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Abraham Brouwer¹

• Abraham Brouwer was probably born before 1746.

• He witnessed the baptism of Maria Brouwer , daughter of Johannis Brouwer and Elisabet Speeden, on 6 April 1766 at Reformed Dutch Church, New York City, New York, (sponsors Abraham Brouwer, Hester Brouwer, j.d.).¹

Abraham Brouwer¹

• Father*: John Brouwer¹ b. c 1749/50, d. 12 Apr 1823
• Mother*: Catherine Duryea¹ b. 1748/49, d. 20 Apr 1800

• Charts: Adam Brouwer: Descendants Chart

• Abraham Brouwer was born on 29 February 1784.^1,2
• He was baptized on 4 April 1784 at Reformed Dutch Church, New York City, New York, sponsors Abraham Brouwer, Ellenor Brouwer [his mother's name recorded as "Cornelia Dunsea"].¹
• He died on 12 September 1784.²

• Surname is also spelled Brower.¹

Abraham Brouwer¹

• Father*: Samuel Brouwer¹ b. 10 May 1752, d. 29 Aug 1815
• Mother*: Annatje Brouwer¹ b. c 1755, d. c Feb 1843

• Charts: Adam Brouwer: Descendants Chart

• Abraham Brouwer was born on 21 October 1781.¹
• He was baptized on 20 January 1782 at Tappan Reformed Church, Tappan, New York, (no sponsors).¹

Abraham Brouwer¹

• Abraham Brouwer was probably born between 1795 and 1805.
• He married Mary Wright at Trinity Church Parish, New York City, New York, on 25 January 1825.¹

Abraham Brouwer¹

• Father*: Jan Brouwer¹ b. b 1719, d. b 23 Sep 1779
• Mother*: Aeltje Smith¹ b. bt 1730 - 1740

• Charts: Adam Brouwer: Descendants Chart

• Abraham Brouwer was born on 22 November 1764.²
• He was baptized on 23 December 1764 at Protestant Dutch Reformed Church, Acquackanonk (Passaic), Essex Co., New Jersey, sponsors Abraham Smith, Lena Jacobusse.²
• He married first at Protestant Dutch Reformed Church, Acquackanonk (Passaic), Essex Co., New Jersey, on 14 October 1784 Lena Sindel.³
• Abraham Brouwer married second at Protestant Dutch Reformed Church, Acquackanonk (Passaic), Essex Co., New Jersey, on 5 April 1786 Sophia Jacobs (banns 11 Mar 1786).^1,4
• Abraham Brouwer married third at Protestant Dutch Reformed Church, Acquackanonk (Passaic), Essex Co., New Jersey, on 10 September 1794 Hendrickje Gerrebrandse.^1,5
• Abraham Brouwer married fourth Polly Brush.¹

• Also known as Abraham Brower.⁶
• Also known as Abraham Brewer.⁷
• Abraham Brouwer was named in his grandfather Abraham Smith's will on 23 September 1779; called eldest grandson.⁷
• Abraham Brouwer witnessed the baptism of Elsje Brouwer , daughter of Johannes Brouwer and Geesje White, on 28 May 1791 at Protestant Dutch Reformed Church, Acquackanonk (Passaic), Essex Co., New Jersey, (sponsors Abraham Brouwer, Fytje Jacobusse).⁸
• Abraham Brouwer appeared on the census in 1830 at Acquackanonk, Essex Co., New Jersey, as Abraham Brower, with a household of 2 males 10-15, 1 male 60-70, 2 females 5-10, 1 female 40-50.⁶
• Abraham Brower, Jacob Brower, and Eldrick Brower are all enumerated in close proximity on the same sheet on the 1830 Federal Census.⁶

Abraham Brouwer

• Abraham Brouwer was probably born before 1746.

• Surname is also spelled Brouer.¹
• He witnessed the baptism of Rosina Bersie , daughter of Isaac Bersie and Maria Brouwer, on 29 June 1766 at German Reformed Church of Rhinebeck (St. Paul's Lutheran), Red Hook, Dutchess Co., New York, (sponsors Abraham Brouer and Rosina Brouer.).¹

Abraham Brouwer¹

• Father*: Petrus Brouwer¹ b. 30 Aug 1763, d. b 8 Mar 1832
• Mother*: Rachel Vanderbeek¹ b. 16 Oct 1763, d. b 19 Sep 1831

• Charts: Adam Brouwer: Descendants Chart

• Abraham Brouwer was born on 8 June 1788.¹
• He was baptized on 22 June 1788 at Paramus Reformed Dutch Church, Bergen Co., New Jersey, wit: Johannes and Annatje Ackerman.²

Abraham Brouwer¹

• Father*: Gerrit Brouwer¹ b. bt 1750 - 1760, d. b 4 Feb 1796
• Mother*: Mary La Foy¹ b. 7 Dec 1755, d. 20 Sep 1821

• Charts: Adam Brouwer: Descendants Chart

• Abraham Brouwer was born on 25 October 1778.^1,2,3
• He married Hannah Douglass, daughter of Sperry Douglass and Rebeckah Chapman, at New London, New London Co., Connecticut, on 1 June 1806.⁴
• Abraham Brouwer died on 12 January 1858 at Troy, Rensselaer Co., New York; age 79-2-18.^1,3,5

• Also known as Abraham Brower.²

Abraham Brouwer

• Father*: Petrus Brouwer b. 12 Apr 1754, d. 18 Oct 1830
• Mother*: Maritje Herder b. 5 Apr 1756, d. b Nov 1823

• Charts: Adam Brouwer: Descendants Chart

• Abraham Brouwer was born on 24 April 1796 at Columbia Co., New York.
• He was baptized on 29 May 1796 at Dutch Reformed Church, Claverack, Columbia Co., New York, sponsors Peter Schmit,Jr., Elizabeth Schmit.¹
• He married Letty Smith at Dutch Reformed Church, Claverack, Columbia Co., New York, on 19 April 1824.²

• Surname is also spelled Brower.
• Also known as Abraham Brewer.³
• Son, Abraham, is named in his father's will dated 10 Apr 1830.⁴
• On 8 November 1830 Abraham Brouwer resided at Columbia Co., New York; when mentioned as a next of kin of Peter Brower in petitions regarding the probate of his will.⁵

Abraham Brouwer

• Abraham Brouwer was born before 1747.
• He married Anna Richards at German Reformed Church, New York City, New York, on 1 February 1767 "Have, after three-fold proclamation, married in English, Abraham Brawer to Anna Richards."¹

• Also known as Abraham Brawer.¹

Abraham Brouwer

• Abraham Brouwer was born before 1755.

• His will was dated on 29 August 1775 Abraham Brouwer of the City of New York, blacksmith.¹

Abraham Brouwer¹

• Father*: Hans Brouwer¹ b. 4 Jun 1769, d. b Aug 1850
• Mother*: Trientje Jersey¹ b. 28 Aug 1768

• Charts: Adam Brouwer: Descendants Chart

• Abraham Brouwer was born on 9 November 1796.¹
• He was baptized on 25 December 1796 at Paramus Reformed Dutch Church, Bergen Co., New Jersey, (no sponsors recorded).¹
• He married Rachel Post before 1823.²
• Abraham Brouwer died on 14 February 1844.²
• He was buried at Pascack, Bergen Co., New Jersey; (g.s. reads b. 11-10-1798, d. 2-14-1844).²

Abraham Brouwer¹

• Father*: Abraham Brouwer² b. c 1745, d. Jul 1828
• Mother*: Sarah Van Orden² b. b 1750, d. b Jun 1817

• Charts: Adam Brouwer: Descendants Chart

• Abraham Brouwer was probably born before 1790.

• Also known as Abraham Brewer.³
• He was named in his father's will dated on 16 September 1825 (named among the sons and daughters of "my first wife").⁴
• An Abram Brewer is found on the 1840 U.S. Census at Mercer Co., Kentucky, with a household of 1 male 50-60, 1 female 15-20, 1 female 40-50. One person engaged in agriculture.⁵

Abraham Brouwer¹

• Father*: David Brouwer¹ b. 24 Jan 1803, d. 24 Sep 1866
• Mother*: Sarah Demerest¹ b. 14 Jul 1803, d. 2 Feb 1843

• Abraham Brouwer was born on 12 May 1834.¹

Abraham Brouwer

• Father*: Peter Brouwer¹ b. 12 Mar 1775, d. 24 Jan 1844
• Mother*: Margaret Bogert¹ b. 6 Feb 1773, d. 14 Oct 1843

• Charts: Adam Brouwer: Descendants Chart

• Abraham Brouwer was born on 24 October 1792.¹

• Also known as Abraham Brower.¹

Dr. Abraham Brouwer¹

• Father*: Jeury Brouwer¹ b. 1728, d. 28 Apr 1776
• Mother*: Elizabeth Van de Water¹ b. 12 Nov 1735, d. bt 1776 - 1781

• Charts: Adam Brouwer: Descendants Chart

• Dr. Abraham Brouwer was born on 24 October 1771.²
• He was baptized on 2 November 1771 at Reformed Dutch Church, New York City, New York, (no sponsors recorded).²
• He married Elizabeth Stoutenburgh, daughter of Isaac Stoutenburgh and Elizabeth Will, at Reformed Dutch Church, New York City, New York, on 23 October 1794.^1,3
• Dr. Abraham Brouwer died on 1 January 1865.
• He was buried at Dearborn Co., Indiana.

• Surname is also spelled Brower.
• Abraham is named in his father's will dated 8 April 1776, listed sixth and last among the sons.⁴
• On 11 Jun 1807, Elizabeth Barlow, "a mulatto - slave to Dr. Brower," became a member of the New York Reformed Dutch Church by confession of faith.⁵
• He and Elizabeth Stoutenburgh were members of the at Reformed Dutch Church, New York City, New York, on 1 September 1814 received by certificate from the Reformed Dutch Church at New Brunswick, New Jersey.⁶
• He left New Jersey in 1816 and was in Cincinnati, Ohio from 1816 until 1818, then in Lawrenceberg, Dearborn Co., Indiana.⁷
• Dr. Abraham Brouwer was a member of the at Reformed Dutch Church, New York City, New York, on 28 November 1816.⁸
• He appeared on the census in 1820 at Lawrenceburg, Dearborn Co., Indiana, with a family of 2 males under 10, 2 males 16-26, 1 male over 45, 1 female under 10, 3 females 10-16, 2 females 16-26, 1 female over 45.⁹
• He appeared on the census in 1830 at Sycamore, Hamilton Co., Ohio, with a family of 1 male 10-15, 1 male 15-20, 1 male 50-60, 3 females 15-20, 1 female 50-60.¹⁰
• He appeared on the census on 29 August 1850 at Lawrenceburg, Dearborn Co., Indiana, as Abram Brower, age 80, a physician, with him is daughter, Joanna. He is enumerated next to his son Jeremiah H. Brower.¹¹
• He appeared on the census on 7 June 1860 at Lawrenceburg, Dearborn Co., Indiana, as "Abraham Brown", age 88, born in New York, a physician, living in the household of Joanna Hunt (daughter, age 53).¹²

Abraham S. Brouwer¹

• Father*: Barnet Sebring Brouwer¹ b. 11 Apr 1777, d. 4 Apr 1830
• Mother*: Elizabeth Kip¹

• Charts: Adam Brouwer: Descendants Chart

• Abraham S. Brouwer was born on 20 August 1823.¹
• He died on 18 March 1860; unmarried.¹

Abram Brouwer¹

• Abram Brouwer was born before 1740.
• He married by license dated on 28 May 1760 at New York Catherine Wilson.¹

Dr. Abram Giles Brouwer^1,2,3,4

• Father*: Giles Brouwer¹ b. 5 Nov 1815, d. 23 Apr 1861
• Mother*: Ellen Vrooman¹ b. 27 May 1817, d. 15 Aug 1867

• Charts: Willem Brouwer of Beverwijck Descendants Chart

• Dr. Abram Giles Brouwer was baptized on 18 May 1840 at First Reformed Church, Schenectady, New York.^1,2
• He married first at Utica, Oneida Co., New York, on 30 October 1861 Jennie Helen Vedder, daughter of Nicholas Vedder and Cornelia Blandina Veeder.^1,2
• Dr. Abram Giles Brouwer died on 8 November 1907.⁴

• Graduated from Union College in 1859. Studied medicine and was a practicing physician in Utica, New York.¹
• Dr. Abram Giles Brouwer resided at Utica, Oneida Co., New York.²

Ada Atwood Brouwer¹

• Father*: Jacob Brouwer¹ b. 21 Jul 1833, d. 14 Jun 1872
• Mother*: Althea L. Allen¹ b. 24 Aug 1837

• Ada Atwood Brouwer was born on 16 March 1862.¹
• She married Fred O. Dyer on 10 October 1879.¹
• Ada Atwood Brouwer died on 26 October 1889.¹

Adam Brouwer^1,2,3,4,5,6

• Charts: Adam Brouwer: Descendants Chart, Aeltje Braconie to Ruth Catherine Brewer

• Adam Brouwer was probably born circa 1620 at Köln (Cologne, then a free city, now in the German state of Nordrhein-Westfalen).^7,8
• He married Magdalena Jacobs Verdon, daughter of Jacob Verdon and Maria Badie, at Reformed Dutch Church, New Amsterdam, on 21 March 1645 (Banns 19 Mar 1645).^9,10
• Adam Brouwer died between 22 January 1692 and 21 March 1692 at Gowanus, Kings Co., New York.

