The Brouwer Genealogy Database - Person Page 167

Jane Eliza Brouwer1

b. 17 August 1838, d. 29 October 1887
  • Jane Eliza Brouwer was born on 17 August 1838.2
  • She married first at Reformed Dutch Church, New York City, New York, on 25 June 1863 Edwin Augustus Miller.3
  • Jane Eliza Brouwer married second Terence Gormley.1
  • Jane Eliza Brouwer died on 29 October 1887.2
  • She appeared on the census on 6 September 1850 at Ward 17, New York City, New York Co., New York, as Jane E. Brouwer, age 12, born in New York.4
  • She appeared on the census on 30 January 1860 at Ward 17, District 9, New York City, New York Co., New York, as Jane M. Brower, age 21, born in New York.5

Citations

  1. [S1224] P.R. Warner, Descendants of Peter Willemse Roome (New York: n.pub., 1883), p.240. Hereinafter cited as Des. of Peter Willemse Roome.
  2. [S1242] W.E. De Riemer, The De Riemer Family: AD 1640(?)-1903 (New York: T.A. Wright, 1905), p.27. Hereinafter cited as The De Riemer Family. http://archive.org/details/deriemerfamilyad00deri
  3. [S1877] "Marriages from 1801 to 1866 in the Reformed Dutch Church, New York City", New York Genealogical and Biographical Record vol.70-72, 89 (1939-41, 1958): 89:207. Hereinafter cited as "RDC NYC Marr. 1801-1866, NYGBR 70-72, 89."
  4. [S195] Ronald V. Jackson and Accelerated Indexing Systems, 1850 United States Federal Census., Online Database (Provo, Utah: Ancestry.com, 1999), Federal census, Ser. M432, Roll 556, page 353, image 204. Jacob Brouwer household. Hereinafter cited as 1850 US Census.
  5. [S212] MyFamily.com, 1860 United States Federal Census., Online Database (Provo, Utah: MyFamily.com, 2004), Federal census, Ser. M653, Roll 809, page 557, image 119. Jacob Brower household. Hereinafter cited as 1860 US Census.

Jane Elizabeth Brouwer1,2

b. 29 September 1811, d. 29 June 1859
  • Jane Elizabeth Brouwer was born on 29 September 1811 at probably Dutchess Co., New York, (calculated from age at death, g.s.).
  • She married Cyrus Doty, son of Charles Doty and Margaret Montross, on 28 November 1826.1
  • Jane Elizabeth Brouwer died on 29 June 1859; "age 47-9-0."1,3
  • She was buried at Riverside Cemetery, Marlborough, Ulster Co., New York.3
  • Surname is also spelled Brower.
  • She appeared on the census on 24 August 1850 at Cortlandt, Westchester Co., New York, as Jane Doty, age given as 37, born in New York.4

Family: Cyrus Doty b. 1807, d. Apr 1886

Citations

  1. [S1634] "Brouwer Beginnings" by William J. Hoffman, Manuscript, BB-50, New York Genealogical and Biographical Society, New York City, New York.
  2. [S1387] John Wilson Taylor, Montross: A Family History (Staunton, Virginia: McClure Print. Co., 1958), page 293. Hereinafter cited as Montross: A Family History. Https://familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titledetails&titleno=4485&disp=Montross%2C+a+family+history.
  3. [S2528] Richard Frisbie,"Ulster County Cemeteries, Town of Marlborough", online http://www.hopefarm.com/marbocem.htm. Cemetery and Burying ground inscriptions of the New York State Ulster County towns from the book "Old Gravestones of Ulster County"by Dr. J. Wilson Poucher and Byron J. Terwilliger c1931. Retrieved Sept. 2009. Hereinafter cited as Ulster County Cemeteries, Town of Marlborough.
  4. [S195] Ronald V. Jackson and Accelerated Indexing Systems, 1850 United States Federal Census., Online Database (Provo, Utah: Ancestry.com, 1999), Federal census, Ser. M432, Roll 614, page 238, image 479. Cyrus Doty household. Hereinafter cited as 1850 US Census.
  5. [S195] Ronald V. Jackson and Accelerated Indexing Systems, 1850 United States Federal Census., Online Database (Provo, Utah: Ancestry.com, 1999), Federal census, Ser. M432, Roll 614, page 239, image 480. Cyrus Doty household. Hereinafter cited as 1850 US Census.

Jannatie Brouwer1

b. 13 August 1749
  • Jannatie Brouwer was baptized on 13 August 1749 at Reformed Dutch Church, New York City, New York, sponsors Jacobus Brouwer, Jannetje Hartje, z.h.v.2
  • She married Samuel Kiersted.1
  • Also known as Jannetje Brouwer.3

Family: Samuel Kiersted

Citations

  1. [S2088] "Records of the Reformed Church of New Utrecht, Long Island", New York Genealogical and Biographical Record Vol.112-113 (1981-1982): 113 (1982):78. Samuel; parents: Samuel Kested, Jannatie Brouwer. Hereinafter cited as "RDC New Utrecht, L.I."
  2. [S1478] "Records of the Reformed Dutch Church in New York", New York Genealogical and Biographical Record Vols.5- (1874-): 26:59.
  3. [S1634] "Brouwer Beginnings" by William J. Hoffman, Manuscript, BB-50, New York Genealogical and Biographical Society, New York City, New York.
  4. [S5188] Olive Tree Genealogy and Peter Divine,"Baptisms in Gravesend, New York Church Records 1772-1782." Transcription by Peter Divine, July 2001, from LDS Microfilm #1016877, Item #2. This is a microfilm of a handwritten transcript (p. 129-195) in possession of the Holland Society of New York, New York City. Online http://www.olivetreegenealogy.com/nn/church/…., Jannitje; parents: Samuel Kiersted, Jannitje; witnesses: David Brouwer, Jannitje. Hereinafter cited as Gravesend Baptisms.

Jannetje Brouwer1

b. circa 1695
  • Jannetje Brouwer was born circa 1695.2
  • She married Jan Pell, son of Hans Pell, at Lutheran Church, New York City, New York, on 1 August 1726 (banns 29 Jul 1726) "Jan son of Hans Pell, dec'd of Stokholm and Jannetje, daughter of Mathias Brouwer, dec'd of New York."3
  • Jannetje Brouwer witnessed the baptism of Alexander Brouwer , son of Johannes Brouwer and Marritje Lamb, on 29 October 1717 at Old Dutch Church of Sleepy Hollow, (First Reformed Church of Tarrytown), Westchester Co., New York, (sponsors William de Ronde, Janitie Brouwer).4
  • Jannetje Brouwer witnessed the baptism of Theunis Crancheyt , son of Jacobus Crancheyt and Helena Brandt, on 20 June 1721 at Old Dutch Church of Sleepy Hollow, (First Reformed Church of Tarrytown), Westchester Co., New York, (sponsors Matthis Brouwer, Janetie Brouwer).5
  • Jannetje Brouwer witnessed the baptism of Johannes Vos , son of Jan Thomasse Vos and Willemtje Brouwer, on 20 March 1723 at Reformed Dutch Church, New York City, New York, (sponsors Hendrik Franse, Jannetje Brouwer).6
  • On her marriage record she is called "Jannetje Brouwer, living New York (where the groom also lived), daughter of Matthys Brouwer, deceased of New York." Jannetje and her husband stood as sponsors for one of the children of Jan Thomasse Vos and Willemtje Brouwer, although he is there listed as Jan "Copel", a mistake in the entry, according to Hoffman.
  • Jannetje Brouwer witnessed the baptism of Jannetje Vos , daughter of Jan Thomasse Vos and Willemtje Brouwer, on 9 August 1727 at Reformed Dutch Church, New York City, New York, (sponsors Jan Copel, Jannetje Brouwer, s.h.v.).7

Citations

  1. [S482] William J. Hoffman, "Brouwer Beginnings; The First Three Generations of the Adam Brouwer Berchoven Family", The American Genealogist 23:193-206; 24:23-32, 96-102, 161-170 (1947, 1948): 23:204. Hereinafter cited as "Brouwer Beginnings". http://brouwergenealogy.blogspot.com/2012/05/…
  2. [S481] Floyd I. Brewer, A Dutch - English Odyssey; Stories of Brewer & Estey Families in North America 1636-1996 (Delmar, New York: Floyd I. Brewer; Hamilton Printing Co., 1997), p.20. Hereinafter cited as A Dutch-English Odyssey.
  3. [S1845] "Some Early Records of the Lutheran Church, New York", Year Book of the Holland Society of New York (1903): pp.8, 14. Hereinafter cited as "Lutheran Church Recs., HSYB 1903."
  4. [S1763] First English Record Book of the Dutch Reformed Church in Sleepy Hollow: Formerly the Manor Church of Philipsburgh, Now the First Reformed Church of Tarrytown (Tarrytown, N.Y.: Tarrytown Historical Society, 1931), "Fourth Book" p.41, no.352. Hereinafter cited as RDC Sleepy Hollow/Tarrytown.
  5. [S1763] First English Record Book of the Dutch Reformed Church in Sleepy Hollow: Formerly the Manor Church of Philipsburgh, Now the First Reformed Church of Tarrytown (Tarrytown, N.Y.: Tarrytown Historical Society, 1931), "Fourth Book" p.45, no.426. Hereinafter cited as RDC Sleepy Hollow/Tarrytown.
  6. [S1478] "Records of the Reformed Dutch Church in New York", New York Genealogical and Biographical Record Vols.5- (1874-): 19:117.
  7. [S1478] "Records of the Reformed Dutch Church in New York", New York Genealogical and Biographical Record Vols.5- (1874-): 20:165.

Jannetje Brouwer1,2

b. 18 January 1702
  • Jannetje Brouwer was baptized on 18 January 1702 at Old First Dutch Reformed Church, Breuckelen (Brooklyn), Kings Co., Long Island, New York, sponsors Steven Beduew, Maria, his wife.3
  • She was probably the Jannetje Brouwer who married Jan Losee, son of Jacob Losee and Lysbet Conselyea, say 1720.4

Family: Jan Losee b. 6 Oct 1700, d. Jun 1765

Citations

  1. [S482] William J. Hoffman, "Brouwer Beginnings; The First Three Generations of the Adam Brouwer Berchoven Family", The American Genealogist 23:193-206; 24:23-32, 96-102, 161-170 (1947, 1948): 23:205. Does not follow her further. Spouse not stated. Hereinafter cited as "Brouwer Beginnings". http://brouwergenealogy.blogspot.com/2012/05/…
  2. [S1349] Andrew J. Provost, Early Settlers of Bushwick, Long Island, New York and their Descendants (Darien, CT: A.J. Provost, 1949-1963), p.39. Does not call her a daughter of Willem Brouwer. States she married Jan Losee.. Hereinafter cited as Early Settlers of Bushwick.
  3. [S2661] A. P. G. Jos van der Linde, Old First Dutch Reformed Church of Brooklyn, New York: First Book of Records, 1660-1752, New York Historical Manuscripts: Dutch (Baltimore: Genealogical Publishing Co., Inc., 1983), page 146. Jannetje; parents: Willem Brouwer, Marta. Hereinafter cited as OFDRC Brooklyn.
  4. [S2125] Herbert Furman Seversmith, Colonial Families of Long Island, New York and Connecticut: Being the Ancestry and Kindred of Herbert Furman Seversmith (Four Vols.) (Washington: n.pub., 1939), 4:1871. Hereinafter cited as Colonial Families of Long Island.
  5. [S2111] Daniel Harry Burrows, "Lucretia Losee Pedigree Chart", 3 Sep 1994 (Otisville, New York). Received from Daniel H. Burrows by William B. Bogardus, Anneke Jans and Everardus Bogardus Descendants Association, 1994. The charts do not provide any source citations.. Hereinafter cited as "Lucretia Losee Pedigree Chart."
  6. [S2125] Herbert Furman Seversmith, Colonial Families of Long Island, New York and Connecticut: Being the Ancestry and Kindred of Herbert Furman Seversmith (Four Vols.) (Washington: n.pub., 1939), 4:1872. Hereinafter cited as Colonial Families of Long Island.

Jannetje Brouwer1

b. say 1737
  • Jannetje Brouwer was born say 1737.
  • Jannetje is named in her father's will dated 29 Sep. 1755.2

Citations

  1. [S482] William J. Hoffman, "Brouwer Beginnings; The First Three Generations of the Adam Brouwer Berchoven Family", The American Genealogist 23:193-206; 24:23-32, 96-102, 161-170 (1947, 1948). Hereinafter cited as "Brouwer Beginnings". http://brouwergenealogy.blogspot.com/2012/05/…
  2. [S482] William J. Hoffman, "Brouwer Beginnings; The First Three Generations of the Adam Brouwer Berchoven Family", The American Genealogist 23:193-206; 24:23-32, 96-102, 161-170 (1947, 1948): 24:98. Hereinafter cited as "Brouwer Beginnings". http://brouwergenealogy.blogspot.com/2012/05/…

Jannetje Brouwer

b. between 1700 and 1705, d. 28 April 1760
  • Jannetje Brouwer was probably born between 1700 and 1705 at Gowanus, Kings Co., Long Island, New York.
  • She married Johannes Burger, son of Johannes Burger and Helena Pauluse Turck, before 1725.
  • Jannetje Brouwer died on 28 April 1760 at New York City, New York.1
  • She witnessed the baptism of Jurrie Leeuw , son of Hendrick Van Leeuwen and Marytje Brouwer, on 27 August 1721 at Reformed Protestant Dutch Church, Flatbush, Kings Co., Long Island, New York, (sponsors Jacob Bennet, Jannetje Brouwers).2
  • Jannetje Brouwer witnessed the baptism of Helena Reyn , daughter of Jan Frederic Reyn and Magdalena Brouwer, on 29 July 1722 at Reformed Dutch Church, New Utrecht, Kings Co., New York, (sponsors Joost Vredenburgh, Jannetje Brouwer).3
  • Jannetje Brouwer witnessed the baptism of Joseph Burger , son of Nicolaas Burger and Debora Blydenburg, on 27 September 1727 at Reformed Dutch Church, New York City, New York, (witnesses Johannes Burger, Johs. z. Jannetje Brouwer, s.h.v.).4
  • Jannetje Brouwer witnessed the baptism of Jannetje Cavelier , daughter of Henricus Cavelier and Helena Burger, on 19 September 1731 at Reformed Dutch Church, New York City, New York, (sponsors Johannes Burger, Jannetje Brouwer, s.h.v.).5
  • Jannetje Brouwer witnessed the baptism of Jannetje Drinkwater , daughter of Edward Drinkwater and Helena Burger, on 26 February 1749 at Reformed Dutch Church, New York City, New York, (sponsors Johannes Burger, Helena Brouwer, s.h.v. (Helena probably and error for Jannetje)).6
  • Jannetje Brouwer witnessed the baptism of Johannes Burger , son of Johannes Burger and Elizabeth Lavall, on 18 October 1749 at Reformed Dutch Church, New York City, New York, (sponsors Johannes Burger, Jannetje Brouwer, z.h.v.).7
  • Jannetje Brouwer witnessed the baptism of Jannetje Barentze , daughter of Barent Barentze and Cornelia Burger, on 15 June 1755 at Reformed Dutch Church, New York City, New York, (sponsors Johannes Burger, Jannetje Brouwer, z.h.v.).8
  • Jannetje Brouwer witnessed the baptism of Jannetje Jansen , daughter of Johannes Jansen and Jannetje Burger, on 4 July 1759 at Reformed Dutch Church, New York City, New York, (sponsors Johannes Burger, Jannetje Brouwer, z.h.v.).9
  • "The baptisms of their (Jannetje Brouwer and Johannes Burger) children are important, because some of the sponsors prove the marriages of some of Jannetje's relatives."10

Family: Johannes Burger b. 5 Dec 1701, d. 13 Feb 1761

Citations

  1. [S482] William J. Hoffman, "Brouwer Beginnings; The First Three Generations of the Adam Brouwer Berchoven Family", The American Genealogist 23:193-206; 24:23-32, 96-102, 161-170 (1947, 1948). Hereinafter cited as "Brouwer Beginnings". http://brouwergenealogy.blogspot.com/2012/05/…
  2. [S2392] Records of the Reformed Protestant Dutch Church of the town of Flatbush, Kings County, New York, 1677-1872; FHL film #0017663 (Salt Lake City: Filmed by the Genealogical Society of Utah, 1941), Microfilm of typescripts (5 v.) made in 1915 in possession of the New York Genealogical and Biographical Society, New York City, translated and transcribed for the church by Frank L. Van Cleef ; under the direction of Willard P. Schenck and Henry M. Wells ; copied by Josephine C. Frost, 1:16. Parents Hendrick Van Leeuwen, Marya his wife. Hereinafter cited as RDC Flatbush Records.
  3. [S2088] "Records of the Reformed Church of New Utrecht, Long Island", New York Genealogical and Biographical Record Vol.112-113 (1981-1982): 112:134. Helena; parents: Jan Frederick Rhyn, Helena. Hereinafter cited as "RDC New Utrecht, L.I."
  4. [S1453] Thomas Grier Evans, editor, Baptisms from 1639 to 1730 in the Reformed Dutch Church, New York, Collections of the New York Genealogical and Biographical Society, Vol. 2 (New York: Printed for the Society, 1901), page 478. Jozeph; parents: Nicolaas Burger, Debora Blydenburg; witnesses: Johannes Burger, Johs. z. Jannetje Brouwer, s.h.v.. Hereinafter cited as Baptisms RDC New Amsterdam/New York (1639-1730).
  5. [S1478] "Records of the Reformed Dutch Church in New York", New York Genealogical and Biographical Record Vols.5- (1874-): 21:157.
  6. [S1478] "Records of the Reformed Dutch Church in New York", New York Genealogical and Biographical Record Vols.5- (1874-): 26:15.
  7. [S1478] "Records of the Reformed Dutch Church in New York", New York Genealogical and Biographical Record Vols.5- (1874-): 26:61.
  8. [S1478] "Records of the Reformed Dutch Church in New York", New York Genealogical and Biographical Record Vols.5- (1874-): 27:200.
  9. [S1478] "Records of the Reformed Dutch Church in New York", New York Genealogical and Biographical Record Vols.5- (1874-): 28:105.
  10. [S482] William J. Hoffman, "Brouwer Beginnings; The First Three Generations of the Adam Brouwer Berchoven Family", The American Genealogist 23:193-206; 24:23-32, 96-102, 161-170 (1947, 1948): 24:102. Hereinafter cited as "Brouwer Beginnings". http://brouwergenealogy.blogspot.com/2012/05/…
  11. [S1478] "Records of the Reformed Dutch Church in New York", New York Genealogical and Biographical Record Vols.5- (1874-): 23:196. Jannetje; parents: Johannes Burger, Jannetje Brouwer.

Jannetje Brouwer

b. 20 May 1722
  • Jannetje Brouwer was baptized on 20 May 1722 at Dutch Reformed Church, Hackensack, Bergen Co., New Jersey, sponsors Nicholas Brouwer, Jannetje his wife.1

Citations

  1. [S1697] First Reformed Church (Hackensack N.J.), Records of the Reformed Dutch Churches of Hackensack and Schraalenburgh, New Jersey (New York: Collections of the Holland Society, 1891), Hackensack Baptisms, page 132, Jannetie; parents: Jurrie Brouwer, Elisabeth Homs. Hereinafter cited as RDC Hackensack & Schraalenburgh.

Jannetje Brouwer1,2

b. 18 May 1719
  • Jannetje Brouwer was baptized on 18 May 1719 at Old First Dutch Reformed Church, Breuckelen (Brooklyn), Kings Co., Long Island, New York, sponsors Jan Pessen, Leena his wife.3
  • She married first before 1739 Richard Truman, son of Richard Truman and Cornelia Haring.1
  • Jannetje Brouwer married second at Reformed Dutch Church, New York City, New York, on 14 December 1748 John Churchwell.4
  • Jannetje Brouwer was baptized as Yanneta.5
  • She witnessed the baptism of Lena Brouwer , daughter of Adolphus Brouwer and Jannetje Jacobse Verdon, on 11 February 1739 at Dutch Reformed Church, Schraalenburgh, Bergen Co., New Jersey, (sponsors Niclaes Brouwer and Jannetje Furman (sic, read Truman), sister).6
  • Jannetje Brouwer witnessed the baptism of Jannetje Brouwer , daughter of Nicholas Brouwer and Mary Dutcher, on 28 April 1745 at First Reformed Dutch Church, Fishkill, Dutchess Co., New York, (sponsors Jacob Brouwer, Jannetje Brouwer).7
  • Jane Brower and Jannetje Brouwer, are possibly one and the same. This would assume that Jannetje Brouwer's second husband, John Churchwell/Churchill died prior to Nov 1755 and that she is the "widow Jean Churchill" who married Peter Buckhout, and that John Churchill is not the "John Churchill, widower" who married Rebecca Southard in Jan 1756.

Family 1: Richard Truman b. 23 Sep 1711, d. b 10 Nov 1747

Family 2: John Churchwell b. b 1725

Citations

  1. [S502] William J. Hoffman, "Brouwer Corrections", New York Genealogical & Biographical Record 69:172-179 (1938): p.177. Hereinafter cited as "Brouwer Corr., NYGBR 69 (1938)."
  2. [S482] William J. Hoffman, "Brouwer Beginnings; The First Three Generations of the Adam Brouwer Berchoven Family", The American Genealogist 23:193-206; 24:23-32, 96-102, 161-170 (1947, 1948): 24:167. Hereinafter cited as "Brouwer Beginnings". http://brouwergenealogy.blogspot.com/2012/05/…
  3. [S2661] A. P. G. Jos van der Linde, Old First Dutch Reformed Church of Brooklyn, New York: First Book of Records, 1660-1752, New York Historical Manuscripts: Dutch (Baltimore: Genealogical Publishing Co., Inc., 1983), page 164. IJannete; parents: Adoleves Brouwer, IJannetie. Hereinafter cited as OFDRC Brooklyn.
  4. [S1439] Samuel S. Purple, Records of the Reformed Dutch Church in New Amsterdam and New York; Marriages from 11 December 1639 to 26 August 1801 (Bowie, MD: Heritage Books, reprint 2003, original 1890 NYG&BS), p.179, "John Churchwell & Jane Trueman, Wed.". Hereinafter cited as Marriages, RDC NA/NY.
  5. [S1599] Baptisms in the Reformed Dutch Church of Brooklyn as per the records of said Church from Oct. 31, 1660 to Dec 13, 1719: From Corporation Manual of the City of Brooklyn, 1869, pages 448 to 504; FHL film #0017529, item 4 (Salt Lake City: Filmed by the Genealogical Society of Utah, 1939), Copied and translated from the Dutch by Teunis G. Bergen. Filmed from the typed manuscript in the Holland Society of New York, p.505. Hereinafter cited as Brooklyn Baptisms (T.G. Bergen).
  6. [S1697] First Reformed Church (Hackensack N.J.), Records of the Reformed Dutch Churches of Hackensack and Schraalenburgh, New Jersey (New York: Collections of the Holland Society, 1891), Schraalenburgh Baptisms, page 85. Lena; parents: Adolf Brouwer, Jannetijn Ferdon. Hereinafter cited as RDC Hackensack & Schraalenburgh.
  7. [S502] William J. Hoffman, "Brouwer Corrections", New York Genealogical & Biographical Record 69:172-179 (1938): p.175. Hereinafter cited as "Brouwer Corr., NYGBR 69 (1938)."
  8. [S1718] Arthur C.M. Kelly, Baptism Record of the Tappan Reformed Church (Rhinebeck, New York: Arthur C.M. Kelly, 1998), p.81, no.1687. Hereinafter cited as RDC Tappan, Baptisms.

Jannetje Brouwer1

b. 29 January 1718
  • Jannetje Brouwer was baptized on 29 January 1718 at Reformed Dutch Church, New York City, New York, sponsors Wolphert Webbers, Pieternella Brouwers.2

Citations

  1. [S486] John Reynolds Totten, "Anneke Jans (1607-8?-1663) and Her Two Husbands", New York Genealogical & Biographical Record Vol. 56, pages 202-243 (1925): p.231-237. Hereinafter cited as "Anneke Jans, NYG&BR 56 (1925)."
  2. [S1478] "Records of the Reformed Dutch Church in New York", New York Genealogical and Biographical Record Vols.5- (1874-): 18:115.

Jannetje Brouwer

b. 28 April 1745
  • Jannetje Brouwer was baptized on 28 April 1745 at First Reformed Dutch Church, Fishkill, Dutchess Co., New York, sponsors Jacob Brouwer, Jannetje Brouwer.1
  • She married William Concklin at Reformed Dutch Church, New Hackensack, Dutchess Co., New York, on 16 March 1771 "William Concklin, y.m., b. and res. in Westchester Co., and Jannetje Brouwer, y.w., b. and res. in Rumbouts Prect. Mar. after third publication."2
  • Also known as Jane Brouwer.3
  • Named in her father's will of 17 Sep 1777, called "Jane" wife of William Conklin, she along with her sisters Mary, Sarah, Lena, and Catherine were to recieve equal fifths of the remaining six hundred acres of land lying above Schenectady.4
  • Jannetje Brouwer witnessed the baptism of Cornelia Brouwer , daughter of Nicholas Brouwer and Sarah Drake, on 1 October 1777 at Reformed Dutch Church, Albany, New York, (sponsors Wiliam Conclin, Jane Brouwer).5

Citations

  1. [S502] William J. Hoffman, "Brouwer Corrections", New York Genealogical & Biographical Record 69:172-179 (1938): p.175. Hereinafter cited as "Brouwer Corr., NYGBR 69 (1938)."
  2. [S1549] Maria Bockee Carpenter Tower, Records of the Reformed Dutch Church of New Hackensack, Dutchess County, New York (Bowie, Maryland: Heritage Books, Inc., 2000 (org.1932)), p.99. Hereinafter cited as RDC New Hackensack, NY.
  3. [S1486] Holland Society of New York, compiler, Records of The Reformed Dutch Church of Albany, New York 1683-1809 (Baltimore, Maryland: reprinted for Clearfield Co., Inc. by Genealogical Pub. Co., Inc., 1978), 6:51. Hereinafter cited as RDC Albany.
  4. [S813] Record of Wills Recorded at Albany, New York, 1629-1802; index 1629-1828; FHL films #s 0481435-0481446 (Salt Lake City: Filmed by the Genealogical Society of Utah, 1967), New York. Surrogate's Court (Albany County) (Main Author). Albany County (New York). Clerk of the Court of Appeals (Added Author). Microfilm of original records at the Queens College Library in Flushing, New York. The testators were from various areas and counties including Albany, Orange, Dutchess, Ulster, Kings, Westchester and others., FHL film #481436; Vol. AB:120. Hereinafter cited as Albany, NY Wills.
  5. [S1486] Holland Society of New York, compiler, Records of The Reformed Dutch Church of Albany, New York 1683-1809 (Baltimore, Maryland: reprinted for Clearfield Co., Inc. by Genealogical Pub. Co., Inc., 1978), 6:51. Cornelia of Nicolass Brouwer and Sara Drake; Wit: William Conklin, Jane Brouwer. Hereinafter cited as RDC Albany.
  6. [S2397] Castro Collection of Original Family Documents, Inherited documents and family letters. Originals in the possession of Kathleen Castro. Transcribed copies made by Kathleen Castro from the original documents. Copies in possession of Chris Chester, Kent, New York acquired from Kathleen Castro, Documents relating to the descendants of Nicholas Brouwer, B-51, Personal letter from Rebecca Carl to Robert Pitcairn, dated March 7, 1853, regarding Wappinger's Falls property. She mentions that Emmaline has moved away, I don't know where. Catherine lives at Meade Creek. Hereinafter cited as Castro Collection of Original Family Documents.
  7. [S1486] Holland Society of New York, compiler, Records of The Reformed Dutch Church of Albany, New York 1683-1809 (Baltimore, Maryland: reprinted for Clearfield Co., Inc. by Genealogical Pub. Co., Inc., 1978), 6:52. Hereinafter cited as RDC Albany.

Jannetje Brouwer1

b. 12 March 1756, d. before May 1764
  • Jannetje Brouwer was born on 12 March 1756.2
  • She was baptized on 4 April 1756 at Tappan Reformed Church, Tappan, New York, sponsors Jan Gisner, & wife Femmetye.2
  • She died before May 1764.

Citations

  1. [S502] William J. Hoffman, "Brouwer Corrections", New York Genealogical & Biographical Record 69:172-179 (1938): p.174. Hereinafter cited as "Brouwer Corr., NYGBR 69 (1938)."
  2. [S1718] Arthur C.M. Kelly, Baptism Record of the Tappan Reformed Church (Rhinebeck, New York: Arthur C.M. Kelly, 1998), p.86, no.1803. Hereinafter cited as RDC Tappan, Baptisms.

Jannetje Brouwer

b. 16 October 1755
  • Jannetje Brouwer was born on 16 October 1755 at Athens, Greene Co., New York.1
  • She was baptized 22 Sunday after Trinity__ ___ at Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church of Loonenburg, (Athens), Greene Co., New York, sponsors Laurens Isaacs Lassing, Catharina.2
  • She is possibly the Jannetje Brouwer who married Georgius Reyder on 16 January 1779 at Reformed Dutch Church, New Hackensack, Dutchess Co., Brunswick, "Georgius Reyder of Brunswick in Germany and Jane Brouwer of New Hakkensak, both res. here. Mar. after third publication."3

Citations

  1. [S2052] Paul Brewer, Adolphus Brouwer, Unpublished Register Report, Sept. 12, 2008, Fully sourced. Copy received via e-mail by Chris Chester from Paul Brewer, 12 Sept. 2008, Chris Chester, Kent, New York.
  2. [S1885] "Baptismal Records of Zion Lutheran Church of Loonenburg, Now Athens, Greene Co., New York", New York Genealogical and Biographical Record Vols. 82, 83, 84 (1951, 1952): 83:143. Hereinafter cited as "Zion Luth. Ch. Loonenburg, Bapt., NYGBR 83 (1952)."
  3. [S1549] Maria Bockee Carpenter Tower, Records of the Reformed Dutch Church of New Hackensack, Dutchess County, New York (Bowie, Maryland: Heritage Books, Inc., 2000 (org.1932)), p.103. Hereinafter cited as RDC New Hackensack, NY.

Jannetje Brouwer1,2

b. circa 1656, d. 19 December 1704
  • Jannetje Brouwer was probably born circa 1656 at Netherlands.
  • She married Theunis Janszen Amack at Reformed Dutch Church, New York City, New York, on 11 June 1677 (banns 20 May 1677).3
  • Jannetje Brouwer died on 19 December 1704; (marriage banns of her widower husband).4
  • Also known as Jannetie Teunisse (her married name, she is called such when a sponsor for her nephew Jan Brouwer in 1695).5
  • She was a member of the at Reformed Protestant Dutch Church, Flatbush, Kings Co., Long Island, New York, in July 1679.6,7
  • She was a member of the at Reformed Dutch Church, New York City, New York, on 5 September 1684 called "Jannetje Brouwers, h.v. Teunis Janszen."8
  • She witnessed the baptism of Jan Brouwer , son of Derck Brouwer and Hannah Daws, on 9 June 1695 at Reformed Protestant Dutch Church, Flatbush, Kings Co., Long Island, New York, (sponsors Jan Brouwer, Jannetie Teunisse).9

Family: Theunis Janszen Amack b. bt 1647 - 1657, d. b 20 May 1718

Citations

  1. [S480] T.G. Bergen, "Contributions to the History of the Early Settlers of Kings County, N.Y.", New York Genealogical & Biographical Record vols. 9-11 (1878-1880): pp.128-129.. Hereinafter cited as "Early Settlers of Kings Co."
  2. [S507] John Reynolds Totten, "Brouwer (Brower-Brewer) Family Notes", New York Genealogical & Biographical Record Vol. 67, pp.103-110, 217-229 (1936). Hereinafter cited as "Brouwer Family Notes, NYG&BR 67 (1936)."
  3. [S1439] Samuel S. Purple, Records of the Reformed Dutch Church in New Amsterdam and New York; Marriages from 11 December 1639 to 26 August 1801 (Bowie, MD: Heritage Books, reprint 2003, original 1890 NYG&BS), page 42. Theunis Janszen, j.m. Uyt Deenmarcken, en Jannetje Brouwers, j.d. Van Amsterd, woonende op N. Amersfoort. Hereinafter cited as Marriages, RDC NA/NY.
  4. [S1641] David William Voorhees, editor, Records of The Reformed Protestant Dutch Church of Flatbush, Kings County, New York, Vol.1, 1677-1720 (New York: Holland Society of New York, 1998), page 283. The 19 December the marriage banns were registered of Theunus Jansze, widower, from the Bay, and Belitie Quik, widow of Gerret Cosyn, residing in New York. Confirmed in marriage in his house by me, V. Antonides, the 16th Jan. 1707. Hereinafter cited as RDC Flatbush Recs.
  5. [S1641] David William Voorhees, editor, Records of The Reformed Protestant Dutch Church of Flatbush, Kings County, New York, Vol.1, 1677-1720 (New York: Holland Society of New York, 1998), p.448 Copied from Flatbush Town Records, Misc. Vol.1, 1652-1708. pp.227-34, 237.. Hereinafter cited as RDC Flatbush Recs.
  6. [S1641] David William Voorhees, editor, Records of The Reformed Protestant Dutch Church of Flatbush, Kings County, New York, Vol.1, 1677-1720 (New York: Holland Society of New York, 1998), page 339 Register of the Members from the Four Villages. 19 Nov 1679. Names of Members from Amersfort. (blank) Brouwer, Jul 1679 and sister Jannetje Brouwers (Jul. 1679). [Note: although Jannetje is married at the time, she is referred to as the sister of (blank) Brouwer, rather than the wife of Theunis Janszen].. Hereinafter cited as RDC Flatbush Recs.
  7. [S1641] David William Voorhees, editor, Records of The Reformed Protestant Dutch Church of Flatbush, Kings County, New York, Vol.1, 1677-1720 (New York: Holland Society of New York, 1998), page 371. Amersfort. Johannes Brouwer and sister Jannetje Brouwers both in July 1679. Hereinafter cited as RDC Flatbush Recs.
  8. [S1585] "Records of the Reformed Dutch Church in the City of New York - Church Members List", New York Genealogical and Biographical Record vol.59,60,61,62 (1928,1929,1930,1931): 59:70. Hereinafter cited as "Members RDC NY/NA, NYGBR."
  9. [S1641] David William Voorhees, editor, Records of The Reformed Protestant Dutch Church of Flatbush, Kings County, New York, Vol.1, 1677-1720 (New York: Holland Society of New York, 1998), page 448. [Records copied from the Flatbush Town Records, Misc. Vol. 1, 1652-1708, pp. 227-34, 237]. Jan; parents: Dirck Brouwer, Hanna Daas; witnesses: Jan Brouwer, Jannetie Teunisse. Hereinafter cited as RDC Flatbush Recs.
  10. [S2882] Patricia Law Hatcher, "The Amack/Aumack Family of New York and New Jersey", New York Genealogical and Biographical Record Vol. 141, pp.93-108 (2010): 141:95. Hereinafter cited as "Amack/Aumack Family."
  11. [S2882] Patricia Law Hatcher, "The Amack/Aumack Family of New York and New Jersey", New York Genealogical and Biographical Record Vol. 141, pp.93-108 (2010): 141:95. Bible record. Hereinafter cited as "Amack/Aumack Family."

