Pane-Joyce Genealogy

19748. David Stowell. Born ca 1695/6 in Newton, MA. David was baptized in Watertown, MA, on 20 Nov 1709.88 David died in Willington, CT bef 5 Sep 1763.88 Occupation: Weaver & farmer.

From the Stowell Genealogy:88
David Stowell resided in Watertown and Newton, Mass., and Pomfret and Windham and Willington, Conn. He was a weaver in Massachusetts and a farmer in Connecticut.
Will of David Stoel of Willington, Conn, dated 14 May 1763, probated 5 Sept. 1763. Wife Mary Stowell and Moses Holmes, executors.
Bequeaths to wife Mary Stoel all household furniture, also a horse, cow and six sheep and one-half of dwelling house, barn and farm and fire wood, suitably cut to fit the fire place, as long as she remains my widow. To son David Stoel, one-half of dwelling house, bam and farm, all farming tools and all stock except that given widow. To sons Isaac Stowell and Samuel Stoel the whole of 200 acres lying in Walpole, N. H., to be divided equally. To grandchildren Jonathan, Josiah, Eunice and Patience Stoel, children of my late son Ebenezer Stoel, deceased, twenty shillings which upon consideration of a valuable portion I have heretofore given their father is their full portion out of my estate. To my daughters and their heirs, viz: Elizabeth Pulsifer, Jerusha Abbott, Anna Stoddard, Mary Royce, Susannah Lyon, Sarah Royce and Hittie Wright, thirty-five shillings. To my daughter Patience Stoel and her heirs, ten pounds. To my three sons, David, Isaac and Samuel Stoel, all my wearing apparel to be divided equally.
David is described as David Stowell of Newton, Mass. in seven Midd. Deeds 1717 to 1724, as David Stowell of Pomfret, Conn, in nine Pomfret Deeds 1732 to 1745, as David Stoel of Pomfret in two Ashford deeds 1740 to 1749, as David Stoel of Windham, Conn, in three Windham deeds 1745 to 1751, as David Stoel of Windham in two Pomfret deeds in 1751, as David Stoel of Willington, Conn, in fourteen Willington deeds 1752 to 1763. The name is spelled Stowell in three Newton and Andover marriage records.
David Stowell and wife Mary joined Hampton Church, 5 Sept. 1742.
David Stowell sells dwelling in Newton, Mass., 26 Oct. 1724. (Midd. Deeds.) As his wife Patience died, 1 Oct. 1724, five days after giving birth to Ebenezer, this sale may have been of his homestead preparatory to moving to Pomfret, where his name appears in 1725.
Administration granted John Herrington, eldest son, 10 Aug. 1741, on estate of John Herrington of Waltham. (Midd, Prob.) In the division 13 Nov. 1741, it states “we can
not find that the children of Patience Herrington, deceased, the late wife of David Stowell, have received anything saving nine pounds paid their motlier in her life time.”

On 2 May 1716 David first married Patience Harrington (20082) , daughter of John Harrington (7283) (24 Aug 1651-24 Aug 1741) & Hannah Winter (25 Apr 1665-17 Jul 1741), in Newton, MA.88 Born ca 1697 in Watertown, MA. Patience was baptized on 10 Oct 1697.88 Patience died in Newton, MA on 1 Oct 1724.88

Children of David and Patience (Harrington) Stowell, born at Newton:
i. Elizabeth Stowell, b. 21 Aug 1719, d. 2 Jul 1786 at Rockingham, VT, m. at Pomfret, CT, 2 Oct 1740 David Pulcepher (b. 1749 at Pomfret);
ii. Jerusha Stowell, b. 22 Sep 1721, d. 29 Feb 1769 at Pomfret, m. there 9 May 1745 William Abbot (b. 18 Feb 1723 at Ashford, d. 1 Nov 1805 at Pomfret, son of Paul & Elizabreth (Gray)Abbot); and
iii. Ebenezer Stowell, b. 26 Sep 1724, d. ca. 1753, m. at Abington 19 Feb 1746 Anna Martin (b. 15 Jul 1725 at Winham, d. there 39 Nov 1781, dau. of George & Mercy Martin).88

