Hewlett Sylvanus Brower (abt. 1816 - 1897)

Born about 1816 in New Jersey, United States of America

Ancestors

Husband of Millicent (Young) Brower — married 26 Apr 1837 (to 10 Feb 1855) in Cape May, New Jersey

Descendants

Died 25 Feb 1897 at about age 81 in Middle Township, Cape May, New Jersey, United States of America

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Biography

His First Name

The first name Hewlett is probably from the Hewlett family of Long Island where the Browers originated. There was intermarriage between the Hewlett and Brower families, so it seems possible his parents were related to or were at least close to descendants of George Hewlett Sr. (1634-1722).

Family

Hewlett Brower and Millicent Young were married 26 Apr 1837 in Cape May Court House, New Jersey.^[1]They were married by John Townsend, Jr. Elder; the marriage was recorded by Swain Townsend, clerk on 3 March 1838.^[2]

On the 1850 census, Millicent is two years older than Hewlett. On the 1860 census, Hewlett was enumerated with a Mary Brower who was younger than him by three years, and there are two additional children aged 3 and 2 (an 8 year gap from the older children). This seems to indicate a remarriage after Millicent's death. There were six children in the family in 1850 and six older children in 1860, with a eight year gap between Eudora and her little brother Hewlett.

On the census

1840, Middle Township, Cape May, New Jersey, United States^[3]

1850 Census: Middle, Cape May, New Jersey

Hewlett Brower 37, Mariner

Millicent Brower 39

Sylvanus Brower 12

Harrison Brower 11

Phebe Brower 8

Ann M Brower 6

Mary A Brower 4

Eudora Brower 8 months

1860, Middle, Cape May, New Jersey, United States, was recorded as Hewlett "Brown"^[4]

Hewlet Brown 41 New Jersey

Mary Brown 38 New Jersey

Sylvenus Brown 22 New Jersey

Wm H H Brown 20 New Jersey

Ann M Brown 18 New Jersey

Pheebe Brown 17 New Jersey

Hannah M Brown 13 New Jersey

Udora Brown 11 New Jersey

Hewlet Brown 3 New Jersey

James Brown 2 New Jersey

Isabel Morris 15 New Jersey

1870, Townsend Inlet Post Office, Middle Township, Cape May, New Jersey, United States^[5]

Hulet Brower, Coast Captain, $1000 real, $300 personal, born New Jersey

Mahaley 36 New Jersey

Hannah 32 New Jersey

James 9 New Jersey

Hubert 14 New Jersey attended school within the year: 2 [months?]

1880, Middle, Cape May, New Jersey, United States. Listed with son Hewlett and his wife Emma D. Brower. Occupation: sailor.^[6]

In 1885, "Hulet Brower" aged "over 60 years" is listed with the family of Elvy and Rachel Myres.^[7] His son Hulet is listed with Emma.^[8]

Death and Legacy

Hewlett Brower died 25 Feb 1897 in Middle Township, Cape May, New Jersey. At the time of his death at 80 years old, his occupation was "seaman" and he was widowed.^[9]

State Archives death cert

• Brower, Hewlett 80y M Cape May County : Middle Township 25 Feb 1897 ^[10]

His will was probated 8 Mar 1897.^[11]

Research Notes

am unable to locate a Findagrave memorial. Husted-87 15:52, 2 April 2017 (EDT) His death cert likely lists his place of burial.

Sources

1. ↑ "New Jersey, County Marriages, 1682-1956," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:VW55-DH9 : 12 December 2014), Hewlett Brower and Millicent Young, 26 Apr 1837; citing Cape May, New Jersey, New Jersey State Archives, Trenton; FHL microfilm 852,775.
2. ↑ New Jersey, Marriage Records, 1670-1965. Cape May. 1795 - 1878. Image 218/264. https://www.ancestry.com/interactive/61376/TH-1-9881-27777-82/268784
3. ↑ "United States Census, 1840," database with images, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:XHY7-JRY : 19 May 2020), Hewlet Browers, Middle Township, Cape May, New Jersey, United States; citing p. 12, NARA microfilm publication , (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.), roll ; FHL microfilm .
4. ↑ "United States Census, 1860", database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MFCH-T28 : 19 March 2020), Hewlet Brown, 1860.
5. ↑ "United States Census, 1870", database with images, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MNDZ-QLW : 23 November 2021), Hulet Brown, 1870.
6. ↑ "United States Census, 1880," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MNZR-FQZ : 14 July 2016), Hewlett S Brower in household of Hewlett Brower, Middle, Cape May, New Jersey, United States; citing enumeration district ED 71, sheet 66C, NARA microfilm publication T9 (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.), roll 0775; FHL microfilm 1,254,775.
7. ↑ "New Jersey State Census, 1885," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:65DP-JMM : 18 November 2014), Hulet Brower in household of Elvy Myres, Middle, Cape May, New Jersey; citing p. 43, Department of State, Trenton; FHL microfilm 888,606.
8. ↑ "New Jersey State Census, 1885," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:65ZG-GMM : 18 November 2014), Hulet Brower, Middle, Cape May, New Jersey; citing p. 85, Department of State, Trenton; FHL microfilm 888,606.
9. ↑ Discrepancy on DOD; Deaths & Burials index has it as 1896 due to the way they ingested the State Archives index, but his will was probated in 1897. "New Jersey Deaths and Burials, 1720-1988," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:FZHZ-VY4 : 12 December 2014), Hewlett Brower, 25 Feb 1896; citing Middle, Cape May, N.J., reference v 48 p 205; FHL microfilm 589,804.
10. ↑ New Jersey State Archives. Death Records, June 1878 - December 1900 (index online). https://wwwnet-dos.state.nj.us/DOS_ArchivesDBPortal/DeathIndex.aspx Citing 1896-97. 20 - B27
11. ↑ Letters Testamentary, Administration, and Guardianship, V. 1-2, 1852-1902. Cape May County (New Jersey) Surrogate Office. Retrieved from New Jersey, Wills and Probate Records, 1785-1924 on Ancestry.com