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Orlando Brewer¹

• Father*: Peter Brewer b. 1795, d. 21 May 1880
• Mother*: Dorcas West b. 27 Dec 1803, d. 25 Feb 1863

• Orlando Brewer was born circa 1829 at New York.¹
• He married Mary J. (?) before July 1850.¹
• Orlando Brewer appeared on the census of 20 July 1850 at Howell, Livingston Co., Michigan, as Orlando Brewer, age 21, born in New York. A farmer with real estate valued at $600. With him is his wife Mary J. He is living next to Peter Brewer.¹
• He appeared on the census of 5 August 1870 at Howell, Livingston Co., Michigan, as Orlando S. Brewer, age 42, born in New York. A carpenter. With real estate valued at $1800, personal estate at $450. In the household are his wife Mary J. and children Lorane, Christina and Julia.²

Orlin P. Brewer¹

• Father*: Peter Wellington Brewer² b. c 1836, d. 1925
• Mother*: Maria (?)² b. c 1838

• Orlin P. Brewer was born in November 1875 at Wisconsin.³
• He married Jessie (?) in 1894.³
• Also known as Orlin Breuer.²
• Orlin P. Brewer appeared on the census of 1900 at Albany, Green Co., Wisconsin, Orlin ("Ora"as transcribed in Ancestry.com index), age 24, born Nov 1875 in Wisconsin (both parents born in New York), a farmer; wife Jessie, age 25, born Mar 1875 in Wisconsin (father born in England, mother in Wisconsin); married six years with two children; son Rodney, age 5, born Jul 1894 in Wisconsin; son Croy, age 4, born Nov 1895 in Wisconsin.³
• He appeared on the census of 1910 at Albany, Green Co., Wisconsin, Orlin P. Brewer, age 35, born in Wisconsin (parents born in New York), a farmer; wife "Zenil B." age 34, born in Wisconsin; they have been married for 16 years and have 4 children, all of whom are living; son Rodney (15), son Croy (14), daughter Ruby (9), and son Clayton (7) all born in Wisconsin.⁴

Orlow Brewer¹

• Father*: Sylvester Brewer¹ b. 12 Aug 1804, d. 19 Dec 1879
• Mother*: Sarah Hake¹ b. 27 Nov 1814, d. 22 Jul 1902

• Orlow Brewer was born circa 1869 at Wisconsin (age 11 in 1880).¹
• Although recorded as a "son" of Sarah Brewer on the 1880 census, it is more likely that Orlow is a grandson.

Orma Perl Brewer¹

• Father*: Isaac Brewer¹ b. 5 Oct 1857, d. 24 Jan 1938
• Mother*: Anna Florence Derrough¹ b. 19 Feb 1861, d. 3 Jul 1923

• Orma Perl Brewer was born on 4 October 1881 at Champaign Co., Illinois.¹
• He married Emma Amelia Mumm on 4 January 1905.¹
• Orma Perl Brewer died on 3 March 1955.¹
• He was buried at Philo, Champaign Co., Illinois.¹
• He appeared on the census of 14 June 1900 at Philo, Champaign Co., Illinois, as Orma P. Brewer (male), age 18, born Oct 1881 in Illinois. Single and living with his parents.²
• He appeared on the census of 27 April 1910 at Raymond, Champaign Co., Illinois, as Orma P. Brewer, age 28, born in Illinois. Father born in Illinois, mother in Ohio. Married for 5 years. A farmer. In the household are his wife Emma and children Franklin and Kenneth.³
• He appeared on the census of 23 April 1930 at Philo, Champaign Co., Illinois, as O.P. Brewer, age 49, born in Illinois. Married at age 21. A farmer. In the household are his wife Emma and children Walter, Joseph and Catherine.⁴

Orman Hunten Brewer¹

• Father*: Isaiah Brewer¹ b. 14 Jan 1834, d. 11 Jan 1914
• Mother*: Lydia Olivia Chute¹ b. 4 Jun 1845

• Charts: Descendants of Adolf Brouwer and Elizabeth Lassing

• Orman Hunten Brewer was born on 22 September 1880 at New Brunswick, Canada.¹
• He married Ellis Victoria Allen on 9 July 1902.¹
• Also known as Ormand Brewer.¹
• In 1911 Orman Hunten Brewer resided at Stone Ridge, York Co., New Brunswick, Canada.¹

Osborne Brewer¹

• Father*: Edward Brewer¹ b. 27 Aug 1871, d. 30 Jan 1942
• Mother*: Christiana Brewer¹ b. 25 May 1873, d. 30 Oct 1947

• Charts: Descendants of Adolf Brouwer and Elizabeth Lassing

• Osborne Brewer was born on 12 July 1904 at New Brunswick, Canada.¹
• He died on 27 May 1932 at Upper Keswick, York Co., New Brunswick, Canada.¹

Otho Brewer¹

• Father*: Jonathan Arthur Brewer¹ b. 29 Aug 1818, d. 14 Apr 1866
• Mother*: Elizabeth Conrad¹ b. 16 Feb 1831, d. 27 Aug 1908

• Otho Brewer was born on 2 December 1857 at Warren Twp., Franklin Co., Pennsylvania.¹
• He married (?) Miller.¹

Otis Brewer¹

• Father*: Peter Brewer¹ b. 8 Jun 1788, d. b 1 May 1877
• Mother*: Sarah C. Cost¹ b. 23 Apr 1802, d. 5 Jul 1842

• Otis Brewer was born on 13 June 1841 or 30 June 1841 at Clearspring area, Washington Co., Maryland.¹
• He married Sarah C. Renner on 12 February 1867.²
• Otis Brewer died on 15 April 1922.²
• He was buried at St. Paul's Lutheran Cemetery, Clearspring, Washington Co., Maryland.²
• Also known as Otho Tilghman Brewer.¹
• Surname is also spelled Breuer.³
• His ancestral family name is Brua.¹
• He appeared on the census of 27 July 1850 at District 2, Washington Co., Maryland, as Otter L. Breuer, age 9, born in Maryland.³
• Otis Brewer and Sarah C. Renner lived in Washington County where he was a farmer. They spent some years at Shady Bower, at Green Spring Furnace and at Hagerstown. He was a Republican.²

Owen Brewer¹

• Father*: James Brewer¹ b. 2 Oct 1794, d. 12 Sep 1862
• Mother*: Ellenor Long¹ b. 11 Oct 1796, d. 11 Apr 1885

• Owen Brewer was born in 1840 at Illinois.¹
• He married Nancy Nell.¹
• Owen Brewer appeared on the census of 11 September 1850 at New Albany, Coles Co., Illinois, age 10, born in Illinois.²
• In 1865 Owen Brewer resided at Douglas Co., Illinois.¹

Owen Fillmore Brewer¹

• Father*: John Brewer¹ b. 9 Jan 1822, d. 2 Jun 1880
• Mother*: Delila Blair¹ b. 24 Aug 1831, d. 3 Jul 1908

