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Jacob Brower b. 1773 in Maryland

davi01 — 2009-11-09 01:34:41Z

Looking for information about Jacob Brower b. 1773 in Maryland. He had a son named Solomon b. 1816. Solomon's death ctf. indicates that he was born in Cincinnati OH in 1816. Father was Jacob and mother was Mary Sawyer. Solomon married Evaline Waits and they resided in Elizabeth Indiana. Jacob is shown in 1850 census in Frankin County, PA. I know there are many Jacob Browers. Any information to help me sort all of this out would be so very much appreciated. Carole

Re: Harvey Brower

bubtorp — 2009-10-10 06:25:05Z

Hi, I hope this is still of interest to you. Harvey Brower who was married to Betsey Morehouse had several children. Their 1st names were, Lyman, Caroline, Harriet, Olive,Mary and Charles. I believe that Lyman was killed in the Civil War. When Betsy passed away, Harvey would remarry to Arabella Mott Parks. He would have 3 children with Arabella. Their 1st names are, Frank, William and Alva. My tie to all of this really comes through William. So I connect to Harvey through Arabella and not Betsy. I hope this helps. Let me know if you get this information. Thanks - Paul

David Brower s/o Christian

OHF640 — 2009-10-04 20:12:18Z

Looking for the final location on David & Barbary Brower from various tax lists .... they were
1799 Dayton twp., Montgomery Co., Oh
1804 Montgomery Co., Oh
1806 Montgomery Co., Oh
1811 Jefferson twp., Montgomery Co., Oh
1814 Montgomery Co., Oh
1817 Randolph twp., Montgomery Co., Oh

Some sources say they went to Indiana then on to Iowa but can't seem to find them.

Re: Long Island, NY Browers

hhorsting — 2009-09-24 01:05:35Z

Just found out from my uncle ron over in holland that my great grandfathers father was named brower,he had relations with a indonesian women when holland colonized the island.He gave up his son and a family by the name Horsting adopted him,do you know of this history I would really like to know.

Respectfully.Howard R Horsting,brower

Re: Grant Thomas or Christopher Columbus Brower

embrblvd — 2009-09-09 00:50:12Z

I have never met my real Father. His name is Christopher Columbus Brower. I will be 48 years old on September 10,2009 My mothers maiden name is Dickinson, She Lived in Florida. Have not seen her since I was three. I believe I have a sister with the name Geraldine. Another sister named Cherita.
Is this coincidence, or are we related! Maybe there are two different Christopher Columbus Brower. I know there was alot of kids by my real dad. Some with different women, other than my real Mom. I believe he was born in Oklahoma. Not much information, but all I really know. Let me know what you think or discover.

Re: Brower in Fulton Co. N.Y.

dpratt137 — 2009-08-12 21:57:38Z

For your info I just found William Brower in the 1860 Census in Broadalbin, Fulton Co. N.Y. He is listed as age 41 so that would put him abt. 1819 Mary Ann age 46 so abt. 1814. Children listed are Almira 19, Adaline 15, Abram 11, Matilda 9 and Mary 5. Mary must have died between 1860 and 65 the same for William and Mary Ann. Andrew is missing from this census. He would have been 21 so might have been out working.I am off of Mary Ann Peck Brower.

Re: Brower in Fulton Co. N.Y.

DHaught0668 — 2009-08-12 11:54:42Z

I have Browers in Oneida Co, NY that have a lot of the same names. Most are common names but Abram did catch my attention. I have David Abram Brower born @ 1775 and wife Rox William, parents of John abt 1798, David abt 1801, Wm, about 1807, Edward, abt 1809, CAtherine, abt 1811, Abram, abt 1815, Esther, abt 1818 and Mary Ann abt 1820. This is a hard family to pin down. Some of them moved to Illinois and Iowa and then on to Nebraska. My line is through Catherine who married Edward Mott. They moved to Illinois and then on to Nebraska where they died. I do have more infoon some of the descendants. One other name that catches my attention is Almira/Almina, I know there is a granddaughter with this name. It is an unusual name. I have to go to work right now and have company for the next few days but I would love to look at this more with you. I would think there might be a connection somewhere.
Debbie

Brower in Fulton Co. N.Y.

dpratt137 — 2009-08-11 22:22:09Z

I am looking for info on a William Brower that married a Mary Ann Peck born abt. 1814. They lived in Broadalbin, Fulton Co. N.Y. Children I have are Andrew Brower b.abt. 1839, Almina/Almira Brower b. abt. 1841 married I think a John S. Harris,Adeline Brower b. abt. 1844, Abram Brower 1846, David Brower abt. 1849 and Matilda Brower abt. 1851.I think William and Mary Ann have died by 1865 as the 6 children are living alone. All of the males were in the Civil War. Any info on any of these names would be great.

