Fred Irwin Brower1

M, b. 23 February 1918, d. 7 May 1994
Family Explorer
     Fred Irwin Brower was born on 23 February 1918 at Dawson, Fayette, Pennsylvania.1

     Fred married Doris V. Elder, daughter of Charles Wictor Elder and Elin Kristina Östholm, on 23 October 1943, at Spokane, Spokane, Washington.1

     The U.S. officially entered World War II on 8 December 1941 following an attack on Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. Just about a year before that, in October 1940, President Roosevelt had signed into law the first peacetime selective service draft in U.S. history, due to rising world conflicts. After the U.S. entered WWII a new selective service act required that all men between ages 18 and 65 register for the draft. Between November 1940 and October 1946, over 10 million American men were registered. The Fourth Registration, often referred to as the "old man's registration", was conducted on 27 April 1942 and registered men who born on or between 28 April 1877 and 16 February 1897 - men who were between 45 and 64 years old - and who were not already in the military. Fred filled out a draft card for World War II on 11 September 1945 (at age 27), while living at West 1513 Nora Ave., Spokane, Spokane, Washington. He was unemplored at the time.2

     Fred died on 7 May 1994, at Belleville, Mifflin, Pennsylvania, at age 76,3 and was buried at Cremation Assn of Central Pennsylvania, Lewistown, Mifflin, Pennsylvania.4

Census

     Fred appeared on the 1940 Federal Census of Wythe, Elizabeth City, Virginia, enumerated 2 April 1940. Fred, in the U. S. Army, was working as a supply clerk. As an item of interest, a dollar in 1940 would equal $21.35 in the year 2022. A $3.50 gallon of milk in 2022 would have cost $.17 cents in 1940.5

Family: Fred Irwin Brower and Doris V. Elder

Last Edited=26 Dec 2020

Citations

  1. [S23] Unknown author, Ancestry Web Site, Url: http://www.ancestry.com, Washington, Marriage Records, 1854-2013
    Name: Doris V Elder Marriage Date: 23 Oct 1943 Marriage Place: Spokane, Washington, USA Spouse: Fred I Brower Reference Number: easpmca64139.
  2. [S23] Unknown author, Ancestry Web Site, Url: http://www.ancestry.com, U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947
    Name: Fred Irwin Brower Gender: Male Race: White Age: 27 Relationship to Draftee: Self (Head) Birth Date:     23 Feb 1918 Birth Place:     Dawson, Pennsylvania Residence Place:     Spokane, Spokane, Washington, USA Registration Date: 11 Sep 1945 Registration Place:     Washington, USA Employer: Unemployed
    Weight: 158 Complexion:     Ruddy Eye Color: Brown Hair Color: Brown Height: 5 11 Next of Kin: J W Brower.
  3. [S23] Unknown author, Ancestry Web Site, Url: http://www.ancestry.com, Pennsylvania, Veterans Burial Cards, 1777-1999
    Name: Fred I Brower Birth Date: 23 Feb 1918 Age: 76 Death Date: 7 May 1994 Military Branch: Air Force Veteran of Which War: World War II Registration County: Mifflin Cemetery Name: Cremation Assn of Central Pennsylvania Cemetery Location: Lewistown, Mifflin Co, Pennsylvania.
  4. [S23] Unknown author, Ancestry Web Site, Url: http://www.ancestry.com, Pennsylvania, U.S., Veterans Burial Cards, 1777-2012
    Name: Fred I Brower Birth Date:     23 Feb 1918 Age: 76 Death Date:     7 May 1994 Military Branch: Air Force Veteran of Which War:     World War II Registration County: Mifflin Cemetery Name: Cremation Assn of Central Pennsylvania Cemetery Location: Lewistown, Mifflin Co, Pennsylvania.
  5. [S14] Census of the United States, 1940 U S Federal Census, Wythe, Virginia, Sheet 29 A, line 17.

