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Jacob C. Brower¹

• Father*: Elias E. Brewer b. c 1783, d. 22 Jun 1855
• Mother*: Elizabeth More b. c 1792, d. 17 Feb 1879

• Charts: Elias E. Brower, Elias E. Brower

• Jacob C. Brower was born on 4 April 1822 at Monmouth Co., New Jersey.^2,3
• He married Margaret A. Shepherd at Methodist Society Church, New York City, New York, on 17 November 1850.⁴
• Jacob C. Brower died on 16 September 1886 at Neptune, Monmouth Co., New Jersey.²

• Also known as Jacob Brewer.⁵
• He appeared on the census on 26 July 1860 at Marlboro, Monmouth Co., New Jersey, Jacob Brewer, age 34, born in New Jersey. A laborer. In the household are his wife Margaret, and children Rebecca, Ann C., and Elias.⁶
• He appeared on the census on 13 July 1870 at Marlboro, Monmouth Co., New Jersey, Jacob Brewer, age 37, born in New Jersey. A farm laborer. Real estate valued at $2000, personal estate at $300. In the household are his wife Margaret, and children Rebecca, Ann, Elias C., Elizabeth, and Frank.⁵
• He appeared on the census on 16 June 1880 at Atlantic, Monmouth Co., New Jersey, Jacob C. Brower, age 58, born in New Jersey. Both parents born in New Jersey. A farmer. In the household are his wife Margaret; daughter Ann; son Elias C; daughter Elizabeth; son Frank; and nephew Forman Brower, age 25, born in New Jersey, a laborer.¹

Jacob Morris Brower^1,2

• Father*: Gilbert Brower¹ b. 1799, d. 12 May 1847
• Mother*: Deborah Morris¹ b. c 1802, d. b Jun 1860

• Jacob Morris Brower was born on 21 May 1842 at Monmouth Co., New Jersey.²
• He died on 5 October 1861 at Alexandria, Virginia.^2,3
• He was buried at Old First Methodist Church Cemetery, West Long Branch, Monmouth Co., New Jersey.³

• He appeared on the census on 9 July 1860 at Ocean, Monmouth Co., New Jersey, Long Branch Post Office. Jacob Brower, age 17, born in New Jersey. A blacksmith. No others in household.⁴

Jacob Morris Brower¹

• Father*: Gilbert Brower¹ b. 1799, d. 12 May 1847
• Mother*: Deborah Morris¹ b. c 1802, d. b Jun 1860

• Jacob Morris Brower was born on 25 January 1835.¹
• He died on 26 January 1835.¹

• He appeared on the census of 20 July 1850 in the household of Thomas Whitnall at Ward 11, Brooklyn, Kings Co., New York; Thos. Whitnall, age 38, born in New York. A ? Joiner. In the household are Deborah Whitnall (age 48, b. NJ), Wm. Brower (18, NJ, carpenter), Gilbert A. Brower (12, NJ), Jacob M. Brower (8, NJ), Mary Whitnall (10, NY), Eliz. Whitnall (7, NY), Mary Grade (16, Ireland).²

Jacob Myers Brower¹

• Father*: Abraham Brower¹ b. c 1795
• Mother*: Hannah Demarest¹ b. 10 Mar 1794, d. 6 Apr 1860

• Jacob Myers Brower was born on 25 November 1823.¹
• He was baptized in January 1824 at Clarkstown, Rockland Co., New York.¹

Jacob P. Brower^1,2

• Father*: Paulus Brouwer³ b. 5 Feb 1775, d. 4 Sep 1855
• Mother*: Rachel De Baun³ b. 21 May 1775

• Charts: Adam Brouwer: Descendants Chart

• Jacob P. Brower was born on 26 May 1799 at Clarkstown, Rockland Co., New York.^1,4
• He was baptized on 31 May 1799 at Reformed Dutch Church, Clarkstown, Rockland Co., New York.³
• He married Martha Mackie on 16 September 1820 by Rev. James Demorest.⁴
• Jacob P. Brower died on 28 November 1846 at Beaver Dam, Dodge Co., Wisconsin.⁴

• Also known as Jacob P. Brewer.
• He appeared on the census in 1830 at Lyme, Jefferson Co., New York, as Jacob P. Brower, with a household of 2 males 5-10, 1 male 30-40, 1 female under 5, 2 females 20-30. Enumerated next to his father Paul Brower.⁵
• He was an early settler at Dodge Co., Wisconsin.⁶

Jacob R. Brower¹

• Father*: John Morehead Brower¹ b. 19 Jul 1845, d. 5 Aug 1913
• Mother*: Nancy M. Raine¹ b. 4 Jun 1847, d. 27 Mar 1938

• Jacob R. Brower was born circa 1869 at Surry Co., North Carolina.¹

• He appeared on the census on 17 June 1870 at Mt. Airy, Surry Co., North Carolina, as Jacob R. Brower, age 1, born in North Carolina.¹
• He appeared on the census on 24 June 1880 at Mt. Airy, Surry Co., North Carolina, as Jacob R. Brower, age 11, born in North Carolina.²

Jacob S. Brower¹

• Father*: Daniel Brouwer¹ b. 7 Jan 1781, d. 18 Jul 1856
• Mother*: Elizabeth Diehl¹ b. 28 Jan 1786, d. 28 Sep 1864

Jacob T. Brower¹

• Father*: Jacob Brower¹ b. 28 Nov 1791, d. 30 Mar 1867
• Mother*: Betsey Teal¹ b. 19 Dec 1800, d. 25 Apr 1869

• Charts: Hubert Brouwer Descendants Chart

• Jacob T. Brower was born on 16 June 1834.¹
• He died on 16 February 1861; unmarried.¹

Jacob Vradenberg Brower¹

• Father*: Abraham Duryea Brower¹ b. 28 Jul 1811, d. 16 Oct 1884
• Mother*: Mary Rachel Stevens¹ b. c 1814

• Jacob Vradenberg Brower was born on 21 January 1844 at York, Washtenaw Co., Michigan.¹
• He married Armina E. Shava in 1867.²
• Jacob Vradenberg Brower died on 1 June 1905 at St. Cloud, Stearns Co., Minnesota.¹

