Individual Details

Henry Rowley of Nottinghamsire?, England, came to Scituate, Plymouth Co., MA, between 1632-34. Some researchers still wonder for sure when he came to America but one thought he came in the "Charles" with Mr. Hatherly and was in Scituate by 1634. But, it is known that he was one of the original settlers of Scituate, Plymouth Co., MA.and was one of the first members of Rev. John Lothrop’s Colonial Church. Henry was a planter in Plymouth Co., MA. He was first found in the opening chapter of the Plymouth Colony Court Records, when he was taxed. There are a number of references to him as he participated in various tasks in the colony. His was one of the first marriages recorded, when he was re-married to Anne Elsdon, 17 October 1633. He was one of the first to greet the Rev. John Lothrop, when he first arrived in Scituate after being released from the Tower of London. Lothrop's diary leads one to believe that Henry Rowley was part of his congregation when Archbishop Laud's men arrested many at Blackfriars in London. If so, that may explain why we are unable to determine in what manner he arrived at Plymouth. Perhaps he was spirited away in the dark of the night and smuggled aboard a vessel without being recorded as being there.

Birth	Bet 1595 and 1605	probably, England
Death	Jul 1673
Marriage		Sarah? Palmer

Spouse	Sarah? Palmer ( - 1633)
Child	Sarah Rowley (1626 - 1710)
Child	Joseph Rowley (1627 - )
Child	Moses Rowley Sr. (1632 - 1705)