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Joseph Bowen 1780–1852

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 Joseph Bowen in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 9 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 01 Sep 1780 · Rehoboth, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA
Died 11 Apr 1852 · Rehoboth, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA
Father Levi Bowen
Mother Martha Goff
Spouse Polly Lewis
Siblings Levi Bowen, Samuel Bowen, Squire Bowen

Researchers connected through Joseph Bowen 1780–1852

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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
Polly Lewis
Children
No children recorded

Biography

In 1780, Joseph Bowen entered the world in Rehoboth, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA, born to levi bowen and martha goff. Joseph Bowen married polly lewis. Joseph Bowen passed away in 1852 in Rehoboth, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA.

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Life Timeline

1780
Birth of Joseph Bowen in Rehoboth, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA
Birth
1852
Death of Joseph Bowen in Rehoboth, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Joseph Bowen

This ancestor line traces from Benholm, England (1560) to Rehoboth, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA (1780) across 9 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Joseph Bowen (1780–1852) was born in Rehoboth, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA and died in Rehoboth, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA. 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 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 9 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
1780–1852
Rehoboth, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA
Parents
Unknown
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Grandparents
Unknown
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Unknown
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Joseph Bowen's Descendants

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Joseph Bowen PTP 1780–1852