Owen Family - Timeline and References

Sorry, but you're going to have to wade through 4 pages before you get to the actual timeline.

Family trees, family group sheets, and stories/biographies written about the early Owen(s) family that settled along the James River in Virginia are a mish mash of mythology, speculation, mis-interpretation, and outright hogwash. Shame on those who publish unfounded theories without warning others that they are just playing with a theory. And shame on those who blindly copy from other trees without a minimum of fact checking. Do the math. You know something's wrong when a five-year-old fathers a child. Or a mother is over 100 when her last child is born. Or--my favorite--when a man who died in the 1600's got up out of the grave to fight in the American Revolution. No wonder we won the war, we had zombies on our side.

The following is a timeline of Owen(s) family events with reference citations to corroborating evidence.

If you have something to add or evidence and good reason to believe anything in this timeline is wrong, I would love to hear from you. My email is askVirgil@aol.com. I enjoy a civil discussion of evidence but please don't try to badger me into believing poorly researched family trees or undocumented stories written long after the fact qualify as evidence. The same for recently written Find-A-Grave memorials many of which just copy information from bogus family trees.

A note about sources:
Except as otherwise noted, the principal information source for the following is what others report finding in "An Early Owen Connection," by Sue Mathys in The Virginia Genealogist, Vol. 25, pages 243-48, and "Owen-Kearby-Turley Connection," by Alberta Dennstedt in The Virginia Genealogist, published in three parts beginning on page 163 of Volume 23.

Records for William Owens (1672-1752) spelled his name with and without a final s. He used Owens in his will and descendants in my line have used that Owens ever since while descendants in some other line kept the Owen spelling. People of Welsh descent often added a final s to their surname to indicate that it was no longer a patronym.

When I say "we" or "our" in reference to DNA evidence, I mean to include Delores Roberts, Barbara Harrington, Ron Owens, Carol Paladin, Carol Staffieri, Cora Thomas, and myself, all of whom have graciously shared our complete list of DNA matches and all of whom are proven descendants of Stephen Owens (1752-1837), William Owens (about 1728-????), William Owens ( 1672-1752), and Bartholomew Owen (before 1637-1677).

Principal Characters in This Timeline

I included this list primarily to emphasize that there are many instances of different people having the same name. Especially true in the case of multiple men named Bartholomew Owen, William Owen, and Thomas Owen. Thus, it is very easy to ascribe an event/record to the wrong person-something to always keep in mind.

• Lady Margaret Barkham - wife of Sir Edmond Jennings NOT RELATED TO JOANNA JENNINGS OR ANY OWEN FAMILY
• Thomas Brookes ( -1694/95) married Joanna Jennings 2^nd marriage for both
• Elizabeth Brookes - daughter of Thomas Brookes & Susanna Wyatt (unproven family lore), wife of Thomas Owen (about 1672-1744)
• Miss Brookes - daughter of Thomas Brookes & Susanna Wyatt, sister of Elizabeth Brookes, and wife of William Owens (1672-1752) (unproven family lore)
• Ann Charles - married Bartholomew Owen 1641 in London. Probably Bartholomew (1619- ), no record of her after 1641
• Edmond Jennings, Eaquire - granted 6,513 acres on James River in 1689, son of Sir Edmond Jennings NOT RELATED TO JOANNA JENNINGS OR ANY OWEN FAMILY
• Sir Edmond Jennings - Father of Edmund Jennings, Esquire. Never set foot in America, NOT RELATED TO JOANNA JENNINGS OR ANY OWEN FAMILY
• Joane Jennings - arrived in Virginia in 1665 as an indentured servant for 4 years (no evidence she is the same person as Joanna Jennings)
• Joanna Jennings (1650-1704) - daughter of John Jennings (unproven), married Bartholomew Owen about 1666, married Thomas Brookes between 1690 and 1693
• John Jennings - headright in James City County1635,
• John Jennings - in 1662,owned 211 acres in Surry County close to Bartholomew Owen (before 1637-1677)
• William Jennings - owned 150 acres in Surry County in 1661
• Edward Joanes - lived in same household as Bartholomew Owen (before 1637-1677). Possibly a servant?
• John Kirby - husband of Lydia Owens
• Jane Lee - wife of William ap Owen and mother of Bartholomew Owen (1628- )
• Christopher Lewis - neighbor of Bartholomew Owen from, at least, 1661 until 1674
• Jane Lewis - wife of Christopher Lewis
• Lydia Lunsford - 2^nd (?) wife of William Owens (1672-1752) good DNA evidence she is our ancestor descended from Sir Thomas Lunsford
• Nicholas Meriweather - Bartholomew Owen (before 1637-1677) gave him power of attorney in 1677
• Ambrose Owen - son of Richard Owen (1686-1756)
• Ann Owen - Daughter of William Owen (1672-1752) and Lydia Lunsford. Married Nicholas Medlin.
• Bartholomew Owen (1619- ) - Baptized in Steventon, Berkshire, England (on the outskirts of London), NOT our ancestor because we don't have any DNA matches to descendants of his siblings.
• Bartholomew Owen (1628- ) - Baptized in Conway Parish, Wales, son of William ap Owen & Jane Lee
• Bartholomew Owen - buried 1628 in Conway Parish, Wales. Probably same person as Bartholomew Owen (1628- )
• Bartholomew Owen (before 1637- 1677) lived in Surry County from 1658 to 1677. Very strong DNA evidence he is our ancestor.
• Bartholomew Owen (1640- ) - son of Colonel Thomas Owen, born in London, no record after 1640
• Bartholomew Owen - married Ann Charles 1641 in London. Probably Bartholomew Owen (1619- )
• Bartholomew Owen (1692- ) - son of Robert Owen (about 1667- )
• Benjamin Owen - arrived in Virginia 1623 no record after 7 Feb 1625/26. He is probably not our ancestor because we have no DNA matches with anyone who claims to be his descendant.
• David Owens - transported 1685 to Henrico County (as indentured servant?). no record found after 1716
• Evan Owen - he and wife, Margery, died about 1691 in Henrico County leaving orphaned children
• Henry Owen - son of Richard Owen (1686-1756)
• Hugh Owen - an attorney in Henrico County in 1668 & 1669, no other records. We have no DNA matches to his descendants (if there are any)
• James Owen - son of Richard Owen (1686-1756)
• Joanna Owen - Daughter of William Owens (1672-1752) and Lydia Lunsford. Married John Kirby
• John Owen - arrived in Virginia 1658 as indentured servant to serve 4 years
• John Owen, mariner - owned an indentured servant, Susan Baker, 1658 in Virginia
• John Owen(s) son of William Owens (1672-1752) & Lydia Lunsford. Lived in Amelia County as an adult
• John Owens - eldest son of Richard Owen (1686-1756)
• Joseph Owen, of Bristol, yeoman - arrived 1658 in Virginia as indentured servant to serve 4 years
• Joseph Owen - sued Solomon Owen 1752 in Halifax County. Possibly son of Walter Owen. No other records found
• Katherine Owen (about 1668- ) - daughter of Bartholomew Owen (before 1637-1677), married Joshua Proctor ( -1718)
• Lansford Owen - son of William Owens (1672-1752) and Lydia Lunsford
• Lydia Owens - daughter of William Owens (1672-1752) and Lydia Lunsford. Wife of William Adkins.
• Margery Owen - wife of Hugh Owen. both died about 1691 leaving orphaned children.
• Mary Owen - Baptized 1627, daughter of William ap Owen & Jane Lee, no other record
• Mary Owen - indicted 1720 in Prince George County for having a mulatto bastard child
• Mary Owen - daughter of William Owens (1672-1752), married ____ Jennings, no record after 1752
• Ralph Owen - son of Richard Owen (1686-1756)
• Rice Owen - lived in Surry County in 1675 no other record of him
• Richard Owen (1686-1756) -wrote his will 1753 in Halifax County
• Richard Owen, Jr. - son of Richard Owen (1686-1756)
• Robert Owen (about 1667- ) - eldest son of Bartholomew Owen (before 1637-1677)
• Solomon Owen - Was sued by Joseph Owen 1752 in Halifax County. Possibly son of Walter Owen. No other records found
• Stephen Owens (1752-1837)- son of William Owens (about 1728- )
• Thomas Owen - (1612- ) arrived 1635
• Colonel Thomas Owen (1615-1688) - lived in London, not related to us
• Thomas Owen - arrived 1637
• Thomas Owen ( -1688) died 1688 in Henrico County, possibly Thomas Owen (1612- ) or Thomas Owen arrived 1637 but definitely NOT Thomas Owen (1672-1744)
• Thomas Owen (abt 1655- ) arrived as indentured servant in 1683.
• Thomas Owen (about 1672-1744) - son of Bartholomew Owen (before 1637-1677) and Joanna Jennings (1650-1704)
• Thomas Owen - son of Richard Owen (1686-1756)
• Walter Owen (abt. 1707-1785) - Granted patent to land on Dry Creek, Lunenburg, County in 1750. We have over 20 DNA matches to Walter's descendants; so, he and Bartholomew probably share a common ancestor.
• William ap Owen - married Jane Lee 6 Nov 1625, father of Bartholomew Owen (1628- )
• William Owen - arrived 1650 in Henrico County sponsored by Nicholas Perkins
• William Owen - died in Virginia about 1655. Possibly the same William Owen who arrived in 1650.
• William Owens (1672-1752) - son of Bartholomew Owen (before 1637-1677) & Joanna Jennings (1650-1704)
• William Owen (1724/25- ) son of Richard Owen (1685-1756)
• William Owens (about 1728- ) - son of William Owens (1672-1752 and Lydia Lunsford
• Joshua Proctor ( -1718) - married Katherine Owen (about 1668- ) lived in Surry County from, at least, 1668 until his death
• William Rogers, Jr. & Sr. - one or both of them lived in same household as the widow, Joanna (Jennings) Owen from about 1678 to 1683, as late as 1698, they were neighbors to Bartholomew & Joanna's son, Robert, who had inherited his father's estate.

  Timeline of Facts with References and Comments

  About 1612 - Machynlleth, Powys, Wales -

  Thomas Owen was born (see 7 Aug 1635 event) Source (for year): The COMPLETE Book of EMIGRANTS (1607-1660), page 161; Copyright 1987 by Peter Wilson Coldham, Surrey, England; Published by Genealogical Publishing Co., Inc.1001 N. Calvert St., Baltimore, MD, 21202. Source (for location): unsourced family trees at Ancestry.com.

  23 years of age in 1635 = birth year about 1612. No proof but this is possibly the Thomas Owen who died 1688 in Henrico County, Virginia. There were two men named Thomas Owen who arrived in Virginia in the 1630's: this one arrived 1635 aboard the Globe and the other arrived 1637 aboard the Tristan and Jane.

  
  

  About 1619 - Steventon Parish, Berkshire, England

  Bartholomew Owen was born to Robert Owen and Joane White, (These are NOT our ancestors)

  
  

  Steventon is on the outskirts of London.

  
  

  24 Aug 1619 - Steventon Parish, Berkshire, England -

  Bartholomew Owen was baptized

  There is no corroborating evidence that this Bartholomew Owen was the same person who later settled in Virginia. Also, no DNA evidence that he is our ancestor.

  Apparently, long ago, someone jumped to the conclusion that this Bartholomew was the same person who later settled on Surry County, Virginia. Hundreds of people have since copied this relationship into their family tree. However, not one of them offers any proof of the relationship.

  In fact, DNA evidence strongly suggests that Bartholomew Owen of Surry County, Virginia is NOT the son of Robert Owen and Joanne White of Berkshire, England. Together, we have over 200 (actually more, I just quit counting) DNA matches to people whose ancestry can be traced back to Bartholomew Owen of Surry County, Virginia. If Robert Owen was the father of Bartholomew, we should also have DNA matches to the descendants of Robert's known children (other than Bartholomew), siblings, aunts, uncles, grandaunts, granduncles, etc. Yet, there are none-ZERO matches! Thus, we are probably not related to Robert Owen and Joane White of Berkshire, England. And, thus, Robert Owen of Berkshire, England is NOT the father of Bartholomew Owen of Surry, Virginia.

  
  

  1623 - Virginia -

  Benjamin Owin arrived aboard the Swan. Source: The COMPLETE Book of EMIGRANTS (1607-1660), page 67; Copyright 1987 by Peter Wilson Coldham, Surrey, England; Published by Genealogical Publishing Co., Inc.1001 N. Calvert St., Baltimore, MD, 21202.

  This appears to be the first documented case of someone with an Owen surname arriving in Virginia. Don't know if or how he relates to our family

  
  

  1623 - Ciltagarth, Merionethshire, Wales -

  Gwen verch William, daughter of William ap Owen & Gwenty verch Robert, was born. Source: family trees at Ancestry.com

  Ciltagarth is within easy walking distance of Fron Goch and about 3 miles from Llanfor and Bala. We have more DNA matches to folks who are descended from this area of Wales than any other area.

  This William ap Owen was reportedly a large land holder in Wales. Source: Merion in the Welsh Tract, page 101, by Thomas Allen Glenn. Copyright 1895, reprint published by Forgotten Books at www.forgottenbooks.com, available at amazon.com.

  
  

  16 Feb 1624 - At the plantation over against James City, Virginia -

  In a census of the living and dead following the 1622 Indian massacre, Benjamin Owen was listed among the living. Source: The COMPLETE Book of EMIGRANTS (1607-1660), page 40; Copyright 1987 by Peter Wilson Coldham, Surrey, England; Published by Genealogical Publishing Co., Inc.1001 N. Calvert St., Baltimore, MD, 21202.

