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JOHN ROWDEN 1738–1817 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1738

Birth Location: Henry, Virginia, United States

Death Date: 26 Apr 1817

Death Location: Roane, Tennessee, United States

Father: John Rowden

Mother: Elizabeth Johnson

Spouse(s): SARAH ECHOLS

Children(s): JOSEPH ROWDEN

The story of JOHN ROWDEN began in 1738 in Henry, Virginia, United States. In 1782, JOHN ROWDEN resided in 07 00, Halifax County, VA. In 1793, JOHN ROWDEN resided in Moore District, Wilkes County, NC. JOHN ROWDEN married Sarah Hubbard Echols, and had children including Joseph Rowden. JOHN ROWDEN passed away in 1817 in Roane, Tennessee, United States.

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Biography

  • The story of JOHN ROWDEN began in 1738 in Henry, Virginia, United States.
  • In 1782, JOHN ROWDEN resided in 07 00, Halifax County, VA.
  • In 1793, JOHN ROWDEN resided in Moore District, Wilkes County, NC.
  • JOHN ROWDEN married Sarah Hubbard Echols, and had children including Joseph Rowden.
  • JOHN ROWDEN passed away in 1817 in Roane, Tennessee, United States.

Immediate Family

Parents

John Rowden
1700–1739
Birth Location: Kent, England
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Elizabeth Johnson
1704–1736
Birth Location: Great Berkhampstead, Hertfordshire, England
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Spouses(s)

SARAH ECHOLS
1735–1817
Birth Location: Henry, Virginia, United States
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Children(s)

JOSEPH ROWDEN
1765–1816
Birth Location: Halifax, Halifax, Virginia, United States
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JOHN ROWDEN's Ancestors

Self
JOHN ROWDEN
1738–1817
Birth Place: Henry, Virginia, United States
Parents
John Rowden
1700–1739
Kent, England
Elizabeth (Seammell) Johnson
1704–1736
Great Berkhampstead, Hertfordshire, England
Grandparents
Calieb Rowden
1680–1723
Si Giles Cripplegate, London, England
Frances Berry
1680–1725
England
William (Samuel) Johnson
1670–1704
Mary
1664–1760
Great-Grandparents
John Rowden
1657–
Mary Brewer
1667–
John Berry
1657–
2nd-Great-Grandparents
William Rowden
1639–1686

