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Sarah Bruer¹

• Father*: Daniel Bruer¹

• Sarah Bruer was born on 8 March 1838 at Roxbury, Massachusetts.¹

• Also known as Sarah Brewer.¹

Sophia Bruer¹

• Sophia Bruer was possibly born before 1765 (if over age 45 in 1810, but later if aged 26-44 in 1810).
• She was said to be born on 1 October 1770.²
• She married Alex Cameron at Berkeley Co., Viginia (now West Virginia), on 14 January 1792.¹

• Also known as Sophie Brower.²
• Sophia Bruer appeared on the census in 1810 at Martinsburgh, Berkeley Co., Viginia, Sophia Cameron, enumerated as head of household of 1 male 10-15, 1 female 26-44, 1 female over 45.³
• Sophia Bruer and Henry Brewer, may be brother and sister. Both were married at Martinsburg, Berkeley Co., Virginia.

Stephen H. Bruer¹

• Stephen H. Bruer died before April 1852.¹

Alice Bruere¹

• Father*: Peter Bruere¹ b. c 1828, d. 3 Oct 1899
• Mother*: Elizabeth Howard¹ b. c 1833, d. 28 Feb 1895

• Charts: Descendants of Peter Bruere

• Alice Bruere was born in 1868 at Chesterfield, Burlington Co., New Jersey.²
• She died in 1905.²
• She was buried at Crosswicks Community Cemetery, Crosswicks, Mercer Co., New Jersey.²

• Also known as Alice Holmes Bruere.³
• She appeared on the census on 8 July 1870 at Chesterfield, Burlington Co., New Jersey, as Alice Bruere, age 1, born in New Jersey.⁴

Ann Bruere¹

• Father*: William Ede Brower¹ b. 23 Sep 1825, d. 17 Nov 1861
• Mother*: Elena Riddle² b. c 1836

• Charts: Elias E. Brower

• Ann Bruere was born circa 1854 at Monmouth Co., New Jersey.²

• Also known as Ann Brower.²
• She appeared on the census on 20 July 1860 at Marlboro, Monmouth Co., New Jersey, as Ann Brower, age 6, born in New Jersey.²

Anna Bruere¹

• Father*: Joseph Bonaparte Bruere¹ b. 13 Jun 1833, d. 1874
• Mother*: Ida Stryker¹ b. 27 May 1836, d. 18 Sep 1869

• Charts: Descendants of Peter Bruere

• Anna Bruere was born on 4 January 1856 at Princeton, Mercer Co., New Jersey.²
• She married William Hutchinson Robbins at Princeton, Mercer Co., New Jersey, on 29 March 1875.²
• Anna Bruere died on 10 February 1907 at Trenton, Mercer Co., New Jersey.²

Anna Bruere¹

• Father*: Peter Bruere¹ b. c 1828, d. 3 Oct 1899
• Mother*: Elizabeth Howard¹ b. c 1833, d. 28 Feb 1895

• Charts: Descendants of Peter Bruere

• Anna Bruere was probably born after 1860.
• She probably died before 1870.

Anna Scoby Bruere¹

• Father*: Stephen Hunt Bruere¹ b. 21 Jul 1824, d. 8 Jun 1912
• Mother*: Abigail Hankins Fowler¹ b. 28 Sep 1825, d. 3 Nov 1886

• Charts: Descendants of Peter Bruere

• Anna Scoby Bruere was born on 8 October 1871 at Bethel, Marion Co., Iowa.²
• She married Horace Parker Way on 16 November 1892.²
• Anna Scoby Bruere died on 27 May 1952.²

Anne Bruere¹

• Father*: John Horsful Bruere¹ b. 8 Apr 1778, d. 21 Jan 1840
• Mother*: Elizabeth Blackwell¹ d. b 1812

• Charts: Descendants of Peter Bruere

• Anne Bruere was born in 1809 at Monmouth Co., New Jersey.¹
• She married Fowler.¹

• Anne Bruere was named in her father's will dated on 22 May 1826.²

Apollo Miers Bruere¹

• Father*: John Horsful Bruere² b. 22 Feb 1802, d. 30 Dec 1881
• Mother*: Unity Miers¹ b. 9 Jan 1809, d. 3 Aug 1847

• Charts: Descendants of Peter Bruere

• Apollo Miers Bruere was born on 17 May 1830 at New Jersey.³
• He married Martha A. Butler on 26 August 1862.³
• Apollo Miers Bruere died on 1 May 1904.³

• Also known as Appolluote Bruer.²
• He appeared on the census on 6 August 1850 at Upper Freehold, Monmouth Co., New Jersey, as Appolluote Bruer, age 20, born in New Jersey.²
• He was named in his father's will dated on 18 February 1875.⁴

Asa Hunt Bruere¹

• Father*: Stephen Hunt Bruere¹ b. 21 Jul 1824, d. 8 Jun 1912
• Mother*: Abigail Hankins Fowler¹ b. 28 Sep 1825, d. 3 Nov 1886

• Charts: Descendants of Peter Bruere

• Asa Hunt Bruere was born on 27 August 1853 at Allentown, Monmouth Co., New Jersey.²
• He married Sarah Katherine Houser, daughter of Jacob Houser and Charlotte Hubank, at Marion Co., Iowa, on 23 February 1882.²
• Asa Hunt Bruere died on 12 September 1913 at Tracy, Marion Co., Iowa.²
• He was buried at Bethel Cemetery, Marion Co., Iowa.²

• Also known as Asa Brewer.³
• He appeared on the census on 17 July 1860 at Clay, Decatur Co., Indiana, as Asa Brewer, age 7, born in New Jersey.³
• He appeared on the census on 8 August 1870 at Clay, Decatur Co., Indiana, as Asa H. Brewer, age 17, born in New Jersey, Farm laborer.⁴

Benjamin Fowler Bruere¹

• Father*: Stephen Hunt Bruere² b. 21 Jul 1824, d. 8 Jun 1912
• Mother*: Abigail Hankins Fowler² b. 28 Sep 1825, d. 3 Nov 1886

• Charts: Descendants of Peter Bruere

• Benjamin Fowler Bruere was born on 19 August 1849 at Allentown, Monmouth Co., New Jersey.³
• He married Telitha Shortridge Marsh, daughter of Noah Marsh and Orpha Clark, at Marion Co., Iowa, on 21 December 1871.³
• Benjamin Fowler Bruere died on 16 May 1927 at Oskaloosa, Mahaska Co., Iowa.³
• He was buried at Bethel Cemetery, near Tracy, Marion Co., Iowa.³

• Also known as Benjamin Bruer.²
• Also known as Benjamin Brewer.⁴
• He appeared on the census on 5 August 1850 at Upper Freehold, Monmouth Co., New Jersey, as Benjamin Bruer, age 9 months, born in New Jersey.²
• He appeared on the census on 17 July 1860 at Clay, Decatur Co., Indiana, as Benj. Brewer, age 10, born in New Jersey.⁴
• He appeared on the census on 8 August 1870 at Clay, Decatur Co., Indiana, as Benjamin Brewer, age 20, born in New Jersey. Farm laborer.⁵

Bergen Bruere¹

• Father*: Robert Bruere¹ b. 17 Jul 1841, d. 22 Feb 1920
• Mother*: Margaret A. Fullenwider¹ b. 18 Jan 1859, d. 8 Nov 1942

• Charts: Descendants of Peter Bruere

• Bergen Bruere was born in 1902 at Salt Lake City, Salt Lake Co., Utah.¹

Charles Miers Bruere¹

• Father*: John Horsful Bruere² b. 22 Feb 1802, d. 30 Dec 1881
• Mother*: Unity Miers³ b. 9 Jan 1809, d. 3 Aug 1847

• Charts: Descendants of Peter Bruere

• Charles Miers Bruere was born on 5 April 1832 at New Jersey.¹
• He married Mary Louisa Taylor, daughter of Abel R. Taylor and Mary Weber, on 15 February 1855.¹
• Charles Miers Bruere died on 10 April 1914.¹

• Also known as Charles M. Bruer.²
• He appeared on the census on 6 August 1850 at Upper Freehold, Monmouth Co., New Jersey, as Charles M. Bruer, age 18, born in New Jersey.²
• He was named in his father's will dated on 18 February 1875.⁴

Constance Bruere¹

• Father*: Robert Bruere¹ b. 17 Jul 1841, d. 22 Feb 1920
• Mother*: Margaret A. Fullenwider¹ b. 18 Jan 1859, d. 8 Nov 1942

• Charts: Descendants of Peter Bruere

• Constance Bruere was born in October 1891 at Utah.¹

Daniel Tilton Bruere¹

• Father*: John Horsful Bruere¹ b. 22 Feb 1802, d. 30 Dec 1881
• Mother*: Unity Miers¹ b. 9 Jan 1809, d. 3 Aug 1847

• Charts: Descendants of Peter Bruere

• Daniel Tilton Bruere was born on 9 November 1843 at Monmouth Co., New Jersey.¹
• He died on 22 July 1844.¹