Jannetje Brouwer1

b. between 1745 and 1750
  • Perhaps born between 1745 and 1750 (married in 1769, no birth or baptismal record found).
  • Jannetje Brouwer married with banns published on 23 October 1769 at Reformed Dutch Church, New York City, New York, Jacob Vredenburg.2
  • Also known as Jane Brower.3
  • Jannetje Brouwer witnessed the baptism of Jane Brouwer , daughter of John Brouwer and Catherine Duryea, on 3 November 1771 at Reformed Dutch Church, New York City, New York, (sponsors Jakob Vredenburg, Jannetje Brouwer, z.h.v.).4
  • Jannetje Brouwer is named in her husband's will on 9 November 1799 Made executrix. Her brother, John Brower, upholsterer of New York City, is appointed as one of the executors.5
  • She was a member of the at Reformed Dutch Church, New York City, New York, on 9 March 1809 "Jane Brower, widow of Jacob Vredenburgh," on confession of faith.6
  • She is the Jane Vredenburg named in her brother John Brouwer's will of 14 May 1822.7
  • Jannetje Brouwer and Jacob Vredenburg, did not have children.

Citations

  1. [S1714] William J. Hoffman, "Brouwer Notes No. II", New York Genealogical and Biographical Record vol. 72, pages 332-337 (1941): 72:337. Hereinafter cited as "Brouwer Notes No. II."
  2. [S1439] Samuel S. Purple, Records of the Reformed Dutch Church in New Amsterdam and New York; Marriages from 11 December 1639 to 26 August 1801 (Bowie, MD: Heritage Books, reprint 2003, original 1890 NYG&BS), p.232. Jakob Vredenburg, j.m. & Jane Brower, j.d., beyde wonende in N-Jork. Hereinafter cited as Marriages, RDC NA/NY.
  3. [S1439] Samuel S. Purple, Records of the Reformed Dutch Church in New Amsterdam and New York; Marriages from 11 December 1639 to 26 August 1801 (Bowie, MD: Heritage Books, reprint 2003, original 1890 NYG&BS), p.232. Hereinafter cited as Marriages, RDC NA/NY.
  4. [S1478] "Records of the Reformed Dutch Church in New York", New York Genealogical and Biographical Record Vols.5- (1874-): 29:198. Jane; parents: John Brouwer, Catharina Durye; witnesses: Jakob Vredenburg, Jannetje Brouwer, z.h.v.
  5. [S2215] Elmer T. Hutchinson, editor, Documents Relating to the Colonial, Revolutionary and Post-Revolutionary History of the State of New Jersey First Series Vol. 38; Calender of New Jersey Wills, Administrations, Etc., Vol. 9 1796-1800 (Newark,N.J.: New Jersey Law Journal, Printers, 1944), page 394. Jacob Vredenburgh. Hereinafter cited as NJ Wills v.9 1796-1800.
  6. [S1585] "Records of the Reformed Dutch Church in the City of New York - Church Members List", New York Genealogical and Biographical Record vol.59,60,61,62 (1928,1929,1930,1931): 62:54. Hereinafter cited as "Members RDC NY/NA, NYGBR."
  7. [S1714] William J. Hoffman, "Brouwer Notes No. II", New York Genealogical and Biographical Record vol. 72, pages 332-337 (1941): 72:333. Hereinafter cited as "Brouwer Notes No. II."

Jannetje Brouwer1

b. 21 August 1765
  • Jannetje Brouwer was baptized on 21 August 1765 at Paramus Reformed Dutch Church, Bergen Co., New Jersey, wit: Andries and Jannetie Debouw.2

Citations

  1. [S1634] "Brouwer Beginnings" by William J. Hoffman, Manuscript, BB-50, New York Genealogical and Biographical Society, New York City, New York.
  2. [S1984] Howard S.F. Randolph and Russell Bruce Rankin, Paramus, Bergen County, New Jersey, Reformed Dutch Church Baptisms, 1740-1850 (Rhinebeck, NY: Kinship, 1935, reprint 1992), p.82. Hereinafter cited as Paramus RDC Baptisms.

Jannetje Brouwer

b. 25 March 1739
  • Jannetje Brouwer was baptized on 25 March 1739 at Reformed Dutch Church, New York City, New York, sponsors Abraham de Lanoy, Jannetje Rome, z.h.v.
  • She married Henry Van Winkle, son of Hendrick Van Winkle and Catharina Waldron, at Reformed Dutch Church, New York City, New York, on 18 May 1759; (banns 12 May 1759) "Henry van Winkel & Jane Brouwer."1
  • Also known as Jane Brouwer.2
  • Jannetje Brouwer and Henry Van Winkle were members of the at Reformed Dutch Church, New York City, New York, on 10 February 1765.3
  • She is named in her father's will dated 23 Oct 1781, called Jane, wife of Henry Van Winkel.4,5
  • Jannetje Brouwer is named in her husband's will on 23 June 1785 made an executor.6
  • Hoffman, in his manuscript notes, writes that The van Winkle Genealogy and Nelson's History of Paterson give additional children to this couple that, "do not agree."

Family: Henry Van Winkle b. b 1739, d. bt 23 Jun 1785 - 25 Oct 1785

Citations

  1. [S1439] Samuel S. Purple, Records of the Reformed Dutch Church in New Amsterdam and New York; Marriages from 11 December 1639 to 26 August 1801 (Bowie, MD: Heritage Books, reprint 2003, original 1890 NYG&BS), p.199. Hereinafter cited as Marriages, RDC NA/NY.
  2. [S1344] Lilly Martin, "E-mail correspondence received from Lilly Martin," e-mail correspondence from Martin, Lilly to Chris Chester and et al, May 13, 2007; to Chris Chester, Paul Brewer, et al; Re: the family of Jacob Brouwer and Maria de Lanoy. Hereinafter cited as "L. Martin e-mail."
  3. [S1585] "Records of the Reformed Dutch Church in the City of New York - Church Members List", New York Genealogical and Biographical Record vol.59,60,61,62 (1928,1929,1930,1931): 61:268. Hereinafter cited as "Members RDC NY/NA, NYGBR."
  4. [S1454] Jacob Brouwer will (23 Oct 1781), New York Co. Surrogate's Court Vol. 36, pp.336-339, New York Co. Surrogate's Court, New York City, New York. Hereinafter cited as NY Wills 36:366-369.
  5. [S2887] New York Historical Society Abstracts of Wills on file in the Surrogate's Office, City of New York, Vol. 12 (Jun 17, 1782 - Sept 11, 1784) (New York: Printed for the Society, 1903), page 230. Jacob Brouwer. Hereinafter cited as Abs. NY Co. Wills v. 12.
  6. [S2211] Elmer T. Hutchinson, editor, Documents Relating to the Colonial, Revolutionary and Post Revolutionary History of the State of New Jersey First Series Vol.35; Calender of New Jersey Wills, Administrations, Etc. Vol. 6, 1781-1785 (Trenton, New Jersey: MacCrellish & Quigley Co., Printers, 1939), page 418. Henry Van Wenkel. Hereinafter cited as NJ Wills v.6 1781-1785.
  7. [S1634] "Brouwer Beginnings" by William J. Hoffman, Manuscript, BB-50, New York Genealogical and Biographical Society, New York City, New York.

Jannetje Brouwer1,2

b. say 1736
  • Jannetje Brouwer was born say 1736 (possibly the fourth daughter).
  • She probably married Jurian Bennet before 1756.1,4
  • Jannetje Brower is named in the will of her father, Jeury Brower, dated 18 Sep 1754, to receive £30 on her marriage day, and £70 six years after his decease.

Family: Jurian Bennet b. 20 Dec 1724

Citations

  1. [S1552] Wilson V. Ledley, "Willem Adriaense Bennet of Brooklyn, N.Y., and Some of His Descendants", New York Genealogical and Biographical Record Vols.93, pp. 193-204; 94, pp. 34-41, 107-114, 156-169, 205-213; Vol. 95, pp. 10-27, 155-165, 204-207 (1962-1964): 95:26. Hereinafter cited as "Willem Adriaense Bennet of Brooklyn."
  2. [S482] William J. Hoffman, "Brouwer Beginnings; The First Three Generations of the Adam Brouwer Berchoven Family", The American Genealogist 23:193-206; 24:23-32, 96-102, 161-170 (1947, 1948): 24:99. Hereinafter cited as "Brouwer Beginnings". http://brouwergenealogy.blogspot.com/2012/05/…
  3. [S1634] "Brouwer Beginnings" by William J. Hoffman, Manuscript, BB-50, New York Genealogical and Biographical Society, New York City, New York.
  4. [S1478] "Records of the Reformed Dutch Church in New York", New York Genealogical and Biographical Record Vols.5- (1874-): 28:33, baptism record of son, Jan.
  5. [S1478] "Records of the Reformed Dutch Church in New York", New York Genealogical and Biographical Record Vols.5- (1874-): 28:33. Jan; parents: Jurgen Bennet, Jannetje Brouwer.

Jannetje Brouwer1

b. circa 1690
  • Jannetje Brouwer was probably born circa 1690 at Flatlands, Kings Co., Long Island, New York.
  • She married with banns published on 29 October 1713 at Reformed Protestant Dutch Church, Flatbush, Kings Co., Long Island, New York, Jan Gerritsen, son of Gerrit Lubbertsen and Geertruy Willems van Boerum.2
  • Jannetje Brouwer and Jan Gerritsen were members of the at Old Dutch Church of Sleepy Hollow, (First Reformed Church of Tarrytown), Westchester Co., New York, on 5 September 1759.3,4
  • A Jane Garsson witnessed a will at Fordham in 1771.5

Family: Jan Gerritsen b. c 1690

Citations

  1. [S1595] "Jan Brouwer of Flatlands and Descendants", New York Genealogical and Biographical Record Vol.138, pp.250-260 (2007): 138:253. Hereinafter cited as "Jan Brouwer."
  2. [S1641] David William Voorhees, editor, Records of The Reformed Protestant Dutch Church of Flatbush, Kings County, New York, Vol.1, 1677-1720 (New York: Holland Society of New York, 1998), page 305. Year 1713. The same day (29 October), the banns were registered of Jan Gerritz, young man, born and residing within Jamaica, and Jannetje Brouwer, born and residing in N. Amersfort. Hereinafter cited as RDC Flatbush Recs.
  3. [S1666] Misc. Brouwer Pages of Wm. J. Hoffman, Typewritten Manuscript, New York Genealogical and Biographical Society, New York City, New York.
  4. [S1369] First Record Book of the "Old Dutch Church of Sleepy Hollow," organized in 1697, and now the First Reformed Church of Tarrytown, NY (Yonkers, NY: Yonkers Historical and Library Assoc., 1901), p.11, nos.311 and 312. Hereinafter cited as Old Dutch Church Sleepy Hollow/First RDC Tarrytown.
  5. [S2410] Harry Macy Jr., "Gerritsen-Garrison, Van Wicklen, Hardenbergh, Wiltsie: Descendants of Gerrit Lubbertsen of Jamaica, L.I.", New York Genealogical and Biographical Record Vol. 116 (1985): 116:206. Hereinafter cited as "Gerritsen, NYGBR 116 (1985)."

Jannetje Brouwer1

b. 31 December 1776
  • Jannetje Brouwer was born on 31 December 1776.1
  • She was baptized on 28 September 1777 at Reformed Dutch Church, New Hackensack, Dutchess Co., New York, (no witnesses recorded).2

Citations

  1. [S1549] Maria Bockee Carpenter Tower, Records of the Reformed Dutch Church of New Hackensack, Dutchess County, New York (Bowie, Maryland: Heritage Books, Inc., 2000 (org.1932)), p.24. Hereinafter cited as RDC New Hackensack, NY.
  2. [S1549] Maria Bockee Carpenter Tower, Records of the Reformed Dutch Church of New Hackensack, Dutchess County, New York (Bowie, Maryland: Heritage Books, Inc., 2000 (org.1932)), p.24. Jannetje; parents: Cornelis Brouwer, Alida Aarssen; no witnesses recorded. Hereinafter cited as RDC New Hackensack, NY.

Jannetje Brouwer1

b. 31 July 1763, d. before 3 October 1815
  • Jannetje Brouwer was baptized on 31 July 1763 at Reformed Dutch Church, New York City, New York, sponsors Nicholas Anderson, Jannetje Hartje, z.h.v.2
  • She probably died before 3 October 1815 (not mentioned in her father's will).3

Citations

  1. [S1714] William J. Hoffman, "Brouwer Notes No. II", New York Genealogical and Biographical Record vol. 72, pages 332-337 (1941): 72:336. Hereinafter cited as "Brouwer Notes No. II."
  2. [S1478] "Records of the Reformed Dutch Church in New York", New York Genealogical and Biographical Record Vols.5- (1874-): 28:227.
  3. [S3485] New York Surrogate's Couty (New York County), Wills Vol. 53, 1815-1817; FHL film #0874537 (Salt Lake City, Utah: Filmed by the Genealogical Society of Utah, 1971, 1982-1983), Microfilm of original records in the Surrogate's Court, New York, New York, page 191. Hereinafter cited as NY Co. Wills v.53 1815-1817.

Jannetje Brouwer1

b. 19 September 1790, d. 7 March 1871
  • Jannetje Brouwer was born on 19 September 1790 at Bergen Co., New Jersey.1
  • She was baptized on 17 October 1790 at Dutch Reformed Church, Schraalenburgh, Bergen Co., New Jersey, sponsor Jannetje Vanderbeek, widow of Jacob Brouwer.1
  • Another source says Jannetje Brouwer was born on 29 September 1791 (Demarest Family vi 43, probably based on age at death).2
  • She married Nicholas Demarest, son of Petrus Demarest and Sara Demarest, at probably Broadalbin, Montgomery Co., New York, on 17 March 1806.2
  • Jannetje Brouwer died on 7 March 1871.2
  • Also known as Jane Brouwer.2
  • Jannetje Brouwer and Nicholas Demarest, lived at Broadalbin, Montgomery County, New York; Carlton, Orleans County, New York, and Girard, Michigan.2
  • Jannetje Brouwer appeared on the census on 15 July 1850 at Carlton, Orleans Co., New York, as Jane Demerest, age 60, born in New Jersey.3
  • Although additional evidence would be welcome, it is almost certain that the Jannetje Brouwer, baptized in 1790, daughter of Jacob Brouwer and Margitta Triet, is the same Jane Brower who appears in Fulton County, New York in the 1800s as an adult.

Family: Nicholas Demarest b. 7 May 1787, d. 13 Jun 1867

Citations

  1. [S1697] First Reformed Church (Hackensack N.J.), Records of the Reformed Dutch Churches of Hackensack and Schraalenburgh, New Jersey (New York: Collections of the Holland Society, 1891), Sch.:300. Hereinafter cited as RDC Hackensack & Schraalenburgh.
  2. [S1228] Voorhis David Demarest, The Demarest Family: A record of the desMarets family in France, the Holy Land in the Crusades, again in France, Holland, the Palatinate (Germany) again in Holland and the migration to America, 1663 (Hackensack, NJ: n.pub., 1964), page vi 43. Hereinafter cited as Demarest Family.
  3. [S195] Ronald V. Jackson and Accelerated Indexing Systems, 1850 United States Federal Census., Online Database (Provo, Utah: Ancestry.com, 1999), Federal census, Ser. M432, Roll 575, page 1, image 2. Nichole Demerest household. Hereinafter cited as 1850 US Census.

Jannetje Brouwer1

b. 8 May 1746
  • Jannetje Brouwer was baptized on 8 May 1746 at Reformed Dutch Church, New York City, New York, sponsors Jakob Brouwer Jur, Maria de Lanoy, z.h.v.2
  • Also known as Jane Brower.3
  • She witnessed the baptism of Cornelia Sickels , daughter of Henry Sickels and Petronella Brouwer, on 8 September 1771 at Reformed Dutch Church, New York City, New York, (sponsors Jakob Brouwer, Jannetje Brouwer, j.d.).4
  • On 13 March 1786 "Jane Brower, daughter of my cousin Everardus Brower," is named in the will of Cornelia Walton of New York City."3

Citations

  1. [S1634] "Brouwer Beginnings" by William J. Hoffman, Manuscript, BB-50, New York Genealogical and Biographical Society, New York City, New York.
  2. [S1478] "Records of the Reformed Dutch Church in New York", New York Genealogical and Biographical Record Vols.5- (1874-): 25:71.
  3. [S2888] New York (County) Surrogate's Court Abstracts of Wills on file in the Surrogate's Office, City of New York, Vol. 14 (Jun 12, 1786 - Feb 13, 1796) (New York: Printed for the Society, 1906), page 1. Cornelia Walton of New York City. Hereinafter cited as Abs. NY Co. Wills v. 14.
  4. [S1478] "Records of the Reformed Dutch Church in New York", New York Genealogical and Biographical Record Vols.5- (1874-): 29:197.

Jannetje Brouwer1

b. 27 April 1764
  • Jannetje Brouwer was born on 27 April 1764.1
  • She was baptized on 22 May 1764 at First Reformed Dutch Church, Fishkill, Dutchess Co., New York.1
  • She married William Collins at Reformed Dutch Church, New York City, New York, on 30 July 1780 "Zyn van ons in den Huwelyken Staat bevestigd, William Collins & Jane Brouwer, beide van Nieuwyork."2
  • Also known as Jane Brewer.3
  • Also known as Jane Brower.
  • Also known as Jane Brouwer.2
  • Jannetje Brouwer was a member of the at Reformed Dutch Church, New York City, New York, on 28 February 1811 "Jane Brower, wid. of William Collins."4

Citations

  1. [S502] William J. Hoffman, "Brouwer Corrections", New York Genealogical & Biographical Record 69:172-179 (1938): p.174. Hereinafter cited as "Brouwer Corr., NYGBR 69 (1938)."
  2. [S1439] Samuel S. Purple, Records of the Reformed Dutch Church in New Amsterdam and New York; Marriages from 11 December 1639 to 26 August 1801 (Bowie, MD: Heritage Books, reprint 2003, original 1890 NYG&BS), p.243. Hereinafter cited as Marriages, RDC NA/NY.
  3. [S497] Robert H. Kelby and Kenneth Scott, New York Marriages Previous to 1784; A reprint of the original edition of 1860 (Baltimore: Genealogical Publishing Co., 1984), p.44. Hereinafter cited as New York Marriages Previous to 1784.
  4. [S1585] "Records of the Reformed Dutch Church in the City of New York - Church Members List", New York Genealogical and Biographical Record vol.59,60,61,62 (1928,1929,1930,1931): 62:191. Hereinafter cited as "Members RDC NY/NA, NYGBR."

Jannetje Brouwer1

b. between 1740 and 1750
  • Father*: Brouwer b. bt 1700 - 1710
  • Jannetje Brouwer was probably born between 1740 and 1750.
  • Unmarried in September 1766.
  • She witnessed the baptism of Jakobus Anderson , son of George Anderson and Sara Brouwer, on 21 September 1766 at Reformed Dutch Church, New York City, New York, (sponsors Elbert Andriese, Jannetje Brouwer, j.d.).1

Citations

  1. [S1478] "Records of the Reformed Dutch Church in New York", New York Genealogical and Biographical Record Vols.5- (1874-): 29:78.

Jannetje Brouwer1

b. say 1744
  • Jannetje Brouwer was born say 1744 (assuming age 20 at marriage).
  • She married by license dated on 21 June 1764 at New York Petrus Sprong.2

Family: Petrus Sprong

Citations

  1. [S1478] "Records of the Reformed Dutch Church in New York", New York Genealogical and Biographical Record Vols.5- (1874-): 29:90.
  2. [S497] Robert H. Kelby and Kenneth Scott, New York Marriages Previous to 1784; A reprint of the original edition of 1860 (Baltimore: Genealogical Publishing Co., 1984), p.49. Hereinafter cited as New York Marriages Previous to 1784.
  3. [S1478] "Records of the Reformed Dutch Church in New York", New York Genealogical and Biographical Record Vols.5- (1874-): 29:194.
  4. [S1478] "Records of the Reformed Dutch Church in New York", New York Genealogical and Biographical Record Vols.5- (1874-): 29:202.

Jannetje Brouwer1

b. 14 February 1764
  • Jannetje Brouwer was born on 14 February 1764.2
  • She was baptized on 27 February 1764 at Lutheran Church, New York City, New York, sponsors Isaac Brower, Jannetye Steinmets.2

Citations

  1. [S1634] "Brouwer Beginnings" by William J. Hoffman, Manuscript, BB-50, New York Genealogical and Biographical Society, New York City, New York.
  2. [S1700] "Baptisms in the Lutheran Church New York City", New York Genealogical and Biographical Record vol.97-103 (1966-1972): 101:205. Parents Nicol Brauer and Pally. Hereinafter cited as "Lutheran Church NYC, Bapt., NYGBR 97-103 (1966-1972)."

Jannetje Brouwer1

b. before 1760
  • Jannetje Brouwer was probably born before 1760.
  • She married Richard Skidgel before 1780.1
  • Also known as Jannetje Brower.2
  • Possible daughter, of Matthys Brouwer and Maritie Cronkhite. This placement has not been proved.1

Family: Richard Skidgel b. 1748

Citations

  1. [S1634] "Brouwer Beginnings" by William J. Hoffman, Manuscript, BB-50, New York Genealogical and Biographical Society, New York City, New York, "Descendants of Matthys Brouwer and Marietje Pieters Wyckoff."
  2. [S5014] Samuel Burhans Jr., "Records of Baptisms of the Reformed Dutch Church of Cortlandtown, Westchester County, New York", New York Genealogical and Biographical Record Vol. 73 (1942): 73:139. Hendrick; parents: Direck Chidiel, Jannetje Brower; witnesses: Hendrick Lent, Maria syn vrouw. Hereinafter cited as "RDC Cortlandtown."
  3. [S5014] Samuel Burhans Jr., "Records of Baptisms of the Reformed Dutch Church of Cortlandtown, Westchester County, New York", New York Genealogical and Biographical Record Vol. 73 (1942): 73:143. Wynche; parents: Richard Skigget, and wife; no witnesses recorded. Hereinafter cited as "RDC Cortlandtown."

Jannetje Brouwer1

b. 19 September 1793
  • Jannetje Brouwer was born on 19 September 1793.1
  • She was baptized on 7 October 1793 at Reformed Dutch Church, Clarkstown, Rockland Co., New York, sponsor Jannetje Brouwer.1

Citations

  1. [S1634] "Brouwer Beginnings" by William J. Hoffman, Manuscript, BB-50, New York Genealogical and Biographical Society, New York City, New York.

Jannetje Brouwer

b. 4 May 1788
  • Jannetje Brouwer was born on 4 May 1788 at Columbia Co., New York.
  • She was baptized on 8 June 1788 at Dutch Reformed Church, Claverack, Columbia Co., New York, sponsors Andrew McCarshore, Elizabeth Brewer.1
  • She married Michael McCann on 16 October 1822.2
  • Also known as Jane Brower.3
  • Also known as Janetje Brewer.4,1
  • She is called daughter, Jane, the wife of Michael McCad, in her father's will dated 10 Apr 1830.5
  • On 8 November 1830 Jannetje Brouwer and Michael McCann resided at Delaware Co., New York; when mentioned as a next of kin of Peter Brower in petitions regarding the probate of his will.3,6

Citations

  1. [S1715] "Records of the Dutch Reformed Church of Claverack, Columbia County, New York", New York Genealogical and Biographical Record vol.74-83 (1943-1950): 82:141. Hereinafter cited as "RDC Claverack, NY, NYGBR 74-83."
  2. [S2002] John H. Camp,"Samuel Brewer (Family & Descendants)."No sources are cited for the information provided at this website. However, it does appear to be well researched and accurate, and is suitable as a source for initial information regarding the descendants of Samuel Brouwer/Brewer, from who it appears the author is descended.. Online http://www2.crocker.com/~jcamp/sb.html#1., See the family of Pieter Brewer & Maria Herder, parents to both Samuel Brewer and Jannetje Brewer.. Hereinafter cited as Samuel Brewer.
  3. [S2788] Marcia Eisenberg, "Will Papers, 1830-1832 (Columbia County)", Tree Talks Vol. 25, no. 2, page 89 (June 1985). Hereinafter cited as "Will Papers, 1830-1832."
  4. [S454] Arthur, and Nancy Kelly Kelly,"New York Births and Baptisms, Eastern Region, 1683-1928."Original data extracted by Arthur and Nancy Kelly of Kinship Publishers from various church registers and town birth records in Columbia, Rennselaer, and Albany Counties, New York. Online www.ancestry.com., Baptism Record of Reformed Church: Claverack, (Columbia County) Reformed Church 1727-1899
    .. Hereinafter cited as New York Births and Baptisms, Eastern Region, 1683-1928.
  5. [S1253] "Abstracts of Wills, Administrations and Guardianships in NY State, 1787-1835."New England Historic Genealogical Society, 2006. From material originally compiled by William A.D. Eardeley, now held at the Brooklyn Historical Society. Online www.newenglandancestors.org., Retrieved Sept. 2008. Searched for Peter Brower, Columbia County. Hereinafter cited as NY State, Wills, Adm., 1787-1835.
  6. [S2788] Marcia Eisenberg, "Will Papers, 1830-1832 (Columbia County)", Tree Talks Vol. 25, no. 2, page 89 (June 1985): Peter Brower, late of Claverack. Citation to attend probate of will at Hudson 25 inst., printed in Argus, 12 Nov 1830. To David Brower; Jane McCann, wife of Michael McCann of Delaware County; Peter Brower, Samuel Brower, John Brower and Abraham Brower of Columbia County; Maria Landt, wife of Laurence L. Landt of Greene County; Gertrude, wife of Vernon Gardner, Wayne County, next of kin; and Elizabeth Brower, widow. Notice 8 Nov 1830.
    Petition for letters by Jacob S. Miller and William W. Rockefeller of Town of Claverack. Peter Brower died 18 Oct 1830 at Claverack. Same next and kin and widow as in notice of 8 Nov 1830. Hereinafter cited as "Will Papers, 1830-1832."

Jannetje Brouwer

b. before 1726
  • Jannetje Brouwer was born before 1726.
  • She witnessed the baptism of Gerrit Brouwer , son of Abraham Brouwer and Elizabeth Ackerman, on 10 January 1742 at Dutch Reformed Church, Hackensack, Bergen Co., New Jersey, (sponsors Gerrit Brouwer, Jenneke Brouwer).1
  • Possible daughter, but of which of Uldrick Brouwer's wives cannot be determined. She is shown here as a possible daughter of Adriantje Piterse, but this is simply a guess. A Janneke Brouwer stood as sponser for a baptism within this family. No previously known "Janneke Brouwer" can be identified as a possible sponsor.
  • Jannetje Brouwer and Jannetje Brouwer may be one and the same This would be a best guess placement for Jannetje Brouwer, the wife of Cornelius Tunison. It is likely that her placement in a Brouwer family may never be known with certainty. She lived in a community and at a time when nearly everyone was named for someone. The someone being a relation. The only clues to Jannetje's placement are with the names of her children, of which only three are known from being named in her husband's will. Of the three, Cornelius is clearly named for his father's father. The other two are named Garret and Arietta. Neither of these names are seen in the family or ancestry of Cornelius Tunison, and therefore may have come from Jannetje's family. Jannetje Brouwer, the pressumed daughter of Uldrick Brouwer and his second wife Adriantje Pieterse, stood as sponsor at the baptism of Gerrit Brouwer, son of Abraham Brouwer and Elizabeth Ackerman. Uldrick had a son named Gerrit, and the name Arietta may well be a variation on Adriantje.

Citations

  1. [S1697] First Reformed Church (Hackensack N.J.), Records of the Reformed Dutch Churches of Hackensack and Schraalenburgh, New Jersey (New York: Collections of the Holland Society, 1891), Hack.:185. Hereinafter cited as RDC Hackensack & Schraalenburgh.

Jannetje Brouwer

b. between 1725 and 1730
  • Also known as Tannica Brower.1
  • Also known as Yannica Brouwer.2
  • Also known as Jane Brouwer.4
  • In 1749 Jannetje Brouwer resided at Middlesex Co., New Jersey; at the time of her marriage.1
  • "Wife, Jane," is named in her husband's will dated 4 Feb 1790.4
  • Jannetje Brouwer and Jannetje Brouwer may be one and the same This would be a best guess placement for Jannetje Brouwer, the wife of Cornelius Tunison. It is likely that her placement in a Brouwer family may never be known with certainty. She lived in a community and at a time when nearly everyone was named for someone. The someone being a relation. The only clues to Jannetje's placement are with the names of her children, of which only three are known from being named in her husband's will. Of the three, Cornelius is clearly named for his father's father. The other two are named Garret and Arietta. Neither of these names are seen in the family or ancestry of Cornelius Tunison, and therefore may have come from Jannetje's family. Jannetje Brouwer, the pressumed daughter of Uldrick Brouwer and his second wife Adriantje Pieterse, stood as sponsor at the baptism of Gerrit Brouwer, son of Abraham Brouwer and Elizabeth Ackerman. Uldrick had a son named Gerrit, and the name Arietta may well be a variation on Adriantje.
  • Other than the above mentioned placement for Jannetje, it is conceivable that she may be Jannetje Brouwer, baptized 1722 at Hackensack, the daughter of Jurge Brouwer and Elizabeth Holmes. However, the lack of the names Jurge (Jeremiah) or Elizabeth in the Tunison family is a strike against this palcement.
    It is unlikely that she is Jannetje, baptized 1718, daughter of Sybrant Brouwer and Sara Webber. Sybrant lived his entire life in Kings County and New York City, and is not found in Middlesex County, New Jersey which is where Jannetje Brouwer was living at the time of her marriage. And as above, the names Sybrant and Sara are not found among Jannetje's children.

Family: Cornelius Tunison b. c 1728, d. bt 4 Feb 1790 - 16 Aug 1793

Citations

  1. [S1954] William Nelson, Documents Relating to the Colonial History of the State of New Jersey. Volume XXII. Marriage Records, 1665-1800, Archives of the State of New Jersey. First Series (Paterson, N.J.: Press Printing and Publishing Co., 1900), Marriage Licenses, p.56. License dated 23 April 1749. Tannies Brower, Middlesex, and Cornelius Tunison, New Jersey.. Hereinafter cited as Marriage Recs. NJ Archives v.XXII.
  2. [S2316] The Editor, "Notes on Various Old Somerset Families, Tunison Families - Line of Dr. Garret, of Somerville", Somerset County Historical Quarterly Vol. 7, pages 225-228 (1918): 7:227. Hereinafter cited as "Tunison, SCHQ 7 (1918)."
  3. [S2317] James C. Moule, "Tunison Family Bible", Searcher (Burbank, Ca.) vol. 7, no. 3, pages 113-116 (1971). James C. Moule of Long Beach, California states, "These come from a Bible inherited by my grandmother, the late Gertrude Young Moule, born in Philadelphia, September 28, 1872. The original sheets are in the possession of my aunt, Mrs. C. Burnham Mace of Cambridge, Maryland. Unfortunately, my grandmother seperated these pages from the Bible shortly before she died, throwing the remainder of the book away. Thus it is not possible to state the date or publisher of the Bible. After studying the different handwriting and the text, I have come to the conclusion that the first contemporary record was entered in 1817. I have tried to copy the same spelling, punctuation and capitalization as in the original. The Tunisons were a New Jersey living in or near Rahway. The freemans were originally from Woodbridge, New Jersey." 8:114. Married 4 May 1749. Hereinafter cited as "Tunison Family Bible."
  4. [S2212] Elmer T. Hutchinson, editor, Documents Relating to the Colonial, Revolutionary and Post Revolutionary History of the State of New Jersey First Series Vol.37; Calender of New Jersey Wills, Administrations, Etc., Vol. 8, 1791-1795 (Jersey City, N.J.: Scott Printing Co., Printers, 1942), page 364. Hereinafter cited as NJ Wills v.8 1791-1795.

Jenne Brouwer1

b. 15 May 1788
  • Jenne Brouwer was born on 15 May 1788.1,2
  • She was baptized on 25 May 1788 at Reformed Dutch Church, Clarkstown, Rockland Co., New York, sponsors Steve Stevesen, Jenne Stevesen.1,2
  • She married Moses Van Nostrand at Tappan Reformed Church, Tappan, New York, on 27 December 1804 (or 17 Dec) "both of Clarkstown."3
  • Also known as Jane.4
  • Also known as Jenny Brouwer.3

Family: Moses Van Nostrand

Citations

  1. [S1634] "Brouwer Beginnings" by William J. Hoffman, Manuscript, BB-50, New York Genealogical and Biographical Society, New York City, New York.
  2. [S2617] Arthur C.M. Kelly, New York Births & Baptisms I, Southeast Region, New York State, 1660-1916., CD-ROM (Rhinebeck,N.Y.: Kinship), New York Births & Baptisms, Clarkstown: 1749-1853. Hereinafter cited as New York Births & Baptisms I, Southeast Region, New York State.
  3. [S1721] "Betrothals and Marriages of the Dutch Reformed Church of Tappan, Rockland County, New York", New York Genealogical and Biographical Record Vols. 84, 85, 86 (1953,1954,1955): 86:113. Hereinafter cited as "Marriages, Tappan Reformed Church, NYGBR 84,85,86."
  4. [S1855] George Olin Zabriskie, "Daniel De Clark (De Klerck) of Tappan and His Descendants", New York Genealogical and Biographical Record vol.96-97 (1965-1966): 97:33. Hereinafter cited as "De Clark, NYGBR 96-97 (1965-66)."
  5. [S3795] Gertrude A. Barber, Reformed Dutch Church Clarkstown, Rockland County, New York (New York: Author, typescript, 1927), page 28. Jacob; parents: Moses Van Nostrant, Jinnie Brouwer. Hereinafter cited as RDC Clarkstown, NY.
  6. [S3795] Gertrude A. Barber, Reformed Dutch Church Clarkstown, Rockland County, New York (New York: Author, typescript, 1927), page 33. Rebecka Brouwer; parents: Moses van Noostrande, Jinnie Brouwer. Hereinafter cited as RDC Clarkstown, NY.
  7. [S3795] Gertrude A. Barber, Reformed Dutch Church Clarkstown, Rockland County, New York (New York: Author, typescript, 1927), page 43. Salle Ann; parents: Moses vanNoostrand, Jinnie Brouwer. Hereinafter cited as RDC Clarkstown, NY.

