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     George M Brown was born in January 1877 at New Jersey; On 1910 Census he is recorded as being 22 years of age, making his birth year 1888. This would fit with age on 1900 census.¹ He married Elizabeth Gourly? circa 1913.^2,3
     ? George M Brown appeared on the census of 1900 at Census 1900, Rahway Twp, Union Co, New Jersey. He appeared on the census of 1 June 1900 at 30 Leesville Ave, Rahway, Union, New Jersey.^4,5 He appeared on the census of 27 April 1910 at 12 Drift St, New Brunswick, Middlesex, New Jersey.¹ He was listed on census as a plumber. on 27 April 1910.¹ Lewis Disbrow Brown resided at 12 Drift St, New Brunswick, Union, New Jersey, between 1911 and 1913; Listed as a painter.⁶ George M Brown appeared as Head of Household on the census of 5 January 1920 at Manor M Street, North Brunswick, Middlesex, New Jersey. At time of this census, George owned his mortgaged home.³ He and Elizabeth Brown appeared on the census of 24 April 1930 at 8 Laurel Place, New Brunswick, Middlesex, New Jersey. This census lists his age at 14, making his birth year 1916 and uses his name as Geroge M Brown.⁷ His Social Security Number was 158-10-9367 in May 1937.⁸

     John W Brown was born in 1823 at New York.¹ He married Jane P (Jennie) Dunham, daughter of David C Dunham and Ann Gage.¹ John W Brown died after 27 August 1870; not listed on 1880 census.²
     ? John has no profession or occupation listed on this census. He and Jane P (Jennie) Dunham appeared on the census of 7 September 1850 at Woodbridge, Middlesex, New Jersey.¹ John W Brown was a blacksmith in June 1860 at Rahway, Union, New Jersey.³ He lived on 18 June 1860 at Rahway Twp, Union Co, New Jersey.⁴ He was Blacksmith on 18 June 1860.^2,4 He owned $1200 real estate Rahway Twp on 18 June 1860.⁴ He and Jane P (Jennie) Dunham appeared on the census of 18 June 1860 at Rahway Twp, Union, New Jersey.⁴ John W Brown began military service in June 1863 at Union, New Jersey, Listed on Civil War Draft Registration for 3rd ward, Union County, 6th Br. G. Battery.⁵ He and Jane P (Jennie) Dunham appeared on the census of 27 August 1870 at Rahway, Union, New Jersey.⁶ Emily Hobbie and John W Brown were DNA matches 58 cM, 3 segments at Ancestry.com on 8 November 2023.⁷

     Jane P (Jennie) Dunham was born in 1823 at New Jersey.¹ She married John W Brown, son of William F Brown and Eliza A. Brookfield.⁴ Jane P (Jennie) Dunham died after 1880.
     ? Her married name was Brown. (an unknown value.)⁴ She and John W Brown appeared on the census of 18 June 1860 at Rahway Twp, Union, New Jersey.⁵ Jane P (Jennie) Dunham and John W Brown appeared on the census of 27 August 1870 at Rahway, Union, New Jersey.⁶ Jane P (Jennie) Dunham appeared on the census of 4 June 1880 at Leesville Ave., Rahway, Union, New Jersey.⁷ Jane is listed as being married and age 52. (Husband is not listed.)

