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John Brower¹

• Father*: Joseph Brouwer¹ b. 16 Sep 1763, d. 12 Jul 1832
• Mother*: Leah (?)¹ b. c 1768

• John Brower was born circa 1784 at New Jersey.¹
• He married first at Ontario Co., New York, before 1812 Fanny Coats, daughter of Ariah Coats and Tabitha (?).¹
• John Brower married second at Ontario Co., New York, in 1832 Mary Johnson.²
• John Brower died on 2 October 1838 at Huntsburg, Grange Co., Ohio.³
• He appeared on the census of 1820 at Phelps, Ontario Co., New York, as John Brower (2), with a household of 3 males under 5, 1 male 26-45, 1 female under 5, 1 female 26-45, 1 person engaged in agriculture.⁴
• John Brower moved to at Huntsburg, Grange Co., Ohio, in 1830.²

John Brower¹

• Father*: Peter Brouwer¹ b. 28 May 1774, d. 8 Dec 1834
• Mother*: Catherine Post¹ b. 10 Jun 1775, d. 28 Dec 1847

• John Brower was born on 28 October 1797 at New Jersey.^2,3
• He married Elizabeth (?) before 1842.²
• John Brower witnessed the will of Joseph Brouwer on 9 March 1832; (Ontario Co., NY Wills, Book B) called Joseph Brower of Phelps. Leaves to his son John $5, to three daughters Lany, Catherine, and Polly, 33 acres of land where he now lives. His wife (not named) to have use during her lifetime. Witnessed by Peter Brower, Jr. and John Brower, 2nd. The will was not proved until 13 Oct 1841, at Ontario Co. Surrogate's Court, by Peter Brower, Jr., of Huron, Wayne Co., New York, who stated that Joseph Brower was his uncle and that Peter Brower who witnessed the will was his father, now deceased. Catherine Brower states that she lives in Huron, Wayne Co., N.Y., is the widow of Peter Brower, and the will of Joseph Brower was kept at her their home, and that Peter died in 1834. Orra (Ariah) Brower, living in Ohio, came to their home to get the will to take to Leah Brower, widow of Joseph Brower. Leah Brower states that she is 73 years old, and is the widow of Joseph. John Brower the 2nd, says he witnessed the will, now lives in Phelps, New York, is a blacksmith and a son of Peter Brower, deceased, that he is a nephew of Joseph Brower and he witnessed the will. The petition for probate at the Ontario County Surrogate's Court states that Joseph died 12 July 1832, in Phelps, leaving a widow Leah of Phelps; Eleanor wife of Daniel Pier of Parma, New York; Polly Hathaway, wife of Silas A. Hathaway of Clinton, Mascoomb Co., Michigan; Catherine L. Murphy, widow, of Phelps, New York; children of John Brower, his (Joseph's) deceased son as follows: Joseph, Ariah C., Eliza Brower of Springfield, Illinois, Lucinda and Catherine Brower of Huntsburg, Ohio. Catherine and Eliza are minors.⁴
• In 1841 John Brower resided at Phelps, Ontario Co., New York; a blacksmith.⁵
• He appeared on the census of 11 September 1850 at Sodus, Wayne Co., New Jersey, as John Brower, age 50, born in New Jersey, a blacksmith. With wife Elizabeth and daughter Mary E.²
• In February 1853 John Brower resided at Sodus, Wayne Co., New York.¹

John Brower¹

• Father*: Aaron Brower¹ b. 1 Mar 1800, d. b Feb 1853

• John Brower was born before 1832 at Ontario or Wayne Co., New York.¹
• In February 1853 John Brower resided at Maine.¹

John Brower¹

• Father*: Aaron Brower¹ b. c 1807
• Mother*: Rachel (?)¹ b. c 1822

• John Brower was born circa 1847 at Michigan.¹
• He appeared on the census of 2 October 1850 at Matteson, Branch Co., Michigan, age 3, born in Michigan.¹

John Brower¹

• Father*: William W. Brower¹ b. 1809, d. 21 May 1890
• Mother*: Angenette Thompson¹ b. c 1815, d. 3 Jun 1893

• John Brower was born in 1836 at New York.¹
• He married Margaret Riker at Sandy Hill Baptist Church, Paterson, Passaic Co., New Jersey, on 25 July 1859 by Rv. C.B. Crocker.²
• John Brower died on 1 October 1907; "age 71."²
• He appeared on the census of 16 July 1850 at Paterson, Passaic Co., New Jersey, age 14, born in New York.³
• He appeared on the census of 20 June 1860 at East Ward, Paterson, Passaic Co., New Jersey, as Jno. Brower, age 23, born in New Jersey, a laborer, with wife Margaret and son William.⁴
• He appeared on the census of 16 June 1870 at 2nd Ward, Paterson, Passaic Co., New Jersey, age 32, born in New Jersey, a dealer in cotton goods. With him are his wife Margaret, and children William, Mary, and Sarah. He is enumerated between George Ott (brother-in-law) and James Brower (brother).⁵
• He appeared on the census of 2 June 1880 at District 150, Paterson, Passaic Co., New Jersey, as John Brower, age given as 41, born in New Jersey, both parents born in New York. Employed as a painter. With wife Margaret, son William, and daughters Mary and Nettie.⁶

John Brower

• Father*: Arent Brouwer b. 10 Oct 1795
• Mother*: Margaret Van Duersen b. 15 Apr 1798

