The Descendants of Thomas and Hannah (Annable) Bowerman

Person Page 48

         

Ruth Dillingham (F)
#941
Pedigree

Appears on charts:
Descendant Chart for Thomas Bowerman

     Ruth Dillingham was the daughter of Jerimiah Dillingham and Mary (?). Her married name was Ruth Bowerman.
     As of 19 February 1751, Ruth was also known as Ruth Dillingim [SMM Marriage Record].1
     Ruth married David Boreman, age 28, , son of Thomas Bowerman and Jane Clefton, on 19 February 1751 in Falmouth (rec. SMM), Barnstable Co., MA, New England, BFH 134 records this date as 19 Dec 1751; The SMM marriage record clearly records the date as "the Nineteenth day of ye Twelveth Month called February... one Thousand Seven Hundred and fivety one".1

Last Edited=2 Dec 2003

Children of Ruth Dillingham and David Bowerman
Jeremiah Bowerman+ b. 3 Jul 1754, d. 11 Apr 1804
Thomas Bowerman+ b. 18 Apr 1761

Citations

  1. [S54] Jr. Caroline Lewis Kardell and Russell A. Lovell, Sandwich VR 2, :1263 [citing SMM Records of Births and Marriages from 1646 - 1761, page 208]; "David Boreman of Falmouth, Yeoman, Son to Thomas Boreman of ye Town aforeSd and Jeane his Wife & Ruth Dillingim of Sandwich Daughter to Jeremiah Dillingim late of Sandwich Deceased and Mary his Wife . . . . [were married] the Nineteenth day of ye Twelveth Month Called February . . . . one Thousand Seven Hundred & fivety one 1751".

Hannah Wing (F)
b. 10 January 1732, d. 15 June 1794, #942
Pedigree

Appears on charts:
Descendant Chart for Thomas Bowerman

     Her married name was Hannah Bowerman. She was born on 10 January 1732. She was the daughter of Zacheus Wing and Content Swift.
     Hannah Wing and David Bowerman published marriage intentions on 18 February 1770.
     Hannah Wing died on 15 June 1794 in (recorded Vassalborough MM), Lincoln, ME, USA,, at the age of 62 years, 5 months and 5 days [deceased at the marriage of Peace and John Burton].1,2

Last Edited=14 Apr 2005

Child of Hannah Wing and David Bowerman
Peace Bowerman+ b. c 1774

Citations

  1. [S59] New England Historical and Genealogical Society NEHGR, 68:164 [citing Vassalborough, ME., Friend's records]; "John Burton of Fairfield, son of Nathan Burton of a place called Handcock, County of Lincoln, [and State of Massachusetts Bay,] and Hannah his wife, and Peace Bowerman, daughter of David Bowerman of Vassalborough, County of Lincoln aforesaid, and Hannah his wife, deceased, 27, 8 mo., 1794.
  2. [S59] New England Historical and Genealogical Society NEHGR, 69:74 [citing Vassalborough, ME., Friend's records]; "David Bowerman... Hannah Bowerman (his wife), died 15, 6 mo., 1794".

Judah Bowerman (M)
b. 24 December 1723, d. after 1 November 1766, #943
Pedigree

Appears on charts:
Rick Bowerman / Patti Jobe
Richard Bowman / David Bowerman
Pedigree for Richard Warren Bowman
Pedigree for Ronald L. Lahti
Descendant Chart for Thomas Bowerman

     Judah Bourman was born on 24 December 1723 in Falmouth, Barnstable Co., MA, New England.4,5,6
     As of 24 December 1723, Judah was also known as Judah Bourman.1 He was the son of Thomas Bowerman and Jane Clefton.1,2,3
     Judah, age 29, married Mary Dillingham, daughter of Melatiah Dillingham and Mary Curtis, on 16 November 1753 in Rochester, Plymouth Co., MA, New England, Mary of Hanover, Plymouth Co., MA  [Otis and Milliken both give the year as 1758 - See source notes].7,8,9,10
     Judah Bowerman died after 1 November 1766.

Last Edited=2 Dec 2003

Children of Judah Bowerman and Mary Dillingham
Meribah Bowerman b. 3 Jan 175611
Mary Bowerman+ b. 3 Oct 1758, d. bt 1834 - 183512
Ichabod Bowerman+ b. 20 Sep 1760, d. May 184213
Sarah Bowerman b. 23 Jul 176314
Judah Bowerman b. 1 Nov 176615

