Thomas Bower1

b. date unknown, d. January 1677
     Thomas's birth date is unknown. He married Mary Sherman, daughter of Philip Sherman and Sarah Odding, circa 1671 in Portsmouth, Colony of Rhode Island, now Newport County.2 Thomas Bower died in January 1677 in Portsmouth, Colony of Rhode Island, now Newport County.1

Citations

  1. [S251] E. Perry, "New England Families", Apr. 22, 2002, unverified.
  2. [S835] David Sherman, "Sherman Family."
Last Edited=17 Apr 2007

William Chase1

b. circa 1645, d. 1737
     William Chase was born circa 1645 in Yarmouth, Plymouth Colony, now Barnstable County, Massachusetts.1 He married Hannah Sherman, daughter of Philip Sherman and Sarah Odding, before 1678 in Dartmouth, Plymouth Colony, now Bristol County, Massachusetts.2 William Chase died in 1737 in Dartmouth, Province of Massachusetts Bay.1

Citations

  1. [S251] E. Perry, "New England Families", Apr. 22, 2002, unverified.
  2. [S835] David Sherman, "Sherman Family."
Last Edited=21 Mar 2019

John Porter1

b. circa 1590, d. 1674
     John Porter was born circa 1590 in England.1 He married Margaret Lang in 1633 in Boston, Massachusetts Bay Colony, now Suffolk County.2,3 John Porter died in 1674 in Kingston, Plymouth Colony, now Plymouth County, Massachusetts.1

Child of John Porter and Margaret Lang

Citations

  1. [S251] E. Perry, "New England Families", Apr. 22, 2002, unverified.
  2. [S736] Great Migration Online, online www.greatmigrationonline.org.
  3. [S835] David Sherman, "Sherman Family."
Last Edited=29 Jan 2007

Hannah Porter1

b. circa 1633, d. 6 April 1722
     Hannah Porter was born circa 1633 in Boston, Massachusetts Bay Colony, now Suffolk County.1 She was the daughter of John Porter and Margaret Lang.1 Hannah Porter married Samuel Wilbore circa 1648 in Portsmouth, Newport Colony, now Newport County, Rhode Island.1 Hannah Porter died on 6 April 1722.1

Citations

  1. [S251] E. Perry, "New England Families", Apr. 22, 2002, unverified.
Last Edited=2 Feb 2007

Samuel Wilbore1

b. date unknown, d. 16 December 1695
     Samuel Wilbore was born date unknown. He was the son of Samuel and Ann (Bradford) Wilbore.1 He married Hannah Porter, daughter of John Porter and Margaret Lang, circa 1648 in Portsmouth, Newport Colony, now Newport County, Rhode Island.1 Samuel Wilbore died on 16 December 1695 in Taunton, Province of Massachusetts Bay.2

Citations

  1. [S251] E. Perry, "New England Families", Apr. 22, 2002, unverified.
  2. [S685] Early VR Bristol CO MA (published), Vital records of Taunton.
Last Edited=17 Apr 2007

Joane Rolfe1

b. before 15 September 1579, d. date unknown
     Joane Rolfe was born before 15 September 1579 in Whiteparish, Wiltshire, England.1 She was baptized on 15 September 1579 in Whiteparish, Wiltshire, England.1 She was the daughter of John Rolfe and Honour (?)1 Joane Rolfe married William Holloway on 18 September 1609 in Whiteparish, Wiltshire, England.1 Her death date has not been found.

Citations

  1. [S386] Elizabeth French, "Gen. Research in England."
Last Edited=26 Nov 2006

Ann Rolfe1

b. circa 1626, d. date unknown
     Ann Rolfe was born circa 1626 in England.1 She was the daughter of Henry Rolfe and Honour Rolfe.1 Ann Rolfe married (1) Thomas Blanchard and (2) Richard Gardner.1 Her death date has not been found.
     She immigrated in 1638 with her parents Henry Rolfe and Honour Rolfe.2

Citations

  1. [S423] Henry Rolfe, "Henry & John Rolfe."
  2. [S386] Elizabeth French, "Gen. Research in England."
Last Edited=26 Nov 2006

John Rolfe1

b. circa 1635, d. 30 September 1681
     John Rolfe was born circa 1635 in England probably.1 He was the son of Henry Rolfe and Honour Rolfe.1 John Rolfe married Mary Scullard, they had 11 children in 1656 in Newbury, Massachusetts Bay Colony.1 He died on 30 September 1681 in Newbury, Massachusetts Bay Colony.1,2
     He immigrated in 1638 with his parents Henry Rolfe and Honour Rolfe.3

Citations

  1. [S423] Henry Rolfe, "Henry & John Rolfe."
  2. [S843] Early VR Essex Co. MA (published), Vital records of Newbury.
  3. [S386] Elizabeth French, "Gen. Research in England."
Last Edited=12 Jan 2007