     John A Brown was born on 1 May 1848 at New Jersey.¹ He married Annie E Mentz, daughter of William Bloodgood and Louisa (?), on 18 May 1875 at Rahway, Union, New Jersey.^1,2 John A Brown died on 4 April 1910 at Rahway, New Jersey, at age 61.¹ He was buried on 7 April 1910 at Rahway Cemetery, to right, off Westfield Ave, row C, Rahway, Union, New Jersey.^3,1 John A Brown Find-a-Grave.com ID # 20597292.⁴
     Y. He lived next door to brothers George & Isaac. He appeared on the census of 7 September 1850 at Woodbridge, Middlesex, New Jersey.⁵ He lived in 1860 at Rahway City 1900, Rahway Twp, Union Co, New Jersey.⁶ He appeared on the census of 18 June 1860 at Rahway Twp, Union, New Jersey.⁷ He began military service in 1863 Served Co F 3rd Inf NJ as Sgt. He was listed as a resident in John W Brown and Jane P (Jennie) Dunham's household in the census report on 27 August 1870 at Rahway, Union, New Jersey.⁸ John A Brown was a stair builder. on 27 August 1870 at Rahway, Union, New Jersey.⁸ He was Carpenter building stairs. in 1880 at 4th Ward, Rahway, Union, New Jersey.^6,1 Also living in household were Annie Louisa Mentz, Stepdaughter, age 10, and Wm. Henry Mentz, Stepson, age 9. Also John's sister, Josephine Brown age 22.
He and Annie E Bloodgood appeared on the census of 4 June 1880 at 4th Ward, Rahway, Union, New Jersey.⁶ John A Brown and Annie E Bloodgood appeared on the census of 1 June 1900 at 30 Leesville Ave, Rahway, Union, New Jersey. Census states Annie was mother of 10 children, 8 living at time of this census.⁹ John A Brown and Annie E Brown appeared on the census of 1 June 1905 at Desville AveD, Rahway, Union, New Jersey.¹⁰

     Phoebe A Brown was born in 1855 at New Jersey. She married Peter VanPelt on 31 December 1879 at Mrs Brown's house Leesville Ave, Rahway, New Jersey.¹ Phoebe A Brown married George A. Bayley before 1880.² Phoebe A Brown died before 1900. Not listed on 1900 census with rest of family. She was buried circa 1900 at Rose Hill Cemetery, Matawan, Monmouth County, New Jersey.³ Phoebe A Brown Find-a-Grave.com ID # 136577237.
     ? She lived in 1860 at Census 1860, Rahway Twp, Union Co, New Jersey. She appeared on the census of 18 June 1860 at Rahway Twp, Union, New Jersey.⁴ She was listed as a resident in John W Brown and Jane P (Jennie) Dunham's household in the census report on 27 August 1870 at Rahway, Union, New Jersey.⁵ As of 31 December 1879,her married name was VanPelt.¹ As of before 1880,her married name was Bayley.² Phoebe A VanPelt was listed as a resident in Peter VanPelt and Phoebe A VanPelt's household in the census report in 1885 at Rahway, Union, New Jersey.⁶

     Josephine Brown was buried at Rahway Cemetery, Rahway, New Jersey.¹ She was born on 21 September 1856 at New Jersey.¹ She married Isaac Henry Scherris on 25 May 1881 at Christ Church, Elizabeth, New Jersey.¹ Josephine Brown died on 10 June 1894 at Rahway, New Jersey, at age 37.¹
     ? She lived in 1860 at Census 1860, Rahway Twp, Union Co, New Jersey. She appeared on the census of 18 June 1860 at Rahway Twp, Union, New Jersey.² She was listed as a resident in John W Brown and Jane P (Jennie) Dunham's household in the census report on 27 August 1870 at Rahway, Union, New Jersey.³ Josephine Brown appeared on the census of 1880 at 4th Ward, Rahway, Union, New Jersey; listed with brother John A Brown on 1880 census.⁴ She appeared on the census of 4 June 1880 at 4th Ward, Rahway, Union, New Jersey.⁵ As of 25 May 1881,her married name was Scherris.¹

