HAIRSTON.org ID#8695, d. 1 January 1776
| William ROWLAND was the son of Robert ROWLAND and Martha (surname unknown).1 |
| 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. |
| Patent/Warrant* | William Rowland obtains a patent for 248 acres in Augusta County, 30 August 1763. Patent Book 35, page 372.2 |
| Patent/Warrant | William Rowland obtains a patent for 18 acres in Botetourt County, 3 August 1771. Patent Book 40, page 596.2 |
| Death* | William ROWLAND died on 1 January 1776 in Botetourt, Virginia.1,3 |
| Will* | He left a will on 4 November 1776 in Botetourt, Virginia; Will was attested to by James Rowland, John Potts Sr and John Potts Jr. (Sarah's father and brother).3  |
| Will | He 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.1 |
| Probate* | His estate was probated in March 1777 in Botetourt, Virginia. Botetourt Will Book A, page 76. FSL 7644336, 47.3 |
| Probate | His estate inventory was probated on 18 June 1777 in Botetourt, Virginia. Mentions John Potts Jr. and Thomas Rowland. Will Book A, page 80. FSL 7644336 49. |
| Court Record | The Botetourt court orderd that the children of William Rowland, except Elizabeth, be bound out according to law, 14 December 1780, page 83. FSL 7893756 251. |
| Court Record* | On 14 March 1782, the court record states that the orphans of William Rowland be bound until 21 as follows; John and George Rowland to William and George Graham, Robert Rowland to Francis Graham, William Rowland to John and Robert Armstrong, Amey Rowland to James Rowland, Sarah Rowland to Thomas Rowland. - Botetourt County Court Order Book 1780-1784, page 150. FSL 7893756 285. |
| Probate | His estate was probated 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. |
| Probate | His estate was probated in September 1826 in Botetourt, Virginia. Silas Rowland was administrator of estate. Botetourt Will Book D, page 302-303. FSL 7644337 173-174. |
| Probate | His estate was probated on 2 January 1827 in Botetourt, Virginia; On 2 January 1827, the Botetourt Court ordered the undersigned have divided the Negroes of the late William between Sarah Rowland widow and Elizabeth, William and Robert the children and legal heirs of the said William Roland deceased and submit the following report". Will Book D page 397. FSL 7644337 221. |