The Brouwer Genealogy Database - Person Page 177

a son Brower1

b. 1839, d. 1839
  • A son Brower died in 1839.1
  • He was born in 1839.1

Citations

  1. [S2668] 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 2, File 36-A, Adolphus Brouwer-Jannetje Verdon. No. 317-M. "Descendants of Adolphus Brower and Elizabeth Baker," by Donna A. McQuade, August 6, 2003. Hereafter cited as William B. Bogardus Collection.

a son Brower

d. before June 1848
  • A son Brower possibly died before June 1848.
  • The will of Jeremiah Brower names his granddaughters Jane and Anne Brower, leaving them each $500. Their father is not mentioned by name.1

Family:

Citations

  1. [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.

a son Brower1

b. 17 February 1894
  • A son Brower was born on 17 February 1894 at Burlington, Burlington Co., New Jersey.1,2

Citations

  1. [S3793] William B. Bogardus, "Vincent Brower, b. 1739," e-mail message from William B. Bogardus (e-mail address) to Chris Chester, October 16, 2011, Bith dates and marriages for some descendants of Amasa Brower. Hereinafter cited as "Vincent Brower, b. 1739 (reply)."
  2. [S3571] "New Jersey Births and Christenings, 1660-1980", online www.familysearch.org. Family Search, 2011. Retrieved October 2011. (___) Brower, male; parents: Amasa Brower, Amanda Steele. FHL film #494228. Hereinafter cited as New Jersey Births and Christenings 1660-1980.

a son Brower1

b. 29 April 1900, d. 10 May 1900
  • A son Brower was born on 29 April 1900 at Glenwood, Mills Co., Iowa.1
  • He died on 10 May 1900 at Glenwood, Mills Co., Iowa.1

Citations

  1. [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 116-S (1984). Hereafter cited as William B. Bogardus Collection.

a son Brower1

b. 14 January 1876
  • A son Brower was born on 14 January 1876 at New Brunswick, Middlesex Co., New Jersey.1

Citations

  1. [S3571] "New Jersey Births and Christenings, 1660-1980", online www.familysearch.org. Family Search, 2011. Retrieved July 2012. male (name not recordd) Brower; parents: Cornelius Brower, ___ Brower. FHL film #494180. Hereinafter cited as New Jersey Births and Christenings 1660-1980.

a son Brower1

b. 30 April 1892
  • A son Brower was born on 30 April 1892 at New Brunswick, Middlesex Co., New Jersey.1

Citations

  1. [S3571] "New Jersey Births and Christenings, 1660-1980", online www.familysearch.org. Family Search, 2011. Retrieved July 2012. male (name not recordd) Brower; parents: Cornelius Brower, Emma Vanlew. FHL film #494223. Hereinafter cited as New Jersey Births and Christenings 1660-1980.

a son Brower1

b. 1859
  • A son Brower was born in 1859 at Middletown, Monmouth Co., New Jersey.1

Citations

  1. [S3571] "New Jersey Births and Christenings, 1660-1980", online www.familysearch.org. Family Search, 2011. (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:V5F1-6Z8 : accessed 24 June 2015), Neamiah Brower in entry for Brower, 1859; citing MIDDLETOWN,MONMOUTH,NEW JERSEY, reference ; FHL microfilm unknown.. Hereinafter cited as New Jersey Births and Christenings 1660-1980.

a son (unnamed) Brower1

b. circa 1 August 1874, d. 21 September 1874
  • A son (unnamed) Brower was born circa 1 August 1874.
  • He died on 21 September 1874 at Bunker Hill, Ingham Co., Michigan; "age 0-1-20."1

Citations

  1. [S1441] Ingham County, Michigan Death Records v.1-2 1867-1902; FHL film #0975644 (Salt Lake City: Filmed by the Genealogical Society of Utah, 1975), Manuscript on film, p.78 no.279. Hereinafter cited as Ingham Co., MI Death Recs. v.1-2.

A. V. Brower1

  • A. V. Brower married Susan Hood at Buffalo, Erie Co., New York, on 31 March 1842.1

Citations

  1. [S4103] June Partridge Zintz, Marriages from Buffalo, NY Newspapers, 1811-1884 (Hamburg, N.Y.: Author, 1999), page 29. Buffalo Commercial Advertiser April 5, 1842. Hereinafter cited as Marriages from Buffalo Newspapers.

Aaron Brower1

b. 1 March 1800, d. before February 1853
  • Aaron Brower was born on 1 March 1800 at probably New Jersey.2
  • He died before February 1853.1

Family:

Citations

  1. [S1911] Ariah Coats Brower Family; FHL fiche #6206691 (Salt Lake City: Filmed by the Genealogical Society of Utah, 2006), Compiled by Oradell Brower Triplett. Manuscript (typescript) loaned by Lorraine Simkins of Salt Lake City., p.16. Hereinafter cited as Ariah Coats Brower Family.
  2. [S2221] New Jersey Bible Records, v.1-2; New Jersey Genealogical Miscellany, v.1; FHL film #0868786 (Salt Lake City: Filmed by the Genealogical Society of Utah, 1971), pages 68-70. Brower Bible Records. In possession of Mrs. Y. Martin Jensen, 315 Pennington Ave., Passaic, New Jersey. Copy of pages 68-70 in the William B. Bogardus Collection, Box 5, BB-361 (BIB). Children of Peter Brower and Catherine Post. Hereinafter cited as DAR (New Jersey), Genealogical Collection.

Aaron Brower1

b. circa 1807, d. 21 March 1872
  • Aaron Brower was born circa 1807 at New Jersey.2
  • He married first before 1832 a wife (name unknown).2
  • Aaron Brower married second before 1847 Rachel.2
  • Aaron Brower died on 21 March 1872 at Batavia, Branch Co., Michigan; age 64y 9m 14d.3
  • He appeared on the census in 1830 at Phelps, Ontario Co., New York, as Aaron Brower, with a household of 1 male 20-30, 2 females under 5, 1 female 5-10, 1 female 20-30.4
  • He appeared on the census on 2 October 1850 at Matteson, Branch Co., Michigan, as Aaron Brower, age 43, born in New Jersey, a farmer with real estate valued at $800. With him are his wife Rachel, age 28; children Cynthia (18), George (15), Joseph (12), and John (3).2
  • In October 1853 Aaron Brower resided at Bronson Twp., Branch Co., Michigan.1

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

Family 2: Rachel b. c 1822

Citations

  1. [S1911] Ariah Coats Brower Family; FHL fiche #6206691 (Salt Lake City: Filmed by the Genealogical Society of Utah, 2006), Compiled by Oradell Brower Triplett. Manuscript (typescript) loaned by Lorraine Simkins of Salt Lake City., Named at the probate hearing for John Brower.. Hereinafter cited as Ariah Coats Brower Family.
  2. [S195] Ronald V. Jackson and Accelerated Indexing Systems, 1850 United States Federal Census., Online Database (Provo, Utah: Ancestry.com, 1999), Federal census, Roll M432 347, p.416, image 289. Hereinafter cited as 1850 US Census.
  3. [S2374] Michigan Death Registers,"Michigan Deaths 1867-1897", online Family Search Record Search http://pilot.familysearch.org/recordsearch/…. Digitalized copies of original records. Retrieved August 2010. Search using "Aaron Brower." Died 21 Mar 1872 at Batavia, MI., age 64y 9m 14d. Born in New Jersey. Married, wife not named. Farmer. Film #2363451. Hereinafter cited as Michgan Deaths 1867-1897.
  4. [S369] Ancestry.com, 1830 United States Federal Census., Online Database (Provo, Utah: Ancestry.com, 2003), Federal census, Ser. M19, Roll 101, page 27. Hereinafter cited as 1830 US Census.

Aaron Brower

b. circa 1830
  • Aaron Brower was born circa 1830 at possibly Madison Co., New York.
  • He appeared on the census on 13 July 1850 at Sullivan, Madison Co., New York, as Aaron Brower, age 20, born in New York, a farmer, living with his parents.1

Citations

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

Aaron Brower1

b. 26 May 1812
  • Aaron Brower was born on 26 May 1812.1

Citations

  1. [S2346] Jay H. Brower, "The Browers of Coventry Twp., Chester Co., Pa.", Mennonite Family History Vol. 4, no. 3, pages 103-105 (July 1985). Hereinafter cited as "The Browers of Coventry Twp., Chester Co., Pa."

Aaron Brower1

b. 28 September 1843
  • Aaron Brower was born on 28 September 1843 at Indiana.1
  • He appeared on the census on 2 September 1850 at Jefferson, Miami Co., Indiana, Aaron Brower, age 7, born in Indiana.2

Citations

  1. [S2349] William B. Bogardus Collection of Brouwer, Brower and Brewer Family Material and Correspondence, Anneke Jans and Everardus Bogardus Descendants Association, Wilmington, Ohio, Box 8:G (Hubert Brower), Hubert Brower, WBC 8:G. No. 90-B. Hubert Brower descendant chart showing one direct line of ancestry. No sources are provided. Hereafter cited as William B. Bogardus Collection.
  2. [S195] Ronald V. Jackson and Accelerated Indexing Systems, 1850 United States Federal Census., Online Database (Provo, Utah: Ancestry.com, 1999), Federal census, NARA Ser. M432, Roll 160, page 132B. John Brower household. Hereinafter cited as 1850 US Census.

Aaron Brower

b. circa 1830
  • Aaron Brower was born circa 1830 at probably Monmouth Co., New Jersey.
  • Also known as Aaron Brewer.1
  • He appeared on the census on 19 July 1860 at Shrewsbury, Monmouth Co., New Jersey, as Aaron Brewer, age 30, born in New Jersey. Laborer.1
  • He was named in his father's will dated on 17 February 1863.2

Citations

  1. [S212] MyFamily.com, 1860 United States Federal Census., Online Database (Provo, Utah: MyFamily.com, 2004), Federal census, Ser M653, Roll 702, page 68, image 116. Benjamin Brewer Household. Hereinafter cited as 1860 US Census.
  2. [S5635] FamilySearch.org,"New Jersey, Probate Records, 1678-1980." Online https://familysearch.org/search/collection/2018330., (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.3.1/TH-1961-29775-7408-55,340211101 : accessed 4 August 2015), Monmouth > Wills 1857-1866 vol G-H > image 369 of 592; county courthouses, New Jersey.. Hereinafter cited as NJ Probate Recs 1678-1980.

