Petrus Abrahams Brouwer

Son of Abraham Brouwer and Lea Demarest. b. 18 Apr 1682
William J. Hoffman, "Brouwer Beginnings; The First Three Generations of the Adam Brouwer Berchoven Family", The American Genealogist 23:193-206; 24:23-32, 96-102, 161-170 (1947, 1948).

Baptized on 24 May 1701 at Dutch Reformed Church, Hackensack, Bergen Co., New Jersey, sponsors David son of Jan DeMaree, Elena Brouwers.
First Reformed Church (Hackensack N.J.), Records of the Reformed Dutch Churches of Hackensack and Schraalenburgh, New Jersey (New York: Collections of the Holland Society, 1891), p.83.

More about his father:

Son of Pieter Brouwer and Petronella Uldrickse Kleyn.
William J. Hoffman, "Brouwer Beginnings; The First Three Generations of the Adam Brouwer Berchoven Family", The American Genealogist 23:193-206; 24:23-32, 96-102, 161-170 (1947, 1948).

Abraham Brouwer was born circa 1675 at Schenectady, New York.
Henry B. Hoff, "The Family of Ulderick Kleyn and Baefje Pieters", New York Genealogical and Biographical Record Vol.129, pp.89-93 (1998).

He married with banns published on 29 March 1700 at Dutch Reformed Church, Hackensack, Bergen Co., New Jersey, Lea Demarest, daughter of Jan Demarest and Jacomina de Ruine, "Abraham Brouwer, j.m. van Schoonegte [Schenectady], Lea de Marest, j.d. van Hackensack."
First Reformed Church (Hackensack N.J.), Records of the Reformed Dutch Churches of Hackensack and Schraalenburgh, New Jersey (New York: Collections of the Holland Society, 1891), p.27.

Abraham Brouwer witnessed the baptism of Margrita De Hart , daughter of Jonathan Hart and Antje Pieterse Slot, on 3 August 1707 at Dutch Reformed Church, Hackensack, Bergen Co., New Jersey, (sponsors Abraham Brouwer, Margrita Jansen).
Ibid., p.92.

Abraham Brouwer witnessed the baptism of Annetie Christie , daughter of James Christie and Magdalena Demarest, on 7 September 1707 at Dutch Reformed Church, Hackensack, Bergen Co., New Jersey, (sponsors Abram Brouwer, Antie Slot).
Ibid.

Abraham Brouwer witnessed the baptism of Lea Christie , daughter of James Christie and Magdalena Demarest, on 27 February 1709 at Dutch Reformed Church, Hackensack, Bergen Co., New Jersey, (sponsors Abram Brouwer, Lea, his wife).
Ibid., p.96.

Abraham Brouwer witnessed the baptism of Leah Demarest , daughter of Peter Demarest and Maria Pieterse Meet, on 30 August 1713 at Dutch Reformed Church, Hackensack, Bergen Co., New Jersey, (sponsors Abram Brouwer, Lea, his wife).
Ibid., p.104.

Abraham Brouwer was made an executor of the will of Jan Demarest on 29 March 1714; proved 10 Nov 1719, filed at Trenton (Lib. A, p.137). Called John des Marets of New Barbadoes, Bergen Co., "youman." Names his wife Magdalena; children: John of Apoghquinimy, Pennsylvania; Peter of New Barbados; Maria wife of Jacobus Slot, who has son Peter; Sarah wife of Abraham Cannan of Richmond Co., who has son Isack; Rachel wife of Thomas Hyer, of Apoghquinimy, who has son John; Jaquemine, wife of John Stewart of Chester Co; Lea wife of Abraham Brower; Magdalena wife of James Christinson, who has son John; grandson David, son of deceased eldest son David. Mentions real and personal estate. Executors: sons John and Peter. Witnesses: Joost de Baene, Sarah de Baene, John Conrad Codwise. Codicil dated 4 Dec 1719, makes a few changes in devises to daughters Conan and Heyer and substitutes son-in-law Abraham Brower as executor in place of son John. Witnesses: Vojjor Weisem (??), Poules van der Beeck, James Christyson. Letters of administration issued to the executors "sometime in February 1719/20."
William Nelson, Documents Relating to the Colonial History of the State of New Jersey, Vol. XXIII, Calender of New Jersey Wills, Vol. I, 1670-1730 (Paterson, N.J.: The Press Printing and Publishing Co., 1901), p.136.

