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Theophilus Anthony Brouwer^1,2

• Father*: Jacob Brouwer¹ b. 31 Mar 1796, d. 30 May 1868
• Mother*: Jane Maria De Riemer¹ b. 11 Jan 1800, d. 31 Oct 1880

• Theophilus Anthony Brouwer was born on 28 February 1827 at New York City, New York.³
• He married Elizabeth Jackson at Reformed Dutch Church, New York City, New York, on 6 November 1851.⁴
• Theophilus Anthony Brouwer died on 3 August 1911.⁵

• Surname is also spelled Brower.⁶
• He served for 27 years as Treasurer of the Associate Dutch Churches of New York City. He was President of the New York Port Society; was involved in the formation of the Young Men's Christian Association and served in the National Temporance Society. He was President of the American Bible Society from 1909 until his death in 1911.^3,5
• He appeared on the census on 6 September 1850 at Ward 17, New York City, New York Co., New York, as Theophilus A. Brouwer, age 23, born in New York. A clerk. Single, living with his parents.⁷
• He was named in his father's will dated on 24 April 1856 made an executor. Presented the will for probate, 3 June 1868.⁸
• He appeared on the census on 23 June 1860 at Ward 16, District 3, New York City, New York Co., New York, Theophilus Brower, age 40, born in New York. No occupation or value of estate recorded. In the household are his wife Eliz., children Maria, Wilhimina and Jacob, Bridget Conden, age 26, a servant and Elise Morrison, age 26, a nurse.⁶
• He appeared on the census in 1870 at Ward 21, District 18, New York City, New York, as T.A. Brower, age 40, born in New York. No occupation recorded. Real estate valued at $5000. In the household are his wife, Lizzie, and children Maria, Wilmina, Jacob, and Tho. The family of Geo. Cannon, as well as five other individuals are enmerated in the same dwelling.⁹
• He appeared on the census on 8 June 1880 at District 537, New York City (Manhattan), New York Co., New York, Theophilus Brouwer, age 53, born in New York. Both parents born in New York. An executor and Trustee. In the household are his wife Eliza, children Margaret, William (sic), Jacob, Theophilus Jr., and Edward, and Louisa Bothman and Julia Croley, servants. They reside at 148 45th Street.¹⁰
• He appeared on the census on 1 June 1900 at District 520, Manhattan, New York Co., New York, Theophilus Brouwer, age 73, born Feb 1827 in New York. Both parents born in New York. Married for 49 years. A Church Treasurer. In the household are his wife Elizabeth, children Edward and Maria M., servant Harriet Coleman, and servant Grace Brandice.¹¹

Theophilus Anthony Brouwer Jr.¹

• Father*: Theophilus Anthony Brouwer¹ b. 28 Feb 1827, d. 3 Aug 1911
• Mother*: Elizabeth Jackson¹ b. 23 Apr 1831

• Theophilus Anthony Brouwer Jr. was born in May 1864 at New York City, New York.²
• He married Sophia circa 1896.²
• Theophilus Anthony Brouwer Jr. died in 1932.³

• He appeared on the census in 1870 at Ward 21, District 18, New York City, New York Co., New York, as Tho. Brower, age 6, born in New York.⁴
• He appeared on the census on 8 June 1880 at District 537, New York City (Manhattan), New York Co., New York, Theophilus Brouwer, Jr., age 16, born in New York. At home.⁵
• Theophilus Brouwer, Jr. was a sculpter, and potter, famous for his outdoor sculptures. His studio was in Westhampton, Suffolk Co., Long Island. The family home is just southof the present day Casa Basso Restaurant. Some of his pottery is a permenant collection of the Smithsonian Institute in Washington, D.C. and it is listed in "Kovall's Collectibiles."³
• He appeared on the census on 12 June 1900 at East Hampton Township, Suffolk Co., New York, Theophilus Brouwer, age 36, born May 1864 in New York. Both parents born in New York. Married for four years. An inventor. In the household are his wife Sophia and children Irene E., and Roger. Also Josephine Ettershank, nurse.²

Theophilus Brouwer Jr.¹

• 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

• Theophilus Brouwer Jr. was born on 27 November 1788.²
• He was baptized on 17 March 1789 at Reformed Dutch Church, New York City, New York, (no sponsors).²

• Surname is also spelled Brower.²

Thomas Brouwer¹

• 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

• Thomas Brouwer was born on 3 August 1739.²
• He married Eva Petit.²

Thomas Brouwer

• Father-Poss.*: Johannes Brouwer b. 2 Dec 1747, d. 1823
• Mother-Poss.*: Perkins Lambert b. bt 1745 - 1755

• Charts: Adam Brouwer: Descendants Chart

• Thomas Brouwer was born say 1778 or later.

• Not mentioned by Hoffman. His placement here is questioned until further evidence can be found.

Thomas Harmensen Brouwer

• Thomas Harmensen Brouwer was born before 1642.

• He came to New Netherland in 1662.
• Thomas Harmensen Brouwers arrived in New Amsterdam in March 1662, aboard the De Trouw (The Faith). He was a farmer from Sevenbergen.^1,2

Thomas Brouwer¹

• Father*: Uldrick Brouwer¹ b. b 1718, d. 16 Sep 1766
• Mother*: Maria Vos¹ b. 24 May 1716

• Charts: Adam Brouwer: Descendants Chart

• Thomas Brouwer was born on 3 February 1746.²
• He was baptized on 21 August 1746 at Reformed Protestant Dutch Church of Bergen, (now Jersey City, Bergen Co., New Jersey), sponsors Thomas Vos, Catharina Buys, z.h.v.²

Thomas Brouwer¹

• Father*: Cornelis Brouwer¹ b. 28 Mar 1736
• Mother*: Alida Aersse¹ b. 9 Jun 1742

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

• Thomas Brouwer was born on 7 April 1771.¹
• He was baptized on 26 May 1771 at First Reformed Dutch Church, Fishkill, Dutchess Co., New York, (no sponsors recorded).²
• He married Margery Gray at Dutch Reformed Church, Fishkill, Dutchess Co., New York, on 8 January 1795.³

• Also known as Thomas Palmer Brower.⁴
• Letter from Thomas Brouwer to Robert Pitcairn: dated 13 Nov 1824, New York; Thomas Brower offers to show Robert Pitcairn "all my rites and titles concerning Poughkeepsie precinct and in the town." He instructs Robert Pitcairn to call on him at "No. 73 opposite the Centre Market."⁵

Thomas Brouwer¹

• Father*: Uldrick Brouwer¹ b. b 1761, d. b 1782
• Mother*: Ann Doremus¹ b. 15 Jan 1755

• Thomas Brouwer was born on 17 July 1781.¹

Thomas L. 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

• Thomas L. Brouwer was born on 11 September 1782.^1,2,3
• He was baptized on 11 October 1782 at First Reformed Dutch Church, Poughkeepsie, Dutchess Co., New York.^1,2
• He died before May 1787.⁴

• Also known as Thomas Brower.²

Thomas Le Foy 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

• Thomas Le Foy Brouwer was born on 2 May 1787.^1,2
• He was baptized on 10 June 1787 at Reformed Dutch Church, New York City, New York, sponsor Thomas La Foy.¹
• He married Magdalena van Aulst.³
• Thomas Le Foy Brouwer died on 27 March 1871 at New Brunswick, Middlesex Co., New Jersey.^3,4

• Also known as Thomas L. Brower.^1,5
• On 5 February 1796 Appointment of Anthony Post as guardian of John Brower (age about 11), Thomas Brower (age about 8) and George Brower (age about 6). Their mother, Mary, refused to take upon herself guardianship of her sons.⁶
• He appeared on the census in 1830 at Hillsborough, Somerset Co., New Jersey, as Thomas L. Brower, with a household of 2 males 5-10, 1 male 10-15, 2 males 15-20, 1 male 40-50, 1 female 10-15, 1 female 40-50.⁷
• He appeared on the census on 25 September 1850 at Hillsborough, Somerset Co., New Jersey, Thomas L. Brower, age 64, born in New York. Merchant. Real estate valued at $2500. In the household is Magdalene Brower, age 62, born in New York.⁵
• He appeared on the census on 4 August 1860 at Hillsborough, Somerset Co., New Jersey, Thomas L. Brower, age 74, born in New York, Cabinet maker. Real estate valued at $2000, personal estate at $3500. In the household is Magdalen Brower age 72. They are enumerated next to Henry L. Brower, age 37, merchant, and his family.⁸

Tomas Brouwer¹

• Father*: Josup Brouwer¹
• Mother*: Antje¹

• Tomas Brouwer was baptized on 22 April 1759 at Six-Mile Run Reformed Dutch Church, (Franklin Twp.), Somerset Co., New Jersey.¹

Trientje Brouwer¹

• Father*: David Brouwer¹ b. 16 Jan 1707
• Mother*: Jannetje Hartje¹ b. 16 Jan 1707

• Charts: Adam Brouwer: Descendants Chart

• Trientje Brouwer was baptized on 31 May 1741 at Dutch Reformed Church, Schraalenburgh, Bergen Co., New Jersey, sponsors Jacob Eckesen, Trientje Cuyper.²

• She witnessed the baptism of Jacob Brouwer , son of David Brouwer and Jannetje Hartje, on 15 May 1757 at Reformed Dutch Church, New York City, New York, (sponsors Jakob Brouwer, Tryntje Brouwer, j.d.).³

Tryntje Brouwer

• Father*: Jan Brouwer b. 8 May 1737, d. 17 Sep 1790
• Mother*: Tryntie Verwey b. c 1730

• Charts: Adam Brouwer: Descendants Chart

• Tryntje Brouwer was baptized on 25 August 1760 at Reformed Dutch Church, New York City, New York, sponsors Peter Ver Wey, Tryntje de Marre, wife of Louwrens Ver Wey.¹

Tryntje Brouwer¹

• Father*: Samuel Brouwer¹ b. 18 Feb 1705
• Mother*: Maria Hartje¹ b. 21 Mar 1710

• Charts: Adam Brouwer: Descendants Chart

• Tryntje Brouwer was baptized on 27 November 1748 at Reformed Dutch Church, New York City, New York, sponsors Louwrens Verwey and Tryntje de Moree, z.h.v.²

• She witnessed the baptism of Johannis Brouwer , son of Daniel Brouwer and Annatje Huygh, on 1 May 1768 at Reformed Dutch Church, New York City, New York, (sponsors David Van der Beek, Tryntje Brouwer, j.d.).³
• Tryntje Brouwer witnessed the baptism of Samuel Brouwer , son of David Brouwer and Maria Hoog, on 14 February 1773 at Reformed Dutch Church, New York City, New York, (sponsors Samuel Brouwer, Tryntje Brouwer, j.d.).⁴
• Tryntje Brouwer witnessed the baptism of Tryntje Brouwer , daughter of Johannes Brouwer and Antje Lozier, on 8 May 1774 at Reformed Dutch Church, New York City, New York, (sponsors Anthony Brouwer, Tryntje Brouwer, j.d. ("Anthony" may be an error for Abraham)).⁵

Tryntje Brouwer¹

• Father*: Johannes Brouwer¹ b. 9 Sep 1733, d. Sep 1815
• Mother*: Antje Lozier¹ b. c 1740, d. Nov 1815

• Charts: Adam Brouwer: Descendants Chart

• Tryntje Brouwer was baptized on 8 May 1774 at Reformed Dutch Church, New York City, New York, sponsors Anthony Brouwer, Tryntje Brouwer, j.d. ("Anthony" may be an error for Abraham).¹

Tryntje 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

• Tryntje Brouwer was born on 15 May 1780.¹
• She was baptized on 11 June 1789 at Tappan Reformed Church, Tappan, New York, sponsor Maria Sherlotte.¹
• She died before April 1856.