JOHN ROWDEN's Descendants

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JOHN ROWDEN (1738–26 Apr 1817) m. SARAH (HUBBARD) ECHOLS (1735–23 Mar 1817)
  1. 1. JOSEPH ROWDEN 1765–1816 m. SUSANNAH ADAMS 1770–1830
    1. 1. SARAH (T 'SALLIE') ROWDEN 1796–1870 m. MARTIN (S) SHULTS 1793–1854
      1. 1. MARTIN (VAN BUREN) SHULTS 1833–1889 m. ANGELINE (MAHALIA) BLEVINS 1839–1927
        1. 1. FREDONIA (VICTORIA) SHULTS 1869–1968 m. James (Millard) Gilliland 1856–1939 m. JACK (HAMILTON) GOOCH 1862–1936 m. James (Millard) Gilliland 1856–1939
        2. 2. William (David Crockett) Shults 1872–1925 m. Ida (Mae) Hollingsworth 1882–1958
        3. 3. Andrew (Johnson) Shults 1867–1945 m. Carrie (Etta) White 1873–1948
        4. 4. Sam (Houston) Shults 1866–1952 m. Sarah (Elizabeth "Lizzie") Knouse 1861–1899 m. Margaret (Ella) Harbison 1867–1936 m. Josephine Shults 1868–
        5. 5. Allen (Lee) Shults 1877–1932 m. Tennie McDaniel 1883–1964
        6. 6. Wade (Hampton Shults) II 1874–1939 m. Laura (Elizabeth "Lizzie") Barnes 1879–1958 m. effie mcdonald 1881–1905
        7. 7. Martin (Isom) Shults 1863–1909 m. Louisa (Anne) Pinkston 1866–1895
        8. 8. Sarah (Jane) Shults 1860–1956 m. William (Pink) Croft 1854–1915
        9. 9. Louisa (Matilda) Shults 1862–1895 m. Thomas (Monroe) Williamson 1858–1943
      2. 2. Cynthia (Jane) Shultz 1813–1913
      3. 3. Delila (Lillie) Shults 1817–1880 m. Armstead Blevins 1811–1864
        1. 1. Misanair Blevins 1837–1865
        2. 2. Martin (Jackson "Old Man Mart") Blevins 1840–1887
        3. 3. Seth (Monroe) Blevins 1841–1874
        4. 4. Wade (Hampton "Buck") Blevins 1843–1909 m. Louisa (J) Jennings 1844–1934
        5. 5. Martha Blevins 1852–
        6. 6. Sarah (S) Blevins 1859–
        7. 7. Saraphina Blevins 1844–
        8. 8. Celia Blevins 1854–
        9. 9. Mary (A) Blevins 1848–
        10. 10. Daniel Blevins 1846–
        11. 11. Nathaniel Blevins 1836–
      4. 4. Susan Shults 1819–1882
      5. 5. Hickman (Monroe) Shults 1821–1899 m. Rachel Cox 1827–1880 m. Serena (E) Faulkner 1830–1910
        1. 1. William (Henderson) Shults 1849–1884
        2. 2. Martin Shults 1850–1884
        3. 3. Apolonia (Perlina "Cindy") Shults 1853–1887
        4. 4. Lucinda Shults 1855–1880
        5. 5. Francis ("Frank") Shults 1856–1885
        6. 6. Delila Shults 1857–1930
        7. 7. Mary Shults 1860–1959
        8. 8. John (Monroe) Shults 1863–1922
        9. 9. William Shults 1864–1949
        10. 10. Eliza Shults 1872– m. Henry (Eastm) Nall 1869–
      6. 6. Susanna Shults 1822–1883
      7. 7. Eckhols (Gaines) Shults 1825–1897 m. Jane (Jennie) Johnson 1829–1898
        1. 1. Monroe (Houston) Shults 1846–1889 m. Catherine (Taylor) Jennings 1850–1929
        2. 2. James (Calvin) Shults 1849–
        3. 3. Martin Shults 1855–
        4. 4. Louisa (Eliza Jane) Shults 1856–
        5. 5. Mary (E) Shults 1858–
        6. 6. Conway Shults 1860–1870
        7. 7. Emily Shults 1861–
        8. 8. Nancy Shults 1864–
        9. 9. Sally (Sallie) Shults 1866–
        10. 10. Robert (Lee) Shults 1868–
        11. 11. William (Eckhols) Shults 1871–1936
      8. 8. John (R) Shults 1831–
      9. 9. Peter Shults 1835–1868
      10. 10. Wade (Hampton) Shults 1837–1919 m. Rebecca (Fredonia) Howell 1846–1921
        1. 1. Price Shults 1863–1865
        2. 2. Alvin (Andrew) Shults 1864–1893
        3. 3. Leroy (Echols Lee) Shults 1868–1948
        4. 4. Columbus (Gaines) Shults 1871–1943
        5. 5. Mary (Jane) Shults 1875–1935
        6. 6. Almarine (Hampton) Shults 1875–1892
        7. 7. Martin (Houston) Shults 1878–1961
        8. 8. James (Melvin) Shults 1879–1953 m. LILLIAN (Louisa "LILLIE") Cody 1890–1962
        9. 9. Nora (Irene) Shults 1882–1891
        10. 10. William (Wilford Will) Shults 1885–1967
      11. 11. Misanair Shults 1819–1880
      12. 12. Paulina (K) Shults 1830–1918
      13. 13. Susanna (Ayers) Blevins 1819–1883 m. Andrew (Jackson) Blevins 1815–1882

JOHN ROWDEN's Timeline

5 Records

1738
1738
Birth of JOHN ROWDEN in Henry, Virginia, United States
Henry, Virginia, United States
1782
1782
Age 44
JOHN ROWDEN resided here in 07 00, Halifax County, VA
07 00, Halifax County, VA
1793
1793
Age 55
JOHN ROWDEN resided here in Moore District, Wilkes County, NC
Moore District, Wilkes County, NC
1817
26 Apr 1817
Age 79
Death of JOHN ROWDEN in Roane, Tennessee, United States
Roane, Tennessee, United States
1822
30 Jan 1822
Age 84
JOHN ROWDEN was baptized in Wiltshire, England
Wiltshire, England

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1738
    Event Place: Henry, Virginia, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] American Genealogical-Biographical Index (AGBI)
    [2] U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900, Source number: 4183.011; Source type: Family group sheet, FGSE, listed as parents; Number of Pages: 1

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Baptism
    Event Date: 30 Jan 1822
    Event Place: Wiltshire, England
    Record Source: Wiltshire, England, Church of England Births and Baptisms, Wiltshire and Swindon History Centre; Chippenham, Wiltshire, England; Reference Number: 859/4

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1782
    Event Place: 07 00, Halifax County, VA
    Record Source: Virginia Census

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1793
    Event Place: Moore District, Wilkes County, NC
    Record Source: North Carolina Census, 1790-1890

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 26 Apr 1817
    Event Place: Roane, Tennessee, United States
    Record Source: Tennessee, Wills and Probate Records, Wills, Inventories, and Settlements, 1836-1964; Author: Tennessee County Court (Meigs County); Probate Place: Meigs, Tennessee

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Probate
    Event Place: Meigs, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: Tennessee, Wills and Probate Records, Wills, Inventories, and Settlements, 1836-1964; Author: Tennessee County Court (Meigs County); Probate Place: Meigs, Tennessee
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