• John Brower was born circa 1833 at possibly Madison Co., New York.
• He appeared on the census of 13 July 1850 at Sullivan, Madison Co., New York, as John Brower, age 17, born in New York, living with his parents. His occupation is given as "speculator."¹

John Brower^1,2

• Father*: Samuel Brouwer¹ b. 1762
• Mother*: Sarah Martin¹ b. b 1779, d. 4 Jan 1818

• Charts: Descendants of Jan Brouwer & Aegje Sprong

• John Brower was born on 12 March 1800 at probably Hempstead, Queens Co., Long Island, New York.^1,3,4
• He married Catherine Langdon, daughter of Thomas W. Langdon and Clarissa Pearsall, in 1832.¹
• John Brower died on 30 May 1876 at Woodmere, Queens Co., New York.^1,3,5,4
• He was buried at Rockville Cemetery, Lynbrook, Nassau Co., New York.⁴
• He appeared on the census of 1830 at Hempstead, Queens Co., New York, as John Brewer, with a household of 2 males 20-30, 1 female 20-30, 1 female 50-60.⁶
• He appeared on the census of 1840 at Hempstead, Queens Co., New York, as John Brower, with a household of 1 male age 5-10, 1 male age 40-50, 2 females under 5, 1 female 20-30.⁷
• He appeared on the census of 24 August 1850 at Hempstead, Queens Co., New York, as John Brower, age given as 48, born in New York. A farmer, with real estate valued at $1000. In the household are his wife Catherine, children Thomas, Elmira, Alexander, Zachery T., Van Pelt, and Catherine, and Daniel Combs, age 41.⁸
• He appeared on the census of 27 July 1860 at Hempstead, Queens Co., New York, as John Brower, age given as 58, born in New York. A fisherman, with real estate valued at $600, personal estate at $300. In the household are Thomas, Almira, Edward, John, Lucinda and Eliza Brower (all presumed to be children of John) and John Goody, age 7. No wife is recorded.⁹
• He appeared on the census of 21 July 1870 at Hempstead, Queens Co., New York, as John Brower, age given as 69, born in New York. No occupation. Personal estate valued at $4000. He is enumerated in the household of his son, Thomas Brower.¹⁰

John Brower¹

• Father*: John Brower¹ b. 25 Jan 1762
• Mother*: Hannah Johnson¹

• Charts: Descendants of Jan Brouwer & Aegje Sprong

• John Brower was born on 17 October 1805 at Hempstead, Queens Co., New York.^1,2
• He possibly married Hannah (?).
• John Brower married Catherine (?) before 1870.
• Also known as John Brewer.³
• John Brower appeared on the census of 1840 at Hempstead, Queens Co., New York, as John Brower, with a household of 1 male 10-15, 1 male 15-20, 1 male 40-50, 1 female 5-10, 1 female 10-15, 1 female 15-20, 1 female 40-50.⁴
• He appeared on the census of 26 August 1850 in the household of Daniel Hewlett at Hempstead, Queens Co., New York; as Daniel Hewlett, age 46, born in New York. A farmer with real estate valued at $4500. In the household are Hannah Hewlett, age 41; John Brower "Senr." age given as 54, a farmer with real estate valued at $1000, and Hannah Brower, age 54, born in New York.⁵
• A John Brower appeared on the census on 2 July 1860 called John Brewer, age 60, born in New York, a farmer, with real estate valued at $1200, personal estate at $500. There are no other individuals in the household. John Brewer is enumerated in succession following John Brewer, age 30, and Jeremiah Brewer, age 26.³
• He appeared on the census of 13 July 1870 at Hempstead, Queens Co., New York, as John Brower, age given as 70, born in New York. A farmer, with real estate valued at $2000, personal estate at $2750. In the household is his wife Catherine. He is enumerated next to John Brower, age 46.⁶
• He appeared on the census of 1 June 1880 at Rockville Centre, Hempstead, Queens Co., New York, as John Brower, age given as 80, born in New York. Both parents born in New York. A farmer. In the household is his wife, Catherine, age 69.⁷

John Brower¹

• Father*: Johannes Brouwer¹ b. 30 Aug 1767, d. 7 Apr 1853
• Mother*: Cynthia (?)¹ b. c 1778

• John Brower was born between 1794 and 1800 at probably New Jersey.
• John Brower resided at Sodus, Wayne Co., New York.¹
• He appeared on the census of 1820 at Phelps, Ontario Co., New York, as John Brower, with a household of 1 male 16-26, 1 female 16-26, 1 person engaged in commerce.²
• He appeared on the census of 1830 at Phelps, Ontario Co., New York, as John Brower, with a household of 1 male 30-40, 1 female 30-40.³
• A newspaper note at the Ontario Historical Society: "Thederna Brower, wife of John Brower died April 23, 1840, age 43."⁴

John Brower

• Father*: Aris Brower b. bt 1724 - 1726, d. bt 7 Apr 1800 - 22 Apr 1800
• Mother*: Neeltje Cooper b. b 1741