• Also known as Catherine Brower.^2,3
• Her will was dated on 1 December 1835 presented for probate by her brother, Samuel Brower of New York City, on 28 April 1856. Proved 16 June 1856 by Cornelius Nagle. Catherine Brower of the City and State of New York, single woman, being of sound mind and memory and considering the uncertainty of this frail and transitory life... Leaves entire estate to nephew William Ward (in the U.S. Navy) "who is the son of my sister Hester, the widow of Nathaniel Ward, deceased," and to "my brother Samuel Brower of the City and State of New York." Mentions real estate at the corner of Christopher and Factory Streets in New York City. Mentions $50 due me from my brother David Brower, and a debt of $300 due from John Crolius of 14 Aug 1818. Appoints brother Samuel Brower and nephew William Ward as executors. Witnessed by C. Nagle, no. 14 Charles St., NYC; John A. Steward?, no. 49 King St., NYC; John M. Reed, no. 49 Baron St., NYC.³
• She appeared on the census on 24 July 1850 at Ossining, Westchester Co., New York, Catherine Brower, age 70, born in New York. Enumerated in the household of Samuel Garritson, age 56.²

Tryntje Brouwer¹

• Father*: Abraham Brouwer¹ b. 22 Nov 1764
• Mother*: Hendrickje Gerrebrandse¹ b. bt 1765 - 1775

• Charts: Adam Brouwer: Descendants Chart

• Tryntje Brouwer was born on 3 December 1797.¹
• She was baptized on 8 February 1798 at Protestant Dutch Reformed Church, Acquackanonk (Passaic), Essex Co., New Jersey, no sponsors.¹

Tunis Brouwer

• Father*: Hendrick Brouwer¹ b. 17 Jun 1696, d. b Feb 1742
• Mother*: Janetie Crancheyt¹ b. c 1697

• Charts: Adam Brouwer: Descendants Chart

• Tunis Brouwer was born circa 1730 at probably Westchester Co., New York.¹

• Also known as Tunas Brewer.
• Also known as Teunis Brewer.^2,3
• No baptism record has been found for Tunis (Teunis) Brouwer. He has been identified as a son of Hendrick Brouwer and Jannetje Crancheyt by Naomi C. Brewer (1981) and this identification is very likely. Tunis would have been named for his maternal grandfather, Teunis Crancheyt.
• He was found on the tax list at Southern Precinct, Dutchess Co., New York, from June 1754 to 1765.⁴
• He served during at the Revolutionary War. He is on the 18 Jun 1776 muster roll of the Third Regt. of Col. Pierre Van Cortlandt's Westchester County Brigade.⁵
• "Tunis was not on the tax records of Phillipstown at the time of the Revolution and was apparently at that time a resident of Cortlandt Manor. People were back and forth between Cortlandt Manor (leased land owned by the Van Cortlandt family in what is now Westchester County) and what is now Putnam County (all of present day Putnam Co. was owned by the Philipse family and was also leased land). In both cases the resident paid taxes.
  Several generations of the Brewer family, Tunis and son John, lived in the area of lower Putnam Co. where there were few church records and other records are sparse."²
• A Tunis Brewer, private, is on the muster roll of Lieut. Colonel Beverley Robinson's Company, Loyal American Regiment, Flushing, Long Island, 18 June 1781. This, and other Regiments recruited at Flushing, Long Island were raised to fight in the Southern Campaign. (No other Tunis Brewer, of age in 1781, is known).⁶
• He appeared on the census in 1790 at Phillipstown, Dutchess Co., New York, as Teunis Brewer, with a household of 1 male over 16 and 2 females. A Henry Brewer appears on the same census sheet, four listings after Teunis, with a household of 1 male over 16, 2 males under 16, and 3 females.⁷
• He appeared on the census in 1800 at Philips, Dutchess Co., New York, as Teunis Brewer, with a household of 2 males over 45, 1 female over 45. He is enumerated next to John Brewer, Jr.^3,8
• John Brewer, Sr., John Brewer, Jr., and Teunis Brewer are all enumerated in the town of Phillips, Dutchess Co., New York on the 1800 Federal Census. John Brewer, Jr., and Teunis Brewer are recorded in succession on the same census sheet.
• Peter Brewer is claimed as a son of Tunis Brouwer (from a source without supporting documentation) and although it is certainly possible, no records or evidence has yet been found to back this assumption. It is also possible that Peter is a son of one of Tunis Brouwer's brothers, and he may well not be a descendant of the Adam Brouwer line found in Westchester County at all.⁹

Uldrick Brouwer¹

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

• Charts: Adam Brouwer: Descendants Chart

• Uldrick Brouwer was born say 1673 at Schenectady, New York, (assuming age 25 at marriage, location as per his marriage record).²
• He married first at Dutch Reformed Church, Hackensack, Bergen Co., New Jersey, on 5 November 1698 Hester de Voe, daughter of Nicholas de Vaux and Maria See, "Huldrick Brouwer, y.m., b. Schoonegte [Schenectady]), Hester de Vouw, y.d., b. New Harlem."³
• Uldrick Brouwer married second at Reformed Dutch Church, New York City, New York, on 19 January 1710/11 Adriantje Pieterse, daughter of Pieter Hessels and Lysbeth Gerritse, (banns 24 Dec 1710 at Bergen, N.J.) "Ulrig Brouwer & Ariaante Pieterse."⁴

• Also known as Alderick Brewer.⁵
• Eldest grandson of Adam Brouwer and Magdalena Verdon, he was not named for Adam, but rather for his maternal grandfather, Uldrick Kleyn.
• Uldrick Brouwer witnessed the baptism of Johannes Brouwer , son of Abraham Brouwer and Lea Demarest, on 2 May 1703 at Dutch Reformed Church, Hackensack, Bergen Co., New Jersey, (sponsors Hulderick Brouwer, Mary DeMaree).⁶
• Uldrick Brouwer witnessed the baptism of Hester Brickers , daughter of Thomas Brickers and Susanna de Vouw, on 15 November 1704 at Dutch Reformed Church, Hackensack, Bergen Co., New Jersey, (sponsors Hulderick Brouwer, Hester, his wife).⁷
• Uldrick Brouwer witnessed the will of Jacob Jacobsz Van Winkle on 30 September 1708; Jacob Jacobsen VanWinckel, Sr., of Bergen Co., yeoman. Names second wife Margaretha, executrix and whole estate during life. In case of death my eldest son (by Margaretha), Henry to be executor. Minorene children to be brought up and educated before division of estate, “which by agreement I am bound to do.” The ¾ of whole estate to be delivered equally to my four (?) children begotten of my said wife Margaretha, viz: Henry, Catherine and Samuel. The children of my first wife, Aeltje Van Winckel, viz. Jacob (5 sh. for his birthright), Margaretha, Daniel, John and Simon to have ¼ part of whole estate. All that tract of land which I enjoy by conveyance of Henry Teunisen Helling, with the lot I live upon, paying equal portions of the same to their sisters, I will to my sons begotten of my wife Margaretha, with all the moveable estate for £75, ½ of the said sum to children of my first wife, ½ to children of my second wife. Wit.: Henry Epken Banta, Abraham Ackerman, John Conrad Codweiss, Matthys Demoot, Eleas Gerbran.
  Codicil dated 19 Sep 1709. Daughter Catherine Van Winckel, bed with furnishings. Wit.: Ulderick Brower, Cornelius Gerbantsen, John Conrad Codweis. Proved 16 Oct 1732. Lib. B, page 311.
  16 Oct 1732, Hendrick Van Winckel qualifies (as executor). Fellowbondsman: Jacob Hendricks Banta. Wit.: Roelof Westervelt, Benjamin Westervelt.⁸
• Uldrick Brouwer witnessed the baptism of Margrite Stegge , daughter of William Stegge and Magdalena Brouwer, on 3 March 1723 at Dutch Reformed Church, Hackensack, Bergen Co., New Jersey, (sponsors Huldrick Brouwer and Adriaentie his wife).⁹
• Uldrick Brouwer witnessed the baptism of Hester Brouwer , daughter of Abraham Brouwer and Elizabeth Ackerman, on 27 September 1724 at Dutch Reformed Church, Hackensack, Bergen Co., New Jersey, (sponsors Uldrick Brouwer, Christina Ackerman).¹⁰
• Uldrick Brouwer witnessed the baptism of Uldrick Brouwer , son of Abraham Brouwer and Elizabeth Ackerman, on 30 May 1728 at Dutch Reformed Church, Schraalenburgh, Bergen Co., New Jersey, (sponsors Uldrick Brouwer, Christine Ackerman).¹¹
• Uldrick Brouwer witnessed the will of Christoffel Steynmets on 1 June 1732; proved 17 Jun 1735 (Lib. C, p. 92). Called Christophel Stynmuth of Acquickanong, Essex Co., yeoman, "Being aged and infirm." Names wife, Sarah; children: Casparus, Antie, Janetie, Benjamin, Judah, Peter, Hanah, Johannes, Garret, George, Elizabeth, and Marya. Mentions land adjoining lands of Close Vreeland and Hendrick Gerritsee; 299 acres on Passayack River joining land of Dirck Vreelandt; land bought of Hugh Roberts, March 31, 1698; meadow in Bergen County, by Hackingsack River, joining land of Frederick Thomasse and Garret Van Waganon. Executors: son Pieter, and son-in-law Harmen Vriansen. Witnesses: Jno. Cooper, Thomas Jurians, Aldereck Brewer.¹²
• From "Brouwer Beginnings," (TAG 23:197-98): "Probably born at Schenectady where his grandfather Uldrick Clein lived. He was styled as "from Schoonegte" on his marriage record. Bergen Conv. Liber A:204: Peter Demarest and Abraham Brouwer, exec. of the estate of John Demarest convey property to Uldrick Brouwer, weaver of the Town of Bergen, Aug. 18, 1721. Bergen Conv. Liber B.:313: Uldrick Brouwer of Moenache, Co. Bergen, with a number of others, buy property from Hessel Pieters of Acq., Sept. 10, 1734. Children of Uldrick Brouwer, probably 12 in all, either baptized at Bergen or Schraalenburg, or are proved otherwise as children of his. Only of those whose baptisms were recorded can it be proven with certainty whether they were by Uldrick's first or second wife."¹

Uldrick Brouwer¹

• Father*: Abraham Brouwer b. 9 Mar 1701
• Mother*: Elizabeth Ackerman b. 5 Mar 1704

• Charts: Adam Brouwer: Descendants Chart

• Uldrick Brouwer was baptized on 30 May 1728 at Dutch Reformed Church, Schraalenburgh, Bergen Co., New Jersey, sponsors Uldrick Brouwer, Christine Ackerman.²
• He married Nancy Campbell, daughter of Campbell, before July 1752.³
• Uldrick Brouwer died on 21 November 1801.⁴
• He was buried at Brower Family Plot, New City, Rockland Co., New York.⁴