  Of course, Benjamin was among the living because he arrived after the attack.
  

  1625 - Ciltagarth, Merionethshire, Wales

  Elizabeth verch William, daughterof William ap Owen & Gwenty verch Robert, was born. Source: family trees at Ancestry.com

  
  

  Between 20 Jan and 7 Feb 1625/26 - Elizabeth City beyond the Hampton River

  Benjamin Owen appeared on a muster of the inhabitants of Virginia.

  
  

  6 Nov 1625 - Conway Parish. Caernarvonshire, Wales

  marriage banns posted for William ap Owen and Jane Lee daughter of Thomas Lee. "Nupti 1625 Wm ap Owen et Janea llee filia Thomas lee sext die novembris." Source: The First volume of the Conway parish registers: in the rural deanery of Arllechwedd, diocese of Bangor, Caernarvonshire,1541 to 1793 Caernarvonshire, Wales, page 116, image 134; online at ancestry.com

  These are possibly(?) Bartholomew's parents but there is no corroborating evidence that their son is the man who settled in Virginia.

  
  

  1626 - Ciltagarth, Merionethshire, Wales

  Katherine verch William,daughter of William ap Owen & Gwenty verch Robert, was born. Source: family trees at Ancestry.com

  
  

  25 Nov 1627 - Conway Parish. Caernarvonshire, Wales

  Mary Owen, daughter of William ap Owen and Jane Lee, her mother was baptized. "Maria wys filia William ap Owen et janea-lee mater eius vicessimo quinto novembris." Source: The First volume of the Conway parish registers: in the rural deanery of Arllechwedd, diocese of Bangor, Caernarvonshire, 1541 to 1793 Caernarvonshire, Wales, page 116, image 136; online at ancestry.com

  I can find no other record for Mary. Unknown if she ever married or had children.

  
  

  2 Nov 1628 -Conway Parish, Caernarvonshire, Wales

  Bartholomew Owen, son of William and Jane (Lee) Owen was baptized. Source: The First volume of the Conway parish registers: in the rural deanery of Arllechwedd, diocese of Bangor, Caernarvonshire, 1541 to 1793 Caernarvonshire, Wales, page 117, image 137; online at ancestry.com

  Conway Parish included much of Merionethshire, which DNA evidence seems to indicate was the ancestral home of our Owens line. No proof that this Bartholomew is the same one who settled in Virginia. But it seems to fit abundant family lore and DNA evidence that our roots are in north Wales. But, not so fast, see 21 Dec 1628 event.

  
  

  21 Dec 1628 - Conway Parish, Caernarvonshire, Wales

  Bartholomew Owen was buried. Source: The First volume of the Conway parish registers: in the rural deanery of Arllechwedd, diocese of Bangor, Caernarvonshire, 1541 to 1793 Caernarvonshire, Wales, page 118, image 138; online at ancestry.com

  No proof this was the infant born seven weeks before but, none the less, it puts a considerable dent in the theory that the child born in Conway Parish emigrated to Virginia. Of course, it's possible-but not likely-that the person buried was a relative (or stranger) who coincidently had the same name

  
  

  5 Jan 1629 - Conway Parish, Merionethshire (?), Wales

  Dousse (Daisy?) Williams, daughter of William ap Owen & Jane Lee, was baptized. Source: The First volume of the Conway parish registers: in the rural deanery of Arllechwedd, diocese of Bangor, Caernarvonshire, 1541 to 1793 Caernarvonshire, Wales; online at ancestry.com

  
  

  7 Aug 1635 - Virginia

  Thomas Owen, age 23 transported from London to Virginia aboard the Globe. Source: The COMPLETE Book of EMIGRANTS (1607-1660), page 161; Copyright 1987 by Peter Wilson Coldham, Surrey, England; Published by Genealogical Publishing Co., Inc.1001 N. Calvert St., Baltimore, MD, 21202.

  This may-or may not-have been the Thomas Owen who died 1688 in Henrico County, Virginia

  
  

  9 Nov 1635 - James City County, Virginia

  Francis Fowles received 808 acres for transporting 16 persons including John Jennings. Source: Patent Book 1, page 302.

  John Jennings is possibly(?) the father of Bartholomew's wife, Joanna Jennings. See 1650 and 1665 events.
  

  Before 1637

  Our Bartholomew Owen was born. Source: Surry County Records, Book I, 1652-1672, page 30; online at Ancestry.com.

  Since a lawsuit was filed against him in January of 1658 (see 29 Jan 1658 event below), we can conclude that our Bartholomew was born before 1637-you had to be at least 21 years of age to be sued.

  This is the only primary source record conclusively tied to our Bartholomew that gives us an accurate estimate of his birth year-even though it is only an upper limit. There is no corroborating evidence that any of his purported baptism records are for the right man.

  
  

  26 Apr 1637 - Virginia

  Thomas Owen transported from London to Virginia aboard the Tristram and Jane and turned over as a servant to Parson Caynhoo. Source: The COMPLETE Book of EMIGRANTS (1607-1660), page 186; Copyright 1987 by Peter Wilson Coldham, Surrey, England; Published by Genealogical Publishing Co., Inc.1001 N. Calvert St., Baltimore, MD, 21202.

  This may-or may not-have been the Thomas Owen who died 1688 in Henrico County, Virginia

  
  

  27 Apr 1637 - Conway Parish, Merionethshire (?), Wales

  Grawa verch William, daughter of William Owen & Jane Lee, was baptized. Source: The First volume of the Conway parish registers: in the rural deanery of Arllechwedd, diocese of Bangor, Caernarvonshire, 1541 to 1793 Caernarvonshire, Wales; online at ancestry.com

  
  

  10 Nov 1639 - Conway Parish, Merionethshire (?), Wales

  Mary Owen, daughter of William Owen & Jane Lee, was baptized. Source: The First volume of the Conway parish registers: in the rural deanery of Arllechwedd, diocese of Bangor, Caernarvonshire, 1541 to 1793 Caernarvonshire, Wales; online at ancestry.com

  
  

  1640 - London, England

  Bartholomew Owen was born to Colthomas Owen (1615-1688). Source: Family Trees at Ancestry.com.

  There is no evidence that this Bartholomew Owen was the same person who later settled in Virginia and no evidence that he is our ancestor. In fact, he cannot have been our Bartholomew because we have established that our Bartholomew was born before 1637.

  "Colthomas" is probably Colonel Thomas Owen, an actual person who lived in London.

  
  

  9 May 1641 - London, England

  Bartholomew Owin married Ann Charles. No record of any children from this marriage. Source: London, England, Church of England Baptisms, Marriages and Burials, 1538-1812; database online at Ancestry.com.

  This may be another case of someone with a similar name. Since there were no children from this marriage, we cannot use DNA matches to prove or disprove this was our Bartholomew. If our Bartholomew was born in 1628, or later, he would have been too young to have married in 1641.

  This is almost certainly the Bartholomew born 1619 in Steventon Parish, Berkshire, England. Steventon is on the outskirts of London.

  
  

  30 Aug 1650 - Henrico County, Virginia

  NICHOLAS PERKINS, gramted170 acs. Henrico Co., Lying in Bermuda hundred, beg. in Cole's Swamp, running along Cunicott Path W. N. W. by N., thence along the Cart Path to the head of sd. Swamp. Trans, of 4 pers.: Mary Perkins, William Owen, Richard Hues. Source: Nugent, Nell Marion. Cavaliers and pioneers; abstracts of Virginia land patents and grants, 1623-1800 . Richmond, Press of the Dietz Print Co.. Kindle Edition. p. 262. Also Early Virginia Immigrants, 1623-1666 by George Cabell Greer; W. C. Hill publishing Company 1912, Richmond, Virginia; reprinted 1978 and 1982 by Genealogical Publishing Company, Baltimore, MD.

  No evidence but this may have been the William Owen who died in 1655. No other records can be found for a William Owen in the latter half of the 1600's in Henrico County.

  A few unsourced family trees claim this is William Owen born 1584 in Machynlleth, Powys, Wales (or Barmouth, Merionethshire, Wales). They claim his wife was Ann Strator or Stator. I rather doubt it because we have no DNA matches to Stator or Strator descendants.

  Names in the book were reportedly taken from records in the Virginia State Land Office. Therefore, the date is not necessarily the date of arrival but rather the date the person's name first appeared in a land record

  Many family trees have shown the same arrival date for Bartholomew Owen. Most of the trees do not give a source or evidence for their information but the few that do, cite this reference to William Owen. Possibly a fair assumption if it can be proved that Bartholomew was the son of William-so far, no one has offered such proof. If he really was our ancestor, we should have DNA matches to descendants of his wife's Strator/Stator relatives but there are none.
  

  About 1650 (or 1652) - Surry County, Virginia?

  Joanna "Joane" (Jennings?), future wife of Bartholomew Owen, was born.

  Some sources say she was the daughter of Edmond Jennings (has been proven false) while other sources say she was the daughter of John Jennings, Edward Joanes, or Christopher Lewis (none of these sources offer a shred of proof). Also, no one has offered any proof that she was born in Virginia. Her actual date of birth is in question. In April of 1693 she gave her age as "about 40 years" -indicating that she was probably born about 1652. However, she gave birth to her first child in 1667, an indication that she was married about 1666 or before. Since females had to be 16 years of age to marry, she was probably born about 1650 or earlier.

  It is unclear what her first name might have been. In documents dating from the period when she was alive, her name was variously given as Jone, Jonne, Joanne, or Joanna. Documents in that era were all handwritten and handwriting from that period is often extremely hard to read. Thus, a poorly written Joanne could easily be misread as Joanna or vice versa
  

  15 Feb 1652 - Surry County, Virginia

  "I, John Jennings, by virtue of Timothye Issell, his writing, doe give Mr. Jno. Orchard full power for me in my place and action in behalf of the whole right of a patent for land belonging unto me containing 211 acres as by the patent appeared unto William Rose and what he shall doe in acknowledging thereof and bind myself heirs and administrators and confirm as if I were personally present. Assigned over to Wm. Rose all rights in 211 acres of land, in the patent expressed...in Surry County, bounding upon the land of Thomas Woodhouse 4 Jan. 1652." Source: Surry County Records, 1652-1684. page 4. Page 23, 15 Feb. 1652; by Eliza Davis.

  John Jennings is possibly the father-in-law of Bartholomew Owen. This land is believed to be on Grayes Creek, adjacent to the plantation where Bartholomew Owen later lived.
  

  Oct 1655 - Limehouse, Middlesex, England

  Administration of estate of William Owen, who died in Virginia. Source: The COMPLETE Book of EMIGRANTS (1607-1660), page 297; Copyright 1987 by Peter Wilson Coldham, Surrey, England; Published by Genealogical Publishing Co., Inc.1001 N. Calvert St., Baltimore, MD, 21202

  Probably not related to us. Possibly the man who was indentured in Henrico County in 1650.
  

  29 Jan 1658 - Surry County, Virginia

  A lawsuit was filed against Bartholomew Owen for making "disparaging, malicious, and threatening remarks" against Thomas Gray, a prominent planter. The case was continued. Source: Surry County Records, Book I, 1652-1672, page 30; online at Ancestry.com

  Since you had to be 21 or older to be sued, Bartholomew must have been born 1637 or earlier
  

  15 Jun 1658 - Virginia

  Joseph Owen of Bristol, yeoman, and William Williams bound to Gilbert Cope to serve 4 and 3 years in Virginia. Source: The COMPLETE Book of EMIGRANTS (1607-1660), page 387; Copyright 1987 by Peter Wilson Coldham, Surrey, England; Published by Genealogical Publishing Co., Inc.1001 N. Calvert St., Baltimore, MD, 21202.

  Don't know who he is.
  

  22 Jul 1658 - Virginia

  John Owen, yeoman, bound to Edward Fielding to serve 4 years in Virginia. Source: The COMPLETE Book of EMIGRANTS (1607-1660), page 387; Copyright 1987 by Peter Wilson Coldham, Surrey, England; Published by Genealogical Publishing Co., Inc.1001 N. Calvert St., Baltimore, MD, 21202.

  Don't know who he is. The John Owen emigrant in our line is believed to have arrived much earlier.
  

  31 Aug 1658 - Virginia

  Susan Baker bound to John Owen, mariner, to serve 4 years in Virginia. Source: The COMPLETE Book of EMIGRANTS (1607-1660), page 392; Copyright 1987 by Peter Wilson Coldham, Surrey, England; Published by Genealogical Publishing Co., Inc.1001 N. Calvert St., Baltimore, MD, 21202.