• Charts: Jan Brouwer: Five Generations Descendant Chart

• John Brower was born on 7 May 1762 at Shrewsbury, Monmouth Co., New Jersey, (as per his 1818 pension application, which would make him age 14 when he enlisted, so he may have been born a bit earlier).¹
• Also known as John A. Brewer.^2,3
• He was a Revolutionary War soldier. Enlisting in New Jersey in March 1776, served as a private in Captains Anthony Sharp and Flanigan's Companies, Col. Elias Dayton's Third Regt. of New Jersey Line. He was in the Battles of Brandywine, Germantown and Monmouth and was discharged 12 Feb 1780. In April 1777 he served as a private in Captains Jacob Fleming and James Green's Companies, Col. Hendrickson's Regt. of Monmouth County. John A. Brewer applied for a pension on 8 June 1834 while living in Freehold, New Jersey, aged 73 years. On his pension application, John A. Brewer states that he was born 7 May 1762 in Shrewsbury, Monmouth Co., New Jersey.¹
• John Brower resided at Shrewsbury (later Howell), Monmouth Co., New Jersey; in the years after the Revolution.¹
• He was named in his father's will dated on 7 April 1800 called John Brewer. He is the only son named by Aaron Brewer. John Brewer, along with Aaron's wife Martha, are made executors of the will.³
• He appeared on the census of 1830 at Howell, Monmouth Co., New Jersey, as John A. Brewer, with a household of 1 male under 5, 1 male 60-70, 1 female under 5, 1 female 60-70, and 1 female 80-90.²
• In June 1834 John Brower resided at Freehold, Monmouth Co., New Jersey.¹
• A John Brewer, age 80, Revolutionary War veteran, appears on the 1840 veterans schedule in the household of Aaron Brewer of Middletown, Monmouth County, New Jersey.⁴

John Brower¹

• Father*: Jacob Brouwer¹ b. 9 Mar 1759, d. 21 May 1818
• Mother*: Agnes Brewer¹ b. 4 May 1751

• John Brower was born on 1 February 1782 (unverifed source).¹
• He possibly died before February 1794.

John Brower¹

• Father*: Jacob Brouwer¹ b. 9 Mar 1759, d. 21 May 1818
• Mother*: Agnes Brewer¹ b. 4 May 1751

• John Brower was born on 12 February 1794 at New York City, New York, (unverifed source).¹

John Brower¹

• Father*: Charles Brouwer¹ b. 1770, d. 9 Jan 1835
• Mother*: Polly Langdon¹ b. s 1782

• Charts: Descendants of Jan Brouwer & Aegje Sprong

• John Brower was born circa 1816 at probably Hempstead, Queens Co., New York.
• He married Sally (?).²
• John Brower was named in his father's will dated on 6 January 1834.¹
• He appeared on the census of 24 August 1850 at Hempstead, Queens Co., New York, John Brower, age 34, born in New York. A farmer with real estate valued at $1500. In the household are his wife Sally; children Hamilton, Margaret A., John, Richardson, and Caroline. Also Richard Brower, age 36, a bayman; Elbert Brower, age 28, a bayman; and Emeline Brower, age 26. John Brower is enumerated between William Brower and Charles Brower.²
• He was named in the will of Sarah Langdon dated on 21 April 1853 proved 6 Jan 1857 (Queens Co., Lib. 7, page 350). Names her three nephews: David Langdon, Gilbert Langdon and Jesse Langdon. To the eight children of sister Mary, wife of Charles Brower viz: Charles Brower, Richard Brower, John Brower, Hannah Brower, Amelia Brower, Mary Brower, Catherine Brower, Emeline Brower. Names as executor, nephew Jesse Langdon.³
• John Brower appeared on the census of 22 July 1870 at Hempstead, Queens Co., New York, as John Brower, age 55, born in New York. A farmer, with real estate valued at $5000, personal estate at $3000. In the household are his wife Sarah, and children Margaret, John H., Richardson, Cornelia and Augusta.⁴

John Brower¹

• Father*: Henry Brower¹ b. 14 Feb 1720, d. 14 Oct 1784
• Mother*: Barbara High² b. 1 Apr 1732, d. 17 Jan 1797

• John Brower was born after 1757 at Coventry Twp., Chester Co., Pennsylvania.
• He married Susanna (?).¹
• John Brower was named in his mother's will on 24 January 1791.³

John Brower¹

• Father*: Hubert Brower² b. bt 1690 - 1700
• Mother*: Ann (?)² b. bt 1690 - 1700

• John Brower was born between 1715 and 1720 at Germany.²
• He married Susanna (?).²
• John Brower died on 30 May 1777 at Chester Co., Pennsylvania.²
• John Brower settled on the Schuylkill River in East Coventry, Chester County, Pennsylvania in 1743. He owned 133 acres. He purchased a tract of land containing 161 acres on 21 April 1743 from Sebastian Wagner and his wife Sybilla. This land adjoined land that John Brower had previously owned. Part of this land was transferred to Daniel Brower on 30 May 1770.²
• He was found on the tax list at Coventry, Chester Co., Pennsylvania, in 1767 on 40 acres, 1 horse, 2 cattle.³
• Letters of Administration on John Brower's estate were granted to his brother, Henry Brower, and to Daniel Brower, "who may have been a son." No account of the estate was filed in the Office of Wills or in the Orphans' Court at West Chester, Pa.²

John Brower¹

• Father*: John Brower¹ b. bt 1715 - 1720, d. 30 May 1777
• Mother*: Susanna (?)¹ b. c 1720

• John Brower was born after 1740 at Chester Co., Pennsylvania.¹
• John Brower, Jr., son of John, is named in the 2 Sep 1792 will of Abraham Wanger.²