• Owen Fillmore Brewer was born on 24 October 1856.¹

Owen H. Brewer¹

• Father*: John Brewer¹ b. 11 May 1785 or 12 May 1785, d. 1 Jan 1845
• Mother*: Amelia Heller¹ b. c 1795, d. c 1884

• Owen H. Brewer was born on 3 August 1826 at Clearspring area, Washington Co., Maryland.¹
• He married Amanda McDaniels in 1851 or 1852.²
• Owen H. Brewer was buried at Greenwood Cemetery, Hamilton, Hancock Co., Illinois.²
• His ancestral family name is Brua.¹
• Owen Brewer went to Iowa almost immediately after his marriage, probably to Clark Co., just west of the Mississippi River. Nineteen years later his older brother John brought his family there.²

P. Orlindo Brewer¹

• Father*: Peter D. Brewer¹ b. b 1805, d. bt 16 Apr 1828 - 26 Aug 1828
• Mother*: Aurilley (?)¹ b. b 1810

• P. Orlindo Brewer was born before 16 April 1828 at probably Delaware Co., New York.¹
• He was named in his father's will dated on 16 April 1828 not yet reached the "years of understanding."¹

Pansy L. Brewer¹

• Father*: Johnston Brewer¹ b. 10 Jul 1831
• Mother*: Georgie Stonesipher¹

• Pansy L. Brewer was born circa 1883 at Knoxville, Knox Co., Illinois.¹

Parker Brewer¹

• Father*: Jan Brower¹ b. 13 Jun 1779
• Mother*: Letitia Parker¹

• Parker Brewer was born on 5 April 1806.¹
• Before 1838 Parker Brewer resided at New York City, New York; unmarried.¹

Parmenus Brewer¹

• Father*: Lewis Brewer¹ b. c 1828
• Mother*: Sarah Ann (?)¹ b. c 1830

• Charts: Descendants of Jan Brouwer & Aegje Sprong

• Parmenus Brewer was born on 26 December 1849 at Hempstead, Queens Co., Long Island, New York.¹
• Also known as Parmenus Brower.¹
• He appeared on the census of 31 August 1850 at Hempstead, Queens Co., New York, as Parmenus Brower, age 5 months, born in New York.²

Patience Laurina Brewer¹

• Father*: Archibald Brewer¹ b. 31 Mar 1833, d. 19 May 1924
• Mother*: Lydia Ann Brewer¹ b. c 1832, d. 17 Jan 1893

• Charts: Descendants of Adolf Brouwer and Elizabeth Lassing

• Patience Laurina Brewer was born on 25 October 1857 at New Brunswick, Canada.¹
• She married John Abraham Mabie at New Brunswick, Canada, on 19 September 1878.¹
• Patience Laurina Brewer died on 24 March 1891 at Fredericton, New Brunswick, Canada.¹
• She was buried at Fredericton, New Brunswick, Canada.¹
• Also known as Lorena Brewer.¹

Patty Brewer¹

• Father*: Solomon Brewer¹ b. 5 Jun 1746, d. 18 Mar 1824
• Mother*: Rene Benton¹ b. 1 Oct 1766, d. 28 Dec 1841

• Patty Brewer was born circa 9 October 1792.
• She died on 5 October 1794 at Greenburgh, Westchester Co., New York; "aged 1 year 11 months 26 days."¹
• She was buried at Old Dutch Burying Ground of Sleepy Hollow, (Tarrytown), Westchester Co., New York.¹

Peggy Carolina Brewer

• Father*: Peter Brouwer b. 18 Mar 1781
• Mother*: Polly Weaver b. c 1790

• Peggy Carolina Brewer was born on 12 December 1815 at Columbia Co., New York.
• She was baptized on 8 January 1816 at St. Thomas Lutheran Church, Churchtown, Columbia Co., New York.¹
• Also known as Margaret Brewer.²
• Surname is also spelled Brower.
• She appeared on the census of 11 September 1850 at Livingston, Columbia Co., New York, as Margarett Brewer, age 31, born in New York. Single and living with her parents.²

Percival Brewer¹

• Father*: John T. Brewer¹ b. 1 May 1809, d. b 1905
• Mother*: Mary M. Zook¹ b. c 1815, d. b 1905

• Percival Brewer was born circa 1859 at Knox Co., Illinois.²
• He appeared on the census of 12 July 1860 at Knoxville, Knox Co., Illinois, as Percival Brewer, age 1, born in Illinois.²
• He appeared on the census of 6 August 1870 at Monmouth, Warren Co., Illinois, as Percival Brewer, age 10, born in Illinois.¹

Percy Edward Brewer¹

• Father*: Edward Brewer¹ b. 27 Aug 1871, d. 30 Jan 1942
• Mother*: Christiana Brewer¹ b. 25 May 1873, d. 30 Oct 1947

• Charts: Descendants of Adolf Brouwer and Elizabeth Lassing

• Percy Edward Brewer was born on 23 December 1897 at New Brunswick, Canada.¹
• He married Annie Jane Jones at Fredericton, New Brunswick, Canada, on 27 June 1942.¹
• Percy Edward Brewer died on 19 September 1974 at Burtt's Corner, York Co., New Brunswick, Canada.¹
• He was buried at Burtt's Corner Cemetery, York Co., New Brunswick, Canada.¹

Perley Derward Brewer¹

• Father*: Gould Brewer b. 13 Sep 1841, d. 6 Apr 1917
• Mother*: Jane Stephenson b. c 1846, d. 30 May 1899

• Charts: Descendants of Adolf Brouwer and Elizabeth Lassing, Nicholas Adamsz Brouwer Sub-Group

• Perley Derward Brewer was born on 11 July 1882 at Burtt's Corner, York Co., New Brunswick, Canada.
• He married Emily Myrtle Bird, daughter of Henry Bird and Elizabeth Gorman, at York Co., New Brunswick, Canada, on 21 June 1911.¹
• Perley Derward Brewer died on 23 January 1966 at Burtt's Corner, York Co., New Brunswick, Canada.¹
• He was a farmer at McLean Settlement Road, Burtt's Corner, York Co., New Brunswick, Canada.¹

Perlina Brewer

• Father*: Joseph E. Brewer b. 12 May 1834, d. 20 Oct 1863
• Mother*: Caroline F. Sweet b. 9 Nov 1833, d. 19 Jun 1918

• Perlina Brewer was born on 18 July 1858 at Berkshire, Franklin Co., Vermont.¹
• She is not recorded with the family on the 1860 census, and possibly died as an infant.²

Peter Brewer^1,2,3

• Father*: Jeremiah Brouwer b. 26 Feb 1738, d. 13 Mar 1822
• Mother*: Hannah Thomas b. c 1757

• Charts: Adam Brouwer: Five Generations Descendant Chart, Aeltje Braconie to Ruth Catherine Brewer, Ancestors of Ruth Catherine Brewer, Jeremiah Brower/Brewer Sub-Group