Edward Price Bruere¹

• Father*: Price Bruere¹ b. 12 Oct 1828, d. 23 Oct 1873
• Mother*: Victoria G. Wynn¹ b. 22 May 1840, d. 26 Mar 1878

• Charts: Descendants of Peter Bruere

• Edward Price Bruere was born on 4 December 1861 at New Jersey.²
• He married Lillian Elona Weaver, daughter of Jordan Weaver and Philepana Marden, on 31 August 1881.²
• Edward Price Bruere died on 28 August 1942 at Trenton, Mercer Co., New Jersey.²
• He was buried at Riverview Cemetery, Trenton, Mercer Co., New Jersey.²

Elizabeth Bruere¹

• Father*: John Horsful Bruere¹ b. 8 Apr 1778, d. 21 Jan 1840
• Mother*: Ann Scoby¹ b. 16 Jan 1799, d. 24 Jul 1871

• Charts: Descendants of Peter Bruere

• Elizabeth Bruere was born in 1820 at Monmouth Co., New Jersey.¹
• She died on 23 November 1830.¹

• She was named in her father's will dated on 22 May 1826.²

Frank Lewis Bruere¹

• Father*: Price Bruere¹ b. 12 Oct 1828, d. 23 Oct 1873
• Mother*: Victoria G. Wynn¹ b. 22 May 1840, d. 26 Mar 1878

• Charts: Descendants of Peter Bruere

• Frank Lewis Bruere was born on 22 November 1869 at New Jersey.²
• He married Lina Jesse Brown before 1894.³

George W. Bruere¹

• Father*: Stephen Hunt Bruere¹ b. 21 Jul 1824, d. 8 Jun 1912
• Mother*: Abigail Hankins Fowler¹ b. 28 Sep 1825, d. 3 Nov 1886

• Charts: Descendants of Peter Bruere

• George W. Bruere was born on 9 May 1865 at Clay, Decatur Co., Indiana.¹

• Also known as George W. Brewer.²
• He appeared on the census on 8 August 1870 at Clay, Decatur Co., Indiana, as George W. Brewer, age 5, born in Indiana.²

George Washington Bruere^1,2

• Father*: John Horsful Bruere¹ b. 8 Apr 1778, d. 21 Jan 1840
• Mother*: Ann Scoby b. 16 Jan 1799, d. 24 Jul 1871

• Charts: Descendants of Peter Bruere

• George Washington Bruere was born on 6 September 1836 at Monmouth Co., New Jersey.³
• He married Sarah Louise Marshall at Decatur Co., Indiana, on 1 December 1875.⁴
• George Washington Bruere died on 16 September 1929.³

• Also known as George W. Brewer.⁵
• He appeared on the census of 16 August 1850 in the household of Asa Hunt at Hopewell, Mercer Co., New Jersey; Asa Hunt, age 56, born in New Jersey. A farmer. Real estate valued at $25000. In the household are his wife Susan Hunt, age 33; children Stephen Hunt, 9 and John B. Hunt, 6; Rachel Northrop, age 68; Jane Hart, 25; Price Bruere, 21; George W. Bruere, 13; Joseph Dowers, 24; Henrietta Morris, 19; George Morris, 22; Richard Morris, 6 mos., and Josephine Reasoner, 11.⁶
• George Washington Bruere appeared on the census of 17 July 1860 in the household of Stephen Hunt Bruere at Clay, Decatur Co., Indiana; S. H. Brewer, age 36, born in New Jersey. Farming. Real estate valued at $2500. In the household are Abigail Brewer (age 35, b. New Jersey), Benj. Brewer (10, NJ), Josephine Brewer (9, NJ), Asa Brewer (7, NJ), John Brewer (5, NJ), Mary Brewer (3, NJ), Samuel Applegate (22, NJ, laborer), George Brewer (24, NJ, laborer).⁷
• George Washington Bruere appeared on the census of 8 August 1870 in the household of Stephen Hunt Bruere at Clay, Decatur Co., Indiana; Stephen H. Brewer, age 46, born in New Jersey. A farmer. Real estate valued at $1550. In the household are Abbigal Brewer (age 45, b. NJ), Benjamin Brewer (20, NJ), Asa H. Brewer (17, NJ), John W. Brewer (15, NJ), Mary F. Brewer (13, NJ), Samuel F. Brewer (9, NJ), George W. Brewer (5, NJ), George W. Brewer (33, NJ).⁵

Hannah R. Bruere¹

• Father*: Peter Bruere¹ b. 15 Feb 1776, d. 1851
• Mother*: Ann Hankins² b. c 1779

• Charts: Descendants of Peter Bruere

• Hannah R. Bruere was born on 27 December 1798 at New Jersey.²
• She married Josiah S. Worth on 9 May 1822.^1,2

• Hannah R. Bruere appeared on the census on 1 August 1850 at Princeton, Mercer Co., New Jersey, as Hannah H. Worth, age 51, born in New Jersey.³
• She was living in January 1856.¹
• Hannah R. Bruere was appointed guardian of Mary Otis Hale.¹
• Hannah R. Bruere was appointed guardian of Henry Ewing Hale.¹

Harrison Bruere¹

• Father*: Jonathan Bruere¹ b. 9 Jul 1796, d. 26 Nov 1867
• Mother*: Thomasina Imlay¹ b. c 1801, d. 21 Jan 1863

• Charts: Descendants of Peter Bruere

• Harrison Bruere was born in 1840 at New Jersey.¹
• He died on 25 January 1848.¹

Helen Bruere¹

• Father*: John Horsful Bruere¹ b. 8 Apr 1778, d. 21 Jan 1840
• Mother*: Ann Scoby¹ b. 16 Jan 1799, d. 24 Jul 1871

• Charts: Descendants of Peter Bruere

• Helen Bruere was born in 1839 at Monmouth Co., New Jersey.¹
• She died on 26 April 1840 at Allentown, Monmouth Co., New Jersey.¹

Henry Bruere¹

• Father*: William Ede Brower¹ b. 23 Sep 1825, d. 17 Nov 1861
• Mother*: Elena Riddle² b. c 1836

• Charts: Elias E. Brower

• Henry Bruere was born circa 1856 at Monmouth Co., New Jersey.²

• Also known as Henry Brower.²
• He appeared on the census on 20 July 1860 at Marlboro, Monmouth Co., New Jersey, as Henry Brower, age 4, born in New Jersey.²

Henry Bruere¹

• Father*: Jonathan Bruere² b. 9 Jul 1796, d. 26 Nov 1867
• Mother*: Thomasina Imlay² b. c 1801, d. 21 Jan 1863

• Charts: Descendants of Peter Bruere

• Henry Bruere was born on 15 October 1833 (calculated from age at death).
• He married Emma Wikoff, daughter of Peter Horsfull Wikoff and Harriet Cox.³
• Henry Bruere died on 7 April 1871; "age 37 years, 5 months, 23 days."¹
• He was buried at Allentown Presbyterian Church Cemetery, Allentown, Monmouth Co., New Jersey.¹

• Also known as Henry Bruer.²
• He appeared on the census on 27 August 1850 at Upper Freehold, Monmouth Co., New Jersey, as Henry Bruer, age 16, born in New Jersey.²
• He appeared on the census on 3 July 1860 at Mansfield, Burlington Co., New Jersey, Henry Bruer, age 24, born in New Jersey. A farmer. No real estate. Personal estate valued at $200. In the household are his wife Emma Bruer; children Mary H., and Wicoff Cox Bruer; Mary I. Black, age 16; Henry Bennett, 30; John Lamb, 32; Rob Lamb, 30; Samuel Eastbush, 18.⁴
• He appeared on the census on 16 June 1870 at Chesterfield, Burlington Co., New Jersey, Henry Bruere, age 37, born in New Jersey. A farmer. Personal estate valued at $600. In the household are his wife Emma, and children Mary H., and Wyckoff C.⁵

Howard Bruere¹

• Father*: Peter Bruere¹ b. c 1828, d. 3 Oct 1899
• Mother*: Elizabeth Howard¹ b. c 1833, d. 28 Feb 1895

• Charts: Descendants of Peter Bruere

• Howard Bruere was born on 22 August 1860 at Chesterfield, Burlington Co., New Jersey.²
• He died on 10 June 1879.²
• He was buried at Crosswicks Community Cemetery, Crosswicks, Mercer Co., New Jersey.²

• Also known as Miller Howard Bruere.³
• Also known as Miller H. Bruere.⁴
• He appeared on the census on 8 July 1870 at Chesterfield, Burlington Co., New Jersey, as Miller H. Bruere, age 9, born in New Jersey.⁴

Ione M. Bruere¹

• Father*: Robert Bruere¹ b. 17 Jul 1841, d. 22 Feb 1920
• Mother*: Margaret A. Fullenwider¹ b. 18 Jan 1859, d. 8 Nov 1942