• Also known as Uldreck Brower.⁴
• Uldrick Brouwer and Nancy Campbell resided at Clarkstown, (now Rockland Co.), New York.⁵
• Uldrick Brouwer witnessed the baptism of Abraham Brouwer , son of Jacob Brouwer and Jannetje Van der Beek, on 1 April 1759 at Dutch Reformed Church, Hackensack, Bergen Co., New Jersey, (sponsors Uldric Brouwer, Nentie, his wife).⁶
• Uldrick Brouwer witnessed the baptism of Maria Brouwer , daughter of Jan Brouwer and Rachel Braakelen, on 25 October 1761 at Dutch Reformed Church, Hackensack, Bergen Co., New Jersey, (sponsors Uldrick Brouwer, Nensje Kemmel).⁷
• On 10 April 1768 Recorded with the Orange County Clerk at the request of Uldric/Aldric Brewer, an indenture dated 17 April 1760 between Rubin Hunt of Haverstraw, Orange County, New York and Aldric Brewer of the county of Baragin (sic) in East New Jersey, whereby Rubin Hunt for the consideration of £600 paid by said Aldric Brewer conveys a tract of land lying in Haverstraw bounded southeast by Jacobus Van der Bilt, and of John Blauvelt.⁸
• Uldrick Brouwer was a Revolutionary War soldier. Served with the 2nd Regiment, Orange County, New York, Militia.⁴
• He witnessed the baptism of Nensje Brouwer , daughter of Abraham Brouwer and Rebecca Stevens, on 18 January 1784 at Reformed Dutch Church, Clarkstown, Rockland Co., New York, (sponsors Uylderick Brouwer and Nensje Brouwer).^5,3,9
• His will was dated on 17 April 1793 proved 13 May 1815, called Uldrick Brower of Clarkstown. Names wife Nancy; son Abraham to receive his Dutch Bible; daughter Jinne, wife of Stephen Stevenson. Executors Abraham Brower and Jinne.⁵

Uldrick Brouwer¹

• Father*: Uldrick Brouwer b. s 1673
• Mother*: Adriantje Pieterse¹ b. 6 Apr 1685

• Charts: Adam Brouwer: Descendants Chart (#1), Adam Brouwer: Descendants Chart (#2)

• Uldrick Brouwer was born before 1718 at Bergen, New Jersey.
• He married with banns published on 8 October 1738 at Bergen, New Jersey, Maria Van der Voort.^1,2
• Uldrick Brouwer married second before 1746 Maria Vos, daughter of Jan Thomasse Vos and Willemtje Brouwer.^1,3
• Uldrick Brouwer died on 16 September 1766 at New York City, New York; his wife, Maria Vos, is called a widow in 1771 (baptism record).^1,4

• He witnessed the baptism of Xander Brouwer , son of Abraham Brouwer and Elizabeth Ackerman, on 29 March 1730 at Protestant Dutch Reformed Church, Acquackanonk (Passaic), Essex Co., New Jersey, (sponsors Uldrick Brouwer, Maritje Brouwer).⁵
• Uldrick Brouwer witnessed the baptism of Hester Brouwer , daughter of Jacob Brouwer and Lea Slot, on 15 October 1739 at Reformed Protestant Dutch Church of Bergen, (now Jersey City, Bergen Co., New Jersey), (sponsors Uldrik Brouwer, Maria Van de Vorst his wife).⁶
• Uldrick Brouwer witnessed the baptism of Gerreberg Brouwer , daughter of Abraham Brouwer and Elizabeth Ackerman, on 12 August 1744 at Dutch Reformed Church, Hackensack, Bergen Co., New Jersey, (sponsors Uldrick Brouwer and Maria Brouwer [according to Hoffman in his manuscript notes] although the published Hackensack record says, "Ari DeMarest and his wife.").⁷
• Uldrick Brouwer witnessed the baptism of Rebekka Post , daughter of Nicholas Post and Rebekka Hadlee, on 27 July 1749 at Reformed Dutch Church, New York City, New York, (sponsors Ulrich Brouwer, Maria Vorss, z.h.v.).⁸
• Uldrick Brouwer witnessed the baptism of Maria Brouwer , daughter of Johannes Brouwer and Elizabeth Bekkers, on 1 November 1761 at Reformed Dutch Church, New York City, New York, (sponsors Uldrik Brouwer, Maria Foos, z.h.).⁹

Uldrick Brouwer¹

• Uldrick Brouwer was born before 1753.
• He married with banns published on 19 September 1773 at Reformed Dutch Church, Albany, New York, Cornelia Beever "both of this County."¹

• Also known as Uldrich Brouwer.
• On 10 Apr 1773, Uldrich Brower leased a farm of 170 acres in the West Manor, Rensselaerwyck.²

Uldrick Brouwer¹

• Uldrick Brouwer was born before 1761.
• He married Ann Doremus, daughter of Johannes Doremus and Francyntie Mouritzen, before 1781.¹
• Uldrick Brouwer died before 1782.¹

Ulrich Brouwer¹

• Father*: Isaac Brouwer¹ b. 5 Apr 1703
• Mother*: Rachel Demarest¹ b. 10 Dec 1703

• Charts: Adam Brouwer: Descendants Chart

• Ulrich Brouwer was born on 25 August 1724.²
• He was baptized on 13 September 1724 at Tappan Reformed Church, Tappan, New York, sponsors Jan Van Norden, Abeltie Slot.²
• He married Aaltje Ackerman, daughter of Arie Ackerman and Marytje Van Blarcom.¹

• Also known as Hendrik Brouwer.³
• Also known as Uldrik Brouwer.
• Ulrich Brouwer witnessed the baptism of Louwrens Brouwer , son of Jan Brouwer and Tryntie Verwey, on 13 October 1765 at Reformed Dutch Church, New York City, New York, (sponsors Hendrik Brouwer, Aaltje Akkerman, z.h.v.).⁴
• On 10 April 1768 Recorded with the Orange County Clerk at the request of Uldric/Aldric Brewer, an indenture dated 17 April 1760 between Rubin Hunt of Haverstraw, Orange County, New York and Aldric Brewer of the county of Baragin (sic) in East New Jersey, whereby Rubin Hunt for the consideration of £600 paid by said Aldric Brewer conveys a tract of land lying in Haverstraw bounded southeast by Jacobus Van der Bilt, and of John Blauvelt.⁵

Vincent Brouwer

• Father*: Cornelis Brouwer b. 14 Oct 1713, d. 29 Aug 1768
• Mother*: Hester Bodine b. 20 Feb 1715

• Charts: Adam Brouwer: Descendants Chart

• Vincent Brouwer was baptized on 18 March 1739 at Reformed Dutch Church, New York City, New York, sponsors Vincent Bodin, Anneke Van Duersen, j.d.¹

• Vincent Brower, age 19, a farmer, enlisted in 1758 in the Ulster County New York Provincial Troops.²

Virginia Allen Brouwer¹

• Father*: Henry C. Brouwer¹ b. 29 Jan 1838
• Mother*: Pauline Allen¹

• Virginia Allen Brouwer was born on 14 February 1868.¹

Vrouwtje Brouwer¹

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

• Charts: Adam Brouwer: Descendants Chart

• Vrouwtje Brouwer was baptized on 14 May 1682 at New Utrecht, Kings Co., New York, witnesses Willem Brouwer, Elisabeth Brouwer.²
• She married with banns published on 16 August 1701 at Dutch Reformed Church, Hackensack, Bergen Co., New Jersey, Jan Hanse Joralemon, son of Jan Helmsz and Agnietie Hendrickse.³

• Vroutie (the name means "little wife") daughter of Peter Brewer, is named in her grandfather, Adam Brouwer's will dated 22 Jan 1691, to receive a piece of eight.⁴
• Vrouwtje Brouwer and Jan Hanse Joralemon resided at Second River, (Belleville), Bergen Co., New Jersey.¹
• Vrouwtje Brouwer witnessed the baptism of Maritie Brouwer , daughter of Jan Brouwer and Antje Hendrickse Mandeville, on 13 June 1714 at Dutch Reformed Church, Hackensack, Bergen Co., New Jersey, (sponsors Jan Jeraleman and Vroutie Brouwer his wife).⁵
• It must be emphisized here that the children listed are "possible" children. Church records at Second River begin too late for records of baptisms for this family. Some of the children recorded here may belong to the family of Jacob Joralemon, who was Jan's brother and who also lived at Second River.

Warren Hamilton Brouwer¹

• Father*: Henry C. Brouwer¹ b. 29 Jan 1838
• Mother*: Pauline Allen¹

• Warren Hamilton Brouwer was born on 27 August 1863.¹

Wilhelmina Anthony Brouwer¹

• Father*: Theophilus Anthony Brouwer¹ b. 28 Feb 1827, d. 3 Aug 1911
• Mother*: Elizabeth Jackson¹ b. 23 Apr 1831

• Wilhelmina Anthony Brouwer was born circa 1856 at New York City, New York.

• Also known as Wilhiminia Brower.²
• She appeared on the census on 23 June 1860 at Ward 16, District 3, New York City, New York Co., New York, as Wilhilminia Brower, age 4, born in New York.²
• She appeared on the census in 1870 at Ward 21, District 18, New York City, New York Co., New York, as Wilimina Brower, age 14, born in New York.³
• She appeared on the census on 8 June 1880 at District 537, New York City (Manhattan), New York Co., New York, incorrectly recorded as "William" Brouwer and listed as a male. Age 24, at home.⁴

Wilhelmus Brouwer

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

• Charts: Willem Brouwer of Beverwijck Descendants Chart

• Wilhelmus Brouwer was baptized on 26 September 1725 at First Reformed Church, Schenectady, New York, sponsors Pieter Meby, Sanna Vedder.¹
• He died before 10 February 1757; (not mentioned in his father's will).²

Wilhelmus Brouwer¹

• Father*: Harmanus Brouwer¹ b. 6 Jan 1723, d. 1803
• Mother*: Margariet Ekker¹ b. 21 Jul 1734

• Charts: Willem Brouwer of Beverwijck Descendants Chart (#1), Willem Brouwer of Beverwijck Descendants Chart (#2)

• Wilhelmus Brouwer was baptized on 9 December 1756 at Reformed Dutch Church of Stone Arabia, Town of Palatine, (now Montgomery Co.), New York, sponsors Sartie Brouwer, Arend Brouwer.¹
• He married first before 1781 Elisabeth Gray.²
• Wilhelmus Brouwer married second on 22 December 1793 Sarah Van Eps, daughter of Jan Baptist Van Eps and Maritje Truax.³
• Wilhelmus Brouwer died on 24 September 1841 at Montgomery Co., New York.⁴

• Also known as William H. Brower.³
• Also known as William Brower.^5,6
• He served during at the Revolutionary War. In the Tryon Co., New York 2nd Regt. Militia, under Col. Jacob Klock. His father, Harmen Brewer, was a Lieut. in this Regt.⁷
• He appeared on the census in 1790 at Caughnawaga, Montgomery Co., New York, as William Brower with two males over 16, and four females.⁶
• Wilhelmus, son of Harmon, is named in his uncle Arndt Brower's will dated 10 July 1793.⁸
• He witnessed the baptism of Sarah Brower , daughter of Johannes Brouwer and Engelge Sealie, in 1803 at Reformed Church, Caughnawaga (now Fonda), Montgomery Co., New York, (sponsors Wilhelmus Brower, Sara Van Eps).⁹
• Wilhelmus Brouwer appeared on the census in 1810 at Johnstown, Montgomery Co., New York, as Wilhalmus Brower, with a household of 1 male 16-25, 1 male over 45, 1 female over 45, 1 other free person, 2 slaves. He is enumerated next to John Brower.¹⁰
• He witnessed the baptism of Wilhelmus Van de Werk , son of John T. Van de Werk and Annyte Holtsever, in 1810 at Reformed Church, Caughnawaga (now Fonda), Montgomery Co., New York, (sponsors Wilhelmus Brower, Sarah V. Eps).¹¹
• Wilhelmus Brower is named as the eldest son, and made an executor in his father's will, possibly dated 14 Mar 1823.⁵
• Brother Wilhelmus is mentioned in John Brower's will dated 25 Mar 1829.¹²
• From History of Montgomery County, New York: "He purchased the homestead farm of his father in 1784 and built a log house in the woods. The first two dollars earned was by burning trees to make a clearing and selling the ashes. Those silver dollars are kept in the family as relics, their date being 1773, under the reign of Charles III of Spain. Wilhelmus married Jane Gray, and after years of labor and thrift he built a large two-story frame house, which is still used as a tenant house and is in a good state of preservation, though ninety years old. Wilhelmus died in 1841. He had one son, Harmon W., who was born at Stone Arabia October 18, 1781, the day before Cornwallis's surrender."¹³
• From History of Montgomery and Fulton Counties, N.Y.: "One of the early settlers in the town, and in this part of it, was Harmen Visscher, the founder of the Visscher family whose eventful history is elsewhere given. On the Hansen patent, the same tract with the Visschers, and adjoining that place on the north, William H. Brower bought one hundred and fifty acres for $1 per acre from his father, who was one of the earliest settlers in the town of Palatine. The purchaser did not occupy this place until after the Revolutionary war, through which he served. One of the actions in which he participated was Montgomery's ill-starred attack on Quebec. On the retreat of the Americans from Canada, Brower had charge of one of the cannon as far as Springfield, Mass., where he was taken with the small-pox. At the close of the war he settled on the land he had bought, and built a log house. He was much troubled by wolves, which killed his sheep and even a colt. In course of time he built another house, which is still standing, being used as a tenement, and is represented on another page in a view of the home of his grandson, H.T.E. Brower. The latter has in his possession a Spanish dollar of the date of 1772, which was the first money his grandfather made on the new place. He got it by burning a tree, and taking the ashes to the potash factory which had been established at Johnstown by Sir. William Johnson."¹⁴

