John Birdsall Brower1
b. 8 September 1779, d. 9 July 1860
John Birdsall Brower|b. 8 Sep 1779\nd. 9 Jul 1860|p170.htm#i86604|Capt. Nicholas Brouwer|b. 8 Mar 1747\nd. 13 Feb 1814|p139.htm#i20938|Mary Birdsall|b. 27 Nov 1746\nd. 5 Mar 1786|p46.htm#i20939|Nicholas Brouwer|b. 11 Jun 1714\nd. 17 Oct 1777|p139.htm#i20935|Mary Dutcher|b. b 1726\nd. bt Aug 1761 - 1765|p250.htm#i20936|Benjamin Birdsall||||||
- Father*: Capt. Nicholas Brouwer1 b. 8 Mar 1747, d. 13 Feb 1814
- Mother*: Mary Birdsall1 b. 27 Nov 1746, d. 5 Mar 1786
- Charts: Adam Brouwer: Descendants Chart
- John Birdsall Brower was born on 8 September 1779 at probably Dutchess Co., New York.1
- He died on 9 July 1860.1
- John Birdsall Brower resided at New York City, New York; on Hudson Street, at one time, probably in the late 1840s or 1850s.2
Citations:
- [S2727] Natalie R. Fernald editor, "The Old Bible of Nicholas B. Brower", The Genealogical Exchange Vol. 5, No. 2 (June 1908): page 15. Hereinafter cited as "Brower Bible, Gen. Ex. 5 (1908)."
- [S2654] Castro Collection of Original Family Documents, Inherited documents and family letters. Originals in the possession of Kathleen Castro. Transcribed copies made by Kathleen Castro from the original documents. Copies in possession of Chris Chester, Kent, New York acquired from Kathleen Castro, Documents relating to the descendants of Nicholas Brouwer, B-28, Personal Letter, undated, signed by Robert Pitcairn, to Hon. Samuel Nelson, Judge of the U.S. Circuit Court for the District of the State of New York. In this letter, Pitcairn refers to John Brower living at Hudson Street and his two sisters, Mary Tably who lives with her son-in-law Mr. Stimpson at no. 185 23rd Street, and Mrs. TerBoss who lives at Milton, with her daughter. Hereinafter cited as Castro Collection of Original Family Documents.
John Clinton Brower
b. 23 June 1832, d. after 1870
John Clinton Brower|b. 23 Jun 1832\nd. a 1870|p170.htm#i85448|John Abraham Brower|b. 4 Sep 1791\nd. 18 Feb 1870|p169.htm#i83826|Susan Ann Day|b. 22 Nov 1792\nd. 11 Oct 1850|p226.htm#i85439|Jacob Brouwer|b. 8 May 1772\nd. 28 Dec 1816|p132.htm#i57634|Abigail Manning|b. 4 Jun 1772\nd. 1815 or 1816|p354.htm#i83799|||||||
- Father*: John Abraham Brower b. 4 Sep 1791, d. 18 Feb 1870
- Mother*: Susan Ann Day b. 22 Nov 1792, d. 11 Oct 1850
- John Clinton Brower was born on 23 June 1832 at Missouri.1,2
- He died after 1870.3
- He appeared on the census on 28 August 1850 at District 1, Schuyler Co., Missouri, age 17, a farmer, living with his parents.4
- He appeared on the census on 21 July 1860 at Salt River, Schuyler Co., Missouri, age 27 (but apparently Harriet and John's ages were crossed), single and living with his father.5
Citations:
- [S2233] Aileen Lewers Langston, Bible Records (Salt Lake City: Microreproduction of typescript filmed by the Genealogical Society of Utah, 1958, 1971). Also WBC Box 5, BIB BB-362. FHL film #0877529. Page 71. Brower Bible records. Owner of the Bible was Mrs. Lura Willis of Glenwood, Missouri. The title and publication date of the Bible were not recorded.. Hereinafter cited as Bible Records.
- [S2234] Lilly Martin, Descendants of Adam Brouwer, Descendants Report, May 2008. A report compiled by Lilly Martin. Information found here is focused on the descendants of Jacob Brouwer (no.65 in the report). Received from Lilly Martin by Chris Chester, Kent, New York."b. Missouri."
- [S2234] Lilly Martin, Descendants of Adam Brouwer, Descendants Report, May 2008. A report compiled by Lilly Martin. Information found here is focused on the descendants of Jacob Brouwer (no.65 in the report). Received from Lilly Martin by Chris Chester, Kent, New York.
- [S212] Ronald V. Jackson and Accelerated Indexing Systems, 1850 United States Federal Census., Online Database (Provo, Utah: Ancestry.com, 1999), Federal census, Roll M432-419, p.89, image 178. Hereinafter cited as 1850 US Census.
- [S232] MyFamily.com, 1860 United States Federal Census., Online Database (Provo, Utah: MyFamily.com, 2004), Federal census, Roll M653-646, p.0, image 145. Hereinafter cited as 1860 US Census.
John D. Brower1
b. 25 July 1777, d. 31 December 1851
- John D. Brower was born on 25 July 1777 (based on age at death, g.s.).1
- Another source says John D. Brower was born on 25 February 1783 at New York.2
- He married Deborah Le Roy, daughter of Peter P. Le Roy and Jannetje Meserole, at New York circa 1803.2
- John D. Brower died on 31 December 1851 ; "74-5-6."1
- He was buried at Woodstock Cemetery (old portion), Woodstock, Ulster Co., New York.1
- Surname is also spelled Brouwer.
- He appeared on the census in 1820 at Poughkeepsie, Dutchess Co., New York, as Jno. D. Brewer with a family of 4 males under 10, 1 male 10-16, 1 male 26-45, 1 female under 10, 1 female 26-45, 1 person engaged in manufactoring.3
- Jno. D. Brewer and Charles Brewer are enumerated on the same sheet on the 1820 U.S. census at Poughkeepsie, New York. Both are engaged in manufactoring.3
- He appeared on the census in 1830 at Poughkeepsie, Dutchess Co., New York, as John D. Brower with a family of 1 male under 5, 3 males 5-10, 2 males 15-20, 2 males 20-30, 1 male 40-50, 1 female 5-10, 1 female 10-15, 1 female 40-50.4
- , On the 1830 U.S. census, John G. Brower, John Brower, Jr., Peter Brower, and John D. Brower are all enumerated on the same sheet in Poughkeepsie, New York.4
- He appeared on the census in 1840 at Hurley, Ulster Co., New York, as John D. Brower with a family of 1 male 10-15, 1 male 15-20, 1 male 20-30, 1 male 50-60, and 1 female 40-50.5
- , On the 1840 U.S. census, David Brower, David Brower Jr., Jacob Brower, William Brower, and John D. Brower are all enumerated on the same page in Hurly, Ulster Co., New York.5
- His will was dated on 24 January 1850 proved 2 Mar 1852, Ulster County, New York Surrogate's Court. "John D. Brower of the town of Hurley in the County of Ulster and State of New York, considering the uncertainty of this mortal life and being of sound mind and memory..." Mentions, first, to my granddaughter Mary, daughter of my son, David Brower, deceased, one bedsted, bed, and bedding, one dining table, one cow and six chairs. To my youngest son, Benjamin Brower, one cow and one bed and bedding. To my grandchildren, James Brower, John Brower, Mary Brower, Rebecca Brower, Elizabeth Brower, Adaline Brower and Antonett Elwyn, children of my son David Brower, deceased, one fifth part of all the rest of my personal and real estate after debts and funeral expenses are paid. To my sons William Brower, Jonas Brower, Benjamin Brower and my daughter Jane, all the rest, residue and remainder of my personal and real estate...to be equally divided between them. Appoints as executors, Levi Drumond of Hurley, Benjamin Brower of Hurley, and Peter B. Elwyn of Woodstock. Signs by his mark. Witnessed by James Bogardus of Woodstock and Larry G. Elwyn (McElwyn?) of Woodstock.6
- He appeared on the census on 14 October 1850 at Hurley, Ulster Co., New York, as John D. Brower, age 68, a farmer with real estate valued at $4000, with him are (son) Benjamin Brower, age 24, and (granddaughter) Mary Brower, age 18.7
- John D. Brower is a possible son of David Brower. Age and location fits. The middle initial "D" in John D. Brower is likely a reference to his father's given name, and "D" may be David.
Family: Deborah Le Roy b. 9 Sep 1786, d. 21 Oct 1848
- Jonas Brower6
- Jane Brower6
- David Brower+ b. 23 Jul 1800, d. 19 Feb 1849
- a son Brower8 b. c 1806, d. 19 Mar 1834
- Peter S. Brower9 b. c 28 Jun 1806, d. 9 Mar 1839
- William Brower+ b. 13 Jul 1810, d. 1 Jan 1883
- Sarah Ann Brower9 b. c 1 Apr 1824, d. 1 Jul 1834
- Benjamin Brower7 b. bt 1826 - 1831
Citations:
- [S1937] J. Wilson Poucher, Old Gravestones of Ulster County, New York (n.p.: n.pub., 1931), p.380, no.60. Hereinafter cited as Old Gravestones of Ulster County, New York.
- [S635] IGI Individual Records, International Genealogical Index (IGI) (Salt Lake City, Utah: Family Search, 1999-2002). (The IGI records often do not cite sources, must be used with caution and should be verified by more reliable documentation).Retrieved Sept. 2009. Source not provided.
- [S139] Ancestry.com, 1820 United States Federal Census., Digital image of original census records (Provo, Utah: Ancestry.com, 2003), Federal Census, Roll M533-71, p.113, image 119. Hereinafter cited as 1820 US Census.
- [S402] Ancestry.com, 1830 United States Federal Census., Online Database (Provo, Utah: Ancestry.com, 2003), Federal census, Roll 104, p.352. Hereinafter cited as 1830 US Census.
- [S403] Ronald V., Accelerated Indexing Systems Jackson, compiler1840 United States Federal Census., Online Database (Provo, Utah: Ancestry.com, 1999), Federal census, Roll 346, p.107. Hereinafter cited as 1840 US Census.
- [S2933] New York Surrogate's Court (Ulster County), Wills Vol. M, 1848-1853; FHL film #0842594 (Salt Lake City, Utah: Filmed by the Genealogical Society of Utah, 1970), Microreproduction of manuscript and typescript, M:508-10. Hereinafter cited as Ulster Co., NY Wills v. M 1848-1853.
- [S212] Ronald V. Jackson and Accelerated Indexing Systems, 1850 United States Federal Census., Online Database (Provo, Utah: Ancestry.com, 1999), Federal census, Roll M432-608, p.234, image 472. Hereinafter cited as 1850 US Census.
- [S1433] William L. Huffman, "Dutchess County, N.Y., Tombstone Readings", Yesteryears vol.17 no.67 (Spring 1974): p.154. Hereinafter cited as "Dutchess Co. Tombstone Readings."
- [S1433] William L. Huffman, "Dutchess County, N.Y., Tombstone Readings", Yesteryears vol.17 no.67 (Spring 1974): p.153. Hereinafter cited as "Dutchess Co. Tombstone Readings."
John D. Brower
b. circa 1840
John D. Brower|b. c 1840|p170.htm#i136377|David Brouwer|b. 14 Sep 1800\nd. bt 14 Sep 1866 - 3 Dec 1866|p128.htm#i116318|Sarah|b. 23 Sep 1802\nd. 12 Apr 1882|p15.htm#i99096|Jacob Brouwer|b. bt 1770 - 1780|p133.htm#i95558|Catherine Brower|b. b 1780|p150.htm#i116315|||||||
- Father*: David Brouwer b. 14 Sep 1800, d. bt 14 Sep 1866 - 3 Dec 1866
- Mother*: Sarah b. 23 Sep 1802, d. 12 Apr 1882
- John D. Brower was born circa 1840 at Hurley, Ulster Co., New York.
- He married Elizabeth circa 1864.1
- John D. Brower was a stonecutter.2
- He appeared on the census on 13 October 1850 at Hurley, Ulster Co., New York, as John Brower, age 9, born in New York.3
- He appeared on the census on 24 August 1860 at Hurley, Ulster Co., New York, as John D. Brower, age 20, born in New York. Single, living in his parent's household.4
- He was named in his father's will dated on 14 September 1866.5
- In April 1869 Maurice Kelly conveyed to John D. Brower land in Ulster Co., New York.2
- He appeared on the census on 30 June 1870 at Kingston, Ulster Co., New York, John D. Brower, age 28, born in New York. A grocer. Real estate valued at $5000, personal estate at $1000. In the household are his wife Elizabeth and children William and Sarah.6
- He appeared on the census on 18 June 1880 at Hurley, Ulster Co., New York, John D. Brower, age 38, born in New York. Both parents born in New York. A stone cutter. In the household are his wife Elizabeth, and children Willie and Sarah. "Son-in-law" James Flowers, age 30, a stone cutter, is also recorded, however, the son-in-law description may be in reference to Osias Brower, who is enumerated just prior to John D. Brower, as the head of a seperate household.1
Family: Elizabeth b. c 1844
- William Brower1 b. c 1863
- Sarah Brower1 b. c 1865
Citations:
- [S106] Ancestry.com, 1880 United States Federal Census., Online Database (Provo, Utah: Ancestry.com, 2003), Federal census, Ser. T9, Roll 939, FHL film #1254939, page 106.3000, ED 122, image 0214. John D. Brower household. Hereinafter cited as 1880 US Census.
- [S2942] William B. Bogardus Collection of Brouwer, Brower and Brewer Family Material and Correspondence, William B. Bogardus Collection, Anneke Jans and Everardus Bogardus Descendants Association, Wilmington, Ohio, Box 2, File 36-A, Adolphus Brouwer-Jannetje Verdon. No. 32-K. Descendant report dated December 7, 1982. Hereafter cited as William B. Bogardus Collection.
- [S212] Ronald V. Jackson and Accelerated Indexing Systems, 1850 United States Federal Census., Online Database (Provo, Utah: Ancestry.com, 1999), Federal census, Ser. M432, Roll 608, page 231, image 467. David Brower household. Hereinafter cited as 1850 US Census.
- [S232] MyFamily.com, 1860 United States Federal Census., Online Database (Provo, Utah: MyFamily.com, 2004), Federal census, Ser. M653, Roll 870, page 0, image 541. David Brower household. Hereinafter cited as 1860 US Census.
- [S2868] New York. Surrogate's Court (Ulster County), Wills v. P, 1864-1869; FHL film #0842597 (Salt Lake City, Utah: Filmed by the Genealogical Society of Utah, 1970), Microreproduction of ms. and typescript., P:376. Hereinafter cited as Ulster Co., NY Wills v. P, 1864-1869.
- [S235] MyFamily.com, 1870 United States Federal Census., Online Database (Provo, Utah: My Family.com, 2003), Federal census, Ser. M593, Roll 1105, page 164, image 328. John D. Brower household. Hereinafter cited as 1870 US Census.
John D. Brower1
b. circa 1815
John D. Brower|b. c 1815|p170.htm#i156609|Jeremiah T. Brower|b. b 1795|p168.htm#i156610||||||||||||||||
- Father*: Jeremiah T. Brower2 b. b 1795
- John D. Brower was born circa 1815 at New Jersey.1
- He married Ellen.1
- Also known as John Dow Brower.2
- John D. Brower appeared on the census in 1840 at Fairfield, Fairfield Co., Connecticut, with a household of 1 male under 5, 1 male 20-30, 1 female 20-30.3
- He appeared on the census on 1 August 1850 at Ward 1, Brooklyn, Kings Co., New York, as John D. "Brown," age 37, born in New Jersey. Bookeeper. In the household are (all surnamed "Brown"), Ellen (age 38), John (10), Sarah C. (8), Edward C. (2), and Ann Mahon (age 17).4
- He appeared on the census on 23 June 1860 at Ward 11, Brooklyn, Kings Co., New York, enumerated as John D. "Brown", age 44, born in New York. Store keeper. Personal estate valued at $1000. In the household are (all surnamed "Brown"), Ellen (age 40), John (20), Delia (18), Edmund (11), and Catherine Maken (age 20, servant).5
- He appeared on the census on 4 June 1870 at Ward 20, Brooklyn, Kings Co., New York, John Brower, age 54, born in New Jersey. Real estate valued at $2000, personal estate at $500. Salesman in hardware store. In the household are Ellen Brower (age 57), Sarah C. Brower (27), Edmund Brower (21), and Charlotte Kaufman (38).6
- He appeared on the census on 17 June 1880 at Belleville, Essex Co., New Jersey, John D. Brower, age 65, born in New Jersey. Father born in New York, mother in New Jersey. Lock agent. In the household are his wife Eleanor, daughter Sarah, son Edmond, granddaughter Jennie Brower (age 17), (grand)son Charles (age 14), (gran)daughter Nellie (age 12).1
Family: Ellen b. c 1813
- John Brower+5 b. c 1840
- Sarah C. Brower7 b. c 1843
- Edmund Brower7 b. c 1849
Citations:
- [S106] Ancestry.com, 1880 United States Federal Census., Online Database (Provo, Utah: Ancestry.com, 2003), Federal census, NARA Ser. T9, Roll 779, page 328D, ED 90, FHL film #1254779. John D. Brower household. Hereinafter cited as 1880 US Census.
- [S3719] William B. Bogardus Collection of Brouwer, Brower and Brewer Family Material and Correspondence, William B. Bogardus Collection, Anneke Jans and Everardus Bogardus Descendants Association, Wilmington, Ohio, Box 5, BIB BB-605, Notes by Walter M. Meserole on the records from the Bailey Brower Bible, followed by the extracted records and copies of correspondence and further genealogical notes. Origin of document is not stated, hand written notes, typescipt extracts. Page 21. Notes (from Chas. E. Brower, now of Memphis, dated N.Y. March 12, 1910). Hereafter cited as William B. Bogardus Collection.
- [S403] Ronald V., Accelerated Indexing Systems Jackson, compiler1840 United States Federal Census., Online Database (Provo, Utah: Ancestry.com, 1999), Federal census, NARA Ser. M704, Roll 22, page 375, FHL film #0003018. John D. Brower. Hereinafter cited as 1840 US Census.
- [S212] Ronald V. Jackson and Accelerated Indexing Systems, 1850 United States Federal Census., Online Database (Provo, Utah: Ancestry.com, 1999), Federal census, NARA Ser. M432, Roll 517, page 54A. John D. Brown (sic) household. Hereinafter cited as 1850 US Census.
- [S232] MyFamily.com, 1860 United States Federal Census., Online Database (Provo, Utah: MyFamily.com, 2004), Federal census, NARA Ser. M653, Roll 770, page 335, FHL film #803770. John D. Brown (sic) household. Hereinafter cited as 1860 US Census.
- [S235] MyFamily.com, 1870 United States Federal Census., Online Database (Provo, Utah: My Family.com, 2003), Federal census, NARA Ser. M593, Roll 960, page 4B, FHL film #552459. Hereinafter cited as 1870 US Census.
- [S235] MyFamily.com, 1870 United States Federal Census., Online Database (Provo, Utah: My Family.com, 2003), Federal census, NARA Ser. M593, Roll 960, page 4B, FHL film #552459. John Brower household. Hereinafter cited as 1870 US Census.
John E. Brower1
b. circa 1899
John E. Brower|b. c 1899|p170.htm#i86570|Norman J. Brower|b. c 1874|p179.htm#i86568|Laura|b. c 1874|p8.htm#i86569|John Brower|b. 25 Dec 1821|p168.htm#i86562|Monica|b. 29 May 1849|p13.htm#i86563|||||||
- Father*: Norman J. Brower1 b. c 1874
- Mother*: Laura1 b. c 1874
- John E. Brower was born circa 1899 at Canada.1
- He appeared on the census on 15 April 1910 at 14th Ward, Seattle, Kings Co., Washington, age 11.1
Citations:
- [S38] MyFamily.com, 1910 United States Federal Census., Online Database (Provo, Utah: My Family.com, 2003), Federal census, Roll T624-1661, p.2A, ED 223, image 1057. Hereinafter cited as 1910 US Census.
John E. Brower
b. circa September 1859
John E. Brower|b. c Sep 1859|p170.htm#i12433|Robert Brower|b. c 1822|p181.htm#i134657|Huldah Worthley|b. c 1828|p521.htm#i134658|Benjamin Brower|b. 23 Jun 1782\nd. b Sep 1865|p149.htm#i85383|Jemima Trafford|b. c 1784|p459.htm#i112398|John Worthley|b. 1 Jan 1795\nd. 21 Sep 1883|p522.htm#i115068|Elizabeth Chandler|b. 27 Jan 1798\nd. 1 Nov 1834|p203.htm#i115069|
- Father*: Robert Brower b. c 1822
- Mother*: Huldah Worthley b. c 1828
- John E. Brower was born circa September 1859 at Shrewsbury, Monmouth Co., New Jersey.
- He appeared on the census on 19 July 1860 at Shrewsbury, Monmouth Co., New Jersey, as John E. Brower, age 10 months, born in New Jersey.1
Citations:
- [S232] MyFamily.com, 1860 United States Federal Census., Online Database (Provo, Utah: MyFamily.com, 2004), Federal census, NARA Ser. M653, Roll 702, page 653, image 135, FHL film #803702. Robert Brower household. Hereinafter cited as 1860 US Census.
