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Gertrude F. (?) Brower

b. circa 1852
Gertrude F. (?) Brower|b. c 1852|p80.htm#i136276|Lot A. Brower|b. c 1821|p92.htm#i136271|Cynthia (?)|b. c 1827|p2.htm#i136272|Abraham Brower|b. c 1780\nd. 1877|p80.htm#i136247|Phylothia Webster|b. bt 1780 - 1790\nd. b 1850|p236.htm#i136248|||||||
  • Gertrude F. (?) Brower was born circa 1852 at Ashtabula Co., Ohio.
  • She appeared on the census of 23 June 1860 at Lenox, Ashtabula Co., Ohio, as Gertrude F. Brower, age 8, born in Ohio.1
  • She appeared on the census of 2 June 1870 at Bunker Hill, Ingham Co., Michigan, as Gertrude Brower, age 18, born in Ohio. At home.2

Citations:

  1. [S232] MyFamily.com, 1860 United States Federal Census., Online Database (Provo, Utah: MyFamily.com, 2004), Federal census, Ser. M653, Roll 932, page 113, image 227. L.A. Brower. Hereinafter cited as 1860 US Census.
  2. [S235] MyFamily.com, 1870 United States Federal Census., Online Database (Provo, Utah: My Family.com, 2003), Federal census, Ser. M593, Roll 675, page 38, image 75. Lot A. Brower household. Hereinafter cited as 1870 US Census.

a daughter Brower1

a daughter Brower||p80.htm#i118456|Johannes Brouwer|b. 30 Aug 1767\nd. 7 Apr 1853|p72.htm#i113406|Cynthia (?)|b. c 1778|p2.htm#i118417|Johannes Brouwer|b. 14 Apr 1731\nd. 3 Nov 1809|p72.htm#i100359|Tryntje Waldron|b. 28 Nov 1731\nd. 25 Sep 1822|p233.htm#i104323|||||||
  • A daughter Brower married (?) Hall.
  • On 24 Sep 1850, a Catherine Hall, age 26, with sons Andrew (age 4) and Charles (age 2) is enumerated on the Federal census in a Poor House in Brighton, Monroe Co., New York.2

Citations:

  1. [S2091] Ariah Coats Brower Family; FHL fiche #6206691 (Salt Lake City: Filmed by the Genealogical Society of Utah, 2006), Compiled by Oradell Brower Triplett. Manuscript (typescript) loaned by Lorraine Simkins of Salt Lake City., Not identified, but her children are named at the probate hearing for John Brower.. Hereinafter cited as Ariah Coats Brower Family.
  2. [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 528, page 335, image 393.. Hereinafter cited as 1850 US Census.
  3. [S2091] Ariah Coats Brower Family; FHL fiche #6206691 (Salt Lake City: Filmed by the Genealogical Society of Utah, 2006), Compiled by Oradell Brower Triplett. Manuscript (typescript) loaned by Lorraine Simkins of Salt Lake City., Named at the probate hearing for John Brower.. Hereinafter cited as Ariah Coats Brower Family.

a daughter Brower1

b. circa May 1880
a daughter Brower|b. c May 1880|p80.htm#i131789|Byron Brower|b. 30 Dec 1844|p82.htm#i131765|Eliza Stow|b. May 1846|p212.htm#i131766|William Brower|b. 9 Jul 1819\nd. 11 Apr 1856|p99.htm#i118426|Eliza A. Byrum|b. 20 Oct 1823|p107.htm#i131764|||||||
  • A daughter Brower was born circa May 1880 at Sheridan, Yamhill Co., Oregon.1
  • She appeared on the census of 30 June 1880 at Sheridan, Yamhill Co., Oregon, age 1 month, unnamed daughter.1

Citations:

  1. [S106] Ancestry.com, 1880 United States Federal Census., Online Database (Provo, Utah: Ancestry.com, 2003), Federal census, Ser. T9, Roll 1084, FHL film #1255084, page 471.4000, ED 138, image 0948. Byron Brower household. Hereinafter cited as 1880 US Census.

a daughter Brower1

b. between 1800 and 1810
a daughter Brower|b. bt 1800 - 1810|p80.htm#i135626|William Brower|b. 1785\nd. 7 Jan 1862|p99.htm#i115474|Mary Frost|b. bt 1780 - 1790|p140.htm#i115475|James Brower|b. 1760|p89.htm#i125277|Sarah Smith|||||||||
  • A daughter Brower was born between 1800 and 1810 at Hempstead, Queens Co., New York.1

Citations:

  1. [S138] MyFamily.com, 1810 United States Federal Census., Online Database (Provo, Utah: My Family.com Inc., 2003), Federal Census, Ser M252, Roll 34, page 405, FHL film #0181388, image 00243. Hereinafter cited as 1810 US Census.

a daughter Brower1

b. between 1800 and 1810
a daughter Brower|b. bt 1800 - 1810|p80.htm#i135627|William Brower|b. 1785\nd. 7 Jan 1862|p99.htm#i115474|Mary Frost|b. bt 1780 - 1790|p140.htm#i115475|James Brower|b. 1760|p89.htm#i125277|Sarah Smith|||||||||
  • A daughter Brower was born between 1800 and 1810 at Hempstead, Queens Co., New York.1

Citations:

  1. [S138] MyFamily.com, 1810 United States Federal Census., Online Database (Provo, Utah: My Family.com Inc., 2003), Federal Census, Ser M252, Roll 34, page 405, FHL film #0181388, image 00243. Hereinafter cited as 1810 US Census.

a daughter Brower

b. between 1810 and 1820
a daughter Brower|b. bt 1810 - 1820|p80.htm#i135635|William Brower|b. 1785\nd. 7 Jan 1862|p99.htm#i115474|Mary Frost|b. bt 1780 - 1790|p140.htm#i115475|James Brower|b. 1760|p89.htm#i125277|Sarah Smith|||||||||
  • A daughter Brower was born between 1810 and 1820 at Queens Co., New York.

Citations:

  1. [S139] Ancestry.com, 1820 United States Federal Census., Digital image of original census records (Provo, Utah: Ancestry.com, 2003), Federal Census, Ser M33, Roll 78, page 22-A, image 234. Hereinafter cited as 1820 US Census.

a daughter Brower

b. between 1810 and 1820
a daughter Brower|b. bt 1810 - 1820|p80.htm#i135636|William Brower|b. 1785\nd. 7 Jan 1862|p99.htm#i115474|Mary Frost|b. bt 1780 - 1790|p140.htm#i115475|James Brower|b. 1760|p89.htm#i125277|Sarah Smith|||||||||
  • A daughter Brower was born between 1810 and 1820 at Queens Co., New York.

Citations:

  1. [S139] Ancestry.com, 1820 United States Federal Census., Digital image of original census records (Provo, Utah: Ancestry.com, 2003), Federal Census, Ser M33, Roll 78, page 22-A, image 234. Hereinafter cited as 1820 US Census.

a daughter Brower

b. between 1810 and 1820
a daughter Brower|b. bt 1810 - 1820|p80.htm#i135637|William Brower|b. 1785\nd. 7 Jan 1862|p99.htm#i115474|Mary Frost|b. bt 1780 - 1790|p140.htm#i115475|James Brower|b. 1760|p89.htm#i125277|Sarah Smith|||||||||
  • A daughter Brower was born between 1810 and 1820 at Queens Co., New York.

a possible son Brower1

b. between 1835 and 1840, d. before 1850
a possible son Brower|b. bt 1835 - 1840\nd. b 1850|p80.htm#i87827|Jeremiah Brower|b. c 1815|p90.htm#i87815|Elizabeth (?)|b. c 1818|p2.htm#i87816|||||||||||||
  • A possible son Brower was born between 1835 and 1840 at Brooklyn, Kings Co., New York.1
  • He died before 1850.1
  • The 1840 U.S. census record for Jeremiah Brown (Brower?) records two sons under the age of five.1

Citations:

  1. [S403] Ronald V., Accelerated Indexing Systems Jackson, compiler1840 United States Federal Census., Online Database (Provo, Utah: Ancestry.com, 1999), Federal census, Roll 289, p.568. Hereinafter cited as 1840 US Census.

a son Brower1

b. before 1790
a son Brower|b. b 1790|p80.htm#i85637|Jeremiah Brouwer|b. 16 Jan 1751\nd. 13 Jul 1804|p71.htm#i20737|Susanna Miller||p182.htm#i85638|Jeury Brouwer|b. 1728\nd. 28 Apr 1776|p71.htm#i20730|Jane Elsworth|b. 14 Oct 1730\nd. b 18 Feb 1759|p135.htm#i20731|Stephen Miller Esq.||||||
  • A son Brower was born before 1790.1
  • The 1790 U.S. census in Charleston, South Carolina, records Jeremiah Brower, head of household with a family that includes one male under the age of 16. The 1800 census record for the same Jeremiah records only one male and one female adult, both over the age of 45. The 1790 census gives the impression that Jeremiah Brower had at least one son, who may have died young before 1800 (Jeremiah's obituary does not mention any children), or who could very well have been an adult, and off on his own.

Citations:

  1. [S487] Ancestry.com, 1790 United States Federal Census., Online Database (Provo, Utah: Ancestry.com, 2000), Federal census, Roll M637-11, image 0186. Hereinafter cited as 1790 US Census.

a son Brower1

b. circa 1806, d. 19 March 1834
a son Brower|b. c 1806\nd. 19 Mar 1834|p80.htm#i86673|John D. Brower|b. 25 Jul 1777\nd. 31 Dec 1851|p91.htm#i95547|Deborah Le Roy|b. 9 Sep 1786\nd. 21 Oct 1848|p171.htm#i95548|Pieter Brouwer|||Anna (?)|||Peter P. Le Roy|b. c 1752\nd. bt 7 Feb 1818 - 1 Apr 1818|p171.htm#i107457|Jannetje Meserole|||
  • A son Brower was born circa 1806.
  • He died on 19 March 1834; "age 28."1
  • He was buried at Presbyterian Churchyard, New Hamburgh, Poughkeepsie, Dutchess Co., New York.1
  • (Possibly one and the same as Peter S. Brower).

