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Richard Bowen

Male Abt 1594 - 1674  (~ 80 years)


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  1. 1.  Richard Bowen was born about 1594 in Glamorganshire, Wales; was buried on 4 Feb 1674 in Rehoboth, Bristol County, Massachusetts.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Immigration: Abt 1640, Weymouth, Norfolk County, Massachusetts; He came to New England and settled in Weymouth.
    • Moved To: Abt 1642, Rehoboth, Bristol County, Massachusetts
    • Proprietor: 1643, Rehoboth, Bristol County, Massachusetts

    Notes:

    Ancestry: The ancestry of Richard Bowen from James Bowen of Llwyngwair has been thoroughly disproven.

    Name:

    Family/Spouse: unknown wife. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 2. Alice Bowen  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1620 in Wales.
    2. 3. William Bowen  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1622 in Wales; was buried on 10 Mar 1686/87 in Rehoboth, Bristol County, Massachusetts.
    3. 4. John Bowen  Descendancy chart to this point was born in Wales.
    4. 5. Sarah Bowen  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1624 in Wales; died on 14 Oct 1676 in Rehoboth, Bristol County, Massachusetts; was buried on 14 Oct 1676 in Rehoboth, Bristol County, Massachusetts.
    5. 6. Thomas Bowen  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1625 in Wales; died in 1663 in Rehoboth, Bristol County, Massachusetts.
    6. 7. Ruth Bowen  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1625 in Wales; died on 31 Oct 1688 in Rehoboth, Bristol County, Massachusetts.
    7. 8. Obadiah Bowen  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1628 in Wales; died on 10 Sep 1710 in Swansea, Bristol County, Massachusetts.
    8. 9. Richard Bowen  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1631 in Wales.
    9. 10. George Bowen  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1631 in Wales.

    Richard married Elizabeth Key in Nov 1648 in Weymouth, Norfolk County, Massachusetts. Elizabeth was born about 1596 in England; was buried in 1675 in Rehoboth, Bristol County, Massachusetts. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]



Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Alice Bowen Descendancy chart to this point (1.Richard1) was born about 1620 in Wales.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Moved To: Between 1643 and 1646, Rehoboth, Bristol County, Massachusetts; Between 1643 and 1646, she moved to Rehoboth, Massachusetts.
    • Will: 2 Oct 1687, Rehoboth, Bristol County, Massachusetts; She was mentioned in the 2 October 1687 will of her husband, Robert Wheaton.
    • Estate Admin: 11 Jan 1695/99; She presented the inventory of her late husband's estate on 11 January 1695/99.
    • Estate Admin: 31 May 1699; When her late husband's estate was settled on 31 May 1699, she was not among he heirs having probably passed away.
    • Last Full Review: 31 Mar 2021

    Notes:

    Name:

    Alice married Robert Wheaton in 1636 in Salem, Essex County, Massachusetts. Robert (son of Christopher Wheaton and first wife) was born in 1605 in England; died in 1695/96. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 11. Joseph Wheaton  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1639 in Salem, Essex County, Massachusetts.
    2. 12. Samuel Wheaton  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1641 in Salem, Essex County, Massachusetts; died on 02 Feb 1683/84 in Swansea, Bristol County, Massachusetts.
    3. 13. Jeremiah Wheaton  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1643 in Salem, Essex County, Massachusetts; died on 13 Sep 1719 in Rehoboth, Bristol County, Massachusetts.
    4. 14. Christopher Wheaton  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1645 in Salem, Essex County, Massachusetts; died on 20 Mar 1683/84 in Hull, Plymouth County, Massachusetts.
    5. 15. Obadiah Wheaton  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 20 Jan 1647/48 in Rehoboth, Bristol County, Massachusetts.
    6. 16. John Wheaton  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 20 Apr 1650 in Rehoboth, Bristol County, Massachusetts; died on 25 Jul 1737 in Swansea, Bristol County, Massachusetts; was buried in Kickemuit Cemetery, Warren, Bristol County, Rhode Island, U.S.A..
    7. 17. Bethia Wheaton  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 20 May 1652 in Rehoboth, Bristol County, Massachusetts; died on 16 Apr 1709 in Rehoboth, Bristol County, Massachusetts.
    8. 18. Hannah Wheaton  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 18 Sep 1654 in Rehoboth, Bristol County, Massachusetts; died on 7 Oct 1724 in Rehoboth, Bristol County, Massachusetts.
    9. 19. Mary Wheaton  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 4 Nov 1656 in Rehoboth, Bristol County, Massachusetts; died on 1746 to 1753.
    10. 20. Rev. Ephraim Wheaton  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 20 Oct 1659 in Rehoboth, Bristol County, Massachusetts; died on 26 Apr 1734 in Rehoboth, Bristol County, Massachusetts; was buried on 1 May 1734 in Rehoboth, Bristol County, Massachusetts.
    11. 21. Benjamin Wheaton  Descendancy chart to this point was born in Feb 1661 in Rehoboth, Bristol County, Massachusetts.