Wilhelmus Brouwer¹

• Father*: Harmen Brouwer¹ b. 20 Aug 1768, d. 28 Nov 1841
• Mother*: Magdalena Dockstader¹ b. 14 Mar 1779, d. 16 Jul 1851

• Charts: Willem Brouwer of Beverwijck Descendants Chart

• Wilhelmus Brouwer was born on 16 December 1806 at Palatine, Montgomery Co., New York.²
• He was baptized on 25 January 1807 at Reformed Dutch Church of Stone Arabia, Town of Palatine, Montgomery Co., New York, sponsors: the parents.²
• He married Catherine Dockstader circa 1833.

• Also known as Wilhelmus Brauer.²
• Also known as William H. Brower.³
• Also known as William Broer.⁴
• Also known as William Brower.⁵
• Wilhelmus Brouwer was named in his father's will dated on 11 January 1839.⁶
• He appeared on the census on 13 August 1850 at Johnstown, Fulton Co., New York, as William Broer, age 41, born in New York. A farmer, with real estate valued at $1200. In the household are his wife Catherine, children Margaret, Frederick, David, Wm., Erwin, and Ann Doxstader, age 95.⁴
• He appeared on the census on 1 April 1860 at Mayfield, Fulton Co., New York, William Brower, age 52, born in New York. A laborer. In the household are his wife Catherine, and children Dorcas, Heman, and William.⁵
• He appeared on the census on 14 July 1870 at Johnstown, Fulton Co., New York, William Brower, age 62, born in New York. A farmer. In the household are his wife Catherine and daughter Anna. He is enumerated next to his son, Herman Brower.⁷
• He appeared on the census of 9 June 1880 in the household of Joseph Johnson at Johnstown, Fulton Co., New York; Joseph Johnson, age 26, born in New York. Both parents born in New York. A farmer. In the household are his wife Anna, son Robert E., father-in-law William Brower, age 72, born in New York, both parents born in New York, a retired farmer, mother-in-law Catherine Brower, age 68, born in New York, both parents born in New York.⁸

Willem Brouwer¹

• Father*: Adam Brouwer² b. c 1620, d. bt 22 Jan 1692 - 21 Mar 1692
• Mother*: Magdalena Jacobs Verdon b. bt 1627 - 1629

• Charts: Adam Brouwer: Descendants Chart

• Willem Brouwer was baptized on 5 March 1651 at Reformed Dutch Church, New Amsterdam, sponsors Willem Beeckman, Johannes Marcus, Maria "int houte paert" ("the wooden horse," the name of a tavern), Lysbeth Criegers.²
• He married first before June 1677 Elizabeth Simpson, daughter of Pieter Simpson and Grietje.
• Willem Brouwer probably married Angenietje before 15 January 1699 (as per the baptism record of Willem's nephew, Hendrick Brouwer on 15 Jan 1699 at Brooklyn. This marriage is doubted by Hoffman in "Brouwer Beginnings." Nonetheless, the church record does call Angenitje, Willem Brouwer's wife). No known children.³
• Willem Brouwer married third before 1702 Marthe Boulton.⁴

• Likely the third son of Adam Brouwer and was possibly named for Adam's friend, Willem Bredenbent, who was also from Cologne. Willem was married at least twice, and probably three times. He lived in Gowanus until at least 1708, and had property that bounded the property of his brother-in-law, Thomas Knight. He may have removed to Staten Island or possibly Westchester County. Of all of Adam Brouwer's sons, Willems descendants are probably the least understood.
• Willem Brouwer appeared on the assessment list of at Breukelen, Long Island, in September 1676 assessed at 18, with 1 poll.⁵
• He was a member of the at Reformed Protestant Dutch Church, Flatbush, Kings Co., Long Island, New York, in 1677 at Gowanus.⁶
• On 7 February 1680 At court held at Richmond County (Staten Island) Joseph Boules was plaintiff against William Brewrs for an action of assault and battery.⁷
• He witnessed the baptism of Vrouwtje Brouwer , daughter of Pieter Brouwer and Petronella Uldrickse Kleyn, on 14 May 1682 at New Utrecht, Kings Co., New York, (witnesses Willem Brouwer, Elisabeth Brouwer).⁸
• Willem Brouwer witnessed the baptism of Josias Drake , son of Josias Janszen Drats and Aeltje Adamse Brouwer, on 28 May 1682 at Amersfoort, Kings Co., Long Island, New York, (witnesses Willem Brouwer, Elisabeth Brouwer).⁹
• Willem Brouwer and Elizabeth Simpson 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. Their entry reads, "left- Willem Brouwer and wife Elisabeth Brouwers- returned."¹⁰
• William is named in his father's will dated 22 Jan 1691/92.¹¹
• Willem Brouwer appeared on the census in 1698 at Town of Brookland, Kings Co., New York, as Willem Brouwer, with a household of 1 man, 1 woman, 2 children, and 2 apprentices.¹²
• He witnessed the baptism of Hendrick Brouwer , son of Adam Brouwer and Marretje Hendrickse, on 15 January 1699 at Old First Dutch Reformed Church, Breuckelen (Brooklyn), Kings Co., Long Island, New York, (sponsors Willem Brouwer, Angenietje, his wife).³
• In an indenture dated 7 May 1708, Willem Brower and Martha, his wife, of Brooklyn conveyed to Cornelius Sleght of Newtown, Queens County, a house and garden spot in Brooklyn, "containing six rods in the front to the street and seven rods in the reare bounded easterly by the street or highway in the front, in the reare, westerly by George Hansons land, northerly by Thomas Knight's land and southerly by the lott of said William Brower, bought of Cornelius Vandewater. William and Martha Brower each signed with their mark.¹³
• T.G. Bergen, in 1878, (NYG&BR 9:127) claims that William married 1st, Aeltje or Elsje ___, married 2nd Elizabeth Simpson, and 3rd, Marte ___. Hoffman in "Brouwer Beginnings" (TAG 23:204) states that "Several authorities credit him with a first wife Aeltje (certainly refering to Bergen) but no record has been found to substantiate such a claim." In a footnote Hoffman adds that "Willem Brouwer has also been credited with a wife Angenietje. This is based on the fact that Willem Brouwer and wife Angenietje appear as sponsors at a baptism in the Brooklyn church on Jan. 15, 1699 (Brkl.:175). This is the only instance in which she appears and is probably a mistake. However, we have no records of any children bp. between 1687 by Elizabeth and 1702 by Marta, so that he could have married Angenietje between these years."
• In addition to the above mentioned references to other wives, Hoffman states: "Willem Brouwer and his wife were listed among the members of the Breukelen church, but they removed at a later date as follows from a note added to the membership entry. He was listed in the Kings County Census of 1698 with a family of 1 male, 1 female and 2 children as a resident of Breukelen. In 1704 and 1709 he was mentioned as a constable of Brookland (Breukelen). A Brkl. deed dated 5-7-1708 mentioned Willem Brouwer and Martha h.w. of Brookland."⁴

Willem Brouwer¹

• Father*: Samuel Brouwer b. b 1677
• Mother*: Grietje Smith b. c 1677

• Charts: Adam Brouwer: Descendants Chart

• Willem Brouwer was born before 1704 at Cortlandt Manor, Westchester Co., New York, (a record of his baptism has not been found).
• He married Annatie Namburgh at Old Dutch Church of Sleepy Hollow, (First Reformed Church of Tarrytown), Westchester Co., New York, on 6 November 1725; "Willem Brouwer, j. m., b. on the Minnaer of Cortlandt, and Annatie Namburgh, b. in Duys Co. Both l. on the Minnaer of Cortlandt."²
• Willem Brouwer died before August 1730 at Cortlandt Manor, Westchester Co., New York; when his wife remarried.³

• He witnessed the baptism of Maragrietie Brouwer , daughter of Hendrick Brouwer and Janetie Crancheyt, on 23 April 1723 at Old Dutch Church of Sleepy Hollow, (First Reformed Church of Tarrytown), Westchester Co., New York, (sponsors Willem Brouwer, Zeytie Brouwer).⁴

Willem Brouwer^1,2

• Father*: Jacob Brouwer³ b. c 1655, d. b 20 Dec 1706
• Mother*: Annetje Bogardus³ b. 3 Oct 1663

• Charts: Adam Brouwer: Descendants Chart

• Willem Brouwer was baptized on 8 May 1687 at Old First Dutch Reformed Church, Breuckelen (Brooklyn), Kings Co., Long Island, New York, sponsors Willem Bogardus, Helena Verbrugge.³
• He married Maritje van Oort, daughter of Goosen van Oort and Maria Peeck, at Reformed Dutch Church, New York City, New York, on 19 May 1709; (Banns 17 May 1709).⁴