Citations:

  1. [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."

a son Brower

b. between 1811 and 1820
a son Brower|b. bt 1811 - 1820|p80.htm#i135632|Elijah Brower|b. 1795|p85.htm#i135579|Ede Abrams|b. c 1795|p7.htm#i135580|James Brower|b. 1760|p89.htm#i125277|Sarah Smith|||||||||
  • A son Brower was born between 1811 and 1820 at Queens Co., New York.

Citations:

  1. [S139] Ancestry.com, 1820 United States Federal Census., Digital image of original census records (Provo, Utah: Ancestry.com, 2003), Federal Census, Ser M33, Roll 78, page 18-A, image 230. Hereinafter cited as 1820 US Census.

a son Brower

b. between 1811 and 1820
a son Brower|b. bt 1811 - 1820|p80.htm#i135633|Elijah Brower|b. 1795|p85.htm#i135579|Ede Abrams|b. c 1795|p7.htm#i135580|James Brower|b. 1760|p89.htm#i125277|Sarah Smith|||||||||
  • A son Brower was born between 1811 and 1820 at Queens Co., New York.

Citations:

  1. [S139] Ancestry.com, 1820 United States Federal Census., Digital image of original census records (Provo, Utah: Ancestry.com, 2003), Federal Census, Ser M33, Roll 78, page 18-A, image 230. Hereinafter cited as 1820 US Census.

a son Brower

b. before 1820, d. before October 1850
a son Brower|b. b 1820\nd. b Oct 1850|p80.htm#i136386|John D. Brower|b. 25 Jul 1777\nd. 31 Dec 1851|p91.htm#i95547|Deborah Le Roy|b. 9 Sep 1786\nd. 21 Oct 1848|p171.htm#i95548|Pieter Brouwer|||Anna (?)|||Peter P. Le Roy|b. c 1752\nd. bt 7 Feb 1818 - 1 Apr 1818|p171.htm#i107457|Jannetje Meserole|||
  • A son Brower was probably born before 1820.
  • He married Eliza (?).
  • A son Brower died before October 1850.

Family: Eliza (?) b. c 1812

Aaron Brower1

b. 1 March 1800, d. before February 1853
Aaron Brower|b. 1 Mar 1800\nd. b Feb 1853|p80.htm#i118449|Peter Brouwer|b. 28 May 1774\nd. 8 Dec 1834|p76.htm#i118441|Catherine Post|b. 10 Jun 1775\nd. 28 Dec 1847|p191.htm#i118442|Johannes Brouwer|b. 14 Apr 1731\nd. 3 Nov 1809|p72.htm#i100359|Tryntje Waldron|b. 28 Nov 1731\nd. 25 Sep 1822|p233.htm#i104323|||||||
  • Aaron Brower was born on 1 March 1800 at probably New Jersey.2
  • He died before February 1853.1

Family:

Citations:

  1. [S2091] Ariah Coats Brower Family; FHL fiche #6206691 (Salt Lake City: Filmed by the Genealogical Society of Utah, 2006), Compiled by Oradell Brower Triplett. Manuscript (typescript) loaned by Lorraine Simkins of Salt Lake City., p.16. Hereinafter cited as Ariah Coats Brower Family.
  2. [S2471] New Jersey Bible Records, v.1-2; New Jersey Genealogical Miscellany, v.1; FHL film #0868786 (Salt Lake City: Filmed by the Genealogical Society of Utah, 1971), pages 68-70. Brower Bible Records. In possession of Mrs. Y. Martin Jensen, 315 Pennington Ave., Passaic, New Jersey. Copy of pages 68-70 in the William B. Bogardus Collection, Box 5, BB-361 (BIB). Children of Peter Brower and Catherine Post. Hereinafter cited as DAR (New Jersey), Genealogical Collection.

Aaron Brower1

b. circa 1807
Aaron Brower|b. c 1807|p80.htm#i118453|Johannes Brouwer|b. 30 Aug 1767\nd. 7 Apr 1853|p72.htm#i113406|Cynthia (?)|b. c 1778|p2.htm#i118417|Johannes Brouwer|b. 14 Apr 1731\nd. 3 Nov 1809|p72.htm#i100359|Tryntje Waldron|b. 28 Nov 1731\nd. 25 Sep 1822|p233.htm#i104323|||||||
  • Aaron Brower was born circa 1807 at New Jersey.2
  • He married first before 1832 a wife (name unknown).2
  • Aaron Brower married second before 1847 Rachel (?).2
  • Aaron Brower appeared on the census of 1830 at Phelps, Ontario Co., New York, as Aaron Brower, with a household of 1 male 20-30, 2 females under 5, 1 female 5-10, 1 female 20-30.3
  • He appeared on the census of 2 October 1850 at Matteson, Branch Co., Michigan, as Aaron Brower, age 43, born in New Jersey, a farmer with real estate valued at $800. With him are his wife Rachel, age 28; children Cynthia (18), George (15), Joseph (12), and John (3).2
  • In October 1853 Aaron Brower resided at Bronson Twp., Branch Co., Michigan.1

Family 1: a wife (name unknown) d. b 1847

Family 2: Rachel (?) b. c 1822

Citations:

  1. [S2091] Ariah Coats Brower Family; FHL fiche #6206691 (Salt Lake City: Filmed by the Genealogical Society of Utah, 2006), Compiled by Oradell Brower Triplett. Manuscript (typescript) loaned by Lorraine Simkins of Salt Lake City., Named at the probate hearing for John Brower.. Hereinafter cited as Ariah Coats Brower Family.
  2. [S212] Ronald V. Jackson and Accelerated Indexing Systems, 1850 United States Federal Census., Online Database (Provo, Utah: Ancestry.com, 1999), Federal census, Roll M432 347, p.416, image 289. Hereinafter cited as 1850 US Census.
  3. [S402] Ancestry.com, 1830 United States Federal Census., Online Database (Provo, Utah: Ancestry.com, 2003), Federal census, Ser. M19, Roll 101, page 27. Hereinafter cited as 1830 US Census.

Aaron Brower

b. circa 1830
Aaron Brower|b. c 1830|p80.htm#i122069|Arent Brouwer|b. 10 Oct 1795|p64.htm#i109269|Margaret Van Duersen|b. 15 Apr 1798|p224.htm#i110832|Arendt Brouwer|b. 5 Jun 1766|p64.htm#i121788|Catharina Van Slyke|||Harpert Van Duersen|||Rebecca Brouwer|b. 16 Sep 1761|p109.htm#i109250|
  • Aaron Brower was born circa 1830 at possibly Madison Co., New York.
  • He appeared on the census of 13 July 1850 at Sullivan, Madison Co., New York, as Aaron Brower, age 20, born in New York, a farmer, living with his parents.1

Citations:

  1. [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 526, p.36, image 75. Hereinafter cited as 1850 US Census.

Aaron Brower1

b. 26 May 1812
Aaron Brower|b. 26 May 1812|p80.htm#i133068|Jacob Brower|b. 28 Nov 1791\nd. 30 Mar 1867|p89.htm#i133060|Betsey Teal|b. 19 Dec 1800\nd. 25 Apr 1869|p215.htm#i133061|John Brower|b. bt 1740 - 1750\nd. c Dec 1812|p90.htm#i118199|Mary M. (?)|b. bt 1755 - 1765|p5.htm#i133016|||||||
  • Aaron Brower was born on 26 May 1812.1

Citations:

  1. [S2600] Jay H. Brower, "The Browers of Coventry Twp., Chester Co., Pa.", Mennonite Family History Vol. 4, no. 3, pages 103-105 (July 1985). Hereinafter cited as "The Browers of Coventry Twp., Chester Co., Pa."

Aaron Brower

b. circa 1830
Aaron Brower|b. c 1830|p80.htm#i134656|Benjamin Brower|b. 23 Jun 1782|p82.htm#i85383|Jemima Trafford|b. c 1784|p218.htm#i112398|Benjamin Brouwer|b. 19 Feb 1738|p64.htm#i85376|Maria Lane|||||||||
  • Aaron Brower was born circa 1830 at probably Monmouth Co., New Jersey.
  • Also known as Aaron Brewer.1
  • He appeared on the census of 19 July 1860 at Shrewsbury, Monmouth Co., New Jersey, as Aaron Brewer, age 30, born in New Jersey. A laborer, living in the household of his father, Benjamin Brewer.1

Citations:

  1. [S232] MyFamily.com, 1860 United States Federal Census., Online Database (Provo, Utah: MyFamily.com, 2004), Federal census, Ser M653, Roll 702, page 68, image 116. Benjamin Brewer Household. Hereinafter cited as 1860 US Census.

Aaron Brower1

b. circa 1817
  • Aaron Brower was born circa 1817 at New Jersey.1
  • He appeared on the census of 2 October 1850 in the household of David Stilwagon at Shrewsbury, Monmouth Co., New Jersey; David Stilwagon, age 29, born in New Jersey. A landlord. In the household are his wife, Hannah, daughter Mary, Bridget McDonnald, age 15, born in Ireland; Jacb. Brower, age 35, a shoemaker, born in New Jersey; and Aaron Brower, age 33, a laborer, born in New Jersey.1
  • Are both living in the household of David Stilwagon, in 1850, in Shrewsbury, New Jersey.

Citations:

  1. [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 456, page 33, image 71. David Stilwagon household. Hereinafter cited as 1850 US Census.