• Peter Brewer was born on 27 May 1779 at near Brunswick, Rensselaer Co. (then Albany Co.), New York.⁴
• He was baptized on 29 December 1781 at Gilead Evangelical Lutheran Church, Center Brunswick, Rensselaer Co., New York; the sponsors were parents Jeremias and Hanna Brewer.⁴
• He married Hannah Sanborn circa 1797.⁵
• Peter Brewer died on 2 December 1844 at Highgate, Franklin Co., Vermont.⁶
• He was buried at Brewer Cemetery, off Rollo Rd., Highgate, Vermont.⁷
• Also known as Peter Brower.
• Peter came to the area of Highgate, Vermont with his parents when he was about six years old. He served with the local Vermont Militia during the War of 1812, and over time made a number of land purchases, putting together a family farm that would be continued by his son, Schuyler.
• Peter Brower appears on the General List of Highgate, Vermont in 1800, assessed at 20 00, and recorded next to Jeremiah Brower.⁸
• Peter Brewer's "mark of cattle, sheep and swine" (a cross off the right ear) is recorded in the records of Highgate, Vermont on 12 Feb 1800.⁹
• Matthew Saxe, and Peter Brower witnessed the will of Lawrence Croy of Highgate, Vermont, 21 Apr 1800.¹⁰
• In 1801 the names, in succession, of William Proper, Peter Brower, James Proper, and Jeremiah Brower appear on the Grand List of Highgate, Vermont.⁸
• Peter Brewer appears on the Grand List of Highgate, Vermont in 1802, then again in 1805, 1806, 1807, 1821, 1822, 1824, 1825, 1826. He was selected as a Grand Juror at Highgate, Vermont on the first Monday of March, 1806, and agian on 18 Feb 1817. In the 1820 appraisal of property in Highgate, Peter Brewer had 25 acres valued at $8 an acre, total of $200, one house and one barn, valued at $100. In 1821 he had 30 acres of land valued at $210, one frame house and one barn, valued at $100. In 1824 Peter's house was appraised at $50, his barn at $55, his 30 acres at $210. He was present at a town meeting in 1832.^11,12
• On 15 Jan 1809, John Wilson sold to Peter Brewer, both of Highgate, for the sum of $315, a "parcil of land lying and being in Highgate in that part formerly called Alburgh, bounded as follows (viz) on the north by Canada line, west by William Hefflon and James Wilson's farms and east on the old eastline of said Alburgh containing about two hundred and forty acres of land. John Wilson his mark, although no mark or signature of Peter's appears.¹³
• He appeared on the census of 1810 at Highgate, Franklin Co., Vermont, Household of 3 males under the age of 10, 1 male 16-25, 1 female under 10, and 1 female 16-25.¹⁴
• Peter Brewer's name appears on the "Original Survey" of Highgate, Vermont, taken in May 1811, listing Peter with an "amount of 19.44."¹⁵
• He served in William's 4th Regiment, Vermont Militia during War of 1812, as a private. Peter was among 11 men from Highgate to form part of the 2nd Company of the 1st Regiment in the 1st Brigade, during the War of 1812.¹⁶
• On 2 Feb 1813, Peter Brewer of Highgate, "for a sum of 100 dollars paid by George Brewer of Westford, Chittenden County, Vermont...conveyed and forever quitclaim unto him, the said George, his heirs and asigns all my right in the interest estate property...parcell of land lying and being in the town of Highgate in that part formerly called Alburgh...bounded on the east by Marvin, on the south by Abel Drury. Land which he bought of Remeber(?) Willard on the west by Sarah Ann Wilson. Land and to run as far north on to my farm as will take off and contain forty acres of land." This deed signed by Peter Brewer in the presence of Martha Brewer and Peter Sax, Town Clerk, recorded 31 Mar 1813.¹⁷
• On 15 Mar 1813, John Barr of Highgate sold to Peter Brewer of Highgate, "lands in Highgate in that part formerly called Alburgh."¹⁸
• In Mar 1814, Edward Raskin of Highgate (his name appears as E.C. Harkirt in the index to deeds) sold land to Peter Brewer of Highgate.¹⁹
• On 12 May 1814, Peter Brewer of Highgate, sold to Sarah Ann Wilson (her name appears as G.H. Wilson on the index to deeds), Lot no.35 (or 45?) in "that part of Highgate called Alburgh".²⁰
• He appeared on the census of 1820 at Highgate, Franklin Co., Vermont, with a household of 2 males 0-10y; 2 males 10-16y; 1 male 16-18y; 2 males 16-26y; 1 male 26-45y; 2 females 0-10y; 1 female 10-16y; 1 female 26-45y, Total family of 11. Peter is engaged in Agriculture. He is enumerated next to George Brewer.²¹
• On 5 May 1826, Peter Brewer of Highgate, for $200, bought land of Alfred Keith of Sheldon, Franklin Co., Vermont, described as, "a piece or parcel of land namely lying and being in that part of Highgate commonly known by the name of Marvins Gore and bounded as follows beginning at the north west corner of said Gore. as now surveyed thence south on said line one hundred rods thence east eighty rods thence north one hundred rods thence west eighty rods to the place began at, 50 acres." Signed by Alfred Keith in the pressence of B.F. Hollenbeck and Abel Drury.²²
• On 12 Mar 1827, Peter Brewer of Highagte sold land in Highgate to Jacob Brewer, also of Highgate, 100 acres with the stipulation that should Jacob die without heirs, the ownership of the land was to be returned to the family of Peter Brewer, "excepting a support for Jacob's widow during her widowhood."²³
• He appeared on the census of 1830 at Highgate, Franklin Co., Vermont, a household of 1 male 5-10y; 2 males 15-20y; 1 male 50+y; 1 female 10-15y; 1 female 15-20y; 1 female 20-30y; 1 female 50+. Total family of 8. John G., Sylvester, and Jacob Brewer, all found in Highgate on the 1830 census (their first appearance on a census) are the probable sons of Peter as between 1820 and 1830, Peter's family decreased by three males.²⁴
• On 3 June 1834 On 3 Jun 1834, Abel Drury of Highgate sold for $30 to Peter Brewer of Highgate, "A parcel containing 5 acres of land lying in Highgate and bounded as follows beginning at a stake and stones standing eighteen rods north of the center of the brook where it crosses the east line of the ? lot so called thence south twenty eight and a half rods thence east twenty eight and a half rods thence north twenty eight and a half rods thence west to the first mentioned bound to conatin five acres of land."²⁵
• He appeared on the census of 1840 at Highgate, Franklin Co., Vermont, (recorded immediately before Jacob Brewer). Peter's family is 1 male 20-30; 1 male 30-40, 1 male 60-70; 1 female 20-30; 1 female 30-40; 1 female 50-60.²⁶
• On 3 Apr 1843, Peter Brewer of Highgate sold for $400, two parcels of land (one of 50 acres, the other of 5 acres, adjacent to each other, which Peter had bought of Abel Drury) to Rensselaer Brewer of Swanton. The lands were situated along the "province line." The deed was witnessed by Norman Brewer and Jerusha Brewer.²⁷
• On 25 May 1843, Peter Brewer of Highgate sold land to Schuyler Brewer of Highgate, 130 acres bounded by Stimit's east line, Jacob Brewer's north line, the west line of the old Marvin Gore line, and by the province line to the north. The deed was witnessed by Jacob Brewer and G.G. Brewer, Jacob Brewer titled, Justice of the Peace.²⁸
• Peter Brewer's name is recorded in the records of Highgate regarding a number of other land transactions, some with son Schuyler (the actual records have not yet been consulted but their names appear in the indicies). The property that Peter owned and farmed, and was subsequently owned by Schuyler, sits on the U.S. and Canadian border, at the northern most part of the town of Highgate, in fact probably the most northern point in the state of Vermont.
• The old Dutch traditions of the Brewer family passed into history with Peter's generation. Although born into what could certainly be described as a Dutch family, Peter, by the time he was middle aged was very much an American. Peter's father was a Loyalist during the Revolution and the areas around Highgate and Alburgh, Vermont were first settled by his father and other like-minded Loyalists, many of Dutch or German ancestry and coming from what is now Rensselaer Co., New York. At the outset of the War of 1812 there was apparently a conserted effort to enlist and swear to oath of allegiance the citizens of the area by both the Vermont and U.S. Governments. Many of the adult males, afterall, were only one generation away from the original Loyalist settlers. Peter and his brothers enlisted in the local militias during the War of 1812, and Peter seems to made an extra effort in proving his loyalty to the United States. While naming his elder sons in the Dutch family tradition, two of his younger sons are named Schuyler and Rensselaer, no doubt for the American Patriot Generals of Dutch ancestry who were major figures during the war in New York State. Peter's father, Jeremiah, a Loyalist was on the "other side" of Gens. Schuyler and Van Rensselaer during the Revolution, and may not have been too happy with Peter's choice of names. Most of Peter's sons moved west, first to Wisconsin with some moving on to Iowa and the Dakotas from there. His grandson, Richard Brewer (son of Rensselaer) eventually found himself in Lincoln Co., New Mexico, where he became embroiled in the Lincoln Co. War, rode with a young "Billy the Kid," and lost his life in a classic western shootout.
• As with his father, Jeremiah, there is a lack of certainty with the children of Peter Brewer, in particular with the four eldest sons. The 1810 census records Peter with a family of three males under the age of 10, which could equate to Jacob, Sylvester, and George, as listed here. At least one could be a son of Peter's brother, Jacob, who shows one male under the age of ten in 1810 that has not yet been identified.

