury, 3 Dec 1762; and along with David Johnston inventoried the estate of Benjamin Hall of Shrewsbury on 11 Nov 1763.⁶
• William is named in his father's will dated 22 Aug 1768.⁷

Abraham Brokaw¹

• Abraham Brokaw was born circa 1757 at New Jersey.¹
• He married Maria Cosyn, daughter of Rev. Cornelius Cozine and Antie Staats, at Conewago, York Co. (now Adams Co.), Pennsylvania, circa July 1781.¹
• Also known as Abraham Borkaa.²
• Also known as Abraham Brocaw.³
• Abraham Brokaw was found on the tax list at Straban Twp., York Co. (now Adams Co.), Pennsylvania, in 1781 as a single man, and paid a tax of 5s.¹

Antie Brokaw¹

• Father*: Abraham Brokaw² b. c 1757
• Mother*: Maria Cosyn² b. 7 Oct 1764

• Antie Brokaw was baptized on 12 February 1786 at Conewago, York Co. (now Adams Co.), Pennsylvania.²
• Also known as Antie Berkaa.²

Margaret Brokaw¹

• Father*: Abraham Brokaw² b. c 1757
• Mother*: Maria Cosyn² b. 7 Oct 1764

• Margaret Brokaw was baptized on 2 June 1782 at Conewago, York Co. (now Adams Co.), Pennsylvania.²
• Also known as Maragrieta Borkaa.²

Sally Brokaw¹

• Father*: Abraham Brokaw² b. c 1757
• Mother*: Maria Cosyn² b. 7 Oct 1764

• Sally Brokaw was baptized on 30 December 1792 at Conewago, York Co. (now Adams Co.), Pennsylvania.²
• Also known as Sally Brocaw.²

Abraham Brouwer

• Father*: Petrus Brouwer b. 12 Apr 1754, d. bt 10 Apr 1830 - 29 Nov 1830
• Mother*: Maritje Herder b. 5 Apr 1756, d. Jul 1841

• Abraham Brouwer was born on 24 April 1796 at Columbia Co., New York.
• He was baptized on 29 May 1796 at Dutch Reformed Church, Claverack, Columbia Co., New York; sponsors Peter Schmit,Jr., Elizabeth Schmit.¹
• He married Letty Smith at Dutch Reformed Church, Claverack, Columbia Co., New York, on 19 April 1824.²
• Surname is also spelled Brower.
• Also known as Abraham Brewer.³
• Son, Abraham, is named in his father's will dated 10 Apr 1830.⁴

Anna Jacobse Brouwer

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

• Charts: Adam Brouwer: Five Generations Descendant Chart

• Anna Jacobse Brouwer was baptized on 15 November 1694 at Old First Dutch Reformed Church, Brooklyn, Kings Co., New York; sponsors Lambert Sachariassen, Maritje Jansen.¹
• She married Jacob Quackenbosch, son of Reynier Pieters Quackenbosch and Claesje Jacobsdr Stille, at Reformed Protestant Dutch Church, Flatbush, Kings Co., Long Island, New York, on 7 September 1716 (banns 11 Aug 1716) "Jacob Quakkenbosch, j.m. geboren aan bouwery op Menades Ylant en wonende op Breukelen, en Anna Elizabeth Brouwer, j.d. geboren en wonende op Breukelen."²
• Also known as Anna Elizabeth Brouwer.^3,4,5
• Also known as Johanna Elizabeth.⁶
• Anna Jacobse Brouwer was baptized as Elisabet.⁷
• She witnessed the baptism of Sybrandt Brouwer , son of Sybrandt Jacobsz Brouwer and Sara Webber, on 21 December 1715 at Reformed Dutch Church, New York City, (sponsors Jacob Brouwer, Johanna Elizabeth Brouwer).⁶
• Living in Brooklyn at the time of her marriage.
• Anna Jacobse Brouwer witnessed the baptism of Benjamin Brouwer , son of Pieter Jacobsz Brouwer and Elizabeth Quackenbosch, on 11 February 1728 at Reformed Dutch Church, New York City, (sponsors Jacob Kwackenbos, Elizabeth, s.h.v.).⁸
• Anna Jacobse Brouwer witnessed the baptism of Paulus Hoppe , son of Paulus Hoppe and Maritje Quackenbosch, on 18 August 1728 at Reformed Dutch Church, New York City, (sponsors Benjamin Quackenbos, Anna Elizabeth Brouwer).⁹
• Anna Jacobse Brouwer witnessed the baptism of Anatye Petit , daughter of Richard Petit and Wyntje Jacobse Brouwer, on 5 February 1730 at Tappan Reformed Church, Tappan, Rockland Co., New York, (sponsors Jacob Quackelenbos & wife Anatye).¹⁰

Annatje Brouwer¹

• Father*: Pieter Jansz Brouwer¹ b. 20 Oct 1660, d. bt 17 Nov 1702 - 20 Dec 1706
• Mother*: Annetje Jans¹ b. b 1672

• Charts: Jan Brouwer: Five Generations Descendant Chart

• Annatje Brouwer was born before 1705.
• She married Abraham Lane before 1726.¹
• Annatje Brouwer died after 3 October 1761.¹
• Also known as Hannah Brewer.²
• Also known as Johanna.³
• She witnessed the baptism of Johanna Johnson , daughter of Coert Johnson and Gitty Lane, on 19 June 1729 at Reformed Dutch Church, Harlingen, Somerset Co., New Jersey, (sponsors Abram Lane & Anna Brewer).³
• Annatje Brouwer witnessed the baptism of William Cox , son of William Cox and Rachel Hennion, on 11 August 1731 at Reformed Dutch Church, Harlingen, Somerset Co., New Jersey, (sponsors Abraam Lane & Anna Brewer).⁴

David Brouwer¹

• Father*: Petrus Brouwer¹ b. 12 Apr 1754, d. bt 10 Apr 1830 - 29 Nov 1830
• Mother*: Maritje Herder¹ b. 5 Apr 1756, d. Jul 1841

• David Brouwer was baptized on 14 July 1776 at Dutch Reformed Church, Claverack, Columbia Co., New York; sponsors David Brouwer, Neeltje Witmer.¹
• He married Catherine Miesig at Dutch Reformed Church, Claverack, Columbia Co., New York, on 26 August 1801.²
• Surname is also spelled Brower.
• Also known as David Brewer.^3,2
• Son, David, is named in his father's will dated 10 Apr 1830.⁴

David Brouwer

• Father*: Jacob Brouwer b. 19 Oct 1760
• Mother*: Margitta Triet b. b 1766

• David Brouwer was born on 1 October 1798 at Guilderland Center, Albany Co., New York.
• He was baptized on 8 January 1799 at Helderberg Reformed Church, Guilderland Center, New York.¹
• Surname is also spelled Brower.
• Also known as David Brewer.