Mary Esther Brower1,2,3,4

F, b. 11 June 1848, d. 6 September 1934
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Mary Esta Brown, wife of Peter W. Van Dyke
     Mary Esther Brower was born on 11 June 1848 at New Hamburg, New York.5

     Mary married Peter Wyckoff Van Dyke, son of Nicholas Albert Van Dyke and Sarah Hendrick Eldert, on 11 December 1872.3

     Her married name was Van Dyke.3

     On 11 December 1929,Mary and Peter were a celebration mood at this time;

Celebrate 57th Anniversary In Their Original Home
Mr. and Mrs. Peter Wyckoff Van Dyke Reside in Same 45th St. Home Since Marriage.

Mr. and Mrs. Peter Wykoff Van Dyke have been married 57 years today. The house in which they are living is the one to which they moved after their wedding, in 1872. It was then a farm house, and Mr. Van Dyke raised potatoes, cabbages and other vegetables on his 38 acres until he was 68 years old. It is now 1681 East 45th st. "When the potato plants were in bloom," he remembers, "as far aa you could see, everything was white. It looked like snow and was like the cotton fields In the South." Mr. Van Dyke was born in a Flatbush farmhouse not far from his present home. His father was born in what is now the Red Hook section and his grandfather at one time operated a spice mill near the site of the Fulton ferry. Mrs. Van Dyke, who before her marriage was Miss Mary K. Brower, was born in New Hamburg, N. Y'., where the wedding took place. She likes to recall the old days, before the automobile and the motion pictures changed the standards of amusement "We all used to go off in a wagon, or if it was winter, in a sleigh, and we'd go into town for a minstrel, or a play, sometimes. Often we just drove around in a wooden sleigh, or a hay-wagon, and took our lunch or supper along-. We had many good times that way. " Mr. Van Dyke left school when he was 15, to work on his father's farm. He started smoking at 16, and has been enjoying his pipes and a few cigars ever slnce. He is a member and a former elder of the Dutch Reformed Church in the neighborhood. Although he is a Democrat and his wife a Republican, the couple never are disturbed by their difference of opinion. They think that that may be one reason for the happiness of their long married life. "I never believe in arguing when people don't agree with me. You don't stand much chance of convincing them, and you might make hard feelings. I respect others' beliefs, and everyone has a right to hla own opinions." They have one son, Albert N. Van Dyke, and he and his wife make their home with his parents. Their two granddaughters are married, and have moved out of town. Their five great-grandchildren often spend Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Van Dyke, who are very much Interested in their progress at school. Mr. Van Dyke thinks that one of the greatest advances of the last 50 years is the improvement and increase in number of schools. "Educatlon Is a good thing," he thinks. "It makes life pleasanter, and often makes it easier to earn a living." Speaking of his own boyhood, he said, "I had a good time, working on the farm as a boy, and though I worked hard, it didn't hurt me. Those days, and the first years of my married life, were the happiest of all." Although Mr. Van Dyke is not quite as spry as he was some years ago, and hls wife rarely leaves the house, each is confident that the other will see the 60th wedding anniversary. No celebration has been planned, but a few friends are expected to call and congratulate them today.6,7


     Mary died on 6 September 1934, at age 86,8,9 and was buried at Greenfield Cemetery, Uniondale, Nassau, New York.10

Census

     Mary and Peter appeared on the 1875 New York Census of Flatlands, New York, enumerated June 1875. He was a fisherman. His home was valued at $1500.00. There was a second family living with them. Their son, Albert Nicholas was listed as living with them.11

     Mary and Peter appeared on the 1880 Federal Census of Flatlands, Kings, New York, enumerated 23 June 1880. Peter was listed as a farm laborer. Their son, Albert Nicholas was listed as living with them.12

     Mary and Peter appeared on the 1892 New York Census of Flatlands, Kings, New York, enumerated 18 February 1892. Peter was working as a farmer. Their son, Albert Nicholas was listed as living with them.13

     Mary, along with her husband, Peter appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Brooklyn, Kings, New York in the household of his brother, Albert.14

     Mary and Peter appeared on the 1905 New York Census of Brooklyn, Kings, New York, enumerated 1905. Peter was a farmer.. Their granddaughter, Esther Elis was listed as living in the household.15

