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Phebe Brower¹

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

• Phebe Brower was born on 22 December 1796.¹
• She married James H. Cypher.¹
• Phebe Brower died on 11 December 1866.¹

Phebe Brower¹

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

• Phebe Brower was born in 1793.¹
• She was baptized on 29 July 1795 at St. George Episcopal Church, Hempstead, Queens Co., New York.¹

Phebe J. Brower

• Father*: William Brower b. 10 Jun 1800, d. 26 Apr 1873
• Mother*: Hannah (?) b. c 1802

• Phebe J. Brower was born circa 1834 at Hempstead, Queens Co., New York.
• She appeared on the census of 25 July 1850 at Hempstead, Queens Co., New York, as Phebe J. Brower, age 16, born in New York.¹

Phenia Brower¹

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

• Charts: Descendants of Jan Brouwer & Aegje Sprong

• Phenia Brower was probably born between 1815 and 1830 at Hempstead, Queens Co., New York.
• She was named in her father's will dated on 6 January 1834.¹

Philena H. Brower¹

• Father*: Clinton W. Brower¹ b. 11 Dec 1841
• Mother*: Evelela Clark¹ b. 12 Aug 1840

• Philena H. Brower was born on 9 November 1871 at Wappingers Falls, Dutchess Co., New York.¹

Philip Brower

• Father*: Ozias Brower b. c 1824
• Mother*: Eliza (?) b. c 1823

• Philip Brower was born circa 1845 at Hurley, Ulster Co., New York.
• He appeared on the census of 13 October 1850 at Hurley, Ulster Co., New York, as Philip Brower, age 5, born in New York.¹

Philotha L. Brower

• Father*: Lot A. Brower b. c 1821
• Mother*: Cynthia (?) b. c 1827

• Philotha L. Brower was born circa 1847 at Ashtabula Co., Ohio.
• Also known as Lavanchia P. Brower.¹
• She appeared on the census of 9 August 1850 at Cherry Valley, Ashtabula Co., Ohio, as Philotha L. Brower, age 3, born in Ohio.²
• She appeared on the census of 23 June 1860 at Lenox, Ashtabula Co., Ohio, as Lavanchia P. Brower, age 12, born in Ohio.¹

Plumber W. Brower

• Father*: Lot A. Brower b. c 1821
• Mother*: Cynthia (?) b. c 1827

• Plumber W. Brower was born circa 1854 at Ashtabula Co., Ohio.
• He appeared on the census of 23 June 1860 at Lenox, Ashtabula Co., Ohio, as Plumber W. Brower, age 6, born in Ohio.¹
• He appeared on the census of 2 June 1870 at Bunker Hill, Ingham Co., Michigan, as Plummer Brower, age 16, born in Ohio.²

Polly Brower¹

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

• Charts: Adam Brouwer: Five Generations Descendant Chart

• Polly Brower was born on 13 August 1776.²
• She was baptized in 1776 at Dutch Reformed Church, Schaghticoke, (now Rensselaer Co.), New York; (no date or sponsors recorded).³
• She married Abraham Brower circa 1792.⁴
• Polly Brower possibly died in 1862 (unverified source, location not stated).
• Also known as Polly Brewer.
• Also known as Mary.
• Other than the record of her birth and baptism, information regarding Polly, that is her marriage to an Abraham Brower and the year of her death, comes from undocumented sources. No sign of either Polly or Abraham Brower has been found in the area of Highgate, Vermont, or in the bordering Eastern Township villages in Canada.

Polly Brower¹

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

• Polly Brower was born between 1785 and 1805.
• She married Silas A. Hathaway.¹
• Polly Brower was a member of at First United Presbyterian Church, Phelps, Ontario Co., New York, on 10 May 1831.²
• In 1841 Polly Brower and Silas A. Hathaway resided at Clinton, Mascoomb Co., Michigan.³

Pulaski W. Brower¹

• Father*: Lot A. Brower¹ b. c 1821
• Mother*: Cynthia (?)¹ b. c 1827

• Pulaski W. Brower was born circa 1849 at Ashtabula Co., Ohio.¹
• He married Mary (?) circa 1878.²
• Pulaski W. Brower appeared on the census of 9 August 1850 at Cherry Valley, Ashtabula Co., Ohio, as Pulaski W. Brower, age 1, born in Ohio.¹
• He appeared on the census of 23 June 1860 at Lenox, Ashtabula Co., Ohio, as Pulaski W. Brower, age 11, born in Ohio.³
• He appeared on the census of 19 June 1880 at Medina, Lenawee Co., Michigan, Pulaski Brower, age 31, born in Michigan. Parents birthplaces recorded as unknown. A farmer. In the household is his wife Mary and children Willie and Hattie.²