• Charts: Descendants of Peter Bruere

• Ione M. Bruere was born in January 1894 at Utah.¹

James Bruere¹

• Father*: James Bruere b. 9 Feb 1751, d. 2 Jul 1807
• Mother*: Sarah Horsefell b. a 1743

• Charts: Descendants of Peter Bruere

• James Bruere was born on 16 March 1780 at Allentown, Monmouth Co., New Jersey, (calculated from age at death).
• He died on 21 October 1843 at Monmouth Co., New Jersey; "age 63 years, 7 months, 5 days."²
• He was buried at Allentown Presbyterian Church Cemetery, Allentown, Monmouth Co., New Jersey.²

• Also known as James Brewer.³
• He was named in his father's will dated on 19 May 1807 made an executor.⁴
• He appeared on the census in 1830 at Upper Freehold, Monmouth Co., New Jersey, as James Brewer, with a household of 1 male 10-15, 1 male 15-20, 1 male 40-50. There are no females recorded.³
• He appeared on the census in 1840 at Upper Freehold, Monmouth Co., New Jersey, James Bruere, with a household of 1 male 10-15, 1 male 15-20, 1 male 50-60, 2 females 15-20, and 1 free colored male age 10-24.⁵
• In January 1856 at Monmouth Co., New Jersey, Distribution of the estate of James Bruere, dec'd., revealed he died intestate leaving no widow, children, parents, or lineal heirs.
  Siblings: Jonathan Bruere; and Ruth Sennickson, late Ruth Bruere, wife of Senica Sennickson.
  Children of his brother Peter Bruere, dec'd.: John Hankins Bruere, and Hannah R. Worth, widow of Josiah S. Worth, dec'd.
  Children of his brother John Hornfield Bruere, dec'd.: John Bruere, Stephen H. Bruere; Susan Chamberlain, late Susan Bruere, wife of Abijah Chamberlain; Price Bruere; Ruth Tilton, late Ruth Bruere, wife of William Tilton; Napolean B. Bruere; Jospeh B. Bruere; and George W. Bruere.
  Children of his brother Price Bruere, dec'd.: Ruth Ann Bruere; James H. Bruere; Sarah J. Bruere; and Peter H. Bruere.
  Children of Price Bruere's daughter Mary Hale, dec'd: Mary O. Hale, and Henry E. Hale. Hannah H. Worth was guardian of the Hale children.
  Children of his sister Mary Holmes, dec'd., late Mary Bruere, wife of Joseph Holmes, dec'd.: Alice Davis, wife of Dr. William Davis; and Joseph Holmes.
  Child of Mary Holmes' son James Holmes, dec'd.: Edward S. Holmes (Edward's middle initial later given as "T.").
  Children of Mary Holmes' daughter Sarah Bruere, late wife of John Hankins Bruere: Peter Bruere and Joseph H. Bruere.⁶
• James Bruere and James Brewer, are possibly one and the same.

James Bruere^1,2

• Father*: Peter Bruere¹ b. 10 Aug 1697, d. 9 Jul 1779
• Mother*: Ellinor Price¹ d. 24 Oct 1784

• Charts: Descendants of Peter Bruere

• James Bruere was born on 9 February 1751 at Monmouth Co., New Jersey.¹
• He married Sarah Horsefell, daughter of John Horsefell and Ruth Rogers, in 1773.^1,3
• James Bruere died on 2 July 1807 at Upper Freehold, Monmouth Co., New Jersey.^1,4
• He was buried at Allentown Presbyterian Church Cemetery, Allentown, Monmouth Co., New Jersey; Old Section Plot 8.⁴

• Also known as James Brewer.⁵
• He was granted administration of the estate of Jonathan Parker on 30 July 1774; estate of Jonathan Parker of Upper Freehold, Monmouth Co., died intestate, granted to James Brewer of said place. Fellowbondsman – John Hunt of Hopewell, Hunterdon Co., New Jersey. Lib. 15, p. 506.⁵
• James Bruere was a Revolutionary War soldier. Serving as a Lieutenant in the Continental Army in 1776 under the command of Col. Elias Lawrence, 2nd Regt., Monmouth County Militia. Later promoted to Captain.¹
• Inventory of the estate of Samuel Cox was taken by James Bruere on 16 November 1785 £371.15.9, made by Peter Imlay and James Bruere.⁶
• He was a bondsman for the estate of Samuel Cox on 17 November 1785; estate of Samuel Cox of Upper Freehold, Monmouth Co., died intestate, granted to John Holmes of Philadelphia and Asher Cox of Monmouth Co. Fellowbondsman – James Bruere of Monmouth Co. Wit.: Jonathan Forman.⁶
• Inventory of the estate of William Imlay was taken by James Bruere on 1 August 1791 £387.9.4, made by James Bruere and Thomas Potts. File 6495-6498M.⁷
• He was granted administration of the estate of William Imlay on 13 June 1794; William Imlay of Upper Freehold Twp., Monmouth Co., died intestate, granted to Elizabeth Imlay and James Bruere. Fellowbondsman: Samuel Forman, Jr., all of said Co. Lib. 33, p. 425.⁷
• James Bruere was granted administration of the estate of Gen. Elisha Lawrence on 10 September 1799; estate of General Elisha Lawrence of Upper Freehold, Monmouth Co., died intestate, granted to Robert Montgomery and James Bruere. Fellowbondsman: Jacob Hendrickson and James Cox, all of said Co. Lib. 38, p. 322.⁸
• James Bruere was made an executor of the will of James Colvin on 21 September 1799; James Colvin of Upper Freehold, Monmouth Co. Wife, use of house where Garrison now lives, also £5 yearly, while widow. Rest of real and personal estate to be sold, monies to be put out at interest for support of children (unnmaed). Executors: wife Ann and James Bruere. Wit.: Robert Parent, James Parent and Thomas Lawrence. 24 Sep 1799, Codicil. Wife to have bed, bureau, cow, and grain in and out of ground. Witnesses: same. Proved 16 Oct 1799. Lib. 38, p. 310.⁹
• Inventory of the estate of Richard Horsefell was taken by James Bruere on 29 May 1806 $3,298.37, made by James Bruere and John Clutch. File 8678M.¹⁰
• His will was dated on 19 May 1807 proved 29 Jul 1807. James Bruere, Sr., of Upper Freehold, Monmouth Co. Wife (unnamed) £500. Also the use of one room downstairs and one room upstairs, kitchen and other privileges and choice of furniture and her support on place until son Jonathan is 21. Daughter Mary Holmes, £750. Daughter Ruth, £1000, and she to live with her mother until son Jonathan is of age 21. Sons Richard and Jonathan, the place on which I now live including the meadow I purchased of John Lawrence, the meadow inherited from my father, and land purchased from John Hankins (except so much of last as given to my son James by deed), to be divided between them, when of age. Son, Richard to be placed in the care of some person in the store keeping business and then in some counting house in Philadelphia. Son, Jonathan, to be kept at school for 3 years, and my son John to take him under his care and bring him up to the farming business. Sons, Peter, John, Price, and James have already been provided for. Executors: sons Peter, Price and James Bruere. Witnesses: James H. Imlay, Garret Covenhoven, Ezekiel Horsfull.¹¹
• Inventory of estate taken on 27 July 1807 by Robert Montgomery and John Hankins. Totaled £10,134.50.¹²

James Montgomery Bruere¹

• Father*: Robert Bruere¹ b. 17 Jul 1841, d. 22 Feb 1920
• Mother*: Margaret A. Fullenwider¹ b. 18 Jan 1859, d. 8 Nov 1942

• Charts: Descendants of Peter Bruere

• James Montgomery Bruere was born on 16 March 1885 at Kelton, Box Elder Co., Utah.²
• He married Elsie Inez Matzen at Milwaukee, Wisconsin, on 17 February 1917.²
• James Montgomery Bruere died on 5 April 1956 at Sonoma Co., California.²

Jerome Bruere¹

• Father*: John Horsful Bruere¹ b. 22 Feb 1802, d. 30 Dec 1881
• Mother*: Ann Fowler¹ b. 5 Jan 1829, d. 3 Jan 1901

• Charts: Descendants of Peter Bruere

• Jerome Bruere was born on 5 October 1853 at Monmouth Co., New Jersey.¹
• He died on 8 May 1902 at Allentown, Monmouth Co., New Jersey.¹
• He was buried at Presbyterian Church Cemetery, Allentown, Monmouth Co., New Jersey.¹

• He was named in his father's will dated on 18 February 1875.²

John Bartine Bruere¹

• Father*: Joseph Bonaparte Bruere¹ b. 13 Jun 1833, d. 1874
• Mother*: Ida Stryker¹ b. 27 May 1836, d. 18 Sep 1869

• Charts: Descendants of Peter Bruere

• John Bartine Bruere was born on 16 June 1862 at New Jersey.²
• He married Lydia Jane Miller, daughter of Daniel Miller and Sarah Selina Judson, on 26 January 1888.²
• John Bartine Bruere died on 5 February 1950 at Albia, Monroe Co., Iowa.²
• He was buried at Cuba Cemetery, Albia, Monroe Co., Iowa.²