Femmetie Brouwer¹

• Father*: Daniel Brouwer² b. 5 Jul 1719, d. bt 15 Jan 1791 - 22 Feb 1791
• Mother*: Marietje Koning² b. 17 Jan 1722

• Charts: Adam Brouwer: Five Generations Descendant Chart

• Femmetie Brouwer was probably born before 1760 (no baptism record found, assumes first marriage before 1777).
• She married first circa 1776 David Banta, son of John Hendrick Banta and Trientje Demarest.^3,4
• Femmetie Brouwer married second at Conewago, York Co. (now Adams Co.), Pennsylvania, before 1783 Cornelius Demaree, son of David Demaree and Helena Van Voorhees.^2,5
• Femmetie Brouwer died before November 1810.
• Also known as Phebe Brouwer.²
• Surname is also spelled Brouer.⁶
• Surname is also spelled Brower.⁷

Geertie Brouwer¹

• Father*: Matheus Brouwer b. 7 Aug 1743, d. bt 27 Mar 1811 - 11 Jun 1811
• Mother*: Annetje Ouderkerk b. 24 Jan 1748

• Charts: Adam Brouwer: Five Generations Descendant Chart

• Geertie Brouwer was born before 1775.
• She married William Powel before 1790.²
• Geertie Brouwer died before 27 March 1811; (not mentioned in her father's will, although her husband, William Powell, called "my son-in-law" is made an executor).³
• Also known as Geertruyd.⁴
• Also known as Charity Brower.²
• Matheus Brower and Sarah West, and Charity Brower and Willem Powel, had children baptized at Schenectady on the same day, 5 February 1792. No sponsors were recorded for either baptism.⁵

Gertje Brouwer

• Father*: Petrus Brouwer b. 12 Apr 1754, d. bt 10 Apr 1830 - 29 Nov 1830
• Mother*: Maritje Herder b. 5 Apr 1756, d. Jul 1841

• Gertje Brouwer was born on 30 October 1798 at Columbia Co., New York.
• She was baptized on 9 December 1798 at Dutch Reformed Church, Claverack, Columbia Co., New York; sponsors Jores M. Herder, Gertje Decker.¹
• She married Varnum Garner.
• Also known as Gertje Brewer.²
• She is called daughter, Gitty, the wife of Varnium Garner, in her father's will dated 10 Apr 1830.³

Jan Brouwer¹

• Father*: Isaac Brouwer¹ b. 5 Apr 1703
• Mother*: Rachel Demarest¹ b. 10 Dec 1703

• Charts: Adam Brouwer: Five Generations Descendant Chart

• Jan Brouwer was baptized on 8 May 1737 at Dutch Reformed Church, Schraanlenburgh, Bergen Co., New Jersey; sponsors James Christy, Magdalena de Maree, h.w.²
• He married Tryntie Verwey at Reformed Dutch Church, New York City, on 25 December 1757.³
• Jan Brouwer died on 17 September 1790.⁴
• Also known as John Brouwer.
• Also known as Johan Brewer.³
• Also known as Johannes Brouwer.⁵
• He witnessed the baptism of Lea Westervelt , daughter of Jacobus Westervelt and Maria Demaree, on 31 May 1758 at Reformed Dutch Church, New York City, (sponsors John Brouwer, Tryntje Ver Wey, z.h.v.).⁶
• Jan Brouwer witnessed the baptism of Catharina De Voe , daughter of Arent De Voe and Maria Verwey, on 4 March 1761 at Reformed Dutch Church, New York City, (sponsors Jan Brouwer, Catharina Verwey, z.h.v.).⁷
• Jan Brouwer witnessed the baptism of Johannes Brouwer , son of Jacob Brouwer and Margarita Vreeland, on 29 January 1766 at Reformed Dutch Church, New York City, (sponsors Johannes Brouwer and Tryntje Verwy z.h.v.).⁸
• Jan Brouwer witnessed the baptism of Catharina Van Schyven , daughter of Jan Van Schyven and Maria Ackerman, on 26 July 1767 at Reformed Dutch Church, New York City, (sponsors Jan Brouwer, Tryntje Ver Wey, z.h.v.).⁹
• Jan Brouwer witnessed the baptism of Catarina Brouwer , daughter of Isaac Brouwer and Agnes Gilmore, on 31 August 1783 at Reformed Dutch Church, New York City, (sponsors John Brouwer & Catarina Brouwer).¹⁰
• Jan Brouwer witnessed the baptism of John Walter Brouwer , son of Louwrens Brouwer and Mary Dobbs, on 26 August 1787 at Reformed Dutch Church, New York City, (sponsors John Brower, Catherine Brower).¹¹

Jane Brouwer^1,2

• Father*: John Brouwer² b. c 1750/51, d. 12 Apr 1823
• Mother*: Catherine Duryea² b. b 1753, d. Oct 1812

• Jane Brouwer was baptized on 3 November 1771 at Reformed Dutch Church, New York City; sponsors Jakob Vredenburg, Jannetje Brouwer, z.h.v.²
• She married George Forman at Reformed Dutch Church, New York City, on 22 October 1794.³
• Jane Brouwer died before 14 May 1822; when she is called deceased in her father's will.¹
• Also known as Jane Brower.³

Jannetje Brouwer

• Father*: Petrus Brouwer b. 12 Apr 1754, d. bt 10 Apr 1830 - 29 Nov 1830
• Mother*: Maritje Herder b. 5 Apr 1756, d. Jul 1841

• Jannetje Brouwer was born on 4 May 1788 at Columbia Co., New York.
• She was baptized on 8 June 1788 at Dutch Reformed Church, Claverack, Columbia Co., New York; sponsors Andrew McCarshore, Elizabeth Brewer.¹
• She married Michael McCad on 16 October 1822.²
• Also known as Janetje Brewer.^3,1
• She is called daughter, Jane, the wife of Michael McCad, in her father's will dated 10 Apr 1830.⁴

Jannetje Brouwer

• Jannetje Brouwer was probably born between 1725 and 1730 (assuming she was approximately the same age as her husband).
• She married Cornelius Tunison, son of Cornelius Tunison, at New Jersey on 4 May 1749 (lic. dated 23 Apr 1749).^1,2,3
• Also known as Tanniers Brower.¹
• Also known as Yannica Brouwer.²
• Also known as Jane Brouwer.⁴
• In 1749 Jannetje Brouwer resided at Middlesex Co., New Jersey; at the time of her marriage.¹
• "Wife, Jane," is named in her husband's will dated 4 Feb 1790.⁴
• Jannetje Brouwer and Jannetje Brouwer may be one and the same This would be a best guess placement for Jannetje Brouwer, the wife of Cornelius Tunison. It is likely that her placement in a Brouwer family may never be known with certainty. She lived in a community and at a time when nearly everyone was named for someone. The someone being a relation. The only clues to Jannetje's placement are with the names of her children, of which only three are known from being named in her husband's will. Of the three, Cornelius is clearly named for his father's father. The other two are named Garret and Arietta. Neither of these names are seen in the family or ancestry of Cornelius Tunison, and therefore may have come from Jannetje's family. Jannetje Brouwer, the pressumed daughter of Uldrick Brouwer and his second wife Adriantje Pieterse, stood as sponsor at the baptism of Gerrit Brouwer, son of Abraham Brouwer and Elizabeth Ackerman. Uldrick had a son named Gerrit, and the name Arietta may well be a variation on Adriantje.
• Other than the above mentioned placement for Jannetje, it is conceivable that she may be Jannetje Brouwer, baptized 1722 at Hackensack, the daughter of Jurge Brouwer and Elizabeth Holmes. However, the lack of the names Jurge (Jeremiah) or Elizabeth in the Tunison family is a strike against this palcement.
  It is unlikely that she is Jannetje, baptized 1718, daughter of Sybrant Brouwer and Sara Webber. Sybrant lived his entire life in Kings County and New York City, and is not found in Middlesex County, New Jersey which is where Jannetje Brouwer was living at the time of her marriage. And as above, the names Sybrant and Sara are not found among Jannetje's children.

