Adam Brouwer came to America from Cologne, Gemany in 1642 and in 1645 married Magdalena Ferdon. Their second son was Jacob Brouwer b. 1672.In 1692 Jacob m.Anneke Bogardus, granddaughter of Dominie Everardus Bogardus 1607-1647. Their son was Adolphus Brower 1693-1742 who married Janette Ferdon. Their daughter, Famitcha Brower 1723-1788 m. John Henry Gesner 1724-1811. They lived in Nyack, N.Y. and were my husband's great great great great grandparents. Four of their sons who were of military age at the time of the American Revolution fled to Canada to fight for the King.