  2. 3.  William Bowen Descendancy chart to this point (1.Richard1) was born about 1622 in Wales; was buried on 10 Mar 1686/87 in Rehoboth, Bristol County, Massachusetts.

    Notes:

    Name:


  3. 4.  John Bowen Descendancy chart to this point (1.Richard1) was born in Wales.

  4. 5.  Sarah Bowen Descendancy chart to this point (1.Richard1) was born about 1624 in Wales; died on 14 Oct 1676 in Rehoboth, Bristol County, Massachusetts; was buried on 14 Oct 1676 in Rehoboth, Bristol County, Massachusetts.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Married: Abt 1643; Robert Fuller. He lived in 1639 in Salem, Massachusetts. [This marriage] He died 10 May 1706 in Rehoboth, Massachusetts. Issue: 1. Jonathan Fuller (c1644-____) 2. Samuel Fuller (c1646-____) 3. John Fuller (c1648-____) 4. Elizabeth Fuller (c1652-____)
    • Moved To: 1650, Rehoboth, Bristol County, Massachusetts


  5. 6.  Thomas Bowen Descendancy chart to this point (1.Richard1) was born about 1625 in Wales; died in 1663 in Rehoboth, Bristol County, Massachusetts.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Residence: 1657, New London, New London County, Connecticut
    • Married: Abt 1659; Elizabeth Brewster, the daughter of Thomas Brewster. She was also known as Elizabeth Nichols. She was born about 1628. Issue: 1. Richard Bowen (1660-1736)
    • Will: 11 Apr 1663, Rehoboth, Bristol County, Massachusetts


  6. 7.  Ruth Bowen Descendancy chart to this point (1.Richard1) was born about 1625 in Wales; died on 31 Oct 1688 in Rehoboth, Bristol County, Massachusetts.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Married: 23 Apr 1647, Rehoboth, Bristol County, Massachusetts; (1) George Kenrick.
    • Married: say 1680; (2) _____ Leverich.


  7. 8.  Obadiah Bowen Descendancy chart to this point (1.Richard1) was born about 1628 in Wales; died on 10 Sep 1710 in Swansea, Bristol County, Massachusetts.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Proprietor: 1667, Swansea, Bristol County, Massachusetts
    • Married: Abt 1680, Rehoboth, Bristol County, Massachusetts; Mary ______. She was born in 1628 in Swansea, Glamorganshire, Wales. [This marriage] She died in 1697 in Rehoboth, Massachusetts. Issue: 1. Obadiah Bowen (1651-1699) 2. Mary Bowen (1653-____) 3. Sara Bowen (1654-____) 4. Samuel Bowen 5. Joseph Bowen (1662-1685) 6. Lydia Bowen 7. Marcy Bowen (1672-____) 8. Isaac Bowen (1674-____)
    • Offices Held: 1681, Swansea, Bristol County, Massachusetts; 1681 - Representative to the Plymouth Colony General Court for Swansea
    • Religion: say 1685; He was an active member of the Baptist Church.
    • Probate/Proved: 14 Oct 1710, Rehoboth, Bristol County, Massachusetts

    Notes:

    Marriage: Early sources have incorrectly identified Mary as Mary Clifton. There is no evidence of this, and a review of the records of the Clifton family shows no Mary who could be the wife of Obediah.


  8. 9.  Richard Bowen Descendancy chart to this point (1.Richard1) was born about 1631 in Wales.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Married: 4 Mar 1656, Rehoboth, Bristol County, Massachusetts; (1) Esther Sutton, the daughter of John and Elizabeth (Skarlette) Sutton. She immigrated on 10 August 1638 to Boston, Massachusetts. [This marriage] She was buried on 6 November 1688 in Rehoboth, Massachusetts. Issue: 1. Sarah Bowen 2. Hester Bowen (1660-____) 3. Richard Bowen 4. Mary Bowen (1666-____)
    • Will: 12 Apr 1718, Rehoboth, Bristol County, Massachusetts
    • Probate/Proved: 25 Mar 1722/23, Rehoboth, Bristol County, Massachusetts


  9. 10.  George Bowen Descendancy chart to this point (1.Richard1) was born in 1631 in Wales.