• He appeared on the census on 15 August 1850 at York, Washtenaw Co., Michigan, age 6.³
• He appeared on the census on 10 July 1860 at Todd Co., Minnesota, as Jacob "Brown" age 17, living with his parents.⁴
• He appeared on the census on 20 July 1870 at Round Prairie, Todd Co., Minnesota, as Jacob Brower, age 26, born in Michigan, employed as the County Auditor, with real estate valued at $1000, personal estate at $200. With him are his wife Armine, and son Ripley.⁵
• He appeared on the census on 8 June 1880 at Saint Cloud, Stearns Co., Minnesota, as Jacob V. Brower, age 36, a lawyer, born in Michigan, his parents were born in New York, with his wife Arminn E. (sic), and children, Ripley and Josephine.⁶
• Jacob V. Brower studied and was trained as a surveyor, topographer, geographer and archaeologist. He was a prolific writer of the geology and archaeology of the upper midwest United States, who championed the protection of the headwaters of the Mississippi and Missouri rivers. Jacob V. Brower enlisted on 16 Oct 1862, age 19, in Co. D of the 1st Regt. of Mounted Rangers, Minnesota Volunteers, a regiment that assisted in quelling the Sioux outbreak that year. He saw action at Big Mound, July 24, 1863; Dead Buffalo lake, July 26, 1863; Stony Lake, July 28, 1863; and Apple Creek (the Battle of the Missouri), July 29, 1863. He was mustered out with his company on Nov. 4, 1863. He afterwards went to St. Louis, Missouri and was employed in government service as a civilian, and was sent to Duval's Bluff, Arkansas, to work on government buildings being erected there. While at Duval's Bluff he enlisted in the U.S. Navy as a seaman, and was assigned to the ironclad steamer Exchange which was in service on the White River and lower Mississippi until August, 1865, when it was decommissioned and the force was discharged. After his discharge he returned to Minnesota. He was auditor of Todd County, at its organization on Jan. 1, 1867. In 1872 Jacob was elected a representative in the Minnesota legislature from the 41st district. He moved his family to St. Cloud in 1873. In 1888, acting as a surveyor he was sent to Lake Itasca by the Minnesota Historical Society for the purpose of settling the dispute over the source of the Mississippi River. His trip inspired him to promote the protection of the area from logging interests, and his efforts helped to establish Itasca State Park, whose visitor center is now called the "Jacob V. Brower Visiter Center." He is often referred to as "the Father of Lake Itasca." In 1896, he published his findings on the ultimate source of the Missouri River, a place now known as Brower's Spring in the Centennial Mountains of Montana, just below the ridge of Mt. Jefferson. In 1888, on his trip there, Jacob Brower, buried a copper plate with his name and date at the site. (The site is 100 miles further west than the site originally declared to be the source by Meriwether Lewis in 1805).¹

Jacob W. Brower¹

• Jacob W. Brower was born in 1812 at Randolph Co., North Carolina.¹
• He married Mary Martha Albright.¹
• Jacob W. Brower died on 14 October 1868 at Surry Co., North Carolina; intestate.^1,2

• After his marriage Jacob moved to Mount Airy, Surry Co., North Carolina, and lived on what became South Main Street. He constructed a grist mill along the Ararat River and his operations grew to include a sawmill, tannery, shoe factory, cotton mill and a general store. His settlement was known as Hamburg.¹
• On 28 Feb 1844, Jacob W. Brower of Mt. Airy, North Carolina received a patent for improvements to a smut machine for cleaning wheat, etc.³
• Jacob W. Brower is found on the 1850 U.S. Federal Slave Schedule for Mount Airy, Surry Co., North Carolina, dated 27 Aug 1850, with ten slaves: 1 female Black, age 30; 1 male Black, age 30; 1 male Mulatto, age 24; 1 male Black, age 23; 1 male Black, age 22; 1 female Black, age 17; 1 male Black, age 10; 1 female Black, age 8; 1 male Black age 5; 1 female Black, age 2.⁴
• He appeared on the census on 29 August 1850 at Mount Airy, Surry Co., North Carolina, as Jacob Brower, age 37, born in North Carolina. A millwright, with real estate valued at $7000. In the household are his wife Martha, and sons John and Thomas.⁵
• Jacob W. Brower is on the 1860 U.S. Federal Census Slave Schedules in Dobson, Surry Co., North Carolina, Aug. 1860, with eight slaves: 1 male Black, age 48; 1 female Black, age 27; 1 male black, age 10; 1 male Black, age 8; 1 female Black, age 7; 1 male Black, age 5; 1 male Black, age 4.⁶
• He appeared on the census on 7 September 1860 at Mount Airy, Surry Co., North Carolina, as Jacob W. Brower, age 47, born in North Carolina. A farmer, with real estate valued at $31,000, personal estate at $17,000. In the household are his wife Mary, sons Jno. and Thos., and Eli Brower, age 32.⁷
• Nelson Brower was likely the slave of Jacob W. Brower. Jacob W. Brower owned slaves in Mt. Airy, North Carolina in the 1850s and 1860s including a male and female in 1860 whose ages correspond with those of Nelson and Mary Brower, who are found with their family in Mt. Airy in 1870.
• James Brower was likely the slave of Jacob W. Brower. James, a mulatto with the Brower surname, is found in Mt. Airy, Surry Co., North Carolina, after the Civil War.
• See Jacob W. Brower of Surry Co., North Carolina at http://brouwergenealogy.blogspot.com/2012/06/jacob-w-brower-of-surry-co-north.html.

Jacob Wilsey Brower¹

• Father*: Henry Brower¹ b. 4 Oct 1786
• Mother*: Penelope Wilsey¹ b. c 1787, d. 11 Feb 1851

• Jacob Wilsey Brower was born on 13 May 1818.¹

Jacobus Gerritse Brower

• Jacobus Gerritse Brower was born before 1655.

• On 17 Sep 1676, Jacobus Gerritse Brower bought land from Geertruyt Barents, wife of Jacob Haven, consisting of her house and lot "standing and located in Albany, with all permanent fixtures, adjacent Harman Shoenmaker to the south, Arnout Cornelise Viele to the north, the highway to the east; being in length ten rods and in width two rods, all as it presently lies within its fence..." land she was granted by Gov. Richard Nicholls on 30 Apr 1667. Witnessed by Richard Pretty, Andies Teller, before Robert Livingston, secretary of Albany.¹

Jacobus Brower¹

• Jacobus Brower witnessed the baptism of Blandina Bleeker , daughter of Rutger Bleeker and Catharina Elmendorp, on 10 October 1783 at Reformed Dutch Church, Albany, New York.¹

James Brower^1,2

• Father-Poss.*: James Brouwer³ b. 25 Oct 1772, d. Jul 1832
• Mother-Poss.*: Mary Ferguson³ b. c 1778, d. Jul 1832

• Charts: Adam Brouwer: Descendants Chart

• James Brower was probably born between 1795 and 1805.
• He married Mary Ann Sypher, daughter of William Sypher and Mary Lewis, circa 1823.^3,1
• James Brower died on 10 October 1848 at New York City, New York.⁴

• A James Brower appeared on the census in 1830 at Ward 8, New York City, New York Co., New York, with a household of 1 male under 5, 1 male 30-40, 1 female under 5, 1 female 20-30.⁵
• A James Brower appeared on the census in 1840 at Ward 8, New York City, New York Co., New York, with a household of 1 male 5-10, 1 male 10-15, 1 male 30-40, 1 female under 5, 1 female 5-10, 1 female 10-15, 1 female 40-50. A second James Brower appears in Ward 8 with a household of 1 male under 5, 1 male 5-10, 2 males 10-15, 1 male 40-50, 1 female 15-20, 1 female 40-50. James Browers are also found in 1840 in New York City's 3rd, 4th, 9th and 10th Wards.⁶
• He was a carriage maker. in 1844 at New York City, New York.⁷
• He is thought to be a son of James Brower and Mary Ferguson, but evidence is needed before that can be concluded with certainty.