Putnam Brower¹

• Father*: Nicholas Birdsall Brower² b. 26 Apr 1772, d. 22 Aug 1837 or 27 Aug 1838
• Mother*: Sally Hurlbut² b. 25 Mar 1794, d. 4 Nov 1880

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

• Putnam Brower was born on 11 October 1826.²
• He married Sarah Hamlin on 5 November 1854.²

Rachel Brower^1,2,3

• Father*: Cornelis Brouwer² b. 25 Jun 1769, d. 9 Apr 1842
• Mother*: Mary Vail² b. 12 Jun 1774, d. 3 Apr 1858

• Rachel Brower was born on 7 June 1794.²
• She married Thomas H. Phillips, son of Henry Phillips, on 10 December 1818.^1,2
• Rachel Brower died on 25 February 1888; "age 94y 1m 18d, widow of Thomas H. Phillips."^1,2
• She was buried at Presbyterian Church yard, Freedom Plains, LaGrange, Dutchess Co., New York.¹

Rebecca Brower¹

• Father*: Jury Brouwer¹ b. s 1740, d. b 1818
• Mother*: Annatie Bennet b. c 1756, d. Aug 1776

• Charts: Adam Brouwer: Five Generations Descendant Chart

• Rebecca Brower was born before August 1776.
• She married John Shannon before 1818.²
• On 25 Nov 1818, Mary Brower, widow of Abraham Brower deceased, and on behalf of the descendants of Jeremiah Brower deceased, petitioned the U.S. Congress (Committee of Pensions and Revolutionary Claims) seeking renumeration for losses incurred in August of 1776, when the house, barn, mill, and other property belonging jointly to Abraham and Jeremiah Brower were destroyed during the Battle of Long Island. The claiments were listed as "Mary Brower, widow of Abraham Brower deceased...Lawrence Brower, George Brower, Sarah Vachter, Charity Tidemon, Benjamin Van Cleve and Anna his wife, John Shannon and Rebecca his wife, heirs of Jeremiah Brower deceased." The petition was rejected on 30 Nov 1818.³
• Rebecca Brower was living in 1818.¹

Rebecca Brower¹

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

• Rebecca Brower was born circa 1818 at New York.¹
• She appeared on the census of 29 August 1850 at Clarkstown, Rockland Co., New York, age 32, living with her parents.¹

Rebecca Brower¹

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

• Rebecca Brower was born on 4 July 1807.^1,2
• She married George W. Frazier on 2 December 1824.¹
• Rebecca Brower died on 11 May 1846.¹

Rebecca Brower¹

• Father*: Jacob Brower¹ b. 28 Nov 1791, d. 30 Mar 1867
• Mother*: Betsey Teal¹ b. 19 Dec 1800, d. 25 Apr 1869

• Rebecca Brower was born on 27 April 1822.¹
• She died on 25 June 1890.¹

Rebecca Brower¹

• Father*: Joseph Brower¹ b. 12 Dec 1814, d. 10 May 1885
• Mother*: Elizabeth Harmon¹ b. 6 Feb 1817, d. 1 Feb 1892

• Rebecca Brower was born on 19 December 1841.¹
• She died on 9 October 1864.¹

Rebecca Brower^1,2

• Father*: Abraham Brouwer¹ b. 18 Feb 1739, d. b Nov 1818
• Mother*: Mary Elsworth¹ b. 17 Apr 1744

• Charts: Adam Brouwer: Five Generations Descendant Chart

• Rebecca Brower was probably born between 1760 and 1765.
• She married William Van Houten.
• Rebecca Brower is mentioned in a letter from Charles Vail to Pitt Carl Esq. on 16 January 1852 Writing from Riverhead (Suffolk Co., Long Island), Charles Vail is seeking the aid of Pitt Carl, Esq. of New York City in determining whether or not his wife (whose mother was a Brower) is entitled to cliams upon the Trinity Church property. Charles Vail writes, "My wife's grandfather lived on the west end of Long Island but lost his property and moved to the state of New Jersey but had his mill at Goanses burnt and other property destroyed by the British in the Revolutionary War. And when I knew the old man he lived in Paterson, New Jersey and was a very aged man and that was in 1815. I think his name was Abraham and he had four sons--Jerry, Abraham, Christopher and William. Christopher and William I knew. He also had 3 daughters--Sally, Caty, and Rebecca, the mother of my wife. My wife's mother is dead and so is all her brothers and sisters." Charles Vail also mentions speaking with "Catherin Cannon sister," who lives in Riverhead, whose mother was also a Brower, but from a different family.¹

