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Samuel Bowen 1701–1784

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Reliability Score: B
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  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
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2 researchers on YourRoots have Samuel Bowen in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 14 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, with linked records

Born 28 Feb 1701 · Swansea, Bristol, Massachusetts, British America
Died 23 Oct 1784 · Warren, Bristol County, Rhode Island, United States of America
Father Thomas Bowen (1664–1743)
Mother Thankful Mason
Spouse Esther Carpenter Bardeen
Children Anne Bowen, Avis Bowen, David Bowen, David Bowen Rev War, Elizabeth B Bowen, Hannah Bowen, John Bowen Captain, Mary Bowen, Mercy Bowen, Olive Bowen, Peleg Bowen, Reuben Bowen, Smith Bowen Ensign Rev War, Thomas Bowen, Thomas Bowen Rev War, William Bowen, William Bowen Pvt Rev War
Siblings Alice Bowen, Constant Bowen, Hannah Bowen, Hezekiah Bowen, Isaac Bowen, John Bowen, Josiah Bowen, Katherine Bowen, Lydia Bowen, Mary Bowen, Mercy Bowen, Nathaniel Bowen, Richard Bowen, Stephen Bowen

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Biography

Samuel Bowen was born in 1701 in Swansea, Bristol, Massachusetts, British America, the child of thomas bowen and thankful mason. Samuel Bowen married esther carpenter bardeen, martha chase, sarah smith, and had children including anne bowen, avis bowen, david bowen, david bowen rev war, elizabeth b bowen, hannah bowen, john bowen captain, mary bowen, mercy bowen, olive bowen, peleg bowen, reuben bowen, smith bowen ensign rev war, thomas bowen, thomas bowen rev war, william bowen, william bowen pvt rev war. Samuel Bowen passed away in 1784 in Warren, Bristol County, Rhode Island, United States of America.

Sources

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    Burial Records U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

Life Timeline

1701
Birth of Samuel Bowen in Swansea, Bristol, Massachusetts, British America
Birth
1784
Death of Samuel Bowen in Warren, Bristol, Rhode Island
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Samuel Bowen

This ancestor line traces from Camaes, Anglesey, Wales (1191) to Swansea, Bristol, Massachusetts, British America (1701) across 14 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Samuel Bowen (1701–1784) was born in Swansea, Bristol, Massachusetts, British America and died in Warren, Bristol County, Rhode Island, United States of America. 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 Samuel 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 14 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.

Samuel Bowen's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Samuel Bowen PTP
1701–1784
Swansea, Bristol, Massachusetts, British America
Parents
Thomas Bowen PTP
1664–1743
Rehoboth, Bristol, Massachusetts
Unknown
Grandparents
Obadiah Bowen PTP
1651–1699
Rehoboth, Bristol, Massachusetts
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

Samuel Bowen's Descendants

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Samuel Bowen PTP 1701–1784
  1. 1. Mary Bowen PTP 1652–1678
  2. 2. Thomas Bowen PTP 1664–1743 m. Thankful Mason PTP 1672–1745
    1. 1. Samuel Bowen PTP 1659–1728
    2. 2. Mary Bowen PTP 1693–1708
    3. 3. Constant Bowen PTP 1711–1730
    4. 4. Nathaniel Bowen PTP 1704–1794