  Don't know who he is but, obviously not the same John Owen in the 22 Jul 1658 event above
  

  17 Oct 1659 - Surry County, Virginia

  Bartholomew Owen served on an inquest jury in an accidental death. "The body of Wm. Hawkes was viewed, he being the servant of Coll. [sic] Thos. Swann. He fell from an ox cart, the wheels of which passed over him. Robert Stanton, Wm. Rose, Thos, Andrews, Wm. Browne, Wm.Fisher, Thos. Wise, Fra. Sowerby, Hen. Browne, Barth. Owen, Rich. Case".Source: Surry County Records, Book I, 1652-1672, page 150; online at Ancestry.com

  
  

  3 Jul 1660 - Surry County, Virginia

  Bartholomew Owen witnessed the sale of a horse. "Matthew Battell, cooper, of Surry County, sells to Thos. Busby, planter, in Surry County, one young horse. Wit.: Thos. Pittman, Barth. Owen". Source: Surry County Records, Book I, 1652-1672, page 157; online at Ancestry.com

  
  

  16 Apr (Aug?) 1660 - Surry County, Virginia

  In a deposition, Robert Spenser, son of Edmund Spenser, under-sheriff of Surry County, testified that "He had heard Bartholomew, on several occasions and several places, speak very scandalous words against the commissioners of Surry County, saying he would never have justice done him in that court." Spenser further testified that both in James City and Surry County he (Bartholomew) had highly reviled Captain George Jordan, calling him "Raskill and Rogue" and "shoutin Raskill" and other such bad terns. Spenser rebuked Owen for his "mulitious" words. Owen replied, swearing, "God Damn him of that raskill George Jordan.and Capt. Jordan would not live a month in the county, etc." Source: Surry County Records, Book I, 1652-1672, page 166

  
  

  19 Aug 1660 James City, Virginia

  "Mrs. Fortune Mills examined at Janes Cittye Deposeth that Bartholomew Owen of Surry County, several times in the presence of the Deponent spoke disparingly and Scandalously of Capt. Jordan… and Maliciously against the Court". Roger Rawlins, age 26 or thereabouts, swore in court that he heard (Bartholomew) Owen "disparage Captain Jordan and the court threatening him publickly [sic] in company saying 'he longs to kick that man's arse.'"

  
  

  5 Sep 1660 - Surry County, Virginia

  The lawsuit against Bartholomew continued.

  
  

  10 Sep 1660 - Surry County, Virginia

  The court found Bartholomew guilty of scandalous and defamatory language, and appointed Captain George Jordan to sue and prosecute him. Source: Surry County Records, Book I, 1652-1672, page 167; online at Ancestry.com

  
  

  1 Mar 1661 - Surry County, Virginia

  Bartholomew purchased 200 acres from Christopher and Jane Lewis on the upper part of the west side of Grayes Creek, Southwark Parish, Surry County, Virginia. Bartholomew was referred to as a "gentleman" in the document. Source: Surry County Records, Book I, 1652-1672, page 178; online at Ancestry.com

  In those days, court records often followed a man's name with his trade or profession. A "gentleman" in this context indicated someone who did not have to work for a living. A gentleman's income came entirely from rents, investments, inheritance, family allowance, or some other source-other than work, that is. A gentleman was not necessarily a person of good breeding and did not necessarily exhibit good manners.

  Christopher Lewis was Bartholomew's neighbor and his will in 1674 named Bartholomew's daughter, Katherine, as his godchild. Some researchers have jumped to the conclusion that Christopher was Bartholomew's father-in-law. I'm not convinced.

  None of Bartholomew and Joanna's other children were mentioned in the will. Altogether, Christopher mentioned nine (possibly ten) children in his will, none of whom were his own children and only one of whom (Mary Jones) appears to be his grandchild. Most of the children mentioned were the children of his nearest neighbors-as was Katherine Owen.

  
  

  24 May 1661 - Southwarke Parish, Surry, Virginia

  Bartholomew Owen was a church warden. Source: Surry County Records, Book I, 1652-1672, page 168; online at Ancestry.com

  
  

  20 Aug 1661 - Surry County, Virginia

  Indenture dated 14 Jan 1661 between Thomas Flood, Surry County Gent., and Ralph Creed, carpenter, for 6700 lbs. of tob., 150 acres of land lately in possession of Wm. Jennings at the river side adj. Geo. Jordan to the creek that divides it from where Thos. Flood now lives.Source: Surry County Records, Book I, 1652-1672, page 172.

  William Jennings could be another possible candidate as the father of Joanna Jennings.

  
  

  25 Mar 1662 - Southwarke Parish, Surry, Virginia

  Bartholomew Owen named as a neighbor in a land transaction between Christopher & Jane Lewis and William Foreman. "…north to Barth Owen, west to Ann Browne's, south where Lewis now lives." Source: Surry County Records, Book I, 1652-1672, page 186; online at Ancestry.com.

  
  

  1 Apr 1662 - Surry County, Virginia

  Bartholomew Owen was referred to as a "gentleman" in a cattle sale.

  
  

  6 May 1662 - Gray's Creek, Southwarke Parish, Surry, Virginia

  Bartholomew Owen, gentleman, sold certain livestock to Christopher Lewis, winecooper. Source: Surry County Records, Book I, 1652-1672, page 187; online at Ancestry.com

  
  

  20 Jun 1662 - Surry County, Virginia

  "Jury's verdict of case between Barth. Owen, and Jno. Corker concerning trespass done upon the land of the orphans of Thos, Gray. They found some timber had been cut". Source: Surry County Records, Book I, 1652-1672, page 192; online at Ancestry.com.

  In this excerpt, it is not clear if Bartholomew was the plaintiff or defendant.

  
  

  6 Jan 1663 - Surry County, Virginia

  Bartholomew Owen witnessed Richard Tius binding his son, Thomas Tius, to John and Eleanor Brady. Source: Surry County Records, Book I, 1652-1672, page 223; online at Ancestry.com

  
  

  3 Sep 1663 - Surry County, Virginia

  Bartholomew Owen acknowledged having been served notice of a lawsuit by Henry & John Richards for 2,129 pounds of tobacco, etc. Source: Surry County Records, Book I, 1652-1672, page 47; online at Ancestry.com.

  
  

  3 Nov 1663 - Surry County, Virginia

  Bartholomew Owen lost a lawsuit and forfeited 2,129 pounds of tobacco to Henry & John Richards. Source: Surry County Records, Book I, 1652-1672, page 219; online at Ancestry.com

  
  

  May 1664 - Surry County, Virginia

  Bartholomew Owen & Edward Bushell were co-surety on a King's bond of 10,000 pounds of tobacco; security for Thos. Lillicrop for abuse of Mr. Marriott. Source: Surry County Records, Book I, 1652-1672, page 233; online at Ancestry.com

  
  

  9 Oct 1664 - Surry County, Virginia

  Bartholomew Owen sold a filly foal of one year to John Morecock. Source: Surry County Records, Book I, 1652-1672, page 241; online at Ancestry.com

  
  

  24 Aug 1665 - Bristol, England and Virginia

  Joane Jenings was apprenticed as a servant to Jenkin Bragg in Virginia for a period of 4 years. Source: The Complete Book of Emigrants 1661-1699; also, The Complete Book of Emigrants1607-1660; both by Peter Wilson Coldham, Genealogical Publishing Company, Baltimore, Maryland; Copyright 1987 & 1990.

  Bristol was the closest major seaport to Wales.

  In 1658, 1659 and every year from 1662-1665, Jenkin Bragg paid to transport one or two indentured servants from Bristol to Virginia. In 1669, he transported someone from Bristol to Barbados. Jenkin Bragg lived in Bristol and was a merchant who financed transporting indentured servants to America and the ship's captain acted as his agent to sell the contract to someone else upon arrival in America. This was a common practice at this time. Could Joane Jenings have been indentured to Bartholomew Owen upon arrival and did Bartholomew subsequently marry her? Wild speculation.

  
  

  About 1666 - Surry County, Virginia

  Bartholomew Owen married Joanna (Jennings?).

  From earlier court records, it is obvious that Bartholomew was a crude, rough, undisciplined (possibly violent) man. If-and this is pure speculation-Joane Jennings (see 24 Aug 1665 event) was in fact Bartholomew's servant then it would not be surprising that Bartholomew took advantage of his young servant girl, got her pregnant, and subsequently married her.

  However, I believe it is more probable that Joanna was the daughter of Bartholomew's former neighbor, John Jennings. At least one researcher reports that Joanna was adopted by another neighbor, Christopher Lewis, after John Jennings was transported away from Surry County on 19 Dec 1663 (see Early Virginia Families Along The James River; Their Deep Roots and Tangled Branches, Volume III; online at Ancestry.com).

  
  

  3 Jul 1666 - Surry County, Virginia

  Bartholomew Owen sold the cattle of William Rose, Senior and Ann Rose, his wife, for the benefit of the children of William and Ann Rose, Senior. Source: Surry County Records, Book I, 1652-1672, page 271; online at Ancestry.com

  
  

  About 1667 - Surry County, Virginia

  Robert Owen, son of Bartholomew and Joanna, was born.

  First sons were traditionally named for their paternal grandfathers. This lends a little credence to the theory that Bartholomew was the son of Robert and Joane Owen of Steventon, Berkshire, England; although, DNA and other evidence seems to disprove the relationship.

  
  

  25 May 1667 - Surry County, Virginia

  Bartholomew Owen witnessed a land transaction between Anthony Spilltimber and Francis Atkinson (Atkins?). Source: Surry County Records, Book I, 1652-1672, page 289; online at Ancestry.com

  
  

  1 Feb 1668 - Henrico County, Virginia

  Hugh Owen, attorney filed apetition on behalf of his client. Source: Virginia Genealogical Quarterly, Volume 31, Number 4, page 313, online at Ancestry.com.

  Don't know who this is. We have no DNA matches to anyone who claims to be his descendant.

  
  

  Before 10 Jun 1668

  Assumed birth of Katherine Owen, daughter of Bartholomew and Joanna. (see entry for 10 Jun 1684)

  
  

  10 Jun 1668 - Surry County, Virginia

  Bartholomew Owen and Edward Joanes (same household?) appeared on a list of tithables. Source: Virginia Genealogical Society, Quarterly, Vol. 22, Number 1, page 17, online at Ancestry.com.

  Some researchers have apparently used this to jump to the conclusion that Edward Joanes was Joanna's father.

  Christopher Lewis (see 1 Mar 1661 event), Roger Williams, and two servants (all in same household) were close neighbors.

  
  

  6 Jun 1669 - Surry County, Virginia

  Mr. Owen appeared on a list of tithables. Source: Virginia Genealogical Society, Quarterly, Vol. 22, Number 1, page 19, online at Ancestry.com

  This has to be our Bartholomew Owen. Christopher Lewis (see 1 Mar 1661 event) was a close neighbor

  
  

  3 Jan 1670 - Surry County, Virginia

  "Barth Owen to Richard Welbeck. 3 Jan. 1670. Geo. Proctor, Henry Brigs, Johannah Owen". Recorded 30 Dec 1670. Source: Surry County Records, Book I, 1652-1672, page 378; online at Ancestry.com

  
  

  7 Jun 1670 - Surry County, Virginia

  Mr. Owen appeared on a list of tithables. Source: Virginia Genealogical Society, Quarterly, Vol. 22, Number 1, page 22, online at Ancestry.com

  Christopher Lewis (see 1 Mar 1661 event) and Edward Joanes (see 10 Jun 1668 event) were close neighbors.

  
  

  Sep 1670 - Surry County, Virginia

  Bartholomew Owen listed in the Jury Duty Escheat Court. Source: Surry County, Virginia Record Book I, pages 52, 125, 168, 186, 187, 219, 233, 241, and 271.

  
  

  30 Dec 1670 - Surry County, Virginia

  "Barth. & Joannah Owen to Richard Welbeck.

  Some researchers have speculated that Bartholomew Owen made a return visit to England with his family in this time period. They cite as evidence the fact that he does not show up in Virginia records for two and one-half years prior to 14 may 1673. Reportedly, his sons, Thomas and William were born in Surry County Virginia in this time frame.
  

  about 1670 or 1672 - Surry County, Virginia

  Thomas Owen was born to Bartholomew and Joanna Owen. Source: Family trees at Ancestry.com

  
  

  About 1672 - Surry County, Virginia

  William Owen was born to Bartholomew and Joanna Owen Source: Family trees at Ancestry.com.

  
  

  14 May 1673 - Surry County, Virginia

  Bartho. Owen obtained patent to 648 acres on S.W. side of John Chewakins, Sr., & upon Mr. Corker. Granted to John Vincent, deserted, & now granted by order, &c., 20 Sept 1671. Trans of 13 pers: Robt. Prouse, Mary Ransome, William Taylor, Robert Greene, Tho. Wilkins, Tho. Taylor, Ann Stock, Elinor Edwards, Sym. Corlile; 'for importation of himself.' Source: Virginia Patent Book 6, page 152.

  From this excerpt, it is unclear to me if it was Bartholomew Owen or John Vincent who imported the persons listed.

  
  

  10 Jun 1673 - Surry County, Virginia

  Mr. Owen appeared on a list of tithables. Source: Virginia Genealogical Society, Quarterly, Vol. 22, Number 2, page 40, online at Ancestry.com

  
  

  1674 - Surry County. Virginia

  Katherine Owen named as a god-child in the will of Christopher Lewis.

  Some have taken this to mean that Christopher Lewis was the father of Joanna. However, Christopher did not name any of Joanna's other children. And, he named other neighbors as god-children, only one of whom was actually his grandchild.

  
  

  1 Jun 1674 - Surry County, Virginia

  Mr. Bar: Owen appeared on a list of tithables. Source: Virginia Genealogical Society, Quarterly, Vol. 22, Number 2, page 43, online at Ancestry.com

  
  

  6 Sep 1674 - Surry County Virginia

  Joanna is named as the wife of Bartholomew when he sold 150 acres to William Foreman. Sources: Virginia Deed Book II, page 342, Surry County Records, Book II, online at Ancestry. Com.

  
  

  1675 - Surry County, Virginia

  Bartholomew Owen was cited by a grand jury for "not frequenting the church". He was fined 1 shilling for violating the Sabbath by not attending church. Source: Surry County Records, Book II, March 1671-5 July 1684, page not given, probably about page 84; online at Ancestry.com

  
  

  10 Jun 1675 - Surry County, Virginia

  Rice Owens appeared on a list of tithables belonging to part of Lownes Creek Parish. Source: Virginia Genealogical Society Quarterly, Volume 22, Number 2, page 48; online at Ancestry.com.