John Brower¹

• Father*: John Brower¹ b. bt 1740 - 1750, d. c Dec 1812
• Mother*: Mary Magdelina (?)¹ b. bt 1755 - 1765

• John Brower was born on 6 September 1783.¹
• He married Rebecca Harter.¹
• John Brower died on 27 April 1863.¹
• Son, John Brower, was made an executor by his father in his will dated 27 Dec 1811.²
• He witnessed the will of James Sultgrove; recorded 1 Jan 1816, names wife Catherine; sons Edward, James, John, Ely; daughters Elizabeth Hiatt, Hannah Hiatt, Catherine Henderson, Lydia Glympsie; grand-daughter Rebecca Henderson, dau. of widow Henderson. Executors: wife Catherine and son John Sultgrove. Witnesses: Samuel Kinnaman, Joseph Harter, John Brower, Jr.³

John Brower¹

• Father*: Abraham Brower¹ b. 1760, d. 28 Oct 1828
• Mother*: Mary Bunn¹ b. 1757, d. 18 Mar 1825

• John Brower was born on 3 September 1779 at Berks Co., Pennsylvania.²
• He married Frances Boone.¹
• John Brower died on 21 September 1823 at Browertown (Unionville), Berks Co., Pennsylvania.^1,2
• He was buried at St. Gabriel's Episcopal Church Cemetery, Douglassville, Berks Co., Pennsylvania.²
• He appeared on the census of 1810 at Union, Berks Co., Pennsylvania, as John Brower, with a household of 1 male under 10, 1 male 10-15, 1 male 26-44, 1 female 10-15, 2 females 16-25, 1 female over 45. He is enumerated next to his brother Nicholas.³
• He appeared on the census of 1820 at Union, Berks Co., Pennsylvania, with a household of 1 male 10-16, 2 males 16-26, 1 male 26-45, 1 female under 10, 1 female 16-26, 1 female 26-45, 1 female over 45, 3 persons engaged in manufactors.⁴
• He was named in his father's will dated on 29 December 1821 named as an executor.⁵

John Brower¹

• Father*: Calvin Wheeler Brower¹ b. 3 Jan 1841
• Mother*: Elizabeth (?)¹ b. Dec 1842

• John Brower was born in June 1877 at Schuylkill Co., Pennsylvania.²
• He appeared on the census of 14 June 1880 at Tremont, Schuylkill Co., Pennsylvania, as John Brower, age 3, born in Pennsylvania.¹
• He appeared on the census of 4 June 1900 at Pottsville, Schuylkill Co., Pennsylvania, as John Brower, age 22, born June 1877 in Pennsylvania. Single, a plumber, living with his parents.²

John Brower¹

• Father*: Daniel Brower¹ b. 10 Nov 1781, d. 20 May 1862
• Mother*: Sarah Flora¹ b. 1783, d. 2 Oct 1870

• John Brower was born on 8 April 1820 at probably Franklin Co., Virginia.²
• He married Elizabeth Sharkey, daughter of Henry Sharkey and Anna Jordan, at Preble Co., Ohio, on 26 April 1846.³
• John Brower died on 12 September 1901 at Preble Co., Ohio.²
• He was buried at Mound Hill Union Cemetery, Eaton, Preble Co., Ohio.²
• He appeared on the census of 4 August 1850 at Gasper, Preble Co., Ohio, as John Brower, age 30, born in Virginia. A farmer. In the household are his wife Elizabeth and children Daniel M., Delilah J., and William H. He is enumerated next to his father Daniel Brower and on the same sheet as his brother-in-law Abraham Overholser.⁴

John Brower¹

• Father*: John A. Brower¹ b. c 1787
• Mother*: Elizabeth (?)¹ b. c 1789

• John Brower was born circa 1820 at New Jersey.¹
• He appeared on the census of 13 September 1850 at Middletown, Monmouth Co., New Jersey, as John Brower, age 30. A boatman. Living in his parents household.¹

John Brower

• Father*: John Brower b. c 1816
• Mother*: Sally (?) b. c 1819

• Charts: Descendants of Jan Brouwer & Aegje Sprong

• John Brower was born circa 1845 at probably Hempstead, Queens Co., New York.
• He appeared on the census of 24 August 1850 at Hempstead, Queens Co., New York, as John Brower, age 5, born in New York.¹
• He appeared on the census of 22 July 1870 at Hempstead, Queens Co., New York, as John H. Brower, age 25, born in New York. A farmer, single, living with his parents.²

John Brower¹

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

• Charts: Descendants of Jan Brouwer & Aegje Sprong

• John Brower was born in 1789.¹
• He was baptized on 29 July 1795 at St. George Episcopal Church, Hempstead, Queens Co., New York.¹
• He married a wife (name unknown) before 1810.²
• John Brower married Nelly Brower, daughter of Elias Brouwer and Hannah Abrams, at St. George Episcopal Church, Hempstead, Queens Co., New York, on 24 June 1819.¹
• John Brower died on 24 March 1860.¹
• He was buried at Sand Hole Methodist Cemetery, Lynnbrook, (now Nassau Co.), New York.¹
• He appeared on the census of 1810 at Hempstead, Queens Co., New York, as John Brewer, with a household of 1 male under 10, 1 male 16-25, 1 female 16-25. He is enumerated in succession with James Brewer and William Brewer.²
• A John Brower appeared on the census in 1830 at South Hempstead, Queens Co., New York, called John Brewer, with a household of 1 male under 5, 1 male 5-10, 1 male 30-40, 1 female under 5, 1 female 5-10, 1 female 30-40. He is enumerated next to David DeMott.³
• John Brower resided at Babylon, Suffolk Co., New York.¹