Aaron Brower1

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

Citations

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

Aaron Brower1

b. 30 September 1794, d. 17 March 1872
  • Aaron Brower was probably born on 30 September 1794 at Monmouth Co., New Jersey.1
  • He married first Rachel Wilbur.1
  • Aaron Brower married second circa 1831 Eleanor.1
  • Aaron Brower married third at Blue Ball, Monmouth Co., New Jersey, on 2 April 1845 Mary Ann.2
  • Aaron Brower died on 17 March 1872.1
  • He was buried at Adelphia Cemetery, Howell Twp., Monmouth Co., New Jersey.1
  • Also known as Aaron Brewer.3
  • He appeared on the census in 1830 at Howell, Monmouth Co., New Jersey, as Aaron Brewer, with a household of 1 male age 30-40.4
  • He appeared on the census in 1840 at Middletown, Monmouth Co., New Jersey, as Aaron Brewer, with a household of 1 male under 5, 1 male 15-20, 1 male 30-40, 1 male 40-50, 1 male 60-70, 1 male 80-90, 1 female 20-30, 1 female 30-40. In the household is John Brewer, a Revolutionary War veteran, age 80.3
  • He appeared on the census on 22 July 1850 at Howell, Monmouth Co., New Jersey, as Aaron Brewer, age 54, born in New Jersey. A farmer, with real estate valued at $5000. In the household are his wife, Mary; children William, and Charles; William Robinson, age 13; and Hannah Wagner, age 19.5
  • He appeared on the census on 27 June 1860 at Howell, Monmouth Co., New Jersey, Aaron Brower, age 66, born in New York. A hotel keeper. Real estate valued at $6000, personal estate at $500. In the household are his wife Mary A; Wm. Brower, age 23, a blacksmith; Wm. H. Robinson, age 23, born in New York, a waterman; Charles Brower, age 14; Catherine Richmond, age 68.6
  • In 1869 Aaron Brower resided at Howell, Monmouth Co., New Jersey.7
  • His will was dated on 12 January 1869 at Monmouth Co., New Jersey, Aaron Brower, of Howell, Monmouth County, being of sound mind, memory and understanding. Just debts and funeral expenses to be paid. To beloved wife Mary Brower, all estate real and personal during her lifetime. After her death or marriage, the remainder to be divided as one equal third part to son William C. Brower, one third to my wife Mary Brower's son William H. Robbinson, and one equal third to my son Charles A. Brower. Appoints as executors, wife Mary Brower, William C. Brower, William H. Robbinson, and Charles A. Brower. Witnesses: John C. Patterson, Jr., Wm. Donaldson, Elias Lewis. Proved 9 March 1872 by William Donaldson. William C. Brower and Charles A. Brower sworn as executors, 17 March 1872.7
  • He appeared on the census on 1 September 1870 at Howell, Monmouth Co., New York, Aaron Brower, age 76, born in New York. A hotel keeper. Real estate valued at $3000, personal estate at $300. In the household are his wife Mary A; Holmes Brower, age 32, a bar tender; John Simpson, age 23, a hostler. In the same dwelling house but seperate household is Charles Brower, age 24, and wife Susan, age 23.8

Family 1: Eleanor b. 20 Jul 1803, d. 12 Apr 1841

Family 2: Mary Ann b. c 1816

Citations

  1. [S2500] William B. Bogardus Collection of Brouwer, Brower and Brewer Family Material and Correspondence, Anneke Jans and Everardus Bogardus Descendants Association, Wilmington, Ohio, Box 3, File B, Jan Brouwer of Flatlands. File 158-P. 2000. Published pages from the Adelphia Cemetery list found at the McKenzie Museum in Howell, N.J. (a full citation of the source was not provided). Hereafter cited as William B. Bogardus Collection.
  2. [S2605] County Clerk Monmouth County,"New Jersey's Monmouth County - Searchable Databases", online http://co.monmouth.nj.us/page.aspx?ID=1990. Data supplied by the Monmouth County Archives. Marriages 1790-1890, retrieved Nov. 2009. Aaron Brewer and Mrs. Mary Ann Robinson, by Rev. H. Ganse. Box D1k. Hereinafter cited as Monmouth County Searchable Databases.
  3. [S370] Ronald V., Accelerated Indexing Systems Jackson, compiler1840 United States Federal Census., Online Database (Provo, Utah: Ancestry.com, 1999), Federal census, Ser. M704, Roll 255, page 322. Hereinafter cited as 1840 US Census.
  4. [S369] Ancestry.com, 1830 United States Federal Census., Online Database (Provo, Utah: Ancestry.com, 2003), Federal census, Ser. M19, Roll 80, p.273. Hereinafter cited as 1830 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 456, page 103, image 211. Aaron Brewer household. Hereinafter cited as 1850 US Census.
  6. [S212] MyFamily.com, 1860 United States Federal Census., Online Database (Provo, Utah: MyFamily.com, 2004), Federal census, Ser. M653, Roll 701, page 38, image 43. Aaron Brower household. Hereinafter cited as 1860 US Census.
  7. [S5635] FamilySearch.org,"New Jersey, Probate Records, 1678-1980." Online https://familysearch.org/search/collection/2018330., (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.3.1/…,340250001 : accessed 5 August 2015), Monmouth > Wills 1866-1873 vol I and K > image 460 of 598; county courthouses, New Jersey.. Hereinafter cited as NJ Probate Recs 1678-1980.
  8. [S215] MyFamily.com, 1870 United States Federal Census., Online Database (Provo, Utah: My Family.com, 2003), Federal census, Ser. M593, Roll 875, page 113, image 229. Aaron Brower household. Hereinafter cited as 1870 US Census.

Aaron Brower1

b. 15 April 1796
  • Father*: Peter Brower1 b. 1760, d. 13 Feb 1821
  • Mother*: Anne1 b. 22 Feb 1761, d. 11 Oct 1811
  • Aaron Brower was born on 15 April 1796.1
  • Aaron Brower and Aaron Brewer, are possibly one and the same.

Citations

  1. [S2928] 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, BIB BB-63, Bible Record - Peter Brower (b. 1760) and his wife Anne Brower (2-22-1761). DAR Bible Record, DAR Library, Washington, D.C., "N. J. Unpublished Bible Records, presented to Constitution Hall Library, Washington, D.C. by the New Jersey Chapters, DAR, State Society, 1930. Also FHL film #868782, item 6". . Hereafter cited as William B. Bogardus Collection.

Aaron Brower1

b. 28 August 1808
  • Aaron Brower was born on 28 August 1808 at New York.1
  • He married Phoebe A. Youngs at Ray, Macomb Co., Michigan, on 29 July 1839.1
  • Aaron Brower appeared on the census on 27 July 1850 at Stockbridge, Ingham Co., Michigan, as Aaron Brown, age 41, born in New York. Real estate valued at $1500. In the household are Phebe A. (age 27), Livina (8), Aaron O. (7) and Mary E. (2) (all surnamed "Brown" which is in error).2
  • He appeared on the census on 14 July 1860 at Commerce, Oakland Co., Michigan, Aaron Brower, age 52, born in New York. F. Laborer. Personal estate valued at $500. In the household are Phebe Brower (age 37), Levinia Brower (18), Aaron Brower (17), Mary Brower (11) and Henry Ferry (25).3

Family: Phoebe A. Youngs b. c 1823

Citations

  1. [S2989] 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, 385-B, Aaron Brower-Elizabeth Simmons. According to family History. Identification of Aaron Brower as Arie Brouwer, son of Ulrich Brouwer and Aeltje Ackerman, made by William B. Bogardus. Hereafter cited as William B. Bogardus Collection.
  2. [S195] Ronald V. Jackson and Accelerated Indexing Systems, 1850 United States Federal Census., Online Database (Provo, Utah: Ancestry.com, 1999), Federal census, NARA Ser. M432, Roll 351, page 24B, image 452. Aaron Brower household. Hereinafter cited as 1850 US Census.
  3. [S212] MyFamily.com, 1860 United States Federal Census., Online Database (Provo, Utah: MyFamily.com, 2004), Federal census, NARA Ser. M653, Roll 556, page 113, image 113, FHL film #803556. Aaron Brower household. Hereinafter cited as 1860 US Census.

Aaron Brower1

b. 1798
  • Aaron Brower was born in 1798 at New York.1
  • He married Margaret.1
  • Aaron Brower appeared on the census on 30 July 1850 at Sullivan, Madison Co., New York, Aaron Brower, age 52, born in New York. Farmer. In the household are Margaret Brower (age 49), Rebecca Brower (26), Wm. H. Brower (24, farmer), Hubbard D. Brower (23, farmer), Aaron Brower (20, farmer), John Brower (17, speculation).1

Family: Margaret b. c 1801

Citations

  1. [S195] Ronald V. Jackson and Accelerated Indexing Systems, 1850 United States Federal Census., Online Database (Provo, Utah: Ancestry.com, 1999), Federal census, NARA Ser. M432, Roll 526, page 36B. Aaron Brower household. Hereinafter cited as 1850 US Census.

Aaron Brower1

b. circa 1830
  • Aaron Brower was born circa 1830 at New York.1
  • He appeared on the census on 30 July 1850 at Sullivan, Madison Co., New York, Aaron Brower, age 30, born in New York. Farmer.1

Citations

  1. [S195] Ronald V. Jackson and Accelerated Indexing Systems, 1850 United States Federal Census., Online Database (Provo, Utah: Ancestry.com, 1999), Federal census, NARA Ser. M432, Roll 526, page 36B. Aaron Brower household. Hereinafter cited as 1850 US Census.

Aaron Brower1

Citations

  1. [S2349] William B. Bogardus Collection of Brouwer, Brower and Brewer Family Material and Correspondence, Anneke Jans and Everardus Bogardus Descendants Association, Wilmington, Ohio, Box 8:G (Hubert Brower), Hubert Brower, WBC 8:G. Notes, unsourced. Hereafter cited as William B. Bogardus Collection.

Aaron Ova Brower1

b. 4 January 1843
  • Aaron Ova Brower was born on 4 January 1843.1
  • He married Sue Hitson.1
  • Aaron Ova Brower appeared on the census on 27 July 1850 at Stockbridge, Ingham Co., Michigan, as Aaron O. Brown, age 7, born in Michigan.2
  • He appeared on the census on 14 July 1860 at Commerce, Oakland Co., Michigan, Aaron Brower, age 17, born in Michigan. F. Laborer.3

Citations

  1. [S2989] 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, 385-B, Aaron Brower-Elizabeth Simmons. According to family History. Identification of Aaron Brower as Arie Brouwer, son of Ulrich Brouwer and Aeltje Ackerman, made by William B. Bogardus. Hereafter cited as William B. Bogardus Collection.
  2. [S195] Ronald V. Jackson and Accelerated Indexing Systems, 1850 United States Federal Census., Online Database (Provo, Utah: Ancestry.com, 1999), Federal census, NARA Ser. M432, Roll 351, page 24B, image 452. Aaron Brower household. Hereinafter cited as 1850 US Census.
  3. [S212] MyFamily.com, 1860 United States Federal Census., Online Database (Provo, Utah: MyFamily.com, 2004), Federal census, NARA Ser. M653, Roll 556, page 113, image 113, FHL film #803556. Aaron Brower household. Hereinafter cited as 1860 US Census.