On 1 Dec 1725 David second married Mary Dillaway in Newton, MA.88

Children of David and Mary (Dillaway) Stowell, the last six, at least, born at Pomfret:
i. Anna Stowell, b. ca. 1727, d. 20 Jun 1804 at Pomfret, m. at Hampton, CT, 21 Jan 1748 Ebenezer Stoddard (b. 8 Mar 1721 at Newton, MA, d. 2 Jul 1806 at Pomfret, son of Eleazer & Hannah (Hall) Stoddard);
ii. Mary Stowell, b. ca. 1728, m. a Mr Royce; and
iii. Susannah Stowell, b. ca. 1729, d. 22 Sep 1768 at Pomfret, m. at Abington, CT, 16 May 1754 Jonathan Lyon (b. 19 Mar 1732 at Pomfret, son of Jonathan & Elizabeth (Sabin) Loyn)).88

1 Jan 1732/3 (Int.) David third married Mary Foster (19945) , daughter of Abraham Foster (7216) (4 Dec 1667-25 Dec 1720/1) & Abigail Parsons (25 Mar 1678-8 Oct 1732), in Andover, MA.88 Born ca 1715 in Ipswich, MA. Mary was baptized in Ipswich, MA, on 15 May 1715.

Mary marred 2nd William Ames of Bridgewater.88

Children of David and Mary (Foster) Stowell, born at Pomfret:
i. Sarah Stowell, b. 1 Jan 1734, m. at Mansfield, CT, 12 Jan 1756 John Royce (b. at Mansfield 24 Feb 1721/2, son of James & Mehitable (Arnold) Royce);
ii. Mehitable Stowell, b. 20 Jun 1735, m. at Ashford 14 Mar 1755 John Wright (b. 18 Feb 1732/3 at Ashford, son of John & Judith Wright);
v. David Stowell, b. 7 Jul 1736, d. 7 Dec 1786 at Rockingham, VT, m. at Willington, CT, 13 Nov 1756 Sarah Royse (dau. of James & Mehitable (Arnold) Royse);
vi. Isaac Stowell, b. 6 Oct 1739, m. at Willington 9 Feb 1758 Phebe Root;
vii. Samuel Stowell, b. 2 Sep 1742, d. 30 Jan 1824 at Pomfret, m. at Willington 24 Apr 1760 Anna Russ (b. 9 Feb 1748/9 at Ashford d. 11 Apr 1829, daughter of John & Rebecca (Wood) Russ);
viii. Patience Stowell, b. 16 Oct 1744, bp. 4 Nov 1744 at Hampton; and
ix. Elijah Stowell, b. ca. 1746, probably died young.88

19749. Jonathan Stowell. Born ca 1697 in Newton, MA. Jonathan was baptized in Watertown, MA, on 20 Nov 1709.88 Jonathan died in Ashford, CT on 17 Aug 1776.

