On 11 Nov 1762 when Nathan was 22, he first married Hannah Cook (45654) , daughter of John Cook (35204) (ca 1713-1777) & Martha Wood (26651) (13 Apr 1712-bef 1774), in Tiverton, RI.374 They were amrried by John Bowen, Justice. Born on 21 Jun 1741 in Tiverton, RI.374 Hannah died in Fall River, MA, on 2 Feb 1796; she was 54.

Children of Nathan and Hannah (Cook) Bowen, born at Freetown:
    i. Elizabeth Bowen, b. 24 Sep 1763, m. Jonathan Borden;
    ii. Bathsheba Bowen, b. 20 Feb 1765, d. 27 Aug 1832, m. Paul Sherman;
    iii. Susanna Bowen, b. 15 Feb 1768, d. after 1837 in Michigan;
    iv. Ruth Bowen, b. 8 Nov 1768, d. 18 May 1865;
    v. Rhoda Bowen, b. 7 Nov 1770, m. David Babbitt;
    vi. Abraham Bowen, b. 22 Mar 1773, d. 1824.;
    vii. Phebe Bowen, b. 20 Mar 1775;
    viii. Patty Bowen, b. 31 Jul 1777; and
    ix. Nathan Bowen, b. 17 Jul 1782, d. young.

Nathan second married Nancy Read.

John first married Sarah.

Children of John and Sarah Bowen, born in Tiverton:
    i. Judith Bowen, b. 24 Jul 1775; and
    ii. Clarke Bowen, b. 22 Jun 1777.374

John second married Martha Cory.

Children of John and Martha (Cory) Bowen, born in Tiverton:
    i. Sarah Bowen, b. 4 Sep 1780;
    ii. Penelope Bowen, b. 24 Nov 1781, d. 3 Jan 1782;
    iii. Richard Bowen, 26 Oct 1784;
    iv. Patience Bowen, b. 2 Nov 1786;
    v. Mary Bowen, b. 8 Nov 1788;
    vi. John Bowen, b. 28 Oct 1790; and
    vii. Hannah Bowen, b. 28 May 1794.374