Aaron Warrener Brower1

b. 14 September 1810
  • Aaron Warrener Brower was born on 14 September 1810.1
  • He was baptized on 9 November 1810 at Reformed Dutch Church, Albany, New York.1

Citations

  1. [S4255] Howard A. McConville, "Baptismal Records of the First Dutch Reformed Church, Albany, New York, January 1809-August 1823", Dutch Settlers Society of Albany Yearbook Vols. 36-37 (1961-1962): Aaron Warrener; parents: Nicholas Brower and Phoebe. Hereinafter cited as "Baptismal Records, First Dutch Reformed Church, Albany."

Abby Brower

b. circa 1838, d. 1920
  • Abby Brower was born circa 1838 at probably Queens Co., New York.
  • She married Tredwell Smith circa 1855.
  • Abby Brower died in 1920.1
  • She was buried at Greenfield Cemetery, Uniondale, Nassau Co., New York.1
  • Also known as Abigail Brower.
  • She appeared on the census on 1 August 1850 at Hempstead, Queens Co., New York, as Abby Brower, age 12, born in New York.2
  • She appeared on the census on 9 June 1860 at Hempstead, Queens Co., New York, as Abigail Smith, age 21, born in New York.3
  • She appeared on the census of 1910 in the household of Wesley B. Smith at District 8, Hempstead, Nassau Co., New York; Wesley B. Smith, age 52, born in New York. Both parents born in New York. An oyster planter. In the household are his wife Laura, children Winifred, Wesley and Esther, and mother Abbie Smith, age 72.4

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

Citations

  1. [S951] Find A Grave, online www.findagrave.com. , Retreived Sept. 2009. "Abigail Smith" New York, Nassau County. Recorded Nov. 23, 2007, by Edmund McDowell. Hereinafter cited as Find A Grave.
  2. [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 583, p.165, image 229. Hereinafter cited as 1850 US Census.
  3. [S212] MyFamily.com, 1860 United States Federal Census., Online Database (Provo, Utah: MyFamily.com, 2004), Federal census, Ser. M653, Roll 844, page 0, image 276. Tredwell Smith household. Hereinafter cited as 1860 US Census.
  4. [S33] MyFamily.com, 1910 United States Federal Census., Online Database (Provo, Utah: My Family.com, 2003), Federal census, Ser. T624, Roll 994, page 29B, ED 1110, image 1048. Wesley B. Smith household. Hereinafter cited as 1910 US Census.

Abby Brower

b. circa 1877, d. 9 December 1955
  • Abby Brower was born circa 1877 at Hempstead, Queens Co., New York.
  • She married Joseph Carman, son of Henry Carman and Catherine, at Milburn, Town of Hempstead, Queens Co., New York, on 17 June 1896.1,2
  • Abby Brower died on 9 December 1955.1
  • She was buried at Greenfield Cemetery, Uniondale, Nassau Co., New York.1
  • She appeared on the census on 7 June 1880 at Hempstead, Queens Co., New York, as Abby Brower, age 3, born in New York.3
  • She appeared on the census of 5 June 1900 in the household of Henry Carman at Election District 8, Hempstead, Nassau Co., New York; Henry Carman, age 56, born Apr 1844 in New York. Both parents born in New York. Married for 34 years. A bayman. In the household are his wife Catherine; son Joseph Carman, age 24, born Mar 1876 in New York, a bayman; daughter-in-law Abbie Carman, age 23, born May 1877 in New York, married for five years, with two children, both living in 1900; granddaughter Gladys Carman, age 3, born Mar 1897 in New York; grandson Joseph Carman, age 1, born Nov 1898 in New York.4
  • Abby Brower appeared on the census on 5 May 1910 at District 8, Hempstead, Nassau Co., New York, as Abbie M. Carman, age 33, born in New York. Both parents born in New York. Married for 13 years. She has had five children, all living in 1910.5
  • She appeared on the census on 2 February 1920 at Baldwin, (Town of Hempstead), Nassau Co., New York, as Abbie M. Carman, age 43, born in New York.6
  • She appeared on the census on 14 April 1930 at Baldwin, Town of Hempstead, Nassau Co., New York, as Abbie Carman, age 52, born in New York. Married at age 24.7

Family: Joseph Carman b. Mar 1876, d. 24 Sep 1942

Citations

  1. [S2479] Chester Collection of Unpublished Genealogy Related Material and Correspondence, Chris Chester, Kent, New York, unknown repository memo, E-Folder no. 2739, William A.C. Brower, Hempstead, NY, 2008-2009. ,E-mail, October, 23, 2009, received from Susan Brower "Sylvanus in Greenfield." Burials in the plot owned by Alfred Brower, researched by Nancy Walker.
  2. [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, Searched Nov. 2009. Cert # 10881, Abbie M. Brower. Hereinafter cited as New York State V.R. Index.
  3. [S100] Ancestry.com, 1880 United States Federal Census., Online Database (Provo, Utah: Ancestry.com, 2003), Federal census, Ser. T9, Roll 917, FHL film #1254917, page 369.2000, ED 270, image 0739. Alfred Brower household. Hereinafter cited as 1880 US Census.
  4. [S53] MyFamily.com, 1900 United States Federal Census., Online Database (Provo, Utah: My Family.com, 2003), Federal census, Ser. T623, Roll 1079, page 4A, ED 698. Henry Carman household. Hereinafter cited as 1900 US Census.
  5. [S33] MyFamily.com, 1910 United States Federal Census., Online Database (Provo, Utah: My Family.com, 2003), Federal census, Ser. T624, Roll 994, page 20B, ED 1110, image 1022. Joseph Carman household. Hereinafter cited as 1910 US Census.
  6. [S4] MyFamily.com, 1920 United States Federal Census., Online Database (Provo, Utah: My Family.com, 2003), Federal census , Ser. T625, Roll 1127, page 6B, ED 22, image 786. Joseph Carman household (the image is extremely faint and nearly unreadable. Data is taken from the transcription by Ancestry.com). Hereinafter cited as 1920 US Census.
  7. [S5] MyFamily.com, 1930 United States Federal Census., Online Database (Provo, Utah: My Family.com, 2003), Federal census , Ser. T626, Roll 1460, page 12A, ED 126, image 932.0. Joseph Carman household. Hereinafter cited as 1930 US Census.

Abby J. Brower

b. circa 1863
  • Abby J. Brower was born circa 1863 at Hempstead, Queens Co., New York.
  • She appeared on the census on 22 July 1870 at Hempstead, Queens Co., New York, as Abby J. Brower, age 7, born in New York.1
  • She appeared on the census on 11 June 1880 at Village of Woodsburgh, Hempstead, Queens Co., New York, as Abby J. Brower, age 17, born in New York.2

Citations

  1. [S215] MyFamily.com, 1870 United States Federal Census., Online Database (Provo, Utah: My Family.com, 2003), Federal census, Ser. M593, Roll 1078, page 475, image 189. Singleton Brower household. Hereinafter cited as 1870 US Census.
  2. [S100] Ancestry.com, 1880 United States Federal Census., Online Database (Provo, Utah: Ancestry.com, 2003), Federal census, Ser. T9, Roll 918, FHL film #1254918, page 462.1000, ED 272, image 0137. Singleton Brower household. Hereinafter cited as 1880 US Census.

Abby W. Brower1

b. before 1829
  • Abby W. Brower was born before 1829.
  • She married Thomas Combs at Cape May Co., New Jersey, on 21 April 1847.1

Citations

  1. [S3439] 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 4 Brewer Marriages, Brewer Marriages. Alphabetical by State then chronological by year.. Index MS - NY, page 119. Hereafter cited as William B. Bogardus Collection.

Abel Krum Brower1,2

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

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

Citations

  1. [S2519] Ted & Carole Miller,"Fullerton's First 100 Years (1879-1979)."USGenWeb Project, Nance County, Nebraska. Online http://www.usgennet.org/usa/ne/county/nance/ff100y/…., retrieved Sept 2009. From page 140 of the original publication Fullerton's First 100 Years (1879-1979) (Fullerton, Neb.: Journal Co., 1979). Hereinafter cited as Fullerton's First 100 Years (1879-1979).
  2. [S2522] "Texas Deaths, 1890-1976."FamilySearch Record Search. Online http://pilot.familysearch.org/recordsearch/…;t=searchable;c=1320964., retrieved Sept. 2009. Death record of son Charles Abel Brower records father's name Abel Krum Brower, mother's name Josephine Nichols. Film #2114215. Hereinafter cited as Texas Deaths, 1890-1976.
  3. [S53] MyFamily.com, 1900 United States Federal Census., Online Database (Provo, Utah: My Family.com, 2003), Federal census, Ser. T623, Roll 930, page 22B, ED 132. Abel Brower household. Hereinafter cited as 1900 US Census.
  4. [S2521] "Washington Death Certificates, 1907-1960."FamilySearch Record Search. Online www.familysearch.org., retrieved Sept. 2009. Abel K. Brower. Age at death 75 years. File number 1992537. Hereinafter cited as Washington Death Certificates, 1907-1960.
  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 659, page 370, image 410. Arlinus Brower household. Hereinafter cited as 1850 US Census.
  6. [S212] MyFamily.com, 1860 United States Federal Census., Online Database (Provo, Utah: MyFamily.com, 2004), Federal census, Ser. M653, Roll 933, page 292, image 189. Artimus Brower. Hereinafter cited as 1860 US Census.
  7. [S215] MyFamily.com, 1870 United States Federal Census., Online Database (Provo, Utah: My Family.com, 2003), Federal census, Ser. M593, Roll 247, page 383, image 767. Abel Brower household. Hereinafter cited as 1870 US Census.
  8. [S100] Ancestry.com, 1880 United States Federal Census., Online Database (Provo, Utah: Ancestry.com, 2003), Federal census, Ser. T9, Roll 226, FHL film #1254226, page 142.2000, ED 105, image 0125. Abel K. Brower household. Hereinafter cited as 1880 US Census.
  9. [S33] MyFamily.com, 1910 United States Federal Census., Online Database (Provo, Utah: My Family.com, 2003), Federal census, Ser. T624, Roll 1665, page 1B, ED 199, image 836. Abel K. Brower household. Hereinafter cited as 1910 US Census.

Abigail Brower

b. 2 September 1815, d. 1862
  • Abigail Brower was born on 2 September 1815 at Ohio.1,2
  • She married James S. Day at Jackson Co., Indiana, on 6 February 1838.3
  • Abigail Brower died in 1862 at near Courtland, Hamilton Twp., Jackson Co., Indiana.3
  • She appeared on the census on 7 August 1850 at Hamilton, Jackson Co., Indiana, as Abigail Day, age 34, born in Ohio.4
  • She appeared on the census on 9 July 1860 at Hamilton, Jackson Co., Indiana, as Abagail Day, age 44, born in Ohio.5

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

Citations

  1. [S2045] Aileen Lewers Langston, Bible Records (Salt Lake City: Microreproduction of typescript filmed by the Genealogical Society of Utah, 1958, 1971). Also WBC Box 5, BIB BB-362. FHL film #0877529. Page 71. Brower Bible records. Owner of the Bible was Mrs. Lura Willis of Glenwood, Missouri. The title and publication date of the Bible were not recorded.. Hereinafter cited as Bible Records.
  2. [S2046] Lilly Martin, Descendants of Adam Brouwer, Descendants Report, May 2008. A report compiled by Lilly Martin. Information found here is focused on the descendants of Jacob Brouwer (no.65 in the report). Received from Lilly Martin by Chris Chester, Kent, New York."b. in Ohio."
  3. [S2046] Lilly Martin, Descendants of Adam Brouwer, Descendants Report, May 2008. A report compiled by Lilly Martin. Information found here is focused on the descendants of Jacob Brouwer (no.65 in the report). Received from Lilly Martin by Chris Chester, Kent, New York.
  4. [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 152, p.98, image 199. James S. Day 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 268, p.758-59, image 373. James Day household. Hereinafter cited as 1860 US Census.