John E. Brower1
b. 3 December 1821
John E. Brower|b. 3 Dec 1821|p170.htm#i147413|Abram Brower|b. c 1784\nd. 1871|p145.htm#i147411|Margaret Crawford|b. c 1784\nd. 1869|p219.htm#i147412|Daniel Brower|b. 2 May 1757\nd. b 18 Apr 1809|p153.htm#i133030|Frances Reiff|b. 26 Apr 1756\nd. 7 Oct 1822|p400.htm#i133031|Joseph Crawford|d. bt 10 Jan 1844 - 30 Apr 1844|p219.htm#i147427||||
- Father*: Abram Brower1 b. c 1784, d. 1871
- Mother*: Margaret Crawford1 b. c 1784, d. 1869
- Charts: Hubert Brouwer Descendants Chart
- John E. Brower was born on 3 December 1821 at Montgomery Co., Pennsylvania.1
- He married Anna E. Horning, daughter of James Horning and Sarah Miller, at Montgomery Co., Pennsylvania, on 30 August 1841.2
Family: Anna E. Horning b. 8 May 1824
Citations:
- [S3297] Elwood Roberts, Biographical Annals of Montgomery County, Pennsylvania: containing genealogical records of representative families, including many of the early settlers and biographical sketches of prominent citizens (New York: T. S. Benham, 1904), page 63. Hereinafter cited as Biographical Annals of Montgomery Co., Pa.
- [S3297] Elwood Roberts, Biographical Annals of Montgomery County, Pennsylvania: containing genealogical records of representative families, including many of the early settlers and biographical sketches of prominent citizens (New York: T. S. Benham, 1904), page 64. Hereinafter cited as Biographical Annals of Montgomery Co., Pa.
John E. Brower1
b. circa 1858
John E. Brower|b. c 1858|p170.htm#i154448|William H. Brewer|b. 13 Dec 1826\nd. 22 Feb 1918|p120.htm#i154443|Sarah Ann Cook|b. 28 Dec 1832\nd. 22 Jan 1901|p212.htm#i154444|William Brewer|b. 30 Nov 1798\nd. 11 Jul 1870|p118.htm#i140237|Hannah Hulse|b. 30 Apr 1803\nd. 16 Mar 1870|p312.htm#i140238|||||||
- Father*: William H. Brewer1 b. 13 Dec 1826, d. 22 Feb 1918
- Mother*: Sarah Ann Cook1 b. 28 Dec 1832, d. 22 Jan 1901
- John E. Brower was born circa 1858 at Ocean Co., New Jersey.1
- He appeared on the census on 11 June 1860 at Brick, Ocean Co., New Jersey, as John E. Brown (sic), age 2, born in New Jersey.1
- He appeared on the census on 2 August 1870 at Brick, Ocean Co., New Jersey, John E. Brower, age 11, born in New Jersey.2
Citations:
- [S232] MyFamily.com, 1860 United States Federal Census., Online Database (Provo, Utah: MyFamily.com, 2004), Federal census, NARA Ser. M653, Roll 705, page 129, FHL film #803705. Wm. Brown (Brower) household. Hereinafter cited as 1860 US Census.
- [S235] MyFamily.com, 1870 United States Federal Census., Online Database (Provo, Utah: My Family.com, 2003), Federal census, NARA Ser. M593, Roll 883, page 19A, FHL film #552382. William H. Brower household. Hereinafter cited as 1870 US Census.
John Edward Brower1
b. circa December 1859
John Edward Brower|b. c Dec 1859|p170.htm#i130106|Charles Homan Brower|b. 30 Jun 1828\nd. 12 Dec 1888|p151.htm#i130097|Jane Eliza Mershon|b. 10 Oct 1830\nd. 19 Oct 1915|p366.htm#i130098|James Brower|b. bt 1795 - 1805\nd. 10 Oct 1848|p166.htm#i105734|Mary A. Sypher|b. 8 Jan 1803\nd. 19 Dec 1878|p449.htm#i105735|Elias J. Mershon|b. c 1803|p366.htm#i130099|Hannah Southwick|b. 1805|p432.htm#i130100|
- Father*: Charles Homan Brower1 b. 30 Jun 1828, d. 12 Dec 1888
- Mother*: Jane Eliza Mershon1 b. 10 Oct 1830, d. 19 Oct 1915
- John Edward Brower was born circa December 1859 at Chicago, Cook Co., Illinois.2
- He married Katherin Alida Stiles at Chicago, Cook Co., Illinois, on 22 March 1883.1
- John Edward Brower appeared on the census on 10 July 1860 at Ward 10, Chicago, Cook Co., Illinois, as John Brower, age 7 months, born in Chicago.2
- He appeared on the census on 23 June 1870 at Ward 4, Chicago, Cook Co., Illinois, as John E. Brower, age 10, attending school.3
- He appeared on the census on 3 June 1880 at Chicago, Cook Co., Illinois, as John E. Brower, age 21, a clerk in a store, single, living with his parents.4
Citations:
- [S2517] Mary Kay McDowell, "Brower Family Group Sheets & Correspondence", 2007 (Oxford, Mississippi). Received from Mary Kay McDowell by Chris Chester, Feb. 2009.. Hereinafter cited as "Brower Family Group Sheets."
- [S232] MyFamily.com, 1860 United States Federal Census., Online Database (Provo, Utah: MyFamily.com, 2004), Federal census, Ser. M653, Roll 168, image 603. Charles Brower household. Hereinafter cited as 1860 US Census.
- [S235] MyFamily.com, 1870 United States Federal Census., Online Database (Provo, Utah: My Family.com, 2003), Federal census, Ser. M593, Roll 200, page 59, image 120. Chas. H. Brower household. Hereinafter cited as 1870 US Census.
- [S106] Ancestry.com, 1880 United States Federal Census., Online Database (Provo, Utah: Ancestry.com, 2003), Federal census, Ser. T9, Roll 193, FHL film #1254193, page 6.4000, ED 110, image 0254. Charles H. Brower household. Hereinafter cited as 1880 US Census.
John Brower Esq.1
- John Brower Esq. married Deborah Myers at New York City, New York, on 3 February 1801.1
Citations:
- [S3336] Carolyn G. Stifel, "Marriages from The Lady's Magazine and Musical Repository, New York City, 1801", New York Genealogical and Biographical Record Vol. 139, page 275 (2008): 139:276. Hereinafter cited as "Marriages from The Lady's Magazine."
John F. Brower
b. circa 1843
John F. Brower|b. c 1843|p170.htm#i136366|James Iva Brower|b. 30 May 1818\nd. 11 Nov 1902|p166.htm#i136106|Letty Strait|b. 25 Feb 1816\nd. 25 Mar 1867|p445.htm#i136364|Charles N. Brouwer|b. 14 Apr 1784\nd. 19 May 1866|p127.htm#i89680|Mary Doty|b. 12 Jul 1798\nd. 20 Jan 1878|p240.htm#i89681|||||||
- Father*: James Iva Brower b. 30 May 1818, d. 11 Nov 1902
- Mother*: Letty Strait b. 25 Feb 1816, d. 25 Mar 1867
- John F. Brower was born circa 1843 at Westchester or Dutchess Co., New York.
- He appeared on the census on 12 August 1850 at Cortlandt, Westchester Co., New York, as John F. Brower, age 7, born in New York.1
- He appeared on the census on 19 July 1860 at Fishkill, Dutchess Co., New York, as John F. Brower, age 17, born in New York.2
Citations:
- [S212] Ronald V. Jackson and Accelerated Indexing Systems, 1850 United States Federal Census., Online Database (Provo, Utah: Ancestry.com, 1999), Federal census, Ser. M432, Roll 614, page 210, image 435. James J. Brower household. Hereinafter cited as 1850 US Census.
- [S232] MyFamily.com, 1860 United States Federal Census., Online Database (Provo, Utah: MyFamily.com, 2004), Federal census, Ser. M653, Roll 742, page 529, image 15. James I. Brower household. Hereinafter cited as 1860 US Census.
John Felter Brower1
b. 1 May 1836
John Felter Brower|b. 1 May 1836|p170.htm#i94032|Abraham Brower|b. c 1795|p144.htm#i94028|Hannah Demarest|b. 10 Mar 1794\nd. 6 Apr 1860|p233.htm#i84236|Abraham Brouwer|b. 7 Oct 1753\nd. 8 Aug 1806|p125.htm#i85129|Rebecca Stevens|b. 7 Feb 1761\nd. bt 14 May 1849 - Aug 1850|p439.htm#i85130|Petrus Demarest|b. 12 Oct 1763\nd. 26 Mar 1837|p234.htm#i84235|Maria Brouwer|b. 30 May 1773\nd. 21 Feb 1860|p137.htm#i21185|
- Father*: Abraham Brower2 b. c 1795
- Mother*: Hannah Demarest2 b. 10 Mar 1794, d. 6 Apr 1860
- John Felter Brower was born on 1 May 1836 at New York.1
- He was baptized on 27 September 1836 at Clarkstown, Rockland Co., New York.1
- He appeared on the census on 29 August 1850 at Clarkstown, Rockland Co., New York, age 14.2
Citations:
- [S1359] Voorhis David Demarest, The Demarest Family: A record of the desMarets family in France, the Holy Land in the Crusades, again in France, Holland, the Palatinate (Germany) again in Holland and the migration to America, 1663 (Hackensack, NJ: n.pub., 1964), VII-12. Hereinafter cited as Demarest Family.
- [S212] Ronald V. Jackson and Accelerated Indexing Systems, 1850 United States Federal Census., Online Database (Provo, Utah: Ancestry.com, 1999), Federal census, Roll M432-588, p.246, image 123. Hereinafter cited as 1850 US Census.
John Franklin Brower1
b. 27 February 1848
John Franklin Brower|b. 27 Feb 1848|p170.htm#i133344|Alfred Moore Brower|b. 22 Aug 1821\nd. 3 Jan 1902|p146.htm#i133214|Sally Kime|b. 22 Feb 1827\nd. 7 Oct 1867|p328.htm#i133215|Abraham Brower|b. 28 Sep 1785\nd. 25 Dec 1864|p144.htm#i133200|Lydia Scotton|b. 17 Feb 1785\nd. 30 May 1869|p421.htm#i133201|Christian Kime|||Sally Clapp|||
- Father*: Alfred Moore Brower1 b. 22 Aug 1821, d. 3 Jan 1902
- Mother*: Sally Kime1 b. 22 Feb 1827, d. 7 Oct 1867
- Charts: Hubert Brouwer Descendants Chart
- John Franklin Brower was born on 27 February 1848 at Randolph Co., North Carolina.1
- He married Dorcas Blair.1
Citations:
- [S2605] William B. Bogardus Collection of Brouwer, Brower and Brewer Family Material and Correspondence, Anneke Jans and Everardus Bogardus Descendants Association, Wilmington, Ohio, Box 8:G (Hubert Brower), Hubert Brower, WBC 8:G. No. 115-B. Family Group sheets compiled by a descendant. No sources are cited. Hereafter cited as William B. Bogardus Collection.
John Gardiner Brower1
b. 3 September 1807, d. 17 August 1883
John Gardiner Brower|b. 3 Sep 1807\nd. 17 Aug 1883|p170.htm#i156627|Anthony Post Brouwer|b. 11 Aug 1780\nd. 6 May 1844|p126.htm#i87489|Louise Gardiner|b. 2 Feb 1789\nd. 4 Oct 1860|p269.htm#i116205|Gerrit Brouwer|b. bt 1750 - 1760|p131.htm#i87846|Mary La Foy|b. 7 Dec 1755\nd. 20 Sep 1821|p334.htm#i87847|Dr. John Gardiner|||Abigail North|||
- Father*: Anthony Post Brouwer1 b. 11 Aug 1780, d. 6 May 1844
- Mother*: Louise Gardiner1 b. 2 Feb 1789, d. 4 Oct 1860
- Charts: Adam Brouwer: Descendants Chart
- John Gardiner Brower was born on 3 September 1807.2
- He married Sarah J. Burger, daughter of James? Burger and Sarah Cobb, on 7 August 1833.2
- John Gardiner Brower died on 17 August 1883.2
Family: Sarah J. Burger
- Henry Burger Brower+2 b. 17 May 1834, d. 3 Jan 1860
- Emily Maria Brower2 b. 4 Oct 1836, d. 13 Dec 1873
- Sidney Gardiner Brower+2 b. 2 Jul 1838, d. 26 Oct 1876
- Helen Cobb Brower+2 b. 8 Dec 1842
Citations:
- [S3719] William B. Bogardus Collection of Brouwer, Brower and Brewer Family Material and Correspondence, William B. Bogardus Collection, Anneke Jans and Everardus Bogardus Descendants Association, Wilmington, Ohio, Box 5, BIB BB-605, Notes by Walter M. Meserole on the records from the Bailey Brower Bible, followed by the extracted records and copies of correspondence and further genealogical notes. Origin of document is not stated, hand written notes, typescipt extracts. Page 28. Handwritten chart of the descendants of Garret Brouwer and Mary Le Foy. Hereafter cited as William B. Bogardus Collection.
- [S3719] William B. Bogardus Collection of Brouwer, Brower and Brewer Family Material and Correspondence, William B. Bogardus Collection, Anneke Jans and Everardus Bogardus Descendants Association, Wilmington, Ohio, Box 5, BIB BB-605, Notes by Walter M. Meserole on the records from the Bailey Brower Bible, followed by the extracted records and copies of correspondence and further genealogical notes. Origin of document is not stated, hand written notes, typescipt extracts. Page 31. 4th handwritten chart. The descendants of Anthony Post Brower. Hereafter cited as William B. Bogardus Collection.
John Garrison Brower1
b. 31 March 1820
John Garrison Brower|b. 31 Mar 1820|p170.htm#i94010|Christopher Brower|b. 1768\nd. 19 May 1845|p152.htm#i84308|Elizabeth Garretson|b. b 1790\nd. Dec 1858|p269.htm#i94006|Abraham Brouwer|b. 18 Feb 1739\nd. b Nov 1818|p124.htm#i20708|Mary Elsworth|b. 17 Apr 1744|p255.htm#i20724|||||||
- Father*: Christopher Brower1 b. 1768, d. 19 May 1845
- Mother*: Elizabeth Garretson1 b. b 1790, d. Dec 1858
- Charts: Adam Brouwer: Descendants Chart
- John Garrison Brower was born on 31 March 1820 at probably Paterson, New Jersey.2
- He was baptized on 23 July 1850 at First Presbyterian Church, Paterson, New Jersey.2
Citations:
- [S1519] William Bogardus, "E-mail correspondence from William Bogardus," e-mail message from Bogardus, William to Chris Chester and et al, April 23, 2007, to Chris Chester, Lilly Martin, Paul Brewer, et al; Ancestors and Descendants of William Brower who married Mariah Helm; "Christopher, b. 1768, Brooklyn, NY, d. 19 May 1845, Paterson, NJ, 1m. 21 Sep 1794, Protestant Dutch Reformed Church at Acquackanonk, Passaic, NJ, Lena Van Houten, b. 31 Aug 1792, dau. of Adrian Van Houten and Marretje Cadmus, d. 10 Mar 1806; 2m. Elizabeth Garretson at Acquackanonk. Known children: by 1m:(a) Maria, b. 16 Apr 1795, bp. Totowa 7 May 1794; (2) Deric, b. 13 Dec 1797, bp. Totowa, 25 Dec 1797, m. 20 Jul 18290, Margaret Van Horn, b. 20 Jul 1800; (3) Charity; (4) Cattilineu, b. 21 Apr 1804, bp. 17 Jun 1804 at Totowa; by 2m. (5) Ann; (6) John Garrison, b. 31 Mar 1820, bp. 23 Jul 1850, First Presbyterian Church, Paterson, NJ". Hereinafter cited as "Wm. Bogardus e-mail."
- [S2448] Letter from First Presbyterian Church of Paterson Church Office (Paterson, New Jersey) to Alfred Brower, 6 Jun 1986; William B. Bogardus Collection (Anneke Jans and Everardus Bogardus Descendants Association, Wilmington, Ohio). Box 6, File 39-B. A copy of the letter was given to William B. Bogardus by Alfred H. Brower.
John Goodwin Brower1
b. March 1869
John Goodwin Brower|b. Mar 1869|p170.htm#i8340|Andrew Brower|b. 1834\nd. 1909|p147.htm#i138841|Catherine Sarah Keegan|b. 1834\nd. 1879|p326.htm#i141285|Benjamin P. Brower|b. 2 May 1801|p149.htm#i86613|Christiana A. Robbins|b. c 1800\nd. b 1850|p404.htm#i181437|||||||
- Father*: Andrew Brower b. 1834, d. 1909
- Mother*: Catherine Sarah Keegan b. 1834, d. 1879
- John Goodwin Brower was born in March 1869 at San Francisco, California.2
- He married Ann Louise Brown at Old St. Mary's, San Francisco, California, on 25 December 1898.2,1
- John Goodwin Brower appeared on the census on 13 June 1870 at 2nd Ward, San Francisco, San Francisco Co., California, as John G. Brower, age 1, born in California.3
- He appeared on the census on 4 June 1880 at San Francisco, San Francisco Co., California, as John G. Brower, age 11, born in California. At home.4
- He appeared on the census on 5 June 1900 at San Francisco, San Francisco Co., California, John Brower, age 31, born Mar 1869 in California. Father born in New York. Mother born in Ireland. A salesman. Married for 2 years. In the household are his wife Annie and son John A.2
- He appeared on the census on 22 April 1910 at Assembly District 39, San Francisco, San Francisco Co., California, John G. Brower, age 41, born in California. Father born in New York, mother in Ireland. Married for 12 years. A book keeper for a liquor store. In the household are his wife Ann L., son John A., daughters Marie C., and Agnes G., and boarders Bridget Dunn, age 75 and Emma Fick, age 13.5
- He appeared on the census on 16 January 1920 at Assembly District 28, San Francisco, San Francisco Co., California, John G. Brower, age 50, born in California. Father born in New York, mother born in Ireland. In the household are his wife Ann,and children John A., Marie C., Agnes J., Cecilia M. They reside at 175 Twenty-Third Ave.6
Family: Ann Louise Brown b. May 1872
- John Andrew Brower2 b. Jun 1899
- Marie C. Brower1
- Agnes Brower1
- Cecilia M. Brower1
Citations:
- [S3005] Chester Collection of Unpublished Genealogy Related Material and Correspondence, Chris Chester, Kent, New York, TMG Source Folder, E-Folder no. 3005, Jan Bischak, Correspondence, 2010. ,E-mail recevied February 3, 2010, "Andrew Brower, ca. 1833". Great granddaughter of John Goodwin Brower.
- [S59] MyFamily.com, 1900 United States Federal Census., Online Database (Provo, Utah: My Family.com, 2003), Federal census, NARA Ser. T623, Roll 107, page 8B, ED 285. John Brower household. Hereinafter cited as 1900 US Census.
- [S235] MyFamily.com, 1870 United States Federal Census., Online Database (Provo, Utah: My Family.com, 2003), Federal census, NARA Ser. M593, Roll 79, page 165B, image 333, FHL film #545578. Andrew J. Brower household. Hereinafter cited as 1870 US Census.
- [S106] Ancestry.com, 1880 United States Federal Census., Online Database (Provo, Utah: Ancestry.com, 2003), Federal census, NARA Ser. T9, Roll 73, FHL film #1254073, page 464.2000, ED 36, image 0666. Andrew J. Brower household. Hereinafter cited as 1880 US Census.
- [S38] MyFamily.com, 1910 United States Federal Census., Online Database (Provo, Utah: My Family.com, 2003), Federal census, NARA Ser. T624, Roll 100, page 4A, ED 228, image 688. John G. Brower household. Hereinafter cited as 1910 US Census.
- [S7] MyFamily.com, 1920 United States Federal Census., Online Database (Provo, Utah: My Family.com, 2003), Federal census , NARA Ser. T625, Roll 140, page 15A, ED 272, image 835. John G. Brower household. Hereinafter cited as 1920 US Census.
John H. Brower1
b. circa 1844
John H. Brower|b. c 1844|p170.htm#i95171|David Brower|b. c 1821|p153.htm#i90708|Salome|b. c 1819|p14.htm#i90709|John Brower|b. bt 1785 - 1790\nd. 1842|p168.htm#i90707|Hannah Miller|b. c 1794|p369.htm#i95170|||||||
- Father*: David Brower1 b. c 1821
- Mother*: Salome1 b. c 1819
- Charts: Hubert Brouwer Descendants Chart
- John H. Brower was born circa 1844 at Ohio.1
- He appeared on the census on 11 June 1860 at Liberty, Keokuk Co., Iowa, age 16.1
Citations:
- [S232] MyFamily.com, 1860 United States Federal Census., Online Database (Provo, Utah: MyFamily.com, 2004), Federal census, Roll M653-329, p.51, image 52. Hereinafter cited as 1860 US Census.
John H. Brower1
b. circa 1813, d. 3 December 1841
- John H. Brower was born circa 1813.
- He died on 3 December 1841 ; "28th yr."1
- He was buried at Woodstock Cemetery (old portion), Woodstock, Ulster Co., New York.1
Citations:
- [S1937] J. Wilson Poucher, Old Gravestones of Ulster County, New York (n.p.: n.pub., 1931), p.381, no.57, following David Brower, surname not given.. Hereinafter cited as Old Gravestones of Ulster County, New York.
John H. Brower1
b. circa 1830
John H. Brower|b. c 1830|p170.htm#i139306|John Brower|b. 26 Jan 1806|p168.htm#i116142|Jane Jacobus|b. c 1812|p317.htm#i116143|Johannes Brouwer|b. 8 Nov 1767|p135.htm#i113425|Geesje White|b. c 1770|p510.htm#i113426|||||||
- Father*: John Brower b. 26 Jan 1806
- Mother*: Jane Jacobus b. c 1812
- Charts: Adam Brouwer: Descendants Chart
- John H. Brower was born circa 1830 at Passaic Co., New Jersey.
- He appeared on the census on 23 August 1850 at Manchester, Passaic Co., New Jersey, as John Brower, age 20, born in New Jersey. A farmer. Lives with his parents.1
Citations:
- [S212] Ronald V. Jackson and Accelerated Indexing Systems, 1850 United States Federal Census., Online Database (Provo, Utah: Ancestry.com, 1999), Federal census, NARA Ser. M432, Roll 461, page 393 B, image 548. John Brower household. Hereinafter cited as 1850 US Census.