John H. Bruere¹

• Father*: Peter Bruere² b. c 1828, d. 3 Oct 1899
• Mother*: Elizabeth Howard² b. c 1833, d. 28 Feb 1895

• Charts: Descendants of Peter Bruere

• John H. Bruere was born circa 1858 at Chesterfield, Burlington Co., New Jersey.
• He married Ida Howard.³
• John H. Bruere died in 1891.⁴
• He was buried at Crosswicks Community Cemetery, Crosswicks, Mercer Co., New Jersey.⁴

• Also known as John Hankins Harrison.³
• He appeared on the census on 7 July 1860 at Chesterfield, Burlington Co., New Jersey, as John H. Bruere, age 2, born in New Jersey.¹
• He appeared on the census on 8 July 1870 at Chesterfield, Burlington Co., New Jersey, as John H. Bruere, age 12, born in New Jersey.⁵

John Hankins Bruere¹

• Father*: Peter Bruere¹ b. 15 Feb 1776, d. 1851
• Mother*: Ann Hankins² b. c 1779

• Charts: Descendants of Peter Bruere (#1), Descendants of Peter Bruere (#2)

• John Hankins Bruere was born on 15 September 1800 at New Jersey.²
• He married Sarah Holmes, daughter of Joseph Holmes and Mary Bruere, at Mercer Co., New Jersey, on 8 March 1826.^1,2,3
• John Hankins Bruere died before 29 September 1864 at New Jersey; (will proved).

• Also known as John H. Bruer.⁴
• Also known as H. John Brewer Jr.⁵
• He appeared on the census in 1830 at Upper Freehold, Monmouth Co., New Jersey, as H. John Brewer, Jr., with a household of 1 male under 5, 2 males 10-15, 2 males 20-30, 2 females 10-15, 1 female 15-20, 1 female 20-30.⁵
• He appeared on the census in 1840 at Upper Freehold, Monmouth Co., New Jersey, John H. Bruere, with a household of 1 male 10-15, 2 males 15-20, 1 male 30-40, 1 male 60-70, 1 female 15-20, 1 female 20-30.⁶
• He appeared on the census on 20 August 1850 at Upper Freehold, Monmouth Co., New Jersey, as John H. Bruer, age 47, born in New Jersey. A farmer, with real estate valued at $30,000. There are no obvious family members recorded in his household. He appears to be unmarried (or widowed). In the household are Salina Downs, age 30; Lydia Ashton, 30; George Dennis, 13; Charles Johnson, 14; Samuel Chadwick, 9; and Jonathan Malsbery, 22.⁴
• He was living in January 1856.¹
• His will was dated on 7 February 1862 John H. Bruere, of Upper Freehold, Monmouth Co., New Jersey. All just debts and funeral expenses to be paid. To Silena Downs and Lydia Ashton "who have lived in my family many years," one thousand dollars each, "to be paid one year after my decease." To Silena Downs my case of high drawers, and to Lydia Ashton the bureau in their lodging room. To my relative Henry P. Davis my "Colts revolver." To my sister, Hannah H. Worth, widow of Josiah S. Worth, deceased of Stony Brook near Princeton, "as a momento of my esteem and affection for her one half dozen old family silver spoons and any thing else she may think she would like." To my grandson John H. Bruere, my gold watch and chain, seal and key. To granddaughters Sarah Holmes Bruere and Mary Hughes Bruere one of my last bureurs formerly their grandmother's. To son Joseph H. Bruere, two thousand dollars, to be paid one year after my decease. "My two sons feel equally near and dear to me but Peter having been more liberally provided for by the wills of my father and mother Peter and Ann Bruere deceased late of Chesterfield in Burlington County I think it right to give this legacy extra to Joseph to make them more nearly on an equality." All residue to sons Peter Bruere, of Chesterfield, Burlington Co., and Joseph H. Bruere, of Stonybrook near Princeton, Mercer County, including "my homestead and farm or plantation which was devised to me by my maternal grandfather John Hankins situate about two miles southwesterly from Imlaystown..." Sons Peter Bruere and Joseph H. Bruere appointed executors. Witnesses: Job Polhemus, Geo. Sykes. Proved 29 Sep 1864. Executors Peter Bruere and Joseph H. Bruere sworn to oath, 29 Sep 1864.⁷

John Horsful Bruere¹

• Father*: John Horsful Bruere² b. 8 Apr 1778, d. 21 Jan 1840
• Mother*: Mary Blackwell³ b. s 1781, d. 3 Mar 1802

• Charts: Descendants of Peter Bruere

• John Horsful Bruere was born on 22 February 1802 at Allentown, Monmouth Co., New Jersey.¹
• He married Unity Miers on 17 November 1825.¹
• John Horsful Bruere married second on 12 June 1851 Ann Fowler, daughter of Benjamin Fowler and Mary.¹
• John Horsful Bruere died on 30 December 1881 at Allentown, Monmouth Co., New Jersey.¹
• He was buried at Presbyterian Church Cemetery, Allentown, Monmouth Co., New Jersey.¹

• Also known as John Bruer.⁴
• Also known as John Brewer Jr.⁵
• He was named in his father's will dated on 22 May 1826 had already received his share of his father's estate.⁶
• He appeared on the census in 1830 at Upper Freehold, Monmouth Co., New Jersey, as John Brewer, Junr., with a household of 1 male under 5, 1 male 10-15, 1 male 20-30, 1 female under 5, 1 female 20-30.⁷
• He appeared on the census in 1840 at Upper Freehold, Monmouth Co., New Jersey, John Bruere, with a household of 2 males 5-10, 1 male 10-15, 1 male 20-30, 1 male 30-40, 2 females under 5, 1 female 10-15, 1 female 20-30, 1 female 30-40, 3 free colored males ages 10-24.⁸
• John Horsful Bruere was appointed guardian of Napoleon Bonaparte Bruere in April 1849 at Monmouth Co., New Jersey, Napolean B. Bruere, minor over 14 yrs., son of John H. Bruere, dec'd., chose John Bruere as guardian.⁹
• John Horsful Bruere was appointed guardian of Joseph Bonaparte Bruere in April 1849 at Monmouth Co., New Jersey, Joseph B. Bruere, minor over 14 yrs., son of John H. Bruere, dec'd., chose John Bruere as guardian.⁹
• John Horsful Bruere appeared on the census on 6 August 1850 at Upper Freehold, Monmouth Co., New Jersey, as John Bruer, age 48, born in New Jersey. A farmer with real estate valued at $22,000. In the household are Appolloute Bruer, age 20 (male); Charles M., 18; Richard, 16; Ann E., 14; Mary H., 11; and Sarah T., 9; George Wildgers, age 25; and Margaret Shortwell, age 25.⁴
• His will was dated on 18 February 1875 John Bruere of Upper Freehold, Monmouth County, of sound disposing mind and memory. All just debts and funeral expenses to be paid. $500 each to sons Apollo Bruere and Jerome Bruere. Wife Ann Bruere, "daughter of Benjamin and Mary Fowler," choice of household goods and furniture, and a yearly interest of one third of estate in lieu of right of dower. Appoints "sons Charles M. Bruere and Alison E. Hutchinson," executors. Instructions for executors regarding remainder of estate which is to be divided among children, "except Unity M. Horner," who is to have $200 less. Names other children as: Maria A. Satterwaite, Apollo M. Bruere, Charles M. Bruere, Richard Bruere, Ann Elizabeth Bunting, Mary H. Taylor, Sarah (Sary) T. Hutchinson, and Jerome Bruere. Witnesses: William Bunting, David M. Bunting. Proved 13 Jan 1882.¹⁰

John Horsful Bruere¹

• Father*: James Bruere b. 9 Feb 1751, d. 2 Jul 1807
• Mother*: Sarah Horsefell b. a 1743

• Charts: Descendants of Peter Bruere

• John Horsful Bruere was born on 8 April 1778 at Allentown, Monmouth Co., New Jersey.¹
• He married Mary Blackwell on 21 January 1801.²
• John Horsful Bruere married third on 12 March 1803 Elizabeth Blackwell.¹
• John Horsful Bruere married third circa 1812 Lydia Ely.²
• John Horsful Bruere married fourth at Monmouth Co., New Jersey, on 17 December 1817 Ann Scoby, daughter of Timothy Scoby and Ann.^3,2
• John Horsful Bruere died on 21 January 1840 at Allentown, Monmouth Co., New Jersey.^4,1