Generation: 3

  1. 11.  Joseph Wheaton Descendancy chart to this point (2.Alice2, 1.Richard1) was born in 1639 in Salem, Essex County, Massachusetts.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Living: 1669, Rehoboth, Bristol County, Massachusetts
    • Land/House: 1670, Swansea, Bristol County, Massachusetts
    • Military: 1675; He served undet Captain Hutchenson in King Philip's War.
    • Will: 2 Oct 1687, Rehoboth, Bristol County, Massachusetts; He was mentioned in his father's will.

    Notes:

    Name:


  2. 12.  Samuel Wheaton Descendancy chart to this point (2.Alice2, 1.Richard1) was born in 1641 in Salem, Essex County, Massachusetts; died on 02 Feb 1683/84 in Swansea, Bristol County, Massachusetts.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Land/House: 1670, Swansea, Bristol County, Massachusetts
    • Military: 1675; He served under Captain Hutchenson in King Philip's War.
    • Married: 5 Dec 1677; Elizabeth Wood. Issue: 1. Samuel Wheaton (1683-____)

    Notes:

    Name:


  3. 13.  Jeremiah Wheaton Descendancy chart to this point (2.Alice2, 1.Richard1) was born in 1643 in Salem, Essex County, Massachusetts; died on 13 Sep 1719 in Rehoboth, Bristol County, Massachusetts.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Married: 1665; Hannah Amidon, the son of Roger and Sarah Amidon. She was born on 20 September 1652.[This marriage] She died 13 September 1719 in Rehoboth, Massachusetts. Issue: 1. Hannah Wheaton (1666-____) 2. Jeremiah Wheaton (1669-____) 3. John Wheaton (1671-____) 4. Sarah Wheaton (1673-____) 5. Ebenezer Wheaton (1677-____) 6. Mehitable Wheaton (1681-____) 7. Nathaniel Wheaton (1682-____)
    • Will: 2 Oct 1687, Rehoboth, Bristol County, Massachusetts; He was mentioned in his father's will.
    • Living: 1689, Rehoboth, Bristol County, Massachusetts


  4. 14.  Christopher Wheaton Descendancy chart to this point (2.Alice2, 1.Richard1) was born in 1645 in Salem, Essex County, Massachusetts; died on 20 Mar 1683/84 in Hull, Plymouth County, Massachusetts.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Occupation: say 1665; He was a mariner or fisherman.
    • History: 1673/74; He is listed as having kept watch over the Town of Hull beacon for one day in 1673/74.
    • Living: 1675, Hull, Plymouth County, Massachusetts
    • Military: 1676; He was a soldier in Capt. Johnson's company during King Philip's War.
    • Probate/Proved: 6 May 1684, Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts; His inventory valued £79 7/6.
    • Estate Admin: 6 May 1684, Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts; His estate was administrated by his wife, Martha. His inventory valued £79 7/6.

    Notes:

    Parents: Saxby (2011) questions whether he was he son of Robert and Alice Wheaton.

    Name:

    Christopher married Martha Prince in 1674 in Hingham, Plymouth County, Massachusetts. Martha (daughter of Elder John Prince and Alice Honor) was christened on 10 Aug 1645 in Hull, Plymouth County, Massachusetts. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 22. Christopher Wheaton  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1676 in Hull, Plymouth County, Massachusetts; died on 8 Jun 1718 in Hingham, Plymouth County, Massachusetts.