John H. Brower1
b. circa February 1870
John H. Brower|b. c Feb 1870|p170.htm#i139420|William Brower|b. Dec 1831|p187.htm#i139408|Sarah|b. Aug 1837|p15.htm#i139409|||||||||||||
- Father*: William Brower1 b. Dec 1831
- Mother*: Sarah1 b. Aug 1837
- John H. Brower was born circa February 1870 at Poughkeepsie, Dutchess Co., New York.1
- He appeared on the census on 16 August 1870 at Poughkeepsie, Dutchess Co., New York, as John H.. Brower, age 6 months, born in New York.1
Citations:
- [S235] MyFamily.com, 1870 United States Federal Census., Online Database (Provo, Utah: My Family.com, 2003), Federal census, NARA Ser. M593, Roll 927, page 492B, image 75, FHL film #552426. William Brower household. Hereinafter cited as 1870 US Census.
John H. Brower1
b. 8 May 1832
John H. Brower|b. 8 May 1832|p170.htm#i142136|William Baker Brower|b. 30 Oct 1803|p187.htm#i21431|Paulina Broadway|b. 30 Jun 1805|p123.htm#i142131|Adolphus Brouwer|b. 3 Jul 1777\nd. 23 Aug 1855|p125.htm#i21428|Elizabeth Baker|b. 24 Feb 1775\nd. 24 Dec 1853|p27.htm#i21429|Frasier Broadway|||Hannah Weed|||
- Father*: William Baker Brower1 b. 30 Oct 1803
- Mother*: Paulina Broadway1 b. 30 Jun 1805
- Charts: Adam Brouwer: Descendants Chart
- John H. Brower was born on 8 May 1832 at New York City, New York.1
- He married Sarah Orledge after 1860.1
- John H. Brower was living in 1880 at Kenosha, Kenosha Co., Wisconsin.1
Family: Sarah Orledge b. c 1844
- John Brower1 b. c 1869
- Clara Brower1 b. c 1875
Citations:
- [S2942] William B. Bogardus Collection of Brouwer, Brower and Brewer Family Material and Correspondence, William B. Bogardus Collection, Anneke Jans and Everardus Bogardus Descendants Association, Wilmington, Ohio, Box 2, File 36-A, Adolphus Brouwer-Jannetje Verdon. No. 317-M. "Descendants of William Baker Brower," by Donna A. McQuade, August 7, 2003. Hereafter cited as William B. Bogardus Collection.
John H. Brower1
John H. Brower||p170.htm#i147395|Daniel Brouwer|b. 7 Jan 1781\nd. 18 Jul 1856|p128.htm#i117818|Elizabeth Diehl|b. 28 Jan 1786\nd. 28 Sep 1864|p238.htm#i117819|Brouwer|b. b 1760|p124.htm#i147392||||||||||
- Father*: Daniel Brouwer1 b. 7 Jan 1781, d. 18 Jul 1856
- Mother*: Elizabeth Diehl1 b. 28 Jan 1786, d. 28 Sep 1864
Citations:
- [S3294] Rev. Marcia Lynn Cox, "Daniel Brower descendant," e-mail message from Rev. Marcia Lynn Cox to Chris Chester, July 26, 2010, List of children according to Family Records passed down. Hereinafter cited as "Daniel Brower descendant."
John H. Brower
b. circa 1847, d. before June 1860
John H. Brower|b. c 1847\nd. b Jun 1860|p170.htm#i147403|Charles B. Brower|b. 1820\nd. 17 Jul 1882|p151.htm#i147397|Frances van Loon|b. Sep 1826|p481.htm#i147400|Daniel Brouwer|b. 7 Jan 1781\nd. 18 Jul 1856|p128.htm#i117818|Elizabeth Diehl|b. 28 Jan 1786\nd. 28 Sep 1864|p238.htm#i117819|||||||
- Father*: Charles B. Brower b. 1820, d. 17 Jul 1882
- Mother*: Frances van Loon b. Sep 1826
- John H. Brower was born circa 1847 at New York.1
- He probably died before June 1860 (no longer found with the family on the U.S. census).
- He appeared on the census on 20 September 1850 at Ward 7, District 1, New York, New York Co., New York, John H. Brower, age 3, born in New York.1
Citations:
- [S212] Ronald V. Jackson and Accelerated Indexing Systems, 1850 United States Federal Census., Online Database (Provo, Utah: Ancestry.com, 1999), Federal census, NARA Ser. M432, Roll 539, page 142B, image 290. Chas. Brower household. Hereinafter cited as 1850 US Census.
John Hammell Brower
b. 12 August 1801, d. 15 June 1881
John Hammell Brower|b. 12 Aug 1801\nd. 15 Jun 1881|p170.htm#i21430|Adolphus Brouwer|b. 3 Jul 1777\nd. 23 Aug 1855|p125.htm#i21428|Elizabeth Baker|b. 24 Feb 1775\nd. 24 Dec 1853|p27.htm#i21429|Isaac Brouwer|b. b 1736\nd. c 12 Feb 1780|p132.htm#i20957|Jacomyntje Quackenbosch|b. 6 Apr 1735\nd. c 4 Mar 1829|p397.htm#i20958|||||||
- Father*: Adolphus Brouwer b. 3 Jul 1777, d. 23 Aug 1855
- Mother*: Elizabeth Baker b. 24 Feb 1775, d. 24 Dec 1853
- Charts: Adam Brouwer: Descendants Chart
- John Hammell Brower was born on 12 August 1801 at Brooklyn, Kings Co., New York.1
- He was baptized on 30 August 1801 at St. Ann's Episcopal Church, Brooklyn, Kings Co., New York.2
- He married Ann Sebring Duryea, daughter of George Duryea and Mary Sutphen, at Queens Co., New York, in May 1823.3,4
- John Hammell Brower died on 15 June 1881 at New York City, New York.1
- Also known as John Brower.3
- John Hamil Brower, merchant, was born on Gold Street in Brooklyn. At age 12 he left school to clerk for Augustus Wyncoop, a large grocer and general merchant, eventually becoming a manager and finally a partner. After Wyncoop's death, John Brower managed the business under the name Brower & Neilson. In 1848, he formed along with his son-in-law Benjamin B. Blydenburgh, the firm of J.H. Brower & Co., grocers and merchants in the West India trade and later expanding into insurance, commission and ship owning. The New York and Texas packet line was his venture and at one time had 15 vessels. He served as Consul for the Republic of Texas in the United States. During the Civil War he helped organize the 7th Regt. in New York City and served as Captain. He served as a director of The City Bank, The Bank of the Republic, The Commercial Union, and the Union Mutual Insurance Co.5
Family: Ann Sebring Duryea b. c 1803, d. 23 Apr 1877
- Mary Duryee Brower+1 b. 18 Jul 1824, d. 8 Feb 1867
- John Brower1 b. 1827, d. 1829
- a daughter Brower1 b. 1829, d. 1829
- Elizabeth Baker Brower+1 b. bt 1829 - 1833, d. 1896
- Anna B. Brower+1 b. 18 Mar 1835, d. 28 Mar 1908
- Morgan Lewis Smith Brower1 b. 1837, d. 15 May 1864
- a son Brower1 b. 1839, d. 1839
- Maria Pells Brower+1 b. 4 Aug 1840, d. 31 May 1889
- Susan Rankin Brower+1 b. 1843, d. 1905
- Catherine Moon Brower1 b. 1845, d. 18 Jun 1863
- Amanda Eveline Brower+1 b. 2 May 1848, d. 31 Aug 1936
Citations:
- [S2942] William B. Bogardus Collection of Brouwer, Brower and Brewer Family Material and Correspondence, William B. Bogardus Collection, Anneke Jans and Everardus Bogardus Descendants Association, Wilmington, Ohio, Box 2, File 36-A, Adolphus Brouwer-Jannetje Verdon. No. 317-M. "Descendants of Adolphus Brower and Elizabeth Baker," by Donna A. McQuade, August 6, 2003. Hereafter cited as William B. Bogardus Collection.
- [S542] Katherine Hewitt Cummin, "Adolphus Brower (1777-1855)", The American Genealogist 44:150-153 (1968): Sp.: John and Jemima Hammall.. Hereinafter cited as "TAG 44:150-153."
- [S519] T.G. Bergen, "Contributions to the History of the Early Settlers of Kings County, N.Y.", New York Genealogical & Biographical Record vols. 9-11 (1878-1880): 11:69. Hereinafter cited as "Early Settlers of Kings Co."
- [S2942] William B. Bogardus Collection of Brouwer, Brower and Brewer Family Material and Correspondence, William B. Bogardus Collection, Anneke Jans and Everardus Bogardus Descendants Association, Wilmington, Ohio, Box 2, File 36-A, Adolphus Brouwer-Jannetje Verdon. No. 317-M. "Descendants of Adolphus Brower and Elizabeth Baker," by Donna A. McQuade, August 6, 2003. Calls her Ann Sabina Duryee, daughter of George Duryee and Mary Sharpe, born abt 1803, died 23 Apr 1877. Hereafter cited as William B. Bogardus Collection.
- [S2942] William B. Bogardus Collection of Brouwer, Brower and Brewer Family Material and Correspondence, William B. Bogardus Collection, Anneke Jans and Everardus Bogardus Descendants Association, Wilmington, Ohio, Box 2, File 36-A, Adolphus Brouwer-Jannetje Verdon. No. 317-M. "Descendants of Adolphus Brower and Elizabeth Baker," by Donna A. McQuade, August 6, 2003. Notes from America's Successful Men of Affairs: An Encyclopedia of Contemporaneous Biography Vol. 1, B, page 114. Hereafter cited as William B. Bogardus Collection.
John Harman Brower1
b. 23 April 1850, d. 23 August 1853
John Harman Brower|b. 23 Apr 1850\nd. 23 Aug 1853|p170.htm#i181108|John Brower|b. c 1816|p169.htm#i181059|Nancy Tutler|b. c 1826|p463.htm#i181107|Harmen Brouwer|b. 20 Aug 1768\nd. 28 Nov 1841|p131.htm#i109234|Magdalena Dockstader|b. 14 Mar 1779\nd. 16 Jul 1851|p238.htm#i109271|||||||
- Father*: John Brower1 b. c 1816
- Mother*: Nancy Tutler1 b. c 1826
- John Harman Brower was born on 23 April 1850 (calculated from age at death).
- He died on 23 August 1853 at Palatine, Montgomery Co., New York, ; aged 3 years and 4 months.1
Citations:
- [S1827] Royden Woodward Vosburgh, editor, The Reformed Dutch Church of Stone Arabia in the Town of Palatine, Montgomery County, N.Y. (New York City: New York Genealogical and Biographical Society, 1916), 3:49. John Harman, son of John Brower and Nancy Tutler. Hereinafter cited as RDC Stone Arabia.
John Hartman Brower1,2,3
b. 4 November 1873, d. 27 July 1923
John Hartman Brower|b. 4 Nov 1873\nd. 27 Jul 1923|p170.htm#i150535|Hartman Brower|b. 6 Apr 1837\nd. 25 Jun 1896|p163.htm#i139323|Hester Van Houten|b. 9 Feb 1841\nd. 8 Nov 1902|p479.htm#i150532|John P. Brower|b. 27 Jan 1795\nd. 28 Feb 1873|p170.htm#i116068|Ellen Van Iderstine|b. 27 Nov 1798\nd. 6 Feb 1882|p480.htm#i139320|Gerrit Van Houten|||Mary Gerrebrant|||
- Father*: Hartman Brower4 b. 6 Apr 1837, d. 25 Jun 1896
- Mother*: Hester Van Houten4 b. 9 Feb 1841, d. 8 Nov 1902
- John Hartman Brower was born on 4 November 1873 at Passaic Co., New Jersey.5
- He married Jennie Van Dien, daughter of Garret H. Van Dien and Sarah Louisa Mabie, at First Baptist Church, Paterson, Passaic Co., New Jersey, on 12 October 1899.5
- John Hartman Brower died on 27 July 1923 at Paterson, Passaic Co., New Jersey.5
- He was buried on 30 July 1923 at Mount Hebron Cemetery, Montclair, Essex Co., New Jersey.5
Family: Jennie Van Dien b. 7 Oct 1874, d. 6 Apr 1945
- Hester Amanda Brower5 b. 3 Jun 1901, d. 28 Jun 1984
- Hartman Henry Brower+5 b. 10 Apr 1904, d. 18 Jul 1956
- John Oakley Brower+5 b. 28 Nov 1905, d. 12 Jan 1931
- George Walter Brower+5 b. 19 Oct 1910, d. 13 May 1969
Citations:
- [S3448] Michael Costa, "John P. Brower (27 Jan 1795 - 28 Feb 1783)," e-mail message from Michael Costa at e-mail address to Chris Chester, October 31, 2010, Family Group Sheets prepared by Michael Costa. Sources included. Photo of John Hartman Brower, Jan 1885 at http://costa.lunarpages.com/brower/…
Photo of John Hartman Brower, probably at about the time of his marriage in Oct 1899 at http://costa.lunarpages.com/brower/…. Hereinafter cited as "John P. Brower (27 Jan 1795 - 28 Feb 1873)." - [S3910] Michael Costa,"Photo of John Hartman Brower, Jan 1885", online http://costa.webspaceforme.net/xfr/…., Also at http://picasaweb.google.com/ccbnf1404/Brouwer. Hereinafter cited as John Hartman Brower Photo 1885.
- [S3911] Michael Costa,"Photo of John Hartman Brower, 1899", online http://costa.webspaceforme.net/xfr/…. , Also at http://picasaweb.google.com/ccbnf1404/Brouwer. Hereinafter cited as John Hartman Brower Photo 1899.
- [S3448] Michael Costa, "John P. Brower (27 Jan 1795 - 28 Feb 1783)," e-mail message from Michael Costa at e-mail address to Chris Chester, October 31, 2010, Family Group Sheets prepared by Michael Costa. Sources included. Photo of John Hartman Brower, Jan 1885 at http://costa.lunarpages.com/xfr/…. Hereinafter cited as "John P. Brower (27 Jan 1795 - 28 Feb 1873)."
- [S3448] Michael Costa, "John P. Brower (27 Jan 1795 - 28 Feb 1783)," e-mail message from Michael Costa at e-mail address to Chris Chester, October 31, 2010, Family Group Sheets prepared by Michael Costa. Sources included. Hereinafter cited as "John P. Brower (27 Jan 1795 - 28 Feb 1873)."
John Hawthorne Brower1
b. 1831, d. 26 August 1899
John Hawthorne Brower|b. 1831\nd. 26 Aug 1899|p170.htm#i89183|Henry Brower|b. 25 Mar 1806\nd. 4 Mar 1894|p163.htm#i87473|Margaret Hawthorne|b. 1804\nd. 18 Nov 1873|p289.htm#i121212|Jeremiah Brouwer|b. 1770\nd. b 25 Jun 1813|p134.htm#i87471|Catherine Cole|b. b 1779\nd. 1847|p208.htm#i87472|John Hawthorne|||Margaret|||
- Father*: Henry Brower b. 25 Mar 1806, d. 4 Mar 1894
- Mother*: Margaret Hawthorne b. 1804, d. 18 Nov 1873
- John Hawthorne Brower was born in 1831 at Newark, New Jersey, (3 April 1830 based upon age at death).1,2
- He married Sarah Holbrook, daughter of Samuel E. Holbrook and Caroline C., at Massachusetts in 1860.3
- John Hawthorne Brower died on 26 August 1899 at Boston, Suffolk Co., Massachusetts, ; age 69-4-23, of stomach cancer.2
- He appeared on the census on 7 August 1850 at Charlestown, Middlesex Co., Massachusetts, age 20, born in New Jersey, employed as a blacksmith, living with his parents.4
- He appeared on the census on 17 July 1860 at Charlestown, Middlesex Co., Massachusetts, as John H. Brower, age given as 36, born in New Jersey, a blacksmith. He and his wife Sarah, are living in his parent's household.5
- He appeared on the census on 7 June 1880 at Boston (Charlestown), Suffolk Co., Massachusetts, as John H. Brower, age 50, born in New Jersey. Both parents born in New Jersey. A policeman. In the household are his wife Sarah and children Samuel H., Jennie S., and William H.6
Family: Sarah Holbrook b. 21 May 1838, d. 14 Jun 1926
- Samuel Henry Brower+7 b. 18 Oct 1861, d. 1954
- Jennie Stevenson Brower8 b. 1 Sep 1866
- William Herbert Brower+9 b. 24 Mar 1873, d. 1951
Citations:
- [S768] "Genealogy.com GenForum."Online forum for Genealogical inquiries. Used as a source of leads. Online www.genforum.genealogy.com., June 2, 2009. Brower Family Genealogy Forum, posted by David Brower, "Re: Jerremiah Brower as parent Totawa NJ Baptismal Reg." David Brower is a direct descendant of Henry Brower (1806-1894) who is a son of Jeremiah Brower. The birth and death dates for Jeremiah are from the 1927 family notes of David Brower's great grandfather, himself a grandson of Henry Brower (1806-1894) and a great grandson of Jeremiah Brower (1770-1843).. Hereinafter cited as Genealogy.com GenForum.
- [S722] "Massachusetts Vital Records 1841-1910."(Online database: AmericanAncestors.org, New England Historic Genealogical Society, 2004), (From original records held by the Massachusetts Archives). Online www.AmericanAncestors.org., Vol. 495, page 377. Died at age 69-4-23 in Boston. Born in Newark, New Jersey, a retired policeman. Parents are recorded as Henry Brower, born in Paterson, New Jersey, and Margaret Hawthorne, born in Newark, New Jersey. Hereinafter cited as Massachusetts Vital Records 1841-1910.
- [S722] "Massachusetts Vital Records 1841-1910."(Online database: AmericanAncestors.org, New England Historic Genealogical Society, 2004), (From original records held by the Massachusetts Archives). Online www.AmericanAncestors.org., Vol. 126, page 73. Image not available. Hereinafter cited as Massachusetts Vital Records 1841-1910.
- [S212] Ronald V. Jackson and Accelerated Indexing Systems, 1850 United States Federal Census., Online Database (Provo, Utah: Ancestry.com, 1999), Federal census, Roll M432-322, p.73, image 147. Hereinafter cited as 1850 US Census.
- [S232] MyFamily.com, 1860 United States Federal Census., Online Database (Provo, Utah: MyFamily.com, 2004), Federal census, Roll M653-512, p.367, image 369.. Hereinafter cited as 1860 US Census.
- [S106] Ancestry.com, 1880 United States Federal Census., Online Database (Provo, Utah: Ancestry.com, 2003), Federal census, Ser. T9, Roll 553, FHL film #1254553, page 55.2000, ED 604, image 0198. John Brower(s) household. Hereinafter cited as 1880 US Census.
- [S722] "Massachusetts Vital Records 1841-1910."(Online database: AmericanAncestors.org, New England Historic Genealogical Society, 2004), (From original records held by the Massachusetts Archives). Online www.AmericanAncestors.org., Vol. 142, page 83. Samuel Henry Brower. Parents John H. Brower and Sarah Holbrook, living at 8 Lexington Street. His father was born in New Jersey, and was a blacksmith. Hereinafter cited as Massachusetts Vital Records 1841-1910.
- [S722] "Massachusetts Vital Records 1841-1910."(Online database: AmericanAncestors.org, New England Historic Genealogical Society, 2004), (From original records held by the Massachusetts Archives). Online www.AmericanAncestors.org., Vol. 187, page 142. Jennie Stevenson Brower birth record. Parents John H. and Sarah J. Brower, residing at 7 Polk St., Charlestown. Father is a police officer, born in New York City. Mother born in Boston. Hereinafter cited as Massachusetts Vital Records 1841-1910.
- [S722] "Massachusetts Vital Records 1841-1910."(Online database: AmericanAncestors.org, New England Historic Genealogical Society, 2004), (From original records held by the Massachusetts Archives). Online www.AmericanAncestors.org., Vol. 251, page 165. William Herbert Brower, birth record. Parents John H. and Sarah J. Brower, residence 56 Tremont Street, Boston. His father is a policeman born in New Jersey, mother born in Boston. Hereinafter cited as Massachusetts Vital Records 1841-1910.
John Henry Brower1
b. 13 February 1826, d. 1911
John Henry Brower|b. 13 Feb 1826\nd. 1911|p170.htm#i110428|Peter Brower|b. 12 Nov 1798\nd. 1836|p179.htm#i110427|Henrietta Enders|b. 1802\nd. 1926|p257.htm#i110874|Johannes Brouwer|b. 1 Jan 1759\nd. bt 25 Mar 1829 - 12 Oct 1829|p135.htm#i36568|Engelge Sealie|b. 1768\nd. 1815|p421.htm#i109245|||||||
- Father*: Peter Brower1 b. 12 Nov 1798, d. 1836
- Mother*: Henrietta Enders2 b. 1802, d. 1926
- John Henry Brower was born on 13 February 1826.2
- He was baptized at Reformed Church, Caughnawaga (now Fonda), Montgomery Co., New York.2
- He married first Elizabeth.3
- John Henry Brower married second Eliza.3
- John Henry Brower died in 1911.3
- He was buried at Pine Grove Cemetery, Tribes Hill, Montgomery Co., New York; (on family stone).3
- John Henry, son of son Peter, is named in the will of John Brower dated 25 Mar 1829.1
Citations:
- [S1673] Edith (Van Hausen) Becker, "Abstracts of Wills, Montgomery Co., N.Y.", New York Genealogical and Biographical Record Vol.56, 57 (1925, 1926): 57:275. Hereinafter cited as "Montgomery Co. Wills."