Peter Brewer^1,2

• Father*: Jonathan Brewer b. 21 Jun 1689, d. c 1752
• Mother*: Arabella Goulding b. b 1700

• Peter Brewer was born on 17 April 1720 at Framingham, Middlesex Co., Massachusetts.^3,4,5
• He married Elizabeth Pratt, daughter of Daniel Pratt and Elizabeth Rice, at Framingham, Middlesex Co., Massachusetts, on 22 December 1748.⁵
• Peter Brewer died on 16 September 1800 at Southborough, Worcester Co., Massachusetts.⁶
• He settled in the eastern part of Southborough.
• He appeared on the census of 1790 In Southborough, Worcester Co., Massachusetts there is a Peter Brewer (2 males 16+, 2 females), and a John(?) Brewer (1 male 16+, 4 females). There are also Brighams and Fays in Southborough in 1790.⁷

Peter Brewer

• Father*: David Brouwer b. 14 Jul 1776
• Mother*: Catherine Miesig b. b 1785, d. a 1802

• Peter Brewer was born on 12 September 1802 at Claverack, Columbia Co., New York.¹
• He was baptized on 7 November 1802 at Dutch Reformed Church, Claverack, Columbia Co., New York.
• Also known as Brower.

Peter Brewer

• Father*: Peter Brewer b. b 1755, d. 6 Feb 1836

• Peter Brewer was born circa April 1786.
• He married Jane De Ridder, daughter of Walter De Ridder and Anneke Van den Bergh, at Reformed Protestant Dutch Church, Easton, Washington Co., New York, on 3 December 1807.^1,2
• Peter Brewer married Permelia Comstock, daughter of Avery Comstock and Esther Ruggles, on 26 February 1843 (probably a second marriage for Peter).^3,4
• Peter Brewer died on 1 July 1857; aged 71 years and 3 mos.³
• Possible son of Peter Brewer. At this time this theory is based soley on their common name and the common location of where they lived.
• He appeared on the census of 1810 at Cambridge, Washington Co., New York, as Peter Brewer between the ages of 16 and 26 along with a (presumed) wife between the ages of 16 and 26.⁵
• A Peter Brewer appeared on the census in 1830 at Salem, Washington Co., New York, with a household of 1 male age 40-50, 1 male 60-70, and 1 female 40-50.⁶
• He appeared on the census of 2 August 1850 at Salem, Washington Co., New York, as Peter Brewer, age 63, born in New York, a farmer, with real estate valued at $3500. Also in the hosuehold are his wife Permelia Brewer and James Slocomb, age 14.⁷

Peter Brewer

• Peter Brewer was born before 1755 at Cortlandt, Westchester Co., New York, (at least 45 years old in 1800) but possibly born abt 1760 (as the 1830 census calls him age 60-70).¹
• He died on 6 February 1836 at probably Washington Co., New York.²
• He was a Revolutionary War soldier. Enlisting in April 1776 while living at Cortlandt, Westchester Co., New York. He served for one year in Ezekiel Hyatt's Co., Colonels Alexander McDougall's and Edward's NY Regt. and was at the Battle of White Plains. He enlisted in March 1778 and served one year as a private in Capt. William Slow's Co., Col. Hughs' Regt., stationed at Kings Ferry and Stony Point. He enlisted 3 March 1780 and served as a private in Capt. John Campbell's Co., Col. Hughs' NY Regt. and was discharged in March 1782.²
• He appeared on the census of 1790 at Cortlandt, Westchester Co., New York, as Peter Brewer, with a household of 1 male over 16, 2 males under 16 and 4 females. He is enumerated between Sampson Dyckman and Isaac Huson. It is noted that no other Brewer or Brower heads of household are recorded in Cortlandt on the 1790 census.³
• He appeared on the census of 1800 at Easton, Washington Co., New York, With 3 males 0-10, 2 males 10-16, 1 male 45+, 1 female 0-10, 1 female 16-26, 1 female 45+. Enumerated next to Walter De Ridder.⁴
• On 8 Apr 1818, Peter Brewer, then a resident of Greenwich, Washington Co., New York, applied for a pension based upon his service in the Revolutionary War. He stated he was born at Cortlandt in Westchester County, but did not give his date of birth or the names of his parents. He stated that in about 1798, he moved from Cortlandt to the northern part of New York State. His claim was allowed.²
• He appeared on the census of 1820 at Greenwich, Washington Co., New York, the record appears to read as Peter Browa, with a household of 1 male under 10, 1 male 10-16, 1 male 16-26, 1 male 45+, 1 female 16-26, 1 female 45+, 1 person engaged in agriculture and 1 person engaged in manufactures.⁵
• In 1824 Peter Brewer resided at Easton, Washington Co., New York.²
• A Peter Brewer appeared on the census in 1830 at Salem, Washington Co., New York, with a household of 1 male age 40-50, 1 male 60-70, and 1 female 40-50.⁶
• Peter Brewer is claimed as a son of Tunis Brouwer (from a source without supporting documentation) and although it is certainly possible, no records or evidence has yet been found to back this assumption. It is also possible that Peter is a son of one of Tunis Brouwer's brothers, and he may well not be a descendant of the Adam Brouwer line found in Westchester County at all.⁷