• Also known as Adam Brewer.¹¹
• Also known as Adam Brouwer Berckhoven (the name he called himself in his will) he is the progenitor of the largest of the three Brouwer families found in 17th century New Netherland. He and his wife, Magdalena Verdon, had fourteen children reach adulthood, who in turn left at least 97 grandchildren, and more than 350 great-grandchildren. In 1641, as a soldier in the service of the Dutch West India Company (WIC), he sailed to Brazil on the ship Swol . There he served, for at least some period of time, at Fort St. Louis de Marinhan. The first record of Adam in New Amsterdam is found in February 1645, when he bought a house lot in New Amsterdam from Hendrick Jansen. During the 1650s he relocated to Gowanus (in present day Brooklyn) on Long Island and built, what is considered to be, the first grist mill on Long Island.
• In 1641 Adam Brouwer, employed as a soldier by the Dutch West India Company, sailed to Brazil aboard the ship Swol.¹²
• It is likely that Adam came to New Amsterdam on 14 July 1644 aboard De Blauwen Haen (The Blue Cock). The ship had sailed from the Island of Curaçao with soldiers who had evacuated Fort St. Louis in Maranhao, Brazil after the Fort was surrendered to the Portuguese on 28 Feb 1644. Adam is first mentioned in New Amsterdam on 21 Feb 1645.⁸
• On 21 Feb 1645, at New Amsterdam, Adam Brouwer assigned and transferred to Guert Servaesz, living at Amsterdam in Papenbrugh alley, his wages earned in the service of the WIC at Marinhan, Brazil. The sum being 189 guilders was to be paid to Guert Servaesz at Amsterdam. This document was then canceled, and was immediately followed by a document, also dated 21 Feb 1645, Adam empowered Guert Servaesz to collect from the WIC, "all such sums of money as are still due to him...earned in Brazil where he received no settlement, having been ordered to proceed to Marinhan. Either this money was not collected, or Adam was owed still more wages from the WIC, for on 21 Sep 1646, Adam granted power of attorney to Govert Loockermans to collect from the WIC, the money he was due for his service at Fort St. Louis de Marinhan.^13,14
• On 21 February 1645 Hendrick Jansen conveyed to Adam Brouwer a house and garden lot in New Amsterdam. "Hendrick Jansen from Jeveren, locksmith, and Adam Brouwer have in love and friendship, in the pressence of the witnesses hereto invited, agreed and contracted about the purchase of a certain house and lot for a garden situated on the island of Manhatans, formerly occupied by Jeurian Roodolf. Hendrick Jansen from Jeveren sells the aforesaid house and lot to Adam Brouwer above mentioned, who also acknowledges that he has bought the same, with all that is fastened by earth and nail, in true and full ownership, on which house and garden Adam shall pay within three months from date twenty-five guilders, which shall be the last payment." Signed AB, the mark of Adam Brouwer, and by Heidreick Jansz. Witnessed by Willem Breidenbent and Pawlus Van der Becke, at Fort Amsterdam before Cornelis van Tienhoven, Secretary.¹⁵
• On 2 May 1645, Adam Brouwer appeared as a plaintiff before the council demanding of Hendrick Jansen, locksmith, delivery of the deed for the house lot he purchased. The defendant stated he was willing provided the plaintiff bind himself for the payment of the account rendered to him. It was ordered that in the deed the house be mortgaged until the defendant was paid.¹⁶
• On 7 Feb 1647, Adam Brouwer was granted a certain lot for a house and garden out of the lot of Hendrick Jansz which was laid out by the surveyor on 2 June 1644. The lot, in New Amsterdam, was next to the lot of Willem Bredenbent. "It is excepted that Hendrick Smith shall have the privilege of passing over the land of Adam Brouwer until the aforesaid Adam shall build on the road and no longer."¹⁷
• On 12 Feb 1652, Adam Brouwer, as plaintiff, filed suit against Machiel Janssen, demanding "proof that he had grain to sell, because he, the defendant, would have said so, and that he, the plaintiff, would have taken it from the mill." The council ordered Adam to prove that the defendant said so, or to pay the defendant's expenses.¹⁸
• On 26 Feb 1652, Adam Brouwer was ordered to pay £43 to (___) Kristman.¹⁹
• Adam Brouwer's lot in New Amsterdam was mentioned in a conveyance dated 15 Oct 1653.²⁰
• Adam moved to Brooklyn, where in 1657, "Adam Brouwer of Gowanus" was taxed £6 towards the support of the minister. Adam Brouwer and his wife, Magdalena Verdon, appear on the membership roll of the Reformed Dutch Church of Brooklyn on 12 March 1660. A censure, by certificate to New York, was added under Adam's name and dated 29 Aug 1667. This was later crossed out. Apparently he had been suspected as having leanings towards the Catholic faith.²¹
• , On 18 Dec 1658, a suit was initiated by Thomas Verdon before the Orphan Master's Court at City Hall, New Amsterdam, "Mr. Paulus Van der Beek appears in the place of Tomas Verdon's son and is (directed), that when Tomas Verdon comes, he is to make a settlement of his wife's (Mary Badies's) estate." Apparently this was not completed, and four years later on 8 Feb 1663, Adam Brouwer (for his wife Magdalena Verdon), Thomas Verdon, and Arien Willemsen (Bennet) again appeared before the Orphan Master's Court and requested action in that Paulus Van der Beek should be ordered to let them have "their father's property." A week later on 15 Feb 1663, their mother Marritie Tomas (Mary Badie) made her deposition before the Orphan Master's Court. The Orphan Master's Court decided that the property and persons were not within their jurisdiction and suggested that the petitioners address themselves to the Director General and Council of New Netherlands. On 1 March 1664, a petition by "Willem Willemsen Bennet, Thomas Verdon, Adam Brouwer, and Adriaen Willemsen (Bennet), coheirs of Thomas (error for Jacob) Vardon, praying that Paulus van der Beecq, husband of said Vardon's widow (Mary Badie), may be obliged to account for their paternal estate." This was followed on 10 May 1664 by a warrent to "Sheriff Hegeman to put Adriaen, William, and Marietje Williamsen Bennet in possession of a portion of their late father's lands, pending their suit against Paulus van der Beecq, their stepfather."^22,23
• He and Magdalena Jacobs Verdon were members of the at Old First Dutch Reformed Church, Breuckelen (Brooklyn), Kings Co., Long Island, New York, on 12 September 1660.²⁴
• Adam Brouwer witnessed the baptism of Adam Praa , son of Pieter Praa and Catharina Letie, on 6 February 1661 at Old First Dutch Reformed Church, Breuckelen (Brooklyn), Kings Co., Long Island, New York, (sponsors Adam Brouwers & Tryntie Hadders).^25,26
• On 17 Feb 1661, Adam Brouwer, "inhabitant of Goannis and there miller to the water mill," bought out the half interest in the mill held by Isaac de Foreest, burgher of New Amsterdam. Payment was in the form of twenty-four guilders, and two thousand guilders in good merchantable grain, to be paid in two years. Signed by Isaac de Foreest, Adam Brouwer signs with his mark, AB.²⁷
• Adam Brouwer witnessed the baptism of Abraham Praa , son of Pieter Praa and Catharina Letie, on 5 March 1662 at Old First Dutch Reformed Church, Breuckelen (Brooklyn), Kings Co., Long Island, New York, (sponsors Adam Brouwer and Maria Fredericks).^28,29
• Adam Brouwer witnessed the baptism of Dirck Gerritszen Kroesen , son of Gerrit Dircksen Kroesen and Neeltje Jans, on 23 July 1662 at Old First Dutch Reformed Church, Breuckelen (Brooklyn), Kings Co., Long Island, New York, (sponsors Adam Brouwer and Grietje Jans).^30,31
• On 12 Nov 1668, "An Order for Adam Brower of Breucklyn do grinde for all persons without Exception or distinction," was signed by Gov. Lovelace in response to complaints by the Constable and Overseers of Breucklyn as well as by some of the inhabitants that Adam had refused to grind corn for them "upon frivolous pretences." Apparently this had been an ongoing problem which, since the local constable was unable to correct, had to be referred to the Governor of the Province.³²
• In 1669 a fine of five hundred guilders was levied on Adam Brower's estate.³³
• On 6 Sep 1669, The Presentment of a difference between Adam Brower and his wife of Breukelyn and Gerrit Croessen of the same place about an Assault and Battery came before the Court of Assizes for New York, the principles having been bound over from the Court of Sessions held last at Gravesend. The matter was later referred back to the Court of Sessions.^34,35
• On 18 Aug 1670, Adam Brower, among others, was granted a pass to travel aboard the ship Fort Albany, owned by Jacque Cousseau, bound for England and Amsterdam. He is also recorded on a list of persons aboard that same ship.³⁶
• On 19 Nov 1670 the Court at New York found that a ten pound fine levied against Gerrit Croosen for assaulting Adam Brouwer's wife, and a ten pound find levied against Adam Brouwer for assaulting Gerrit Croosen were found to counterbalance one another and so were cancelled.³⁷
• Two mentions regarding Adam Brouwer's mill property are recorded in Kings County Conveyances, Lib.2, with the date of 12 Sep 1698. The first on p.178, "I underwritten doe acknowledge to the requisition of Adam Brewer what I Arent Evertse have written between Adam Brewer and Joh Buys concerning the corner and meadow and the mill is grounded upon what is comprehended in the same I will declare and verifye by oath at all times. Actum in Yorke 17 Juny 1671." (signed) Averts. "This above written testimony was sworn unto by Arent Everson before me." (Signed) Mathias Nicolls, Mayor. On the following page 179 appears, "John Cornelinsse Buys, aged 38 years and Dirick Jansen, aged about 32 years acknowledge they heard John Evertse Bout in the house of John Damon, tavern keeper in Brooklyn, say that he did not give Adam Brewer the above property but Adam Brewer's children." (The statement is not clear). Both sign 20 Aug 1667 in the presence of Peter Janse Schooll and Denys Isaack Van Sartervelt "honest persons." John C. Buys signs by mark and Arent Evertsen is an extra witness for Dirck Janse.³⁸
• On the 20 Aug 1675 assessment rolls at Breukelen, Adam Brouwer is assessed at 2 polls, 2 cows, 3 ditto of 3 yrs, 3 sheep, 1 hog, 1 1/2 morgen of valley.³⁹
• Adam Brouwer appeared on the assessment list of at Breukelen, Long Island, in September 1676 assessed 37 14, with 1 poll, 3 cows, 4 sheep and 1 1/2 morgens of valley.⁴⁰
• He was a member of the at Reformed Protestant Dutch Church, Flatbush, Kings Co., Long Island, New York, in 1677 at Gowanus.⁴¹
• He witnessed the baptism of Adolph Evertszen Van Gelder , son of Evert Hendricksen and Fytie Brouwer, on 14 February 1677 at Reformed Dutch Church, New York City, New York, (sponsors Adam Brouwer en Syn huysvrouw).⁴²
• On the 1678 list of "Estates of the Inhabitants of Newtowne, Long Island" is listed Adam Bruer, 1 head, 2 cows. Hoffman adds that it was possible that Adam Brouwer owned property there, but that he was probably not an inhabitant. The son, Adam would have been only 16 years old in 1678.^21,43
• A matter regarding Adam Brouwer appears in the Consistory Minutes of the Flatbush Reformed Church. In August 1679 it is stated that Adam has been under censure "and has been spoken to on various occasions by the consistory of Brooklyn (under whose jurisdiction he lives), and has persistently conducted himself irreverently, and has unto the present postponed his repentance and joining with parties, it was likewise decided that the consistory should give him one more warning and in default of improvement should then proceed to his dismissal." Then on 10 Feb 1680, "Adam Brouwer shall be finally asked if he will surrender his case to the decision of the Honorable Consistory in order to end the disputes with his parties, and, to this end, to appear with them in their meeting. Also whether he still adheres to the Reformed faith. If a negative response is made by him, they shall threaten him with banishment and excommunication and surely also proceed thereto, but not without the knowledge and approval of the Honorable Consistory of New York."⁴⁴
• Adam Brouwer and Magdalena Jacobs Verdon were members of the at Reformed Protestant Dutch Church, Flatbush, Kings Co., Long Island, New York, on 19 November 1679 (at) Gowanus.⁴⁵
• Adam Brouwer appeared on the assessment list of at Breukelen, Long Island, on 26 September 1683 with 1 poll, 1 mill, 3 cows, 1 ditto of 2 years, 2 ditto, 3 sheep, 3 morgens of land, totaling 149.10.⁴⁶
• He and Magdalena Jacobs Verdon were members of the at Reformed Protestant Dutch Church, Flatbush, Kings Co., Long Island, New York, The list of members living at Gowanus is undated, however, it does state that Johannes Christoffelsz died on 22 Nov 1684, so it was recorded at some time after that date. Adam is said to be under censure, and next to Magdalena is the notation, "by certifictate for N.York, 29 August 1707," which is then crossed out. Willem Brouwer and his wife Elisabeth appear next on the record.⁴⁷
• Adam Brouwer took the Oath of Allegiance in September 1687 at Brooklyn, Kings Co., New York, as "Adam brouwer, 45 Jeare" (45 years in this country).⁴⁸
• His will was dated on 22 January 1691/92 proved 21 March 1692 (on file at the office of the Clerk of the Court of Appeals in Albany). He calls himself "Adam Brouwer Berkhoven inhabitant of ye town of Bruckland, being at present sick a body but fully having his knowledge." His witnesses are named as Henry Sleght, Cornelius Sebring and John Fredricks. Adam leaves his "whole estate moveable and immoveable my wife Magdalena Brewer and my utmost will and desire is that none of my children shall trouble or move their mother during her life." Adam Brower "makes to his eldest sonn Peter Brewer three shillings for reasons that he was disobedient to his father, as also Jacob Brewer and Aeltie Brewer, who for reasons of their disobedience shall not receive a penny from their father Adam Brower, but ye testator bequeath ye land from ye three disobedient children Peter Brewer ye eldest, Jacob Brewer and Aeltie Brewer upon their children ye portion of Peter upon his children, ye portion of Jacob upon his children, ye portion of Aeltie upon her children." Adam names his children as Mathys, William, Adam, Abraham, Nicholas, daughter Mary, Fytie, Helena, Anna, Sara, Rachel, "these eleven children shall have equal portions amongst them, also ye children of ye disobedient children above named they shall also with ye other eleven children equally divided." Adam makes special bequests to Adolphus son of William Brewer "three pieces of eight"; to "Mathys his daughter Magdalena one piece of eight, and Mary her daughter Magdalena one piece of eight. Peter Brewer his daughter Magdalena one piece of eight and his daughter Vroutie one piece of eight, with Fytie daughter Magdalena one piece of eight."⁴⁹
• Administration of Adam Brouwer's estate was granted on 15 April 1693, for the estate of Adam Brewer, late of Brooklyn, granted by Gov. Benjamin Fletcher to his widow, Magdalena Brewer.¹¹
• Adam's most enduring legacy was of course the mill he built at Gowanus, initially in partnership with Isaac de Foreest (who likely supplied the financial backing). Adam probably had the mill built in the early 1650's on land that had been patented to Jan Everts Bout on 8 July 1645. In May 1664, along with other inhabitants of Gowanus, Adam Brouwer petitioned the Governor and Council to have the canal between Red Hook Island and the mainland dredged. This was the first action in what would eventually create the "Gowanus Canal," which today borders the neighborhoods of Red Hook and South Brooklyn on the west and Gowanus/Park Slope on the east. "Brouwer's Mill" is thought to have been the first water mill built in Brooklyn (Breukelen) and the first to have operated in New Netherlands. It appears that the rights to the property were secured by Adam's children as a claim of a "gift" from Jan Everts Bout only after both Adam and Jan Everts Bout were deceased. Some decades before, Adam became the sole owner of the mill business when he bought out Isaac de Foreest's interest for 2,400 guilders payable in grain (wheat and rye at 4 glds., buckwheat and maize at 2 glds. per skepel) with the remaining 400 glds. in wampum. Full rights to the mill property were purchased in 1698 by his two youngest sons, Abraham and Nicholas, from Adam's other heirs. The deed for this purchase is certainly the most useful document found for constructing the family of Adam Brouwer. The deed was not recorded but was later found in the possession of descendants of Garret Brouwer, and has been noted by the early Brouwer family researchers, Bergen, Totten, and Hoffman. Dated 12 Aug 1698 it names Pieter, Matthyas, William, Jacob and Adam Brouwer, Barent Van Tillburg, Matthys Cornelisse, Jesaias Dreax, William Nazareth, William Hilton, Thomas Knight and Peter Hendrix, "all sons and sons-in-law of Adam Brouwer of Gowanus." The above named convey to Abraham Brouwer and Nicholas Brouwer, their two brothers in consideration of £270, the plot on which the mill stands, and the Neck of land and meadows therunto belonging. On the same day, Adam's widow, Magdalena, conveyed her interest in the mill property to Abraham and Nicholas for a separate consideration. During the first decade of the 1700's sons, Abraham and Nicholas, together expanded the mill property and built a second mill, which was then referred to as the "New Mill." In 1706 the two brothers signed an indenture certifying their joint ownership in the mill and other properties. In 1709 the "New Mill" was built, and by two indentures in 1710, the brothers decided to split the properties into separate ownership with Abraham possessing the "Old Mill," and Nicholas, the "New Mill." On 20 June 1712, Nicholas conveyed his mill property to his brother Abraham for the sum of £1200, and by 1719 Nicholas had moved his family from Gowanus, relocating to Fordham Manor, and leaving Abraham as the sole Brouwer still in the milling business at Gowanus. In September 1737, Abraham conveyed to his son Jurie (Jeremiah) Brouwer, the "Old Mill" property, and by a separate conveyance sold to his son Abraham, the "New Mill" property. The mill property remained in the possession of these two brothers through the American Revolution, and in August 1776, the Battle of Long Island, or more appropriately, the Battle of Brooklyn was fought on the mill's doorstep. It was here, and at the neighboring "Old Stone House," that William Alexander (a.k.a. Lord Stirling) and his Marylanders held off the British invasion long enough for Gen. Washington to begin the evacuation of his troops from Long Island. The mill and its stores were ordered to be burned during the retreat. A partially destroyed mill anchors Alonzo Chappel's, 1858 painting, Battle of Long Island. In November 1785, Adolphus Brouwer (son of Jurie [Jeremiah] Brouwer, grandson of Abraham, and great-grandson of Adam) purchased the mill property, as well as all the timbers that had been collected to build a mill, from the remaining heirs of Jeremiah Brouwer. Adolph apparently rebuilt the mill, and on 4 May 1798, Adolph sold the mill and property to John C. Freeke of New York City, for a considerable profit over his own purchase price. One hundred and fifty three years after the property on which the mill stood was patented, Brouwer's Mill became Freeke's Mill. In November 1818, Mary (Elsworth) Brower, widow of Abraham, and descendants of Jeremiah Brower petitioned the U.S. Congress for reimbursement of losses suffered on the mill property during August 1776. They were denied their claim with the reasons that the petitioners waited too long, and that they applied to the wrong jurisdiction (they were told to petition New York State).^50,51
• Adam Brouwer and his family have been covered in past published accounts beginning in 1878 with T.G. Bergen's, "Contributions to the History of the Early Settlers of Kings County, N.Y." (NYG&BR 9(1878):126-9). Fifty-eight years then passed between T.G. Bergen's treatment of Adam Brouwer, and the publication of "Brouwer (Brower-Brewer) Family Notes," by John Reynolds Totten in NYG&BR 67(1936):103-10, 217-29. Bergen and Totten's work were not without errors and in 1938 William J. Hoffman published "Brouwer Corrections" (NYG&BR 69(1938):172-9) to address some inconsistencies. Then, beginning in April 1947, William J. Hoffman published in a series of articles appearing in The American Genealogist (TAG) titled, "Brouwer Beginnings: The First Three Generations of the Adam Brouwer Berchoven Family." It is to date the most complete published treatment of Adam Brouwer's family. The first significant research regarding Adam Brouwer to be published in the sixty years since "Brouwer Beginnings,” appeared in the NYG&BR 138(2007):245-9. The article, "DNA Analysis: Adam Brouwer Berckhoven, Elias Brouwer of New Jersey, and John Brewer of Ohio," by Richard D. Brewer, PhD, Scott Kraus, and William B. Bogardus, laid to rest any thoughts that Adam and his descendants may be closely related to Jan Brouwer, blacksmith, of Flatlands, Long Island. Analysis of DNA samples from known descendants of Adam, and of Jan, has shown that any possible common ancestor for the two could only be found tens of thousands of years ago. The Brewer DNA project, co-administrated by Richard D. Brewer, continues, and can be found at www.familytreedna.com (search for Brewer).
• The identity of Adam's own parents and his ancestry is unknown. Claims that Adam is a son of either Pieter Clement Brouwer, or of Frans Sijmonsen Brouwer, are undocumented and unproven. Such claims are apparently based on nothing but a common surname.^52,53
• The child Daniel, baptized on 7 May 1678 at the New York Reformed Church has been claimed as a son of Adam Brouwer. He is placed in the family as a "claimed son," however, it more likely that Daniel is not a son of Adam Brouwer and Magdalena Verdon.⁵⁴