Marion (?)1

b. date unknown, d. after 6 October 1606
     Marion's birth date is unknown.1 She married Thomas Butter before 1555.1 Marion (?) died after 6 October 1606 in Dedham, Essex, England.1
     She left a will on 6 October 1606. She made a noncupative will on this day.1

Citations

  1. [S386] Elizabeth French, "Gen. Research in England."
Last Edited=17 Apr 2007

Absolom Wilson1

b. October 1812, d. 10 July 1896
Charts
Pedigree Chart for Mary Ann Green
     Absolom Wilson was born in October 1812 in Woodrow, Sumpter County, South Carolina, now Lee County, He was the son of Robert & Sarah Wilson. Robert named Absalom in his will of 18 September 1833.1,2 He married as his first wife Margaret Howell, daughter of Redden Howell and Elizabeth Davis, in 1848.1 Absolom Wilson married as his second wife Sarah Brooks after 24 October 1864 in Buncombe County, North Carolina, This was the date of the marriage bond.3 Absolom Wilson died on 10 July 1896 in Buncombe County, North Carolina, at age 83.1 He was buried in Warren Cemetery #1, Upper Glady Fork Road, Candler, Buncombe County, North Carolina.2
     Absolom also went by the nickname Apps. Absolom was also known as Abner.4 He and Margaret Howell appeared on the 1850 Federal census of Buncombe County, North Carolina, enumerated 31 July 1850 along with Margaret's son George Howell Warren.. He was listed as A. B. Wilson.5 Absolom Wilson and Margaret Howell appeared on the 1860 Federal census of Hominy Creek, Buncombe County, North Carolina, enumerated 21 July 1860. Their children Calvin, Tabitha, Foster, Elizabeth, David, Fidilis, Althaline, Isaphoenia, Zeddick and Laura were listed as living with them.6

In the 1960 Federal Census Slave schedule of NC, he was enumerated with 14 enslaved persons.7 Absolom Wilson and Sarah Brooks appeared on the 1870 Federal census of Hominy Creek, Buncombe County, North Carolina, enumerated 8 August 1870. Their children Emily, John and Hily were listed as living with them. Along with his children from his first marriage, Calvin, Foster, Elizabeth, David, Fidilis, Althaline, Isaphoenia, Zeddick and Laura and her children from her first marriage, Thomas McFee, George McFee, Andrew McFee and Sarah McFee.3 Absolom Wilson and Sarah Brooks appeared on the 1880 Federal census of Upper Hominy Township, Buncombe County, North Carolina, enumerated 19 June 1880. Their children Emily, John, Hily, Caroline, Josephine, Charles, Conner and Corra were listed as living with them.8

Children of Absolom Wilson and Margaret Howell

Children of Absolom Wilson and Sarah Brooks

Citations

  1. [S314] Death certificate of Elizabeth Wilson.
  2. [S272] "Headstone."
  3. [S671] 1870 United States Federal Census, NC, Roll M593_1125, book 1, p. 295a.
  4. [S314] Death certificate of Elizabeth wilson Green.
  5. [S669] 1850 United States Federal Census, NC, Roll M432_622, p. 227B.
  6. [S670] 1860 United States Federal Census, NC, Roll M653_889, p. 307.
  7. [S670] 1860 United States Federal Census,.
  8. [S672] 1880 United States Federal Census, NC, enumeration district 28, Roll T9_954, p. 33d p. 33D.
Last Edited=24 Feb 2020

Margaret Howell1

b. 1823, d. 1 May 1863
Charts
Pedigree Chart for Mary Ann Green
     Margaret Howell was also reported to have been born on 8 September 1821.2 She was born in 1823 in Buncombe County, North Carolina.1 She was the daughter of Redden Howell and Elizabeth Davis.3 Margaret Howell married as her first husband James Warren before 1842.4 Margaret Howell married as her second husband Absolom Wilson in 1848.1 Margaret Howell died on 1 May 1863 in Buncombe County, North Carolina.1,2 She was buried in Warren Cemetery #1, Upper Glady Fork Road, Candler, Buncombe County, North Carolina.4
     She and Absolom Wilson appeared on the 1850 Federal census of Buncombe County, North Carolina, enumerated 31 July 1850 along with Margaret's son George Howell Warren.. He was listed as A. B. Wilson.5 Margaret Howell and Absolom Wilson appeared on the 1860 Federal census of Hominy Creek, Buncombe County, North Carolina, enumerated 21 July 1860. Their children Calvin, Tabitha, Foster, Elizabeth, David, Fidilis, Althaline, Isaphoenia, Zeddick and Laura were listed as living with them.6