Peter Brewer¹

• Father*: Sylvester Brewer¹ b. 12 Aug 1804, d. 19 Dec 1879
• Mother*: Sarah Hake¹ b. 27 Nov 1814, d. 22 Jul 1902

• Peter Brewer was born on 23 December 1846 at Ohio (although the 1880 U.S. census records is age as 28, and birth place as Wisconsin).^1,2
• He married Louise Pfiefer at Jefferson Co., Wisconsin, on 24 July 1883.^3,4
• Surname is also spelled Brower; (1900 U.S. census).³
• Peter Brewer appeared on the census of 16 June 1860 at Jefferson, Jefferson Co., Wisconsin, age 13.⁵
• He appeared on the census of 8 August 1870 at Jefferson, Jefferson Co., Wisconsin, age 23, single, born in Wisconsin, a farm laborer, living with his parents.⁶
• He appeared on the census of 1880 at Jefferson, Jefferson Co., Wisconsin, Peter, age 28, a farmer, enumerated in the household of his mother Sarah Brewer.⁷
• He appeared on the census of June 1900 at Jefferson, Jefferson Co., Wisconsin, as Peter Brower, age 53, born Dec 1846 in Wisconsin, his father was born in Vermont and his mother in Pennsylvania. Peter is a farmer, and with him are his wife Louise, and daughter, Lulu.³
• In June 1900, brothers, Peter Brewer and Sylvester Brewer are recorded on the same census page.³
• He appeared on the census of 26 April 1910 at Jefferson, Jefferson Co., Wisconsin, age 62, born in Wisconsin, a dairy farmer. With him is his wife Louise and daughter, Hazle.⁸
• The families of Peter Brewer, and Mary (Brewer) Jung (Peter's niece) are enumerated on the same sheet on the 1910 U.S. census.⁸
• He appeared on the census of 4 February 1920 at Jefferson, Jefferson Co., Wisconsin, age 74, born in Wisconsin (father born in Vermont, mother in Pennsylvania), a farmer, with wife, Louise.⁹
• He appeared on the census of 3 April 1930 at Jefferson, Jefferson Co., Wisconsin, as Peter Brewer, age 83, born in Wisconsin (the census records, in error, that his parents were born in Germany). He was first married at age 28, and he is a farmer. With him is his wife, Louise.¹⁰
• The brothers, Peter and Sylvester Brewer, were both farmers and lived their entire adult lives in very close proximity to each other in Jefferson, Wisconsin.

Peter Brewer¹

• Father*: George G. Brewer¹ b. c 1809
• Mother*: Charlotte Barr¹ b. c 1809, d. b Jun 1880

• Peter Brewer was born circa 1842 at probably, Franklin Co., Vermont, (age 8 in 1850).¹
• He married Agnes (?) before 1870.²
• Peter Brewer married Sarah A. (?) before June 1880.³
• Peter Brewer appeared on the census of 1870 at Buena Vista, Richland Co., Wisconsin, Peter Brewer, age 28, b. Vermont, a butcher; and wife Agnes, age 20, b. Wisconsin.²
• He appeared on the census of June 1880 at Buena Vista, Richland Co., Wisconsin, Peter, age 38, born in Vermont, a farmer; wife Sarah A., age 22. No children recorded.³

Peter Brewer¹

• Father*: John Brewer¹ b. 4 Apr 1768, d. 3 Oct 1852
• Mother*: Mary Hays b. c 1775, d. bt Jun 1830 - 17 May 1834

• Charts: Jan Brouwer Sub-Group

• Peter Brewer was born in 1795 at Oneonta, Otsego Co., New York.¹
• He married first at Wilson, Niagara Co., New York, on 10 May 1821 Dorcas West.^1,2
• Peter Brewer married second at Shiawasee Co., Michigan, on 1 March 1865 Abigail Hayes, daughter of Samuel S. Hays.²
• Peter Brewer died on 21 May 1880 at Howell, Livingston Co., Michigan.²
• He appeared on the census of 1830 at Wilson, Niagara Co., New York, with a household of 1 male under 5, 1 male 5-10, 1 male 30-40, 1 female under 5, 1 female 5-10, 2 females 20-30.³
• He appeared on the census of 20 July 1850 at Howell, Livingston Co., Michigan, as Peter Brewer, age 55, born in New York. A farmer with real estate valued at $1000. In the household are his wife Dorcas, Mary Jones, age 4, Almon Brewer, age 18, Sarah Jones, age 1, and Asa Crane, age 90, a Doctor. Next door is Orlando Brewer, age 21.⁴
• He appeared on the census of 24 July 1860 at Howell, Livingston Co., Michigan, as Peter Brewer, age 66, born in New York. A farmer with real estate valued at $3000, personal estate at $760. In the household are his wife Dorcas; Almon Brewer, age 29 and Olive Brewer, age 20; Mary E. Jones, age 14; Sarah Jones, age 11; and Mary Potter, age 21, a teacher.⁵
• He appeared on the census of 7 July 1870 at Owosso, Shiawassee Co., Michigan, as Peter Brewer, age 75, born in New York. A day laborer with real estate valued at $2000, personal estate at $800. In the household are his wife Abigail; Frances Warren, age 22, and Lewis and Lotta Warren, ages 4 and 3 respectively.⁶

