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James H. Brower

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

• James H. Brower was born circa 1847 at Westchester or Dutchess Co., New York.
• He appeared on the census of 12 August 1850 at Cortlandt, Westchester Co., New York, as James H. Brower, age 3, born in New York.¹
• He appeared on the census of 19 July 1860 at Fishkill, Dutchess Co., New York, as James H. Brower, age 13, born in New York.²

James Iva Brower¹

• Father*: Charles Nazareth Brouwer¹ b. 14 Apr 1784, d. 19 May 1866
• Mother*: Mary Doty¹ b. 12 Jul 1798, d. 20 Jan 1878

• James Iva Brower was born on 30 May 1818 at Poughkeepsie, Dutchess Co., New York.¹
• He married first circa 1840 Letty Strait.²
• James Iva Brower married second before 1868 Eliza Beebe.³
• James Iva Brower died on 11 November 1902 at Marlborough, Ulster Co., New York; age 84-5-12.^1,4
• He was buried at Riverside Cemetery, Marlborough, Ulster Co., New York.⁴
• Also known as James J. Brower.⁵
• He appeared on the census of 12 August 1850 at Cortlandt, Westchester Co., New York, James J. Brower, age 32, born in New York. A brickmaker. In the household are his wife Letta and children Charles J., John F. and James H. Also Phebe Smith, age 21 and Sarah Smith, age 1 month. He is enumerated in succession after David Tate and Thomas Corwin, both brickmakers.⁵
• He appeared on the census of 19 July 1860 at Fishkill, Dutchess Co., New York, James I. Brower, age 42, born in New York. A brick maker. In the household are his wife Letty, children Charles J., John F., James H., Alida, and Sarah E., also Phebe Smith, age 32, a domestic, and eleven other, unrelated men, all described as laborers.²
• He appeared on the census of 16 July 1870 at Marlborough, Ulster Co., New York, James I. Brower, age 51, born in New York. Occuapation: gardner? Real estate valued at $7000. In the household are his wife Eliza and son George M. Also Robert D. Wrights (age 14) and Grace A. Wrights (11).³
• He appeared on the census of 2 June 1880 at Poughkeepsie, Dutchess Co., New York, James I. Brower, age 62, born in New York. A widower. Occupation: "General Agent." In the household are his daughter Sarah Brower, age 22, and son George Brower, age 11.⁶

James J. Brower¹

• Father*: John Wesley Brower¹ b. 19 May 1849, d. 6 Apr 1926
• Mother*: Mayssa Wheelon¹ b. 12 May 1855, d. 28 Jan 1926

• James J. Brower was born on 8 April 1877 at Lucas Co., Iowa.¹

James Mason Brower¹

• Father*: Ariah Coates Brower¹ b. 13 Jan 1817, d. 24 Jun 1884
• Mother*: Betsey Mason¹ b. 1826, d. 1901

• James Mason Brower was born circa 1871 at Richmond, Cache Co., Utah.²
• He appeared on the census of 18 June 1880 at Richmond, Cache Co., Utah, as James M. Brower, age 9, born in Utah.²

James S. Brower¹

• Father*: Abraham Duryea Brower¹ b. 28 Jul 1811, d. 16 Oct 1884
• Mother*: Mary Rachel Stevens¹ b. c 1814

• James S. Brower was born circa 1840 at Washtenaw Co., Michigan.¹
• He married Nettie (?) before 1869.²
• James S. Brower appeared on the census of 15 August 1850 at York, Washtenaw Co., Michigan, age 10.¹
• He appeared on the census of 10 July 1860 at Todd Co., Minnesota, as James "Brown" age 20, single and living with his parents.³
• He appeared on the census of 18 July 1870 at Round Prairie, Todd Co., Minnesota, as James S. Brower, age 30, born in Michigan, farmer, with real estate valued at $2500, personal estate at $150, with wife Nettie, and daughter Mary.²

James Washington Brower¹

• Father*: Abraham Brower¹ b. 28 Sep 1785, d. 25 Dec 1864
• Mother*: Lydia Scotton¹ b. 17 Feb 1785, d. 30 May 1869

• James Washington Brower was born on 25 June 1813 at Randolph Co., North Carolina.²
• He married Nellie Kime circa 1839.¹
• James Washington Brower died on 18 July 1875 at Randolph Co., North Carolina.²
• He was buried at Liberty Grove Methodist Church Cemetery, Liberty, Randolph Co., North Carolina.²
• He appeared on the census of 1840 at Northern Division, Randolph Co., North Carolina, as James W. Brower, with a household of 1 male 20-30 and 1 female 15-20.³
• He appeared on the census of 11 August 1850 at Northern Division, Randolph Co., North Carolina, as Jas. W. Brower, age 37, born in North Carolina. A merchant, with real estate valued at $1500. In the household are his wife Nelly, and children Preston, Lavinia, Presley, and an infant age 1 month. He is living next to his father Abraham Brower.⁴
• He appeared on the census of 16 May 1860 at Liberty, Eastern Division, Randolph Co., North Carolina, as J.W. Brower, age 47, born in North Carolina. A merchant and farmer. In the household is Penelope Brower, age 37, "domestic," and children William P., Lovinia, Abram P., Lydia, Alice, James W., and Jane. He is living next to his parents Abram and Lydia Brower.⁵
• He appeared on the census of 23 September 1870 at Liberty, Randolph Co., North Carolina, as J.W. Brower, age 57, born in North Carolina. A farmer with real estate valued at $5100, personal estate at $3400. In the household are his wife Nelly, and children Sarah L., Abram P., Lydia, Jennetta A., James W. Emma E., Swaney, Henry, L. Also Nancy M., age 17, a domestic servant.⁶