• Also known as John Hornfield Bruere.⁵
• Also known as H. John Brewer.⁶
• Also known as John H. Brewer.⁷
• He witnessed the will of Richard Horsefell on 9 April 1806; Richard Horsfull of Upper Freehold, Monmouth Co. Wife, Sarah, £50 of household goods, a horse and 2 cows and use of 2 rooms in the house with other privileges, also to be supported by son, John, while my widow, and he is to pay her £750. Daughters, Martha and Elizabeth, to live at home with their mother as long as they remain unmarried, and each to be paid £750, by son John. Son, William, 200 acres off the west end of the Van Horn tract with dwelling house during his life, at his decease, same to be sold and ½ of proceeds paid to heirs of son, William, and other half to my executors or their heirs. Son, Ezekiel, the Jonston (?) tract with dwelling house during his life, at his decease, the same to be sold and proceeds divided up among my children or their heirs and heirs of son, Ezekiel, in equal shares. Son, Richard, 200 acres off the east end of the Van Horn tract with dwelling house, he to pay my daughter, Mary Wikoff, the interest off £750 during her life and at her decease the principal to her child or children, also he is to pay my daughter Sarah Hendrickson, interest of £750 during her lifetime and at her decease pay her child or children the £750, also he is to pay my daughter Ruth Hendirckson, interest of £750 during her life, and at her decease, paye her child or children the £750. Son, John, my homestead farm (he to pay as aforesaid my wife, Sarah, and daughters, Martha and Elizabeth, each £750. Residue of moveable estate to be divided between daughters Martha and Elizabeth. Executors: sons Richard and John Horsfull. Wit.: John H. Bruere, Price Bruere, Edward Taylor. Codicil 8 May 1806. Son, Richard, 20 acres of land purchased of Wilson Hunt, also in bequest to son Ezekiel, there was no reference to the land on which the barn stands, therefore, I devise to son Richard, the southeasterly corner of the Jonston tract beginning at the southeast corner of the maple swamp running straight across the road leading from Horner’s Town to Shrewsbury Road until it intersects Garret Conover’s line. Wit.: James Bruere, Price Bruere, Edward Taylor. Proved 7 Jun 1806.⁸
• John Horsful Bruere was named in his father's will dated on 19 May 1807 to take in younger brother, Jonathan.⁹
• His will was dated on 22 May 1826 John H. Bruere, of Upper Freehold, Monmouth Co., New Jersey, of sound and disposing mind and memory. Names "beloved wife Anna, daughter of Timothy Scoley." "Beloved children Susan, Sarah, Ann, Elizabeth, Stephen Hunt, and the child of which my said wife is now pregnant and others as I may have hereafter byy my said wife." Son John Bruere ecluded as he has received his full share. Gives "custody Tuition and guardianship" of under age children to brothers Price Bruere and James Bruere. Appoints said brothers as executors. Witnesses: Thomas C. Throckmorton, Willet Bowne, Daniel B. Ryall. Proved 25 Feb 1840 by Thomas C. Throckmorton.¹⁰
• He appeared on the census in 1830 at Upper Freehold, Monmouth Co., New Jersey, as H. John Brewer, with a household of 2 males under 5, 1 male 5-10, 1 male 50-60, 1 female under 5, 1female 5-10, 2 females 10-15, 2 females 15-20, 1 female 30-40.⁶
• In August 1847 at Monmouth Co., New Jersey, Stephen H. Bruere, Asa Hunt and his wife Susan, late Susan Bruere, petitioned the court for a division of the real estate owned by John H. Bruere, dec'd. John H. Bruere made his last will and testament 22 May 1826 in which he disposed of all the land which he then owned. He later purchased two tract in Upper Freehold township. John H. Bruere died without disposing of these two pieces of land and leaving heirs, all his children. Children of John H. Bruere: Susan Hunt, late Susan Bruere, wife of Asa Hunt; Ruth Tilton, late Ruth Bruere, wife of William Tilton; Price Bruere, Napolean B. Bruere; Joseph B. Bruere; George W. Bruere; and John Bruere. Susan, John and Stephen were the only children over 21 years of age.
  In Book M, page 77, Nov 1847, John H. Bruere's land was sold, and his widow, Ann Bruere, relinquished her right of dower.¹¹

John Willard Bruere¹

• Father*: Stephen Hunt Bruere¹ b. 21 Jul 1824, d. 8 Jun 1912
• Mother*: Abigail Hankins Fowler¹ b. 28 Sep 1825, d. 3 Nov 1886

• Charts: Descendants of Peter Bruere

• John Willard Bruere was born on 3 September 1855 at Allentown, Monmouth Co., New Jersey.¹
• He died on 28 April 1944 at Bussey, Marion Co., Iowa.¹

• Also known as John Brewer.²
• He appeared on the census on 17 July 1860 at Clay, Decatur Co., Indiana, as John Brewer, age 5, born in New Jersey.²
• He appeared on the census on 8 August 1870 at Clay, Decatur Co., Indiana, as John W.. Brewer, age 15, born in New Jersey, Farm laborer.³
• He moved to Texas in 1909 with his brother George. After George died, John moved back to Iowa (1930).¹

Jonathan Bruere^1,2

• Father*: James Bruere b. 9 Feb 1751, d. 2 Jul 1807
• Mother*: Sarah Horsefell b. a 1743

• Charts: Descendants of Peter Bruere

• Jonathan Bruere was born on 9 July 1796 at Allentown, Monmouth Co., New Jersey.³
• He married Thomasina Imlay at Bordentown, Burlington Co., New Jersey, on 26 February 1833.²
• Jonathan Bruere died on 26 November 1867.³
• He was buried at Allentown Presbyterian Church Cemetery, Allentown, Monmouth Co., New Jersey.³

• Also known as Jonathan Bruer.⁴
• Also known as Jonathan Brewer.⁵
• He was named in his father's will dated on 19 May 1807 under age 21.⁶
• He appeared on the census in 1830 at Upper Freehold, Monmouth Co., New Jersey, as Jonathan Brewer, with a household of 1 male 5-10, 1 male 15-20, 1 male 20-30, 1 male 30-40, 1 female 5-10, 2 females 20-30, 1 female 40-50.⁵
• He appeared on the census in 1840 at Upper Freehold, Monmouth Co., New Jersey, Jonathan Bruere, with a household of 1 male under 5, 2 males 5-10, 1 male 10-15, 1 male 40-50, 1 female under 5, 2 females 10-15, 2 females 40-50.⁷
• He appeared on the census on 27 August 1850 at Upper Freehold, Monmouth Co., New Jersey, as Jonathan Bruer, age 54, born in New Jersey. A farmer, with real estate valued at $5000. In the household are his wife Thomasine, children Louisa, Henry, Sarah, and Robert, and Emily Crammer, age 22.⁴
• Jonathan Brewer of Cream Ridge (Upper Freehold), N. J., brought up Lydia Ashton and Celine Downs. The former married John Rogers of Prospertown.⁸

Jonathan Bruere¹

• Father*: Robert Bruere¹ b. 17 Jul 1841, d. 22 Feb 1920
• Mother*: Emma Hunsinger¹ b. 8 Feb 1836, d. 24 Jul 1879

• Charts: Descendants of Peter Bruere

• Jonathan Bruere was born in 1873 at New Jersey.¹

Joseph Bonaparte Bruere^1,2

• Father*: John Horsful Bruere¹ b. 8 Apr 1778, d. 21 Jan 1840
• Mother*: Ann Scoby b. 16 Jan 1799, d. 24 Jul 1871

• Charts: Descendants of Peter Bruere

• Joseph Bonaparte Bruere was born on 13 June 1833 at New Jersey.³
• He married Ida Stryker, daughter of Stephen Stryker and Margaret Lane.³
• Joseph Bonaparte Bruere died in 1874.³

• Also known as Joseph D. Bruer.⁴
• John Horsful Bruere was appointed guardian of Joseph Bonaparte Bruere in April 1849 at Monmouth Co., New Jersey, Joseph B. Bruere, minor over 14 yrs., son of John H. Bruere, dec'd., chose John Bruere as guardian.⁵
• He appeared on the census on 5 August 1850 at Upper Freehold, Monmouth Co., New Jersey, as Joseph Bruer, age 17, born in New Jersey. Enumerated in the household of Stephen Bruer, age 25.⁴

Joseph Holmes Bruere^1,2

• Father*: John Hankins Bruere¹ b. 15 Sep 1800, d. b 29 Sep 1864
• Mother*: Sarah Holmes¹ b. 1809, d. 20 Jun 1831

• Charts: Descendants of Peter Bruere

• Joseph Holmes Bruere was born on 3 November 1830 at Allentown, Monmouth Co., New Jersey.²
• He married Mary Russell Smythe, daughter of William Smythe and Mary Hewes, on 29 October 1856.³

