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Obadiah Bowen 1722–1748

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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 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
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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
  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
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2 researchers on YourRoots have Obadiah Bowen in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 3 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 20 Aug 1722 · Swansea, Bristol, Massachusetts, United States
Died 13 May 1748 · Swansea, Bristol, Massachusetts, United States
Father Daniel Bowen (1689–1737)
Mother Priscilla Vinton
Siblings Daniel Bowen, Elizabeth Brown, Ezekiel Bowen, Freelove Bowen, Hannah Bowen, Levi Bowen, Lillis Bowen, Phebe Bowen, Priscilla Bowen, Rhoda Bowen, Vinton Bowen

Researchers connected through Obadiah Bowen 1722–1748

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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

In 1722, Obadiah Bowen entered the world in Swansea, Bristol, Massachusetts, United States, born to daniel bowen and priscilla vinton. Obadiah Bowen passed away in 1748 in Swansea, Bristol, Massachusetts, United States.

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Life Timeline

1722
Birth of Obadiah Bowen in Swansea, Bristol, Massachusetts, United States
Birth
1748
Death of Obadiah Bowen in Swansea, Bristol, Massachusetts, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Obadiah Bowen

This ancestor line traces from Rehoboth, Bristol, Massachusetts, United States (1651) to Swansea, Bristol, Massachusetts, United States (1722) across 3 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Obadiah Bowen (1722–1748) was born in Swansea, Bristol, Massachusetts, United States and died in Swansea, Bristol, Massachusetts, 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 (B) based on cross-tree validation.
Right now, 2 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 3 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.

Obadiah Bowen's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Obadiah Bowen PTP
1722–1748
Swansea, Bristol, Massachusetts, United States
Parents
Daniel Bowen PTP
1689–1737
Swansea, Bristol, Massachusetts, United States
Unknown
Grandparents
Unknown
Abigail Bullock PTP
1657–1704
Rehoboth, Bristol, Massachusetts, Colonial America
Unknown
Unknown

Obadiah Bowen's Descendants

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Obadiah Bowen PTP 1722–1748