Rebecca Brower

• Father*: Thomas Brower b. 1833, d. b Jun 1880
• Mother*: Elizabeth (?) b. c 1836

• Charts: Descendants of Jan Brouwer & Aegje Sprong

• Rebecca Brower was born circa 1863 at Hempstead, Queens Co., New York.
• She appeared on the census of 21 July 1870 at Hempstead, Queens Co., New York, as Rebecca Brower, age 7, born in New York.¹

Rebeckah Brower¹

• Father*: Arent Brouwer¹ b. 10 Oct 1795
• Mother*: Margaret Van Duersen¹ b. 15 Apr 1798

• Rebeckah Brower was born on 4 June 1823.¹
• She was baptized at Caughnawaga Reformed Church, Fonda, Montgomery Co., New York.¹
• She appeared on the census of 13 July 1850 at Sullivan, Madison Co., New York, as Rebecca Brower, age 26, apparently single and living with her parents.²

Reuben Brower¹

• Father*: Joseph Brower¹ b. 12 Dec 1814, d. 10 May 1885
• Mother*: Elizabeth Harmon¹ b. 6 Feb 1817, d. 1 Feb 1892

• Reuben Brower was born in 1845.¹
• He died before 1892.¹

Richard Brower¹

• Father*: Richard H. Brower¹ b. c 1852
• Mother*: Susan (?)¹ b. c 1859, d. b Jun 1900

• Richard Brower was born circa December 1879 at Brooklyn, Kings Co., New York.¹
• Another source says Richard Brower was born in September 1880 (1900 U.S. census). However, Richard does appear on the June 1880 census age 6 months. This birthdate is only possible if Richard is a second son named Richard born to his parents, with the first Richard having died between June and Sept. 1880.²
• He appeared on the census of 1 June 1880 at Brooklyn, Kings Co., New York, age 6 months.¹
• He appeared on the census of 7 June 1900 at Brooklyn, Kings Co., New York, as Richard F. Brewer, single, employed as a theater usher, and living in his father's household. His age is given as 19, and his birthdate as Sep 1880.²

Richard Brower^1,2

• Father*: Christopher Brower³ b. 1768, d. 19 May 1845
• Mother*: Lena Van Houten³ b. 31 Aug 1792, d. 10 Mar 1806

• Richard Brower was born on 13 December 1797.⁴
• He was baptized on 25 December 1797 at Old Dutch Church, Totowa, (then Essex, now Passaic Co.), New Jersey; sponsors De Vader en Antye Van Houten.⁴
• He married Margaret Van Horn, daughter of John Van Horn, on 20 July 1829.⁵
• Also known as Deric Brower.³
• Richard Brower and Margaret Van Horn joined the at First Presbyterian Church, Paterson, New Jersey, on 5 January 1823 on confession. They were dismissed 13 May 1840 to join the Second Presbyterian Church, Paterson.⁶
• Richard Brower appeared on the census of 1840 at Paterson, Passaic Co., New Jersey, as Richard Brower with a family of 1 male under 5, 1 male 5-10, 1 male 10-15, 2 males 15-20, 1 male 40-50, 1 female 5-10, 1 female 30-40.⁷
• He appeared on the census of 10 August 1850 at Paterson, Passaic Co., New Jersey, as Richard Brower, age 53, born in New Jersey, Justice of the Peace. With him are his wife, Margaret; children Elizabeth, Henry, Elsworth, and George; and Margaret Van Hoorn, age 73.⁸
• He appeared on the census of June 1860 at East Ward, Paterson, Passaic Co., New Jersey, recorded as Richard Brown, age 63, a clerk; with his wife Margaret, age 60; son Elsworth, age 22; Elis. Wyne, age 26; and Mary Wyne, age 4.⁹