John Brower

• Father*: John Brower b. 12 Mar 1800, d. 30 May 1876
• Mother*: Catherine Langdon b. 12 Apr 1814, d. 7 Jun 1857

• Charts: Descendants of Jan Brouwer & Aegje Sprong

• John Brower was born circa 1846 at Hempstead, Queens Co., New York.
• He appeared on the census of 27 July 1860 at Hempstead, Queens Co., New York, as John Brower, age 14, born in New York.¹

John Brower¹

• Father*: Zachary T. Brower¹ b. 1848, d. 1928
• Mother*: Mary S. (?)¹ b. 1850, d. 1915

• Charts: Descendants of Jan Brouwer & Aegje Sprong

• John Brower was born circa 1872 at Kings or Queens Co., New York.¹
• He appeared on the census of 7 June 1880 at Brooklyn, Kings Co., New York, as John Brower, age 8, born in New York.¹

John Brower

• Father*: Charles Brower b. 1796
• Mother*: Elizabeth Doxsey b. bt 1790 - 1800

• Charts: Descendants of Jan Brouwer & Aegje Sprong

• John Brower was born circa 1844 at Hempstead, Queens Co., New York.
• He appeared on the census of 27 July 1860 at Hempstead, Queens Co., New York, as John Brower, age 16, born in New York. A farm laborer.¹

John A. Brower¹

• John A. Brower was born circa 1787 at New Jersey.¹
• He married Elizabeth (?).¹
• John A. Brower appeared on the census of 1840 at Middletown, Monmouth Co., New Jersey, John A. Brower, with a household of 1 male 5-10, 1 male 20-30, 1 male 50-60, and 1 female 40-50. He is enumerated between John Truax and John Sims.²
• He appeared on the census of 13 September 1850 at Middletown, Monmouth Co., New Jersey, as John A. Brower, age 63, born in New Jersey. A laborer. In the household are his wife, Elizabeth, and sons John, and Neamia.¹
• John A. Brouwer , son of Adolph Brouwer and Aeltje Hulst, and John A. Brower may be one and the same.

John Abraham Brower

• 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.)

• John Abraham Brower was born on 4 September 1791 at probably Clinton, Dutchess Co., New York.¹
• He married Susan Ann Day in 1813.²
• John Abraham Brower died on 18 February 1870 at Schuyler Co., Missouri.²
• He was buried at Tarr Cemetery, Queen City, Schuyler Co., Missouri; "Father, aged 78y 5m 14d."^2,3
• He appeared on the census of 1820 at Johnson Co., Indiana, as John Browers, with a household of 2 males under 10, 1 male 10-16, 1 male 26-45, 1 female under 10, 1 female 10-16, 1 female 26-45. He is enumerated one space away from Elias Day.⁴
• He appeared on the census of 1840 at Liberty, Marion Co., Missouri, as John Brower, with a household of 1 male 5-10, 1 male 15-20, 1 male 40-50, 1 female 5-10, 1 female 40-50.⁵
• He appeared on the census of 28 August 1850 at District 1, Schuyler Co., Missouri, as John Brower, age 59, born in New York, a farmer. With him are is wife, Susan, age 56, and children Letty A. (27), Harriet (18), John (17), David (9), and Elias (33).⁶
• He appeared on the census of 21 July 1860 at Salt River, Schuyler Co., Missouri, as John Brower, age 68, born in New York, a farmer. With him are his children, John (27), Harriet (25), and David (18).⁷

John B. Brower¹

• Father*: Abraham Brower Jr. b. 7 May 1783, d. 5 Nov 1834
• Mother*: Mary Yocum¹ b. 6 Apr 1785, d. 1 Nov 1834

• John B. Brower was born on 13 December 1805.¹
• He married first circa 1830 Elizabeth Schofield.¹
• John B. Brower married second before October 1850 Lucy Hertzog.¹
• John B. Brower died on 13 December 1881.¹
• He was buried at Tremont, Schuylkill Co., Pennsylvania.¹
• Also known as Jack Brower.²
• Surname is also spelled Brauer.³
• Just after their marriage, John Brower and his wife lived at Hamburg, Berks Co., Pennsylvania, but then soon moved to Pinegrove, Schuykill Co., Pennsylvania (early 1830's).¹
• He was He was the Captain of his own boat on the Union Canal.¹
• He appeared on the census of 1840 at Pine Grove, Schuylkill Co., Pennsylvania, as John Brauer, with a household of 1 male under 5, 1 male 5-10, 1 male 30-40, 1 female 5-10, 1 female 30-40.³
• He appeared on the census of 1 October 1850 at Pine Grove, Schuylkill Co., Pennsylvania, as John Brower, age 44, born in Pennsylvania. Employed as a clerk. In the household are his wife Lucetta and children Mary and Calvin.⁴
• He appeared on the census of 6 June 1860 at Tremont, Schuylkill Co., Pennsylvania, as Jno. B. Brower, age given as 50, born in Pennsylvania. A clerk. Real estate valued at $800, personal estate at $800. In the household are his wife, Susade, and sons Charles and Lewis.⁵
• He appeared on the census of 29 July 1870 at Tremont, Schuylkill Co., Pennsylvania, as John B. Brower, age 64, born in Pennsylvania. Works in a store. In the household are his wife Lucilla and sons Charles and Lewis.⁶
• He appeared on the census of 10 June 1880 at Tremont, Schuylkill Co., Pennsylvania, as John Brower, age 74, born in Pennsylvania. Both parents born in Pennsylvania. He is a "Gentleman." In the household are his wife Lucetta, sons Charles and Lewis, and Joseph Bixler, age 24, a boarder.⁷