Jennecke Brouwer

• Father*: Jan Brouwer¹ b. b 1719
• Mother*: Aeltje Smith¹ b. bt 1730 - 1740

• Charts: Adam Brouwer: Five Generations Descendant Chart

• Jennecke Brouwer was born on 3 February 1776.²
• She was baptized on 31 March 1776 at Protestant Dutch Reformed Church at Aquackanonk, (Passaic), New Jersey; sponsors Johannis El. Vreeland, Jenneke Post.²
• She married Garret Pier.¹
• Also known as Jane Brower.
• Also known as Yanake Brouwer.¹

Johannes Brouwer

• Father*: Petrus Brouwer b. 12 Apr 1754, d. bt 10 Apr 1830 - 29 Nov 1830
• Mother*: Maritje Herder b. 5 Apr 1756, d. Jul 1841

• Johannes Brouwer was born on 3 November 1793 at Columbia Co., New York.
• He was baptized on 1 December 1793 at Dutch Reformed Church, Claverack, Columbia Co., New York; sponsors Johannes P. Schmit, Gertruy Herder.¹
• Also known as John Brower.²
• Also known as Johannes Brewer.³
• Son, John, is named in his father's will dated 10 Apr 1830.²

John Brouwer

• Father*: Adolf Brouwer¹ b. 1 Apr 1725, d. c 12 Feb 1780
• Mother*: Elisabeth Lassing¹ b. 17 Nov 1733 or 19 Nov 1733

• Charts: Adam Brouwer: Five Generations Descendant Chart, Descendants of Adolf Brouwer and Elizabeth Lassing, Nicholas Adamsz Brouwer Sub-Group

• John Brouwer was born circa 1772 at New York.²
• He married Elizabeth Yerxa, daughter of John Yerxa and Catherine Gerow, circa 1793.^3,4
• John Brouwer died in October 1863 at Upper Keswick, York Co., New Brunswick, Canada.²
• Also known as John Brewer.^2,1
• Also known as Johannis Brewer.³
• He appeared on the census of 1851 at Douglas, York Co., New Brunswick, Canada, as John Brewer, age given as 77, with wife Elizabeth and son Cornelius.⁵
• In A Dutch English Odessy (1997) Floyd I. Brewer bases his case that the John Brewer, b. 4 Aug 1774 to Jacob Brewer and Abigail Yerks was the same John Brewer who went to Canada in the late 1700's on (1) he married a member of the Jurckse family, both families were common in Greenburgh throughout the 1700s and there were other marriages between the two families, and (2) John Brewer's age in 1851 on the Canadian census places his birth date as 1774 in the United States, about the same time that Jacob and Abigail (Yerks) Brouwer had a son named John baptized at Sleepy Hollow, New York. Since the publication of his book, other researchers, among them William Bogardus, had convinced Floyd Brewer that this parentage for John is in error. Presently, it is my opinion that the most probable parentage for John is Adolphus Brouwer and Elizabeth Lassing, but complete conclusive evidence is still lacking, and it is possible that John is the eldest son of Adolf Brewer (shown as John's brother here) and his wife Mary Allen (perhaps named for Mary's father John Allen). This is one of those cases that may never be solved with certainty.^6,1
• John Brouwer and Adolf Brouwer are both represented by direct descendants who have participated in the Brewer DNA Project. John Brewer is represented by kit #75657, and Adolf Brewer is represented by kit #81173. The results show identical matches on twelve markers, which implies a very high probability that John and Adolf Brewer are brothers.⁷

Lawrence Brouwer¹

• Father*: Jury Brouwer² b. s 1740, d. b 1818
• Mother*: Annatie Bennet b. c 1756, d. Aug 1776

• Charts: Adam Brouwer: Five Generations Descendant Chart

• Lawrence Brouwer was born between 1766 and 1777.
• He probably married Caty Bennet on 21 April 1795 at Flatbush, Kings Co., New York.^3,1,4
• Lawrence Brouwer died in February 1864.
• He was buried on 27 February 1864 at Greenwood Cemetery, Brooklyn, New York.^2,5
• Also known as Lawrence Brower.⁶
• He appeared on the census of 1810 at Houndsfield, Kings Co., New York, as Lowrence Brewer, with a household of 1 male under 10, 2 males 10-15, 1 male 26-44, 1 female under 10, 1 female 10-15, 1 female 16-25, 1 female 26-44. Enumerated on the same sheet as George Brower.⁷
• On 25 Nov 1818, Mary Brower, widow of Abraham Brower deceased, and on behalf of the descendants of Jeremiah Brower deceased, petitioned the U.S. Congress (Committee of Pensions and Revolutionary Claims) seeking renumeration for losses incurred in August of 1776, when the house, barn, mill, and other property belonging jointly to Abraham and Jeremiah Brower were destroyed during the Battle of Long Island. The claiments were listed as "Mary Brower, widow of Abraham Brower deceased...Lawrence Brower, George Brower, Sarah Vachter, Charity Tidemon, Benjamin Van Cleve and Anna his wife, John Shannon and Rebecca his wife, heirs of Jeremiah Brower deceased." The petition was rejected on 30 Nov 1818.⁸
• He appeared on the census of 1820 at Bushwick, Kings Co., New York, as Lawrence Brower, with a household of 2 males under 10, 1 male 10-16, 1 male 16-26, 1 male over 45, 2 females under 10, 3 females 16-26, 1 female 26-45.⁹

Lena Brouwer¹

• Father*: Adolphus Nicholasz Brouwer b. 5 Oct 1693, d. 6 Jul 1742
• Mother*: Jannetje Jacobse Verdon b. 25 Aug 1690

• Charts: Adam Brouwer: Five Generations Descendant Chart

• Lena Brouwer was baptized on 11 February 1739 at Dutch Reformed Church, Schraalenburgh, Bergen Co., New Jersey; sponsors Niclaes Brouwer and Jannetje Furman (read Truman), sister.¹
• She is said to have died on 4 June 1739 "bitten by a snake." The story reports that she was bitten three times by a rattlesnake and died soon thereafter.²
• Also known as Lea Brouwer Note; Lea and Lena are NOT twins, they are one and the same person. The Schraalenburgh baptism record does NOT record twins.³
• According to William J. Hoffman, Lena (Lea) did not marry James Stegg, as has been suggested by some early accounts of this family.
• William J. Hoffman assigns the death of a daughter of Adolphus Brouwer to Lena (Lea). The death, by rattle-snake bite, occurred in early June and if this daughter was in fact Lena, she would have been only four months old. The report of the death, as published in The Boston Weekly Post-Boy, June 11, 1739, however, reads as follows: "New York, June 4. Last Week a young Woman, the daughter of Adolph Brower, of Hackensack was bit in three different places by a Rattle-Snake, as she was gathering Straw berries; the injected venom operated so speedy that she died in a few Hours."
  This account does not describe a four month old infant. An infant would not have been called a "young Woman," and a four month old would certainly have not been out picking strawberries. A footnote to this a reprint of this article as found in Documents Relating to the Colonial History of the State of New Jersey; Extracts from American Newspapers, relating to New Jersey, 1704-1775, Vol. 2, pages 571-572, adds, "Doubtless Femmetje, daughter of Adolf Brouwer and Jannestie Verdon, baptized in the Hackensack church 1 December 1723."
  The problem here of course is that Femmetje is then claimed to be the wife of John Gesner and if this is correct she could not have died in 1739.⁴

Maria Brouwer¹

• Father*: Petrus Brouwer¹ b. 12 Apr 1754, d. bt 10 Apr 1830 - 29 Nov 1830
• Mother*: Maritje Herder b. 5 Apr 1756, d. Jul 1841