Richard Brower¹

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

• Charts: Descendants of Jan Brouwer & Aegje Sprong

• Richard Brower was born circa 1814 at probably Hempstead, Queens Co., New York.
• He was named in his father's will dated on 6 January 1834.¹
• He appeared on the census of 24 August 1850 in the household of John Brower 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
• Richard Brower 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

Richard Brower¹

• Father-Poss.*: Jacob Brower¹ b. 4 Mar 1798, d. b Jun 1880

• Charts: Descendants of Jan Brouwer & Aegje Sprong

• Richard Brower was born on 16 May 1827 at Hempstead, Queens Co., New York.¹
• He married first at Hempstead, Queens Co., New York, on 10 September 1853 Sarah E. Van Cott.¹
• Richard Brower married second between 1864 and 1869 Elizabeth J. (?).¹
• Richard Brower died in 1917.²
• He was buried at Greenfield Cemetery, Uniondale, Nassau Co., New York.²
• He appeared on the census of 29 August 1850 at Hempstead, Queens Co., New York, as Richard Brower, age 24, born in New York. A carpenter. Single. Enumerated in the household of Thomas Dorlon, age 46, a carpenter.³
• He appeared on the census of 30 June 1860 at Hempstead, Queens Co., New York, as Richard Brower, age given as 30, born in New York. A carpenter. With real estate valued at $2000, personal estate at $600. In the household are his wife Sarah E., son Alexander, and Sarah Van Cott, age 50.⁴
• He appeared on the census of 17 June 1870 at Hempstead, Queens Co., New York, as Richard Brower, age 41, born in New York. A house carpenter. Real estate valued at $4000, personal estate at $10,000. In the household are his wife Elizabeth, and son Alexander.⁵
• He appeared on the census of 16 June 1880 at Hempstead, Queens Co., New York, as Rich'd Brower, age 51, born in New York. Both parents born in New York. A carpenter. In the household are his wife Elizabeth J., and children Ansel, Alice, and Clara.⁶
• He appeared on the census of 16 June 1900 at Village of Hempstead, Hempstead, Nassau Co., New York, as Richard Brower, age 71, born May 1829 in New York. Both parents born in New York. Married for 31 years. No employment recorded. In the household are his wife Elizabeth J., and children Alice, Clara and Howard.⁷

Richard Christopher Brower^1,2

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

• Richard Christopher Brower was born on 15 November 1826 at probably Paterson, New Jersey.²
• He was baptized on 4 February 1827 at First Presbyterian Church, Paterson, New Jersey.²

Richard D. Brower¹

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

• Richard D. Brower was born circa 1838 at Washtenaw Co., Michigan.¹
• He married Ellen (?) before 1860.²
• Richard D. Brower appeared on the census of 15 August 1850 at York, Washtenaw Co., Michigan, age 12.¹
• He appeared on the census of 10 July 1860 at Todd Co., Minnesota, as Richard "Brown" age 22, a farmer, with his wife Ellen, living next to his parent's family.²

Richard H. Brower¹

• Father*: Jeremiah Brower¹ b. c 1815
• Mother*: Elizabeth (?)¹ b. c 1818

• Richard H. Brower was born circa 1852 at Brooklyn, Kings Co., New York, (age 8 in 1860, 18 in 1870).¹
• Another source says Richard H. Brower was born in May 1855 (1900 U.S. census).²
• He married Susan (?) before 1880.³
• Richard H. Brower appeared on the census of 20 June 1860 at 11th Ward Dist. 2, Brooklyn, Kings Co., New York, age 8.⁴
• He appeared on the census of 4 June 1870 at 20th Ward, Brooklyn, Kings Co., New York, age 18, working in a book bindery, single, and living with his parents.¹
• He appeared on the census of 1 June 1880 at Brooklyn, Kings Co., New York, age 28, a machinest, married and with a son, living in the household of his parents at 40 Adelphi St.³
• He appeared on the census of 7 June 1900 at Brooklyn, Kings Co., New York, residing at 225 Park Ave., age given as 45, birth date as May 1855, a widower, and employed as a machinest. Richard is the head of household which includes his son Richard, daughter Agnes, and brother, Geroge.²

Richard L. Brower

• Father*: Richard Brower¹ b. c 1800
• Mother*: Amy Southard b. c 1805

• Charts: Descendants of Jan Brouwer & Aegje Sprong

• Richard L. Brower was born circa 1831 at Hempstead, Queens Co., New York.
• He appeared on the census of 17 July 1850 at Hempstead, Queens Co., New York, as Richard L. Brower, age 19, born in New York.¹