Jennecke Brouwer

b. 3 February 1776
  • Jennecke Brouwer was born on 3 February 1776.2
  • She was baptized on 31 March 1776 at Protestant Dutch Reformed Church, Acquackanonk (Passaic), Essex Co., New Jersey, sponsors Johannis El. Vreeland, Jenneke Post.2
  • She married Garret Pier.1
  • Also known as Janaha Brewer.3
  • Also known as Jane Brower.4
  • Also known as Yanake Brouwer.1
  • Jennecke Brouwer was named in her grandfather Abraham Smith's will on 23 September 1779.3
  • Jennecke Brouwer witnessed the baptism of Aaltje Brouwer , daughter of Johannes Brouwer and Geesje White, on 4 August 1793 at Protestant Dutch Reformed Church, Acquackanonk (Passaic), Essex Co., New Jersey, (sponsor Jenneke Brouwer).5

Family: Garret Pier

Citations

  1. [S1634] "Brouwer Beginnings" by William J. Hoffman, Manuscript, BB-50, New York Genealogical and Biographical Society, New York City, New York.
  2. [S1914] Arthur C.M. Kelly, Vital Records of the Protestant Dutch Reformed Church at Acquackanonk (Passaic, New Jersey) 1727-1816 (Rhinebeck, New York: Kinship, 1992), 55:1186. Hereinafter cited as RDC Acquackanonk Recs.
  3. [S2211] Elmer T. Hutchinson, editor, Documents Relating to the Colonial, Revolutionary and Post Revolutionary History of the State of New Jersey First Series Vol.35; Calender of New Jersey Wills, Administrations, Etc. Vol. 6, 1781-1785 (Trenton, New Jersey: MacCrellish & Quigley Co., Printers, 1939), page 358. Abraham Smith. Hereinafter cited as NJ Wills v.6 1781-1785.
  4. [S2164] Baptism Records of the Reformed Dutch Church, Stone House Plains, Bloomfield, New Jersey; FHL film #0946019 (Salt Lake City: Filmed by the Genealogical Society of Utah, 1973), Microreproduction of original records (2 v.) at the New Jersey Historical Society in Newark, New Jersey. Elias; parents: Garrit Pier, Jane Brower. Hereinafter cited as RDC Stone House Plains, Baptisms.
  5. [S1914] Arthur C.M. Kelly, Vital Records of the Protestant Dutch Reformed Church at Acquackanonk (Passaic, New Jersey) 1727-1816 (Rhinebeck, New York: Kinship, 1992), page 98, no.2125. Aaltje, parents: John Brouwer, Grietje Wright. Hereinafter cited as RDC Acquackanonk Recs.
  6. [S2164] Baptism Records of the Reformed Dutch Church, Stone House Plains, Bloomfield, New Jersey; FHL film #0946019 (Salt Lake City: Filmed by the Genealogical Society of Utah, 1973), Microreproduction of original records (2 v.) at the New Jersey Historical Society in Newark, New Jersey. Parents: Garrit Pier, Jane Brower. Hereinafter cited as RDC Stone House Plains, Baptisms.

Jenneka Brouwer

b. 9 July 1774
  • Jenneka Brouwer was born on 9 July 1774.1
  • She was baptized at Dutch Reformed Church, Schaghticoke, (now Rensselaer Co.), New York, sponsors Frans Hogle, Jenneka Ouderkerk.1
  • Jenneka (Jane) is not mentioned in her father's will dated 27 March 1811.2

Citations

  1. [S425] William Burt Cook, "Schaghticoke Dutch Reformed Church Records", New York Genealogical & Biographical Record vols. 59-64 (1928-1933): 60:365. Hereinafter cited as "Schaghticoke DRC, NYGBR 59-64."
  2. [S2178] Ralph David Philips, Wills of Rensselaer County, New York; Abstracts of all Wills, 1794-1850; FHL film #0860322, items 6-8 (Salt Lake City: Filmed by the Genealogical Society of Utah, 1985), Microfilm of typescript (3 volumes). p.43. Hereinafter cited as Wills of Rensselaer County, New York; Abstracts of all Wills, 1794-1850.

Jennetje Brouwer1

b. 25 March 1764
  • Jennetje Brouwer was baptized on 25 March 1764 at Dutch Reformed Church, Hackensack, Bergen Co., New Jersey, sponsor Jan Van der Beeck.2
  • She was living on 11 August 1784; when named in her father's will.

Citations

  1. [S502] William J. Hoffman, "Brouwer Corrections", New York Genealogical & Biographical Record 69:172-179 (1938): p.172. Hereinafter cited as "Brouwer Corr., NYGBR 69 (1938)."
  2. [S1697] First Reformed Church (Hackensack N.J.), Records of the Reformed Dutch Churches of Hackensack and Schraalenburgh, New Jersey (New York: Collections of the Holland Society, 1891), Hack.:223. Hereinafter cited as RDC Hackensack & Schraalenburgh.

Jennie Brouwer1

b. 29 March 1767, d. 19 October 1850
  • Jennie Brouwer was born on 29 March 1767.1
  • She was baptized on 12 April 1767 at Reformed Dutch Church, Clarkstown, Rockland Co., New York, sponsors William Campbell and Elizabeth Campbell.1,2
  • She married Stephen H. Stephens, son of Hendrick Stephens and Janneke Nagel.3
  • Jennie Brouwer died on 19 October 1850.4
  • Also known as Jentje Brouwer.2
  • She witnessed the baptism of Jenne Brouwer , daughter of Abraham Brouwer and Rebecca Stevens, on 25 May 1788 at Reformed Dutch Church, Clarkstown, Rockland Co., New York, (sponsors Steve Stevesen, Jenne Stevesen).3,2

Family: Stephen H. Stephens b. 3 Mar 1757, d. 16 Jan 1830

Citations

  1. [S1252] Harlan Rogers Campbell, The Campbell Family: Some of the descendants of William Campbell of Bergen (Pleasant Valley, NY: n.pub., 1969), p.1-2. Hereinafter cited as The Campbell Family.
  2. [S2617] Arthur C.M. Kelly, New York Births & Baptisms I, Southeast Region, New York State, 1660-1916., CD-ROM (Rhinebeck,N.Y.: Kinship), New York Births & Baptisms, Clarkstown: 1749-1853. Hereinafter cited as New York Births & Baptisms I, Southeast Region, New York State.
  3. [S1634] "Brouwer Beginnings" by William J. Hoffman, Manuscript, BB-50, New York Genealogical and Biographical Society, New York City, New York.
  4. [S3794] William B. Bogardus Collection of Brouwer, Brower and Brewer Family Material and Correspondence, William B. Bogardus Collection, Anneke Jans and Everardus Bogardus Descendants Association, Wilmington, Ohio, Box 1 File 30, Uldrick Brouwer - DeVoe, Pieters. Correspondent 100-K (1996). Hereafter cited as William B. Bogardus Collection.
  5. [S3795] Gertrude A. Barber, Reformed Dutch Church Clarkstown, Rockland County, New York (New York: Author, typescript, 1927), page 6. Hendrick; parents: Steven Stevense, Jenne Brouwer. Hereinafter cited as RDC Clarkstown, NY.
  6. [S3795] Gertrude A. Barber, Reformed Dutch Church Clarkstown, Rockland County, New York (New York: Author, typescript, 1927), page 14. Hansie; parents: Steven Stevense, Janne Brouwer. Hereinafter cited as RDC Clarkstown, NY.
  7. [S3795] Gertrude A. Barber, Reformed Dutch Church Clarkstown, Rockland County, New York (New York: Author, typescript, 1927), page 25. Jane; parents: Steven Stevense, Jona Brouwer. Hereinafter cited as RDC Clarkstown, NY.
  8. [S3795] Gertrude A. Barber, Reformed Dutch Church Clarkstown, Rockland County, New York (New York: Author, typescript, 1927), page 32. Elisabeth; parents: Stephen Stevense, Jenny Brouwer. Hereinafter cited as RDC Clarkstown, NY.

Jennie Cora Brouwer1

b. 24 June 1863, d. 11 November 1871
  • Jennie Cora Brouwer was born on 24 June 1863.1
  • She died on 11 November 1871.1

Citations

  1. [S514] Jonathan Pearson, compiler, Contributions for the Genealogies of the First Settlers of the Patent and City of Schenectady, from 1662 to 1800 (Baltimore, MD: Genealogical Publishing Co. Inc., 1982 (original 1873)), p.29. Hereinafter cited as First Settlers of Schenectady.

Jenny Brouwer

b. 10 February 1784
  • Jenny Brouwer was born on 10 February 1784.2
  • She was baptized at Old Dutch Church of Sleepy Hollow, (First Reformed Church of Tarrytown), Westchester Co., New York, 18 Sep 17__.2
  • She married Joseph Hammond.3,4
  • Also known as Jenny Brewer.1,3

Family: Joseph Hammond

Citations

  1. [S481] Floyd I. Brewer, A Dutch - English Odyssey; Stories of Brewer & Estey Families in North America 1636-1996 (Delmar, New York: Floyd I. Brewer; Hamilton Printing Co., 1997), p.43. Hereinafter cited as A Dutch-English Odyssey.
  2. [S1369] First Record Book of the "Old Dutch Church of Sleepy Hollow," organized in 1697, and now the First Reformed Church of Tarrytown, NY (Yonkers, NY: Yonkers Historical and Library Assoc., 1901), "Fourth Book" p.150, no.2505. "___, daughter of Jacob Brower and Abigal Yorks, was born Feb 10, 1784, and was baptized Sept. 18, 17__.". Hereinafter cited as Old Dutch Church Sleepy Hollow/First RDC Tarrytown.
  3. [S1808] Robert Brown Miller, "Browns of Fordham", New York Genealogical and Biographical Record vol.28 (1897): 28:6. Hereinafter cited as "Brown, NYGBR 28 (1897)."
  4. [S5543] John Brewer, "Brewer DNA Project Inquiry," e-mail message from John Brewer (e-mail address) to Chris Chester, February 15, 2015, Corrections and additions to the family of Jacob Brouwer/Brewer and Abigail Yerks. "I also have in my possession a copy of the burial register for the Brewer Family cemetery plot in Sleepy Hollow New York...The register lists "Jane Hammond, sister of John Brewer senior" as being in grave no. 7 of the plot. Unfortunately, the date of either her death or internment is not listed in the register and her name is not on the plot monument so I do not have anything that corroborates her birth date in the FRB, if in fact, the entry is for Jenny Brouwer. I also found a listing for the burial of Joseph Hammond in the book called the Old Dutch Burying Ground of Sleepy Hollow published in 1926 in entry 117a on page 42. In that listing it states that he married Jenny Brewer, so I assume that's where the name Hammond came from.". Hereinafter cited as "Brewer DNA Project Inquiry."

Jeremiah Brouwer1

b. 16 January 1751, d. 13 July 1804
  • Jeremiah Brouwer was baptized on 16 January 1751 at Reformed Dutch Church, New York City, New York, sponsors Jeremiah Brouwer, Johanna Hardenbroek, Christoffel Elsworth.2
  • He married Susanna Miller, daughter of Stephen Miller Esq., at Charleston Co., South Carolina, on 9 September 1774.3
  • Jeremiah Brouwer died on 13 July 1804 at Charleston, South Carolina.4
  • Also known as Jeremiah Brower.5
  • Jeremiah Brouwer was named in his grandfather Theophilus Elsworth's will on 18 February 1759.6
  • Jeremiah is named as the eldest son in his father's will dated 8 April 1776. He received a silver tankard as his birthright, however, was not made an executor, while younger brother Theophilus was.7
  • Jeremiah Brouwer appeared on the census in 1790 at St. Phillips & St. Michaels, Charleston Co., South Carolina, with a family of one male over 16, 1 male under 16, 1 female, 3 slaves.5
  • He appeared on the census in 1800 at Charleston Co., South Carolina, (Twp. not stated) with a family of one male over 45, 1 female over 45, 1 slave, no children are recorded.8
  • Jeremiah Brouwer's obituary appeared on 19 July 1804 in the City Gazette and Daily Advitiser in Charleston, South Carolina. It states that he was a native of New York, age 54, a shipping merchant. He arrived in Charleston in 1772 and served in the Militia there in 1778 during the Revolution, evidently sustaining a life crippling injury during his service. The obituary does not name any children.4,9
  • From: The Huenot Millers by Margaret Miller White published by Itawamba County Times Fulton, Mississippi. The following article printed in "Magazine and Death Notices," South Carolina Historical and Genealogical Magazine says a great deal about the man and his times: Died on Friday last, Mr. Jeremiah Brower, a native of New York, in the fiftfourth (sic) year of his age, after a lingering illness and confinement to his house for nearly twenty years past, with the gout, most of which time he was confined to hisbed, as useless to himself; all of which he bore with as much manly and Christian fortitude as human nature would allow. This gentleman came to this state in 1772, fromhis native state, in the capacity of a merchant, and transacted business with honor and credit, under the firm of Somerson and Brower, until the Revolutionary War and depredations of the British deprived him of his property, particularly as a shipping merchant to the West Indies. In 1778, he marched as a member of the Volunteer company of the militia of this city to Savannah, in Georgia, when infested by the British. After his return, he exerted himself as a man in the defense of this city, to the year 1780 and was, with many other of our fellow citizens sent a prisoner to the Northward, and like them endured a tedious and tiresome journey by land, on foot, back again to his family; the fatigues of which and suffering all the hardships of war, from repeated colds, brought on a fit of the gout, from which he could never get relieved, until friendly death removed him, we hope to ease and happiness in the mansions of peace. He has left behind him a widow whose unremitted attention and care to him through life could be equalled by few of her sex. He was an honest man, and highly esteemed. Thursday, July 19, 1804.10

Family: Susanna Miller

Citations

  1. [S495] Howard S.F. Randolph, "The Elsworth Family of New York City", New York Genealogical and Biographical Record Vol.64, pp.255-267 (1933): p.267. Hereinafter cited as "NYG&BR 64:255-267."
  2. [S1478] "Records of the Reformed Dutch Church in New York", New York Genealogical and Biographical Record Vols.5- (1874-): 26:129.
  3. [S1843] Kenneth Scott, "Genealogical Data From the New York Gazette and the Weekly Mercury", New York Genealogical and Biographical Record vol.99-107 (1968-1976): 104:79. "Brower, Jeremiah, Jr., merchant in Charlestown, S.C., married Sept. 6 to Miss Christina Miller, daughter of Major Stephen Miller, Esq. (Oct 13, 1774). Hereinafter cited as "Gen. Data from NY Gazette & Weekly Mercury, NYGBR."
  4. [S1266] Lilly Martin, "Re: A Request regarding Jeury Brouwer, b.1731," e-mail message from Martin, Lilly (unknown address) to Chris Chester, William Bogardus, Karen Sims, Richard Brewer and Perry Brewer, 15 Dec 2006, "Jeremiah Brower, III (Adam>Abraham>Jeury (Jeremiah) Sr.>Jeury (Jeremiah) Jr.> Jeremiah, III.
    I believe that this man was the Jeremiah Brower, Jr who died on the Friday prior to July 19, 1804, when his obituary appeared in the City Gazette and Daily Advertiser, in Charleston, SC. It stated he was a native of New York, and was 54 years old at death, making his birth about 1750. It said he had been a SHIPPING MERCHANT , his line was Charleston , SC to the West Indies. (his father's line was Manhattan to Charleston, so the story probably goes: that the son was sent to Charleston in employ of his father, and somehow he became established there, in the same buisness his father did.)
    The obit states he arrived in Charleston in 1772, from New York, and had a going business, but the Revolutionary War popped-up, and he served as a Voluteer in the Militia in 1778. It details his battles, and the fact he was severly injured, actaully disabled due to his various injuries, and he lived out the remained of his life crippled.
    It does not name any children. I got the impression he had no kids.". Hereinafter cited as "L. Martin e-mail 12-15-2006."
  5. [S448] Ancestry.com, 1790 United States Federal Census., Online Database (Provo, Utah: Ancestry.com, 2000), Federal census, Roll M637-11, image 0186. Hereinafter cited as 1790 US Census.
  6. [S2920] New York (County) Surrogate's Court Abstracts of Wills on File in the Surrogate's Office, City of New York (Vol. VI. 1760-1766), Collections of the New York Historical Society for the Year 1897 (New York: Printed for the Society, 1897), page 23. Theophilus Ellsworth of New York, shipwright. Hereinafter cited as Abs. NY Wills v.6 1760-1766.
  7. [S1455] Jeremiah Brower will (8 April 1776), New York County Surrogate's Court, Wills Vol.31, pp.190-195: FHL film #0875161, New York Co. Surrogate's Court, New York City, New York. Hereinafter cited as NY Co. Wills 31:190-195.
  8. [S188] MyFamily.com, 1800 United States Federal Census., Online Database (Provo, Utah: MyFamily.com, 2003), Federal Census, Roll 48, p.92, image 117. Hereinafter cited as 1800 US Census.
  9. [S1288] Lilly Martin, "Re: A Request Regarding Jeury Brouwer, b.1731," e-mail message from Martin, Lilly (unknown address) to Chris Chester, Lilly Martin, Richard Brewer and Karen Sims, 17 Dec 2006, City Gazette & Daily Advetiser 7-19-1804
    "DIED on Friday last, Mr. Jeremiah Brower a native of New York, in the 54th year of his age, after a lingering illness and confinement to his house for nearly 20 years past, with the gout, most of which time he was confined to his bed, as helpless as an infant, his limbs being contracted and distorted, so as to render him useless to himself; all of which he bore with much manly and christian fortitude, as human naure would allow. This gentleman came to this State in 1772, from his native state, in the capacity of a merchant and transacted business with honor and credit, under the name of Somerson & Brower, until the Revolutionary War and depredations of the British deprived him of his property, particularly as a shipping merchant to the West Indes. In 1778, he marched as a member of the Volunteer company of the militia of this city to Savannah, in Georgia, when infested by the British. After his return, he exerted himself as a man in the defence of this city, in the year 1780 and was with many other fellow citizens sent a prisoner to the Northward and like them indured a tedious and tiresome journey by land on foot, back again to his family, the fatigues of which and suffering all ???? of war, from repeated ???? brought on a fit of the gout from which he could never be relieved until friendly death removed him, we hope, to ease and happiness in the mansions of peace. He has left behind him a widow whose unrequited attention and care to him through life would be equaled by few of her sex. He was an honest man and much esteemed by the few friends who had visited him in his confinement and by whome his memory will ever be esteemed.". Hereinafter cited as "L. Martin e-mail 12-17-2006."
  10. [S2220] Jeremiah Brower, Death Notice, Box 5, BB-338 (VIT), William B. Bogardus Collection, Anneke Jans and Everardus Bogardus Descendants Association, Wilmington, Ohio. Contained in "Marriage and Death Notices," South Carolina Historical and Genealogical Magazine (further details not provided). Received from 181-B. Also see RR-40 (VIT).

Jeremiah Brouwer1

b. circa 1750
  • Jeremiah Brouwer was born circa 1750.
  • He probably married Antie van Duyn before November 1785.2
  • Surname is also spelled Brower.3
  • Jeremiah Brouwer was a member of the at Dutch Reformed Church, Brooklyn, Kings Co., New York, on 5 November 1778 (seat owner).4
  • Eldest son, as named in the will of his father 4 Sep 1782. He received ten shillings for his birth right, but was not made an executor.5,6
  • , In a conveyance dated 18 Nov 1785 "Between Adolphus Brouwer of Brookland, Kings Co., yeoman and one of the sons of Jeremiah Brower of same place, yeoman deceased, and his (Adolph's) wife Aeltie (first party) and Abraham Brower, Jeremiah Brower and Antie his wife, William Brower and Mattya Brower, widow of William Brower deceased (second party), and the said Mattya Brower and William Brower, Garret Brower and Abraham Hoagland executors of the will of William Brower formerly of Brooklyn and afterwards of Rumbout Precinct, Dutchess Co., yeoman and now deceased (third party). Above parties agreed to divide Real Estate of Jeremiah Brower deceased situate in Brooklyn, in agreement with the will of Jeremiah Brower." £831was paid by Adolph Brower to the other heirs for the right to the property that consisted of a "farm piece or parcel of ground commonly called Mill Hook situate lying and being in Brooklyn aforesaid and which now part of the estate of the aforesaid Jeremiah Brower deceased together with the mill pond and all streams runs of water mill dams creeks ponds springs meadows (a certain piece of meadow called the big meadows being always intended to be excepted out of the lands intended hereby to be granted and conveyed to the said Adolphus Brower land and marshes thereunto belonging or in anywise appurtaning and all houses outhouses buildings old mill work mill stones, and all the wood and timber that already is collected for the purpose of erecting a mill on the aforesaid stream and all orchards gardens lands common pastures feedings woods underwoods ways paths passages water water courses fishings fowlings easements profits commodities advantages endowments and hereditaments whatsoever to the said Mill Hook and Mill Pond belonging or in any way pertaining or which now are or formerly have been excepted..."The second and third parties were to retain docking and landing rights at the mill property as well as fishing and oyster harvesting rights. Also conveyed were the rights to "that certain tract farm piece or parcel of land also part of the estate of the said Jeremiah Brower deceased and lying and being at Gowanus in Brooklyn Township aforesaid at joining the road that leads to Brooklyn aforesaid bounded northeasterly easterly and southeasterly by lands belonging to the estate of Jacobus Vanderhoven deceased and the estate of Jacobus Degrave deceased and the road that leads from Brooklyn to Flatbush southerly southwesterly and westerly by the mill road so called that leads from Flatbush to the mill aforesaid and northwesterly by the aforesaid road that goes to Brooklyn," containing about 124 acres. In addition, Adolphus is to acquire former woodland purchased from the estate of Wilhelmus Bennet at Gowanus containing ten acres. The conveyance was signed by Jeremiah Brower; Antie, wife of Jeremiah Brower; Abraham Hoagland; Adolphus Brower; Aaltie Brower; Mattya Brower; Abraham Brower; Garrett Brower; William Brower."7
  • He appeared on the census in 1790 at Brooklyn, Kings Co., New York, as Jeremiah Brower, with a household of one male over 16, two males under 16, and two females.8
  • He appeared on the census in 1800 at Brooklyn, Kings Co., New York, as Jeremiah Brower with a household of 1 male under 10, 1 male 10-15, 1 male over 45, 1 female over 45, and 4 slaves. Enumerated near Adolphus Brower.9
  • He was named in the will of Wynant Bennet dated on 17 June 1802 probated 23 May 1815 (Kings Co. Wills 2:281), names his wife Jemima; children Gitty, Cornelius and Winant; brothers-in-law Jeremiah Brower and Cornelius Van Duyn.10
  • Jeremiah Brouwer appeared on the census in 1810 at Brooklyn, Kings Co., New York, as Jeremiah Brewer, with a household of 2 males 16-25, 1 male over 45, 1 female 10-15, 1 female over 45. Enumerated between John Hicks and Jacobus Pearsall. John C. Freeke and Nehemiah Denton are enumerated on the same page.11

Citations

  1. [S480] T.G. Bergen, "Contributions to the History of the Early Settlers of Kings County, N.Y.", New York Genealogical & Biographical Record vols. 9-11 (1878-1880): Vol.10, #4, p.158, Birth and death dates of Antie Van Duyn married to Jeremiah Brower, of Gowanus and New Utrecht. Hereinafter cited as "Early Settlers of Kings Co."
  2. [S1339] Teunis G. Bergen, "Contributions to the History of the Early Settlers of Kings County, N.Y.: The Van Duyn Family", New York Genealogical and Biographical Record vol.10, pp.155-161 (1879): p.158. Hereinafter cited as "NYG&BR 10:155-161 (1879)."
  3. [S1434] Kings County (New York) Conveyances, Deeds v. 5-7; film #1413190 (Salt Lake City, Utah: Filmed by the Genealogical Society of Utah, 1957, 1958, 1990), Microfilm of the original records at the New York Registers Office, New York City, lib.6, pp.343-352. Hereinafter cited as Kings Co., NY Deeds v.5-7.
  4. [S3374] Frank Ernest Hagemeyer and John Blythe Dobson, "Seat Owners, Brooklyn Dutch Reformed Church, 1769/1778", New York Genealogical and Biographical Record Vol. 141, page 129 (2010): 141:132. Hereinafter cited as "Seat Owners, Brooklyn Dutch Reformed Church, 1769/1778."
  5. [S595] Berthold Fernow, compiler, Calender of Wills 1626-1836 (Baltimore: Genealogical Publishing Co., 1967), p.43. Hereinafter cited as Calender of Wills 1626-1836.
  6. [S813] Record of Wills Recorded at Albany, New York, 1629-1802; index 1629-1828; FHL films #s 0481435-0481446 (Salt Lake City: Filmed by the Genealogical Society of Utah, 1967), New York. Surrogate's Court (Albany County) (Main Author). Albany County (New York). Clerk of the Court of Appeals (Added Author). Microfilm of original records at the Queens College Library in Flushing, New York. The testators were from various areas and counties including Albany, Orange, Dutchess, Ulster, Kings, Westchester and others., FHL film #481436; Vol. AB:139. Hereinafter cited as Albany, NY Wills.
  7. [S1434] Kings County (New York) Conveyances, Deeds v. 5-7; film #1413190 (Salt Lake City, Utah: Filmed by the Genealogical Society of Utah, 1957, 1958, 1990), Microfilm of the original records at the New York Registers Office, New York City, lib.6, pp.343-352. https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.3.1/TH-1951-33185-3322-30. Hereinafter cited as Kings Co., NY Deeds v.5-7.
  8. [S448] Ancestry.com, 1790 United States Federal Census., Online Database (Provo, Utah: Ancestry.com, 2000), Federal census, Roll M637-6, image 0372. Hereinafter cited as 1790 US Census.
  9. [S188] MyFamily.com, 1800 United States Federal Census., Online Database (Provo, Utah: MyFamily.com, 2003), Federal Census, Roll 23, p.639, image 16. Hereinafter cited as 1800 US Census.
  10. [S1552] Wilson V. Ledley, "Willem Adriaense Bennet of Brooklyn, N.Y., and Some of His Descendants", New York Genealogical and Biographical Record Vols.93, pp. 193-204; 94, pp. 34-41, 107-114, 156-169, 205-213; Vol. 95, pp. 10-27, 155-165, 204-207 (1962-1964): 95:157. #247. Hereinafter cited as "Willem Adriaense Bennet of Brooklyn."
  11. [S127] MyFamily.com, 1810 United States Federal Census., Online Database (Provo, Utah: My Family.com Inc., 2003), Federal Census, Roll 28, p.619, image 76.00. Hereinafter cited as 1810 US Census.

Jeremiah Brouwer

b. circa 1770, d. 29 December 1844
  • Jeremiah Brouwer was probably born circa 1770 at Dutchess Co., New York, (age 74 at death).2
  • He married Submitt Drake, daughter of Samuel Drake and Eunice.
  • Jeremiah Brouwer died on 29 December 1844 at Michigan.2
  • He was buried at Buck Cemetery, Pulaski, Jackson Co., Michigan.2
  • Also known as Jeremiah Brower.3
  • Witnessed a deed whereby Theophilus Beekman conveyed to Nicholas Brouwer on 14 March 1775 Theophilus Beekman of the City of New York, Gentleman conveys to Nicholas Brower of Rumboldt Precinct in Dutchess County, 1000 acres being part of lot number 6 in the 13th allotment of the general partition of the patent of ___, being in the County of Albany. On 19 Apr 1797, in an effort to confirm the 1775 deed, and for the purpose of removing any doubt of the original deed, Theophilus Beekman, for the consideration of 10 shillings paid by Jeremiah Brower, one of the heirs and devisees of the said Nicholas Brower, in behalf of himself and other heirs and devisees, re-conveyed the same parcel of land.4
  • Named in the will of his father, dated 17 Sep 1777, listed fourth after William, and given the second choice of a two hundred acre lot of the lands lying above Schenectady (David had first choice). Jeremiah is also to recieve eighty pounds New York curency when he comes to the age of twenty-one.5
  • In 1789 a survey of the "Hayadarosses patent," was taken for Jeremiah Brower, Lot No. 6 of the 13 General Allotment containing 209 1/4 acres. A chart and survey of the Hayadarosses patent and partly divided by Jeremiah, Jacob, william and David Brower, was made by Seth Baldwin, Surveyor. (I have not identified the location of the Hayadarosses patent).6
  • Jeremiah Brouwer was a cordwainer.
  • He was granted administration of the estate of Sarah Drake on 6 February 1796; to Jeremiah Brower of Clinton, Dutchess Co., New York, cordwainer. Sarah is called the widow of Stephen Callow, late deceased. No other documents regarding the settlement of the estate of Sarah Callow are found in the Dutchess Co. Surrogate's Court.7
  • In a deed dated 7 April 1797, Jeremiah Brower of Clinton, Dutchess Co., New York conveyed to Tunis Swart, of Saratoga County, for £362, a tract of land lying and being in the County of Saratoga, containing 156 1/2 acres, being the northwesternmost part of that part of lot no.6 in the 13th allotment of the General Partition of the said patent which the commissioners appointed to making partiion of the original rights of Johannes Beekman. The property is described as being bounded by the property of Robert McKenny and William Gilchrist. Signed Jeremiah Brower. Witnessed by Elizabeth Mercer, Dirck van Ingen. (This is likely the property left to Jeremiah by his father, Nicholas Brouwer, in his 1777 will. William Brower also sold property in this same allotment).8
  • On 19 April 1797 In consideration of ten shillings paid to Theophilus Beekman of New York City, Jeremiah Brower, on behalf of the heirs of Nicholas Brower, confirmed the purchase of 1000 acres of land in the Heyadarosseras (sic) Patent, land originally purchased by his father Nicholas Brower of Theophilus Beekman on 14 March 1775.9
  • Jeremiah Brouwer appeared on the census in 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 45.10
  • Jacob Brower and Jeremiah Brower are enumerated next to each other on the 1800 U.S. Federal census.10
  • He appeared on the census in 1830 at Hopewell, Ontario Co., New York, as Jeremiah Brower, with a household of 1 male under 5, 1 male 5-10, 1 male 50-60, 1 female under 5, 1 female 15-20, 1 female 20-30.3
  • Letter from Jeremiah Brouwer to Joshua Manning: Postmarked at Calandia (Caladonia), Ontario Co., New York, 23 Oct. ___. The letter is dated 22 Oct.___ (unable to read year) from Hopewell Town, Ontario County. Jeremiah Brower asks Joshua Manning "how William Brower does and where he lives, Jacob and his family lives, city, Sarah Tompkins and her family, Charles Manning and Elizabeth his wife and the rest of my many friends and Mr. Hickey Bates whether he is alive."
    Jeremiah asks about the "church lands in New Jersey," and relates how Stephen Callow often mentioned the "Bogardus trial before the revolution."
    This letter places Jeremiah in Hopewell, New York, and in fact Jeremiah Brower is enumerated on the 1830 Federal census in Hopewell, Ontario Co., New York.11
  • Letter from Jeremiah Brouwer to Lena Brouwer: In this letter dated 2 April 1832, Jeremiah writes from Hopewell, New York (Chapinville Post Office) to Helenah Manning, 216 Division Street, City of New York. He signs the letter as, "your brother Jeremiah Brower." The letter concerns mistakes made in a previous letter Jeremiah wrote concerning their pedigree. He asks Helenah whether "Grandfather Adolphus was the oldest son of Great Grandfather Jacob Brower who married Anneke, the daughter of William Bogardus." Jeremiah is of the belief that "Great Grandfather Jacob" had eight children. (The inquiry is being made in an effort to demonstrate a right of nheritence to the "Jans and Bogardus" property).12

Family: Submitt Drake b. c 1805, d. 22 Oct 1882

Citations

  1. [S2397] Castro Collection of Original Family Documents, Inherited documents and family letters. Originals in the possession of Kathleen Castro. Transcribed copies made by Kathleen Castro from the original documents. Copies in possession of Chris Chester, Kent, New York acquired from Kathleen Castro, Documents relating to the descendants of Nicholas Brouwer, C-25, "Genealogical Fragment," Notes in the handwriting of Robert or Martha Pitcairn, which state their believed ancestry from Anneke Jans along with a discussion on their believed right to her property. Although the notes are flawed in the earlier generations, the Pitcairns do list the children of Nicholas Brouwer and Sarah Drake, along with the spouses of this couple's daughters. There is no reason to suspect errors with this generation as Martha (Manning) Pitcairn is the daughter of one and the neice of the other children of Nicholas Brouwer and Sarah Drake. She was a contemporary of all of them.. Hereinafter cited as Castro Collection of Original Family Documents.
  2. [S951] Find A Grave, online www.findagrave.com. , Retrieved July 2013. Jeremiah Brower, Mem #17932655, Feb 14, 2007. Photo of gravestone which is largely unreadable. Died Dec 29, 1844, age 74 yrs. (inscription). Hereinafter cited as Find A Grave.
  3. [S369] Ancestry.com, 1830 United States Federal Census., Online Database (Provo, Utah: Ancestry.com, 2003), Federal census, Ser M19, Roll 101, page 96. Hereinafter cited as 1830 US Census.
  4. [S2397] Castro Collection of Original Family Documents, Inherited documents and family letters. Originals in the possession of Kathleen Castro. Transcribed copies made by Kathleen Castro from the original documents. Copies in possession of Chris Chester, Kent, New York acquired from Kathleen Castro, Documents relating to the descendants of Nicholas Brouwer, B-31, Deed (original), dated April 19, 1797. Includes the 1775 conveyance by which Theophilus Beekman sold land to Nicholas Brower. In 1797 Theophilus confirmed this deed by a conveyance for the same property to Jeremiah Brower, representing the heirs, for the nominal fee of 10 shillings. Hereinafter cited as Castro Collection of Original Family Documents.
  5. [S813] Record of Wills Recorded at Albany, New York, 1629-1802; index 1629-1828; FHL films #s 0481435-0481446 (Salt Lake City: Filmed by the Genealogical Society of Utah, 1967), New York. Surrogate's Court (Albany County) (Main Author). Albany County (New York). Clerk of the Court of Appeals (Added Author). Microfilm of original records at the Queens College Library in Flushing, New York. The testators were from various areas and counties including Albany, Orange, Dutchess, Ulster, Kings, Westchester and others., FHL film #481436; Vol. AB:120. Hereinafter cited as Albany, NY Wills.
  6. [S2397] Castro Collection of Original Family Documents, Inherited documents and family letters. Originals in the possession of Kathleen Castro. Transcribed copies made by Kathleen Castro from the original documents. Copies in possession of Chris Chester, Kent, New York acquired from Kathleen Castro, Documents relating to the descendants of Nicholas Brouwer, B-1, Inventory of Papers Belonging to the Estate of Nicholas Brower. Papers received by Robert Pitcairn, Agent for the Heirs of Nicholas Brower, from various family members. Documents received from Cornelia Manning, daughter of Helenor Manning. Hereinafter cited as Castro Collection of Original Family Documents.
  7. [S1371] Letters Testamentary and of Administration, Dutchess County, NY Surrogate's Court, Vol. A-B; FHL film #0913694 (Salt Lake City: Filmed by the Genealogical Society of Utah, 1972), Microfilm of original records in the Dutchess County Courthouse, Book B, p.36. Hereinafter cited as Dutchess Co., NY Surr. Court, v. A-B, Lett. of Adm.
  8. [S2284] Saratoga County, New York Deed Records v. A-B, 1774-1805; FHL film #556585 (Salt Lake City: Filmed by the Genealogical Society of Utah, 1968), Microfilm of original records in the Saratoga County courthouse, Ballston Spa, New York. B:2-3. Hereinafter cited as Saratoga County, New York Deed Records v. A-B, 1774-1805.
  9. [S2397] Castro Collection of Original Family Documents, Inherited documents and family letters. Originals in the possession of Kathleen Castro. Transcribed copies made by Kathleen Castro from the original documents. Copies in possession of Chris Chester, Kent, New York acquired from Kathleen Castro, Doc. B31. Deed. Photocopy of original. Apparently there was some doubt as to the validity of the original 1775 deed. Hereinafter cited as Castro Collection of Original Family Documents.
  10. [S188] MyFamily.com, 1800 United States Federal Census., Online Database (Provo, Utah: MyFamily.com, 2003), Federal Census, Roll 26, p.1236, image 157. Hereinafter cited as 1800 US Census.
  11. [S2397] Castro Collection of Original Family Documents, Inherited documents and family letters. Originals in the possession of Kathleen Castro. Transcribed copies made by Kathleen Castro from the original documents. Copies in possession of Chris Chester, Kent, New York acquired from Kathleen Castro, Documents relating to the descendants of Nicholas Brouwer, C-2, Personal Letter from Jeremiah Brower to Joshua Manning, dated October 22, ----; postmarked 10-23----, Calandia, New York. Hereinafter cited as Castro Collection of Original Family Documents.
  12. [S2397] Castro Collection of Original Family Documents, Inherited documents and family letters. Originals in the possession of Kathleen Castro. Transcribed copies made by Kathleen Castro from the original documents. Copies in possession of Chris Chester, Kent, New York acquired from Kathleen Castro, Documents relating to the descendants of Nicholas Brouwer, C-9, Letter dated April 2, 1832, Jeremiah Brower, Hopewell, New York to Helenah Manning, 216 Division Street, NYC, regarding ancestry. Hereinafter cited as Castro Collection of Original Family Documents.
  13. [S2397] Castro Collection of Original Family Documents, Inherited documents and family letters. Originals in the possession of Kathleen Castro. Transcribed copies made by Kathleen Castro from the original documents. Copies in possession of Chris Chester, Kent, New York acquired from Kathleen Castro, Documents relating to the descendants of Nicholas Brouwer, B-1, Inventory of Papers Belonging to the Estate of Nicholas Brower. Papers received by Robert Pitcairn, Agent for the Heirs of Nicholas Brower, from various family members. Among the papers are five documents received from "Samuel Brower, son of Jeremiah Brower of his father's action on the subject.". Hereinafter cited as Castro Collection of Original Family Documents.
  14. [S2397] Castro Collection of Original Family Documents, Inherited documents and family letters. Originals in the possession of Kathleen Castro. Transcribed copies made by Kathleen Castro from the original documents. Copies in possession of Chris Chester, Kent, New York acquired from Kathleen Castro, Documents relating to the descendants of Nicholas Brouwer, B-47, Personal letter from E. Brower to Robert Pitcairn, dated April 19, 1851, Pulaski, (New York). The letter is a blistering attack on Robert Pitcairn and his character. Although exact relationships are not stated clearly, it is apparent that the author, "E. Brower" is a son or daughter of Jeremiah Brower. The author does mention "her father" handling his mother's estate (Sarah Drake Brower Callow). The author mentions Aunt Elinor (Helenah Brower Manning), Joshua Manning, and Aunt Catherine (Catherine or Cornelia Brower Tarrant). Also mentioned are "Mother and Samuel" (probably a brother). [The letter is postmarked, Pulaski, with the state, New York, apparently assumed by the transcriber. The location is more likely Pulaski, Michigan.]. Hereinafter cited as Castro Collection of Original Family Documents.