Abby Brower

b. circa 1838, d. 1920
Abby Brower|b. c 1838\nd. 1920|p80.htm#i121627|Sylvanus Brower|b. c 1810\nd. b 17 Sep 1884|p98.htm#i121623|Charlotte Ann (?)|b. c 1816\nd. b 1870|p2.htm#i121624|||||||||||||
  • Abby Brower was born circa 1838 at probably Queens Co., New York.
  • She married Tredwell Smith circa 1855.
  • Abby Brower died in 1920.1
  • She was buried at Greenfield Cemetery, Uniondale, Nassau Co., New York.1
  • Also known as Abigail Brower.
  • She appeared on the census of 1 August 1850 at Hempstead, Queens Co., New York, as Abby Brower, age 12, born in New York.2
  • She appeared on the census of 9 June 1860 at Hempstead, Queens Co., New York, as Abigail Smith, age 21, born in New York.3
  • She appeared on the census of 1910 in the household of Wesley B. Smith at District 8, Hempstead, Nassau Co., New York; Wesley B. Smith, age 52, born in New York. Both parents born in New York. An oyster planter. In the household are his wife Laura, children Winifred, Wesley and Esther, and mother Abbie Smith, age 72.4

Family: Tredwell Smith b. c 1832, d. 3 Mar 1863

Citations:

  1. [S1033] Find A Grave, online www.findagrave.com. , Retreived Sept. 2009. "Abigail Smith" New York, Nassau County. Recorded Nov. 23, 2007, by Edmund McDowell. Hereinafter cited as Find A Grave.
  2. [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 583, p.165, image 229. Hereinafter cited as 1850 US Census.
  3. [S232] MyFamily.com, 1860 United States Federal Census., Online Database (Provo, Utah: MyFamily.com, 2004), Federal census, Ser. M653, Roll 844, page 0, image 276. Tredwell Smith household. Hereinafter cited as 1860 US Census.
  4. [S38] MyFamily.com, 1910 United States Federal Census., Online Database (Provo, Utah: My Family.com, 2003), Federal census, Ser. T624, Roll 994, page 29B, ED 1110, image 1048. Wesley B. Smith household. Hereinafter cited as 1910 US Census.

Abby Brower

b. circa 1877
Abby Brower|b. c 1877|p80.htm#i136455|Alfred Brower|b. Sep 1850|p81.htm#i121628|Amy Ann (?)|b. Mar 1852|p1.htm#i136454|Sylvanus Brower|b. c 1810\nd. b 17 Sep 1884|p98.htm#i121623|Charlotte A. (?)|b. c 1816\nd. b 1870|p2.htm#i121624|||||||
  • Abby Brower was born circa 1877 at Hempstead, Queens Co., New York.
  • She appeared on the census of 7 June 1880 at Hempstead, Queens Co., New York, as Abby Brower, age 3, born in New York.1

Citations:

  1. [S106] Ancestry.com, 1880 United States Federal Census., Online Database (Provo, Utah: Ancestry.com, 2003), Federal census, Ser. T9, Roll 917, FHL film #1254917, page 369.2000, ED 270, image 0739. Alfred Brower household. Hereinafter cited as 1880 US Census.

Abel Krum Brower1,2

b. March 1843, d. 16 June 1918
Abel Krum Brower|b. Mar 1843\nd. 16 Jun 1918|p80.htm#i136253|Arlineus Brower|b. 19 May 1811\nd. 22 Apr 1895|p82.htm#i115567|Sally Turner|b. bt 1810 - 1817\nd. b 1845|p220.htm#i136249|Abraham Brower|b. c 1780\nd. 1877|p80.htm#i136247|Phylothia Webster|b. bt 1780 - 1790\nd. b 1850|p236.htm#i136248|||||||
  • Abel Krum Brower was born in March 1843 at Ashtabula Co., Ohio.3
  • He married Josephine C. Nichols, daughter of James Nichols and Mary Coffin, at probably Illinois circa 1868.3
  • Abel Krum Brower died on 16 June 1918 at Tacoma, Pierce Co., Washington.4
  • He appeared on the census of 2 October 1850 at Richmond, Ashtabula Co., Ohio, as Abel K. Brower, age 7, born in Ohio.5
  • He appeared on the census of 26 July 1860 at Pierpont, Ashtabula Co., Ohio, as Abel Brower, age 17, born in Ohio.6
  • He appeared on the census of 17 June 1870 at Sunbury, Livingston Co., Illinois, Abel Brower, age 27, born in Ohio. A farmer, with real estate valued at $3000, personal estate at $500. In the household are his wife Josephine, daughter Mary, William Ardridge, age 29, a farmer, and Douglas Brower, age 14, born in Illinois, a laborer.7
  • He appeared on the census of 23 June 1880 at Pontiac, Livingston Co., Illinois, Abel K. Brower, age 37, born in Ohio. Father born in New York, mother in Connecticut. A farmer. In the household are his wife Josephine, children Mary N., James A., Charles A., William N., and Hellen J. Also F.M. Godfrey (age 20), Warren A. Ward (20), Hiram Young (14), all employees, Emily Leonard (19) a servant, and Louisa C. Larrick (26) a boarder.8
  • He appeared on the census of 9 June 1900 at St. Paul City, Howard Co., Nebraska, Abel Brower, age 47, born March 1843 in Ohio. Father born in New York, mother in Connecticut. Married for 32 years. A farmer. In the household are his wife Josephine C. and daughters Helen, Louise and Alice.3
  • He appeared on the census of April 1910 at Larchmont, Pierce Co., Washington, Abel K. Brower, age 67, born in Ohio. States that both parents were born in New York. Married for 41 years. A farmer. With him is his wife Josephine C.9

Family: Josephine C. Nichols b. 3 Jan 1842, d. 8 Jul 1919

Citations:

  1. [S2781] Ted & Carole Miller,"Fullerton's First 100 Years (1879-1979)", online http://www.usgennet.org/usa/ne/county/nance/ff100y/…. USGenWeb Project, Nance County, Nebraska, retrieved Sept 2009. From page 140 of the original publication Fullerton's First 100 Years (1879-1979) (Fullerton, Neb.: Journal Co., 1979). Hereinafter cited as Fullerton's First 100 Years (1879-1979).
  2. [S2784] "Texas Deaths, 1890-1976", online http://pilot.familysearch.org/recordsearch/…;t=searchable;c=1320964. FamilySearch Record Search, retrieved Sept. 2009. Death record of son Charles Abel Brower records father's name Abel Krum Brower, mother's name Josephine Nichols. Film #2114215. Hereinafter cited as Texas Deaths, 1890-1976.
  3. [S59] MyFamily.com, 1900 United States Federal Census., Online Database (Provo, Utah: My Family.com, 2003), Federal census, Ser. T623, Roll 930, page 22B, ED 132. Abel Brower household. Hereinafter cited as 1900 US Census.
  4. [S2783] "Washington Death Certificates, 1907-1960", online http://pilot.familysearch.org/recordsearch/…;t=searchable;c=1454923. FamilySearch Record Search, retrieved Sept. 2009. Abel K. Brower. Age at death 75 years. File number 1992537. Hereinafter cited as Washington Death Certificates, 1907-1960.
  5. [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 659, page 370, image 410. Arlinus Brower household. Hereinafter cited as 1850 US Census.
  6. [S232] MyFamily.com, 1860 United States Federal Census., Online Database (Provo, Utah: MyFamily.com, 2004), Federal census, Ser. M653, Roll 933, page 292, image 189. Artimus Brower. Hereinafter cited as 1860 US Census.
  7. [S235] MyFamily.com, 1870 United States Federal Census., Online Database (Provo, Utah: My Family.com, 2003), Federal census, Ser. M593, Roll 247, page 383, image 767. Abel Brower household. Hereinafter cited as 1870 US Census.
  8. [S106] Ancestry.com, 1880 United States Federal Census., Online Database (Provo, Utah: Ancestry.com, 2003), Federal census, Ser. T9, Roll 226, FHL film #1254226, page 142.2000, ED 105, image 0125. Abel K. Brower household. Hereinafter cited as 1880 US Census.
  9. [S38] MyFamily.com, 1910 United States Federal Census., Online Database (Provo, Utah: My Family.com, 2003), Federal census, Ser. T624, Roll 1665, page 1B, ED 199, image 836. Abel K. Brower household. Hereinafter cited as 1910 US Census.

Abigail Brower

b. 2 September 1815, d. 1862
Abigail Brower|b. 2 Sep 1815\nd. 1862|p80.htm#i85474|John Abraham Brower|b. 4 Sep 1791\nd. 18 Feb 1870|p91.htm#i83826|Susan Ann Day|b. 22 Nov 1792\nd. 11 Oct 1850|p120.htm#i85439|Jacob Brouwer|b. 8 May 1772\nd. 28 Dec 1816|p70.htm#i57634|Abigail Manning|b. 4 Jun 1772\nd. 1815 or 1816|p179.htm#i83799|||||||
  • Abigail Brower was born on 2 September 1815 at Ohio.1,2
  • She married James S. Day at Jackson Co., Indiana, on 6 February 1838.3
  • Abigail Brower died in 1862 at near Courtland, Hamilton Twp., Jackson Co., Indiana.3
  • She appeared on the census of 7 August 1850 at Hamilton, Jackson Co., Indiana, as Abigail Day, age 34, born in Ohio.4
  • She appeared on the census of 9 July 1860 at Hamilton, Jackson Co., Indiana, as Abagail Day, age 44, born in Ohio.5

Family: James S. Day b. 1808, d. 18 Feb 1874

Citations:

  1. [S2233] Aileen Lewers Langston, Bible Records (Salt Lake City: Microreproduction of typescript filmed by the Genealogical Society of Utah, 1958, 1971), 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.
  2. [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. in Ohio."
  3. [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.
  4. [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 152, p.98, image 199. James S. Day household. Hereinafter cited as 1850 US Census.
  5. [S232] MyFamily.com, 1860 United States Federal Census., Online Database (Provo, Utah: MyFamily.com, 2004), Federal census, Ser. M653, Roll 268, p.758-59, image 373. James Day household. Hereinafter cited as 1860 US Census.