James Washington Brower¹

• Father*: James Washington Brower¹ b. 25 Jun 1813, d. 18 Jul 1875
• Mother*: Nellie Kime¹ b. 7 Aug 1822, d. 30 Dec 1909

• James Washington Brower was born on 21 September 1857 at Randolph Co., North Carolina.¹
• He married Sara Johnson.¹
• James Washington Brower died on 25 June 1889.¹
• He appeared on the census of 16 May 1860 at Liberty, Eastern Division, Randolph Co., North Carolina, as James W. Brower, age 3, born in North Carolina.²
• He appeared on the census of 23 September 1870 at Liberty, Randolph Co., North Carolina, as James W. Brower, age 12, born in North Carolina.³

James William Brower¹

• Father*: William B. Brower¹ b. 5 Dec 1819, d. 16 Mar 1900
• Mother*: Sarah Ann Rhoads¹ b. 6 Apr 1826, d. 20 Jul 1910

• James William Brower was born on 27 October 1855 at Schuyler Co., Missouri.¹
• He died in 1904 at Queen City, Schuyler Co., Missouri.¹
• He appeared on the census of 20 July 1860 at Salt River, Schuyler Co., Missouri, age 4.²
• He appeared on the census of 2 August 1870 at Salt River, Schuyler Co., Missouri, as James W. Brower, age 14.³

James Yard Brower¹

• Father*: David Brouwer¹ b. 1759
• Mother*: Ann Leonard¹

• James Yard Brower was born on 25 June 1791.¹
• He is said to have married Helen Maria Taylor, daughter of Jeremiah Brower Taylor and Helen Ellenor Wood.¹

Jan Brower¹

• Father*: Benjamin Brouwer¹ b. 19 Feb 1738
• Mother*: Maria Lane¹

• Charts: Jan Brouwer: Five Generations Descendant Chart

• Jan Brower was baptized on 13 June 1779 at Dutch Congregations of Freehold and Middletown, Monmouth Co., New Jersey.¹
• He is possibly the Jan Brower who married Letitia Parker.²
• Also known as John Brewer.²

Jane Brower¹

• Father*: Harman J. Brower¹ b. b 1791
• Mother*: Angenet Vosburgh¹

• Jane Brower was born on 2 September 1825.¹
• She was baptized at Caughnawaga Reformed Church, Fonda, Montgomery Co., New York.¹

Jane Brower^1,2

• Father*: James Brower¹ b. 1760
• Mother*: Sarah Smith¹

• Charts: Descendants of Jan Brouwer & Aegje Sprong

• Jane Brower was born on 6 January 1800 at probably Hempstead, Queens Co., Long Island, New York.¹
• She married Samuel Abrams, son of Thomas Abrams and Letty Brouwer, in April 1820.¹
• Jane Brower died on 6 June 1856.¹

Jane Brower

• Father*: William Brower b. 13 Jul 1810, d. 1 Jan 1883
• Mother*: Louisa Elizabeth Halleck b. 6 Sep 1816

• Jane Brower was born circa 1852 at Hurley, Ulster Co., New York.
• She appeared on the census of 24 August 1860 at Hurley, Ulster Co., New York, as Jane Brower, age 8, born in New York.¹

Jane Helen Brower¹

• Father*: Cornelis Brouwer¹ b. 25 Jun 1769, d. 9 Apr 1842
• Mother*: Mary Vail¹ b. 12 Jun 1774, d. 3 Apr 1858

• Jane Helen Brower was born on 29 August 1815.¹
• She married David Russell.¹
• Jane Helen Brower died on 17 September 1875.¹

Jane Thompson Brower¹

• Father*: Ariah Coates Brower¹ b. 13 Jan 1817, d. 24 Jun 1884
• Mother*: Margaret Thompson¹ b. 1833, d. 1866

• Jane Thompson Brower was born circa 1862 at Utah Territory.²
• She appeared on the census of 3 August 1870 at Richmond, Cache Co., Utah Territory, as Jane Brower, age 8, born in Utah, at school.²

Jasper Brower¹

• Father*: Gideon Samuel Brower¹ b. 22 Mar 1849
• Mother*: Susan Caroline McKay

• Jasper Brower was born on 19 May 1884 at Michigan.²
• He married Leona A. Brown before 1905.
• Jasper Brower died on 15 May 1957 at Los Angeles, California.
• He appeared on the census of 5 June 1900 at 1st Ward, Fresno, Fresno Co., California, age 18, born May 1882 in Michigan, single, living with his father and step-mother, "at school."¹