Jeremiah Brouwer1

b. 26 February 1738, d. 13 March 1822
  • Jeremiah Brouwer was probably born on 26 February 1738 at New Jersey (date recorded in a ledger belonging to his son).
  • He is possibly the Jeremiah Brouwer who married Margaret Hedickie before 1766 (two children baptized at Schaghticioke in 1766 and 1774).2
  • Jeremiah Brouwer married Hannah Thomas, daughter of (Peter?) Thomas, before 1776.
  • Jeremiah Brouwer possibly died on 13 March 1822 at Petersburg, Rensselaer Co., New York, according to a ledger that is said to have belonged to Jeremiah and then his son, Jeremiah, Jr. (it was last in the possession of descendant, Nellie Smith of Wisconsin who d. in June 2006, ae. 100).3
  • Also known as Jeremiah Brower.
  • Also known as Jeremiah Brewer.4,5,6
  • Jeremiah is possibly a son of Jurge Brouwer and Elizabeth Holmes, but the relationship has not been proved. DNA tests involving descendants do confirm that he is a descendant of Adam Brouwer of Gowanus, L. I. Jeremiah was likely born in either Bergen or Hunterdon Co., New Jersey and lived for some time at Cortlandt Manor, Westchester Co., New York. During his service with the Westchester Militia in the French & Indian War, he spent time in the vicinity of present day Saratoga County and afterwards settled there at "Newtown on the Half Moon Patent." He was a Loyalist during the Revolution and at the close of the war became one of the first settlers at Missiquoi Bay in northern Vermont on the Canadian border. About 1806 he is believed to have settled at Petersburg, New York with his youngest sons, Jeremiah and Serring. His son, Peter, remained at Highgate, Vermont, and many of his descendants went to Wisconsin.
  • A Jeremiah Brewer, Jr. joined the Provincial Troops on 22 Apr 1759, Westchester County, Capt Jonathan Haights Co., aged 22, b. New Jersey, a miller, detached Capt. Verplank's Co., 6' 0", dark eyes and black hair. Hoffman in "Brouwer Beginnings" (TAG 24:164) credits this occurance to Jurge Brouwer (b.1733) with the qualification that although the ages do not match, the colonial militia records are often incorrect regarding the age of the enlisted. However, this record of service could certainly pertain to a second son named Jurge, or Jeremiah, born to the same couple after an early death of the first son Jurge, and as the age does match that of Jeremiah's (b.1738) this record more likely pertains to this Jeremiah. The record could belong to an entirely different Jeremiah Brouwer (say from another family), although there are few other candidates, and none are known to have been born in New Jersey.
    Capt. Jonathan Haight's Co. was recruited out of Cortlandt Manor in Westchester County, New York. Jeremiah was one of three men detached from the company to serve under another command. It is possible that he was part of the detachement sent to Albany/Crown Point, New York. Although this is not certain, men from all the counties were sent there in the summer of 1759 to augment troops under Gen. Amherst who was mounting an offensive against the French (this was at the height of the French & Indian War). This company's movements took them to Half Moon, Stillwater and Saratoga, New York. Gen. Amherst's army of twelve thousand men arrived at Ticonderoga on 22 Jul 1759.7,8,9,10
  • His encounter with the region around Half Moon during his (presummed) military service, may have promted Jeremiah to settle there. At least one other member of the militia raised at Cortlandt Manor (Joseph Concklin) did settle at Half Moon after his service.
  • In 1777 Jeremiah Brouwer resided at Newtown "on the Half Moon Patent", (present day Saratoga Co.), New York.11
  • "Jere. Brower, Han. Brower, Davis Brower, and Annetgen Brower," are recorded on a list of members of the Gilead Lutheran Church (now in Centre Brunswick, NY) "prior to 1800" (no specific date given).12
  • Among the sparse records of the inhabitants of the area around Half Moon and Hoosick are assessment lists from 1766 and 1779. They show that Abraham Buys was assessed in Half Moon in 1766, and at £100 on his real property in the Town of Half Moon in March 1779. Widow Buys was assessed at £50 in Half Moon in Mar 1779, and Mary Buys was between Jeremiah Brewer and John Hooper in Hoosick in Oct 1779 (she was not noted as a widow here).13
  • On 2 March 1779 A Jeremy Brewer and a Nicholas Brewer are found on the 2 March 1779 Albany Co. tax list living at Half Moon, while a Jeremiah Brewer and Nicholas Brewer are recorded on the 23 Oct. 1779 Albany Co. tax list at Half Moon. Among their neighbors in March 1779 are Widow Buys, John Hooper, Charles Elsworth and John Sterling. Abraham D'graf lived next to John Sterling and Nicholas Brewer was on the other side. In Oct. 1779 their neighbors are John Concklin, John Hooper, Mary Buyce (presummed to be the "widow" in March), Charles Aylesworth, John Sterlin, Thomas Concklin, and Thomas Concklin, Jr.
  • During the Revolution, Jeremiah sided with the British Government and apparently suffered because of his loyalty. "The Memorial of Jeremiah Brewer of Hoosick, New York," no.1650, new claim filed 1 May 1786 was signed by Jeremiah Brewer, Hoosick, 13 Mar 1786, witnessed by Isaac Tishman, Justice, Bennington, Vermont. In his claim Jeremiah states that he lived in "Newtown upon the Half Moon Patten" and that he joined the British Army under the command of General Burgoyne, then at Fort Miller, on the 1st of August 1777, and went immediately into service, and was with the army for two months with his family. On 3 October 1777, for want of provisions for his family, he says he left the army. On the second day after he left he was made a prisoner by the Americans, "but staid with them but a few hours and found means to make his escape from them." Jeremiah states that his effects were taken away and destroyed, but that he was then permitted to return home to his farm where he remained for one year, but was driven off when he would not take the oath. He states that his farm was taken from him and sold at one half the price, and includes among lost property, 3 horses, 9 sheep, 1 cow, 6 swine, 100 bushels of wheat, 50 bushels of oats, 20 bushels of rye, tobacco, household furniture, a "sley and harrow", and one Negro man. Jeremiah professes his loyalty to his Majesty during the "unhappy dessentions" and states that he was active and faithfully attached to his Majesty's Government. Jeremiah lists as witnesses on his behalf, Nicholas Brewer and Charles Aylesworth, both of Newtown, New York, and Peter Thomas and Stephen Buys, both of Cataraqui in the Province of Canada.14,15,16,17,18
  • Jeremiah Brower and Jacob Brimmer, both of Hoosick, New York, filed their respective Loyalist claims on the same day in Bennington, Vermont.
  • A search of Confiscations in Albany, Charlotte and Tryon Counties, New York did not find the name of Jeremiah Brower mentioned. Among those confiscations in the towns of Half Moon and Hoosick were a number involving the names Lampman, Hogle, and Buys, the first being families that had married daughters of Jacob and Maria (Bovie) Brouwer of Hoosick, New York.19
  • Jeremiah Brewster (sic), is stated to be, along with Joseph Reycard, John Hilliker, and Thomas Butterfield, as the first settlers of Highgate, Vermont, arriving there about 1786/87. They have been described as Dutch refugees probably assuming that they were settling in Canada (as a line had yet to be established). It should be noted, that Aldrich, in his History of Franklin and Grand Isle Counties, initially calls him "Jeremiah Brewster," although subsequent accounts call him "Jeremiah Brewer." Jeremiah settled, "on the west side of Rock River, near the lake shore." This area was then Alburgh, and he appears there on the 1790 census, as Jeremiah Brewer. A J. Brewer appears in the town records of Highgate in 1794.20,21,22,23
  • He appeared on the census in 1790 at Alburgh, Chittenden Co., Vermont, with a household of 3 males 16 years and older; 2 males under 16; 3 females. Enumerated next to Stephen Sweat (1 male over 16, 2 females). In this record, the male over 16 could be, Jeremiah himself, and possible sons Nicholas and Isaac, with the two males under 16 as Peter and Jacob.24,25,26
  • On 10 July 1795 Jeremiah Brower of Missiquoi Bay petitioned for 1200 acres of land in the Township of "Clapham or Farnham" (in Lower Canada).27
  • On 19 Oct 1795, Jeremiah Brewer, Isaac Brewer, Peter Steinhour, and George Steinhour, recorded in sequence, took the Oath of Allegiance to Canada at Missisquoi Bay. His then place of residence was recorded as Vermont, and the place he intended to settle was given as Barnston. Peter Steinhour was Jeremiah Brewer's son-in-law. A relationship between Jeremiah and Isaac has not yet been determined.28
  • On 22 Mar 1796, Jeremiah Brower sold land in Alburgh to Oliver Barker of St. Armands, Province of Lower Canada. The property is described as Lot No.1, containing 110 acres, bounded on the north by the province line, westerly by the Lake or Missisquoi Bay, southerly by the property of younger Wilson and easterly by Lodwick Stiles property. The deed was recorded in the Highgate, Vermont town records on 19 Dec 1801.29
  • In 1800 Jeremiah Brower appears on the General List at Highgate, Vermont, assessed at 43 50. Peter Brower is listed immediately after Jeremiah.30
  • He appeared on the census in 1800 at Highgate, Franklin Co., Vermont, spelled "Jeremiah Bruer," with a family of 1 male under 10 (John), 2 males 16-25 (Nicholas and Peter, who is married but is not enumerated seperately as a head of household), 1 male over 45 (Jeremiah), 1 female under 10 (Martha), 2 females 10-15 (Susannah and Sarah), 1 female 16-25 (most probably Peter's wife Hannah Sanborn), 1 female over 45 (Jeremiah's wife, Hannah Thomas). Possible son, Isaac is enumerated in Isle of Mott, however, possible son Nicholas is not found in the 1800 census records in either Franklin Co., Vermont or Clinton Co., New York. Peter is presummed to have been in Highgate (as he settled there permenantly), while Nicholas may have been in the Eastern Twps. of Canada.31
  • On 5 Jul 1800, both Jeremiah Brower and Jacob Brower, were admitted as associates at Barnston Twp. (Missisquoi, Quebec). Also admitted were George and Peter Steinhower (sic).32
  • In 1801 the names, in succession, of William Proper, Peter Brower, James Proper, and Jeremiah Brower appear on the Grand List of Highgate, Vermont.30
  • In 1803 Jeremiah was granted land in Potton, Lower Canada (now in Brome Co., Quebec). Potton is directly across the border from North Troy, Orleans Co., Vermont.33
  • He was living on 4 September 1806; when he sold land in Potton, Brome Co., Quebec to Philip Ruiter of St. Armand, Quebec. It was the same 200 acre parcel that Jeremiah had been granted in 1803. This is the last documented record of Jeremiah found to this date.33
  • Jeremiah Brewer was among the first settlers in the area of Highgate and Alburgh, Vermont, and it logically follows that the three individuals named Peter, Nicholas and Jacob Brewer who appear in the town records there in the first decade of the 19th century would be Jeremiah's sons, and that this Jeremiah Brewer is the same who, with wife Hannah Thomas, had two sons, Peter and Jacob baptized at the Gilead Evangelical Lutheran Church in Center Brunswick, New York in 1779 and 1782. The Gilead Church and its members were known as a "hotbed" of Loyalist activity at the onset of the American Revolution. The area of Alburg and Highgate, Vermont, as well as that area directly over the border in Canada, which at the time was known as the "Eastern Townships," was first settled by families, mainly Dutch and German, who emigrated from the Hudson Valley region near Albany, New York, just after the close of the Revolutionary War. Among those families that emigrated to the northern Vermont area near Lake Champlain, and who are also associated with the Brewer/Brower name in the area of Hoosick, New York, where Lampman (Landtman), Vosburg, and Hogle.
  • Regarding Jeremiah's children, only Polly, Peter, Jacob, and Sarah can be placed in this family with reliable accuracy, as baptismal records exist for these four. The other children listed are surmised based upon their appearences in Highgate as adults and at a time that, with reasonable certainty, would have them "fit" into Jeremiah's family, and as Jeremiah is the only "Brower" of his generation found in the Highgate area, it is most likely that they are all his children. However, the possibility exists that they may belong to another Brewer household.
  • The parentage of Jeremiah Brewer has not been determined with certainty. Neither a birth, marriage or a death record have ever been located for him. Determing who his parents were is based upon the best circumstantial evidence that can be found. Using this approach also requires communicating the reasons why Jeremiah would not belong to other "suspected" families. For example, the fact that he was over the age of 21 in Aug 1777 is important in that it eliminates the possibility that Jeremiah is the son of Nicholas4 Brouwer (1714-1778; Adolphus3, Nicholas2, Adam1) of Poughkeepsie, Fishkill and Albany, New York. When this Nicholas wrote his will on 17 Sep 1777, he states that his son Jeremiah is at the time under the age of 21 (this Jeremiah inherited property "lying above Schenectady and on the north side of the Mohawk River" (this location would be west of the Hudson River and west of Albany, while Hoosick, New York is east of the Hudson and Albany and very near the Vermont border). Another possibility is that Jeremiah may be a descendant of Jacob3 Brouwer (Pieter2, Adam1) and Maria Bovie who had a family in the area of Hoosick, New York where they were married and their known children were baptized (1719-1743). Of Jacob and Maria Brouwer's known children, Antje married Petrus Vosburg, and Maria married Michael Lampman. Each of these two families first lived and had children baptized in Hoosick, then emigrated to the area of Alburgh and Highgate, Vermont and eventually settled in the Eastern Townships of Canada directly over the border from Highgate, just as Jeremiah did. Both Maria and Antje were described as "of Hoosick" in the church records of their marriages in 1751 and 1752 respectively. If born in the time frame of 1745-1755, Jeremiah, would probably be too young to be a child of Jacob and Maria whose last child was born in 1743, when Maria was 44 years old. He could, however, be a son of Jacob and Maria's son Peter (b.1722) of whom, however, nothing else has been found. If Jeremiah was born on 26 Feb 1738, as claimed in the ledger believed to have belonged to Jeremiah, then he could possibly be a son of Jacob and Maria, however, while baptismal records have been found for all of their other children, none has been found for Jeremiah, and the name of Jeremiah Brower does not appear at all as a sponsor in the baptismal records of the grandchildren of Jacob and Maria (Bovie) Brouwer. The name Jeremiah itself is an important clue. The name is only known to be found in the lines of descent from Adam Brouwer through his sons Nicholas and Abraham, whose father-in-law was Jurrian (Jeremiah) Caljer. This would eliminate any lines through Adam's son Pieter, including that of Jacob and Maria (Bovie) Brouwer.
  • DNA testing of confirmed descendants of Jeremiah Brower has helped to narrow down the possibilities for identifying Jeremiah's ancestry. Results from DNA testing (Dec. 2006) of descendants of Adam Brouwer (Brewer DNA Project, www.familytreedna.com) has indicated that the most likely son of Adam Brouwer, through whom Jeremiah is descended, is Nicholas Brouwer. Test results have shown that two known descendants of Jeremiah are descendants of Adam Brouwer Berkhoven (Kit nos. 65385 and 77803). In addition, the test results for Kit nos. 75657 and 81173 (known descendants of Adam through his son Nicholas) demonstrate, by their close matching with the former mentioned two kits, that Jeremiah must also be a descendant of Adam Brouwer through his son Nicholas.34
  • Isaac Brewer is a possible son of Jeremiah Brouwer. However, at this point in time this is only a speculation. If so, he may be from an earlier marriage. He may also be a nephew, and (less likely) completely unrelated. From the 1800 census, Isaac is clearly of an age in which he could be a son. He is associated with Jeremiah in that the two appear consecutively on the list of those who took the oath of allegiance at Missisquoi in 1795. Isaac may be related to Jeremiah in some other way, but it should also be noted that in the descent from the family progenitor, Adam Brouwer, the name Isaac is most common in the families descended through Adam's son Nicholas, which is the same line in which Jeremiah is descended. The identity of his mother is not known, but based upon his age range as per the 1800 census, it would appear that his mother is not likely to be Hannah Thomas.

