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Help with Rowlandson Tree

1_robert501 — 2011-10-19 14:15:16Z

Hi,

I'm tracing my Rowlandson tree back. I've managed to get it back to 1802/03 with John Rowlandson but i'm hitting a major brick wall now. I can't seem to work out who his parents were. I' have a few potentials - Richard and margaret. Peter and Jane and also John and Margaret. If any fellow Rowlandsons out there can look at my tree and give me a hint I will be most grateful.

Cheers
Robert

The surname Rowlandson

erowlandson — 2011-06-28 20:47:39Z

In 1535, there were 13 Rowlandsons allocated seats in Crosthwaite Chapel, 5 miles W of Kendal (British History Online / Crosthwaite). They were John, Richard, Edward, William and their wives at Mosside, James and wife at Broadoak, Wm and wife at Townyeat and widow Rowlandson at Huberstyhead. The earliest recorded baptisms (Familysearch) are Myles 1517 and Edward 1518 son of William. So clearly the name was in use in the late 15th century around Crosthwaite. There are 2 possibilities for the origin of the name. It probably developed from the Christian name Rowland, just as Johnson, Thomson etc; there is a Rowland Rowlandson living in Kendal in the early 16th century, so the Christian name was in use there. The other slight possibility is that it developed from a place name. There is a hamlet quite close to Mosside and Broadoak called Row; so the name could have developed from Row to Rowland to Rowlandson during the 14th and 15th centuries. In the 16th and 17th centuries, there are over 100 Rowlandson baptisms recorded in Crosthwaite and many more in Kendal. Before 1600, 90% of the Rowlandson baptisms in England (Familysearch), were around Kendal, indicating that the name almost certainly originated there.

Re: The surname Rowlandson

erowlandson — 2010-02-06 10:32:37Z

The name is more likely to come from the Christian name Rowland. There are many more Rowlands around Kendal before 1550: Rowland Atkinson, Benson, Helme, Taylor etc, so the name was widely used. There was a William Roulandson recorded in Cumbria in 1332.

Re: Sarah P Rowlandson

katie3422 — 2010-01-08 04:02:18Z

skinnymini = does your father know any more about the Rowlandson line? I am looking to find out about Mary's children Mary and Joseph - who were not shot.

Re: Sarah P Rowlandson

katie3422 — 2010-01-08 03:59:07Z

I am looking for information about the children of Mary Rowlandson - the womanwho was captured during King Philip's War. She moved to Wethersfield, CT. I want to know what happened to her children, Joseph and Mary. Who did they marry?

henry morgan rowlandson & emily sarah humpries (london, then india)

janwallace4 — 2009-02-23 20:14:09Z

I am looking for more information for both Henry Morgan Rowlandson & Emily Sarah Humphries.
I have their marriage listed as 1830 in Saint Katherine Creechurch, London, London, England. After this, it seems that they moved to Madras, India, and had at least one son (Arthur Hodgson Rowlandson). Henry Morgan Rowlandson is listed as an attorney in Madras in 1833.
Arthur Hodgson Rowlandson immigrated to Victoria, Australia, where he married Susan Sophia Black and had a number of children, including Alfred Cecil Rowlandson, the pioneer publisher.
Would anyone have any more information on Henry or Emily's families? Or how many children they had in India?
Anther "son" is listed in 1837 (Arthur Hodgson was born around 1833).

Re: A Rowlandson - Beckley Mystery

RichardMCochran — 2008-08-19 03:59:31Z

Thanks so much for replying. By all means, relay my name and address to your father:

Richard Cochran
430 S. Stewart Ave.
Big Rapids, MI 49307

or otherwise, email me at rcochran@tucker-usa.com

It would be great hearing from him.

Thanks again.

Richard

Re: Sarah P Rowlandson

skinnymini2002 — 2008-08-15 20:35:12Z

This is Mary White Rowlandson's daughter that was shot, in Mary's arms, when her garrison was taken by Indians (in Lancaster). According to Mary's writings, the child survived for several days (two weeks?) and was burried by the Indians. Sarah was the youngest of three children; Joseph, Mary, and Sarah.