Citations

  1. [S45] Oliver B. Brown, FalmouthVR, Pg. 6.
  2. [S66] Amos Otis, GNBF, Pg. 83; "Thomas Bourman, son of the second Thomas, ... married Jane Harby, and had children: Ichabod; Judah who married Mary Dillingham 1758, David, married Ruth Dillingham 1751, and Hannaj Wing 1770; Silas, married second, Lydia Gifford; Joseph married Rest Swift, Sept. 17, 1766; Sarah, married Melatiah Gifford 1743; Jane married Joseph Bowman; Elizabeth; Peace, who did not marry, and Deborah.".
  3. [S111] Charles F. Milliken, History of Ontario, 2:171; "He [Thomas Bowerman] married Jane Harby. Children, born at Falmouth: Ichabod; Judah, married in 1758, Mary Dillingham; David, married, in 1751, Ruth Dillingham; Hannah; Silas, mentioned below; Joseph, married, September 17, 1766, Rest Swift; Sarah, married in 1743, ------ Gifford; Jane, married Joseph Bowerman; Elizabeth; Peace; Deborah." [Note: This information seems to be taken from GNBF 83, originally published in 1888, as it is almost verbatim; see GNBF Citation for details.]
    .
  4. [S45] Oliver B. Brown, FalmouthVR, Pg. 6; "[BOURMAN], Judah, s. of Thomas and Jean, b. 24 Dec 1723".
  5. [S53] Judah Bourman Birth Record (1723).
  6. [S57] Birth Record, Falmouth Town Clerk (24 Dec 1723).
  7. [S66] Amos Otis, GNBF, Pg. 83; "... Judah who married Mary Dillingham 1758; ...".
  8. [S111] Charles F. Milliken, History of Ontario, 2:171; "... Judah, married in 1758, Mary Dillingham; ... ".
  9. [S54] Jr. Caroline Lewis Kardell and Russell A. Lovell, Sandwich VR 2, :1265 [citing Sandwich MM Records of Births & Marriages from 1646-1761, page 222]; "Judah Bowrman of Falmouth, Yeoman, Son to Thomas Bowrman of falmouth and Jeane his wife and Mary Dillingham of Hanover Daughter to Mallatia Dillingham of Hanover ... [were married] in Rochester the Sixteenth day of the Eleven Mo called November 1753".
  10. [S27] New England Historic Genealogical Society, Rochester VR, :50 [citing church record (C.R. 4), Records of the Society of Friends of Rochester, now in possession of the Society at New Bedford]; "BOWERMAN, Judah (Bowrman), yeoman, of Falmouth, Barnstable Co., s. Thomas and Jenne of Falmouth, and Mary Dillingham of Hanover, Plymouth Co., d. Malatia of Hanover, Nov. 16, 1753." Note - no marriage intentions were recorded in Rochester).
  11. [S54] Jr. Caroline Lewis Kardell and Russell A. Lovell, Sandwich VR 2, :1276; "The children of Judah bowerman and Mary his wife and the names and births of them are as follweth... Meribah borman was born ye 3 day of ye 1 moth 1733".
  12. [S54] Jr. Caroline Lewis Kardell and Russell A. Lovell, Sandwich VR 2, :1276[citing SMM Record of Births & Deaths : 1717-1850]; "The children of Judah bowerman and Mary his wife and the names and births of them are as follweth... Mary borman was born ye 30 day of ye 10 moth 1758".
  13. [S54] Jr. Caroline Lewis Kardell and Russell A. Lovell, Sandwich VR 2, :1276[citing SMM Record of Births & Deaths : 1717-1850, Pg 11]; "The children of Judah bowerman and Mary his wife and the names and births of them are as follweth... Ichabod born ye 20th day of ye 9 mo 1760".
  14. [S54] Jr. Caroline Lewis Kardell and Russell A. Lovell, Sandwich VR 2, :1276[citing SMM Record of Births & Deaths : 1717-1850, Pg 11]; "The children of Judah bowerman and Mary his wife and the names and births of them are as follweth... Sarah born ye 23 day 7th mo 1763".
  15. [S54] Jr. Caroline Lewis Kardell and Russell A. Lovell, Sandwich VR 2, :1276[citing SMM Record of Births & Deaths : 1717-1850, Pg 11]; "The children of Judah bowerman and Mary his wife and the names and births of them are as follweth... Judah born ye 1 day 11 mo 1766".

Mary Dillingham (F)
b. circa 1725, d. 8 August 1816, #944
Pedigree

Appears on charts:
Rick Bowerman / Patti Jobe
Richard Bowman / David Bowerman
Pedigree for Richard Warren Bowman
Pedigree for Ronald L. Lahti
Descendant Chart for Thomas Bowerman

     Mary Dillingham was born circa 1725 in prob. Hanover, Plymouth Co., MA, New England. She was the daughter of Melatiah Dillingham and Mary Curtis.1
     Mary married Judah Bowerman, age 29, , son of Thomas Bowerman and Jane Clefton, on 16 November 1753 in Rochester, Plymouth Co., MA, New England, Mary of Hanover, Plymouth Co., MA  [Otis and Milliken both give the year as 1758 - See source notes].2,3,1,4 As of after 16 November 1753, her married name was Mary Bowerman.
     Mary Bowerman died on 8 August 1816 in Falmouth, Barnstable Co., MA, USA.5

Last Edited=15 Dec 2003

Children of Mary Dillingham and Judah Bowerman
Meribah Bowerman b. 3 Jan 17566
Mary Bowerman+ b. 3 Oct 1758, d. bt 1834 - 18357
Ichabod Bowerman+ b. 20 Sep 1760, d. May 18428
Sarah Bowerman b. 23 Jul 17639
Judah Bowerman b. 1 Nov 176610