Re: extended family

gensrchr14 — 2009-07-31 20:44:33Z

Dear Roberta,

I assume you want to find more on the ancestry of Charles DeWitt Brower and/or find other relatives. There is a tree on Ancestry by kunaqbrower that includes your Charles DeWitt Brower. This tree shows Charles was born in Manhattan, NY. If you are descended from the NY Browers, it is likely you descend from one of about three major progenitors of the Brower/Brewer lines.

I find Charles D. Brower and wife Asiangatak in the 1930 census of Noatak Kobuk, AK. In 1920 with wife "Ahskaugatuc" in Barrow, AK. In 1910 with spouse "Assinatak" of Noatak Kobuk, AK, and in 1900 in "The Territory from Point Hope Across The North Slope to Where Alaskan Boundary Touches Arctic Ocean, Northern, Alaska Territory, Browerville, Northern Supervisors District, AK." You can find a lot of information by reconstructing the families from the census records and other legal documents.

If you have any male family members, carrying the Brower surname, have you considered DNA testing? It can go a long way in helping you determine your ancestry, if you get a match with other Brower/Brewer males who have taken the test. The more people that participate in DNA testing of all surnames, ethnic groups, etc., the more beneficial it is for everyone researching those same lines.

Hope this helps.

gensrchr14

extended family

roberta_taktuk — 2009-07-30 12:02:51Z

Hello all.
Beverly Brower Panik is my grandmother, she is a grand daughter of Charles DeWitt Brower. He loved her sooo much because she was his eskimo grand baby with blue eyes and dark blonde hair. She lives in Wainwright, AK and has 2 children, she is a great-grandmother to 4 young ones.
You can reach me, Roberta Taktuk Ahmaogak, at roberta_taktuk@hotmail.com
-I was named after my grandmother's father, Robert Taktuk Brower, Sr. of Barrow, one of Charles DeWitt Brower & Mary Asiangataq's sons.

Re: Gesner side of the Brower family

elmerstune143 — 2009-07-27 20:13:05Z

Sorry, no.

Re: Gesner side of the Brower family

bfduncan — 2009-07-27 18:12:50Z

OK, thanks for the response.
Do you have
George Mann
George Mann Gesner
Claessa Gesner

Appreciate it!
Beverly

Re: Gesner side of the Brower family

elmerstune143 — 2009-07-27 18:05:06Z

Yes, I'm still here. But those two names are nowhere in my Gesner genealogy. Sorry I can't help you. Joan Hays

Re: Gesner side of the Brower family

bfduncan — 2009-07-26 20:08:18Z

Can I hope you are still on line - searching and helping?

I've got the GESNER part down pretty well. I'm looking to close the gap on the GEORGE PATON and MARY MCLEAN end - can you help me there?

Re: Brouwer/Brower

bfduncan — 2009-07-26 20:04:58Z

I have difficulty finding these postings. I hope you are still looking for links to family.

The extra step is in GEORGE PATON and MARY MCLEOD - but I'll take anything you can offer! They were the parents of Mary and Margaret both of whom married Gesner men.

Hope you are still online looking!

BROWER Herbert E and Vera L

t42RoseHill — 2009-07-02 13:02:20Z

BROWER Herbert E and Vera L

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BROWER Sarah NEVADA and Norman Kelley

t42RoseHill — 2009-06-11 14:55:31Z

BROWER Sarah NEVADA and Norman Kelley

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Re: Long Island, NY Browers

mikewatkins01 — 2009-06-02 01:41:28Z

Hi Peggee,
I'm looking for an Adriana or Addie Brower/Breuer. She was born 1861, the daughter of a Richard and Phebe. Would you happen to have anything on her? She went on to marry an Orville Watkins c1881.
Thanks,
Mike
mikewatkins01@hotmail.com

Re: Long Island, NY Browers

Peggee — 2009-03-11 23:49:58Z

Most of my Browers are from the 5 towns - Woodmere Hewlett Cedarhurst Lawrence Inwood area in Nassau County.