  5. 15.  Obadiah Wheaton Descendancy chart to this point (2.Alice2, 1.Richard1) was born on 20 Jan 1647/48 in Rehoboth, Bristol County, Massachusetts.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Moved To: say 1670, Milton, Norfolk County, Massachusetts
    • Military: 1675; During King Philip's War, he served in Capt. Johnson's company.
    • Married: Abt 1682; Sarah Hatch, the daughter of Thomas and Sarah (Elms) Hatch. She was born on 21 March 1664 in Barnstable, Massachusetts or on 23 May 1664 in Scituate, Massachusetts. Issue: 1. Alice Wheaton (1684-____) 2. Jerusha Wheaton (c1688-____) 3. Obadiah Wheaton (1693-____) 4. Joseph Wheaton (1697-____) 5. Ruth Wheaton (1700-____) 6. Deborah Wheaton (1700-____) 7. Samuel Wheaton (1703-____) 8. Lydia Wheaton (1704-____)
    • Will: 2 Oct 1687, Rehoboth, Bristol County, Massachusetts; He was mentioned in his father's will.
    • Legal: 6 Jun 1688; He served on an inquest into the accidental death of an Indian.

    Notes:

    Name:


  6. 16.  John Wheaton Descendancy chart to this point (2.Alice2, 1.Richard1) was born on 20 Apr 1650 in Rehoboth, Bristol County, Massachusetts; died on 25 Jul 1737 in Swansea, Bristol County, Massachusetts; was buried in Kickemuit Cemetery, Warren, Bristol County, Rhode Island, U.S.A..

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • General Information: According to Hill (1887) He suffered severely by the Indian '\Var of 1675, and did his full share in putting down the same. He was an earnest and devoted member of the first Baptist church, of which his distinguished younger brother was pastor, and of whom ho was very proud; he did much to strengthen his hands, and much in aid of his noble, Christian work. During his lifetime he settled upon his sons, as they matured in life, by "deed of gift," abundance of land, good homes, and means of obtaining a comfortable living. It will he noticed that in his will, he reserved a "buriing place on the Hill by the river by the wading place to he buried in myself and my posterity that Improv it.".
    • Land/House: 7 Feb 1670/71, Swansea, Bristol County, Massachusetts; On 7 Feb 1670/71 he drew lands in Swansea. He owned several farms, but his main farm was in Swansea.
    • Offices Held: 1683, Swansea, Bristol County, Massachusetts; In 1683 he was appointed the Surveyor of Highways for Swansea, Massachusetts.
    • Offices Held: 1685, Swansea, Bristol County, Massachusetts; In 1685 he was appointed a Constable for Swansea.
    • Other Will: 2 Oct 1687; He was mentioned in his father's will of 2 October 1687.
    • Will: 25 May 1736, Swansea, Bristol County, Massachusetts; On 25 May 1736 in Swansea, Massachusetts, he made his will.
    • Inventory: 1 Sep 1737, Swansea, Bristol County, Massachusetts; An inventory of his estate in Swansea was taken on 1 September 1737 and valued at £663 13/6.
    • Last Full Review: 13 Aug 2020

    Notes:

    Marriage: Hill (1887) incorrectly gives Elizabeth's name as Elizabeth Carpenter.

    John married Elizabeth Thurber or Carpenter on Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  7. 17.  Bethia Wheaton Descendancy chart to this point (2.Alice2, 1.Richard1) was born on 20 May 1652 in Rehoboth, Bristol County, Massachusetts; died on 16 Apr 1709 in Rehoboth, Bristol County, Massachusetts.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Married: 4 Sep 1674, Rehoboth, Bristol County, Massachusetts; William Blanton, the son of William and Phebe Blanton. Issue: 1. Obadiah Blanton (1679-____) 2. Samuel Blanton (1680-____)
    • Will: 2 Oct 1687, Rehoboth, Bristol County, Massachusetts; She was mentioned in her father's will.


  8. 18.  Hannah Wheaton Descendancy chart to this point (2.Alice2, 1.Richard1) was born on 18 Sep 1654 in Rehoboth, Bristol County, Massachusetts; died on 7 Oct 1724 in Rehoboth, Bristol County, Massachusetts.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Married: 4 Sep 1674, Rehoboth, Bristol County, Massachusetts; Captain John Butterworth, the son of John and Sarah Butterworth. He was born on 8 September 1651 in Rehoboth, Massachusetts. [This marriage] He became a freeman on 6 January 1682 in Rehoboth, Massachusetts. He was made an Ensign for an expedition to Canada. He left a will on 3 November 1724 in Rehoboth, Massachusetts. He died 20 March 1731 in Rehoboth, Massachusetts. John's will was proved on 20 April 1731 in Rehoboth, Massachusetts. Issue: 1. Sarah Butterworth (1675-____) 2. Mary Butterworth (1677-____) 3. John Butterworth (1679-1771) 4. Hannah Butterworth (1680-____) 5. Elizabeth Butterworth (1683-1708) 6. Nathaniel Butterworth (1685-1708) 7. Samuel Butterworth (1687-1738) 8. Noah Butterworth (1689-1736) 9. Patience Butterworth (1693-____) 10. Ebenezer Butterworth (1699-1700)
    • Will: 2 Oct 1687, Rehoboth, Bristol County, Massachusetts; She was mentioned in her father's will.

