The William Gowen Family

Children:

1. Joseph Gowen
   b. abt 1737
   
   

2. John "Buck" Gowen m. Lettice "Letty" Bearden
   b. abt 1739
   
   

3. William Gowen Jr.
   b. abt 1740
   
   

4. Ann(e) Gowen m. John Easley
   b. abt 1750
   *Her daughter Ann was married to a Barton.
   *Her daughter Mary was married to a Grayham (Graham?).
   
   

5. Christiana Elizabeth Gowen m. John Rains
   b. abt 1755
   d. 1826, Davidson Co, TN
   
   

6. NN Gowen [POSSIBLE ONLY] m. Joseph Howell [POSSIBLE ONLY]

Known Localities:

• Brunswick County, Virginia (1747)

• Granville County, North Carolina (1750-1767)

• Lunenburg County, Virginia (1760, 1762)

• Craven County, South Carolina (1769)

• Craven County, South Carolina [William Jr.] (1773-)

• Spartanburg County, South Carolina (1782-1792)

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Chronological Timeline:

On 4 Jun 1747 in Brunswick County, Virginia, the court recorded that "William Going of this County planter having behaved himself in a very disorderly indecent contemptive manner to this court. It is considered that he make his fine with our Lord the King for the said offence by the payment of 5 shillings sterling to his Majesty's use and the said William may be taken & c."

On the same day, the court recorded that "William Going of this County planter having  behaved himself a very disorderly indecent contemptive manner to this Court. It is ordered that he give security for his good behavior during the space of 12 months and a day next ensuing and being in custody of the sheriff it is further ordered that the sheriff keep him in custody til he give such security."

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On 5 Mar 1750 in Granville County, North Carolina, Robert Jones Junior of Surry County, Virginia sold 910 acres of land to William Gowing of Granville County for 35 pounds current Virginia money. The property was described as being in Granville County on both sides of Grassy Creek; "beginning at a birch in the County Line thence running South 220 poles to a pine, thence West 440 poles to a gum, thence South 180 poles to a pine, thence West 140 poles to three red oaks, thence North 160 poles to a white oak in William's line, thence by his line East 20 poles to a white oak a corner, thence North 240 poles to a white oak in the County Line, thence by the said line East to the beginning." There were no witnesses recorded and Robert Jones Jun. proved the deed in court on 5 Mar 1750.

SOURCE: Granville County, North Carolina deed book A, page 343-344
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On 19 Jun 1758 in Granville County, North Carolina, William Gowen and wife Sarah sold 455 acres of land to William Allen, formerly of Hanover County, Virginia, for 80 pounds current money. The property was described as being part of a 910 acre tract lying on both sides of Grassy Creek, "beginning at a white oak on the South side of the house which the said William Allen now dwells in, thence a short line to a large white oak on the South side of Grassy Creek, thence North on a strait line to a large pine in the County line it being part of the aforesaid 910 acres upon record." The deed was witnessed by Jno. Bowie and Jon. Knight; John Bowie proved the deed in court on 20 Jun 1758.

On the same day, William Gowen sold the same 455 acres of land to Drury Allen, formerly of Lunenburg County, Virginia, for 80 pounds current money. The property was described as the same tract sold to William Allen. It further states the Drury Allen and William Allen were brothers. The deed was witnessed by Jno. Bowie and Jon. Knight; John Bowie proved the deed in court on 20 Jun 1758.

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On 2 Dec 1760 in Granville County, North Carolina, the Right Honourable John Earl Granville leased 666 (or 667?) acres of land to William Gowin for 10 shillings sterling money. The property was described as "beginning at a pine at A running East 340 poles to a black oak at B, then North 314 poles to a red oak at C, then by Johnstons line West 340 poles to an oak at D, then by Stovals line South to the first station." The yearly rent was 26 shillings and 8 pence half penny which is at the rate of 3 shillings sterling for every hundred acres, by half-yearly payments.

The deed was witnessed by Thos. Jones, Will. Hurt, Robert Eyre and Willm. Hurst, and Is. Edwards; Isaac Edwards proved the deed during the August 1762 court.

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On 2 Dec 1760 in Lunenburg County, Virginia, the court recorded a case of trespass, assault and battery between William Robinson plaintiff against William Gowen Junr. defendant. "To reasons appearing to the court this suit is ordered to be dismised."

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The 1761 tax list for Granville County, North Carolina shows the following Gowin men:

William Gowin
William Gowin Junr.
Joseph Gowin

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An August 1761 tax list for Granville County, North Carolina shows the following Gowin men:

Joell Chandler, includes John Moore & 3 polls
Cate a Negro Woman
Joseph Gowin 1 poll
William Gowin Junr., includes Jesse Chandler 2 polls

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The 1762 tax list for Granville County, North Carolina shows the following Gowin men:

Joseph Gowin, includes John Moore 2 white polls
William Gowin, includes William Gowen Junr. 2 white polls

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On 8 Dec 1762 in Lunenburg County, Virginia, the court recorded "an attachment against the defendants estate" concerning Michael Wilton complaint against William Gowin defendant. The court found the judgement again Thomas Norral garnishee for 32 shillings and court costs.

SOURCE: https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-CS42-T9VS-2

On 2 Jan 1765 in Granville County, North Carolina, Wm. Gowen and Joseph Gowen stated they were indebted in the sum of 30 pounds proclamation money. Wm. Gowen was required to appear before the justices of the next Granville County Inferior Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions, held at Oxford on the seond Tuesday of February 1765. This was in regards to a debt owed to Hester Shockly, administrator of the estate of Solomon Shockly. The document was witnessed by Haden Pryor.

SOURCE: https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3QS7-89GJ-H8HM

On 7 Aug 1765 in Granville County, North Carolina, William Gowen gifted 350 acres of land to his son Joseph Gowen for "the goodwill & affection which I have and do bare to my son." The property was described as"beginning at a Spanish oak thence running by said Gowins line North 233 poles to a red oak, then West 248 poles to a red oak, thence along the aforesaid Gowins line South 233 poles to a stake his corner in a meadow, thence along his old line East to the first station." The deed was witnessed by Stephen Jett and James Davenport Jurat; James Davenport proved the deed in court during the August 1765 court session.

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On 7 Oct 1767 in Granville County, North Carolina, Joseph Gowin sold 350 acres of land to Isaac Winfree for 100 pounds proclamation money. The property was described as being in Granville County; "beginning at a Spanish oak thence running along William Gowins old line North 233 poles to a red oak, thence running West 248 poles to a red oak, thence along the aforesaid Gowins line South 233 poles to a stake his corner in a meadow, thence along his old line East 240 poles to the first station." The deed was witnessed by John Cunningham Juray and John Winfree; John Cunningham proved the deed in court during the November 1767 court session.

SOURCE: https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3QSQ-G983-F9S4

The 1769 tax list for Granville County, North Carolina shows the following Gowin men:

William Gowin 1 white poll

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On 27 Sep 1769, William Going was granted 300 acres of land in Craven County, South Carolina.

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On 4 May 1773, Wm. Gowen Junr. had 100 acres of land in Craven County, South Carolina surveyed; plat recorded in volume 16 on page 173.

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On 4 May 1773, Wm. Gowen Jr. had 100 acres of land on the Pacolet River surveyed; plat recorded in volume 16 on page 182.

SOURCE: https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-CSMQ-V3KH-M