From the Stowell Genealogy:88
Jonathan resided in Newton, Mass., until 1725, then Pomfret, Conn., until 1733, then Ashford, Conn. Was a clothier in Newton and a farmer in Conn.
Will of Jonathan Stowell, dated 31 Jan. 1776, gives to his wife Amy one-third; to his daughters, Margaret Scarborough and Meriam Smith one-third ; to his grandchildren, the children of son Jonathan, deceased, Amasa, Areulus, Elledurin, Mary, John, Nathan and Jonathan one-third. Executor, Nathaniel Loomis of Ashford. Probated 17 Aug. 1776. On death of wife her one-third to be divided equally, one-half of it to his daughters and one-half to his grandchildren. Inventory £357.12.2 returned 4 Dec. 1776. (Pomfret Probate.)
He is described as Jonathan Stowell of Newton, Mass., in seven Middlesex Deeds 1718 to 1722. As Jonathan Stoel of Pomfret, Conn., in one deed, 30 April 1728, when he first buys land in Ashford. As Jonathan Stoel of Ashford, Conn., in ten deeds 1733 to 1772.
5 March 1718, Obadiah Coolidge, John Sawin and Daniel Bond sell for £100 land in Newton to Jonathan Stowell of Newton, clothier. (Midd. Deeds.) This deed shows Jonathan could not have been a son of Israel and that he was of age in 1718.
6 July 1721, Jonathan Stowell of Ne\vton, sells to John Chandler all right he has, by right of his wife, in the estate of his Avife's father, Isaac Hammond, the widow Ann Hammond having a life interest in the same. Margaret, his wife, releases dower. (Midd. Deeds.)
25 July 1721, Isaac Hammond of Newton, sells right to his share of his father Isaac Hammond's, deceased, estate to Jonathan Stowell of Newton, subject to mother Ann Hammond’s use for life. (Midd. Deeds.)
19 Sept. 1722, Daniel Raynsford of Canterbury, Conn., husbandman, and Hannah his wife, the daughter of Isaac Hammond of Newton, Middlesex Co., Mass., yeoman, deceased, to brother-in-law Jonathan Stowell of Newton, clothier, their right to estate of their mother Ann Hammond. (Midd. Deeds.)
9 Feb, 1724-5, Jonathan StoweJl of Newton and wife Margaret, sell all right and interests in estate of Ann Hammond to A. Hammond. (Midd. Deeds.)
Jonathan Stoel of Pomfret, Conn., buys from John Brooks, two parcels of land of 100 acres for £110, 30 April 1728. (Ashford Deeds.) This is the first instance anywhere in any will, deed or vital statistic, where the name is spelled “Stoel.”
Jonathan had no children by first wife Margaret Hammond as far as known nor by third wife Amy.

On 8 Oct 1719 Jonathan first married Margaret Hammond, daughter of Isaac Hammond & Ann Kenrick, in Newton, MA.88 Born on 25 Aug 1694 in Newton, MA.88 Margaret died in Newton, MA 15 Mar 1722/3.88

6 Mar 1722/3 Jonathan second married Margaret Hewitt, daughter of Hercules Hewitt & Jane [Hewett], in Roxbury, MA.88 Born on 23 Jun 1694 in Boston, MA.88

Children of Jonathan and Margaret (Hewett) Stowell:
i. Margaret Stowell, b. 16 Dec 1726 at Pomfret, m. at Ashford 1 Feb 1743/4 Stephen Scarborough;
ii. Mary Stowell, b. 2 Aug 1728 at Pomfret, d. 10 Jan 1761 at Ashfor, m. there 6 Dec 1748 Josiah Smith (who m. 2nd Mary Watkins);
iii. Meriam Stowell, b. 29 May 1737 at Ashford, d. there ca. 1795, m. ca. 1757 Hezekiah Smith (d. ca. 1789); and
iv. Jonathan Stowell, b. 9 Apr 1740, d. before 1776, m. at Ashford 4 Apr 1761 Rhoda Wilson (b. 12 Feb 1742 at Ashford, d. there 16 May 1825, daughter of Jacob & Ruth (Smith) Wilson).88

Jonathan third married Amy [Stowell]. Born in 1707.88 Amy died in Abington, CT on 3 Nov 1793.88

Amy married second Gershom Richardson.88

19750. Mary Stowell. Born say 1698 in Newton, MA. Mary was baptized in Watertown, MA, on 20 Nov 1709.88 Mary died in Boston, MA on 7 Apr 1770.

On 2 Apr 1718 Mary married John King in Boston, MA. Born ca 1675. John was baptized in Boston, MA, on 4 Jun 1693. John died in Boston, MA in 1779.

John first married Elizabeth Webber, second Mary Stowell.

19751. John Stowell. Born say 1699 in Newton, MA. John was baptized in Watertown, MA, on 20 Nov 1709.88 John died in Worcester, MA bef 1 Dec 1762.88 Occupation: Farmer.