Peter Brewer¹

• Father*: (?) Brewer b. b 1730

• Charts: Peter Brewer (PA -> KY) Sub-Group

• Peter Brewer was born between 1750 and 1760 at probably Sussex Co., New Jersey.
• He married Margaret Hobach.
• Peter Brewer died circa 1 November 1840 at Hardin Co., Kentucky.¹
• He was found on the tax list at Huntington Twp., Westmoreland Co., Pennsylvania, in 1783.²
• He appeared on the census of 1810 at Elizabethtown, Hardin Co., Kentucky, as Peter Brewer, with a household of 2 males under 10, 1 male 10-15, 1 male 16-25, 1 male over 45, 1 female over 45.³
• Peter Brewer, Samuel Brewer, and Mark Brewer are all enumerated as heads of households in Elizabeth, Hardin Co., Kentucky in 1810. (This is not to imply that Mark is a brother of Samuel and Peter. All evidence points to no relationship between Mark and the other two. Janet Brewer of Palo Alto, Cal. has pointed out that Mark is very probably an emigrant to Kentucky from St. Mary's County, Maryland as part of the League of Catholic Families.).⁴
• He appeared on the census of 1820 at Little York, Hardin Co., Kentucky, as Peter Brewer, with a household of 1 male 10-16, 1 male over 45, 1 female 10-16, 1 female over 45, 1 person engaged in agriculture. He is enumerated between Michael Brewer and John Hobach.⁵
• He appeared on the census of 1830 at Hardin Co., Kentucky, as Peter Brewer, with a household of 1 male 30-40, 1 male 70-80, 1 female 60-70.⁶
• He appeared on the census of 1840 at Hardin Co., Kentucky, as Peter Brewer, with a household of 1 male 40-50, 1 male 80-90, 1 female 70-80.⁷
• A descendant of Peter Brewer has participated in the Brewer DNA Project (kit no.28193). The results indicate that Peter Brewer is a descendant of Adam Brouwer.⁸
• Henry Brewer and Peter Brewer appear to be closely related, as demonstrated by DNA testing of direct descendants of each.

Peter Brewer¹

• Father*: Benjamin Brewer¹ b. 24 Apr 1755
• Mother*: Catherine Gerthraut Mellinger¹ b. 8 Mar 1758, d. 7 Dec 1839

• Peter Brewer was born in 1786 at Fayette Co., Pennsylvania.¹
• He died young.²

Peter Brewer¹

• Father*: Sylvanus Brewer¹ b. 21 Jun 1767, d. 1820
• Mother*: Idah West¹

• Peter Brewer settled at near Franklin, Warren Co., Ohio.¹

Peter Brewer¹

• Father*: Daniel Brouwer¹ b. 28 Feb 1768
• Mother*: Mary Van Voorhees¹ b. 26 Jan 1765, d. 14 Feb 1840

• Peter Brewer was born on 21 July 1802 at Kentucky.^1,2
• He married Elizabeth (?).²
• A Peter Brewer appeared on the census in 1840 at Union, Butler Co., Ohio, with a household of 1 male under 5,1 male 5-10, 1 male 30-40, 1 female 10-15, 1 female 20-30. He is enumerated next to Daniel Brewer.³
• He appeared on the census of 21 August 1850 at Union, Butler Co., Ohio, as Peter Brewer, age 48, born in Kentucky. A farmer with real estate valued at $500. In the household is his wife, Elizabeth, and children John G., Christianna, Phebe Jane, Peter D. and Mary E. He is enumerated next to the family of Eleanor Brewer (his sister-in-law, wife of Daniel Brewer).²

Peter Brewer

• Father*: Michael Brewer b. c 1786

• Peter Brewer was born circa 1813 at Hardin Co., Kentucky.
• He appeared on the census of 6 September 1850 at Hamiltons, LaRue Co., Kentucky, as Peter Brewer, age 37, born in Kentucky, a famer, living in his father's household.¹

Peter Brewer¹

• Peter Brewer was born on 1 April 1740 said to have been born in Holland.^2,3
• He married Elizabeth Stone at possibly New York City, New York, on 9 August 1767.^2,3
• Peter Brewer is said to have died on 22 March 1804 at Greene Co., New York.^2,3
• According to History of Oakland County, Michigan (page 129, sketch of son Peter Brewer) Peter was born in Holland on 1 April 1740, and at the age of twenty-one years came to America landing in the city of New York, where he remained until 1767, when he married Elizabeth Stone, and soon after settled in Westchester county, where he resided until the beginning of the Revolutionary war, when he entered the army to assist in sustaining the independence of the colonies. At the close of the war he setled in Dutchess county where Peter Brewer, his son, was born June 8, 1791, being the youngest but one of sixteen children. In 1795, Peter Brewer, Sr. removed with his family into Greene county, among the Catskill mountains, where he died in 1804, his wife surviving him until 1828.³
• A Peter Brewer is found on the tax list at Southern Precinct, Dutchess Co., New York, in 1771 with the notation, "to Fredericksburgh." A John Brewer is also listed, 1770-71, also with the notation, "to Fredericksburgh." A Nathaniel Stone is recorded on the tax lists of the Southern Precinct, Feb 1759 to 1771, also with the notation, "to Fredericksburgh."
  A number of Brewers are recorded on earlier tax lists for this same jurisdiction, namely: Henrick 1740/41; son Feb 1742/43; son off list June 1748; Jacobus June 1759-June 1761; Jacobus Feb 1760-June 1763; John 1756; Samuel Feb 1744/45-June 1748 (probably same as "son" mentioned above); Samuel Feb 1756-Feb 1758; Teunis June 1754-1765; Henry Brower Feb 1753-June 1754. All of the just listed individuals are, or are likely members of the family of Hendrick Brouwer and Jannetje Crancheyt. There is anywhere from a six to thirty-one year span between their appearance on the tax list and the appearance of Peter and John Brewer in 1771. They were all living on leased land, and a relationship between the earlier Brewers and Peter and John cannot be assumed.⁴
• He was found on the tax list at Fredericksburgh, Dutchess Co., New York, from 1772 to 1779 A John Brewer is listed for 1772-1775, and a Nathaniel Stone is listed 1772-1775.⁵
• He appeared on the census of 1790 at Fredericksontown, Dutchess Co., New York, as Peter Brewer, with a household of 2 males over 16, 4 males under 16, and 5 females. He is enumerated between Edward Haines and Aaron Haines. Members of the Townsend family are found on the same census sheet.⁶
• He was a Revolutionary War soldier. As claimed by a descendant in her D.A.R. application, stating that he served in 15th Regt., Albany Co. Militia, as a private, commanded by Col. Peter Vrooman (citing New York in the Revolution v.1, p.128). This service, however, more likely belongs to another Peter Brewer (see below).⁷
• A Peter Brewer appeared on the census in 1820 at Hunter, Greene Co., New York, with a household of 2 males 26-45, 1 male over 45, 1 female over 45, 2 persons engaged in agriculture. Peter is enumerated on the same sheet as Samuel Brewer and Aaron Brewer, and is TOO old to be Peter Brewer, Jr. Either the death date of 1804, given above from an unconfirmed source, may is in error, or the census record is in error.⁸
• Abraham Brewer and Peter Brewer both have descendants who have participated in the Brewer DNA Project. The results demonstrate that both Abraham and Peter are not descended from either Adam Brouwer or Jan Brouwer. Both participants belong to the haplogroup R1a1, which to date (Jan 2009) is not represented by any other participant in the Brewer DNA Project. However, there is not enough similarity in the test results of the two participants to imply that Abraham and Peter are closely related.
  The origin of R1a is identified by genetic marker M17, while the subgroup R1a1 is identified by marker M198. R1a1 is typical of present day Eastern Europeans, Central Asians and South Asians. Further subgroups are known. R1a1a is found in a significant minority of Eastern European people, while R1a1b is found in low frequency in Scotland, Ireland and France, and R1a1c is found in low frequency in Scotland and Ireland. The participants may choose to have their haplogroups further confirmed by SNP testing.^9,10
• There is little first hand information found for Peter Brewer. The vital data found for Peter, his wife, and children, is all taken from two D.A.R. applications, one filed in 1939, the second in 1962. None of it has been verified by church or civil sources and the original source for the data is not stated on the D.A.R. applications. The applications also state that Peter was born in Holland, and although this has not been verified, the same has been stated in an 1877 account of Peter. The DAR applications also imply that Peter lived in Westchester and Dutchess County, New York, and then later in Hunter, Greene County, New York. His son, Samuel, and his descendants are found in Hunter at later dates, and Peter appears to have been there in 1820. Despite the claim that Peter was living in Westchester at the time of the Revolution, the applications are claiming the service of a Peter Brewer in the Albany County Militia, 15th Regt. The problem with this is, a person living in Westchester would NOT have served in the Albany Co. Militia. They would have served in the Westchester Co. Militia. The Albany Co. service belongs to another, contemporary Peter Brewer (Brouwer, Bruer) who is known to have lived at Claverack, Albany Co. for many years, including the years of the Revolution. In addition, there is a third Peter Brewer, who while a resident of Cortlandt Manor, did serve during the Revolution. His service is well documented in his pension file (the preferred source for determing true service in the Revolution). This Peter Brewer, however, later moved to and lived the remainder of his life in Washington Co., New York, and therefore cannot be the Peter Brewer married to Elizabeth Stone at Greene County.
  What is known about this Peter Brewer, is that he is NOT a desccendant of Adam Brouwer. This is proved by the recent DNA testing of a direct descendant (see above). This Peter Brewer, who married Elizabeth Stone, cannot be a son of Johannes Brouwer (a descendant of Adam Brouwer) and Elizabeth Concklin as has been claimed by a few in the past.
  This Peter Brewer's origins may be in New England. His son Samuel's wife's family was originally from Ridgefield, Fairfield Co., Connecticut, and apparently spent time in Westchester and Dutchess Counties as well as Danbury, Connecticut. Some preliminary work is giving the indication that Peter's wife, Elizabeth Stone, may have her origins with the Stone families of Guilford, New Haven Co., Connecticut. Solomon Brewer, who came to Westchester Co., after the Revolution, came from Guilford, Connecticut (he was born in Springfield, Mass.), and there were a number of families who emigrated from the Guilford area to the area of southern Dutchess County (now Putnam Co.), New York in the mid 1700's. Perhaps Peter was originally from Connecticut as well. As memtioned, records of his children's births have not been found in any of the New York Counties in which he is said to have lived. Another possibility: perhaps he was born in Holland, as claimed, and is the progenitor of a more recent and distinct family of Brewers in America. I would add that searches in New Jersey and Pennsylvania should not yet be ruled out. A key to finding Peter's origins in the American Colonies may be to find the exact origins of his wife Elizabeth Stone and the movement of her family.