Adam Brouwer^1,2

• Father*: Adam Brouwer b. c 1620, d. bt 22 Jan 1692 - 21 Mar 1692
• Mother*: Magdalena Jacobs Verdon b. bt 1627 - 1629

• Charts: Adam Brouwer: Descendants Chart

• Adam Brouwer was baptized on 18 May 1662 at Old First Dutch Reformed Church, Breuckelen (Brooklyn), Kings Co., Long Island, New York, sponsor Neeltje Jans.^3,4
• He married with banns published on 18 May 1690 at Reformed Protestant Dutch Church, Flatbush, Kings Co., Long Island, New York, Marretje Hendrickse, daughter of Hendrick Volckerszen and Geertien Claess.⁵
• Adam Brouwer probably died before 20 December 1706 when "Marya Brower," appears on the assessment list at Brooklyn with 26 acres.⁶

• Also known as Adam Adamse Berckhoven.⁷
• Also known as Adolph Brouwer de Jonge.⁸
• Patronymic: Adam Adamszen; (when a bapt. sponsor for Helena Nazareth in 1696).⁹
• Also known as Adolf Brouwer Jr.¹⁰
• Baptized in 1662, First Dutch Church at Brooklyn, Adam married Marretie Hendrickse and remained in Brooklyn. The couple's four known children were all baptized at the First Dutch Church at Brooklyn. His son Hendrick is found in Somerset and Middlesex Counties, New Jersey. As with his brother Willem, Adam's descendants have not been well followed.
• He witnessed the baptism of Hendrick Brouwer , son of Matthys Brouwer and Marietje Pieterse Wyckoff, on 6 December 1679 at Reformed Dutch Church, New York City, New York, (witnesses Adam Brouwer, Barentie Hendricx).¹¹
• Adam Brouwer witnessed the baptism of Hendrick Evertszen Van Gelder , son of Evert Hendricksen and Fytie Brouwer, on 27 October 1682 at Reformed Dutch Church, New York City, New York, (sponsors Adam Brouwer, Marrietie Brouwers).¹²
• Adam Brouwer witnessed the baptism of Aeltje Brouwer , daughter of Matthys Brouwer and Marietje Pieterse Wyckoff, on 28 September 1684 at Midwout (Flatbush), Kings Co., Long Island, New York, (witnesses Aaltje Pieters, Adolph Brouwer, de Jonge.).¹³
• Adam Brouwer witnessed the baptism of Jannetje Evertse Van Gelder , daughter of Evert Hendricksen and Fytie Brouwer, on 30 November 1684 at Old First Dutch Reformed Church, Breuckelen (Brooklyn), Kings Co., Long Island, New York, (sponsors Adolf Brouwer, de Jonge, and Marritje Brouwers).^14,8
• Adam Brouwer took the Oath of Allegiance in September 1687 at Brooklyn, Kings Co., New York, as "Adam brouwer Junior, native."¹⁵
• He witnessed the baptism of John Drake , son of Josias Janszen Drats and Aeltje Adamse Brouwer, on 11 December 1687 at Old First Dutch Reformed Church, Breuckelen (Brooklyn), Kings Co., Long Island, New York, (witnesses: Adam Brouw de Jonge (the younger), Antje Brouwer).¹⁶
• Both Adam and his wife were "of Brooklyn" at the time of their marriage. On the marriage record Adam is entered as "Adam Adams Berckoven." Some have given Adam a second wife, Angenietje, but no record of her has been found. In the 1698 census of Kings Co., Adam is living in Breukelen with a family of 1 male, 1 female, and 4 children.⁹
• Adam is named in his father's will dated 22 Jan 1691/92.¹⁷
• On 18 Mar 1694, Volkert Hendrickse Breets of Brooklyn sold to Adam Brower of Brooklyn, for fifty pounds, a lot of ground situated in Brooklyn towards Gowanus between the lands of Jacob Brower and Volkert Briez, aforesaid.¹⁸
• Adam Brouwer witnessed the baptism of Helena Nazareth , daughter of William Nazareth and Helena Brouwer, on 29 March 1696 at Reformed Dutch Church, New York City, New York, (sponsors Adam Adamszen, Rachel Brouwers).¹⁹
• Adam Brouwer appeared on the census in 1698 at Brooklyn, Kings Co., New York, as Adam Brouwer, with a family of 1 man, 1 woman, and 4 children. Recorded between Jacob Brouwer and Claes Vechten.²⁰
• Adam Brower, Jr. is mentioned in a Kings County conveyance dated 23 Oct 1701: "Volkert Briez and wife Elizabeth of Gowanus deed Coll. Gerardus Beeckman of Kings Co. land in Gowanus bounded by land formerly owned by Adam Brower, Jr."²¹

Adam Brouwer¹

• Father*: Hendrick Brouwer b. 15 Jan 1699
• Mother*: Elizabeth b. b 1704

• Charts: Adam Brouwer: Descendants Chart

• Adam Brouwer was baptized on 5 March 1721 at First Reformed Church, Raritan (Somerville), Somerset Co., New Jersey, witnesses: Thomas and Neltje Bouman.²

Adam Brouwer^1,2

• Father*: Jacob Brouwer b. 30 Nov 1684
• Mother*: Petronella de la Montagne b. 7 Apr 1683