     Mary and Peter appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Brooklyn, Kings, New York, at Mill Lane, enumerated 15 April 1910. At this time, Peter was working as a farm laborer. Their grand daughter, Esther Elis was living with them.16

     Mary and Peter appeared on the 1915 New York Census of Brooklyn, Kings, New York, at East 45th Street, enumerated 1 June 1915. Peter was listed as No occupation. Mary was listed as a house wife..17

     Mary and Peter appeared on the 1920 Federal Census of Brooklyn, Kings, New York, at East 45th Street, enumerated 3 January 1920. Peter was listed as a retired farmer.18

     Mary and Peter appeared on the 1925 New York Census of Brooklyn, Kings, New York, at 1631 East 45th Street, enumerated 1 June 1925. Peter was listed as retired and Mary as a housewife..19

     Mary and Peter appeared on the 1930 Federal Census of Brooklyn, Kings, New York, enumerated 8 April 1930. Peter owned his home valued at $9000. Their son, Albert Nicholas, and his wife, Harriet Lulla were listed as living with them.20

Obituary

8 September 1934

VAN DYKE

- On September 6, 1934, MARY ESTHER wife of the late Peter Wyckoff Van Dyke and mother of Albert N. Services at her home, 1631 E. 45th St., Flatlands, Sunday September 9, 2:30 p.m.21

Child of Mary Esther Brower and Peter Wyckoff Van Dyke

Last Edited=11 Oct 2023

Citations

  1. [S72] Unknown author, Family History Center, Film: Various Films, This information was obtained from Cert. no. 1013-2222 Feb-May 1896 FHL US/CAN Film 1562041.
  2. [S70] Compiler: Teunis G. Bergen, Bergen Family Descendents of Hans Hansen Bergen, Found on Page 158; This reference shows spelling for surname as 'Brower'.
  3. [S58] A. M., Ph.D. Compiler: William B. Aitken, Distinguished Families In America ..... Jan Thomasse Van Dyke, Found on Page 196.
  4. [S49] Varies, "Brooklyn Daily Eagle, The", Peter W Van Dyke marriage info BDE 11 Dec 1927 Page 8.
  5. [S40] Census of the United States, 1900 U S Federal Census, Brooklyn, New York, Sheet 21 B, line 70.
  6. [S49] Varies, "Brooklyn Daily Eagle, The", Brooklyn Daily Eagle 11 Dec 1929, Wed Page 23.
  7. [S9] Unknown author, General Newspaper Items: Varied, Location: Varied, Times Union 15 Dec 1929, Sun Page 5.
  8. [S24] Unknown author, Find A Grave web site, Url: http://www.findagrave.com, Find A Grave Memorial# 54083303.
  9. [S49] Varies, "Brooklyn Daily Eagle, The", Obituary, found in BDE, Sep 8 1934, Page 11.
  10. [S24] Unknown author, Find A Grave web site, Url: http://www.findagrave.com, Find A Grave Memorial # 54083303.
  11. [S104] State Census, [database on-line], Provo, Utah, Flatlands, Page 38, line 35 thru 40.
  12. [S33] Bureau of the Census United States of America, 1880 U S Federal Census, Flatlands, New York, Page 58, line 9 thru 11.
  13. [S31] State Census, [database on-line], Provo, Utah, Flatlands, New York, Page 6, (second column from left) line 7 thru 9.
  14. [S40] Census of the United States, 1900 U S Federal Census, Brooklyn, New York, Sheet 21 B, line 70 thru 72.
  15. [S76] State Census, [database on-line], Provo, Utah, Brooklyn, New York, Page 41, line 17 thru 19.
  16. [S29] Census of the United States, 1910 U S Federal Census, Brooklyn, New York, Sheet 1 A, Lines 45 thru 47.
  17. [S74] 1915 State Census, New York State, unknown record info, Brooklyn, New York, Page 87, line 38 and 39.
  18. [S43] Census of the United States, 1920 U S Federal Census, Brooklyn, New York, Sheet 2 A, line 21 thru 26.
  19. [S56] State Census, [database on-line], Provo, Utah, Brooklyn, New York, Page 32 line 27 and 28.
  20. [S42] Census of the United States, 1930 U S Federal Census, Brooklyn, New York, Sheet 4 B, line 62 thru 65.
  21. [S49] Varies, "Brooklyn Daily Eagle, The", Brooklyn Daily Eagle 08 Sep 1934, Sat Page 7.
  22. [S33] Bureau of the Census United States of America, 1880 U S Federal Census, Flatlands, New York, Page 58, line 11.