Abigail Brower1

b. 14 July 1847
  • Abigail Brower was born on 14 July 1847 at Ohio.1
  • She appeared on the census on 15 October 1850 at Londonderry, Guernsey Co., Ohio, Abigail Browers, age 3, born in Ohio.2
  • She appeared on the census on 16 July 1860 at Oskaloosa, Mahaska Co., Iowa, Abigail Brower, age 13, born in Ohio.3

Citations

  1. [S1403] Josephine P. Moore, "Hurt-Brower-Grubbs Bible", Yesterdays (Nacogdoches, Texas) vol.3, no.2, pp.4-7 (1983): Wilmore's New Analytical Reference Bible; Formerly Published by J.A. Wilmore & Co.; Now published, under lease, exclusively by Henry F. Giere, New York, 1909.
    The Bible belonged to Ruby Gail and John Abner Hurt.. Hereinafter cited as "Hurt-Brower-Grubbs Bible."
  2. [S195] Ronald V. Jackson and Accelerated Indexing Systems, 1850 United States Federal Census., Online Database (Provo, Utah: Ancestry.com, 1999), Federal census, NARA Ser. M432, Roll 684, page 489A, image 734. Abraham Brower household. Hereinafter cited as 1850 US Census.
  3. [S212] MyFamily.com, 1860 United States Federal Census., Online Database (Provo, Utah: MyFamily.com, 2004), Federal census, NARA Ser. M653, Roll 334, page 162, image 282, FHL film #803334. Abraham Brower household. Hereinafter cited as 1860 US Census.

Abigail Brower1

b. 16 July 1786, d. between 6 August 1847 and 4 October 1847
  • Abigail Brower was baptized on 16 July 1786 at St. George Episcopal Church, Hempstead, Queens Co., New York.2
  • She married Pine.1
  • Abigail Brower died between 6 August 1847 and 4 October 1847 at probably Hempstead, Queens Co., Long Island, New York.
  • Her will was dated on 6 August 1847 proved 4 Oct 1847. Called Abigail Pine, widow, of Hempstead, at present of the City of Brooklyn. Names as heirs, her sister Hannah Smith; brother Paremus Brower and his children including Jemima; brother Lewis and his children including daughter Phebe Jane. Appoints as executors her brother Lewis and his son Singleton Brower. Witnessed by James Frost of 234 Concord St., Brooklyn, Israel Frost of the corner of Prince and Johnson Streets, Brooklyn, and Morris Fosdick of Jamaica.1

Citations

  1. [S2287] Ray C. Sawyer, Abstracts of Wills for Queens County, New York, 1787-1850; FHL film #0860322 (Salt Lake City: Filmed by the Genealogical Society of Utah, 1971), Microfilm of typescript. 4:39. Hereinafter cited as Abstracts of Wills for Queens Co., N.Y., 1787-1850.
  2. [S2500] William B. Bogardus Collection of Brouwer, Brower and Brewer Family Material and Correspondence, Anneke Jans and Everardus Bogardus Descendants Association, Wilmington, Ohio, Box 3, File B, Jan Brouwer of Flatlands. File 78-L. No source given. Hereafter cited as William B. Bogardus Collection.

Abigail Brower1

b. 1794
  • Abigail Brower was born in 1794.1
  • She was baptized on 29 July 1795 at St. George Episcopal Church, Hempstead, Queens Co., New York.1

Citations

  1. [S2495] William Applebie Daniel Eardeley, Brower Genealogy 1615-1884 and Langdon Genealogy 1625-1876, Unpublished Manuscript, 1923, Box 7, Catalog Item no.165, William B. Bogardus Collection, Anneke Jans and Everardus Bogardus Descendants Association, Wilmington, Ohio, Original at Queens Borough Public Library. (Note: There are serious flaws and errors with this manuscript, particularly with the earlier generations. Eardeley claims Jan Brouwer (m. Aege Sprong) as a son of Jacob Brouwer and Annatje Bogardus, which is in error. There are numerous other errors as well. This document must be used with caution). page 51, https://docs.google.com/leaf

Abigail Brower

b. circa 1836
  • Abigail Brower was born circa 1836 at Dutchess Co., New York.
  • She appeared on the census on 2 August 1850 at Dover, Dutchess Co., New York, as Abigail Brower, age 14, born in New York.1

Citations

  1. [S195] Ronald V. Jackson and Accelerated Indexing Systems, 1850 United States Federal Census., Online Database (Provo, Utah: Ancestry.com, 1999), Federal census, NARA Ser. M432, Roll 497, page 329B, image 617. Peter Brower household. Hereinafter cited as 1850 US Census.

Abigail Brower1

b. 10 December 1778
  • Abigail Brower was born on 10 December 1778.1
  • She was baptized on 4 February 1789 at Old Dutch Reformed Church of Sleepy Hollow (First Reformed Church of Tarrytown), (First Reformed Church of Tarrytown), Westchester Co., New York.1

Citations

  1. [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), page 32. Abigal, daughter of Matthew Brower and Catrena Van Wart was born Dec 10th 1778, Mary was born Jan 8th 1782, John was born Dec 5th 1788, all were baptized Feb 4th 1789. Hereinafter cited as RDC Sleepy Hollow/Tarrytown.

Abigail Naomi Brower

b. 1856, d. 11 April 1864
  • Abigail Naomi Brower was born in 1856 at Iowa.1
  • She died on 11 April 1864 at Lineville, Wayne Co., Iowa.1
  • She was buried at Sinclair-Corder Cemetery, Jefferson Twp., Wayne Co., Iowa.1
  • She appeared on the census on 4 October 1860 at York, Putnam Co., Missouri, age 4.2

Citations

  1. [S2046] Lilly Martin, Descendants of Adam Brouwer, Descendants Report, May 2008. A report compiled by Lilly Martin. Information found here is focused on the descendants of Jacob Brouwer (no.65 in the report). Received from Lilly Martin by Chris Chester, Kent, New York.
  2. [S212] MyFamily.com, 1860 United States Federal Census., Online Database (Provo, Utah: MyFamily.com, 2004), Federal census, Roll M653-641, image 569. Hereinafter cited as 1860 US Census.

Abigail North Brower1

b. 20 March 1813, d. 6 July 1862
  • Abigail North Brower was born on 20 March 1813.1
  • She died on 6 July 1862.1

Citations

  1. [S3311] 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, BIB BB-605, Notes by Walter M. Meserole on the records from the Bailey Brower Bible, followed by the extracted records and copies of correspondence and further genealogical notes. Origin of document is not stated, hand written notes, typescipt extracts. Page 31. 4th handwritten chart. The descendants of Anthony Post Brower. Hereafter cited as William B. Bogardus Collection.

Abigeltje Brower1

b. 8 November 1772
  • Abigeltje Brower was baptized on 8 November 1772 at Reformed Dutch Congregations, Freehold and Middletown, Monmouth Co., New Jersey.1
  • She married Elisha Bowne, son of John Bowne, at Reformed Dutch Congregations, Freehold and Middletown, Monmouth Co., New Jersey, on 2 February 1795.2
  • Also known as Abigail Brewer.3
  • Of at Swimming River, Middletown, Monmouth Co., New Jersey.4
  • Abigail Brewer, wife of Elisha Bowne, is named in the April 1828 petition of Robert Walker for a division of the real estate owned by Hendrick Brewer, dec'd.3

Family: Elisha Bowne b. bt 1765 - 1775

Citations

  1. [S2474] The Church Register of the Reformed Church of Freehold and Middletown, Monmouth County, N.J., 1709-1851; FHL film #1016879 (Salt Lake City, Utah: Filmed by the Genealogical Society of Utah, 1977), Microfilm of handwritten transcripts (350, 145 p.) in the possession of the Holland Society of New York, New York City, page 136, no. 1384. Abigeltje child of Hendrick Brower and Abigeltje Hunt. Hereinafter cited as Reformed Church of Freehold and Middletown.
  2. [S2474] The Church Register of the Reformed Church of Freehold and Middletown, Monmouth County, N.J., 1709-1851; FHL film #1016879 (Salt Lake City, Utah: Filmed by the Genealogical Society of Utah, 1977), Microfilm of handwritten transcripts (350, 145 p.) in the possession of the Holland Society of New York, New York City, page 286. Hereinafter cited as Reformed Church of Freehold and Middletown.
  3. [S1733] Research of Marie Brewer Fawcett and Nita Pugh. Received from Richard Brewer, Feb. 2008.This a photocopy from "Intestates and Others, Book H 1828-1833," assumed to be New Jersey, p.40. (Unfortunately the full title of the source was not provided.). Hereafter as Fawcett-Pugh Research.
  4. [S3854] John E. Stillwell Historical and Genealogical Miscellany, Early Settlers of New Jersey and their Descendants, Vol. 3 (New York: n.pub., 1914), page 106. Bowne of Monmouth County. Hereinafter cited as Stillwell's Miscellany Vol. 3.
  5. [S3854] John E. Stillwell Historical and Genealogical Miscellany, Early Settlers of New Jersey and their Descendants, Vol. 3 (New York: n.pub., 1914), page 106. Bowne of Monmouth County. "They were my parents," wrote Sarah Ann Haynes, sister of Mary Bowne, of Harlem, N.Y. in 1869. Refering to Elisha Bowne and Abigail Brower. Hereinafter cited as Stillwell's Miscellany Vol. 3.

Aborn? Brower1

b. circa 1828
  • Aborn? Brower was born circa 1828 at New York.1
  • He married Caroline.1
  • Aborn? Brower appeared on the census on 25 July 1850 at Fishkill, Dutchess Co., New York, Aborn (?) Brower, age 22, born in New York. A machinest. Enumerated in the household of Enos Scofield (age 52, machinist) with Caroline Brower (19) and Harvey Brower (1).1

Family: Caroline b. c 1831

Citations

  1. [S195] Ronald V. Jackson and Accelerated Indexing Systems, 1850 United States Federal Census., Online Database (Provo, Utah: Ancestry.com, 1999), Federal census, NARA Ser. M432, Roll 496, page 26B. Enos Scofield household. Hereinafter cited as 1850 US Census.