John Birdsall Brower¹

• Father*: Capt. Nicholas Brouwer¹ b. 8 Mar 1747, d. 1814
• Mother*: Mary Birdsall¹ b. 27 Nov 1746

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

• John Birdsall Brower was born on 8 September 1779 at probably Dutchess Co., New York.¹
• He died on 9 July 1860.¹
• John Birdsall Brower resided at New York City, New York; on Hudson Street, at one time, probably in the late 1840s or 1850s.²

John Clinton 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.)

• John Clinton Brower was born on 23 June 1832 at Missouri.^1,2
• He died after 1870.³
• He appeared on the census of 28 August 1850 at District 1, Schuyler Co., Missouri, age 17, a farmer, living with his parents.⁴
• He appeared on the census of 21 July 1860 at Salt River, Schuyler Co., Missouri, age 27 (but apparently Harriet and John's ages were crossed), single and living with his father.⁵

John D. Brower¹

• Father*: Pieter Brouwer
• Mother*: Anna (?)

• John D. Brower was born on 25 July 1777 (based on age at death, g.s.).¹
• Another source says John D. Brower was born on 25 February 1783 at New York.²
• He married Deborah Le Roy, daughter of Peter P. Le Roy and Jannetje Meserole, at New York circa 1803.²
• John D. Brower died on 31 December 1851; "74-5-6."¹
• He was buried at Woodstock Cemetery (old portion), Woodstock, Ulster Co., New York.¹
• Surname is also spelled Brouwer.
• He appeared on the census of 1820 at Poughkeepsie, Dutchess Co., New York, as Jno. D. Brewer with a family of 4 males under 10, 1 male 10-16, 1 male 26-45, 1 female under 10, 1 female 26-45, 1 person engaged in manufactoring.³
• Jno. D. Brewer and Charles Brewer are enumerated on the same sheet on the 1820 U.S. census at Poughkeepsie, New York. Both are engaged in manufactoring.³
• He appeared on the census of 1830 at Poughkeepsie, Dutchess Co., New York, as John D. Brower with a family of 1 male under 5, 3 males 5-10, 2 males 15-20, 2 males 20-30, 1 male 40-50, 1 female 5-10, 1 female 10-15, 1 female 40-50.⁴
• On the 1830 U.S. census, John G. Brower, John Brower, Jr., Peter Brower, and John D. Brower are all enumerated on the same sheet in Poughkeepsie, New York.⁴
• He appeared on the census of 1840 at Hurley, Ulster Co., New York, as John D. Brower with a family of 1 male 10-15, 1 male 15-20, 1 male 20-30, 1 male 50-60, and 1 female 40-50.⁵
• On the 1840 U.S. census, David Brower, David Brower Jr., Jacob Brower, William Brower, and John D. Brower are all enumerated on the same page in Hurly, Ulster Co., New York.⁵
• He appeared on the census of 14 October 1850 at Hurley, Ulster Co., New York, as John D. Brower, age 68, a farmer with real estate valued at $4000, with him are Benjamin Brower, age 24, and Mary Brower, age 18.⁶

John D. Brower

• Father*: David Brower b. c 1790
• Mother*: Sarah (?) b. c 1792

• John D. Brower was born circa 1840 at Hurley, Ulster Co., New York.
• He appeared on the census of 24 August 1860 at Hurley, Ulster Co., New York, as John D. Brower, age 20, born in New York. Single, living in his parent's household.¹

John Edward Brower¹

• Father*: Charles Homan Brower¹ b. 30 Jun 1828, d. 12 Dec 1888
• Mother*: Jane Eliza Mershon¹ b. 10 Oct 1830, d. 19 Oct 1915

• John Edward Brower was born circa December 1859 at Chicago, Cook Co., Illinois.²
• He married Katherin Alida Stiles at Chicago, Cook Co., Illinois, on 22 March 1883.¹
• John Edward Brower appeared on the census of 10 July 1860 at Ward 10, Chicago, Cook Co., Illinois, as John Brower, age 7 months, born in Chicago.²
• He appeared on the census of 23 June 1870 at Ward 4, Chicago, Cook Co., Illinois, as John E. Brower, age 10, attending school.³
• He appeared on the census of 3 June 1880 at Chicago, Cook Co., Illinois, as John E. Brower, age 21, a clerk in a store, single, living with his parents.⁴

John F. Brower

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

• John F. Brower was born circa 1843 at Westchester or Dutchess Co., New York.
• He appeared on the census of 12 August 1850 at Cortlandt, Westchester Co., New York, as John F. Brower, age 7, born in New York.¹
• He appeared on the census of 19 July 1860 at Fishkill, Dutchess Co., New York, as John F. Brower, age 17, born in New York.²