Jay Houston Brower¹

• Father*: Elijah Newman Brower¹ b. 25 Nov 1851, d. 10 Dec 1924
• Mother*: Emma Lucinda Jones¹

• Jay Houston Brower was born on 21 February 1888 at Bunker Hill, Miami Co., Indiana.¹
• He married Kate Hale, daughter of Charles Hale and Kathryn Austin.¹
• Jay Houston Brower married second Marjorie Hedrick.¹
• Jay Houston Brower died on 30 June 1955 at Des Moines, Iowa.¹

Jemima Brower¹

• Father*: George Brewer² b. 20 Nov 1770, d. 23 Mar 1851
• Mother*: Rebecca Schenk² b. b 1773, d. c 1806

• Jemima Brower was born circa 1790 at Monmouth Co., New Jersey.²
• She married John Parks between 1810 and 1811 (license issued in Monmouth Co., New Jersey on 9 Dec 1810 for "John Parkus and Jemica Brower."²

Jemima Ann Brower¹

• Father*: Jacob Brouwer¹ b. 9 Mar 1759, d. 21 May 1818
• Mother*: Sarah Dobbs¹ b. c May 1769, d. 29 Jan 1854

• Jemima Ann Brower was born on 21 June 1812.^1,2
• Erroneously called Jeremiah Brower (this manuscript has consistantly had problems differentiating between the names Jemima and Jeremiah in the account of this family).²

Jemime Brower

• Father*: (?) Brower
• Mother*: Lydia Soper b. c 1817

• Jemime Brower was born circa 1838 at Hempstead, Queens Co., New York.
• She appeared on the census of 5 August 1850 at Hempstead, Queens Co., New York, as Jemime Brower, age 12, born in New York. In the household of Richard Soper.¹

Jennette Alice Brower¹

• Father*: James Washington Brower¹ b. 25 Jun 1813, d. 18 Jul 1875
• Mother*: Nellie Kime¹ b. 7 Aug 1822, d. 30 Dec 1909

• Jennette Alice Brower was born on 1 July 1855 at Randolph Co., North Carolina.¹
• She died in 1875.¹
• Also known as Alice Brower.²
• She appeared on the census of 16 May 1860 at Liberty, Eastern Division, Randolph Co., North Carolina, as Alice Brower, age 5, born in North Carolina.²
• She appeared on the census of 23 September 1870 at Liberty, Randolph Co., North Carolina, as Jennetta A. Brower, age 14, born in North Carolina.³

Jennie Brower

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

• Charts: Descendants of Jan Brouwer & Aegje Sprong

• Jennie Brower was born in November 1876 at Hempstead, Queens Co., New York.
• She appeared on the census of 12 June 1880 at Village of Woodsburgh, Hempstead, Queens Co., New York, as Jennie Brower, age 6, born in New York.¹
• She appeared on the census of 18 June 1900 at Woodmere, Town of Hempstead, Nassau Co., New York, as Jennie Brower, age 23, born Nov 1876 in New York. Single, living with her parents.²

Jennie Stevenson Brower¹

• Father*: John Hawthorne Brower¹ b. 1831, d. 26 Aug 1899
• Mother*: Sarah Holbrook¹ b. 21 May 1838, d. 14 Jun 1926

• Jennie Stevenson Brower was born on 1 September 1866 at Charlestown, Middlesex Co., Massachusetts.¹
• She appeared on the census of 7 June 1880 at Boston (Charlestown), Suffolk Co., Massachusetts, as Jennie Brower, age 13, born in Massachusetts. At school.²

Jeremiah Brower

• Father*: John Abraham Brower b. 4 Sep 1791, d. 18 Feb 1870
• Mother*: Susan Ann Day b. 22 Nov 1792, d. 11 Oct 1850

• Charts: Descendants of Nicholas Brouwer (4 Gen.)

• Jeremiah Brower was born on 9 January 1829 at Indiana.^1,2

Jeremiah Brower¹

• Jeremiah Brower was born circa 1815 at Brooklyn, Kings Co., New York.^1,2
• He married Elizabeth (?) before 1838.¹
• Jeremiah Brower should appear as a head of household on the 1840 census in Kings Co., New York. There appears on that census, a Jeremiah Brown (although the surname may have been intended as Brower) with a family of 2 mles under 5, 1 male age 20-30, and 1 female age 20-30. This could describe this Jeremiah Brower's family.³
• Jeremiah Brower appeared on the census of 29 August 1850 at 5th Ward, Brooklyn, Kings Co., New York, as Jeremiah Brower, age 36, a laborer, no real estate, with wife, Elizabeth, and children: George, Joseph, and John.⁴
• He appeared on the census of 20 June 1860 at 11th Ward Dist. 2, Brooklyn, Kings Co., New York, as Jeremiah Brower, age 45, a laborer, no real estate, personal estate valued at $500. With him are his wife Elizabeth, and children: George, John, Richard, and Margaret.⁵
• He appeared on the census of 4 June 1870 at 20th Ward, Brooklyn, Kings Co., New York, as Jeremiah Brower, age 55, employed as Navy yard policeman. With him are his wife Elizabeth; and children George W., Thomas, Richard H., and Margaret A.¹
• He appeared on the census of 1 June 1880 at Brooklyn, Kings Co., New York, living at 40 Adelphi St., Jeremiah Brower's age is given as 60, he is a teamster. With him are his wife, Elizabeth, son George W., son John T., son Richard H., daughter-in-law Susan, daughter Margaret Miller, son-in-law William E. Miller, grandson William J. Miller, grandaughter Mary E. Miller, and grandson Richard Brower. The 1880 census states that Jeremiah and both of his parents were born in Brooklyn, New York.²