• Charts: Adam Brouwer: Descendants Chart

• Adam Brouwer was baptized on 14 February 1722 at Reformed Dutch Church, New York City, New York, sponsors Jesse Montajne, Wyntje Brouwers.³
• He was buried on 24 September 1731 at Reformed Dutch Church, New York City, New York.¹
• He died on 24 September 1731.^4,5

Adam Brouwer¹

• Father*: Petrus Brouwer¹ b. 12 Oct 1740, d. 1842
• Mother*: Margaret Melow¹ b. 1761, d. 1838

• Charts: Adam Brouwer: Descendants Chart

• Adam Brouwer was born on 13 April 1802 at Gloucester Co., New Jersey.¹
• He married Janet MacMurchy at Brown Co., Ohio, on 12 October 1824.¹
• Adam Brouwer died on 14 November 1892 at Hamilton Co., Indiana.¹

Adelia Brouwer¹

• Father*: Abraham Brouwer¹ b. 27 Sep 1809, d. 18 Dec 1867
• Mother*: Sarah Clark¹ b. 17 Feb 1813, d. 15 May 1858

• Adelia Brouwer was born on 30 November 1839 at New York.²
• She died on 31 January 1905 at Methodist Cemetery, Pleasantville, Westchester Co., New York.³

• Also known as Adelia Brower.⁴
• She appeared on the census on 19 August 1850 at Ward 16, New York City, New York Co., New York, as Adelia Brower, age 11, born in New York.⁴

Adolf Brouwer^1,2

• Father*: Adolphus Brouwer³ b. 5 Oct 1693, d. 6 Jul 1742
• Mother*: Jannetje Jacobse Verdon³ b. 25 Aug 1690

• Charts: Adam Brouwer: Descendants Chart, Descendants of Thomas Verdon, Nicholas Brouwer Chart

• Adolf Brouwer was baptized on 1 April 1725 at Dutch Reformed Church, Hackensack, Bergen Co., New Jersey, sponsors Cornelis Brouwer, Lena Brouwer.³
• He married Elisabeth Lassing, daughter of Isaac Pietersz Lassen and Sara Buys, at First Reformed Dutch Church, Poughkeepsie, Dutchess Co., New York, on 6 January 1749; "Dolphus Brouwer, Lizabet Lassing, married by license."⁴
• Adolf Brouwer died circa 12 February 1780; in Bergen Co., New Jersey or New York City.⁵

• Also known as Adolphus Brewer Jr.⁶
• From William J. Hoffman (1947): "A marriage to Mary Ellen, tentatively attributed to Adolf (NYG&BR vol.64) belongs to his son; two children of that couple were bapt. respectively at Schraalanburg in 1778 and at NYDR in 1781. Adolph Brouwer and Mary Ellen were married before 1773. Another possible child of this Adolph is Adolph Brouwer, b. 3 Jul 1777, d. 23 Aug 1855, m. Elizabeth Baker, b. 25 Feb 1775, d. 24 Dec 1853, both buried at Greenwood Cemetery, Brooklyn, New York" (This was propossed by Hoffman in 1947, Cummin in 1968 shows proof that Adolph, or Adolphus was actually a son of Isaac Brouwer, who was a brother of this Adolf).⁶
• From Donna G. Ewins (1999): "No church records have been found for this couple after the baptism of their fourth child, and they did not serve as baptismal sponsors for any Lassing children after 1755. It is possible that they left Dutchess County after 1760, however, a Dolf Brewer/Brower is listed in the Rombout Precinct tax lists from 1753-1760 and agian in 1762 and 1763" (The family apparently went to Bergen County, New Jersey, where son Adof and his wife, Mary Allen, had children baptized at Scharaalenburg. After the start of the Revolution, this Loyalist family fled to New York City).⁷
• Dolf Brower appears on the tax list in Rombout Precinct, Dutchess Co., New York in the years 1753-1760, 1762, and 1763. There is no other known Adolf/Adolphus/Dolf Brouwer to whom these appearances may apply.⁸
• He witnessed the baptism of Lisabeth Lassing , daughter of Pieter Lassing and Caecillia Cook, on 25 May 1755 at Zion Lutheran Church, Loonenburg, New York, (sponsors Adolph Brouwer/Bro(ms)er and Lisabeth).⁹
• Adolf and his family were in Bergen County, New Jersey at the onset of the American Revolution.⁵
• He is identified as the Adolphus Brewer Jr. who went to New Zealand, New Brunswick, Canada with his wife and two children in 1783, by Floyd I. Brewer (Dutch-English Odyssey), first living at Swan Creek near Oromocto, then at Tripp Settlement a few miles east of the town of New Zealand in 1793. Floyd Brewer, however, is in error on this point as this Adolphus never went to Canada and was deceased by Feb. 1780, when his widow petitioned for assistance as a Loyalist refugee in New York City (see footnote). The Adolphus Brewer who did appear in New Brunswick, is the son (with his wife Mary Allen and their two eldest children).^10,5
• Adolf Brouwer is treated by Hoffman in "Brouwer Beginnings" (TAG 24:168), but only by suggesting some possibilities regarding the placements of the Adolf Brouwer who married "Mary Ellen" (his son, he married Mary Allen), and the Adolph Brouwer who married Elizabeth Baker (his nephew, son of brother, Isaac).¹¹
• Of the children recorded here for Adolf and Elisabeth (Lassing) Brouwer, only Isaac, Jannetje, Sarah and Lisabeth have baptism records. While son Adolphus is most certainly a son (named for paternal grandfather, and names his own eldest daughter Elisabeth and eldest son Adolphus) the remaing children have a less secure claim. The argument in favor of their inclusion is that they all show up in the same settlement in New Brunswick after the Revolution. However, until more direct evidence is uncovered, it is not unreasonable to believe that at least some of them may have arrived there independantly.
• Jacob Brouwer is a possible son of Adolf Brouwer. Jacob's widow, Agnes, does appear in New Brunswick after the Revolution, but there is little record of Jacob. It is possible that Jacob may have been named for Jacob Verdon, who would be his paternal grandmother's father. At this time there is not enough evidence to confirm a father - son relationship between these two.

Adolf Brouwer^1,2,3

• Father*: Adolf Brouwer b. 1 Apr 1725, d. c 12 Feb 1780
• Mother*: Elisabeth Lassing b. 17 Nov 1733 or 19 Nov 1733

• Charts: Adam Brouwer: Descendants Chart, Descendants of Thomas Verdon, Nicholas Brouwer Chart

• Adolf Brouwer was born say 1750 at probably Dutchess Co., New York, (no record of baptism, he is certainly a son of Adolf and Elizabeth (Lassing) Brouwer. As was named for his paternal grandfather, he would then likely be the eldest son. Adolf in turn named his eldest daughter and son, Elisabeth and Adolphus).
• He married Mary Allen, daughter of John Allen and Rachel Van Buskirk, at probably New Jersey before 1778.⁴
• Adolf Brouwer died circa 1800 at York Co., New Brunswick, Canada.²

• Also known as Adolf Brewer.
• Also known as Dolph Brewer.
• Also known as Rolf Brouwer (possibly an incorrect transcription of Dolf).⁵
• Also known as Ralph Brewer (possibly a mis-reading of Dolph).⁶
• Adolphus Brewer, with wife Mary, and two children, came to New Brunswick as a Loyalist refugee of the American Revolution in 1783.⁷
• A deed of 6 Aug 1832, records the heirs of Adolphus Brewer: Sunbury Co Land Records M (14) 454: "Adolphus Brewer and Elizabeth my wife, Cornelius Brewer and Elenor his wife, Catherine Sawyer and Hannah Morehouse, heirs of the late Ralph Brewer deceased of Douglas county of York and Province of New Brunswick, Yeoman, for 30 pounds paid by Hollon Bridges of parish of Sheffield in county of Sunbury sell a parcel of land being in the rear of two front lots of the parish of Burton known as lot 2 of lands granted to William Frie, Ralph Brewer and others."⁶
• John Brouwer and Adolf Brouwer, are both represented by direct descendants who have participated in the Brewer DNA Project. John Brewer is represented by kit #75657, and Adolf Brewer is represented by kit #81173. The results show identical matches on twelve markers, which implies a very high probability that John and Adolf Brewer are brothers.⁸

Adolph Brouwer¹

• Father*: Jeury Brouwer b. bt 1700 - 1705, d. b 4 Feb 1784
• Mother*: Elizabeth Hilton b. 10 Feb 1703, d. b Oct 1747

• Charts: Adam Brouwer: Descendants Chart, Willem Adriaensen (Bennet)

• Adolph Brouwer was born before 1732 (states his age as 73 in Nov. 1818, but was of legal age in 1754 when he was bequeathed property and named as an executor in his father's will, and is most probably older than his brother Jeury).
• He married Aeltje Hulst, daughter of Anthony Hulst and Altie van Duyn, at Dutch Reformed Church, Fishkill, Dutchess Co., New York, on 6 January 1777.²
• Adolph Brouwer died on 19 July 1827 at Brooklyn, Kings Co., New York; "aged 87."³