• Also known as Willem Brower.⁵
• Also known as William Brower.
• Also known as William Brewer.
• On 17 Oct 1704, "William Brower Junr. son of Jacob Brower of Brookland, doth voluntarily and of his own free will and accord by and with the consent of his parents put himself apprentice to Stephen Bedent of Broockland, feltmaker, to serve him from the 17th day of October 1704 till the full term of four years." Jacob Brower, William Brower and Stephen Bedent all sign by their marks.⁶
• Willem Brouwer witnessed the baptism of Aarnout Brouwer , son of Sybrandt Brouwer and Sara Webber, on 27 October 1708 at Reformed Dutch Church, New York City, New York, (sponsors Willem Brouwer, Rachel Webber).⁷
• Willem Brouwer witnessed the baptism of Margrietje Van Oort , daughter of Margriet van Oort, on 27 June 1711 at Reformed Dutch Church, New York City, New York, (sponsors Willem Brouwer, Marytje, s.h.v. (the father is not named)).⁸
• Willem Brouwer witnessed the baptism of Johannes Peek , son of Johannes Peek and Tryntie Hellekers, on 23 December 1711 at Reformed Dutch Church, New York City, New York, (sponsors Willem Brouwer and Marytje, s.h.v.).⁹
• Willem Brouwer witnessed the baptism of Maria Brouwn , daughter of John Brouwn and Antje van Oort, on 24 August 1712 at Reformed Dutch Church, New York City, New York, (sponsors Willem Brouwer, Elsje Witten).¹⁰
• Willem Brouwer witnessed the baptism of Petrus Oostrander , son of Johannes Oostrander and Elizabeth Van den Berg, on 19 July 1713 at Reformed Dutch Church, New York City, New York, (sponsors Willem Brouwer, Maria Lancing).¹¹
• On 14 March 1720 at Middletown, Monmouth Co., New Jersey, the earmark of William Brewer was recorded as follows: "A square or half crop cut out of the right ear backward and another square or half crop cut out of the left ear forward."¹²
• On 18 February 1721 The property of William Brewer, in Middletown, Monmouth County, New Jersey, is mentioned as adjoining land sold by Charles Mott of Hempstead, Queens County, New York, to Samuel Hoffmire, Benjamin Hoffmire and William Hoffmire, sons of Benjamin Hoffmire, deceased.¹³
• On 18 February 1725 William Brewer of Middletown, Monmouth County, New Jersey, conveys to William Leeds, of the same place, a piece of salt meadow lying in Middletown.¹⁴
• On 13 May 1726 William Brewer of Mddletown, Monmouth County, New Jersey, and Mary his wife, convey to Samuel Hoffmire, Benjamin Hoffmire and William Hoffmire of the same place, land in Middletown, New Jersey. William Brewer signs with his mark. Entered 2 May 1733. "Tract of land situate, lying and being in the boundary of Middletown, bounded northerly by said Hoofmires land, easterly partly by the North or Si___ River till it comes to the narrows..."¹⁵
• On 15 December 1733 Willem Brouwer resided at Readington, Hunterdon Co., New Jersey; when as William Brewer, yeoman, he signed an acknowledgement for debts owned to Casparus Vanorstrandt, blacksmith, of Somerset County, for the sum of fifty pounds and eight shillings.¹⁶
• On 10 April 1735 William Brewer, late of Monmouth County, New Jersey, was to answer at the Monmouth County Court of Common Pleas, for debts to Jacob Janeway and John Broughton, merchants.¹⁶
• In October 1735 Monmouth County Court of Common Pleas: Casparus Vanostrandt, blacksmith, complains against William Brower, in the custody of Bernardus Verbryck, sheriff of Monmouth Co., for debts owed as per an agreement signed by William Brewer, 15 Dec 1733.¹⁶
• On 19 June 1746 William Brower, coveys by deed to Jacob Brower of Mansquan in the Township of Shrewsbury, Monmouth County, New Jersey, for one hundred pounds, property in Monmouth County. William Brower signs by his mark (the same mark that appears on his deed of 1726 to the Hoffmires).¹⁷

Willem Brouwer¹

• Father*: Nicholas Brouwer² b. 11 Jun 1714, d. 17 Oct 1777
• Mother*: Sarah Drake² b. 20 Apr 1746, d. bt 2 May 1795 - Feb 1796

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

• Willem Brouwer was born on 14 March 1766 at Dutchess Co., New York, He is recorded as the third son in his father's will. A William Brewer of Fishkill in 1800 is between the ages of 26 and 44, giving a birth range of 1756 to 1777. Neither a record of birth or baptism has been found.³
• He married Sarah.⁴
• Willem Brouwer died between 26 June 1849 and 1850.

• Also known as William Brower.⁵
• Named in his father's will dated Sep 1777, after eldest son Nicholas, and David. William received the lots of ground which his father purchased from Barent and Elizabeth St__ (page torn) in the City of Albany, and also the remaining half of two lots which had been devised to eldest son Nicholas.^6,7
• , In 1789 a survey of the "Hayadarosses patent," was taken for Jeremiah Brower, Lot No. 6 of the 13 General Allotment containing 209 1/4 acres. A chart and survey of the Hayadarosses patent and partly divided by Jeremiah, Jacob, william and David Brower, was made by Seth Baldwin, Surveyor. (I have not identified the location of the Hayadarosses patent).⁸
• He is possibly the William Brower, who in an indenture dated 17 Feb 1795, William Brower of Westchester County, New York conveyed to Matthew Mamikle(?) of Charlton, Saratoga Co., New York, land in Saratoga County, the fourteenth allotment, lots no. 6 and 7. Witnessed by Mathias McKenny and Henry Yates, Junr.⁵
• Possibly the William Brewer recorded on the 1800 census in Fishkill, New York with a family of 2 males under 10, 1 male 26-44, 1 female under 10, 1 female 26-44. Other Brewers in Fishkill in 1800 are Nicholas, Jacob, and Cornelis.⁹
• A Willem Brouwer appeared on the census in 1820 at Amsterdam, Montgomery Co., New York, called William Brower, with a household of 1 male 10-16, 1 male 16-26, 1 male over 45, 1 female under 10, 2 females 10-16, 1 female 16-26, 1 female 26-45. In Amsterdam in 1820 are Daniel D. Brower, John Brower, William Brower, and Caleb Brower.¹⁰
• His will was dated on 26 June 1849 "I William Brower, of the city, county and state of New York, yeoman, being weak of body but by God's grace sound of mind and memory..." To eldest son Caleb Pell Brower, the 1/8 part of my estate being wheresoever it may be found. To my second son Jeremiah Brower the same or one equal eighth part of my estate. Then my son Daniel Brower I also give and bequeath another eighth part of my estate. Then my son Jacob Brower I also give an bequeath another eighth part of my estate. My son John Brower I also give another eighth part of my estate. Then my son William I also give and bequeath another equal 8th part of my estate. They each paying their proportionate part of the money to prosecute for the same. The other 8th part I desire to be equally divided between my 3 daughters namely Caroline, Amy and Sarah or the respective heirs of their bodies forever. Names as executors his two sons Daniel and John Brower. Witnessed by Caroline Manning, Cornelia Manning, Robert Pitcairn.¹¹

Willem Brouwer

• Father*: Matheus Brouwer b. 7 Aug 1743, d. bt 27 Mar 1811 - 11 Jun 1811
• Mother*: Sarah West b. b 1777

• Charts: Adam Brouwer: Descendants Chart

• Willem Brouwer was born on 23 November 1792 at Rensselaer Co., New York.¹
• He was baptized on 14 April 1793 at Dutch Reformed Church, Schaghticoke, (now Rensselaer Co.), New York, no sponsors recorded.¹
• He married Loretta.²
• Willem Brouwer died on 17 June 1872 at Linn Co., Missouri.^3,4
• He was buried at Meadville Cemetery, Linn Co., Missouri.⁵

• Also known as William Brower.⁶
• He was named in his father's will dated on 27 March 1811.⁷
• , On 18 June 1811, William Powell and Peter Bruer of Oppenheim, Montgomery County are appointed guardians for Sarah Bruer (16 yrs. 6 March last), William Bruer (18 yrs. 23 Nov last), and Jonathan Bruer (14 yrs. age 30 April last), children of Matthew Bruer, deceased.⁸
• A Willem Brouwer appeared on the census in 1840 at Parma, Monroe Co., New York, called Wm. Brower, with a household of 1 male 10-15, 1 male 20-30, 1 male 40-50, 1 female 10-15, 1 female 20-30, 1 female 40-50. (William's brother Peter was in adjacent Clarkson in 1840).⁶
• He appeared on the census on 25 September 1850 at Parma, Monroe Co., New York, Wm. Brower, age 58, born in New York. A farmer. In the household are his wife Loretta, age 54; Amy A. Brower, age 32; and Loretta Brower, age 9. He is enumerated next to Jonathan Brower, age 33.²
• He appeared on the census on 19 July 1860 at Parma, Monroe Co., New York, William Brower, age 67, born in New York. A laborer. In the household are his wife Loretta, age 64, and Rosah Hale, age 5.⁹
• His will was dated on 21 August 1860 William Brower of the Town of Parma, County of Monroe, and State of New York. After payment of all debts and funeral charges, I bequeath the use of all my real and personal property and estate to my beloved wife Loretta Brower for and during her natural life. If the interest or income of said property is not sufficient for her comfortable support and maintanence I give her enough of the principal for that purpose. After the decease of my wife Loretta, I give and bequeath three eighths parts of all my property there remaining to my son Jonathan L. Brower. After decease of my wife, I give and bequeath the balance of my said property, that is five eighths parts to my daughter Cynthia L. Wilder, and my granddaughter Rose A. Hall to be divided equally between them share and share alike. Should my said granddaughter die without heirs of her body, I give and bequeath her share to my said son Jonathan L. Brower and daughter Cynthia L., to be divided equally between them. I give and bequeath to my granddaughter Loretta A. Blanchard two hundred dollars to be paid to her after the death of my said wife, and previous to any division of the said property between my other legaties. I direct my executrix to procure suitable gravestones for me, and bequeath a sufficient sum for gravestones for my said wife, the gravestones to be paid from my property before any division is made. Appoints his wife, Loretta Brower, as executrix. Signed W^m Brower. Witnesses: J. L. Paterson, N. C. Paterson, both of Parma, New York.¹⁰
• He appeared on the census on 29 August 1870 at Parson Creek, Linn Co., Missouri, William Brower, age 77, born in New York. A farmer. Real estate valued at $1000, personal estate at $1100. In the household are his wife Loretta, and Rosa Hall, age 15.¹¹

Willem Brouwer^1,2,3,4,5

• Charts: Willem Brouwer of Beverwijck Descendants Chart

• Willem Brouwer was probably born between 1610 and 1620 at Nijkerk, Gelderland, Netherlands.
• He married with banns published on 2 November 1648 at Dinteloord, Noord-Brabant, Netherlands, Lysbeth Drinkvelt.^6,7
• Willem Brouwer died in August 1668; probably at Beverwijck.⁸
• He was buried on 3 August 1668 at Beverwijck, (now Albany, New York).⁸