Peter Brewer^1,2

• Father*: Peter Brewer^1,2 b. 1 Apr 1740, d. 22 Mar 1804
• Mother*: Elizabeth Stone^1,2 b. 23 Jun 1749, d. 30 Jan 1829

• Peter Brewer was born on 18 June 1791 at Dutchess Co., New York.^1,2
• He married Mary Ternes, daughter of John Ternes and Mary (?), at Greene Co., New York, in 1824.^3,2
• Peter Brewer died on 23 December 1866 at Oakland Co., Michigan.^3,2
• Also known as Peter Bruer.⁴
• Peter Brewer moved his family west to Michigan in 1833, traveling by sloop up the Hudson River to Albany, then by the Erie Canal to Buffalo, and by steamer to Cleveland, and then to Detroit, "the whole journey taking nearly a month." In October 1833 they settled on land about twenty-eight miles from Detroit in which later became Addison Twp., Oakland County, Michigan.⁵
• He appeared on the census of 17 August 1850 at Addison, Oakland Co., Michigan, as Peter Bruer, age 58, born in New York, a farmer, with real estate valued at $1500. In the household are his wife Mary, and children Addison, Ann, Peter, John A., Abraham, Mark S., Mary, Lydia, and Sarah.⁴

Peter Brewer

• Father*: Samuel Brewer b. 2 Nov 1770, d. b 1870
• Mother*: Charlotte Whitney b. c 1783

• Peter Brewer was born circa 1815 at New York.
• He married Mary (?) before 1842.
• Possible son of Samuel Brewer and Charlotte Whitney. This based upon Peter being found in Hunter, Greene Co., New York at the same time as the Samuel Brewer family.
• Peter Brewer appeared on the census of 6 November 1850 at Hunter, Greene Co., New York, as Peter Brewer, age appears to be 35, born in New York, a mason. Real estate valued at $500. In the household are his wife, Mary, and children Pratt, Alex, Samuel, and Ruland.¹
• He appeared on the census of 10 July 1860 at Hunter, Greene Co., New York, as Peter S. Brewer, age given as 53, born in New York, a farmer, with real estate valued at $1000, personal estate at $500. In the household are his wife, Mary, children Pratt, Alexander, Samuel, Mzeppa, and Sarah, and Sally Brewer, age 65.²

Peter Brewer¹

• Father*: John Brewer¹ b. 11 May 1785 or 12 May 1785, d. 1 Jan 1845
• Mother*: Elizabeth Kreps¹ b. b 1790, d. 28 Dec 1813

• Peter Brewer was born on 17 April 1809 at Clearspring area, Washington Co., Maryland.¹
• He married Henrietta (?).²
• Peter Brewer died on 5 September 1834.²
• His ancestral family name is Brua.¹

Peter Brewer¹

• Father*: Jacob Brewer¹ b. 14 Oct 1786, d. 2 Jul 1873
• Mother*: Nancy Herr¹ b. 10 Mar 1789, d. 30 Mar 1862

• Peter Brewer was born on 26 November 1817 at Clearspring area, Washington Co., Maryland.¹
• He married Cassis Moudy on 3 November 1840.¹
• His ancestral family name is Brua.¹

Peter Brewer

• Peter Brewer was born between 1800 and 1810.
• He appeared on the census of 1840 at Davenport, Delaware Co., New York, with a household of 2 males under 5, 1 male 30-40 and 1 female 20-30.¹

Peter D. Brewer¹

• Father*: David Brewer¹ b. Apr 1773, d. 26 Nov 1828
• Mother*: Jane Woodward¹ b. 3 Mar 1776, d. 26 Apr 1828

• Peter D. Brewer was born before 1805.
• He married Aurilley (?).¹
• Peter D. Brewer died between 16 April 1828 and 26 August 1828 at probably Delaware Co., New York.¹
• His will was dated on 16 April 1828 proved 26 aug 1828. Peter D. Brewer of Tompkins, Delaware Co., New York. To my brother-in-law not here Andrew Smith of Davenport half of my farm om which I now live and the other half to my wife Aurilley. Should my son P. Orlindo die before years of understanding. Mentions father and mother but not by name. Appoints Oliver Hale, Jr. and George W. Huyck as executors. Witneses: Peter Huyck, Isaac Jackson.¹
• Possible son, based on his middle initial D. as found in his 1828 will.