- [S1877] Arthur C.M. Kelly, Baptism Record of Caughnawaga Reformed Church, Fonda, New York (Rhinebeck, New York: Arthur C.M. Kelly, 1985), p.242, no.5469. Hereinafter cited as Baptisms, Caughnawaga Reformed Church.
- [S4859] Brower Research and Correspondence of Chester A. Brower, Typed and handwritten notes, Box 5, UNP BB-68, 88, Anneke Jans and Everardus Bogardus Descendants Association, Wilmington, Ohio, (pages scanned by Karen B. Sims in 2009, PDFs in possession of Chris Chester, 2012), 68 part XI. From "The Brower Papers" a typescript made by our department from original Brower papers loaned in the 1930s (Montgomery County, New York).
John Henry Brower1
b. 1 July 1837
John Henry Brower|b. 1 Jul 1837|p170.htm#i151092|Amasa Brower|b. May 1809\nd. 3 Feb 1895|p147.htm#i151089|Rebecca McCollum|b. 30 Sep 1813\nd. 2 May 1860|p363.htm#i151090|John Brower||p169.htm#i169461|Lovinia||p9.htm#i169462|||||||
- Father*: Amasa Brower1 b. May 1809, d. 3 Feb 1895
- Mother*: Rebecca McCollum1 b. 30 Sep 1813, d. 2 May 1860
- John Henry Brower was born on 1 July 1837 at New Jersey.1
- He married Sallie A. Vansant, daughter of Job Vansant and Sarah S., on 1 January 1867.1
- Also known as John Brewer.2
- John Henry Brower appeared on the census on 8 August 1850 at Galloway, Atlantic Co., New Jersey, John Brewer, age 13, born in New Jersey.2
- He appeared on the census on 8 August 1860 at Galloway, Atlantic Co., New Jersey, John Brower, age 22, born in New Jersey. Sailor.3
Citations:
- [S3461] William B. Bogardus Collection of Brouwer, Brower and Brewer Family Material and Correspondence, Anneke Jans and Everardus Bogardus Descendants Association, Wilmington, Ohio, Box 5, BIB BB-142, Amasa Brower Family Bible. Atlantic County Historical Society, Family Records, vol. 3, pp. 13-15. Copy furnished by Mr. J.H. Brower.. . Hereafter cited as William B. Bogardus Collection.
- [S212] Ronald V. Jackson and Accelerated Indexing Systems, 1850 United States Federal Census., Online Database (Provo, Utah: Ancestry.com, 1999), Federal census, NARA Ser. M432, Roll 442, page 51A, image 106. Amasa Brewer household. Hereinafter cited as 1850 US Census.
- [S232] MyFamily.com, 1860 United States Federal Census., Online Database (Provo, Utah: MyFamily.com, 2004), Federal census, NARA Ser. M653, Roll 682, page 253, FHL film #803682. Amasa Brower household. Hereinafter cited as 1860 US Census.
John Henry Brower1
b. 12 June 1855, d. 13 December 1937
John Henry Brower|b. 12 Jun 1855\nd. 13 Dec 1937|p170.htm#i152679|Adam A. Brower|b. c 1834\nd. 1913|p145.htm#i152671|Mary Elizabeth Hall|b. c 1838\nd. 1918|p283.htm#i152678|William Brewer|b. 30 Nov 1798\nd. 11 Jul 1870|p118.htm#i140237|Hannah Hulse|b. 30 Apr 1803\nd. 16 Mar 1870|p312.htm#i140238|||||||
- Father*: Adam A. Brower2 b. c 1834, d. 1913
- Mother*: Mary Elizabeth Hall2 b. c 1838, d. 1918
- John Henry Brower was born on 12 June 1855 at Ocean Co., New Jersey.1
- He married Catherine Parker.3
- John Henry Brower died on 13 December 1937.1
- He was buried at Osbornville Protestant Church Cemetery, Osbornville, Ocean Co., New Jersey.1
- Also known as John H. Brower.2
- He appeared on the census on 11 June 1860 at Brick, Ocean Co., New Jersey, as John Brown (sic), age 5, born in New Jersey.4
- He appeared on the census on 2 August 1870 at Brick, Ocean Co., New Jersey, John H. Brower, age 14, born in New Jersey.2
- He appeared on the census on 22 June 1880 at Brick, Ocean Co., New Jersey, John H. Brower, age 24, born in New Jersey. Single. Lives with his parents. Fisherman.5
Citations:
- [S1033] Find A Grave, online www.findagrave.com. , Retrieved December 2010. "John Henry Brower." Mem. #57489384. Aug 22, 2010, by Donna Brower. Photo of gravestone. Hereinafter cited as Find A Grave.
- [S235] MyFamily.com, 1870 United States Federal Census., Online Database (Provo, Utah: My Family.com, 2003), Federal census, NARA Ser. M593, Roll 883, page 19A, FHL film #552382. Adam A. Brower household. Hereinafter cited as 1870 US Census.
- [S1033] Find A Grave, online www.findagrave.com. , Retrieved December 2010. "Catherine Parker Brower." Mem. #57489408. Aug 22, 2010, by Donna Brower. Photo of gravestone. Hereinafter cited as Find A Grave.
- [S232] MyFamily.com, 1860 United States Federal Census., Online Database (Provo, Utah: MyFamily.com, 2004), Federal census, NARA Ser. M653, Roll 705, page 129, FHL film #803705. Adam Brown (Brower) household. Hereinafter cited as 1860 US Census.
- [S106] Ancestry.com, 1880 United States Federal Census., Online Database (Provo, Utah: Ancestry.com, 2003), Federal census, NARA Ser. T9, Roll 794, FHL film #1254794, page 16D, ED 128. Adam Brower household. Hereinafter cited as 1880 US Census.
John Howard Brower1
b. 4 September 1904, d. 12 June 1947
John Howard Brower|b. 4 Sep 1904\nd. 12 Jun 1947|p170.htm#i134212|James Allen Brower|b. 20 Jan 1862\nd. 20 Jul 1920|p166.htm#i109809|Sarah Elizabeth Mills|b. 3 May 1866\nd. 20 May 1937|p369.htm#i109814|Jeremiah J. Brower|b. c 27 Aug 1815\nd. 2 Apr 1887|p168.htm#i109798|Sarah J. Woods|b. 23 Oct 1828\nd. 21 Jan 1891|p519.htm#i109799|Isaac J. Mills||p369.htm#i175538|Lydia M. Ruble||p415.htm#i175539|
- Father*: James Allen Brower1 b. 20 Jan 1862, d. 20 Jul 1920
- Mother*: Sarah Elizabeth Mills1 b. 3 May 1866, d. 20 May 1937
- John Howard Brower was born on 4 September 1904 at Des Moines, Iowa.1
- He married Edna Lois Lovell, daughter of William Andrew McClelland Lovell and Clara Viola Vickroy, at Chariton, Lucas Co., Iowa, on 22 April 1933.2
- John Howard Brower died on 12 June 1947 at Lucas Co., Iowa.3
- He was buried at Arnold Cemetery, Lucas Co., Iowa.2
- Also known as Howard J. Brower.4
- He appeared on the census on 25 April 1910 at Washington, Lucas Co., Iowa, as Howard J. Brower, age 5, born in Iowa.4
- He appeared on the census in January 1920 at Liberty, Lucas Co., Iowa, as Howard Brower, age 15, born in Iowa.5
Family: Edna Lois Lovell b. 25 Apr 1914, d. 1 May 1984
- Jack Lee Brower1
- Betty Lou Brower2 b. 6 Oct 1933, d. 23 Dec 1933
- James Howard McClelland Brower2 b. 31 Jan 1936, d. 3 Nov 1959
Citations:
- [S1202] Grant Johnston and Richard Brewer,"Brewer DNA Project (Includes Bruer, Brower, Brew, etc.)", online http://www.familytreedna.com/public/BrewerDNA/. , Kit no. 107708. Hereinafter cited as Brewer DNA Project.
- [S1848] Jeremiah John Brower, Descendant Report, January 2008 (updated January 2012), Lois Brower, compiler, Lois Brower, California.
- [S4517] Lois Brower, "Unplaced Brouwers (Brower, Brewer, etc.)," e-mail message from Lois Brower to Chris Chester, January 9, 2012, John Howard Brower; change death date (from 1 May 1984) to 12 June 1947. Hereinafter cited as "Unplaced Brouwers."
- [S38] MyFamily.com, 1910 United States Federal Census., Online Database (Provo, Utah: My Family.com, 2003), Federal census, Ser. T624, Roll 411, page 6A, ED 88, image 1497. James A. Brower household. Hereinafter cited as 1910 US Census.
- [S7] MyFamily.com, 1920 United States Federal Census., Online Database (Provo, Utah: My Family.com, 2003), Federal census , Ser. T625, Roll 497, page 2A, ED 89, image 646. James A. Brower houshold. Hereinafter cited as 1920 US Census.
John I. Brower1
b. 7 January 1804
John I. Brower|b. 7 Jan 1804|p170.htm#i117401|John Brouwer Jr.|b. 10 Oct 1773\nd. bt 29 Oct 1804 - 6 Nov 1804|p135.htm#i92744|Magdalena Duryea|b. 25 Nov 1775|p250.htm#i92745|John Brouwer|b. c 1750/51\nd. 12 Apr 1823|p135.htm#i61181|Catherine Duryea|b. b 1753\nd. Oct 1812|p250.htm#i61182|Jacob Duryea|b. 5 May 1730\nd. 19 Sep 1796|p250.htm#i114586|Cornelia Schenck|||
- Father*: John Brouwer Jr.2 b. 10 Oct 1773, d. bt 29 Oct 1804 - 6 Nov 1804
- Mother*: Magdalena Duryea2 b. 25 Nov 1775
- John I. Brower was born on 7 January 1804.2
- He married Sophia Wyckoff Olcott, daughter of Nathaniel Olcott and Anna Wyckoff, at Reformed Dutch Church, New York City, New York, on 20 May 1835.1
- Also known as John Brower.3
- Also known as John J. Brower.4
- John I. Brower was named in his father's will dated on 29 October 1804.5
- John is named in his grandfather John Brower's will dated 14 May 1822.6
- There are nine different men named John Brower enumerated as heads of household on the 1840 U.S. census in New York Co., New York. One, John I. or J. Brower has a household of 1 male under 5, 1 male 15-20, 1 male 30-40, 1 female under 5, 2 females 20-30, 1 female 30-40, and is in Ward 6, New York City, New York County.7
- He appeared on the census on 5 September 1850 at Ward 15, Eastern Half, New York City, New York Co., New York, John Brower, age 45, born in New York. A merchant. In the household are his wife Sophia, and children Cornelia, John, Catherine, Henry, William. Also Magdalene Whitmore, age 73; Elizabeth Evans, 22; Jane Evans, 25; Mary Ryan, 30.8
- He appeared on the census on 13 June 1860 at Ward 15, District 3, New York City, New York Co., New York, John J. Brower, age 53, born in New York. Occupation: hardware store. John and his family are enumerated in a household headed by Francis Curet, age 40, born in France, a confectioner. In the household are Louis Voegel, age 30, born in France, a steward; John J. Brower; Sophia Brower, age 48; Cornelia Brower, 23; John Brower, 21; Catherine Brower, 18; Henry Brower, 16; William Brower, 12; and Jane Brown, age 21, born in Ireland.4
Family: Sophia Wyckoff Olcott b. 20 Mar 1806
- Cornelia Leverich Brower+8 b. 5 Sep 1837
- John Brower+8 b. 8 Sep 1839
- Catharine Heyer Brower8 b. 20 Sep 1841
- Henry Wyckoff Brower+8 b. 2 Apr 1844
- William Leverich Brower8 b. 5 Aug 1846
Citations:
- [S2053] "Marriages from 1801 to 1866 in the Reformed Dutch Church, New York City", New York Genealogical and Biographical Record vol.70-72, 89 (1939-41, 1958): 72:243. Hereinafter cited as "RDC NYC Marr. 1801-1866, NYGBR 70-72, 89."
- [S2958] Harold T. Duryee, The Charles Duryee Family (Canfield, Ohio: n.pub., 1955), page 55. Hereinafter cited as Charles Duryee Family.
- [S2958] Harold T. Duryee, The Charles Duryee Family (Canfield, Ohio: n.pub., 1955), page 55. States that he died 1 Nov 1804, but this appears to be an error unless a third son named John was born to John Brouwer and Magdalena Duryea. Hereinafter cited as Charles Duryee Family.
- [S232] MyFamily.com, 1860 United States Federal Census., Online Database (Provo, Utah: MyFamily.com, 2004), Federal census, NARA Ser. M653, Roll 805, page 288, image 268, FHL film #803805. Francis Curet household. Hereinafter cited as 1860 US Census.
- [S3075] Elizabeth Jane MacCormick, Abstracts of Wills, Orange County, N. Y., 1787-1813; FHL film #0860318, item 2 (Salt Lake City, Utah: Filmed by the Genealogical Society of Utah, 1971), Microfilm of typescript (1946?), page 44. Hereinafter cited as Abs. of Wills, Orange Co., NY, 1787-1813.
- [S1882] William J. Hoffman, "Brouwer Notes No. II", New York Genealogical and Biographical Record vol. 72, pages 332-337 (1941): 72:333. Hereinafter cited as "Brouwer Notes No. II."
- [S403] Ronald V., Accelerated Indexing Systems Jackson, compiler1840 United States Federal Census., Online Database (Provo, Utah: Ancestry.com, 1999), Federal census, NARA Ser. M704, Roll 301, page 78, image 159, FHL film #0017195. Hereinafter cited as 1840 US Census.
- [S212] Ronald V. Jackson and Accelerated Indexing Systems, 1850 United States Federal Census., Online Database (Provo, Utah: Ancestry.com, 1999), Federal census, NARA Ser. M432, Roll 552, page 229A, image 468. John Brower household. Hereinafter cited as 1850 US Census.
John J. Brower1
b. 14 November 1794, d. 1853
John J. Brower|b. 14 Nov 1794\nd. 1853|p170.htm#i109246|Johannes Brouwer|b. 1 Jan 1759\nd. bt 25 Mar 1829 - 12 Oct 1829|p135.htm#i36568|Engelge Sealie|b. 1768\nd. 1815|p421.htm#i109245|Harmanus Brouwer|b. 6 Jan 1723\nd. 1803|p131.htm#i35313|Margariet Ekker|b. 21 Jul 1734|p254.htm#i37044|John Zieley||||||
- Father*: Johannes Brouwer1 b. 1 Jan 1759, d. bt 25 Mar 1829 - 12 Oct 1829
- Mother*: Engelge Sealie1 b. 1768, d. 1815
- John J. Brower was born on 14 November 1794.1
- He was baptized on 1 January 1795 at Reformed Dutch Church of Stone Arabia, Town of Palatine, (now Montgomery Co.), New York; sponsors: the parents.1
- He married Dolly Staller before 1820.2
- John J. Brower died in 1853.3
- He was buried at Pine Grove Cemetery, Tribes Hill, Montgomery Co., New York; (on family stone).3
- Son John is named in his father's will dated 25 Mar 1829.4
Family: Dolly Staller b. 1796, d. 1876
- Angelica Brower2 b. 3 Sep 1820
- Elizabeth Brower5 b. 15 Oct 1822
Citations:
- [S1827] Royden Woodward Vosburgh, editor, The Reformed Dutch Church of Stone Arabia in the Town of Palatine, Montgomery County, N.Y. (New York City: New York Genealogical and Biographical Society, 1916), p.150. Hereinafter cited as RDC Stone Arabia.
- [S1877] Arthur C.M. Kelly, Baptism Record of Caughnawaga Reformed Church, Fonda, New York (Rhinebeck, New York: Arthur C.M. Kelly, 1985), p.224, no.5076. Hereinafter cited as Baptisms, Caughnawaga Reformed Church.
- [S4859] Brower Research and Correspondence of Chester A. Brower, Typed and handwritten notes, Box 5, UNP BB-68, 88, Anneke Jans and Everardus Bogardus Descendants Association, Wilmington, Ohio, (pages scanned by Karen B. Sims in 2009, PDFs in possession of Chris Chester, 2012), 68 part XI. From "The Brower Papers" a typescript made by our department from original Brower papers loaned in the 1930s (Montgomery County, New York).
- [S1673] Edith (Van Hausen) Becker, "Abstracts of Wills, Montgomery Co., N.Y.", New York Genealogical and Biographical Record Vol.56, 57 (1925, 1926): 57:275. Hereinafter cited as "Montgomery Co. Wills."
- [S1877] Arthur C.M. Kelly, Baptism Record of Caughnawaga Reformed Church, Fonda, New York (Rhinebeck, New York: Arthur C.M. Kelly, 1985), p.232, no.5255. Hereinafter cited as Baptisms, Caughnawaga Reformed Church.
John J. Brower1
b. 3 August 1866
John J. Brower|b. 3 Aug 1866|p170.htm#i128614|John Peter Brouwer|b. 12 Apr 1833\nd. 1908|p135.htm#i128594|Rosanna Friel|b. Jan 1842\nd. 1905|p267.htm#i128595|Petrus Brouwer|b. 12 Oct 1794\nd. c May 1859|p139.htm#i116069|Elizabeth Durie|b. 18 Feb 1800|p250.htm#i128579|||||||
- Father*: John Peter Brouwer1 b. 12 Apr 1833, d. 1908
- Mother*: Rosanna Friel1 b. Jan 1842, d. 1905
- John J. Brower was born on 3 August 1866 at Jersey City, Hudson Co., New Jersey.1
- He married Margarite Block circa 1893.2
- John J. Brower appeared on the census on 11 June 1880 at Caldwell, Essex Co., New Jersey, John J. Brower, age 13, born in New Jersey. At home.3
- He appeared on the census on 5 June 1900 at Verona, Essex Co., New Jersey, John J. Brower, age 33, born Aug 1866 in New Jersey. Both parents born in New Jersey. Married for 7 years. Laborer. In the household are his wife Margaret and children Samuel, Jennie and Rosanna. They are enumerated next to John P. Brower, age 67.2
- He appeared on the census on 4 May 1910 at Verona, Essex Co., New Jersey, John Brower, Jr., age 43, born in New Jersey. Father born in New York, mother in Ire-England. Married for 17 years. Works in a bronze powder mill. In he household are his wife Margaret, and daughters Jane, Margaret, Rosanna, and Florence.4
Family: Margarite Block b. Dec 1875
- Samuel Brower1 b. Mar 1893, d. b May 1910
- Jenny Brower1 b. Apr 1896
- Rosanna Brower2 b. Apr 1899
- Margarite Brower1
- Florence Brower4
Citations:
- [S2473] DAR (New Jersey), New Jersey Collected Miscellaneous Genealogical Data; FHL film #0870150 (Salt Lake City: Filmed by the Genealogical Society of Utah, 1971), Miscellaneous records; New Jersey, Bible and family records; New Jersey, report of the genealogical committee, 1956-1957, 2 vols.; New Jersey, genealogical data; New Jersey, genealogical records; New Jersey, cemetery, Bible and family records; New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Maryland, random historical and genealogical notes. Copy of chart titled, "Genealogy-Family of Adam Brouwer (Brower) is found in the William B. Bogardus Collection, Box 5, BB-353 (GEP). The chart shows a line of descent from son, Pieter Adamse Brouwer and his wife, Pieternella Uldricks; their son Abraham Pieterse Brouwer and his wife Lea De Maree; their son Daniel Brouwer and his wife Maria Koning; their son Johannes Brouwer and his wife Tryntje Jersey; and their children Antje, Abraham, Peter and David. Note that the placement of Johannes as a son of Daniel Brouwer and Maria Koning is incorrect. That couples' son Johannes married three times and lived in Kentucky. The Johannes who married Tryntje Jersey is a son of Abraham Brouwer and Antje Nix. Hereinafter cited as DAR (New Jersey), New Jersey Collected Miscellaneous Genealogical Data.
- [S59] MyFamily.com, 1900 United States Federal Census., Online Database (Provo, Utah: My Family.com, 2003), Federal census, NARA Ser. T623, Roll 970, page 3A, ED 217. John J. Brower household. Hereinafter cited as 1900 US Census.
- [S106] Ancestry.com, 1880 United States Federal Census., Online Database (Provo, Utah: Ancestry.com, 2003), Federal census, NARA Ser. T9, Roll 780, page 414C, ED 94, FHL film #1254780. John P. Brower household. Hereinafter cited as 1880 US Census.
- [S38] MyFamily.com, 1910 United States Federal Census., Online Database (Provo, Utah: My Family.com, 2003), Federal census, NARA Ser. T624, Roll 884, page 15B, ED 222, FHL film #1374897. John Brower, Jr. household. Hereinafter cited as 1910 US Census.
John J. Brower1
b. 18 October 1848, d. 18 March 1910
John J. Brower|b. 18 Oct 1848\nd. 18 Mar 1910|p170.htm#i11596|Samuel Brower|b. c 1821|p182.htm#i136213|Ruth Ann Mott|b. c 1824|p375.htm#i136214|Samuel Brower|b. 1794\nd. 26 Dec 1850|p182.htm#i124920|Ann Pearsall|b. c 1795\nd. 1 Feb 1868|p387.htm#i124932|||||||
- Father-Prob*: Samuel Brower1 b. c 1821
- Mother-Prob*: Ruth Ann Mott1 b. c 1824
- John J. Brower was born on 18 October 1848.1
- He died on 18 March 1910.1
- He was buried at Rockville Cemetery, Lynbrook, Nassau Co., New York.1
Citations:
- [S2866] Clay Abrams,"Rockville Cemetery, 45 Merrick Rd., Lynbrook, New York", online http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~mfox7/…. Abrams family genealogy at: http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~abramsc/…. Accessed Jan 2010. Hereinafter cited as Rockville Cemetery, Lynbrook, NY.
