Columbia County PA Archives Biographies.....BROWER, Jeremiah John 1821 - living in 1899
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  JEREMIAH JOHN BROWER. This honored and esteemed pioneer citizen of Columbia
  County, who resides in the town of Bloomsburg, is passing his sunset days in
  ease and comfort, enjoying the reward of his early industry and perseverance. He
  has been identified with the interests of Columbia County for more than a
  half-century and has long been recognized as one of its best citizens, aiding
  and maintaining it in reaching its present position among the first-class
  communities of the state. He was born in Browertown, Union township, Berks
  County, Pa., April 10, 1821, and is a son of John and Fanny (Millard) Brower,
  and a grandson of Abraham Brower.
  
    John Brower, the father of our subject, was a resident of Union township,
  Berks County, where he was engaged in the manufacture of grain-scoops,
  door-locks, and various other specialties. He was wedded to Fanny Millard, who
  was of Quaker descent, and they reared two children: Jeremiah J., the subject of
  this sketch; and Matilda, the wife of Richard Jones.
  
    Jeremiah J. Brower received a good education in the public schools and before
  he was seventeen years of age he was teaching in Catawissa and was known as an
  excellent teacher in penmanship. In 1848 he embarked in the mercantile business
  at Mifflinville, Columbia County. In 1850 he sold his store and moved to
  Bloomsburg, where he opened and conducted a large store on the corner of Main
  and Iron streets for a period of nineteen years. He then erected the Paul E.
  Wirt block and carried on his business in that building until 1870, when he was
  elected justice of the peace and served in that position for a term of ten
  years. In 1881 he began dealing in carpets and oil-cloth and remained in that
  business until he retired from, active business. He was succeeded by his
  grandson, William H. Brower, who is now successfully carrying on the business.
  
    In 1853-54 Mr. Brower built the beautiful residence, No. 229 Market street, at
  a cost of fifteen thousand dollars, one of the finest brick residences in the
  town of Bloomsburg. Our subject takes an active part in the growth and welfare
  of his community and always lends a helping hand toward any measure that tends
  to benefit his fellow-citizens. He has assisted in forming four building and
  loan associations; has served as secretary and treasurer of the Mutual Building
  and Saving Fund Association; and has served as treasurer of the Masonic lodge
  about twenty-seven years. He has also been a stockholder and officer in many
  industries started in Bloomsburg, and was one of the chief promoters of many
  industries that have led to the building up of the community.
  
    In 1841 Mr. Brower was united in marriage to Eliza Brothwell, a daughter of
  Dr. Eleazer Brothwell of Mifflinville. His wife departed this life in 1893, at
  the age of seventy-six years six months and two days, leaving the following
  children: Fanny J., wife of James K. Brugler; Eleazer B.; Ada Eveline, wife of
  L. S. Wintersteen; and Mary Eliza, who married J. H. Lingle.
  
    Mr. Brower is one of the foremost citizens of his county and is highly
  respected and honored for his sterling worth and integrity as a neighbor, a
  gentleman and a citizen.
  
  
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  Book of Biographies of the Seventeenth Congressional District
  Published by 
  Biographical Publishing Company of Chicago, Ill. and Buffalo, NY (1899)
  
  
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