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Lewis BOWEN 1787–1861 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1787

Birth Location: Delway, Sampson, NC USA

Death Date: 1861

Death Location: Delway, Sampson, NC USA

Father: Edward BOWEN

Mother: Sidney HYMAN

Spouse(s): Margaret MERRITT

Children(s): Daniel BOWEN, Durham BOWEN, Washington BOWEN, William BOWEN, Mary BOWEN

The story of Lewis BOWEN began in 1787 in Delway, Sampson, NC USA. In 1820, Lewis BOWEN resided in Capt Mathis District, Sampson, NC USA. In 1840, Lewis BOWEN resided in Sampson, NC USA. Lewis BOWEN married Margaret Merritt, and had children including Daniel William Bowen, Durham Bowen, Mary Margarett Bowen, Washington Bowen, William Bowen. Lewis BOWEN passed away in 1861 in Delway, Sampson, NC USA.

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Biography

  • The story of Lewis BOWEN began in 1787 in Delway, Sampson, NC USA.
  • In 1820, Lewis BOWEN resided in Capt Mathis District, Sampson, NC USA.
  • In 1840, Lewis BOWEN resided in Sampson, NC USA.
  • Lewis BOWEN married Margaret Merritt, and had children including Daniel William Bowen, Durham Bowen, Mary Margarett Bowen, Washington Bowen, William Bowen.
  • Lewis BOWEN passed away in 1861 in Delway, Sampson, NC USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Edward BOWEN
1765–1836
Birth Location: Duplin, NC, AMERICA
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Sidney HYMAN
1765–
Birth Location: Martin, Union, NC, AMERICA
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Spouses(s)

Margaret MERRITT
1795–1850
Birth Location: Sampson, NC USA
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Children(s)

Daniel BOWEN
1812–1880
Birth Location: Burgaw, Pender, NC USA
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Durham BOWEN
1828–1900
Birth Location: Clinton, Sampson, NC USA
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Washington BOWEN
1830–
Birth Location: Taylors Bridge, Sampson, NC USA
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William BOWEN
1815–
Birth Location: Burgaw, Sampson, NC USA
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Mary BOWEN
1844–
Birth Location: Sampson, NC USA
MB

Lewis BOWEN's Ancestors

Self
Lewis BOWEN
1787–1861
Birth Place: Delway, Sampson, NC USA
Parents
Edward Franklin 'Jeasey' BOWEN
1765–1836
Duplin, NC, AMERICA
Sidney (Carroll) HYMAN
1765–
Martin, Union, NC, AMERICA
Grandparents
Clifton (BOWEN Lieutenant) Jr.
1735–1789
New Hanover, NC, AMERICA
Martha (A) WOODS
1740–1824
AMERICA
Micheal (HYMAN) Sr
–1791
Great-Grandparents
Clifton BOWEN
1701–1775
Elizabeth HARRIS
1722–1786
Daniel ALDERMAN
1711–1785
Abigail HARRIS
1720–1785
Garret HYMAN
1699–1768
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Samuel BOWEN
1659–1729
Elizabeth WOOD
1662–1728
William DNA
1693–1775
Miriam DNA
1698–1722
Mary SEAGROVE
1683–1715
William 2021)
1693–1775
Miriam BROOKS
1698–1722