  Don't know if (or how) he might be related to our Owens.

  
  

  10 Aug 1676 - Surry County, Virginia

  Mr. Edward, clerk, is to record a gift from Christopher Lewis, deceased, to Katherine Owen, daughter of Bartholomew Owen. Signed: Bartholomew Owen. Source: Surry County Records, Book II, March1671 to 5 Jul 1664; online at Ancestry.com.

  Reportedly, the gift was two cows with calves.

  Based upon this gift, some researchers have jumped to the conclusion that Christopher Lewis was the maternal grandfather of Katherine Owen (and thus Joanna's father). This seems unlikely to me because no gift was given to any of Bartholomew and Joanna's other children.

  
  

  10 Jun 1677 - Surry County, Virginia

  Mr. Barth Owen appeared on a list of tithables. Source: Virginia Genealogical Society, Quarterly, Vol. 22, Number 3, page 60, online at Ancestry.com

  
  

  3 Sep 1677 - Surry County, Virginia

  Bartholomew Owen sold to Richard Tias, the elder, 100 acres of land on the north side of Johnseahagen Swamp. Wit.Ni. Meriweather, Eliza Meriweather. Source: Surry County Records, Book II, Mar 1671-5 Jul 1684, page 143; online at Ancestry.com.

  
  

  8 Sep 1677 - Surry County, Virginia

  Bartholomew Owen granted power of attorney to Nicholas Merriwether. Source: Surry County Records, Book II, March 1671-5 July 1684, page 143; online at Ancestry.com

  Probably indicates that he was near death and too sick or incapacitated to conduct his own affairs.

  Note: In the British Empire at that time, the new year did not start on January 1^st, it started on March 25^th. Thus, January, February and part of March followed all other months in the same year. Years for dates in Jan, Feb, and Mar are often written as yyyy/yyyy+1 i.e. 1677/1678 meaning it was 1677 under the old calendar and 1678 according to the way we treat Jan, Feb, and Mar today.

  
  

  31 Jan 1677/78 - Surry County, Virginia

  Jane [sic] Owen was granted administration of the estate of Bartholomew Owen, deceased. She had 4 minor children at the time. Source: Surry County Records, Book II, March 1671-5 July 1684, page 143; online at Ancestry.com; Also, Sue Mathys, "An early Owen Connection", The Virginia Genealogist, v. 25, pp243-248

  Since Joanna and Bartholomew had only been married about 11 years, all their children would have been minors and thus the sum total of their children would have been four. The four minor children were not mentioned by name but other records tell us they were Robert, William, Thomas, and Katherine.

  
  

  14 Feb 1677/78 - Surry County, Virginia

  Will Foreman and John Morning appraised the estate of Bartholomew Owen at 30 pounds. Source: Surry Co., VA., Deeds, Wills, Etc., No. 2, p. 163.

  The appraisers seem to have gone out of their way to describe his few possessions as old, broken, or otherwise of little worth. Foreman appears to have been a friend and neighbor and the low appraisal may have been a ruse to spare the widow from excessive inheritance taxes.

  
  

  17 Jan 1678/79 - Surry County, Virginia

  Appraisal of the estate of Bartholomew Owen was filed in court.

  
  

  7 May 1678 - Surry County, Virginia

  The court confirmed the sale of 100 acres of land from Bartholomew Owen to Richard Tias. Source: Surry County Records, Book II, March 1671-5 July 1684, page 172; online at Ancestry.com

  
  

  7 Jun 1678 - Surry County, Virginia

  Wm. Rogers at ye widow Owens appeared on a list of tithables. Source: Virginia Genealogical Society, Quarterly, Vol. 22, Number 3, page 61, online at Ancestry.com

  Ye widow Owens is obviously Joanna. William Rogers was a former neighbor-don't know why he lived in Joanna's household for about 5 years. Some have speculated that he and Joanna were married. There is no evidence of the marriage but there is good evidence that they were not married (she still went by the surname Owen over 11 years after her husband's death, see October of 1689 event).

  Owens researcher, Charles S. Owens, claimed William Rogers. Sr. was Bartholomew's son-in-law. However, this appears to be wrong because Bartholomew's only daughter would have just turned 12 in 1678 and she married Joshua Proctor when she ws 16 (the legal age for females to marry).

  It's a mystery why William Rogers lived in the Owen household.

  
  

  3 Jan 1681/82 - Surry County, Virginia

  Katherine Owen Married Joshua Proctor. Source: Surry Co., Va., Order Book 1, p. 362

  
  

  7 Sep 1683 - Virginia

  Thomas Owen, age 28, indentured to James Phillips for 4 years. Source: Virginia Colonial Records. 1607-1853 for Thomas Owens, SR 02005, SURVEYREPORT No. 2151, page 2, online at Ancestry.com

  Don't know who this is

  
  

  9 Jun 1683 - Surry County, Virginia

  Wm. Rogers and Rob Owen (same household) appeared on a list of tithables. Source: Virginia Genealogical Society, Quarterly, Vol. 23, Number 1, page 43, online at Ancestry.com.

  Robert Owen had just turned 16, the age at which free males became tithable. I assume his mother also lived in the same household.

  
  

  15 Dec 1683 - Surry County, Virginia

  "On the back of the sale of 150 acres of land sold by Bartholomew Owen and Joane, 6 7ber 1674, was written: Wm. Foreman for 2800 lbs. of tobacco assigns all right, title, and claim, to Richard Jordan. Will Browne. 15 Dec 1683. Roger Potter, John Clough. Wife Hester relinquishes dower. Source: Surry County Records, Book II, March 1671-5 July 1684, page 342; online at Ancestry.com

  
  

  10 Jun 1684 - Surry County, Virginia

  Joshua Proctor and Rob Owen (same household) appeared on a list of tithables. Sources: Virginia Genealogical Society, Quarterly, Vol. 23, Number 1, page 45, online at Ancestry.com; and Surry County, Virginia, Wills. Deeds, etc. 1684-1687, p. 6B.

  Joshua Proctor is the husband of Katherine Owen and thus the brother-in-law of Robert Owen. Assuming Katherine and Joshua were already married and that she was at least 16 years of age when they married then she must have been born 1668 or earlier.

  
  

  6 Jun 1685 - Surry County, Virginia

  Joshua Proctor and Rob Owen (same household) appeared on a list of tithables. Source: Virginia Genealogical Society, Quarterly, Vol. 23, Number 1, page 48, online at Ancestry.com

  
  

  18 Dec 1685 - Henrico County, Virginia

  David Owens and 9 others imported into the colony by Mr. Thomas Osborn, Senior. Source: Virginia Genealogical Society, Quarterly, Vol. 31, Number 1, page 40, online at Ancestry.com.

  He does not appear to be related to Bartholomew or our Owens line.

  
  

  7 Sep 1686 - Surry County, Virginia

  Robert Owen successfully petitioned the court to change his guardian to Capt. Roger Potter. Source: Surry County, Virginia, Wills, Deeds, etc.1684-1687, p.528.

  
  

  Dec 1686 - Henrico County, Virginia

  "David Owens Servt to Mr tho: Osborn peticining [sic] this Court to be free according to Custom of ye Country. Coming in a youth & not being adjudged, but appearing pr Averrm:t of ye Honble Coll Wm Byrd that ye sd Owens was sold for six years & that Mr Tho: Osborn who bought him was pr the Assigner of ye sd Servt to him expressly forbidden to bring him to ye Court by reason that he was very young & consequently would have Serv'd much Longer, Soe that ye time in his Assignm:t was limited wholly for his ye sd Owens Advantage. It is by the Court Order'd that ye sd Owens doe continue in his sd Maater's Service until ye expiration of ye time for wch he was Assigned". Source: Virginia Genealogical Society, Quarterly, Vol. 31, Number 2, page 129, online at Ancestry.com

  
  

  About Dec 1688 or Jan 1688/89 - Henrico County, Virginia

  Thomas Owens died. (see 1 Feb 1688/89 and 1 Oct 1689 events).

  This is not the Thomas Owen who was Bartholomew's son. However, he must be somehow related to Bartholomew because we (Bartholomew's descendants) have DNA matches to many descendants of this Thomas. See 1 Feb 1688/1689 event below.

  
  

  1 Feb 1688/89 - Henrico County, Virginia

  Hugh Owen, attorney, represented a client in court. Source: Virginia Genealogical Society Quarterly, Volume 31, Number 4, page 311, online at Ancesty.com

  
  

  1 Feb 1688/89 - Varina, Henrico, Virginia

  "Mr Edw:d Stratton and Martha, the relict of Mr Edw:d Stratton sen dec'd to this Court each of them exhibiting a peticon ag:t ye estate of Thomas Owens dec'd, the one for funeral charges &c, the other for Physick &c: both their sd claims are referr'd until the nine moneths pr law limited is expired untill wch time ye sd Edw:d Stratton at whose house he dyed is order'd to detain what estate he had in his possession & for ye better improvem.t therof some time between this and ye next Court to make sale of what moveables he had at an Outcry in presence of Cap: Wm Randolph Corroner & return Acc:t thereof to ye next Court." Source: Virginia Genealogical Society, Quarterly, Vol. 31, Number 4, page 310, online at Ancestry.com

  Don't know who this Thomas Owens (died before 1688/89) is. He seems to fit the family lore that three brothers, William, John, and Thomas who came from Wales to Virginia as teenage indentured servants. DNA seems to indicate he may be related to Bartholomew Owen. Perhaps father, brother, uncle or cousin?

  Thomas Owen and Edward Stratton, Sr. died about the same time and apparently in the same house. We have DNA matches to descendants of both Thomas Owen and Edward Stratton, Sr. so they must be related (but I don't know how).

  
  

  Apr 1689 - Henrico County, Virginia

  Hugh Owen appeared as attorney representing clients in several court cases. Source: Virginia Genealogical Quarterly, Volume 32, Number 1, page 14, online at Ancestry.com.

  
  

  29 Apr 1689 - Surry County, Virginia

  Robert Owen sold 100 acres to Nathaniel Roberts. His wife, Katherine relinquished her dower. Witnesses were Rob. Randall and Will Foreman. Source: Surry County Record Book 4, pp 104A-B.

  He must have reached his majority by this date but it was another 5 months before he was officially granted patent to his late father's estate. See 20 Oct 1689 event.

  
  

  1 Jun 1689 - Henrico County, Virginia

  Hugh Owen, attorney represented several clients in court. Source: Virginia Genealogical Society Quarterly, Volume 32, Number 1, page 17, online at Ancesty.com

  
  

  1 Oct 1689 - Varina, Henrico County, Virginia

  "Tho: Owens an Intestate having been above nine moneths dec'd, It is Order'd that at ye next court all Cred:rs of ye sd estate make their claims appear And that then ye sd estate be disposed of according to law for satisfaccon of ye same of wch Proclamacon was in ye Court pr the sherr:f made." Source: Virginia Genealogical Society, Quarterly, Vol. 32, Number 1, page 25, online at Ancestry.com

  
  

  1 Oct 1689 - Varina Henrico county, Virginia

  Court record: "Mr Hugh Owen Assnee John Floyd having brought his Accon agt John Farraf def:t for five hund pds of tob & casq pr bill dated Ap:ll 6:th 1688 & not appearing to prosecute the same Upon request of ye def:t Order for a Non suit is granted ag:t ye sd plt wh Costs als Exec." Source: Virginia Genealogical Society, Quarterly, Vol. 32, Number 1, pages 26 and 27, online at Ancestry.com

  Don't know who this Hugh Owen is and don't know if (or how) he is related to Bartholomew Owen or our Owens line.

  
  

  2 Oct 1689 - Henrico County, Virginia

  David Owen plt having brought his accon agt Mr Robert Tucker defend. & neglected to enter his peticon till this morning upon the defendts request order for a nonsuit is granted him agt ye sd plt wh Costs als. Exec: Source: Virginia Genealogical Society Quarterly, Volume 32, Number 1, page 44, online at Ancesty.com

  
  

  20 Oct 1689 - Surry County, Virginia

  Robert Owen was granted patent to 743 acres on S.E. side of Chechocan Swamp; 648 acs. part granted Mr. Barth. Owen, 14 May 1673, & due sd Robert, as son & heir; 95 acs. for imp. of 2 pers: Jno Sharp, & Henry Wych. Sources: Virginia Patent Book 8, page 3; Early Virginia Families Along the James River: Their Deep Roots and Tangled Branches, Vol. III, Page 109,Image 125, Online at Ancestry.com

  Robert would have turned 21 about this time. He could not have owned property in his own name before reaching his majority. But I thought the age of majority in the 1600's was 24 years. This would call into question Joanna's age, marital status when Robert was born, and/or date of marriage.

  (see event for same date below)
  

  20 Oct 1689 - Virginia

  Edmond Jennings, Esquire, was granted 6,513 acres on the north side of the James River, about 12 or 14 miles above the foot of the falls, for the importation of 131 persons (including Robert Owen, Jone Owen, and William Owen). Source: Early Virginia Families Along the James River: Their Deep Roots and Tangled Branches, Vol. III, Page 109,Image 125, Online at Ancestry.com

  Jone Owen is almost certainly the widow Joanna Owen and Robert and William are her sons. Thomas (age 17) was also a son but was not listed. Was he living on his own? Within a year or less, Thomas moved back in with his mom

  It is curious that on the same date, Robert Owen was granted patent to his late father's estate, he, his mother, and younger brother were reportedly transported (as indentured servants?) to land owned by Edmond Jennings. We know that Robert actually returned to Surry County, while his mother and younger siblings lived in New Kent County (became Henrico County).