Family 1: Margaret Hedickie b. b 1751, d. bt 1774 - 1775

Family 2: Hannah Thomas b. c 1757

Citations

  1. [S1289] Avis M. Watkins, "Brower/Brewer", Across the Border vol.1 no.2, pp.25-26 (winter 1989). Hereinafter cited as "Brower/Brewer, Across the Border 1:25-26."
  2. [S1893] It is possible that the Jeremiah Brower, married to Hannah Thomas, and the Jeremiah Brower, married to Margaret Hegger (Hidickie) were one and the same, meaning that Jeremiah Brower was married twice. Both couples had children baptized at the Schaghticoke Dutch Reformed Church, the former had daughter Polly in 1776, and the later, sons Willem (1766) and Abraham (1774). For this to be possible in would mean that Jeremiah fathered children, by his two successive wives, over a period of 36 years (1766 to 1802), possible, but not common. The records of the Schaghticoke Dutch Reformed Church were first published, beginning in 1929, in the NYG&BR (59:318) as annotated transcriptions of the original records by the late William Burt Cook, Jr. In his annotations, Mr. Cook notes the earlier baptisms of the sons of Jeremiah Brower and Margaret Hegger on the entry of the later baptism of Polly, daughter of Jeremiah Brower and Hannah Thomas (NYG&BR 61:182). Whether he believed these two Jeremiahs were one and the same, or whether he was simply calling attention to the common name, Jeremiah Brower, in both records can not be determined.
  3. [S1238] Letter from Avis Watkins (Exeter, New Hampshire) to William B. Bogardus, 28 Jan 1987; Chris Chester (Kent, New York), (original letter in the possession of William Bogardus, electronic copies in the possession of Karen Sims and Chris Chester) Avis Watkins had the opportunity to view a ledger supposed to have been kept, first by Jeremiah Brewer and then by his son, Jeremiah, Jr. The ledger was in the possession of Nellie Smith of Wisconsin, a direct descendant of Jeremiah through his son Jeremiah, Jr. Avis states that the first entry in the ledger is dated 1806 and the last entry is in 1844 when Jeremiah, Jr. went to Wisconsin, and apparently covers the particulars of the family's produce opperation in Petersburg, New York. Serring Brewer is mentioned on numerous occasions in the ledger. Avis reports that one entry read, "Jeremiah Brower was born February 26th, 1738" and another one in different handwriting reads, "left this world March 13th, 1822."
  4. [S363] Abbie M. Hemenway, compiler, Vermont Historical Gazeteer (Rutland, Vermont: The Tuttle Co., 1923), Vol. II, p.258, The political history of the counties of northern Vermont is as follows: Addison Co. was set off from Rutland Co. 18 Oct 1785; Chittendon Co. was set off from Addison Co. 22 Oct 1787; Franklin Co. was brought into existance, from Chittendon 5 Nov 1792; Grand Isle Co. was set off from Franklin Co., 9 Nov 1802. Vermont as a state was not recognized by the Federal Government of the United States until 1791. Before that time, parts of these counties were under the jurisdiction of New York State and within the county of Albany, which later set off Charlotte Co., which is now part of Washington Co. At the time of Jeremiah's move to northern Vermont, the town of Highgate would have been within Addison, and then Chittendon counties.
    . Hereinafter cited as VT Hist. Gazeteer.
  5. [S371] Gilead Evangelical Lutheran Church at Center Brunswick, Brunswick, Rensselaer, New York, Computer Printout; #882995 Item 1 (Salt Lake City: Filmed by the Genealogical Society of Utah, 1977), Extracted from microfilm no.534202, The Gilead Evangelical Lutheran Church of Center Brunswick, Brunswick, Rensselaer Co., New York has the records of the births and christenings of three children of Jeremias Brewer (spelled Brower in two of the records) and his wife Hannah. The children Sarah (1785), Petrus (1779) and Jacob (1782), fit the family of Jeremiah Brewer who removed to Highgate with other Dutch emmigrants in 1785/1786. His first child Polly, was baptized at the Schaghticoke Dutch Reformed Church in Rensselaer County, New York, Aug 1776, his wife's name given as Hannah Thomas
    .. Hereinafter cited as Gilead Luth. Ch. Recs.
  6. [S425] William Burt Cook, "Schaghticoke Dutch Reformed Church Records", New York Genealogical & Biographical Record vols. 59-64 (1928-1933): Baptismal record of his daughter Polly, 13 Aug, 1776.. Hereinafter cited as "Schaghticoke DRC, NYGBR 59-64."
  7. [S482] William J. Hoffman, "Brouwer Beginnings; The First Three Generations of the Adam Brouwer Berchoven Family", The American Genealogist 23:193-206; 24:23-32, 96-102, 161-170 (1947, 1948). Hereinafter cited as "Brouwer Beginnings". http://brouwergenealogy.blogspot.com/2012/05/…
  8. [S1298] Richard Brewer, "Jeremiah Brewer in Muster Roll," e-mail message from Brewer, Richard to Chris Chester and et al, 1 Jan 2007, "New York Colonial Muster Rolls 1664-1775 Vol 1, page 938:
    Jeremiah Brewer Jun'r --enlisted April 22 [1759] -- age 22 -- born: Jersey --Trade: Miller -- Volunteer -- Detached of Militia Company Captain John Verplancks -- enlisted by Captain Haight -- stature: 6 feet 0 inches --Dark eyes and Black hair
    This is a muster roll of the men raised and passed muster in the county of Westchester for Capt Johnathan Haight his company April 30th 1759. Capt. Johnathan Haight, Liv't Robert Travis, Liv't Nathaniel Wyatt.
    This Jeremiah was one of three men detached form the company to serve under another command. I believe they were part of a detachment sent to Albany/Crown Point. But of that I am uncertain. Men were sent from all the counties to augment the troops under General Amherst who mounted an offensive on Crown Point and Fort Ticonderoga in summer of 1759. In the report of the State Historian of the State of New York there is a memorandum that outlines the New York regiment’s 1759 planned route northward, departing from Albany: “Albany to the half moon 12M [miles]; Water carriage. From Half Moon to Stillwater 12M in Land carriage unless Waters high. (any season a Fall obliges them to ride one mile southward of Stillwater. From Stillwater to Saraghtoga 14 Miles Water. From Saraghtoga to the Little carrying Place 4 Miles [RDB: This is a rapids on the Hudson, just before the overland passage to Lake George (St. Sacrement on the maps of the time)] Generally Water Carriage -- sometimes by Land to Fort Miller. From Fort Miller to Fort Edward 12 Miles Water Carriage.” They would have then taken an overland portage eastward from the Hudson to the Lake, thence northeast to Crown Point. It is recorded that the British provincials at Fort Ticonderoga included Colonel Peter Schuyler’s Jersey Blues The army under General Amherst arrived at Ticonderoga on the 22d of July with twelve thousand men, Provincials and regulars.". Hereinafter cited as "R. Brewer e-mail 1-1-2007."
  9. [S1299] Richard Brewer, "Jeremiah Brewer in Muster Roll," e-mail message from Brewer, Richard (unknown address) to Chris Chester and et al, 2 Jan 2007, "I think the probability of locating Jeremiah Brewer in the New Jersey records of the war are slim. There is an address prepared for the New Jersey Society of Colonial wars at the University Club, New York called “New Jersey In The Colonial Wars”, by The Hon. Richard Wayne Parker Published by The New Jersey Society of Colonial Wars, in 1919. to be found online at: www.webroots.org/library/usamilit/njitcw00.html. It is worth your taking a look at. He does not list specific individuals but rather covers the the various NJ militia forces activities, recruitment, furbishing, funding etc., during the various wars. In chapter VI "The Conquest of Canada, 1756 to 1763" he covers the activities of the NJ military during the time of Jeremiah's enlistment. Aside from the interesting history (it is a short but fascinating read) he makes clear in the forward to the presentation that we have little hope of tracking the individual personnel--sadly-- he writes, "Nearly all our New Jersey court-houses were burned during the Revolution. Our Adjutant-General's office once contained fairly complete rosters and reports. It is said that one of our Adjutant-Generals took part of these papers to his home in order to write a history
    of the New Jersey troops. Unfortunately, he died while engaged in the work, and the papers have disappeared. The payrolls of the militia, when in service, should have been
    preserved in the State treasury. If this had been done we should now possess a complete roster, not only of officers but of privates. But, unluckily, there was a fire in the State House in 1885. As a result, no one can find the old treasury vouchers, and,
    indeed, they seem to have been regarded as of no account. Yet such papers contained a great deal of personal information and other data, not otherwise obtainable. There was a surprising amount of official laxity in this respect. Many of the old-time treasurers
    kept their papers at home, just as a private executor or trustee might do." That said, the references he used may be of some value if they can be located. He refers to at least 9 Volumes of "New Jersey Archives" that he consulted and at least 13 volumes of "New York Colonial Documents" He adds that "The State of New York has published four volumes of documentary history and thirteen volumes of Colonial documents, but in the selection of matter many details relating to our State have been omitted. Some of these omitted items may be found in the archives of the New York State department, and also in that of Pennsylvania."
    The author suggests that, “The Ottawa records should give full details.” He writes:" In 1760 we sent one thousand men; in 1761, six hundred men. In 1762 Montreal was taken and the whole of Canada came under the British flag. It is believed that New Jersey troops under Colonel Schuyler went with the final expedition. The Ottawa records should give full details." I don't know what the Ottawa records are that he is referring to. He adds, "Nothing is found in the records of the State treasurers concerning the purchase of supplies; also the pay rolls, which would contain the name of every man in every company, are missing. This is really a great disappointment. I find a few lists and muster rolls in family papers, but all too few. Dr. C. E. Godfrey tells me that nearly all our honorably discharged Revolutionary soldiers received land grants, the record of which would show their names. This clue should be followed up." He basically placed a task before the The New Jersey Society of Colonial Wars, to put in the effort to recover records that may have still been available in 1919. "Unquestionably this Society has a special historical work to do in rescuing from oblivion the valiant deeds of our forefathers. The work must be done by many hands, but all should take some share. The old records must be carefully collated, and abstracts made of what they say regarding the military operations in which New Jerseywas engaged. Also copies should be prepared of the early military laws and war measures passed by our State, supplying from the records in England whatever details may be missing. Finally, search should be made at Whitehall for the military record of New Jersey officers and men engaged in service under the Crown. All this is labor certainly, but it should be a labor of love."
    So, I wonder if the Society still exists and whether or not they have additional records that have turned up since 1919. But, it seems a long route to go to try and locate the movement of one Jeremiah Brewer from New Jersey to Half Moon and thence to VT and Canada. But one never knows what can turn up serendipitously. Could the papers of the Adjutant General, remarked upon at the beginning that disappeared after his death at home, have eventually turned up?". Hereinafter cited as "R. Brewer e-mail 1-2-2007."
  10. [S500] State Historian of the State of New York, New York Colonial Muster Rolls, 1664-1775 (Baltimore: Genealogical Publishing Co.; orig. pub. 1897, 2000), Vol. 1, p.938. Hereinafter cited as New York Colonial Muster Rolls, 1664-1775.
  11. [S1394] Conklin Mann, "John Concklin of Flushing and Rye, New York", The American Genealogist vol.26, p.129 (July 1950): p.240-241 In 1748, “Newtown covered the section lying along the Hudson River north of Half Moon and south of Saratoga. Today, Newtown is a small farming section a mile or more west of Mechanicsville, Saratoga County. Most of the fifty or more families that comprised Newtown were on leased land. Their meager records are scattered through the Hudson Valley Lutheran Churches, the Schaghticoke Dutch Church, and the Albany and Schenectady Churches. A high percentage of the familes were from the Hudson Valley manors and Orange County, and an equally high percentage were Loyalists in the Revolution. John Concklin and his brother Joseph had sons and grandsons who served one side or the other and not infrequently both. Naturally the Concklins, Hillikers and other Tories were in bad repute with the Albany Committee of Correspondnce, whose records mention “Old John” Concklin…”. Hereinafter cited as "TAG 26:129 (1950)."
  12. [S1450] Rev. J.N. Barnett, History of Gilead Evangelical Lutheran Church, Centre Brunswick, Rensselaer County, N.Y. and the Vicinity (Fort Wayne, Indiana: Gazzette Co. Book Printers, 1881), p.137. Names of members up to 1800 (begins on p.135). Hereinafter cited as Hist. of Gilead Evan. Luth. Ch.
  13. [S483] Frank J. Doherty, Settlers of the Beekman Patent, Dutchess County, New York (Pleasant Valley, New York: Frank J. Doherty, 1990), 3:109. Hereinafter cited as Settlers of the Beekman Patent.
  14. [S450] Peter Wilson Coldham, compiler, American Loyalist Claims (Washington D.C.: National Genealogical Society, 1980), p.51 "Brewer, Jeremiah, Hosick, Albany Co., New York. Lived at Newtown in Half Moon Patent; with family, joined Burgoyne's Army at Fort Miller 1, Aug 1777 as artificer, but after two months left because of lack of provisions. Two days afterwards, was made prisoner but escaped a few hours later and hid; effects taken and destroyed, but was allowed to return to farm for a year. Then because he would not take oath, was driven off again. Memorial 13 Mar 1786 Hosick. Claim: 150 acres and crops; loss of farm sold at half true price; a negro man. Evidences: Cites Nicholas Brewer of Newtown, New York (A013/24/70-71).. Hereinafter cited as Amer. Loyalist Claims.
  15. [S678] American Loyalist Claims, 1730-1835; (London, England: Filmed by the Public Record Office, 1960-1962), Great Britain. Exchequer and Audit Dept. (Added Author). Microfilm of original records in the Public Records Office, London, England. Consists of bundles of memorials, certificates, accounts and vouchers of Loyalist claimants as presented to the commission established to enquire into the Loyalists' claims for compensation for losses sustained during the American Revolution. Public Records Office reference no.: A.O.13. Manuscript of film., Film #366717. Nova Scotia bundle 24. (See transcription by K. B. Sims). Hereinafter cited as American Loyalist Claims, 1730-1835.
  16. [S451] Tom Barker,"Loyalism in Rensselaer County."Symposium on the Battle of Bennington.. Online www.hoosickhistory.com., "During the War for Independence, Gilead Evangelical Lutheran Church in Brunswick Center, New York, was a hotbed of Loyalist or Tory sentiment. There were differnet reasons for this. Two stand out. Many, probably a majority of the parishoners, were tenant farmers of the upper portion of the Van Rensselaer's East Manor and subject to rental payments and various other onerous, material exactions. The congregation was then predominantly Palatine, that is eighteenth century German-American, with a certain representation of Lowland Dutchmen and recent New England Yankee immigrants. The second factor was that the European-born pastor, Johann Wilhelm Samuel Schwerdtferger (1743-1803), who also ministered to the large German population in Albany (First Lutheran Church), was a strong advocate of fidelity to the Crown, as represented by the German-descended monarch, the Hannoverian George III. This was regular trouble with the Patriot or Whig authorities in Albany. Moreover, one of his own sons joined the Tory militia under Franz Joseph Pfister (c.1740-1777), a parishoner, at the Battle of Bennington, where Pfister's Hoosick political boss was killed. It should be stressed that the Albany rebel junta was the instrument of the Mid-Hudson's landed ruling class, among which the Van Rennselaers, Schuylers and Livingstons were especially prominent.
    After the war (1787) Schwerdtfeger sought to emigrate with the apparent bulk of Gilead's congregation to Quebec, but a specific request for lan was ignored by the royal governor, Lord Dorchester (Sir Guy Carleton). However, Schwerdtferger did leave on an individual basis in 1791 and served as pastor of the ex-New York Palatines, i.e. Loyalist refugees, whom the British government had granted undeveloped tracts of territory around Williamsburgh, Upper Canada (later Ontario), just downriver from Kingston. Many of these settlers had belonged previously to Gilead.". Hereinafter cited as Loyalism in Rensselaer Co.
  17. [S1328] State of New York Deeds, 1654-1901; index, 1630-1966; FHL film #464896 (Salt Lake City: Filmed by the Genealogical Society of Utah, 1968), Albany County, New York, County Clerk (main author). Microfilm of original record in the Albany County courthouse, Albany, New York, p.cxii: Saratoga County was formed from Albany, Feb 7, 1791. The greater part of this county is embraced within the Half Moon, "Clifton Park" or "Shannoshoi," "Saratoga," "Appel," and "Kayaderossekas" or "Queensborough" Patents. The purchase of the tract was confirmed by the Mohawks July 26, 1683.
    p.cxiii: Half Moon was formed as a district, Mar 24, 1772 and as a town, March 7, 1788. It's name was changed to "Orange" April 17, 1816 and the original name was restored Jan 16, 1820. Waterford was taken off in 1816, and Clifton Park in 1828.. Hereinafter cited as NY Deeds 1654-1901.
  18. [S4737] Gregory Palmer, Biographical Sketches of Loyalists of the American Revolution (Westport, CT: Meckler Publishing, 1984), AO13/24. Hereinafter cited as BSLAR.
  19. [S1295] Confiscations, Albany, Charlotte, and Tryon Counties, New York; FHL film #1321358, item 3 (Toronto: United Empire Loyalist's Association of Canada, 1970), Filmed by the Genealogical Society of Utah, 1986. on 1 microfilm reel ; 35 mm; Salt Lake City, Utah. Hereinafter cited as Confiscations, Albany, Charlotte and Tryon Cos., NY.
  20. [S201] Highgate, Vermont: Deeds, Town and Vital Records, 1762-1895; Index to Deeds, 1791-1868; (Salt Lake City: Filmed by the Genealogical Society of Utah, 1951), Microfilm of original records filmed at Highgate Center, Vermont.Town records include proceedings of town meetings, town business, and vital records. Vital records include births, deaths, marriages, and family records. Includes index., J. Brewer shows up on the town records in 1794.. Hereinafter cited as Highgate, Vermont: Deeds, Town and Vital Records.
  21. [S152] Lewis Cass Aldrich, editor, History of Franklin and Grand Isle Counties, Vermont (Syracuse: D. Mason & Co., 1891), "regarding the early settlement of Highgate, Vermont, states the papers of Amos Skeels gives reliable information that the pioneers of the town were Joseph Reycard, who settled on or near the Canada line; John Hilliker, on the Missiquoi, north of Swanton; Jeremiah Brewster and Thomas Butterfield on the west side of the Rock River, near the lake shore. These, just named persons settled during the years 1785 and 1786. In 1787 Conrad Barr, John Saxe, John Steinhour, John Shelter, George Wilson, John Hogle, Peter Lampman and Peter Waggoner also made settlements in the town. According to Aldrich, "As the names of some of these seem to imply, they were of Dutch ancestry, and are said to have made their settlements here under the belief that they were locating in the Province of Canada." p.598.. Hereinafter cited as History of Franklin and Grand Isle Counties, Vermont.
  22. [S453] Allen L. Stratton, History, Town of Alburgh, Vermont (Barre, Vermont: Northlight Studio Press, 1986), p.151, In 1804, Jeremiah is a subscriber on a petition, filed by Elisha Reynolds and Christopher Pickle, addressed to the General Assembly of Vermont for establishing a ferry "across Missisquoi Bay on Lake Champlain from Hog Island in Highgate to Alburgh in Franklin Co., it being the most direct route from this part of Vermont to Montreal.".. Hereinafter cited as History, Town of Alburgh, Vermont.
  23. [S452] Rev. David Marvin,"History of the Town of Alburg."Transcribed by Karima Allison from The Vermont Historical Gazetteer: A Magazine Embracing A History of Each Town, Civil, Ecclesiastical, Biographical and Military." Volume II, Franklin, Grand Isle, Lamoille & Orange Counties. Including Also The Natural History of Chittenden County. Edited and Published by Miss Abby, Maria Hemenway. Burlington, VT. 1871. Page 487-517.. Online sites.rootsweb.com/*vermont/GrandIsleAlburg.html., "The earliest civilized settlement, of which we have any authentic account, was made by the French about the year 1731, at Wind-Mill Point, in the west part of the town. This was under a charter from the French crown, issued to "Senior Francois Foucault, councillor to the Supreme Council of Quebec, and principal scrivener to the Marine," which is confirmed by another charter bearing date April 3, 1733, ratified by his Majesty the King of France, April 6, 1734. May, 1743, this charter was renewed and augmented, in which charter of confirmation it is recited, that Foucault had complied with the conditions of the original grant, by establishing three new settlers, in addition to eight who had settled the previous year -- that he had built in that year, (1731) a wind-mill of stone masonry which cost near 4,000 livres, and had taken steps to build a church 20 by 40 feet, which was to be ready to receive a missionary the next spring, to whom a lot of land was conveyed, free of charge, of 2 acres in front by 40 acres in depth, to serve for the building of a church, a parochial house and burying-ground, and for the maintenance of the missionary, which donation was accepted by the Bishop of Quebec. This charter or concession granted to the said Foucault, was for "two leagues in length upon the River Chambly;" and in its renewal the lands of the original grant were included, and an "augmentation of one league in front, by the same in depth, to be taken at the end of the said two leagues, going up the said River Chambly." In view of the Improvements set forth in the petition of the said Foucault, to which reference is trade in the said grant, and also his efforts to induce settlers to enter upon these lands, the farther augmentation above named was made, in the year 1743, of a neck of land or peninsular of about 2 leagues in front, joining the concession previously made, and going up the said River Chambly to the point called "Point du Detour" the southern extremity of Alburgh, known as "Point of the tongue," which said extent of land had bees granted to Mr. De L'Isle, who relinquished the same at the same time, on account of the bad quality of the land; part of which, the petitioner states, is fit for cultivation, and which the petitioner could give to some laborious young man -- all the remainder being without any depth, and full of large stones and rocks This grant or concession is signed jointly by "Charles Marquis De Beaubarnois" and "Gilles Hocquart," who declare therein, that they have "full power and virtue thus to do by his Majesty," &c.
    This settlement was of short duration, and another was commenced in 1741, only 10 years after, and soon abandoned. This is corroborated by the fact that the early settlers of the town found the mill in ruins, except the masonry, only about 50 years after its erection, and that an excavation near it, apparently a cellar, bad large trees growing in it. I might here say, that stones were found in the cellar of the mill, which were pronounced by good judges to be, genuine French burr, and were afterward sold by Joseph MOTT to Judge MOORS, of Champlain, and run in his mill. The cellar and upper wall, say about 4 feet above the ground, are still in a good state of preservation, The fact that these settlements were of so short duration will not seem so remarkable, when we bear in mind that the French and English, each aided by their Indian allies, were establishing and demolishing their respective settlements and outposts, especially along the Lakes, about this period. Son. Foucault transferred his grant to Gen. Frederick Haldimand, who was Gov. of Canada from 1778, to 1784, and Haldimand subsequently conveyed the same to Henry CALDWELL, Esq., of Belmont near Quebec. Caldwell caused the outlines of the town to be surveyed and lotted on the Lake-shore. The title of Henry Caldwell descended to John Caldwell, his son. It was afterward purchased from John Caldwell by the late Heman ALLEN, of Highgate. About the year 1782, some emigrants from St. Johns made a settlement within the present limits of the town, it was then known as "Caldwell's Upper Manor." One of these, John GIBSON, who settled on what Is since known as the HUXLEY farm, had a daughter born two days after the arrival of the family on the place, which birth occurred Dec. 15, 1784. This daughter, baptized "Agnes,' by Dr. SPARK of Quebec, and since, Mrs. STIMPSON of Bangor, N. Y., was the first person born in town. The first male child born in town was William SOWLES, in 1788, who is now living. These settlers supposed themselves in Canada, and were principally British refugees. Others settled in soon after, from different localities. These settlements were begun on the Lake-shore, around the town. Many of the settlers acknowledged CALDWELL's titles and took leases under him; but afterward denied his title, and recovered in the State courts, on the ground that he had failed to have his title recorded within the limits of the Province in which the lands were located. According to the provisions of the definitive treaty of 1783, which established the boundary in this vicinity on lat. 45°, the line having been settled by Sir H. MOORE, governor of the Province of N. Y., and Brig. Gen. CARLTON, accompanied by other gentlemen from Quebec, from observations previously made by the French, on Wind-Mill Point, about 2 1/2 miles north on lat. 45°, in the year 1766, these lands were found to be within the Province of New York, within the limits of which Caldwell had not recorded his title. Thus terminated the first series of land-suits, which were specially onerous and vexatious to these poor, but independent and high-spirited settlers. It ought, however, to have been stated, that during the pendency of this claim, the settlers petitioned the General Assembly of Vermont, to lay a tax of one cent per acre upon their land, for the purpose of building and repairing roads and bridges; -- which act was passed, and under its provisions the inhabitants suffered all their lands, claimed and unclaimed, to be sold at public vendue by the collector, each bidding upon his own lands only, and that without any interfering bids from any and all others; thus each bidding in his own lands at the amount of tax and costs, which tax was worked out by the inhabitants. But they were foiled in their attempt thus to obtain a title to their lands. Previous to the time of redemption running out, CALDWELL sent his son John up from Quebec, with an amount of specie, and paid the entire claim. Still they had reaped the benefit of obliging their quondam landlord to build their roads and bridges.". Hereinafter cited as History of the Town of Alburg.
  24. [S637] Ronald Vern Jackson, compiler, Heads of Families at the First Census of the United States Taken in the Year 1790 - Vermont (Bountiful, Utah: Accelerated Indexing Systems Inc., 1978), p.23. Hereinafter cited as 1790 Census, Vermont.
  25. [S448] Ancestry.com, 1790 United States Federal Census., Online Database (Provo, Utah: Ancestry.com, 2000), Federal census, In 1790 a Jeremiah Brewer appears in Alburgh, (then Chittenden Co.), Vermont. The family is 3 males under 16, 2 males over 16, 3 females. There is also a Jeremiah Brewer in Half Moon, Albany Co., New York.. Hereinafter cited as 1790 US Census.
  26. [S1271] David Kendall Martin, "A 1790 Census Anomaly", New England Historic and Genealogical Register vol.152, pp.69-81 (Jan 1998). Hereinafter cited as "NEHGR 152:69-81."
  27. [S4075] Jeremiah Brower, Petition for land, July 20, 1795, 24870, Public Archives Canada, Ottawa, Lower Canada Land Papers, Ellis, James to Eshey, Adam, RG 1 L3, Vol. 81.
  28. [S1176] "List of Persons Taking the Oath at Missisquoi Bay from the Lower Canada Land Records.""Commencing in 1795 those persons who had gathered at Missisquoi Bay were required to take an Oath of Allegiance. This document is a transcription of those lists of names. The first list contains about 380 names contained on eight pages numbered from 92515 to 92522 and dating from 26th April 1795 to 25th July 1795. The second set is three lists contained on four pages numbered from 95964 to 95967 and dating from 26th July 1795 to 25th October 1795 and then from 26th July 1796 to 25th January 1797. The gap in dates in those from the second set implies that another list or lists may exist that has not been located. Further, it is not clear why these two sets of documents were in the papers of different petitioners and whether others may yet be found in other locations. The second set of documents is not in chronological order so be careful when reading dates."
    extracted from Canada Archives No. C-2566, Vol. 194, Petitions Tonnancour - Traverce FHL US/CAN film #1631062. Compilation donated by David J. Ellis, 24 June 2003. Online https://sites.rootsweb.com/~qceastwn/archives/….. Hereinafter cited as Oath at Missisquoi Bay 1795.
  29. [S201] Highgate, Vermont: Deeds, Town and Vital Records, 1762-1895; Index to Deeds, 1791-1868; (Salt Lake City: Filmed by the Genealogical Society of Utah, 1951), Microfilm of original records filmed at Highgate Center, Vermont.Town records include proceedings of town meetings, town business, and vital records. Vital records include births, deaths, marriages, and family records. Includes index., FHL film #28309. Town Records v.1-2B, pp.158-159
    "Know all men by their presence that I Jeremiah of the town of Alburgh, County of Chittenden, State of Vermont for and received in consideration the sum of sixty spanish milted? dollars to me in hand paid by Oliver Barker of St. Armands in the provence of Lower Canada the receipt of I do ? acknowledge have granted bargined and bargined sold. Hereinafter cited as Highgate, Vermont: Deeds, Town and Vital Records.
  30. [S201] Highgate, Vermont: Deeds, Town and Vital Records, 1762-1895; Index to Deeds, 1791-1868; (Salt Lake City: Filmed by the Genealogical Society of Utah, 1951), Microfilm of original records filmed at Highgate Center, Vermont.Town records include proceedings of town meetings, town business, and vital records. Vital records include births, deaths, marriages, and family records. Includes index., FHL film #0028309 Highgate Town Recs. v.1-2B 1794-1899. Hereinafter cited as Highgate, Vermont: Deeds, Town and Vital Records.
  31. [S188] MyFamily.com, 1800 United States Federal Census., Online Database (Provo, Utah: MyFamily.com, 2003), Federal Census, Roll 51, p.448, image 246. Hereinafter cited as 1800 US Census.
  32. [S1293] "Groat Family - UEL Landgrants - Missisquoi, Quebec, 1795."Lists of Townships, and Persons' Names, who have been admitted under Orders from the Executive, 5th July 1800.. Online http://homepage.mac.com/jtimleck/roots/townships_1800.htm., from Canada Archives Reel #C-2493. Hereinafter cited as Groat Fam.-UEL Landgrants webpage.
  33. [S1194] Chester Collection of Unpublished Genealogy Related Material and Correspondence, Chris Chester, Kent, New York, unknown repository memo, E-Folder no. 1321, Avis Watkins Correspondence with William B. Bogardus, 1980s. Electronic copies received from Karen Sims (Santa Barbara, CA), Sep. 2006 ,The page is undated, but from the typset it appears to have been written about the same time as Avis's letter to Arnold Brewer (Jan. 1, 1983) and may have accompanied it. Her notes read: "Jeremiah settled in Highgate in 1786, coming from Hoosick, NY. He lived on the west side of Rock River, near the shore of Lake Champlain. Prominent in town affairs. The 1790 federal census showed him in Alburgh (later to become Highgate) with 3 males 16 and over; 2 males under 10 (sic); and 3 females. The 1800 census for Highgate gave 1 male under 10; 2 males 16-26; 1 male 45 or over; 1 female under 10; 2 females 10-16; 1 female 16-26, and 1 female 45 and over. Jeremiah wasn't listed on the 1810 census. He appeared on the Highgate tax lists until 1801, but no record of his death can be located. He was granted 200 acres in Potton, Brome County, Quebec, and took the Oath of Allegiance to the Crown then, but no record of his ever living in Potton can be found, nor is there any gravesite. His son Jeremiah was born in 1802 and son Serring born 1802/03, so he may have died somehere around this time, but no record of his death is shown in Vermont vital records. But, there is a record of a land sale made by Jeremiah to Philip Ruiter, of St. Armand, Quebec dated 4 Sep 1806, which was the same land granted Jeremiah in Potton in 1803. So apparently he was still alive as of 1806, but he appeared on no tax lists after 1801 - at least in Highgate. No record can be found of his living in St. Armand. Believe he used the town officials in St. Armand as they were closest to Highgate."
  34. [S1088] Grant Johnston and Richard Brewer,"Brewer DNA Project (Includes Bruer, Brower, Brew, etc.)", online http://www.familytreedna.com/public/BrewerDNA/. . Hereinafter cited as Brewer DNA Project.

Jeremiah Brouwer1

b. 24 June 1776, d. 1 July 1849
  • Jeremiah Brouwer was baptized on 24 June 1776 at Reformed Dutch Church, New York City, New York, sponsors Nicholas Bogart, Alida Ritzema.2
  • He married Elizabeth Fisher.1
  • Jeremiah Brouwer died on 1 July 1849 at New York City, New York; age 73.3
  • Surname is also spelled Brower.4
  • He appeared on the census in 1840 at Ward 5, New York City, New York Co., New York, as Jeremiah Brower, with a household of 1 male under 5, 1 male 20-30, 1 male 60-70, 1 female under 5, 1 female 5-10, 2 females 20-30, 1 female 30-40, 1 female 50-60.5
  • His will was dated on 13 June 1846 proved 30 July 1849. Called Jeremiah Brower of the City of New York. Appoints Stephen B. Hoffman, Robert Dermont and William Heyer Jacobs as executors. To my sisters Mariah Jane, Alida, Eliza and Nancy, the sum of $100. To each of my granddaughters Jane Brower and Ann Brower, the sum of $500. To my wife Elizabeth one half of all my household furniture and plate and the other half I give to my daughters Mary Ann Underhill and Eliza Jane Jacobs to be equally divided between them. Mentions a bond of 28 June 1839 assigned to wife Elizabeth of a bond and mortgage executed by John Van Boskirk for $4000 and also a bond and mortgage executed by James Stirley for $1500 for monies received from sales of properties left my said wife by her parents. Sets up a life annuity for his wife. Remainder of estate to be divided into three equal shares for daughter Mary Ann Underhill, children of said daughter Mary Ann, daughter Eliza Jane Jacobs wife of William H. Jacobs and her children, son Elijah Brower and his children (no names given for the children). Signed Jeremiah Brower. Witnessed by Wm. H. Slosson of 94 Franklin St., NYC and Joel B. Purdy, also of 94 Franklin St., NYC.4
  • Jane Brower was named in his grandfather Jeremiah Brouwer's will on 13 June 1846.
  • Ann Brower was named in his grandfather Jeremiah Brouwer's will on 13 June 1846.4

Family: Elizabeth Fisher b. bt 1780 - 1790

Citations

  1. [S1634] "Brouwer Beginnings" by William J. Hoffman, Manuscript, BB-50, New York Genealogical and Biographical Society, New York City, New York.
  2. [S1478] "Records of the Reformed Dutch Church in New York", New York Genealogical and Biographical Record Vols.5- (1874-): 30:29.
  3. [S4733] Elizabeth Green Fuller, Lives Well Spent, Westchester County Obituaries and Death Notices in the "Eastern State Journal", May 1845 to April 1875 (Elmsford, NY: Westchester County Historical Society, 1994), page 86. Photocopy of page 86 in William B. Bogardus Collection, Box 5, VIT WW-202. Hereinafter cited as Lives Well Spent. http://books.google.com/books
  4. [S2393] New York Surrogate's Court (New York County), Record of Wills Vol. 98, 1846-1849; FHL film #0874580 (Salt Lake City: Filmed by the Genealogical Society of Utah, 1971, 1982-1983), Microfilm of original records in the Surrogate's Court, New York, New York, page 60. Hereinafter cited as New York Co. Wills v.98 1846-1849.
  5. [S370] Ronald V., Accelerated Indexing Systems Jackson, compiler1840 United States Federal Census., Online Database (Provo, Utah: Ancestry.com, 1999), Federal census, Ser. M704, Roll 300, page 358. Hereinafter cited as 1840 US Census.

Jeremiah Brouwer1

b. 14 September 1777, d. before 1783
  • Jeremiah Brouwer was born on 14 September 1777.2
  • He was baptized on 23 November 1777 at Reformed Dutch Church, New Hackensack, Dutchess Co., New York, sponsors Jeremiah Brower and Elizabeth Jones.2
  • He probably died before 1783.

Citations

  1. [S1634] "Brouwer Beginnings" by William J. Hoffman, Manuscript, BB-50, New York Genealogical and Biographical Society, New York City, New York.
  2. [S1549] Maria Bockee Carpenter Tower, Records of the Reformed Dutch Church of New Hackensack, Dutchess County, New York (Bowie, Maryland: Heritage Books, Inc., 2000 (org.1932)), p.25. Hereinafter cited as RDC New Hackensack, NY.

Jeremiah Brouwer1

b. after 1783, d. before 13 April 1825
  • Jeremiah Brouwer was born after 1783.
  • He died before 13 April 1825; as he is not mentioned in his father's will.2

Citations

  1. [S1634] "Brouwer Beginnings" by William J. Hoffman, Manuscript, BB-50, New York Genealogical and Biographical Society, New York City, New York.
  2. [S1336] "Abstracts of Wills, Administrations and Guardianships in NY State, 1787-1835."New England Historic Genealogical Society, 2006), (From material originally compiled by William A. D. Eardeley, now held by the Brooklyn Historical Society.). Online www.americanancestors.org.. Hereinafter cited as Abstracts of Wills, etc. in NY 1787-1835.

Jeremiah Brouwer

b. 1770, d. before 25 June 1813
  • Jeremiah Brouwer was born in 1770.2
  • He married Catherine Cole at Paterson, New Jersey, in October 1794.3
  • Jeremiah Brouwer died before 25 June 1813 at probably Essex Co., New Jersey.
  • Surname is also spelled Brower.4
  • Will proved on 25 June 1813 (undated will). Calls himself Jeremiah Brower of Paterson, Essex Co., New Jersey, carpenter. Names his wife Caty, all of estate real and personal during her widowhood, after which to my only son Henry Brower, but if she should be pregnant with child then estate to descend as law directs in intestacy. Names as executrix his wife Caty. Witnesses: Mary Brower, Abraham Brower, Eneas Gould.5
  • He 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.6
  • At least one, undocumented source has placed this Jeremiah Brouwer in the family of Abraham Brouwer (ca.1726-1797) and his second wife, Mary Losee. As no son Jeremiah is named in that Abraham's will of Feb 1797, it is unlikely that this Jeremiah, who would have been living at that time, is a son of Abraham Brouwer (1726-1797). Jeremiah is placed in the family of this Abraham Brouwer (1739-1816) based only on the fact that other members of the family are found in the records of the Totawa Dutch Church. Further evidence is sought to either confirm or reject the placement of Jeremiah in the family of Abraham Brouwer and Mary Elsworth.

Family: Catherine Cole b. b 1779, d. 1847

Citations

  1. [S1305] William Bogardus, "Hiley Brower," e-mail message from Bogardus, William (unknown address) to Chris Chester, Paul Brewer and et al, 8 Jan 2007, April 23, 2007, to Chris Chester, et al; Re: Ancestors and Descendants of William Brower who married Mariah Helm; "I did not mention in my earlier message of today that one of my correspondents of years ago also included a son of Abraham Brower and Mary Ellsworth as: "Jeremiah, b. 1770, Brooklyn, NY, d. 1843, m. Oct 1794, Paterson, NJ, Catharine Cole, d. 1847, Philadelphia, PA". He would thus fit very well between Christopher and Hendrick. The study done by Alfred H. Brower of Elmwood Park, NJ, did not include this "Jeremiah".
    I have in my files some of the continuing descendants of Abraham's and Mary's children: William, Elinor, Rosina, Christopher and, apparently, Jeremiah.". Hereinafter cited as "Wm. Bogardus e-mail 1-8-2007."
  2. [S719] "Genealogy.com GenForum."Online forum for Genealogical inquiries. Used as a source of leads. Online www.genforum.genealogy.com., June 2, 2009. Brower Family Genealogy Forum, posted by David Brower, "Re: Jerremiah Brower as parent Totawa NJ Baptismal Reg." David Brower is a direct descendant of Henry Brower (1806-1894) who is a son of Jeremiah Brower. The birth and death dates for Jeremiah are from the 1927 family notes of David Brower's great grandfather, himself a grandson of Henry Brower (1806-1894) and a great grandson of Jeremiah Brower (1770-1843).. Hereinafter cited as Genealogy.com GenForum.
  3. [S719] "Genealogy.com GenForum."Online forum for Genealogical inquiries. Used as a source of leads. Online www.genforum.genealogy.com., June 2, 2009. Brower Family Genealogy Forum, posted by David Brower, "Re: Jerremiah Brower as parent Totawa NJ Baptismal Reg." David Brower is a direct descendant of Henry Brower (1806-1894). Hereinafter cited as Genealogy.com GenForum.
  4. [S2216] Elmer T. Hutchinson, editor, Documents Relating to the Colonial, Revolutionary and Post-Revolutionary History of the State of New Jersey First Series Vol. 41; Calender of Wills, Administrations, Etc., Vol. 12 1810-1813 (Bayonne, N.J.: Jersey Priniting Company, 1949), page 49. File 10769 G. Hereinafter cited as NJ Wills v.12 1810-1813.
  5. [S2216] Elmer T. Hutchinson, editor, Documents Relating to the Colonial, Revolutionary and Post-Revolutionary History of the State of New Jersey First Series Vol. 41; Calender of Wills, Administrations, Etc., Vol. 12 1810-1813 (Bayonne, N.J.: Jersey Priniting Company, 1949), page 49. Jeremiah Brower. File 10769 G. Hereinafter cited as NJ Wills v.12 1810-1813.
  6. [S2397] Castro Collection of Original Family Documents, Inherited documents and family letters. Originals in the possession of Kathleen Castro. Transcribed copies made by Kathleen Castro from the original documents. Copies in possession of Chris Chester, Kent, New York acquired from Kathleen Castro, Documents relating to the descendants of Nicholas Brouwer, C-12, Charles Vail of Riverhead, L.I. to Pitt Carl, Esq. of NYC, letter dated January 16, 1852. Hereinafter cited as Castro Collection of Original Family Documents.

Jeremiah C. Brouwer1

b. 10 July 1815, d. 17 January 1899
  • Jeremiah C. Brouwer was born on 10 July 1815.1
  • He married first Elizabeth.1
  • Jeremiah C. Brouwer married second at Reformed Dutch Church, New Hackensack, Dutchess Co., New York, on 28 February 1872 Mary E. "Jeremiah C. Brower of LaGrange, N.Y. and Mrs. Nelly Westervelt of Poughkeepsie, N.Y."2
  • Jeremiah C. Brouwer died on 17 January 1899 at LaGrange, Dutchess Co., New York.1,3
  • He was buried at Reformed Dutch Churchyard, New Hackensack, Town of Wappinger, Dutchess Co., New York.1
  • Surname is also spelled Brower.
  • He appeared on the census on 10 September 1850 at LaGrange, Dutchess Co., New York, as Jeremiah C. Brower, age 36, a farmer with real estate valued at $4800. With him are his wife, Elizabeth; children William H., Mary G. and Charles; as well as Edmund Stone, age 19, Thomas Brunden, age 20, a laborer, and Olive Stillwell, age 14. Jeremiah is enumerated between Hiram Hitchcock and John Degroff.4
  • He appeared on the census on 6 June 1860 at LaGrange, Dutchess Co., New York, as Jeremiah C. Brower, age 45, a farmer, with real estate valued at $6300, personal estate at $2500. With him are his wife, Elizabeth; children William H., and Chalres C; and Abraham Wynkoop, age 18 a farm laborer, and Henrietta Van Nostrand, age 16, a domestic.5
  • He appeared on the census on 22 July 1870 at LaGrange, Dutchess Co., New York, as J.C. Brower, age 56, farmer, real estate valued at $9000, personal estate at $13000. With him are his wife, Elizabeth; and sons William and Charles.6
  • He appeared on the census on 8 June 1880 at LaGrange, Dutchess Co., New York, as Jeremiah C. Brower, age 62, farmer, with wife Mary E., age 36; step-daughter Maggie Myers, age 14; and John Washburne, age 58, farm laborer and widower.7

Family: Elizabeth b. 22 Aug 1815, d. 21 Feb 1871

Citations

  1. [S1297] William L. Huffman, "Dutchess County, N.Y., Tombstone Readings", Yesteryears vol.17 no.67 (Spring 1974): p.154. Hereinafter cited as "Dutchess Co. Tombstone Readings."
  2. [S1549] Maria Bockee Carpenter Tower, Records of the Reformed Dutch Church of New Hackensack, Dutchess County, New York (Bowie, Maryland: Heritage Books, Inc., 2000 (org.1932)), p.115. Hereinafter cited as RDC New Hackensack, NY.
  3. [S642] New York State Dept. of Health, New York State Vital Records Index, Microfiche copies of Indexes to Vital Records, Buffalo and Erie County Public Library, Buffalo, New York, death cert #3334. Hereinafter cited as New York State V.R. Index.
  4. [S195] Ronald V. Jackson and Accelerated Indexing Systems, 1850 United States Federal Census., Online Database (Provo, Utah: Ancestry.com, 1999), Federal census, Roll M432-496; p.244, image 497. Hereinafter cited as 1850 US Census.
  5. [S212] MyFamily.com, 1860 United States Federal Census., Online Database (Provo, Utah: MyFamily.com, 2004), Federal census, Roll M653-740, p.687, image 3. Hereinafter cited as 1860 US Census.
  6. [S215] MyFamily.com, 1870 United States Federal Census., Online Database (Provo, Utah: My Family.com, 2003), Federal census, Roll M593-926, p.331, image 25. Hereinafter cited as 1870 US Census.
  7. [S100] Ancestry.com, 1880 United States Federal Census., Online Database (Provo, Utah: Ancestry.com, 2003), Federal census, Roll T9-824, FHL film 1254824, p.269.3000, ED 43, image 0540. Hereinafter cited as 1880 US Census.

Jeremiah William Brouwer1

b. 11 September 1790
  • Jeremiah William Brouwer was born on 11 September 1790 at Schenectady, New York.2
  • He was baptized on 31 January 1792 at First Reformed Church, Schenectady, New York, no sponsors recorded.2

Citations

  1. [S514] Jonathan Pearson, compiler, Contributions for the Genealogies of the First Settlers of the Patent and City of Schenectady, from 1662 to 1800 (Baltimore, MD: Genealogical Publishing Co. Inc., 1982 (original 1873)), p.29. Hereinafter cited as First Settlers of Schenectady.
  2. [S1211] Arthur C.M. Kelly and Transcribed by Donald A. Keefer, Schenectady Reformed Church Baptisms 1694-1811 (Rhinebeck, New York: Arthur C.M. Kelly, 1987), p.312, no.7025. Hereinafter cited as Schenectady RDC Bapt. 1694-1811.