     Isaac W Brown was born on 30 March 1859 at New Jersey.¹ He married Mary A Puff, daughter of George Puff and Mary Schneider, on 23 June 1884 at 3rd Presbyterian Church, Elizabeth, Union Co, New Jersey.² Isaac W Brown died on 14 December 1929 at Vineland, New Jersey, at age 70.^1,2 He was buried on 17 December 1929 at Rahway Public Cemetery, Rahway, Union, New Jersey.¹
     Y. He lived in 1860 at Census 1860, Rahway Twp, Union Co, New Jersey. He appeared on the census of 18 June 1860 at Rahway Twp, Union, New Jersey.³ He was listed as a resident in John W Brown and Jane P (Jennie) Dunham's household in the census report on 27 August 1870 at Rahway, Union, New Jersey.⁴ Isaac W Brown was House Painter in 1880.⁵ He appeared on the census of 1880 at 4th Ward, Rahway, Union, New Jersey; at age 21 living with mother.⁶ He appeared on the census of 4 June 1880 at Leesville Ave., Rahway, Union, New Jersey.⁵ He began military service on 27 April 1898 at Paterson, New Jersey, enlisted for Spanish American War.Enlisted for Spanish American War.⁷ He ended military service on 11 February 1899 at Paterson, New Jersey.⁷ He was a painter in a music factory. in 1900.² He and Mary A Puff appeared on the census of 1 June 1900 at 30 Leesville Ave, Rahway, Union, New Jersey.⁸ Isaac W Brown was members of the First M.E. Church of Rahway.² He, 51, appeared as Head of Household on the census of 15 April 1910 at 25 Corbies Ave, Neptune Township, Monmouth, New Jersey.⁹ He was a painter and decorator in factory. in January 1920. He and Mary A Puff appeared on the census of January 1920 at 46 Blos? St, Rahway, Union, New Jersey.¹⁰

     Abram M Brown was born in January 1853 at New Jersey.
     ? He appeared on the census of 18 June 1860 at Rahway Twp, Union, New Jersey.¹ He was listed as a resident in John W Brown and Jane P (Jennie) Dunham's household in the census report on 27 August 1870 at Rahway, Union, New Jersey.² Abram M Brown was House Painter in 1880.³ He appeared on the census of 1880 at 4th Ward, Rahway, Union, New Jersey; at age 26, living with mother.⁴ He appeared on the census of 4 June 1880 at Leesville Ave., Rahway, Union, New Jersey.³ He lived in 1900 at Rahway Twp with brother George 1900 Census, Union Co, New Jersey. He appeared on the census of 1 June 1900 at 30 Leesville Ave, Rahway, Union, New Jersey.^5,6

     Annie E Bloodgood was born in October 1850 at New Jersey. She married Christian Mentz.¹ Annie E Mentz married John A Brown, son of John W Brown and Jane P (Jennie) Dunham, on 18 May 1875 at Rahway, Union, New Jersey.^2,3 Annie E Bloodgood was buried in 1921 at Rahway Cemetery, Rahway, New Jersey. She died in 1921. Annie E Bloodgood Find-a-Grave.com ID # 20597323.⁴
     ? Her married name was Mentz.¹ As of 18 May 1875,her married name was Brown. She and John A Brown appeared on the census of 4 June 1880 at 4th Ward, Rahway, Union, New Jersey.⁵ Annie E Bloodgood and John A Brown appeared on the census of 1 June 1900 at 30 Leesville Ave, Rahway, Union, New Jersey. Census states Annie was mother of 10 children, 8 living at time of this census.⁶ Annie E Brown and John A Brown appeared on the census of 1 June 1905 at Desville AveD, Rahway, Union, New Jersey.⁷ Annie E Bloodgood appeared on the census of 26 April 1910 at 27 Leesville Ave, Rahway, Union, New Jersey; Also is listed Edward Van Pelt,age 21, maybe relative of Phoebe VanPelt.⁸ She lived in 1920 at Rahway, New Jersey. She, 69, appeared as Head of Household on the census of 6 January 1920 at 27 Leesville Ave, Rahway, Union, New Jersey.⁹

     Isaac W Brown was born in May 1876 at New Jersey.
     ? He lived in 1900 at Rahway, Union, New Jersey.

