John Owen (1706–1785) was born in Saint Johns Parish, Prince Georges, Maryland and died in Montgomery, Montgomery, Maryland, United States. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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John Owen 1706–1785

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Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: A — verified across 2 independent trees, with linked records

Born 18 Dec 1706 · Saint Johns Parish, Prince Georges, Maryland

Died 27 Aug 1785 · Montgomery, Montgomery, Maryland, United States

Father Robert Reverand Owen Sr Sr

Mother Mary

Children John Owen Jr, William Robey Owen

Records

American Genealogical-Biographical Index (AGBI) Maryland Revolutionary War Records Maryland, U.S., Colonial Census, 1776 U.S. and Canada, Passenger and … U.S., Sons of the American … England, Select Births and Christenings Cheshire, England, Select Bishop's Transcripts Bristol, England, Church of England … Maryland Records Colonial, Revolutionary, County, …

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Immediate Family

Parents

Robert Reverand Owen Sr Sr

Mary

Spouse(s)

No spouse recorded

Children

John Owen Jr

William Robey Owen

Biography

The story of John Owen began in 1706 in Saint Johns Parish, Prince Georges, Maryland. In 1776, John Owen resided in Montogomery, Maryland. John Owen had children including john owen jr, william robey owen. John Owen passed away in 1785 in Montgomery, Montgomery, Maryland, United States.

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Record American Genealogical-Biographical Index (AGBI)
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Military Maryland Revolutionary War Records
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Census Maryland, U.S., Colonial Census, 1776
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Immigration U.S. and Canada, Passenger and Immigration Lists Index, 1500s-1900s
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Record U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970
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Baptism Records England, Select Births and Christenings
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Record Cheshire, England, Select Bishop's Transcripts
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Marriage Records Bristol, England, Church of England Baptisms, Marriages and Burials
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Church Records Maryland Records Colonial, Revolutionary, County, and Church from Original Sources Vol. i

Life Timeline

1706

Birth of John Owen in Saint Johns Parish, Prince Georges, Maryland

Birth

1776

John Owen resided here in Montogomery, Maryland

Residence

1785

Death of John Owen in Montgomery, Montgomery, Maryland, United States

Death

1822

John Owen was baptized in St. Mary's-on-the-Hill, Chester, Cheshire, England

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Oldest Ancestor Line from John Owen

This ancestor line traces from Gogerddan, Trefeurig, Llanbadarn Fawr, Cardiganshire, Wales (1500) to Saint Johns Parish, Prince Georges, Maryland (1706) across 8 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: John Owen (1706–1785) was born in Saint Johns Parish, Prince Georges, Maryland and died in Montgomery, Montgomery, Maryland, United States. 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 (A) based on cross-tree validation.
: Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have John 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 8 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.
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