    Notes:

    Birth: Hill (1887) gives her birth date as 15 September 1654.


  9. 19.  Mary Wheaton Descendancy chart to this point (2.Alice2, 1.Richard1) was born on 4 Nov 1656 in Rehoboth, Bristol County, Massachusetts; died on 1746 to 1753.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Married: 9 Apr 1678; (1) Thomas Mann.
    • Will: 2 Oct 1687, Rehoboth, Bristol County, Massachusetts; She was mentioned in her father's will.
    • Married: 30 Mar 1698; (2) Ebenezer Darling.


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

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Married: 1 Aug 1676, Rehoboth, Bristol County, Massachusetts; (1) Mary Mason, the daughter of Sampson and Mary (Butterworth) Mason. She was born on 7 February 1660/61 in Rehoboth, Massachusetts. Issue: 1. James Wheaton (1685-____) 2. Abijah Wheaton (1687-____) 3. Robert Wheaton (1689-____) 4. Ephraim Wheaton (1691-1768) 5. Mary Wheaton (1694-____) 6. Hannah Wheaton (1696-____) 7. Daniel Wheaton (1698-____) 8. Alice Wheaton (1700-____) 9. Freelove Wheaton (1703-____)
    • Will: 2 Oct 1687, Rehoboth, Bristol County, Massachusetts; He was mentioned in his father's will.
    • Religion: 1704 to 1734; Rev. Ephraim Wheaton was ordained in 1704 in First Baptist Church, Swansea. He was a Baptist minister who served the First Church, Baptist, in Rehoboth, now Swansea, from 1704 until his death in 1734
    • Married: say 1720; (2) Hannah ______.
    • Will: 20 Mar 1729, Rehoboth, Bristol County, Massachusetts; He mentions his wife, Hannah.
    • Probate/Proved: 10 May 1734, Rehoboth, Bristol County, Massachusetts


  11. 21.  Benjamin Wheaton Descendancy chart to this point (2.Alice2, 1.Richard1) was born in Feb 1661 in Rehoboth, Bristol County, Massachusetts.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Land/House: 1683, Attleboro, Bristol County, Massachusetts; He received a gift of land in Attleboro, from his father
    • Will: 2 Oct 1687, Rehoboth, Bristol County, Massachusetts; He was mentioned in his father's will.



Generation: 4

  1. 22.  Christopher Wheaton Descendancy chart to this point (14.Christopher3, 2.Alice2, 1.Richard1) was born in 1676 in Hull, Plymouth County, Massachusetts; died on 8 Jun 1718 in Hingham, Plymouth County, Massachusetts.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Occupation: say 1700; He was a carpenter.
    • Will: 13 May 1718, Hingham, Plymouth County, Massachusetts
    • Probate/Proved: 28 Oct 1719, Plymouth County, Massachusetts; His inventory was valued at £292 3/.

    Christopher married Sarah Beal on 3 Feb 1707/08 in Hingham, Plymouth County, Massachusetts. Sarah (daughter of Jeremiah Beal and Hannah Lane) was born on 5 Mar 1679/80 in Hingham, Plymouth County, Massachusetts. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 23. Benjamin Wheaton  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 22 Aug 1709 in Hingham, Plymouth County, Massachusetts.
    2. 24. Christopher Wheaton  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 25 Jun 1712 in Hingham, Plymouth County, Massachusetts; died in Mendon, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
    3. 25. Isaiah Wheaton  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 5 Oct 1714 in Hingham, Plymouth County, Massachusetts; died on 21 Jun 1738 in Hingham, Plymouth County, Massachusetts.
    4. 26. Benjamin Wheaton  Descendancy chart to this point was born in Hingham, Plymouth County, Massachusetts; died on 16 Jul 1763 in Leicester, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
    5. 27. Sarah Wheaton  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 17 May 1718 in Hingham, Plymouth County, Massachusetts; died on 24 Sep 1771 in Leicester, Worcester County, Massachusetts.


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