• Maria Brouwer was baptized on 9 August 1778 at Dutch Reformed Church, Claverack, Columbia Co., New York; sponsors Michael Herter, Maria his wife.¹
• She married Laurence L. Land at Dutch Reformed Church, Claverack, Columbia Co., New York, on 1 June 1800.²
• Also known as Maria Brewer.³
• She is called daughter, Maria, the wife of Lawrence L. Lant, in her father's will dated 10 Apr 1830.⁴

Mary Brouwer

• Mother*: Elizabeth Van de Water b. 12 Nov 1735, d. bt 1776 - 1781

• Charts: Adam Brouwer: Five Generations Descendant Chart

• Mary Brouwer was born in 1776 after April 8th, as she would be the yet unborn child spoken of in her father's will.
• She married Solomon Jackson at Reformed Dutch Church, New York City, on 15 February 1802.^1,2
• Also known as Mary Brower.³

Michael Brouwer

• Father*: Petrus Brouwer¹ b. 12 Apr 1754, d. bt 10 Apr 1830 - 29 Nov 1830
• Mother*: Maritje Herder b. 5 Apr 1756, d. Jul 1841

• Michael Brouwer was baptized on 2 November 1783 at Dutch Reformed Church, Claverack, Columbia Co., New York; sponsors Michael Herder, Catharina Smith.¹
• He possibly died before April 1830 as he is not named in his father's will.²
• Also known as Michael Brewer.¹

Peter Brouwer

• Father*: Nicholas Brouwer¹ b. b 1780
• Mother*: Jane Le Roy¹ b. 1785

• Peter Brouwer was born in 1800 at Poughkeepsie, Dutchess Co., New York.¹
• Also known as Peter Brower.¹

Rebecca Brouwer¹

• Father*: Harmanus Brouwer¹ b. 6 Jan 1723, d. c 1793
• Mother*: Margariet Ekker¹ b. 21 Jul 1734

• Charts: Willem Brouwer: Five Generations Descendant Chart

• Rebecca Brouwer was born on 16 September 1761.¹
• She was baptized on 20 September 1761 at Reformed Dutch Church of Stone Arabia, Town of Palatine, (now Montgomery Co.), New York; sponsors Elisabetha, Hermanus Van Sleuck, Ehle Haussfrau.¹
• She married Harpert Van Duersen on 11 October 1795.^2,3
• Also known as Rebecca Brower.²
• Rebecca Brouwer witnessed the baptism of Margreth Brower , daughter of Wilhelmus Brouwer and Elisabeth Gray, on 28 October 1781 at German Flatts Reformed Church, (now Herkimer Co.), New York, (sponsors Adam Grahe, Rebecca Brower).⁴
• Rebecka, daughter of Harmon, is named in her uncle Arndt Brower's will dated 10 July 1793.⁵
• Rebecca "Van Heusen" is named in her father's will possibly dated 14 Mar 1823.²

Samuel Brouwer

• Father*: Petrus Brouwer b. 12 Apr 1754, d. bt 10 Apr 1830 - 29 Nov 1830
• Mother*: Maritje Herder b. 5 Apr 1756, d. Jul 1841

• Samuel Brouwer was born on 28 June 1791 at Claverack, Columbia Co., New York.
• He was baptized on 17 July 1791 at Dutch Reformed Church, Claverack, Columbia Co., New York; sponsors Robert Hoes, Lydia Herder.¹
• He married Elizabeth Hess, daughter of Michael Hess and Margaret Schauer, at Dutch Reformed Church, Claverack, Columbia Co., New York, on 11 December 1810.²
• Samuel Brouwer died on 14 May 1885.³
• Also known as Samuel Brewer.¹
• From John H. Camp, a descendant of Samuel Brouwer: "He was possibly the Samuel Brewer who served in G.H. Stricker's N.Y. Militia during the War of 1812. About 1839 he and his wife removed to Monroe County, New York and his occupation was listed as farmer in the 1855 census. In the 1850 and 1860 census his occupation was given as laborer."⁴
• Son, Samuel, is named in his father's will dated 10 Apr 1830.⁵
• He appeared on the census of 27 August 1850 at Webster, Monroe Co., New York, as Samuel Brewer, age given as 61, born in New York, a laborer, with wife Elizabeth, William Brewer (2), Caroline E. Brewer (17).⁶
• He appeared on the census of 25 October 1860 at Webster, Monroe Co., New York, as Samuel Brewer, age 68, born in New York, a day laborer, with real estate valued at $250, personal estate at $150. With him are his wife, Elizabeth, and William Brewer, age 12.⁷

Tunis Brouwer

• Father*: Hendrick Brouwer¹ b. 17 Jun 1696, d. b Feb 1742
• Mother*: Janetie Crancheyt¹ b. c 1697

• Charts: Adam Brouwer: Five Generations Descendant Chart

• Tunis Brouwer was born circa 1730 at probably Westchester Co., New York.¹
• Also known as Tunas Brewer.
• Also known as Teunis Brewer.^2,3
• No baptism record has been found for Tunis (Teunis) Brouwer. He has been identified as a son of Hendrick Brouwer and Jannetje Crancheyt by Naomi C. Brewer (1981) and this identification is very likely. Tunis would have been named for his maternal grandfather, Teunis Crancheyt.
• He was found on the tax list at Southern Precinct, Dutchess Co., New York, from June 1754 to 1765.⁴
• He served during at the Revolutionary War. He is on the 18 Jun 1776 muster roll of the Third Regt. of Col. Pierre Van Cortlandt's Westchester County Brigade.⁵
• "Tunis was not on the tax records of Phillipstown at the time of the Revolution and was apparently at that time a resident of Cortlandt Manor. People were back and forth between Cortlandt Manor (leased land owned by the Van Cortlandt family in what is now Westchester County) and what is now Putnam County (all of present day Putnam Co. was owned by the Philipse family and was also leased land). In both cases the resident paid taxes.
  Several generations of the Brewer family, Tunis and son John, lived in the area of lower Putnam Co. where there were few church records and other records are sparse."²
• A Tunis Brewer, private, is on the muster roll of Lieut. Colonel Beverley Robinson's Company, Loyal American Regiment, Flushing, Long Island, 18 June 1781. This, and other Regiments recruited at Flushing, Long Island were raised to fight in the Southern Campaign. (No other Tunis Brewer, of age in 1781, is known).⁶
• He appeared on the census of 1790 at Phillipstown, Dutchess Co., New York, as Teunis Brewer, with a household of 1 male over 16 and 2 females. A Henry Brewer appears on the same census sheet, four listings after Teunis, with a household of 1 male over 16, 2 males under 16, and 3 females.⁷
• He appeared on the census of 1800 at Philips, Dutchess Co., New York, as Teunis Brewer, with a household of 2 males over 45, 1 female over 45. He is enumerated next to John Brewer, Jr.^3,8
• John Brewer, Sr., John Brewer, Jr., and Teunis Brewer are all enumerated in the town of Phillips, Dutchess Co., New York on the 1800 Federal Census. John Brewer, Jr., and Teunis Brewer are recorded in succession on the same census sheet.
• Peter Brewer is claimed as a son of Tunis Brouwer (from a source without supporting documentation) and although it is certainly possible, no records or evidence has yet been found to back this assumption. It is also possible that Peter is a son of one of Tunis Brouwer's brothers, and he may well not be a descendant of the Adam Brouwer line found in Westchester County at all.⁹

