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Sarah Ashley, Bowen 1696–1740

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 3 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 3 trees
Death year and location consistent across 3 trees

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C Reliability
C
Reliability Score: C
Basic — 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

3 researchers on YourRoots have Sarah Bowen in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 4 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: C — verified across 3 independent trees

Born 22 Feb 1696 · Rehoboth, Bristol, Massachusetts, United States
Died 18 Sep 1740 · Marblehead, Essex County, Massachusetts, USA
Father Edward Ashley
Mother Mary (Holloway) (1653–1727)
Spouse Captain I (1698–1776)
Children Maria Elizabetha Bowen Bouney Boney Bone

Researchers connected through Sarah Bowen 1696–1740

and 2 more tree owners connected with Sarah Bowen 1696–1740

Biography

In 1696, Sarah Ashley, Bowen entered the world in Rehoboth, Bristol, Massachusetts, United States, born to edward ashley and mary hallowell holloway. Sarah Ashley, Bowen married captain nathan obadiah bowen i, and had children including maria elizabetha bowen bouney boney bone. Sarah Ashley, Bowen passed away in 1740 in Marblehead, Essex County, Massachusetts, USA.

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Life Timeline

1696
Birth of Sarah Ashley, Bowen in Rehoboth, Bristol, Massachusetts, United States
Birth
1740
Death of Sarah Ashley, Bowen in Marblehead, Essex County, Massachusetts, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Sarah Bowen

This ancestor line traces from Chislet,Kent,England (1600) to Rehoboth, Bristol, Massachusetts, United States (1696) across 4 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Sarah Bowen (1696–1740) was born in Rehoboth, Bristol, Massachusetts, United States and died in Marblehead, Essex County, Massachusetts, USA. 3 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 (C) based on cross-tree validation.
Right now, 3 researchers on YourRoots have Sarah 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 4 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.

Sarah Bowen's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Sarah Ashley, Bowen PTP
1696–1740
Rehoboth, Bristol, Massachusetts, United States
Parents
Unknown
Mary Hallowell (Holloway) PTP
1653–1727
Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts, USA
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

Sarah Bowen's Descendants

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SB
Sarah Ashley, Bowen PTP 1696–1740 m. Captain Nathan Obadiah Bowen I PTP 1698–1776