My father discovered a few years ago that Mary and her children are in our family line. Thank you for posting about this grave site. My father may want to visit it.

Re: A Rowlandson - Beckley Mystery

skinnymini2002 — 2008-08-15 17:09:58Z

My father, Howard Ford, has been researching our family history for several years. I don't know if he or I can answer your question, but he found that the Rowlandson family is in our line through William Ford. I recall him telling me about Mary White Rowlandson, and her writings, as well as Thankful Rowlandson. My father may have some additional information about Rowlandson family in Connecticut as I think he has traced the family back to England.

A Rowlandson - Beckley Mystery

RichardMCochran — 2008-01-01 20:37:17Z

An entry in the Public Records of the Colony of Connecticut, 1636-1776, p. 211 contains an entry that may hold a clue to the identity of Hannah, the wife of Zebedee Beckley (1734-1776), of Wethersfield, Conn. Hannah's maiden name is not contained in Sheppard's Beckley Genealogy (1948).

The entry under consideration pertains to a petition lodged against "Abraham Harriss, of Weathersfield" by "Joseph Roulandson" a minor under 21 who presented a petition through his guardian, Zebedee Beckley, also of Wethersfield. Joseph was joined in this action by his sister, Hannah, also a minor, who petitioned through her guardian, Caleb Galpin of Great Barrington, Berkshire Co., Mass.

A little research into the Rowlandsons reveals that Joseph and Hannah were the orphaned children of Phineas Rowlandson (30 Aug 1731-28 Jan 1759) and his wife Ruth Williams.

Phineas Rowlandson had one brother, Wilson (30 Sep 1733-1 Jul 1775), and two sisters, Thankful (b. 13 Aug 1727) widow of Captain William Ford (and mother of eight children) and Hannah, b. 7 Aug 1729.

The only record I can find of Hannah Rowlandson was her marriage to David "Pick" (Peck?) in Farmington, CT on June 1, 1749. I have not been able to determine whether Hannah and David Peck had children.

While the Beckley Genealogy (Zebedee Beckley is covered in pp. 41-49) does not reveal the maiden name of Zebedee's wife, Hannah, a lengthly list of real estate transactions is included and beginning with the first one (1758), four of the deeds mention Phineas Rowlandson.

Question: is it plausible to suppose that Zebedee and Hannah Beckley became the guardians of Joseph Rowlandson because Hannah Beckley was, in reality, the sister of Joseph's father, Phineas, and Hannah married Zebedee Beckley as her second husband?

Can anyone help solve this mystery?

-- Richard Cochran, Big Rapids, Michigan

Sarah Rowlandson of Wethersfield, Ct in 1781

BasketLady420 — 2006-04-13 21:06:49Z

Rowlandson, Sarah, of Wethersfield, child of Wilson and wife Anne Rowlandson both dec., bound to Aaron Porter Jr. and wife Lou of Wethersfield until age 18 to learn the trade of spinning.
IND. DATE: 27 Feb. 1781
CSL-005

I am not related to this family, I'm just passing on this information, which comes from a book titled "Apprentices of Connecticut 1637-1900. By Kathy A. Ritter. Ancestry Publishing 1986.
Joyce

Wilson Rowlandson of Wethersfield, Ct in 1779

BasketLady420 — 2006-04-13 21:06:49Z

Rowlandson, Sarah, of Wethersfield, child of Wilson and wife Anne Rowlandson both dec., bound to Abel Morse and wife Mehetable of Wethersfield until age 18 to learn the trade of housewifery.
IND. DATE: 08 Oct. 1779
CSL-005

I am not related to this family, I'm just passing on this information, which comes from a book titled "Apprentices of Connecticut 1637-1900. By Kathy A. Ritter. Ancestry Publishing 1986.
Joyce

William Rowlandson of Wethersfield, Ct. b. 1774

BasketLady420 — 2006-04-13 21:06:49Z

Rowlandson, William, ran away from Robert Wells of Wethersfield. William is age 20, of middling stature and has dark bushy hair and dark complection. Reward $6.
Newspaper Dated: 09 Jun. 1794
CTC-001