John J. Brower
b. circa 1841
John J. Brower|b. c 1841|p170.htm#i146678|Elijah Brower|b. c 1812|p155.htm#i134139|Jannette|b. c 1813|p8.htm#i146675|Jeremiah Brouwer|b. 24 Jun 1776\nd. bt 13 Jun 1846 - 30 Jul 1849|p134.htm#i85544|Elizabeth Fisher|b. bt 1780 - 1790|p262.htm#i85545|||||||
- Father*: Elijah Brower b. c 1812
- Mother*: Jannette b. c 1813
- John J. Brower was born circa 1841 at New York.1
- He appeared on the census on 17 August 1850 at New Castle, Westchester Co., New York, John J. Brower, age 9, born in New York.1
Citations:
- [S212] Ronald V. Jackson and Accelerated Indexing Systems, 1850 United States Federal Census., Online Database (Provo, Utah: Ancestry.com, 1999), Federal census, NARA Ser. M432, Roll 614, page 77B, image 161. Elijah Brower household. Hereinafter cited as 1850 US Census.
John Brower Jr.1
b. between 1790 and 1800
John Brower Jr.|b. bt 1790 - 1800|p170.htm#i95561|John P. Brower|b. bt 1750 - 1760|p170.htm#i89493||||||||||||||||
- Father*: John P. Brower1 b. bt 1750 - 1760
- John Brower Jr. was born between 1790 and 1800.1
- He appeared on the census in 1830 at Poughkeepsie, Dutchess Co., New York, as John Brower, Jr. with a family of 1 male under 5, 3 males 5-10, 1 male 10-15, 1 male 30-40, 1 female 30-40.1
- On the 1830 U.S. census, John G. Brower, John Brower, Jr., Peter Brower, and John D. Brower are all enumerated on the same sheet in Poughkeepsie, New York.1
Citations:
- [S402] Ancestry.com, 1830 United States Federal Census., Online Database (Provo, Utah: Ancestry.com, 2003), Federal census, Roll 104, p.352. Hereinafter cited as 1830 US Census.
John Brower Jr.1
d. May 1822
- John Brower Jr. married Elizabeth before September 1817.1
- John Brower Jr. died in May 1822.
- He was buried on 8 May 1822 at St. John's Episcopal Church, Johnstown, then Montgomery, now Fulton Co., New York.2
Family: Elizabeth
- Jacob Brower1 b. 4 Sep 1817
- Elizabeth Brower3 b. 19 Aug 1822
Citations:
- [S2858] Royden Woodward Vosburgh, Records of the Presbyterian Church of Johnstown in Fulton County, N.Y., 1785-1869 (New York: New York Genealogical and Biographical Society, 1916). FHL film #0533498, item 1. page 65. Jacob; parents: John Brower Junr., Elizabeth. Hereinafter cited as Recs. of the Presbyterian Church of Johnstown, N.Y.
- [S2859] Royden Woodward Vosburgh, Records of St. John's Episcopal Church in the Village of Johnstown, Fulton County, N.Y., 1772-1900 (New York: New York Genealogical and Biographical Society, 1919). FHL film #0533498, item 2. page 52. John Brower, Jun.. Hereinafter cited as Recs. of St. John's Episcopal Church, Johnstown, N.Y.
- [S2859] Royden Woodward Vosburgh, Records of St. John's Episcopal Church in the Village of Johnstown, Fulton County, N.Y., 1772-1900 (New York: New York Genealogical and Biographical Society, 1919). FHL film #0533498, item 2. page 9, no.26. Elizabeth dau. of ___ and widow Elizabeth Brower. Hereinafter cited as Recs. of St. John's Episcopal Church, Johnstown, N.Y.
John Brower Jr.1
- John Brower Jr. married Phebe before June 1820.1
Family: Phebe
- Elizabeth Brower1 b. 3 Jun 1820
Citations:
- [S2858] Royden Woodward Vosburgh, Records of the Presbyterian Church of Johnstown in Fulton County, N.Y., 1785-1869 (New York: New York Genealogical and Biographical Society, 1916). FHL film #0533498, item 1. page 69. Elizabeth; parents: John Brower Junr., Phebe. Hereinafter cited as Recs. of the Presbyterian Church of Johnstown, N.Y.
John L. Brower1
b. November 1882
John L. Brower|b. Nov 1882|p170.htm#i136203|William L. Brower|b. c 1836\nd. 18 Jul 1887|p188.htm#i136181|Sarah Ann Remsen|b. 1 May 1840\nd. 30 Sep 1924|p401.htm#i136182|Samuel Brower|b. 1794\nd. 26 Dec 1850|p182.htm#i124920|Ann Pearsall|b. c 1795\nd. 1 Feb 1868|p387.htm#i124932|Cornelius V. Remsen|b. c 1817|p400.htm#i136195|Hannah Carman|b. c 1818|p201.htm#i136196|
- Father*: William L. Brower1 b. c 1836, d. 18 Jul 1887
- Mother*: Sarah Ann Remsen1 b. 1 May 1840, d. 30 Sep 1924
- John L. Brower was born in November 1882 at Hempstead, Nassau Co., New York.1
- He appeared on the census of 15 June 1900 in the household of Charles M. Searles at Lawrence Village, Hempstead, Nassau Co., New York; Charles M. Searles, age 29, born Aug 1870 in New York. Both parents born in New York. A butcher. In the household are his wife Harriet, children Harry and Arthu;, mother-in-law Sarah A. Brower, age 60, born May 1840 in New York, widow, 8 children all living; brother-in-law Calvin Brower, age 20, born March 1880 in New York; brother-in-law John L. Brower, age 17, born Nov 1882 in New York.1
Citations:
- [S59] MyFamily.com, 1900 United States Federal Census., Online Database (Provo, Utah: My Family.com, 2003), Federal census, Ser. T623, Roll 1079, page 14B, ED 708. Charles M. Searles household. Hereinafter cited as 1900 US Census.
John L. Brower1
b. 11 February 1844
John L. Brower|b. 11 Feb 1844|p170.htm#i156644|Anthony Brower|b. c 1811\nd. 19 Feb 1872|p148.htm#i156634|Jennette Lovett|b. c 1817|p349.htm#i156635|Thomas L. F. Brouwer|b. 2 May 1787\nd. 27 Mar 1871|p142.htm#i115012|Magdalena van Aulst|b. c 1788|p467.htm#i116207|||||||
- Father*: Anthony Brower1 b. c 1811, d. 19 Feb 1872
- Mother*: Jennette Lovett1 b. c 1817
- John L. Brower was born on 11 February 1844 at New York.1
- He appeared on the census on 28 August 1850 at Ward 9 District 3, New York City, New York Co., New York, John Brower, age 6, born in New York.2
Citations:
- [S3719] William B. Bogardus Collection of Brouwer, Brower and Brewer Family Material and Correspondence, William B. Bogardus Collection, Anneke Jans and Everardus Bogardus Descendants Association, Wilmington, Ohio, Box 5, BIB BB-605, Notes by Walter M. Meserole on the records from the Bailey Brower Bible, followed by the extracted records and copies of correspondence and further genealogical notes. Origin of document is not stated, hand written notes, typescipt extracts. Page 30. 3rd handwritten chart of the descendants of Thomas LeFoy Brower. Hereafter cited as William B. Bogardus Collection.
- [S212] Ronald V. Jackson and Accelerated Indexing Systems, 1850 United States Federal Census., Online Database (Provo, Utah: Ancestry.com, 1999), Federal census, NARA Ser. M432, Roll 544, page 438A. Anthony Brower household. Hereinafter cited as 1850 US Census.
John L. Brower1
b. circa 1830
- John L. Brower was born circa 1830.1
- He appeared on the census on 27 August 1850 at Jersey City, Hudson Co., New Jersey, John L. Brower, age 20, birthplace unknown. Manufacturer. Living in a hotel operated by Henry E. Meyers.1
Citations:
- [S212] Ronald V. Jackson and Accelerated Indexing Systems, 1850 United States Federal Census., Online Database (Provo, Utah: Ancestry.com, 1999), Federal census, NARA Ser. M432, Roll 452, page 354A. Hotel, Henry E. Myers. Hereinafter cited as 1850 US Census.
John L. Brower Jr.1
b. 6 April 1847
John L. Brower Jr.|b. 6 Apr 1847|p170.htm#i142872|John L. Brouwer|b. 28 Jan 1785\nd. 13 Sep 1872|p135.htm#i115016|Elizabeth Ogden|b. 4 Feb 1818\nd. 3 Aug 1879|p379.htm#i116206|Gerrit Brouwer|b. bt 1750 - 1760|p131.htm#i87846|Mary La Foy|b. 7 Dec 1755\nd. 20 Sep 1821|p334.htm#i87847|Joseph Ogden|b. 3 Jan 1787\nd. 23 Aug 1827|p380.htm#i156544|Hannah R. Insley|b. 16 Feb 1788\nd. 13 Sep 1822|p315.htm#i156581|
- Father*: John L. Brouwer1 b. 28 Jan 1785, d. 13 Sep 1872
- Mother*: Elizabeth Ogden1 b. 4 Feb 1818, d. 3 Aug 1879
- Charts: Adam Brouwer: Descendants Chart
- John L. Brower Jr. was born on 6 April 1847 at New York City, New York, at no. 389 Washington St.2
- He married Adelia Caroline Hartley on 26 September 1871.3,4
- Also known as John Le Foy Brower.5
- John L. Brower Jr. appeared on the census on 2 September 1850 at Ward 5, New York City, New York Co., New York, as John L. (Brower?) age 3, born in New York.6
- Made an executor of his father's will by codicil dated 13 Sep 1867.1
Family: Adelia Caroline Hartley
- Elizabeth Ogden Brower+7 b. 31 Aug 1873
Citations:
- [S3064] New York. Surrogate's Court (New York County), Record of Wills v. 212-213, 1872-1873; FHL film #0862965 (Salt Lake City, Utah: Filmed by the Genealogical Society of Utah, 1971, 1982-1983), Microfilm of original records in the Surrogate's Court, New York Co., New York, page 210. Hereinafter cited as N.Y. Co. Wills v. 212-213, 1872-1873.
- [S3719] William B. Bogardus Collection of Brouwer, Brower and Brewer Family Material and Correspondence, William B. Bogardus Collection, Anneke Jans and Everardus Bogardus Descendants Association, Wilmington, Ohio, Box 5, BIB BB-605, Notes by Walter M. Meserole on the records from the Bailey Brower Bible, followed by the extracted records and copies of correspondence and further genealogical notes. Origin of document is not stated, hand written notes, typescipt extracts. Page 11. Hereafter cited as William B. Bogardus Collection.
- [S1870] Elfrieda A. Kraege, "Records of the Fifth Avenue Presbyterian Church New York, 1808-1859", New York Genealogical and Biographical Record vols. 105-113 (1974-1983): 113 (1983):109. Named as parents of Elizabeth Ogden Brower who married Henry A. Wise Wood, 2 April 1891. Hereinafter cited as "Fifth Ave. Presb. Ch. NYC."
- [S3719] William B. Bogardus Collection of Brouwer, Brower and Brewer Family Material and Correspondence, William B. Bogardus Collection, Anneke Jans and Everardus Bogardus Descendants Association, Wilmington, Ohio, Box 5, BIB BB-605, Notes by Walter M. Meserole on the records from the Bailey Brower Bible, followed by the extracted records and copies of correspondence and further genealogical notes. Origin of document is not stated, hand written notes, typescipt extracts. Page 16. At Adams Church. Hereafter cited as William B. Bogardus Collection.
- [S3719] William B. Bogardus Collection of Brouwer, Brower and Brewer Family Material and Correspondence, William B. Bogardus Collection, Anneke Jans and Everardus Bogardus Descendants Association, Wilmington, Ohio, Box 5, BIB BB-605, Notes by Walter M. Meserole on the records from the Bailey Brower Bible, followed by the extracted records and copies of correspondence and further genealogical notes. Origin of document is not stated, hand written notes, typescipt extracts. Page 10. Hereafter cited as William B. Bogardus Collection.
- [S212] Ronald V. Jackson and Accelerated Indexing Systems, 1850 United States Federal Census., Online Database (Provo, Utah: Ancestry.com, 1999), Federal census, NARA Ser. M432, Roll 537, page 249A, image 504. John L. Brower household. Hereinafter cited as 1850 US Census.
- [S1870] Elfrieda A. Kraege, "Records of the Fifth Avenue Presbyterian Church New York, 1808-1859", New York Genealogical and Biographical Record vols. 105-113 (1974-1983): 113 (1983):109. Hereinafter cited as "Fifth Ave. Presb. Ch. NYC."
John LaFayette Brower1
b. 20 May 1824, d. 22 June 1914
John LaFayette Brower|b. 20 May 1824\nd. 22 Jun 1914|p170.htm#i86118|Jacob P. Brower|b. 26 May 1799\nd. 28 Nov 1846|p165.htm#i85636|Martha Mackie|b. 14 Sep 1802\nd. 15 Apr 1875|p353.htm#i86116|Paulus Brouwer|b. 5 Feb 1775\nd. 4 Sep 1855|p139.htm#i21186|Rachel De Baun|b. 21 May 1775|p226.htm#i85635|||||||
- Father*: Jacob P. Brower1 b. 26 May 1799, d. 28 Nov 1846
- Mother*: Martha Mackie1 b. 14 Sep 1802, d. 15 Apr 1875
- John LaFayette Brower was born on 20 May 1824 at New York City, New York.1
- He married Maria Wiggens in May 1846.2
- John LaFayette Brower married second before 12 July 1870 Mary.3
- John LaFayette Brower died on 22 June 1914 at Fox Lake, Dodge Co., Wisconsin.4
- Also known as John L. Brower.5
- He appeared on the census on 13 September 1850 at Waushara, Dodge Co., Wisconsin, John L. Brower, age 26, born in New York. Farmer. Real estate valued at $10,000(?). In the household are Maria Brower (age 20), Ophelia Brower (1), James Davis (22, laborer), Reuben Wilkinson (22, laborer) and Mary Morris (19).5
- He appeared on the census on 23 June 1860 at Fox Lake, Dodge Co., Wisconsin, John L. Brower, age 36, born in New York. Miller. Real estate valued at $10,000, personal estate at $2000. In the household are Maria Brower (age 28), Ophelia Brower (11), Amelia Brower (9), Louis H. Brower (6), Cetta Brower (1), Julia Hall (28) and Fred A. Hall (4).6
- He appeared on the census on 12 July 1870 at Fox Lake, Dodge Co., Wisconsin, John L. Brower, age 46, born in the City of New York. Miller and farmer. In the household are Mary Brower (age 20), Ophelia Brower (21), Amelia Brower (19), Louis K. Brower (16), Edgar P. Brower (7). They are enumerated next to the household of George W. Brower.3
- He appeared on the census on 1 June 1880 at Fox Lake, Dodge Co., Wisconsin, John L. Brower, age 56, born in New York. Both parents born in New York. Farmer. In the household are his wife Mary E., and children Ophelia, Edgar P. and Flora L. They are enumerated next to George W. Brower.7
- In 1897 John LaFayette Brower resided at Minneapolis, Minnesota.8
Family 1: Maria Wiggens b. c 1831, d. 2 Nov 1867
- Ophelia Brower6 b. c 1849
- Amelia Brower6 b. c 1851
- Louis H. Brower6 b. c 1854
- Cetta Brower6 b. c 1859
- Edgar P. Brower3 b. c 1863
Family 2: Mary b. c 1850
- Flora L. Brower7 b. c 1871
Citations:
- [S1424] Mrs. H.C. Blanding (editor), "Family Bible Records", Wisconsin Families vol.1, no.4, pp.215-217 (Mar 1941): p.215-16. The Jacob P. Brower Bible. "The following records are of the first family to settle in Dodge County, Wisconsin, and were copied by Mrs. A. F. Kachelski of Beaver Dam from the family Bible, now owned by Mrs. Edna (Brower) Gilmore, the last of the family of George W. and Julia E. (Hamlin) Brower. Jacob P. Brower married to Martha Mackie Sept. 16 A.D. 1820, by Rev. James Demarest, -Hempstead." note: This Bible was owned in Milwaukee in 1837, was moved to Sheboygan, "came down the Fox river from Sheboygan in 1838 to Fort Winnebago, in a bark canoe, guided by an Indian," and in 1840 came to Beaver Dam, where it has remained for 100 years.. Hereinafter cited as "Family Bible Recs. fr. Wisconsin Families."
- [S3423] Pam Digges, "Thank You," e-mail message from Pam Digges to Chris Chester, October 14, 2010, Follow up e-mail dated October 20, 2010. Hereinafter cited as "Thank you."
- [S235] MyFamily.com, 1870 United States Federal Census., Online Database (Provo, Utah: My Family.com, 2003), Federal census, NARA Ser. M593, Roll 1710, page 222A, FHL film #553209. John L. Brower household. Hereinafter cited as 1870 US Census.
- [S4895] Karen L. Ashworth, "Thomas Jefferson Brower," e-mail message from Karen L. Ashworth to Chris Chester, July 23, 2012, Follow up e-mail. Date of death taken from Family Tree Maker online, "Ancestors of Sarah Ciel Kinsey Stewart". Hereinafter cited as "Thomas Jefferson Brower."
- [S212] Ronald V. Jackson and Accelerated Indexing Systems, 1850 United States Federal Census., Online Database (Provo, Utah: Ancestry.com, 1999), Federal census, NARA Ser. M432, Roll 996, page 11A. John L. Brower household. Hereinafter cited as 1850 US Census.
- [S232] MyFamily.com, 1860 United States Federal Census., Online Database (Provo, Utah: MyFamily.com, 2004), Federal census, NARA Ser. M653, Roll 1405, pages 360-361, FHL film #805405. John L. Brower household. Hereinafter cited as 1860 US Census.
- [S106] Ancestry.com, 1880 United States Federal Census., Online Database (Provo, Utah: Ancestry.com, 2003), Federal census, NARA Ser. T9, Roll 1423, page 154D, ED 12, FHL film #1255423. John L. Brower household. Hereinafter cited as 1880 US Census.
- [S4896] R. D. Mittelstadt,"George Washington Brower, son of a Pioneer."Retrieved from Message Boards, July 23, 2012. Online www.ancestry.com.. Hereinafter cited as George Washington Brower, son of a Pioneer.
John Le Foy Brower1
b. 24 July 1845, d. 3 May 1846
John Le Foy Brower|b. 24 Jul 1845\nd. 3 May 1846|p170.htm#i156558|John L. Brouwer|b. 28 Jan 1785\nd. 13 Sep 1872|p135.htm#i115016|Elizabeth Ogden|b. 4 Feb 1818\nd. 3 Aug 1879|p379.htm#i116206|Gerrit Brouwer|b. bt 1750 - 1760|p131.htm#i87846|Mary La Foy|b. 7 Dec 1755\nd. 20 Sep 1821|p334.htm#i87847|Joseph Ogden|b. 3 Jan 1787\nd. 23 Aug 1827|p380.htm#i156544|Hannah R. Insley|b. 16 Feb 1788\nd. 13 Sep 1822|p315.htm#i156581|
- Father*: John L. Brouwer1 b. 28 Jan 1785, d. 13 Sep 1872
- Mother*: Elizabeth Ogden1 b. 4 Feb 1818, d. 3 Aug 1879
- Charts: Adam Brouwer: Descendants Chart
- John Le Foy Brower was born on 24 July 1845 at New York City, New York, at no. 389 Washington St.1
- He died on 3 May 1846 at New York City, New York, ; at no. 389 Washington St.2
Citations:
- [S3719] William B. Bogardus Collection of Brouwer, Brower and Brewer Family Material and Correspondence, William B. Bogardus Collection, Anneke Jans and Everardus Bogardus Descendants Association, Wilmington, Ohio, Box 5, BIB BB-605, Notes by Walter M. Meserole on the records from the Bailey Brower Bible, followed by the extracted records and copies of correspondence and further genealogical notes. Origin of document is not stated, hand written notes, typescipt extracts. Page 10. Hereafter cited as William B. Bogardus Collection.
- [S3719] William B. Bogardus Collection of Brouwer, Brower and Brewer Family Material and Correspondence, William B. Bogardus Collection, Anneke Jans and Everardus Bogardus Descendants Association, Wilmington, Ohio, Box 5, BIB BB-605, Notes by Walter M. Meserole on the records from the Bailey Brower Bible, followed by the extracted records and copies of correspondence and further genealogical notes. Origin of document is not stated, hand written notes, typescipt extracts. Page 11. Hereafter cited as William B. Bogardus Collection.
John Louden Brower1
b. 9 May 1793
John Louden Brower|b. 9 May 1793|p170.htm#i111061|Abraham Brouwer|b. 23 Feb 1772|p125.htm#i95931|Lydia Louden|||Abraham Brouwer|b. 6 Feb 1717\nd. Mar 1792|p124.htm#i20613|Aefje van Gelder|b. 22 Aug 1725\nd. bt 12 Jun 1795 - 22 Jun 1795|p476.htm#i20870|||||||
- Father*: Abraham Brouwer1 b. 23 Feb 1772
- Mother*: Lydia Louden1
- Charts: Adam Brouwer: Descendants Chart
- John Louden Brower was born on 9 May 1793.1
- He was baptized on 16 June 1793 at Reformed Dutch Church, New York City, New York.1
Citations:
- [S1631] "Records of the Reformed Dutch Church in New York", New York Genealogical and Biographical Record Vols.5- (1874-): 31:102.