  Another curious fact: Robert was married at the time but his wife was not on the list. Perhaps it was not Robert who was transported but his brother Thomas. And the transportation order simply listed the wrong brother. This makes more sense to me.

  The Falls is about a 7-mile section of the James River in present day Richmond. Therefore, Edmond's grant would have been in what was then New Kent County, on the opposite bank from Bartholomew's old estate.

  Many researchers have grasped at this document to conclude that Edmond Jennings was the father of Joanna Owen. It was very common for wealthy men to receive land grants for importing (moving) unrelated persons into unsettled lands in the colonies. It is highly unlikely that Edmond Jennings was related to any of the 131 persons he imported. Edmond Jennings, Esquire was the son of Sir Edmond Jennings (1626-1695), husband of Lady Margaret Barkham. The children of Sir Edmond and Lady Margaret Jennings are well documented and they never had a child named Joanna, Joane, or any name like that. Sir Edmond Jennings lived and died in England-never having set foot in America. This land was probably granted to his son, Edmond Jennings, Jr. (1659-1727), who came to America around 1680, lived in York County, Virginia, and-at one time-was acting governor of Virginia. He cannot possibly be Joanna's father because she is older than he.

  DNA evidence seems to confirm that Sir Edmond Jennings and Lady Margaret Barkham are NOT our ancestors and thus are not the parents of Joanna Owen.

  
  

  2 Dec 1689 - Henrico County, Virginia

  Court record: "David Owen plt having brought his accon agt Mr Robert Tucker defend:t & neglected to enter his peticon till this morning upon the defendts request order for a nonsuit is granted him agt ye sd plt wh Costs als. Exec:" Source: Virginia Genealogical Society, Quarterly, Vol. 32, Number 1, page 33, online at Ancestry.com

  
  

  2 Dec 1689 - Varinaa, Henrico, Virginia

  Court record: "The estate of Tho Owens dec'd being this day order's to be disposed of for satisfaccon of ye Crds their lawful claims There is allowed as followeth, Viz.

  To Ed: Stratton in full of his claims of {?} funeral&c......400

  To Hen Randolph Clk for fees as pr bill costs...................145

  Other claims referr'd till ye next Court

  Source: Virginia Genealogical Society, Quarterly, Vol. 32, Number 1, page 35, online at Ancestry.com

  
  

  Between 1689 and 1693 - James City County, Virginia

  Joanna Owen, widow of Bartholomew Owen, married Thomas Brookes

  In 1689, she still went by the name of Jone Owen (see 20 Oct 1689 event) In 1693, a court record gave her name as Joanna Brookes (see 17 Apr 1693 event).

  
  

  1 Dec 1691 - Henrico County, Virginia

  The inventory & Apprizemt of the Estate of Evan Owen & Margery his wife dec'd being to this Court return'd by Pet: Field who was by the Court requested to take care of the same. And it being inconsiderable as amounting to but twothousand one hund:d forty two pds of tob: but of wch there is due to be paid Rich:d Holms by agreem:t of

  Bristoll p:ish for takeing & nursing a young child of ye deced:ts.....1000

  To Bristoll p:ish for ye same sum paid to ye widow Lockett in the......... 200
  last Levy for care of ye children

  To Sam:l Newman for ye like care & trouble till persons were found......200
  willing to take them it being now Order'd

  For the better improvem:t & security of the sd Estate& for raising tobacco to satisfy ye said disbursem:ts It is therefore Ordered that ye sd Estate be sold by ye sd Mr Pet: Field at an outcry some time between this and next Court & that out of ye sales the aforesed sums be oaid & that ye Residue thereof doe remain in ye hands of Hen: Randolph in Deposito for ye use of ye sd Orph:s & that their

  Respective parts be by him paid them as they arrive at Age. Source: Virginia Genealogical Society Quarterly, Volume 44, Number 2, page 125, online at Ancesty.com

  
  

  1 Feb 1691 - Henrico County, Virginia

  Cap: Peter Field did this day according to Order of ye last Court return an Acct of ye sale of ye estate of Evan Owen dec'd at an Outcry & Enter himself security according to law for what there remains in ye hands of Hen: Randolph in Feposito three hogs Inventoryed as part of ye estate not being sold nor heard of, of wch when secured the sd Randolph to give acct. Source: Virginia Genealogical Quarterly, Volume 33.Number 2, page133; online at Ancestry.com.

  
  

  28 Oct 1692 - Charles Parish, York, Virginia

  Bartholomew Owen was born to Robert and Catherine Owen. Source: Landon C. Bell, Charles Parish, York County, Virginia, History and Registers (Richmond, 1932), p. 144.

  Apparently, they lived in Surry County but belonged to a parish in nearby York County

  
  

  17 Apr 1693 - Henrico County, Virginia

  Joanna Brookes deposed that she was "about 40 years of age". Source: Henrico County Deeds and Wills, 1688-97, page 486

  Some researchers have taken this to mean that she was born about 1652 but I think 1650 is a more likely year for her birth. She was married about 1666 and 16 was the minimum legal age for a female to marry with the consent of a parent or guardian.

  
  

  1694 - Surry County, Virginia

  Robert Owen appeared on a list of tithables above Upper Sunken Marsh. Source: Virginia Genealogy Quarterly, Volume 23, Number 4, page 70

  
  

  23 Feb 1694/95 - Henrico County, Virginia

  The will of Thomas Brookes names his wife, Joanna, and two sons-in-law, Thomas and William Owen. Sources: Henrico County Deeds and Wills, 1688-97 page 610. Also, Historical Sketches of the Campbell, Pilcher, and Kindred Families including the Bowen, Russell, Owen, Grant, Goodwin, Amis, Carothers, Hope, Taliaferro, and Powell Families; book by Margaret Campbell Pilcher; Published by: Marshall & Bruce Co., Nashville, Tennessee; Copyright 1911

  Thomas Owen married Elizabeth Brookes and William Owen married her sister Miss Brookes, both daughters of Susanna Wyatt, the first wife of Thomas Brookes.

  At that period in history, the term son-in-law was often used for what we now call stepson. It is unclear if Thomas and William Owen were sons-in-law (by virtue of marrying daughters of Thomas Brookes) or if they were stepsons (by virtue of being sons of his wife in her previous marriage). Of course, it's possible that they were at the same time sons-in-law and stepsons.

  From Owen(s) DNA evidence alone, it is clear that either William or his brother Thomas is our direct male ancestor but it is not clear which. However, since we also have many DNA matches to Lunsford descendants, it is clear that we are descended from William because his wife was Lydia Lunsford.. Thomas Owen was married to Elizabeth Brookes and although we have a few--very few-matches to Brookes descendants, the overwhelming preponderance of DNA evidence favors William as our ancestor.
  

  Oct 1695 - Henrico County, Virginia

  Jone Brookes submitted the will of her late husband, Thomas Brookes.

  
  

  1695 - Henrico County, Virginia

  In the Orphan's Court of Henrico County, Jone Brookes was ordered to appear at the next Court to give security for performance of Thomas Brookes' will.

  
  

  1695 - Virginia

  Robert Owen sold 110 acres of his father's patent to Joshua Proctor. Described as adjacent to Richard Jordan Source: Surry County Deeds and Wills. Book 5. Page 89

  Joshua Proctor was the husband of Robert's sister Katherine (Owen) Proctor. Thus, he was the brother-in-law of Robert Owen.

  
  

  10 Jun 1696- Surry County, Virginia

  Robert Owen appeared on a list of titheable men.

  
  

  20 Sep 1697 - Charles Parish, York County, Virginia

  Catherine, first wife of Robert Owen, died. Source: Landon C. Bell, Charles Parish, York County, Virginia, History and Registers (Richmond, 1932), p. 325.

  Apparently, they lived in Surry County but belonged to a parish in nearby York County.

  
  

  10 Jun 1698 - Surry County, Virginia

  Robert Owen appeared on a list of tithables. Source: Virginia Genealogical Society, Quarterly, Vol. 24, Number 2, page 69, online at Ancestry.com

  Neighbors were Joshua Proctor (Jr. & Sr.) and William Rogers (Jr. & Sr.)

  
  

  About 1699 - Surry County, Virginia

  Robert Owen married his second wife, Hannah, the widow of Bartholomew Figures.

  
  

  3 Jan 1699/1700 - Surry County, Virginia

  Robert and Hannah Owen were granted administration of the estate Of Bartholomew Figures, deceased. Griffin Proctor and John Watkins became sureties for the adminisrators' Bond. Source: Surry County Deeds and Wills, book 2, page 206.

  
  

  7 Jun 1700 - Surry County, Virginia

  Robert Owen appeared on a list of tithables. Source: Virginia Genealogical Society, Quarterly, Vol. 24, Number 2, page 82, online at Ancestry.com

  
  

  1 Oct 1702 - Henrico County, Virginia

  William Owen purchased 100 acres from Seth Rench on the south side of the Chickahominy River. Source: Henrico County Deeds and Wills, 1697-1704, page 298.

  His brother, Thomas, and the children of Thomas reportedly settled in the same area

  
  

  1 Oct 1703 - Henrico County, Virginia

  William Owen deeded his 100 acres (see 1 Oct 1702 event) to John Woodson. Source: Henrico County Deeds and Wills, 1697-1704, page 546.

  
  

  1704 - Henrico County, Virginia

  Thomas Owen witnessed the will of Seth Rench, a neighbor on the south side of the Chickahominy River. Source: Henrico County Wills and Deeds, 1697-1704, page 425.

  Reportedly, his brother, William Owen, was also a neighbor. Source: Southside Virginia Genealogies, by John W. Pritchett, CD published by Genealogical Publishing Company, Baltimore Maryland. (see also 1 Oct 1702 event)

  
  

  After 1704 - Henrico County, Virginia

  Joanna (Owen) Brookes died Source: Southside Virginia Genealogies, by John W. Pritchett, CD published by Genealogical Publishing Company, Baltimore Maryland. (see also 1 Oct 1702 event)

  
  

  Between 10 Dec 1710 and 18 May 1711 - Norfolk County, Virginia

  William Owens, Sr. died. Source: Virginia Land, Marriage, and Probate Records, 1639-1850, online at Ancestry.com

  Don't know who this is. Probably not related to our family

  
  

  1710 - Henrico County, Virginia

  The son of Captain William Walker of New Kent, Virginia sold his late father's land, calling it "the plantation where Joan Brookes formerly lived." Source: Henrico County Deeds and Wills, 1710-1714, page 4.

  
  

  12 Jun 1716 - Prince George County, Virginia

  In action of debt between David Owen and Robert West for 2400 lbs tobacco, due by bond dated 22 Oct 1712, deft. came and confessed judgement, and ordered to pay. Source: Virginia Genealogical Quarterly, Volume 20, Number 3, page 92.

  
  

  1716 - Virginia

  William Owen was born. Source: U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900, online at Ancestry.com.

  Possibly the son of William Owens (1672-1752). The date of birth came from a marriage record and his spouse's name was Lydia (mnu). I think this may be in error. Since these records are worldwide, it would not be surprising to find more than one couple named William and Lydia. The International Marriage Records Collection was compiled from family trees whose information is of questionable reliability.

  
  

  1718 - Virginia

  Joshua Proctor wrote his will leaving the 110 acres to his son Nicholas Proctor. Source: Eliza Timberlake Davis, Wills and Administrations of Surry County, Virginia, 1671-1750 (n.p., 1955, p. 103.

  He did not mention a wife. Children mentioned were: Robert, Richard, Nicholas, Elizabeth, Rowland, Katherine, Sarah, Mary, and Hannah Proctor

  
  

  10 May 1720 - Prince George County, Virginia

  A grand jury indicted Mary Owen for having a mulatto bastard child... Churchwardens of Westover Parish will prosecute. Source: Virginia Genealogical Quarterly, Volume 25, Number 3, page 8, Online at Ancestry.com

  1721 - Halifax County created from Prince George County

  1 May 1721 - Hanover County created from New Kent County

  
  

  About 1724 - Henrico County, Virginia

  Lydia Owens was born to William Owens and Lydia (Lundsford) Owens.

  
  

  About 1724/1725 - Henrico County, Virginia

  William Owen was born to Richard Owen (1685-1756). Source: Family trees at Ancestry.com.

  Believed (without evidence) to be the William Owen who died 1788 in Wilkes County, North Carolina

  1728 - Goochland County created from Henrico County

  
  

  7 Mar 1731 - Henrico County, Virginia

  Thomas Owen granted 400 acres on north side of James River adjacent to Robert Mosby and Robert Adams. Source: Owen Landgrants prior to 1800 from the Land Records on The Library of Virginia website http://leo.vsla.edu, Book 14, p. 375

  
  

  28 Sep 1732 -Henrico County, Virginia

  William Britton granted patent to 300 acres on north side of James River adjacent Ralph Hunt & Robert Mosby on west side of a branch of Chickahominy Swamp, Thomas Owen & his own land, page 536. 30 Shillings. Source: Early Virginia Families Along the James River: Their Deep Roots and Tangled Branches, Vol. I, Abstracts of Land Patents -Henrico County; online at Ancestry.com

  William Britton is the son-in-law of Thomas Owen (1672-1744).

