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Richard Bowen

Male Abt 1595 - 1674  (~ 79 years)


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  1. 1.  Richard Bowen was born about 1595 in Glamorgan, , Pembrokeshire, Wales; died in Feb 1674 in Rehoboth, Bristol County, Massachusetts, USA; was buried on 4 Feb 1674 in Rehoboth, Bristol County, Massachusetts, USA, Newman Cemetery.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • _UID: 517241857256492886E001E8227CA4085B83

    Notes:

    Richard's ancestry is uncertain. There is some evidence that he was the son of Sir James Bowen of Llwyngwair, Pembrokeshire, Wales, who in turn could claim decent from the Vaughan, Dalton, Strandling and Gamage families and King Edward III. This claim rests on the family tradition that the Bowen arms were carved in Richard's gravestone which is now lost. Richard's great grandson, Dr. Jabez Bowen, had the Bowen arms carved in his wife's gravestone in 1754 when she was buried in the same cemetery as Richard. Dr. Jabez Bowen's father, Dr. Richard Bowen, was 26 years old when the immigrant, Richard Bowen died and was in a position to know of the family's history in Wales. The immigrant, Richard, was literate. (Plymouth Colony Genealogical Helper, Issue No. 3 (1975)).
    The estimated birthdates of Richard's children are based upon the average ages in New England for first marriages.
    1638 Immigrated to New England.
    1640 Approximate date came to Rehoboth. He was one of the original proprietors under the leadership of Rev. Samuel Newman.
    1642 Land record of a purchase in Weymouth. He also lived in Seekonk.
    1643 List as a proprietor in Rehoboth.
    9 Dec 1644 Chosen as a member of Rehoboth's first board of selectmen.
    4 Jun 1645 Listed as a freeman of Rehoboth.
    Nov 1648 Marries his second wife, Elizabeth Rey in Hingham, MA.
    1651 Deputy to Plymouth Colony.
    13 May 1653 Chosen as an "overseers of the wayes".
    1654-58 Town clerk of Rehoboth.
    4 Jun 1675 Will proven. Estate valued at 175£, 15s, 8d.
    Elizabeth came to America in the ship "Blessing" in 1635.
    At death, Richard was reported to be 80 years old.

    Richard married Anne Bourn about 1615 in , , , Wales. Anne was born about 1600 in , , Swansea, Wales; died in 1654 in Rehoboth, Bristol County, Massachusetts, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 2. Alice Bowen  Descendancy chart to this point was born in Unknown; and died.
    2. 3. Ruth Bowen  Descendancy chart to this point was born in Unknown; and died.
    3. 4. Sarah Bowen  Descendancy chart to this point was born in Unknown; and died.
    4. 5. Richard Bowen  Descendancy chart to this point was born in Unknown; and died.
    5. 6. William Bowen  Descendancy chart to this point was born in Unknown; and died.
    6. 7. Obadiah Bowen  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 3 Jan 1627 in Glamorganshire, , Wales, England; died on 10 Sep 1710 in Swansea, Bristol County, Massachusetts, USA; was buried in Sep 1710 in Warren, Bristol County, Rhode Island, USA.
    7. 8. Thomas Bowen  Descendancy chart to this point was born before 1638 in , , , Wales; and died.


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Alice Bowen Descendancy chart to this point (1.Richard1) was born in Unknown; and died.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • _UID: 344FEE9792C64A21972791528782ACCBEC85

    Alice married Robert Wheaton about 1636 in Salem, Essex County, Massachusetts, USA. Robert was born in 1605 in , , Swansea, Wales; died in 1695 in Rehoboth, Bristol County, Massachusetts, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 9. Ephraim Wheaton, Rev.  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 20 Oct 1659 in Rehoboth, Bristol County, Massachusetts, USA; died on 26 Apr 1734 in Rehoboth, Bristol County, Massachusetts, USA.