Will dated 29 March 1725 proved 19 Apr 1736. Called Abraham Brouwer of Hackensack, Bergen County, New Jersey, weaver. Names wife, Lea Brower, executrix. Brother-in-law, James Christy and Pieter Demarest, tutors and administrators of my minor-enne children; also co-executors and assistants. Eldest son, Petrus Brower, has received his share (1/2 of home-lot on the east); son, David, to have land on the west side of Little Mill brook; son, Johannis, residue of real estate, which is easterly to the land of my son Petrus. Other sons, Samuel and Daniel. Daughters, Lea, Rachel, Mary (youngest). Witnessed by Benjamin Demarest, Miklaes Bon, David Demarest. 19 April 1736, Lea Brower, alias Westervelt, and Peter Demarest qualify as executors.
New Jersey. Department of State, Record of Wills in New Jersey, vols. C-D, 1734-1746; FHL film #0522736 (Salt Lake City, Utah: Filmed by the Genealogical Society of Utah, 1968), Microreproduction of original at the State Library of Archives and History, Trenton, New Jersey, C:82.
A. Van Doren Honeyman, editor, Documents Relative to the Colonial History of the State of New Jersey, First Series, Vol. XXX, Calender of New Jersey Wills, Administrations, Etc., Vol. II, 1730-1750 (Somerville, New Jersey: The Unionist-Gazette Association, Printers, 1918), page 66. Abraham Brower.
"Online Image - Abraham Brouwer's Will."Digital image from microfilm. Online https://picasaweb.google.com/ccbnf1404/…

Abraham Brouwer is covered in "Brouwer Beginnings," TAG 23:198, and the line of his son Samuel is then followed through his son, Jacob which leads to two well known American artists. Regarding Abraham: "There are 10 children known of this couple. All were bapt. in the Hackensack Dutch Reformed Church."
William J. Hoffman, "Brouwer Beginnings; The First Three Generations of the Adam Brouwer Berchoven Family", The American Genealogist 23:193-206; 24:23-32, 96-102, 161-170 (1947, 1948): 23:198.

Children by Lea Demarest b. 18 Apr 1682:

   Peter Brouwer b. 24 May 1701, d. before Feb 1734

   Johannes Brouwer b. 2 May 1703

   Samuel Brouwer b. 18 Feb 1705

   David Brouwer b. 16 Jan 1707

   Jacob Brouwer b. 1 May 1709, d. between May 1757 anf Mar 1763

"Brouwer Beginnings" by William J. Hoffman, Manuscript, BB-50, New York Genealogical and Biographical Society, New York City, New York.

   Lea Brouwer b. 8 Apr 1711, d. before Aug 1714

   Lea Brouwer b. 22 Aug 1714, d. before 22 Jun 1745

   Rachel Brouwer b. 9 Dec 1716, d. ca. 1750

   Daniel Brouwer b. 5 Jul 1719, d. 15 Jan 1791

First Reformed Church (Hackensack N.J.), Records of the Reformed Dutch Churches of Hackensack and Schraalenburgh, New Jersey (New York: Collections of the Holland Society, 1891), p.121.

   Maria Brouwer b. 19 Nov 1721

Ibid., p.129.

Abraham Brouwer died between 29 March 1725 and May 1731 at Hackensack, Bergen Co., New Jersey; (date of will and remarriage of his widow).

End of data on father.

Peter Brouwer married Dina de Groot, daughter of Pieter Jacobsen de Groot and Beleitie Van Schaick, at Dutch Reformed Church, Hackensack, Bergen Co., New Jersey, on 30 May 1724; "both b. Ackinsack" (Hackensack).
Ibid., p.45.