• Also known as Willem Brouwers.⁹
• Early on, Jonathan Pearson raised the possibility that Willem Brouwer may be a brother of Philip Hendrickse Brouwer, "Willem (Hendrickse?), perhaps the brother of Philip Hendrickse, brewer, who was in Beverwyck as early as 1655, where he owned a house, lot and brewery, and became one of the original proprietors of Schenectady in 1664."¹⁰
• Willem Brouwer is one of the three Brouwer family progenitors found in 17th century New Netherland/New York. He was for a time at New Amsterdam, settled at Beverwijck, and for a few years owned a brewery at Greenbos (Greenbush, N.Y. in present day Rensselaer County). He was (at one time) a shoemaker. His son Hendrick was among the first settlers of the Schenectady patent. Son William's decendants are largely those Brouwers found in Montgomery County (then Tryon Co.) through the 1700's and into the 1800's. Although a contemporary of Adam Brouwer and Jan Brouwer, Willem died twenty-five years before Adam, and at least thirty-four years before Jan. There is no evidence of any family relationship between Willem and either Adam or Jan.
• On 21 April 1643 at Niekerck, Netherlands, Willem Brouwer, schoenmaecker (shoemaker) was made a Poorter (Freeman).¹¹
• Willem Brouwer's first appearance in the records at Beverwijck (now Albany, New York) was in January 1657. He was a master shoemaker (mentioned as such in 1661 and 1662), but in 1660 considered himself a principal trader. By 1664 he was receiving poor relief, and after his death his widow asked permission to renounce the estate so that she could "receive the same favor as other oppressed persons."¹²
• "Willem Brouwer and his wife Lysbeth Drinkvelt Brouwer came from Qerland, Holland. He was a property owner as early as 1655 in New Amsterdam, and moved to Beverwyck (Albany) in 1657, where he died and was buried in 1668." (Note: the place name, "Qerland," given here has not been located in searches of the present day Netherlands. The baptism record of a Hendrick, son of Willem Brouwer and Elizabeth Drinckvelt, in 1652, in Amsterdam would imply that Willem was at least at Amsterdam before migrating to New Amsterdam in 1655).¹³
• He came to New Netherland in 1655 William Brouwer, his wife and three children, were given passage on de Waegh, on condition that he act as reader or comforter of the sick on board the vessel which departed Amsterdam on 26 May 1655 and arrived at New Amsterdam on 13 Aug 1655.¹⁴
• On 11 Oct 1655, at New Amsterdam, Willem Brouwer was among those summoned by the Court Messenger to come forward for the voluntary contribution and taxation required by a Resolution passed that same day. William Brouwer was listed as excused.¹⁵
• On 8 Nov 1655, at New Amsterdam, Willem Brouwer as plaintiff brought suit against Isaac Mense, stating that he (Willem) sold the defendant 50 ps. of dry merchantable hides for fl. 700 in good Zeawan (seawant, or wampum) on the condition that whoever should go back on the bargin should forfiet a tun of beer; and says that he the next morning asked the defendant if he held to the bargin or not; if not he should pay the tun of beer, and he answered he would not pay the tun of beer. Willem requests payment of fl. 700 on delivery of the hides, and offers 24 gl. thereof for the Poor. Defendant says he was drunk, and he agreed for fl. 700 but that he was mistaken, meaning 100 hides for 700 gl. Matys Capito and Jan Jansen were, on requisition of the plaintiff, heard in Court and declared, they were present at the agrement, and that the bargin was to pay 700 gl. Zeewan for 50 hides, but that Isaac Mense said afterwards he was mistaken. The Court declared the aforesaid trade null and void and condemned the defendant Isaak Mense with a fine of fl.25 for the behoof of the poor with costs incurred herein.¹⁶
• On 20 Mar 1656, at New Amsterdam, Willem Brouwer was sued by Thomas Applegate. Willem was found in default and the plaintiff was allowed to sue out an arrest.¹⁷
• In 1657 Willem Brouwer bought a brewery at Greenbos (Greenbush, N.Y.) from Cornelis Cornelisz and Jan Witmond. He sold the brewery to Cornelis Van Nes and Jan Oothout in 1664.¹⁸
• On 17 Dec 1657, Willem Brouwer stood surety for the sum of one hundred and twenty guilders to be paid by Jan Roeloffsen for the garden of Albert Gerritsen, won at auction in Beverwijck.¹⁹
• On 25 May 1660 at Fort Orange, William Brouwer was among those who petitioned on behalf of the commonalty legally assembled, praying that no christian brokers be allowed to roam through the woods, and that Indian brokers only be allowed in the Indian trade.²⁰
• On 15 June 1660 at Fort Orange, Complaint against Volckert Jansen, William Brouwer, Jan van Aken and others, for having employed as Indian to bring other Indians to sell their furs to them; defendants having denied the charge upon oath, are discharged.²¹
• On 15 July 1660 at Fort Orange, Complaints against Paulus Jansen, Rutger Jacobsen, William Jansen Schut, Andries Herbertsen, Harmen Vedder, William Brouwer, Cornelis Feynhoudt, Marcelis Jansen, Peter van Alen, Philip Pietersen Schuyler and Adriaen Jansen from Leyden, for going to the woods or employing Dutchmen as brokers to trade there with Indians.²²
• On 9 Nov 1660, at New Amsterdam, Willem Janszen van Berckelo, arrestant and plaintiff vs. Willem Brouwer's wife, arrested and defendant. The defendant in default. The same day, Burgomaster Allard Anthony, arrestant and plaintiff vs. Willem Brouwer's wife, arrested and defendant. Defendant in default, the plaintiff requests that the arrest be valid, which the Court declares. The particulars of the complaints are not specified.²³
• On 31 August 1661 Agreement whereby Goosen van Oort binds himself to work for Willem Brouwer as a journyman shoemaker: "On this day, the last of August 1661, Willem Brouwer, master shoemaker, acknowledges that he has engaged Goosen van Noort, journyeman shoemaker, and he, van Noort, that he has bound himself to serve said Bouwer faithfully in the making of shoes and what appertains, until the first day of May 1662, (said service) having commenced on the eleventh of this present month of August, for which service besides free board and drink, lodging and washing, he, Brouwer, at the expiration of the term, promises to pay him, Goosen, nine good whole beavers reckoned at eight guilders apiece, and if in the meantime Goosen shall have need of any necessaries of woolen or linen, or stockings, he Brouwer, promises to supply him at beaver's price, deducting the same from the aforesaid sum. All in good faith; done in Beverwyck in N. Netherland, date as above."²⁴
• Between 1664 and 1665 Willem Brouwer (Brouer) received, on a number of occasions, aid from the Deacons of the Reformed Dutch Church at Beverwijck/Albany. This came in the form of small amounts of money as sewant, and in basic staples such as beans, butter and lard. In 1666 he pawned stockings.²⁵
• On 29 Dec 1668, Lysbeth Brouwers (sic), widow of the late Willem Brouwer, deceased, presents a petition praying for permission to renounce the estate and that she may receive the same favor and mercy as other oppressed persons (In Aug 1668, the Deacons of the Dutch Reformed Church at Albany paid fl.40:15 for the burial of Willem Brouwer and fl.5 to his widow).²⁶
• Willem Brouwer's ancestry is not known. Jonathan Pearson, the 19th century expert on the families of Albany and Schenectady suggested that his father may be named Hendrick, as Willem gave, apparently his eldest son, that name. William Hoffman, in his manuscript notes, refers to Willem as "Willem Hendricksz Brouwer." However, whether or not Willem's father's name was Hendrick cannot be determined from the available records regarding Willem Brouwer. It is an assumption that may well be incorrect.
• It must be emphasized that the placement of William Brower of Stone Arabia as a son of Willem Brouwer of Beverwijck is, at best, speculative. The placement seems to be based upon tradition apparently begun with Jonathan Pearson in 1873 and continued to this day. Pearson's reasoning may be solely influenced by the fact that the two share a common name and that William Brower (the younger) appears first in Schenectady, as do other children of Willem Brouwer (the elder). If Pearson knew of any other evidence to support this placement, he apparently never published or expalined it. To date, I can find no evidence that would meet modern standards of genealogical research, that would indicate that William Brouwer of Beverwijck, and Willem Brower of Stone Arabia, are father and son.
  The placement here of William Brower as a son of Willem Brouwer is characterized as "Claimed."

Willem Brouwer¹

• Willem Brouwer was born before 1772.
• He married Margarita van Zandt on 30 January 1792.¹

• Also known as William Brower.²

Willem Brouwer¹

• Father*: Johannes Brouwer b. 6 Jan 1760, d. 30 Sep 1844
• Mother*: Marytje de Wever b. 9 Oct 1753, d. 31 Mar 1823

• Charts: Adam Brouwer: Descendants Chart

• Willem Brouwer was born on 23 February 1786.²
• He was baptized on 13 March 1786 at Reformed Dutch Church, Albany, New York, sponsors Willem and Annatje Lotteridge.²

Willem Brouwer^1,2

• Father-Claimed*: Willem Brouwer b. bt 1610 - 1620, d. Aug 1668
• Mother-Claimed*: Lysbeth Drinkvelt b. b 1623

• Charts: Willem Brouwer of Beverwijck Descendants Chart

• Willem Brouwer was born in 1668/69 if he is a son of Willem Brouwer and Lysbeth Drinckvelt, if not a son then more likely born around 1690.
• He married Rebecca Vedder, daughter of Arent Vedder and Sara Groot, at Schenectady, New York, circa 1711.³
• Willem Brouwer died between 10 February 1757 and 15 February 1765 at Stone Arabia, (then Albany Co.), New York; (dates of will and proving).

• Also known as William Brower.⁴
• He was first at Schenectady and later was an early settler at Stone Arabia, on the north side of the Mohawk River.
• He witnessed the baptism of Daniel de Graaf , son of Jesse de Graaf and Aaltje Akkermans, on 26 May 1709 at First Reformed Church, Schenectady, New York, (sponsors Willem Brouwer, Anna Akkermans).⁵
• On 1 September 1734 William Brouwer of "Schonaghton" (Schenectady) in the County of Albany, Provence of New York, yeoman, received through a quit-claim deed from Barhanardus Van Diere of Bergen County, New Jersey, and a long list of men (most of who were from the German Palatinate; see footnote) from Albany County, New York, lotts of wood land situate lying and being in the Mohawk Country about three miles into the woods on the north side of the River and is known by the name of Stone Rabpie (Stone Arabia), in the County of Albany (numbers 11, 82, and 84). Many of the men signed with their mark.⁶
• On 10 December 1739 Hendreck Schremling of Conojoharry in the County of Albany, yeoman, for one hundred and twenty pounds, conveyed to William Brower of the same County, yeoman, six lots of land which he had from Jackob Schnell, Mardem Dillebag and Henreck Wallerath, the lots of land situate, lying and being at Stonerabie (Stone Arabia) on the north side of the Mohawks River, lot nos. 17, 19, 21, 79, 82 and 84. Witnesses by Hendreck Frey, Brynant C. Zondenbargh, Harmen F. Vescher.⁷
• William Brower was an executor for the estate of his father-in-law, Arent Vedder, as named in his will dated 10 Aug 1746.⁸
• Willem Brouwer witnessed the baptism of Willem Brouwer Visscher , son of Harman Frederickse Visscher and Catharientje Brouwer, on 30 April 1749 at First Reformed Church, Schenectady, New York, (sponsors Willem Brouwer, Rebecca Vedder).⁹
• In 1757 Willem Brouwer resided at Stone Arabia, (then Albany Co.), New York.⁴
• His will was dated on 10 February 1757 William Brower of Stone Raby in the County of Albany on the Mohawks River Yeoman Being Verry well in Good helth & Sound Perfect Mind and Memory, Thanks Be Given unto God therefore, Calling unto mind the Mortality of my Body, and Knowing that it is appointed for all memories to Die Do therefore make and ordain this my Last Uncontroled Will and Testament...
  To oldest son Arent Brower his Exrs or Administrators the Just and full Sum of Ten Pounds Currant Lawfull money of New York To be paid out of my Estate for his Premogeniture...
  To my loving wife Rebeka Brower, all and Singuler my Real and Personal Estate during her Widdowhood...
  and immediately after ___ wife Rebecka Decease if She Remain Unmarried or Immediately after her Remarriage I do then Give Devise & Dispose of the Same In Manner & forme Following (to wit) To my sons Arent Brower and Harmen Brower and to their Heirs...three lotts of Land Called No. Seventeen, No. Noneteen & No. Twenty one contatining Eacg Fifty Acres which is together One Hundred & fifty acres Suticated Lying and Being on the North side of the Mohawks at a Place Called Stone Rabie within the County of Albany within the bounds of the Stone Rabie Patten whereon I now live or Dwell, to be shared & Divided in manner and form follwing...
  To be paid unto my five daughters (to wit) Sarah Brower, Catriena The wife of Harmen F. Visger (later Fisger), Angenietje, the wife of Ephraim Wempel, Elizabeth Brower and Maria Brower or to their Exds admd or asigns The Just and full Sums of Five Hundred pounds Current Lawfull of the Province of New York...
  To son Arent, my large iron kettle and negroman named Thom. All farming tools, waggons, sleads, plow & harrow, and all cattle, horses, mares, colts, sheep, hoggs, cows, heffers, steers, calfs, etc. to my sons Arent Brower & Harmen Brower. Hosuehold good and furniture to daughters, equally, Shear and Shear alike.
  All money Due to me by Bills Notes Bonds, Book Debts, to my two sons, Arent Brower & Harmen Brower.
  Appoints as executors, my loving Friend John Sanders And my Brother In Law Albert Vedder.
  Signed by his mark. Witnesses: Jacob Glen (mark), Isaac F T Truax (mark), and Andries Finck.
  Proved 15 Feb 1765, before the Surrogate of Albany County, Jno. DePeyster, by Isaac Truax and Andries Finck.⁴
• Arendt Brower, in his will dated 10 July 1793, names his father William "deceased."¹⁰
• It must be emphasized that the placement of William Brower of Stone Arabia as a son of Willem Brouwer of Beverwijck is, at best, speculative. The placement seems to be based upon tradition apparently begun with Jonathan Pearson in 1873 and continued to this day. Pearson's reasoning may be solely influenced by the fact that the two share a common name and that William Brower (the younger) appears first in Schenectady, as do other children of Willem Brouwer (the elder). If Pearson knew of any other evidence to support this placement, he apparently never published or expalined it. To date, I can find no evidence that would meet modern standards of genealogical research, that would indicate that William Brouwer of Beverwijck, and Willem Brower of Stone Arabia, are father and son.
  The placement here of William Brower as a son of Willem Brouwer is characterized as "Claimed."