• Also known as Adolphus Brower.⁴
• He appeared on the census in 1738 at Brooklyn, Kings Co., New York, as one of the two male children in his father's houshold under the age of ten.⁵
• , The will of "Jeury Brower of Gowanus in the township of Brookland, miller", dated 18 Sep 1754, leaves his whole estate in the township of Brooklyn to his three sons, Abraham, William, and Adolph in equal shares, with Abraham to recieve £5 as his birthright. The three, Abraham, Wlliam, and Adolph, are names as executors.⁵
• On 30 Apr 1773, Adolph was arrested for fishing on a Sunday (History of New Utrecht).⁶
• He served during at the Revolutionary War. As a private at New Utrecht.⁶
• In a conveyance dated 18 Nov 1785 "Between Adolphus Brouwer of Brookland, Kings Co., yeoman and one of the sons of Jeremiah Brower of same place, yeoman deceased, and his (Adolph's) wife Aeltie (first party) and Abraham Brower, Jeremiah Brower and Antie his wife, William Brower and Mattya Brower, widow of William Brower deceased (second party), and the said Mattya Brower and William Brower, Garret Brower and Abraham Hoagland executors of the will of William Brower formerly of Brooklyn and afterwards of Rumbout Precinct, Dutchess Co., yeoman and now deceased (third party). Above parties agreed to divide Real Estate of Jeremiah Brower deceased situate in Brooklyn, in agreement with the will of Jeremiah Brower." £831was paid by Adolph Brower to the other heirs for the right to the property that consisted of a "farm piece or parcel of ground commonly called Mill Hook situate lying and being in Brooklyn aforesaid and which now part of the estate of the aforesaid Jeremiah Brower deceased together with the mill pond and all streams runs of water mill dams creeks ponds springs meadows (a certain piece of meadow called the big meadows being always intended to be excepted out of the lands intended hereby to be granted and conveyed to the said Adolphus Brower land and marshes thereunto belonging or in anywise appurtaning and all houses outhouses buildings old mill work mill stones, and all the wood and timber that already is collected for the purpose of erecting a mill on the aforesaid stream and all orchards gardens lands common pastures feedings woods underwoods ways paths passages water water courses fishings fowlings easements profits commodities advantages endowments and hereditaments whatsoever to the said Mill Hook and Mill Pond belonging or in any way pertaining or which now are or formerly have been excepted..."The second and third parties were to retain docking and landing rights at the mill property as well as fishing and oyster harvesting rights. Also conveyed were the rights to "that certain tract farm piece or parcel of land also part of the estate of the said Jeremiah Brower deceased and lying and being at Gowanus in Brooklyn Township aforesaid at joining the road that leads to Brooklyn aforesaid bounded northeasterly easterly and southeasterly by lands belonging to the estate of Jacobus Vanderhoven deceased and the estate of Jacobus Degrave deceased and the road that leads from Brooklyn to Flatbush southerly southwesterly and westerly by the mill road so called that leads from Flatbush to the mill aforesaid and northwesterly by the aforesaid road that goes to Brooklyn," containing about 124 acres. In addition, Adolphus is to acquire former woodland purchased from the estate of Wilhelmus Bennet at Gowanus containing ten acres. The conveyance was signed by Jeremiah Brower; Antie, wife of Jeremiah Brower; Abraham Hoagland; Adolphus Brower; Aaltie Brower; Mattya Brower; Abraham Brower; Garrett Brower; William Brower."⁷
• He appeared on the census in 1790 at Brooklyn, Kings Co., New York, as Adolphus Brower with a family of 2 males over 16, 1 male under 16, 5 females, and 3 slaves. On the census sheet, the Browers enumerated in succession are: Abraham Brower, Jeremiah Brower, William Brower, Jeremiah Brower, Court Johnston, Abraham Brower, Jr., Adolphus Brower.⁸
• "My loveing brother Adolphus Brower" was named by Abraham Brower, as executor of his will dated 13 Feb 1797.⁹
• By a deed dated 4 Mar 1798, "Adolph Brower of the township of Brooklyn in Kings County in the State of New York miller and Altie his wife of the first part and John C. Freeke of the City and County of New York in the State of New York merchant of the other part..." sold for "four thousand eight hundred pounds current money of the State of New York," property described as "that certain farm piece or parcel of ground commonly called Mill Hook situate lying and being in the township of Brooklyn in Kings County in the State of New York and which was part of the estate of Jeremiah Brower deceased with the mill pond and all the streams runs of water Mill dams creeks ponds springs meadow (except a piece of meadow called the Big Meadow) lands and marshes thereunto belonging or in anywise appurtaining and all houses and house buildings Mills Millstones and all other Mill works thereunto belonging and all orchards gardens lands common pastures feedings wood underwoods ways paths passages waters watercourses fishing fowling easements profits commodities advantages..." An exception allowed "Abraham Brower, Jeremiah Brower and Antie his wife, William Brower and Mattie Brower widow and relic of William Brower deceased and Mattie Brower, William Brower and Abraham Hogeland executors of the Last Will and Testement of William Brower deceased formerly of Brooklyn," to retain the lawful authority to land and land goods, etc. on the dock at Mill Hook, and "shall also have the priviledge of keeping a reasonable quantity of oysters and other shellfish." With this deed, the mill property originally settled by Adam Brouwer Berkhoven in the mid 1600s, was for the first time no longer owned by a Brouwer descendant.¹⁰
• He appeared on the census in 1800 at Brooklyn, Kings Co., New York, as Adolphus Brower, with a household of 1 male under 10, 1 male 10-15, 1 male over 45, 1 female under 10, 1 female 10-15, 2 females 16-25, 1 female over 45, 3 other free persons, and 2 slaves. Enumerated between Thomas Poole and John Devaney. Jeremiah Brower is enumerated on the same sheet, as are John C. Freeke, and Jeremiah Denton.¹¹
• He was a member of the at Reformed Dutch Church, New York City, New York, in 1807.⁶
• He appeared on the census in 1810 at Brooklyn, Kings Co., New York, as Adolphus Brower, with a household of 1 male 10-15, 1 male 16-25, 1 male over 45, 2? females 10-15, 2 females 16-25, 1 female over 45. Enumerated between James Harper and Thomas Pool.¹²
• On 21 Oct 1818, Adolphus Brower, aged 73, was deposed at the Inferior Court of Common Pleas in Kings County, New York regarding the petition of Mary Brower, widow of Abraham Brower and the heirs of Jeremiah Brower, deceased, for reperations for the loss of the mill and property during the Battle of Long Island in August 1776. Adolphus stated that at the time he resided on lands just adjoining the lot belonging to Abraham Brower and Jeremiah Brower on Long Island near Brooklyn, and stated that Abraham and Jeremiah were his cousins.¹³
• He appeared on the census in 1820 at Gowanus, Kings Co., New York, as Adol Brower, with a household of 1 male under 10, 1 male 10-16, 1 male over 45, 1 female under 10, 1 female 10-16, 2 females 26-45, 1 female over 45, 1 person engaged in agriculture.¹⁴
• His will was dated on 30 April 1825 proved 11 Sep 1827. I Adolphus Brower of Brooklyn in the County of Kings and State of New York, being weak in body but of sound mind, memory and understanding (Blessed be God) do make, publish and declare this to be my last will and testament in manner following (that is to say) First I give and bequeath to my dearly beloved wife Alta Brower all my household and kitchen furniture, plate, beds, bedding linen, china including my clock and watch to have and to hold the same forever. And I do order and direct that executors herein after named shall as soon as convebiently may be after my decease sell off at public vendue all my live stock, waggons, ploughs and all implements of husbandry of what nature or kind soever. And I do further order and direct that my executors shall also sell within one year after my decease the farm whereon I now reside together with any other real estate I may "die" seized or possessed of and to give good and sufficient deeds for the same and after all my just debts and funeral expenses are paid and satisfied the proceeds that remain of my said real estate and also the proceeds of the said livestock, waggons and implements of husbandry I dispose of as follows, that is to say, First I give and bequeath to my said wife one share or seventh part of the said proceeds. Also I give and bequeath to my son John Brower one share or seventh part thereof after deducting the sum of five hundred dollars I paid for him during my lifetime. Also I give and bequeath to my son Garrit Brower one share or seventh part thereof. Also I give and bequeath to my daughter Letty Miserole, widow of Francis Meserole one share or seventh part thereof after deducting the sum of five hundred dollars I paid for her husband Francis Meserole. Also I give and bequeath to my daughter Elizabeth Bennet wife of Jacob Bennet one share or seventh part thereof to be put out at interest by my executors on good security the interest to be paid to her during her natural life and after her decease the same shall be divided among her children share and share alike. Also I give and bequeath to my daughter Cornelia Bennet wife of Richard Bennet one share or seventh part thereof to be put out at interest by my execuotrs on good security the interest to be paid to her during her natural life and after her decease the same shall be divided among her children share and share alike. Also I give and bequeath to my daughter Maria Lefferts wife of Rem Lefferts one share or seventh part thereof. And as to any other personal estate not here in disposed of I give and bequeath the same to my said wife. And lastly I hereby nominate, constitute and appoint my son in law Rem Lefferts and my friends Abraham Remsen and Nehimiah Denton to be the executors of this my last will and testament hereby revoking all other wills by me at any hereto after made.
  Signed Adolphus Brower, wit:Theods Polhemus, John Van Houten, Joshua L. Pell.
  Codicil dated 13 Jun 1825 states, Whereas I have by my said will given to my two daughters Elizabeth Bennet the wife of Jacob Bennet, and Cornelia Bennet the wife of Richard Bennet each one share or seventh part of the proceeds of my real estate, livestock and impliments of husbandry to be put out at interest to be paid to them during their natural lives and after their decease the same to be divided among their children. Now therefore I do further order and direct that the reasonable funeral expenses of my said two daughters Elizabeth and Cornelia shall be first deducted and paid out of the said monies before the same shall be paid over to their children by my executors named in the said will.^15,4,16
• Administration of Adolph Brouwer's estate was granted on 19 September 1860, Garret Brower appointed administor (all executors being deceased).⁶

Adolph Brouwer¹

• Father*: Isaac Brouwer b. b 1736, d. c 12 Feb 1780
• Mother*: Jacomyntje Quackenbosch b. 6 Apr 1735, d. c 4 Mar 1829

• Charts: Adam Brouwer: Descendants Chart, Descendants of Thomas Verdon

• Adolph Brouwer was baptized on 12 February 1769 at First Reformed Dutch Church, Fishkill, Dutchess Co., New York, (called Odolvis, no sponsors).²
• He died before 1777.³

Adolph Brouwer^1,2

• Father*: Cornelis Brouwer b. 28 Mar 1736
• Mother*: Alida Aersse b. 9 Jun 1742

• Charts: Adam Brouwer: Descendants Chart, Descendants of Thomas Verdon

• Adolph Brouwer was born on 14 June 1765.³
• He was baptized on 15 September 1765 at Reformed Dutch Church, New Hackensack, Dutchess Co., New York, sponsors Izak Brouwer and Jacomyntje Kwakkenbosch.⁴
• He married Urseltje van Keuren, daughter of Cornelius Van Kuren and Elisabeth Westervelt, at First Reformed Dutch Church, Poughkeepsie, Dutchess Co., New York, on 16 May 1793.⁵

• He is erroneously included in the family of Jacob Brouwer and Elsye Hitchcock in NYG&BR 69:280, by Hoffman. Corrected in TAG 24:161.

Adolph Brouwer^1,2

• Father*: Nicholas Brouwer¹ b. 8 Mar 1747, d. 13 Feb 1814
• Mother*: Susanna van Bremen¹

• Charts: Adam Brouwer: Descendants Chart

• Adolph Brouwer was born on 20 February 1776.³
• He was baptized on 17 March 1776 at Reformed Dutch Church, New Hackensack, Dutchess Co., New York, child of Nicholas Brouwer, Junr. and Susanna van Bremen, "Ex illicito Conceptu" (illegitimate).³
• He married Aletta Montfoord at Dutch Reformed Church, Fishkill, Dutchess Co., New York, on 3 October 1798.⁴
• Adolph Brouwer died on 22 February 1825.⁵

• Also known as Adolphus Brouwer.
• Also known as Adolphus Brower.^4,6
• He was an illegitimate son of Susanna van Bremen by Nicholas Brouwer. He was born and raised in Dutchess County and lived much of his adult life in New York City.
• He appeared on the census in 1800 at Fishkill, Dutchess Co., New York, as Adolphus Brower, with a household of 1 male 16-25, 1 female under 10, 1 female 10-15, 1 female 16-25.⁶
• He appeared on the census in 1810 at Ward 8, New York City, New York Co., New York, as Adolph Brower with a household of 1 male 26-44, 3 females under 10, 1 female 26-44.⁷
• He appeared on the census in 1820 at Ward 8, New York City, New York Co., New York, as Adolf Brower, with a household of 1 male 26-45, 1 female 10-16, 1 female over 45.⁸

Adolphus Brouwer¹

• Father*: Willem Brouwer² b. 5 Mar 1651
• Mother*: Elizabeth Simpson² b. bt 1652 - 1662, d. 1690/91

• Charts: Adam Brouwer: Descendants Chart

• Adolphus Brouwer was baptized on 10 August 1684 at Old First Dutch Reformed Church, Breuckelen (Brooklyn), Kings Co., Long Island, New York, sponsors Cornelis Seubering, Yda Seubering.^3,4

• Also known as Adalfas Bruer.⁵
• Adolphus, son of William, is named in his grandfather, Adam Brouwer's will dated 22 Jan 1691/92. He is to receive three pieces of eight.⁶
• Witnessed a deed whereby Thomas Stevenson conveyed to Johannes Gerritsz van Sant on 1 August 1704 a tract in Bensalem Township, 125 acres (part of 1000 acres which was conveyed to said Thomas Stevenson by Thomas Revel of Burlington of West New Jersey, admr. of the estate and executor in trust of the last will of Elizabeth Tathaem of Burlington, dec'd, relict of John Grey alias Tathem of Burlington by deed dated 20 Jan 1701). Wit.: A. Wibardlis Vansandt, Jones Vansandt, Adalfas Bruer. Acknowledged 14 Dec 1704, recorded 12 Jan 1704(/05).⁵
• Hoffman (TAG 23:205): "He is shown by several authorities to have married Jannetje Verdon. This is an error. Adolphus Brouwer who married Jannetje Verdon was a son of Nicholaes Brouwer which will be proved under that heading" (see also NYG&BR 1938: Jan issue).¹
• Adolphus Brouwer and Adam Brewer may be one and the same While tradition has placed Adam Brewer of Monmouth County as Adam, son of Jacob Brouwer & Annatje Bogardus, circumstantial evidence such as naming patterns imply that Adam Brewer may have been born Adolphus, the son of Willem Brouwer and Elizabeth Simpson.

Adolphus Brouwer^1,2

• Father*: Nicholas Brouwer b. 16 Apr 1672, d. 1749
• Mother*: Jannetje Caljer b. c 1674

• Charts: Adam Brouwer: Descendants Chart, Descendants of Thomas Verdon, Nicholas Brouwer Chart

• Adolphus Brouwer was born on 5 October 1693 at Brooklyn, Kings Co., New York.²
• He was baptized on 15 October 1693 at Old First Dutch Reformed Church, Breuckelen (Brooklyn), Kings Co., Long Island, New York, sponsors Abram Brouwer and Maddalentje Brouwer.³
• He married Jannetje Jacobse Verdon, daughter of Jacob Verdon and Femmetje Westervelt, circa 1713.
• Adolphus Brouwer died on 6 July 1742; "struck by lightning."^4,5