James Brower¹

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

• Charts: Adam Brouwer: Descendants Chart

• James Brower was born on 24 June 1816.²
• He was baptized on 16 August 1816 at Reformed Dutch Church, New Hackensack, Dutchess Co., New York.²
• He married Cordelia Dolson, daughter of Jacob Dolson and Jane Cox, at Reformed Dutch Church, New Hackensack, Dutchess Co., New York, on 27 April 1840 "James Brower of Fishkill and Cordelia Dolson of Fishkill."¹

• Also known as James Brouwer.³
• Also known as James Brewer.²
• Named in his father's will dated 5 Aug 1817.⁴
• James Brower appeared on the census on 28 July 1850 at Poughkeepsie, Dutchess Co., New York, James Brower, age 33, born in New York. A carpenter. In the household is his wife Cordelia, and children, William, Deborah, Theodore, and Harvey.⁵
• He appeared on the census on 17 August 1860 at Ward 4, Poughkeepsie, Dutchess Co., New York, James Brower, age 44, born in New York. A carpenter. Personal estate valued at $200. In the household are his wife Cordelia, and children,Wm. H., Deborah A., Theodore, J. Harvey, Sarah L., Emery, and Clarence. Also Dewit Cropsey, age 20, a brass turner.⁶
• He appeared on the census on 14 July 1870 at Poughkeepsie, Dutchess Co., New York, James Brower, age 55, born in New York. A carpenter. Real estate valued at $3000, personal estate at $1000. In the household are his wife Cordelia, and sons Harvey and Frederick.⁷
• He appeared on the census on 7 June 1880 at Poughkeepsie, Dutchess Co., New York, James Brower, age 63, born in New York. Both parents born in New York. A carpenter. In the household are his wife Cordelia, son Fred H., and Anna E. Haight, age 66, born in New York, a widow, no relationship stated, keeping house.⁸

James Brower¹

• James Brower appeared on the census in 1830 at Caldwell, Essex Co., New Jersey, as James Brower. No boxes are filled in on the census record for his household.¹

James Brower¹

• Father*: William W. Brower² b. 1809, d. 21 May 1890
• Mother*: Angenette Thompson² b. c 1815, d. 3 Jun 1893

• James Brower was born in 1846 at New Jersey.²
• He married Schanna Dubbs, daughter of John Dubbs and Eliza, at Paterson, Passaic Co., New Jersey, on 11 May 1867.³
• James Brower died in 1917; "age 71."⁴

• Also known as Robert James Brower.²
• He appeared on the census on 16 July 1850 at Paterson, Passaic Co., New Jersey, age 4, born in New Jersey.⁵
• He appeared on the census on 15 July 1860 at North Ward, Paterson, Passaic Co., New Jersey, as James Brower, age 14, place of birth recorded as New York. Living with his parents.¹
• He appeared on the census on 16 June 1870 at 2nd Ward, Paterson, Passaic Co., New Jersey, as James Brower, age 22, born in New Jersey, house painting. With wife Leana, and daughters Dora and Mary E.⁶

James Brower¹

• James Brower was born in 1760.¹
• He married Sarah Smith circa 1784.¹

• Also known as James Brewer.²
• James Brower appeared on the census in 1790 at South Hempstead, Queens Co., New York, as James Brewer, with a household of 1 male over 16, 2 males under 16, 2 females.²
• He appeared on the census in 1800 at Hempstead, Queens Co., New York, as James Brewer, with a household of 3 males under 10, 2 males 10-15, 1 male 26-44, 2 females under 10, 1 female 26-44.^3,4
• He appeared on the census in 1810 at Hempstead, Queens Co., New York, as James Brewer, with a household of 1 male under 10, 2 males 10-15, 2 males 16-25, 1 male 26-44, 3 females under 10, 1 female 16-25, 1 female 26-44. He is enumerated in succession with William Brewer and John Brewer.⁵
• He appeared on the census in 1820 at Queens Co., New York, as James Brower, with a household of 1 male under 10, 1 male 10-16, 2 males 16-26, 1 male over 45, 1 female 16-26, 1 female over 45, 1 person engaged in agriculture. (Town is not stated).⁶
• James Brower is claimed as a son of a son Brouwer as suggested by William A.D. Eardeley in his 1923 manuscript, "Brower Genealogy and Langdon Genealogy." Eardeley places James as a son of the unnamed son mentioned in the will of Jan Brouwer. Eardeley states that he can find no place for James among the children of brothers John and Dirck Brewer of Hempstead, Long Island. He further reasons that this unnamed son could be a Jacob Brewer who is found in Nova Scotia, an evacuee from New York after the Revolution.
  There is no evidence to link the Jacob Brewer of Nova Scotia to this family. There is also no evidence, yet found, as to who the unnamed son is, or if he survived childhood. James Brower may well be a son of Dirck Brower (son of Jan Brouwer and Aege Sprong).

James Brower¹

• James Brower was born in August 1811 at North Carolina (according to the 1900 census, or 1820 as per the 1880 census).
• He married Martha circa 1872.²

• James Brower was likely the slave of Jacob W. Brower. James, a mulatto with the Brower surname, is found in Mt. Airy, Surry Co., North Carolina, after the Civil War.
• James Brower appeared on the census on 16 June 1880 at Mt. Airy, Surry Co., North Carolina, as James Brower, age 60, born in North Carolina. Mulatto. Both parents born in North Carolina. In the household are his wife, Martha, children George and Charlie; step-daughter, Mary A. Franklin and grand-daughter (sic) George Franklin, age 2.¹
• He appeared on the census on 11 June 1900 at Mt. Airy, Surry Co., North Carolina, as James Brower, age 81, born Aug 1811 in North Carolina. Both parents born in North Carolina. Black. A farmer. With him is his wife, Martha. Married for 24 years.²

James Brower¹

• Father*: James Brower¹ b. 1760
• Mother*: Sarah Smith¹ b. b 1766

• Another source says James Brower was born in 1787.¹
• He was born on 13 March 1792 (Bible record).²
• He was baptized on 29 July 1795 at St. George Episcopal Church, Hempstead, Queens Co., New York.¹
• He married Hannah Abrams, daughter of Benjamin Abrams and Rhoda Craft, at St. George Episcopal Church, Hempstead, Queens Co., New York, on 3 September 1811.¹
• James Brower died on 16 February 1875 at Townsend Inlet, Cape May Co., New Jersey; (Bible record).^3,4,2
• He was buried at Ashburge Cemetery, Cape May Co., New Jersey.³

• He appeared on the census in 1830 at South Hempstead, Queens Co., New York, as James Brewer, with a household of 1 male 10-15, 2 males 15-20, 2 males 30-40, 2 females under 5, 3 females 5-10, 2 females 10-15, 1 female 30-40.⁵
• James Brower moved to at Cape May, New Jersey, circa 1845.¹
• He appeared on the census on 6 August 1850 at Middle, Cape May Co., New Jersey, James Brower, age 59, born in New York. A merchant. Real estate valued at $2000. In the household are his wife Hannah, and children Nancy, Chauncey, Townsend, and Tuttle. He is enumerated next to Hewlett Brower.⁶

