Histories

BOWLES (4) BILLINGSLEY
(William 3, John 2, Francis 1.)

Born Calvert County, Maryland December 1694, moved to St. Mary’s County, Maryland and married prior to 1723 Rachel Garden, born Maryland 17__, said to be a daughter of Clement Garden. He was a farmer and died in May 1744, his estate was administered by Rachel Billingsley, his widow. Inventory dated 4 June 1744 by Clement Garden and James Poulton, his brothers in law and it amounted to 117.55.0 pounds. This record was signed by Samuel and William Billingsley as “Nearest of Kin.” On 2 Sept. 1746 Rachel made final return of account and distribution of the estate which netted 104.6.2 pounds as follows: one third to widow, residue to John, James, Clement, and Zachariah, and daughter Rachel all orphans of the deceased. (Accounts 23-1.)

No data on death of Rachel. Resided St. Mary’s County, Maryland.

Children:

1. John (5) : b 1723.
2. James (5) : b 1727.
3. Clement (5) : b 1729
4. Zachariah (5) : b 1734.
5. Rachel: b 1738.