John Garrison Brower¹

• Father*: Christopher Brower¹ b. 1768, d. 19 May 1845
• Mother*: Elizabeth Garretson¹ b. b 1790, d. Dec 1858

• John Garrison Brower was born on 31 March 1820 at probably Paterson, New Jersey.²
• He was baptized on 23 July 1850 at First Presbyterian Church, Paterson, New Jersey.²

John H. Brower¹

• Father*: Abraham Brower¹ b. c 1795
• Mother*: Hannah (?)¹ b. c 1794

• John H. Brower was born circa 1836 at New York.¹
• He appeared on the census of 29 August 1850 at Clarkstown, Rockland Co., New York, age 14.¹

John Hawthorne Brower¹

• Father*: Henry Brower b. 25 Mar 1806, d. 4 Mar 1894
• Mother*: Margaret Hawthorne b. 1804, d. 18 Nov 1873

• John Hawthorne Brower was born in 1831 at Newark, New Jersey, (3 April 1830 based upon age at death).^1,2
• He married Sarah Holbrook, daughter of Samuel E. Holbrook and Caroline C. (?), at Massachusetts in 1860.³
• John Hawthorne Brower died on 26 August 1899 at Boston, Suffolk Co., Massachusetts; age 69-4-23, of stomach cancer.²
• He appeared on the census of 7 August 1850 at Charlestown, Middlesex Co., Massachusetts, age 20, born in New Jersey, employed as a blacksmith, living with his parents.⁴
• He appeared on the census of 17 July 1860 at Charlestown, Middlesex Co., Massachusetts, as John H. Brower, age given as 36, born in New Jersey, a blacksmith. He and his wife Sarah, are living in his parent's household.⁵
• He appeared on the census of 7 June 1880 at Boston (Charlestown), Suffolk Co., Massachusetts, as John H. Brower, age 50, born in New Jersey. Both parents born in New Jersey. A policeman. In the household are his wife Sarah and children Samuel H., Jennie S., and William H.⁶

John Henry Brower¹

• Father*: Peter Brower¹ b. 12 Nov 1798
• Mother*: Henrietta Enders²

• John Henry Brower was born on 13 February 1826.²
• He was baptized at Caughnawaga Reformed Church, Fonda, Montgomery Co., New York.²
• John Henry, son of son Peter, is named in the will of John Brower dated 25 Mar 1829.¹

John Howard Brower¹

• Father*: James Allen Brower¹ b. 20 Jan 1862, d. 20 Jul 1920
• Mother*: Sarah Elizabeth Mills¹ b. 3 May 1866, d. 1937

• Charts: Jeremiah John Brower Sub-Group

• John Howard Brower was born on 4 September 1904 at Des Moines, Iowa.¹
• He married Edna Lois Lovell.¹
• John Howard Brower died on 1 May 1984 at Lucas Co., Iowa.¹
• Also known as Howard J. Brower.²
• He appeared on the census of 25 April 1910 at Washington, Lucas Co., Iowa, as Howard J. Brower, age 5, born in Iowa.²
• He appeared on the census of January 1920 at Liberty, Lucas Co., Iowa, as Howard Brower, age 15, born in Iowa.³

John J. Brower¹

• Father*: John Peter Brouwer¹ b. 12 Apr 1833, d. 1908
• Mother*: Rosanna Friel¹

• John J. Brower was born on 3 August 1866 at Jersey City, Hudson Co., New Jersey.¹
• He married Margarite Block.¹

John L. Brower¹

• Father*: William Brower¹ b. c 1836
• Mother*: Sarah Ann Carman¹ b. c 1830

• Charts: Descendants of Jan Brouwer & Aegje Sprong

• John L. Brower was born in November 1882 at Hempstead, Nassau Co., New York.¹
• He appeared on the census of 15 June 1900 in the household of Charles M. Searles at Lawrence Village, Hempstead, Nassau Co., New York; Charles M. Searles, age 29, born Aug 1870 in New York. Both parents born in New York. A butcher. In the household are his wife Harriet, children Harry and Arthu;, mother-in-law Sarah A. Brower, age 60, born May 1840 in New York, widow, 8 children all living; brother-in-law Calvin Brower, age 20, born March 1880 in New York; brother-in-law John L. Brower, age 17, born Nov 1882 in New York.¹

John Louden Brower¹

• Father*: Abraham Brouwer¹ b. 23 Feb 1772
• Mother*: Lydia Louden¹

• John Louden Brower was born on 9 May 1793.¹
• He was baptized on 16 June 1793 at Reformed Dutch Church, New York City.¹

John M. Brower¹

• Father*: Joseph Brower¹ b. 1828
• Mother*: Elizabeth McGregor¹ b. c 1831

• John M. Brower was born circa 1852 at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.¹
• He appeared on the census of 4 June 1860 at Ward 1, Precinct 4, Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co., Pennsylvania, as John M. Brower, age 8.¹
• He appeared on the census of 21 June 1870 at Ward 3, District 9, Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co., Pennsylvania, age 19, no occupation.²
• He appeared on the census of 7 June 1880 at Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co., Pennsylvania, as John McG. Brower, age 28, born in Pennsylvania. Single, living with his parents. Employed as a flour dealer.³