     Jane P Brown was born in May 1883 at New Jersey. She died in 1922.¹ She was buried in 1922 at Rahway Public Cemetery, Rahway, Union, New Jersey.¹ Jane P Brown Find-a-Grave.com ID # 92581845.
     ? She lived in 1900 at Rahway, Union, New Jersey. She appeared on the census of 1 June 1900 at 30 Leesville Ave, Rahway, Union, New Jersey.² She appeared on the census of 1 June 1905 at Desville AveD, Rahway, Union, New Jersey.³ As of 1 June 1905, Jane P Brown was also known as Jennie Brown.³

     Leon A Brown was born in February 1885 at New Jersey; Thomas Mintel records state birth as Aug 1885. He married Elizabeth Krowell in 1913; date calculated from entry in 1930 census stating age when married.^1,2
     ? Leon A Brown lived in 1900 at Rahway, Union, New Jersey. He appeared on the census of 1 June 1900 at 30 Leesville Ave, Rahway, Union, New Jersey.³ He appeared on the census of 1 June 1905 at Desville AveD, Rahway, Union, New Jersey.⁴ He appeared on the census of 26 April 1910 at 27 Leesville Ave, Rahway, Union, New Jersey.⁵ He was a painter for Steel Corporation in January 1920 at Rahway, New Jersey. He and Elizabeth Krowell appeared on the census of January 1920 at 78 Monroe Street, Rahway, Union, New Jersey.⁶ Leon A Brown was a painter working for contractor. on 5 April 1930 at Rahway, Union, New Jersey.² He and Elizabeth Krowell appeared on the census of 5 April 1930 at 48 Sycamore St., Rahway, Union, New Jersey.²

     Alfred M Brown was born in February 1891 at New Jersey. He married Hanna Erlmann before 1920.¹ Alfred M Brown died on 9 January 1936 at age 44.² He was buried on 12 January 1936 at Rosedale & Rosehill Cemetery, Linden, Union, New Jersey. Plot: 44-203A-2 /DD.² Alfred M Brown Find-a-Grave.com ID # 102569726.
     ? He lived in 1900 at Rahway, Union Co, New Jersey. He appeared on the census of 1 June 1900 at 30 Leesville Ave, Rahway, Union, New Jersey.³ He appeared on the census of 1 June 1905 at Desville AveD, Rahway, Union, New Jersey.⁴ He appeared on the census of 26 April 1910 at 27 Leesville Ave, Rahway, Union, New Jersey.⁵ He was a clerk at a Fertilizer Works. on 6 January 1920.¹ He and Hanna Erlmann appeared on the census of 6 January 1920 at 208 Bryant St, Roosevelt, Middlesex, New Jersey.¹ Alfred M Brown was a chemist in Labratory. on 7 April 1930 at Linden, New Jersey.⁶ He and Hanna Erlmann appeared on the census of 7 April 1930 at 8 Berlant Ave, Linden, Union, New Jersey.⁶

     Daisy Brown was born in March 1881 at New Jersey. She married (?) Stewart circa 1898.^1,2 Daisy Brown married Wesley Cole Eick in 1907.^3,4 Daisy Brown was buried at Quakertown, Hunterdon, New Jersey.³ She died in 1952 at Hunterdon, New Jersey.⁵ She was buried in 1952 at Locust Grove Cemetery, Quakertown, Hunterdon, New Jersey.⁶ Daisy Brown Find-a-Grave.com ID # 39728895.
     ? As of circa 1898,her married name was Stewart.³ She lived in 1900 at Census 1900, Rahway City, Union, New Jersey. She appeared on the census of 1 June 1900 at 30 Leesville Ave, Rahway, Union, New Jersey.⁷ She was a nurse. in 1905.³ As of after 1905,her married name was Eick.³ She appeared on the census of 1 June 1905 at Desville AveD, Rahway, Union, New Jersey.⁸ She and Wesley Cole Eick appeared on the census of 26 April 1910 at 44 Geneva St, Elizabeth, Union, New Jersey; Census states Daisy was mother of 2 children, 1 living.⁹ Daisy Brown was listed as a resident in Annie E Brown's household in the census report on 6 January 1920 at 27 Leesville Ave, Rahway, Union, New Jersey.¹⁰ Daisy Brown and Wesley Cole Eick appeared on the census of 15 January 1920 at 116 Sheridan Ave, Roselle Park, Union, New Jersey.¹¹ Daisy Brown and Wesley Cole Eick appeared on the census of 3 April 1930 at 154 Sheridan Ave, Roselle Park, Union, New Jersey; Actual image not found. Ancestry.com record only.¹²