Citations

  1. [S54] Jr. Caroline Lewis Kardell and Russell A. Lovell, Sandwich VR 2, :1265 [citing Sandwich MM Records of Births & Marriages from 1646-1761, page 222]; "Judah Bowrman of Falmouth, Yeoman, Son to Thomas Bowrman of falmouth and Jeane his wife and Mary Dillingham of Hanover Daughter to Mallatia Dillingham of Hanover ... [were married] in Rochester the Sixteenth day of the Eleven Mo called November 1753".
  2. [S66] Amos Otis, GNBF, Pg. 83; "... Judah who married Mary Dillingham 1758; ...".
  3. [S111] Charles F. Milliken, History of Ontario, 2:171; "... Judah, married in 1758, Mary Dillingham; ... ".
  4. [S27] New England Historic Genealogical Society, Rochester VR, :50 [citing church record (C.R. 4), Records of the Society of Friends of Rochester, now in possession of the Society at New Bedford]; "BOWERMAN, Judah (Bowrman), yeoman, of Falmouth, Barnstable Co., s. Thomas and Jenne of Falmouth, and Mary Dillingham of Hanover, Plymouth Co., d. Malatia of Hanover, Nov. 16, 1753." Note - no marriage intentions were recorded in Rochester).
  5. [S54] Jr. Caroline Lewis Kardell and Russell A. Lovell, Sandwich VR 2, :1277 [citing SMM Record of Births & Deaths : 1717-1850, Pg 11a]; "Mary Bowerman Deceased the 8th day of 8 mo 1816".
  6. [S54] Jr. Caroline Lewis Kardell and Russell A. Lovell, Sandwich VR 2, :1276; "The children of Judah bowerman and Mary his wife and the names and births of them are as follweth... Meribah borman was born ye 3 day of ye 1 moth 1733".
  7. [S54] Jr. Caroline Lewis Kardell and Russell A. Lovell, Sandwich VR 2, :1276[citing SMM Record of Births & Deaths : 1717-1850]; "The children of Judah bowerman and Mary his wife and the names and births of them are as follweth... Mary borman was born ye 30 day of ye 10 moth 1758".
  8. [S54] Jr. Caroline Lewis Kardell and Russell A. Lovell, Sandwich VR 2, :1276[citing SMM Record of Births & Deaths : 1717-1850, Pg 11]; "The children of Judah bowerman and Mary his wife and the names and births of them are as follweth... Ichabod born ye 20th day of ye 9 mo 1760".
  9. [S54] Jr. Caroline Lewis Kardell and Russell A. Lovell, Sandwich VR 2, :1276[citing SMM Record of Births & Deaths : 1717-1850, Pg 11]; "The children of Judah bowerman and Mary his wife and the names and births of them are as follweth... Sarah born ye 23 day 7th mo 1763".
  10. [S54] Jr. Caroline Lewis Kardell and Russell A. Lovell, Sandwich VR 2, :1276[citing SMM Record of Births & Deaths : 1717-1850, Pg 11]; "The children of Judah bowerman and Mary his wife and the names and births of them are as follweth... Judah born ye 1 day 11 mo 1766".

Sarah Bowerman (F)
b. 27 January 1724/25, d. 28 February 1802, #945
Pedigree

Appears on charts:
Descendant Chart for Thomas Bowerman

     
     As of 27 January 1725, Sarah was also known as Sarah Bourman.1 She was born on 27 January 1724/25.2 She was the daughter of Thomas Bowerman and Jane Clefton.1
     As of 7 December 1743, Sarah was also known as Sarah Borman.3
     Sarah, age 18, married Mallatiah Gifford, age 24, , son of William Gifford and Lydia Hatch, on 7 December 1743 recorded SMM as 7d 10m 1743.4 As of after 7 December 1743, her married name was Sarah Gifford.
     Sarah Bowerman died on 28 February 1802 at the age of 77 years, 1 month and 1 day. She was buried in March 1802.

Last Edited=2 Dec 2003

Children of Sarah Bowerman and Malatiah Gifford
Elizabeth Gifford+ b. 1 Aug 1744, d. 27 Sep 1816
Mordicai Gifford+ b. c 1746, d. 1805
George Gifford+ b. c 1746, d. 17 Jul 1841

Citations

  1. [S45] Oliver B. Brown, FalmouthVR, Pg. 6.
  2. [S45] Oliver B. Brown, FalmouthVR, Pg. 6; "[BOURMAN], Sarah, d. of Thomas and Jean, b. 27 ___ 1724".
  3. [S54] Jr. Caroline Lewis Kardell and Russell A. Lovell, Sandwich VR 2, :1259 [citing SMM Records of Births & Marriages, 1646-1761, Pgs. 165-66]: "... and Sarah Borman ..."
    .
  4. [S54] Jr. Caroline Lewis Kardell and Russell A. Lovell, Sandwich VR 2, :1259 [citing SMM Records of Births & Marriages, 1646-1761, Pgs. 165-66]: "Mallatiah Gifford Son to William Gifford of Falmouth, Yeoman, and Sarah Borman Daughter to Thomas Borman Juner of the Town AForeSd and Jane his Wife ... [were married] In Falmouth The Seventh day of the Tenth mo Called December In the Year of our Lord 1743."
    .

Malatiah Gifford (M)
b. 4 May 1719, d. 1783, #946
Pedigree

Appears on charts:
Descendant Chart for Thomas Bowerman

     
     As of 4 May 1719, Malatiah was also known as Melatiah Gifford.1
     As of 4 May 1719, Malatiah was also known as Malletiah Gifford [Birth record].2 He was born on 4 May 1719 in Falmouth, Barnstable Co., MA, New England.1,2
     Malatiah was also known as Meltiah. He was the son of William Gifford and Lydia Hatch.1 He was named an heir in the will of William Gifford dated 25 February 1737.3
     Malatiah, age 18, married Hannah Claghorn on 10 February 1737/38.
     As of 7 December 1743, Malatiah was also known as Mallatiah Gifford (from SMM marriage record).4
     Mallatiah, age 24, married Sarah Bowerman, age 18, , daughter of Thomas Bowerman and Jane Clefton, on 7 December 1743 recorded SMM as 7d 10m 1743.5 He left a will dated 12 July 1779. His estate was probated in 1783.
     Malatiah Gifford died in 1783 at the age of 63 years.