Willem Brouwer

• Father*: Hendrick Brouwer b. 9 May 1652, d. b 10 Mar 1707
• Mother*: Maritie Pieterse Borsboom b. bt 1665 - 1675

• Charts: Willem Brouwer of Beverwijck Descendants Chart

• Willem Brouwer was born on 23 January 1704 at Schenectady, New York.¹
• He was baptized on 30 January 1704 at First Reformed Church, Schenectady, New York, sponsors Johannes Glen, Jr., Eva Andries.²

Willem Brouwer¹

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

• Charts: Adam Brouwer: Descendants Chart

• Willem Brouwer was baptized on 27 November 1760 at Reformed Dutch Church, New York City, New York, sponsors Willem Brouwer and Margita Van der Water j.d.²
• He died on 23 August 1832 at Jersey City, New Jersey; "aged 72."¹

• William is named in his father's will dated 8 April 1776, listed fourth among the sons.³

Willem Brouwer¹

• Father*: Jeremiah Brouwer b. 26 Feb 1738, d. 13 Mar 1822
• Mother*: Margaret Hedickie b. b 1751, d. bt 1774 - 1775

• Charts: Adam Brouwer: Descendants Chart

• Willem Brouwer was born on 11 September 1766 probably in the vicinity of Half Moon which is in present day Saratoga County, New York.²
• He was baptized in October 1766 at Dutch Reformed Church, Schaghticoke, (now Rensselaer Co.), New York, sponsors William Penier and Elisabeth Hooper.²

• Possibly named William Brewer.³
• In October 1798 A William Brewer and an Abraham Brewer were each assessed in Plattsburgh, Clinton Co., New York. William Brewer for 114 acres, Lot no. 33 in Beekman's Patent, 1 logg house ($17) for $522. Abraham Brewer, 40 acres, adjoining Isaac Allen, 1 logg house ($16), for $250.³
• He and William Brewer appeared on the census in 1800 at Platts Borough, Clinton Co., New York, called William Brewer or Bruer, with a household of 1 male under 10, 1 male 26-44, 2 females under 10, 1 female 26-44.⁴
• William Brewer and Willem Brouwer, are possibly one and the same, this is pure speculation at this time (May 2011).

Willem Brouwer¹

• Father*: Jacob Brouwer¹ b. 24 Sep 1710, d. bt 23 Oct 1781 - 5 Apr 1784
• Mother*: Maria de Lanoy¹ b. 30 Jan 1715

• Charts: Adam Brouwer: Descendants Chart

• Willem Brouwer was baptized on 3 June 1750 at Reformed Dutch Church, New York City, New York, sponsors Jan de Lanoy, Maria Krankheid, z.h.v.²
• He died before May 1752.

Willem Brouwer

• Father*: Jacob Brouwer b. 24 Sep 1710, d. bt 23 Oct 1781 - 5 Apr 1784
• Mother*: Maria de Lanoy b. 30 Jan 1715

• Charts: Adam Brouwer: Descendants Chart

• Willem Brouwer was baptized on 31 May 1752 at Reformed Dutch Church, New York City, New York, sponsors Jakobus de Lanoy, Jannatje Freer, z.h.v.¹

• William was named in his father's will dated 23 Oct 1781.^2,3

Willem Brouwer¹

• Father*: Hendrick Brouwer¹ b. 15 Jan 1699
• Mother*: Elizabeth¹ b. b 1704

• Charts: Adam Brouwer: Descendants Chart

• Willem Brouwer was baptized on 25 June 1727 at First Reformed Church, Raritan (Somerville), Somerset Co., New Jersey, (no sponsors recorded).²

• Willem is not mentioned by Hoffman in "Brouwer Beginnings" (TAG 24:30).
• Willem Brouwer , son of Hendrick Brouwer and Elizabeth, and William Brouwer may be one and the same.

Willem Brouwer

• Willem Brouwer was born circa 1813 at Netherlands.¹
• He married Gertrude.

• Also known as William Brower.²
• Willem Brouwer appeared on the census on 1 July 1850 at Holland, Ottawa Co., Michigan, Willem Brower, age 37, born in Holland. Tailor. In the household are G.T. Brouwer, female, age 33, born in Holland, and Ruth Brouwer, male, age 2, born in Louisiana.¹
• He appeared on the census on 15 August 1860 at Holland, Ottawa Co., Michigan, William Brower, age 47, born in Holland. A tailor. Real estate valued at $400, personal estate at $100. In the household are Gertrude J. Brower (age 43, b. Holl.), Ruth Brower (male, 13, Virginia), Jacobus Brower (6, Michigan), Maria J. Brower (3, Mich.), Berrendena G. Brower (1, Mich.).²
• He appeared on the census on 2 July 1870 at Holland, Ottawa Co., Michigan, Wm. Brouwer, age 58, born in Netherlands. A barber. Real estate valued at $2000. In the household are Gertrude Brower (53), Jacobus Brouwer (16), Maria Brouwer (13), Berdina Brouwer (11).³

Willemtje Brouwer¹

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

• Charts: Adam Brouwer: Descendants Chart

• Willemtje Brouwer was baptized on 14 May 1693 at Old First Dutch Reformed Church, Breuckelen (Brooklyn), Kings Co., Long Island, New York, sponsors Nicolaes Brouwer, Rachel Brouwer.²
• She married Jan Thomasse Vos at Reformed Dutch Church, New York City, New York, on 9 December 1711 (banns 24 Nov 1711) "Jan Thomasse Vos, j.m. V. Denemarke, met Willemyntje Brouwer, j.d. uit t Hooglant."³

• Also known as Willemijntje Brouwer.²
• Willemtje Brouwer witnessed the baptism of Margarietje Brouwer , daughter of Samuel Brouwer and Grietje Smith, on 21 March 1711 at Old Dutch Church of Sleepy Hollow, (First Reformed Church of Tarrytown), Westchester Co., New York, (sponsors Stephanus Cortlandt and Willemyntje Brouwer).⁴
• Had seven children baptized in the Dutch Reformed Church of New York.
• Willemtje Brouwer witnessed the baptism of Mattys Woll , son of Jörgen Woll and Aeltje Brouwer, on 13 February 1711/12 at Reformed Dutch Church, New York City, New York, (sponsors Jan Thomasse Vos, Willemyntje Brouwer).⁵

Willemyntje Brouwer¹

• Father*: Matthys Brouwer² b. 30 May 1649, d. b 29 Jul 1726
• Mother*: Marietje Pieterse Wyckoff² b. c 1648

• Charts: Adam Brouwer: Descendants Chart

• Willemyntje Brouwer was baptized on 26 February 1682 at Old First Dutch Reformed Church, Breuckelen (Brooklyn), Kings Co., Long Island, New York, sponsors Pieter Brouwer, Eegtje (Agatha) Joris. Also recorded at Flatbush.^3,2
• She died before May 1693.

• Also known as Willemje Brouwer.²

William 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

• William Brouwer was born circa 1727 at Gowanus, Brooklyn, New York.
• He married Meclitta van Duyn, daughter of Gerrit van Duyn and Altie van Nostrand, at New York City, New York, in December 1752 (license dated 20 Dec 1752).^1,2
• William Brouwer died before 16 December 1783.

• Surname is also spelled Brower.³
• Second son. He lived at Mill Hook and the Meadows in Brooklyn and later removed to Rombout Precinct, Dutchess County, at about the time of the American Revolution. According to Hoffman (TAG 24:100) this family is to be found in Fishkill, New Hamburgh, Wappinger Creek, and New Hackensack.
• 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.⁴
• , On 24 Aug. 1751, Isaac Sebring and Catharina his wife made an agreement to dig a ditch from Gowanus Bay to the East River, under certain restrictions, with, among others, Jury Brower and Abraham Brower of Gowanus. Wit: William Brower.⁴
• 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.⁴
• , On 20 Mar 1760, "Jurrey Brower of Gowanus, in the township of Brooklyn in Kings County on Nassau Island in the Provence of New York, miller" conveyed to "Abraham Brower and William Brower sons of the said Jury Brower of the same place," for £300, a parcel of land "situate lying and being in the township of Brooklyn...bounded easterly and southerly by the road or Kings Highway that leads from Flatbush to the ferry Northerly by Jacobus Degraw northwesterly to said Jurry Brower and Jacob Van der Hoven westerly to Jacobus Du Re Vois containing about twenty two acres..."⁵
• He witnessed the baptism of Willem Brouwer , son of Jeury Brouwer and Elizabeth Van de Water, on 27 November 1760 at Reformed Dutch Church, New York City, New York, (sponsors Willem Brouwer and Margita Van der Water j.d.).⁶
• William Brouwer witnessed the will of Henry Godwin on 1 September 1781 at Dutchess Co., New York; codicil dated 9 Mar 1782. Proved 5 JUn 1782. "Henry Godwin of Rumbout Precinct in Dutchess County, being very weak in body, occasioned by the ill treatment of a cruel and inveterate Enemy while in their hands as a prisoner of war." Mentions his wife Catalina; son Abraham Gates Godwin; three daughters Phebe, Helena and Henrietta. Appoints his wife and my trusty friend and brother, Samuel Demarest, executors. Witnessed by James Cooper, merchant, Adolph DeGrove, Jr., and Stephen Seaman. The codicil of 9 Mar 1782 instructs that if necessary part of he real estate be sold for the support of my wife and children. Also makes my trusty friend Obadia Cooper, an executor. Witnessed by James Wills, William Brower, and Daniel LeDew.^7,8
• His will was dated on 4 September 1782 probated 12 Jun 1786, calls himself "William Brower of Rumbout Precinct, Dutchess County, farmer, being weak of body but of sound mind and memory...". Names his wife Mattya, son Jeremiah to receive 10 shillings for his birth right & "to my real and personal estate upon Long Island and Staten Island I allow to be sold and fifty pounds a piece to be given to my children viz: Garrett Brower, William Brower, Letty Brower & Cornelius Brower in lieu of fity pounds given to my son Jeremiah some time ago." The remaining "part of said estate" to be divided among all the children (Jeremiah, Garret, William, Letty, Cornelius). Names as executors, his wife Mattya Brower, sons Garrett and William Brower, and Abraham Hoagland. Witnessed by Francis Bogardus, John Ackerman, and James Wills. On 18 Nov 1786, Garrett and William Brower executors of the will of William Brower deceased appeared before Judge Thomas Treadwell, City of New York "duly sworn to the true execution and performance of the said will."^9,3,10
• Despite being called, "of Rombout" on his will, William Brouwer does not appear anywhere on the Dutchess County tax lists from the period, and his will does not mention any property in Dutchess County, but does mention property on Staten Island and Long Island. William and his family were most likely in Rombout as it was a safe haven during the Revolution. Their property on Long Island, the site of the family mill, saw the most intense fighting during the Battle of Long Island in August 1776. It appears that William died before having the opportunity to return home.

