Robert ROWLAND

HAIRSTON.org ID#8674, d. about February 1782
Marriage*Robert ROWLAND married Martha (surname unknown)
Patent/Warrant* Robert Rowland obtains a patent for 244 acres in Augusta County. Patent Book 31, page 605. On the same day, Joshua Rowland and James Rowland also obtained patents in Augusta County.1 
Deed*Robert and Martha Rowland sells to his son George Rowland 244 acres in Augusta County, 2 deeds dated 20 and 21 June 1763. Augusta Deed Book 11, page 271-273. FSL 8140720 444-445. 
Deed*Robert and Martha Rowland sell to his son William Rowland 113 acres in Augusta County. Recorded with 2 deeds on 21 June 1763. Augusta Deed Book 11, page 269-271. FSL 8140720 443-445. 
County Name*1770 - Botetourt formed from Augusta. 
Will*Robert ROWLAND left a will on 16 January 1777 in Botetourt, Virginia. Mentions sons James, Thomas, George and deceased son William's oldest son Robert.2
Death*He died about February 1782 in Botetourt, Virginia.2 
Probate*His will was presented to the court in February 1782 in Botetourt, Virginia.2
NOTE*NOTES:

Joshua Rowland, James Rowland & Robert Rowland all obtained Virginia Patents on 10 Sep 1755 in Augusta County

Joshua Rowland is adjacent John Bell, 27 Aug 1770, Sussex County, patent 39-178.

Richard Rowland obtain a patent for 190 acres in Augusta County on 16 Mar 1771, 39-412. 

Family

Martha (surname unknown)
Children

Sources (www.HAIRSTON.org)

  1. [S3124] Hudgins, Dennis R. Cavaliers and Pioneers: Abstracts of Virginia Land Patents and Grants : Volume Seven, 1762-1776. Richmond, Va: Virginia Genealogical Society, 1999. 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.
Last Edited16 Apr 2024