Individual Details
Moses Rowley Sr.
(Abt Mar 1632 - 3 Mar 1705/06)
birthplace not sure - London?, Middlesex?, England.
He came to America with his father, a brother and a sister between 1632-4?. The first mention of Moses in Plymouth Colony is in the will of William Palmer of Duxbury, dated 7 Nov. 1637. In 1657 Moses took the freeman's oath at Barnstable. Elizabeth & Moses had 10 children, presumably all born in Barnstable. From 1657 until 1681 there is no sure trace of him. In that year, he was a constable, and was occupying lands at Succonessett (Falmouth). Moses was a Deputy of the General Court between 1673-79 and in 1692 under the new charter according to Savage. He was also a cordwainer (a maker of shoes).
Though he was a Court Deputy in 1692, he must have already left or planned to, for in (East Haddam Deeds, Volume I, page 554) it states that Moses Rowley, Senior, "late of Saquanessett, now of Machinmodes(Machimoaus) in Haddem" bought 60 acres of land of Jonathan Gilbert, originally laid out to John Henderson of Haddem, deceased. The date of this deed is May 3, 1692, and there is another deed dated October 4, 1693, which names Moses Rowley. An agreement of the heirs of James Bates of Haddem, dated February 1691/2, refers to "Mony in Moses Rowley's and John Ackley's hands, to be reserved to pay debts with.". These records indicate that he removed to Haddem as early as 1691. That his wife Elizabeth disapproved of the removal is clear, for in 1714 she made a deed in which she declared that she had been left without support and dependent upon the bounty of her sons, John Fuller and Moses Rowley, and conveyed to them all her rights of dower to lands in Falmouth, which her husband had sold to Parker without her consent.
On 15 Aug. 1700, ack. 15 April 1700, cancelled 16 Aug. 1705, Moses Rowley, Sr., deeded to son Matthew Rowley for life, 60 acres bought from Samuel Ackley in Matchamoodus (E. Haddam). Matthew to care for Moses for life and if he survives Moses, to do his part in caring for Matthew's mother and sister Sarah.
On 13 Jan 1704/5, ack. 14 June 1705, Matthew Rowley nullifies the deed to 60 acres his father had given him.
On 14 June 1705, ack. same day, Moses Rowley and Matthew Rowley agree to divide a tract given them by their father Moses Rowley Sr.
On 13 Jan 1704/5, ack. 14 June 1705, Moses Rowley Sr. gives to son Matthew 30 acres of the 60 acres received from Samuel Ackley.
Inventory was taken of the estate of Moses Rowley 15 June 1705. Moses' will was dated at E. Haddam CT 16 Aug. 1704 and proved 8 March 1705/6; he named sons Moses and Matthew, daughter Mehetabell Fuller, son John Fuller,"the rest of my children" and mentions his wife (unnamed); sons Moses Rowlee and John Fuller were to be executors.
[*Note-Researcher Bill Barton believes that Moses Rowley Jr. (not Sr.) bought 60 acres of land from Jonathan Gilbert on May 3, 1692. He sites Bassette, 638 as his source. Bill also says that Moses Rowley, Sr., bought from Samuel Ackely land in Matchamoodus (now Moodus) not East Haddam, which is 3-4 miles to the south. Bill Barton's e-mail is bartstam@juno.com.]
He came to America with his father, a brother and a sister between 1632-4?. The first mention of Moses in Plymouth Colony is in the will of William Palmer of Duxbury, dated 7 Nov. 1637. In 1657 Moses took the freeman's oath at Barnstable. Elizabeth & Moses had 10 children, presumably all born in Barnstable. From 1657 until 1681 there is no sure trace of him. In that year, he was a constable, and was occupying lands at Succonessett (Falmouth). Moses was a Deputy of the General Court between 1673-79 and in 1692 under the new charter according to Savage. He was also a cordwainer (a maker of shoes).
Though he was a Court Deputy in 1692, he must have already left or planned to, for in (East Haddam Deeds, Volume I, page 554) it states that Moses Rowley, Senior, "late of Saquanessett, now of Machinmodes(Machimoaus) in Haddem" bought 60 acres of land of Jonathan Gilbert, originally laid out to John Henderson of Haddem, deceased. The date of this deed is May 3, 1692, and there is another deed dated October 4, 1693, which names Moses Rowley. An agreement of the heirs of James Bates of Haddem, dated February 1691/2, refers to "Mony in Moses Rowley's and John Ackley's hands, to be reserved to pay debts with.". These records indicate that he removed to Haddem as early as 1691. That his wife Elizabeth disapproved of the removal is clear, for in 1714 she made a deed in which she declared that she had been left without support and dependent upon the bounty of her sons, John Fuller and Moses Rowley, and conveyed to them all her rights of dower to lands in Falmouth, which her husband had sold to Parker without her consent.
On 15 Aug. 1700, ack. 15 April 1700, cancelled 16 Aug. 1705, Moses Rowley, Sr., deeded to son Matthew Rowley for life, 60 acres bought from Samuel Ackley in Matchamoodus (E. Haddam). Matthew to care for Moses for life and if he survives Moses, to do his part in caring for Matthew's mother and sister Sarah.
On 13 Jan 1704/5, ack. 14 June 1705, Matthew Rowley nullifies the deed to 60 acres his father had given him.
On 14 June 1705, ack. same day, Moses Rowley and Matthew Rowley agree to divide a tract given them by their father Moses Rowley Sr.
On 13 Jan 1704/5, ack. 14 June 1705, Moses Rowley Sr. gives to son Matthew 30 acres of the 60 acres received from Samuel Ackley.