James Brower¹

• Father*: Samuel Brower¹ b. May 1825
• Mother*: Elizabeth Gowers¹ b. c 1828, d. b Jun 1900

• James Brower was born in March 1869 at New York City, New York.²

• He appeared on the census on 9 June 1880 at Manhattan, New York Co., New York, as James Brower, age 11, born in New York. A "scholar."¹
• He appeared on the census on 7 June 1900 at Borough of Manhattan, New York City, New York Co., New York, James Brower, age 31, born in New York. A clerk. The census record says he is a son of Samuel Brower ("boarder" is crossed out and replaced with "son"), states that he is married for seven years, but does not name a wife.²

James Brower¹

• Father*: William Brower² b. Dec 1831
• Mother*: Sarah b. Aug 1837

• James Brower was born in June 1865 at New York.¹
• He married Ella V. circa 1889.¹

• Also known as James C. Brower.²
• James Brower appeared on the census on 16 August 1870 at Poughkeepsie, Dutchess Co., New York, as James Brower, age 5, born in New York.³
• He appeared on the census on 14 June 1880 at Poughkeepsie, Dutchess Co., New York, as James C. Brower, age 15, born in New York. At home.²
• He appeared on the census on 11 June 1900 at Wappinger Falls, Dutchess Co., New York, James Brower, age 34, born Jun 1865 in New York. Both parents born in New York. Married for 11 years. A paper forman. In the household are his wife Ella V., son James C., and daughter Ada B. He is enumerated next to William Brower, age 68, a shoemaker.¹
• He appeared on the census on 25 April 1910 at Ward 4, Poughkeepsie, Dutchess Co., New York, James Brower, age 45, born in New York. Both parents born in New York. A printer in a paper office. Married for 20 years. In the household are his wife Ella B., son James C., and daughter Ada.⁴

James Brower

• Father*: Garret W. Brower b. 28 Apr 1806
• Mother*: Mary Robinson b. c 1809

• Charts: Adam Brouwer: Descendants Chart

• James Brower was born circa 1839 at New York.

• He appeared on the census on 10 September 1850 at La Grange, Dutchess Co., New York, as James Brower, age 11, born in New York.¹

James Brower

• Father*: David Brower b. 23 Jul 1800, d. 19 Feb 1849
• Mother*: Eliza b. c 1812

• James Brower was born circa 1829 at probably Ulster or Dutchess Co., New York.¹

• James Brower was named in his grandfather an unknown person 's will on 24 January 1850.²
• He appeared on the census of 14 October 1850 in the household of Gardiner Woolsey at Hurley, Ulster Co., New York; Gardiner Woolsey, age 49, born in New York. No occupation recorded. In the household are his wife Harriet, children David and Sarah Jane, Catherine Delemater, age 84, and James Brower, age 21.¹

James Brower¹

• Father*: John Robinson Brower¹ b. Mar 1833
• Mother*: Sarah Ann Spoon¹ b. c 1841

• James Brower was born circa 1866 at Center, Greene Co., Missouri.²

• Also known as J. W. Brower.³
• He appeared on the census on 24 August 1870 at Center, Greene Co., Missouri, James Brower, age 4, born in Missouri.²
• He appeared on the census on 16 June 1880 at Center, Greene Co., Missouri, J. W. Brower, age 14, born in Missouri, son. Works on farm.³
• In 1915 James Brower resided at Center Twp., Greene Co., Missouri.¹

James Brower

• Father*: Mason T. Brower b. c 1800, d. 1857
• Mother*: Hannah Bray b. c 1805

• James Brower was born circa 1836 at Randolph Co., North Carolina.

• He appeared on the census on 9 August 1850 at Southern Division, Randolph Co., North Carolina, as James Brower, age 14, born in North Carolina.¹
• He appeared on the census on 9 June 1860 at Eastern Division, Randolph Co., North Carolina, as James M. Brower, age 24, born in North Carolina. A farmer.²

James Brower

• James Brower was born on 8 February 1833 at Ohio.^1,2
• He married Caroline Bowman on 14 April 1854.³
• James Brower died on 25 December 1910 at Garfield Co., Oklahoma.³

• Also known as James Emanuel Brower (possibly incorrect, as the source confuses this James with James E. Brower, son of Abraham Brower and Hannah McCoy).¹
• He appeared on the census on 8 June 1880 at Willow Branch, Piatt Co., Illinois, James Brower, age 47, born in Ohio. Both parents born in Ohio. A farmer. In the household is wife Caroline and children Ida, Elmer, Franklin and Olive.⁴
• He appeared on the census on 22 June 1900 at Noble, Garfield Co., Oklahoma Territory, James Brower, age 67, born in Ohio. Both parents born in Maryland. A farmer. In the household are his wife Caroline, son Frank, sister-in-law Lydia (daughter-in-law is meant) and granddaughters Alma, Alva, and Bulah.²

James Brower¹

• Father*: Amasa Brower¹ b. May 1809, d. 3 Feb 1895
• Mother*: Rebecca McCollum¹ b. 30 Sep 1813, d. 2 May 1860

• James Brower was born on 26 November 1834 at New Jersey.¹
• He married Mary A. Harker on 17 January 1859.¹
• James Brower died on 9 December 1864; "Lost of(f) Charleston Bar."^1,2

• Also known as James Brewer.³
• He appeared on the census on 8 August 1850 at Galloway, Atlantic Co., New Jersey, James Brewer, age 15, born in New Jersey.³

James Brower¹

• James Brower was born before 1784.
• He married Ann Rass at Bergen Co., New Jersey, on 25 January 1804.¹

James Brower¹

• James Brower was born before 1821.¹
• He married Catharine Blauvelt at Bergen Co., New Jersey, on 7 April 1841.¹

James Brower

• James Brower was born circa 1776 at New Jersey.¹

• He appeared on the census on 10 August 1850 at West Ward, Newark, Essex Co., New Jersey, James Brower, age 74, born in New Jersey. Black. Laborer. Enumerated in the household of Thomas Brower, age 24.¹

James Brower¹

• James Brower was born circa 1825 at New York.¹

• He appeared on the census on 23 September 1850 at Aquackanonk, Passaic Co., New Jersey, James Brower, age 25, born in New York. Wool skinner. Enumerated in the household of Thomas Brooks, age 33, carpet weaver.¹

James Brower¹

• Father*: Samuel Brower¹ b. c 1811
• Mother*: Sarah¹ b. c 1810

• James Brower was born circa 1835 at New York.¹

• He appeared on the census on 14 September 1850 at Springfield, Otsego Co., New York, James Brower, age 15, born in New York.¹

James Brower¹

• Father*: John Brower¹ b. 24 Apr 1787
• Mother*: Ann Warner¹ b. 1788

• Charts: Adam Brouwer: Descendants Chart

James Brower¹

• Father*: Cornelius C. Brower¹ b. 15 Jun 1792, d. b Jul 1870
• Mother*: Phebe Simpson¹ b. 10 Jun 1797, d. 19 May 1872

• Charts: Adam Brouwer: Descendants Chart

• Perhaps born in 1814 or 1815.
• James Brower died on 8 April 1815? At Chatham, Albany Co., New York.¹

James Brower¹

• Father*: Thomas G. Brower¹ b. c 1861
• Mother*: Mary E. McIlheney¹ b. c 1865, d. b 1920

• James Brower was born on 5 September 1891 at Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co., Pennsylvania.¹
• He was baptized on 27 December 1891 at St. John's Episcopal Church, Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co., Pennsylvania.¹
• He died on 18 September 1893 at Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co., Pennsylvania.²

James A. Brower

• Father*: Abel Krum Brower b. Mar 1843, d. 16 Jun 1918
• Mother*: Josephine C. Nichols b. 3 Jan 1842, d. 8 Jul 1919

• James A. Brower was born circa 1872 at Livingston Co., Illinois.

