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Thomas Bowen 1743–1834

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Full name consistent across 5 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 5 trees
Death year and location consistent across 5 trees

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Reliability Score: B
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Grade scale
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  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
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5 researchers on YourRoots have Thomas Bowen in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 25 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 5 independent trees, with linked records

Born 21 Dec 1743 · Swansea, Bristol County, Massachusetts, USA
Died 12 Jul 1834 · Richmond, Cheshire County, New Hampshire, USA
Father Nathan Bardeen
Mother Esther Carpenter (1661–1730)
Spouse Penelope Aldrich
Siblings Anne Bowen, Avis Mcmillen, James Bowen, John Bowen, Mary Cranston, Nathan Barden, Peleg Bowen, Reuben Bowen, William Bowen
Records
1790 United States Federal Census Global, Find a Grave® Index … U.S., Find a Grave® Index, … North America, Family Histories Massachusetts, Town and Vital Records Massachusetts Marriages U.S., Newspaper Extractions from the … U.S., Find a Grave Index New Hampshire, U.S., Wills and …
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Immediate Family

Children
No children recorded

Biography

The story of Thomas Bowen began in 1743 in Swansea, Bristol County, Massachusetts, USA. Thomas Bowen married penelope aldrich, sibbel burlingame. Thomas Bowen passed away in 1834 in Richmond, Cheshire County, New Hampshire, USA.

Sources

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    Census 1790 United States Federal Census

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    Burial Records Global, Find a Grave® Index for Burials at Sea and other Select Burial Locations, 1300s-Current

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

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    Record North America, Family Histories

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    Vital Records Massachusetts, Town and Vital Records

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    Marriage Records Massachusetts Marriages

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    Newspaper/Obituary U.S., Newspaper Extractions from the Northeast

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    Burial Records U.S., Find a Grave Index

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    Probate/Wills New Hampshire, U.S., Wills and Probate Records

Life Timeline

1743
Birth of Thomas Bowen in Swansea, Bristol County, Massachusetts, USA
Birth
1834
Death of Thomas Bowen in Richmond, Cheshire County, New Hampshire, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Thomas Bowen

This ancestor line traces from Castilla-Leon, Spain (n/a) to Swansea, Bristol County, Massachusetts, USA (1743) across 25 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Thomas Bowen (1743–1834) was born in Swansea, Bristol County, Massachusetts, USA and died in Richmond, Cheshire County, New Hampshire, USA. 5 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, 5 researchers on YourRoots have Thomas 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 25 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

Nathan Bardeen
Father
Esther Carpenter
1661–1730 · Mother

Thomas Bowen's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Thomas Bowen PTP
1743–1834
Swansea, Bristol County, Massachusetts, USA
Parents
Unknown
Esther Carpenter PTP
1661–1730
Rehoboth, Bristol, Massachusetts Bay, British Colonial America
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

Thomas Bowen's Descendants

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Thomas Bowen PTP 1743–1834