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Adam Brower 1696–1769

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Full name consistent across 2 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 2 trees
Death year and location consistent across 2 trees

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Reliability Score: A
Strong — based on the source tree
Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
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2 researchers on YourRoots have Adam Brower in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 2 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: A — verified across 2 independent trees, with linked records

Born 29 Mar 1696 · Brooklyn, Kings, New York
Died 13 Mar 1769 · Farmingdale, Cumberland, New Jersey
Father Jacobus Adams Brouwer
Mother Annetje Bogardus
Siblings Ann Elizabeth Brower, Everardus Brouwer, Jacob Brouwer, John Brower, Magdalena Brouwer, Pieter Petrus Brouwer, Sybrant Brower, William Brower, Wyntje Brouwer
Records
American Genealogical-Biographical Index (AGBI) Family Data Collection - Births Family Data Collection - Individual … Family Data Collection - Marriages Seventeenth Century Colonial Ancestors, Vol. … U.S., Dutch Reformed Church Records … New Jersey, State Census, 1895 New Jersey, this old Monmouth … New York Historic Homes and … The Huguenots or early French …
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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
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Children
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Biography

In 1696, Adam Brower entered the world in Brooklyn, Kings, New York, born to jacobus adams brouwer and annetje bogardus. Adam Brower passed away in 1769 in Farmingdale, Cumberland, New Jersey.

Sources

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    Record American Genealogical-Biographical Index (AGBI)

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    Record Family Data Collection - Births

  3. 3
    Record Family Data Collection - Individual Records

  4. 4
    Marriage Records Family Data Collection - Marriages

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    Record Seventeenth Century Colonial Ancestors, Vol. I

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    Church Records U.S., Dutch Reformed Church Records from Selected States

  7. 7
    Record New Jersey, State Census, 1895

  8. 8
    Record New Jersey, this old Monmouth of ours

  9. 9
    Record New York Historic Homes and Family History, Volumes I-IV

  10. 10
    Record The Huguenots or early French in New Jersey

Life Timeline

1696
Birth of Adam Brower in Brooklyn, Kings, New York
Birth
1717
Adam Brower was married in Monmouth, New Jersey
Marriage
1769
Death of Adam Brower in Farmingdale, Cumberland, New Jersey
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Adam Brower

This ancestor line traces from Brooklyn, Kings, New York (1656) to Brooklyn, Kings, New York (1696) across 2 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Adam Brower (1696–1769) was born in Brooklyn, Kings, New York and died in Farmingdale, Cumberland, New Jersey. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees, each with their own records. This page combines what they've independently documented and assigns a Reliability Score (A) based on cross-tree validation.
Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Adam in their trees. They're working independently, so connecting with them is a good way to cross-check your records and find things you might have missed. You can also explore the ancestor migration map that traces 2 generations of this lineage geographically.
It varies by researcher — some have census records, others have marriage certificates, parish registers, or family Bible entries. Scroll up to see exactly what each person has cited.
Use the "Compare Tree" button on any researcher's profile above. You can compare your tree side by side with theirs, see where your records overlap or differ, and collaborate to fill gaps.

Related Records

Jacobus Adams Brouwer
Father
Annetje Bogardus
Mother

Adam Brower's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Adam Brower PTP
1696–1769
Brooklyn, Kings, New York
Parents
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Grandparents
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Adam Brower's Descendants

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Adam Brower PTP 1696–1769