Abigail Brower1

b. between 1780 and 1795, d. between 6 August 1847 and 4 October 1847
Abigail Brower|b. bt 1780 - 1795\nd. bt 6 Aug 1847 - 4 Oct 1847|p80.htm#i130445|John Brower|b. 1756|p109.htm#i105332|Jemina Southard|b. b 1755|p205.htm#i124926|Jan Brouwer|b. 20 Mar 1726\nd. bt 14 Feb 1795 - 6 Jul 1796|p70.htm#i105326|Hannah Abrams|b. b 1735\nd. b 14 Feb 1795|p7.htm#i105327|||||||
  • Abigail Brower was born between 1780 and 1795 at Queens Co., New York.
  • She married (?) Pine.1
  • Abigail Brower died between 6 August 1847 and 4 October 1847 at probably Hempstead, Queens Co., Long Island, New York.
  • Her will was dated on 6 August 1847 proved 4 Oct 1847. Called Abigail Pine, widow, of Hempstead, at present of the City of Brooklyn. Names as heirs, her sister Hannah Smith; brother Paremus Brower and his children including Jemima; brother Lewis and his children including daughter Phebe Jane. Appoints as executors her brother Lewis and his son Singleton Brower. Witnessed by James Frost of 234 Concord St., Brooklyn, Israel Frost of the corner of Prince and Johnson Streets, Brooklyn, and Morris Fosdick of Jamaica.1

Citations:

  1. [S2538] Ray C. Sawyer, Abstracts of Wills for Queens County, New York, 1787-1850; FHL film #0860322 (Salt Lake City: Filmed by the Genealogical Society of Utah, 1971), Microfilm of typescript. 4:39. Hereinafter cited as Abstracts of Wills for Queens Co., N.Y., 1787-1850.

Abigail Brower1

b. 1794
Abigail Brower|b. 1794|p80.htm#i135578|James Brower|b. 1760|p89.htm#i125277|Sarah Smith|||||||||||||||
  • Abigail Brower was born in 1794.1
  • She was baptized on 29 July 1795 at St. George Episcopal Church, Hempstead, Queens Co., New York.1

Citations:

  1. [S2755] William Applebie Daniel Eardeley, Brower Genealogy 1615-1884 and Langdon Genealogy 1625-1876, Unpublished Manuscript, 1923, Box 7, Catalog Item no.165, William B. Bogardus Collection, Anneke Jans and Everardus Bogardus Descendants Association, Wilmington, Ohio, Original at Queens Borough Public Library. (Note: There are serious flaws and errors with this manuscript, particularly with the earlier generations. Eardeley claims Jan Brouwer (m. Aege Sprong) as a son of Jacob Brouwer and Annatje Bogardus, which is in error. There are numerous other errors as well. This document must be used with caution). page 51.

Abigail Naomi Brower

b. 1856, d. 11 April 1864
Abigail Naomi Brower|b. 1856\nd. 11 Apr 1864|p80.htm#i85459|Dr. Jeremiah Brower|b. 24 Apr 1801\nd. 12 Jan 1875|p90.htm#i83800|Nancy Weaver Swindle|b. 29 Apr 1815\nd. 20 Apr 1901|p214.htm#i85452|Jacob Brouwer|b. 8 May 1772\nd. 28 Dec 1816|p70.htm#i57634|Abigail Manning|b. 4 Jun 1772\nd. 1815 or 1816|p179.htm#i83799|John Swindle Jr.||||||
  • Abigail Naomi Brower was born in 1856 at Iowa.1
  • She died on 11 April 1864 at Lineville, Wayne Co., Iowa.1
  • She was buried at Sinclair-Corder Cemetery, Jefferson Twp., Wayne Co., Iowa.1
  • She appeared on the census of 4 October 1860 at York, Putnam Co., Missouri, age 4.2

Citations:

  1. [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.
  2. [S232] MyFamily.com, 1860 United States Federal Census., Online Database (Provo, Utah: MyFamily.com, 2004), Federal census, Roll M653-641, image 569. Hereinafter cited as 1860 US Census.

Abigeltje Brower1

b. 8 November 1772
Abigeltje Brower|b. 8 Nov 1772|p80.htm#i135391|Hendrick Brouwer|b. 25 Dec 1735\nd. 12 Feb 1802|p68.htm#i85067|Abigeltie Hunt|b. c 3 Feb 1745\nd. 14 Jan 1827|p160.htm#i85374|Jan Brouwer|b. b 1698|p70.htm#i84477|Helena Van Cleef|b. b 1708|p232.htm#i84478|||||||
  • Abigeltje Brower was baptized on 8 November 1772 at Reformed Dutch Congregations of Freehold and Middletown, Monmouth Co., New Jersey.1
  • She married Elisha Bowne.2
  • Also known as Abigail Brewer.2
  • Abigail Brewer, wife of Elisha Bowne, is named in the April 1828 petition of Robert Walker for a division of the real estate owned by Hendrick Brewer, dec'd.2

Citations:

  1. [S2734] The Church Register of the Reformed Church of Freehold and Middletown, Monmouth County, N.J., 1709-1851; FHL film #1016879 (Salt Lake City, Utah: Filmed by the Genealogical Society of Utah, 1977), Microfilm of handwritten transcripts (350, 145 p.) in the possession of the Holland Society of New York, New York City, page 136, no. 1384. Abigeltje child of Hendrick Brower and Abigeltje Hunt. Hereinafter cited as Reformed Church of Freehold and Middletown.
  2. [S1901] Research of Marie Brewer Fawcett and Nita Pugh. Received from Richard Brewer, Feb. 2008. This a photocopy from "Intestates and Others, Book H 1828-1833," assumed to be New Jersey, p.40. (Unfortunately the full title of the source was not provided.). Hereafter as Research of Marie Brewer Fawcett and Nita Pugh.

Abraham Brower1

b. between 1772 and 1777
  • Abraham Brower was possibly born between 1772 and 1777 based upon his approximated date of marriage.
  • He married Polly Brower, daughter of Jeremiah Brouwer and Hannah Thomas, circa 1792.2
  • Nothing further has been discovered regarding Abraham Brower, his wife, or any possible family. Not so much as a marriage record has been found and as of now is existance is based on the undocumented research of some earlier accounts of the Jeremiah Brower/Brewer family.

Citations:

  1. [S686] "Family Group of Jeremiah Brower (Brewer)", online http://www.djnorton.com/genealogy/wftpearce/gp1140.html. Database by Gary Welker (1999-2001). This is an undocumented and unconfirmed source, and additional records must be located. "Polly (Mary) Brower m. Abraham Brower, 1792". Cites World Family Tree Vol.4, Ed.1. Hereinafter cited as Family Group of Jeremiah Brower (Brewer).
  2. [S686] "Family Group of Jeremiah Brower (Brewer)", online http://www.djnorton.com/genealogy/wftpearce/gp1140.html. Database by Gary Welker (1999-2001). This is an undocumented and unconfirmed source, and additional records must be located. "Polly (Mary) Brower m. Abraham Brower, 1792". Cites World Family Tree Vol.4, Ed.1. It should be noted that the identity of this Abraham Brower has not been determined.. Hereinafter cited as Family Group of Jeremiah Brower (Brewer).

Abraham Brower1

b. circa 1822
Abraham Brower|b. c 1822|p80.htm#i85489|Dr. Jeremiah Henry Brower|b. 3 Jun 1798\nd. 18 Aug 1866|p90.htm#i85487|Hannah Mills|b. bt 1790 - 1800\nd. bt 1830 - 1834|p182.htm#i85623|Dr. Abraham Brouwer|b. 24 Oct 1771\nd. 1 Jan 1865|p62.htm#i83804|Elizabeth Stoutenburgh|b. 25 May 1777\nd. Dec 1843|p212.htm#i85484|||||||
  • Abraham Brower was born circa 1822 at Ohio.1
  • He appeared on the census of 29 August 1850 at Lawrenceburg, Dearborn Co., Indiana, as Abram Brower, age 28, an attorney, living in his father's household.1

Citations:

  1. [S212] Ronald V. Jackson and Accelerated Indexing Systems, 1850 United States Federal Census., Online Database (Provo, Utah: Ancestry.com, 1999), Federal census, Roll M432-141, p.260, image 90. Hereinafter cited as 1850 US Census.

Abraham Brower1

b. circa 1795
Abraham Brower|b. c 1795|p80.htm#i94028|Abraham Brouwer|b. 7 Oct 1753\nd. 8 Aug 1806|p62.htm#i85129|Rebecca Stevens|b. c 1753\nd. bt 14 May 1849 - Aug 1850|p208.htm#i85130|Uldrick Brouwer|b. 30 May 1728|p79.htm#i21160|Nancy Campbell|b. b 1731|p110.htm#i21171|||||||
  • Abraham Brower was born circa 1795.1
  • He married Hannah (?) before 1818.2
  • Abraham Brower appeared on the census of 1820 at Clarkstown, Rockland Co., New York, as Abraham Brower, with a family of 1 male 26-45, 1 female under 10, 1 female 26-45.3
  • He appeared on the census of 1830 at Clarkstown, Rockland Co., New York, as Abraham Brower, with a family of 1 male under 5, 1 male 30-40, 1 female 5-10, 1 female 10-15, 1 female 30-40.4
  • He appeared on the census of 1840 at Clarkstown, Rockland Co., New York, as Abraham Brower with a family of 1 male under 5, 1 male 10-15, 1 male 40-50, 1 female 15-20, 1 female 20-30, 1 female 40-50, 1 female 50-60, 1 female 70-80.5
  • On 14 May 1849, Abraham Brower, of Clarkstown, New York, age 54, appeared before the Court of Common Pleas in Rockland County, New York, on the behalf of his mother, Rebecca Brower, the widow of his father, Abraham Brower, with the purpose of collecting the pension due his mother on account of his father's Revolutionary War service.1
  • He appeared on the census of 29 August 1850 at Clarkstown, Rockland Co., New York, as Abrm. Brower, age 55, a farmer, rea estate valued at $3000. With him are his wife Hannah, children Rebecca, Abraham D., and John H; Catherine M. Myer, age 40; and Mariah Demorest, age 77.2

Family: Hannah (?) b. c 1794

Citations:

  1. [S1368] Pension and Land-Bounty-Warrant Application Files: Revolutionary War, by HeritageQuest Online; Revolutionary War; Heritage Quest, unknown repository address. Online http://persi.heritagequestonline.com/hqoweb/library/do/…; Record Group 15 of the Veteran Administration; Printout dated 2006, Ser. M805, Roll 125, image 632, file W17352, Abraham Brower, Rebecca, seven pages.
  2. [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.
  3. [S139] Ancestry.com, 1820 United States Federal Census., Digital image of original census records (Provo, Utah: Ancestry.com, 2003), Federal Census, Roll M33-78, p.100A, image 308. Hereinafter cited as 1820 US Census.
  4. [S402] Ancestry.com, 1830 United States Federal Census., Online Database (Provo, Utah: Ancestry.com, 2003), Federal census, Roll 103, p.129. Hereinafter cited as 1830 US Census.
  5. [S403] Ronald V., Accelerated Indexing Systems Jackson, compiler1840 United States Federal Census., Online Database (Provo, Utah: Ancestry.com, 1999), Federal census, Roll 331. Hereinafter cited as 1840 US Census.