Wilhelmus Brouwer¹

• Father*: Harmanus Brouwer¹ b. 6 Jan 1723, d. c 1793
• Mother*: Margariet Ekker¹ b. 21 Jul 1734

• Charts: Willem Brouwer: Five Generations Descendant Chart

• Wilhelmus Brouwer was baptized on 9 December 1756 at Reformed Dutch Church of Stone Arabia, Town of Palatine, (now Montgomery Co.), New York; sponsors Sartie Brouwer, Arend Brouwer.¹
• He married first before 1781 Elisabeth Gray.²
• Wilhelmus Brouwer married second on 22 December 1793 Sarah Van Eps, daughter of Jan Baptist Van Eps and Maritje Truax.³
• Wilhelmus Brouwer died on 24 September 1841 at Montgomery Co., New York.⁴
• Also known as William H. Brower.³
• Also known as Wilhelmus Brouwer.³
• Also known as William Brower.^5,6
• He served during at the Revolutionary War. In the Tryon Co., New York 2nd Regt. Militia, under Col. Jacob Klock. His father, Harmen Brewer, was a Lieut. in this Regt.⁷
• He appeared on the census of 1790 at Caughnawaga, Montgomery Co., New York, as William Brower with two males over 16, and four females.⁶
• Wilhelmus, son of Harmon, is named in his uncle Arndt Brower's will dated 10 July 1793.⁸
• He witnessed the baptism of Sarah Brower , daughter of Johannes Brouwer and Engelge Sealie, in 1803 at Caughnawaga Reformed Church, Fonda, Montgomery Co., New York, (sponsors Wilhelmus Brower, Sara Van Eps).⁹
• Wilhelmus Brouwer witnessed the baptism of Wilhelmus Van de Werk , son of John T. Van de Werk and Annyte Holtsever, in 1810 at Caughnawaga Reformed Church, Fonda, Montgomery Co., New York, (sponsors Wilhelmus Brower, Sarah V. Eps).¹⁰
• Wilhelmus Brower is named as the eldest son, and made an executor in his father's will, possibly dated 14 Mar 1823.⁵
• Brother Wilhelmus is mentioned in John Brower's will dated 25 Mar 1829.¹¹
• From History of Montgomery County, New York: "He purchased the homestead farm of his father in 1784 and built a log house in the woods. The first two dollars earned was by burning trees to make a clearing and selling the ashes. Those silver dollars are kept in the family as relics, their date being 1773, under the reign of Charles III of Spain. Wilhelmus married Jane Gray, and after years of labor and thrift he built a large two-story frame house, which is still used as a tenant house and is in a good state of preservation, though ninety years old. Wilhelmus died in 1841. He had one son, Harmon W., who was born at Stone Arabia October 18, 1781, the day before Cornwallis's surrender."¹²
• From History of Montgomery and Fulton Counties, N.Y.: "One of the early settlers in the town, and in this part of it, was Harmen Visscher, the founder of the Visscher family whose eventful history is elsewhere given. On the Hansen patent, the same tract with the Visschers, and adjoining that place on the north, William H. Brower bought one hundred and fifty acres for $1 per acre from his father, who was one of the earliest settlers in the town of Palatine. The purchaser did not occupy this place until after the Revolutionary war, through which he served. One of the actions in which he participated was Montgomery's ill-starred attack on Quebec. On the retreat of the Americans from Canada, Brower had charge of one of the cannon as far as Springfield, Mass., where he was taken with the small-pox. At the close of the war he settled on the land he had bought, and built a log house. He was much troubled by wolves, which killed his sheep and even a colt. In course of time he built another house, which is still standing, being used as a tenement, and is represented on another page in a view of the home of his grandson, H.T.E. Brower. The latter has in his possession a Spanish dollar of the date of 1772, which was the first money his grandfather made on the new place. He got it by burning a tree, and taking the ashes to the potash factory which had been established at Johnstown by Sir. William Johnson."¹³

Willem Brouwer^1,2,3,4

• Charts: Willem Brouwer: Five Generations Descendant Chart

• Willem Brouwer was born before 1635 at probably The Netherlands.
• He married Lysbeth Drinkvelt at probably The Netherlands before 1655; (they were apparently married before the time of their first appearance in Albany).⁵
• Willem Brouwer died in August 1668 at probably Beverwijck.
• He was buried on 3 August 1668 at Beverwijck, (now Albany, New York).
• Early on, Jonathan Pearson raised the possibility that Willem Brouwer may be a brother of Philip Hendrickse Brouwer, "Willem (Hendrickse?), perhaps the brother of Philip Hendrickse, brewer, who was in Beverwyck as early as 1655, where he owned a house, lot and brewery, and became one of the original proprietors of Schenectady in 1664."⁶
• Willem Brouwer is one of the three Brouwer family progenitors found in 17th century New Netherland/New York. He was for a time at New Amsterdam, settled at Beverwijck, and for a few years owned a brewery at Greenbos (Greenbush, N.Y. in present day Rensselaer County). His son Hendrick was among the first settlers of the Schenectady patent. Son William's decendants are largely those Brouwers found in Montgomery County (then Tryon Co.) through the 1700's and into the 1800's. Although a contemporary of Adam Brouwer and Jan Brouwer, Willem died twenty-five years before Adam, and at least thirty-four years before Jan. There is no evidence of any family relationship between Willem and either Adam or Jan.
• Willem Brouwer's first appearance in the records at Beverwijck (now Albany, New York) was in January 1657. He was a master shoemaker (mentioned as such in 1661 and 1662), but in 1660 considered himself a principal trader. By 1664 he was receiving poor relief, and after his death his widow asked permission to renounce the estate so that she could "receive the same favor as other oppressed persons."⁷
• According to William J. Hoffman, "Willem Hendricksz Brouwer with his wife and three children arrived in "De Waegh" August 13, 1655, to act as comforter of the sick and reader (Col. Ms. XIV:324; see also REC.1936:109). He owned property at New Amsterdam in that same year. He was in Beverwyck in 1657; bur. 3 Aug 1663. He was also a Master shoemaker."³
• "Willem Brouwer and his wife Lysbeth Drinkvelt Brouwer came from Qerland, Holland. He was a property owner as early as 1655 in New Amsterdam, and moved to Beverwyck (Albany) in 1657, where he died and was buried in 1668."⁸
• On 11 Oct 1655, at New Amsterdam, Willem Brouwer was among those summoned by the Court Messenger to come forward for the voluntary contribution and taxation required by a Resolution passed that same day. William Brouwer was listed as excused.⁹
• On 8 Nov 1655, at New Amsterdam, Willem Brouwer as plaintiff brought suit against Isaac Mense, stating that he (Willem) sold the defendant 50 ps. of dry merchantable hides for fl. 700 in good Zeawan (seawant, or wampum) on the condition that whoever should go back on the bargin should forfiet a tun of beer; and says that he the next morning asked the defendant if he held to the bargin or not; if not he should pay the tun of beer, and he answered he would not pay the tun of beer. Willem requests payment of fl. 700 on delivery of the hides, and offers 24 gl. thereof for the Poor. Defendant says he was drunk, and he agreed for fl. 700 but that he was mistaken, meaning 100 hides for 700 gl. Matys Capito and Jan Jansen were, on requisition of the plaintiff, heard in Court and declared, they were present at the agrement, and that the bargin was to pay 700 gl. Zeewan for 50 hides, but that Isaac Mense said afterwards he was mistaken. The Court declared the aforesaid trade null and void and condemned the defendant Isaak Mense with a fine of fl.25 for the behoof of the poor with costs incurred herein.¹⁰
• On 20 Mar 1656, at New Amsterdam, Willem Brouwer was sued by Thomas Applegate. Willem was found in default and the plaintiff was allowed to sue out an arrest.¹¹
• In 1657 Willem Brouwer bought a brewery at Greenbos (Greenbush, N.Y.) from Cornelis Cornelisz and Jan Witmond. He sold the brewery to Cornelis Van Nes and Jan Oothout in 1664.¹²
• On 17 Dec 1657, Willem Brouwer stood surety for the sum of one hundred and twenty guilders to be paid by Jan Roeloffsen for the garden of Albert Gerritsen, won at auction in Beverwijck.¹³
• On 9 Nov 1660, at New Amsterdam, Willem Janszen van Berckelo, arrestant and plaintiff vs. Willem Brouwer's wife, arrested and defendant. The defendant in default. The same day, Burgomaster Allard Anthony, arrestant and plaintiff vs. Willem Brouwer's wife, arrested and defendant. Defendant in default, the plaintiff requests that the arrest be valid, which the Court declares. The particulars of the complaints are not specified.¹⁴
• On 29 Dec 1668, Lysbeth Brouwers (sic), widow of the late Willem Brouwer, deceased, presents a petition praying for permission to renounce the estate and that she may receive the same favor and mercy as other oppressed persons (In Aug 1668, the Deacons of the Dutch Reformed Church at Albany paid fl.40:15 for the burial of Willem Brouwer and fl.5 to his widow).⁵
• Willem Brouwer's ancestry is not known. Jonathan Pearson, the 19th century expert on the families of Albany and Schenectady suggested that his father may be named Hendrick, as Willem gave, apparently his eldest son, that name. William Hoffman, in his manuscript notes, refers to Willem as "Willem Hendricksz Brouwer." However, whether or not Willem's father's name was Hendrick cannot be determined from the available records regarding Willem Brouwer. It is an assumption that should not be continued.