Jeremiah Brower¹

• Father*: John Brewer¹ b. Sep 1824
• Mother*: Jane (?)¹ b. Sep 1825

• Charts: Descendants of Jan Brouwer & Aegje Sprong

• Jeremiah Brower was born on 18 February 1848 at Hempstead, Queens Co., Long Island, New York.¹
• He married Jane (?) circa 1876.²
• Also known as Jeremiah Brewer.
• Jeremiah Brower appeared on the census of 26 August 1850 at Hempstead, Queens Co., New York, as Jeremiah Brewer, age given as 6, born in New York.³
• He appeared on the census of 2 July 1860 at Hempstead, Queens Co., New York, as Jeremiah Brewer, age 12, born in New York.⁴
• He appeared on the census of 13 July 1870 at Hempstead, Queens Co., New York, as Jeremiah Brower, age given as 20, born in New York. A farmer, living with his parents.⁵
• He appeared on the census of 1 June 1880 at Rockville Centre, Hempstead, Queens Co., New York, as Jeremiah Brower, age 33, born in New York. Both parents born in New York. A poultry dealer. In the household are his wife, Janie, and children Estella and Frank.²
• He appeared on the census of 20 June 1900 at Rockville Centre Village, Hempstead, Nassau Co., New York, Jeremiah Brower, age 52, born Jan 1848 in New York. Both parents born in New York. A milkman. In the household are his wife Jane, and children Stella, Frank, Florence and Olive, and servant Edward Taylor, age 37.⁶

Jeremiah Brower

• Jeremiah Brower was born between 1774 and 1784.
• He appeared on the census of 1800 at Cobleskill, Schoharie Co., New York, as Jeremiah Brower with 1 male under 10, 2 males 16-26, 1 female 10-16, 2 females 26-45, 1 female over 45.¹
• Jacob Brower and Jeremiah Brower are enumerated next to each other on the 1800 U.S. Federal census.¹

Jeremiah Brower¹

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

• Charts: Descendants of Jan Brouwer & Aegje Sprong

• Jeremiah Brower was born circa 1815 at Hempstead, Queens Co., New York.
• He appeared on the census of 17 July 1850 at Hempstead, Queens Co., New York, as Jeremiah Brower, age 35, born in New York. A blacksmith. Apparently single, living in his father's household.²

Jeremiah Brower¹

• Father*: Jacob Brouwer¹ b. 9 Mar 1759, d. 21 May 1818
• Mother*: Sarah Dobbs¹ b. c May 1769, d. 29 Jan 1854

• Jeremiah Brower was born on 13 March 1804.^1,2

Jeremiah Brower¹

• Father*: Willem Brouwer¹ b. 14 Mar 1766

• Charts: Descendants of Nicholas Brouwer (4 Gen.)

• Jeremiah Brower was born between 1800 and 1810.
• A Jeremiah Brower appeared on the census in 1840 at Brookhaven, Suffolk Co., New York, the household being one male age 30-40.²
• He was named in his father's will dated on 26 June 1849 called "my second son."³
• He is mentioned in a letter from Daniel Brower to Robert Pitcairn on 26 July 1850 Postmarked Fort Jefferson. Daniel mentions that Jeremiah has left and gone to sea to earn money for getting the property at Westchester and Wappinger's Creek.⁴
• Jeremiah Brower is mentioned in a letter from Daniel Brower to Robert Pitcairn on 2 April 1851 Postmarked Bellfront, Brookhaven, Long Island, New York. Signed by Daniel and Jeremiah Brower.⁵

Dr. Jeremiah Brower¹

• Father*: Jacob Brouwer b. 8 May 1772, d. 28 Dec 1816
• Mother*: Abigail Manning b. 4 Jun 1772, d. 1815 or 1816

• Charts: Descendants of Nicholas Brouwer (4 Gen.)

