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Descendants of John Boye

Generation No. 2

2. Abraham² Bowie (John¹ Boye) died 1752 in , Charles, Maryland, New England.

Notes for Abraham Bowie:
Abraham Boye, later spelled Bowie, was the son of John and Jane Boye. It had long been thoug ht that Abraham was born in Scotland, but later data uncovered by the late Howard Coulby, Jr . indicates beyond doubt that John Boye and perhaps wife Jane were the immigrants from Stirli ngshire, Scotland, not Abraham. John and Jane Boye had several children, all listed in Jane' s will. Abraham was not the oldest. Pigeon, John, Bowman, and Thomas were his elder sibling s. Abraham was the next born, and the last son. One daughter, Elizabeth, was the youngest c hild. All the brothers except Abraham, and Elizabeth left Charles County never to return. I t is thought that John married a Catholic lass, probably in Charleston, SC. and fearing she w ould not be accepted by a staunchly Presbyterian family, decided to stay away. This left Abr aham the only child still at home and he naturally inherited Seneh's Delight from his parents , probably at his fathers death since no mention of the farm is included in Jane's will. Th e name Seneh's Delight apparently comes from 1st Samuel 14:1-13. During the war between Isra el and the Philistine nation, King Saul's son Jonathan with armour bearers made an unauthoriz ed attempt to infiltrate the Philistine garrison, which with the Lords help was successful. W hile Jonathan and his companions made their way through a mountain pass near Michmash they we nt between two large rocks. One was called Bozez and the other Seneh. A dictionary of Biblic al terms indicates Seneh means brambles. It must have been that brambles bloomed in such pro fusion they seemed to find great delight in that environment. Other reseachers have found dat a (Mark Davis & Pete McLallen) indicating another scenario: That Seneh is Gaelic for Jane . G. Henry Bowie mentions in his book "Where The Brambles Bloom" that Abraham died in 1752 a nd letters testamentory were issued to John Bowie, his son, who administered his estate, clos ing it in 1753. The settlement showed disbursements for Abraham and his wife, who was not na med, including funeral expenses. She apparently died a short time after her husband. A sear ch for Abraham's wife has been futile to date since the courthouse in Nanjemoy, Charles Count y, Maryland was bcurned by the British in the War of 11812.

Addendum January 9, 1997: In a letter to Glenn Bowie in Abbeville, SC the late Howard Coulby , Jr. had information he uncovered in or before 1990 that"Seneh" may have been spelled "Senia " and pronounced phonetically as "Seneh." If this datum is correct it could be an old Gaeli c pronunciation of the name "Buihe." It is also believed that Seneh is Gaelic for Jane. So, w e can take our pick. There is no corroborating evidence of either story. Speculation can b e fun, but does not provide proof of the data. Of particular importance, is that the Charle s County, Maryland Courthouse burned, and along with it all supporting records of the Durha m Parish, Charles County ancestors.

Addendum February 26, 1998: Diane Atkinson of St. Louis, Missouri has confirmed a date of 1 5 September 1752 for the date Abraham Bowie's will was proved. This data is in a book titled : Charles County Maryland Probate Records & Inventories 1673-1753, Page 30.

According to data provided by Dr. Robert Bowie of Brewer, Maine, Abraham is buried on his est ate, Seneh's Delight. He also has a notation in his book,"Bowie's and Their Kindred of Scotla nd and The Colonies," that indicates Seneh is gaelic for Jane!

Addendum February 7, 2000: Researcher Everette Bowie of Olive Branch, Mississippi has come t o the conclusion that Abraham Boye, son of John and Jane Boye never owned Seneh's Delight. T his could account for no mention of the farm in the will of Jane Boye. Since Abraham was th e only issue to remain in Maryland, it would seem that if the land was still in the family i t would have been left to Abraham. Rather, he believes, the farm belonged to another of th e same name that is often referred to as Abraham Bowie II. This Abraham was the son of Oswel l Bowie and the great grandson of Abraham I. This can be documented in Charles County, Maryl and Land Records, 1790 to 1796 (Library ID: 929.3525, Volume 5) Page 230: March 8 1794 fro m William Poston and Sarah, his wife, of CC, to Abraham Bowie of CC, a tract of land called S eneh's Delight, bounded by the spring valley, a dividing boundary between Abraham Bowie an d Isaac Bowie, the dividing line between William Poston & Thomas Bulman, the second line of D anby, the last line of Danby's Addition, Randalls Addition, Bastable Enlarged, Hamills Mistak e, Mr. Barnes' land, containing 82 1/2 acres. Signed: William Poston, Sarah Poston. Witness , Richard Barnes, Henry H. Chapman. Said Sarah Postson relinquished her right of dower. Rec orded March 12, 1794.

Another transaction occurred on the same date as follows: Page 233, March 8, 1794 from Will iam Poston and Sarah, his wife, of CC, to Abraham Bowie of CC, for 125 pounds, 12 shillings , 6 pence, part of a tract of land called Seneh's Delight bounded by Ashbrooks Rest, a ston e formerly fixed by William Poston and Thomas Bullm,an as a dividing line between them, and t he dividing line as run by David L. Ward, tdhe Spdring Valley, Mr. Barnes' land, containin g and now surveyed for 83 acres, 3 roods. Signed: William Poston, Sarah Poston. Witness Ri chard Barnes, Henry H. Chapman. Said Sarah Poston relinquished her right of dower. Recorde d March 12 1794.

Since Abraham I died in 1752, this could not be his property. There can be little doubt tha t our thinking on this subject has been in error for more than two hundred years!

More About Abraham Bowie:
Burial: 1752, , Charles, Maryland, New England
Record Change: 07 Feb 2000

Children of Abraham Bowie are:

Mary³ Boye.

More About Mary Boye:
Record Change: 16 Jan 2001

ii.

Sarah Boye.

More About Sarah Boye:
Record Change: 16 Jan 2001

+	10	iii.		John Bowie, born 1725; died 1781 in Durham Parish, Charles, Md, Usa.
	11	iv.		William Boye, born Abt. 1736; died Abt. 1791. He married Margaret Davis.

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Record Change: 16 Jan 2001

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Record Change: 16 Jan 2001

7. Pigeon² Boye (Bowie) (John¹ Boye) He married Unknown.

Notes for Pigeon Boye (Bowie):
Pigeon Boye is mosts likely the oldest son of Jane Boye and her husband, who, according to se veral sources was named John. Pigeon administered the estate of his mother. See Jane Boye n otes section for a copy of her will. It is not known where he lived after he settled his mot hers estate.

More About Pigeon Boye (Bowie):
Record Change: 16 Jan 2001

Notes for Unknown:
SPOUSE OF PIGEON BOYE IS UNKNOWN.

More About Unknown:
Record Change: 16 Jan 2001

Child of Pigeon Boye (Bowie) and Unknown is:

John Pigeon³ Bowie.

Notes for John Pigeon Bowie:
John Pigeon Bowie (notice change of spelling) received personalty in the will
of Daniel McDaniel an Charles County planter in a will probated 15 may 1741.
There is no furthur record known at this time.

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Record Change: 16 Jan 2001

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