James ROWLAND1

HAIRSTON.org ID#8662, d. about June 1805
Father*Robert ROWLAND2 d. a Feb 1782
Mother*Martha (surname unknown)
James ROWLAND was the son of Robert ROWLAND and Martha (surname unknown).2 
Marriage*James ROWLAND married Margaret (surname unknown).3 
WillJames ROWLAND was mentioned in the will of Robert ROWLAND on 16 January 1777 in Botetourt, Virginia; Mentions sons James, Thomas, George and deceased son William's oldest son Robert.2
ProbateJames ROWLAND witnessed the probate of the estate of William ROWLAND in March 1777 in Botetourt, Virginia; Botetourt Will Book A, page 76. FSL 7644336, 47.4
ProbateJames ROWLAND was the administrator of William ROWLAND's estate on 12 April 1784 in Botetourt, Virginia; Mentions Sarah Rowland, James Rowland, John Potts Jr. and Thomas Rowland. Will Book A, page 203-204. FSL 7644336 110-111.
Census*James ROWLAND appeared on the enumeration of between February 1785 and March 1785 in Botetourt, Virginia. There were 12 white persons, 1 house and 5 other buildings. 
Tax Rolls*James Rowland Sr. is listed as having 1 white male over 21, 11 horses, 1 slave under 16 and 8 slaves over 16 in Botetourt County in 1800. The John Holloway district. 
Will*He left a will on 11 February 1805 in Botetourt, Virginia; Mentions wife Margaret, daughter Mary, Elizabeth, Jane, Margaret, Agnes and Prudence. Sons mentioned are Robert, George, James and William. Witnessed by James Trevor, John Galbreath and Thomas Rowland. Executors are wife margaret, sons Robert and George and Edward McDonald.3
Death*He died about June 1805 in Botetourt, Virginia.3 
Probate*His estate was probated on 19 December 1817 in Botetourt, Virginia; Will Book C page 111. FSL 7644336 599.

Family

Margaret (surname unknown) d. a 1805
Children

Sources (www.HAIRSTON.org)

  1. [S3127] Worrell, Anne L. Early Marriages, Wills, and Some Revolutionary War Records, Botetourt County, Virginia. Baltimore: Geneal. Pub. Co, 1975. Print., Personal Collection - printed book.
  2. [S3791] Will of Robert Rowland - 16 January 1777 - Botetourt County Will Book A, Page 159-160. Family Search Library Film #7644336, images 88-89., Family Search Library, Salt Lake City, Utah.
  3. [S3790] Will of George Rowland - 11 February 1805 - Botetourt County Will Book B, Page 96-98. Family Search Library Film #7644336, images 335-336., Family Search Library, Salt Lake City, Utah.
  4. [S3795] Will of William Rowland - 4 November 1776 - Botetourt County Will Book A, Page 76. Family Search Library Film #7644336, image 47., Family Search Library, Salt Lake City, Utah.
Last Edited24 Aug 2023