Abraham Brower1

b. 12 December 1828
Abraham Brower|b. 12 Dec 1828|p80.htm#i94493|Richard Brower|b. 13 Dec 1797|p96.htm#i89180|Margaret Van Horn|b. 20 Jul 1800|p225.htm#i94007|Christopher Brower|b. 1768\nd. 19 May 1845|p84.htm#i84308|Lena Van Houten|b. 31 Aug 1792\nd. 10 Mar 1806|p227.htm#i89179|John Van Horn||||||
  • Abraham Brower was born on 12 December 1828 at probably Paterson, New Jersey.2
  • He was baptized on 19 February 1829 at First Presbyterian Church, Paterson, New Jersey.2

Citations:

  1. [S1519] William Bogardus, "E-mail correspondence from William Bogardus," e-mail message from Bogardus, William to Chris Chester and et al, dated May 23, 2007; to Chris Chester, Paul Brewer, et al; "Re: George Vanderhoof Brower". Hereinafter cited as "Wm. Bogardus e-mail."
  2. [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.

Abraham Brower1

b. 1 April 1745, d. 21 October 1805
Abraham Brower|b. 1 Apr 1745\nd. 21 Oct 1805|p80.htm#i133028|Henry Brower|b. 14 Feb 1720\nd. 14 Oct 1784|p88.htm#i133022|Eve DeFraine|b. b 1730|p121.htm#i133023|Hubert Brower|b. bt 1690 - 1700|p89.htm#i118217|Ann (?)|b. bt 1690 - 1700|p1.htm#i118218|||||||
  • Abraham Brower was born on 1 April 1745 at Coventry Twp., Chester Co., Pennsylvania.1
  • He married Margaret Buckwalter.1
  • Abraham Brower died on 21 October 1805.1
  • He was granted administration of the estate of Henry Brower on 23 October 1784; granted to his sons Abraham and Daniel.2
  • Abraham Brower appeared on the census of 1790 at Coventry, Chester Co., Pennsylvania, as Abram Brower, with a household of 2 males over 16, 3 males under 16, and ? (unreadable) females.3
  • He appeared on the census of 1800 at Coventry, Chester Co., Pennsylvania, as Abram Brower, with a household of 1 male under 10, 1 male 10-15, 1 male 26-44, 1 male over 45, 1 female 10-15, 1 female 16-25, 1 female over 45.4

Family: Margaret Buckwalter

  • Henry Brower2
  • Abraham Brower2
  • Magdalena Brower2
  • Catherine Brower2
  • Barbara Brower2
  • Hannah Brower2
  • Samuel Brower2
  • Elizabeth Brower2
  • Hester Brower2
  • Polly Brower2

Citations:

  1. [S2600] Jay H. Brower, "The Browers of Coventry Twp., Chester Co., Pa.", Mennonite Family History Vol. 4, no. 3, pages 103-105 (July 1985). Hereinafter cited as "The Browers of Coventry Twp., Chester Co., Pa."
  2. [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. "The Brower Family" written by Rev. D.I. Offman in his papers on the Brower Family. Hereafter cited as William B. Bogardus Collection.
  3. [S487] Ancestry.com, 1790 United States Federal Census., Online Database (Provo, Utah: Ancestry.com, 2000), Federal census, Ser. M637, Roll 8, image 0274. Hereinafter cited as 1790 US Census.
  4. [S205] MyFamily.com, 1800 United States Federal Census., Online Database (Provo, Utah: MyFamily.com, 2003), Federal Census, Ser M32, Roll 36, page 896, image 274. Hereinafter cited as 1800 US Census.

Abraham Brower1,2

b. 1760, d. 28 October 1828
Abraham Brower|b. 1760\nd. 28 Oct 1828|p80.htm#i126078|John Brower|b. bt 1715 - 1720\nd. 30 May 1777|p91.htm#i133045|Susanna (?)|b. c 1720|p6.htm#i133046|Hubert Brower|b. bt 1690 - 1700|p89.htm#i118217|Ann (?)|b. bt 1690 - 1700|p1.htm#i118218|||||||
  • Abraham Brower was born in 1760 at Coventry Twp., Chester Co., Pennsylvania.1
  • He married Mary Bunn.1
  • Abraham Brower died on 28 October 1828 at Browertown (Unionville), Berks Co., Pennsylvania.1,2,3
  • He was buried at St. Gabriel's Episcopal Church Cemetery, Douglasville, Berks Co., Pennsylvania.3,4
  • Also known as Abram Brower.3
  • Surname is also spelled Brauer.5
  • He was a member of at St. Gabriel's Church, Douglassville, Chester Co., Pennsylvania.2
  • He appeared on the census of 1790 at Union, Berks Co., Pennsylvania, as Abrm Brauer, with a household of 1 male over 16, 3 males under 16, 5 females.5
  • Abraham Brower, son of John, is mentioned in the 2 Sep 1792 will of Abraham Wanger.6
  • He appeared on the census of 1800 at Union, Berks Co., Pennsylvania, with a household of 1 male 10-15, 1 male 16-25, 2 males over 45, 3 females under 10, 1 female 10-15, 1 female 16-15, 1 female 26-44, 2 other free persons.7
  • He appeared on the census of 1810 at Union, Berks Co., Pennsylvania, as Abram Brower, with a household of 1 male under 10, 1 male 10-15, 1 male over 45, 1 female under 10, 2 females 10-25, 1 female over 45.8
  • He appeared on the census of 1820 at Union, Berks Co., Pennsylvania, with a household of 1 male 26-45, 2 males over 45, 1 female 16-26, 1 female 26-45, 1 female over 45.9
  • His will was dated on 29 December 1821 at Berks Co., Pennsylvania, recorded 6 Dec 1828. "I Abraham Brower of the township of Union in the county of Berks and State of Pennsylvania, being sick and weak in body but sound in mind and memory..." Names his wife, Mary Brower; son John Brower; son Abraham Brower; son Nicholas Brower; daughter Anna, wife of David Royer; daughter Hannah, wife of John Bun; daughter Mary, deceased wife of David Jones; daughter Sarah, wife of John Kirlen; daughter Catherine; my grandchildren, the children of my daughter Mary, deceased, namely Frances and Abraham. Appoints sons John, Abraham and Nicholas as executors.10
  • Frances Jones was named in his grandfather Abraham Brower's will on 29 December 1821.10
  • He and Abraham Jones were named in his father's will dated on 29 December 1821.10
  • Inventory of estate taken on 6 December 1828 at Berks Co., Pennsylvania.10
  • "The Town of Brower: A Lost Family Legacy," by Susan Miller-Speros, appeared in the Historical Review of Berks County vol. 72, no. 1 (2006).

Family: Mary Bunn b. 1757, d. 18 Mar 1825

Citations:

  1. [S2600] Jay H. Brower, "The Browers of Coventry Twp., Chester Co., Pa.", Mennonite Family History Vol. 4, no. 3, pages 103-105 (July 1985). Hereinafter cited as "The Browers of Coventry Twp., Chester Co., Pa."
  2. [S2601] Susan Miller-Speros, "The Town of Brower: A Lost Family Legacy", Historical Review of Berks County Vol. 72, No. 1, pages 20-29 (2006). Hereinafter cited as "The Town of Brower."
  3. [S2423] "Personal Memoirs of C.W. Brower," (MS, 1905; Schuykill Co., Pennsylvania); William B. Bogardus Collection; Anneke Jans and Everardus Bogardus Descendants Association, Wilmington, Ohio, Box 8, File G, 96-B. Hereinafter cited as "Personal Memoirs of C.W. Brower."
  4. [S1033] Find A Grave, online www.findagrave.com. , Searched June 2009 using "Brower" and Berks County, Pennsylvania. Hereinafter cited as Find A Grave.
  5. [S487] Ancestry.com, 1790 United States Federal Census., Online Database (Provo, Utah: Ancestry.com, 2000), Federal census, Ser. M637, Roll 8, image 0178. Hereinafter cited as 1790 US Census.
  6. [S2609] Jacob Martin and John P. Smith, Abstracts of Berks County, Pennsylvania Wills (n.p.: Heritage Books, 2007), page 103. Hereinafter cited as Abstracts of Berks County, Pennsylvania Wills.
  7. [S205] MyFamily.com, 1800 United States Federal Census., Online Database (Provo, Utah: MyFamily.com, 2003), Federal Census, Ser. M32, Roll 35, page 683, image 267. Hereinafter cited as 1800 US Census.
  8. [S138] MyFamily.com, 1810 United States Federal Census., Online Database (Provo, Utah: My Family.com Inc., 2003), Federal Census, Ser. M252, Roll 45, page 679, inage 126.0. Hereinafter cited as 1810 US Census.
  9. [S139] Ancestry.com, 1820 United States Federal Census., Digital image of original census records (Provo, Utah: Ancestry.com, 2003), Federal Census, Ser. M33, Roll 99, page 99, image 108. Hereinafter cited as 1820 US Census.
  10. [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. 291-H. Family ancestry compiled by the correspondent. Xeroxed copies of the will of Abraham Brower of Union Twp. Pa., 29 Dec 1821. Hereafter cited as William B. Bogardus Collection.