Richard Thompson Brower¹

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

• Richard Thompson Brower was born circa 1864 at Utah Territory.²
• He appeared on the census of 3 August 1870 at Richmond, Cache Co., Utah Territory, as Richard Brower, age 6, born in Utah, at school.²
• He appeared on the census of 18 June 1880 at Richmond, Cache Co., Utah, as Richard Brower, age 16.³

Richardson Brower

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

• Charts: Descendants of Jan Brouwer & Aegje Sprong

• Richardson Brower was born circa 1847 at probably Hempstead, Queens Co., New York.
• He appeared on the census of 24 August 1850 at Hempstead, Queens Co., New York, as Richardson Brower, age 3, born in New York.¹
• He appeared on the census of 22 July 1870 at Hempstead, Queens Co., New York, as Richardson Brower, age 21, born in New York. Living with his parents.²

Ripley Bernard Brower¹

• Father*: Jacob Vradenberg Brower¹ b. 21 Jan 1844, d. 1 Jun 1905
• Mother*: Armina E. Shava¹ b. c 1845, d. 22 Dec 1904

• Ripley Bernard Brower was born on 22 May 1869 at Todd Co., Minnesota.^2,3
• He appeared on the census of 20 July 1870 at Round Prairie, Todd Co., Minnesota, age 1.⁴
• He appeared on the census of 8 June 1880 at Saint Cloud, Stearns Co., Minnesota, age 11.²
• He graduated from at University of Minnesota in 1891 or 1892 with a degree in law.³
• Minnesota State senator, 1899-1906, serving Benton, Sherburne and Stearns Counties.^1,3

Robert Brower¹

• Father*: Nicholas Birdsall Brower¹ b. 26 Apr 1772, d. 22 Aug 1837 or 27 Aug 1838
• Mother*: Ruth Prince¹ b. 2 Apr 1779, d. 17 Jan 1816

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

• Robert Brower was born on 26 March 1799.¹
• He died on 26 July 1810.¹

Robert Brower¹

• Father*: Nicholas Birdsall Brower² b. 26 Apr 1772, d. 22 Aug 1837 or 27 Aug 1838
• Mother*: Sally Hurlbut¹ b. 25 Mar 1794, d. 4 Nov 1880

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

• Robert Brower was born on 11 November 1824.¹
• He married Henrette Church on 11 May 1848.¹
• Robert Brower is mentioned in a letter from Sally Hurlbut to Robert Pitcairn on 6 August 1849 Postmarked in Sharon, Litchfield Co., Connecticut. Sharon Lloyd writes Robert Pitcairn informing him that Robert Brower "lives west now." She instructs him to inquire for George Lloyd should he come to Sharon.³
• Letter from Robert Brower to Robert Pitcairn: Postmarked Oswego, New York. Robert Brower writes to Robert Pitcairn at the request of his mother (Sally Hurlbut Brower Lloyd). Edward Prince is mentioned. on 25 August 1849.⁴
• Letter from Robert Brower to Robert Pitcairn: Postmarked, Oswego, New York. Robert mentions, "Edgar" (no surname) and relates that he (Robert) has been in poor health, having to be confined to indoors this past winter and spring. on 10 March 1850.⁵
• Robert Brower served during at the Civil War. A private in the Iowa Cavalry.⁶

Robert Brower¹

• Father*: Hurlbut Brower¹ b. 25 Jul 1818, d. 25 Aug 1888
• Mother*: Cornelia Mariah Wood¹ b. 4 Oct 1820, d. 15 Mar 1894

• Robert Brower was born on 7 July 1841 at Sharon, Litchfield Co., Connecticut.¹
• He appeared on the census of 23 July 1850 at Ward 1, Oswego, Oswego Co., New York, as Robert Brower, age 9, born in Connecticut.²

Robert Brower¹

• Father*: Nelson Brower¹ b. c 1814
• Mother*: Mary Brower¹ b. c 1825

• Robert Brower was born circa 1865 at Surry Co., North Carolina.¹
• He appeared on the census of 15 June 1870 at Mt. Airy, Surry Co., North Carolina, as Robert Brower, age 5, born in North Carolina, Black.¹
• He appeared on the census of 3 June 1880 at Mt. Airy, Surry Co., North Carolina, as Robert L. Brower, age 16, born in North Carolina. Black. Works on the farm.²