• Dr. Jeremiah Brower was born on 24 April 1801.²
• He married first at Jackson Co., Indiana, in 1827 Lucinda Day.³
• Dr. Jeremiah Brower married second at Shelby Co., Missouri, on 12 November 1837 Nancy Weaver Swindle, daughter of John Swindle Jr..⁴
• Dr. Jeremiah Brower died on 12 January 1875 at Linville, Grand River Twp., Wayne Co., Iowa.⁴
• He was buried at Sinclair-Corder Cemetery, Jefferson Twp., Wayne Co., Indiana.⁴
• Also known as Jeremiah Brown (1860 and 1870 U.S. census).⁵
• He appeared on the census of 1840 at Goshen, Macon Co., Missouri, with a family of 1 male age 5-10, 1 male 15-20, 1 male 20-30, 1 female under 5, 1 female 5-10, 1 female 20-30 (the adult male is probably in error, as Jeremiah should be in the 30-40 column). He is enumerated next to Caleb Mills.⁶
• He appeared on the census of 10 September 1850 at District 1, Schuyler Co., Missouri, as Jeremiah Brower, age 49, born in New York, a doctor. With him are wife Nancy, age 34, born in North Carolina, and children Chancellor (17), Elizabeth (10), Albert (8), Emily (6), Pamela (4), Amanda (2), all born in Missouri.⁷
• He appeared on the census of 4 October 1860 at York, Putnam Co., Missouri, age 59, born in New York, a physician, with him are wife Nancy, and children Albert, Emily, Elizabeth, Permelia, Amanda, Martha, Abigail, and Jeremiah.⁸
• He appeared on the census of 19 August 1870 at Jefferson, Wayne Co., Iowa, as "Jeremiah Brown" age 69, born in New York, a physician, with him are wife, Nancy, and children Elizabeth, Albert, Emily, Pamela Martindale, Manda, Martha, Jeremiah B., and Cynthia A.⁵

Jeremiah Buchanon Brower¹

• Father*: Dr. Jeremiah Brower b. 24 Apr 1801, d. 12 Jan 1875
• Mother*: Nancy Weaver Swindle b. 29 Apr 1815, d. 20 Apr 1901

• Charts: Descendants of Nicholas Brouwer (4 Gen.)

• Jeremiah Buchanon Brower was born in February 1858 at Iowa.^2,1
• He died on 19 July 1915 at Hillsdale Poor Farm, Portland, Multnomah Co., Oregon.¹
• He was interred (cremated) at Lincoln Memorial Park, Portland, Multnomah Co., Oregon.¹
• He appeared on the census of 4 October 1860 at York, Putnam Co., Missouri, age 2.³
• He appeared on the census of 19 August 1870 at Jefferson, Wayne Co., Iowa, as "Jeremiah B. Brower" age 12, "at school."⁴
• He appeared on the census of 13 June 1900 at District 126, LaGrande, Union Co., Iowa, age 42 (b. Feb 1858 in Iowa), single, employed as a day laborer. His father was born in New York and his mother, who is living with him, in North Carolina.²

Jeremiah Henry Brower¹

• Father*: Hendrick Brouwer¹ b. 24 Feb 1762, d. b 16 Jan 1805
• Mother*: Cornelia Wyckoff¹

• Jeremiah Henry Brower was born on 11 April 1793 at New York City, New York.^2,1
• He was baptized on 1 June 1794 at Reformed Dutch Church, New York City; (no sponsors).²
• Jeremiah Henry Brower is named in a guardianship petition in New York City Surrogate's Court, dated 16 Jan 1805; called the son of Henry Brower, and "age 11 years 11 of April last."¹

Dr. Jeremiah Henry Brower^1,2

• Father*: Dr. Abraham Brouwer¹ b. 24 Oct 1771, d. 1 Jan 1865
• Mother*: Elizabeth Stoutenburgh¹ b. 25 May 1777, d. Dec 1843

• Dr. Jeremiah Henry Brower was born on 3 June 1798 at New York City, New York.³
• He was baptized on 24 June 1798 at Reformed Dutch Church, New York City; sponsor Elizabeth Stoutenburgh.³
• He married first before 1822 Hannah Mills.⁴
• Dr. Jeremiah Henry Brower married second before 1834 Mary A. Nelson.²
• Dr. Jeremiah Henry Brower died on 18 August 1866.⁵
• He appeared on the census of 1830 at Elizabethtown, Hamilton Co., Ohio, with a family of 1 male under 5, 1 male 5-10, 1 male 10-15, 1 male 30-40, and 1 female 30-40.⁶
• He appeared on the census of 1840 at Dearborn Co., Indiana, (township not stated) with a family of 1 male 5-10, 1 male 10-15, 1 male 15-20, 1 male 40-50, 1 female under 5, 3 females 20-30.⁷
• He appeared on the census of 29 August 1850 at Lawrenceburg, Dearborn Co., Indiana, age 52, born in New York, a physician, with him are his wife, Mary A., and children Abram, Isaac, Henry, Martha, and Samuel.²
• He appeared on the census of 1 June 1860 at Lawrenceburg, Dearborn Co., Indiana, as "I.A. Brower", age 61, a physician, with him are his wife, Mary, and children, Martha and Samuel, and Michael Ryan, age 60, a laborer.⁸