Peter D. Brewer¹

• Father*: Peter Brewer¹ b. 21 Jul 1802
• Mother*: Elizabeth (?)¹ b. c 1813

• Peter D. Brewer was born circa 1846 at Butler Co., Ohio.¹
• He appeared on the census of 21 August 1850 at Union, Butler Co., Ohio, as Peter D. Brewer, age 4, born in Ohio.¹

Peter Earl Brewer¹

• Father*: Peter Brewer b. 27 May 1779, d. 2 Dec 1844
• Mother*: Hannah Sanborn b. c 1778, d. 25 Feb 1852

• Peter Earl Brewer was born circa 1810 at Franklin Co., Vermont, (age 50 in 1810).¹
• He married Lucy Edson before 1843.^1,2
• Peter Earl Brewer died on 17 February 1894 at Richland Co., Wisconsin.^3,4
• He was buried at Richland Center Cemetery, Richland Co., Wisconsin.⁵
• On 31 Mar 1839, Peter E. Brewer was on Capt, Drury's Militia Roll at Highgate, Vermont.⁶
• Peter E. Brewer came to Richland Center, Wisconsin in 1854 from Vermont by ox-team.^7,8
• He appeared on the census of 1860 at Richland, Richland Co., Wisconsin, Peter E. Brewer, age 50, b. Vermont; wife Lucy, age 45, b. Vermont; children Henry (17), Peter S. (15), Lorain (13), Heber (10), Eliza (6), Lydia H. (3). Lydia was born in Wisconsin, the elder children all born in Vermont. Living next to Jacob Brewer (age 44, b. New York).¹
• Peter E. Brewer served as Marhall in Richland, Wisconsin in 1867 and 1868.⁹
• He appeared on the census of 1870 at Richland, Richland Co., Wisconsin, Peter Brewer, age 59, b. Vermont, a surveyor; wife Lucy, age 55, b. Vermont, keeping house; children Henry L. (25), Loraine (21), Heber, (18), Eliza (16), Lydia H. (11), Ellen S. (9), the first four born in Vermont, the younger two in Wisconsin.¹⁰
• He appeared on the census of 1880 at Richland Center, Richland Co., Wisconsin, as "P.C." age 70, born in Vermont, a surveyor; wife Lucy, age 66, born in Vermont; daughter Ella, age 18, attending school; and niece Lilly, age 28, born in Vermont.¹¹
• The death record of Peter E. Brewer was filed with the State of Wisconsin on 9 Mar 1894. He is called, Peter E. Brewer, white, male, aged 83 years at time of death. His occupation is given as "laborer," his place of birth as "Vermont." Peter's date of birth and the names of his parents is, however, not recorded. His date of death is recorded as 17 Feb 1894, in Richland Center, Richland Co., of paralysis. He was buried at Richland Center Cemetery, and the "name of the person returning the certificate" is given as Mrs. E. Slater of Richland Center, with the name of H.J. Slater appearing at the bottom of the record.⁵

Peter Franklin Brewer¹

• Father*: Peter Brewer¹ b. 21 Jan 1791, d. 8 Oct 1823
• Mother*: Emma Marble¹ b. 12 Jul 1794, d. 10 Mar 1848

• Peter Franklin Brewer was born on 12 January 1823 at Davenport, Delaware Co., New York.¹
• He married Mary J. Watrous, daughter of Randall Watrous and Abigail (?).¹
• Peter Franklin Brewer died on 6 October 1887 at Marshall, Calhoun Co., Michigan.¹
• Also known as Franklin Brewer.¹
• Also known as Frank Brewer.¹

Peter P. Brewer¹

• Father*: John Brower¹ b. 23 Aug 1764, d. 29 Nov 1846 or 29 Apr 1847
• Mother*: Mary Twise¹ b. 27 Jun 1766, d. 5 Apr 1851

• Peter P. Brewer was born on 13 June 1803 at Cambridge, Washington Co., New York.¹

Peter S. Brewer

• Father*: Samuel Brouwer b. 28 Jun 1791, d. 14 May 1885
• Mother*: Elizabeth Hess b. 29 Mar 1789, d. Jun 1870

• Peter S. Brewer was born on 23 February 1811.¹
• He was baptized on 14 April 1811 at Dutch Reformed Church, Claverack, Columbia Co., New York.¹
• He married Agnes Ann Rogers say 1842.
• Peter S. Brewer appeared on the census of 25 October 1860 at Webster, Monroe Co., New York, as Peter S. Brewer, age 49, born in New York, a farmer, with real estate valued t $5000, personal estate at $800. With him are his wife Agnes, children James, Hiram, John, Samuel, Jacob, and Mary.²

Peter S. Brewer¹

• Father*: William Brewer¹ b. bt 1785 - 1799, d. 1857
• Mother*: Sarah Switzer¹ b. 1817, d. c 1880

• Peter S. Brewer was born circa 1841 at Illinois.^1,2
• He married Nancy A. Shenkler at Danville, Vermillion Co., Illinois, on 2 October 1860.¹
• Peter S. Brewer appeared on the census of 19 December 1850 at District 21, Vermillion Co., Illinois, as Peter Bruer, age 9.²

Peter S. Brewer¹

• Father*: Otis Brewer¹ b. 13 Jun 1841 or 30 Jun 1841, d. 15 Apr 1922
• Mother*: Sarah C. Renner¹ b. 25 Dec 1847, d. 27 Jan 1910

• Peter S. Brewer was born on 22 August 1869 at Shady Bower, Washington Co., Maryland.¹

Peter Shank Brewer¹

• Father*: Peter Brewer¹ b. 8 Jun 1788, d. b 1 May 1877
• Mother*: Barbara Shank²

• Peter Shank Brewer was born on 25 February 1814 at Clearspring area, Washington Co., Maryland.¹
• He married Anna Smith on 9 January 1838.³
• Peter Shank Brewer was buried at Mennonite Cemetery, Clearspring, Washington Co., Maryland.³
• He is believed to be an illegitimate son of Barbara Shank by Daniel Brewer.³
• Peter Shank Brewer and Anna Smith resided at Clearspring, Washington Co., Maryland.³