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Robert Owings 1698–1759

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 Robert Owings 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 15 May 1698 · Baltimore, Baltimore, Maryland, United States
Died 09 Sep 1759 · Conewago, York, Pennsylvania, USA
Father Capt Richard Thomas Owings
Mother Rachel Beall
Siblings Catherine Owings, Ellenor Owings, Henry Owings, John Owings, Joshua Owings, Lewis Owings, Rachel Owings, Richard Owings Ii, Ruth Owings, Samuel Owings

Researchers connected through Robert Owings 1698–1759

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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

The story of Robert Owings began in 1698 in Baltimore, Baltimore, Maryland, United States. Robert Owings passed away in 1759 in Conewago, York, Pennsylvania, USA.

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Life Timeline

1698
Birth of Robert Owings in Baltimore, Baltimore, Maryland, United States
Birth
1759
Death of Robert Owings in Conewago, York, Pennsylvania, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Robert Owings

This ancestor line traces from Y, Somme, Picardie, France (1465) to Baltimore, Baltimore, Maryland, United States (1698) across 9 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Robert Owings (1698–1759) was born in Baltimore, Baltimore, Maryland, United States and died in Conewago, York, Pennsylvania, 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 Robert 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.

Robert Owings's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Robert Owings PTP
1698–1759
Baltimore, Baltimore, Maryland, United States
Parents
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Grandparents
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Robert Owings's Descendants

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Robert Owings PTP 1698–1759