Robert Brower¹

• Father*: Edgar Brower¹ b. 7 Nov 1811
• Mother*: Ruth (?)¹ b. c 1821

• Robert Brower was born circa 1843 at New York.¹
• He appeared on the census of 21 July 1850 at Ward 3, Oswego, Oswego Co., New York, as Robert Brower, age 7, born in New York.¹

Robert Brower¹

• Father*: Julian Martin Brower¹ b. 31 Aug 1887, d. Mar 1981
• Mother*: Elsie Nisson¹

• Robert Brower was born in 1919.¹
• He died in 1945; off Okinawa, Japan, in military action during WW II.¹
• Fullerton's First 100 Years: "Robert attended University of Nebraska where he studied petroleum geology. He left school a few units short of graduation to enlist in the Navy Air Corps, when it had become apparent that the United States was about to become involved in World War II. He served in the States, in the Aleutians, and was later based on Okinawa. His plane was shot down off Okinawa in the summer of 1945. He had met and married Ben Rockefeller of Seattle Washington, while he was in the States. Their son, Peter Robert, born to them December 1944, was never seen by Bob."¹

Robert Clark Brower¹

• Father*: Martin Irenius Brower¹ b. 21 Mar 1847, d. 5 Jun 1920
• Mother*: Ella Lucretia Clark¹ b. 6 Nov 1855, d. 21 Sep 1942

• Robert Clark Brower was born on 12 October 1896 at Fullerton, Nance Co., Nebraska.^1,2
• He married Lenore Susannah Heyrock at Billings, Yellowstone Co., Montana, in 1923.³
• Robert Clark Brower died on 25 November 1987.²
• He was buried at Fullerton Cemetery, Fullerton, Nance Co., Nebraska.²
• He appeared on the census of 11 June 1900 at Fullerton, Nance Co., Nebraska, as Robert C. Brower, age 3, born Oct 1896 in Nebraska.⁴
• Fullerton's First 100 Years: "Robert Clark Brower was born in 1896 in the family home in Fullerton, the youngest of the three children of Martin I. and Ella Clark Brower. He was graduated from Fullerton High School in 1914, attended the University of Nebraska and was graduated from the University of Michigan in 1919 with a law degree. After being admitted to the Nebraska Bar, he joined the law firm of Noffsinger and Walchle in Kalispell, Montana. Here he met a dental hygienist and Denver University graduate, Lenore Sussanah Heyrock, who was born in Cavalier, North Dakota in 1899, the daughter of John K, and Sussanah Schluchter Heyrock. Robert and Lenore married in 1923 in Billings, Montana, later becoming the parents of three children: John Martin (1924), Helen Jane (1925) and Thomas Dale (1928).
  Robert returned to Fullerton a year prior to his marriage to become the partner of J. H. Kemp in the law firm of Kemp and Brower, an association that continued for 28 years. Also in 1922, Robert was elected vice president of the Fullerton National Bank, a position he held until the bank was sold by the Brower family in 1956.
  In 1951 with his son John, Robert founded the law firm of Brower and Brower (known today as Brower, Treadway, and Bird).
  Robert was appointed to a two year term in the Nebraska legislature in 1953 and was re-elected in 1955. In 1960 he was appointed to the Nebraska Supreme Court in Lincoln by Governor Frank Morrison, and served in this position until reaching the mandatory retirement age of 70 in 1967. Judge and Mrs. Brower made their home in Lincoln for two more years before retiring to the milder climate of Sun City, Arizona.
  He served the city of Fullerton as city attorney for twenty-five years and the county as county attorney one term. He was a charter member of the Lions Club.
  Robert's sister, Mary Letitia Brower, was a career teacher and taught in Fullerton and Bloomington. After obtaining her Master's at UN-L in 1917 she taught history in Hastings High School until retirement at the age of 65. She died in 1968."³

Dr. Robert De Wolfe Brower¹

• Father*: Samuel Birdsall Brower¹ b. 3 May 1786, d. 26 Mar 1830
• Mother*: Charlotte De Wolfe¹ b. 4 Mar 1791, d. 15 Aug 1870

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

• Dr. Robert De Wolfe Brower was born in 1828.¹
• He married Jennie Wilde.¹
• Dr. Robert De Wolfe Brower resided at Danbury, Fairfield Co., Connecticut.¹