Jeremiah John Brower¹

• Father*: John Brower b. bt 1760 - 1770

• Charts: Jeremiah John Brower Sub-Group

• Jeremiah John Brower was born circa 27 August 1815 at New York.¹
• He married Sarah Jane Woods, daughter of John Woods and Susannah Buffington, at Cass Co., Indiana, on 4 February 1849.¹
• Jeremiah John Brower died on 2 April 1887 at Lucas Co., Iowa.¹
• He was buried at Goshen Cemetery, Union Twp., Lucas Co., Iowa.¹
• Possible son of John Brower found in Cass Co., Indiana in 1840.
• He appeared on the census of 12 September 1850 at Clinton, Cass Co., Indiana, as "James Brown," age 35, born in New York, a farmer, with wife Sarah, and son John W.^1,2
• Jeremiah John Brower moved to at Lucas Co., Iowa, circa 1853.¹
• He appeared on the census of 6 August 1860 at Jackson Twp., Lucas Co., Iowa, as Jeremiah Brewer, age 45, born in New York, a farmer, with wife Sarah J., and children John W., Susan, Albert W., and Eliza J.³
• He appeared on the census of 22 August 1870 at Jackson Twp., Lucas Co., Iowa, as Jeremiah Brower, age 54, born in New York, a farmer, with real estate valued at $1200, personal estate at $675. With him are his wife Sarah, and children John W., Susan, Albert W., Eliza J., James A., and Martha C.⁴
• He appeared on the census of 1 June 1880 at Jackson Twp., Lucas Co., Iowa, as Jeremiah J. Brower, (age blotted out), born in New York, says father born in New York and mother in Mass. He is a farmer. With him are his wife Sarah, and children Albert W., Eliza J., James A., and Martha G.⁵

Jessie J. Brower¹

• Father*: Herbert H. Brower¹ b. 8 Jul 1831, d. Mar 1895
• Mother*: Caroline M. Salisbury¹ b. c 1833, d. 5 Jun 1906

• Jessie J. Brower was born in 1861 at New York (Note that she is age 8 in 1870, however, the 1900 census lists her age as 33 and birth as Dec 1866).¹
• She appeared on the census of 19 August 1870 at Ward 8, Syracuse, Onondaga Co., New York, as Jessie Brower, age 8.²
• She appeared on the census of 2 June 1880 at 1st Election District, Southfield, Richmond Co., New York, as Jessie Brower, age 18, born in New York.³
• She appeared on the census of 10 June 1900 at Ward 25, Brooklyn, Kings Co., New York, as Jessie J. Brower (Brown) age 33, born Dec 1866 in New York. Single and living with her widowed mother and three sisters. Employed as a dress maker.⁴
• She never married.¹

Joanna Brower¹

• Father*: Dr. Abraham Brouwer¹ b. 24 Oct 1771, d. 1 Jan 1865
• Mother*: Elizabeth Stoutenburgh¹ b. 25 May 1777, d. Dec 1843

• Joanna Brower was born on 2 February 1806 at New York City, New York.^1,2
• She married Thomas Hunt at Elizabethtown, Hamilton Co., Ohio, on 24 August 1853.²
• Joanna Brower died on 25 January 1865 at Lawrenceburg, Dearborn Co., New York.²
• She appeared on the census of 29 August 1850 at Lawrenceburg, Dearborn Co., Indiana, age 40, living with her father.¹
• She appeared on the census of 7 June 1860 at Lawrenceburg, Dearborn Co., Indiana, as Joanna Hunt, age 53. Her father, Abraham Brower, age 88, is living with her.³

Job Brower¹

• Job Brower was born between 1756 and 1774.¹
• He appeared on the census of 1800 at Hempstead, Queens Co., New York, as Job Brower, with a household of 1 male under 10, 1 male 26-44, 1 female 16-25. He is enumerated between Thomas Jackson and Thomas Simmons. The majority of heads of households on the census sheet are surnamed Jackson or Simmons.¹
• Job Brower has not been found on any other record in Queens County other than the 1800 census. He is living in Hempstead at a time when all of the known Browers or Brewers found there are descendants of Jan Brouwer (John Brower) and Aege Sprong.