• He appeared on the census on 23 June 1880 at Pontiac, Livingston Co., Illinois, as James A. Brower, age 8, born in Illinois. At school.¹

James A. Brower¹

• James A. Brower married Cathrin Blauvelt, daughter of John R. Blauvelt and Lea Demarest, on 7 April 1841.¹

• Also known as James H. Brower.²

James Allen Brower¹

• Father*: Jeremiah John Brower¹ b. c 27 Aug 1815, d. 2 Apr 1887
• Mother*: Sarah Jane Woods¹ b. 23 Oct 1828, d. 21 Jan 1891

• Charts: Jeremiah John Brower, Jeremiah John Brower Chart

• James Allen Brower was born on 20 January 1862 at Warren Co., Iowa.¹
• He married Sarah Elizabeth Mills, daughter of Isaac Joseph Mills and Lydia M. Ruble, at Warren Co., Iowa, on 1 January 1896.¹
• James Allen Brower died on 20 July 1920 at Lucas Co., Iowa.¹
• He was buried at Arnold Cemetery, Lucas Co., Iowa.¹

• He appeared on the census on 22 August 1870 at Jackson Twp., Lucas Co., Iowa, as James A. Brower, age 8, born in Iowa.²
• He appeared on the census on 1 June 1880 at Jackson Twp., Lucas Co., Iowa, as James A. Brower, age 18, born in Iowa, living with his parents.³
• He appeared on the census on 1 June 1900 at Liberty, Lucas Co., Iowa, as James A. Brower, age 38, born Jan 1862 in Iowa. Father born in New York, mother born in Ohio. A farmer. In the household are his wife, Sadie and son, Melvin.⁴
• He appeared on the census on 25 April 1910 at Washington, Lucas Co., Iowa, as James A. Brower, age 48, born in Iowa. The place of birth for both of his parents is recorded as Kentucky. He is a teamster for a lumber yard. In the household are his wife Sadie and children Mae, Howard and Anna.⁵
• He appeared on the census in January 1920 at Liberty, Lucas Co., Iowa, as James A. Brower, age 56, born in Iowa. Father born in New York, mother born in Ohio. A farmer. In the household are his wife, Sadie, and children, May, Howard, and Anna.⁶

James Bennet Brower^1,2

• Father*: Isaac Stoutenburgh Brower¹ b. 24 Oct 1795, d. 13 Nov 1886
• Mother*: Ann Bennet¹ b. 4 Nov 1794, d. 15 Dec 1870

• Charts: Adam Brouwer: Descendants Chart

• James Bennet Brower was born on 4 February 1822 at New Brunswick, Middlesex Co., New Jersey.^1,2
• He married Charlotte Skillman, daughter of Abraham Skillman and Abigail Tucker, on 9 March 1854.²

• James Bennet Brower appeared on the census on 19 August 1850 at Springfield, Hamilton Co., Ohio, age 28, a farmer, living with his parents.¹
• He appeared on the census on 7 July 1860 at New Garden, Wayne Co., Indiana, James Brower, age 39, born in New Jersey. Farmer. Real estate valued at $6000, personal estate at $1000. In the household are Charlotte Brower (age 34), Elizabeth Brower (4) and Emma Brower (2).³

James C. Brower¹

• Father*: James Brower² b. Jun 1865
• Mother*: Ella V.² b. Dec 1871

• James C. Brower was born in December 1890 at Dutchess Co., New York.²
• He married Elizabeth Palmer.¹

• James C. Brower appeared on the census on 11 June 1900 at Wappinger Falls, Dutchess Co., New York, as James C. Brower, age 9, born Dec 1890 in New York.²
• He appeared on the census on 25 April 1910 at Ward 4, Poughkeepsie, Dutchess Co., New York, James C. Brower, age 19, born in New York. Single. Lives with his parents. Employed as a plumber.³

James C. D. Brower^1,2

• Father*: Cornelis Brouwer² b. 25 Jun 1769, d. 9 Apr 1842
• Mother*: Mary Vail² b. 12 Jun 1774, d. 3 Apr 1858

• Charts: Adam Brouwer: Descendants Chart

• James C. D. Brower was born on 22 January 1803 at Fishkill, Dutchess Co., New York.^1,3
• He married Rachel Ann Phillips, daughter of Peter Phillips and Rachel Churchill, at Reformed Dutch Church, New Hackensack, Dutchess Co., New York, on 30 September 1835 "James C.D. Brower of Fishkill and Rachel Ann Phillips of Fishkill."¹
• James C. D. Brower died on 9 September 1871.³

• He appeared on the census on 17 August 1850 at Fishkill, Dutchess Co., New York, James C.D. Brower, age 47, born in New York. Farmer. Real estate valued at $2800. In the household are Rachel A. Brower (age 37), Cornelius Brower (14), Edgar Brower (13), Mary Brower (10), Clinton Brower (9), Emeline Brower (4), James D.W. Brower (6/12), Mary Brower (77) and Jane E. Brower (35).⁴
• He appeared on the census on 25 July 1860 at Fishkill, Dutchess Co., New York, James C. D. Brower, age 55, born in New York. Farmer. Real estate valued at $4000, personal estate at $680. In the household are Rachel Brower (age 45), Edgar Brower (22), Emeline Brower (13), James D. Brower (10).⁵

James D. Brower¹

• Father*: Abram Brower b. bt 1805 - 1808, d. 3 Apr 1891
• Mother*: Mary b. c 20 Aug 1792, d. 23 Sep 1862

• James D. Brower was born on 28 February 1830 at New York (g.s. says "29 Feb").²
• He married Mary A. before 1856.¹
• James D. Brower married second before June 1880 Lydia A.³
• James D. Brower died on 21 November 1898.²
• He was buried at Christian Church Cemetery, Charleston Four Corners, Montgomery Co., New York.²

• He appeared on the census on 14 June 1860 at Root, Montgomery Co., New York, as James D. Brower, age 29, born in New York, a farmer, with personal estate of $500. With him are his wife Mary A., and son Theodore W.¹
• Abram Brower and James D. Brower are emunerated next to each other on the 1860 Federal census at Root, New York.¹
• He appeared on the census on 15 July 1870 at Charleston, Montgomery Co., New York, as James Brower, age 39, a cheese maker. With him are his wife Althea, and son Theodore.⁴
• He appeared on the census on 8 June 1880 at Gloversville, Fulton Co., New York, James D. Brower, age 48, born in New York. Father born in New York, mother in New Jersey. A glove cutter. In the household is his wife, Lydia. They are enumerated next to Theodore Brower.³