Lewis BOWEN's Descendants

1.
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Lewis BOWEN (1787–1861) m. Margaret MERRITT (1795–11 Aug 1850)
  1. 1. Daniel (William) BOWEN 1812–1880 m. Margaret (Ann) VANN 1820–1863 m. Mary (Ann) FRYER 1841–1926 m. Susan (Calvin) CALIEN 1822–1922
    1. 1. Marion (F) BOWEN 1860–1934
    2. 2. Daniel (K.) BOWEN 1842–1918 m. Edie ('Priscilla') SHAW 1855–1936
      1. 1. Marion (Pinkney) BOWEN 1874–1947 m. Gennette (Roberta) THOMPSON 1879–1951
        1. 1. Lonnie (Lee) BOWEN 1909–1962
        2. 2. Lucy (May) BOWEN 1906–1995
        3. 3. Marion (Tillman) BOWEN 1914–2004
        4. 4. Charlie (Hewitt) BOWEN 1916–1994
      2. 2. Mary (Virginia 'Jennie') BOWEN 1884–1911 m. Edgar (Hines) THOMPSON 1877–1943
        1. 1. William (Luther) THOMPSON 1905–1988 m. Clara (Cecil) BOWEN 1915–2000
        2. 2. Lona (Mae) THOMPSON 1908–1969
        3. 3. Thomas (Elmer 'Tommy') THOMPSON 1910–1970 m. Sarah (Ann) DYSON 1825–1912
        4. 4. Jesse THOMPSON 1907–1981
      3. 3. Dora BOWEN 1892–
      4. 4. Callie BOWEN 1889–
      5. 5. Andrew BOWEN 1882–1936
      6. 6. Malcom BOWEN 1885–
      7. 7. Lee BOWEN 1895–
    3. 3. Ann (Elizabeth) BOWEN 1842–1912
    4. 4. John (Wright) BOWEN 1846–1934
    5. 5. Elizabeth BOWEN 1858–1918
    6. 6. Albert (William) BOWEN 1856–1934 m. Effie (Annie) HAYES 1852–1910
      1. 1. William (Columbus 'Lummie') BOWEN 1879–1951 m. Mattie ('Maltie' Belvie) WALKER 1886–1977
        1. 1. Eva ('Berniece') BOWEN 1917–2005 m. Ralph (Glee) HARRELSON 1914–1991
        2. 2. Henry (Ferrell) BOWEN 1924–2008
        3. 3. William (Claude) BOWEN 1913–2010 m. Mary (Carrie) THOMPSON 1916–2008
        4. 4. David (Floyd) BOWEN 1930–2025 m. Charlene COLEMAN 1925–2002
        5. 5. Earl (Harten) BOWEN 1921–2011 m. Jesse (Marie) SMALL 1922– m. Bertha (Orene) BECK 1911–1984
        6. 6. Vera (Maude) BOWEN 1927–1927
      2. 2. Ervin (James) BOWEN 1882–1960 m. Hannah BULLARD 1886–
      3. 3. Melvin BOWEN 1885–1946 m. Delphia PENNY 1884–1948
        1. 1. M (Lee) BOWEN 1913–
        2. 2. Etta (M.) BOWEN 1911–
        3. 3. Hubert BOWEN 1918–
        4. 4. Walter BOWEN 1909–
      4. 4. Jack (Jasper) BOWEN 1875–1959 m. Martha (Maude) LYNN 1876–1925
        1. 1. Willard BOWEN 1917– m. Edith HARDEE 1919–2009
      5. 5. Janie BOWEN 1887–1971
      6. 6. Lizzie BOWEN 1877–1971 m. James ('Jim' Wiley) LYNN 1850–1922
        1. 1. James (Carl) LYNN 1899–1966 m. Wila (Mae) PRIDGEN 1905–1997
        2. 2. Earl LYNN 1900–1900
        3. 3. Gladys LYNN 1906–1971 m. Samuel (Bruce) WORRELL 1897–1968
      7. 7. Nellie (R) BOWEN 1890–1956 m. Thom (Lee) BRIGHT 1888–1943 m. Elven (Cordell) SPIVEY 1909–
        1. 1. Thom (Lee BRIGHT) Jr. 1917–1998
      8. 8. Benjamin (Franklin) BOWEN 1893–1975 m. Mabel FISHER 1896–1989
      9. 9. Sarah (Elizabeth) BOWEN 1882–1941 m. Warren (Pinkney) SPIVEY 1874–1923
      10. 10. Clyda BOWEN 1888–1973 m. Jesse (J) BOWEN 1891–
        1. 1. Mildred (Eunice) BOWEN 1922–
        2. 2. Annie (Ruth) BOWEN 1916–
        3. 3. Brooks BOWEN 1926–
        4. 4. Andell BOWEN 1924–
      11. 11. Ernie BOWEN 1890–
      12. 12. Katie (S) BOWEN 1896–1981 m. Dessie (McLaurin) POSTON 1895–1948
        1. 1. Lela (Mae Carolyn) POSTON 1923–1993
        2. 2. Albert (Leon) POSTON 1930–
        3. 3. Dessie (Leroy) POSTON 1925–1991
        4. 4. Ora (Lee) POSTON 1920–1988
    7. 7. Edward (Franklin) BOWEN 1850–1920 m. Helen (Drucilla) SHAW 1853–
      1. 1. James (Solomon) BOWEN 1887–1949
      2. 2. Emma (Lee) BOWEN 1881–1928 m. David ('Dave' Edward HARRELSON) Rev 1882–1938
        1. 1. Valton (David) HARRELSON 1910–1974
        2. 2. Gracy (Normea) HARRELSON 1916–1993
        3. 3. Joseph (Wade) HARRELSON 1914–2001
        4. 4. Henry (Elmore) HARRELSON 1907–1964 m. Nellie (Odessa) BASS 1913–1991
        5. 5. James (Edward) HARRELSON 1909–1969 m. Mattie (Lee) WALKER 1911–2004
        6. 6. Frank (Braswell) HARRELSON 1919–2001
        7. 7. Janie (Lee) HARRELSON 1904–1964 m. Jessie FUSSELL 1909–
      3. 3. Daniel (Elery) BOWEN 1887–1950
      4. 4. Mary (Margarett) BOWEN 1877–
      5. 5. Callie (Missouri) BOWEN 1879– m. Robert (Jackson 'Bob') MERRITT 1876–1936
        1. 1. Benjamin ('Bennie') MERRITT 1908–
        2. 2. Joseph ('Joe') MERRITT 1906–
        3. 3. Helen (Elizabeth) MERRITT 1903–1991
        4. 4. Robert (Franklin 'Frankie') MERRITT 1903–
      6. 6. Carrie BOWEN 1897–1919
      7. 7. Mattie BOWEN 1889–
      8. 8. Clarence (Franklin) BOWEN 1892–1984
      9. 9. Earnest (Garland) BOWEN 1897– m. Chellie BOWEN 1906–
        1. 1. Garland BOWEN 1919–
        2. 2. Howard BOWEN 1926–
        3. 3. Clifton BOWEN 1922–
    8. 8. Burrell (Richard) BOWEN 1863–1924 m. Nancy (Fidell) SHAW 1868–1935
      1. 1. Letha BOWEN 1903–
      2. 2. Lillie BOWEN 1893–
      3. 3. Lessie BOWEN 1896–
      4. 4. Eddie BOWEN 1894–1975
      5. 5. Lucy (Ann) BOWEN 1900–1958 m. Grady (Lester) KINLAW 1894–1958
      6. 6. Laua BOWEN 1898–
      7. 7. Alma (Alice) BOWEN 1907–1991 m. Holland (McNeil) HUGHES 1905–1988
      8. 8. John (Willie) BOWEN 1888–
      9. 9. Mary BOWEN 1905–1969
      10. 10. John BOWEN 1889–1968
      11. 11. Lena (O) BOWEN 1897–1918 m. Chancie WALKER 1895–1972
        1. 1. Clara (Faye) WALKER 1923–1992
        2. 2. Elizabeth (Lee) WALKER 1927–2007 m. Harry (William) PAYNE 1925–1998
        3. 3. Ethel (Marie) WALKER 1929–2010
    9. 9. Melton BOWEN 1868–1926 m. Missouri ALLEN 1871–
      1. 1. Edna BOWEN 1899–1949
      2. 2. Sylvan (Talmadge) BOWEN 1912–1965
      3. 3. Elizabeth BOWEN 1903–
      4. 4. Emory (Allen) BOWEN 1894–1974
      5. 5. Jesse (J) BOWEN 1891– m. Clyda BOWEN 1888–1973
      6. 6. Daniel BOWEN 1896–1961
      7. 7. Homer BOWEN 1905–1965
    10. 10. Forney BOWEN 1875– m. Ora BOWEN 1881–
      1. 1. Forney (H) BOWEN 1908–
      2. 2. Pearley (M) BOWEN 1897–
      3. 3. Oradell BOWEN 1903–
      4. 4. Belle BOWEN 1901–
      5. 5. Pensie BOWEN 1905–
      6. 6. Etta (Mae) BOWEN 1900– m. Arthur CAULDER 1925–
        1. 1. Walneta CAULDER 1925–2013 m. David (Eliga) GODWIN 1920–1986
    11. 11. John (H) BOWEN 1853–
    12. 12. C (F) BOWEN 1850–
  2. 2. Durham BOWEN 1828–1900 m. Adeline SELLERS 1835–1900
    1. 1. Jerome BOWEN 1867–1900
    2. 2. Jane BOWEN 1860–
    3. 3. D. (George) BOWEN 1861–1927
    4. 4. Adda BOWEN 1866–
    5. 5. James (Durham) BOWEN 1870–1941
      1. 1. Nellie (Florence) BOWEN 1897–1947
    6. 6. John BOWEN 1858–
  3. 3. Washington BOWEN 1830– m. Eliza UNKNOWN 1824–
    1. 1. George (Tate) BOWEN 1866–1926
  4. 4. William BOWEN 1815–
  5. 5. Mary (Margarett) BOWEN 1844–