John Brower^1,2

• Father*: Hendrick Brouwer³ b. 2 Apr 1726, d. b 1832

• John Brower was born on 23 August 1764 at "Colabarack", Westchester Co., New York.⁴
• He married Mary Twise in 1784.⁵
• John Brower died on 29 November 1846 or 29 April 1847.⁴
• He was buried at Aldrich Cemetery, Chenango Co., New York; "John Brewer, d. Nov. 20, 1846, age 82, a Soldier of the Revolution."⁶
• Also known as John Brewer.⁴
• Also known as John Brouwer.⁷
• John Brewer's birthplace was written as "Colabarack" in his pension application. This is probably Collabaugh. The junction of the Croton River and Hudson River was known as Collabaugh Landing. There is also a Colabaugh Pond. A 1751 map of Cortlandt Manor calls the place Callberg. This is now Verplanck, New York, a hamlet in the town of Cortland, Westchester County.
• He was a Revolutionary War soldier. And on 13 Aug 1832, John Brewer, filed an application for a pension based upon his service. In his application, John Brewer gives his date and place of birth as 23 Aug 1764 at "Colabarack" Westchester Co., New York. He states that as a resident of Stillwater, Saratoga Co., New York, he served with the New York troops as follows: from the first of Feb 1777 (note that based upon his stated date of birth he would have not yet reached his thirteenth birthday) until the first of Jan 1778 in Capt. Silas Gray's Co., Col. Van Vechten's Regt., was at the Battle of Bemus Heights, in the siege of Saratoga, and at the surrender of Burgoyne. From Jan 1778 until 1781 he served various short tours during alarms, length of service not given, under Captains Ephraim Woodworth, Cornelius Baldwin, Peter Van Vort, Hezekiah Dunham, Washburn and Sherwood. He was in a skirmish near Ft. George. From about March 1781, for nine months, he served in Captains Holt Dunham and Silas Gray's Companies, in Col. Marinus Willett's Regt. Immediately after the expiration of this service, he enlisted and served until May or June 1788 in Captains Job Wright's and Peter B. Tearce's Companies, Col. Marinus Willett's Regt. He states that his brothers Henry and Jacob, and father Henry also served during the Revolution. They all died prior to 1832.
  He also states that he was called out about 1 Sep. 1818 and served three months under Lieut. Col. Thompson Mead in the 17th Regt., New York Militia and was at the Battle of Queenstown.
  John Brewer was granted a pension. His widow was granted a pension based on her husband's service on 15 March 1850.⁴
• John Brower moved to at Cambridge, Washington Co., New York, in 1790 (as stated in his application for a Revolutionary War pension).⁴
• He appeared on the census of 1800 at Cambridge, Washington Co., New York, as John Brewer, with a household of 5 males under 10, 1 male 10-16, 1 male over 45, 1 female under 10, 1 female over 45.⁸
• John Brower moved to at Plymouth, Chenango Co., New York, in 1808 (as stated in his application for a Revolutionary War pension).⁴
• He appeared on the census of 1810 at Plymouth, Chenango Co., New York, as John Brewer, with a household of 3 males under 10, 3 males 10-15, 1 male 16-25, 1 male over 45, 3 females under 10, 1 female 16-25, 1 female 26-44. He is enumerated between Thomas Sheldon and Levi Brooks.⁹
• He appeared on the census of 1820 at Plymouth, Chenango Co., New York, as John Browers, with a household of 2 males 10-16, 1 male 16-18, 2 males 16-26, 1 male over 45, 1 female under 10, 1 female 10-16, 1 female over 45, 2 persons engaged in agriculture.¹⁰
• He appeared on the census of 1830 at Plymouth, Chenango Co., New York, as John Brower, with a household of 1 male 70-80, 1 female 20-30, 1 female 60-70. Following John, and enumerated in succession on the census sheet are Sana Brower, Jesse Brower, and Merrit Brower.¹¹
• He appeared on the census of 1840 at Plymouth, Chenango Co., New York, as John Brewer, with a household of 1 male 5-10, 1 male 15-20, 1 male 70-80, 1 female 5-10, 1 female 10-15, 1 female 20-30, 1 female 70-80. John is also recorded on the Veterans schedule, aged 78 years. Jesse Brewer is enumerated next to John. Also on the sheet is a Jeremiah Brewer with a household of 1 male 50-60 and 1 female 50-60. Relationship to John is not known.¹²

John Brower¹

• Father*: Aaron Robbins Brewer² b. 30 Jan 1760, d. 25 Feb 1802
• Mother*: Elizabeth Cooper¹ b. 6 Mar 1763, d. 25 May 1806

• Charts: Adam Brewer Sub-Group

• John Brower was born in 1789.¹
• He married Ann Warner on 20 September 1807.^2,1
• Also known as John Brewer.²
• John Brower resided at Kingston, Ontario, Canada.²
• A descendant of John Brower has participated in the Brewer DNA Project, kit no. 50688. See footnote for links.^3,4

John Brower¹

• Father*: George Brewer¹ b. 20 Nov 1770, d. 23 Mar 1851
• Mother*: Rebecca Schenk¹ b. b 1773, d. c 1806

• John Brower was born say 1793.
• "According to the will of George Brower, John's father, he was named for George's brother, John Brower, born in 1754 and died in 1837. John (senior) had given George $5.00 to save for John (junior) in 1815, with interest to be paid at seven percent per annum until paid. This was bequeathed to John (junior) in George's will, and the responsibility for payment transferred to Samuel Brower, who was the executor of George's will."¹

John Brower¹

• Father*: John Brouwer² b. 12 Sep 1758, d. 8 May 1846
• Mother*: Elizabeth Gaunce² b. c 30 Jun 1759, d. 6 Sep 1839

• John Brower was born on 24 May 1792.³
• He was baptized on 24 June 1792 at Reformed Dutch Church, New Hackensack, Dutchess Co., New York; (no sponsors).³
• He married Maria Lawson.¹
• John Brower died on 1 January 1880; "age 88."¹
• He was buried at Presbyterian Churchyard, New Hamburgh, Poughkeepsie, Dutchess Co., New York.¹
• Also known as John Brewer.³
• Also known as John Brouwer.²

