David Abramse Brouwer

Son of Abraham Brouwer and Lea Demarest.
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).
"Brouwer Beginnings" by William J. Hoffman, Manuscript, BB-50, New York Genealogical and Biographical Society, New York City, New York.

Baptized on 16 January 1707 at Dutch Reformed Church, Hackensack, Bergen Co., New Jersey, sponsors Pieter DeMaree, Lydia DeMaree.
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.92.

Married Jannetje Hartje, daughter of Jacob Hanszen Hartje and Tryntje Straetenmaker, circa 1732.
Brouwer Beginnings" by William J. Hoffman, Manuscript, BB-50, New York Genealogical and Biographical Society, New York City, New York.

David Brower is named in his father's will 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 Lydia Demarest , daughter of Peter Demarest and Maria Batton, on 8 November 1730 at Dutch Reformed Church, Hackensack, Bergen Co., New Jersey, (sponsors David Brouwer, Lidia Demarest).
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.158.

Witnessed the baptism of David Ennes , son of William Ennes and Antje Brouwer, on 6 November 1737 at Reformed Dutch Church, Hackensack, Bergen Co., New Jersey, (sponsors David Brouwer and wife.).
Ibid., Hack.:174.

David Brouwer and Jannetje Hartje were members of the at Reformed Dutch Church, New York City, New York, on 1 December 1744 "David Brouwer & Jannetje Hertje, Egte L. van Schralenburg."
"Records of the Reformed Dutch Church in the City of New York - Church Members List", New York Genealogical and Biographical Record vol.59,60,61,62 (1928,1929,1930,1931): 60:352.

Witnessed the baptism of David Brouwer , son of Samuel Brouwer and Maria Hartje, on 12 January 1746 at Reformed Dutch Church, New York City, New York, (sponsors David Brouwer and Jannetje Hartje s.h.v.).
Ibid., 25:67.

David Brouwer was admitted freeman on 1 March 1748 at New York City, New York, a labourer.
"Brouwer Beginnings" by William J. Hoffman, Manuscript, BB-50, New York Genealogical and Biographical Society, New York City, New York.

Witnessed the baptism of Lea Van Deursen , daughter of Daniel Van Deursen and Lea Hartje, on 30 October 1748 at Reformed Dutch Church, New York City, New York, (sponsors David Brouwer, Annetje Hertje, z.h.v.).
"Records of the Reformed Dutch Church in New York", New York Genealogical and Biographical Record Vols.5- (1874-): 26:13.

Witnessed the baptism of David Brouwer , son of Abraham Brouwer and Antje Nix, on 4 November 1759 at Protestant Dutch Reformed Church, Acquackanonk (Passaic), Essex Co., New Jersey, (sponsors David Brouwer and Jannetje Hertje).
Arthur C.M. Kelly, Vital Records of the Protestant Dutch Reformed Church at Acquackanonk (Passaic, New Jersey) 1727-1816 (Rhinebeck, New York: Kinship, 1992), 33:701.

David Brouwer witnessed the will of Peter Demarest on 1 April 1763; proved 2 Oct 1763. Pieter Demaree of Bergen Co. Names eldest son Peter, his part of the woodland and 1/2 of cleared land where he lives. Son, Jacobus, 2 acres where he lives. Sons John, Jacobus, David and Samuel, rest of real estate. My five sons shall pay to my daughters and grandchildren £100, viz: to Mary, 1/12, Treyntie, 1/12, Sarah, 1/12, Leya, 1/12, Margaret, 1/12, Ledeya, 1/12, Mary, 1/12, Anna, 1/12, Madlentie, 1/12. To children of Hester,1/12. To children of Jackmintye, 1/12. To children of Elizabeth, 1/12. Daughter Madiena, my easy chair. Wife, Mary, use of whole estate while my widow. Executors: my wife Mary, my friend Lorence Van Buskirk, Esq., and my friend George Blinckerhoff. Wit.: David Brower, Jacob Brower and Jan Brower. Lib. H, p. 312.
A. Van Doren Honeyman, Calender of New Jersey Wills, Administrations, Etc., Vol. IV, 1761-1770, Documents Relating to the Colonial History of the State of New Jersey, First Series, Vol. 33 (Somerville, N.J.: The Unionist-Gazette Association, Printers, 1928), page 112. Pieter Demaree.

David Brouwer and Jannetje Hartje were members of the at Reformed Dutch Church, Gravesend, Kings Co., Long Island, New York, on 5 November 1766 admitted upon confession.
Olive Tree Genealogy and Peter Divine,"Members Lists in Gravesend, New York Church Records 1763-1768." Transcription by Peter Divine, July 2001, from LDS Microfilm #1016877, Item #2. This is a microfilm of a handwritten transcript (p. 129-195) in possession of the Holland Society of New York, New York City. Online http://www.olivetreegenealogy.com/nn/church/…., Retrieved July 2014.

Witnessed the baptism of Court Stillwell , son of Richard Stillwell and Mary Johnson, on 1 September 1771 at Reformed Dutch Church, Gravesend, Kings Co., Long Island, New York, (witnesses: David Brure, Jannitje do).
Ibid., Court; parents: Richard Stillwell, Maria do; witnesses: David Brure, Jannitje do.

Witnessed the baptism of Jannitje Kiersted , daughter of Samuel Kiersted and Jannatie Brouwer, on 5 December 1772 at Reformed Dutch Church, Gravesend, Kings Co., Long Island, New York, (witnesses: David Brouwer, Jannitje).
Ibid., Jannitje; parents: Samuel Kiersted, Jannitje; witnesses: David Brouwer, Jannitje.

Witnessed the baptism of Jacob Skinner , son of John Skinner and Lea Brouwer, on 17 July 1783 at Reformed Dutch Church, Gravesend, Kings Co., Long Island, New York, (witness; David Brower).
Olive Tree Genealogy and Peter Divine,"Baptisms in Gravesend, New York Church Records 1783-1789." Transcription by Peter Divine, July 2001, from LDS Microfilm #1016877, Item #2. This is a microfilm of a handwritten transcript (p. 129-195) in possession of the Holland Society of New York, New York City. Online http://www.olivetreegenealogy.com/nn/church/…., Jacob; parents: Leah Skinner, David Brower.

Children by Jannetje Hartje b. 16 Jan 1707:

Abraham Brouwer b. 21 Oct 1733, d. before 16 Jun 1776
"Brouwer Beginnings" by William J. Hoffman, Manuscript, BB-50, New York Genealogical and Biographical Society, New York City, New York.

Brouwer b. 11 Feb 1736
Arthur C.M. Kelly, Baptism Record of the Tappan Reformed Church (Rhinebeck, New York: Arthur C.M. Kelly, 1998), p.41, no.849.

   David Brouwer b. 3 Sep 1738, d. 10 Jun 1811

   Trientje Brouwe b. 31 May 1741

   Joannes Brouwer b. 12 Feb 1744

   Lea Brouwer b. 5 Jan 1747

   Jannatie Brouwer b. 13 Aug 1749

   Maria Brouwer b. 11 Mar 1752, d. 24 Jul 1839

   Petrus Brouwer b. 12 Apr 1754, d. 18 Oct 1830

   Rachel Brouwer b. 25 Apr 1756

   Jacob Brouwer b. 15 May 1757

   Samuel Brouwer b. 17 Jun 1758

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

Bio includes data from The Brouwer Genealogy Database.
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