James D. Brower

• Father*: Peter Brouwer b. 7 Apr 1788, d. 11 May 1869
• Mother*: Anne Perrine b. 3 Dec 1787, d. 18 Sep 1872

• Charts: Adam Brouwer: Descendants Chart

• James D. Brower was born circa 1819 at Ohio.
• He married Rebecca circa 1845.¹

• James D. Brower appeared on the census on 9 October 1850 at Otter Creek, Ripley Co., Indiana, James D. Brower, age 31, born in Ohio. A farmer. Real estate valued at $400. In the household are Rebecca Brower (age 24), Sarah Brower (4), Nancy Brower (1).¹
• He appeared on the census on 28 July 1860 at Otter Creek, Ripley Co., Indiana, James D. Brower, age 41, born in Ohio. A farmer. Real estate valued at $1200, personal estate at $300. In the household are Rebecca Brower (34), Sarah J. Brower (14), Nancy A. Brower (10), Margaret Brower (8), Mary M. Brower (6), John Alfred Brower (4), Smith A. Brower (2), Peter Brower (72, born in New Jersey).²

James David Brower¹

• Father*: Alfred Moore Brower¹ b. 22 Aug 1821, d. 3 Jan 1902
• Mother*: Sally Kime¹ b. 22 Feb 1827, d. 7 Oct 1867

• Charts: Hubert Brouwer Descendants Chart

• James David Brower was born on 21 April 1851 at Randolph Co., North Carolina.¹
• He married Adelaide Edwards.¹

James Delano Brower¹

• Father*: Robert D. Brower¹ b. c 1817, d. b 1880
• Mother*: Mary Robinson¹ b. c 1820, d. 31 Jan 1896

• James Delano Brower was born circa 1860 at New York.²
• He married Mamie Margaret Harris, daughter of James Edward Harris and Anna Cecilla Padden, at Manhattan, New York Co., New York, on 12 April 1894.¹

• James Delano Brower appeared on the census on 9 June 1880 at New York City, New York Co., New York, James Brower, age 20, born in New York. Both parents born in New Jersey. Salesman. Single. Enumerated in the household of Mary Brower, widow.²

James DeWitt Brower¹

• Father*: James C. D. Brower¹ b. 22 Jan 1803, d. 9 Sep 1871
• Mother*: Rachel Ann Phillips¹ b. 24 Dec 1812

• Charts: Adam Brouwer: Descendants Chart

• James DeWitt Brower was born on 3 March 1850.¹
• He died on 17 April 1869; unmarried.¹

• He appeared on the census on 17 August 1850 at Fishkill, Dutchess Co., New York, James D.W. Brower, age 6/12, born in New York.²
• He appeared on the census on 25 July 1860 at Fishkill, Dutchess Co., New York, James D. Brower, age 10, born in New York.³

James E. Brower¹

• Father*: James M. Brower¹ b. bt 1822 - 1831

• James E. Brower was born circa 1867 at New York (age 13 in Jun 1880).¹

James E. Brower¹

• Father*: Abraham Brower¹ b. 3 Sep 1808, d. 12 Jan 1872
• Mother*: Hannah McCoy¹ b. 22 Nov 1808, d. 5 May 1869

• Charts: Hubert Brouwer Descendants Chart

• James E. Brower was born on 6 February 1832 at Ohio.¹
• He died on 28 October 1896; unmarried.¹

• He appeared on the census on 15 October 1850 at Londonderry, Guernsey Co., Ohio, James E. Browers, age 18, born in Ohio.²
• He appeared on the census on 16 July 1860 at Oskaloosa, Mahaska Co., Iowa, James E. Brower, age 26, born in Ohio. Farm laborer. Living in his parents household.³
• He appeared on the census on 2 June 1880 at Oskaloosa, Mahaska Co., Iowa, James Brower, age 48, born in Ohio. Father born in Maryland, mother in Ohio. Single. Lives alone. A farmer.⁴

James E. Brower¹

• Father*: Anthony Brower b. 31 Mar 1832, d. 21 Mar 1915
• Mother*: Ann M. b. 10 Dec 1842, d. 23 Nov 1903

• James E. Brower was born in 1866 at Ocean Co., New Jersey.²
• He married Ella M.³
• James E. Brower died in 1938.²
• He was buried at Osbornville Protestant Church Cemetery, Osbornville, Ocean Co., New Jersey.²

• He appeared on the census on 2 August 1870 at Brick, Ocean Co., New Jersey, Jame E. Brower, age 4, born in New Jersey.¹
• He appeared on the census on 22 June 1880 at Brick, Ocean Co., New Jersey, James E. Brower, age 14, born in New Jersey. Fisherman.⁴

James Elias Brower¹

• Father*: Chancellor Livingston Brower b. 14 Dec 1808, d. 22 Feb 1882
• Mother*: Emily B. Rhoads b. 8 Mar 1818, d. 17 Dec 1905

• James Elias Brower was born on 12 February 1848 at Marion Co., Missouri.¹

• He appeared on the census on 7 November 1850 at Union, Marion Co., Missouri, age 3.²
• He appeared on the census on 18 June 1860 at Union, Marion Co., Missouri, age 12.³
• He appeared on the census on 30 July 1870 at Union, Marion Co., Missouri, age 21, a farm laborer, living with his parents.⁴

James F. Brower¹

• Father*: David Brower¹
• Mother*: Eliza Lewis¹

• James F. Brower was born on 28 October 1833 at Ulster Co., New York.²
• He married Mary Ida Houghtaling, daughter of Nathaniel Houghtaling and Elizabeth Chambers, on 2 October 1874.^1,2
• James F. Brower died on 26 December 1892.¹
• He was buried at Wiltwyck Rural Cemetery, Kingston, Ulster Co., New York.³

• He was in business in Kingston, New York as a wholesale and retail grocer, under the name of J. F. Brower & Co. He retired from this business in 1877 and was Director of the Kingston National Bank from 1877 until his death in 1892.²
• Had no children of their own. Ida Brower is an adopted daughter.²

James H. Brower¹

• Father*: George H. Brower¹ b. Feb 1871
• Mother*: Margaret¹ b. Apr 1871

• James H. Brower was born in January 1899 at North Hempstead, (then Queens Co.), New York.¹

James H. Brower¹

• Father*: Isaac Brock Brower¹ b. 16 Jan 1843
• Mother*: Jane Hatton¹ b. 19 Sep 1841

• James H. Brower was born circa 1868 at Iowa.¹

• He appeared on the census on 23 June 1880 at Sherman, Jasper Co., Iowa, as James H. Brower, age 12, born in Iowa. Going to school.¹

James H. Brower

• Father*: James Iva Brower b. 30 May 1818, d. 11 Nov 1902
• Mother*: Letty Strait b. 25 Feb 1816, d. 25 Mar 1867

• James H. Brower was born circa 1847 at Westchester or Dutchess Co., New York.