     William Henry Mentz was born on 2 March 1871 at Rahway, Union, New Jersey. Birth date recorded as Oct 1871 on New Jersey State census 1905.¹ He was baptized on 13 September 1871 at St Paul's, Rahway, Union, New Jersey.²
     ? He was Tin Smith. He appeared on the census of 1880 at 4th Ward, Rahway, Union, New Jersey.³ He lived in 1900 at Rahway City, Union Co, New Jersey. He was listed as a resident in John A Brown and Annie E Bloodgood's household in the census report on 1 June 1900 at 30 Leesville Ave, Rahway, Union, New Jersey; Census states Annie was mother of 10 children, 8 living at time of this census.⁴ William Henry Mentz appeared on the census of 1 June 1905 at Desville AveD, Rahway, Union, New Jersey.⁵ He appeared on the census of 26 April 1910 at 27 Leesville Ave, Rahway, Union, New Jersey.⁶

     Mary A Puff was born in September 1860 at Germany.¹ She married Isaac W Brown, son of John W Brown and Jane P (Jennie) Dunham, on 23 June 1884 at 3rd Presbyterian Church, Elizabeth, Union Co, New Jersey.² Mary A Puff died on 29 March 1934 at age 73.³ She was buried on 31 March 1934 at Rahway Public Cemetery, Rahway, Union, New Jersey.³
     ? She immigrated in 1881. 1900 Census states immigration was 1881, 1930 census states immigration was 1884.⁴ She was naturalized in 1884; from 1920 census. As of 23 June 1884,her married name was Brown. She and Isaac W Brown appeared on the census of 1 June 1900 at 30 Leesville Ave, Rahway, Union, New Jersey.⁵ Mary A Puff was listed as a resident in Isaac W Brown and Mary A Puff's household in the census report on 15 April 1910 at 25 Corbies Ave, Neptune Township, Monmouth, New Jersey.⁶ She and Isaac W Brown appeared on the census of January 1920 at 46 Blos? St, Rahway, Union, New Jersey.⁷ Mary A Brown was listed as a resident in Carl M Morris Olimski and Mary Evelyn Brown's household in the census report in April 1930 at 3 Carroll St, East Orange, Essex, New Jersey; Census states the family owned their own home valued at $8000.¹

     Mabel S Brown was born on 7 January 1887 at Union Co, New Jersey.¹ She died on 29 April 1907 at age 20.² She was buried on 2 May 1907 at Rahway Public Cemetery, Rahway, Union, New Jersey; on Isaac W. Brown's lot.²
     ? She lived in 1900 at Rahway, Union, New Jersey.³ She appeared on the census of 1 June 1900 at 30 Leesville Ave, Rahway, Union, New Jersey.⁴

     Charles E Brown was born in September 1889 at Union Co, New Jersey. He died after 1929.¹
     ? He lived in 1900 at Rahway, Union, New Jersey.² He appeared on the census of 1 June 1900 at 30 Leesville Ave, Rahway, Union, New Jersey.³ He was listed as a resident in Isaac W Brown and Mary A Puff's household in the census report on 15 April 1910 at 25 Corbies Ave, Neptune Township, Monmouth, New Jersey.⁴

     Mary Evelyn Brown was born on 15 January 1891 at Union Co, New Jersey.² She married Carl M Morris Olimski circa 1909.^3,4 Mary Evelyn Brown died on 15 June 1939 at Rahway, Union, New Jersey, at age 48.³ She was buried on 18 June 1939 at Rahway Public Cemetery, Rahway, Union, New Jersey.³
     ? She lived in 1900 at Rahway, Union, New Jersey.⁵ She appeared on the census of 1 June 1900 at 30 Leesville Ave, Rahway, Union, New Jersey.⁶ As of 1909,her married name was Olimski.³ She and Carl M Morris Olimski appeared on the census of April 1930 at 3 Carroll St, East Orange, Essex, New Jersey. Census states the family owned their own home valued at $8000.⁴

