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Josiah Bowen 1691–1747

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 7 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 7 trees
Death year and location consistent across 7 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

7 researchers on YourRoots have Josiah Bowen in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 24 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 7 independent trees

Born 1 Oct 1691 · Rehoboth, Bristol, Massachusetts, United States
Died 11 Feb 1747 · Warren, Bristol, Rhode Island, United States
Father Thomas Bowen (1743–1834)
Mother Thankful Mason
Siblings Alice Bowen, Constant Bowen, Hannah Mason Bowen, Hezekiah Bowen, Isaac Bowen, John Bowen, Katherine Bowen, Lydia Bowen, Marcy Bowen, Mary Bowen, Nathaniel Bowen, Richard Bowen, Samuel Bowen, Stephen Bowen

Researchers connected through Josiah Bowen 1691–1747

and 6 more tree owners connected with Josiah Bowen 1691–1747

Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

Josiah Bowen was born in 1691 in Rehoboth, Bristol, Massachusetts, United States, the child of thomas bowen and thankful mason. Josiah Bowen passed away in 1747 in Warren, Bristol, Rhode Island, United States.

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Life Timeline

1691
Birth of Josiah Bowen in Rehoboth, Bristol, Massachusetts, United States
Birth
1747
Death of Josiah Bowen in Warren, Bristol, Rhode Island, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Josiah Bowen

This ancestor line traces from Normandy, France (1000) to Rehoboth, Bristol, Massachusetts, United States (1691) across 24 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Josiah Bowen (1691–1747) was born in Rehoboth, Bristol, Massachusetts, United States and died in Warren, Bristol, Rhode Island, United States. 7 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, 7 researchers on YourRoots have Josiah 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 24 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.

Josiah Bowen's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Josiah Bowen PTP
1691–1747
Rehoboth, Bristol, Massachusetts, United States
Parents
Thomas Bowen PTP
1743–1834
Swansea, Bristol County, Massachusetts, USA
Unknown
Grandparents
Unknown
Esther Carpenter PTP
1661–1730
Rehoboth, Bristol, Massachusetts Bay, British Colonial America
Unknown
Unknown

Josiah Bowen's Descendants

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Josiah Bowen PTP 1691–1747