From the Stowell Genealogy:88
John Stowell lived in Newton until 1725, then Watertown until 1743, then Worcester, Mass, Was a farmer. He held various offices in Watertown, Was elected fence viewer, 4 March 1727, and March 1728, tythingman 6 March 1731, constable 28 June 1737, one of a committee on Prudentials, 1 May 1724, 23 April 1731 and 29 May 1734. Bought a seat in the Watertown Church in 1732. He was evidently a land speculator as nearly 40 deeds are recorded of his purchases and sales in Newton, Watertown and Worcester, mostly after 1731.
In 7 Middlesex Deeds 1718-1725 John is described as of Newton. In 14 Middlesex Deeds 1725-1741 John is described as of Watertown. In 7 Worcester Deeds 1742 — John is described as of Watertown. In 7 Worcester Deeds 1744-1762 John is described as of Worcester. In 2 Plymouth Deeds John is described as of Worcester. In 1 Plymouth Deed John is described as of Watertown.
10 June 1743, Abaisha Rice of Worcester sells to John Stowell of Watertown “my tenant of housing and land in Worcester where I now live, 100 acres.” (Wor. Deeds.) The house, now No. 48 Granite St., is part of the old homestead, has always been in possession of the family and is now occupied by his descendants.
1 Dec. 1762, Bond of Administration of John Stowell, yeoman and David Curtis, housewright, both of Petersham and Benjamin Stowell of Worcester, for John Stowell as Administrator on estate of his late father, John Stowell, late of Worcester, deceased. (Wor. Prob. No. 57155.)
The town of Pomfret was on a purchased tract. A list of the proprietors in 1731 mentions David, Jonathan and Nathaniel Stowell as living west of this purchase. Then it says “The Thomas Grow settlement was near the Windham line, now included in the town of Hampton. A large tract of land west of the purchase was owned and occupied by John Stowell.”(Hist, of Windham, p. 529.) His name does not appear afterwards in the records. He was a brother of David, Jonathan and Nathaniel and evidently bought land near them when they did and lived there for a short time; but soon returned to Watertown for all his children, except John, are recorded as bom in Watertown. John may have been born in Connecticut.

On 1 Nov 1722 John married Sarah Magoon (21108) , daughter of James Magoon (7803) (25 Jun 1666-bef 15 Aug 1705) & Sarah Ford (28 May 1672-aft 24 Jun 1735), in Weymouth, MA.88 Born ca 1699 in Duxbury, MA. Sarah was baptized in the Second Church of Scituate, on 18 Sep 1709.52

Child of Hezekiah and Sarah (Magoon) Ford:
i. James Ford, b. 28 Sep 1721, d. 6 Nov 1721.

Children of John and Sarah (Magoon) (Ford) Stowell:
i. Sarah Stowell, b. 14 Aug 1723 at Newton, MA, m. at Sturbridge, MA, 16 Jun 1743 David Curtis (b. Jan 1721/2 at Andover, MA, d. 13 Sep 1806 at Petersham, MA, son of Thomas & Phebe (Gould) Curtis);
ii. John Stowell, b. ca. 1726 at Watertown, d. 5 Apr 1791 at Petersham, MA, m. Sarah Parmenter (b. 8 Oct 1730, d. 23 Jun 1830 at Petersham);
iii. James Stowell, b. 4 Jul 1728 at Watertown, MA, d. 15 Jul 1728;
iv. Benjamin Stowell, b. 4 May 1730 at Watertown, d. 6 Aug 1803 at Worcester, MA, m. at Framingham, MA 23 Oct 1755 Elizabeth Parker (b. 21 Feb 1733 at Framingham, d. 26 Mar 1821 at Worcester, dau. of Moses & Elizabeth (Wait) Parker);
v. Hezekiah Stowell, b. 25 Dec 1732 at Watertown, bp. there 31 Dec 1732;
vi. Jerusha Stowell, b. 1 Feb 1734/5 at Watertown, d. 3 Sep 1801 at Worcester, unmarried;
vii. Jemima Stowell, b. 6 Mar 1736/7 at Watertown, d. after 30 Jun 1798;
viii. David Stowell, bp. 30 Mar 1740, d. 3 Jun 1816 at Guilford, VT, m. at Rutland, MA, 6 Dec 1770 Mary Larrabee (b. 19 Oct 1748 at Lunenberg, MA, d. 17 Aug 1844 at Guilford); and
ix. Hugh Stowell, b. ca. 1745, resided at Guilford.88