Last Edited=10 Apr 2005

Children of Malatiah Gifford and Hannah Claghorn
Lydia Gifford+ b. c 1738/39, d. b 1797
Jabez Gifford b. c 1741, d. 14 Mar 1803

Children of Malatiah Gifford and Sarah Bowerman
Elizabeth Gifford+ b. 1 Aug 1744, d. 27 Sep 1816
Mordicai Gifford+ b. c 1746, d. 1805
George Gifford+ b. c 1746, d. 17 Jul 1841

Citations

  1. [S59] New England Historical and Genealogical Society NEHGR, 128:261.
  2. [S45] Oliver B. Brown, FalmouthVR, Pg. 54; "[Gifford]...Malletiah, s. of William and Lyda, b. 4 May 1719".
  3. [S59] New England Historical and Genealogical Society NEHGR, 128:255.
  4. [S54] Jr. Caroline Lewis Kardell and Russell A. Lovell, Sandwich VR 2, :1259 [citing SMM Records of Births & Marriages, 1646-1761, Pgs. 165-66]: "Mallatiah Gifford ... "
    .
  5. [S54] Jr. Caroline Lewis Kardell and Russell A. Lovell, Sandwich VR 2, :1259 [citing SMM Records of Births & Marriages, 1646-1761, Pgs. 165-66]: "Mallatiah Gifford Son to William Gifford of Falmouth, Yeoman, and Sarah Borman Daughter to Thomas Borman Juner of the Town AForeSd and Jane his Wife ... [were married] In Falmouth The Seventh day of the Tenth mo Called December In the Year of our Lord 1743."
    .

Elizabeth Bowerman (F)
b. 21 November 1727, d. 12 May 1820, #947
Pedigree

Appears on charts:
Descendant Chart for Thomas Bowerman

     Elizabeth Bourman was born on 21 November 1727.2
     As of 21 November 1727, Elizabeth was also known as Elizabeth Bourman.1 She was the daughter of Thomas Bowerman and Jane Clefton.1
     Elizabeth Bowerman died on 12 May 1820 at the age of 92 years, 5 months and 21 days.

Last Edited=2 Dec 2003

Citations

  1. [S45] Oliver B. Brown, FalmouthVR, Pg. 6.
  2. [S45] Oliver B. Brown, FalmouthVR, Pg. 6; "[BOURMAN], Elizabeth, d. of Thomas and Jean, b. 21 Nov 1727".

Hannah Bowerman (F)
b. circa 1728, #948
Pedigree

Appears on charts:
Descendant Chart for Thomas Bowerman

     Hannah Bowerman was born circa 1728.1,2,3 She was the daughter of Thomas Bowerman and Jane Clefton.

     Research Note:  Again, this child is attributed as being of Thomas(3) and Jane Bowerman. No record of this birth exists in Sandwich or Falmouth Vital Records, and again, seems to be a carryover of research published by Milliken [2:171] and Otis [83]. All children previous (except Ichabod) and after have been recorded [Falmouth VR 6]. BFH 131 cites Falmouth TR as proof of this birth, however the record is not found.

Further research is required to substantiate this claim.

Last Edited=2 Dec 2003

Citations

  1. [S111] Charles F. Milliken, History of Ontario, 2:171; "He [Thomas Bowerman] married Jane Harby. Children, born at Falmouth: ... Hannah" [Note: This information seems to be taken from GNBF 83, originally published in 1888, as it is almost verbatim; see GNBF Citation for details.]
    .
  2. [S66] Amos Otis, GNBF, Pg. 83; "Thomas Bourman, son of the second Thomas, ... married Jane Harby, and had children: ... Hannah;".
  3. [S65] A. L. Bowerman, BFH, Pg. 131 [citing Falmouth TR]; "Hannah".

Silas Bowerman (M)
b. 27 July 1730, d. between 16 April 1798 and 17 November 1803, #949
Pedigree

