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Thomas Bowen 1664–1743 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 03 Aug 1664

Birth Location: Swansea, Bristol, MA, USA

Death Date: 17 Jun 1743

Death Location: Warren, Bristol County, Rhode Island, USA

Father: Obadiah Bowen

Mother: Mary Chilton

Spouse(s): Thankful Mason

Children(s): Joseph II, Nathaniel Bowen, John Bowen, Stephen Bowen, Samuel Bowen

In 1664, Thomas Bowen entered the world in Swansea, Bristol, MA, USA, born to Obadiah Bowen And Mary Chilton. Thomas Bowen married Thankful Mason, and had children including John Bowen, Joseph Bowen Ii, Nathaniel Bowen, Samuel Bowen, Stephen Bowen. Thomas Bowen passed away in 1743 in Warren, Bristol County, Rhode Island, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1664, Thomas Bowen entered the world in Swansea, Bristol, MA, USA, born to Obadiah Bowen And Mary Chilton.
  • Thomas Bowen married Thankful Mason, and had children including John Bowen, Joseph Bowen Ii, Nathaniel Bowen, Samuel Bowen, Stephen Bowen.
  • Thomas Bowen passed away in 1743 in Warren, Bristol County, Rhode Island, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Obadiah Bowen
1626–1710
Birth Location: Swansea, Bristol, Massachusetts, United States
OB
Mary Chilton
1628–1696
Birth Location: Rehoboth, Bristol, Massachusetts, United States
MC

Spouses(s)

Thankful Mason
1672–1745
Birth Location: Rehoboth, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA
TM

Children(s)

Joseph II
1699–1747
Birth Location: Swansea, Bristol, Massachusetts, United States
JI
Nathaniel Bowen
1703–1794
Birth Location: Swansea, Bristol, Massachusetts, United States
NB
John Bowen
1718–1800
Birth Location: New England, Hettinger, North Dakota, United States
JB
Stephen Bowen
1697–1723
Birth Location: Rehoboth, Bristol, Massachusetts, United States
SB
Samuel Bowen
1702–1784
Birth Location: Swansea, Bristol, Massachusetts, United States
SB

Thomas Bowen's Ancestors

Self
Thomas Bowen
1664–1743
Birth Place: Swansea, Bristol, MA, USA
Parents
Obadiah Bowen
1626–1710
Swansea, Bristol, Massachusetts, United States
Mary Chilton
1628–1696
Rehoboth, Bristol, Massachusetts, United States
Grandparents
Richard (Bowine) Sr
1580–1674
Swansea, Glamorganshire, Wales, England
Ann Bourne
1586–1646
Swansea, Glamorganshire, Wales, England
Thomas Clyfton
1606–1681
Newport, Newport, Rhode Island, United States
Mary LANBOTHAM
1608–1686
Yorkshire, England
Great-Grandparents
James Bowen
1550–1629
Eleanor Penryn
1559–1600
Thomas Bourne
1570–1629
Elizabeth Rouse
1570–
Richard Clifton
1580–1599
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Mathias Bowen
1524–1629
Mary Phillips
1528–1559
John Esq
1518–1562
Mary Wynn
1528–1563
Bartholomew Bourne
1559–1625
Margaret Ryse
1560–1624

Thomas Bowen's Descendants

1.
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Thomas Bowen (03 Aug 1664–17 Jun 1743) m. Thankful Mason (27 Oct 1672–21 Jun 1745)
  1. 1. Joseph (Bowen) II 1699–1747 m. Margerit Child 1696–1766
    1. 1. Thankful Bowen 1723–1746
    2. 2. Margaret Bowen 1736–1737
    3. 3. Capt (James) Bowen 1720–1793 m. Anna Thurber 1728–1793
      1. 1. James (Bowen) Jr 1765–1847 m. Chloe Thayer 1766–1814
        1. 1. Eseck Bowen 1794–1879
        2. 2. Amasa (W.) Bowen 1789–1846 m. Amanda Johnson 1794–1865
        3. 3. Abner Bowen 1792–1863
        4. 4. Abigail Bowen 1804–1904
        5. 5. Henry (B) Bowen 1800–1885
        6. 6. Julia (Ann) Bowen 1797–
      2. 2. Josiah Bowen 1752–
      3. 3. Margaret Bowen 1768–
      4. 4. Rhobe Bowen 1757–
      5. 5. Jeremiah Bowen 1744–1833
      6. 6. Mary Bowen 1755–
      7. 7. Huldah Bowen 1759–
      8. 8. Nancy (Anne) Bowen 1761–1849
    4. 4. Patience Bowen 1728–1729
    5. 5. Amos Bowen 1727–1759
    6. 6. Huldah Bowen 1731–1732
    7. 7. Mary Bowen 1725–1754
    8. 8. Nathan Bowen 1739–1768
    9. 9. Margery Bowen 1719–1745
  2. 2. Nathaniel Bowen 1703–1794
  3. 3. John Bowen 1718–1800
  4. 4. Stephen Bowen 1697–1723
  5. 5. Samuel Bowen 1702–1784