• He appeared on the census on 12 August 1850 at Cortlandt, Westchester Co., New York, as James H. Brower, age 3, born in New York.¹
• He appeared on the census on 19 July 1860 at Fishkill, Dutchess Co., New York, as James H. Brower, age 13, born in New York.²

James H. Brower¹

• Father*: John E. Brower¹ b. 3 Dec 1821
• Mother*: Anna E. Horning¹ b. 8 May 1824

• Charts: Hubert Brouwer Descendants Chart

James Henney Brower¹

• Father*: Cornelius C. Brower¹ b. 15 Jun 1792, d. b Jul 1870
• Mother*: Phebe Simpson¹ b. 10 Jun 1797, d. 19 May 1872

• Charts: Adam Brouwer: Descendants Chart

• James Henney Brower was born on 23 June 1826 at Coeymans, Albany Co., New York.¹
• He married Rebecka 15 Nov 185_.²

• Also known as James Henry Brower.²

James Iva Brower¹

• Father*: Charles Nazareth Brouwer¹ b. 14 Apr 1784, d. 19 May 1866
• Mother*: Mary Doty¹ b. 12 Jul 1798, d. 20 Jan 1878

• Charts: Adam Brouwer: Descendants Chart, Nicholas Brouwer Chart

• James Iva Brower was born on 30 May 1818 at Poughkeepsie, Dutchess Co., New York.¹
• He married first circa 1840 Letty Strait.²
• James Iva Brower married second before 1868 Eliza Beebe.³
• James Iva Brower died on 11 November 1902 at Marlborough, Ulster Co., New York; age 84-5-12.^1,4
• He was buried at Riverside Cemetery, Marlborough, Ulster Co., New York.⁴

• Also known as James J. Brower.⁵
• He appeared on the census on 12 August 1850 at Cortlandt, Westchester Co., New York, James J. Brower, age 32, born in New York. A brickmaker. In the household are his wife Letta and children Charles J., John F. and James H. Also Phebe Smith, age 21 and Sarah Smith, age 1 month. He is enumerated in succession after David Tate and Thomas Corwin, both brickmakers.⁵
• He appeared on the census on 19 July 1860 at Fishkill, Dutchess Co., New York, James I. Brower, age 42, born in New York. A brick maker. In the household are his wife Letty, children Charles J., John F., James H., Alida, and Sarah E., also Phebe Smith, age 32, a domestic, and eleven other, unrelated men, all described as laborers.²
• He was named in his father's will dated on 12 March 1866 called James I. Brower, and named as an executor.⁶
• He appeared on the census on 16 July 1870 at Marlborough, Ulster Co., New York, James I. Brower, age 51, born in New York. Occuapation: gardner? Real estate valued at $7000. In the household are his wife Eliza and son George M. Also Robert D. Wrights (age 14) and Grace A. Wrights (11).³
• He appeared on the census on 2 June 1880 at Poughkeepsie, Dutchess Co., New York, James I. Brower, age 62, born in New York. A widower. Occupation: "General Agent." In the household are his daughter Sarah Brower, age 22, and son George Brower, age 11.⁷

James J. Brower¹

• James J. Brower was born circa 1817 at New York.¹

• He appeared on the census on 14 July 1850 at Hoboken, Hudson Co., New Jersey, James J. Brower, age 33, born in New York. Merchant. Enumerated in a hotel kept by Abraham Barker.¹

James Jeremiah Brower¹

• Father*: John Wesley Brower¹ b. 19 May 1849, d. 6 Apr 1926
• Mother*: Melissa Wheeldon¹ b. 12 May 1855, d. 28 Jan 1926

• Charts: Jeremiah John Brower

• James Jeremiah Brower was born on 8 April 1877 at Lucas Co., Iowa.¹
• He married Rosella Chase, daughter of Franklin Everett Chase and Syrena D. Hathaway, at Crow Wing Co., Minnesota, on 21 August 1911.²
• James Jeremiah Brower died on 11 November 1944 at St. Joseph, Buchanon Co., Missouri.³
• He was buried at St. Joseph, Missouri.⁴

• Also known as J. J. Brower.⁵
• He appeared on the census in 1895 at Jackson, Lucas Co., Iowa, James J. Brower, age 17, born in Lucas Co., Iowa.⁶
• He appeared on the census on 9 June 1900 at Jackson Twp., Lucas Co., Iowa, James J. Brower, age 33, born Apr 1877 in Iowa. Single. Son. Day laborer.⁷
• He appeared on the census in 1915 at Jackson, Lucas Co., Iowa, James Brower, age 38, born in Lucas Co., Iowa. Both parents born in Indiana. Earned $400 in 1914, unemployed for four months.⁸
• He appeared on the census in January 1920 at Kelliher, Beltrami Co., Minnesota, as J. J. Brower, age 42, born in Iowa. Both parents born in Indiana. Laborer, lumber company. Widower. In the household are his son James, son Albert, father J. W. Brower, and mother Melissa Brower.⁵
• Rosella Chase and James Jeremiah Brower, appear to have gotten married a second time, on 11 Dec 1930, at Stansbury, Gentry County, Missouri.⁹
• He appeared on the census on 3 April 1940 at St. Joseph City, Washington Twp., Buchanon Co., Missouri, James Brower, age 62, born in Iowa. Lived at the same place in 1935. Laborer - Master Grading. In the household is his wife, Pearl Brower.¹⁰

James L. Brower

• James L. Brower was born circa 1832 at probably Queens Co., New York.

• He appeared on the census of 26 July 1870 in the household of Joseph Brower at Hempstead, Queens Co., New York; Joseph Brower, age 44, born in New York. A marketman. Real estate valued at $4000, personal estate at $1500. In the household are his wife, Amelia, and children Abram, Anna, Garrett, Ruliff, Thomas. Also James L. Brower, age 38, a farm laborer.¹

James M. Brower¹

• James M. Brower was born between 1822 and 1831 at New York (age 39 in 1870, age 58 in Jun 1880).
• He married Sarah Ann Hults circa 1868.²

• James M. Brower appeared on the census on 1 August 1870 at Oyster Bay, Queens Co., New York, age 39, a laborer; wife Sarah A., age 39; Minnie Wanser (8), Charles Wanser (6), James E. Brower (3), Emeliza Brower (1).²
• He appeared on the census on 9 June 1880 at the 3rd District, Town of North Hempstead, Queens Co., New York, age 58, a millwright, with his second wife, Sarah A; son James E. Brower (13), son George H. Brower (9), step-son Theodore Wanser (24), step-daughter Minnie A. Wanser (18), step-son Charles Wanser (14).¹

James M. Brower¹

• Father*: James Madison Brower¹ b. 4 Mar 1814, d. 1 Nov 1848
• Mother*: Sarah Doncaster¹ b. bt 1810 - 1820