Robert James Brower¹

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

• Robert James Brower was born in 1846 at New Jersey.¹
• He married Leana (?) circa 1868.
• Robert James Brower died in 1917; "age 71."²
• Also known as James Brower.³
• He appeared on the census of 16 July 1850 at Paterson, Passaic Co., New Jersey, age 4, born in New Jersey.⁴
• He appeared on the census of 15 July 1860 at North Ward, Paterson, Passaic Co., New Jersey, as James Brower, age 14, place of birth recorded as New York. Living with his parents.³
• He appeared on the census of 16 June 1870 at 2nd Ward, Paterson, Passaic Co., New Jersey, as James Brower, age 22, born in New Jersey, house painting. With wife Leana, and daughters Dora and Mary E.⁵

Robert T. Brower¹

• Father*: Charles D. Brower¹ b. Mar 1849
• Mother*: Fannie (?)¹ b. Feb 1863

• Robert T. Brower was born in September 1882 at Nebraska.¹
• He appeared on the census of 18 June 1900 at Sargent Village, Custer Co., Nebraska, as Robert T. Brower, age 17, born Sept. 1882 in Nebraska.¹

Roor Brower¹

• Father*: Benjamin Brower¹ b. 23 Jun 1782
• Mother*: Jemima Trafford¹ b. c 1784

• Roor Brower was born circa 1822 at probably Monmouth Co., New Jersey.¹
• He married Hulda (?) before 1845.¹
• Roor Brower appeared on the census of 16 September 1850 at Shrewsbury, Monmouth Co., New Jersey, as Roor Brower, age 28, born in New Jersey. A carpenter. Real estate valued at $1500. In the household are his wife, Hulda, children Ambrose and Samuel, Benjamin Brower (age 62) and Jemima Brower (age 59) presummed parents, and Diterah Litson (?), age 72.¹

Rosanna Brower¹

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

• Rosanna Brower was born on 4 December 1862 at Jersey City, Hudson Co., New Jersey.¹
• She married Arthur Crooks.¹

Ross J. Brower¹

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

• Ross J. Brower was born on 15 April 1879 at Bath, Clinton Co., Michigan.²
• He married first on 27 August 1906 Mary Grace Barlow, daughter of Solomon Quinby Barlow.³
• Ross J. Brower married second circa 1941 Mae Gabrielson.⁴
• Ross J. Brower died on 26 April 1960 at Lake Co., California.
• He graduated from at University of California in 1900 with a degree in mechanical engineering, earned a Master's degree in engineering from the University of Michigan in 1907.⁵
• He appeared on the census of 5 May 1910 at Berkeley, Alameda Co., California, as Ross J. Brower, age 30, married for three years, an electrical engineer, with wife, Mary G., and children Edith E., and Ralph B.⁶
• He appeared on the census of 2 January 1920 at Berkeley, Alameda Co., California, as Ross J. Brower, age 40, born in Michigan, a drawing teacher at a University. With him are his wife Grace, and children Edith E., Ralph B., and David R.⁷

Ruth Brower¹

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

• Charts: Descendants of Jan Brouwer & Aegje Sprong

• Ruth Brower was born say 1809 at Hempstead, Queens Co., New York.²

Sadie L. Brower¹

• Father*: Alfred Brower¹ b. Sep 1850
• Mother*: Amy Ann (?)¹ b. Mar 1852

• Sadie L. Brower was born in August 1889 at Hempstead, Queens Co., New York.¹
• She appeared on the census of 4 June 1900 at Baldwins (Election Dist. 8), Hempstead, Nassau Co., New York, as Sadie L. Brower, age 10, born Aug 1889 in New York.¹

Salome Brower¹

• Father*: Henry Brower¹ b. 14 Feb 1720, d. 14 Oct 1784
• Mother*: Eve DeFraine² b. b 1730

• Salome Brower was probably born between 1745 and 1755 at Chester Co., Pennsylvania.
• She married Jacob Baugh.¹

Samuel Brower¹

• Father*: Nicholas Birdsall Brower¹ b. 26 Apr 1772, d. 22 Aug 1837 or 27 Aug 1838
• Mother*: Ruth Prince¹ b. 2 Apr 1779, d. 17 Jan 1816

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

• Samuel Brower was born on 26 April 1800.¹
• He died in November 1801.¹