Catharine Brown1

F
Family Explorer
     Catharine married John Holmes, son of Jonathan Holmes and Teuntje Hendrickson, in 1764.1

     Her married name was Holmes.1

Family: Catharine Brown and John Holmes

Last Edited=22 Mar 2018

Citations

  1. [S58] A. M., Ph.D. Compiler: William B. Aitken, Distinguished Families In America ..... Jan Thomasse Van Dyke, Found on Page 193.

Claude C. Brown1

M, b. circa 1885, d. 15 November 1920
Family Explorer
Claude C. Brown, husband of Kathryn Oberg
     Claude C. Brown was born circa 1885 at Michigan.1

     Claude married Kathryn Oberg, daughter of Eric Olof Oberg and Maria Nilsdotter, circa 1917.2

     Claude died on 15 November 1920, at Iron River, Iron, Michigan; He was killed in a fire3 and was buried at Iron River Cemetery, Iron River, Iron, Michigan.4

Census

     Claude and Kathryn appeared on the 1920 Federal Census of Iron River, Iron, Michigan, enumerated 2 March 1920. Claude was renting and was working for the fire department. Their children, Nancy Norella were listed as living with them.5

Child of Claude C. Brown and Kathryn Oberg

Last Edited=15 Mar 2019

Citations

  1. [S43] Census of the United States, 1920 U S Federal Census, Iron River, Michican, Sheet 2 A, line 30.
  2. [S43] Census of the United States, 1920 U S Federal Census, Iron River, Michican, Sheet 2 A, line 30 and 31.
  3. [S23] Unknown author, Ancestry Web Site, Url: http://www.ancestry.com, Web: Michigan, Find A Grave Index, 1805-2012
    Name: Claude C. Brown Birth Date: 1885 Age at Death: 35 Death Date: 15 Nov 1920 Burial Place: Iron River, Iron County, Michigan, USA.
  4. [S24] Unknown author, Find A Grave web site, Url: http://www.findagrave.com, Find A Grave Memorial # 8303047.
  5. [S43] Census of the United States, 1920 U S Federal Census, Iron River, Michigan, Sheet 2 A, line 30 thru 32.
  6. [S43] Census of the United States, 1920 U S Federal Census, Iron, Michigan, Sheet 2 A, line 32.

Ella Williamson Brown1

F, b. December 1878
Family Explorer
FatherJohn Henry Brown1 b. 6 Nov 1847, d. 29 Nov 1940
MotherHannah Jane Tyndall1 b. 7 Nov 1855, d. 1 Sep 1907
Relationships
2nd cousin 1 time removed of Evelyn Marie Van Dyke
2nd cousin 1 time removed of Robert Edward Van Dyke
2nd cousin 1 time removed of John William Van Dyke
2nd cousin 1 time removed of Walter Carl Van Dyke
     Ella Williamson Brown, daughter of John Henry Brown and Hannah Jane Tyndall, was born in December 1878 at New York.1

Census

     Ella appeared on the 1900 Federal Census in Brooklyn, Kings, New York in the household of her parents, John and Hannah.2
Last Edited=13 Jul 2018

Citations

  1. [S40] Census of the United States, 1900 U S Federal Census, Brooklyn, New York, Sheet 25 B, line 57.
  2. [S40] Census of the United States, 1900 U S Federal Census, Brooklyn, New York, Sheet 25 B, line 55 thru 57.
 
Compiler: John W. Van Dyke: John W. Van Dyke