John Marion 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

• John Marion Brower was born on 6 February 1863 at Schuyler Co., Missouri.¹
• He died on 10 August 1941 at Kirksville, Adair Co., Missouri.¹
• He appeared on the census of 2 August 1870 at Salt River, Schuyler Co., Missouri, as John M. Brower, age 7.²

John Morehead Brower^1,2

• Father*: Jacob W. Brower¹ b. 1812, d. 14 Oct 1868
• Mother*: Mary Martha Albright¹ b. Nov 1822

• John Morehead Brower was born on 19 July 1845 at Greensboro, Guilford Co., North Carolina.²
• He married Nancy M. Raine, daughter of Richard Raine and Betty Michaux, circa 1867.³
• John Morehead Brower died on 5 August 1913 at Paris, Lamar Co., Texas.²
• He was buried at Oakdale Cemetery, Mount Airy, Surry Co., North Carolina.²
• Member of the North Carolina State Legislature, 1876-1878; United States Representative from North Carolina, 1887-1891.^2,4
• He appeared on the census of 29 August 1850 at Mount Airy, Surry Co., North Carolina, as John Brower, age 5, born in North Carolina.⁵
• He appeared on the census of 7 September 1860 at Mount Airy, Surry Co., North Carolina, as Jno. Brower, age 15, born in North Carolina.⁶
• Despite the fact that his father was a slave owner in the years prior to the Civil War, it appears that John M. Brower sided with the Union and was probably anti-slavery in his beliefs. In April 1867 John M. Brower was the leader of the newly formed Hamburg Lodge of the Union League. The Union League was established to provide support for Union troops during the Civil War. By the fall, more than one third of the Hamburg Lodge members were African Americans, many of whom were probably invited to join the lodge by their white neighbors.⁷
• He appeared on the census of 17 June 1870 at Mt. Airy, Surry Co., North Carolina, as John M.Brower, age 24, born in North Carolina. A manufacturer, with real estate valued at $17,000, personal estate at $10,000. In the household are his wife Nancy M., and son, Jacob R.³
• He appeared on the census of 24 June 1880 at Mt. Airy, Surry Co., North Carolina, as John M. Brower, age 34, born in North Carolina. Both parents born in North Carolina. A farmer. In the household are his wife, Nannie M., children Jacob R., Mary B., Charles T., ans Willie M., and Fannie Thompson, servant, age 8 (black).⁸
• He appeared on the census of June 1900 at Mt. Airy, Surry Co., North Carolina, as J.M. Brower, age 54, born July 1845 in North Carolina. Both parents born in North Carolina. Resides on Main Street, and is a farmer. Married for 33 years. In the household are his wife, N.M., and children George, Essie, Lucy, and Clark.⁹

John Taylor Brower¹

• Father*: Ariah Coates Brower¹ b. 13 Jan 1817, d. 24 Jun 1884
• Mother*: Margaret Elizabeth Hussey¹ b. 28 Sep 1820, d. 18 Sep 1883

• John Taylor Brower was born on 13 December 1852 at Salt Lake City, Utah.¹
• He married first on 27 July 1874 Jane Victoria Telford, daughter of John Dodds Telford and Sarah Matilda Coltrin.¹
• John Taylor Brower married second at Parker, Bringham Co., Idaho, on 26 April 1891 Josephine Workman, daughter of James Thomas Workman and Lucy Grice.²
• John Taylor Brower died on 24 February 1920.¹
• He appeared on the census of 27 August 1860 at Grantsville, Tooele Co., Utah Territory, as John T. Brower, age 7, born in Utah.³
• He appeared on the census of 3 August 1870 at Richmond, Cache Co., Utah Territory, as John T. Brower, age 16, works on the farm.⁴
• John Taylor Brower and Jane Victoria Telford had seven children.⁵
• John Taylor Brower and Josephine Workman had twelve children.⁶

John Thomas Brower¹

• Father*: Chancellor Livingston Brower b. 14 Dec 1808, d. 22 Feb 1882
• Mother*: Emily B. Rhoads b. 8 Mar 1818, d. 17 Dec 1905

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

• John Thomas Brower was born on 10 February 1844 at Marion Co., Missouri.¹
• He appeared on the census of 7 November 1850 at Union, Marion Co., Missouri, age 6.²
• He appeared on the census of 18 June 1860 at Union, Marion Co., Missouri, age 16.³

John Thomas Brower¹

• Father*: Jeremiah Brower² b. c 1815
• Mother*: Elizabeth (?)² b. c 1818

• John Thomas Brower was born circa 1849 at Brooklyn, Kings Co., New York.²
• Also known as Thomas Brower (as called on the 1870 census).²
• He appeared on the census of 29 August 1850 at 5th Ward, Brooklyn, Kings Co., New York, as John Brower, age 1.³
• He appeared on the census of 20 June 1860 at 11th Ward Dist. 2, Brooklyn, Kings Co., New York, as John Brower, age 12.⁴
• He appeared on the census of 4 June 1870 at 20th Ward, Brooklyn, Kings Co., New York, as Thomas Brower, age 21, working in a book bindery, single and living with his parents.²
• He appeared on the census of 1 June 1880 at Brooklyn, Kings Co., New York, as John T. Brower, age 32, a printer, single and living with his parents.¹

John W. Brower¹

• John W. Brower was born on 25 November 1830 (calculated from age at death, g.s.).
• He died on 7 December 1851; "age 21-0-12."¹
• He was buried at Lattingtown Ground, Ulster Co., New York.¹