• He was baptized as Adam Brouwer.⁶
• In his published treatment of Adolphus Brouwer, William J. Hoffman came to the conclusion that Adolphus had been married twice, that Jannetje Verdon was his second wife and mother of all of Adolphus' children with the exception of the eldest son, Nicholas. Hoffman was of the opinion that Nicholas' mother was a first wife whose identity has not been discovered. He notes the five year gap between Adolphus' oldest two children and cites the "Hill Manuscript" (an otherwise very much flawed document) as reasons for his opinion. I have found no evidence or reason to suspect that Nicholas' mother was anyone other than Jannetje Verdon. Other then the five year gap between Nicholas and his next oldest sibling (Jannetje b. 1719) there is no clear reason to suspect that Nicholas was born of a mother other than Jannetje Verdon.
• Adolphus Brouwer resided at Hackensack, Bergen Co., New Jersey.⁷
• He witnessed the baptism of Jannetje Parsell , daughter of John Parsell and Lysbet Brouwer, on 18 November 1719 at Reformed Dutch Church, New York City, New York, (sponsors Adolph Brouwer, Jannetje Brouwer).⁸
• Adolphus Brouwer witnessed the baptism of Jacob Westervelt , son of Andries Lubbertse Westervelt and Dirckje Verdon, on 19 November 1721 at Dutch Reformed Church, Hackensack, Bergen Co., New Jersey, (witnesses Adolf Brouwer, Susanna De Maree, wife of Pieter Westervelt).⁹
• Adolphus Brouwer witnessed the baptism of Divertje Schyven , daughter of Jacob Schyven and Lyja Maris, on 24 April 1726 at Dutch Reformed Church, Hackensack, Bergen Co., New Jersey, (sponsors Adolf Brouwer and wife).¹⁰
• On 1 Nov 1727, Solomon Jennings and Thomas Jennings, both of the County of Westchester in the province of New York, were bound to Adolph Brower of Bergen County, New Jersey, and John Parsall of "Rison's County" in the province of New York, in the sum of four pounds, eighteen shillings. Witnessed by Yorrie Brower, Witten Forster.¹¹
• Adolphus Brouwer witnessed the baptism of Jannetje Kroeger , daughter of Coenraet Kroeger and Geertje Hartje, on 28 December 1731 at Dutch Reformed Church, Schraalenburgh, Bergen Co., New Jersey, (witnesses Adolf Brouwer, Jannetje Ferdon).¹²
• Adolphus Brouwer witnessed the baptism of Adolf Truman , son of Richard Truman and Jannetje Brouwer, on 15 November 1740 at Dutch Reformed Church, Schraalenburgh, Bergen Co., New Jersey, (witnesses Adolf Brouwer, Jannetje, his wife).^13,14
• On 22 Nov 1740, Jacobus Peck and Johannes Peck, both of Schrallingburg in the precinct of Hackensack in the county of Bergen in the province of East New Jersey, were bound to Adolph Brower of the same town, county and province, in the just and full sum of 100 pounds. Witnessed by David ___, Johannes Pendon.¹⁵
• From a private collection of Brower family documents: "Pattant grant under James the 2nd in the year 1685 by Thomas Dongan, Governor of the Colony of New York, for 16 miles square, beginning at the foot of the highlands, running North along the Hudson River, the east side, to Francis Rumbout, Jacobus Kipp and Stephanus Van Courtlandt (S. Van Courtlandt was the father of Elizabeth Skinner). There was a division and a partition with the children and grandchildren Novemver 1, 1733."
  "William Skinner and Elizabeth his wife deeded to Adolphus Brower October 9th, 1741, Lot No. 4, containing 755 acres of land on the south side of the great Wappingers--- or River and every part thereof and the ground and soil under the same, including the little falls north of this lot as well as the great falls, with all the creeks, meadows, watercourses, marshed, etc. etc. Nicholas Brower, eldest sonof Adolphus, possessed this lot of land, whether by heirship or otherwise not ascertained."¹⁶
• Adolphus Brouwer witnessed the baptism of Rachel Ferdon , daughter of Johannes Verdon and Patience Odell, on 24 January 1742 at Tappan Reformed Church, Tappan, New York, (sponsors Adolph Brouwer, Jannetje his wife).¹⁷
• Administration of Adolphus Brouwer's estate was granted on 25 August 1742, at New York Co., New York, to his eldest son Nicholas Brouwer. "Adolph Brower late of Bergen County, deceased, where as the said Adolph Brower lately died intestate..."^18,19
• Anthon Temple Gesner published The Gesner Family of New York and Nova Scotia in 1912. On page 18 he makes the statement that Adolphus Brower, born 5 Oct 1693, was the sixth child of Jacob Brower and Anneke Bogardus, and that Adolphus married Jennette Ferdon (b. 23 Aug 1690).²⁰
• Adolphus was baptized as "Adam." Hoffman in "Brouwer Beginnings (TAG 24:165) adds the following regarding Adolphus: He was made a Freeman of New York 30 Aug 1720. Adolph was a carpenter and soon after 1720, settled in New Jersey at Hackensack in Bergen County. On 24 Sep 1728 he sold to the executors of the estate of Johannes Haerty, late deceased of Hackensack, a certain messauge and tract of land at Schraalenburg. On 8 Oct 1741, William Skinner and his wife Elizabeth conveyed to Dolph Brower, yeoman, of Bergen County, New Jersey, for £600, a parcel of 775 acres on the south side of Wappinger Creek. This property was later in the possession of Adolph's son Nicholas. While the family record states that he died 6 Jul 1742, a newspaper notice in "Zenger's N.Y. Weekly Journal" says that he died on 8 Jul 1742, and that he was struck by lightening. At the time of his death he was of Bergen County, New Jersey, he died intestate. Letters of administration were granted to his eldest son Nicholas on 25 Aug 1742. The F.J. Hill Manuscript states that Adolph married twice and that the name of his first wife is unknown. His first son Nicholas is supposed to have been by his first wife, according to the family record born on 11 Jun 1714, a date which cannot be verified by other sources. However, proof of his second child's birth in 1719 is positive, and this gap of five years between the births of the two older children lends credence to the possibility of two different mothers. In NYG&BR (64:123 ff) was published an acoount of the children of Adolph Brouwer and Jannetje Verdon, but as three of their children were not mentioned (especially the eldest, Nicholas) and three of their marriages proved incorrect, it is important for researchers of this family to look beyond that published account. Some earlier accounts, including those by Totten and The Gesner Family, by Anthon T. Gesner (1912) incorrectly place Adolphus as a son of Jacob Brouwer and Anna Bogardus. Hoffman in "Brouwer Corrections" (NYG&BR 69:172) and then again in "Brouwer Beginnings" (TAG 24:162-164 corrects the earlier accounts and makes very clear arguments for placing Adolphus as a son of Nicholas Brouwer and Jannetje Caljer. In addition, Hoffman (NYG&BR 69:172) makes corrections and additions to Totten and Gesner's treatments of Adolphus Brouwer's descendants.²¹

Adolphus Brouwer

• Father*: Isaac Brouwer b. b 1736, d. c 12 Feb 1780
• Mother*: Jacomyntje Quackenbosch b. 6 Apr 1735, d. c 4 Mar 1829

• Charts: Adam Brouwer: Descendants Chart, Descendants of Thomas Verdon

• Adolphus Brouwer was born on 3 July 1777.¹
• He married Elizabeth Baker at Brooklyn, Kings Co., New York, on 24 March 1799 at the house of John Brower.²
• Adolphus Brouwer died on 23 August 1855 at Brooklyn, Kings Co., New York.³
• He was buried on 25 August 1855 at Green-Wood Cemetery, Brooklyn, Kings Co., New York.^4,5

• Surname is also spelled Brower.
• He appeared on the census in 1800 at Brooklyn, Kings Co., New York, as Adolphus Brower, with a household of 2 males age 16-25, and 1 female age 10-15.⁶
• Adolphus is named in the 8 Oct 1803 will of his brother, John Brower, blacksmith of Brooklyn. The will states that Adolphus is to receive one third of his estate, and is named an executor along with John Hammel, and John's wife, Sarah Brower.⁷
• "Adolphus Brower's child" was buried 22 Aug 1805, by the Reformed Dutch Church of New York City.⁸
• He appeared on the census in 1810 at Houndsfield, Kings Co., New York, as Adolphus Brower, with a household of 2 males under 10, 1 male 10-15, 2 males 16-25, 2 males 26-44, 2 females under 10, 1 female 10-15, 1 female 26-44, 1 female over 45.⁹
• He appeared on the census in 1840 at (town not stated), Kings Co., New York, as Adolphus Brower with a family of 1 male 60-70, 1 female 15-20, 1 female 20-30, 1 female 60-70.¹⁰
• He appeared on the census on 1 August 1850 at 5th Ward, Brooklyn, Kings Co., New York, as Adolphus Brower, age 73, not employed, born in New York. With him are his wife, Elizabeth; Gilbert R. Lindsay, Susanna Lindsay (Adolphus's daughter), Gilbert R. Lindsay, William Lindsay, and Ruth C. Smith.¹¹
• Adolphus Brower was a ropemaker. He served during the War of 1812 and married Elizabeth Baker (America's Successful Men of Affairs: An Encyclopedia of Contemporaneous Biography).
  He was an Elder in the Reformed Dutch Church in 1822 (Spooner's Brooklyn Directory, 1822).
  The funeral record of his son Henry, 12 July 1820, states that A. Brower was a former Sexton at St. Ann's Episcopal Church.¹²

Adolphus Brouwer¹

• Adolphus Brouwer was born circa 4 June 1777.
• He married Margaret.²
• Adolphus Brouwer died on 23 August 1854; "age 77y 2m 19d."²
• He was buried at Presbyterian Churchyard, New Hamburgh, Poughkeepsie, Dutchess Co., New York.²

• Also known as Adolph D. Brower.²
• An Adolph D. Brower was living in Marlborough, Ulster County, New York in 1818 when he served as constable along with Richard Woolsey, Gabriel Merritt, and Peter H. Caverly.³
• He appeared on the census in 1840 at Poughkeepsie, Dutchess Co., New York, as Adolph D. Brower, with a household of 1 male age 60-70, 1 female 20-30, 1 female 50-60. He is enumerated next to Peter Brower.⁴
• Peter Brower and Adolphus Brouwer, are enumerated is succession on the 1840 Federal census at Poughkeepsie, New York.⁴
• He appeared on the census on 24 August 1850 at Poughkeepsie, Dutchess Co., New York, as Adolphus D. Brower, age 73, born in New York. A "line burner." With him is his wife Margaret, age 64.⁵
• The placement of Adolph D. Brower here, as a son of William Brouwer and grandson of Nazareth Brouwer is TENTATIVE. The (approx.) birth date and death date of Adolph D. are known from his gravestone, as is the fact that he married a woman named Margaret (gravestone & marriage record) and that he lived in the Poughkeepsie area. It is CLAIMED that William had a son named Adolphus, however, the source for the claim needs further backing. It also is apparent that there is no other Adolphus Brower, living in the Poughkeepsie area during the time period of 1775-1850, who could also claim to be this Adolphus. It is also noted, however, that many of the Brower families of this time and place are incomplete. The middle initial "D." is also a concern. Men of this time period generally did not have formal middle names. The middle initial often stood for their father's given name. In the case of this Adolphus, the "D." may well stand for David or Daniel. Much more research is needed.
• Adolphus Brouwer is a possible son of David Brower.

Adolphus Brouwer¹

• Father*: Nicholas Brouwer¹ b. 11 Jun 1714, d. 17 Oct 1777
• Mother*: Mary Dutcher¹ b. b 1726, d. bt Aug 1761 - 1765

• Charts: Adam Brouwer: Descendants Chart, Descendants of Thomas Verdon

• Adolphus Brouwer was born say 1746 (if he was the eldest son of Nicholas Brower, named for Nicholas' father, Adolphus).
• He died before September 1777; A son, Adolphus, is not mentioned in his father's will.

• On 12 Aug 1846, Charles Brower of Poughkeepsie, Dutchess County, New York was deposed before J.H. Baker, J.P. of Dutchess County. In his deposition, Charles Brower states that he knew that during the Revolution, Nicholas Brower of Fishkill, furnished provisions for the army at West Point. "Adolphus Brower, a son of said Nicholas, had been down to West Point with a vessel of provisions and on the said Adolphus' return he was drowned in the Hudson River, as the said Adolphus was a lieutenant in the Army."¹

Adriaantje Brouwer¹

• Father*: Hessel Brouwer¹ b. 15 Jan 1752
• Mother*: Maritje Van Valkenburg¹

• Charts: Adam Brouwer: Descendants Chart

• Adriaantje Brouwer was baptized on 17 May 1789 at Reformed Dutch Church, Kinderhook, New York, sponsors: Coenraad van Valkenburg, Maria Knoet, j.d.¹

Adriaentje Brouwer

• Father-Prob*: Pieter Brouwer b. 23 Sep 1646
• Mother-Prob*: Petronella Uldrickse Kleyn b. c 1655

• Charts: Adam Brouwer: Descendants Chart

• Adriaentje Brouwer was born by in 1691 at Brooklyn, Kings Co., New York.
• She married with banns published on 10 April 1708 at Dutch Reformed Church, Hackensack, Bergen Co., New Jersey, Hendrick Claessen "Hendrick Klasen, y.m., b. in juris. Newark and both l. there, Adriaentie Brouwers, j.d., b. Breukelen, L.I."¹

• In 1708 Adriaentje Brouwer resided at Newark, New Jersey.
• Adriaentje is a probable, but unconfirmed daughter of Pieter Brouwer. Hoffman in "Brouwer Beginnings" (TAG 23:201) states, Adriaentje Brouwer "is shown by some authorities to have been a daughter of Pieter. But proofs for this relationship have as yet not come to light." Like her presummed older sisters, Magdalena and Vrouwtje, Adriaentje was born in Brooklyn and married at Hackensack, while living at Newark. Her presummed brother, Jan (Johannes) was married, also at Hackensack, with intentions dated the same day as Adriaentje. He too was living in Newark.

Aefje Brouwer

• Father*: Hendrick Brouwer b. 25 Dec 1706
• Mother*: Elizabeth Van Eps b. 8 Feb 1708

• Charts: Willem Brouwer of Beverwijck Descendants Chart

• Aefje Brouwer was baptized on 8 April 1733 at First Reformed Church, Schenectady, New York, sponsors Johannes Van Eps, Maria Van Eps.¹
• She married Harmanus Bratt at First Reformed Church, Schenectady, New York, on 11 December 1756 "Harmanus Bratt and Eesje Brouwer; both of Schdy; married with License."^2,3

• Also known as Eesje Eefje, or Eva.²
• Aefje Brouwer witnessed the baptism of Elisabeth Brouwer , daughter of Gillis Brouwer and Maria Bratt, on 30 May 1773 at First Reformed Church, Schenectady, New York, (sponsors Harmanus Bratt, Aefje Bratt).⁴
• Aefje Brouwer witnessed the baptism of Elisabeth Brouwer , daughter of Gillis Brouwer and Maria Bratt, on 20 August 1775 at First Reformed Church, Schenectady, New York, (sponsors Harmanus Bratt, Aefje Bratt).⁵
• Aefje Brouwer witnessed the baptism of Harmanus Brouwer , son of Gillis Brouwer and Maria Bratt, on 18 August 1782 at First Reformed Church, Schenectady, New York, (sponsors Harmanus Bratt, Eafje Bratt).⁶

Aelietye Brouwer¹

• Aelietye Brouwer was born before 1730.
• She married Edward Jeffers before 1745.²

• Also known as Alida.³
• Also known as Nellie Brouwer.²

Aeltie Brouwer¹

• Father*: Adolph Brouwer¹ b. b 1732, d. 19 Jul 1827
• Mother*: Aeltje Hulst¹ b. bt 1750 - 1760, d. b 26 Dec 1839

• Charts: Adam Brouwer: Descendants Chart, Willem Adriaensen (Bennet)

• Aeltie Brouwer was born on 26 August 1779.¹
• She was baptized on 25 September 1779 at Reformed Dutch Church, New Hackensack, Dutchess Co., New York, (no sponsors).²
• She died before April 1825; as she is not named in her father's will.