Abraham Brower Jr.¹

• Father*: Abraham Brower² b. 1760, d. 28 Oct 1828
• Mother*: Mary Bunn² b. 1757, d. 18 Mar 1825

• Abraham Brower Jr. was born on 7 May 1783 at Berks Co., Pennsylvania.²
• He married Mary Yocum before 1805.²
• Abraham Brower Jr. died on 5 November 1834 at Berks Co., Pennsylvania.²
• He was buried at St. Gabriel's Episcopal Church Cemetery, Douglasville, Berks Co., Pennsylvania.^2,3
• Also known as Abram Brower.²
• He appeared on the census of 1820 at Union, Berks Co., Pennsylvania, with a household of 1 male under 10, 2 males 10-16, 2 males 26-45, 2 females under 10, 1 female 10-16, 2 females 16-26, 1 female 26-45, 1 female over 45, 2 persons engaged in agriculture.⁴
• He was named in his father's will dated on 29 December 1821 named as an executor.⁵
• He appeared on the census of 1830 at Union, Berks Co., Pennsylvania, with a household of 1 male under 5, 1 male 5-10, 2 males 10-15, 3 males 20-30, 4 males 30-40, 1 female 10-15, 2 females 15-20, 1 female 40-50.⁶

Adelaide Brower¹

• Father*: James Iva Brower b. 30 May 1818, d. 11 Nov 1902
• Mother*: Letty Strait b. 25 Feb 1816, d. 25 Mar 1867

• Adelaide Brower was born on 3 November 1853 at Dutchess Co., New York, (calculated from age at death, g.s.).
• She died on 15 October 1866; age 12-11-12.¹
• She was buried at Riverside Cemetery, Marlborough, Ulster Co., New York.¹
• Also known as Alida Brower.
• She appeared on the census of 19 July 1860 at Fishkill, Dutchess Co., New York, as Alida Brower, age 7, born in New York.²

Ansel Brower¹

• Father*: Richard Brower² b. 16 May 1827, d. 1917
• Mother*: Elizabeth J. (?)² b. 19 Apr 1843, d. 1936

• Charts: Descendants of Jan Brouwer & Aegje Sprong

• Ansel Brower was born on 22 November 1870 at Hempstead, Queens Co., New York.²
• Also known as Ancil J. Brower.²
• He appeared on the census of 16 June 1880 at Hempstead, Queens Co., New York, as Ansel Brower, age 9, born in New York.¹

Antoinette Brower¹

• Father*: Cornelius Brower b. c 1831
• Mother*: Eliza Ann Ackley b. c 1832

• Charts: Descendants of Jan Brouwer & Aegje Sprong

• Antoinette Brower was born circa April 1860 at Hempstead, Queens Co., New York.
• Also known as Nettie Brower.
• Erroneously called Anthony Brower (1860 census).
• She appeared on the census of 27 July 1860 at Hempstead, Queens Co., New York, as Anthony Brewer, age 3 months, born in New York.²
• She appeared on the census of 22 July 1870 at Hempstead, Queens Co., New York, as Antoinette Brower, age 10, born in New York.¹
• She appeared on the census of 12 June 1880 at Village of Woodsburgh, Hempstead, Queens Co., New York, as Nettie Brower, age 19, born in New York. Single, living with her parents.³

Catherine Brower¹

• Father*: William Brower² b. 10 Jun 1800, d. 26 Apr 1873
• Mother*: Hannah (?)² b. c 1802

• Catherine Brower was born on 15 October 1825 at Hempstead, Queens Co., New York.²
• She died on 28 February 1892.²
• She was buried at Rockville Cemetery, Lynbrook, Nassau Co., New York.²
• Also known as Catherine Brewer.
• She appeared on the census of 7 July 1860 in the household of William Brower at Hempstead, Queens Co., New York; as William Brewer, age 60, born in New York. A farmer. Real estate valued at $1800, personal estate at $300. In the household are his wife Hannah; children Catherine Brewer, age 36, Sarah E., Martha and Alfred.³
• Catherine Brower appeared on the census of 15 July 1870 at Hempstead, Queens Co., New York, as Catherine Brower, age 44, born in New York.¹
• She appeared on the census of 17 June 1880 in the household of Hannah (?) at Village of East Rockaway, Hempstead, Queens Co., New York; Hannah Brower, age given as 76, born in New York. Both parents born in New York. Widow, head of household which includes daughter Catherine Brower, age 54, and granddaughter Etta McGee, age 15.⁴

Elizabeth Brower¹

• Father*: Isaac Stoutenburgh Brower¹ b. 24 Oct 1795, d. 13 Nov 1886
• Mother*: Ann Bennet¹ b. 4 Nov 1794, d. 15 Dec 1870

• Elizabeth Brower was born on 10 February 1827 at New Jersey.^1,2
• She married George W. Rue between 1851 and 1854.²
• Elizabeth Brower died on 27 December 1854 at Dayton, Montgomery Co., Ohio.²
• She appeared on the census of 19 August 1850 at Springfield, Hamilton Co., New Jersey, age 22, single, living with her parents.¹

Harry Tillman Brower¹

• Father*: Hammond Healy Brower² b. 17 May 1874, d. 30 Dec 1964
• Mother*: Dannie Idonia Meadows² b. Feb 1874, d. 1921