Appears on charts:
Descendant Chart for Thomas Bowerman

     Silus Bourman was born on 27 July 1730 in Falmouth, Barnstable Co., MA, New England.2,3
     As of 27 July 1730, Silas was also known as Silus Bourman.1 He was the son of Thomas Bowerman and Jane Clefton.1
     Silas, age 26, married first, Marcy Chadwick, age 20, daughter of Ebenezer Chadwick and Prudence Robinson, on 8 September 1756 at Falmouth, Barnstable Co., MA, New England.4,5
     Silas was also known as Silas Bormand (as spelled on the marriage intentions).6
     As of 25 December 1759, Silas was also known as Silas Bormaman.6
     Silas, age 29, married second, Lydia Gifford, daughter of Malatiah Gifford and Hannah Claghorn, on 25 December 1759 at Falmouth, Barnstable Co., MA, New England.6,7 He and Lydia Gifford removed circa 1767 to New Bedford, Ma, where he lived for some thirteen years, until about 1780.8 He lived in New Bedford, Bristol Co., MA, New England, on 9 April 1778 at the marriage of his dau. Hannah, to Capt. James Wing.9
Silas Bowerman removed to Oblong Patent, near Dover, Dutchess Co., NY circa 1780 from New Bedford, Bristol Co., MA, USA.10 He Purchased land at Oblong Patent, near Dover, Dutchess Co., NY, USA, , "The lots in the Oblong varied in size but most seemed to be about 500 acres... those that were added to the Beekman Precinct included lots 23 through 44" [BP 1:56].10
     Silas Bowerman sold his land, which bounded lot 41, for the price of 224 pounds to Isaac J. Tallman on 23 December 1782 at Oblong Patent, near Dover, Dutchess Co., NY, USA, The deed was witnessed by Nathaniel Tom, Benjamin Thomas, and Peter Tallman. Lydia and Silas both signed the deed.11
     Silas Bowerman appeared on the federal census of 1790 in Pawling, Dutchess Co., NY, USA, with three males over age 16, one male under age 16, and seven females in his family, for a total of eleven [BFH 312 shows six females, which is in error - see attached copy of the census page].12,13
     Silas Bowerman was granted a certificate of removal on 16 April 1798 from Oblong Monthly Meeting, Dutchess Co., NY, USA, to Creek Society of Friends in Northern Dutchess County.14
     Silas Bowerman died between 16 April 1798 and 17 November 1803 in Northeast, Ontario Co., NY, USA,, The exact date of Silas' death is not known. Dates given are taken from the date of the certificate of removal and the probate of his will. The death location is established by the marriage record of his son "Macy" on 25 Nov 1812, when he was listed as "dec'd of Northeast."

     Research Note:  Silas was not taxed in Pawling in 1799, nor does he appear in New York in the New York Federl Census. Possibly living as a widower with one of his married children.

     Silas Bowerman left a will dated 29 May 1797 at Pawling, Dutchess Co., NY, USA, [Page 389]

I Silus Bowerman of Pawlings Town in the County of Dutchess and State of New York being in sound mind and memory do think fit to make a distribution of my outward Estate by will in the following manner Viz: First of all it is my will that all my debts and funeral charges be paid by my three sons Equally namely Meltiah Sylas and Macy Bowerman. Item I give and bequeath to my Daughter Jane Braley five Shillings over and above what she has already had out of my estate. Item I give and bequeath to my Daughter Hannah Wing five Shillings over and above what she has already had out of my estate. Item I give and bequeath to my grand daughters Mary and Hannah Bowerman one feather bed and beding for said bed to be equally divided between them if either of them should die [Page 390] before she come of Lawful age then her part is to return to her mother. Item I give and bequeath to my daughters Anna Mary Lydia Phebe and Sarah Bowerman each of them five pounds in money and all my household goods except what is already given away to be equally divided between them and also I give them a privelidge in my house for a home to live in as long as they remain unmarried. if either of my five last mentioned daughters should die without issue or under age then her part is to be equally divided between the surviving last mentioned five and the money that I gave them is to be paid in two years after my death. Item I give and bequeath to my three sons, Meltiah, Sylas and Masa Bowerman all my lands and buildings and all the rest of my estate of all sorts except what is above given away to be equally divided between them provided they pay all the above legacies equally. all that I have given to my sons is to them their heirs and assigns forever. Item I do hereby nominate constitute and appoint my well beloved Son Sylas Bowerman and my friend Edward Shove my only lawful executors to this my last will and testament making void all former gifts or wills whatsoever. in witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this twenty ninth day of the fifth month one thousand seven hundred and ninety seven 1797 - Silas Bowerman [his seal]

[This was the actual recorded will - the register continues on the next line as:]

Signed Sealed and delivered by the said Silas Bowerman to be his last will and testament in the presence of Ruth Shove Edward Shove Jur Jonathan Shove. Dutchess County. Be it remembered that on the Seventh day of October one thousand eight hundred and three personally appeared before me Gilbert Livingston Surrogate of the Said County Edward Shove Junior of the Town of Pawling in Said County farmer who on his affirmation declared that he did See Silas Bowerman Sign and Seal the annexed written instrument purporting to be the will of the said Silas Bowerman bearing date the twenty ninth day of the fifth month one thousand seven hundred and ninety seven and heard him publish and declare the same as and for his last will and testament & that at the time thereof he the said Silas Bowerman was of sound dispsing mind and memory to the best of the Knowledge and belief of him the affirmant & and that Ruth Shove, Jonathan Shove and the affirmant severally subscribed the said Will as Witnesses thereto in the testators presence. Gilbert Livingston [his seal].