Lewis BOWEN's Timeline

5 Records

1787
1787
Birth of Lewis BOWEN in Delway, Sampson, NC USA
Delway, Sampson, NC USA
1820
07 Aug 1820
Age 33
Lewis BOWEN resided here in Capt Mathis District, Sampson, NC USA
Capt Mathis District, Sampson, NC USA
1840
1840
Age 53
Lewis BOWEN resided here in Sampson, NC USA
Sampson, NC USA
1850
1850
Age 63
Lewis BOWEN resided here in Southern District, Sampson, North Carolina, USA
Southern District, Sampson, North Carolina, USA
1861
1861
Age 74
Death of Lewis BOWEN in Delway, Sampson, NC USA
Delway, Sampson, NC USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1787
    Event Place: Delway, Sampson, NC USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington, DC; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M432; Residence Date: 1850; Home in 1850: Southern District, Sampson, North Carolina; Roll: 644; Page: 429a

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 07 Aug 1820
    Event Place: Capt Mathis District, Sampson, NC USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1820 United States Federal Census, Fourth Census of the United States, 1820; Census Place: Duplin, North Carolina; Page: 204; NARA Roll: M33_80; Image: 187
    [2] 1820 United States Federal Census, Fourth Census of the United States, 1820; Census Place: Capt Mathis District, Sampson, North Carolina; Page: 310; NARA Roll: M33_85; Image: 231

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1840
    Event Place: Sampson, NC USA
    Record Source: 1840 United States Federal Census, Year: 1840; Census Place: Sampson, North Carolina; Roll: 371; Page: 2; Family History Library Film: 0018098

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Southern District, Sampson, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington, DC; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M432; Residence Date: 1850; Home in 1850: Southern District, Sampson, North Carolina; Roll: 644; Page: 429a

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1861
    Event Place: Delway, Sampson, NC USA
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