  
  

  30 May 1735 - Henrico County, Virginia

  Thomas Owen (1672-1744) sold 350 acres on Chickahominy Swamp adjacent to Robert Mosby and Robert Adams for 35 pounds. Source: Virginia Genealogical Society Quarterly, Volume 15, Number 4, Page 146, online at Ancestry.com

  
  

  2 Apr 1736 - Henrico County, Virginia

  William Britton, planter, sold 300 acres on south side of Chickahominy Swamp adjacent to Ralph Hunt, Robert Mosby, and Thomas Owen. Recorded 3 May 1736. Source: Virginia Genealogical Society Quarterly, Volume 15, Number 4, Page 146, online at Ancestry.com and Virginia Colonial Abstracts, Vol. III, Page 546, online at Ancestry.com

  William Britton is the son-in-law of Thomas Owen (1672-1744)

  
  

  1736 - Prince George County, Virginia

  John & Thomas Owen joint owners of 200 acres south of James River.

  This is almost certainly NOT the Thomas Owen who died 1744.

  
  

  10 Jun 1736 - Amelia County, Virginia

  Landford [sic] Owen appeared on a list of tithables "tween Deep and Flatt Creeks." Source: Virginia Genealogical Quarterly, Volume 36, Number 1, page 82, online at Ancestry.com.

  This is almost certainly the son of William Owen (1672-1752) and Lydia Lunsford.

  
  

  2 Jan 1737 - Flatt Creek, Amelia County, Virginia

  Maatthew Mayes, Jr. received patent to 1200 acres on both sidesof Little Creek of Flatt Creek adjacent Lansford Owens, William Mayes, & William Clark (p.458) Source: Virginia Genealogical Society Quarterly, Volume 25, Number 1, Page 70. Original source: Virginia Land Patent Book 17 (1736-1738) page 458

  
  

  13 Oct 1741- Henrico County, Virginia

  Thomas Owen write his will. Source: Abstract posted to Bozarth/Chouinard/Horan/ Beggin - Family Tree by rgedge78 on 15 Mar 2009 at Ancestry.com.

  Will of Thomas Owen
  13 October 1741
  (Abstract)
  To wife Elizabeth, use of Negroes for life and then 2 of them to my son Thomas. Also to wife, items and parts of land, as law directs, for life, and then to son Thomas.
  To son Thomas, all my lands, except that Martha Robards may have life on the land; also to him, Negroes & items.
  To son John, 1 shilling.
  To son William, 1 shilling.
  To Martha Robards, 1 cow and calf.
  After wife's death, my Negro girl to Ralph Fuqua and Priscilla, his wife, for life, and then to their son John, if he live to 21. If he dies, then to Elizabeth Fuqua, daughter of said Ralph & Priscilla. Elizabeth Fuqua also to get the Negro Jack, after the death of her parents provided William Britton Sr. will give his son William Britton one Negro to the value of the Negro girl Lucy, then I give my grandson William Britton, if he reach 18 years of age, the Negro girl Lucy. If he dies, said Lucy goes to his sisters, Elizabeth and Mary Britton.
  All rest of estate divided between wife and son, Thomas.
  Witness:
  Benjamin Cocke
  Joseph Fuqua
  John Hensen

  
  

  15 Oct 1741 - Goochland County, Virginia

  James Owen granted patent to 325 acres, both sides of Wildbore Br. Of Treasurers Run; bounded by Charles Christian's c. near Hanover co. line & Stephen Lacy. Source: Virginia Genealogical Society Quarterly, Volume 26, Number 1, page 66, online at Ancesty.com

  
  

  1 Oct 1743 - Hanover County, Virginia

  William Owen appeared on a merchant's account book. Source: Virginia Genealogical Society Quarterly, Volume 34, Number 3, page 190, online at Ancesty.com

  Doesn't mean that he lived in Hanover--only that he shopped there

  
  

  15 Mar 1744 - Henrico County, Virginia

  Thomas Owen granted 496 acres adjacent to John Sheppard and Robert Webb. Source: Owen Landgrants prior to 1800 from the Land Records on The Library of Virginia website http://leo.vsla.edu. Book 23, p. 827

  
  

  15 Mar 1744 - Amelia County, Virginia

  John Owen granted 328a, on lower Side of Flatt Cr. between lines of Ralph Jackson, John Hill, Edward Hill and John Elam, bounded by Richard Jones's House. Source: Virginia Genealogical Society Quarterly, Volume 26, Number 4, page 308, online at Ancesty.com

  Probably John Owens, son of William Owens (1672-1752). John's brother, Lansford, also lives on Flatt Creek. See 10 Jun 1736 event.

  31 Dec 1744 - Albemarle County created from part of Goochland County

  
  

  About 1745 - Goochland County, Virginia

  Lydia Owens (1724-1782) married William Adkins.

  
  

  6 Aug 1745 - Goochland County, Virginia

  William Owen, and wife Lydia transferred a land deed to Michael Holland, Sr. William Attkins was a witness. Source: Goochland County Virginia, Deed Book 5, page 46; & Virginia Genealogist, Vol. 23, p. 163

  The witness is believed to be William Adkins, the father-in-law of Lydia (Owens) Adkins.

  Could Michael Holland Sr. have been William's son-in-law, and the husband of Agnes Owen? We only know of Agnes from family trees-no concrete evidence. But we know that William deeded land to his sons-in-law. So, maybe this was one of those deals? If so, it helps prove the existence of Agnes.

  
  

  20 Sep 1745 - Hanover County, Virginia

  William Owens received patent to 300 acres on both sides of a branch of the James River bounded by the county line about a quarter mile from the river. Source: Virginia Land Patent Book 22, Pages 332-end (1743-1745) published Feb. 1989 in the Virginia Genealogical Society Quarterly, Vol. 27, Number 1, page 61, online at Ancestry.com

  Not sure who this is. Could be William Owens (1672-1752). In 1745, the southwest corner of Hanover County bordered the northwest corner of Goochland County where we know William and Lydia (Lunsford) Owen lived.

  1746 - Lunenburg County, Virginia formed from part of Brunswick County

  
  

  5 May 1746 - Lunenburg County, Virginia

  John Owen and Thomas Jones were security on a one-thousand-pound sterling bond for Thomas Bouldin to be sheriff of the county. Source: The old Free State: a contribution to the history of Lunenburg County and southside Virginia, Volume I, Chapter III. The Pioneers. Page 109, online at Ancestry.com

  
  

  5 May 1746 - Lunenburg County, Virginia

  Anthony Pouncy indentured himself to John Owen in exchange for land. Source: The old Free State: a contribution to the history of Lunenburg County and southside Virginia, Volume I, Chapter III. The Pioneers. Page 111, online at Ancestry.com

  
  

  5 May 1746 - Lunenburg County, Virginia

  Henry Reynolds indentured himself to John Owen in exchange for land. Source: The old Free State: a contribution to the history of Lunenburg County and southside Virginia, Volume I, Chapter III. The Pioneers. Page 111, online at Ancestry.com

  
  

  20 Mar 1746/47 - Lunenburg County, Virginia

  William Owen transferred 200 acres at mouth of Ruddy's Creek to William Atkinson [sic]. Source: Record Book 1737-1770, Virginia Counties of Halifax, Pittsylvania, Henry, Franklin, and Patrick.

  This is believed to be William Owens (1672-1752) and his son-in-law, William Adkins, husband of Lydia Owens. Lydia married William Adkins in 1745

  
  

  1747 - Lunenburg County, Virginia

  William Owens, Jr., John Kirby, and others appeared on the land books. Source: A History of Halifax County (Virginia); by Wirt Johnson Carrington; copyright 1924; page 36; book online at Ancestry.com.

  Probably William Owens (1772-1752) and John Kirby, his son-in-law

  In the 1700's, the suffix Jr. or Sr. did not always imply a father-son relationship. It could be two unrelated men of the same name living near one another-one older and one younger.

  
  

  12 Jan 1747/48 - Goochland County, Virginia

  John Owen's property was adjacent to Francis Allen & Hutchins Burton on the branches of Burton's creek of Appomattox River. Source: Virginia Genealogical Quarterly, Volume 28.Number 4, page264; online at Ancestry.com.

  
  

  18 Jun 1748 -Between Hounds Creek and Meherrein River, Lunenburg, Virginia

  Walter Owen (1 tithe) appeared on Lyddal Bacon's tithe list. Source: Virginia US Gen Web Archives; http://files.usgwarchives.net/va/lunenburg/census/sun002.txt

  
  

  1748 - Lunenburg County, Virginia

  William Owen (1 tithe), William Owen Jr. (1 tithe), and William Adkins (1 tithe) appeared on a List of "Titheables from the Mouth of Falling River Upwards". Source: Bell, Landon C., SUNLIGHT n the SOUTHSIDE LISTS OF TITHES Lunenburg County, Virginia 1748-1783; Published: Clearfield, Inc., Philadelphia, Pennsylvnia, 1931; Reprinted: Genealogical Publishing Co., Inc., Baltimore, MD, 1991, 1998, page 85

  William Owen, Jr. is the son of William Owens (1672-1752)

  William Owen is William Owens (1672-1752)

  William Adkins is the husband of Lydia (Owens) Adkins and son-in-law of William Owen (1672-1752)

  
  

  1749 - Lunenburg County, Virginia

  William Owings Jr., William Owings, John Owings, William Owings "ye elder", William Atkinson, and William Atkinson Jr. appeared on a "List of Titheables from Goose Creek to the extent of the County upwards". Source: Bell, Landon C., SUNLIGHT n the SOUTHSIDE LISTS OF TITHES Lunenburg County, Virginia 1748-1783; Published: Clearfield, Inc., Philadelphia, Pennsylvnia, 1931; Reprinted: Genealogical Publishing Co., Inc., Baltimore, MD, 1991, 1998, pages 96,98

  William Owings Jr. must be the son of William Owens (1672-1752)

  William Owings is probably William Owens (1672-1752)

  William Owings "ye elder" - Don't know who this is

  William Atkinson Jr. is believed to be William Adkins, the husband of Lydia (Owens) Adkins.

  William Atkinson is believed to be the father-in-law of Lydia (Owens) Adkins.

  
  

  1 Apr 1749 - Louisa County, Virginia

  Joseph Phillips received patent to 300 acres at Richard Meadows, in the line of William Owens in Henry Bunch (Branch?). Source: Virginia Land Patent Book 28, pages 554, 555, published May 1992 in the Virginia Genealogical Society Quarterly, Vol. 30, Number 2, page 140, online at Ancestry.com

  Don't know who this might be.

  
  

  1 Apr 1749 - Amelia County, Virginia

  John Owen granted patent to 400 acs. and 800 acs. On both sides of Sandy Riv. (see 5 Sep 1753 event). Source: Virginia Genealogical Quarterly, Volume 31, Number 4, page 318, online at Ancestry.com.

  
  

  About 1749 - Lunenburg County, Virginia

  William Owens (ye elder?) died (?) Source: Speculation.

  William Owings "ye elder" appeared with what appear to be other relatives in a list of ththeables in 1749 but "ye elder" and "Jr." do not appear in the 1750 list of titthables. William Owen, Jr. is believed to have left for Maryland. It is assumed that William Owen, "ye elder" no longer appeared on the list because he had died.

  
  

  1749 - Cecil County, Maryland

  William Owings was a private in Captain Joseph Dirickson's company of Maryland militia. Source: Colonial Soldiers of the South, 1732-1744, online book at Ancestry.com.

  William Owings is believed to be the son of William Owens (1672-1752. If so, then he must have moved from Virginia to Maryland sometime during the year of 1749.

  
  

  5 Sep 1749 - Lunenburg County, Virginia

  John Owens had a common property line with John Nicholds, Peter Hudson, and Edward Parker. Source: Virginia Genealogical Quarterly, Volume 29, Number 3, page 176, online at Ancestry.com.

  
  

  5 Sep 1749 - Amelia County, Virginia

  property record for John Owen, 2235a on both sides of Mountsain Cr, bounded by a c. on the upper or W. side of the lower Fk of the said Cr, Ligons lines, Akins line (p, 316) Source: Virginia Genealogical Quarterly, Volume 29, Number 3, page 176, online at Ancestry.com.

  
  

  1 Jun 1750 - Lunenburg County, Virginia

  Walter Owen granted patent to 390 acres on Lower Branches of dry Cr. adj. Crew,Roe and the Road; 40 shill. Source: Virginia Genealogical Quarterly, Volume 31, Number 1, page 68, Online at Ancestry.com

  
  

  1750 - Lunenburg County, Virginia

  Property record for Richard Owen 400 acres on Reedy Creek Source: A History of Halifax County (Virginia); by Wirt Johnson Carrington; copyright 1924; page 37; book online at Ancestry.com.

  See 4 Mar 1780 event

  
  

  1750 - Lunenburg County, Virginia

  Wm. Owen Senr, William Atkinson, and Wm. Atkinson appear on a "List of Titheables from Falling River to Goose Creek.

  I think Wm. Owen Senr is William Owens (1672-1752)

  William or Wm. Atkinson is believed to be William Adkins, the husband of Lydia (Owens) Adkins. The other is believed to be her father-in-law.

  
  

  5Jul 1751 - Lunenburg County, Virginia

  John Owen, Junr, patent for 247a, on both sides of Contrary Run, bounded by Cole's line. Source: Virginia Genealogical Society Quarterly, Volume 24, Number 1, page 54, online at Ancesty.com

  
  

  5 Jul 1751 - Lunenburg County, Virginia

  Obediah Woodson received patent to 850 acres on both sides of Snow Creek by the path adjacent to William Owens. Source: Virginia Land Patent Book 30, page 442, published Feb. 1993 in the Virginia Genealogical Society Quarterly, Vol. 31, Number 1, page 80, online at Ancestry.com

  This is probably William Owen (1672-1752)

  1752 - Halifax County, Virginia formed from part of Lunenburg County

  
  

  1752 - Cecil County, Maryland

  Stephen Owens was born. Sources: Tombstone,family lore, census records, and court records.