I am not related to this family, I'm just passing on this information, which comes from a book titled "Apprentices of Connecticut 1637-1900. By Kathy A. Ritter. Ancestry Publishing 1986.
Joyce

Phinehas Rowlandson of Wethersfield, Ct. in 1785

BasketLady420 — 2006-04-13 21:06:49Z

Rowlandson, Phinehas, of Wethersfield, child of Rana Rowlandson, bound to Zebulon Robbins of Wethersfield for term of one year.
IND. DATE: 28 May 1785
CSL-005

I am not related to this family, I'm just passing on this information, which comes from a book titled "Apprentices of Connecticut 1637-1900. By Kathy A. Ritter. Ancestry Publishing 1986.
Joyce

Mary Rowlandson captured in 1675

BasketLady420 — 2005-04-08 22:05:59Z

Mary Rowlandson was captured by Indians in 1675. You can read this story at the website listed below.
Joyce

Mary Rowlandson
http://users.rcn.com/smartin.javanet/mary.htm

Sarah P Rowlandson

zsybilz7199_1 — 2004-06-03 16:23:38Z

Hello,

I hope all on this list gets this message. It is either New Braintree or Hardwick Massachusetts. I believe in it New Braintree. Anyhow I always drive down this road and half way down there is a tombstone right on the side of the road. I finally read it and wrote it down in case anybody has this poor little girl in their tree.
Here goes:
Sarah P Rowlandson
Born September 15, 1669
Shot by Indians at Lancaster February 10, 1676
Taken to Winnimissett Camp and died February 18, 1676.
If anyone would like a photo let me know.

Kathleen

Re: Rowlandson

2004-05-19 10:18:09Z

After 2 years of searching, I have discovered I was going down the wrong track. Rowlandson is not my line. My Law relative James turned out to be Joseph and married Mary Peel.

Re: Rowlandsons Kendall Eng>Nippissing Ont,Can

2004-01-13 11:52:32Z

Hi, I believe you are looking for information on Rowlandsons. I know most of us originated in the Lakes or Border Counties but you can try the 1903 UK Census which is now on line. My grandfather Authur was born in Wigan, he died 10 years ago however his father (I think Thomas) moved from the Lake District to Wigan about 1905 / 1906. He married a girl from the Cotswolds. Unfortunately he was killed in the First World War and shortly afterwards his wife died. There was eight children who were split up. I hope some of this might help

Re: Rowlandsons: Paulin's Tree -I've found it !

AnthonyCable81 — 2003-02-28 14:45:03Z

Hello Kate - sorry I've been away so long - glad to see you're so very active on the message boards. My brother Christopher and self have finally found Paulin Rowlandson's tree so please do not go to all the trouble of having it copied and sent over to Switzerland. I've only just received the document(s) so will try to interpret all papers as soon as poss.
Hope all is well. Shall give you news of Betty (Buchanan) next time. My old e-mail address still works, otherwise use the new one.
Regards, Anthony

Rowlandson

BrendaLaw18 — 2002-11-07 02:43:28Z

I have my G.Grandfather's Birth Cert. His parents were James Jane Law(nee Rowlandson). He was born in 1853 in WRYorkshire. I have not other information on Jane.

Rowlandson

7843GeorgeTaylor — 2001-12-07 14:44:06Z

Have any of my ancestry any links with yours outline on the parent message
Thanks
George

THOMAS ROWLANDSON/BRIDGET LANCASTER

JanLSaremi — 2001-06-30 02:33:04Z

Hi Liz. Thomas and Bridget were my G+grandparents, as was their daughter Martha and John Eaton. I haven't been able to find out much about the Rowlandsons as most attention is paid to poor Mary (White) Rowlandson. I've ordered her book from our library. I'm curious about Bridget...I've seen several last names for her...such as Bradstreet, Hussy? or nothing at all. Do you have more information about her parents? Also, I saw a site that listed Thomas as a reverend also besides his son, Joseph. I'd like to communicate with someone who knows a bit about this family. What a horrible experience they went through!
Thanks. Jan