Abraham Brower1

b. 1779, d. 1821
Abraham Brower|b. 1779\nd. 1821|p80.htm#i133056|John Brower|b. bt 1740 - 1750\nd. c Dec 1812|p90.htm#i118199|Mary Magdelina (?)|b. bt 1755 - 1765|p5.htm#i133016|Christian Brower|b. bt 1715 - 1718\nd. bt 3 Jun 1771 - Nov 1771|p83.htm#i118196|Eve Brenneman|b. bt 1710 - 1720|p17.htm#i118197|||||||
  • Abraham Brower was born in 1779 at Franklin Co., Virginia.1
  • He married Elizabeth Harter, daughter of George Harter and Mary Kitterman, at Franklin Co., Virginia, on 3 November 1800.1
  • Abraham Brower died in 1821 at Preble Co., Ohio.1

Citations:

  1. [S2600] Jay H. Brower, "The Browers of Coventry Twp., Chester Co., Pa.", Mennonite Family History Vol. 4, no. 3, pages 103-105 (July 1985). Hereinafter cited as "The Browers of Coventry Twp., Chester Co., Pa."

Abraham Brower1

b. 16 October 1824, d. 28 February 1857
Abraham Brower|b. 16 Oct 1824\nd. 28 Feb 1857|p80.htm#i133076|Jacob Brower|b. 28 Nov 1791\nd. 30 Mar 1867|p89.htm#i133060|Betsey Teal|b. 19 Dec 1800\nd. 25 Apr 1869|p215.htm#i133061|John Brower|b. bt 1740 - 1750\nd. c Dec 1812|p90.htm#i118199|Mary M. (?)|b. bt 1755 - 1765|p5.htm#i133016|||||||
  • Abraham Brower was born on 16 October 1824.1
  • He died on 28 February 1857.1

Citations:

  1. [S2600] Jay H. Brower, "The Browers of Coventry Twp., Chester Co., Pa.", Mennonite Family History Vol. 4, no. 3, pages 103-105 (July 1985). Hereinafter cited as "The Browers of Coventry Twp., Chester Co., Pa."

Abraham Brower1

b. 1858, d. 1858
Abraham Brower|b. 1858\nd. 1858|p80.htm#i133100|Joseph Brower|b. 12 Dec 1814\nd. 10 May 1885|p92.htm#i133069|Elizabeth Harmon|b. 6 Feb 1817\nd. 1 Feb 1892|p149.htm#i133070|Jacob Brower|b. 28 Nov 1791\nd. 30 Mar 1867|p89.htm#i133060|Betsey Teal|b. 19 Dec 1800\nd. 25 Apr 1869|p215.htm#i133061|Thomas Harmon|||Lavina (?)|||
  • Abraham Brower died in 1858 at Miami Co., Indiana.1
  • He was born in 1858 at Miami Co., Indiana.1
  • Presumably a twin to Arlena.

Citations:

  1. [S2600] Jay H. Brower, "The Browers of Coventry Twp., Chester Co., Pa.", Mennonite Family History Vol. 4, no. 3, pages 103-105 (July 1985). Hereinafter cited as "The Browers of Coventry Twp., Chester Co., Pa."

Abraham Brower

b. 28 September 1785, d. 25 December 1864
Abraham Brower|b. 28 Sep 1785\nd. 25 Dec 1864|p80.htm#i133200|Christian Brower|b. 1754\nd. 2 May 1819|p83.htm#i133048|Magdalena Amick|b. 1767\nd. 1832|p9.htm#i133049|John Brower|b. bt 1715 - 1720\nd. 30 May 1777|p91.htm#i133045|Susanna (?)|b. c 1720|p6.htm#i133046|Nicholas Amick||||||
  • Abraham Brower was born on 28 September 1785 at Randolph Co., North Carolina.1,2
  • He married Lydia Scotton.3
  • Abraham Brower died on 25 December 1864 at Randolph Co., North Carolina.1,4
  • He was buried at Liberty Grove Cemetery, Randolph Co., North Carolina.4
  • He appeared on the census of 1810 at Randolph Co., North Carolina, with a household of 3 males 16-25, 1 female 16-25.5
  • He appeared on the census of 1840 at Northern Division, Randolph Co., North Carolina, with a household of 2 males 15-20, 1 male 50-60, 2 females 15-20, 1 female 50-60. Enumerated next to James W. Brower.6
  • He appeared on the census of 11 August 1850 at Northern Division, Randolph Co., North Carolina, as Abraham Brower, age 65, born in North Carolina. A farmer with real estate valued at $2000. In the household is his wife Lydia. Son Jas. W. Brower lives next door.7
  • He appeared on the census of 16 May 1860 at Liberty, Eastern Division, Randolph Co., North Carolina, as Abram Brower, age 74, born in North Carolina. A farmer with real estate valued at $2500, personal estate at $16,510. With hin is his wife, Lydia, age 74.8

Family: Lydia Scotton b. 17 Feb 1785, d. 30 May 1869

  • Evelina Brower3
  • James Washington Brower+3 b. 25 Jun 1813, d. 18 Jul 1875
  • Lavina Brower3
  • Lucina Brower3
  • Agne Brower3
  • Alfred Moore Brower3
  • Caroline Brower3

Citations:

  1. [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. "The Brower Family" written by Rev. D.I. Offman in his papers on the Brower Family. Hereafter cited as William B. Bogardus Collection.
  2. [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.
  3. [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. "The Brower Family" written by Rev. D.I. Offman in his papers on the Brower Family. Compiled in 1958 from the records of Alfred Presley Brower (1848-1928). Hereafter cited as William B. Bogardus Collection.
  4. [S1033] Find A Grave, online www.findagrave.com. , Searched June 2009 using "Brower" in North Carolina. Hereinafter cited as Find A Grave.
  5. [S138] MyFamily.com, 1810 United States Federal Census., Online Database (Provo, Utah: My Family.com Inc., 2003), Federal Census, Ser. M252, Roll 38, page 157, image 184.00. Hereinafter cited as 1810 US Census.
  6. [S403] Ronald V., Accelerated Indexing Systems Jackson, compiler1840 United States Federal Census., Online Database (Provo, Utah: Ancestry.com, 1999), Federal census, Ser. M704, Roll 369, page 101. Hereinafter cited as 1840 US Census.
  7. [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 641, page 223, image 459. Abraham Brower household. Hereinafter cited as 1850 US Census.
  8. [S232] MyFamily.com, 1860 United States Federal Census., Online Database (Provo, Utah: MyFamily.com, 2004), Federal census, Ser. M653, Roll 910, page 285, image 578. Abram Brower household. Hereinafter cited as 1860 US Census.

Abraham Brower

b. circa 1866
Abraham Brower|b. c 1866|p80.htm#i136188|William Brower|b. c 1836|p99.htm#i136181|Sarah Ann Carman|b. c 1830|p110.htm#i136182|Samuel Brower|b. 1794\nd. 26 Dec 1850|p97.htm#i124920|Ann Pearsall|b. c 1795\nd. 1 Feb 1868|p189.htm#i124932|(?) Carman|||Ann (?)|b. c 1805|p1.htm#i136196|
  • Abraham Brower was born circa 1866 at Hempstead, Queens Co., New York.
  • He appeared on the census of 22 July 1870 at Hempstead, Queens Co., New York, as Abraham Brower, age 4, born in New York.1
  • He appeared on the census of 10 June 1880 at Village of Woodsburgh, Hempstead, Queens Co., New York, as Abram L. Brower, age 14, born in New York.2

Citations:

  1. [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 188. William Brower. Hereinafter cited as 1870 US Census.
  2. [S106] Ancestry.com, 1880 United States Federal Census., Online Database (Provo, Utah: Ancestry.com, 2003), Federal census, Ser. T9, Roll 918, FHL film #1254918, page 461.4000, ED 272, image 0136. William Brower household. Hereinafter cited as 1880 US Census.