Child of Margaret Howell and James Warren

Children of Margaret Howell and Absolom Wilson

Citations

  1. [S314] Death certificate of Elizabeth Wilson.
  2. [S272] "Headstone."
  3. [S425] Linda Harmon, "Lancaster, Sowell and related families", Apr. 8, 2003, unverified.
  4. [S427] Marvin & Samme Templin, "Andrew Warren - North Carolina", Feb. 25, 2000, unverified.
  5. [S669] 1850 United States Federal Census, NC, Roll M432_622, p. 227B.
  6. [S670] 1860 United States Federal Census, NC, Roll M653_889, p. 307.
Last Edited=20 Jun 2011

Redden Howell1

b. circa 1797, d. before 1850
Charts
Pedigree Chart for Mary Ann Green
     Redden Howell was born circa 1797 in Wayne County, North Carolina.1 He was the son of Abraham Howell and Nancy Pate.1 Redden Howell married Elizabeth Davis before 1818.1 Redden Howell died before 1850. This death date is estimated based on his not being included in the 1850 census.

Children of Redden Howell and Elizabeth Davis

Citations

  1. [S425] Linda Harmon, "Lancaster, Sowell and related families", Apr. 8, 2003, unverified.
  2. [S426] Wade Smith's Data, online www.wadesmith.org.
  3. [S669] 1850 United States Federal Census, NC, Roll M432_622, p. 227.
Last Edited=25 Apr 2005

Elizabeth Davis1

b. circa 1800, d. date unknown
Charts
Pedigree Chart for Mary Ann Green
     Elizabeth Davis was born circa 1800 in Wayne County, North Carolina.1 She married Redden Howell, son of Abraham Howell and Nancy Pate, before 1818.1 Her death date has not been found.
     Elizabeth Davis appeared on the 1850 Federal census of Buncombe County, North Carolina, enumerated 31 July 1850 She was listed as head of the household leading to the conclusion that she was a widow by this date.. Her children Freddie P., Ephraim G., Foster and David were listed as living with her.2

Children of Elizabeth Davis and Redden Howell

Citations

  1. [S425] Linda Harmon, "Lancaster, Sowell and related families", Apr. 8, 2003, unverified.
  2. [S669] 1850 United States Federal Census, NC, Roll M432_622, p. 227.
  3. [S426] Wade Smith's Data, online www.wadesmith.org.
Last Edited=15 Nov 2006

Abraham Howell1

b. circa 1776, d. circa 1825
Charts
Pedigree Chart for Mary Ann Green
     Abraham Howell was born circa 1776 in Waynesborough, Dobbs County, North Carolina, now Wayne County.1 He was the son of Archilous Howell and Elizabeth Needham.1 Abraham Howell married Nancy Pate, daughter of James Pate, circa 1796.1 Abraham Howell died circa 1825 in Wayne County, North Carolina.1

Child of Abraham Howell and Nancy Pate

Citations

  1. [S425] Linda Harmon, "Lancaster, Sowell and related families", Apr. 8, 2003, unverified.
Last Edited=15 Mar 2007

Nancy Pate1

b. circa 1770, d. date unknown
Charts
Pedigree Chart for Mary Ann Green
     Nancy Pate was born circa 1770 in Province of North Carolina, now Wayne County. She may have been the daughter of James Pate - a guess based on the marriage of James' son David to Elizabeth Howell.1 She was the daughter of James Pate.1 Nancy Pate married Abraham Howell, son of Archilous Howell and Elizabeth Needham, circa 1796.1 Her death date has not been found.

Child of Nancy Pate and Abraham Howell

Citations

  1. [S425] Linda Harmon, "Lancaster, Sowell and related families", Apr. 8, 2003, unverified.
Last Edited=15 Mar 2007

Archilous Howell1

b. circa 1746, d. 4 September 1811
Charts
Pedigree Chart for Mary Ann Green
     Archilous Howell was born circa 1746 in Waynesborough, Province of North Carolina, now Wayne County.1 He was the son of Henry Howell and Gail (?)1 Archilous Howell married Elizabeth Needham before 1774 in Province of North Carolina.1 Archilous Howell died on 4 September 1811 in Waynesborough, Wayne County, North Carolina.1
     Archilous was also known as Archibald.1 Archilous was also known as Archilus.1 His will was proved/probated in 1812 in North Carolina.2

Children of Archilous Howell and Elizabeth Needham

Citations

  1. [S425] Linda Harmon, "Lancaster, Sowell and related families", Apr. 8, 2003, unverified.
  2. [S424] Index to North Carolina Wills (published).
Last Edited=15 Mar 2007