The People of the State of New York by the grace of God free and independent. To all to whom these presents shall come or may concern send greeting. Know ye that at Poughkeepsie in Dutchess County on the seventh day of October in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and three [Page 391] before Gilbert Livingston Esquire Surrogate of our said County the last Will and Testament of Silas Bowerman deceased (a copy whereof is hereunto annexed) was proved and is now approved and allowed of by us and the said deceased having whilst he lived and at the time of his death Goods Chattels or Credits within this State by means whereof the proveing and registering the said will and the granting administration of all and singular the said Goods Chattels and Credits and also the auditing allowing and final discharging the acount thereof doth belong unto us. the administration of all and singular the goods Chattels and Credits of the said deceased, and any____ concerning his will is granted unto Edward Shove one of the Executors in the said Will named he first being duly affirmed well and faithfully to administer the same. and to make and exhibit a true and perfect inventory of all and singular the said Goods, Chattels and Credits, and also to render a Just and true account thereof when thereunto required. In Testimony whereof we have caused the seal of office of our said Surrogate to be hereunto affixed - Witness Gilbert Livingston Esquire Surrogate of the said County at Poughkeepsie the seventeenth day of October in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and three and of our Independence the twenty eighth. [signed] Gilbert Livingston

[The will was recorded on 17 Nov 1803, by Gilbert Livingston, Surrogate].15

Last Edited=16 Mar 2005

Children of Silas Bowerman and Lydia Gifford
Ann Bowerman 16
Sarah Bowerman 17
Jane Bowerman 18
Mary Bowerman 19
Macy Bowerman 20
Phebe Bowerman 21
Lydia Bowerman b. a 25 Dec 1759
Hannah Bowerman+ b. 11 Oct 1760, d. 1852
Melatiah Bowman+ b. 1765, d. 15 Apr 182722
Silas Bowerman+ b. 22 Mar 1772, d. 1 Feb 184523

Citations

  1. [S45] Oliver B. Brown, FalmouthVR, Pg. 6.
  2. [S45] Oliver B. Brown, FalmouthVR, Pg. 6; "[BOURMAN], Silus, s. of Thomas and Jean, b. 27 Jul 1730".
  3. [S65] A. L. Bowerman, BFH, Pg. 311, 324; "was born 27 July 1730, in Falmouth, ... son of Thomas (3) and Jane (Clifton) Bowerman".
  4. [S65] A. L. Bowerman, BFH, Pg. 311; "He [Silas Bowerman] married first Marcy Chadwick 8 Sept 1756 in Falmouth [MA].".
  5. [S45] Oliver B. Brown, FalmouthVR, pgs 140, 144; "[BOWERMAN] Silas and Marcy Chadwick, 8 Sep 1756".
  6. [S45] Oliver B. Brown, FalmouthVR, pgs 137, 166; "Bormaman" ["Bormand" int].
  7. [S65] A. L. Bowerman, BFH, Pg. 311; "Silas married second 25 Dec 1759 in Barnstable, Massachusetts Bay Colony (present Massachusetts) to Lydia Gifford, daughter of Melatiah and Hannah (Claghorn) Gifford.".
  8. [S65] A. L. Bowerman, BFH, Pg. 311; "In 1778, at the marriage of his daughter, Hannah, to Capt. James Wing, Silas was certainly living in New Bedford.".
  9. [S65] A. L. Bowerman, BFH, Pg. 324-325.
  10. [S65] A. L. Bowerman, BFH, Pg. 311.
  11. [S65] A. L. Bowerman, BFH, Pg. 311 [citing Deeds of Dutchess Co., NY 10:4].
  12. [S65] A. L. Bowerman, BFH, Pg. 312.
  13. [S196] 1790 Census Enumeration, .
  14. [S65] A. L. Bowerman, BFH, Pg. 312 [citing BP 2:661].
  15. [S150] Ronald Lahti, Will.
  16. [S65] A. L. Bowerman, BFH, Pg. 325; "CHILDREN of Silas [Bowerman] and Lydia... Ann named in her fathers will 1797...".
  17. [S65] A. L. Bowerman, BFH, Pg. 325; "CHILDREN of Silas [Bowerman] and Lydia... Sarah named in her fathers will 1797...".
  18. [S65] A. L. Bowerman, BFH, Pg. 325 [citing BP 2:661]; "CHILDREN of Silas [Bowerman] and Marcy... Jane ( Braley) ... married before 1797 when named in father's will.".
  19. [S65] A. L. Bowerman, BFH, Pg. 325 [citing BP 2:661]; "CHILDREN of Silas [Bowerman] and Marcy... Mary/Mercy (m. Daniel Cornell)".
  20. [S65] A. L. Bowerman, BFH, Pgs 325-326; "Children of Silas & Lydia, surname Bowerman... Macy (m Hannah H. Powell)".
  21. [S65] A. L. Bowerman, BFH, Pgs 325-326; "Children of Silas & Lydia, surname Bowerman... Phebe named in her father's will 1797...".
  22. [S65] A. L. Bowerman, BFH, Pg. 326.
  23. [S65] A. L. Bowerman, BFH, Pgs 325-326; "Children of Silas & Lydia, surname Bowerman... Silas ... b 3m 22d 1772 New Bedford, MA.".

Mercy Chadwick1 (F)
b. 19 August 1736, d. circa 1758, #950
Pedigree

     Mercy Chadwick was born on 19 August 1736.1 She was the daughter of Ebenezer Chadwick and Prudence Robinson. As of 8 September 1756, her married name was Mercy Bowerman.
     As of 8 September 1756, Mercy was also known as Marcy Chadwick.2
     Marcy, age 20, married Silas Bowerman, age 26, son of Thomas Bowerman and Jane Clefton, on 8 September 1756 at Falmouth, Barnstable Co., MA, New England.3,2
     Mercy Chadwick died circa 1758 in Falmouth, Barnstable Co., MA, New England.4

Last Edited=16 Mar 2005

Citations

  1. [S45] Oliver B. Brown, FalmouthVR, pg. 18; "[CHADWICK] Mercy, d. of Ebenezer and Prudence, b. 19 Aug 1736".
  2. [S45] Oliver B. Brown, FalmouthVR, pgs 140, 144; "[BOWERMAN] Silas and Marcy Chadwick, 8 Sep 1756".
  3. [S65] A. L. Bowerman, BFH, Pg. 311; "He [Silas Bowerman] married first Marcy Chadwick 8 Sept 1756 in Falmouth [MA].".
  4. [S65] A. L. Bowerman, BFH, Pg. 311; : "Marcy died after the birth of their daughter, Hannah".