     Ellsworth E Brown was born in June 1897 at Union Co, New Jersey. He died in October 1979 at age 82.^1,2
     ? Ellsworth E Brown was also known as Elmer.¹ He lived in 1900 at Rahway, Union, New Jersey.³ He appeared on the census of 1 June 1900 at 30 Leesville Ave, Rahway, Union, New Jersey.⁴ He was listed as a resident in Isaac W Brown and Mary A Puff's household in the census report on 15 April 1910 at 25 Corbies Ave, Neptune Township, Monmouth, New Jersey.⁵ Ellsworth E Brown appeared on the census of January 1920 at 46 Blos? St, Rahway, Union, New Jersey.⁶

     Elizabeth Stacy was born on 16 June 1831 at Launceston, Cornwall, England.³ She was christened on 26 June 1831 at Castle Street Independent, Launceston, Cornwall, Wales.³ She married Charles Rand on 27 December 1849 at Rahway Township, Essex, New Jersey.^4,5
     ? Elizabeth Stacy Age 18 when arrived in USA before December 1849. As of before 1850,her married name was Rand. She Listed with family on 1860 Census was Eliza J Stacy age 19 added as RN 1947 in 1860. She and Charles Rand appeared on the census of 11 June 1860 at Rahway Township, Union, New Jersey.⁶

     Charles Rand was born in 1832 at New Jersey. He married Elizabeth Stacy, daughter of Thomas Stacy and Sarah (?), on 27 December 1849 at Rahway Township, Essex, New Jersey.^1,2 Charles Rand died in June 1864 at Battle of Cold Harbor, Virginia; Possilbly died in battle.³
     ? He and Elizabeth Stacy appeared on the census of 11 June 1860 at Rahway Township, Union, New Jersey.⁴ Charles Rand began military service in 1861 Served with 14th Regiment, New Jersey Infantry.⁵

     Almora Rand was born in 1850 at New Jersey.
     ? She lived at Census 1860, Rahway Twp, Union Co, New Jersey. She appeared on the census of 11 June 1860 at Rahway Township, Union, New Jersey.¹

     Anna M Rand was born in 1851 at New Jersey.
     ? She lived at Census 1860, Rahway Twp, Union Co, New Jersey. She appeared on the census of 11 June 1860 at Rahway Township, Union, New Jersey.¹

     Charles Henry Rand Jr was born in July 1856 at New Jersey.^3,4 He married Nellie Hoff on 1 March 1883 at Metchen, Middlesex, New Jersey.^5,6 Charles Henry Rand Jr died in 1925.¹ He was buried in 1925 at Rahway Public Cemetery, Rahway, Union, New Jersey.¹ Charles Henry Rand Jr Find-a-Grave.com ID # 107057991.
     ? He lived in 1860 at Census 1860, Rahway Twp, Union Co, New Jersey. He appeared on the census of 11 June 1860 at Rahway Township, Union, New Jersey.⁷ He, 43, appeared as Head of Household on the census of 5 April 1900 at 9 Gordon Place, Rahway, Union, New Jersey. According to this census, Nellie had 6 children, all living at time of census.⁸

     Mary E Rand was born circa 1859 at New Jersey.
     ? She lived at Census 1860, Rahway Twp, Union Co, New Jersey. She appeared on the census of 11 June 1860 at Rahway Township, Union, New Jersey.¹

     Eliza Jane Hoff was born in 1841 at New Jersey. She married John Stacy on 15 January 1860 at Rahway, Union, New Jersey. Also listed as a witness was Mary Whealon, possibly a secretary or clerk at church.^2,1
     ? Eliza Jane Hoff appeared on the census of 1860; Listed as Servant on 1860 census, Union Co, Rahway with Charles Rand and wife Elizabeth Stacy. As of 15 January 1860,her married name was Eliza Stacy.¹ She appeared on the census of 11 June 1860 at Rahway Township, Union, New Jersey.³