John M. Brower1
b. circa 1852
John M. Brower|b. c 1852|p170.htm#i122812|Joseph Brower|b. Sep 1828\nd. 3 May 1908|p171.htm#i108617|Elizabeth McGregor|b. 25 Dec 1831\nd. 28 Feb 1900|p364.htm#i108618|William Brewer|b. 1777|p118.htm#i108615|Ann|b. bt 1794 - 1800|p1.htm#i108616|||||||
- Father*: Joseph Brower1 b. Sep 1828, d. 3 May 1908
- Mother*: Elizabeth McGregor1 b. 25 Dec 1831, d. 28 Feb 1900
- John M. Brower was born circa 1852 at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.1
- He appeared on the census on 4 June 1860 at Ward 1, Precinct 4, Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co., Pennsylvania, as John M. Brower, age 8.1
- He appeared on the census on 21 June 1870 at Ward 3, District 9, Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co., Pennsylvania, age 19, no occupation.2
- He appeared on the census on 7 June 1880 at Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co., Pennsylvania, as John McG. Brower, age 28, born in Pennsylvania. Single, living with his parents. Employed as a flour dealer.3
- He appeared on the census on 1 June 1900 at Ocean City, Cape May Co., New Jersey, as John M. Brower, age 48, born July 18_ in Pennsylvania. Father born in New Jersey, mother in Scotland. A painter. Single. Living with his father, Joseph Brower.4
Citations:
- [S232] MyFamily.com, 1860 United States Federal Census., Online Database (Provo, Utah: MyFamily.com, 2004), Federal census, Ser. M653, Roll 1151, p.178, image 179. Joseph Brower household. Hereinafter cited as 1860 US Census.
- [S235] MyFamily.com, 1870 United States Federal Census., Online Database (Provo, Utah: My Family.com, 2003), Federal census, Ser. M593, Roll 1389, p.541, image 319. Joseph Brower household. Hereinafter cited as 1870 US Census.
- [S106] Ancestry.com, 1880 United States Federal Census., Online Database (Provo, Utah: Ancestry.com, 2003), Federal census, Ser. T9, Roll 1184, FHL film #1255184, p.219.3000, ED 532, image 0440. Joseph Brower household. Hereinafter cited as 1880 US Census.
- [S59] MyFamily.com, 1900 United States Federal Census., Online Database (Provo, Utah: My Family.com, 2003), Federal census, Ser. T623, Roll 960, page 1A, ED 114. Joseph Brower household. Hereinafter cited as 1900 US Census.
John Marion Brower1
b. 6 February 1863, d. 10 August 1941
John Marion Brower|b. 6 Feb 1863\nd. 10 Aug 1941|p170.htm#i122741|William B. Brower|b. 5 Dec 1819\nd. 16 Mar 1900|p187.htm#i85441|Sarah Ann Rhoads|b. 6 Apr 1826\nd. 20 Jul 1910|p402.htm#i122730|John A. Brower|b. 4 Sep 1791\nd. 18 Feb 1870|p169.htm#i83826|Susan A. Day|b. 22 Nov 1792\nd. 11 Oct 1850|p226.htm#i85439|Joseph Rhoads|||Ailsey McQuary|||
- Father*: William B. Brower1 b. 5 Dec 1819, d. 16 Mar 1900
- Mother*: Sarah Ann Rhoads1 b. 6 Apr 1826, d. 20 Jul 1910
- John Marion Brower was born on 6 February 1863 at Schuyler Co., Missouri.1
- He died on 10 August 1941 at Kirksville, Adair Co., Missouri.1
- He appeared on the census on 2 August 1870 at Salt River, Schuyler Co., Missouri, as John M. Brower, age 7.2
Citations:
- [S2234] Lilly Martin, Descendants of Adam Brouwer, Descendants Report, May 2008. A report compiled by Lilly Martin. Information found here is focused on the descendants of Jacob Brouwer (no.65 in the report). Received from Lilly Martin by Chris Chester, Kent, New York.Cites the work of Cynthia Jones Reece and Tim Rhoads, "researchers of this line."
- [S235] MyFamily.com, 1870 United States Federal Census., Online Database (Provo, Utah: My Family.com, 2003), Federal census, Ser. M593, Roll 804, p.386, image 775. William Brower household. Hereinafter cited as 1870 US Census.
John Marion Brower1
b. 24 March 1838
John Marion Brower|b. 24 Mar 1838|p170.htm#i137139|Adam Brower|b. 16 Feb 1801\nd. 6 Mar 1880|p145.htm#i133240|Charity Foust|b. 26 Aug 1800|p265.htm#i133366|Adam Brower|b. 6 Mar 1763\nd. 6 Aug 1822|p145.htm#i133052|Katherine Pruitt|b. 12 Oct 1767\nd. 30 Jun 1842|p396.htm#i133053|||||||
- Father*: Adam Brower1 b. 16 Feb 1801, d. 6 Mar 1880
- Mother*: Charity Foust1 b. 26 Aug 1800
- Charts: Hubert Brouwer Descendants Chart
- John Marion Brower was born on 24 March 1838 at North Carolina.1
- Also known as Marion Brower.2
- He appeared on the census on 11 December 1850 at Northern Division, Randolph Co., North Carolina, as Marion Brower, age 12, born in North Carolina.2
Citations:
- [S3082] Unknown author, "Brower Family Birth Records", Genealogical Journal Vol. 9, no. 1, page 43 (1985): "The following birth records, evidently copied from a Bible, were included in the book compiled by Mr. and Mrs. W. L. Brower containing the Civil War Diary of Ephraigm Franklin Brower." "This paper is dated April the 20th A.D. 1850.". Hereinafter cited as "Brower Family Birth Records."
- [S212] Ronald V. Jackson and Accelerated Indexing Systems, 1850 United States Federal Census., Online Database (Provo, Utah: Ancestry.com, 1999), Federal census, NARA Ser. M432, Roll 641, page 247B, image 501. Adam Brower household. Hereinafter cited as 1850 US Census.
John Morehead Brower1,2
b. 19 July 1845, d. 5 August 1913
John Morehead Brower|b. 19 Jul 1845\nd. 5 Aug 1913|p170.htm#i134484|Jacob W. Brower|b. 1812\nd. 14 Oct 1868|p166.htm#i134481|Mary Martha Albright|b. Nov 1822|p19.htm#i134482|||||||||||||
- Father*: Jacob W. Brower1 b. 1812, d. 14 Oct 1868
- Mother*: Mary Martha Albright1 b. Nov 1822
- John Morehead Brower was born on 19 July 1845 at Greensboro, Guilford Co., North Carolina.2
- He married Nancy M. Raine, daughter of Richard Raine and Betty Michaux, circa 1867.3
- John Morehead Brower died on 5 August 1913 at Paris, Lamar Co., Texas.2
- He was buried at Oakdale Cemetery, Mount Airy, Surry Co., North Carolina.2
- Member of the North Carolina State Legislature, 1876-1878; United States Representative from North Carolina, 1887-1891.2,4
- He appeared on the census on 29 August 1850 at Mount Airy, Surry Co., North Carolina, as John Brower, age 5, born in North Carolina.5
- He appeared on the census on 7 September 1860 at Mount Airy, Surry Co., North Carolina, as Jno. Brower, age 15, born in North Carolina.6
- Despite the fact that his father was a slave owner in the years prior to the Civil War, it appears that John M. Brower sided with the Union and was probably anti-slavery in his beliefs. In April 1867 John M. Brower was the leader of the newly formed Hamburg Lodge of the Union League. The Union League was established to provide support for Union troops during the Civil War. By the fall, more than one third of the Hamburg Lodge members were African Americans, many of whom were probably invited to join the lodge by their white neighbors.7
- He appeared on the census on 17 June 1870 at Mt. Airy, Surry Co., North Carolina, as John M.Brower, age 24, born in North Carolina. A manufacturer, with real estate valued at $17,000, personal estate at $10,000. In the household are his wife Nancy M., and son, Jacob R.3
- He appeared on the census on 24 June 1880 at Mt. Airy, Surry Co., North Carolina, as John M. Brower, age 34, born in North Carolina. Both parents born in North Carolina. A farmer. In the household are his wife, Nannie M., children Jacob R., Mary B., Charles T., ans Willie M., and Fannie Thompson, servant, age 8 (black).8
- He appeared on the census in June 1900 at Mt. Airy, Surry Co., North Carolina, as J.M. Brower, age 54, born July 1845 in North Carolina. Both parents born in North Carolina. Resides on Main Street, and is a farmer. Married for 33 years. In the household are his wife, N.M., and children George, Essie, Lucy, and Clark.9
Family: Nancy M. Raine b. 4 Jun 1847, d. 27 Mar 1938
- Jacob R. Brower3 b. c 1869
- Mary B. Brower8 b. c 1873
- Charles T. Brower8 b. c 1875
- Willie M. Brower8 b. c 1879
- George Brower9 b. Jul 1881
- Essie Brower9 b. Feb 1884
- Lucy Brower9 b. Oct 1886
- Clark Brower9 b. Aug 1890
Citations:
- [S2670] Unknown (submitted by Fletcher Edwards), "Hamburg - Jacob W. Brower (1812-1868)", Surry County Genealogical Association Journal Vol. 23, no. 1, page 11 (2003): A copy of this article has been made available on the Brouwer Genealogy Website, "Articles" page http://web.me.com/blacknorthfarm/Brouwer_Genealogy/…. Hereinafter cited as "Jacob W. Brower, SCGAJ 23 (2003)."
- [S1033] Find A Grave, online www.findagrave.com. , Searched July 2009, using "Brower" in North Carolina, Surry County. Hereinafter cited as Find A Grave.
- [S235] MyFamily.com, 1870 United States Federal Census., Online Database (Provo, Utah: My Family.com, 2003), Federal census, Ser. M593, Roll 1161, page 323, image 159. John M. Brower household. Hereinafter cited as 1870 US Census.
- [S2096] "Biographical Directory of the United States Congress." Online www.bioguide.congress.gov., Retrieved July 2009. "BROWER, John Morehead, a Representative from North Carolina; born in Greensboro, Guilford County, N.C., July 19, 1845; moved to Surry County, N.C., with his parents, who settled in Mount Airy in 1845; educated by private tutors and attended the Mount Airy Male Academy; engaged in agricultural pursuits, the raising and processing of tobacco, and mercantile pursuits; delegate to all Republican State conventions from 1872 to 1896; member of the State senate 1876-1878; elected as a Republican to the Fiftieth and Fifty-first Congresses (March 4, 1887-March 3, 1891); chairman, Committee on Expenditures in the Post Office Department (Fifty-first Congress); unsuccessful candidate for reelection in 1890 to the Fifty-second Congress; member of the State house of representatives 1896-1898; resumed his former agricultural and business pursuits; moved to Oklahoma and settled in Boswell, Choctaw County, in 1907 and engaged in the manufacture of lumber, agricultural pursuits, and stock raising; died in Paris, Lamar County, Tex., August 5, 1913; interment in Oakdale Cemetery, Mount Airy, N.C.". Hereinafter cited as Bio. Dir. U.S. Congress.
- [S212] Ronald V. Jackson and Accelerated Indexing Systems, 1850 United States Federal Census., Online Database (Provo, Utah: Ancestry.com, 1999), Federal census, Ser. M432, Roll 646, page 294, image 269. Jacob Brower household. Hereinafter cited as 1850 US Census.
- [S232] MyFamily.com, 1860 United States Federal Census., Online Database (Provo, Utah: MyFamily.com, 2004), Federal census, Ser. M653, Roll 914, page 289, image 578. Jacob W. Brower household. Hereinafter cited as 1860 US Census.
- [S2675] Steven Hahn, A Nation Under Our Feet (n.p.: Belknap Press, 2003), page 188. Hereinafter cited as A Nation Under Our Feet.
- [S106] Ancestry.com, 1880 United States Federal Census., Online Database (Provo, Utah: Ancestry.com, 2003), Federal census, Ser. T9, Roll 983, FHL film #1254983, page 112.2000, ED 176, image 0134. John M. Brower household. Hereinafter cited as 1880 US Census.
- [S59] MyFamily.com, 1900 United States Federal Census., Online Database (Provo, Utah: My Family.com, 2003), Federal census, Ser. T623, Roll 1219, page 7A, ED 113. J. M. Brower household. Hereinafter cited as 1900 US Census.
John Oakley Brower1
b. 28 November 1905, d. 12 January 1931
John Oakley Brower|b. 28 Nov 1905\nd. 12 Jan 1931|p170.htm#i150545|John Hartman Brower|b. 4 Nov 1873\nd. 27 Jul 1923|p170.htm#i150535|Jennie Van Dien|b. 7 Oct 1874\nd. 6 Apr 1945|p474.htm#i150536|Hartman Brower|b. 6 Apr 1837\nd. 25 Jun 1896|p163.htm#i139323|Hester Van Houten|b. 9 Feb 1841\nd. 8 Nov 1902|p479.htm#i150532|Garret H. Van Dien|||Sarah L. Mabie|||
- Father*: John Hartman Brower1 b. 4 Nov 1873, d. 27 Jul 1923
- Mother*: Jennie Van Dien1 b. 7 Oct 1874, d. 6 Apr 1945
- John Oakley Brower was born on 28 November 1905 at Paterson, Passaic Co., New Jersey.1
- He married Helen Katherine Callahan on 18 April 1925.1
- John Oakley Brower died on 12 January 1931 at Paterson, Passaic Co., New Jersey.1
- He was buried on 15 January 1931 at Mount Hebron Cemetery, Montclair, Essex Co., New Jersey.1
Family: Helen Katherine Callahan b. c 1907
- John James Brower1
Citations:
- [S3448] Michael Costa, "John P. Brower (27 Jan 1795 - 28 Feb 1783)," e-mail message from Michael Costa at e-mail address to Chris Chester, October 31, 2010, Family Group Sheets prepared by Michael Costa. Sources included. Hereinafter cited as "John P. Brower (27 Jan 1795 - 28 Feb 1873)."
John P. Brower
b. February 1857
John P. Brower|b. Feb 1857|p170.htm#i138069|Peter H. Brower|b. Dec 1826\nd. b Jan 1920|p180.htm#i86666|Mary Van Nosdall|b. c 1833\nd. 1863|p484.htm#i86667|||||||||||||
- Father*: Peter H. Brower b. Dec 1826, d. b Jan 1920
- Mother*: Mary Van Nosdall b. c 1833, d. 1863
- John P. Brower was born in February 1857 at New York.1
- He married Emma C. Hart, daughter of James Hart and Hannah, circa 1882.2
- Also known as Jamie Brower.3
- John P. Brower appeared on the census on 4 July 1870 at Fishkill Plains (Town of Fishkill), Dutchess Co., New York, called Jamie Brower, age 13, born in New York.3
- He appeared on the census on 4 June 1880 at Hughsonville (Wappingers Town), Dutchess Co., New York, John P. Brower, age 22, born in New York. Both parents born in New York. Single. Living with his father, Peter H. Brower. Employed at the print works.4
- He appeared on the census on 6 June 1900 at East Fishkill, Dutchess Co., New York, John P. Brower, age 43, born Feb 1857 in New York. Both parents born in New York. A blacksmith. Married for 20 years. In the household are his wife Emma, son Freddie C., and Albert Bider, age 52, a servant. He is enumerated next to James Hart (same dwelling house, seperate household).1
- He appeared on the census on 27 April 1910 at East Fishkill, Dutchess Co., New York, John P. Brower, age 54, born in New York. Both parents born in New York. A blacksmith. In the household are his wife, Emma, son Fred C., father-in-law James Hart (age 66) and his daughter Bertha M. Hart (age 13).2
Family: Emma C. Hart b. Jun 1866
- Fred Casper Brower+ b. Oct 1889
Citations:
- [S59] MyFamily.com, 1900 United States Federal Census., Online Database (Provo, Utah: My Family.com, 2003), Federal census, Ser. T623, Roll 1022, page 18A, ED 5. John P. Brower household. Hereinafter cited as 1900 US Census.
- [S38] MyFamily.com, 1910 United States Federal Census., Online Database (Provo, Utah: My Family.com, 2003), Federal census, Ser. T624, Roll 936, page 11A, ED 40, image 153. John P. Brower household. Hereinafter cited as 1910 US Census.
- [S235] MyFamily.com, 1870 United States Federal Census., Online Database (Provo, Utah: My Family.com, 2003), Federal census, Ser. M593, Roll 925, page 245, image 491. Peter H. Brower household. Hereinafter cited as 1870 US Census.
- [S106] Ancestry.com, 1880 United States Federal Census., Online Database (Provo, Utah: Ancestry.com, 2003), Federal census, Ser. T9, Roll 826, FHL film #1254826, page 458.3000, ED 73, image 0084. Peter H. Brower household. Hereinafter cited as 1880 US Census.
John P. Brower1,2
b. 27 January 1795, d. 28 February 1873
John P. Brower|b. 27 Jan 1795\nd. 28 Feb 1873|p170.htm#i116068|Petrus Brouwer|b. 30 Aug 1763\nd. b 8 Mar 1832|p139.htm#i61271|Rachel Vanderbeek|b. 16 Oct 1763\nd. b 19 Sep 1831|p493.htm#i61272|Abraham Brouwer|b. 21 Oct 1733\nd. b 16 Jun 1776|p124.htm#i21093|Antje Nix|b. 1 Apr 1738|p378.htm#i61265|Paulus Vanderbeek|||Rachel Van Blerkum|||
- Father*: Petrus Brouwer3 b. 30 Aug 1763, d. b 8 Mar 1832
- Mother*: Rachel Vanderbeek3 b. 16 Oct 1763, d. b 19 Sep 1831
- Charts: Adam Brouwer: Descendants Chart
- John P. Brower was born on 27 January 1795.4,5
- He was baptized on 12 February 1795 at Paramus Reformed Dutch Church, Bergen Co., New Jersey; wit: Johannis and Abigael V.D. Beek.4
- He married Ellen Van Iderstine, daughter of George Van Iderstine and Jenneke DeGrauw, at Acquakanonck Reformed Church, Aquackanonk Twp., Passaic Co., New Jersey, on 20 December 1818.6
- John P. Brower died on 28 February 1873 at Great Notch, Aquackanonk Twp., Passaic Co., New Jersey.5,6
- He was buried on 4 March 1873 at Mount Hebron Cemetery, Montclair, Essex Co., New Jersey.6
- He was baptized as Johannes Brouwer.3
- He appeared on the census in 1830 at Aquackanonk, Essex Co., New Jersey, with a household of 1 male under 5, 1 male 5-10, 1 male 30-40, 1 male 80-90, 1 female under 5, 1 female 5-10, 1 female 10-15, 1 female 30-40.7
- He appeared on the census in 1840 at Aquackanonk, Passaic Co., New Jersey, with a household of 1 male under 5, 1 male 10-15, 1 male 15-20, 1 male 40-50, 1 female 5-10, 2 females 10-15, 1 female 15-20, 1 female 40-50.8
- He appeared on the census on 19 September 1850 at Aquackanonk, Passaic Co., New Jersey, John P. Brower, age 55, born in New Jersey. A farmer. In the household are his wife Ellen, and children George (age 21, a wheelwright), Mary, and Hartman. He is enumerated next to Peter Brower, age 28, a wheelwright.1
- He appeared on the census on 31 July 1860 at Aquackanonk, Passaic Co., New Jersey, John Brower, age 65, born in New Jersey. A farmer. Personal estate valued at $1500. In the household is his wife Ellen, and Catherine Riker, age 70.9
- He appeared on the census on 9 July 1870 at Aquackanonk, Passaic Co., New Jersey, John I.(?) Brower, age 75, born in New Jersey. A farmer. Personal estate valued at $100. In the household are his wife Ellen, age 72, and Margaret Vreeland, age 76. He is enumerated next to Peter J. Brower, age 48.10
Family: Ellen Van Iderstine b. 27 Nov 1798, d. 6 Feb 1882
- Jane Brower+11 b. 10 Nov 1819, d. 8 Feb 1898
- Peter J. Brower+ b. 20 Oct 1821, d. 27 Sep 1879
- Rachel Ann Brower+12 b. 4 Feb 1824, d. a 1895
- Lydia Brower+13 b. 5 Nov 1826
- George Brower+ b. 20 Feb 1829, d. 4 Jul 1891
- Mary Brower+ b. 24 Sep 1831, d. 13 Mar 1855
- Hartman Brower+ b. 6 Apr 1837, d. 25 Jun 1896
Citations:
- [S212] Ronald V. Jackson and Accelerated Indexing Systems, 1850 United States Federal Census., Online Database (Provo, Utah: Ancestry.com, 1999), Federal census, NARA Ser. M432, Roll 461, page 355A, image 469. John P. Brower household. Hereinafter cited as 1850 US Census.
- [S3448] Michael Costa, "John P. Brower (27 Jan 1795 - 28 Feb 1783)," e-mail message from Michael Costa at e-mail address to Chris Chester, October 31, 2010, Family Group Sheets prepared by Michael Costa. Sources included. For a map of Acquackanonk Twp., ca. 1875 see http://costa.lunarpages.com/brower/…. Hereinafter cited as "John P. Brower (27 Jan 1795 - 28 Feb 1873)."
- [S1795] "Brouwer Beginnings" by William J. Hoffman, Manuscript, BB-50, New York Genealogical and Biographical Society, New York City, New York.
- [S2167] Howard S.F. Randolph and Russell Bruce Rankin, Paramus, Bergen County, New Jersey, Reformed Dutch Church Baptisms, 1740-1850 (Rhinebeck, NY: Kinship, 1935, reprint 1992), p.71. Hereinafter cited as Paramus RDC Baptisms.
- [S2963] Ronald Brokenshire, "Brouwer Genealogy," e-mail message from Ronald Brokenshire to Chris Chester, January 30, 2010, A direct descendant of John P. Brower. Dates from a Family Bible no longer in possession of the author. Hereinafter cited as "Brouwer Genealogy."
- [S3448] Michael Costa, "John P. Brower (27 Jan 1795 - 28 Feb 1783)," e-mail message from Michael Costa at e-mail address to Chris Chester, October 31, 2010, Family Group Sheets prepared by Michael Costa. Sources included. Hereinafter cited as "John P. Brower (27 Jan 1795 - 28 Feb 1873)."