Abraham Brower1

b. circa 1780, d. 1877
Abraham Brower|b. c 1780\nd. 1877|p80.htm#i136247|Matheus Brouwer|b. 7 Aug 1743\nd. bt 27 Mar 1811 - 11 Jun 1811|p75.htm#i21111|Annetje Ouderkerk|b. 24 Jan 1748|p187.htm#i22268|Jacob Pietersz Brouwer|b. 15 Nov 1694|p69.htm#i20423|Maria Bovy|b. 8 Sep 1699|p16.htm#i20424|Jacob Ouderkerk|b. 3 Apr 1720|p187.htm#i37319|Neeltjen Kloet|b. 26 Jul 1719|p166.htm#i37320|
  • Abraham Brower was probably born circa 1780 at Albany Co. (now Rensselaer Co.), New York.
  • He married Phylothia Webster.1
  • Abraham Brower is said to have died in 1877 at LaSalle Co., Illinois, "in the home of his son, when past age 94."2
  • Also known as Abraham Brewer.3
  • He appeared on the census of 1810 at Warren, Herkimer Co., New York, as Abraham Brewer, with a household of 1 male under 10, 1 male 26-44, 1 female under 10, 1 female 26-44.3
  • In a deed recorded 31 July 1838, Rensselaer County, New York, Lina Wilcox, widow of Abraham Wilcox, late of Oxford in the County of Butler and State of Ohio, deceased, & daughter and one of the heirs-at-law of Mathew Brewer of Hoosick in the County of Rensselaer and State of New York, deceased, for and in consideration of $300 paid by Lavenius Brewer of Wayne in the County of Ashtabula and State of Ohio...confirm unto my nephew the said Levinius Brewer all my right, title and interest and property claim in a piece or parcel of land lying in the Town of Hoosick...being one equal undivided sixteenth part of the Pittstown patent...being the home farm of the said Mathew Brewer in his lifetime on which William Lawton now lives...dated 6 March 1838. The deed was witnessed by Abraham Brewer, who on 9 March 1838 in Centerville, Wayne Co., Indiana, appeared before the Judicial Circuit Court to confirm that he witnessed the deed.4
  • He appeared on the census of 1840 at Cherry Valley, Ashtabula Co., Ohio, as Abraham Brower, with a household of 1 male 15-20, 2 males 20-30, 1 male 50-60, 1 female 50-60.5

Family: Phylothia Webster b. bt 1780 - 1790, d. b 1850

Citations:

  1. [S2781] Ted & Carole Miller,"Fullerton's First 100 Years (1879-1979)", online http://www.usgennet.org/usa/ne/county/nance/ff100y/…. USGenWeb Project, Nance County, Nebraska, retrieved Sept 2009. From page 140 of the original publication Fullerton's First 100 Years (1879-1979) (Fullerton, Neb.: Journal Co., 1979). Hereinafter cited as Fullerton's First 100 Years (1879-1979).
  2. [S2785] George A. Ogle & Co., Memorial and Biographical Record and Illustrated Compendium of Biography containing a Compendium of Local Biography Including Biographical Sketches of Hundreds of Prominent Old Settlers and Representative Citizens of Butler, Polk, Seward, York and Fillmore Counties, Nebraska (Chicago: George A. Ogle & Co., 1899), pages 251-252. Profile of Hammond H. Brower. Hereinafter cited as Butler, Polk, Seward, York, Fillmore Cos. Neb.
  3. [S138] MyFamily.com, 1810 United States Federal Census., Online Database (Provo, Utah: My Family.com Inc., 2003), Federal Census, Ser. M252, Roll 27, page 464, FHL film #0181381, image 00259. Hereinafter cited as 1810 US Census.
  4. [S2616] Correspondence regarding descendants of Peter Brewer and Polly Herkimer, from Bob and Caroline Bentley to Chris Chester, 2008; Chris Chester (Kent, New York). Includes E-mails, Family Group Sheets and Notes compiled by Bob and Caroline Bentley. E-mail dated Sept. 8, 2009, received from Bob Bentley, includes digital images of Rensselaer County (N.Y.) Deeds, Book 45, page 409.
  5. [S403] Ronald V., Accelerated Indexing Systems Jackson, compiler1840 United States Federal Census., Online Database (Provo, Utah: Ancestry.com, 1999), Federal census, Ser. M704, Roll 376, page 198. Hereinafter cited as 1840 US Census.
  6. [S2785] George A. Ogle & Co., Memorial and Biographical Record and Illustrated Compendium of Biography containing a Compendium of Local Biography Including Biographical Sketches of Hundreds of Prominent Old Settlers and Representative Citizens of Butler, Polk, Seward, York and Fillmore Counties, Nebraska (Chicago: George A. Ogle & Co., 1899), pages 251-252. Hereinafter cited as Butler, Polk, Seward, York, Fillmore Cos. Neb.
  7. [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 659, page 522, image 714. Lot A. Brower household. Hereinafter cited as 1850 US Census.

Abraham D. Brower1

b. circa 1830
Abraham D. Brower|b. c 1830|p80.htm#i94031|Abraham Brower|b. c 1795|p80.htm#i94028|Hannah (?)|b. c 1794|p3.htm#i94029|Abraham Brouwer|b. 7 Oct 1753\nd. 8 Aug 1806|p62.htm#i85129|Rebecca Stevens|b. c 1753\nd. bt 14 May 1849 - Aug 1850|p208.htm#i85130|||||||
  • Abraham D. Brower was born circa 1830 at New York.1
  • He appeared on the census of 29 August 1850 at Clarkstown, Rockland Co., New York, age 20, a foundryman, living with his parents.1

Citations:

  1. [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.

Abraham D. Brower Jr.1

b. circa 1841
Abraham D. Brower Jr.|b. c 1841|p80.htm#i92748|Abraham Duryea Brower|b. 28 Jul 1811\nd. 16 Oct 1884|p80.htm#i90710|Mary Rachel Stevens|b. c 1814|p208.htm#i90711|Richard D. Brouwer|b. b 1777\nd. 1870|p77.htm#i92757|Eliza Archer|||||||||
  • Abraham D. Brower Jr. was born circa 1841 at Washtenaw Co., Michigan.1
  • He appeared on the census of 15 August 1850 at York, Washtenaw Co., Michigan.1
  • He appeared on the census of 10 July 1860 at Todd Co., Minnesota, as Abram "Brown" age 19, single and living with his parents.2

Citations:

  1. [S212] Ronald V. Jackson and Accelerated Indexing Systems, 1850 United States Federal Census., Online Database (Provo, Utah: Ancestry.com, 1999), Federal census, Roll M432-364, p.476, image 599. Hereinafter cited as 1850 US Census.
  2. [S232] MyFamily.com, 1860 United States Federal Census., Online Database (Provo, Utah: MyFamily.com, 2004), Federal census, Roll M653-575, image 79. Hereinafter cited as 1860 US Census.

Abraham Duryea Brower1

b. 28 July 1811, d. 16 October 1884
Abraham Duryea Brower|b. 28 Jul 1811\nd. 16 Oct 1884|p80.htm#i90710|Richard Duryea Brouwer|b. b 1777\nd. 1870|p77.htm#i92757|Eliza Archer|||Abraham Brouwer|b. 28 Oct 1735\nd. May 1816|p62.htm#i61172|Neeltje Duryea|b. 10 Nov 1751\nd. 22 Jul 1832|p133.htm#i61173|||||||
  • Abraham Duryea Brower was born on 28 July 1811 at New York City, New York.3,2
  • He married Mary Rachel Stevens in 1837.1,2
  • Abraham Duryea Brower died on 16 October 1884 at Little Sauk, Todd Co., Minnesota.2
  • Abraham D. Brower moved from New York state to Michigan, where he was a farmer. In the spring of 1860, he moved his family to Long Prarie, Todd Co., Minnesota.1
  • He appeared on the census of 1840 at Pittsfield, Washtenaw Co., Michigan, as A.D. Brower with a family of 2 males under 5, 1 male 20-30, 1 female 10-15, and 2 females 20-30.4
  • He appeared on the census of 15 August 1850 at York, Washtenaw Co., Michigan, as Abram D. Brower, age 38, a farmer with real estate valued at $1200, born in New York. With him are wife Mary R., and children Richard D., Jas. S., Abram D., Jr., Jacob V.3
  • He appeared on the census of 10 July 1860 at Todd Co., Minnesota, as Abram D. "Brown", age 47, a farmer, with wife Mary, and sons James, Abram, Jacob, and Walter. He is enumerated just before his eldest son, Richard "Brown" and his wife Ellen.5
  • He appeared on the census of 5 August 1870 at Little Sauk, Todd Co., Minnesota, as Abraham D. Brower, age 59, born in New York, a farmer, real estate valued at $4800 and personal estate at $1000. With him are his wife, Mary, and son Walter.6
  • He appeared on the census of 1 June 1880 at Little Sauk, Todd Co., Minnesota, as Abraham D. Brower, age 69, a farmer, with his wife, Mary.7

Family: Mary Rachel Stevens b. c 1814

Citations:

  1. [S1543] Josiah B. Chaney, "Jacob Vradenberg Brower", Minnesota Historical Society Collections vol.12, pp.769-774 (1908). Hereinafter cited as "Jacob Vradenberg Brower, MHSC, 1908."
  2. [S1565] Abraham Brouwer and Neeltje Duryea, Descendant Report, 7 Apr 2007, compiled by Paul Brewer, sources are cited. Electronic copy received by Chris Chester from Paul Brewer, Chris Chester, Kent, New York.
  3. [S212] Ronald V. Jackson and Accelerated Indexing Systems, 1850 United States Federal Census., Online Database (Provo, Utah: Ancestry.com, 1999), Federal census, Roll M432-364, p.476, image 599. Hereinafter cited as 1850 US Census.
  4. [S403] Ronald V., Accelerated Indexing Systems Jackson, compiler1840 United States Federal Census., Online Database (Provo, Utah: Ancestry.com, 1999), Federal census, Roll 211, p.129. Hereinafter cited as 1840 US Census.
  5. [S232] MyFamily.com, 1860 United States Federal Census., Online Database (Provo, Utah: MyFamily.com, 2004), Federal census, Roll M653-575, image 79. Hereinafter cited as 1860 US Census.
  6. [S235] MyFamily.com, 1870 United States Federal Census., Online Database (Provo, Utah: My Family.com, 2003), Federal census, Roll M593-11, image 501. Hereinafter cited as 1870 US Census.
  7. [S106] Ancestry.com, 1880 United States Federal Census., Online Database (Provo, Utah: Ancestry.com, 2003), Federal census, Roll T9-635, FHL film 1254635, p.333.1000, ED 139, image 0674. Hereinafter cited as 1880 US Census.