Jeury Brouwer1

b. between 1700 and 1705, d. before 4 February 1784
  • Jeury Brouwer was born between 1700 and 1705 at Brooklyn, New York, (based on date of marriage).
  • He married first at Reformed Dutch Church, New York City, New York, on 15 January 1726 Elizabeth Hilton, daughter of William Hilton and Anna Adamse Brouwer, (banns 9 Nov. 1725) "Jeremias Brouwer & Elisabth Hilton."2
  • Jeury Brouwer married second at Reformed Protestant Dutch Church, Flatbush, Kings Co., Long Island, New York, on 24 October 1747 Charity Stillwell, daughter of Thomas Stillwell and Ann.3
  • Jeury Brouwer died before 4 February 1784 at Brooklyn, Kings Co., New York; (the date his will was proved).
  • Also known as Jeremiah Brouwer.
  • Also known as Jurian Brouwer.4
  • He was a miller at Gowanus, Brooklyn, New York.
  • He witnessed the baptism of Hendrick van Leeuw , son of Hendrick Van Leeuwen and Marytje Brouwer, on 4 March 1724 at Reformed Dutch Church, New York City, New York, (sponsors Jurian Brouwer, Helena Brouwer, h.v.v. Jan Blok).5
  • , On 3 Sep 1737, "Abraham Brouwer of the town of Brookland in Kings County on the Island Nassau at a place called Gowanus" conveyed to "his son Jurian Brouwer miller of the same place"..."All that grist mill situate lying and being in the town of Brookland abovesaid at a place called Gowanus and the hindermost part of all his old land in ye said town so as it is now staked out, and Also two lots of woodland in said town, and are known by the number three and number four as they were laid out and Also the half his orchard also as it is now staked out and Also the half of all his meadow in said town so as it now staked out, and Also all ye house and improvements to the old mill above named..." On the same date, by a seperate deed, Abraham Brouwer conveyed to "Abraham Brouwer, Junr. of the same place, miller"..."All that grist mill called the new mill and the dam and pond thereunto situate standing and lying in the town of Brookland aforesaid as Also the half of his old land (that is) the foremost part so as it is now staked out and the full half of his whole orchard so as it is now staked out, and Also the full half of all his meadow also as it is now staked out, and also two lots of woods in said town and are known to be numbers six and eight with all of the improvements next to said mill..."6
  • Jeury Brouwer appeared on the census in 1738 at Brooklyn, Kings Co., New York, with a family of 1 male over 10, 2 females over 10, 2 males and 2 females under 10.7
  • He was an elder of the Brooklyn Church in 1749. On 24 Aug 1751 (21 Geo II) Isaac Sebring and Catherina, his wife made an agreement to dig a ditch from Gowanus Bay to the East River, under certain restrictions, with, among others, Jury Brouwer and Abraham Brouwer of Gowanus.8
  • He witnessed the baptism of Elizabeth Burger , daughter of Johannes Burger and Jannetje Brouwer, on 19 April 1742 at Reformed Dutch Church, New York City, New York, (sponsors Jurrie Brouwer, Elizabeth Hilton, z.h.v.).9
  • "Abraham Brouwer Jr." and "Juryen Brouwer" are recorded 10 December 1742, on a Kings County list "of all ye persons which their names are hereunder subscribed and have a right in ye deed of ye house and ground therein mentioned (that is to say)of ye fourth or quarter part as in ye said deed setts forth each according to the sum subscribed to and are followith (viz)..."10
  • On 24 Aug. 1751, Isaac Sebring and Catharina his wife made an agreement to dig a ditch from Gowanus Bay to the East River, under certain restrictions, with, among others, Jury Brower and Abraham Brower of Gowanus. Wit: William Brower.8
  • His will was dated on 18 September 1754 (NY Co. Wills v.36, p.228) proved 4 Feb 1784 (thirty years after it was written). "Jeury Brower of Gowanus in the township of Brookland in Kings County on Nassau Island in the Province of New York, miller, being very sick and weak in body but of sound mind and memory...I do give and bequeath all my whole estate real and personal whatsoever I have in the township of Brookland in Kings County unto my three sons named Abraham William and Adolph." Abraham is to receive five pounds for his birth right, and after the three sons pay all debts, and stipulated legacies the remainder of the estate is to be divided equally among the three. Should the three not pay off the debts, nor satisfy the legacies, then the estate is to be sold at public sale, and the proceeds are to be divided amongst all the children, and "beloved wife Geertje." Leaves to wife, Geertje, "all her goods whatsoever she brought to my estate... and one of my negro girls named Bet or Bettie...the sum of two hundred pounds...and the room to the south east of my house for her to live in during the time she remains my widow." To son, Jeury, "two hundred pounds...to be paid five years after my decease." To daughter, Maria, "on her marriage day the sum of thirty pounds and six years after my decease the sum of fifty pounds." To daughter, Cornelia, "thirty pounds on her marriage day and the sum of seventy pounds six years after my decease." To daughter Annatie, "who is intermarried with Henry Taylor the sum of seventy pounds to be paid six years after my decease." To daughter Jannetie, "on her marriage day the sum of thirty pounds and six years after my decease the sum of seventy pounds." To daughter Elizabeth, "the sum of thirty pounds on her marriage day and the sum of seventy pounds six years after my decease." To daughters Lena and Sara, "each of them the sum of thirty pounds on their marriage day and the sum of seventy pounds each of them seven years after my decease." Appoints his three sons, Abraham, William, and Adolph as executors. Witnesses, Jacob Bennet, Jure Bennit, Simon Boerum.11,12
  • The 1755 census of Slaves on Long Island records Jery Bruer with "one Negro Man cald Sam," and two negro women, Dine and Deyon.13
  • Jury Brouwer, along with his oldest son, Abraham, were listed as executors in the will of Jury's brother Abraham, dated 29 Sep 1755.14
  • On 2 Nov 1757, Thomas Stillwell, "of the City of New York, yeoman," sold to Jurry Brower of Brooklyn, miller, for thirty-six pounds, "a certain piece of woodland situate lying and being in the township of Flatbush in Kings County aforesaid bound as follows north by Peter Loyse, east by Corles plains or flats, south by Engelbart Lott, west by Twildiers plains or flats containing four acres and a half.15
  • Jeremiah Brower of Kings Co., miller, witnessed a will in 1759.16
  • On 20 Mar 1760, "Jurrey Brower of Gowanus, in the township of Brooklyn in Kings County on Nassau Island in the Provence of New York, miller" conveyed to "Abraham Brower and William Brower sons of the said Jury Brower of the same place," for £300, a parcel of land "situate lying and being in the township of Brooklyn...bounded easterly and southerly by the road or Kings Highway that leads from Flatbush to the ferry Northerly by Jacobus Degraw northwesterly to said Jurry Brower and Jacob Van der Hoven westerly to Jacobus Du Re Vois containing about twenty two acres..."17
  • Jeury Brouwer witnessed the baptism of Jeremiah Brouwer , son of Adolph Brouwer and Aeltje Hulst, on 23 November 1777 at Reformed Dutch Church, New Hackensack, Dutchess Co., New York, (sponsors Jeremiah Brower and Elizabeth Jones.).18
  • Jeury Brouwer was a member of the at Dutch Reformed Church, Brooklyn, Kings Co., New York, on 4 November 1778 (seat owner).19
  • He witnessed the baptism of Aaltje Meyer , daughter of Adolph Meyer and Antje Hoogland, on 31 May 1779 at Reformed Dutch Church, New Hackensack, Dutchess Co., New York, (sponsors Jeremia Brouwer, Antje Ask).20
  • In a deed dated 18 Nov 1785 (Kings Co. Deeds v.6, pp.343-352) Jeremiah's son, Adolphus Brower acquires the Gowanus mill site from Jeremiah's other heirs: "Conveyance between Adolphus Brower of Brookland, Kings Co., yeoman, one of the sons of Jeremiah Brower of same place, yeoman, deceased, and his wife Aeltie, and Abraham Brower, Jeremiah Brower and Antie his wife, William Brower and Mattya Brower, widow of William Brower deceased; and the said Mattya Brower and William Brower, Garrett Brower and Abraham Hoagland, executors of the will of William Brower formerly of Brooklyn and afterwards of Rumbout Precinct, Dutchess Co., yeoman, now deceased: Above parties agree to divide real estate of Jeremiah Brower. Adolph Brower pays £831 to the other heirs. The property consisted of a farm in Brooklyn called "Mill Hook" with mill and pond and stream formerly belonging to Jeremiah Brower, deceased; and a piece of meadow called "Big Meadow" at Gowanus, Brooklyn, adjoining the road that leads to Brooklyn, bounded N.E., E. and S.E. by lands of Jacobus Vanderhove and the estate of of Jacobus de Grave deceased and a road that leads from Brooklyn to Flatbush; S., S.W. and W. by the Mill Road that goes to Brooklyn; containing 125 acres. This is to be excepted out of the lands conveyed to Adolph. Also a third part in three lots of land (10 acres) purchased from William Bennet at Gowanus, house, etc. Signed: Jeremiah Brower, Antie wife of Jeremiah Brower, Abraham Hoagland, Adolphus Brower, Altie Brower, Mattya Brower, Abraham Brower, Garrett Brower, William Brower."21

Family: Elizabeth Hilton b. 10 Feb 1703, d. b Oct 1747

Citations

  1. [S482] William J. Hoffman, "Brouwer Beginnings; The First Three Generations of the Adam Brouwer Berchoven Family", The American Genealogist 23:193-206; 24:23-32, 96-102, 161-170 (1947, 1948). Hereinafter cited as "Brouwer Beginnings". http://brouwergenealogy.blogspot.com/2012/05/…
  2. [S1439] Samuel S. Purple, Records of the Reformed Dutch Church in New Amsterdam and New York; Marriages from 11 December 1639 to 26 August 1801 (Bowie, MD: Heritage Books, reprint 2003, original 1890 NYG&BS), p.144. Hereinafter cited as Marriages, RDC NA/NY.
  3. [S2392] Records of the Reformed Protestant Dutch Church of the town of Flatbush, Kings County, New York, 1677-1872; FHL film #0017663 (Salt Lake City: Filmed by the Genealogical Society of Utah, 1941), Microfilm of typescripts (5 v.) made in 1915 in possession of the New York Genealogical and Biographical Society, New York City, translated and transcribed for the church by Frank L. Van Cleef ; under the direction of Willard P. Schenck and Henry M. Wells ; copied by Josephine C. Frost, 2:2. Jeremias Brouwer, widower and Charitie Stilwel, y.d.. Hereinafter cited as RDC Flatbush Records.
  4. [S1434] Kings County (New York) Conveyances, Deeds v. 5-7; film #1413190 (Salt Lake City, Utah: Filmed by the Genealogical Society of Utah, 1957, 1958, 1990), Microfilm of the original records at the New York Registers Office, New York City, lib.5, pp.138-9 and 140-1. Hereinafter cited as Kings Co., NY Deeds v.5-7.
  5. [S1478] "Records of the Reformed Dutch Church in New York", New York Genealogical and Biographical Record Vols.5- (1874-): 19:172.
  6. [S1434] Kings County (New York) Conveyances, Deeds v. 5-7; film #1413190 (Salt Lake City, Utah: Filmed by the Genealogical Society of Utah, 1957, 1958, 1990), Microfilm of the original records at the New York Registers Office, New York City, lib.5, pp.138-9 and 140-1. https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.3.1/TH-1951-33185-4376-80, and https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.3.1/TH-1961-33185-4710-91. Hereinafter cited as Kings Co., NY Deeds v.5-7.
  7. [S1607] Edmund Bailey O'Callaghan, Lists of Inhabitants of Colonial New York, Excerpted from The Documentary History of the State of New York (Baltimore, MD: Genealogical Pub. Co., 1979, 1989, 1999), p.246. Hereinafter cited as Lists of Inhabitants of Colonial New York.
  8. [S482] William J. Hoffman, "Brouwer Beginnings; The First Three Generations of the Adam Brouwer Berchoven Family", The American Genealogist 23:193-206; 24:23-32, 96-102, 161-170 (1947, 1948): 24:99. Hereinafter cited as "Brouwer Beginnings". http://brouwergenealogy.blogspot.com/2012/05/…
  9. [S1478] "Records of the Reformed Dutch Church in New York", New York Genealogical and Biographical Record Vols.5- (1874-): 24:76.
  10. [S1434] Kings County (New York) Conveyances, Deeds v. 5-7; film #1413190 (Salt Lake City, Utah: Filmed by the Genealogical Society of Utah, 1957, 1958, 1990), Microfilm of the original records at the New York Registers Office, New York City, v.5, p.119-120. Hereinafter cited as Kings Co., NY Deeds v.5-7.
  11. [S3491] New York. Surrogate's Court (New York County), Wills Vol. 36, 1780-1784; FHL film #0866987 (Salt Lake City, Utah: Filmed by the Genealogical Society of Utah, 1971, 1982-1983), Microfilm of original records in the Surrogate's Court, New York, New York, page 228. Hereinafter cited as NY Wills v.36 1780-1784.
  12. [S2887] New York Historical Society Abstracts of Wills on file in the Surrogate's Office, City of New York, Vol. 12 (Jun 17, 1782 - Sept 11, 1784) (New York: Printed for the Society, 1903), page 172-173. Jeury Brower. Hereinafter cited as Abs. NY Co. Wills v. 12.
  13. [S1607] Edmund Bailey O'Callaghan, Lists of Inhabitants of Colonial New York, Excerpted from The Documentary History of the State of New York (Baltimore, MD: Genealogical Pub. Co., 1979, 1989, 1999), p.208. Slaves on Long Island, 1755.. Hereinafter cited as Lists of Inhabitants of Colonial New York.
  14. [S482] William J. Hoffman, "Brouwer Beginnings; The First Three Generations of the Adam Brouwer Berchoven Family", The American Genealogist 23:193-206; 24:23-32, 96-102, 161-170 (1947, 1948): 24:98. Hereinafter cited as "Brouwer Beginnings". http://brouwergenealogy.blogspot.com/2012/05/…
  15. [S1434] Kings County (New York) Conveyances, Deeds v. 5-7; film #1413190 (Salt Lake City, Utah: Filmed by the Genealogical Society of Utah, 1957, 1958, 1990), Microfilm of the original records at the New York Registers Office, New York City, v.6, p.17-18. Hereinafter cited as Kings Co., NY Deeds v.5-7.
  16. [S1634] "Brouwer Beginnings" by William J. Hoffman, Manuscript, BB-50, New York Genealogical and Biographical Society, New York City, New York.
  17. [S1434] Kings County (New York) Conveyances, Deeds v. 5-7; film #1413190 (Salt Lake City, Utah: Filmed by the Genealogical Society of Utah, 1957, 1958, 1990), Microfilm of the original records at the New York Registers Office, New York City, lib.6, pp.311-312. https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3QSQ-G9WT-73G4. Hereinafter cited as Kings Co., NY Deeds v.5-7.
  18. [S1549] Maria Bockee Carpenter Tower, Records of the Reformed Dutch Church of New Hackensack, Dutchess County, New York (Bowie, Maryland: Heritage Books, Inc., 2000 (org.1932)), p.25. Hereinafter cited as RDC New Hackensack, NY.
  19. [S3374] Frank Ernest Hagemeyer and John Blythe Dobson, "Seat Owners, Brooklyn Dutch Reformed Church, 1769/1778", New York Genealogical and Biographical Record Vol. 141, page 129 (2010): 141:131. Hereinafter cited as "Seat Owners, Brooklyn Dutch Reformed Church, 1769/1778."
  20. [S1549] Maria Bockee Carpenter Tower, Records of the Reformed Dutch Church of New Hackensack, Dutchess County, New York (Bowie, Maryland: Heritage Books, Inc., 2000 (org.1932)), p.28. Hereinafter cited as RDC New Hackensack, NY.
  21. [S1434] Kings County (New York) Conveyances, Deeds v. 5-7; film #1413190 (Salt Lake City, Utah: Filmed by the Genealogical Society of Utah, 1957, 1958, 1990), Microfilm of the original records at the New York Registers Office, New York City, lib.6, pp.343-352. Hereinafter cited as Kings Co., NY Deeds v.5-7.
  22. [S482] William J. Hoffman, "Brouwer Beginnings; The First Three Generations of the Adam Brouwer Berchoven Family", The American Genealogist 23:193-206; 24:23-32, 96-102, 161-170 (1947, 1948): 24:100. Hereinafter cited as "Brouwer Beginnings". http://brouwergenealogy.blogspot.com/2012/05/…

Jeury Brouwer1,2

b. 1728, d. 28 April 1776
  • Jeury Brouwer was born in 1728 said to be in his 48th year at death.3
  • He married first at Reformed Dutch Church, New York City, New York, on 15 February 1750 Jane Elsworth, daughter of Theophilus Elsworth and Johanna Hardenbroek, (banns 14 Feb 1750) "Jeremiah Brouwer & Jane Elsworth."4
  • Jeury Brouwer married with banns published on 24 September 1757 at Reformed Dutch Church, New York City, New York, Elizabeth Van de Water, daughter of Hendrick Van de Water and Annetje Skillman.5
  • Jeury Brouwer died on 28 April 1776 at Hackensack, Bergen Co., New Jersey; An announcement of Jeremiah's death appeared in the New York Gazette on May 6th, 1776, "Brower, Jeremiah of NYC, merchant, died last Sunday week at Hackensack in his 48th year and was burried the next day in the family vault at the New Dutch Church."3
  • Also known as Jeremiah Brower.6
  • He was a merchant at New York City, New York.
  • He was admitted freeman on 29 May 1750 at New York City, New York, "merchant."7
  • Jeury Brower is mentioned in his father's will dated 18 Sep 1754, to receive £200. It is noted that he did not receive a share of the mill property, and was not named as an executor, while his three brothers, Abraham, William and Adolph did and were.8
  • He witnessed the baptism of Sara Kip , daughter of Dirk Kip and Jannetje Parsell, on 9 March 1755 at Reformed Dutch Church, New York City, New York, (sponsors Jeremias Brouwer, Jannetje Elswort, z.h.v.).9
  • Jeury Brouwer witnessed the baptism of Jane Elsworth , daughter of John Elsworth and Hester Roome, on 26 October 1755 at Reformed Dutch Church, New York City, New York, (sponsors Jeremias Brouwer, Jannetje Elsword, z.h.v.).10
  • In 1757, a Jeremiah Brower was granted a license to operate a tavern in New York City.11
  • Jeury Brouwer and Elizabeth Van de Water were members of the at Reformed Dutch Church, New York City, New York, on 22 February 1758.12
  • In 1768, Jeremiah Brower, with Luke van Ranst, Isaac Sears, and Lawrence Kortright, as executors of John Schermerhorn's estate, offered a reward for the capture of Noke, a negro slave, age about 16, who ran away from the "estate of John Schermerhorne, dec'd."13
  • Jeury Brouwer witnessed the baptism of Ann Tilley , daughter of Edward Tilley and Margita Van de Water, on 10 February 1768 at Reformed Dutch Church, New York City, New York, (sponsors Jeremia Brouwer, Elizabet Van de Water, z.h.v.).14
  • Jeury Brouwer witnessed the baptism of Henry Van de Water , son of Hendrick Van de Water and Margrita Brestede, on 3 December 1769 at Reformed Dutch Church, New York City, New York, (sponsors Jeremia Brouwer, Elizabet Van de Water, z.h.v.).15
  • Jeury Brouwer was made an executor of the will of Hendrick Van de Water on 2 May 1771; proved 18 Feb 1784. Hendrick Van De Water of the City of New York, gunsmith, in a weak state of health. To my son Albertus, one larger silver tankard, as being my eldest son, and bar from future pretences as heir at law to my real estate. The residue of my real and personal estate in six equal parts, to be paid in a proper time after my decease, one sixth part each to my sons Albertus, Henry, my daughter Elizabeth wife to Jeremiah Brouwer, my daughter Margaret wife to Edward Tilley, my daughter Sarah wife to Luke Quick, and to Janneke and Ann Pearse, the two children of my daughter Ann, deceased, late wife of William Pearse, each one twelfth part of said estate. Unto my son Henry, all my gunsmith tools, immediately after my decease, whereas he has of me fifty pounds, it is to be discounted from his share. I make my son Albertus, Jeremiah Brouwer and William Pearse and daughter Margaret, executors. Witnesses: Evert Byvanck, John Byvanck, Petrus Byvanck of said City, merchants.16
  • Jeury Brouwer witnessed the baptism of Ann Tilley , daughter of Edward Tilley and Margita Van de Water, on 13 June 1773 at Reformed Dutch Church, New York City, New York, (sponsor Jeremia Brouwer, Jr.).17
  • Jeury Brouwer witnessed the baptism of Jane Kip , daughter of Peter Kip and Jane Brouwer, on 15 October 1775 at Reformed Dutch Church, New York City, New York, (sponsors Jeremiah Brouwer, Catharina Kip).18
  • His will was dated on 8 April 1776 proved 16 May 1776: "I, Jeremiah Brower, of the City of New York, but at present at New Barbados, in the Province of East New Jersey, merchant, being sick and weary in body but of sound and disposing mind and understanding... I bequeath unto my son Jeremiah my silver tankard which I will shall be in full bar of all claims and demands he may have as being my eldest son and heir at law... to my beloved wife Elizabeth the use of all the residue of my wrought plate, household furniture, bed, bedding, woolen, linnen and slaves, until my youngest child shall attain to the age of twenty one...but in case my wife Elizabeth should happen to die before any of my younger children should attain the age of twenty one...then I order and direct that all the residue of my wrought plate, household furniture (etc.) together with my whole real estate or such part thereof that my executors think proper be sold by my executors...and the proceeds arising therefrom be equally divided among my children to wit, Jeremiah, Theophilus, Jannettie, wife of Peter Kip, William, Henry, John, Elizabeth, Abraham, and to such child or children which my wife is now with child with when born if alive... Whereas I have given to each of my children that are married, the sum of £250, my other children are to receive the same, when married or of age to make them equal". He names Henry Kip, and Isaac Roosevelt, of New York, and Henry Roomer, of New Barbados, and son Theophilus, executors. Witnesses, Peter T. Curtenius, merchant, Peter Zabriskie, Lowens Akerman.19,20,21
  • On 4 Nov 1782, Theophilus Brower, executor filed a claim with New Jersey on behalf of the estate of Jeremiah Brouwer, deceased. Included is an inventory of the damages sustained by the British or their adherents in October 1778 and on 26 November 1776.22
  • Jeremiah Brower (or Jeury Brouwer) stated that he was living in New Barbadoes, New Jersey at the time he wrote his will in April 1776. The twonship of New Barbadoes was created in 1710 and existed in its largest extent before the American Revolution in Bergen County, New Jersey. It was created from territory that had been a part of Essex County, but was removed by Royal decree and added to Bergen County, and originally contained all of present day Bergen Co. west of the Hackensack River, including portions beyond the Passaic River, and added the whole territory between the two rivers from Newark Bay northward to the boundary with New York, and west to the line with Sussex Co., New Jersey. Today, New Barbadoes township exists as Hackensack, which adopted the present name in 1921.
  • The 9 May 1787 will of Charity (Stillwell) Brower, names Theophilus Brower, merchant of NYC, "my late husband's grandson." This statement is the basis for including Jeury in the family of Jeury Brouwer and Elizabeth Hilton. No baptism record has been found for Jeury, and his first marriage in 1750 would imply that he was born by 1732. He is most certainly younger than his three brothers Abraham, William and Adolphus who would have been born between the years of 1726 and 1732, and so it appears that Jeury married at a relatively young age, say between ages 18 and 21. It is curious that in his father's 1754 will, Jeury is not devised a share in the valuable mill property at Gowanus. His three brothers each receive a share of the property while Jeury is given £200, and while his three brothers are all named as executors, Jeury is not. In addition, none of his brothers appear has sponsors for any of Jeury's children (the Abraham Brower who sponsors's Jeury's con William's baptism may be his elder brother, but that can not be claimed with certainty). Therefore, the inclusion of Jeury in this family lies solely in the link provided by the 1787 will of Charity Brower.

Family 1: Jane Elsworth b. 14 Oct 1730, d. b 18 Feb 1759

Family 2: Elizabeth Van de Water b. 12 Nov 1735, d. bt 1776 - 1781

Citations

  1. [S482] William J. Hoffman, "Brouwer Beginnings; The First Three Generations of the Adam Brouwer Berchoven Family", The American Genealogist 23:193-206; 24:23-32, 96-102, 161-170 (1947, 1948). Hereinafter cited as "Brouwer Beginnings". http://brouwergenealogy.blogspot.com/2012/05/…
  2. [S495] Howard S.F. Randolph, "The Elsworth Family of New York City", New York Genealogical and Biographical Record Vol.64, pp.255-267 (1933). Hereinafter cited as "NYG&BR 64:255-267."
  3. [S1843] Kenneth Scott, "Genealogical Data From the New York Gazette and the Weekly Mercury", New York Genealogical and Biographical Record vol.99-107 (1968-1976): 105:34. Hereinafter cited as "Gen. Data from NY Gazette & Weekly Mercury, NYGBR."
  4. [S1439] Samuel S. Purple, Records of the Reformed Dutch Church in New Amsterdam and New York; Marriages from 11 December 1639 to 26 August 1801 (Bowie, MD: Heritage Books, reprint 2003, original 1890 NYG&BS), p.182. Hereinafter cited as Marriages, RDC NA/NY.
  5. [S1439] Samuel S. Purple, Records of the Reformed Dutch Church in New Amsterdam and New York; Marriages from 11 December 1639 to 26 August 1801 (Bowie, MD: Heritage Books, reprint 2003, original 1890 NYG&BS), p.195. Hereinafter cited as Marriages, RDC NA/NY.
  6. [S1336] "Abstracts of Wills, Administrations and Guardianships in NY State, 1787-1835."New England Historic Genealogical Society, 2006), (From material originally compiled by William A. D. Eardeley, now held by the Brooklyn Historical Society.). Online www.americanancestors.org., p.696. Hereinafter cited as Abstracts of Wills, etc. in NY 1787-1835.
  7. [S1634] "Brouwer Beginnings" by William J. Hoffman, Manuscript, BB-50, New York Genealogical and Biographical Society, New York City, New York.
  8. [S482] William J. Hoffman, "Brouwer Beginnings; The First Three Generations of the Adam Brouwer Berchoven Family", The American Genealogist 23:193-206; 24:23-32, 96-102, 161-170 (1947, 1948): 24:99. Hereinafter cited as "Brouwer Beginnings". http://brouwergenealogy.blogspot.com/2012/05/…
  9. [S1478] "Records of the Reformed Dutch Church in New York", New York Genealogical and Biographical Record Vols.5- (1874-): 27:198.
  10. [S1478] "Records of the Reformed Dutch Church in New York", New York Genealogical and Biographical Record Vols.5- (1874-): 27:203.
  11. [S3249] Eugene P. McParland, "Colonial Taverns and Tavern Keepers of British New York City", New York Genealogical and Biographical Record Vols. 103, 104, 106 (1972, 1973, 1975): 103:200, 201. In addition to Jeremiah Brower, there is also in 1757 a Rebecca Bowmen/Rebeka Browen who is issued a license. The list was apparently alphabetized for the journal article, and the original would have to be consulted to see if she was a Brower, and if there was a possible relationship.. Hereinafter cited as "Colonial Tavers and Tavern Keepers of NYC."
  12. [S1585] "Records of the Reformed Dutch Church in the City of New York - Church Members List", New York Genealogical and Biographical Record vol.59,60,61,62 (1928,1929,1930,1931): 61:172. Hereinafter cited as "Members RDC NY/NA, NYGBR."
  13. [S1843] Kenneth Scott, "Genealogical Data From the New York Gazette and the Weekly Mercury", New York Genealogical and Biographical Record vol.99-107 (1968-1976): 99:212. Hereinafter cited as "Gen. Data from NY Gazette & Weekly Mercury, NYGBR."
  14. [S1478] "Records of the Reformed Dutch Church in New York", New York Genealogical and Biographical Record Vols.5- (1874-): 29:88.
  15. [S1478] "Records of the Reformed Dutch Church in New York", New York Genealogical and Biographical Record Vols.5- (1874-): 29:154.
  16. [S2887] New York Historical Society Abstracts of Wills on file in the Surrogate's Office, City of New York, Vol. 12 (Jun 17, 1782 - Sept 11, 1784) (New York: Printed for the Society, 1903), page 203. Hendrick Van De Water. Hereinafter cited as Abs. NY Co. Wills v. 12.
  17. [S1478] "Records of the Reformed Dutch Church in New York", New York Genealogical and Biographical Record Vols.5- (1874-): 29:208.
  18. [S1478] "Records of the Reformed Dutch Church in New York", New York Genealogical and Biographical Record Vols.5- (1874-): 30:27.
  19. [S1336] "Abstracts of Wills, Administrations and Guardianships in NY State, 1787-1835."New England Historic Genealogical Society, 2006), (From material originally compiled by William A. D. Eardeley, now held by the Brooklyn Historical Society.). Online www.americanancestors.org., p.696. The guardianship papers regarding William Wyckoff Brower, Cornelia Brower and Jeremiah Henry Brower, children of Henry Brower, deceased, dated 16 Jan. 1805, state that they are the grandchildren of Jeremiah Brower of the City of New York, deceased, by his will dated 8 April 1776.. Hereinafter cited as Abstracts of Wills, etc. in NY 1787-1835.
  20. [S1455] Jeremiah Brower will (8 April 1776), New York County Surrogate's Court, Wills Vol.31, pp.190-195: FHL film #0875161, New York Co. Surrogate's Court, New York City, New York. Hereinafter cited as NY Co. Wills 31:190-195.
  21. [S2946] New York County Surrogate's Court Abstracts of Wills on file in the Surrogate's Office, City of New York (Vol. VIII. Sept 3, 1784 - 12 Jun 1785), Collections of the New York Historical Society (New York: Printed for the Society, 1904), page 343. Jeremiah Brower of New York, but at present of New Barbadoes, in the Province of East Jersey. Hereinafter cited as Abs. New York Wills, v. 8.
  22. [S2314] Inventories of Damages by the British and Americans in New Jersey, 1776-1782, New Jersey State Archives, 225 W. State Street, Trenton, New Jersey, Vol.1 Damages by the British in Bergen County, 1.2 Saddle River Township. Claim No. 41, Brouwer, Jeremiah.
  23. [S1263] William Bogardus, "A Request regarding Jeury Brouwer, b.1731," e-mail message from Bogardus, William (unknown address) to Chris Chester, Karen Sims, Lilly Martin, Richard Brewer and Perry Brewer, 12 Dec 2006. Hereinafter cited as "Wm. Bogardus e-mail 12-12-2006."

Joannes Brouwer1

b. 12 February 1744
  • Joannes Brouwer was baptized on 12 February 1744 at Dutch Reformed Church, Schraalenburgh, Bergen Co., New Jersey, sponsors Joannes Brouwer, Rachel Christy.2

Citations

  1. [S1634] "Brouwer Beginnings" by William J. Hoffman, Manuscript, BB-50, New York Genealogical and Biographical Society, New York City, New York.
  2. [S1697] First Reformed Church (Hackensack N.J.), Records of the Reformed Dutch Churches of Hackensack and Schraalenburgh, New Jersey (New York: Collections of the Holland Society, 1891), Sch.:94. Hereinafter cited as RDC Hackensack & Schraalenburgh.

Joannes Brouwer1

b. 21 March 1756
  • Joannes Brouwer was baptized on 21 March 1756 at Reformed Dutch Congregations, Freehold and Middletown, Monmouth Co., New Jersey, witness Antje Brouwer.2

Citations

  1. [S1998] "Records of the Dutch Congregations of Freehold and Middletown", Genealogical Magazine of New Jersey Vols. 22-38 (1947-1963): 25:91. Joannes; parents: Pieter Brouwer, Antje Van Dyk. Hereinafter cited as "RDC Freehold-Middletown Recs., GMNJ."
  2. [S1998] "Records of the Dutch Congregations of Freehold and Middletown", Genealogical Magazine of New Jersey Vols. 22-38 (1947-1963): 25:91. Joannes; parents: Pieter Brouwer, Antje Van Dyk; witness: Antje Brouwer. Hereinafter cited as "RDC Freehold-Middletown Recs., GMNJ."

Johannes Brouwer1

b. 2 May 1703
  • Johannes Brouwer was baptized on 2 May 1703 at Dutch Reformed Church, Hackensack, Bergen Co., New Jersey, sponsors Hulderick Brouwer, Mary DeMaree.2
  • Johannes is named in his father's will dated 29 Mar 1725.
  • Johannis Brower is named in his father's will dated 29 Mar 1725.3
  • He witnessed the baptism of Lea Brouwer , daughter of Peter Brouwer and Dina de Groot, on 3 September 1730 at Dutch Reformed Church, Schraalenburgh, Bergen Co., New Jersey, (sponsors Johannis Brouwer and Lea Brouwer).4
  • Johannes Brouwer witnessed the baptism of Johannes Brouwer , son of Samuel Brouwer and Maria Hartje, on 9 September 1733 at Dutch Reformed Church, Schraalenburgh, Bergen Co., New Jersey, (sponsors Joannes Brouwer and Lea Hartje).5
  • Johannes Brouwer witnessed the baptism of Abraham Edwards , son of David Edwards and Lea Brouwer, on 9 November 1740 at Dutch Reformed Church, Schraalenburgh, Bergen Co., New Jersey, (sponsors Joannes Brouwer and Lea Westervelt).6
  • Johannes Brouwer witnessed the baptism of Joannes Brouwer , son of David Brouwer and Jannetje Hartje, on 12 February 1744 at Dutch Reformed Church, Schraalenburgh, Bergen Co., New Jersey, (sponsors Joannes Brouwer, Rachel Christy).7
  • Johannes Brouwer was made an executor of the will of Adolph Shoort on 5 February 1753; proved 28 Apr 1761. Called Adolph Shoort of Romepuck, Bergen Co., New Jersey, yeoman. Names eldest son Jost, the cow which I lent him. Wife, Margaret, use of real estate while my widow, and at her decease to my three youngest sons, William, Hendrick and Johannes; and they are to pay to my eldest son, Jost, £20. Daughter Magdalena, £25. If son Hendrick and daughter Janetie should marry as the other children have, they are to have an outset. Executors my eldest daughter and my friend, Johannes Brower. Witnesses Theodore Valleau, Daniel Brower, Maria Brower.8
  • Johannes Brouwer witnessed the baptism of Maria Brouwer , daughter of Samuel Brouwer and Maria Hartje, on 5 January 1755 at Reformed Dutch Church, New York City, New York, (sponsors Johannes Brouwer and Maria Brouwer, j.d.).9
  • Johannes Brouwer witnessed the baptism of Rachel Brouwer , daughter of David Brouwer and Jannetje Hartje, on 25 April 1756 at Reformed Dutch Church, New York City, New York, (sponsors Johannes Brouwer, Rachel Brouwer, j.d.).10
  • Johannes Brouwer witnessed the baptism of Maria Loosje , daughter of Jan Loosje and Maria Brouwer, on 15 August 1756 at Reformed Dutch Church, New York City, New York, (sponsors Johannes Brouwer, Lea Brouwer, huis v.v.Joh's V. der Heyde).11
  • Johannes Brouwer was granted administration of the estate of Adolph Shoort on 28 April 1761; to eldest daughter Magdalen Shoort, and Johannes Brouwer.8
  • Johannes Brouwer witnessed the will of Peter Demarest on 1 April 1763; proved 2 Oct 1763. Pieter Demaree of Bergen Co. Names eldest son Peter, his part of the woodland and 1/2 of cleared land where he lives. Son, Jacobus, 2 acres where he lives. Sons John, Jacobus, David and Samuel, rest of real estate. My five sons shall pay to my daughters and grandchildren £100, viz: to Mary, 1/12, Treyntie, 1/12, Sarah, 1/12, Leya, 1/12, Margaret, 1/12, Ledeya, 1/12, Mary, 1/12, Anna, 1/12, Madlentie, 1/12. To children of Hester,1/12. To children of Jackmintye, 1/12. To children of Elizabeth, 1/12. Daughter Madiena, my easy chair. Wife, Mary, use of whole estate while my widow. Executors: my wife Mary, my friend Lorence Van Buskirk, Esq., and my friend George Blinckerhoff. Wit.: David Brower, Jacob Brower and Jan Brower. Lib. H, p. 312.12

Citations

  1. [S482] William J. Hoffman, "Brouwer Beginnings; The First Three Generations of the Adam Brouwer Berchoven Family", The American Genealogist 23:193-206; 24:23-32, 96-102, 161-170 (1947, 1948). Hereinafter cited as "Brouwer Beginnings". http://brouwergenealogy.blogspot.com/2012/05/…
  2. [S1697] First Reformed Church (Hackensack N.J.), Records of the Reformed Dutch Churches of Hackensack and Schraalenburgh, New Jersey (New York: Collections of the Holland Society, 1891), p.86. Hereinafter cited as RDC Hackensack & Schraalenburgh.
  3. [S1742] Elmer T. Hutchinson, editor, Documents Relating to the Colonial, Revolutionary and Post Revolutionary History of the State of New Jersey First Series Vol. 39; Calender of New Jersey Wills, Administrations, Etc. Vol. 10 1801-1805 (Trenton, New Jersey: MacCrellish & Quigley Co., 1946), p.66. Hereinafter cited as NJ Wills v.10 1801-1805.
  4. [S1697] First Reformed Church (Hackensack N.J.), Records of the Reformed Dutch Churches of Hackensack and Schraalenburgh, New Jersey (New York: Collections of the Holland Society, 1891), Sch.:73. Hereinafter cited as RDC Hackensack & Schraalenburgh.
  5. [S1697] First Reformed Church (Hackensack N.J.), Records of the Reformed Dutch Churches of Hackensack and Schraalenburgh, New Jersey (New York: Collections of the Holland Society, 1891), Sch.:75. Hereinafter cited as RDC Hackensack & Schraalenburgh.
  6. [S1697] First Reformed Church (Hackensack N.J.), Records of the Reformed Dutch Churches of Hackensack and Schraalenburgh, New Jersey (New York: Collections of the Holland Society, 1891), Sch.:88. Hereinafter cited as RDC Hackensack & Schraalenburgh.
  7. [S1697] First Reformed Church (Hackensack N.J.), Records of the Reformed Dutch Churches of Hackensack and Schraalenburgh, New Jersey (New York: Collections of the Holland Society, 1891), Sch.:94. Hereinafter cited as RDC Hackensack & Schraalenburgh.
  8. [S1993] A. Van Doren Honeyman, Calender of New Jersey Wills, Administrations, Etc., Vol. IV, 1761-1770, Documents Relating to the Colonial History of the State of New Jersey, First Series, Vol. 33 (Somerville, N.J.: The Unionist-Gazette Association, Printers, 1928), p.384. Hereinafter cited as NJ Wills v.4 1761-1770.
  9. [S1478] "Records of the Reformed Dutch Church in New York", New York Genealogical and Biographical Record Vols.5- (1874-): 27:139.
  10. [S1478] "Records of the Reformed Dutch Church in New York", New York Genealogical and Biographical Record Vols.5- (1874-): 28:28.
  11. [S3887] Tobias Alexander Wright, editor, Baptisms from 1731 to 1800 in the Reformed Dutch Church, New York, Collections of the New York Genealogical and Biographical Society, Vol. 3 (New York: Printed for the Society, 1902), page 213. Maria; parents: Jan Loosje, Maria Brouwer; witnesses: Johannes Brouwer, Lea Brouwer, huis v.v. Johs V. der Heyde. Hereinafter cited as Baptisms RDC New York (1731-1800).
  12. [S1993] A. Van Doren Honeyman, Calender of New Jersey Wills, Administrations, Etc., Vol. IV, 1761-1770, Documents Relating to the Colonial History of the State of New Jersey, First Series, Vol. 33 (Somerville, N.J.: The Unionist-Gazette Association, Printers, 1928), page 112. Pieter Demaree. Hereinafter cited as NJ Wills v.4 1761-1770.