Abraham Brower1

b. 17 June 1785
  • Abraham Brower was born on 17 June 1785 at Brunswick Center, Rensselaer Co., New York.2
  • He was baptized on 16 October 1785 at Gilead Evangelical Lutheran Church, Center Brunswick, New York.2

Citations

  1. [S1463] New York Genealogical and Biographical Society and Royden Woodward Vosburgh, Records of the Gilead Evangelical Lutheran Church at Center Brunswick, in the town of Brunswick, Rensselaer County, New York; FHL film #1421097 (New York: New York Genealogical and Biographical Society, 1913), Abraham; parents: Davis Brower, Annatya; witnesses: Abraham Outerkirch, Annatya Landman. Hereinafter cited as Gilead Lutheran Ch. Recs.
  2. [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, "Brower, Abraham, b.17 Jun 1785, chr.16 Oct 1785, son of Davis (sic) Brower and Annatya. Ser.#01258-1.". Hereinafter cited as Gilead Luth. Ch. Recs.

Abraham Brower1

b. between 1772 and 1777
  • Abraham Brower was possibly born between 1772 and 1777 based upon his approximated date of marriage.
  • He is said to have married Polly Brower circa 1792 (this claim is unverified).2
  • Nothing further has been discovered regarding Abraham Brower, his wife, or any possible family. Not so much as a marriage record has been found and as of now is existance is based on the undocumented research of some earlier accounts of the Jeremiah Brower/Brewer family.

Citations

  1. [S639] "Family Group of Jeremiah Brower (Brewer)", online http://www.djnorton.com/genealogy/wftpearce/gp1140.html. Database by Gary Welker (1999-2001). This is an undocumented and unconfirmed source, and additional records must be located. "Polly (Mary) Brower m. Abraham Brower, 1792". Cites World Family Tree Vol.4, Ed.1. Hereinafter cited as Family Group of Jeremiah Brower (Brewer).
  2. [S639] "Family Group of Jeremiah Brower (Brewer)", online http://www.djnorton.com/genealogy/wftpearce/gp1140.html. Database by Gary Welker (1999-2001). This is an undocumented and unconfirmed source, and additional records must be located. "Polly (Mary) Brower m. Abraham Brower, 1792". Cites World Family Tree Vol.4, Ed.1. It should be noted that the identity of this Abraham Brower has not been determined.. Hereinafter cited as Family Group of Jeremiah Brower (Brewer).

Abraham Brower1

b. 15 November 1822, d. 28 June 1911
  • Abraham Brower was born on 15 November 1822 at Elizabethtown, Ohio.1,2
  • He married Susan Dunn.2
  • Abraham Brower died on 28 June 1911.2
  • He appeared on the census on 29 August 1850 at Lawrenceburg, Dearborn Co., Indiana, as Abram Brower, age 28, an attorney, living in his father's household.1

Citations

  1. [S195] Ronald V. Jackson and Accelerated Indexing Systems, 1850 United States Federal Census., Online Database (Provo, Utah: Ancestry.com, 1999), Federal census, Roll M432-141, p.260, image 90. Hereinafter cited as 1850 US Census.
  2. [S4921] Charles Frederic Goss Cincinnati, The Queen City, 1788-1912, Volume 4 (n.p.: S.J. Clarke Publishing Co., 1912), page 34. Hereinafter cited as Cincinnati, The Queen City, v.4. http://books.google.com/books,+The+Queen+City,+1788-1912,+Volume+4&hl=en&sa=X&ei=NJOYUr22Moa1kQf-mIDIBw&ved=0CC0Q6AEwAA.

Abraham Brower1

b. before 1770
  • Abraham Brower was born before 1770.
  • He married Elizabeth Devoe at Bergen Co., New Jersey, on 15 February 1788.2,3
  • Also known as Abraham D. Brewer.3

Citations

  1. [S1317] New Jersey Department of State,"Index to Marriage Records 1666-1799."Searchable database. New Jersey Division of Archives & Records Management. Online http://www.state.nj.us/cgi-bin/state/dbcolmarriage.pl., searched Jan 2007. Hereinafter cited as NJ Index to Marr. Rec. 1666-1799.
  2. [S1317] New Jersey Department of State,"Index to Marriage Records 1666-1799."Searchable database. New Jersey Division of Archives & Records Management. Online http://www.state.nj.us/cgi-bin/state/dbcolmarriage.pl., searched Jan 2007. B (Part 2 : 1766-1795) : Page/Item 851. Hereinafter cited as NJ Index to Marr. Rec. 1666-1799.
  3. [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.32. License dated 15 Feb 1788. Abraham D. Brewer of Bergen and Elizabeth Devoe.. Hereinafter cited as Marriage Recs. NJ Archives v.XXII.

Abraham Brower1,2

b. 3 September 1808, d. 12 January 1872
  • Abraham Brower was born on 3 September 1808 at Maryland.1
  • He married Hannah McCoy in 1831.1
  • Abraham Brower died on 12 January 1872; accidently killed by the falling of a log.1
  • He appeared on the census on 15 October 1850 at Londonderry, Guernsey Co., Ohio, Abraham Browers, age 42, born in Maryland. A farmer. In the household are Hanna Browers (age 41), James E. Browers (18), Bahama Browers (15), Jane Browers (9), David Browers (6), Abigail Browers (3), and Ruth Spencer (35). He is enumerated next to the household of Elizabeth Thompson (age 56) with the family of John Brower (50).3
  • He appeared on the census on 16 July 1860 at Oskaloosa, Mahaska Co., Iowa, Abram Brower, age 51, born in Maryland. A farmer. Real estate valued at $2300. In the household are Hannah Brower (age 50), James E. Brower (26, farm laborer), Louisa Brower (21, seamstress), Jane Brower (17, seamstress), David Brower (15, farm laborer), Abigail Brower (13).4

Family: Hannah McCoy b. 22 Nov 1808, d. 5 May 1869

Citations

  1. [S1403] Josephine P. Moore, "Hurt-Brower-Grubbs Bible", Yesterdays (Nacogdoches, Texas) vol.3, no.2, pp.4-7 (1983): Wilmore's New Analytical Reference Bible; Formerly Published by J.A. Wilmore & Co.; Now published, under lease, exclusively by Henry F. Giere, New York, 1909.
    The Bible belonged to Ruby Gail and John Abner Hurt.. Hereinafter cited as "Hurt-Brower-Grubbs Bible."
  2. [S2349] William B. Bogardus Collection of Brouwer, Brower and Brewer Family Material and Correspondence, Anneke Jans and Everardus Bogardus Descendants Association, Wilmington, Ohio, Box 8:G (Hubert Brower), Hubert Brower, WBC 8:G. No. 32-O. Pedigree chart dated Oct. 1985. No sources are given. Hereafter cited as William B. Bogardus Collection.
  3. [S195] Ronald V. Jackson and Accelerated Indexing Systems, 1850 United States Federal Census., Online Database (Provo, Utah: Ancestry.com, 1999), Federal census, NARA Ser. M432, Roll 684, page 489A, image 734. Abraham Brower household. Hereinafter cited as 1850 US Census.
  4. [S212] MyFamily.com, 1860 United States Federal Census., Online Database (Provo, Utah: MyFamily.com, 2004), Federal census, NARA Ser. M653, Roll 334, page 162, image 282, FHL film #803334. Abraham Brower household. Hereinafter cited as 1860 US Census.

Abraham Brower1

b. circa 1795
  • Abraham Brower was born circa 1795.1
  • He married Hannah Demarest, daughter of Petrus Demarest and Maria Brouwer, at Tappan Reformed Church, Tappan, New York, on 1 April 1817 "Abraham Brouwer of Clarkstown and Hannah Demarest of Tappan."2
  • Also known as Abraham Brouwer.2
  • Abraham Brower appeared on the census in 1820 at Clarkstown, Rockland Co., New York, Abm. Brower, with a household of 1 male 26-44, 1 female under 10, 1 female 26-44. 1 person engaged in agriculture, 1 person engaged in manufactures. He is enumerated next to Rebecca Brower, widow.3
  • He appeared on the census in 1830 at Clarkstown, Rockland Co., New York, as Abraham Brower, with a family of 1 male under 5, 1 male 30-40, 1 female 5-10, 1 female 10-15, 1 female 30-40.4
  • He appeared on the census in 1840 at Clarkstown, Rockland Co., New York, as Abraham Brower with a family of 1 male under 5, 1 male 10-15, 1 male 40-50, 1 female 15-20, 1 female 20-30, 1 female 40-50, 1 female 50-60, 1 female 70-80.5
  • On 14 May 1849, Abraham Brower, of Clarkstown, New York, age 54, appeared before the Court of Common Pleas in Rockland County, New York, on the behalf of his mother, Rebecca Brower, the widow of his father, Abraham Brower, with the purpose of collecting the pension due his mother on account of his father's Revolutionary War service.1
  • He appeared on the census on 29 August 1850 at Clarkstown, Rockland Co., New York, as Abrm. Brower, age 55, a farmer, rea estate valued at $3000. With him are his wife Hannah, children Rebecca, Abraham D., and John H; Catherine M. Myer, age 40; and Mariah Demorest, age 77.6

Family: Hannah Demarest b. 10 Mar 1794, d. 6 Apr 1860

Citations

  1. [S1237] Pension and Land-Bounty-Warrant Application Files: Revolutionary War, by HeritageQuest Online; Revolutionary War; Heritage Quest, unknown repository address. Online http://persi.heritagequestonline.com/hqoweb/library/do/…; Record Group 15 of the Veteran Administration; Printout dated 2006, Ser. M805, Roll 125, image 632, file W17352, Abraham Brower, Rebecca, seven pages.
  2. [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): 86:173. Hereinafter cited as "Marriages, Tappan Reformed Church, NYGBR 84,85,86."
  3. [S128] Ancestry.com, 1820 United States Federal Census., Digital image of original census records (Provo, Utah: Ancestry.com, 2003), Federal Census, NARA Ser. M33, Roll 78, page 100A, image 315. Hereinafter cited as 1820 US Census.
  4. [S369] Ancestry.com, 1830 United States Federal Census., Online Database (Provo, Utah: Ancestry.com, 2003), Federal census, Roll 103, p.129. Hereinafter cited as 1830 US Census.
  5. [S370] Ronald V., Accelerated Indexing Systems Jackson, compiler1840 United States Federal Census., Online Database (Provo, Utah: Ancestry.com, 1999), Federal census, Roll 331. Hereinafter cited as 1840 US Census.
  6. [S195] Ronald V. Jackson and Accelerated Indexing Systems, 1850 United States Federal Census., Online Database (Provo, Utah: Ancestry.com, 1999), Federal census, Roll M432-588, p.246, image 123. Hereinafter cited as 1850 US Census.
  7. [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), VII-12. Hereinafter cited as Demarest Family.