Inventory was taken of the estate of Moses Rowley 15 June 1705. Moses' will was dated at E. Haddam CT 16 Aug. 1704 and proved 8 March 1705/6; he named sons Moses and Matthew, daughter Mehetabell Fuller, son John Fuller,"the rest of my children" and mentions his wife (unnamed); sons Moses Rowlee and John Fuller were to be executors.
[*Note-Researcher Bill Barton believes that Moses Rowley Jr. (not Sr.) bought 60 acres of land from Jonathan Gilbert on May 3, 1692. He sites Bassette, 638 as his source. Bill also says that Moses Rowley, Sr., bought from Samuel Ackely land in Matchamoodus (now Moodus) not East Haddam, which is 3-4 miles to the south. Bill Barton's e-mail is bartstam@juno.com.]
Events
| Birth | Abt Mar 1632 | London? Middlesex? England |  | ||
| Marriage | 22 Apr 1652 | Barnstable, Barnstable, Massachusetts, British America - Elizabeth Fuller | | ||
| Will | 16 Aug 1704 | Hartford, Hartford, Connecticut, British America |  | | |
| Death | 3 Mar 1705/06 | East Haddam, Middlesex, Connecticut, British America | |
Families
| Spouse | Elizabeth Fuller (1632 - 1715) |
| Child | Mary Rowley (1653 - ) |
| Child | Moses Rowley (1654 - 1735) |
| Child | Unnamed Child Rowley (1656 - 1656) |
| Child | Shubael Rowley (1659 - 1714) |
| Child | Mehitabel Rowley (1659 - 1732) |
| Child | Sarah Rowley (1662 - 1700) |
| Child | Nathan Rowley (1664 - 1742) |
| Child | Aaron Rowley (1666 - 1743) |
| Child | John Rowley (1667 - ) |
| Child | Matthew Rowley ( - ) |
| Father | Henry Rowley (1595 - 1673) |
| Mother | Sarah? Palmer ( - 1633) |
| Sibling | Sarah Rowley (1626 - 1710) |
| Sibling | Joseph Rowley (1627 - ) |
Notes
Will
His will, dated August 16, 1704, on file at Hartford, Connecticut, readsas follows:
"The last will and testament of Moses Rowley, Senior, of East Haddam in
the county of Hartford in the Colleny of Connecticut in New Ingland:
Witnesseth:
In the name of God, Amen. Whereas, I, Moses Rowlee being weak of body but
through God's good hand upon me at this present writing in perfect harmony
and understanding do make and ordain this to be my last will and
testament.
Imprimus: I do give and bequeath my soul unto God in the name, merits and
mediation of the lord Jesus
Christ in whose Righteousness I hope to be accepted with the father.
And my body to Christian burial as my executors shall see meet hoping for
a glorious resurrection at the
last and great day.
As for the portion of this worlds good that God hath given and continued
to me my will is that my just
depts being paid the remainder to be disposed of as forthwith: as for the
rest of my children, I have done
what hath been with me and now I have not expectation of being any more
capable to help myself wherefore I doe give and bequeath my land unto my
sonn Moses Rowlee, that is to say my half of the
lott I now live upon ( the other half I have given all ready to my son
Matthew) to be equally divided between my sons Moses and Matthew. I also
give unto my son Moses that twenty-five pound right that I formerly gave
to Matthew, which my son Matthew hath lovingly relinquished again to me.
I give and bequeath to my daughter Mehitable Fuller all my moveables both
flock and household stuff, whether without door or within.
I give and bequeath one-half my young mare unto my son Matthew. My will
further is and it is upon the account of not only what my sons Moses
Rowlee and John Fuller hath done for me and been kind to me, but especially their willingness to take care of me and my wife during our natural lifes and I doe expect that care and kindness of them that is meet
and needfull both to myself and to my wife and I therefore
have done what I have done to oblidge them what I can and doe repose my
trust, next under God, upon
these my two sons, Moses Rowlee and Jonathan Fuller for what I shall and
for what my wife shall stand
in need of between this and the grave.
And I doe further give to my son, Moses Rowlee, my meadow lot and
further be it known that my son
Moses is to pay my just debts and moreover my will is that all above
legacies given to my children is to
them and their heirs, executors, administrators, and assigns forever,
furthermore, I do nominate, appoint
and ordain my loving sons Moses Rowlee and John Fuller executors of this
my last will and testatment
as witness my hand and seal."
Haddem, 16th August, 1704
signed and sealed in the presents Moses
John Chapman his M mark SEAL
Matthew Rowlee Sen
his M mark
Rowlee
Mary
her M mark
Creepen
At a court at Hartford, held March 8, 1705/6, this will was proved by oaths of John Chapman and Thomas Fuller of Haddem that "they saw said Moses Rowlee, the testator, sign and seal and Matthew Rowlee, John Chapman and Mary Crippen, witnesses, set their hands, etc."
Endnotes
1. Baker, Ellen., Compiled research files on the descendants of Edward Fuller of the Mayflower. (Washington State: Ellen Baker,
2. Rowley, Tedd and Judy (..Rowley) Bramlage, Rowley Genealogy webpage.
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3. Baker, Ellen., Compiled research files on the descendants of Edward Fuller of the Mayflower. (Washington State: Ellen Baker,
4. Baker, Ellen., Compiled research files on the descendants of Edward Fuller of the Mayflower. (Washington State: Ellen Baker,
5. Doyle, Bradley., Moses Rowley's Will & info posted at Rootsweb WorldConnect.
(Rootsweb WorldConnect Project
6. Baker, Ellen., Compiled research files on the descendants of Edward Fuller of the Mayflower. (Washington State: Ellen Baker,
7. Rowley, Tedd and Judy (..Rowley) Bramlage, Rowley Genealogy webpage.
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