THOMAS ROWLANDSON/BRIDGET LANCASTER

JanLSaremi — 2001-06-30 02:32:31Z

Rowlandson

malek1644 — 2001-06-24 17:06:16Z

Could be the same family back in Westmoreland ,Eng.but I don't have those names in my tree yet.I'm adding info all the time so I will keep you in my file and let you know if those names fit.My grandfather Richard was born in the Grayrigg,Kendall area 7june1874.His father was James R.born in Kendal10nov 1842 married to Sarah Mitchell born 10 oct 1845 son of Thomas R and Mary Benson.They also had a Daughter Agnes.After Mary Benson's death Thomas married a Langhorne.Thomas' father was James.All this activity was around Grayrigg.My e-mail is mjmalek@hotmail.com please send me yours so I can update you.

Rowlandson

malek1644 — 2001-06-24 17:06:16Z

Thank so much for your response.I have Paulin's family tree report but never knew how to thank him for all the Rowlandson research so please do so for me.I haven't connected up the tree yet but am sure that it will connect up eventually.My rowlandsons are from around Grayrigg,Kendall.I will keep you in my file so that I can contact you later .Please e-mail me at mjmalek@hotmail.com so that I have your e-mail address.Thanks again and Happy New Year.Mary Jane

Rowlandsons

2000-12-29 11:16:43Z

My mother, Muriel Patricia Rowlandson, was born in 1919 in Hampshire. Her cousin, Paulin Rowlandson (born 1904 and still going strong) created an incredible family tree dating back to William Rowlandson of the Height in Cartnefell, who died in 1596. Our branch of the Rowlandsons came from the Cumbria area and some of them served in the British army in India. I have tons of information, but no idea how to transfer it into a manageable format for the Internet. I'd love to get in touch with other members of the family.

Hey cousin!

2000-08-14 05:32:43Z

I will email you both privately, but...
I descend from William and Thankful's son
Thomas! I would love to share with you both.
I am so excited!!! Thank you so much, Liz

Rowlandsons

2000-08-13 13:28:35Z

Hello
I have a considerable amount of information on
this family.
Joseph R who married Hannah Wilson was the son
of Rev Joseph Rowlandson and his wife Mary White.
Rev Joseph Rowlandson was the son of Thomas Rowlandson
and Bridgit, widow of Robert Mussey. Thomas Rowlandson
was a property holder in Ipswich MA according to
records in Ipswich dated 1637. He was freeman
May 2, 1638 and Constable 1645.
Thomas and Bridgit had 4 children: Thomas Rowlandson
Elizabeth Rowlandson who married Richard Wells, Martha Rowlandson who
married John Eaton and Joseph who became Rev. His wife was Mary White.
I am a descendent of John Ford, son of William Ford and his wife
Thankful Rowlandson. I have those individuals as well.
HTH
Rebecca, rski@ix.netcom.com

ROWLANDSON CT, Mass

2000-07-07 11:41:29Z

Looking for the following family, where they started from before
coming to the USA, and what they did.

ROWLANDSON, Hannah b.1729-
ROWLANDSON, Joseph b.1661-d.1712
ROWLANDSON, Joseph (marriage to Hannah WILSON) b.1661-d.1712
ROWLANDSON, Mary b.1696-
ROWLANDSON, Phineas b.1699-
ROWLANDSON, Thankful b.1727-d.1816
ROWLANDSON, Thankful (marriage to William FORD) b.1727-d.1816
ROWLANDSON, Thomas
ROWLANDSON, Wilson b.1733-d.1775
ROWLANDSON, Wilson (marriage to Mary BLINN) b.1703-d.1735

Thank you for any help you can give... I would love to share what
I have, Liz

Rowlandson

2000-06-21 11:53:38Z

Don't know if we are talking about the same family anyhow. I am a descendant of Peter Rownson.date birth date unknown William Rownson later to be known as Rowlandson born 1796 in Cartmel Lancashire,Peter Rowlandson born Storth Westmorland 1823.Agnus Rowlandson born Storth 1865.

Rowlandsons Kendall Eng>Nippissing Ont,Can

1999-12-18 14:18:06Z

Looking for any info regarding this family .My mother was a Rowlandson and I have alot of info to share and would like to fill in more info.My e-mail is mjmalek@hotmail.com

Mary jane Malek