Abraham Brower1

b. 12 December 1828
  • Abraham Brower was born on 12 December 1828 at probably Paterson, New Jersey.2
  • He was baptized on 19 February 1829 at First Presbyterian Church, Paterson, New Jersey.2

Citations

  1. [S1379] William Bogardus, "E-mail correspondence from William Bogardus," e-mail message from Bogardus, William to Chris Chester and et al, dated May 23, 2007; to Chris Chester, Paul Brewer, et al; "Re: George Vanderhoof Brower". Hereinafter cited as "Wm. Bogardus e-mail."
  2. [S2198] Letter from First Presbyterian Church of Paterson Church Office (Paterson, New Jersey) to Alfred Brower, 6 Jun 1986; William B. Bogardus Collection (Anneke Jans and Everardus Bogardus Descendants Association, Wilmington, Ohio). Box 6, File 39-B. A copy of the letter was given to William B. Bogardus by Alfred H. Brower.

Abraham Brower1

d. September 1804
  • Abraham Brower married a wife (unnamed).1
  • Abraham Brower died in September 1804.
  • He was buried on 16 September 1804 at Reformed Dutch Church, New York City, New York.1

Family: a wife (unnamed) d. Nov 1804

Citations

  1. [S1711] "Burials in the Dutch Church, New York", New York Genealogical and Biographical Record vol.75,76 (1944,1945): 75:129. Hereinafter cited as "Burials RDC New York."

Abraham Brower1

b. 19 August 1793
  • Abraham Brower was born on 19 August 1793.1
  • He was baptized on 8 September 1793 at Reformed Dutch Church, New York City, New York, (no sponsors).1

Citations

  1. [S1478] "Records of the Reformed Dutch Church in New York", New York Genealogical and Biographical Record Vols.5- (1874-): 31:104.

Abraham Brower1

b. before 1779
  • Abraham Brower was born before 1779.
  • He married Elizabeth Rodgers at Dutch Reformed Church, Fishkill, Dutchess Co., New York, on 17 April 1799.1

Citations

  1. [S1713] "Marriages of the Dutch Reformed Church of Fishkill, Dutchess County, New York", New York Genealogical and Biographical Record vol. 83, no. 2 (1952): 83:160. Hereinafter cited as "Marriages RDC Fishkill, NYGBR 83 (1952)."

Abraham Brower1

b. 8 June 1807
  • Abraham Brower was born on 8 June 1807 at Montgomery Co., New York.1
  • He was baptized on 5 September 1807 at Lutheran St. Paul's (Geisenberg Church), Minden, Montgomery Co., New York, sponsors: the parents.1

Citations

  1. [S1797] Royden Woodward Vosburg, Records of the Lutheran St. Paul's Church in the Town of Minden, Otherwise Known as the Geisenberg Church (New York City: NYGBS, unknown publish date), FHL #0,534,218. p.122, no.1695. Hereinafter cited as Luth. St. Paul's, Minden Recs.

Abraham Brower1

b. 1 April 1745, d. 21 October 1805
  • Abraham Brower was born on 1 April 1745 at Coventry Twp., Chester Co., Pennsylvania.1
  • He married Margaret Buckwalter.1
  • Abraham Brower died on 21 October 1805 at Chester Co., Pennsylvania.1
  • He was buried at Oak Grove Cemetery (Brower Burial Ground), Parker Ford, Chester Co., Pennsylvania; "d. 21 Oct 1805, age 86 years, 6 mos."2
  • He was granted administration of the estate of Henry Brower on 23 October 1784; granted to his sons Abraham and Daniel.3
  • Abraham Brower appeared on the census in 1790 at Coventry, Chester Co., Pennsylvania, as Abram Brower, with a household of 2 males over 16, 3 males under 16, and ? (unreadable) females.4
  • He appeared on the census in 1800 at Coventry, Chester Co., Pennsylvania, as Abram Brower, with a household of 1 male under 10, 1 male 10-15, 1 male 26-44, 1 male over 45, 1 female 10-15, 1 female 16-25, 1 female over 45.5
  • His will was dated on 25 December 1801 proved 12 Nov 1805.

Citations

  1. [S2346] Jay H. Brower, "The Browers of Coventry Twp., Chester Co., Pa.", Mennonite Family History Vol. 4, no. 3, pages 103-105 (July 1985). Hereinafter cited as "The Browers of Coventry Twp., Chester Co., Pa."
  2. [S2266] Mary Kay McDowell, "Brower Family Group Sheets & Correspondence", 2007 (Oxford, Mississippi). Received from Mary Kay McDowell by Chris Chester, Feb. 2009. E-mail received April 22, 2009, "Re: Photos." Photographs of gravestones taken by Mary Kay McDowell. Hereinafter cited as "Brower Family Group Sheets."
  3. [S2348] William B. Bogardus Collection of Brouwer, Brower and Brewer Family Material and Correspondence, Anneke Jans and Everardus Bogardus Descendants Association, Wilmington, Ohio, Box 8:G:11-B, Merle Brower - W.Bogardus Correspodence. Correspondence, pedigree charts, family papers. "The Brower Family" written by Rev. D.I. Offman in his papers on the Brower Family. Hereafter cited as William B. Bogardus Collection.
  4. [S448] Ancestry.com, 1790 United States Federal Census., Online Database (Provo, Utah: Ancestry.com, 2000), Federal census, Ser. M637, Roll 8, image 0274. Hereinafter cited as 1790 US Census.
  5. [S188] MyFamily.com, 1800 United States Federal Census., Online Database (Provo, Utah: MyFamily.com, 2003), Federal Census, Ser M32, Roll 36, page 896, image 274. Hereinafter cited as 1800 US Census.

Abraham Brower1,2

b. 1760, d. 28 October 1828
  • Abraham Brower was born in 1760 at Coventry Twp., Chester Co., Pennsylvania.1
  • He married Mary Bunn.1
  • Abraham Brower died on 28 October 1828 at Browertown (Unionville), Berks Co., Pennsylvania.1,3,2
  • He was buried at St. Gabriel's Episcopal Church Cemetery, Douglasville, Berks Co., Pennsylvania.2,4
  • Also known as Abram Brower.2
  • Surname is also spelled Brauer.5
  • He was a member of the at St. Gabriel's Church, Douglassville, Chester Co., Pennsylvania.3
  • He appeared on the census in 1790 at Union, Berks Co., Pennsylvania, as Abrm Brauer, with a household of 1 male over 16, 3 males under 16, 5 females.5
  • Abraham Brower, son of John, is mentioned in the 2 Sep 1792 will of Abraham Wanger.6
  • He appeared on the census in 1800 at Union, Berks Co., Pennsylvania, with a household of 1 male 10-15, 1 male 16-25, 2 males over 45, 3 females under 10, 1 female 10-15, 1 female 16-15, 1 female 26-44, 2 other free persons.7
  • He appeared on the census in 1810 at Union, Berks Co., Pennsylvania, as Abram Brower, with a household of 1 male under 10, 1 male 10-15, 1 male over 45, 1 female under 10, 2 females 10-25, 1 female over 45.8
  • He appeared on the census in 1820 at Union, Berks Co., Pennsylvania, with a household of 1 male 26-45, 2 males over 45, 1 female 16-26, 1 female 26-45, 1 female over 45.9
  • His will was dated on 29 December 1821 at Berks Co., Pennsylvania, recorded 6 Dec 1828. "I Abraham Brower of the township of Union in the county of Berks and State of Pennsylvania, being sick and weak in body but sound in mind and memory..." Names his wife, Mary Brower; son John Brower; son Abraham Brower; son Nicholas Brower; daughter Anna, wife of David Royer; daughter Hannah, wife of John Bun; daughter Mary, deceased wife of David Jones; daughter Sarah, wife of John Kirlen; daughter Catherine; my grandchildren, the children of my daughter Mary, deceased, namely Frances and Abraham. Appoints sons John, Abraham and Nicholas as executors.10
  • Frances Jones was named in his grandfather Abraham Brower's will on 29 December 1821.10
  • He and Abraham Jones were named in his father's will dated on 29 December 1821.10
  • Inventory of estate taken on 6 December 1828 at Berks Co., Pennsylvania.11
  • "The Town of Brower: A Lost Family Legacy," by Susan Miller-Speros, appeared in the Historical Review of Berks County vol. 72, no. 1 (2006).

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

Citations

  1. [S2346] Jay H. Brower, "The Browers of Coventry Twp., Chester Co., Pa.", Mennonite Family History Vol. 4, no. 3, pages 103-105 (July 1985). Hereinafter cited as "The Browers of Coventry Twp., Chester Co., Pa."
  2. [S2173] "Personal Memoirs of C.W. Brower," (MS, 1905; Schuykill Co., Pennsylvania); William B. Bogardus Collection; Anneke Jans and Everardus Bogardus Descendants Association, Wilmington, Ohio, Box 8, File G, 96-B. Hereinafter cited as "Personal Memoirs of C.W. Brower."
  3. [S2347] Susan Miller-Speros, "The Town of Brower: A Lost Family Legacy", Historical Review of Berks County Vol. 72, No. 1, pages 20-29 (2006). Hereinafter cited as "The Town of Brower."
  4. [S951] Find A Grave, online www.findagrave.com. , Searched June 2009 using "Brower" and Berks County, Pennsylvania. Hereinafter cited as Find A Grave.
  5. [S448] Ancestry.com, 1790 United States Federal Census., Online Database (Provo, Utah: Ancestry.com, 2000), Federal census, Ser. M637, Roll 8, image 0178. Hereinafter cited as 1790 US Census.
  6. [S2353] Jacob Martin and John P. Smith, Abstracts of Berks County, Pennsylvania Wills (n.p.: Heritage Books, 2007), page 103. Hereinafter cited as Abstracts of Berks County, Pennsylvania Wills.
  7. [S188] MyFamily.com, 1800 United States Federal Census., Online Database (Provo, Utah: MyFamily.com, 2003), Federal Census, Ser. M32, Roll 35, page 683, image 267. Hereinafter cited as 1800 US Census.
  8. [S127] MyFamily.com, 1810 United States Federal Census., Online Database (Provo, Utah: My Family.com Inc., 2003), Federal Census, Ser. M252, Roll 45, page 679, inage 126.0. Hereinafter cited as 1810 US Census.
  9. [S128] Ancestry.com, 1820 United States Federal Census., Digital image of original census records (Provo, Utah: Ancestry.com, 2003), Federal Census, Ser. M33, Roll 99, page 99, image 108. Hereinafter cited as 1820 US Census.
  10. [S2933] Berks County, Pennsylvania, Register of Wills v. 6-7, 1818-1837; FHL film #0020727 (Salt Lake City, Utah: Filmed by the Genealogical Society of Utah, 1949), Miscrofilm of original records at the Berks County Courthouse in Reading, Pennsylvania, 6:271. Hereinafter cited as Berks Co., Pa. Wills v. 6-7.
  11. [S2349] William B. Bogardus Collection of Brouwer, Brower and Brewer Family Material and Correspondence, Anneke Jans and Everardus Bogardus Descendants Association, Wilmington, Ohio, Box 8:G (Hubert Brower), Hubert Brower, WBC 8:G. No. 291-H. Family ancestry compiled by the correspondent. Xeroxed copies of the will of Abraham Brower of Union Twp. Pa., 29 Dec 1821. Hereafter cited as William B. Bogardus Collection.