• His mother died when he was about six months old and he was raised by his aunt, Hannah Worth, in the Worth household near Princeton, New Jersey. Joseph graduated from Princeton University in 1850. In 1867 he was elected to the New Jersey State legislature as a Republican. He was re-elected in 1871 and was appointed chairman of the committe on banks and insurance. He was an organizer of the Princeton Savings Bank and served as its first President. He became President of the Trenton Banking Company in 1873. He as a member of the Episcopal church and Trinity parish at Princeton and served as vestryman for many years.³
• Joseph Holmes Bruere graduated from at Princeton University in 1850.⁴
• He appeared on the census of 1 August 1850 in the household of Josiah S. Worth at Princeton, Mercer Co., New Jersey; Josiah S. Worth, age 63, born in New Jersey. Miller and farmer. Real estate valued at $15000. In the household are his wife Hannah H. Worth; Joseph Bruere, age 19, student; James Schanck, 28, farmer; Hannah Schanck, 26; Susan Schanck, age 4 mos; Hannah Hulfish, 13; M. Ottis Hale, 11, female, born in Missouri; Henry E. Hale, 9, born in Missouri; John Geiner, 23, bron in Germany, miller; A. Reker, 38, male, born in Germany.⁵
• Joseph Holmes Bruere was named in his father's will dated on 7 February 1862 appointed an executor. Living at Stonybrook, near Princeton, Mercer County.⁶
• He was elected in 1867 and in 1871 to the New Jersey State Legislature. Lived at Princeton, New Jersey and attended the Episcopal Church at Princeton.⁴

Josephine Bruere¹

• Father*: Stephen Hunt Bruere¹ b. 21 Jul 1824, d. 8 Jun 1912
• Mother*: Abigail Hankins Fowler¹ b. 28 Sep 1825, d. 3 Nov 1886

• Charts: Descendants of Peter Bruere

• Josephine Bruere was born circa 1851 at New Jersey.²
• She died on 20 January 1869.¹

• Also known as Josephine Brewer.²
• She appeared on the census on 17 July 1860 at Clay, Decatur Co., Indiana, as Josephine Brewer, age 9, born in New Jersey.²

Louise Bruere¹

• Father*: Jonathan Bruere² b. 9 Jul 1796, d. 26 Nov 1867
• Mother*: Thomasina Imlay² b. c 1801, d. 21 Jan 1863

• Charts: Descendants of Peter Bruere

• Louise Bruere was born circa 1832 at New Jersey.²
• She married Edward Potts.¹

• Also known as Louisa Bruer.²
• Louise Bruere appeared on the census on 27 August 1850 at Upper Freehold, Monmouth Co., New Jersey, as Louisa Bruer, age 18, born in New Jersey.²

Margaret Emma Bruere¹

• Father*: Joseph Bonaparte Bruere¹ b. 13 Jun 1833, d. 1874
• Mother*: Ida Stryker¹ b. 27 May 1836, d. 18 Sep 1869

• Charts: Descendants of Peter Bruere

• Margaret Emma Bruere was born on 18 March 1864 at New Jersey.¹
• She died on 26 August 1868.¹

Maria Augusta Bruere¹

• Father*: John Horsful Bruere¹ b. 22 Feb 1802, d. 30 Dec 1881
• Mother*: Unity Miers¹ b. 9 Jan 1809, d. 3 Aug 1847

• Charts: Descendants of Peter Bruere

• Maria Augusta Bruere was born on 1 April 1827 at New Jersey.²
• She married Hudson Satterthwait on 25 November 1847.²
• Maria Augusta Bruere died on 14 September 1875.²

• She was named in her father's will dated on 18 February 1875.³

Mary Bruere¹

• Father*: James Bruere b. 9 Feb 1751, d. 2 Jul 1807
• Mother*: Sarah Horsefell b. a 1743

• Charts: Descendants of Peter Bruere

• Mary Bruere was born on 3 March 1774 at Cream Ridge, Monmouth Co., New Jersey.²
• She married Joseph Holmes, son of James Holmes and Alice Wykoff, at Cream Ridge, Monmouth Co., New Jersey, on 7 March 1793.²
• Mary Bruere died on 28 June 1833 at Cream Ridge, Monmouth Co., New Jersey.^1,2

• She was named in her father's will dated on 19 May 1807 daughter, Mary Holmes.³
• She is named in her husband's will on 5 May 1813.⁴

Mary Bruere^1,2

• Father*: Peter Bruere¹ b. 10 Aug 1697, d. 9 Jul 1779
• Mother*: Ellinor Price¹ d. 24 Oct 1784

• Charts: Descendants of Peter Bruere

• Mary Bruere was born on 15 April 1745 at Allentown, Monmouth Co., New Jersey.²
• She married Thomas H. Blackwell, son of John Blackwell, on 4 December 1764.²
• Mary Bruere died on 7 April 1766 at Monmouth Co., New Jersey.²

Mary Fowler Bruere¹

• Father*: Stephen Hunt Bruere¹ b. 21 Jul 1824, d. 8 Jun 1912
• Mother*: Abigail Hankins Fowler¹ b. 28 Sep 1825, d. 3 Nov 1886

• Charts: Descendants of Peter Bruere

• Mary Fowler Bruere was born on 21 November 1857 at New Jersey.²
• She married Walter Solones Way at Marion Co., Iowa, on 5 January 1881.³
• Mary Fowler Bruere died in 1922.²

• Also known as Minnie Bruere.¹
• Also known as Mary Brewer.⁴
• She appeared on the census on 17 July 1860 at Clay, Decatur Co., Indiana, as Mary Brewer, age 3, born in New Jersey.⁴
• She appeared on the census on 8 August 1870 at Clay, Decatur Co., Indiana, as Mary F. Brewer, age 13, born in New Jersey. At home.⁵

Mary H. Bruere¹

• Father*: Henry Bruere¹ b. 15 Oct 1833, d. 7 Apr 1871
• Mother*: Emma Wikoff¹ b. Nov 1833, d. 1925

• Charts: Descendants of Peter Bruere

• Mary H. Bruere was born circa 1857 at New Jersey.¹

• She appeared on the census on 3 July 1860 at Mansfield, Burlington Co., New Jersey, as Mary H. Bruere, age 3, born in New Jersey.¹
• She appeared on the census on 16 June 1870 at Chesterfield, Burlington Co., New Jersey, as Mary H. Bruere, age 13, born in New Jersey.²
• She appeared on the census on 8 June 1880 at Chesterfield, Burlington Co., New Jersey, as Mary H. Bruere, age 23, born in New Jersey. Single. At home.³

Mary Helen Bruere¹

• Father*: Napoleon Bonaparte Bruere¹ b. 1830, d. 1866
• Mother*: Emma Augusta Forsythe¹ b. 1835, d. 24 Mar 1911

• Charts: Descendants of Peter Bruere

• Mary Helen Bruere was born on 13 December 1859 at New Jersey.²
• She married Peter Hally White.²
• Mary Helen Bruere died on 1 February 1941.²

Mary Holmes Bruere¹

• Father*: Joseph Holmes Bruere² b. 3 Nov 1830
• Mother*: Mary Russell Smythe² b. 31 May 1837, d. 24 Oct 1871

• Charts: Descendants of Peter Bruere

• Mary Holmes Bruere was born on 27 October 1858 at Mercer Co., New Jersey.²
• She married Frederick Newton Wilson on 22 May 1884.²
• Mary Holmes Bruere died on 28 March 1893.²

• Also known as Mary Hewes Bruere.²

Mary Holmes Bruere¹

• Father*: John Horsful Bruere² b. 22 Feb 1802, d. 30 Dec 1881
• Mother*: Unity Miers³ b. 9 Jan 1809, d. 3 Aug 1847

• Charts: Descendants of Peter Bruere

• Mary Holmes Bruere was born on 23 June 1839 at New Jersey.¹
• She married Charles F. Taylor on 20 January 1858.¹

• Also known as Mary H. Bruer.²
• Mary Holmes Bruere appeared on the census on 6 August 1850 at Upper Freehold, Monmouth Co., New Jersey, as Mary H. Bruer, age 11, born in New Jersey.²
• She was named in her father's will dated on 18 February 1875.⁴

Napoleon Bonaparte Bruere¹

• Father*: John Horsful Bruere² b. 8 Apr 1778, d. 21 Jan 1840
• Mother*: Ann Scoby b. 16 Jan 1799, d. 24 Jul 1871

• Charts: Descendants of Peter Bruere

• Napoleon Bonaparte Bruere was born in 1830 at New Jersey.¹
• He married Emma Augusta Forsythe, daughter of John Forsythe, at Mercer Co., New Jersey, on 8 March 1855.¹
• Napoleon Bonaparte Bruere died in 1866 at Monmouth Co., New Jersey.¹

• Also known as Napolean Bruer.
• John Horsful Bruere was appointed guardian of Napoleon Bonaparte Bruere in April 1849 at Monmouth Co., New Jersey, Napolean B. Bruere, minor over 14 yrs., son of John H. Bruere, dec'd., chose John Bruere as guardian.³
• He appeared on the census of 6 August 1850 in the household of William Longsrett at Upper Freehold, Monmouth Co., New Jersey; William Longsrett, age 22, born in New Jersey. A farmer, with real estate valued at $3000. In the household are Mary Ann Longsrett, age 20; Phebe Ann Poole, age 27; William Poole, age 27; and Napolean Bruer, age 19.⁴

Peter Bruere

• Father*: Jacque Bruyere¹ b. s 1665, d. 1710
• Mother*: Louise Doussot² b. s 1670