• Also known as Aaltje Brouwer.³

Aeltje Adamse Brouwer^1,2

• Father*: Adam Brouwer b. c 1620, d. bt 22 Jan 1692 - 21 Mar 1692
• Mother*: Magdalena Jacobs Verdon b. bt 1627 - 1629

• Charts: Adam Brouwer: Descendants Chart

• Aeltje Adamse Brouwer was born circa 1664 at Gowanus, Kings Co., Long Island, (no record of her baptism has been found, and she may have been born a bit earlier).
• She married Josias Janszen Drats at Brooklyn, Kings Co., Long Island, New York, on 30 April 1682 (banns 16 Apr 1682, Flatbush; 15 Apr 1682, New York).^3,4

• Also known as Aaltje Dratz.⁵
• Patronymic: Aeltie Adolfs; (baptism record of daughter Catharyn).⁶
• Born about 1664 at Gowanus (no baptism record) her name, Aeltje, is the Dutch equivalent of Alice. She married Josias Janszen Drats who was born in Amsterdam but is likely of English ancestry. They lived for a time at Gowanus, then at Newtown, and possibly at Oyster Bay. Their descendants have the surname, Drake.
• Aeltje Adamse Brouwer witnessed the baptism of Jacobus Evertszen Van Gelder , son of Evert Hendricksen and Fytie Brouwer, on 2 June 1678 at Old First Dutch Reformed Church, Breuckelen (Brooklyn), Kings Co., Long Island, New York, (sponsors Jakob Pietersen, Aeltje Brouwer).^7,8
• Aeltje Adamse Brouwer witnessed the baptism of Magdalena Brouwer , daughter of Willem Brouwer and Elizabeth Simpson, on 14 September 1679 at Old First Dutch Reformed Church, Breuckelen (Brooklyn), Kings Co., Long Island, New York, (sponsors Aeltje Brouwer, Josias Strakken. (Her mother's name is given as Betje in the Brooklyn Church record, and as Elsje in the Flatbush Church record).).^9,10
• Aeltje Adamse Brouwer was a member of the at Reformed Protestant Dutch Church, Flatbush, Kings Co., Long Island, New York, on 14 March 1684 as Aaltje Dratz, at Brooklyn.⁵
• She witnessed the baptism of Jacob Brouwer , son of Jacob Brouwer and Annetje Bogardus, on 30 November 1684 at Old First Dutch Reformed Church, Breuckelen (Brooklyn), Kings Co., Long Island, New York, (sponsors Jesaya Drets (Josias Dratse), Aeltje Brouwer).^11,12
• Aeltie is named in her father's will dated 22 Jan 1691/92, for her disobedience she is to receive "not a penny" and his share is devised to her children.¹³
• Aeltje Adamse Brouwer witnessed the baptism of Anna Nazareth , daughter of William Nazareth and Helena Brouwer, on 30 September 1691 at Reformed Dutch Church, New York City, New York, (sponsors Barent van Tilburg, Josias Dret, Aeltie Brouwers).¹⁴

Aeltje Brouwer^1,2

• Father*: Matthys Brouwer b. 30 May 1649, d. b 29 Jul 1726
• Mother*: Marietje Pieterse Wyckoff b. c 1648

• Charts: Adam Brouwer: Descendants Chart

• Aeltje Brouwer was baptized on 28 September 1684 at Midwout (Flatbush), Kings Co., Long Island, New York, witnesses Aaltje Pieters, Adolph Brouwer, de Jonge.³
• She married Jörgen Woll at New York City, New York, on 22 April 1707 (Banns April 20,21,22, Lutheran Church) "at the house of Mr. Johann Viet. Jurgen Woll y.m. from Wilborg, Sweden and Altje Brower y.d. of Robanes in this province."⁴
• Aeltje Brouwer died on 30 January 1756 at New York City, New York.

• She witnessed the baptism of Pieter Brouwer , son of Samuel Brouwer and Grietje Smith, in 1704 at Old Dutch Church of Sleepy Hollow, (First Reformed Church of Tarrytown), Westchester Co., New York, ((no month or day given) sponsors Jan Van Texel, Aeltje Brouwer).⁵
• Aeltje Brouwer was a member of the at Reformed Dutch Church, New York City, New York, on 29 May 1711 listed as "Aaltje Brouwers v. Philipsburg."⁶
• She witnessed the baptism of Matthys Brouwer , son of Johannes Brouwer and Marritje Lamb, on 20 October 1711 at Reformed Dutch Church, New York City, New York, (sponsors Alexander Lam, Aaltje Brouwers).⁷
• Aeltje Brouwer was a member of the at Old Dutch Church of Sleepy Hollow, (First Reformed Church of Tarrytown), Westchester Co., New York, on 18 April 1716 "Aeltje Brouwer, wife of Jeuriaen Woll." Her husband is not recorded as a member.⁸

Aeltje Brouwer¹

• Father*: William Brouwer¹ b. c 1727, d. b 16 Dec 1783
• Mother*: Meclitta van Duyn b. 21 Aug 1732

• Charts: Adam Brouwer: Descendants Chart

• Aeltje Brouwer was born circa 26 January 1762 (based upon age at death).
• She married Abraham Hoagland, son of William Hoagland and Aeltje Brinckerhoff, at Reformed Dutch Church, New Hackensack, Dutchess Co., New York, on 27 January 1781 "Abraham Hogeland of N. Hakkensak, and Aaltje Brouwer of Long Island, both res. in N. Hakkensak. Mar. after third publication."²
• Aeltje Brouwer died on 18 February 1831; age 69y 23d (Ref. Ch. New Hackensack Tn. Wappinger).³

• Also known as Lette Brower.⁴
• Named in the will of her father 4 Sep 1782, called Letty Brower.^4,5
• She is mentioned in the conveyance dated 18 Nov 1785 (Lib.6 p.340), "Between Adolphus Brouwer of Brookland, Kings Co., yeoman and one of the sons of Jeremiah Brower of same place, yeoman deceased, and his (Adolph's) wife Aeltie and Abraham Brower, Jeremiah Brower and Antie his wife, William Brower and Mattya Brower, widow of William Brower deceased, and the said Mattya Brower and Wm Brower, Garret Brower and Abraham Hoagland executors of the will of William Brower formerly of Brooklyn and afterwards of Rumbout Prec. Dutchess Co., yeoman and how deceased. Above parties agreed to divide Real Estate of Jeremiah Brower deceased situate in Brooklyn, in agreement with the will of Jeremiah Brower. £381 paid by Adolph Brower to the other heirs. The property consisted of a farm piece of ground in Brooklyn called "Mill Hook" with mill and pond stream formerly belonging to Jeremiah Brower now deceased. And a piece of meadow called "Big Meadow" at Gowanus Brooklyn, adjoining the road that leads to Brooklyn, bounded N.E., E. and S.E. by lands of Jacobus Vanderhove and the extated of Jacobus de Grave deceased and a road that leads from Brook;lyn to Flatbush. S., S.W. and W. by the Mill Road that goes to Brooklyn, containing 124 acres. This is to be excepted out of the lands to be conveyed to Adolph. Also 1/3 part in 3 lots of land purchased from William Bennet at Gowanus (10 acres) house etc. Signed: Jeremiah Brower; Antie, wife of Jeremiah Brower; Abraham Hoagland; Adolphus Brower; Aaltie Brower; Mattya Brower; Abraham Brower; Garrett Brower; William Brower."

Affie Brouwer

• Father*: Everardus Brouwer b. 8 Dec 1689, d. 26 Jan 1762
• Mother*: Mary Petit b. b 1707, d. May 1772

• Charts: Adam Brouwer: Descendants Chart

• Affie Brouwer was born on 29 May 1737.¹

• Also known as Elsje Brouwer.
• She witnessed the baptism of Jacob Brouwer , son of Everardus Brouwer and Mary Petit, on 13 June 1744 at Reformed Dutch Church, New York City, New York, (sponsors Jacob Brouwer, Aafje Brouwer, j.d.).²
• Affie Brouwer witnessed the baptism of Everardus Brouwer Anderson , son of John Anderson and Elizabeth Brouwer, on 27 January 1760 at Reformed Dutch Church, New York City, New York, (sponsors Everhardus Brouwer, Elsje Brouwer, j.d.).³
• She did not marry.¹

Alexander Brouwer^1,2

• Father*: Johannes Brouwer b. b 1691
• Mother*: Marritje Lamb b. 18 Oct 1696

• Charts: Adam Brouwer: Descendants Chart

• Alexander Brouwer was baptized on 29 October 1717 at Old Dutch Church of Sleepy Hollow, (First Reformed Church of Tarrytown), Westchester Co., New York, sponsors William de Ronde, Janitie Brouwer.³
• He married Maria Wendell, daughter of Johannes Wendell and Elisabeth Walters, at Dutch Reformed Church, Fishkill, Dutchess Co., New York, on 1 January 1741 "Alksander Brouwer, y.m. and Maria Wendel, y.d."⁴

• Alexander Brouwer came to Beekman by 1740 and was taxed here from Feb. 1740/1 through Feb. 1746/47 with an assessment of £1 from 1740/41 to Feb. 1743/44 and at £2 in Feb. 1744/45 but back to £1 the next year. Alexander Brower took a lease in lot 19 ca. 1741 of 160 acres. The credit side of the rent book page notes: "9 Sept. 1748; Roger Barton hath obtained leave to purchase said farm in 3 months time & no longer, first discharging the back rent. 1 Nov. 1748 Alexd Brower promised to sell a fine grey geldin aged 3 years in thespring. 1749- I Sent him acc't by Rob't Embree for 3 years rent. April 1752 Sent further acc't by Jong Hart Sebet Krank, amount £20.4.6."
  Further detail is found in the Beekman papers: "ALEXANDER BROWER (Brouwer) lot 19. (Folio 'B' 15) This lease bears date the 1st of May 1741. Lives are the said Alexander Brower, Marytje his wife and John Brower, the son of Abraham Brower. The farm contains 160 acres---- The yearly rents are 16 bushels of wheat, 2 fowles and 1 days riding. [ELP C:65]. Alexander Brower's rent 22/ [ELP 101]; 1 May 1751 'List of names & accounts of rent & of arrears of rent for the tenants in Beekman Precinct to the 1st of May 1751.'] NOW THOMAS CLAPP (1770) Farm included in transfer to Tillotson. 20 July 1754 "Herick Sybert Krankhyte passed his bond in exactly for £24 payable 1 June 1755 for a debt arrison by back rents - see rent book Alex Brower" Shortly thereafter the farm was taken over by Hark Krankhy [ELP Box 129:A:82]. Hark Kronckhyt was most likely Matthys Brouwer's wife's first cousin which would indicate that Alexander and Matthys may have been on the same farm. Alexander Brouwer moved to the Newburgh Patent by 1751 when he was granted 7 lots. Several of these lots were those numbered 12, 24, 36, 48 and 60. There are no records of children and nothing on him in NYS in 1790, no Orange Co. probate and no record of service in the Revolution.⁵

Alexander Vedder Brouwer¹

• Father*: George Washington Brouwer¹ b. 22 Feb 1811
• Mother*: Josina Van Patten¹

• Charts: Willem Brouwer of Beverwijck Descendants Chart

• Alexander Vedder Brouwer was born on 16 August 1856.¹

Alida Brouwer¹

• Father*: Theophilus Brouwer¹ b. 20 Apr 1753, d. 11 Nov 1818
• Mother*: Maria Bogart¹ b. 8 Mar 1755, d. 1 Mar 1809

• Charts: Adam Brouwer: Descendants Chart

• Alida Brouwer was baptized on 14 December 1783 at Reformed Dutch Church, New York City, New York, "Alida" daughter of "Theophilus Brower," mother not named, no sponsors.²

• Surname is also spelled Brower.²
• My sister, Alida, was named in the will of Jeremian Brower, 13 June 1846.³

Alida Brouwer¹

• Alida Brouwer was probably born before 1630.
• She married Johan Beekman, son of Hendrick Beekman and Maria Baudartius.¹

Allen Kennedy Brouwer¹

• Father*: Frank Brouwer M. D.¹ b. 24 Sep 1870
• Mother*: Carrie Dilworth Hyer¹ b. 26 Jul 1871, d. 25 Sep 1905

• Allen Kennedy Brouwer was born on 28 March 1903 at New Jersey.²
• He married Victoria K. circa 1926.³
• Allen Kennedy Brouwer died on 26 December 1988.²

• Also known as Allan Brower.⁴
• He appeared on the census on 15 April 1910 at Dover, Ocean Co., New Jersey, Allan Brower, age 7, born in New Jersey.⁴
• He appeared on the census on 18 March 1920 at Dover, Ocean Co., New Jersey, Allen Brouwer, age 16, born in New Jersey.⁵
• He appeared on the census in 1930 at Dover, Ocean Co., New Jersey, Allen R. (K.?) Brouwer, age 27, born in New Jersey. Both parents born in New Jersey. Doctor, Dental. Married at age 23. In the household are his wife Victoria R. (K?), son Allen, Jr., visitor Leslie Jones (age 30) and visitor Bessie Jones (29).³

Anate Brouwer¹

• Father*: Samuel Brouwer¹ b. 25 Aug 1706
• Mother*: Maregrita¹

• Charts: Adam Brouwer: Descendants Chart

• Anate Brouwer was baptized on 19 January 1734/35 at First Reformed Church, Raritan (Somerville), Somerset Co., New Jersey, (no sponsors recorded). Baptized the same day as Mareyte Brouwer, daughter of "Jakop Brouer and wife Maryete."¹

• Anate Brouwer and Annatje Brouwer, may be one and the same.