Abraham Brower1

b. 1779, d. 1821
  • Abraham Brower was born in 1779 at Franklin Co., Virginia.1
  • He married Elizabeth Harter, daughter of George Harter and Mary Kitterman, at Franklin Co., Virginia, on 3 November 1800.1
  • Abraham Brower died in 1821 at Preble Co., Ohio.1

Citations

  1. [S2346] Jay H. Brower, "The Browers of Coventry Twp., Chester Co., Pa.", Mennonite Family History Vol. 4, no. 3, pages 103-105 (July 1985). Hereinafter cited as "The Browers of Coventry Twp., Chester Co., Pa."

Abraham Brower1

b. 16 October 1824, d. 28 February 1857
  • Abraham Brower was born on 16 October 1824.1
  • He died on 28 February 1857.1

Citations

  1. [S2346] Jay H. Brower, "The Browers of Coventry Twp., Chester Co., Pa.", Mennonite Family History Vol. 4, no. 3, pages 103-105 (July 1985). Hereinafter cited as "The Browers of Coventry Twp., Chester Co., Pa."

Abraham Brower1

b. 1858, d. 1858
  • Abraham Brower died in 1858 at Miami Co., Indiana.1
  • He was born in 1858 at Miami Co., Indiana.1
  • Presumably a twin to Arlena.

Citations

  1. [S2346] Jay H. Brower, "The Browers of Coventry Twp., Chester Co., Pa.", Mennonite Family History Vol. 4, no. 3, pages 103-105 (July 1985). Hereinafter cited as "The Browers of Coventry Twp., Chester Co., Pa."

Abraham Brower1

Citations

  1. [S2348] William B. Bogardus Collection of Brouwer, Brower and Brewer Family Material and Correspondence, Anneke Jans and Everardus Bogardus Descendants Association, Wilmington, Ohio, Box 8:G:11-B, Merle Brower - W.Bogardus Correspodence. Correspondence, pedigree charts, family papers. "The Brower Family" written by Rev. D.I. Offman in his papers on the Brower Family. Hereafter cited as William B. Bogardus Collection.

Abraham Brower1

b. 28 September 1785, d. 25 December 1864
  • Abraham Brower was born on 28 September 1785 at Randolph Co., North Carolina.2,3,4
  • He married Lydia Scotton.5
  • Abraham Brower died on 25 December 1864 at Randolph Co., North Carolina.2,6
  • He was buried at Liberty Grove Cemetery, Randolph Co., North Carolina.6
  • He appeared on the census in 1810 at Randolph Co., North Carolina, with a household of 3 males 16-25, 1 female 16-25.7
  • He was named in his father's will dated on 24 January 1816.8
  • He appeared on the census in 1840 at Northern Division, Randolph Co., North Carolina, with a household of 2 males 15-20, 1 male 50-60, 2 females 15-20, 1 female 50-60. Enumerated next to James W. Brower.9
  • He appeared on the census on 11 August 1850 at Northern Division, Randolph Co., North Carolina, as Abraham Brower, age 65, born in North Carolina. A farmer with real estate valued at $2000. In the household is his wife Lydia. Son Jas. W. Brower lives next door.10
  • He appeared on the census on 16 May 1860 at Liberty, Eastern Division, Randolph Co., North Carolina, as Abram Brower, age 74, born in North Carolina. A farmer with real estate valued at $2500, personal estate at $16,510. With hin is his wife, Lydia, age 74.11
  • Col. Abraham Brower, Legislator, businessman and farmer. He was a Representative from Randolph County to the North Carolina Assembly at Raleigh during the years 1821-1827 and 1829-1834.
    The fifth cotton mill in Randolph County was established about 1849. It was built three miles below Franklinville near where Sandy Creek empties into Deep River, by the "Deep River Manufacturing Company." Subscribers were Henry Kivett, Isaac H. Foust, Abraham Brower, David Kime, James W. Brower (son of Abraham), Alfred Moore Brower (son of Abraham), John Allen, Joseph A. Allred, John C. Burgess, Matthias D. Bray, Robert Gray and David Kivett. Captital stock was $11,900.1

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

Citations

  1. [S4551] James M. Butler, Some Descendants of Christian Brower, Manuscript, 1984, Box 7, Catalog Items, No. 164, Anneke Jans and Everardus Bogardus Descendants Association, Wilmington, Ohio, page 35.
  2. [S2348] William B. Bogardus Collection of Brouwer, Brower and Brewer Family Material and Correspondence, Anneke Jans and Everardus Bogardus Descendants Association, Wilmington, Ohio, Box 8:G:11-B, Merle Brower - W.Bogardus Correspodence. Correspondence, pedigree charts, family papers. "The Brower Family" written by Rev. D.I. Offman in his papers on the Brower Family. Hereafter cited as William B. Bogardus Collection.
  3. [S2349] William B. Bogardus Collection of Brouwer, Brower and Brewer Family Material and Correspondence, Anneke Jans and Everardus Bogardus Descendants Association, Wilmington, Ohio, Box 8:G (Hubert Brower), Hubert Brower, WBC 8:G. No. 115-B. Family Group sheets compiled by a descendant. No sources are cited. Hereafter cited as William B. Bogardus Collection.
  4. [S4551] James M. Butler, Some Descendants of Christian Brower, Manuscript, 1984, Box 7, Catalog Items, No. 164, Anneke Jans and Everardus Bogardus Descendants Association, Wilmington, Ohio, page 5.
  5. [S2348] William B. Bogardus Collection of Brouwer, Brower and Brewer Family Material and Correspondence, Anneke Jans and Everardus Bogardus Descendants Association, Wilmington, Ohio, Box 8:G:11-B, Merle Brower - W.Bogardus Correspodence. Correspondence, pedigree charts, family papers. "The Brower Family" written by Rev. D.I. Offman in his papers on the Brower Family. Compiled in 1958 from the records of Alfred Presley Brower (1848-1928). Hereafter cited as William B. Bogardus Collection.
  6. [S951] Find A Grave, online www.findagrave.com. , Searched June 2009 using "Brower" in North Carolina. Hereinafter cited as Find A Grave.
  7. [S127] MyFamily.com, 1810 United States Federal Census., Online Database (Provo, Utah: My Family.com Inc., 2003), Federal Census, Ser. M252, Roll 38, page 157, image 184.00. Hereinafter cited as 1810 US Census.
  8. [S4551] James M. Butler, Some Descendants of Christian Brower, Manuscript, 1984, Box 7, Catalog Items, No. 164, Anneke Jans and Everardus Bogardus Descendants Association, Wilmington, Ohio, page 7. Transcription of will.
  9. [S370] Ronald V., Accelerated Indexing Systems Jackson, compiler1840 United States Federal Census., Online Database (Provo, Utah: Ancestry.com, 1999), Federal census, Ser. M704, Roll 369, page 101. Hereinafter cited as 1840 US Census.
  10. [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 641, page 223, image 459. Abraham Brower household. Hereinafter cited as 1850 US Census.
  11. [S212] MyFamily.com, 1860 United States Federal Census., Online Database (Provo, Utah: MyFamily.com, 2004), Federal census, Ser. M653, Roll 910, page 285, image 578. Abram Brower household. Hereinafter cited as 1860 US Census.

Abraham Brower

b. circa 1866
  • Abraham Brower was born circa 1866 at Hempstead, Queens Co., New York.
  • He appeared on the census on 22 July 1870 at Hempstead, Queens Co., New York, as Abraham Brower, age 4, born in New York.1
  • He appeared on the census on 10 June 1880 at Village of Woodsburgh, Hempstead, Queens Co., New York, as Abram L. Brower, age 14, born in New York.2

Citations

  1. [S215] MyFamily.com, 1870 United States Federal Census., Online Database (Provo, Utah: My Family.com, 2003), Federal census, Ser. M593, Roll 1078, page 475, image 188. William Brower. Hereinafter cited as 1870 US Census.
  2. [S100] Ancestry.com, 1880 United States Federal Census., Online Database (Provo, Utah: Ancestry.com, 2003), Federal census, Ser. T9, Roll 918, FHL film #1254918, page 461.4000, ED 272, image 0136. William Brower household. Hereinafter cited as 1880 US Census.

Abraham Brower1

b. circa 1780, d. 3 November 1877
  • Abraham Brower was probably born circa 1780 at Albany Co. (now Rensselaer Co.), New York.
  • He married Phylothia Webster.1
  • Abraham Brower died on 3 November 1877 at Ottawa, LaSalle Co., Illinois; "in the home of his son, when past age 94."2,3
  • Also known as Abraham Brewer.4
  • He appeared on the census in 1810 at Warren, Herkimer Co., New York, as Abraham Brewer, with a household of 1 male under 10, 1 male 26-44, 1 female under 10, 1 female 26-44.4
  • , In a deed recorded 31 July 1838, Rensselaer County, New York, Lina Wilcox, widow of Abraham Wilcox, late of Oxford in the County of Butler and State of Ohio, deceased, & daughter and one of the heirs-at-law of Mathew Brewer of Hoosick in the County of Rensselaer and State of New York, deceased, for and in consideration of $300 paid by Lavenius Brewer of Wayne in the County of Ashtabula and State of Ohio...confirm unto my nephew the said Levinius Brewer all my right, title and interest and property claim in a piece or parcel of land lying in the Town of Hoosick...being one equal undivided sixteenth part of the Pittstown patent...being the home farm of the said Mathew Brewer in his lifetime on which William Lawton now lives...dated 6 March 1838. The deed was witnessed by Abraham Brewer, who on 9 March 1838 in Centerville, Wayne Co., Indiana, appeared before the Judicial Circuit Court to confirm that he witnessed the deed.5
  • He appeared on the census in 1840 at Cherry Valley, Ashtabula Co., Ohio, as Abraham Brower, with a household of 1 male 15-20, 2 males 20-30, 1 male 50-60, 1 female 50-60.6
  • A direct male descendant of Abraham Brower has participated in the Brewer DNA Project (kit #252546). Analysis of his Y-DNA test results demonstrate that the participant, and therefore all of his direct male Brower ancestors, are descendants of Adam Brouwer of Gowanus, Long Island.

