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James Bowen 1680–1738

Public Tree Person

What is a Public Tree Person?

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 2 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 2 trees
Death year and location consistent across 2 trees

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B Reliability
B
Reliability Score: B
Medium — 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

2 researchers on YourRoots have James Bowen in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 4 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: B — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 29 Jul 1680 · Rehoboth, Bristol, Massachusetts
Died 16 Feb 1738 · Rehoboth, Bristol, Massachusetts
Father Obadiah Bowen
Mother Abigail Bullock (1657–1704)
Siblings Aaron Bowen, Abigail Bowen, Daniel Bowen, Elizabeth Bowen, Hezekiah Bowen, Mary Bowen, Nathan Bowen, Peleg Bowen, Sarah Bowen, William Bowen

Researchers connected through James Bowen 1680–1738

and 1 more tree owner connected with James Bowen 1680–1738

Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

James Bowen was born in 1680 in Rehoboth, Bristol, Massachusetts, the child of obadiah bowen and abigail bullock. James Bowen passed away in 1738 in Rehoboth, Bristol, Massachusetts.

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Life Timeline

1680
Birth of James Bowen in Rehoboth, Bristol, Massachusetts
Birth
1738
Death of James Bowen in Rehoboth, Bristol, Massachusetts
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from James Bowen

This ancestor line traces from Swansea, Glamorgan, Wales (1592) to Rehoboth, Bristol, Massachusetts Colony (1680) across 4 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

James Bowen (1680–1738) was born in Rehoboth, Bristol, Massachusetts and died in Rehoboth, Bristol, Massachusetts. 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 James 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 4 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.

James Bowen's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
James Bowen PTP
1680–1738
Rehoboth, Bristol, Massachusetts
Parents
Unknown
Abigail Bullock PTP
1657–1704
Rehoboth, Bristol, Massachusetts, Colonial America
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Richard Bullock PTP
1622–1667
Frating, Essex, England
Unknown

James Bowen's Descendants

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JB
James Bowen PTP 1680–1738