- [S402] Ancestry.com, 1830 United States Federal Census., Online Database (Provo, Utah: Ancestry.com, 2003), Federal census, NARA Ser. M19, Roll 79, FHL film #0337932, page 374. Hereinafter cited as 1830 US Census.
- [S403] Ronald V., Accelerated Indexing Systems Jackson, compiler1840 United States Federal Census., Online Database (Provo, Utah: Ancestry.com, 1999), Federal census, NARA Ser. M704, Roll 258, page 107, image 872, FHL film #0016519. Hereinafter cited as 1840 US Census.
- [S232] MyFamily.com, 1860 United States Federal Census., Online Database (Provo, Utah: MyFamily.com, 2004), Federal census, NARA Ser. M653, Roll 706, page 1014, image 709, FHL film #803706. John Brower household. Hereinafter cited as 1860 US Census.
- [S235] MyFamily.com, 1870 United States Federal Census., Online Database (Provo, Utah: My Family.com, 2003), Federal census, NARA Ser. M593, Roll 884, page 202A, image 56, FHL film #552383. John I. Brower household. Hereinafter cited as 1870 US Census.
- [S2963] Ronald Brokenshire, "Brouwer Genealogy," e-mail message from Ronald Brokenshire to Chris Chester, January 30, 2010, A direct descendant of John P. Brower. Dates from a Family Bible no longer in possession of the author. Jane, "my great-great-great grandmother," b. 10 Nov 1819. Hereinafter cited as "Brouwer Genealogy."
- [S3104] Church Records of the Protestant Reformed Dutch Church of Aquackanonk, 1810-1944; FHL film #0888713 (New York, N.Y.: Columbia University, 1966), Manuscript on film. Microfilm of original records, no page numbers, baptisms not numbered but are in chronological order. Hereinafter cited as RDC Aquackanonk 1810-1944.
- [S106] Ancestry.com, 1880 United States Federal Census., Online Database (Provo, Utah: Ancestry.com, 2003), Federal census, NARA Ser. T9, Roll 794, FHL film #1254794, page 161.2000, ED 137, image 0327. Tunis R. Paxton household. Hereinafter cited as 1880 US Census.
John P. Brower1
b. between 1750 and 1760
- John P. Brower was born between 1750 and 1760.2
- Also known as John G. Brower.2
- He appeared on the census in 1800 at Fishkill, Dutchess Co., New York, as John P. Brower, with a household of 3 males under 10, 1 male 10-15, 1 male over 45, 1 female under 10, 1 female 26-44.1
- He appeared on the census in 1830 at Poughkeepsie, Dutchess Co., New York, as John G. Brower with a family of 1 male age 70-80, and 1 female 70-80.2
- On the 1830 U.S. census, John G. Brower, John Brower, Jr., Peter Brower, and John D. Brower are all enumerated on the same sheet in Poughkeepsie, New York.2
Family:
- John Brower Jr.2 b. bt 1790 - 1800
Citations:
- [S2050] "Federal Census, 1800, Dutchess County, New York", New York Genealogical and Biographical Record vol.65,66,67 (1934,1935,1936): 65:358. Hereinafter cited as "1800 Census, Dutchess Co., NY, NYGBR 65,66."
- [S402] Ancestry.com, 1830 United States Federal Census., Online Database (Provo, Utah: Ancestry.com, 2003), Federal census, Roll 104, p.352. Hereinafter cited as 1830 US Census.
John Phineas Brower1
b. 28 May 1860
John Phineas Brower|b. 28 May 1860|p170.htm#i140471|John S. Brower|b. 24 Aug 1818\nd. 14 Feb 1903|p170.htm#i134663|Margaret Morris|b. 1 Nov 1826\nd. 24 Sep 1862|p374.htm#i140468|John A. Brouwer|b. 10 Apr 1788\nd. 20 Nov 1860|p135.htm#i89185|Elizabeth Brudge|b. 12 Sep 1791\nd. 9 Feb 1870|p193.htm#i134662|||||||
- Father*: John S. Brower b. 24 Aug 1818, d. 14 Feb 1903
- Mother*: Margaret Morris b. 1 Nov 1826, d. 24 Sep 1862
- Charts: Adam Brouwer: Descendants Chart
- John Phineas Brower was born on 28 May 1860 at Raritan, Somerset Co., New Jersey.2
- Also known as Robert Brower (1860 census).
- He appeared on the census on 18 July 1860 at Raritan, New Jersey, as Robert Brower, age 1 month, born in New Jersey.3
- In April 1865 at Monmouth Co., New Jersey, John S. Brower of Raritan Township requested guardianship of his son John Phineas Brower, a minor under 14 years of age.1
- He appeared on the census on 21 June 1870 at Raritan, New Jersey, as John P. Brower, age 10, born in New Jersey.4
- He appeared on the census on 17 June 1880 at Raritan, New Jersey, as John P. Brower, age 20, born in New Jersey. Single. Works on the farm. Living with his father.5
Citations:
- [S1913] Judith B. Cronk, compiler, Intestates and Others From the Orphans Court Books of Monmouth Co., N.J. (n.p.: Clearfield, 2002), page 122. Hereinafter cited as Int. & Oth. Orphans Court, Monmouth Co., NJ.
- [S3977] William B. Bogardus Collection of Brouwer, Brower and Brewer Family Material and Correspondence, William B. Bogardus Collection, Anneke Jans and Everardus Bogardus Descendants Association, Wilmington, Ohio, Box 5 BIB MM-138, Bible Records from New Jersey's Monmouth County Historical Association Library. MCHA Library, Vol. 1, A-B, compiled and transcribed by Carol Fisher Megill, pages 192-206 BROWER. . Hereafter cited as William B. Bogardus Collection.
- [S232] MyFamily.com, 1860 United States Federal Census., Online Database (Provo, Utah: MyFamily.com, 2004), Federal census, NARA Ser. M653, Roll 701, page 420, image 423, FHL film #803701. John S. Brower household. Hereinafter cited as 1860 US Census.
- [S235] MyFamily.com, 1870 United States Federal Census., Online Database (Provo, Utah: My Family.com, 2003), Federal census, NARA Ser. M593, Roll 876, page 405B, image 231, FHL film #552375. John S. Brower household. Hereinafter cited as 1870 US Census.
- [S106] Ancestry.com, 1880 United States Federal Census., Online Database (Provo, Utah: Ancestry.com, 2003), Federal census, NARA Ser. T9, Roll 792, FHL film #1254792, page 429.4000, ED 121, image 0195. John S. Brower household. Hereinafter cited as 1880 US Census.
John Robinson Brower1
b. March 1833
John Robinson Brower|b. Mar 1833|p170.htm#i143354|Eli Brower|b. c 1792\nd. bt 19 Jan 1863 - May 1863|p155.htm#i143330|Elizabeth Bray|b. c 1793\nd. b May 1855|p56.htm#i143347|Nicholas Brower|b. 1771\nd. 1847|p179.htm#i142797|a w. (name unknown)|b. bt 1770 - 1780\nd. bt 1830 - 1840|p1.htm#i143406|||||||
- Father*: Eli Brower2 b. c 1792, d. bt 19 Jan 1863 - May 1863
- Mother*: Elizabeth Bray2 b. c 1793, d. b May 1855
- John Robinson Brower was born in March 1833 at Randolph Co., North Carolina.3
- He married Sarah Ann Spoon, daughter of Eli Spoon and Abigail Trogdon, at Greene Co., Missouri, on 26 September 1860 by Wm. W. Brower, J.P.4
- John Robinson Brower was buried at Clear Creek Cemetery, Greene Co., Missouri.5
- Also known as J. R. Brower.6
- He appeared on the census on 27 August 1850 at Southern Division, Randolph Co., North Carolina, as John R. Brower, age 20, born in North Carolina.7
- He appeared on the census on 23 June 1860 at Center, Greene Co., Missouri, as J. R. Brower, age 29, born in North Carolina. Farmer. Enumerated in the household of Eli Spoon. Enumerated next to the households of John J. Brower (age 27, b. Mo.) and W. W. Brower (age 53, b. N.C.).8
- He was named in his father's will dated on 19 January 1863 not a resident of North Carolina.2
- He appeared on the census on 24 August 1870 at Center, Greene Co., Missouri, John Brower, age 40, born in North Carolina. Farming. Real estate valued at $150, personal estate at $500. In the household are Sarah Brower (age 29, b. N.C.), Louisa Brower (9), Lucy Brower (7), James Brower (4), Madison Brower (1).9
- He appeared on the census on 16 June 1880 at Center, Greene Co., Missouri, as J. R. Brower, age 50, born in North Carolina. Farmer. In the hosuehold are his wife, S. A., and children: J. W., M. A., C. H., E. A., Ellen, and E. A. (second).6
- He appeared on the census on 5 June 1900 at Center, Greene Co., Missouri, John Brower, age 67, born Mar 1833 in North Carolina. Both parents born in North Carolina. Farmer. Married for 44 years. In the household is his wife, Sarah.3
Family: Sarah Ann Spoon b. c 1841
- Louise Brower10 b. c 1861
- Lucy Brower9 b. c 1863
- James Brower10 b. c 1866
- Madison Andrew Brower10 b. c 1869
- Calvin H. Brower10 b. c 1870
- Etta Brower10 b. c 1872
- Ella Brower10 b. c 1874
- Lizzie Brower10 b. c 1878
Citations:
- [S3083] FHS, "The Browers of Brower Township", Genealogical Journal Vol. 12, no. 1, pages 3-22 (1988): Transcription of the Will of Eli Brower. Also profile of Madison Andrew Brower in Past and Present of Greene County, Missouri (A.W. Bowen & Co., 1915). Hereinafter cited as "Browers of Brower Township."
- [S3083] FHS, "The Browers of Brower Township", Genealogical Journal Vol. 12, no. 1, pages 3-22 (1988): Transcription of the Will of Eli Brower. Hereinafter cited as "Browers of Brower Township."
- [S59] MyFamily.com, 1900 United States Federal Census., Online Database (Provo, Utah: My Family.com, 2003), Federal census, NARA Ser. T623, Roll 856, page 4A, ED 47. John Brower household. Hereinafter cited as 1900 US Census.
- [S4099] Ancestry.com,"Missouri Marriage Records, 1805-2002", online www.ancestry.com. 2007. Original data: Missouri Marriage Records. Jefferson City, MO, USA: Missouri State Archives. Microfilm. Retrieved May 2011. John R. Brower and Sarah Ann Spoon. Hereinafter cited as Missouri Marriage Records, 1805-2002.
- [S3083] FHS, "The Browers of Brower Township", Genealogical Journal Vol. 12, no. 1, pages 3-22 (1988): page 22, Notes. Hereinafter cited as "Browers of Brower Township."
- [S106] Ancestry.com, 1880 United States Federal Census., Online Database (Provo, Utah: Ancestry.com, 2003), Federal census, NARA Ser. T9, Roll 688, page 187A, ED 41, FHL film #1254688. J. R. Brower household. Hereinafter cited as 1880 US Census.
- [S212] Ronald V. Jackson and Accelerated Indexing Systems, 1850 United States Federal Census., Online Database (Provo, Utah: Ancestry.com, 1999), Federal census, NARA Ser. M432, Roll 641, page 117B, image 240. Eli Brower household. Hereinafter cited as 1850 US Census.
- [S232] MyFamily.com, 1860 United States Federal Census., Online Database (Provo, Utah: MyFamily.com, 2004), Federal census, NARA Ser. M653, Roll 621, page 215, FHL film #803621. Eli Spoon household. Hereinafter cited as 1860 US Census.
- [S235] MyFamily.com, 1870 United States Federal Census., Online Database (Provo, Utah: My Family.com, 2003), Federal census, NARA Ser. M593, Roll 777, page 169B, FHL film #552276. John Brower household. Hereinafter cited as 1870 US Census.
- [S3083] FHS, "The Browers of Brower Township", Genealogical Journal Vol. 12, no. 1, pages 3-22 (1988): Profile of Madison Andrew Brower in Past and Present of Greene County, Missouri (A.W. Bowen & Co., 1915). Hereinafter cited as "Browers of Brower Township."
John S. Brower1
b. circa 1854, d. 5 March 1917
John S. Brower|b. c 1854\nd. 5 Mar 1917|p170.htm#i124973|Singleton Brower|b. 22 May 1822\nd. 25 Apr 1902|p184.htm#i124967|Frances Abrams|b. 1826\nd. 1859|p16.htm#i115568|Lewis Brower|b. 17 Oct 1793\nd. 25 Oct 1849|p172.htm#i124964|Elizabeth Combs|b. c 1798\nd. 17 Mar 1877|p209.htm#i124965|||||||
- Father*: Singleton Brower1 b. 22 May 1822, d. 25 Apr 1902
- Mother*: Frances Abrams1 b. 1826, d. 1859
- John S. Brower was born circa 1854 at Hempstead, Queens Co., New York.
- He died on 5 March 1917.1
- He appeared on the census on 27 July 1860 at Hempstead, Queens Co., New York, as John Brower, age 6, born in New York.2
- He appeared on the census on 22 July 1870 at Hempstead, Queens Co., New York, as John S. Brower, age given as 12, born in New York. At school.3
Family:
- Willa May Brower+4 b. c 1900
Citations:
- [S2347] Letter from Herbert E. Murray (Swansboro, North Carolina) to William B. Bogardus, 25 Nov 1991; William B. Bogardus Collection (Anneke Jans and Everardus Bogardus Descendants Association, Wilmington, Ohio). Box 2, File 33A, 129-M. The charts and data accompanying the letter appear to have been compiled by Herbert E. Murray. Sources were not included or mentioned. The families outlined in the charts BR-2 thru BR8 need further verification. CHART BR-1 IS INCORRECT. Herbert E. Murray is a descendant of Jan Brower and Hannah Adams. The families charted have continuously lived in the Woodmere, Hempstead, Queens-Nassau Cos., Long Island area since the early 1700's. Chart BR-4.
- [S232] MyFamily.com, 1860 United States Federal Census., Online Database (Provo, Utah: MyFamily.com, 2004), Federal census, Ser. M653, Roll 844, page 0, image 536. Singleton Brower household. Hereinafter cited as 1860 US Census.
- [S235] MyFamily.com, 1870 United States Federal Census., Online Database (Provo, Utah: My Family.com, 2003), Federal census, Ser. M593, Roll 1078, page 475, image 189. Singleton Brower household. Hereinafter cited as 1870 US Census.
- [S2760] William B. Bogardus Collection of Brouwer, Brower and Brewer Family Material and Correspondence, Anneke Jans and Everardus Bogardus Descendants Association, Wilmington, Ohio, Box 3, File B, Jan Brouwer of Flatlands. File 78-L. Hereafter cited as William B. Bogardus Collection.
John S. Brower1
b. 24 August 1818, d. 14 February 1903
John S. Brower|b. 24 Aug 1818\nd. 14 Feb 1903|p170.htm#i134663|John A. Brouwer|b. 10 Apr 1788\nd. 20 Nov 1860|p135.htm#i89185|Elizabeth Brudge|b. 12 Sep 1791\nd. 9 Feb 1870|p193.htm#i134662|Adolph Brouwer|b. b 1732\nd. 19 Jul 1827|p125.htm#i20728|Aeltje Hulst|b. bt 1750 - 1760\nd. b 26 Dec 1839|p312.htm#i20729|Jacob Brudge|||Martha Maclane|||
- Father*: John A. Brouwer2 b. 10 Apr 1788, d. 20 Nov 1860
- Mother*: Elizabeth Brudge2 b. 12 Sep 1791, d. 9 Feb 1870
- Charts: Adam Brouwer: Descendants Chart
- John S. Brower was born on 24 August 1818 at Kings Co., Long Island, New York.3
- He married Margaret Morris on 27 June 1857.3
- John S. Brower married second on 3 January 1864 Caroline Sproul.3
- John S. Brower died on 14 February 1903 at Monmouth Co., New Jersey, ; at his home near Keyport, aged 84y 5m 21(?)d.3
- He was buried at Dorsett Town Historic Cemetery, Morrell Corners, Monmouth Co., New Jersey.4
- Also known as John Brower.2
- He appeared on the census on 13 September 1850 at Middletown, Monmouth Co., New Jersey, as John Brower, age 30. A boatman. Living in his parents household.2
- He appeared on the census on 18 July 1860 at Raritan, New Jersey, John S. Brower, age 42, born in New York. A carpenter. Real estate valued at $2000, personal estate at $200. In the household are his wife Margaret, children Nancy and Robert, John Brower, age 80, born in New York, and Elizabeth Brower, age 70, born in New Jersey.1
- In April 1865 at Monmouth Co., New Jersey, John S. Brower of Raritan Township requested guardianship of his son John Phineas Brower, a minor under 14 years of age.5
- He appeared on the census on 21 June 1870 at Raritan, New Jersey, John S. Brower, age 52, born in New Jersey. Trucking. Real estate valued at $1600, personal estate at $200. In the household are his wife Caroline, son John P., and Patrick Finegan, age 15, an apprentice.6
- He appeared on the census on 17 June 1880 at Raritan, New Jersey, John S. Brower, age 62, born in New Jersey. Both parents born in New Jersey. A farmer. In the household are his wife Caroline and son John P.7
- Mr. John S. Brower died at his home near Keyport, on Saturday, aged 84 years. Mr. Brower was born in Long Island but was a resident of this county for a great many years. He was a son of John A. Brower and Eliza Burdge, his wife. Mr. Brower was twice married, his first wife being Miss Margaret Morris. His second wife Miss Caroline Sproul, who died several years ago. One son by his first wife, J. Phineas Brower, survives him. The funeral services took place from the house on Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock. Rev. James L. Coote, officiating, interment in the Dorsett Burying Ground.4
Family: Margaret Morris b. 1 Nov 1826, d. 24 Sep 1862
- Mary Elizabeth Brower3 b. 5 Jul 1858, d. 4 Mar 1865
- John Phineas Brower b. 28 May 1860
Citations:
- [S232] MyFamily.com, 1860 United States Federal Census., Online Database (Provo, Utah: MyFamily.com, 2004), Federal census, NARA Ser. M653, Roll 701, page 420, image 423, FHL film #803701. John S. Brower household. Hereinafter cited as 1860 US Census.
- [S212] Ronald V. Jackson and Accelerated Indexing Systems, 1850 United States Federal Census., Online Database (Provo, Utah: Ancestry.com, 1999), Federal census, Ser. M432, Roll 457, page 324, image 142. John A. Brower household. Hereinafter cited as 1850 US Census.
- [S3977] William B. Bogardus Collection of Brouwer, Brower and Brewer Family Material and Correspondence, William B. Bogardus Collection, Anneke Jans and Everardus Bogardus Descendants Association, Wilmington, Ohio, Box 5 BIB MM-138, Bible Records from New Jersey's Monmouth County Historical Association Library. MCHA Library, Vol. 1, A-B, compiled and transcribed by Carol Fisher Megill, pages 192-206 BROWER. . Hereafter cited as William B. Bogardus Collection.
- [S3977] William B. Bogardus Collection of Brouwer, Brower and Brewer Family Material and Correspondence, William B. Bogardus Collection, Anneke Jans and Everardus Bogardus Descendants Association, Wilmington, Ohio, Box 5 BIB MM-138, Bible Records from New Jersey's Monmouth County Historical Association Library. MCHA Library, Vol. 1, A-B, compiled and transcribed by Carol Fisher Megill, pages 192-206 BROWER. Newspaper death notice. Hereafter cited as William B. Bogardus Collection.
- [S1913] Judith B. Cronk, compiler, Intestates and Others From the Orphans Court Books of Monmouth Co., N.J. (n.p.: Clearfield, 2002), page 122. Hereinafter cited as Int. & Oth. Orphans Court, Monmouth Co., NJ.
- [S235] MyFamily.com, 1870 United States Federal Census., Online Database (Provo, Utah: My Family.com, 2003), Federal census, NARA Ser. M593, Roll 876, page 405B, image 231, FHL film #552375. John S. Brower household. Hereinafter cited as 1870 US Census.
- [S106] Ancestry.com, 1880 United States Federal Census., Online Database (Provo, Utah: Ancestry.com, 2003), Federal census, NARA Ser. T9, Roll 792, FHL film #1254792, page 429.4000, ED 121, image 0195. John S. Brower household. Hereinafter cited as 1880 US Census.
John S. Brower1
b. circa 1831, d. before June 1880
John S. Brower|b. c 1831\nd. b Jun 1880|p170.htm#i159401|Petrus Brouwer|b. 24 Jun 1792|p139.htm#i116198|Margaret|b. c 1795|p10.htm#i159418|Charles Brouwer|b. 16 Mar 1769\nd. 17 Mar 1847|p127.htm#i20797|Elizabeth Hoffman|b. c 22 Aug 1768\nd. 17 Mar 1847|p303.htm#i20798|||||||
- Father*: Petrus Brouwer b. 24 Jun 1792
- Mother*: Margaret b. c 1795
- Charts: Adam Brouwer: Descendants Chart
- John S. Brower was born circa 1831 at New York.2
- He married Elisabeth Eupheme Oliver, daughter of Daniel Oliver and Catharine Wambold, on 12 October 1854.1
- John S. Brower died before June 1880 ; (wife called a widow on the 1880 census).3
- He appeared on the census of 19 July 1860 in the household of Charles Brouwer at Poughkeepsie, Dutchess Co., New York; Wappingers Falls Post Office. Charles H. Brower, age 50, born in New York. Boiler maker. Real estate valued at $400, personal estate at $100. In the household are Henrieta Brower (age 40), Charles P. Brower (19), Amanda Brower (11), John S. Brower (29, shoemaker), Elizabeth E. Brower (29) and Alphonso Brower (2).2
- John S. Brower appeared on the census on 18 August 1870 at Poughkeepsie, Dutchess Co., New York, John Brower, age 39, born in New York. Shoemaker. In the household are Irene Brower (age 14) and Alfonzo Brower (12).4
Family: Elisabeth Eupheme Oliver b. 19 Dec 1830, d. 15 Feb 1905
- Elizabeth Brower1 b. 1 Mar 1855, d. 17 Mar 1855
- Irene Brower1 b. 1 Feb 1856, d. 1 Apr 1880?