  
  

  1752 - Halifax County, Virginia

  Jno. Owen appeared in a list of vestrymen of Antrim Parish. Source: A History of Halifax County ( Virginia); by Wirt Johnson Carrington; copyright 1924; page 17; book online at Ancestry.com.

  Probably John Owens (abt 1724-1786)

  
  

  17 Jul 1752 - Halifax County, Virginia

  In the case of Joseph Owen vs. Solomon Owen, the plt. did not appear dismist. Source: Virginia Genealogical Society Quarterly, Volume 23, Number 3, Page 44, online at Ancestry.com.

  Solomon Owen is reported to be the son of Edward Owen (1705-1769) and Joyce Barnett (1711-1765) in some family trees and Joseph Owen is reported to be the son of Walter Owen (1707-1765) and Joyce Barnett (1711-1765). If the trees are right (doubtful) then Joseph and Solomon were half-brothers. Only one of us has a few DNA matches to Joseph and Solomon's descendants; so, their relationship to us and Bartholomew is probably quite distant (if at all).

  
  

  Jul 1752 - Halifax County, Virginia

  "A petition of sundry inhabitants of this county Praying that a road may be laid off from the widow Brewer's Ford on Stanton River to the place where the court house is to be set. The same is granted, and thereupon it is ordered that John Owen and John Nicholls do view, layoff and mark the nearest and best and most convenient way from Brewer's Ford aforesaid, to the place where the Court House is to be set, and to repoer thereon, here to the next Court. Source: A History of Halifax County ( Virginia); by Wirt Johnson Carrington; copyright 1924; page 22; book online at Ancestry.com.

  John Owens is probably John Owens (abt 1724-1786) son of William & Lydia

  
  

  17 Oct 1752 - Halifax County, Virginia

  Ordered that Robert Williams pay John Owen for 2 days as witness for his suit agst Irwin. Source: Virginia Genealogical Society Quarterly, Volume 23, Number 3, page 45, online at Ancesty.com

  
  

  23 Oct 1752 - Halifax County, Virginia

  William Owens (1672-1752) wrote his will. Source: Virginia, Wills and Probate Records, 1652-1983 for William Owens, photocopy online at Ancestry.com.

  See 20 Mar 1753 event

  
  

  5 Feb !753 - Amelia County, Virginia

  John Owen granted patent to 2,038 acres on both sides of Sandy Riv.; adj. Jones, Cobbs, Blake, Smith, Womac & Rutlidge. (part came from 1200 acres previously granted to John Owen see 1 Apr 1749 event). Source: Virginia Genealogical Quarterly, Volume 31, Number 4, page 318, online at Ancestry.com.

  
  

  Mar 1753-Halifax County, Virginia

  John Kerby and Francis Kirby appointed to a grand jury. John Owens sworn as justice of the court Source: A History of Halifax County ( Virginia); by Wirt Johnson Carrington; copyright 1924; page 24; book online at Ancestry.com.

  John Owens (1724-1786), John Kerby is his brother-in-law, Francis Kirby is his nephew.

  
  

  20 Mar 1753 - Halifax County, Virginia

  The will of William Owens (deceased) was presented in court by John Kerby one of the executors. John Owens entered a caveat against the will through his attorney, Thomas Nash, Gentleman. Source: Halifax County, Virginia, Pleas No. 1, 1752-1755, page 64, published Nov. 1985 in the Virginia Genealogical Society Quarterly, Vol. 23, Number 4, page 51, online at Ancestry.com

  Clearly the will of William Owens (1672-1752) in it, he names:
  His son, _____ Owens - this is probably John Owen (the name was accidently omitted on the court copy of the will)
  His son, William Owens
  His son, Lansford Owens
  His daughter, Mary Gevens - nee Mary Owen, wife of a Mr. Jennings?
  His daughter, An Medlin - nee Ann Owen wife of Nicholas Medlin
  His daughter, Joaner Kearby - nee Joanna Owen, wife of John Kerby
  His daughter, Lyda Adkins - nee Lydia Owen, wife of William Adkins
  His son-in-law, John Kerby - husband of Joanna
  His grandson, Francis Kerby - son of Joanna
  A daughter whose name cannot be read because the page is torn

  
  

  20 Mar 1753 - Halifax County, Virginia

  Court record: "Henry Lansford's deed of land to Joshua Eckholls was acknowledged. Source: Virginia Genealogical Society, Quarterly, Vol. 23, Number 4, page 51, online at Ancestry.com

  Henry Lansford is possibly the brother or cousin of Lydia Lunsford, wife of William Owens.

  
  

  20 Mar 1753 - Halifax County, Virginia

  Court record: "James Stewart was appointed surveyor of a road from his landing to Difficult, marked by John Owen and John Waters by a former order. All male tithables to assist." Source: Virginia Genealogical Society, Quarterly, Vol. 23, Number 4, page 51, online at Ancestry.com

  John Owen is probably the son of William Owens (1672-1752)

  
  

  20 Mar 1753 - Halifax County, Virginia

  Court record: "John Owen and John Nichols laid off a road from Brewis's Ford to Difficult, and sd John Owen appointed surveyor with all convenient male tithables to assist. Source: Virginia Genealogical Society, Quarterly, Vol. 23, Number 4, page 51, online at Ancestry.com

  John Owen is probably the son of William Owens (1672-1752)

  
  

  21 Mar 1753 - Halifax County, Virginia

  The case of Joseph Mayes (as assignee of William Owen, Jr.) vs. Henry Lansford (Lunsford?), defendant, was postponed because the defendant could not be found. Source: Halifax County, Virginia, Pleas No. 1, 1752-1755, page 72, published Nov. 1985 in the Virginia Genealogical Society Quarterly, Vol. 23, Number 4, page 57, online at Ancestry.com

  William Owen, Jr. cannot be William Owen (1672-1752) because he was not a junior and was already dead.

  William Owen, Jr. is most likely the son of William Owen (1672-1752) who probably named an assignee knowing that he would be moving to Maryland and would not be present when the case came to trial.

  Henry Lansford is possibly an uncle or cousin of William Owen, Jr.

  
  

  21 Mar 1753 - Halifax County - Virginia

  John Owen and John Nicholls are ordered to view road from Brewis's ford to Difficult and report to next Court. Source: Virginia Genealogical Society Quarterly, Volume 23, Number 4, page 58, online at Ancesty.com

  
  

  16 May 1753 - Halifax County, Virginia

  The last will of William Owens, deceased, was presented in court by John Kerby and Francis Kerby, executors, and was proved by William Mullins, Jacob Adkins, Joseph Keaton, witnesses. Source: Halifax County, Virginia, Pleas No. 1, 1752-1755, published Feb. 1986 in the Virginia Genealogical Society Quarterly, Vol. 24, Number 1, page 52, online at Ancestry.com

  John Kerby is the son-in-law of William Owen (1672-1752)
  Francis Kerby is the grandson of William Owen (1672-1752)
  Jacob Adkins is a son-in-law of William Owen (1672-1752)

  
  

  17 Jul 1753 - Halifax County, Virginia

  On petition of Nanny Dabbs, executrix, and Clement Read, executor, of the estate of Joseph Dabbs, deceased, vs. William Owen: the defendant stated that he had no dealings with Joseph Dabbs in his lifetime. The suit was dismissed. Source: Halifax County Pleas No. 1, 1752-1755 published May 1986 in the Virginia Genealogical Society Quarterly, Vol. 24, Number 2, page 34, online at Ancestry.com.

  Don't know who this is. Our William was already in Maryland and his father had already died. Probably the son of Richard Owen (1685-1756)

  
  

  7 Aug 1753 - Halifax County, Virginia

  Richard Owen wrote his will. Named children as: Richard Owen, Jr., John Owen (eldest son), Mary (Owen) Nichols, Ralph Owen, Henry Owen, Elizabeth (Owen) Stovall, William Owen, Thomas Owen, and Sarah (Owen) Wamack

  James & Ambrose Owen (executors)

  Also named wife, Elizabeth (executrix) and granddaughter, Mary Owen (daughter of Richard Owen Jr. Source: Wills of Pittsylvania County, Virginia, 1753-1816

  William Owen is probably the William Owen who died 1788 in North Carolina. No evidence but his wife, Elizabeth, is reputed to be Elizabeth Rowland

  
  

  18 Sep 1753 - Halifax County, Virginia

  In the debt case of John Pleasants against Richard Owen and William Owen, the defendants made default (did not show up). Judgment to be entered against them unless they appear at the next court

  In the case of John Pleasants against Henry Owen and (blank), his security, the defendants made default. Judgment to be entered against them on inquiry; unless they appear at the next court. Source: Halifax County Pleas No. 1, page 174, 1752-1755 published May 1986 in the Virginia Genealogical Society Quarterly, Vol. 24, Number 2, page 37, online at Ancestry.com.

  Probably the sons of Richard Owen (1685-1756) & Elizabeth Rowland (1689-1753)? To wit:
  Henry Owen (1731-1802) - born in Henrico or Goochland County, Virginia
  Richard Owen (1714-1782) - born in Henrico County, Virginia
  William Owen died 1788

  We have a number of DNA matches to descendants of Richard Owen (1685-1736) but he is clearly not our direct ancestor because we do not have matches to descendants of his wife's Rowland family. Possibly he has some degree of cousinship to Bartholomew Owen.

  
  

  19 Sep 1753 - Halifax County, Virginia

  In case of John Pleasants agst. Thomas Owen, the sheriff not having levyed the attachment awarded agst. Deft's estate, an alias attachment awarded.

  
  

  19 Sep 1753 - Halifax County, Virginia

  The case of John Pleasants agst. Ralph Owen cont. Source: Virginia Genealogical Quarterly, Volume 24, Number 3, page 62, online at Ancestry.com.

  
  

  21 Nov 1753 - Halifax County, Virginia

  The cases of John Pleasants against Henry Owen, Thomas Owen, and Ralph Owen were continued. Source: Virginia Genealogical Society Quarterly, Volume 25, Number 1, page 29, online at Ancesty.com

  
  

  20 Feb 1754 - Halifax County, Virginia

  The male tithables belonging to James Owen and others are added to the gang of William Echols, Jr., surveyor of the road leading from the courthouse to the falls of Banister. Source: Virginia Genealogical Quarterly, Volume 25, Number 2, page 29, online at Ancestry.com.

  
  

  20 Feb 1754 - Halifax County, Virginia

  Nathaniel Terry agst. Joseph Owen & Andrew Wade, Gent., cont. Source: Virginia Genealogical Quarterly, Volume 25, Number 2, page 29, online at Ancestry.com.

  
  

  20 Feb 1754 - Halifax County, Virginia

  The case of John Pleasants agst. Henry Owen, Thomas Owen, Richard Owen, and Richard Sullins continued. Source: Virginia Genealogical Society Quarterly, Volume 25, Number 2, page 31, online at Ancesty.com

  
  

  1754 - Halifax County,Virginia

  John Owen granted his petition to keep an ordinary at his house one year. Source: A History of Halifax County (Virginia); by Wirt Johnson Carrington; copyright 1924; page 30; book online at Ancestry.com.

  
  

  16 Aug 1754 - Halifax County, Virginia

  John Owen & Nathaniel Terry, churchwardens, filed suit against several persons. Source: Virginia Genealogical Quarterly, Volume 25, Number 3, page 32, online at Ancestry.com.

  
  

  Sep 1754 - Halifax County, Virginia

  A deed from John Owen to Thomas Stovall was acknowledged in court. Source: A History of Halifax County (Virginia); by Wirt Johnson Carrington; copyright 1924; page 17; book online at Ancestry.com.

  Probably John Owens (abt 1724-1786).

  
  

  17 Sep 1754 - Halifax County, Virginia

  The debt case of John Owen & Nathaniel Terry, churchwardens, by Thomas Nash their atty. Agst Ann Prewet (p.439), deft. Confessed judgement for 50s or 500 pounds tobacco & cost, with Robert Pusey her security. Source: Virginia Genealogical Society Quarterly, Volume 25, Number 4, Page 26, online at Ancestry.com

  
  

  17 Sep 1754 - Halifax County, Virginia

  On petition of Robert Wade agst John Owen, on hearing arguments & evidence on both sides, judgement granted agst deft. For 2 pounds & costs. Source: Virginia Genealogical Society Quarterly, Volume 25, Number 4, Page 29, online at Ancestry.com

  
  

  16 Jan 1755 - Halifax County, Virginia

  (case of) John Pleasants agst Ralph Owen cont. at motion& costs of plt.

  John Pleasants agst Thomas Owen cont. at motion & costs of plt.

  John Pleasants agst Henry Owen cont. at motion & costs of plt.

  Source: Virginia Genealogical Quarterly, Volume 26, Number 1, page 24.

  
  

  16 Jan 1755 - Halifax County, Virginia

  On petition of James Boyd agst Edward Owen, deft. confessed judgement for L3/10/0 to be discharged by payment of L1/15/4 with interest from 1 Jul 1754. Source: Virginia Genealogical Quarterly, Volume 26, Number 1, page 29; online at Ancestry.com.