Peace Bowerman (F)
b. 1 April 1733, #951
Pedigree

Appears on charts:
Descendant Chart for Thomas Bowerman

     Peace Bourman was born on 1 April 1733.2
     As of 1 April 1733, Peace was also known as Peace Bourman.1 She was the daughter of Thomas Bowerman and Jane Clefton.1

Last Edited=2 Dec 2003

Citations

  1. [S45] Oliver B. Brown, FalmouthVR, Pg. 6.
  2. [S45] Oliver B. Brown, FalmouthVR, Pg. 6; "[BOURMAN], Peace, d. of Thomas and Jean, b. 1 Apr 1733".

Jane Bowerman (F)
b. circa 1733, #952
Pedigree

Appears on charts:
Descendant Chart for Thomas Bowerman

     Jane Bowerman was born circa 1733.1,2,3 As of after 1733, her married name was Jane Bowman.
     Jane married Joseph Bowman after 1733.3,2,1 She was the daughter of Thomas Bowerman and Jane Clefton.

     Research Note:  BFH 131 states that Jane was a daughter of Thomas Bowerman and Jane Clifton. A search of Falmouth and Sandwich Vital Records does not reveal this birth, nor a record of the marriage. BFH continues on asking "was this the Jospeh Bourman Junr and wife Jane who took a removal certificate from Sandwich Monthly meeting to Vasselborough, ME 9d 6m 1781 (or 1787?) [SMM]"

     BFH further questions the identity of Joseph as possibly being the s. of Samuel and Rose (Landers) Bowerman, b. 29d 9m 1744, or the s. of Benjamin and Hannah (Wing) Bowerman, b c1730, and reportedly "died young" [GNBF 83].

     Further research is required at this time to establish this individual as a daughter of Thomas and Jane (Clifton) Bowerman.

Last Edited=2 Dec 2003

Citations

  1. [S66] Amos Otis, GNBF, Pg. 83; "Thomas Bourman, son of the second Thomas, ... married Jane Harby, and had children: ... Jane married Joseph Bowman; ".
  2. [S111] Charles F. Milliken, History of Ontario, 2:171; "He [Thomas Bowerman] married Jane Harby. Children, born at Falmouth: ... Jane, married Joseph Bowerman ... " [Note: This information seems to be taken from GNBF 83, originally published in 1888, as it is almost verbatim; see GNBF Citation for details.]
    .
  3. [S65] A. L. Bowerman, BFH, Pg. 131 [citing BP 2:657]; "Jane (m Joseph Bowman), b c1733, Falmouth, Barnstable Co., MA d/o Thomas and Jane (Clifton) Bowerman.".

Joseph Bowman (M)
#953

     
     Joseph married Jane Bowerman, daughter of Thomas Bowerman and Jane Clefton, after 1733.1,2,3

Last Edited=2 Dec 2003

Citations

  1. [S65] A. L. Bowerman, BFH, Pg. 131 [citing BP 2:657]; "Jane (m Joseph Bowman), b c1733, Falmouth, Barnstable Co., MA d/o Thomas and Jane (Clifton) Bowerman.".
  2. [S111] Charles F. Milliken, History of Ontario, 2:171; "He [Thomas Bowerman] married Jane Harby. Children, born at Falmouth: ... Jane, married Joseph Bowerman ... " [Note: This information seems to be taken from GNBF 83, originally published in 1888, as it is almost verbatim; see GNBF Citation for details.]
    .
  3. [S66] Amos Otis, GNBF, Pg. 83; "Thomas Bourman, son of the second Thomas, ... married Jane Harby, and had children: ... Jane married Joseph Bowman; ".

Deborah Bowerman (F)
b. after 1 April 1733, #954
Pedigree

Appears on charts:
Descendant Chart for Thomas Bowerman

     Deborah Bowerman was born after 1 April 1733.1,2,3 She was the daughter of Thomas Bowerman and Jane Clefton.

     Research Note:  BFH 131, Milliken 2:171, and GNBF 83, all name Deborah as a child of Thomas and Jane Bowerman. No record of this birth exists in Falmouth or Sandwich Vital Records (which include the Sandwich MM extracts), while the births of the other children are all recorded (with exception of Ichabod). It is well known and established that Milliken referenced GNBF, as did many early Bowerman reearchers, and that much of the "Beekman Patent" references are not sufficiently documented, having come from personal accounts.

It is my current belief that this was an error of early research and this child should NOT be attributed to this couple, at this time. Further research is required.  [See source citations below for reference].1,3,2

Last Edited=2 Dec 2003

Citations

  1. [S111] Charles F. Milliken, History of Ontario, 2:171; "He [Thomas Bowerman] married Jane Harby. Children, born at Falmouth: ... Deborah." [Note: This information seems to be taken from GNBF 83, originally published in 1888, as it is almost verbatim; see GNBF Citation for details.]
    .
  2. [S65] A. L. Bowerman, BFH, Pg. 131 [citing BP 2:657]; "Deborah".
  3. [S66] Amos Otis, GNBF, Pg. 83; "Thomas Bourman, son of the second Thomas, ... married Jane Harby, and had children: ... and Deborah".