- Alphonso Brower1 b. 27 Apr 1858
- Anne Euphema Brower1 b. 2 Feb 1861, d. 31 Aug 1862
- Kate Brower1 b. 13 Aug 1864
Citations:
- [S3978] William B. Bogardus Collection of Brouwer, Brower and Brewer Family Material and Correspondence, William B. Bogardus Collection, Anneke Jans and Everardus Bogardus Descendants Association, Wilmington, Ohio, Box 5 BIB OO-290, The Family Bible of Daniel Oliver. Copied by Shirley A. Mearns, May 1980 for the 1980-81 Lineage Committee, Wiltwyck Chapter DAR, Kingston, NY, pages 1-4 (BROWER). . Hereafter cited as William B. Bogardus Collection.
- [S232] MyFamily.com, 1860 United States Federal Census., Online Database (Provo, Utah: MyFamily.com, 2004), Federal census, NARA Ser. M653, Roll 740, page 811, FHL film #803740. Charles H. Brower household. Hereinafter cited as 1860 US Census.
- [S106] Ancestry.com, 1880 United States Federal Census., Online Database (Provo, Utah: Ancestry.com, 2003), Federal census, NARA Ser. T9, Roll 800, page 44D, ED 164, FHL film #1254800. Elizabeth Brower household. Hereinafter cited as 1880 US Census.
- [S235] MyFamily.com, 1870 United States Federal Census., Online Database (Provo, Utah: My Family.com, 2003), Federal census, NARA Ser. M593, Roll 927, page 484A, FHL film #552426. John Brower household. Hereinafter cited as 1870 US Census.
John S. Brower1
b. circa 1831
John S. Brower|b. c 1831|p170.htm#i160371|John Brower|b. c 1790|p168.htm#i120144|Elizabeth|b. c 1804|p5.htm#i160369|||||||||||||
- Father*: John Brower1 b. c 1790
- Mother*: Elizabeth1 b. c 1804
- John S. Brower was born circa 1831 at New Jersey.1
- He appeared on the census on 24 August 1850 at Rahway, Essex Co., New Jersey, John S. Brower, age 19, born in New Jersey. Carriage Maker.1
Citations:
- [S212] Ronald V. Jackson and Accelerated Indexing Systems, 1850 United States Federal Census., Online Database (Provo, Utah: Ancestry.com, 1999), Federal census, NARA Ser. M432, Roll 450, page 417A. John Brower household. Hereinafter cited as 1850 US Census.
John Sanders Brower1
b. 3 April 1838, d. 14 September 1923
John Sanders Brower|b. 3 Apr 1838\nd. 14 Sep 1923|p170.htm#i133408|John Brower|b. 1799\nd. bt 1853 - 1854|p169.htm#i133372|Elizabeth|b. c 1801|p5.htm#i133407|Adam Brower|b. 6 Mar 1763\nd. 6 Aug 1822|p145.htm#i133052|Katherine Pruitt|b. 12 Oct 1767\nd. 30 Jun 1842|p396.htm#i133053|||||||
- Father*: John Brower1 b. 1799, d. bt 1853 - 1854
- Mother*: Elizabeth1 b. c 1801
- Charts: Hubert Brouwer Descendants Chart
- John Sanders Brower was born on 3 April 1838 at Franklin Co., North Carolina.1
- He married Sarah Catherine Milstead on 8 November 1870.1
- John Sanders Brower died on 14 September 1923 at Pine Valley, Yalobusha Co., Mississippi.1
- He was buried at Hopewell Cemetery, Yalobusha Co., Mississippi.2
- He appeared on the census on 31 October 1850 at North of the Yalobusha River, Yalobusha Co., Mississippi, as John Brower, age 12, born in Mississippi.3
Family: Sarah Catherine Milstead b. 29 Jan 1856, d. 28 Jul 1936
- Joe Thomas Brower1 b. 7 Mar 1890, d. 12 Oct 1966
Citations:
- [S2603] William B. Bogardus Collection of Brouwer, Brower and Brewer Family Material and Correspondence, Anneke Jans and Everardus Bogardus Descendants Association, Wilmington, Ohio, Box 8:G:11-B, Merle Brower - W.Bogardus Correspodence. Correspondence, pedigree charts, family papers. Pedigree of his direct line of ancestry provided by the correspondent. No sources are given. Hereafter cited as William B. Bogardus Collection.
- [S1033] Find A Grave, online www.findagrave.com. , Searched June 2009 using "Brower" in Mississippi. Hereinafter cited as Find A Grave.
- [S212] Ronald V. Jackson and Accelerated Indexing Systems, 1850 United States Federal Census., Online Database (Provo, Utah: Ancestry.com, 1999), Federal census, Ser. M432, Roll 382, page 436, image 878. Jno. Brower household. Hereinafter cited as 1850 US Census.
John Taylor Brower1
b. 13 December 1852, d. 24 February 1920
John Taylor Brower|b. 13 Dec 1852\nd. 24 Feb 1920|p170.htm#i126846|Ariah Coates Brower|b. 13 Jan 1817\nd. 24 Jun 1884|p148.htm#i118418|Margaret Elizabeth Hussey|b. 28 Sep 1820\nd. 18 Sep 1883|p313.htm#i118424|John Brower|b. c 1784\nd. 2 Oct 1838|p168.htm#i118410|Fanny Coats|b. 1795\nd. 1831|p208.htm#i118411|William T. Hussey|d. b 1832|p313.htm#i118422|Mary Johnson||p322.htm#i118421|
- Father*: Ariah Coates Brower1 b. 13 Jan 1817, d. 24 Jun 1884
- Mother*: Margaret Elizabeth Hussey1 b. 28 Sep 1820, d. 18 Sep 1883
- John Taylor Brower was born on 13 December 1852 at Salt Lake City, Utah.1
- He married first on 27 July 1874 Jane Victoria Telford, daughter of John Dodds Telford and Sarah Matilda Coltrin.1
- John Taylor Brower married second at Parker, Bringham Co., Idaho, on 26 April 1891 Josephine Workman, daughter of James Thomas Workman and Lucy Grice.2
- John Taylor Brower died on 24 February 1920.1
- He appeared on the census on 27 August 1860 at Grantsville, Tooele Co., Utah Territory, as John T. Brower, age 7, born in Utah.3
- He appeared on the census on 3 August 1870 at Richmond, Cache Co., Utah Territory, as John T. Brower, age 16, works on the farm.4
- John Taylor Brower and Jane Victoria Telford had seven children.5
- John Taylor Brower and Josephine Workman had twelve children.6
Citations:
- [S2436] Oradell Brower Triplett, Ariah Coats Brower Family (Privately printed: Oradell Brower Triplett, 1972?). William B. Bogardus Collection, Anneke Jans and Everardus Bogardus Descendants Association, Wilmington, Ohio. Page 98. Family Group sheet. Hereinafter cited as Ariah Coats Brower Family.
- [S2436] Oradell Brower Triplett, Ariah Coats Brower Family (Privately printed: Oradell Brower Triplett, 1972?). William B. Bogardus Collection, Anneke Jans and Everardus Bogardus Descendants Association, Wilmington, Ohio. Page 98, 103. Family Group sheet. Hereinafter cited as Ariah Coats Brower Family.
- [S232] MyFamily.com, 1860 United States Federal Census., Online Database (Provo, Utah: MyFamily.com, 2004), Federal census, Ser. M653, Roll 1313, page 303, image 309. Ariah C. Brower family. Hereinafter cited as 1860 US Census.
- [S235] MyFamily.com, 1870 United States Federal Census., Online Database (Provo, Utah: My Family.com, 2003), Federal census, Ser. M593, Roll 1610, page 173, image 348, Ariah Brower household. Hereinafter cited as 1870 US Census.
- [S2436] Oradell Brower Triplett, Ariah Coats Brower Family (Privately printed: Oradell Brower Triplett, 1972?). William B. Bogardus Collection, Anneke Jans and Everardus Bogardus Descendants Association, Wilmington, Ohio. Page 101. Family Group sheet. Hereinafter cited as Ariah Coats Brower Family.
- [S2436] Oradell Brower Triplett, Ariah Coats Brower Family (Privately printed: Oradell Brower Triplett, 1972?). William B. Bogardus Collection, Anneke Jans and Everardus Bogardus Descendants Association, Wilmington, Ohio. Page 103. Family Group sheet. Hereinafter cited as Ariah Coats Brower Family.
John Thomas Brower1
b. 10 February 1844
John Thomas Brower|b. 10 Feb 1844|p170.htm#i85681|Chancellor Livingston Brower|b. 14 Dec 1808\nd. 22 Feb 1882|p151.htm#i83830|Emily B. Rhoads|b. 8 Mar 1818\nd. 17 Dec 1905|p402.htm#i85676|Jacob Brouwer|b. 8 May 1772\nd. 28 Dec 1816|p132.htm#i57634|Abigail Manning|b. 4 Jun 1772\nd. 1815 or 1816|p354.htm#i83799|Daniel Rhoads|||Barbary Cockrum|||
- Father*: Chancellor Livingston Brower b. 14 Dec 1808, d. 22 Feb 1882
- Mother*: Emily B. Rhoads b. 8 Mar 1818, d. 17 Dec 1905
- John Thomas Brower was born on 10 February 1844 at Marion Co., Missouri.1
- He appeared on the census on 7 November 1850 at Union, Marion Co., Missouri, age 6.2
- He appeared on the census on 18 June 1860 at Union, Marion Co., Missouri, age 16.3
Citations:
- [S2234] Lilly Martin, Descendants of Adam Brouwer, Descendants Report, May 2008. A report compiled by Lilly Martin. Information found here is focused on the descendants of Jacob Brouwer (no.65 in the report). Received from Lilly Martin by Chris Chester, Kent, New York.
- [S212] Ronald V. Jackson and Accelerated Indexing Systems, 1850 United States Federal Census., Online Database (Provo, Utah: Ancestry.com, 1999), Federal census, Roll M432-406, p.358, image 201. Hereinafter cited as 1850 US Census.
- [S232] MyFamily.com, 1860 United States Federal Census., Online Database (Provo, Utah: MyFamily.com, 2004), Federal census, Roll M563-632, p.0, image 405. Hereinafter cited as 1860 US Census.
John Thomas Brower1
b. circa 1849
John Thomas Brower|b. c 1849|p170.htm#i87818|Jeremiah Brower|b. c 1815|p167.htm#i87815|Elizabeth|b. c 1818|p4.htm#i87816|||||||||||||
- Father*: Jeremiah Brower2 b. c 1815
- Mother*: Elizabeth2 b. c 1818
- John Thomas Brower was born circa 1849 at Brooklyn, Kings Co., New York.2
- Also known as Thomas Brower (as called on the 1870 census).2
- He appeared on the census on 29 August 1850 at 5th Ward, Brooklyn, Kings Co., New York, as John Brower, age 1.3
- He appeared on the census on 20 June 1860 at 11th Ward Dist. 2, Brooklyn, Kings Co., New York, as John Brower, age 12.4
- He appeared on the census on 4 June 1870 at 20th Ward, Brooklyn, Kings Co., New York, as Thomas Brower, age 21, working in a book bindery, single and living with his parents.2
- He appeared on the census on 1 June 1880 at Brooklyn, Kings Co., New York, as John T. Brower, age 32, a printer, single and living with his parents.1
Citations:
- [S106] Ancestry.com, 1880 United States Federal Census., Online Database (Provo, Utah: Ancestry.com, 2003), Federal census, Roll T9-853, FHL film 1254853, p.48.3, ED 194, image 0418. Hereinafter cited as 1880 US Census.
- [S235] MyFamily.com, 1870 United States Federal Census., Online Database (Provo, Utah: My Family.com, 2003), Federal census, Roll M593-960, p.1, image 1. Hereinafter cited as 1870 US Census.
- [S212] Ronald V. Jackson and Accelerated Indexing Systems, 1850 United States Federal Census., Online Database (Provo, Utah: Ancestry.com, 1999), Federal census, Roll M432-518, p.77, image 420. Hereinafter cited as 1850 US Census.
- [S232] MyFamily.com, 1860 United States Federal Census., Online Database (Provo, Utah: MyFamily.com, 2004), Federal census, Roll M653-770, p.326, image 327. Hereinafter cited as 1860 US Census.
John Van Alstyne Brower1
b. 25 May 1812, d. 12 January 1865
John Van Alstyne Brower|b. 25 May 1812\nd. 12 Jan 1865|p170.htm#i110726|Thomas Le Foy Brouwer|b. 2 May 1787\nd. 27 Mar 1871|p142.htm#i115012|Magdalena van Aulst|b. c 1788|p467.htm#i116207|Gerrit Brouwer|b. bt 1750 - 1760|p131.htm#i87846|Mary La Foy|b. 7 Dec 1755\nd. 20 Sep 1821|p334.htm#i87847|||||||
- Father*: Thomas Le Foy Brouwer2 b. 2 May 1787, d. 27 Mar 1871
- Mother*: Magdalena van Aulst2 b. c 1788
- Charts: Adam Brouwer: Descendants Chart
- John Van Alstyne Brower was born on 25 May 1812 at New Jersey.3
- He married Mary Bloomfield on 12 October 1836.1,3
- John Van Alstyne Brower died on 12 January 1865.4
- Also known as John V. Brower.2
- He was a member of at Fifth Ave. Presbyterian Church, New York City, New York, on 6 April 1837 joined with a letter of transfer signed by Gardiner Spring of the Brick Presbyterian Church, New York, and was dismissed on 6 Apr 1843 to the Reformed Dutch Church, Franklin St., New York.1
- He appeared on the census on 30 September 1850 at Van Vorst, Hudson Co., New Jersey, John V. Brower, age 38, born in New Jersey. In the household are Mary B. Brower (age 35), John V. Brower (13), Bloomfield Brower (11), Mary B. Brower (9), Edwin C. Brower (7), Frederick B. Clement (7), Mary A. Kelly (19).5
- He applied for a U. S. passport on 25 November 1863 "John V. Brower, born in New York City, on or about 25 May 1812," accompanied by wife and daughter.6
Family: Mary Bloomfield b. 11 Nov 1814
- John Brower+1 b. 5 Sep 1837
- Bloomfield Brower1 b. 13 Mar 1839, d. 5 Jan 1912
- Mary Bloomfield Brower+3 b. 1841
- Edwin Brower3 b. 30 Apr 1843
Citations:
- [S1870] Elfrieda A. Kraege, "Records of the Fifth Avenue Presbyterian Church New York, 1808-1859", New York Genealogical and Biographical Record vols. 105-113 (1974-1983): 105:225. Hereinafter cited as "Fifth Ave. Presb. Ch. NYC."
- [S3719] William B. Bogardus Collection of Brouwer, Brower and Brewer Family Material and Correspondence, William B. Bogardus Collection, Anneke Jans and Everardus Bogardus Descendants Association, Wilmington, Ohio, Box 5, BIB BB-605, Notes by Walter M. Meserole on the records from the Bailey Brower Bible, followed by the extracted records and copies of correspondence and further genealogical notes. Origin of document is not stated, hand written notes, typescipt extracts. Page 28. Handwritten chart of the descendants of Garret Brouwer and Mary Le Foy. Hereafter cited as William B. Bogardus Collection.
- [S3719] William B. Bogardus Collection of Brouwer, Brower and Brewer Family Material and Correspondence, William B. Bogardus Collection, Anneke Jans and Everardus Bogardus Descendants Association, Wilmington, Ohio, Box 5, BIB BB-605, Notes by Walter M. Meserole on the records from the Bailey Brower Bible, followed by the extracted records and copies of correspondence and further genealogical notes. Origin of document is not stated, hand written notes, typescipt extracts. Page 30. 3rd handwritten chart of the descendants of Thomas LeFoy Brower. Hereafter cited as William B. Bogardus Collection.
- [S3719] William B. Bogardus Collection of Brouwer, Brower and Brewer Family Material and Correspondence, William B. Bogardus Collection, Anneke Jans and Everardus Bogardus Descendants Association, Wilmington, Ohio, Box 5, BIB BB-605, Notes by Walter M. Meserole on the records from the Bailey Brower Bible, followed by the extracted records and copies of correspondence and further genealogical notes. Origin of document is not stated, hand written notes, typescipt extracts. Page 30. 3rd handwritten chart of the descendants of Thomas LeFoy Brower. Written at 90 degrees in margin. Hereafter cited as William B. Bogardus Collection.
- [S212] Ronald V. Jackson and Accelerated Indexing Systems, 1850 United States Federal Census., Online Database (Provo, Utah: Ancestry.com, 1999), Federal census, NARA Ser. M432, Roll 452, page 349B. John V. Brower household. Hereinafter cited as 1850 US Census.
- [S3996] Ancestry.com,"U. S. Passport Applications, 1795-1925."National Archives and Records Administration (NARA), Washington D. C. ; Passport Applications, 1795-1905; Microfilm Serial: M1372. Online www.ancestry.com., Roll #120. John V. Brower. Hereinafter cited as U. S. Passport Applications.
John W. Brower1
b. 25 November 1830, d. 7 December 1851
- John W. Brower was born on 25 November 1830 (calculated from age at death, g.s.).
- He died on 7 December 1851 ; "age 21-0-12."1
- He was buried at Lattingtown Ground, Ulster Co., New York.1
Citations:
- [S2790] Richard Frisbie,"Ulster County Cemeteries, Town of Marlborough", online http://www.hopefarm.com/marbocem.htm. Cemetery and Burying ground inscriptions of the New York State Ulster County towns from the book "Old Gravestones of Ulster County"by Dr. J. Wilson Poucher and Byron J. Terwilliger c1931. Retrieved Sept. 2009. Lattingtown Ground. Hereinafter cited as Ulster County Cemeteries, Town of Marlborough.
John W. Brower1
b. circa 1843
John W. Brower|b. c 1843|p170.htm#i138399|Thomas Jefferson Brower|b. 26 Oct 1801\nd. 6 Jan 1859|p185.htm#i138390|Ann Golder|b. 4 Jan 1809\nd. 7 Aug 1873|p276.htm#i138391|||||||||||||
- Father*: Thomas Jefferson Brower1 b. 26 Oct 1801, d. 6 Jan 1859
- Mother*: Ann Golder1 b. 4 Jan 1809, d. 7 Aug 1873
- John W. Brower was born circa 1843 at Middletown, Middlesex Co., Connecticut.
- He appeared on the census on 14 October 1850 at Middletown, Middlesex Co., Connecticut, as John M. Brower, age 7.2
Citations:
- [S2760] William B. Bogardus Collection of Brouwer, Brower and Brewer Family Material and Correspondence, Anneke Jans and Everardus Bogardus Descendants Association, Wilmington, Ohio, Box 3, File B, Jan Brouwer of Flatlands. Correspondent File 29-F. No sources cited. Hereafter cited as William B. Bogardus Collection.
- [S212] Ronald V. Jackson and Accelerated Indexing Systems, 1850 United States Federal Census., Online Database (Provo, Utah: Ancestry.com, 1999), Federal census, Ser. M432, Roll 44, page 488B, image 660. Thomas J. Brower household. Hereinafter cited as 1850 US Census.
John W. Brower1
b. circa 1872
John W. Brower|b. c 1872|p170.htm#i162390|Benjamin B. Brower|b. May 1835\nd. 30 May 1907|p149.htm#i151108|Mary Strickland|b. c 1839\nd. 21 Apr 1889|p445.htm#i162383|Andrew Brower|b. c 1804\nd. 8 Apr 1877|p147.htm#i151106|Anna White|b. c 1815|p510.htm#i151107|||||||
- Father*: Benjamin B. Brower1 b. May 1835, d. 30 May 1907
- Mother*: Mary Strickland1 b. c 1839, d. 21 Apr 1889
- John W. Brower was born circa 1872 at Atlantic Co., New Jersey.1
- He appeared on the census on 19 June 1880 at Galloway, Atlantic Co., New Jersey, John W. Brower, age 8, born in New Jersey.1
Citations:
- [S106] Ancestry.com, 1880 United States Federal Census., Online Database (Provo, Utah: Ancestry.com, 2003), Federal census, NARA Ser. T9, Roll 770, page 147A, ED 5, FHL film #1254770. Burris Brower household. Hereinafter cited as 1880 US Census.
John W. Brower1
b. March 1886
John W. Brower|b. Mar 1886|p170.htm#i166487|William J. Brower|b. 18 Feb 1855\nd. 15 Aug 1914|p188.htm#i166457|Ida Davidson|b. 12 Mar 1860\nd. 4 Nov 1919|p224.htm#i166458|William Brower|b. c 1829\nd. 5 May 1893|p187.htm#i166473|Catharine Irwin|b. c 1823|p315.htm#i166479|||||||
- Father*: William J. Brower1 b. 18 Feb 1855, d. 15 Aug 1914
- Mother*: Ida Davidson1 b. 12 Mar 1860, d. 4 Nov 1919
- John W. Brower was born in March 1886 at Pennsylvania.1
- He appeared on the census on 11 June 1900 at Union, Centre Co., Pennsylvania, John W. Brower, born Mar 1886 in Pennsylvania.1
Citations:
- [S59] MyFamily.com, 1900 United States Federal Census., Online Database (Provo, Utah: My Family.com, 2003), Federal census, NARA Ser. T623, Roll 1392, page 6A, ED 41. William Brower household. Hereinafter cited as 1900 US Census.
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