  2. 3.  Ruth Bowen Descendancy chart to this point (1.Richard1) was born in Unknown; and died.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • _UID: E33843AB714247FA814EA43A1852257EB7C5


  3. 4.  Sarah Bowen Descendancy chart to this point (1.Richard1) was born in Unknown; and died.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • _UID: DD2DB00A48D84AC59C2844DFA11A7B718132


  4. 5.  Richard Bowen Descendancy chart to this point (1.Richard1) was born in Unknown; and died.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • _UID: 5C3DF21ABB52496186E1DC9965EC2E91482F


  5. 6.  William Bowen Descendancy chart to this point (1.Richard1) was born in Unknown; and died.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • _UID: F9198A5B1A204875A239E857E0DAA562C933


  6. 7.  Obadiah Bowen Descendancy chart to this point (1.Richard1) was born on 3 Jan 1627 in Glamorganshire, , Wales, England; died on 10 Sep 1710 in Swansea, Bristol County, Massachusetts, USA; was buried in Sep 1710 in Warren, Bristol County, Rhode Island, USA.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • _UID: 80E975695CE243DDB82DF29985AAFE4B8DC8

    Notes:

    "Will of OBADIAH BOWEN, Yeoman, of Swan., 'being Grown Ancient,' dtd. 11 Dec. 1708, prob. 14 Oct. 1710. No wife mentioned. Son Samuel Bowen of Cohansey; grsons. Aron Bowen, Daniel Bowen & Nathan Bowen sons of my son Obadiah Bowen dcd.; son Joseph Bowen; James Bowen & Hezekiah Bowen [relation not stated] get land recorded in land records as to William Bowen; son Thomas Bowen to be Exec. Dau. Hannah Brooks. To Lidia Mason [relation not stated]. Grdaus. Katherine Bowen, Sarah Bowen, Allice Bowen & Elizabeth Bowen. Mentions his lands in Attleborough, Rehoboth & Swan. Witns: Caleb Eddy, John Paddock & John Devotion [2:290/1]."
    On next page is the following:
    "Will of OBADIAH BOWEN of Swan, Yeoman, dtd. 11 Dec. 1708, prob. 14 Oct. 1710. Sons: Samuel Bowen of Cohanzey, Joseph Bowen, [torn] Bowen, Hezekiah Bowen & Thomas Bowen. Dau. Hannah Brooks Lidia Mason [dau.?]. Grsons: Aaron, Daniel & Nathan Bowen sons of my son Obadiah dcd.; grdaus: Katherine Bowen, Sarah Bowen, Allice Bowen & Mary Bowen. Witns: Job Eddy, John Paddock [3:1/2]."


  7. 8.  Thomas Bowen Descendancy chart to this point (1.Richard1) was born before 1638 in , , , Wales; and died.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • _UID: ACEC936EA6374BB7BBD68B96B7F9B865F734



Generation: 3

  1. 9.  Ephraim Wheaton, Rev. Descendancy chart to this point (2.Alice2, 1.Richard1) was born on 20 Oct 1659 in Rehoboth, Bristol County, Massachusetts, USA; died on 26 Apr 1734 in Rehoboth, Bristol County, Massachusetts, USA.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • _UID: 4DD800D922054A279854C815C53AF69AEEFC
    • Will: 20 May 1729, Rehoboth, Bristol County, Massachusetts, USA
    • Probate: 10 May 1734, Rehoboth, Bristol County, Massachusetts, USA

    Notes:

    GBFA p.25: The Reverend Ephraim Wheaton was the 9th son of a clergyman, and is believed to be a descendant of Robert Wheaton who immigrated to Massachusetts in 1636. Ephraim Wheaton lived in Southern massachusetts all his life. One of his descendants is Judge Laban Wheaton who founded the Wheaton Seminary College at Norton, Mass. Among the children of the Rev. Ephraim and Mary (Mason) Wheaton are:

    a. Alice (or "Else") Wheaton, b. Nov. 26, 1700; md. #39 Daniel Barney.
    b. Freelove Wheaton, b. June 1, 1703; md. #46 Josiah Barney.