     John Stacy was born in 1836. He married Eliza Jane Hoff, daughter of John A Hoff and Elizabeth (?), on 15 January 1860 at Rahway, Union, New Jersey. Also listed as a witness was Mary Whealon, possibly a secretary or clerk at church.^1,2
     John Stacy Listed with family #11 on 1860 Union Co, Rahway Twp Census as Farm Laborer. He Possible son of Thomas Stacy. ? He lived at Census 1860, Rahway Twp, Union Co, New Jersey.³

     John A Hoff was born in 1812 at Nassau, Germany. He married Elizabeth (?) before 1841.¹ John A Hoff died on 17 February 1888 at Hanover, Morris, New Jersey; of prostration.^2,3 He was buried on 20 February 1888 at Rahway Cemetery, Rahway, Union, New Jersey.^2,3 John A Hoff Find-a-Grave.com ID # an unknown place ; 13721575.
     ? He lived in 1860 at 1860, Rahway Twp, Union Co, New Jersey.⁴ He appeared as Head of Household on the census of 1860 at Rahway, Union, New Jersey; There is no wife entered for John at this census, only 1 son. He is living on farm as farm labor with David Werner, wife Eliz, daughter Bertha age 14.⁵ He witnessed the marriage of Eliza Jane Hoff and John Stacy on 15 January 1860 at Rahway, Union, New Jersey; Also listed as a witness was Mary Whealon, possibly a secretary or clerk at church.^6,7 John A Hoff began military service on 13 September 1861 Civil War Union Army Soldier. Private of Company B, 9th New Jersey Volunteer Infantry. Transferred from Co A to B Nov 17 1862.⁸ He ended military service on 19 July 1865 at New York, New York; Most battles were in Virginia, North Carolina, one on Roanoke Island in Feb 1862. Was discharged with disability.⁸ He and Elizabeth Hoff appeared on the census of 4 July 1870 at Rahway, Union, New Jersey.⁹ John A Hoff was a farmer in 1880 at Rahway, Uniion, New Jersey.¹⁰ He was a farmer on 4 June 1880 at Rahway, Union, New Jersey.¹¹ He appeared as Head of Household on the census of 4 June 1880 at Westfield Ave, Rahway, Union, New Jersey.¹¹ He appeared as Head of Household on the census of 1885 at Third Ward, Rahway, Union, New Jersey.¹² He was listed as a former resident in Elizabeth Hoff's household in the census report in June 1890 at Rahway, Union, New Jersey; Elizabeth is recorded as widow of John Hoff, who was Private, Company B, 9th Regiment New Jersey Volunteers, who served from Jan 18 1864 to July 19 1865, serving 1 yr, 6 mo and 1 day.¹³

     George A Brower was born in 1876 at New Jersey.¹ He married Ida E Brown, daughter of George M Brown and Helen E Hughes, circa 1919.² George A Brower died in 1965.³ He was buried in 1965 at Rahway Cemetery, Rahway, Union, New Jersey.⁴ George A Brower Find-a-Grave.com ID # 158517645.
     ? He was listed as a resident in George A Brower's household in the census report on 1 June 1905 at 220 West Grand St, Rahway, Union, New Jersey; Also living was Anna B Brower, maybe sister of George.⁵ He was a machinist on 16 January 1920 at Rahway, Union, New Jersey.⁶ He appeared as Head of Household on the census of 16 January 1920 at 220 West Grand St, Rahway, Union, New Jersey. They owned this home at time of this census.⁶ He was a guard at an institution and was not a veteran. on 7 April 1930 at Rahway, Union, New Jersey.² He appeared as Head of Household on the census of 7 April 1930 at 41 William St, Rahway, Union, New Jersey. Owned own home valued at 4500, and had radio.George was 37 when married, Ida was 35 yrs old.² He was an officer in state reformitory. on 14 April 1940 at Rahway, Union, New Jersey.⁷ He appeared as Head of Household on the census of 14 April 1940 at 228 Main St, Rahway, Union, New Jersey. Owned this home valued at 3000. Lived in Same house in Apr 1935.⁷