Abraham Presley Brower1

b. 1848, d. 1 October 1928
Abraham Presley Brower|b. 1848\nd. 1 Oct 1928|p80.htm#i133235|James Washington Brower|b. 25 Jun 1813\nd. 18 Jul 1875|p90.htm#i133212|Nellie Kime|b. 7 Aug 1822\nd. 30 Dec 1909|p165.htm#i133213|Abraham Brower|b. 28 Sep 1785\nd. 25 Dec 1864|p80.htm#i133200|Lydia Scotton|b. 17 Feb 1785\nd. 30 May 1869|p201.htm#i133201|||||||
  • Abraham Presley Brower was born in 1848 at Randolph Co., North Carolina.1
  • He married Nancy Margaret McMasters.1
  • Abraham Presley Brower died on 1 October 1928 at Randolph Co., North Carolina.1,2
  • He was buried at Bethany United Methodist Church Cemetery, Franklinville, Randolph Co., North Carolina.2
  • Also known as Presley Brower.3
  • He appeared on the census of 11 August 1850 at Northern Division, Randolph Co., North Carolina, as Presley Brower, age 2, born in North Carolina.3
  • He appeared on the census of 16 May 1860 at Liberty, Eastern Division, Randolph Co., North Carolina, as Abram P. Brower, age 12, born in North Carolina.4
  • He appeared on the census of 23 September 1870 at Liberty, Randolph Co., North Carolina, as Abram P. Brower, age 22, born in North Carolina. A farmer, single, living with his parents.5

Family: Nancy Margaret McMasters b. 1854, d. 1934

  • Eva Brower1

Citations:

  1. [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. "The Brower Family" written by Rev. D.I. Offman in his papers on the Brower Family. Compiled in 1958 from the records of Alfred Presley Brower (1848-1928). Hereafter cited as William B. Bogardus Collection.
  2. [S1033] Find A Grave, online www.findagrave.com. , Searched June 2009 using "Brower" in North Carolina. Hereinafter cited as Find A Grave.
  3. [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 641, page 223, image 459. Jas. W. Brower household. Hereinafter cited as 1850 US Census.
  4. [S232] MyFamily.com, 1860 United States Federal Census., Online Database (Provo, Utah: MyFamily.com, 2004), Federal census, Ser. M653, Roll 910, page 285, image 578. J.W. Brower household. Hereinafter cited as 1860 US Census.
  5. [S235] MyFamily.com, 1870 United States Federal Census., Online Database (Provo, Utah: My Family.com, 2003), Federal census, Ser. M593, Roll 1156, page 390, image 226. J.W. Brower household. Hereinafter cited as 1870 US Census.

Abraham Vosburgh Brower1

b. 20 November 1813
Abraham Vosburgh Brower|b. 20 Nov 1813|p80.htm#i110845|Harman J. Brower|b. b 1791|p87.htm#i110429|Angenet Vosburgh|||Johannes Brouwer|b. 1 Jan 1759\nd. bt 25 Mar 1829 - 12 Oct 1829|p72.htm#i36568|Engelge Sealie|||||||||
  • Abraham Vosburgh Brower was born on 20 November 1813.1
  • He was baptized at Caughnawaga Reformed Church, Fonda, Montgomery Co., New York.1

Citations:

  1. [S1877] Arthur C.M. Kelly, Baptism Record of Caughnawaga Reformed Church, Fonda, New York (Rhinebeck, New York: Arthur C.M. Kelly, 1985), p.196, no.4431. Hereinafter cited as Baptisms, Caughnawaga Reformed Church.

Abram Brower1

b. 4 August 1824, d. 3 November 1903
Abram Brower|b. 4 Aug 1824\nd. 3 Nov 1903|p80.htm#i85614|Isaac Stoutenburgh Brower|b. 24 Oct 1795\nd. 13 Nov 1886|p89.htm#i85575|Ann Bennet|b. 4 Nov 1794\nd. 15 Dec 1870|p13.htm#i85606|Dr. Abraham Brouwer|b. 24 Oct 1771\nd. 1 Jan 1865|p62.htm#i83804|Elizabeth Stoutenburgh|b. 25 May 1777\nd. Dec 1843|p212.htm#i85484|Jacob D. Bennet|||Elizabeth Voorhees|||
  • Abram Brower was born on 4 August 1824 at New York City, New York.1
  • He married first at Fountain City, Wayne Co., Indiana, on 17 March 1859 Lutitia Henderson.1
  • Abram Brower married second at Fountain City, Wayne Co., Indiana, on 11 November 1864 Mary Ellen Conner.1
  • Abram Brower died on 3 November 1903 at Fountain City, Wayne Co., Indiana.1

Citations:

  1. [S1356] Willam Henry Roll, "The Roll Family Windmill", RootsWeb.com, http://worldconnect.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi. Nov 2005 There are errors in this database. Events and dates cited with this source must be confirmed with more reliable evidence. Use as a guide.,citing "The Bennet-Voorhees Papers" in the private collection of David Eoff.

Abram Brower1

b. between 1810 and 1820
Abram Brower|b. bt 1810 - 1820|p80.htm#i126081|Abraham Brower Jr.|b. 7 May 1783\nd. 5 Nov 1834|p109.htm#i126068|Mary Yocum|b. 6 Apr 1785\nd. 1 Nov 1834|p244.htm#i126071|Abraham Brower|b. 1760\nd. 28 Oct 1828|p80.htm#i126078|Mary Bunn|b. 1757\nd. 18 Mar 1825|p110.htm#i126079|||||||
  • Abram Brower was probably born between 1810 and 1820 at Berks Co., Pennsylvania.
  • He was buried at Episcopal Church Cemetery, Douglasville, Berks Co., Pennsylvania.1

Citations:

  1. [S2423] "Personal Memoirs of C.W. Brower," (MS, 1905; Schuykill Co., Pennsylvania); William B. Bogardus Collection; Anneke Jans and Everardus Bogardus Descendants Association, Wilmington, Ohio, Box 8, File G, 96-B. Hereinafter cited as "Personal Memoirs of C.W. Brower."

Abram K. Brower1

b. 11 January 1836, d. before June 1905
Abram K. Brower|b. 11 Jan 1836\nd. b Jun 1905|p80.htm#i126085|John B. Brower|b. 13 Dec 1805\nd. 13 Dec 1881|p91.htm#i126067|Elizabeth Schofield|b. bt 1800 - 1810\nd. c Mar 1841|p201.htm#i126082|Abraham Brower Jr.|b. 7 May 1783\nd. 5 Nov 1834|p109.htm#i126068|Mary Yocum|b. 6 Apr 1785\nd. 1 Nov 1834|p244.htm#i126071|||||||
  • Abram K. Brower was born on 11 January 1836 at Schuylkill Co., Pennsylvania.1
  • He died before June 1905 at Washington, D.C..1
  • He appeared on the census of 11 July 1860 at Pottsville, Schuylkill Co., Pennsylvania, as A.K. Brower, age 24, born in Pennsylvania. A clerk. Personal estate valued at $100. In the household are E.R. Brower, age 23, female (presummed wife) and Mary Garret, age 53.2

Citations:

  1. [S2423] "Personal Memoirs of C.W. Brower," (MS, 1905; Schuykill Co., Pennsylvania); William B. Bogardus Collection; Anneke Jans and Everardus Bogardus Descendants Association, Wilmington, Ohio, Box 8, File G, 96-B. Hereinafter cited as "Personal Memoirs of C.W. Brower."
  2. [S232] MyFamily.com, 1860 United States Federal Census., Online Database (Provo, Utah: MyFamily.com, 2004), Federal census, Ser. M653, Roll 1179, page 894, image 382. A.K. Brower household. Hereinafter cited as 1860 US Census.

Ada Brower1

b. March 1888
Ada Brower|b. Mar 1888|p80.htm#i125262|Van Pelt Brower|b. 20 Oct 1846\nd. 9 Apr 1914|p98.htm#i125027|Louisa Springsteen|b. 1861\nd. 1889|p206.htm#i125028|John Brower|b. 12 Mar 1800\nd. 30 May 1876|p91.htm#i124899|Catherine Langdon|b. 12 Apr 1814\nd. 7 Jun 1857|p169.htm#i124900|Robert Springsteen|||Josephine (?)|||
  • Ada Brower was born in March 1888 at Brooklyn, Kings Co., New York.1
  • She married Irving Krieck.1
  • Ada Brower appeared on the census of 11 June 1900 at Ward 7, Brooklyn, Kings Co., New York, as Ada Brower, age 12, born March 1888 in New York. At school.2

Citations:

  1. [S2356] Letter from Anonymous (unknown) to William B. Bogardus, Dec 1997; William B. Bogardus Collection (Anneke Jans and Everardus Bogardus Descendants Association, Wilmington, Ohio). Box 3, File B, 47-J. A descendant report beginning with Wolfert Webber and ending with Van Pelt Brower (1846-1914). Nine generations. Generations 1 thru 5 are incorrect claims commonly made in the past by others. Generations 6 thru 9 are used here.
  2. [S59] MyFamily.com, 1900 United States Federal Census., Online Database (Provo, Utah: My Family.com, 2003), Federal census, Ser. T623, Roll 1046, page 12A, ED 70. Van Pelt Brower household. Hereinafter cited as 1900 US Census.

Adalade Hurlburt Brower1

b. 22 April 1856
Adalade Hurlburt Brower|b. 22 Apr 1856|p80.htm#i86703|Hurlbut Brower|b. 25 Jul 1818\nd. 25 Aug 1888|p89.htm#i86623|Cornelia Mariah Wood|b. 4 Oct 1820\nd. 15 Mar 1894|p241.htm#i86632|Nicholas B. Brower|b. 26 Apr 1772\nd. 22 Aug 1837 or 27 Aug 1838|p95.htm#i86601|Sally Hurlbut|b. 25 Mar 1794\nd. 4 Nov 1880|p159.htm#i86621|||||||
  • Adalade Hurlburt Brower was born on 22 April 1856 at Hannibal, Oswego Co., New York.1

Citations:

  1. [S2727] Natalie R. Fernald editor, "The Old Bible of Nicholas B. Brower", The Genealogical Exchange Vol. 5, No. 2 (June 1908): page 16. Hereinafter cited as "Brower Bible, Gen. Ex. 5 (1908)."