• Harry Tillman Brower was born on 22 December 1896 at Ocala, Marion Co., Florida.¹
• He died in 1922 at Lakeland, Polk Co., Florida.¹
• He was buried at Roselawn Cemetery, Lakeland, Polk Co., Florida.¹
• Also known as Tillman Brower.²
• He appeared on the census of 11 June 1900 at Dunnellon, Marion Co., Florida, as Tillman Brower, age 3, born Dec 1896 in Florida.²
• He appeared on the census of 20 April 1910 at Lakeland, Polk Co., Florida, as Harry T. Brower, age 14, born in Florida.³

Hollett Brower¹

• Father*: Elias Brouwer² b. 1764, d. 2 Jan 1835
• Mother*: Hannah Abrams² b. 1770

• Charts: Descendants of Jan Brouwer & Aegje Sprong

• Hollett Brower was born in 1793.²
• Also known as Hollet Brouwer.²
• He was named in his father's will dated on 28 March 1834.¹
• He was named in the will of Daniel Abrams dated on 4 December 1838 proved 4 May 1839. No wife named. Names sister Nelly, the use of the residue. To the children of sister Hannah $200. To the children of sister Betty, $100. To sister Sally, $75. To the children of my brother Thomas Abrams, $12.50. Also names William Wood Hatfield. Executors Daniel Mott and nephew Joseph Hall. Witnesses: Abraham Wood of Hempstead, Edward Hewlett, Thomas Mott. At probate his date of death is given as 29 April 1839. The list of heirs-at-law: Nelly Valentine, Nelly Doxsey, Margaret E. Abrams, Samuel Abrams, Daniel Abrams, David Abrams, Sarah Baldwin, Nelly Brewer, Julia Ann Brewer, Hallet Brewer, Israel Brewer, William Brewer, all of Hempstead; Letty Smith of North Hempstead; Peggy Montross of New York City.³

Israel Brower¹

• Father*: Elias Brouwer² b. 1764, d. 2 Jan 1835
• Mother*: Hannah Abrams² b. 1770

• Charts: Descendants of Jan Brouwer & Aegje Sprong

• Israel Brower was born in 1800.³
• He married Charlotte Seaman.²
• Israel Brower died on 29 February 1856.⁴
• He was buried at Rockville Cemetery, Lynnbrook, (now Nassau Co.), New York.^4,3
• Also known as Israel Brouwer.²
• He was named in his father's will dated on 28 March 1834 made an executor.¹
• He was named in the will of Daniel Abrams dated on 4 December 1838 proved 4 May 1839. No wife named. Names sister Nelly, the use of the residue. To the children of sister Hannah $200. To the children of sister Betty, $100. To sister Sally, $75. To the children of my brother Thomas Abrams, $12.50. Also names William Wood Hatfield. Executors Daniel Mott and nephew Joseph Hall. Witnesses: Abraham Wood of Hempstead, Edward Hewlett, Thomas Mott. At probate his date of death is given as 29 April 1839. The list of heirs-at-law: Nelly Valentine, Nelly Doxsey, Margaret E. Abrams, Samuel Abrams, Daniel Abrams, David Abrams, Sarah Baldwin, Nelly Brewer, Julia Ann Brewer, Hallet Brewer, Israel Brewer, William Brewer, all of Hempstead; Letty Smith of North Hempstead; Peggy Montross of New York City.⁵
• Israel Brower appeared on the census of 1840 at Hempstead, Queens Co., New York, as Israel Brower, with a household of 1 male 5-10, 1 male 10-15, 1 male 15-20, 1 male 30-40, 1 female 5-10, 1 female 30-40.⁶
• He appeared on the census of 24 August 1850 at Hempstead, Queens Co., New York, as Israel Brewer, age 47, born in New York. A farmer with real estate valued at $2000. No wife is recorded. With him are sons Hollet Brewer, age 20, and Cornelius Brewer, age 19. Enumerated in succession are Israel Brewer, William Brewer and John Brewer.⁷

Jane Brower¹

• Father*: Elias Brouwer² b. 1764, d. 2 Jan 1835
• Mother*: Hannah Abrams² b. 1770

• Charts: Descendants of Jan Brouwer & Aegje Sprong

• Jane Brower was born in 1795.²
• She married (?) Pettit.¹
• Also known as Jane Brouwer.²
• Jane Brower was named in her father's will dated on 28 March 1834 called daughter Jane Pettit.¹

John Brower¹

• Father*: Dirck Brouwer² b. 27 Jun 1729
• Mother*: Annatie (?)² b. b 1744

• Charts: Jan Brouwer: Five Generations Descendant Chart, Descendants of Jan Brouwer & Aegje Sprong

• John Brower was born on 25 January 1762.³
• He was baptized on 13 June 1762 at Success Dutch Reformed Church, Queens Co., Long Island, New York.⁴
• He married Hannah Johnson at Jamaica, Queens Co., New York, on 1 December 1804.^5,1,6
• Also known as Jan Brouwer.²
• Also known as John Brewer.⁷
• Town Records of North and South Hempstead, New York, vol. 7, page 151: John Brower's mark a Crop off the ear & a slope under the Near, and a half penny the fore side the same. This is the same mark that his father entered at Hempstead on 3 Nov 1762.⁸
• John Brower appeared on the census of 1810 at Hempstead, Queens Co., New York, as John Brewer, with a household of 2 males 16-25, 1 male over 45, 2 females 16-25, 1 female over 45.⁷
• He appeared on the census of 1820 at Queens Co., New York, as John Brewer, with a household of 1 male 16-18, 1 male 16-26, 1 male over 45, 2 females under 10, 1 female 16-26, 2 females over 45. (Town not stated). He is enumerated on the same census sheet as Richard Brewer and Charles Brewer.⁹

John Brower

• Father*: Jan Brouwer¹ b. 20 Mar 1726, d. bt 14 Feb 1795 - 6 Jul 1796
• Mother*: Hannah Abrams¹ b. b 1735, d. b 14 Feb 1795

• Charts: Jan Brouwer: Five Generations Descendant Chart, Descendants of Jan Brouwer & Aegje Sprong

• John Brower was born in 1756 at probably Hempstead, Queens Co., Long Island, New York.²
• He married Jemina Southard.²
• Also known as John Brewer.
• Also known as John Brouwer.¹
• John Brower appeared on the census of 1790 at South Hempstead, Queens Co., New York, as John Brewer Junr., with a household of 2 males over 16, 4 females.³
• He was named in his father's will dated on 14 February 1795 and made an executor.⁴
• He appeared on the census of 1800 at Hempstead, Queens Co., New York, as John Brewer, with a household of 2 males under 10, 2 males over 45, 3 females 10-15, 1 female over 45.⁵
• He appeared on the census of 1810 at Hempstead, Queens Co., New York, as John Brewer, with a household of 1 male under 10, 1 male over 45, 2 females over 45.⁶
• Wiliam A.D. Eardeley states that he had eight children.⁷

Joseph Brower¹

• Father*: Byron Brower¹ b. 30 Dec 1844
• Mother*: Eliza Stow¹ b. May 1846

• Joseph Brower was born in February 1870 at Iowa.¹
• Also known as William J. Brower.²
• He appeared on the census of 23 July 1870 at Plattville, Mills Co., Iowa, as Joseph Brower, age 4 months, born Feb 1870 in Iowa.¹
• He appeared on the census of 30 June 1880 at Sheridan, Yamhill Co., Oregon, as William J. "Browder" age 10, born in Iowa.²

