Simon Bowker
1752 - Yes, date unknown
Generation: 1
Generation: 3
1. Simon Bowker was born on 25 Sep 1752 in Somers, Tolland, Connecticut (son of Joseph Bowker and Sarah Taintor); and died. Other Events:
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2. Joseph Bowker was born on 28 Dec 1725 in Hopkinton, Middlesex, Massachusetts (son of John Bowker and Susan Clapp); died on 11 Jul 1784 in Rutland, Rutland, Vermont; was buried in Center Rutland, Rutland, Vermont. Other Events:
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- Military: Abt 1760, Fort Ticonderoga, New York; Served in the French and Indian War
Notes:
Joseph Bowker was born in Hopkinton, Massachusetts on December 28, 1725 in Hopkinton. After being orphaned he was raised by a guardian, whose daughter he later married. Bowker was a farmer and served with the British during the French and Indian War. Most of his service was spent on garrison duty at Fort Ticonderoga, and as a result of it Bowker was usually referred to as "Captain Bowker" for the rest of his life. In 1773 Bowker relocated to Rutland, Vermont. In addition to farming he was involved in several business enterprises, including establishing the town's first sawmill. After settling in Rutland Bowker served in several local offices, including Town Clerk and Treasurer and Selectman. He was also the first Judge of the Rutland County Court and Rutland County's first Probate Judge. Bowker served as Chairman or President of several conventions of delegates called to organize Vermont and plan its activities during the American Revolution During the War Bowker also served on Vermont's Board of War, as a Sequestration Commissioner, and a Commissary in charge of acquiring supplies and equipment for Vermont's military. In 1778 was elected to the Vermont House of Representatives and served as the body's first ever Speaker of the House. He resigned as Speaker in order to accept a position on the Governor's Council. Bowker died in Rutland on July 11, 1784. - wikipedia.org
Buried:
Center Rutland CemeteryJoseph married Sarah Taintor on 21 Nov 1749 in Westborough, Massachusetts. Sarah (daughter of Simon Taintor and Rebecca Harrington) was born about 1726 in Watertown, Middlesex, Massachusetts; and died. [Group Sheet]
3. Sarah Taintor was born about 1726 in Watertown, Middlesex, Massachusetts (daughter of Simon Taintor and Rebecca Harrington); and died. Other Events:
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Children:
- 1. Simon Bowker was born on 25 Sep 1752 in Somers, Tolland, Connecticut; and died.
- Rebecca Bowker was born in 1759 in Connecticut; died in 1797 in Brandon, Rutland, Vermont.
- Sarah Bowker was born on 29 Aug 1764 in Simsbury, Hartford, Connecticut; died on 16 Nov 1850 in Mexico, Oswego, New York; was buried in Mexico, Oswego County, New York.
Generation: 3
4. John Bowker was born in 1696 in Sudbury, Middlesex, Massachusetts; died in 1740 in Massachusetts. Other Events:
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John married Susan Clapp on 21 Feb 1720 in Sudbury, Middlesex, Massachusetts. Susan was born in 1697 in Sudbury, Middlesex, Massachusetts; died in 1760 in Sudbury, Middlesex, Massachusetts. [Group Sheet]
5. Susan Clapp was born in 1697 in Sudbury, Middlesex, Massachusetts; died in 1760 in Sudbury, Middlesex, Massachusetts. Other Events:
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Children:
- 2. Joseph Bowker was born on 28 Dec 1725 in Hopkinton, Middlesex, Massachusetts; died on 11 Jul 1784 in Rutland, Rutland, Vermont; was buried in Center Rutland, Rutland, Vermont.
6. Simon Taintor was born in Feb 1693 in Watertown, Middlesex, Massachusetts; died after Apr 1763 in Westboro, Worcester, Massachusetts. Other Events:
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Simon married Rebecca Harrington on 25 May 1714 in Watertown, Middlesex, Massachusetts. Rebecca was born about 1695; and died. [Group Sheet]
7. Rebecca Harrington was born about 1695; and died. Other Events:
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Children:
- Simon Taintor was born in Apr 1715 in Watertown, Middlesex, Massachusetts; and died.
- Rebecca Taintor was born in Jan 1716 in Watertown, Middlesex, Massachusetts; and died.
- Joanna Taintor was born in Feb 1717 in Watertown, Middlesex, Massachusetts; and died.
- Susanna Taintor was born in Dec 1720 in Watertown, Middlesex, Massachusetts; and died.
- Jonathan Taintor was born in Aug 1723 in Watertown, Middlesex, Massachusetts; and died.
- 3. Sarah Taintor was born about 1726 in Watertown, Middlesex, Massachusetts; and died.
- Elizabeth Taintor was born before Jan 1729 in Watertown, Middlesex, Massachusetts; and died.
- Joshua Taintor was born before Feb 1733 in Watertown, Middlesex, Massachusetts; and died.
- Samuel Taintor was born before May 1736 in Watertown, Middlesex, Massachusetts; and died.