  
  

  10 Sep 1755 - Lunenburg County, Virginia

  Ralph Owen granted patent on 400a, bounded by Major Coles’s line, Nicholas’s line. Source: Virginia Genealogical Society Quarterly, Volume 32, Number 1, page 87, online at Ancesty.com

  
  

  10 Sep 1755 -Halifax County, Virginia

  –Land patent for John Owen 362a, on both sides of Reedy Cr, bounded by Tteadaway’s c on the said Cr. 40 shill. Source: Virginia Genealogical Quarterly, Volume 32, Number 1, page 88, online at Ancestry.com.

  
  

  16 Aug 1756 - Lunenburg County

  Richard Owen, the elder, 400 acs. On both sides of Reedy Cr., adj. John Owen; 40 Shill

  Probably Richard Owen (1686-1756), John Owen is probably his eldest son.

  
  

  4 Jul 1759 - Halifax County, Virginia

  William Owen was a neighbor of Timothy Dalton & Lewis Potter in vicinity of Pigg River, Flatt Creek, & Frying Pan Creek. Source: Virginia Genealogical Society Quarterly, Volume 32, Number 4, Page323.

  
  

  1764 - Cornwall Parish, Lunenburg, Virginia

  Ralph Owin (1 tithe) appeared on a tithe list. Source: Virginia US Gen Web Archives; http://files.usgwarchives.net/va/lunenburg/census/sun007.txt

  
  

  1764 - Cornwall Parish, Lunenburg, Virginia

  John Goode & Archer Owen (4 tithes) appeared on a tithe list. Source: Virginia US Gen Web Archives; http://files.usgwarchives.net/va/lunenburg/census/sun007.txt

  
  

  1764 - St. James Parish, Lunenburg, Virginia

  Evan Owin 2 tithes) appeared on a tithe list. Source: Virginia US Gen Web Archives; http://files.usgwarchives.net/va/lunenburg/census/sun007.txt

  
  

  10 Jun 1764 - Cumberland Parish, Lunenburg, Virginia

  Christopher Billups (6 tithes.412 acres) and Joseph Owen appeared on “ a list of Tythes” taken by Thomas Tabb. Source: Bell, Landon C.,SUNLIGHT on the SOUTHSIDE LISTS OF TITHES Lunenburg County, Virginia 1748-1783; Published:Chesterfield, Inc., Philadelphia, Pennsylvnia, 1931; Reprinted: Genealogical Publishing Co., Inc., Baltimore, MD, 1991, 1998, page 245

  
  

  10 Jun 1764 - Cumberland Parish, Lunenburg, Virginia

  Walter Owen (3 tithes, 395 acres) and sons Barnet and William Owen appeared on Henry Blagrave’s list of tithes. David Owen (1 tithe, 100 acres) was a neighbor. Source: Bell, Landon C.,SUNLIGHT on the SOUTHSIDE LISTS OF TITHES Lunenburg County, Virginia 1748-1783; Published:Chesterfield, Inc., Philadelphia, Pennsylvnia, 1931; Reprinted: Genealogical Publishing Co., Inc., Baltimore, MD, 1991, 1998

  
  

  18 Jun 1764 - Cumberland Parish, Lunenburg, Virginia

  Joseph Owen appeared on a tithe list with 6 tithes. Source: Virginia US Gen Web Archives; http://files.usgwarchives.net/va/lunenburg/census/sun007.txt

  1766 - Pittsylvania County, Virginia formed from part of Halifax County
  

  1766 - Bohemia Hundred, Cecil, Maryland

  William Owenns [sic] and John Cox appeared as close neighbors on a tax list.

  William Owenss is the son of William Owens (1672-1752) and, the father of Stephen Owens (1752-1837).
  John Cox is believed to be the father or grandfather of Nancy Ann Cox who married Stephen Owens.

  
  

  1769 - Lunenburg County, Virginia

  Matthew Gale (5 tithes, 330 acres) and Joseph Owin appeared on a list of tithes and land taken by Thomas Winn. Source: Bell, Landon C.,SUNLIGHT on the SOUTHSIDE LISTS OF TITHES Lunenburg County, Virginia 1748-1783; Published:Chesterfield, Inc., Philadelphia, Pennsylvnia, 1931; Reprinted: Genealogical Publishing Co., Inc., Baltimore, MD, 1991, 1998 page 281

  
  

  1769 -Lunenburg County, Virginia

  David Owin (1 tithe, 100 acres) and Barnet Owin (1 tithe, 200 acres) appeared on a list of tithes and land taken by Thomas Winn. Source: Bell, Landon C.,SUNLIGHT on the SOUTHSIDE LISTS OF TITHES Lunenburg County, Virginia 1748-1783; Published:Chesterfield, Inc., Philadelphia, Pennsylvnia, 1931; Reprinted: Genealogical Publishing Co., Inc., Baltimore, MD, 1991, 1998 page 284

  
  

  24 Mar1772 - Halifax County, Virginia

  Land survey for James Owen On Reedy Creek, 30 acres. Source: Virginia Genealogical Quarterly, Volume 30, Number 1, page 71, online at Ancestry.com.

  
  

  1772 - Lunenburg County, Virginia

  Barnett Owen (1 tithe) and David Owen (1 tithe) appeared on a list of tithables taken by Elisha Betts Source: Bell, Landon C.,SUNLIGHT on the SOUTHSIDE LISTS OF TITHES Lunenburg County, Virginia 1748-1783; Published:Chesterfield, Inc., Philadelphia, Pennsylvnia, 1931; Reprinted: Genealogical Publishing Co., Inc., Baltimore, MD, 1991, 1998 page 288

  
  

  15 May 1773 - Halifax County, Virginia

  John Owen and Thomas Callaway, Churchwardens of the Parish of Antrim, by Thomas Nash their attorney, vs Susannah Carr and Abel Lee and Robert Wilkins, her security, for 50s or 500 lbs. tobacco at the laying of the next levy, being fine imposed on deft. for having a bastard child; thereupon suit is dismis’d. Source: Virginia Genealogical Society Quarterly, Volume 24, Number 1, page 54, online at Ancesty.com

  
  

  1773 - Lunenburg County, Virginia

  David Owen appeared on a list of tithes taken by Thomas Winn Source: Bell, Landon C.,SUNLIGHT on the SOUTHSIDE LISTS OF TITHES Lunenburg County, Virginia 1748-1783; Published:Chesterfield, Inc., Philadelphia, Pennsylvnia, 1931; Reprinted: Genealogical Publishing Co., Inc., Baltimore, MD, 1991, 1998 page 323

  
  

  1775 - Lunenburg County, Virginia

  Barnett Owen (1 tithe) and David Owen (1 tithe) appeared on a tithe list Source: Bell, Landon C.,SUNLIGHT on the SOUTHSIDE LISTS OF TITHES Lunenburg County, Virginia 1748-1783; Published:Chesterfield, Inc., Philadelphia, Pennsylvnia, 1931; Reprinted: Genealogical Publishing Co., Inc., Baltimore, MD, 1991, 1998 page 362

  
  

  1776 - Lunenburg County, Virginia

  Barnett Owing (1 tithe) and David Owen (1 tithe) appeared on a tithe list Source: Bell, Landon C.,SUNLIGHT on the SOUTHSIDE LISTS OF TITHES Lunenburg County, Virginia 1748-1783; Published:Chesterfield, Inc., Philadelphia, Pennsylvnia, 1931; Reprinted: Genealogical Publishing Co., Inc., Baltimore, MD, 1991, 1998 page 380

  
  

  Between May1777 & 10 Oct 1777 - Pittsylvania County, Virginia

  the following men renounced allegiance to King George of Britain and swore an Oath of Allegiance to The United States of America:

  George Carter's List:
  Francs Kirby He was the grandson of William Owens (1672-1752)
  Henry Kirby
  Henry Kirby, Sr.
  John Kirby, Jr.
  William Kirby
  Joshua Owens
  Rolly Owens
  (Saml. Kirby refused to take the oath)

  Thomas Dillard's List:
  John Owen

  Stephen Coleman's List
  John Owen

  Charles Kennon's List:
  James Sml.wood Owen
  John Owen
  Uriah Owen
  William Owen
  William Owen, Jr.

  John Wilson's List:
  David Owen
  John Owen
  William Owen
  William Owen

  Source: The Magazine of VA Genealogy, v.23, #1 (Feb.1985), transcribed by Marian Dodson Chiarito, posted to Ancestry.com by nataliedbauman

  Obviously, there were at least 4 men named William Owen living in Pittsylvania County at the time. None of them were our ancestor William Owens because records place him in Cecil County, Maryland since 1749. There were also 4 men named John Owen, one of whom may have been the son of William Owens (16721752)

  
  

  5 Jun 1777 - Isle of Wight County, Virginia

  In Orphans Court, Thomas Jones, child of Elizabeth Owen, is to be bound out. Source: Virginia Genealogical Quarterly, Volume 26, Number 4, page 257.

  
  

  Mar & Apr 1778 - Valley Forge, Pennsylvania

  Private Godfrey Owen appeared on the payrollof Captain Peter Garland’s Company of the 6th Virginia Regiment, Continental Army. Source: The old Free State: a contribution to the history of Lunenburg County and southside Virginia, Volume I, Chapter VI. The Pioneers. Pages 226 & 227, online at Ancestry.com.

  He was 1 of only 7 privates still left in this Lunenburg company after the harsh winter at Valley Forge.

  
  

  10 Nov 1779< - Hanover County, Virginia

  - Elisha Owen & Thomas Owen & others petitioned to have property lines and the county line through Chickahominy Swamp clarified. Source: Virginia Genealogical Quarterly, Volume 31.Number 1, page 7; online at Ancestry.com.

  
  

  1 Mar 1780 - Albemarle County, Virginia

  William Owens received patent to 37 acres and 173 acres on both sides of Licking Hole Run on Bucks Elbow Mountain. Source : Charlottesville District Court Deed Book 1, 1790-1806, page 60, published May 1992 in the Virginia Genealogical Society Quarterly, Vol. 30, Number 2, pages 79 & 80, online at Ancestry.com

  Don’t know who this is.

  
  

  4 Mar 1780 - Pittsylvania County (?), Virginia

  400 acres on Reedy Creek transferred to Thomas Tunstall, in trust, for the use of the estate of Robert Robertson Hunt (deceased) by order of Richard Owen. Source: A History of Halifax County (Virginia); by Wirt Johnson Carrington; copyright 1924; page 37; book online at Ancestry.com.

  See 1750 event. Probably Richard Owen, Jr.

  
  

  1783 - Lunenburg County, Virginia

  Joseph Owen (tax property 2, tithes 1, souls 8) appeared on a list of taxable property and tithes by Francis DeGraffenreidt. Source: Bell, Landon C.,SUNLIGHT n the SOUTHSIDE LISTS OF TITHES Lunenburg County, Virginia 1748-1783; Published: Clearfield, Inc., Philadelphia, Pennsylvnia, 1931; Reprinted: Genealogical Publishing Co., Inc., Baltimore, MD, 1991, 1998, psge 398<

  
  

  1783 - Lunenburg County, Virginia

  David Owen (1 tithe) and William Owen (1 tithe) appeared on a list of taxable property taken by Henry Stokes. Source: Bell, Landon C.,SUNLIGHT n the SOUTHSIDE LISTS OF TITHES Lunenburg County, Virginia 1748-1783; Published: Clearfield, Inc., Philadelphia, Pennsylvnia, 1931; Reprinted: Genealogical Publishing Co., Inc., Baltimore, MD, 1991, 1998, psge 414

  
  

  1783 - Lunenburg County, Virginia

  Barnett Owen (tithes 1 1) appeared on a list of taxable property taken by Christopher Robertson, Gent. Source: Bell, Landon C.,SUNLIGHT n the SOUTHSIDE LISTS OF TITHES Lunenburg County, Virginia 1748-1783; Published: Clearfield, Inc., Philadelphia, Pennsylvnia, 1931; Reprinted: Genealogical Publishing Co., Inc., Baltimore, MD, 1991, 1998, psge 411

  
  

  11 Oct 1784 - Henrico County, Virginia

  Hobson Owen named as co-executor in the will of Peter Winston. Source: Virginia Genealogical Quarterly, Volume 16, Number 2, page 69, online at Ancestry.com.

  
  

  1785 - Virginia

  Elizabeth Owen married John Winfree. She was the niece of Thomas Owen and the daughter of William and Sarah Owen. Source: Queries published Jul. 1980 in the Virginia Genealogical Society Quarterly, Vol. 18, Number 3, page 107, online at Ancestry.com<

  
  

  28 Sep 1785 - Wilkes County, North Carolina

  William Owen wrote his will. Named children as:
  John Owen
  Mary (Owen) Denny
  William Owen
  Anne (Owen) Dudley
  Thomas Owen
  Elizabeth (Owen) Judd
  Barnet Owen
  David Owen, executor
  Grandson: Elisha Owen, a minor, son of David Owen

  Witnesses: Benjamin Jones, William Cash, Francis Kearby, Henry Pumphry

  Source: Wilkes County, North Carolina, Will Book 1, page 228. Transcribed by Charles S. Owens, attached to William Owen (1730-1788) in the DAWN E. FORRY 1.FBK 1END 1_2014-08-17 tree by lead1on65 at Ancestry.com.

  The witness, Francis Kerby, is possibly the son of Lydia (Owens) Kerby, who is probably a cousin of the man who wrote this will.

  
  

  Between Oct 1785 and May 1786 - Lunenburg County, Virginia

  Patsey Owen married William Thornton. Source: The old Free State : a contribution to the history of Lunenburg County and southside Virginia, Volume II, Chapter IX. Genealogical Data. Page 425, online at Ancestry.com

  Don't know who she is.

  1 Nov 1788 - boundary between Hanover and Henrico County, Virginia changed

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