• Charts: Descendants of Peter Bruere

• Peter Bruere was born on 10 August 1697 at Greifenthal, (present day Lahn-Dill-Kreis, Hesse), Germany.³
• He was baptized at Reformed Church of Daubhausen, (present day Lahn-Dill-Kreis, Hesse), Germany.³
• He married Ellinor Price, daughter of David Price, at Monmouth Co., New Jersey, in 1744.⁴
• Peter Bruere died on 9 July 1779 at Allentown, Monmouth Co., New Jersey; The New Jersey Gazette of Wednesday, September 1, 1779, states that "Monday last Peter Brewer of Allentown died, being upwards of 100 years of age."^5,3
• He was buried at Allentown, Monmouth Co., New Jersey.³

• Also known as Pierre Bruere.⁴
• Pierre came to America in 1709 with his parents, two brothers and two sisters. The parents, Jacque and Louise Bruyere died presumably aboard ship as the children are listed on the "Census and Orphans list of 1710-1712." Pierre must have come to Allentown, New Jersey with his Aunt Susannah (Thibaud) Bruyere, wife of Pierre Bruyere (brother of Jacque Bruyere). "The Colonial Census of 1710 from Vol. III Documentary History of New York, list of Paatines remaining in New York, shows: Jeane Bruiere, 18; Jaque Bruiere, 15; Susannah Bruiere, 6 (Pierre is not recorded in New York).³
• He lived on the Hooper Farm on Doctor's Creek, Monmouth County, New Jersey near Allentown.³
• He was made an executor of the will of Isaac Price on 17 January 1768; proved 23 Mar 1768. Called Isaac Price of Allentown, Monmouth Co., New Jersey. Names sister Ellinor Bruere, £150. The interest of £100 to be paid to my sister Ann Saunders, yearly, and after her death the said £100 to be divided among my sister's Mary Imlay's children. The interest of £150 to my sister, Mary Imlay. Sister Sarah Burson, £150. Real estate to be sold. Executors, my friend Nathan Robins, and brother Peter Bruere. Witnessed by John Robbins, Moses Robins.⁶
• His will was dated on 20 April 1776 appoints James Bruere, executor. "The executor acted as such but never proved the will, or filed it in the Perogative office, or took out letters of testamentary."⁵
• Stated to be the American ancestor of the family, he was a native of France and came to America in 1690, with his mother who was a widow. They resided in Allentown, Monmouth County, New Jersey, and in 1744, Pierre Bruere, took out his naturalization papers. Later in the same year he married Eleanor Price and had three children (two daughters, one son).⁴

Peter Bruere^1,2

• Father*: James Bruere³ b. 9 Feb 1751, d. 2 Jul 1807
• Mother*: Sarah Horsefell³ b. a 1743

• Charts: Descendants of Peter Bruere

• Peter Bruere was born on 15 February 1776 at Allentown, Monmouth Co., New Jersey.³
• He married Ann Hankins, daughter of John Hankins, circa 1797.³
• Peter Bruere died in 1851 at Burlington Co., New Jersey.⁴

• Also known as Peter Bruer.⁵
• Also known as Peter Brewer.⁶
• He was named in his father's will dated on 19 May 1807 made an executor.⁷
• He witnessed the will of Joseph Holmes on 5 May 1813; Joseph Holmes of Upper Freehold Twp., Monmouth Co. Wife, Mary, £1000, bed and bedding, 2 bureaus in lieu of dower to be at her disposal. She is to continue on my homestead during widowhood or until my son, Joseph, is 21, using profits thereof for maintenance and education of my children. In case of her marriage before that time, Executors to take over plantation for benefit of said children. All pine lands to be sold. Residue of all estate to four children, James, Alice Holmes, Sarah Holmes and Joseph Holmes in following manner. Son, Joseph, to have sum equal to the sum that my son James received from the estate of Joseph Holmes, deceased, and the rest to be divided as the law directs among said four children. Two sons to have all the cedar swamp on stone hill. My negoroes not to be sold and when they are 25 to be free. Executors: wife, Mary, brother-in-law, Peter Bruere, Price Bruere. Wit.: Samuel I. Wikoff, Joseph H. Wikoff. Proved 12 Aug 1815.⁸
• Peter Bruere was appointed guardian of Sarah Holmes in February 1818 at Monmouth Co., New Jersey, "Peter Bruere requested guardianship of Sarah Holmes, a minor under 14 yrs., dau. of Joseph Holmes, Jr., dec'd."⁹
• Peter Bruere appeared on the census in 1840 at Chesterfield, Burlington Co., New Jersey, Peter Brewer, with a household of 1 male 10-15, 1 male 15-20, 1 male 50-60, 1 female 10-15, 1 female 15-20, 1 female 40-50.⁶
• He appeared on the census in August 1850 at Chesterfield, Burlington Co., New Jersey, Peter Bruer, age 76, born in New Jersey. A farmer. In the household are Ann Bruer, age 71; Peter Bruer, Jr., age 22; Ann Bruer, age 18; Catharine Murphy, age 19; Margaret Hillman, age 8; Ellwood Scott, age 17.⁵
• The historic home of Peter Bruere, on Sykesville Rd., Chesterfield, New Jersey was surveyed and described in 1975 by the Burlington County Cultural and Heritage Commission.¹⁰

Peter Bruere¹

• Father*: John Hankins Bruere¹ b. 15 Sep 1800, d. b 29 Sep 1864
• Mother*: Sarah Holmes¹ b. 1809, d. 20 Jun 1831

• Charts: Descendants of Peter Bruere

• Peter Bruere was born circa 1828 at New Jersey.²
• He married Elizabeth Howard.³
• Peter Bruere died on 3 October 1899; "age 72 years."⁴
• He was buried in 1900 at Crosswicks Community Cemetery, Crosswicks, Mercer Co., New Jersey.⁴

• Also known as Peter Bruer Jr.²
• He appeared on the census in August 1850 at Chesterfield, Burlington Co., New Jersey, as Peter Bruer, Jr., age 22, born in New Jersey. (In the home of his grandparents).²
• He appeared on the census on 7 July 1860 at Chesterfield, Burlington Co., New Jersey, Peter Bruere, age 32, born in New Jersey. A farmer. Real estate valued at $22,050, personal estate at $6500. In the household are his wife Elizabeth M; children Sarah M. and John H; George Cook, age 12; Harriet Ann Giberson, 11, Atemas Jemison, 30, servant; John Jackson, 21, laborer; William Jemison, 24, laborer; Mary Jemison, 20; and Henry Jemison, age 1.⁵
• He was named in his father's will dated on 7 February 1862 appointed an executor. Living at Chesterfield, Burlington County.⁶
• He appeared on the census on 8 July 1870 at Chesterfield, Burlington Co., New Jersey, Peter Bruere, age 42, born in New Jersey. A farmer. Real estate valued at $50000, personal estate at $12000. In the household are his wife Elizabeth, children Sarah H., John H., Miller H., and Alice H; Noah Dennis, age 25, farm laborer; Mary Thompson, 17, servant; Lavinia Thompson, 14, servant.⁷

Price Bruere¹

• Father*: John Horsful Bruere¹ b. 8 Apr 1778, d. 21 Jan 1840
• Mother*: Ann Scoby b. 16 Jan 1799, d. 24 Jul 1871

• Charts: Descendants of Peter Bruere

• Price Bruere was born on 12 October 1828 at Monmouth Co., New Jersey.²
• He married Victoria G. Wynn on 22 May 1855.³
• Price Bruere died on 23 October 1873 at Trenton, Mercer Co., New Jersey.²

• He appeared on the census of 16 August 1850 in the household of Asa Hunt at Hopewell, Mercer Co., New Jersey; Asa Hunt, age 56, born in New Jersey. A farmer. Real estate valued at $25000. In the household are his wife Susan Hunt, age 33; children Stephen Hunt, 9 and John B. Hunt, 6; Rachel Northrop, age 68; Jane Hart, 25; Price Bruere, 21; George W. Bruere, 13; Joseph Dowers, 24; Henrietta Morris, 19; George Morris, 22; Richard Morris, 6 mos., and Josephine Reasoner, 11.⁴

Richard Bruere

• Father*: James Bruere b. 9 Feb 1751, d. 2 Jul 1807
• Mother*: Sarah Horsefell b. a 1743

• Charts: Descendants of Peter Bruere

• Richard Bruere was born on 4 April 1792 at Allentown, Monmouth Co., New Jersey, (calculated from age at death).
• He died on 19 January 1848 at Monmouth Co., New Jersey; "age 55 years, 9 months, 15 days."¹
• He was buried at Allentown Presbyterian Church Cemetery, Allentown, Monmouth Co., New Jersey.¹