• James M. Brower was born circa 29 November 1842 at New York City, New York, (calculated from age at death).
• He died circa 1 June 1847 at New York City, New York.¹
• He was buried on 3 June 1847 at Green-Wood Cemetery, Brooklyn, Kings Co., Long Island, New York.¹

James M. Brower¹

• Father*: Madison N. Brower¹ b. 13 Apr 1826, d. 13 Jul 1914
• Mother*: Martha M.¹ b. 11 Apr 1832, d. 2 Nov 1902

• James M. Brower was born circa 1861 at Randolph Co., North Carolina.¹

• He appeared on the census on 22 July 1870 at Franklinville Twp., Eastern Division, Randolph Co., North Carolina, as James M. Brower, age 9, born in North Carolina. At home.¹
• He appeared on the census on 14 June 1880 at Franklinsville Twp., Randolph Co., North Carolina, as James M. Brower, age 18, born in North Carolina. Single. Lives with his parents. A farm laborer.²

James Madison Brower¹

• Father*: David Brouwer¹ b. 11 Dec 1770, d. 9 Jan 1828
• Mother*: Sara Palmer¹ b. 28 Jan 1771, d. 16 Dec 1843

• Charts: Adam Brouwer: Descendants Chart

• James Madison Brower was born on 4 March 1814.¹
• He was baptized on 6 April 1814 at Tappan Reformed Church, Tappan, New York.¹
• He married Sarah Doncaster.²
• James Madison Brower died on 1 November 1848 at New York City, New York.^3,4
• He was buried on 4 November 1848 at Green-Wood Cemetery, Brooklyn, Kings Co., Long Island, New York.⁵

• Surname is also spelled Brouwer.¹
• Also known as James M. Brower.²
• He was a grocer at New York City, New York.²
• James M. Brower is found in the 1839-1840 New York City Directory. He is a grocer at 33 Downing, corner of Bedford.⁶
• He appeared on the census in 1840 at Ward 9, New York City, New York Co., New York, with a household of 1 male under 5, 1 male 15-20, 1 male 20-30, 1 female 20-30, 1 female 30-40.⁷
• His will was dated on 29 November 1847 proved 8 Nov 1848. "I James M. Brower of the City, County and State of New York, Grocer, being of sound mind memory and understanding..." Mentions the mortgage on his home at 44 15th Street in New York City and orders his executors to pay "my share or portion of the expense incurred in and about improving and adorning the family vault in Greenwood Cemetery owned by my brothers David and Isaac and myself jointly." Names wife Sarah, all my household furniture...if she survives my son Celcus to her and her heirs forever. Mentions his title and right to a house and lot on the corner of Bedford and Downing Streets in New York City. Son, Celcus, under the age of 21, to receive interest and rents. Approves said wife as guardian of said son. Should both his wife die and son die before the age of 21, then residue of estate to be distributed as 1- $300 to Greenwood Cemetery in Kings County to be used for repair and preservation of lots nos. 1796, 1797, 1798 and 1799; 2- $1000 to Elizabeth Doncaster of St. John, New Brunswick, mother of my said wife; 3- $300 to Mary Doncaster of St. Johns, sister of my wife; 4- whole remainder to my sister Catherine DePew wife of Abraham DePew and her children. Appoints as executors his wife Sarah, Isaac D. Brower and David D. Bogart. Signed James M. Brower. Witnessed by G. McAdam, 27 Beekman St, NYC, and James McAdam, same address.²

James Mason Brower¹

• Father*: Ariah Coates Brower¹ b. 13 Jan 1817, d. 24 Jun 1884
• Mother*: Betsey Mason¹ b. 1826, d. 1901

• James Mason Brower was born circa 1871 at Richmond, Cache Co., Utah.²

• He appeared on the census on 18 June 1880 at Richmond, Cache Co., Utah, as James M. Brower, age 9, born in Utah.²

James Monroe Brower¹

• Father*: Singleton Brower¹ b. 22 May 1822, d. 25 Apr 1902
• Mother*: Nancy b. Sep 1832, d. 1918

• Charts: Jan Brouwer of Flatlands Descendants Chart

• James Monroe Brower was born in January 1868 at Hempstead, Queens Co., New York.²
• He married Louise Sauer circa 1894.^1,2

• Also known as Monroe Brower.²
• James Monroe Brower appeared on the census on 22 July 1870 at Hempstead, Queens Co., New York, as James M. Brower, age 2, born in New York.³
• He appeared on the census on 11 June 1880 at Hempstead, Queens Co., New York, as James M. Brower, age 13, born in New York.⁴
• He appeared on the census on 18 June 1900 at Woodmere, Town of Hempstead, Nassau Co., New York, as Monroe Brower, age 32, born Jan 1868 in New York. Both parents born in New York. A laborer. In the household are his wife, Irene, children, Florence G., and Walter K., and Charlie Schiffinmacher, age 23, a boarder.²
• He appeared on the census on 20 April 1910 at Woodmere, Town of Hempstead, Nassau Co., New York, James M. Brower, age 42, born in New York. Both parents born in New York. Married for 16 years. An oysterman (carter and retail dealer). Residing on Singleton Ave. In the household are his wife, Irine, and children Florence G., Walter K., Margaret, and Josephine D.⁵

James O. Brower¹

• Father*: Oliver Brower¹ b. 3 Aug 1813, d. 16 May 1881
• Mother*: Mary A. Briggs¹ b. 26 Dec 1815, d. 18 Apr 1871

• Charts: Jan Brouwer of Flatlands Descendants Chart

• James O. Brower was born on 18 February 1840 at Westport, Bristol Co., Massachusetts.²
• He married Henrietta.²
• James O. Brower died on 20 September 1899.²

• He appeared on the census on 21 September 1850 at Westport, Bristol Co., Massachusetts, as James O. Brower, age 10, born in Massachusetts.³
• He appeared on the census in 1860 at Hempstead, Queens Co., New York, as James O. Brower, age 20, birth place stated as New York. Living with his parents.⁴

James S. Brower¹

• Father*: Abraham Duryea Brower¹ b. 28 Jul 1811, d. 16 Oct 1884
• Mother*: Mary Rachel Stevens¹ b. c 1814

• James S. Brower was born circa 1840 at Washtenaw Co., Michigan.¹
• He married Nettie before 1869.²

• James S. Brower appeared on the census on 15 August 1850 at York, Washtenaw Co., Michigan, age 10.¹
• He appeared on the census on 10 July 1860 at Todd Co., Minnesota, as James "Brown" age 20, single and living with his parents.³
• He appeared on the census on 18 July 1870 at Round Prairie, Todd Co., Minnesota, as James S. Brower, age 30, born in Michigan, farmer, with real estate valued at $2500, personal estate at $150, with wife Nettie, and daughter Mary.²

James W. Brower¹

• Father*: Frederick H. Brower¹ b. Jul 1861
• Mother*: Sarah Ella¹ b. Nov 1861

• James W. Brower was born in January 1884 at New York.¹

• He appeared on the census on 5 June 1900 at Ward 4, Poughkeepsie, Dutchess Co., New York, as James W. Brower, age 16, born Jan 1884 in New York. Single. Employed as a salesman in a dry goods store. Lives with his parents.¹