Thomas Bowen's Timeline

8 Records

1664
03 Aug 1664
Birth of Thomas Bowen in Rehoboth, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA
Rehoboth, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA
1664
03 Aug 1664
Birth of Thomas Bowen in Swansea, Bristol, MA, USA
Swansea, Bristol, MA, USA
1664
03 Aug 1664
Birth of Thomas Bowen
None
1689
17 Jun 1689
Age 25
Thomas Bowen was married in Swansea, MA
Swansea, MA
1743
17 Jun 1743
Age 79
Death of Thomas Bowen in Rehoboth, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA
Rehoboth, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA
1743
17 Jun 1743
Age 79
Death of Thomas Bowen in Swansea, MA, USA
Swansea, MA, USA
1743
17 Jun 1743
Age 79
Death of Thomas Bowen in Swansea, MA,
Swansea, MA,
1743
1743
Age 79
Thomas Bowen - Probate in Bristol, Massachusetts, USA
Bristol, Massachusetts, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 03 Aug 1664
    Event Place: Rehoboth, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970
    [2] Massachusetts, Town and Vital Records
    [3] American Genealogical-Biographical Index (AGBI)
    [4] Family Data Collection - Individual Records, Birth year: 1664; Birth city: Rehobeth; Birth state: MA.
    [5] Family Data Collection - Individual Records, Birth year: 1664; Birth city: Rehoboth; Birth state: MA.
    [6] Rehoboth, Massachusetts, Vital Records
    [7] U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900, Source number: 2105.000; Source type: Electronic Database; Number of Pages: 1; Submitter Code: TDM.
    [8] U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900, Source number: 12709.000; Source type: Electronic Database; Number of Pages: 1; Submitter Code: BFO.
    [9] U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900, Source number: 1756.000; Source type: Electronic Database; Number of Pages: 1; Submitter Code: DPS.
    [10] U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900, Source number: 464.000; Source type: Electronic Database; Number of Pages: 1; Submitter Code: PKS.
    [11] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [12] Alabama, Surname Files Expanded, Alabama Department of Archives and History; Montgomery, AL; Alabama Surname Files; Box or Film Number: M84.0158
    [13] Web: Rhode Island, Find A Grave Index, 1663-2013
    [14] Rhode Island, Historical Cemetery Commission Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 03 Aug 1664
    Event Place: Swansea, Bristol, MA, USA
    Record Source: Family Data Collection - Births

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 03 Aug 1664
    Record Source: U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 17 Jun 1689
    Event Place: Swansea, MA
    Record Source:
    [1] Family Data Collection - Individual Records, Birth year: 1664; Birth city: Rehobeth; Birth state: MA.
    [2] Family Data Collection - Individual Records, Birth year: 1664; Birth city: Rehoboth; Birth state: MA.

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: United States
    Record Source: U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 17 Jun 1743
    Event Place: Rehoboth, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970
    [2] U.S., New England Marriages Prior to 1700
    [3] Family Data Collection - Individual Records, Birth year: 1664; Birth city: Rehoboth; Birth state: MA.
    [4] England & Wales, Prerogative Court of Canterbury Wills, The National Archives; Kew, England; Prerogative Court of Canterbury and Related Probate Jurisdictions: Will Registers; Class: PROB 11; Piece: 730
    [5] Massachusetts, Wills and Probate Records, Bristol County (Mass.) Probate Records 1690-1881; Author: Bristol County (Massachusetts). Register of Probate; Probate Place: Bristol, Massachusetts
    [6] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [7] Web: Rhode Island, Find A Grave Index, 1663-2013
    [8] Rhode Island, Historical Cemetery Commission Index

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 17 Jun 1743
    Event Place: Swansea, MA, USA
    Record Source: Family Data Collection - Deaths

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 17 Jun 1743
    Event Place: Swansea, MA,
    Record Source: Family Data Collection - Individual Records, Birth year: 1664; Birth city: Rehobeth; Birth state: MA.

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Warren, Bristol County, Rhode Island, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] Web: Rhode Island, Find A Grave Index, 1663-2013
    [3] Rhode Island, Historical Cemetery Commission Index

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Probate
    Event Date: 1743
    Event Place: Bristol, Massachusetts, USA
    Record Source: Massachusetts, Wills and Probate Records, Bristol County (Mass.) Probate Records 1690-1881; Author: Bristol County (Massachusetts). Register of Probate; Probate Place: Bristol, Massachusetts
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