Lydia Brower

• Father*: Elijah Brower¹ b. 1795
• Mother*: Ede Abrams b. c 1795

• Lydia Brower was born circa 1813 at New York.²
• She married William Ackley at Christ's Presbyterian Church, South Hempstead, Queens Co., New York, on 16 January 1830.³
• Also known as Lydia Brewer.³
• Lydia Brower appeared on the census of 25 July 1850 at Hempstead, Queens Co., New York, as Lydia Ackley, age 37, born in New York.⁴
• She appeared on the census of 5 July 1860 at Hempstead, Queens Co., New York, as Liddia Akerly, age 47, born in New York.²

Nelly Brower¹

• Father*: Elias Brouwer² b. 1764, d. 2 Jan 1835
• Mother*: Hannah Abrams² b. 1770

• Charts: Descendants of Jan Brouwer & Aegje Sprong

• Nelly Brower was born in 1797.²
• She married John Brower, son of James Brower and Sarah Smith, at St. George Episcopal Church, Hempstead, Queens Co., New York, on 24 June 1819.³
• Also known as Molley Brouwer.²
• Nelly Brower was named in her father's will dated on 28 March 1834 called daughter Nelly Brower.¹
• She was named in the will of Daniel Abrams dated on 4 December 1838 proved 4 May 1839. No wife named. Names sister Nelly, the use of the residue. To the children of sister Hannah $200. To the children of sister Betty, $100. To sister Sally, $75. To the children of my brother Thomas Abrams, $12.50. Also names William Wood Hatfield. Executors Daniel Mott and nephew Joseph Hall. Witnesses: Abraham Wood of Hempstead, Edward Hewlett, Thomas Mott. At probate his date of death is given as 29 April 1839. The list of heirs-at-law: Nelly Valentine, Nelly Doxsey, Margaret E. Abrams, Samuel Abrams, Daniel Abrams, David Abrams, Sarah Baldwin, Nelly Brewer, Julia Ann Brewer, Hallet Brewer, Israel Brewer, William Brewer, all of Hempstead; Letty Smith of North Hempstead; Peggy Montross of New York City.⁴

Richard Brower¹

• Father*: Jacob Brewer¹ b. 9 Apr 1770, d. 18 Nov 1853
• Mother*: Phebe Pearsall¹ b. c 1778

• Charts: Descendants of Jan Brouwer & Aegje Sprong

• Richard Brower was born circa 1800 at Hempstead, Queens Co., New York.
• He married Amy Southard at Christ's Presbyterian Church, South Hempstead, Queens Co., New York, on 15 February 1826.²
• Also known as Richard Brewer.²
• Richard Brower appeared on the census of 1830 at South Hempstead, Queens Co., New York, as Richard Brewer, with a household of 1 male 30-40, 1 female under 5, 1 female 20-30. He is enumerated next to Jacob Brewer.³
• He appeared on the census of 17 July 1850 at Hempstead, Queens Co., New York, as Richard Brower, age 50, born in New York. A farmer, with real estate valued at $1000. In the household are his wife Amy, and children, Amelia Ann, Richard L., Mary Eliza, George, and Amy.⁴

Samuel T. Brower¹

• Father*: Sylvanus Brower b. c 1810, d. b 17 Sep 1884
• Mother*: Charlotte Ann (?) b. c 1816, d. b 1870

• Samuel T. Brower was born circa 1834 at probably Queens Co., New York.
• He married Maria (?) circa 1856.²
• Samuel T. Brower possibly died on 22 October 1899 A Samuel Brower, died age 63 years, 3 months, is buried in Greenfield Cemetery, Uniondale, Nassau County, New York.³
• Also known as Treadwell Brewer.⁴
• Also known as Samuel F. Brower.
• He appeared on the census of 1 August 1850 at Hempstead, Queens Co., New York, as Samuel F. Brower, age 16, born in New York.⁵
• He appeared on the census of 26 June 1860 at Hempstead, Queens Co., New York, called Tredwell Brewer, age 40, born in New York. A fisherman, with real estate valued at $1000. In the household are his wife Maria, daughter Anna A., and son Theodore.⁴
• He appeared on the census of 2 July 1870 at Hempstead, Queens Co., New York, Samuel L. Brower, age 37, born in New York. A marketman. Real estate valued at $1800, personal estate at $750. In the household are his wife Maria, age 33; Anna A. Brower, age 14; Althusa Brower, age 11; Wesley Smith, age 15; and William Brower, age 9.²
• He appeared on the census of 1 June 1880 at Baldwins, Hempstead, Queens Co., New York, Samuel T. Brower, age 45, born in New York. Both parents born in New York. A poultry dealer. In the household are his wife Maria, and nephew Wesley Smith, age 24, an oyster planter. Enumerated next are Richard Smith, age 58 and his wife Jane, age 49.¹

Sarah Brower¹

• Father*: Elias Brouwer² b. 1764, d. 2 Jan 1835
• Mother*: Hannah Abrams² b. 1770

• Charts: Descendants of Jan Brouwer & Aegje Sprong

• Sarah Brower was born in 1799.²
• She married (?) Baldwin.¹
• Also known as Sarah Brouwer.²
• Sarah Brower was named in her father's will dated on 28 March 1834 called daughter Sarah Baldwin.¹
• She was named in the will of Daniel Abrams dated on 4 December 1838 proved 4 May 1839. No wife named. Names sister Nelly, the use of the residue. To the children of sister Hannah $200. To the children of sister Betty, $100. To sister Sally, $75. To the children of my brother Thomas Abrams, $12.50. Also names William Wood Hatfield. Executors Daniel Mott and nephew Joseph Hall. Witnesses: Abraham Wood of Hempstead, Edward Hewlett, Thomas Mott. At probate his date of death is given as 29 April 1839. The list of heirs-at-law: Nelly Valentine, Nelly Doxsey, Margaret E. Abrams, Samuel Abrams, Daniel Abrams, David Abrams, Sarah Baldwin, Nelly Brewer, Julia Ann Brewer, Hallet Brewer, Israel Brewer, William Brewer, all of Hempstead; Letty Smith of North Hempstead; Peggy Montross of New York City.³

William Brower¹

• Father*: Elias Brouwer² b. 1764, d. 2 Jan 1835
• Mother*: Hannah Abrams² b. 1770

• Charts: Descendants of Jan Brouwer & Aegje Sprong

• William Brower was born on 23 December 1807.³
• He married Jane Seaman.²
• William Brower died on 27 February 1884.³
• Also known as William Brouwer.²
• He was named in his father's will dated on 28 March 1834.¹
• He was named in the will of Daniel Abrams dated on 4 December 1838 proved 4 May 1839. No wife named. Names sister Nelly, the use of the residue. To the children of sister Hannah $200. To the children of sister Betty, $100. To sister Sally, $75. To the children of my brother Thomas Abrams, $12.50. Also names William Wood Hatfield. Executors Daniel Mott and nephew Joseph Hall. Witnesses: Abraham Wood of Hempstead, Edward Hewlett, Thomas Mott. At probate his date of death is given as 29 April 1839. The list of heirs-at-law: Nelly Valentine, Nelly Doxsey, Margaret E. Abrams, Samuel Abrams, Daniel Abrams, David Abrams, Sarah Baldwin, Nelly Brewer, Julia Ann Brewer, Hallet Brewer, Israel Brewer, William Brewer, all of Hempstead; Letty Smith of North Hempstead; Peggy Montross of New York City.⁴
• William Brower appeared on the census of 24 August 1850 at Hempstead, Queens Co., New York, as William Brower, age 41, born in New York. A farmer, with real estate valued at $1000. In the household are his wife Jane, and children Elizabeth, Sarah J., Sidney, and Micajah. William is enumerated between Israel Brower and John Brower.⁵