Elizabeth Needham1

b. circa 1756, d. 9 November 1821
Charts
Pedigree Chart for Mary Ann Green
     Elizabeth Needham was born circa 1756 in Waynesborough, Province of North Carolina, now Wayne County.1 She married Archilous Howell, son of Henry Howell and Gail (?), before 1774 in Province of North Carolina.1 Elizabeth Needham died on 9 November 1821 in Waynesborough, Wayne County, North Carolina.1

Children of Elizabeth Needham and Archilous Howell

Citations

  1. [S425] Linda Harmon, "Lancaster, Sowell and related families", Apr. 8, 2003, unverified.
Last Edited=15 Mar 2007

John Howell1

b. circa 1784, d. 1836
     John Howell was born circa 1784 in Waynesborough, Wayne County, North Carolina.1 He was the son of Archilous Howell and Elizabeth Needham.1 John Howell married Nancy Boyett circa 1815 in Wayne County, North Carolina.1 John Howell died in 1836.1

Citations

  1. [S425] Linda Harmon, "Lancaster, Sowell and related families", Apr. 8, 2003, unverified.
Last Edited=25 May 2003

Nancy Boyett1

b. circa 1779, d. date unknown
     Nancy Boyett was born circa 1779 in Dobbs County, North Carolina.1 She married John Howell, son of Archilous Howell and Elizabeth Needham, circa 1815 in Wayne County, North Carolina.1 Her death date has not been found.

Citations

  1. [S425] Linda Harmon, "Lancaster, Sowell and related families", Apr. 8, 2003, unverified.
Last Edited=29 Jun 2007

Henry Howell1

b. circa 1780, d. date unknown
     Henry Howell was born circa 1780 in Waynesborough, Wayne County, North Carolina.1 He was the son of Archilous Howell and Elizabeth Needham.1 Henry Howell married Theona Pate, daughter of James Pate, circa 1802 in Wayne County, North Carolina.1 His death date has not been found.

Citations

  1. [S425] Linda Harmon, "Lancaster, Sowell and related families", Apr. 8, 2003, unverified.
Last Edited=21 Nov 2006

Theona Pate1

b. circa 1780, d. date unknown
     Theona Pate was born circa 1780 in Dobbs County, North Carolina. She may have been the daughter of James Pate - a guess based on the marriage of James' son David to Elizabeth Howell.1 She was the daughter of James Pate. Theona Pate married Henry Howell, son of Archilous Howell and Elizabeth Needham, circa 1802 in Wayne County, North Carolina.1 Her death date has not been found.

Citations

  1. [S425] Linda Harmon, "Lancaster, Sowell and related families", Apr. 8, 2003, unverified.
Last Edited=22 Nov 2006

Elizabeth Howell1

b. circa 1782, d. date unknown
     Elizabeth Howell was born circa 1782 in Waynesborough, Wayne County, North Carolina.1 She was the daughter of Archilous Howell and Elizabeth Needham.1 Elizabeth Howell married David Pate, son of James Pate, circa 1808 in Wayne County, North Carolina.1 Her death date has not been found.

Citations

  1. [S425] Linda Harmon, "Lancaster, Sowell and related families", Apr. 8, 2003, unverified.
Last Edited=21 Nov 2006

David Pate1

b. circa 1782, d. circa 1868
     David Pate was born circa 1782 in Dobbs County, North Carolina.1 He was the son of James Pate.1 David Pate married Elizabeth Howell, daughter of Archilous Howell and Elizabeth Needham, circa 1808 in Wayne County, North Carolina.1 David Pate died circa 1868 in Bladen County, North Carolina.1
     He appeared on the 1860 Federal census of Bladen County, North Carolina, enumerated 11 October 1860.2

Citations

  1. [S425] Linda Harmon, "Lancaster, Sowell and related families", Apr. 8, 2003, unverified.
  2. [S670] 1860 United States Federal Census, NC, Roll: M653_888; Page: 164; Image: 322.
Last Edited=17 Jan 2006

James Pate1

b. circa 1755, d. date unknown
Charts
Pedigree Chart for Mary Ann Green
     James Pate was born circa 1755 in Province of North Carolina, now Dobbs County.1 His death date has not been found.

Children of James Pate

Citations

  1. [S425] Linda Harmon, "Lancaster, Sowell and related families", Apr. 8, 2003, unverified.
Last Edited=14 Mar 2007

Caleb Howell1

b. 8 October 1785, d. 1836
     Caleb Howell was born on 8 October 1785 in Waynesborough, Wayne County, North Carolina.1 He was the son of Archilous Howell and Elizabeth Needham.1 Caleb Howell married Celia Boyte in 1798 in Wayne County, North Carolina.1 Caleb Howell died in 1836 in Gibson County, Tennessee.1

Citations

  1. [S425] Linda Harmon, "Lancaster, Sowell and related families", Apr. 8, 2003, unverified.
Last Edited=26 May 2003