    "Reed Family History," by Mrs. Nellie Reed Sutherland: "Ephraim Wheaton was the son of Robert Wheaton, an early settler in Rehoboth, owning land there in 1658. In the double Volume 1 and 2 of Arnold's "Vital Records," on page 20, he says Robert Wheaton and Elce Bowen were married about 1636 at Salem, Mass. Elce Bowen was the daughter of Richard Bowen who was one of the early Pilgrims. Robert Wheaton followed Roger Williams from Salem south toward Providence in 1638 or about that date. The Wheaton family has produced many famous ministers and judges. Two of the latter endowed the Wheaton Female Seminary (now College) at Norton, Mass., 80 miles from Taunton and near Rehoboth. My daughter, Jean Sutherland, graduated from this college in 1913. It is about 80 years old now."

    Notes from Rehoboth Roots; Updated: Mar 19, 2002. Contact: Jim Bullock Descendants of Early Settlers of Rehoboth, Mass.: "In 1704, Mr. Ephraim Wheaton became associate with Elder Luther, and at his death [1716] sole pastor. [The first Baptist Church in Swansea] In 1718 the church records seem to begin. Mr. Wheaton appears to have been a man who exerted a great and good influence on the church, and on others also. His ministry was eminently successful, and the church was highly prosperous. According to the records we have, about one hundred were added to the church. He died April 26, in the seventy-fifth year of his age, and was buried in Rehoboth." [History of Swansea] Residence was in a contiguous part of Rehoboth. [NEHGR]
    In 1704, Mr. Ephraim Wheaton became associate with Elder Luther, and at his death [1716] sole pastor. [The first Baptist Church in Swansea] In 1718 the church records seem to begin. Mr. Wheaton appears to have been a man who exerted a great and good influence on the church, and on others also. His ministry was eminently successful, and the church was highly prosperous. According to the records we have, about one hundred were added to the church. He died April 26, in the seventy-fifth year of his age, and was buried in Rehoboth." [History of Swansea]
    Residence was in a contiguous part of Rehoboth. [NEHGR]

    Ephraim married Mary Mason on 7 Jan 1684 in Rehoboth, Bristol County, Massachusetts, USA. Mary (daughter of Sampson Mason and Mary Butterworth) was born on 7 Feb 1660 in Rehoboth, Bristol County, Massachusetts, USA; died on 15 Nov 1727 in Rehoboth, Bristol County, Massachusetts, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 10. James Wheaton  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 27 Oct 1685 in Rehoboth, Bristol County, Massachusetts, USA; and died.
    2. 11. Abijah Wheaton  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 14 Mar 1687 in Rehoboth, Bristol County, Massachusetts, USA; and died.
    3. 12. Robert Wheaton  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 14 Feb 1688 in Rehoboth, Bristol County, Massachusetts, USA; and died.
    4. 13. Ephraim Wheaton  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 10 Jan 1690 in Rehoboth, Bristol County, Massachusetts, USA; and died.
    5. 14. Mary Wheaton  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 25 Feb 1693 in Rehoboth, Bristol County, Massachusetts, USA; and died.
    6. 15. Hannah Wheaton  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 4 Mar 1695 in Rehoboth, Bristol County, Massachusetts, USA; and died.
    7. 16. Daniel Wheaton  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 24 Aug 1698 in Rehoboth, Bristol County, Massachusetts, USA; died in 1762 in Rehoboth, Bristol County, Massachusetts, USA.
    8. 17. Alice Wheaton  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 26 Nov 1700 in Rehoboth, Bristol County, Massachusetts, USA; died on 3 Jul 1766 in Rehoboth, Bristol County, Massachusetts, USA; was buried in Rehoboth, Bristol County, Massachusetts, USA, Bullock's Hill Cemetery.
    9. 18. Freelove Wheaton  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 1 Jun 1703 in Rehoboth, Bristol County, Massachusetts, USA; died after 26 Mar 1750.


