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Captain Nathan Obadiah Bowen I 1698–1776

Public Tree Person

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A Public Tree Person is an ancestor documented independently by multiple YourRoots tree owners. When several researchers' family histories converge on the same person, we publish a shared page that combines what they've documented.

Why this is a Public Tree Person

Full name consistent across 3 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 3 trees
Death year and location consistent across 3 trees

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C Reliability
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Reliability Score: C
Basic — based on the source tree
Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
Verification checklist
  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

3 researchers on YourRoots have Captain I in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 6 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: C — verified across 3 independent trees

Born 4 Apr 1698 · Rehoboth, Bristol County, Massachusetts, United States of America
Died 23 Dec 1776 · Rehoboth, Bristol, Massachusetts
Father Obadiah Bowen Jr
Spouse Sarah Ashley Bowen
Children Maria Elizabetha Bowen Bouney Boney Bone

Researchers connected through Captain I 1698–1776

and 2 more tree owners connected with Captain I 1698–1776

Biography

In 1698, Captain Nathan Obadiah Bowen I entered the world in Rehoboth, Bristol County, Massachusetts, United States of America, born to obadiah bowen jr. Captain Nathan Obadiah Bowen I married sarah ashley bowen, and had children including maria elizabetha bowen bouney boney bone. Captain Nathan Obadiah Bowen I passed away in 1776 in Rehoboth, Bristol, Massachusetts.

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Life Timeline

1698
Birth of Captain Nathan Obadiah Bowen I in Rehoboth, Bristol County, Massachusetts, United States of America
Birth
1776
Death of Captain Nathan Obadiah Bowen I in Rehoboth, Bristol, Massachusetts
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Captain I

This ancestor line traces from Llwyngwair, Pembroke, Wales (1524) to Rehoboth, Bristol County, Massachusetts, United States of America (1698) across 6 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Captain I (1698–1776) was born in Rehoboth, Bristol County, Massachusetts, United States of America and died in Rehoboth, Bristol, Massachusetts. 3 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees, each with their own records. This page combines what they've independently documented and assigns a Reliability Score (C) based on cross-tree validation.
Right now, 3 researchers on YourRoots have Captain in their trees. They're working independently, so connecting with them is a good way to cross-check your records and find things you might have missed. You can also explore the ancestor migration map that traces 6 generations of this lineage geographically.
It varies by researcher — some have census records, others have marriage certificates, parish registers, or family Bible entries. Scroll up to see exactly what each person has cited.
Use the "Compare Tree" button on any researcher's profile above. You can compare your tree side by side with theirs, see where your records overlap or differ, and collaborate to fill gaps.

Captain I's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Captain Nathan Obadiah Bowen I PTP
1698–1776
Rehoboth, Bristol County, Massachusetts, United States of America
Parents
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Grandparents
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Captain I's Descendants

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Captain Nathan Obadiah Bowen I PTP 1698–1776 m. Sarah Ashley, Bowen PTP 1696–1740