Johannes Brouwer1

b. 29 January 1766
  • Johannes Brouwer was baptized on 29 January 1766 at Reformed Dutch Church, New York City, New York, sponsors Johannes Brouwer and Tryntje Verwy z.h.v.2
  • He lived at 50 Warren Street, NYC until 1798.1

Citations

  1. [S482] William J. Hoffman, "Brouwer Beginnings; The First Three Generations of the Adam Brouwer Berchoven Family", The American Genealogist 23:193-206; 24:23-32, 96-102, 161-170 (1947, 1948): 23:199. Hereinafter cited as "Brouwer Beginnings". http://brouwergenealogy.blogspot.com/2012/05/…
  2. [S1478] "Records of the Reformed Dutch Church in New York", New York Genealogical and Biographical Record Vols.5- (1874-): 29:37.

Johannes Brouwer1,2

b. before 1691
  • Johannes Brouwer was born before 1691.
  • He married Marritje Lamb, daughter of Alexander Lamb and Lysbeth Adriaense Konink, before 1711.3
  • Had five known children, the first two baptised in the New York Dutch Reformed Church, the following three at Tarrytown. He lived in the New York City area until about 1716 when he moved to Tarrytown, New York. Johannes and Marritje were sponsors at the baptism of a child of their son Matthys in 1751.
  • Johannes Brouwer witnessed the baptism of Maritje Buys , daughter of Johannes Buys and Maritje Brouwer, on 25 March 1712 at Old Dutch Church of Sleepy Hollow, (First Reformed Church of Tarrytown), Westchester Co., New York, (sponsors Johannes Brouwer, Antje Brouwer).4
  • Johannes Brouwer witnessed the baptism of Petrus Brouwer , son of Matthys Brouwer and Wyntje Kranckheyt, on 15 April 1727 at Old Dutch Church of Sleepy Hollow, (First Reformed Church of Tarrytown), Westchester Co., New York, (sponsors Joannis Brouwer, Marethen, his wife).5
  • Johannes Brouwer witnessed the baptism of Marytie Brouwer , daughter of Matthys Brouwer and Maritie Cronkhite, on 13 April 1751 at Old Dutch Church of Sleepy Hollow, (First Reformed Church of Tarrytown), Westchester Co., New York, (sponsors Johannes Brouwer and his wife.).6

Family: Marritje Lamb b. 18 Oct 1696

Citations

  1. [S482] William J. Hoffman, "Brouwer Beginnings; The First Three Generations of the Adam Brouwer Berchoven Family", The American Genealogist 23:193-206; 24:23-32, 96-102, 161-170 (1947, 1948). Hereinafter cited as "Brouwer Beginnings". http://brouwergenealogy.blogspot.com/2012/05/…
  2. [S483] Frank J. Doherty, Settlers of the Beekman Patent, Dutchess County, New York (Pleasant Valley, New York: Frank J. Doherty, 1990), Vol. 1, Historical Records, Chap.94, Brouwer Family. Hereinafter cited as Settlers of the Beekman Patent.
  3. [S482] William J. Hoffman, "Brouwer Beginnings; The First Three Generations of the Adam Brouwer Berchoven Family", The American Genealogist 23:193-206; 24:23-32, 96-102, 161-170 (1947, 1948): 23:203. Hereinafter cited as "Brouwer Beginnings". http://brouwergenealogy.blogspot.com/2012/05/…
  4. [S1763] First English Record Book of the Dutch Reformed Church in Sleepy Hollow: Formerly the Manor Church of Philipsburgh, Now the First Reformed Church of Tarrytown (Tarrytown, N.Y.: Tarrytown Historical Society, 1931), "Fourth Book" p.36, no.242. Hereinafter cited as RDC Sleepy Hollow/Tarrytown.
  5. [S1369] First Record Book of the "Old Dutch Church of Sleepy Hollow," organized in 1697, and now the First Reformed Church of Tarrytown, NY (Yonkers, NY: Yonkers Historical and Library Assoc., 1901), p.53, no.570. Hereinafter cited as Old Dutch Church Sleepy Hollow/First RDC Tarrytown.
  6. [S1369] First Record Book of the "Old Dutch Church of Sleepy Hollow," organized in 1697, and now the First Reformed Church of Tarrytown, NY (Yonkers, NY: Yonkers Historical and Library Assoc., 1901), "Fourth Book" p.91, no.1360. Hereinafter cited as Old Dutch Church Sleepy Hollow/First RDC Tarrytown.

Johannes Brouwer1

b. 18 September 1687
  • Johannes Brouwer was baptized on 18 September 1687 at Old First Dutch Reformed Church, Breuckelen (Brooklyn), Kings Co., Long Island, New York, sponsors Barent Jansen, Maritje Korsen.2
  • Johannes Brouwer is covered by Hoffman in "Brouwer Beginnings" (TAG 23:205): "It is he probably who married Aagje (Egge, Aegye) for the witness to his will was Samuel Brouwer (his half-brother). Johannes removed to Raritan. Oct. 29, 1732 will of John Bruer (Brower) of Somerset County, farmer. Children John oldest, Dirck second, Antie and "last and youngest son." Executors: Johannes Colyer of Long Island, Kings County, and Tunis Post and Hendrick Bris, both of Somerset Co. Witnesses Willem Post, Samuel Bruer (Brower), Cornelia Willemje. Proved Nov. 30, 1732-Nov.13 Inv. £107-6-7 - Lib. B, p.328. Of the four children mentioned in the will, the oldest one was bp. in 1726 at Flatlands, Dirck the second one in the Raritan church in 1730, the two remaining are known only from the will." This assessment by Hoffman is incorrect. The Jan Brouwer who married Aegje (Sprong) and is described by Hoffman above, is a son of Dirck Brouwer and Hannah Dawes, and in the line of descent from Jan Brouwer of Flatlands (see also NYG&BR 138 (2007), pp.256-257).3

Citations

  1. [S482] William J. Hoffman, "Brouwer Beginnings; The First Three Generations of the Adam Brouwer Berchoven Family", The American Genealogist 23:193-206; 24:23-32, 96-102, 161-170 (1947, 1948): 23:204-205. Hereinafter cited as "Brouwer Beginnings". http://brouwergenealogy.blogspot.com/2012/05/…
  2. [S2661] A. P. G. Jos van der Linde, Old First Dutch Reformed Church of Brooklyn, New York: First Book of Records, 1660-1752, New York Historical Manuscripts: Dutch (Baltimore: Genealogical Publishing Co., Inc., 1983), page 127. Johannes; parents: Willem Brouwer, Elisabeth Brouwer. Hereinafter cited as OFDRC Brooklyn.
  3. [S482] William J. Hoffman, "Brouwer Beginnings; The First Three Generations of the Adam Brouwer Berchoven Family", The American Genealogist 23:193-206; 24:23-32, 96-102, 161-170 (1947, 1948): 23:205. Hereinafter cited as "Brouwer Beginnings". http://brouwergenealogy.blogspot.com/2012/05/…

Johannes Brouwer1,2,3,4

b. 19 March 1712, d. before 23 October 1781
  • Johannes Brouwer was baptized on 19 March 1712 at Reformed Dutch Church, New York City, New York, sponsors Jan de Lamontagne, Elizabeth, s.h.v.5
  • He married Susanna Droilhet, daughter of Paul Droilhet and Susanna de la Vabre, at Reformed Dutch Church, New York City, New York, on 9 October 1734 (banns 8 Oct 1734) "John Brouwer, Susanna Deroillhet."6
  • Johannes Brouwer died before 23 October 1781; when he is described as deceased in his brother, Jacob Brouwer's, will.7
  • He witnessed the baptism of Johannes Symons , son of Johannes Symons and Suster Korssen, on 22 December 1734 at Reformed Dutch Church, New York City, New York, (sponsors Johannes Brouwer, Jenneke Bosch h.v. van Corn. Van Hoek).8
  • Johannes Brouwer witnessed the baptism of Jacob Brouwer , son of Jacob Brouwer and Maria de Lanoy, on 13 June 1742 at Reformed Dutch Church, New York City, New York, (sponsors Johannes Brouwer, Susanna Draljet, z.h.v.).9
  • Johannes Brouwer witnessed the baptism of Petronella Brouwer , daughter of Abraham Brouwer and Aefje van Gelder, on 5 October 1748 at Reformed Dutch Church, New York City, New York, (sponsors Johz Brouwer, Susanna Dorjet, z.h.v.).10
  • Johannes Brouwer witnessed the baptism of Abraham Brouwer , son of Everhardus Brouwer and Cornelia de Lanoy, on 19 November 1752 at Reformed Dutch Church, New York City, New York, (sponsors Johannes Brouwer, Susanna Droljitt, s.h.v.).11
  • John, child of Jacob Brower is named in the will of his aunt, Rachel Smith, sister of his mother Petronella la Montagne, 17 Sep 1757.12
  • Johannes Brouwer witnessed the baptism of Francyntie Brouwer , daughter of Jacob Brouwer and Maria Spoor, on 18 June 1761 at Reformed Dutch Church, New York City, New York, (sponsors Johannes Brouwer, Francyntje Bonnet, h.v.v. Wm Spoor).13
  • Johannes Brouwer witnessed the baptism of Susanna Brouwer , daughter of Jacob Brouwer and Maria Spoor, on 17 November 1762 at Reformed Dutch Church, New York City, New York, (sponsors Johannes Brouwer, Susanna Drojet, z.h.v.).14
  • Johannes Brouwer witnessed the baptism of Abraham Kip , son of Gerrit Kip and Nelletje Brouwer, on 12 June 1768 at Reformed Dutch Church, New York City, New York, (sponsors Johannis Brouwer, Maria Van den Berg, Wede Van Abm Kip).15
  • Johannes Brouwer witnessed the baptism of John Colwell , son of Thomas Hurlston Colwell and Antje Brouwer, on 5 February 1769 at Reformed Dutch Church, New York City, New York, (sponsors John Brouwer, Susanna Drujet, z.h.).16
  • Johannes Brouwer witnessed the baptism of Susanna Brouwer , daughter of Johannes Brouwer and Perkins Lambert, on 28 May 1769 at Reformed Dutch Church, New York City, New York, (sponsors John Brouwer, Susanna Druljet, z.h.v.).17
  • Johannes Brouwer witnessed the baptism of John Brouwer , son of Johannes Brouwer and Perkins Lambert, on 2 September 1770 at Reformed Dutch Church, New York City, New York, (sponsors John Brower, Susanna Druljet, z.h.v.).18

Family: Susanna Droilhet b. 21 May 1710

Citations

  1. [S1714] William J. Hoffman, "Brouwer Notes No. II", New York Genealogical and Biographical Record vol. 72, pages 332-337 (1941): 72:332. Hereinafter cited as "Brouwer Notes No. II."
  2. [S482] William J. Hoffman, "Brouwer Beginnings; The First Three Generations of the Adam Brouwer Berchoven Family", The American Genealogist 23:193-206; 24:23-32, 96-102, 161-170 (1947, 1948). Hereinafter cited as "Brouwer Beginnings". http://brouwergenealogy.blogspot.com/2012/05/…
  3. [S486] John Reynolds Totten, "Anneke Jans (1607-8?-1663) and Her Two Husbands", New York Genealogical & Biographical Record Vol. 56, pages 202-243 (1925): p.231-237. Hereinafter cited as "Anneke Jans, NYG&BR 56 (1925)."
  4. [S1783] Edwin R. Purple, "Contributions to the History of the Ancient Families of New York", New York Genealogical and Biographical Record vol.8 (1877): p.132 fn. Hereinafter cited as "CHAFNY; NYGBR 8 (1877)."
  5. [S1478] "Records of the Reformed Dutch Church in New York", New York Genealogical and Biographical Record Vols.5- (1874-): 17:46.
  6. [S1439] Samuel S. Purple, Records of the Reformed Dutch Church in New Amsterdam and New York; Marriages from 11 December 1639 to 26 August 1801 (Bowie, MD: Heritage Books, reprint 2003, original 1890 NYG&BS), p.157. Hereinafter cited as Marriages, RDC NA/NY.
  7. [S2887] New York Historical Society Abstracts of Wills on file in the Surrogate's Office, City of New York, Vol. 12 (Jun 17, 1782 - Sept 11, 1784) (New York: Printed for the Society, 1903), page 230. Jacob Brouwer. Hereinafter cited as Abs. NY Co. Wills v. 12.
  8. [S1478] "Records of the Reformed Dutch Church in New York", New York Genealogical and Biographical Record Vols.5- (1874-): 22:146.
  9. [S1478] "Records of the Reformed Dutch Church in New York", New York Genealogical and Biographical Record Vols.5- (1874-): 24:77.
  10. [S1478] "Records of the Reformed Dutch Church in New York", New York Genealogical and Biographical Record Vols.5- (1874-): 26:12.
  11. [S1478] "Records of the Reformed Dutch Church in New York", New York Genealogical and Biographical Record Vols.5- (1874-): 27:30.
  12. [S1956] William S. Pelletreau, Wills of the Smith Families of New York and Long Island, 1664-1794 (New York: F.P. Harper, 1898), p.48, no.60.. Hereinafter cited as Smith Family Wills.
  13. [S3887] Tobias Alexander Wright, editor, Baptisms from 1731 to 1800 in the Reformed Dutch Church, New York, Collections of the New York Genealogical and Biographical Society, Vol. 3 (New York: Printed for the Society, 1902), page 252. Francyntje; parents Jakop Brouwer, Maria Spoor. Hereinafter cited as Baptisms RDC New York (1731-1800).
  14. [S1478] "Records of the Reformed Dutch Church in New York", New York Genealogical and Biographical Record Vols.5- (1874-): 28:221.
  15. [S1478] "Records of the Reformed Dutch Church in New York", New York Genealogical and Biographical Record Vols.5- (1874-): 29:90.
  16. [S1478] "Records of the Reformed Dutch Church in New York", New York Genealogical and Biographical Record Vols.5- (1874-): 29:148.
  17. [S1478] "Records of the Reformed Dutch Church in New York", New York Genealogical and Biographical Record Vols.5- (1874-): 29:150.
  18. [S1478] "Records of the Reformed Dutch Church in New York", New York Genealogical and Biographical Record Vols.5- (1874-): 29:159.
  19. [S1634] "Brouwer Beginnings" by William J. Hoffman, Manuscript, BB-50, New York Genealogical and Biographical Society, New York City, New York.

Johannes Brouwer1,2

b. 26 May 1658, d. between 1 September 1712 and 13 October 1712
  • Johannes Brouwer was baptized on 26 May 1658 at Reformed Dutch Church, New Amsterdam, sponsors Nicholaes Velthuysen, Grietie Jans.3
  • He married Sarah Willems, daughter of Willem Gerritsen and Mary, at Amersfoort, Kings Co., Long Island, New York, on 2 September 1683 (betrothed 12 Aug 1683).4
  • Johannes Brouwer died between 1 September 1712 and 13 October 1712 at Hempstead, Queens Co., Long Island, New York.
  • Also known as Johannes Brewer.5
  • Also known as Jan Brouwer.6
  • He was a member of the at Reformed Protestant Dutch Church, Flatbush, Kings Co., Long Island, New York, in July 1679 upon confession of faith, along with his sister Jannetje Brouwer.7
  • After their marriage Johannes and Sarah lived in Gravesend (Long Island) where he took the oath of Allegiance as a native in 1687 (Garretson - possibly confused with his father). Flatbush Church records show "Johanis Brower and Sara Willemsen" witnessing the baptism of Sara, daughter of Marten Petersen (Wycoff) and Sarah's sister Hanna Willemsen on 22 Sep 1689. Johannes sold his house and garden plot in Gravesend and lot number 27 on Gisbert's Island to Stoffel Langestraat on 23 Jul 1693. He is not found on the census of 1698 in either Gravesend or Hempstead, where he eventually moved to. His will, bearing the name "Johanes Brewer," dated 1 Sep 1712, proved 13 Oct 1712, leaves to his wife Sarah, all houses, lands and meadows in Hempstead, made her executrix and stated "that after my wife's decease that then my own brothers and sisters shall have the estate." Since no children are mentioned and no children's birth records have been found it appears that Johannes and Sarah were childless.
    Bergen in "Early Settlers of Kings Co., N.Y.," adds to the end of his piece on the Adam Brouwer family: "Besides Adam there were other Brouwers who immigrated here at an early date. Among them a John or Johannes Brouwer, who immigrated in 1657, m. Jannetje ___; in 1687 took the oath of allegiance in Flatlands where he resided from 1677 to 1698..." Bergen here is referring to Johannes' father Jan (also called Johannes at times). Totten adds, "lived in Flatlands 1683, 1687, 1707, also lived at Hempstead, Long Island, married Sarah Willems, no children."
  • He took the Oath of Allegiance in September 1687 at Gravesend, Kings Co., New York, as "Johannis brouwer, native."8
  • In 1688, Jan Brouwer was school master, reader in the church and chorister at Flatlands, Long Island. He was preceeded by Willem Gerritse (Van Couwenhoven) who had the position beginning in 1675, and was succeeded by Pieter Tull in 1691.9
  • He witnessed the baptism of Sarah Wyckoff , daughter of Marten Pietersen Wyckoff and Hannah Willemse, on 18 September 1689 at Old First Dutch Reformed Church, Breuckelen (Brooklyn), Kings Co., Long Island, New York, (witnesses Johannis Brouwer, Sara Willems. Also recorded at Flatbush with the date 22 Sep 1689.).10,11
  • On 1 January 1693 at Jamaica, Queens Co., Long Island, New York, "John Brower," contributed to the fund collected for the maintenance of a minister.12
  • On 23 July 1693 Johannes sold his house and garden-spot in Gravesend and lot no. 27 on Gisbert's Island to Stoffel Langestraat.13
  • Johannes Brouwer was on the rate list at Jamaica, Queens Co., Long Island, New York, on 3 February 1708/9 and on a second list dated 4 Feb 1708/09, recorded as "Johanas Bruer."14
  • His will was dated on 1 September 1712 proved 13 Oct 1712. "Johannes Brewer of the township of Hempstead in Queens County being very sick," mentions his wife Sarah, all houses, lands, and meadows in Hempstead, and "my own brothers and sisters" to receive the estate after Sarah's decease. He does not mention any children. Makes his wife executor. Witnessed by Jacob Hicks, Samuel Carmen, Charles Abrams.15

Citations

  1. [S506] Aline L. Garretson, "The Gerritsen-Willemsen Family Record, and the Williamson Family of Gravesend", New York Genealogical and Biographical Record Vol.133, p.163 (2002). Hereinafter cited as "Gerritsen-Willemsen Family Record."
  2. [S480] T.G. Bergen, "Contributions to the History of the Early Settlers of Kings County, N.Y.", New York Genealogical & Biographical Record vols. 9-11 (1878-1880): p.128.. Hereinafter cited as "Early Settlers of Kings Co."
  3. [S1478] "Records of the Reformed Dutch Church in New York", New York Genealogical and Biographical Record Vols.5- (1874-): 6:40. Jan; parents: Jan Brouwer, Jannetie Jans.
  4. [S1641] David William Voorhees, editor, Records of The Reformed Protestant Dutch Church of Flatbush, Kings County, New York, Vol.1, 1677-1720 (New York: Holland Society of New York, 1998), pages 240, 241. Johannes Brouwer, j.m. van N. Yorke, met Sara Willems, j.d. van Amersfoort, beide daar woonachtig, & getrouwd aldaar den 2 Septembris. (Johannes Brouwer, young man from N. York; with Sara Willems, young lady from Amersfort; both residing there, and married there September 2nd). Hereinafter cited as RDC Flatbush Recs.
  5. [S2123] New York (County) Surrogate's Court Abstracts of Wills on File in the Surrogate's Office, City of New York (Vol. III 1730-1744), Collections of the New York Historical Society (New York: Printed for the Society, 1894), 2:94. Hereinafter cited as Abs. N.Y. Co. Wills v. III.
  6. [S1478] "Records of the Reformed Dutch Church in New York", New York Genealogical and Biographical Record Vols.5- (1874-): 6:40.
  7. [S1641] David William Voorhees, editor, Records of The Reformed Protestant Dutch Church of Flatbush, Kings County, New York, Vol.1, 1677-1720 (New York: Holland Society of New York, 1998), page 371. Amersfort. Johannes Brouwer and sister Jannetje Brouwers both in July 1679. Hereinafter cited as RDC Flatbush Recs.
  8. [S1607] Edmund Bailey O'Callaghan, Lists of Inhabitants of Colonial New York, Excerpted from The Documentary History of the State of New York (Baltimore, MD: Genealogical Pub. Co., 1979, 1989, 1999), p.39. Hereinafter cited as Lists of Inhabitants of Colonial New York.
  9. [S4197] Peter Ross A History of Long Island from its Earliest Settlement to the Present Time, Volume 1 (New York and Chicago: Lewis Publishing Company, 1902), page 314. E-mail from Richard Brewer, April 29, 2012, "New Info Regarding Jan Jansz Brouwer". Hereinafter cited as History of L. I.
  10. [S1641] David William Voorhees, editor, Records of The Reformed Protestant Dutch Church of Flatbush, Kings County, New York, Vol.1, 1677-1720 (New York: Holland Society of New York, 1998), p.446. Hereinafter cited as RDC Flatbush Recs.
  11. [S2661] A. P. G. Jos van der Linde, Old First Dutch Reformed Church of Brooklyn, New York: First Book of Records, 1660-1752, New York Historical Manuscripts: Dutch (Baltimore: Genealogical Publishing Co., Inc., 1983), page 160. Sara; parents: Marten Pietersen, Hanna Willems. Hereinafter cited as OFDRC Brooklyn.
  12. [S5660] Josephine C. Frost Records of the Town of Jamaica, Long Island, New York, 1656-1751, Volume 2 (Brooklyn, New York: Long Island Historical Society, 1914), page 375. Hereinafter cited as Jamaica NY Town Records v2. Https://archive.org/details/recordsoftownofj02jama.
  13. [S506] Aline L. Garretson, "The Gerritsen-Willemsen Family Record, and the Williamson Family of Gravesend", New York Genealogical and Biographical Record Vol.133, p.163 (2002): 133:172. Hereinafter cited as "Gerritsen-Willemsen Family Record."
  14. [S5660] Josephine C. Frost Records of the Town of Jamaica, Long Island, New York, 1656-1751, Volume 2 (Brooklyn, New York: Long Island Historical Society, 1914), pages 439 and 440. Hereinafter cited as Jamaica NY Town Records v2. Https://archive.org/details/recordsoftownofj02jama.
  15. [S2122] New York (County) Surrogate's Court Abstracts of Wills on File in the Surrogate's Office, City of New York (Vol. II 1708-1728), Collections of the New York Historical Society (New York: Printed for the Society, 1893), 2:94. Hereinafter cited as Abs. N.Y. Co. Wills v.II.

Johannes Brouwer1

b. 12 February 1693
  • Johannes Brouwer was baptized on 12 February 1693 at Reformed Dutch Church, Albany, New York, sponsors Gysbert Marselis, Rebecca Claaz.2
  • Johannes is named in his father's will dated 12 Dec 1706, he is to receive ten pounds in advance for his birthright. Other children are mentioned but not specifically named.3

Citations

  1. [S491] Jonathan Pearson, compiler, Genealogies of the First Settlers of Albany (Baltimore: Genealogical Publishing Co. Inc., 1984), p.28. Hereinafter cited as First Settlers of Albany.
  2. [S1486] Holland Society of New York, compiler, Records of The Reformed Dutch Church of Albany, New York 1683-1809 (Baltimore, Maryland: reprinted for Clearfield Co., Inc. by Genealogical Pub. Co., Inc., 1978), 1:60. Hereinafter cited as RDC Albany.
  3. [S813] Record of Wills Recorded at Albany, New York, 1629-1802; index 1629-1828; FHL films #s 0481435-0481446 (Salt Lake City: Filmed by the Genealogical Society of Utah, 1967), New York. Surrogate's Court (Albany County) (Main Author). Albany County (New York). Clerk of the Court of Appeals (Added Author). Microfilm of original records at the Queens College Library in Flushing, New York. The testators were from various areas and counties including Albany, Orange, Dutchess, Ulster, Kings, Westchester and others., FHL film #0824735; Albany Wills AB:6. Hereinafter cited as Albany, NY Wills.

Johannes Brouwer1

b. 6 January 1760, d. 30 September 1844
  • Johannes Brouwer was baptized on 6 January 1760 at Reformed Dutch Church, Albany, New York, sponsors Abraham Boom, Magdalena Bromly.2
  • He married Marytje de Wever, daughter of Wever, at Reformed Dutch Church, Albany, New York, on 14 February 1780.3
  • Johannes Brouwer died on 30 September 1844; in his 85th year.4,5
  • He was buried at State Street Burial Ground, Albany, New York; removed to the Albany Rural Cemetery in Menands, Albany Co., New York in 1867.5
  • Also known as Rev. John Brower.5
  • He witnessed the baptism of Nicolaas Brouwer , son of Cornelis Brouwer and Cathalyntje McManny, on 26 November 1780 at Reformed Dutch Church, Albany, New York, (sponsors Johs. and Marritje Brouwer).6
  • Lived in Albany, New York.
  • Johannes Brouwer witnessed the baptism of Annatje Stoop , daughter of Frans Stoop and Catharina Wever, on 7 April 1782 at Reformed Dutch Church, Albany, New York.7
  • Johannes Brouwer witnessed the baptism of Nicholas Boom , son of John Boom and Annatje Brouwer, on 4 September 1786 at Reformed Dutch Church, Albany, New York, (sponsors Johs. and Maria Brouwer).8

Family: Marytje de Wever b. 9 Oct 1753, d. 31 Mar 1823

Citations

  1. [S491] Jonathan Pearson, compiler, Genealogies of the First Settlers of Albany (Baltimore: Genealogical Publishing Co. Inc., 1984), p.28, called Johannes.. Hereinafter cited as First Settlers of Albany.
  2. [S1486] Holland Society of New York, compiler, Records of The Reformed Dutch Church of Albany, New York 1683-1809 (Baltimore, Maryland: reprinted for Clearfield Co., Inc. by Genealogical Pub. Co., Inc., 1978), 4:68. Hereinafter cited as RDC Albany.
  3. [S1486] Holland Society of New York, compiler, Records of The Reformed Dutch Church of Albany, New York 1683-1809 (Baltimore, Maryland: reprinted for Clearfield Co., Inc. by Genealogical Pub. Co., Inc., 1978), 7:1. Hereinafter cited as RDC Albany.
  4. [S491] Jonathan Pearson, compiler, Genealogies of the First Settlers of Albany (Baltimore: Genealogical Publishing Co. Inc., 1984), p.28 "died Sept. 30, 1844, ae 85." called John.. Hereinafter cited as First Settlers of Albany.
  5. [S4282] Col. William V. Hannay, "State Street Burial Grounds in Albany", The Dutch Settlers Society of Albany Yearbook Vol. 39, pages 34-49 (1963-64): 39:36. Hereinafter cited as "State Street Burial Grounds."
  6. [S1486] Holland Society of New York, compiler, Records of The Reformed Dutch Church of Albany, New York 1683-1809 (Baltimore, Maryland: reprinted for Clearfield Co., Inc. by Genealogical Pub. Co., Inc., 1978), 7:18. Hereinafter cited as RDC Albany.
  7. [S1486] Holland Society of New York, compiler, Records of The Reformed Dutch Church of Albany, New York 1683-1809 (Baltimore, Maryland: reprinted for Clearfield Co., Inc. by Genealogical Pub. Co., Inc., 1978), 7:30. Hereinafter cited as RDC Albany.
  8. [S1486] Holland Society of New York, compiler, Records of The Reformed Dutch Church of Albany, New York 1683-1809 (Baltimore, Maryland: reprinted for Clearfield Co., Inc. by Genealogical Pub. Co., Inc., 1978), 7:58. Hereinafter cited as RDC Albany.

Johannes Brouwer1

b. 24 November 1787, d. 3 March 1836
  • Johannes Brouwer was born on 24 November 1787.2
  • He was baptized on 23 December 1787 at Reformed Dutch Church, Albany, New York, no sponsors.2
  • He died on 3 March 1836 at New York; (possibly 13 Mar 1836).3

Citations

  1. [S491] Jonathan Pearson, compiler, Genealogies of the First Settlers of Albany (Baltimore: Genealogical Publishing Co. Inc., 1984), p.28. Hereinafter cited as First Settlers of Albany.
  2. [S1486] Holland Society of New York, compiler, Records of The Reformed Dutch Church of Albany, New York 1683-1809 (Baltimore, Maryland: reprinted for Clearfield Co., Inc. by Genealogical Pub. Co., Inc., 1978), 7:66. Hereinafter cited as RDC Albany.
  3. [S491] Jonathan Pearson, compiler, Genealogies of the First Settlers of Albany (Baltimore: Genealogical Publishing Co. Inc., 1984), p.28 "died in New York, March 3, 1836, ae 48y.". Hereinafter cited as First Settlers of Albany.

Johannes Brouwer

b. 21 June 1712, d. before 10 February 1757
  • Johannes Brouwer was baptized on 21 June 1712 at First Reformed Church, Schenectady, New York, sponsors Claes Fransz and Sara Groot.1
  • He died before 10 February 1757; (not mentioned in his father's will).2

Citations

  1. [S1211] Arthur C.M. Kelly and Transcribed by Donald A. Keefer, Schenectady Reformed Church Baptisms 1694-1811 (Rhinebeck, New York: Arthur C.M. Kelly, 1987), p.14, no.291. Hereinafter cited as Schenectady RDC Bapt. 1694-1811.
  2. [S4094] Documents on file and obtained from the Montgomery County Dept. of History and Archives, Fonda, N.Y., by Muriel D. Schuman and Cleo Stuhlman, BB-404; The Brower Papers 1734-1872; Box 5, UNP, No. 05. "Last Uncontroled Will and Testament" of William Brower of Stone Raby. Anneke Jans and Everardus Bogardus Descendants Association, Wilmington, Ohio.

Johannes Brouwer

b. 1 January 1759, d. between 25 March 1829 and 12 October 1829
  • Johannes Brouwer was baptized on 1 January 1759 at First Reformed Church, Schenectady, New York, sponsors Arent S. Vedder, Maria Brouwer.1
  • He married Engelge Sealie, daughter of John Zieley, at Reformed Dutch Church of Stone Arabia, Town of Palatine, Montgomery Co., New York, on 4 March 1787.2,3
  • Johannes Brouwer married second before March 1829 Catherine.4
  • Johannes Brouwer died between 25 March 1829 and 12 October 1829.
  • He was buried at Pine Grove Cemetery, Tribes Hill, Montgomery Co., New York.5
  • Also known as John Brower.4
  • Also known as Johann Brower.2
  • He served during at the Revolutionary War. In the Tryon Co., New York 2nd Regt. Militia, under Col. Jacob Klock. His father, Harmen Brewer, was a Lieut. in this Regt.6
  • The Official Roster of the Soldiers of the American Revolution Buried in the State of Ohio, credits his service in the Tryon Co. Militia to a John Brewer "b. N.Y., d. Adams Co., Ohio, m. Elsie," citing an erroneous DAR lineage.7
  • He witnessed the baptism of Harman W. Brower , son of Wilhelmus Brouwer and Elisabeth Gray, on 27 December 1782 at German Flatts Reformed Church, (now Herkimer Co.), New York, (sponsors John Brower, Debora Brower).8
  • Johannes Brouwer appeared on the census in 1790 at Caughnawaga, Montgomery Co., New York, as John Brower, with one male over 16, and one female.9
  • John, son of Harmon, is named in his uncle Arndt Brower's will dated 10 July 1793.10
  • He appeared on the census in 1810 at Johnstown, Montgomery Co., New York, as John Brower, with a household of 1 male under 10, 3 males 10-15, 1 male 16-25, 1 male over 45, 1 female uner 10, 2 females 16-25, 1 female 26-44, 3 slaves.11
  • His will was dated on 25 March 1829 at Montgomery Co., New York, probated 12 Oct 1829, called of Johnstown, mentions wife Catherine; sons Harman (and his Angelica), John, Peter (and his John Henry) and David; daughter Elizabeth; brother Wilhelmus. Executors: son Harman, nephew Harman W. Witnesses: A, Haring, R.S. Clute, I. Matthews.4

Family: Engelge Sealie b. 1768, d. 1815

Citations

  1. [S1211] Arthur C.M. Kelly and Transcribed by Donald A. Keefer, Schenectady Reformed Church Baptisms 1694-1811 (Rhinebeck, New York: Arthur C.M. Kelly, 1987), p.107, no.2381. Hereinafter cited as Schenectady RDC Bapt. 1694-1811.
  2. [S1665] Royden Woodward Vosburgh, editor, The Reformed Dutch Church of Stone Arabia in the Town of Palatine, Montgomery County, N.Y. (New York City: New York Genealogical and Biographical Society, 1916), p.150. Hereinafter cited as RDC Stone Arabia.
  3. [S1666] Misc. Brouwer Pages of Wm. J. Hoffman, Typewritten Manuscript, New York Genealogical and Biographical Society, New York City, New York, "Brouwer in Albany and Schenectady."
  4. [S1518] Edith (Van Hausen) Becker, "Abstracts of Wills, Montgomery Co., N.Y.", New York Genealogical and Biographical Record Vol.56, 57 (1925, 1926): 57:275. Hereinafter cited as "Montgomery Co. Wills."
  5. [S4267] Brower Research and Correspondence of Chester A. Brower, Typed and handwritten notes, Box 5, UNP BB-68, 88, Anneke Jans and Everardus Bogardus Descendants Association, Wilmington, Ohio, (pages scanned by Karen B. Sims in 2009, PDFs in possession of Chris Chester, 2012), 68 part XI. From "The Brower Papers" a typescript made by our department from original Brower papers loaned in the 1930s (Montgomery County, New York).
  6. [S1275] New York Comptroller's Office New York in the Revolution as Colony and State, Vol. 2 (Albany, NY: Weed-Parsons, 1904), p.176. Hereinafter cited as NYRCS.
  7. [S1658] Curry, The Official Roster of the Soldiers of the American Revolution Buried in the State of Ohio (Columbus, Ohio: Ohio Adjutant General's Dept., 1929), 2:68. "Srvd as soldr in Tryon co. NY militia. B in NY. d Adams co. O; mar Elsie; one son was Edward. Ref vol. 113 p.285 DAR Lin Nat No 112875. Rpt by Nathan Perry chpt.". Hereinafter cited as Official Roster of the Soldiers of the American Revolution Buried in the State of Ohio.
  8. [S1708] Arthur C.M. Kelly, Baptismal Record of German Flats Reformed Church (Fort Herkimer Reformed Church) (Rhinebeck, New York: Arthur C.M. Kelly, 1983), p.38, no.846. Hereinafter cited as Baptisms, German Flats Reformed Church.
  9. [S448] Ancestry.com, 1790 United States Federal Census., Online Database (Provo, Utah: Ancestry.com, 2000), Federal census, Roll M637-6, image 0021. Hereinafter cited as 1790 US Census.
  10. [S1518] Edith (Van Hausen) Becker, "Abstracts of Wills, Montgomery Co., N.Y.", New York Genealogical and Biographical Record Vol.56, 57 (1925, 1926): 57:147-148. Hereinafter cited as "Montgomery Co. Wills."
  11. [S127] MyFamily.com, 1810 United States Federal Census., Online Database (Provo, Utah: My Family.com Inc., 2003), Federal Census, Ser. M252, Roll 29, page 19, FHL film #0181383, image 00018. Hereinafter cited as 1810 US Census.
  12. [S1709] Arthur C.M. Kelly, Baptism Record of Caughnawaga Reformed Church, Fonda, New York (Rhinebeck, New York: Arthur C.M. Kelly, 1985), p.89, no.1990. Hereinafter cited as Baptisms, Caughnawaga Reformed Church.
  13. [S1709] Arthur C.M. Kelly, Baptism Record of Caughnawaga Reformed Church, Fonda, New York (Rhinebeck, New York: Arthur C.M. Kelly, 1985), p.122, no.2736. Hereinafter cited as Baptisms, Caughnawaga Reformed Church.
  14. [S1709] Arthur C.M. Kelly, Baptism Record of Caughnawaga Reformed Church, Fonda, New York (Rhinebeck, New York: Arthur C.M. Kelly, 1985), p.137, no.3094. Hereinafter cited as Baptisms, Caughnawaga Reformed Church.