Generation: 4

  1. 10.  James Wheaton Descendancy chart to this point (9.Ephraim3, 2.Alice2, 1.Richard1) was born on 27 Oct 1685 in Rehoboth, Bristol County, Massachusetts, USA; and died.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • _UID: 2FBA40C8951B438392216B5D590BAB887909


  2. 11.  Abijah Wheaton Descendancy chart to this point (9.Ephraim3, 2.Alice2, 1.Richard1) was born on 14 Mar 1687 in Rehoboth, Bristol County, Massachusetts, USA; and died.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • _UID: E4B452C309B94A62898177A1B124DF6556F5


  3. 12.  Robert Wheaton Descendancy chart to this point (9.Ephraim3, 2.Alice2, 1.Richard1) was born on 14 Feb 1688 in Rehoboth, Bristol County, Massachusetts, USA; and died.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • _UID: 25FE447B8ABA4BD1AB575F4B915F8DC73292


  4. 13.  Ephraim Wheaton Descendancy chart to this point (9.Ephraim3, 2.Alice2, 1.Richard1) was born on 10 Jan 1690 in Rehoboth, Bristol County, Massachusetts, USA; and died.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • _UID: A486D8CE1ECA4A8BB421FB5AFE5362359F52


  5. 14.  Mary Wheaton Descendancy chart to this point (9.Ephraim3, 2.Alice2, 1.Richard1) was born on 25 Feb 1693 in Rehoboth, Bristol County, Massachusetts, USA; and died.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • _UID: 833AC11188FE48319709C136ED0223EA2149


  6. 15.  Hannah Wheaton Descendancy chart to this point (9.Ephraim3, 2.Alice2, 1.Richard1) was born on 4 Mar 1695 in Rehoboth, Bristol County, Massachusetts, USA; and died.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • _UID: 9D3DCA38CE3C40EE9B898197F94296AFD076


  7. 16.  Daniel Wheaton Descendancy chart to this point (9.Ephraim3, 2.Alice2, 1.Richard1) was born on 24 Aug 1698 in Rehoboth, Bristol County, Massachusetts, USA; died in 1762 in Rehoboth, Bristol County, Massachusetts, USA.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • _UID: 99E7853280954876BC991CC0CCC43A949941


  8. 17.  Alice Wheaton Descendancy chart to this point (9.Ephraim3, 2.Alice2, 1.Richard1) was born on 26 Nov 1700 in Rehoboth, Bristol County, Massachusetts, USA; died on 3 Jul 1766 in Rehoboth, Bristol County, Massachusetts, USA; was buried in Rehoboth, Bristol County, Massachusetts, USA, Bullock's Hill Cemetery.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • _UID: 3205BF3ADCA24483AA74B67987161D50CC5D

    Notes:

    GBFA p.24: Buried at the Bullock's Hill Graveyard,"wife of Capt. Daniel"

    name: Alice or Else or Elsie - Spelled Alce in father's will; spelled Else in marriage record.
    Diane Bowman (28 May 1999), in response to Freelove Wheaton, posted by Carla on Sun, 21 Feb 1999: One of Ephraim and Mary Wheaton's daughters, Alice (1700 - 1766), married Daniel Barney on Feb 24, 1726. I'm descended from them. I have some information on Wheatons, but none on Mary Mason. Do you have more on her line? As for Wheatons, I have Ephraim's parents as Robert Wheaton 1604/5 - 1695/6 and Alice Bowen (abt. 1618 - 1693). Alice's parents are Richard Bowen (abt. 1590 - 1674/5) and Ann (abt. 1606 - 1648). I'm not sure if the dates for Robert Wheaton are correct.

