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Obadiah Bowen 1651–1699

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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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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
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7 researchers on YourRoots have Obadiah 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: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 7 independent trees

Born 18 Sep 1651 · Rehoboth, Bristol, Massachusetts
Died 11 Jul 1699 · Rehoboth, Bristol, Massachusetts
Father Obadiah Bowen
Mother Mary Clifton
Siblings George Bowen, Hannah Bowen, Joseph Bowen, Lydia Bowen, Richard Bowen, Ruth Bowen, Samuel Bowen, Sarah Bowen, Thomas Bowen, William Bowen
Records
Millennium File U.S., Sons of the American …
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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

Obadiah Bowen was born in 1651 in Rehoboth, Bristol, Massachusetts, the child of obadiah bowen and mary clifton. Obadiah Bowen passed away in 1699 in Rehoboth, Bristol, Massachusetts.

Sources

  1. 1
    Record Millennium File

  2. 2
    Record U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970

Life Timeline

1651
Birth of Obadiah Bowen in Rehoboth, Bristol, Massachusetts
Birth
1699
Death of Obadiah Bowen in Rehoboth, Bristol, Massachusetts
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Obadiah Bowen

This ancestor line traces from Wales, England (1627) to Rehoboth, Bristol, Massachusetts (1651) across 2 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Obadiah Bowen (1651–1699) was born in Rehoboth, Bristol, Massachusetts and died in Rehoboth, Bristol, Massachusetts. 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 Obadiah 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.
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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.

Related Records

Obadiah Bowen
Father
Mary Clifton
Mother

Obadiah Bowen's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Obadiah Bowen PTP
1651–1699
Rehoboth, Bristol, Massachusetts
Parents
Obadiah Bowen PTP
1651–1699
Rehoboth, Bristol, Massachusetts
Unknown
Grandparents
Obadiah Bowen PTP
1651–1699
Rehoboth, Bristol, Massachusetts
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

Obadiah Bowen's Descendants

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Obadiah Bowen PTP 1651–1699