Timothy Bowerman (M)
b. 13 April 1745, #955
Pedigree

Appears on charts:
Descendant Chart for Thomas Bowerman

     
     Timothy married Anna (?). He was born on 13 April 1745.
Timothy Bowerman removed to to Albany, NY., where he settled after 13 April 1745. He was the son of Ichabod Bowerman and Lydia Mott. He was, on 14 April 1773 at Nine Partners, Dutchess Co., NY, New England, mentioned in a Beekman Patent Road record as follows:
     "14 April 1773 Beginning at the road leading from the Fishkill to the Nine Partners nigh the house of Daniel Cunningham and so through the land now in possession of Timothy Bowerman until it crosses the Creek to Crapo Lakes land and then northwardly until it comes to the house where Josiah Bull Jr. now lives from thence to the upper side of the leg Way and so down to a saw mill now in possession of said Bull along as the road now runs, to be two rood [rods?] wide with two gates."1

Last Edited=2 Dec 2003

Children of Timothy Bowerman and Anna (?)
Daniel Bowerman
Lydia Bowerman

Citations

  1. [S123] Frank Doherty, BP, 1:352; Transcription of Road Descriptions obtained from early supervisor's records in the County Clerk's office..

Anna (?) (F)
#956

Appears on charts:
Descendant Chart for Thomas Bowerman

     Her married name was Anna Bowerman.
     Anna married Timothy Bowerman, son of Ichabod Bowerman and Lydia Mott.

Last Edited=2 Dec 2003

Children of Anna (?) and Timothy Bowerman
Daniel Bowerman
Lydia Bowerman

Elizabeth Bowerman (F)
b. 11 April 1748, d. 18 June 1827, #957
Pedigree

Appears on charts:
Descendant Chart for Thomas Bowerman

     Her married name was Elizabeth Palmer. She was born on 11 April 1748 in Beekman, Dutchess Co., NY, New England. She was the daughter of Ichabod Bowerman and Lydia Mott. She was married outside the Quaker faith in 1805. She acknowledged the transgression of "marrying out" on 21 February 1805.
     Elizabeth Bowerman was granted a certificate of removal on 3 June 1805 to to Adolphus MM in Canada.
     Elizabeth Bowerman died on 18 June 1827 in Hillier Township, Prince Edward Co., Ontario Province, Canada,, at the age of 79 years, 2 months and 7 days.

Last Edited=2 Dec 2003

Children of Elizabeth Bowerman and Ebenezer Palmer
Elizabeth Palmer
Lydia Palmer
Mary Palmer
Deborah Palmer d. 23 Jan 1828
Harriet Palmer
Lucretia Palmer
Joseph Palmer
James Palmer
Phebe Palmer
Benjamin Palmer b. b 1780
Stephen Palmer b. c 1780

Ebenezer Palmer (M)
b. 1750, d. October 1817, #958
Pedigree

Appears on charts:
Descendant Chart for Thomas Bowerman

     Ebenezer Palmer was born in 1750. He was the son of Abraham Palmer and Abigail Bull.
     Ebenezer Palmer died in October 1817 in Hallowell Township, Prince Edward Co., Ontario Province, Canada,, at the age of 67 years.

Last Edited=2 Dec 2003

Children of Ebenezer Palmer and Elizabeth Bowerman
Elizabeth Palmer
Lydia Palmer
Mary Palmer
Deborah Palmer d. 23 Jan 1828
Harriet Palmer
Lucretia Palmer
Joseph Palmer
James Palmer
Phebe Palmer
Benjamin Palmer b. b 1780
Stephen Palmer b. c 1780

Jane Bowerman (F)
b. 5 April 1750, #959
Pedigree

Appears on charts:
Descendant Chart for Thomas Bowerman

     Her married name was Jane Richmond.
Jane Bowerman removed to to Hallowell, Ontario, Canada.
     Jane married Sylvester Richmond. She was born on 5 April 1750. She was the daughter of Ichabod Bowerman and Lydia Mott.

Last Edited=2 Dec 2003

Children of Jane Bowerman and Sylvester Richmond
Sarah Richmond
Job Richmond
Cyrus Richmond
Abigail Richmond
Ichabod Richmond
Phebe Richmond
Lydia Richmond
John Richmond
Jane Richmond
David Richmond

Sylvester Richmond (M)
#960

Appears on charts:
Descendant Chart for Thomas Bowerman

     
     Sylvester married Jane Bowerman, daughter of Ichabod Bowerman and Lydia Mott.

Last Edited=2 Dec 2003

Children of Sylvester Richmond and Jane Bowerman
Sarah Richmond
Job Richmond
Cyrus Richmond
Abigail Richmond
Ichabod Richmond
Phebe Richmond
Lydia Richmond
John Richmond
Jane Richmond
David Richmond


         

Compiler:
Dr. Ronald L. Lahti, M.A., D.A., P.A
South Easton, MA

This page was created by John Cardinal's Second Site v1.9.7.

The site was last updated on 14 April 2006 at 11:24:32 PM; 5,482 people