William Brouwer¹

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

• William Brouwer was born on 18 November 1799.²
• He was baptized on 8 September 1800 at Reformed Dutch Church, Albany, New York, no sponsors.²

William Brouwer¹

• Father*: William Brouwer¹ b. s 1723
• Mother*: Margaret Van Sickle¹ b. s 1728

• William Brouwer was born on 16 February 1751 (calculated from age at death).
• He was baptized on 16 February 1752 at North Branch Reformed Dutch Church, Readington, Hunterdon Co., New Jersey, (no sponsors recorded).²
• He married Catherine Bodin.³
• William Brouwer died on 31 May 1832; age 81y 3m 15d (g.s.).⁴
• He was buried at North Branch Reformed Dutch Church, Readington, Hunterdon Co., New Jersey.⁴

• Also known as William Brewer.⁴

William Brouwer¹

• Father*: Jacob Brouwer¹ b. 31 Mar 1796, d. 30 May 1868
• Mother*: Jane Maria De Riemer¹ b. 11 Jan 1800, d. 31 Oct 1880

• William Brouwer was born on 28 August 1831.²
• He married Mary Antionette Barnard on 10 October 1869.¹

• William Brouwer appeared on the census on 6 September 1850 at Ward 17, New York City, New York Co., New York, William Brouwer, age 19, born in New York. A clerk. Single, living with his parents.³
• He appeared on the census on 30 January 1860 at Ward 17, District 9, New York City, New York Co., New York, as William Brower, age 28, born in New York. A broker. Single. Living with his parents.⁴

William Brouwer¹

• Father*: Nazareth Brouwer² b. 26 Oct 1756, d. 19 Nov 1817
• Mother*: Deborah Wiltsie² b. 1 Jul 1776

• Charts: Adam Brouwer: Descendants Chart

• William Brouwer was born on 18 June 1806.²
• He was baptized on 4 September 1806 at Reformed Dutch Church, New Hackensack, Dutchess Co., New York.²

• Also known as William Brower.
• Named in his father's will dated 5 Aug 1817.³

William Brouwer¹

• Father*: Robert Brouwer¹ b. b 1745
• Mother*: Barbara Felss¹ b. b 1750, d. Nov 1808

• William Brouwer was baptized on 7 August 1768 at Reformed Dutch Church, New York City, New York, sponsors Abraham Smith, Mary Corcelius, z.h.v.¹

William Brouwer

• Father*: Nicholaes Brouwer b. bt 1726 - 1730
• Mother*: Maria Boom b. 16 May 1731

• Charts: Adam Brouwer: Descendants Chart

• William Brouwer was born on 29 March 1763 at Albany Co., New York.^1,2
• He was baptized on 3 April 1763 at Reformed Dutch Church, Albany, New York, sponsors Hannes V. Santen, Antje Hilton.²
• He married Mary Marschalk, daughter of Joseph Marschalk and Mary Schermerhorn, at First Reformed Dutch Church, Poughkeepsie, Dutchess Co., New York, on 25 September 1783.^3,4
• William Brouwer died on 21 January 1831 at Albany, Albany Co., New York.⁵

• Surname is also spelled Brower.⁶
• He witnessed the baptism of Nicholas Brouwer , son of Johannes Brouwer and Marytje de Wever, on 11 April 1784 at Reformed Dutch Church, Albany, New York, (sponsors Willem and Marytie Brower).⁷
• William Brouwer witnessed the baptism of Maria Brouwer , daughter of Cornelis Brouwer and Cathalyntje McManny, on 18 June 1787 at Reformed Dutch Church, Albany, New York, (sponsors William and Maria Brouwer).⁸
• William J. Hoffman, in his manuscript notes, states that William married second, Margrita van Zandt. However, this William could not be the William Brouwer who married Margrita van Zandt, for that couple had a daughter Maria baptized at Albany in 1792, which would be in conflict with the baptisms of William and Mary (Marschalk) Brouwer's children.

William Brouwer

• Father*: Jacob Brouwer¹ b. 22 Aug 1744, d. bt 31 Mar 1815 - 17 May 1815
• Mother*: Abigail Yerks¹ b. 2 Jun 1755

• Charts: Adam Brouwer: Descendants Chart

• William Brouwer was born on 31 October 1778.²
• He was baptized on 28 August 1785 at Old Dutch Church of Sleepy Hollow, (First Reformed Church of Tarrytown), Westchester Co., New York, no witnesses, mother's name not recorded.²

• Also known as William Brewer.¹

William Brouwer¹

• William Brouwer was born before 1772.
• He married Martha Randle before 1792.²
• William Brouwer died before 31 May 1804; when his wife, Martha Rundle, is called a widow.¹

• Also known as William Brower.²

William Brouwer¹

• Father*: Jacob Brouwer¹ b. b 1737
• Mother*: Grietje Bartel¹ b. b 1742

• William Brouwer was baptized on 25 September 1757 at Dutch Reformed Church, Claverack, Columbia Co., New York, sponsors William Bartel and Geertruy Rees.¹

William Brouwer¹

• William Brouwer was born before 1784.
• He married a wife (unnamed).²

• William Brouwer had a child buried in 1804 from the New York Dutch Reformed Church.¹

William Brouwer

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

• Charts: Adam Brouwer: Descendants Chart

• William Brouwer was born on 2 February 1760 at Brooklyn, Kings Co., New York.¹
• He married Mariah Helm, daughter of Petrus Helm and Christyntje Shiffer, on 10 October 1784.¹
• William Brouwer died on 28 December 1832 at Paterson, Passaic Co., New Jersey; during a cholera epidemic.^2,3
• He was buried at Old Bushwick Cemetery, Brooklyn, Kings Co., New York.⁴

• Also known as William Brower.⁵
• Also known as William Bogardus Brouwer as he is called in two sources. William is a great-grandson of Blandina Bogardus, who may be the inspiration for this middle name.^5,6
• Also known as William Brewer.⁷
• He was a Revolutionary War soldier. As a private in the Regt. commanded by Col. Van Cortlandt in New York, for nine months.⁸
• He was living in 1818; when he was a part of a petition to the U.S. Congress seeking reperations for loses during the Revolutionary War.⁹
• His will was dated proved 13 August 1833, found in the Essex County, New Jersey, Hall of Records, Will Book T, page 142. He is called of Paterson, Essex Co., New Jersey, and names his wife Maria, and six children: daughters Catherine, wife of William T. Noble; Maria, wife of Ingham Kinsey; sons Abraham, William, Henry, and Peter. (Administration of estate found in Book A of Administrations, page 433).¹⁰
• On 14 Aug 1832, William Brower of Patterson, New Jersey, aged 72 years filed an application for a Revolutionary War pension benefit. He states that he was born in Brooklyn, Kings Co., New York on 2 Feb 1760. He names his father, Abraham Brower, deceased, and his brother Christopher Brower. He states that he resided with his father on Long Island in Jul 1776 at the time the British made their landing there, and at that time enlisted as a private in the service in the American camp under Gen. Putnam. William mentions the burning of his father's flour mill, and that the family removed to Hudson on the Hudson River, and that he served with the Hudson militia in 1782. William states that he moved to New Jersey in about 1792, was promised bounty lands, but had not received them. Christopher Brower, aged sixty-six, brother of William attached a deposition to the application of William Brower.³
• On 9 Apr 1833, widow Mariah Brower, filed a claim for a Revolutionary War pension benefit on behalf of her deceased husband, William Brower (recorded Book E, vol.3, p.102).³
• He is mentioned in a letter from Charles Vail to Pitt Carl Esq. on 16 January 1852 Writing from Riverhead (Suffolk Co., Long Island), Charles Vail is seeking the aid of Pitt Carl, Esq. of New York City in determining whether or not his wife (whose mother was a Brower) is entitled to cliams upon the Trinity Church property. Charles Vail writes, "My wife's grandfather lived on the west end of Long Island but lost his property and moved to the state of New Jersey but had his mill at Goanses burnt and other property destroyed by the British in the Revolutionary War. And when I knew the old man he lived in Paterson, New Jersey and was a very aged man and that was in 1815. I think his name was Abraham and he had four sons--Jerry, Abraham, Christopher and William. Christopher and William I knew. He also had 3 daughters--Sally, Caty, and Rebecca, the mother of my wife. My wife's mother is dead and so is all her brothers and sisters." Charles Vail also mentions speaking with "Catherin Cannon sister," who lives in Riverhead, whose mother was also a Brower, but from a different family.¹¹

William Brouwer¹

• Father-Prob*: Jacob Brouwer b. 19 Oct 1760
• Mother-Prob*: Margitta Triet b. b 1766

• Charts: Adam Brouwer: Descendants Chart

• William Brouwer was born in 1789.¹
• He married Maria Demarest, daughter of Petrus Demarest and Sara Demarest.¹
• William Brouwer died between 22 August 1814 and 19 December 1814.
• He was buried at Vail Mills Cemetery, Montgomery Co. (now Fulton Co.), New York.¹

• Also known as William Brower.²
• William is probably the child of Jacob Brouwer and Margitta Triet who was baptized at Hackensack, New Jersey on 3 Nov 1788. William was married to Maria Demarest, who was a sister of Nicholas Demarest who married Jane Brouwer, daughter of Jacob Brouwer and Margitta Triet.
• His will was dated on 22 August 1814 at Montgomery Co., New York, probated 19 Dec 1814. Names wife Polly, and "my children," but not by name. Appoints as executors wife, Jacob Cole, David P. Demarest. Witnessed by Nicholas Demarest, Jacob D. Demarest, and David D. Demarest.²
• "William Brower was killed by a shot intended for his wife's brother, David (Demarest) who had reproved rough fellows of the village for bad language."³

William Brouwer¹

• Father*: Ruth Brouwer¹ b. Sep 1848
• Mother*: Gertrude Dykstra¹ b. 4 Sep 1855, d. 23 Oct 1925

• William Brouwer was born circa 1874 at Michigan.¹

• He appeared on the census on 10 June 1880 at Grand Haven, Ottawa Co., Michigan, as William Brouwer, age 6, born in Michigan.¹

William Brouwer¹

• William Brouwer was born say 1723 (assumes age 25 at marriage).
• He married Margaret Van Sickle at Hunterdon Co., New Jersey, on 30 September 1748.^2,3

• Also known as William Brower.⁴
• Also known as William Brewer.³
• In 1743 William Brouwer resided at Reading Twp., Hunterdon Co., New Jersey.³
• He witnessed the baptism of Annaetje Van Sichelen , daughter of Rynier Van Sichelen and Maayke Langestraat, on 10 May 1752 at Readington, Hunterdon Co., New Jersey, (wit: William Brouwer and Margrietje his wife).⁵
• Willem Brouwer , son of Hendrick Brouwer and Elizabeth, and William Brouwer may be one and the same.

William Brouwer

• William Brouwer was born in 1738 at Mile Square, (in Yonkers), Westchester Co., New York.^1,2
• He married Elizabeth Duyster at Old Dutch Church of Sleepy Hollow, (First Reformed Church of Tarrytown), Westchester Co., New York, on 2 February 1760 "William Brouwer, j.m. b. at Myle Square, and Elizabeth Duyster, b. in Phillipsburgh."³

• William Brouwer is claimed as a son of Nicholas Brouwer by Grenville Mackenzie. It is possible, as William's daughter Rachel was said to be born in what is present day Saratoga Co., New York. A Nicholas Brower/Brewer appears at Newtown (now in present day Saratoga Co.) in the years prior to and during the Revolutionary War.²

William B. Brouwer¹

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

• William B. Brouwer was born on 8 September 1835.¹
• He married Kate Cunningham on 29 May 1861.^1,2
• William B. Brouwer died on 29 April 1871.³
• He was buried at Palmer Cemetery, Pleasantville, Westchester Co., New York.³

• Also known as William B. Brower.⁴
• Also known as William Brownlee Brouwer.^3,5
• He appeared on the census on 19 August 1850 at Ward 16, New York City, New York Co., New York, as William B. Brower, age 15, born in New York.⁴

William Barnard Brouwer¹

• Father*: William Brouwer¹ b. 28 Aug 1831
• Mother*: Mary Antionette Barnard¹ b. 19 May 1846

• William Barnard Brouwer was born on 3 June 1874.²

William H. Brouwer¹

• Father*: George Howard Brouwer¹ b. a 1850
• Mother*: Eveline E. Rhinehart¹

• William H. Brouwer was born on 29 December 1878.¹