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

Citations

  1. [S2519] Ted & Carole Miller,"Fullerton's First 100 Years (1879-1979)."USGenWeb Project, Nance County, Nebraska. Online http://www.usgennet.org/usa/ne/county/nance/ff100y/…., retrieved Sept 2009. From page 140 of the original publication Fullerton's First 100 Years (1879-1979) (Fullerton, Neb.: Journal Co., 1979). Hereinafter cited as Fullerton's First 100 Years (1879-1979).
  2. [S2523] George A. Ogle & Co., Memorial and Biographical Record and Illustrated Compendium of Biography containing a Compendium of Local Biography Including Biographical Sketches of Hundreds of Prominent Old Settlers and Representative Citizens of Butler, Polk, Seward, York and Fillmore Counties, Nebraska (Chicago: George A. Ogle & Co., 1899), pages 251-252. Profile of Hammond H. Brower. Hereinafter cited as Butler, Polk, Seward, York, Fillmore Cos. Neb.
  3. [S4666] Sam Brower, "Abraham Brower, Family Group Sheet", 20 May 2013 (Omaha, Nebraska). Unknown comments, Received from Sam Brower via e-mail dated May 22, 2013. Hereinafter cited as "Abraham Brower FGS."
  4. [S127] MyFamily.com, 1810 United States Federal Census., Online Database (Provo, Utah: My Family.com Inc., 2003), Federal Census, Ser. M252, Roll 27, page 464, FHL film #0181381, image 00259. Hereinafter cited as 1810 US Census.
  5. [S2749] Rensselaer County, New York, Deed Records, v.45: 45:409 (FHL film #0546717), County Clerk, Rensselaer County, New York. Hereinafter cited as Rensselaer Co., NY Deeds.
  6. [S370] Ronald V., Accelerated Indexing Systems Jackson, compiler1840 United States Federal Census., Online Database (Provo, Utah: Ancestry.com, 1999), Federal census, Ser. M704, Roll 376, page 198. Hereinafter cited as 1840 US Census.
  7. [S2523] George A. Ogle & Co., Memorial and Biographical Record and Illustrated Compendium of Biography containing a Compendium of Local Biography Including Biographical Sketches of Hundreds of Prominent Old Settlers and Representative Citizens of Butler, Polk, Seward, York and Fillmore Counties, Nebraska (Chicago: George A. Ogle & Co., 1899), pages 251-252. Hereinafter cited as Butler, Polk, Seward, York, Fillmore Cos. Neb.
  8. [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 659, page 522, image 714. Lot A. Brower household. Hereinafter cited as 1850 US Census.

Abraham Brower1

b. 2 January 1804, d. 3 August 1860
  • Abraham Brower was born on 2 January 1804 at Dutchess Co., New York.3
  • He was baptized on 11 September 1811 at First Presbyterian Church, New Hamburg (Wappingers Creek), Dutchess Co., New York.3
  • He married first a wife (name unknown).
  • Abraham Brower married second at First Presbyterian Church, Wappinger's Falls, Dutchess Co., New York, on 30 August 1842 Jane Ann Faerington.
  • Abraham Brower died on 3 August 1860; "age 56y 7m 0d."4
  • He was buried at Presbyterian Churchyard, New Hamburgh, Poughkeepsie, Dutchess Co., New York.4
  • Also known as Abraham Brouwer.2
  • Also known as Abraham Brewer.
  • He appeared on the census on 12 August 1850 at Fishkill, Dutchess Co., New York, Abram Brower, age 46, born in New York. A farmer. In the household are his wife Jane A., son William Brower, age 14, and Catherine E. Farington, age 5.5
  • He appeared on the census on 1 August 1860 at Fishkill, Dutchess Co., New York, as Abm. Brower, age 57, born in New York. A farmer, with real estate valued at $3000, personal estate at $500. In the household is his wife Jane A. They are enumerated between Joseph Brower and Sylvester Brower.1

Family:

Citations

  1. [S212] MyFamily.com, 1860 United States Federal Census., Online Database (Provo, Utah: MyFamily.com, 2004), Federal census, Ser. M653, Roll 742, page 602, image 87. Abm. Brower household. Hereinafter cited as 1860 US Census.
  2. [S1634] "Brouwer Beginnings" by William J. Hoffman, Manuscript, BB-50, New York Genealogical and Biographical Society, New York City, New York.
  3. [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, New Hamburg First Prebyterian Church (Wappingers Creek): 1811-1862. Hereinafter cited as New York Births & Baptisms I, Southeast Region, New York State.
  4. [S1297] William L. Huffman, "Dutchess County, N.Y., Tombstone Readings", Yesteryears vol.17 no.67 (Spring 1974): p.153. Hereinafter cited as "Dutchess Co. Tombstone Readings."
  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 496, page 75A, image 156. Abram Brower household. Hereinafter cited as 1850 US Census.

Abraham Brower1

b. circa 1809
  • Abraham Brower was born circa 1809 at New York.2
  • He married Catherine circa 1843.2
  • Abraham Brower appeared on the census on 26 August 1850 at Poughkeepsie, Dutchess Co., New York, Abraham Brower, age 41, born in New York. A captain. In the household are his wife Catherine, and daughters Adaline, Catherine and Orleana.2

Family: Catherine b. c 1820

Citations

  1. [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, New Hamburg First Presbyterian Church (Wappinger Creek): 1811-1862. Hereinafter cited as New York Births & Baptisms I, Southeast Region, New York State.
  2. [S195] Ronald V. Jackson and Accelerated Indexing Systems, 1850 United States Federal Census., Online Database (Provo, Utah: Ancestry.com, 1999), Federal census, NARA Ser. M432, Roll 497, page 158B, image 266. Abraham Brower household. Hereinafter cited as 1850 US Census.
  3. [S1297] William L. Huffman, "Dutchess County, N.Y., Tombstone Readings", Yesteryears vol.17 no.67 (Spring 1974): p.153. Hereinafter cited as "Dutchess Co. Tombstone Readings."
  4. [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."

Abraham Brower1

b. 1 December 1818
  • Abraham Brower was born on 1 December 1818.1
  • He was baptized on 11 April 1819 at Protestant Dutch Reformed Church of Aquackanonk, Passaic Co., New Jersey.1

Citations

  1. [S2798] Church Records of the Protestant Reformed Dutch Church of Aquackanonk, 1810-1944; FHL film #0888713 (New York, N.Y.: Columbia University, 1966), Manuscript on film. Microfilm of original records, no page numbers, baptisms not numbered but are in chronological order. Abraham; parents: John A. Brower, Jane Vreeland. Hereinafter cited as RDC Aquackanonk 1810-1944.

Abraham Brower1

Citations

  1. [S2982] Elwood Roberts, Biographical Annals of Montgomery County, Pennsylvania: containing genealogical records of representative families, including many of the early settlers and biographical sketches of prominent citizens (New York: T. S. Benham, 1904), page 64. Hereinafter cited as Biographical Annals of Montgomery Co., Pa.

Abraham Brower

  • Abraham Brower married Catherine before June 1801.
  • Abraham Brower witnessed the marriage of Mary Dobbs and William Betts on 6 June 1801 at English Lutheran Church, New York City, New York.1

Citations

  1. [S2559] Charles Farrell, "Marriages Recorded in the Register of the English Lutheran Church, New York City, 1794-1810", New York Genealogical and Biographical Record Vol. 140 (2009): 140:44. William Betts and Mary Dobbs before Abraham and Catharine Brower. Hereinafter cited as "Marriages in the English Lutheran Church, NYC, 1794-1810, NYGBR 140 (20090."

Abraham Brower1

b. circa 1866
  • Abraham Brower was born circa 1866.1

Citations

  1. [S3155] Barbara H. Benjamin, "Query 1997-45", New Netherland Connections Vol. 2, page 50 (1997). Hereinafter cited as "Query 1997-45."

Abraham Brower1

b. circa 1778
  • Abraham Brower was born circa 1778 at New Jersey.1
  • He married Sarah.1
  • Abraham Brower appeared on the census on 23 August 1850 at Washington, Burlington Co., New Jersey, Abraham Brower, age 72, born in New Jersey. Laborer. In the household is Sarah Brower (age 58). Sharing the same dwelling house (separate household) are Michael Mount (45), Sarah Ann Mount (37) and William Hy Goff (5). They are enumerated next to David Brower, age 50.1
  • Are enumerated next to each other on the 1850 U.S. Census.2,1

Citations

  1. [S195] Ronald V. Jackson and Accelerated Indexing Systems, 1850 United States Federal Census., Online Database (Provo, Utah: Ancestry.com, 1999), Federal census, NARA Ser. M432, Roll 444, page 515B. Abraham Brower household. Hereinafter cited as 1850 US Census.
  2. [S195] Ronald V. Jackson and Accelerated Indexing Systems, 1850 United States Federal Census., Online Database (Provo, Utah: Ancestry.com, 1999), Federal census, NARA Ser. M432, Roll 444, page 515B. David Brewer household. Hereinafter cited as 1850 US Census.

Abraham Brower1

Citations

  1. [S2349] William B. Bogardus Collection of Brouwer, Brower and Brewer Family Material and Correspondence, Anneke Jans and Everardus Bogardus Descendants Association, Wilmington, Ohio, Box 8:G (Hubert Brower), Hubert Brower, WBC 8:G. Notes, unsourced. Hereafter cited as William B. Bogardus Collection.

Abraham Brower1

b. 1780, d. 1869
  • Abraham Brower was born in 1780 at Pennsylvania.1
  • He married Mary Goodman.1
  • Abraham Brower died in 1869.1
  • He appeared on the census on 6 August 1850 at Franklin, Butler Co., Pennsylvania, Abraham Brower, age 68, born in Pennsylvania. Weaver. Real estate valued at $280. In the household are Mary Brower (age 67) and Susannah Brower (24).2

Family: Mary Goodman b. 1783

Citations

  1. [S3786] Frank, "Browers," e-mail message from Frank to Chris Chester, January 21, 2010, Query into Abrahan Brower (1780-1869) and Mary Goodman (1783-1827) of Pennsylvania. Hereinafter cited as "Browers."
  2. [S195] Ronald V. Jackson and Accelerated Indexing Systems, 1850 United States Federal Census., Online Database (Provo, Utah: Ancestry.com, 1999), Federal census, NARA Ser. M432, Roll 760, page 243B. Abraham Brower household. Hereinafter cited as 1850 US Census.

Abraham Brower1

d. September 1819
  • Abraham Brower died in September 1819 at New York City, New York.1

Citations

  1. [S3865] 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, TMG #4428, Brouwer Marriages & Deaths. Marriages extracted from Albany, New York area newspapers. Recorded on index cards. Albany Gazette, 21 Sept 1819. Brower, Abraham at N.Y., Sept 1819. Hereafter cited as William B. Bogardus Collection.

Abraham Brower1

b. circa 1769, d. 11 September 1795
  • Abraham Brower was born circa 1769.1
  • He died on 11 September 1795 at New York City, New York.1

Citations

  1. [S3865] 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, TMG #4428, Brouwer Marriages & Deaths. Marriages extracted from Albany, New York area newspapers. Recorded on index cards. NY Herald, 12 Sept 1795. Brower. In this city, yesterday, Mr. Abraham Brower, printer, aged about 26 years, late of Schenectady, leaving a young widow. Hereafter cited as William B. Bogardus Collection.