Johannes Brouwer1

b. 13 March 1787
  • Johannes Brouwer was born on 13 March 1787.2
  • He was baptized on 13 May 1788 at First Reformed Church, Schenectady, New York, sponsors Andrew Felbush, Maria Mochin.2
  • He married Peninah Dewitt before 1820.
  • Also known as John Brewer.3
  • Johannes Brouwer appeared on the census on 7 August 1820 at Duanesburg, Schenectady Co., New York, with a household of 1 male under 10, 1 male 26-44, 1 female 26-44. 1 person engaged in agriculture. Enumerated next to Abraham Brewer.4
  • He appeared on the census in 1830 at Duanesburg, Schenectady Co., New York, with a household of 1 male under 5, 1 male 5-10, 1 male 10-15, 1 male 30-40, 1 female 20-30.5

Family: Peninah Dewitt b. bt 1800 - 1810

Citations

  1. [S514] Jonathan Pearson, compiler, Contributions for the Genealogies of the First Settlers of the Patent and City of Schenectady, from 1662 to 1800 (Baltimore, MD: Genealogical Publishing Co. Inc., 1982 (original 1873)), p.28. Hereinafter cited as First Settlers of Schenectady.
  2. [S1211] Arthur C.M. Kelly and Transcribed by Donald A. Keefer, Schenectady Reformed Church Baptisms 1694-1811 (Rhinebeck, New York: Arthur C.M. Kelly, 1987), p.281, no.6337. Hereinafter cited as Schenectady RDC Bapt. 1694-1811.
  3. [S1558] Christ Church (Duanesburgh, New York, Protestant Episcopla) Church Records, 1795-1883; FHL film #0017543 (Salt Lake City: Filmed by the Genealogical Society of Utah, 1941), Microfilm of photostatic copy of original records at the New York State Library in Albany.
    Includes baptisms, 1795-1801, 1811-1883, marriages, 1799-1800, 1812, 1818-1881, burials, 1817-1883, and communicants, 1835-1842, 1859-1882. Hereinafter cited as Christ Church, Duanesburgh, NY.
  4. [S128] Ancestry.com, 1820 United States Federal Census., Digital image of original census records (Provo, Utah: Ancestry.com, 2003), Federal Census, John Brewer. Census Place: Duanesburg, Schenectady, New York; Page: 146; NARA Roll: M33_65; Image: 155. Hereinafter cited as 1820 US Census.
  5. [S369] Ancestry.com, 1830 United States Federal Census., Online Database (Provo, Utah: Ancestry.com, 2003), Federal census, NARA Ser. M19, Roll 116, page 234, FHL film #0017176. Hereinafter cited as 1830 US Census.

Johannes Brouwer1

b. 1702, d. between 19 June 1778 and 13 January 1780
  • Johannes Brouwer was baptized in 1702 at Old Dutch Church of Sleepy Hollow, (First Reformed Church of Tarrytown), Westchester Co., New York, (no month or day given) sponsors Jacob Van Texel and Aeltje, his wife.3
  • He married Elizabeth Concklin, daughter of Deliverance Concklin and Engeltje Boeckhout, at Old Dutch Church of Sleepy Hollow, (First Reformed Church of Tarrytown), Westchester Co., New York, on 22 September 1733 "Johannis Brouwer, j. m., b. and l. on the Minner of Cortlant, and Eliezabeth Canckely, j. d., b. and l. in Phillips Burgh."4
  • Johannes Brouwer died between 19 June 1778 and 13 January 1780.5
  • Surname is also spelled Brower.6
  • Also known as Johannis Brewer (will).7
  • He witnessed the baptism of Hendrick Brouwer , son of Hendrick Brouwer and Janetie Crancheyt, on 2 April 1726 at Old Dutch Church of Sleepy Hollow, (First Reformed Church of Tarrytown), Westchester Co., New York, (sponsors Johannis Brouwer, Martha Brouwer).8
  • Settled in a house either he or his father built at Inner Cove, Mt. Pleasant, Westchester Co., New York.9
  • Johannes Brouwer witnessed the baptism of Engeltie Concklin , daughter of Abraham Concklin and Maritje Brouwer, on 10 April 1739 at Old Dutch Church of Sleepy Hollow, (First Reformed Church of Tarrytown), Westchester Co., New York, (sponsors Johannis Brouwer, Elizabeth his wife.).10
  • The earmarks of Johannis Brouwer were recorded in the town records at Philipsburgh Manor on 22 Dec 1757.11
  • Johannes Brouwer was appears on the Rent Roll at Philipsburg Manor, Westchester Co., New York, in 1760 as Johannis Brower, 6:4:6.6
  • He witnessed the baptism of Johannes Brouwer , son of Deliverance Brouwer and Elisabet See, on 22 October 1765 at Old Dutch Church of Sleepy Hollow, (First Reformed Church of Tarrytown), Westchester Co., New York, (sponsors Johannes Brouwer, Liesebeth his wife.).12
  • His will was dated on 19 June 1778 proved 13 Jan 1780. Johannis Brewer, of the Manor of Philipsburgh in Westchester County, being in perfect health. My will is that my son Jacob shall have all my improvements where I now live, on condition that he gives his sister Peggy Brewer a good maintainance. I leave to my daughter Peggy a good bed and furniture. I leave all household goods to my four sons and three daughters viz: Deliverance, Peter, Matthew, Jacob, Angeltie wife of John Sispen, Lena wife of Peter Mabie and Peggy, and all my moveables. I make my friend William Yurksea and John Yurksea, executors. Witnesses: Johanis Britt, William Britt, William Davids.13,7

Family: Elizabeth Concklin b. 1 Jun 1708, d. b 19 Jan 1778

Citations

  1. [S481] Floyd I. Brewer, A Dutch - English Odyssey; Stories of Brewer & Estey Families in North America 1636-1996 (Delmar, New York: Floyd I. Brewer; Hamilton Printing Co., 1997), p.7. Hereinafter cited as A Dutch-English Odyssey.
  2. [S482] William J. Hoffman, "Brouwer Beginnings; The First Three Generations of the Adam Brouwer Berchoven Family", The American Genealogist 23:193-206; 24:23-32, 96-102, 161-170 (1947, 1948). Hereinafter cited as "Brouwer Beginnings". http://brouwergenealogy.blogspot.com/2012/05/…
  3. [S1763] First English Record Book of the Dutch Reformed Church in Sleepy Hollow: Formerly the Manor Church of Philipsburgh, Now the First Reformed Church of Tarrytown (Tarrytown, N.Y.: Tarrytown Historical Society, 1931), "Fourth Book" p.26, no.54. Hereinafter cited as RDC Sleepy Hollow/Tarrytown.
  4. [S1369] First Record Book of the "Old Dutch Church of Sleepy Hollow," organized in 1697, and now the First Reformed Church of Tarrytown, NY (Yonkers, NY: Yonkers Historical and Library Assoc., 1901), Fifth Book, Marriages, p.160, no.108. Hereinafter cited as Old Dutch Church Sleepy Hollow/First RDC Tarrytown.
  5. [S342] William S. Pelietreau, Early Wills of Westchester County, New York From 1664-1784 (New York: Francis P. Harper, 1898), p.329. Hereinafter cited as Early Wills of Westchester County, New York From 1664-1784.
  6. [S1842] Field Horne, "The Philipsburg Manor Rent Roll of 1760", New York Genealogical and Biographical Record vol.110 (1979): 110:103. Hereinafter cited as "Philipsburg Manor Rent Roll, NYGBR 110 (1979)."
  7. [S3031] New York (County) Surrogate's Court Abstract of Wills on File in the Surrogate's Office, City of New York (Vol. IX, Jan 7, 1777-Feb 7, 1783, Collections of the New York Historical Society (New York: Printed for the Society, 1901), pages 194-195. Johannis Brewer of the Manor of Philipsburgh in Westchester County. Hereinafter cited as Abs. NY Co. Wills v. 9.
  8. [S1369] First Record Book of the "Old Dutch Church of Sleepy Hollow," organized in 1697, and now the First Reformed Church of Tarrytown, NY (Yonkers, NY: Yonkers Historical and Library Assoc., 1901), p.52, no.555. Hereinafter cited as Old Dutch Church Sleepy Hollow/First RDC Tarrytown.
  9. [S481] Floyd I. Brewer, A Dutch - English Odyssey; Stories of Brewer & Estey Families in North America 1636-1996 (Delmar, New York: Floyd I. Brewer; Hamilton Printing Co., 1997), p.33. Hereinafter cited as A Dutch-English Odyssey.
  10. [S1369] First Record Book of the "Old Dutch Church of Sleepy Hollow," organized in 1697, and now the First Reformed Church of Tarrytown, NY (Yonkers, NY: Yonkers Historical and Library Assoc., 1901), "Fourth Book" p.72, no.964. Hereinafter cited as Old Dutch Church Sleepy Hollow/First RDC Tarrytown.
  11. [S1584] "The Town Book of the Manor of Philipsburgh", New York Genealogical and Biographical Record Vol.59, pp.203-213 (1928): 59:209. Hereinafter cited as "Philipsburgh Town Recs. NYGBR 59 (1928)."
  12. [S1369] First Record Book of the "Old Dutch Church of Sleepy Hollow," organized in 1697, and now the First Reformed Church of Tarrytown, NY (Yonkers, NY: Yonkers Historical and Library Assoc., 1901), "Fourth Book" p.117, no.1887. Hereinafter cited as Old Dutch Church Sleepy Hollow/First RDC Tarrytown.
  13. [S342] William S. Pelietreau, Early Wills of Westchester County, New York From 1664-1784 (New York: Francis P. Harper, 1898), p.329. Johanes Breeuer, Philipsburg, "Leaves all improvements to son Job. Legacies to children, Peggy, Angeltie wife of John Sispen, Lena wife of Peter Mabie, Deliverance, Peter, Matthew and Jacob. Mentions William and John Yourkse, Johannes and William Britt." (This version differs from that found in Abstracts of NY Wills v.9 pp.194-195. Hereinafter cited as Early Wills of Westchester County, New York From 1664-1784.
  14. [S481] Floyd I. Brewer, A Dutch - English Odyssey; Stories of Brewer & Estey Families in North America 1636-1996 (Delmar, New York: Floyd I. Brewer; Hamilton Printing Co., 1997), p.37. Hereinafter cited as A Dutch-English Odyssey.

Johannes Brouwer1

b. 9 September 1733, d. September 1815
  • Johannes Brouwer was baptized on 9 September 1733 at Dutch Reformed Church, Schraalenburgh, Bergen Co., New Jersey, sponsors Joannes Brouwer and Lea Hartje.2
  • He married Antje Lozier, daughter of Benjamin Losier and Dina de Groot, at Reformed Dutch Church, New York City, New York, on 25 November 1760 (banns 23 Nov 1760) "John Brouwer & Antje Lesier."3
  • Johannes Brouwer died in September 1815 at New York City, New York.4
  • Also known as John Brower.5
  • He witnessed the baptism of Petrus Bruyn , son of Jakobus Bruyn and Trientje Losier, on 20 January 1760 at Reformed Dutch Church, New York City, New York, (sponsors Johannes Brouwer, Ariaantje Jeronimo Wed. v. Gerrit Wouterse).6
  • Johannes Brouwer witnessed the baptism of Elizabet Brouwer , daughter of Daniel Brouwer and Annatje Huygh, on 6 June 1764 at Reformed Dutch Church, New York City, New York, (sponsors Johannes Brouwer, Lena Huyg, h.v. Joseph de Voe).7
  • Johannes Brouwer witnessed the baptism of Anna Zwyger , daughter of Pieter Zwyger and Maria Esten, on 24 October 1764 at Reformed Dutch Church, New York City, New York, (sponsors Jan Brouwer, Anna Lesier, z.h.v.).8
  • Johannes Brouwer witnessed the baptism of Antje Bosch , daughter of Isaac Bosch and Lea Brouwer, on 7 May 1769 at Reformed Dutch Church, New York City, New York, (sponsors Johannes Brouwer, Antje Lesier, z.h.v.).9
  • Johannes Brouwer was made an executor of the will of Benjamin Losier on 31 July 1772; Benjamin Lazier of the City of New York, Carman, being sick and weak in body. Debts and funeral expenses to be paid out of estate. To wife Dinah the use and interest on all the rest of my personal estate, and of my messauge or tenement and dwelling house and lot on Batteau Street in the City of New York, and all other my real estate during her life. To daughter, Trientje now wife of Jacobus Brown of said city, carpenter, ten pounds paid to her as soon as convenient after the decease of my wife and out of my real estate if the above residue of my personal estate be not sufficient. To my granddaughter Dinah Brower, five pounds paid her as said above. All the remainder of my estate remaining after the decease of my wife to my said daughter Trientje and my daughter Anita, wife of John Brower of New York City, carpenter, equally divided between them. I appoint my wife Dinah and two sons-in-law, Jacobus Brown and John Brower, executors. Wit.: Cornelius Wynkoop, Charles Miller, John Clem. Proved 24 Mar 1785 when Jarvis Roebuck of said city, cork cutter, swore to the signature of John Clem, one of the witnesses.10
  • Johannes Brouwer witnessed the baptism of John Romaine , son of Benjamin Romaine and Maria Brouwer, on 15 October 1786 at Reformed Dutch Church, New York City, New York, (sponsors John Brower, Ann Brower).11
  • Johannes Brouwer and Mary Anderson were members of the at Reformed Dutch Church at Greenwich, New York City, New York, on 2 July 1806 on confession of faith.4
  • In Dec 1807, John Brower, Peter H. Wendover and William W. Gilbert, were appointed as a Building Committee for the Reformed Dutch Church at Greenwich to oversee the completion of the building.12
  • His will was dated on 10 November 1812 proved 4 Oct 1815, calls himself "John Brower of the City of New York in the State of New York, gentleman, being of sound disposing mind and memory and considering the uncertainty of this transitory life...." Mentions his wife Anne Brower; Mary Anderson "whom I have brought up, and who now lives with me, the annual sum of one hundred twenty dollars during the term of her natural life to be paid to her quarter yearly"; daughter Mary the wife of Benjamin Romaine of New York City, gentleman, and Dinah the wife of Peter Walker of New York City, "Taylor" and their heirs. Wife Ann Brower named as executrix with "respected friends" Peter Talman of Tappan in Rockland County, merchant and Peter H. Wendover of New York City, sailmaker as executors. Witnessed by Cornelius Van Valen, David Quackenbush, physician, and Adolph Brower.5

Family: Antje Lozier b. c 1740, d. Nov 1815

Citations

  1. [S1634] "Brouwer Beginnings" by William J. Hoffman, Manuscript, BB-50, New York Genealogical and Biographical Society, New York City, New York.
  2. [S1697] First Reformed Church (Hackensack N.J.), Records of the Reformed Dutch Churches of Hackensack and Schraalenburgh, New Jersey (New York: Collections of the Holland Society, 1891), Sch.:75. Hereinafter cited as RDC Hackensack & Schraalenburgh.
  3. [S1439] Samuel S. Purple, Records of the Reformed Dutch Church in New Amsterdam and New York; Marriages from 11 December 1639 to 26 August 1801 (Bowie, MD: Heritage Books, reprint 2003, original 1890 NYG&BS), p.201. Hereinafter cited as Marriages, RDC NA/NY.
  4. [S1758] Royden Woodward Vosburgh, Records of the Reformed Dutch Church at Greenwich in the City of New York (New York City: New York Genealogical and Biographical Society, 1920), p.182. Hereinafter cited as RDC Greenwich, NYC.
  5. [S1602] New York Surrogate's Court, Record of Wills, v.52 1814-15; FHL film #0874536 (Salt Lake City: Filmed by the Genealogical Society of Utah, 1971, 1982-83), Microfilm of original records in the Surrogate's Court, New York, New York, p.422 (original p.496). Hereinafter cited as NY Wills v.52 1814-15.
  6. [S1478] "Records of the Reformed Dutch Church in New York", New York Genealogical and Biographical Record Vols.5- (1874-): 28:108.
  7. [S1478] "Records of the Reformed Dutch Church in New York", New York Genealogical and Biographical Record Vols.5- (1874-): 29:23.
  8. [S1478] "Records of the Reformed Dutch Church in New York", New York Genealogical and Biographical Record Vols.5- (1874-): 29:26.
  9. [S1478] "Records of the Reformed Dutch Church in New York", New York Genealogical and Biographical Record Vols.5- (1874-): 29:150.
  10. [S3034] New York (County) Surrogate's Court Abstract of Wills on File in the Surrogate's Office, City of New York (Vol. XIII, Sept 3, 1784-Jun 12, 1786), Collections of the New York Historical Society (New York: Printed for the Society, 1905), page 144-145. Benjamin Lazier. Hereinafter cited as Abs. NY Co. Wills v. 13.
  11. [S1478] "Records of the Reformed Dutch Church in New York", New York Genealogical and Biographical Record Vols.5- (1874-): 30:169.
  12. [S1758] Royden Woodward Vosburgh, Records of the Reformed Dutch Church at Greenwich in the City of New York (New York City: New York Genealogical and Biographical Society, 1920), p.258. Hereinafter cited as RDC Greenwich, NYC.
  13. [S1478] "Records of the Reformed Dutch Church in New York", New York Genealogical and Biographical Record Vols.5- (1874-): 28:217.
  14. [S1478] "Records of the Reformed Dutch Church in New York", New York Genealogical and Biographical Record Vols.5- (1874-): 28:229.
  15. [S1478] "Records of the Reformed Dutch Church in New York", New York Genealogical and Biographical Record Vols.5- (1874-): 29:81.
  16. [S1478] "Records of the Reformed Dutch Church in New York", New York Genealogical and Biographical Record Vols.5- (1874-): 29:152.
  17. [S1478] "Records of the Reformed Dutch Church in New York", New York Genealogical and Biographical Record Vols.5- (1874-): 30:18.

Johannes Brouwer1

b. 30 April 1761, d. 13 February 1822
  • Johannes Brouwer was baptized on 30 April 1761 at Dutch Reformed Church, Schraalenburgh, Bergen Co., New Jersey, (no sponsors recorded).2
  • He married first before 1782 Jane Van Arsdale, daughter of Gerrit Van Arsdalen and Lucretia Hegeman.1
  • Johannes Brouwer married second at Harrodsburg, Mercer Co., Kentucky, in December 1793 Dinah Sorter, daughter of Jacob Sorter and Mary Dorlant.3
  • Johannes Brouwer married third at Harrodsburg, Mercer Co., Kentucky, on 27 November 1806 Polly House, daughter of John Valentine House and Sarah.4,5
  • Johannes Brouwer died on 13 February 1822 at Harrodsburg, Mercer Co., Kentucky.6
  • Also known as John Brewer.
  • Surname is also spelled Brouer.7
  • Also known as John Brouwer.8
  • He was made an executor of the will of Daniel Brouwer on 15 January 1791; Daniel Brower of the County of Mercer and District of Kentucky being weak in body but of perfect mind and memory calling to mind that it is ordained for all men once to die do make this my last will and Testament as follows, viz, I give and bequeath my eldest son Abraham Brower my Bible and a cow, to him and his heirs forever-- Item, I give and bequeath my son Daniel Brower my long gun to him and his Heirs forever-- It is further my will that the remainder of my Estate both real and personal as well as my lands in Pennsylvania as my personal estate in Kentucky and Pennsylvania be sold to the highest bidders by my executors hereafter to be named and the money arising therefrom to be divided as followeth (viz) To my daughter Leah Stagg wife of James Stagg one eighth part to her and her heirs forever-- To my daughter Susannah Demaree wife of Samuel Demaree one eighth part toher and her heirs forever-- To my son Abraham Brower one Eight part to him and his heirs forever-- To my daughter Rachel Commingo wife of Henry Commingo one eight part to her and her heirs forever-- To my daughter Mary Demaree wife of Samuel Demaree Junior one Eight part to her and her Heirs forever-- To my son John Brower one eight part to him and his heirs forever-- To my daughter Phebe Demaree wife of Cornelius Demaree one eight part to her and her heirs forever. To my son Daniel Brower one eight part to him and his heirs forever. It is also my Will that my wearing Cloaths be considered as excepted above and that my executors divide them equally between my sons Abraham Brower, John Brower and Daniel Brower to them and their heirs forever. It is also my will that my two sons Abraham Brower and John Brower and Samuel Demaree Senior do execute this my last will and testament in testimony whereof I do here unto set my hand and affix my seal this fifteenth day of January one thousand Seven Hundred and ninety one. Signed by Daniel Brower. Witnesses: Peter Demaree, Frances Montfort, John Demaree. Proved 22 Feb 1791, Mercer County courthouse. (Will Book 1, pp. 49-50).9,10,11
  • Johannes Brouwer was named in his father's will dated on 15 January 1791 made an executor.12
  • He appeared on the census in 1810 at Mercer Co., Kentucky, as John Brewer, with a household of 4 males under 10, 1 male 10-15, 1 male 26-44, 1 female under 10, 1 female 26-44.13
  • He lived in Harrodsburg, Mercer Co., Kentucky from 1791 until his death. There are no records of John Brewer showing that he ever owned any land (he possibly lived on either his father's or one of his older brother's farms).6
  • His will was dated on 27 January 1822 at Shelby Co., Kentucky, (Book 5:291-291).14
  • An inventory of his estate was filed in the Mercer County Court, "February 1821 Court term."6
  • Some descendants of John Brewer are are found in a privately published book titled Three Hundred Years in America, by Bertha C. Spencer (1942). It was reprinted, with additions, by Sharon R. Brewer Dodge in 1988. Much of the research for the book was the efforts of Sarah Marshall Buchanan of Indianapolis, a great granddaughter of Mary Brewer and Daniel DeMotte.15
  • James Brewer is said to be a son of Johannes Brouwer There is no evidence for this claim. John Brewer's son James, was born in 1809 in Kentucky and lived his entire adult life in Louisville.

Family 1: Jane Van Arsdale b. 3 May 1757, d. 19 Jul 1793

Family 2: Dinah Sorter b. 27 Jun 1762, d. 8 Mar 1805

Family 3: Polly House b. 11 Jun 1787, d. 20 Nov 1869

Citations

  1. [S1634] "Brouwer Beginnings" by William J. Hoffman, Manuscript, BB-50, New York Genealogical and Biographical Society, New York City, New York.
  2. [S1697] First Reformed Church (Hackensack N.J.), Records of the Reformed Dutch Churches of Hackensack and Schraalenburgh, New Jersey (New York: Collections of the Holland Society, 1891), Sch.:146. Johannes; parents: Daniel Brower, Maria Koning. Hereinafter cited as RDC Hackensack & Schraalenburgh.
  3. [S2177] Bertha C. Spencer, Three Hundred Years in America (1942; reprint Madras, Oregon: Sharon R. Brewer Dodge, 1988). William B. Bogardus Collection, Anneke Jans and Everardus Bogardus Descendants Association, Wilmington, Ohio. Privately printed. This work contains errors, among them the false account of Anneke Jans descent from William of Orange. The account of Pieter Adamsz Brouwer is also in error, and there may be other errors with the earlier Brouwer generations. Latter generations are recounted by descendants who lived in the latter part of the 19th and first half of the 20th centuries, and the ancestors who they describe were their parents and grandparents. p.17. Hereinafter cited as Three Hundred Years in America.
  4. [S2177] Bertha C. Spencer, Three Hundred Years in America (1942; reprint Madras, Oregon: Sharon R. Brewer Dodge, 1988). William B. Bogardus Collection, Anneke Jans and Everardus Bogardus Descendants Association, Wilmington, Ohio. Privately printed. This work contains errors, among them the false account of Anneke Jans descent from William of Orange. The account of Pieter Adamsz Brouwer is also in error, and there may be other errors with the earlier Brouwer generations. Latter generations are recounted by descendants who lived in the latter part of the 19th and first half of the 20th centuries, and the ancestors who they describe were their parents and grandparents. p.19, 25.. Hereinafter cited as Three Hundred Years in America.
  5. [S3040] Mrs. Harry Kennett McAdams, compiler, Kentucky Pioneer and Court Records, Abstracts of Early Wills, Deeds and Marriages from Court Houses and Records of Old Bibles, Churches, Graveyards and Cemeteries Copied by American War Mothers, Genealogical Material Collected from Authentic Sources (Lexington, Kentucky: The Keystone Printery, 1929), Mercer County, Kentucky Marriage records from 1800 to 1870, page 128 "John Brewer and Polly Salter". Hereinafter cited as Kentucky Pioneer and Court Records.
  6. [S2177] Bertha C. Spencer, Three Hundred Years in America (1942; reprint Madras, Oregon: Sharon R. Brewer Dodge, 1988). William B. Bogardus Collection, Anneke Jans and Everardus Bogardus Descendants Association, Wilmington, Ohio. Privately printed. This work contains errors, among them the false account of Anneke Jans descent from William of Orange. The account of Pieter Adamsz Brouwer is also in error, and there may be other errors with the earlier Brouwer generations. Latter generations are recounted by descendants who lived in the latter part of the 19th and first half of the 20th centuries, and the ancestors who they describe were their parents and grandparents. p.19. Hereinafter cited as Three Hundred Years in America.
  7. [S2087] A. Van Dorn Honeyman, "The Conewago Colony-Baptisms 1769-1793", Somerset County Historical Quarterly Vols. 4, 5 (1915, 1916): 4:278. Hereinafter cited as "Conewago Bapt., SCHQ 4-5 (1915-16)."
  8. [S1088] Grant Johnston and Richard Brewer,"Brewer DNA Project (Includes Bruer, Brower, Brew, etc.)", online http://www.familytreedna.com/public/BrewerDNA/. , Kit #30185 Steve Brewer. May 2006. Hereinafter cited as Brewer DNA Project.
  9. [S1714] William J. Hoffman, "Brouwer Notes No. II", New York Genealogical and Biographical Record vol. 72, pages 332-337 (1941): 72:332. Hereinafter cited as "Brouwer Notes No. II."
  10. [S3040] Mrs. Harry Kennett McAdams, compiler, Kentucky Pioneer and Court Records, Abstracts of Early Wills, Deeds and Marriages from Court Houses and Records of Old Bibles, Churches, Graveyards and Cemeteries Copied by American War Mothers, Genealogical Material Collected from Authentic Sources (Lexington, Kentucky: The Keystone Printery, 1929), page 64. Will Book 1, page 49. Hereinafter cited as Kentucky Pioneer and Court Records.
  11. [S3970] William B. Bogardus Collection of Brouwer, Brower and Brewer Family Material and Correspondence, William B. Bogardus Collection, Anneke Jans and Everardus Bogardus Descendants Association, Wilmington, Ohio, Box 5, WIL BB-226, Wills of Daniel Brower and Abraham Brewer (Harrodsburg, KY). Transcript of will found at Maryland State Society D.A.R. (1957-58) Vol. 30, pages 180-182, from Will Books in the Court House at Harrodsburg. (Also BB-386, another photocopy). Hereafter cited as William B. Bogardus Collection.
  12. [S3970] William B. Bogardus Collection of Brouwer, Brower and Brewer Family Material and Correspondence, William B. Bogardus Collection, Anneke Jans and Everardus Bogardus Descendants Association, Wilmington, Ohio, Box 5, WIL BB-226, Wills of Daniel Brower and Abraham Brewer (Harrodsburg, KY). Transcript of will found at Maryland State Society D.A.R. (1957-58) Vol. 30, pages 180-182, from Will Books in the Court House at Harrodsburg. Hereafter cited as William B. Bogardus Collection.
  13. [S127] MyFamily.com, 1810 United States Federal Census., Online Database (Provo, Utah: My Family.com Inc., 2003), Federal Census, Ser. M252, Roll 7, page 329, FHL film #0181352, image 00338. Hereinafter cited as 1810 US Census.
  14. [S2187] Roselyne Watts Jones, Ye Olde Brewers Mill (n.p.: Privately printed, 1982). William B. Bogardus Collection, Anneke Jans and Everardus Bogardus Descendants Association, Wilmington, Ohio. Page 77-78. Transcript of the Last Will and Testament of John Brewer of Shelby County, Kentucky. Hereinafter cited as Ye Olde Brewers Mill.
  15. [S2177] Bertha C. Spencer, Three Hundred Years in America (1942; reprint Madras, Oregon: Sharon R. Brewer Dodge, 1988). William B. Bogardus Collection, Anneke Jans and Everardus Bogardus Descendants Association, Wilmington, Ohio. Privately printed. This work contains errors, among them the false account of Anneke Jans descent from William of Orange. The account of Pieter Adamsz Brouwer is also in error, and there may be other errors with the earlier Brouwer generations. Latter generations are recounted by descendants who lived in the latter part of the 19th and first half of the 20th centuries, and the ancestors who they describe were their parents and grandparents.. Hereinafter cited as Three Hundred Years in America.
  16. [S2177] Bertha C. Spencer, Three Hundred Years in America (1942; reprint Madras, Oregon: Sharon R. Brewer Dodge, 1988). William B. Bogardus Collection, Anneke Jans and Everardus Bogardus Descendants Association, Wilmington, Ohio. Privately printed. This work contains errors, among them the false account of Anneke Jans descent from William of Orange. The account of Pieter Adamsz Brouwer is also in error, and there may be other errors with the earlier Brouwer generations. Latter generations are recounted by descendants who lived in the latter part of the 19th and first half of the 20th centuries, and the ancestors who they describe were their parents and grandparents. p.16. Hereinafter cited as Three Hundred Years in America.
  17. [S2177] Bertha C. Spencer, Three Hundred Years in America (1942; reprint Madras, Oregon: Sharon R. Brewer Dodge, 1988). William B. Bogardus Collection, Anneke Jans and Everardus Bogardus Descendants Association, Wilmington, Ohio. Privately printed. This work contains errors, among them the false account of Anneke Jans descent from William of Orange. The account of Pieter Adamsz Brouwer is also in error, and there may be other errors with the earlier Brouwer generations. Latter generations are recounted by descendants who lived in the latter part of the 19th and first half of the 20th centuries, and the ancestors who they describe were their parents and grandparents. p.16. The text says, "...in Mercer County Pennsylvania," obviously an error. Hereinafter cited as Three Hundred Years in America.
  18. [S2177] Bertha C. Spencer, Three Hundred Years in America (1942; reprint Madras, Oregon: Sharon R. Brewer Dodge, 1988). William B. Bogardus Collection, Anneke Jans and Everardus Bogardus Descendants Association, Wilmington, Ohio. Privately printed. This work contains errors, among them the false account of Anneke Jans descent from William of Orange. The account of Pieter Adamsz Brouwer is also in error, and there may be other errors with the earlier Brouwer generations. Latter generations are recounted by descendants who lived in the latter part of the 19th and first half of the 20th centuries, and the ancestors who they describe were their parents and grandparents. p.18. Hereinafter cited as Three Hundred Years in America.

Johannes Brouwer1

b. 14 October 1764, d. before January 1766
  • Johannes Brouwer was baptized on 14 October 1764 at Reformed Dutch Church, New York City, New York, sposnors Johannes Steg, Tryntje van Deursen z.h.v.3
  • He died before January 1766.

Citations

  1. [S482] William J. Hoffman, "Brouwer Beginnings; The First Three Generations of the Adam Brouwer Berchoven Family", The American Genealogist 23:193-206; 24:23-32, 96-102, 161-170 (1947, 1948): 23:199. Hereinafter cited as "Brouwer Beginnings". http://brouwergenealogy.blogspot.com/2012/05/…
  2. [S1232] Lilly Martin, "Drake-Brouwer Connection," e-mail message from Martin, Lilly to Chris Chester and Karen Sims, 9 Nov 2006. Hereinafter cited as "L.Martin e-mail Drake-Brouwer Connection."
  3. [S1478] "Records of the Reformed Dutch Church in New York", New York Genealogical and Biographical Record Vols.5- (1874-): 29:25.

Johannes Brouwer1

b. 21 August 1763, d. 22 August 1845
  • Johannes Brouwer was baptized on 21 August 1763 at Reformed Dutch Church, New York City, New York, sponsors Huybert Van Wagenen, Agnetjie Vredenberg, z.h.v.2
  • He married Jane Borum.3
  • Johannes Brouwer possibly died on 22 August 1845 at New York City, New York, The Eastern State Journal of August 28, 1845, reported that a John Brower, "Patriot of the Revolution. Died in New York, August 22, 1845, age 83," or 24 Aug 1845 (gravestone at Green-Wood Cemetery which gives his vital dates as b. 20 Aug 1763, d. 24 Aug 1845, though the later may be a burial date).4,3
  • He was buried at Green-Wood Cemetery, Brooklyn, Kings Co., New York.3
  • Also known as John Brower.5,3
  • John is named in his father's will dated 8 April 1776, listed third among the sons.5

Family: Jane Borum b. c 1807, d. 18 Aug 1861

Citations

  1. [S1634] "Brouwer Beginnings" by William J. Hoffman, Manuscript, BB-50, New York Genealogical and Biographical Society, New York City, New York.
  2. [S1478] "Records of the Reformed Dutch Church in New York", New York Genealogical and Biographical Record Vols.5- (1874-): 28:227.
  3. [S4757] Minnie Cohen, Gravestone Inscriptions of Greenwood Cemetery, Brooklyn, Kings County, New York (n.p.: the author, 1932), II:39. Also WBC 5 CEM/O BB-247. http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/…. Hereinafter cited as Greenwood Cem. G.S. Ins.
  4. [S4733] Elizabeth Green Fuller, Lives Well Spent, Westchester County Obituaries and Death Notices in the "Eastern State Journal", May 1845 to April 1875 (Elmsford, NY: Westchester County Historical Society, 1994), page 86. Photocopy of page 86 in William B. Bogardus Collection, Box 5, VIT WW-202. Hereinafter cited as Lives Well Spent. http://books.google.com/books
  5. [S1455] Jeremiah Brower will (8 April 1776), New York County Surrogate's Court, Wills Vol.31, pp.190-195: FHL film #0875161, New York Co. Surrogate's Court, New York City, New York. Hereinafter cited as NY Co. Wills 31:190-195.