    Alice married Capt. Daniel Barney on 24 Feb 1727 in Rehoboth, Bristol County, Massachusetts, USA. Daniel (son of Lt. Joseph Barney and Constance Davis) was born on 20 Nov 1697 in Rehoboth, Bristol County, Massachusetts, USA; died on 2 Feb 1784 in Rehoboth, Bristol County, Massachusetts, USA; was buried in Rehoboth, Bristol County, Massachusetts, USA, Bullock's Hill Cemetery. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 19. Mary Barney  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 13 Dec 1727 in Rehoboth, Bristol County, Massachusetts, USA; died in 1774.
    2. 20. Constant Barney  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 23 Apr 1731 in Rehoboth, Bristol County, Massachusetts, USA; died on 4 Aug 1819 in Arlington, Bennington County, Vermont, USA; was buried in Arlington, Bennington County, Vermont, USA, Arlington Cemetery.
    3. 21. Elizabeth "Betsey" Barney  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 14 Apr 1733 in Rehoboth, Bristol County, Massachusetts, USA; died on 18 Sep 1815 in Cheshire, Berkshire County, Massachusetts, USA; was buried in Cheshire, Berkshire County, Massachusetts, USA, Stafford Hill Cemetery.
    4. 22. Anna Barney  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 29 Nov 1734 in Rehoboth, Bristol County, Massachusetts, USA; died on 2 Dec 1765; was buried in North Swansea, Bristol Coounty, Massachusetts, USA, Thomas Cemetery,.
    5. 23. Daniel W. Barney, Jr.  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 14 Sep 1736 in Rehoboth, Bristol County, Massachusetts, USA; died on 15 Mar 1822 in Hartwick, Otsego County, New York, USA.
    6. 24. Sarah Barney  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 2 Mar 1738 in Rehoboth, Bristol County, Massachusetts, USA; died on 4 Feb 1788 in Swansea, Bristol County, Massachusetts, USA; was buried in Swansea, Bristol County, Massachusetts, USA, Bullock's Hill Cemetery.
    7. 25. Maj. David Barney  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 24 Jan 1740 in Rehoboth, Bristol County, Massachusetts, USA; died in 1826 in , Tioga County, New York, USA; was buried in Barney Cemetery, Tioga County, New York, USA.
    8. 26. Jonathan Barney  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 24 Jan 1740 in Rehoboth, Bristol County, Massachusetts, USA; died on 25 Apr 1740 in Rehoboth, Bristol County, Massachusetts, USA.
    9. 27. Benaiah Barney  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 31 Jan 1741 in Rehoboth, Bristol County, Massachusetts, USA; died on 4 Apr 1829 in Rehoboth, Bristol County, Massachusetts, USA; was buried in Rehoboth, Bristol County, Massachusetts, USA, Pierce's Graveyard.

  9. 18.  Freelove Wheaton Descendancy chart to this point (9.Ephraim3, 2.Alice2, 1.Richard1) was born on 1 Jun 1703 in Rehoboth, Bristol County, Massachusetts, USA; died after 26 Mar 1750.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • _UID: C0588AD1DA194F2898BCB6956CFB16342D2C

    Notes:

    GBFA p.30: She was living March 26, 1750 when she and Josiah signed a deed.
    They were married at Little Compton by Thomas Church, Justice.

    Wheaton pedigree chart on p.30, GBFA

    death: WFT #12:2528 has d. 26 April 1734

    Did she marry (1) 1 June 1715, Samuel Gordon?
    birth date: My master FGS has 5 Jun 1695? written in pencil next to 1 Jun 1703

    Freelove married Josiah Barney on 31 Jul 1724 in Little Compton, Newport County, Rhode Island, USA. Josiah was born on 7 Dec 1699 in Rehoboth, Bristol County, Massachusetts, USA; died after 1776 in Newport, Newport County, Rhode Island, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]



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