Andrew Brouwer¹

• Andrew Brouwer was born before 1779.
• He married Mary before 1799.¹

Anganitje Brouwer¹

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

• Charts: Adam Brouwer: Descendants Chart

• Anganitje Brouwer was born on 12 February 1796.^1,2
• She was baptized on 20 March 1796 at Reformed Dutch Church, New York City, New York, (no sponsors).¹
• She died on 17 May 1800.²

• Surname is also spelled Brower.¹

Angentia Brouwer¹

• Father*: Willem Brouwer² b. 1668/69, d. bt 10 Feb 1757 - 15 Feb 1765
• Mother*: Rebecca Vedder² b. 25 Oct 1691

• Charts: Willem Brouwer of Beverwijck Descendants Chart

• Angentia Brouwer was born before 1735 at possibly Albany, New York.
• She married Ephraim Wemple, son of Johannes Mynderts Wemple and Ariaantje Swits, at First Reformed Church, Schenectady, New York, on 18 May 1750 "Ephraim Wemp of the county of Albany, farmer and Agnietje Brouwer of same place, spinster. Married with license."³

• Also known as Agnes Brewer (called Agnes [Brewer] Wemple in the Trinity Church baptism records of daughters Arriantje and Rebecca).⁴
• Also known as Anenetche.⁵
• A record of birth or baptism has not been found. She is called "sister Anenetche Wemple" in the will of Arndt Brower, dated 10 Jul 1793.⁵
• Angentia Brouwer witnessed the baptism of Margrietje Visscher , daughter of Harman Frederickse Visscher and Catharientje Brouwer, on 30 September 1747 at First Reformed Church, Schenectady, New York, (sponsors Harmen Joh. Fisher, Agnietje Brouwer).⁶
• Angentia Brouwer and Ephraim Wemple resided at near Fort Hunter, Montgomery Co., New York.¹
• Angentia Brouwer was named in her father's will dated on 10 February 1757 daughter, "Angenietje, the wife of Ephraim Wempel."⁷
• She witnessed the baptism of Claas Wemple , son of Charles Wemple and Susanna Primus, on 12 September 1761 at Reformed Church, Caughnawaga (now Fonda), Montgomery Co., New York, (sponsors Epraim Wimp, Anganietie Wimp).⁸
• Angentia Brouwer witnessed the baptism of Sara Brouwer , daughter of Harmanus Brouwer and Margariet Ekker, on 7 July 1772 at Reformed Church, Caughnawaga (now Fonda), Montgomery Co., New York, (sponsors Ephraim Wemple, Angenietche Wemple).^9,10
• Her will was dated on 3 September 1804.¹

Anke Brouwer

• Father*: Hans Brouwer b. 30 Oct 1695
• Mother*: Nelke Goulder b. c 1698

• Charts: Jan Brouwer of Flatlands Descendants Chart

• Anke Brouwer was baptized on 11 September 1720 at Reformed Dutch Congregations, Freehold and Middletown, Monmouth Co., New Jersey, sponsor Anke Browers.¹

Ann Brouwer¹

• Father*: Jacob Brouwer b. 7 Jan 1721/22, d. 1806
• Mother*: Elsye Hitchcock b. bt 1720 - 1730

• Charts: Adam Brouwer: Descendants Chart, Descendants of Thomas Verdon

• Ann Brouwer was born on 4 February 1756.²
• She married James Canfield at Dutch Reformed Church, Hopewell, Dutchess Co., New York, on 8 April 1779 (int. dated 21 Mar 1779).³
• Ann Brouwer died on 22 September 1832.^4,2

Ann Brouwer

• Father*: Willem Brouwer b. b 1772
• Mother*: Margarita van Zandt b. c 1767, d. 3 Oct 1845

• Ann Brouwer was born on 13 March 1811.¹
• She was baptized on 16 June 1811 at Reformed Dutch Church, Albany, New York.¹

• Also known as Ann Brower.¹

Ann Brouwer¹

• Father*: Theophilus Brouwer¹ b. 20 Apr 1753, d. 11 Nov 1818
• Mother*: Maria Bogart¹ b. 8 Mar 1755, d. 1 Mar 1809

• Charts: Adam Brouwer: Descendants Chart

• Ann Brouwer was born on 29 January 1785 at New York City, New York.²
• She was baptized on 20 February 1785 at Reformed Dutch Church, New York City, New York, sponsor Ann Bogart.²
• She married Archibald Whitney, son of Henry Whitney and Eunice Clark, at New York City, New York, on 2 September 1801.^3,4
• Ann Brouwer died on 22 November 1869 at Derby, Connecticut.⁴
• She was buried at Old Episcopal Cemetery, Derby, Connecticut.⁴

• Also known as Nancy Brower.⁴
• "Mrs. Ann Whitney" joined the Congregational Church at Derby, Connecticut, 29 May 1831.⁴
• My sister, Nancy, was named in the will of Jeremiah Brower, 13 June 1846.⁵

Ann Brouwer¹

• Father*: Jeury Brouwer¹ b. 1728, d. 28 Apr 1776
• Mother*: Elizabeth Van de Water¹ b. 12 Nov 1735, d. bt 1776 - 1781

• Charts: Adam Brouwer: Descendants Chart

• Ann Brouwer was baptized on 11 November 1770 at Reformed Dutch Church, New York City, New York, no sponsors.²
• She probably died before April 1776 as she is not named in her father's will.³

Ann Brouwer

• Ann Brouwer was born in 1756.¹
• She is possibly the Ann Brouwer who married Henry van Cleeck on 25 September 1779 at Reformed Dutch Church, New Hackensack, Dutchess Co., New York, "Henry van Cleeck, soldier of Coll. Cortland's regiment, and Anna Brouwer, both of Poughkeepsie Prect., after three banns."²

Ann Brouwer¹

• Father*: David Brouwer¹ b. 30 Aug 1772, d. 30 Dec 1797
• Mother*: Mary Cembel¹

• Charts: Adam Brouwer: Descendants Chart

• Ann Brouwer was born on 2 March 1794.¹
• She was baptized on 6 April 1794 at Trinity Church Parish, New York City, New York, sponsors Uzal Ward and Nancy Brouwer.¹

Ann Brouwer¹

• Father*: David Brouwer¹ b. 8 Oct 1727, d. 18 Aug 1814
• Mother*: Catharina Keyser^1,2

• Charts: Adam Brouwer: Descendants Chart

• Ann Brouwer was born on 15 August 1762.²
• She married Cornelius Brooks, son of Abraham Brooks and Jannetje Doremus.¹

Ann Brouwer¹

• Father*: Louwrens Brouwer¹ b. 13 Oct 1765
• Mother*: Mary Dobbs¹

• Charts: Adam Brouwer: Descendants Chart

• Ann Brouwer was born on 14 February 1790.²
• She was baptized on 21 March 1790 at Trinity Church Parish, New York City, New York, sponsors Andrew Blank and Ann Gordon.²

Ann Brouwer

• Ann Brouwer was born before 1802.

• Also known as Ann Brower.¹
• She was a member of the at Reformed Dutch Church, New York City, New York, on 8 June 1820 "Miss Ann Brower," received on baptism.¹

Ann Catherine Brouwer¹

• Father*: Pieter Brouwer¹ b. 3 Mar 1780, d. 8 Oct 1852
• Mother*: Ann Catherine Stevens¹ b. 18 Aug 1790, d. 2 Jan 1873

• Charts: Willem Brouwer of Beverwijck Descendants Chart

• Ann Catherine Brouwer was born on 17 May 1820.¹
• She died on 16 May 1851; unmarried.¹

Ann Catherine Brouwer¹

• Father*: Joseph Christopher Yates Brouwer¹ b. 9 Dec 1817
• Mother*: Isabella Beard¹

• Charts: Willem Brouwer of Beverwijck Descendants Chart

• Ann Catherine Brouwer was baptized in November 1842.¹
• She died on 5 January 1843.¹

Ann Elisa Brouwer¹

• Father*: Abraham Brouwer¹ b. 19 Jun 1763, d. 21 Mar 1837
• Mother*: Maria Hoffman¹ b. 22 Feb 1777, d. 28 May 1861

• Charts: Adam Brouwer: Descendants Chart

• Ann Elisa Brouwer was born between 1790 and 1810.
• She married Epenetus Wheeler.¹

• In 1840 Ann Elisa Brouwer resided at New York City, New York.¹

Anna Adamse Brouwer¹

• Father*: Adam Brouwer b. c 1620, d. bt 22 Jan 1692 - 21 Mar 1692
• Mother*: Magdalena Jacobs Verdon b. bt 1627 - 1629

• Charts: Adam Brouwer: Descendants Chart

• Anna Adamse Brouwer was probably born circa 1666 at Gowanus, Kings Co., Long Island, (she is named between her sisters Helena and Sara in her father's will).
• She married William Hilton at Reformed Dutch Church, Albany, New York, on 6 April 1693.²
• Anna Adamse Brouwer possibly died on 25 February 1748 at Albany, New York.³

• Also known as Anna Barko and Antje Berkove.
• Probably born about 1666 at Gowanus (no baptism record with an explanation possibly being that she was born during the time period in which her father was censored from the Dutch Church) she is recorded as Antje Berkove on her 1693 marriage at Albany to William Hilton. They lived at Albany and most of their descendants remained there for a number of generations. William Hilton's ancestry is not known and there is no evidence that he is a descendant of either Edward or William Hilton, brothers and founders of Dover, New Hampshire around 1630.
• She witnessed the baptism of John Drake , son of Josias Janszen Drats and Aeltje Adamse Brouwer, on 11 December 1687 at Old First Dutch Reformed Church, Breuckelen (Brooklyn), Kings Co., Long Island, New York, (witnesses: Adam Brouw de Jonge (the younger), Antje Brouwer).⁴
• Anna Adamse Brouwer witnessed the baptism of Lysbeth Nazareth , daughter of William Nazareth and Helena Brouwer, on 21 March 1690 at Reformed Dutch Church, New York City, New York, (sponsors Pieter Legrand, Anneke Brouwers).⁵
• Anna is named in her father's will dated 22 Jan 1691/92.⁶
• Anna Adamse Brouwer and William Hilton resided at Albany, New York; in the city's First Ward in the location known as Southside, or "Cheapside."⁷
• Anna Adamse Brouwer witnessed the baptism of Maria Brouwer , daughter of Willem Brouwer and Marthe Boulton, on 1 May 1709 at Old First Dutch Reformed Church, Breuckelen (Brooklyn), Kings Co., Long Island, New York, (sponsors Barent van Tilburg, Annetje Brouwer).^8,9
• A "widdow Hilten" is found on the 1756 census of Albany, New York.¹⁰
• Anna is covered in "Brouwer Beginnings" (TAG 24:169-70): "Anna's name often appears in the baptismal entires at Albany as "Barko. She is probably the Annatie Hilton who died at Albany Feb. 25, 1748. it seems strange that none of the Brouwer relatives stood sponsor for Anna's children. But her own children did act as sponsors for Brouwer relations. Maria Hilton was sponsor for a child of Jacob and Maria Brouwer at Albany in 1722. Ryckert (Richard) and Maria Hilton were sponsors for a child of Johannes and Sara (Brouwer) van Santen in 1722; and William Hilton was a sponsor at Brooklyn for a child of Aeltje Brouwer." (Comp. note: Hoffman states that he had not yet identified the above mentioned Sara Brouwer).¹¹
• T.G. Bergen, in 1878 (NYG&BR 9:128) states that there was "no further trace" of Anna and does not make the connection between her and the "Anna Berkove" who married William Hilton. Hoffman in "Brouwer Beginnings" (TAG 24:169-70) found her in Albany, and makes the connection.

Anna Brouwer¹

• Father*: Cornelis Brouwer b. 9 Nov 1730, d. 22 Oct 1805
• Mother*: Mary Archer b. 21 Apr 1733, d. b 5 Feb 1805

• Charts: Adam Brouwer: Descendants Chart

• Anna Brouwer was born on 14 July 1766 at Dutchess Co., New York.²
• She married Andries Lasson at Reformed Dutch Church, New Hackensack, Dutchess Co., New York, on 14 August 1785 "Entered Andries Lasson & Anna Brouwer, both of Pokeepsie Prect."³

• Anna Brouwer was named in her father's will dated on 5 February 1805.⁴