John Brower¹

• Father*: Nazareth Brouwer¹ b. 26 Oct 1756, d. 19 Nov 1817
• Mother*: Ginney Brouwer¹ b. 27 May 1757, d. 16 Jan 1795

• John Brower was born on 14 March 1779 at probably Dutchess Co., New York.¹
• Also known as John N. Brewer.²
• Named in his father's will dated 5 Aug 1817.³
• He appeared on the census of 1820 at Poughkeepsie, Dutchess Co., New York, as John N. Brewer with a family of 1 male age 26-45, 1 female 26-45, 1 person engaged in manufactures.²
• John N. Brewer, and John Brewer are enumerated on the same sheet on the 1820 U.S. census at Poughkeepsie, New York.²

John Brower¹

• Father*: Enoch Brower¹ b. Nov 1765, d. 13 Feb 1840
• Mother*: Veronica Eichenberg b. 1 Jun 1769, d. 26 Apr 1836

• John Brower was born between 1785 and 1790 at Pennsylvania.^1,2
• He married Hannah Miller (fourteen children, seven reached adulthood).^1,3
• John Brower died in 1842 at Rockingham Co., Virginia.¹
• John Brower moved to at Augusta Co., Virginia, with his father. He was a farmer and a minister in the German Baptist Church, starting his ministry in 1830.¹
• He appeared on the census of 1830 at Rockingham Co., Virginia, as John Brower, with a family of 2 males under 5, 2 males 5-10, 1 male 10-15, 1 male 15-20, 1 male 20-30, 1 male 40-50, 1 female under 5, 1 female 20-30, 2 females 30-40.²

John Brower¹

• Father*: Richard Brower¹ b. 13 Dec 1797
• Mother*: Margaret Van Horn¹ b. 20 Jul 1800

• John Brower was born on 23 July 1823 at probably Paterson, New Jersey.²
• He was baptized on 18 September 1823 at First Presbyterian Church, Paterson, New Jersey.²

John J. Brower¹

• Father*: Johannes Brouwer¹ b. 1 Jan 1759, d. bt 25 Mar 1829 - 12 Oct 1829
• Mother*: Engelge Sealie¹

• Charts: Willem Brouwer: Five Generations Descendant Chart

• John J. Brower was born on 14 November 1794.¹
• He was baptized on 1 January 1795 at Reformed Dutch Church of Stone Arabia, Town of Palatine, (now Montgomery Co.), New York; sponsors: the parents.¹
• He married Dolly Staller before 1820.²
• Son John is named in his father's will dated 25 Mar 1829.³

John Brower

• Charts: Jeremiah John Brower Sub-Group

• John Brower was born between 1760 and 1770 (based on his age on the 1840 census).
• He appeared on the census of 1840 at Cass Co., Indiana, as John Brower, with a family of 1 male 20-30, 1 male 70-80, 1 female 20-30.¹
• John is the proposed father of Jeremiah John Brower. This is based on his pressence in Cass Co., Indiana prior to and probably during Jeremiah John Brower's appearance there. Jeremiah's middle name, John, also may imply that his father was named John.

John Brower¹

• Father*: Harman J. Brower¹ b. b 1791
• Mother*: Angenet Vosburgh¹

• John Brower was born on 29 August 1811.¹
• He was baptized at Caughnawaga Reformed Church, Fonda, Montgomery Co., New York.¹

John Brower¹

• Father*: John Brouwer Jr.¹ b. 10 Oct 1773, d. 1804
• Mother*: Magdalena Duryea¹ b. 25 Nov 1775

• John Brower was born on 28 December 1797.²
• He was baptized on 6 February 1798 at Reformed Dutch Church, New York City; sponsors John Brower, Catherine Brower.²
• John is named in his grandfather John Brower's will dated 14 May 1822.¹

John Brower^1,2

• Father*: Christian Brower¹ b. bt 1715 - 1718, d. bt 3 Jun 1771 - Nov 1771
• Mother*: Eve Brenneman² b. bt 1710 - 1720

• John Brower was born between 1740 and 1750 at Chester Co., Pennsylvania.²
• He married Mary Magdelina (?) at Pennsylvania circa 1778.²
• John Brower died circa December 1812 at Montgomery Co., Ohio.²
• Also known as John Brower.
• Surname is also spelled Brauer.
• Named as the eldest son in his father's will of 3 Jun 1771.¹
• He was a Dunkard (German Baptist). In 1801 he moved from Rockingham Co., Virginia to Montgomery Co., Ohio, and in 1815 moved to Lanier Twp., Preble County, Ohio. He also lived in Franklin County, Virginia where by a deed dated 1804, John and Mary Brower sold lands. Mention of John is made in Preble County Ohio History (1881).²
• His will was dated on 27 December 1811 at Montgomery Co., Ohio, recorded 4 Jan 1813, names wife Mary; all my sons and sons-in-law; George Brower, youngest son. Executors: wife and son John Brower. Witnesses: John Browne, Jacob Sinks, Johannes Starbow.³