BROWER daughter 1932-1932

t42Arlington — 2009-02-27 23:03:21Z

BROWER daughter 1932-1932

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BROWER Charles Thomas 1873-1948

t42Arlington — 2009-02-27 23:03:09Z

BROWER Charles Thomas 1873-1948

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BROWER Lula M 1885-1982

t42Arlington — 2009-02-27 23:02:53Z

BROWER Lula M 1885-1982

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BROWER Charles Weldon 1908-1949

t42Arlington — 2009-02-27 23:02:41Z

BROWER Charles Weldon 1908-1949

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Re: Brower Family of New York and Iowa

ccnzm — 2009-05-05 16:50:13Z

Donald
I know this is an old message but I am also descended form Jeremiah and Keziah (Mabb) Brower by his son Joseph R and Rebecca (James) Brower. After years of searching for the 1860 census, I finally found Jeremiah and Keziah Brower in it. Let me know if you have it or not. They were originally listed by mistake during transcription as Jeremiah and Keziah Brown.
Connie

Re: Brower Family

x0xkalix8x — 2009-05-05 12:26:01Z

My Great Grandmother was Catherine Darlene Brower, by law. I believe she married to Harold C. Brower. Both of Sioux city iowa. woodbury county.

BROWER William M 1879-1947

t42Parkdale — 2009-04-01 12:02:00Z

BROWER William M 1879-1947

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BROWER Otilia MIERES and William Macon

t42Parkdale — 2009-04-01 12:01:49Z

BROWER Otilia MIERES and William Macon

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BROWER Dorothy Ann 1920-1941

t42Parkdale — 2009-03-31 21:06:39Z

BROWER Dorothy Ann 1920-1941

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Re: Emma Brower

cwbrower1 — 2009-04-22 22:22:51Z

Emma Lee Brower Born June 17, 1917, married Virgil Clark May 16, 1963? Was married to a Milner.

Research Request on Brouwer,Brower Ancestry with Allied Families by Florence Johns Asman, 1994

billlindaheston — 2009-03-15 19:01:09Z

In the book Brouwer,Brower Ancestry with Allied Families by Florence Johns Asman, Illuminage Designer-Publisher, 1994, pages 58-61 gives info on ancestry & children of Joseph Wardell, listing death date of Elizabeth Wardell as 1756. Would it be possible for someone to scan in pages 58-61 and email?

Thanks,

Bill Heston
Elk Grove, CA
bhlh@comcast.net

Re: Brower Family Crest?

tmiw04258 — 2008-12-29 01:28:51Z

The thing with Family Crests. Well, I would not spend alot of effort with them. I know a professional geneologist who is hired by the LDS church to research. She is very good at what she does. Heres the deal. Just because there is a family crest that says Brower doesn't mean a whole lot. These crests are only given as a special gift from the King when something outstanding was done for Royalty. and even if your ancestor has a crest issued from the king, does not mean we as decendents have any rights to them. so there is a big misconception regarding famiy Crests. IN the US however, families are now designing their own and having them notorized as belonging to your family. then if someone does something wonderful for community, mission, military, or whatever, then they can recieve an earned family crest. It's great because you can design your own and begin a tradition that can be passed down through generations and have it symbolize whtever you want. so there you have it.

Re: Ezra M. Brower

gefrench53 — 2009-04-15 00:27:20Z

Ezra Brower was an axe maker in Toronto in 1846 and in galt in 1851. The family later lived in Saugeen, back in Toronto and then moved to Benona. There was a daughter Emily Constable, a son Ezra W. and a daughter Elizabeth. Do you have his parentage?

Re: Long Island, NY Browers

HiGuys17 — 2009-03-07 02:34:30Z

Would you happen to have an Alan Brower or Leonard Brower in your tree?

BROWER Eva Gay and Noble L

t42NormanIOOF — 2009-01-24 22:05:34Z

BROWER Eva Gay and Noble L

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Re: Gesner side of the Brower family

bfduncan — 2009-01-31 20:12:03Z

Nicolas Gesner, married Gracey Post
My link is William Herbert who married Mary Ann Mann
George Mann Gesner, married Mary Taylor Paton
I'm trying to find links to the Mann and Paton part of the family - can you help?

My G-G-grandmother was Claressa Jane GESNER married Lewis Julien Isaacs. She was a daughter of George M and Mary Paton Gesner

Beverly

Re: Brower Family Crest?

demaris1964 — 2009-01-12 18:46:50Z

Hi Ann, how do I look at the picture of the crest? Is it up on your site?
Thanks, Demaris

Re: Brower Family Crest?

demaris1964 — 2009-01-09 20:12:30Z

Do you have the Brower family crest that has an arm holding up a rolled up scroll? I had it years ago and don't know what's happened to it.
Thanks, Demaris Brower-Douglas

Re: Brower Family Crest?

demaris1964 — 2009-01-12 17:45:37Z

Thanks Ann, I must be losing it. It's been so many years ( 30+ )that I might be thinking of a crest that belongs to another name in the family. Do you know why it would have a Star of David?