19752. Nathaniel Stowell. Born ca 1703 in Newton, MA.88 Nathaniel was baptized in Watertown, MA, on 20 Nov 1709.88 Nathaniel died in Pomfret, CT on 11 Mar 1757.88

From the Stowell Genealogy:88
Nathaniel lived at Pomfret and Abington, Conn. Was a farmer. He had land in Pomfret deeded to him in 1730, west of Thomas Grove’s settlement, near the Windham line. He was in Abington in 1752. Was heaviest tax payer. Had first choice of pews after the town officials in New Abington Church, May 1753. In seven deeds he is described as Nathaniel Stowell of Pomfret, name spelled Stowell, 1730 to 1751.
Division of real estate April 1757 to Margaret (widow), Ephraim (eldest son), Nathaniel, Elisha, Daniel, Oliver and Lemuel. Seth and Hannah not mentioned. In 1763 Seth receipts for his share of his father’s estate. (Prob, Kec. Dist. of Pomfret.)
Division of personal estate of Nathaniel Stowell, late of Pomfret, deceased, to ye relict and heirs, namely: to Margaret Stowel, widow; to Ephraim Stowel, eldest son; to Nathaniel Stowel, second son ; to Daniel Stowel, third son ; to Elisha Stowel, fourth son; to Seth Stowel, fifth son; to Oliver Stowel, sixth son; to Hannah Stowel, daughter; to Lemuel Stowel, seventh son, 10 May 1758. (Pomfret Rec.)
1 March 1796, Ephraim Stowel, administrator of estate of Margaret Stowel, late of Pomfret, deceased, (her thirds in the estate of Nathaniel Stowel, deceased) estate divided to eldest son Ephraim two ninths; to only daughter Hannah Stowel, to son Lemuel the whole of remainder of the thirds, he having purchased the other five rights from Nathaniel, from the heirs of Daniel and from Elisha, Oliver and Seth. (Pomfret Rec.)

On 22 Oct 1731 Nathaniel married Margaret Trowbridge (27891) , daughter of James Trowbridge (11507) (20 Sep 1682-21 May 1714) & Hannah Bacon, in Newton, MA.88 Born on 29 Oct 1709 in Newton, MA.88 Margaret died in Pomfret, CT, on 3 Nov 1794; she was 85.88

Children of Nathaniel & Margaret (Trowbridge) Stwoell, born at Pomfret:
i. Ephraim Stowell, b. 10 Feb 1732;
ii. Nathaniel Stowell, b. 7 Dec 1734;
iii. Daniel Stowell, b. 2 Aug 1737;
iv. ELisha Stowell, b. 9 Feb 1740;
v. Seth Stowell, b. 9 Sep 1742;
vi. Oliver Stowell, b. 7 Dec 1744;
vii. Hannah Stowell, b. 18 Apr 1747, d. Dec 1832 at Pomfret;
viii. Laurel Stowell, b. 4 Mar 1750; and
ix. Robert Stowell, b. ca. 1752.88

19753. Josiah Stowell. Born say 1705 in Newton, MA. Josiah was baptized in Watertown, MA, on 20 Nov 1709. Josiah died bef Nov 1729.

Probably died before his brother Benjamin, 1729, since we wasn’t mentioned in Benjamin’s estate.88

19754. Benjamin Stowell. Born bef 1709 in Newton, MA. Benjamin was baptized in Watertown, MA, on 20 Nov 1709.88 Benjamin died in Newton, MA on 29 Nov 1729.88

19755. Elizabeth Stowell. Born ca 1711 in Newton, MA. Elizabeth was baptized in Watertown, MA, on 15 Jul 1711.88

No further record.88

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