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Joseph Bowen 1662–1727

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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 13 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 13 trees
Death year and location consistent across 13 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

13 researchers on YourRoots have Joseph Bowen in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 2 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 13 independent trees

Born 26 Jun 1662 · Rehoboth, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA
Died 28 Dec 1727 · Rehoboth, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA
Father Obadiah Bowen (1627–1710)
Mother Mary Clifton
Siblings Hannah Bowen, Hezekiah Bowen, Isaac Bowen, Jacob Bowen, James Bowen, Lydia Bowen, Mary Bowen, Mercy Bowen, Obadiah Bowen, Rebecca Bowen, Samuel Bowen, Sarah Bowen, Thomas Bowen

Researchers connected through Joseph Bowen 1662–1727

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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

Joseph Bowen was born in 1662 in Rehoboth, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA, the child of obadiah bowen and mary clifton. Joseph Bowen passed away in 1727 in Rehoboth, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA.

Sources

  1. 1
    Record Geneanet Community Trees Index

  2. 2
    Marriage Records U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900

  3. 3
    Vital Records Massachusetts, Town and Vital Records

  4. 4
    Record John Round Family of Swansea and Rehoboth, MA, The

Life Timeline

1662
Birth of Joseph Bowen in Rehoboth, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA
Birth
1727
Death of Joseph Bowen in Rehoboth, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Joseph Bowen

This ancestor line traces from Wales, England (1627) to Rehoboth, Bristol, Massachusetts (1662) across 2 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Joseph Bowen (1662–1727) was born in Rehoboth, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA and died in Rehoboth, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA. 13 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, 13 researchers on YourRoots have Joseph 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 2 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.

Joseph Bowen's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Joseph Bowen PTP
1662–1727
Rehoboth, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA
Parents
Obadiah Bowen PTP
1627–1710
Swansea, Bristol, Massachusetts, Unites States
Unknown
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

Joseph Bowen's Descendants

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Joseph Bowen PTP 1662–1727