Brower

FStewart12 — 2009-01-27 10:25:21Z

Looking for information on Mat(t)hew aka Andrew Brower/Brown born NY 1789, died 1869 Wayne co MI, married abt 1828 Pheobe ?,need Pheobe's madien name, place not known,probably Orleans Co NY, need parents names and orgin of Matthew Brower.
Thank You
FStewart12@cfl.rr.com

Re: John Elizabeth Brower of NC

jamyiaclark — 2009-05-30 16:06:48Z

Westly was my great grandfather. Will you all be attending the family reunion in September?

Re: origine of brower

ann_heistad — 2009-04-22 03:35:42Z

please send me your information. I too am a descendent of Adam Brower Berchoven.

Re: Brower Family Crest?

ann_heistad — 2009-01-09 23:24:28Z

Hello Demaris, I'll put the Brower Coat of Arms on my Ancestry Member photos so that you can see it..all my family trees are public so you will be able to access them if you are a member. Having said that, I'll try to describe the Coat of Arms to you.
The shield has 3 doves, a star of david and crossed swords. Above the shield is a dove sitting on a depiction of a knights helmet and amaranth leaves. Beneath the shield is a banner with the following phrase: Vrit Vochten Nederland

The explanation of the Brower name follows:
Brower is a surname of Dutch derivation, coming from the word Brouer, meaning a brewer. The name was early represented in the New Amsterdam Colony by Willem Hendricks Brouwer, who came over from Holland before 1665. He established himself as a farmer and becamae a land owner of considerable importance in the colony of New York. The spelling of the name was changed from Brouwer to Brower by Gillis Brower, fifth in descent from immigrant Willem. The family intermarried with the Vedder, van de Boga(e)rt, Bancher, Bogardus, and many other of the old Dutch families of New York State, New York was founded in 1664.

I happen to be a descendant of Adam Brower Berkhoven,
Ann

Re: Brower Family Crest?

ann_heistad — 2009-01-09 23:16:17Z

The Brower Coat of Arms shows three doves, a star of david and crossed swords with a banner underneath the shield
"Vrit Vochten Nederland"

The explanation of the BROWER name follows:
Brower is a surname of Dutch derivation, coming from the word brouer, meaning a brewer. The name was early represented in the New Amsterdam (New York) Colony by Willem Hendricks Brouwer, who came ever from Holland before 1669. He established himself as a farmer and became a land owner of considerable importance in the colony of New York. The spelling of the name was changed from Brouwer to Brower by Gillis Brower, fifth in descent from immigrant Willem. The family intermarried with the Vedder, van de Bogart, Bancker, Bogardus, and many other of the old Dutch families of New York State.

LIFE STORY OF ARIAH COATS BROWER,

ann_heistad — 2009-01-01 00:31:31Z

LIFE STORY OF ARIAH COATS BROWER, PIONEER PRINTER
Written by Himself
Copied by Amos W. Bair, grandson, March 1, 1942
Recopied by Oradell Brower Triplett, great granddaughter, August 1960 Copied onto Computer database by Elbert Richard Brower, 3ggs, 16 Dec. 1998

I have this story writeen by Ariah, himself, if anyone is interested. Please email me at: aheistad@telus.net

Re: Parents of Jacob Brower

ann_heistad — 2009-01-01 00:19:55Z

You might try looking for Jacobus under the Adam Brower Berkhoven line. I think the information you want could be found through rootsweb.com or the look for Anneke Jans Bogardus.

Re: WAIT! Theophilus A. Brouwer from PA estate sale

ann_heistad — 2009-01-01 00:12:24Z

Any chance you still have that photo on your computer. I am a descendant of Adam Brower who had the mill at Gowanus Bay.

Re: Long Island, NY Browers

ann_heistad — 2008-12-31 23:58:12Z

Hi Peggee, I come from the Adam Brower line with the mill in Gowanus,NY. My Gr, Gr, Grandfather was John Brower who lived in Ontario. Do you have any of that information?

Re: Brower Family Crest?

ann_heistad — 2008-12-31 23:54:30Z

Yes, I have the family crest and motto as well as the write up of the Brower family.

Re: Brower Family Crest?

ann_heistad — 2009-01-12 18:21:10Z

Good morning David,
I'm not too sure about the significance of the Star of David also known as the Star of Bethlehem. My opinion would be that it might have been a symbol of the Knights Templar when they made the crusades to Jerusalem and were awarded their lands and Coats of Arms on their return to England. I'll be doing some more research on this you can be sure...interesting question.

Re: Brower Family Crest?

ann_heistad — 2009-01-12 23:12:38Z

If you are a member of Ancestry.com you already have access as I have made my trees public, just look at the photos, it's right on there,otherwise if you have an email I can email the whole thing to you. My email is aheistad@telus.net
Ann