Who was Gerard Fowke?

Gerard Fowke (1662–1734) was born in Charles, Maryland and died in Charles, Maryland. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Gerard Fowke 1662–1734

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Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 15 Jul 1662 · Charles, Maryland

Died 20 Jan 1734 · Charles, Maryland

Father Gerard Fowke

Mother Ann Bray Thoroughgood

Siblings Adam Fowke, Anne Fowke, Elizabeth Fowke, Frances Fowke, Mary Elizabeth Fowke

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Immediate Family

Parents

Gerard Fowke

Ann Bray Thoroughgood

Spouse(s)

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Children

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Biography

The story of Gerard Fowke began in 1662 in Charles, Maryland. Gerard Fowke passed away in 1734 in Charles, Maryland.

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1662

Birth of Gerard Fowke in Charles, Maryland

Birth

1734

Death of Gerard Fowke in Charles, Maryland

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Oldest Ancestor Line from Gerard Fowke

This ancestor line traces from Chesham, Buckinghamshire, England (1537) to Charles, Maryland (1662) across 5 generations.

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: Gerard Fowke (1662–1734) was born in Charles, Maryland and died in Charles, Maryland. 2 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 (B) based on cross-tree validation.
: Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Gerard 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 5 generations of this lineage geographically.
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Gerard Fowke

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Ann Bray Thoroughgood

Mother

Gerard Fowke's Ancestors

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Gerard Fowke PTP

1662–1734

Charles, Maryland