Witnessed the baptism of Lea Brouwer , daughter of Jan Brouwer and Antje Hendrickse Mandeville, on 22 March 1724 at Dutch Reformed Church, Hackensack, Bergen Co., New Jersey, (sponsors Petrus and Lea Brouwer).
Ibid., p.140.

Witnessed the baptism of Daniel Christie , son of James Christie and Magdalena Demarest, on 5 February 1725 at Dutch Reformed Church, Hackensack, Bergen Co., New Jersey, (sponsors Petrus Brouwer and wife).
Ibid., p.145.

Petrus Brower is named as the eldest son in the will of Abraham Brower dated 29 Mar 1725.
Will dated 29 March 1725 proved 19 Apr 1736. Called Abraham Brouwer of Hackensack, Bergen County, New Jersey, weaver. Names wife, Lea Brower, executrix. Brother-in-law, James Christy and Pieter Demarest, tutors and administrators of my minor-enne children; also co-executors and assistants. Eldest son, Petrus Brower, has received his share (1/2 of home-lot on the east); son, David, to have land on the west side of Little Mill brook; son, Johannis, residue of real estate, which is easterly to the land of my son Petrus. Other sons, Samuel and Daniel. Daughters, Lea, Rachel, Mary (youngest). Witnessed by Benjamin Demarest, Miklaes Bon, David Demarest. 19 April 1736, Lea Brower, alias Westervelt, and Peter Demarest qualify as executors.
Elmer T. Hutchinson, editor, Documents Relating to the Colonial, Revolutionary and Post Revolutionary History of the State of New Jersey First Series Vol. 39; Calender of New Jersey Wills, Administrations, Etc. Vol. 10 1801-1805 (Trenton, New Jersey: MacCrellish & Quigley Co., 1946), p.66.

Witnessed the baptism of Lea Brouwer , daughter of Jan Brouwer and Antje Hendrickse Mandeville, on 2 November 1725 at Dutch Reformed Church, Hackensack, Bergen Co., New Jersey, (sponsors Petrus Brouwer and mother).
First Reformed Church (Hackensack N.J.), Records of the Reformed Dutch Churches of Hackensack and Schraalenburgh, New Jersey (New York: Collections of the Holland Society, 1891), p.146.

Witnessed the baptism of Steven Slot , son of Johannes Slot and Willemptie Alberse Van Voorhees, on 2 April 1727 at Dutch Reformed Church, Hackensack, Bergen Co., New Jersey, (sponsors Petrus Brouwer, Dina Brouwer).
Ibid., p.152.

Witnessed the baptism of William Ennes , son of William Ennes and Antje Brouwer, on 7 May 1727 at Dutch Reformed Church, Hackensack, Bergen Co., New Jersey, (sponsors Petrus Brouwer and Dina Brouwer).
Ibid.

Witnessed the baptism of Abraham Brouwer , son of Samuel Brouwer and Maria Hartje, on 12 October 1729 at Tappan Reformed Church, Tappan, New York, (sponsors Petrus Brouwer and Lea Brouwer).
Arthur C.M. Kelly, Baptism Record of the Tappan Reformed Church (Rhinebeck, New York: Arthur C.M. Kelly, 1998), p.29, no.596.

Children by Dina de Groot b. 12 Aug 1705:

   Maria Brouwer b. 25 Dec 1724, d. before 13 Apr 1760

   Beeltje Brouwer b. 13 Mar 1728, d. before 15 Apr 1774

   Lea Brouwer11 b. 3 Sep 1730

First Reformed Church (Hackensack N.J.), Records of the Reformed Dutch Churches of Hackensack and Schraalenburgh, New Jersey (New York: Collections of the Holland Society, 1891), p.143.
"Brouwer Beginnings" by William J. Hoffman, Manuscript, BB-50, New York Genealogical and Biographical Society, New York City, New York.

Peter Brouwer died before February 1734 (wife remarried).

Bio includes data from The Brouwer Genealogy Database.
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