• Also known as Richard Brewer.²
• He was named in his father's will dated on 19 May 1807 under age 21.³
• He appeared on the census in 1830 at Upper Freehold, Monmouth Co., New Jersey, as Richard Brewer, with a household of 1 male under 5, 1 male 5-10, 1 male 30-40, 1 female 10-15, 2 females 15-20, 1 female 20-30, 1 female 30-40.²
• He appeared on the census in 1840 at Upper Freehold, Monmouth Co., New Jersey, Richard Bruere, with a household of 1 male 10-15, 1 male 40-50, 1 female 15-20, 1 female 40-50, and 1 free colored male age 10-24.⁴
• In January 1856 at Monmouth Co., New Jersey, Distribution of the estate of Richard Bruere, dec'd., revealed he died intestate leaving no widow, children, parents, or lineal heirs.
  Siblings: Jonathan Bruere; and Ruth Sennickson, late Ruth Bruere, wife of Senica Sennickson.
  Children of his brother Peter Bruere, dec'd.: John Hankins Bruere, and Hannah R. Worth, widow of Josiah S. Worth, dec'd.
  Children of his sister Mary Holmes, dec'd., late Mary Bruere, wife of Joseph Holmes, dec'd.: Alice Davis, wife of Dr. William Davis; and Joseph Holmes.
  Child of Mary Holmes' son James Holmes, dec'd.: Edward T. Holmes (Edward's middle initial previously given as "S.").
  Children of Mary Holmes' daughter Sarah Bruere, late wife of John Hankins Bruere: Peter Bruere and Joseph H. Bruere.
  Children of his brother John Hornfield Bruere, dec'd.: John Bruere, Stephen H. Bruere; Susan Chamberlain, late Susan Bruere, wife of Abijah Chamberlain; Price Bruere; Ruth Tilton, late Ruth Bruere, wife of William Tilton; Napolean B. Bruere; Jospeh B. Bruere; and George W. Bruere.
  Children of his brother Price Bruere, dec'd.: Ruth Ann Bruere; James H. Bruere; Sarah J. Bruere; and Peter H. Bruere.
  Children of Price Bruere's daughter Mary Hale, dec'd: Mary O. Hale, and Henry E. Hale. Hannah H. Worth was guardian of the Hale children.⁵

Richard Bruere¹

• Father*: John Horsful Bruere² b. 22 Feb 1802, d. 30 Dec 1881
• Mother*: Unity Miers³ b. 9 Jan 1809, d. 3 Aug 1847

• Charts: Descendants of Peter Bruere

• Richard Bruere was born on 16 October 1833 at New Jersey.¹
• He married Elizabeth A. Thompson on 5 January 1859.⁴
• Richard Bruere died on 28 November 1911 at Allentown, Monmouth Co., New Jersey.¹

• Also known as Richard Bruer.²
• He appeared on the census on 6 August 1850 at Upper Freehold, Monmouth Co., New Jersey, as Richard Bruer, age 16, born in New Jersey.²
• He was named in his father's will dated on 18 February 1875.⁵

Robert Bruere¹

• Father*: Jonathan Bruere² b. 9 Jul 1796, d. 26 Nov 1867
• Mother*: Thomasina Imlay² b. c 1801, d. 21 Jan 1863

• Charts: Descendants of Peter Bruere

• Robert Bruere was born on 17 July 1841 at Imlaystown, Upper Freehold, Monmouth Co., New Jersey.¹
• He married first at New Jersey circa 1873 Emma Hunsinger, daughter of William W. Hunsinger.¹
• Robert Bruere married second at Iola, Allen Co., Kansas, on 15 August 1881 Margaret A. Fullenwider.¹
• Robert Bruere died on 22 February 1920 at Sanger, Fresno Co., California.¹

• Also known as Robert Bruer.²
• He appeared on the census on 27 August 1850 at Upper Freehold, Monmouth Co., New Jersey, as Robert Bruer, age 8, born in New Jersey.²
• He appeared on the census in 1900 at Salt Lake City, Salt Lake Co., Utah.¹

Ruth Bruere¹

• Father*: James Bruere b. 9 Feb 1751, d. 2 Jul 1807
• Mother*: Sarah Horsefell² b. a 1743

• Charts: Descendants of Peter Bruere

• Ruth Bruere was born circa 1790 at Allentown, Monmouth Co., New Jersey.³
• She married Senica Sennickson.

• Ruth Bruere was named in her father's will dated on 19 May 1807 to remain with her mother until brother, Jonathan, reaches age 21.⁴
• She appeared on the census on 11 September 1850 at Springfield, Burlington Co., New Jersey, as Ruth Sennikson, age 60, born in New Jersey.³

Ruth Bruere¹

• Father*: John Horsful Bruere¹ b. 8 Apr 1778, d. 21 Jan 1840
• Mother*: Ann Scoby b. 16 Jan 1799, d. 24 Jul 1871

• Charts: Descendants of Peter Bruere

• Ruth Bruere was born on 5 August 1833 at Monmouth Co., New Jersey.²
• She married William Tilton at Monmouth Co., New Jersey, on 1 October 1846.^2,3

Samuel Fowler Bruere¹

• Father*: Stephen Hunt Bruere¹ b. 21 Jul 1824, d. 8 Jun 1912
• Mother*: Abigail Hankins Fowler¹ b. 28 Sep 1825, d. 3 Nov 1886

• Charts: Descendants of Peter Bruere

• Samuel Fowler Bruere was born on 7 February 1861 at Indiana.²
• He married Hester Bell Harrington at Marion Co., Iowa, on 13 December 1882.²
• Samuel Fowler Bruere died on 1 August 1934.²
• He was buried at Bethel Cemetery, Tracy, Marion Co., Iowa.²

• Also known as Samuel F. Brewer.³
• He appeared on the census on 8 August 1870 at Clay, Decatur Co., Indiana, as Samuel F. Brewer, age 9, born in Indiana.³

Sarah Bruere¹

• Father*: Peter Bruere¹ b. c 1828, d. 3 Oct 1899
• Mother*: Elizabeth Howard¹ b. c 1833, d. 28 Feb 1895

• Charts: Descendants of Peter Bruere

• Sarah Bruere was born circa 1855 at Chesterfield, Burlington Co., New Jersey.
• She married Richard Harrison.²
• Sarah Bruere died in 1938.²

• Also known as Sarah Holmes Bruere.³
• She appeared on the census on 7 July 1860 at Chesterfield, Burlington Co., New Jersey, as Sarah M. Bruere, age 5, born in New Jersey.⁴
• She appeared on the census on 8 July 1870 at Chesterfield, Burlington Co., New Jersey, as Sarah H. Bruere, age 15, born in New Jersey.⁵

Sarah Ann Bruere¹

• Father*: John Horsful Bruere¹ b. 8 Apr 1778, d. 21 Jan 1840
• Mother*: Ann Scoby¹ b. 16 Jan 1799, d. 24 Jul 1871

• Charts: Descendants of Peter Bruere

• Sarah Ann Bruere was born in 1821 at Monmouth Co., New Jersey.¹
• She died on 15 April 1840.¹

• She was named in her father's will dated on 22 May 1826.²

Sarah Ann Bruere¹

• Father*: Stephen Hunt Bruere¹ b. 21 Jul 1824, d. 8 Jun 1912
• Mother*: Abigail Hankins Fowler¹ b. 28 Sep 1825, d. 3 Nov 1886

• Charts: Descendants of Peter Bruere

• Sarah Ann Bruere was born on 3 October 1846 at Monmouth Co., New Jersey.¹
• She died on 12 August 1847 at Monmouth Co., New Jersey.¹

Sarah Elizabeth Bruere¹

• Father*: Jonathan Bruere² b. 9 Jul 1796, d. 26 Nov 1867
• Mother*: Thomasina Imlay² b. c 1801, d. 21 Jan 1863

• Charts: Descendants of Peter Bruere

• Sarah Elizabeth Bruere was born on 23 September 1835 at New Jersey.³
• She married George Imlay.³
• Sarah Elizabeth Bruere died on 11 November 1907.³

• Also known as Sarah Bruer.²
• She appeared on the census on 27 August 1850 at Upper Freehold, Monmouth Co., New Jersey, as Sarah Bruer, age 14, born in New Jersey.²

Sarah Tilton Bruere¹

• Father*: John Horsful Bruere² b. 22 Feb 1802, d. 30 Dec 1881
• Mother*: Unity Miers³ b. 9 Jan 1809, d. 3 Aug 1847

• Charts: Descendants of Peter Bruere

• Sarah Tilton Bruere was born on 15 July 1841 at New Jersey.¹
• She married Alison E. Hutchinson on 22 December 1859.¹

• Also known as Sarah T. Bruer.²
• Sarah Tilton Bruere appeared on the census on 6 August 1850 at Upper Freehold, Monmouth Co., New Jersey, as Sarah T. Bruer, age 9, born in New Jersey.²
• She was named in her father's will dated on 18 February 1875.⁴

Stanley S. Bruere¹

• Father*: Robert Bruere¹ b. 17 Jul 1841, d. 22 Feb 1920
• Mother*: Margaret A. Fullenwider¹ b. 18 Jan 1859, d. 8 Nov 1942

• Charts: Descendants of Peter Bruere

• Stanley S. Bruere was born in April 1887 at California.¹