My 5-great grandfather was James Rowe born about 1753 in Va. Some have him being born in Culpeper Co., Va. His wife was Elizabeth/ Betsy. I believe her last name was Tracey, but I'm not 100% sure about that. He moved to North Carolina in about 1776 after the birth of son Thomas. James had one son James Jr., who was born in North Carolina about 1777. He later moved back to Virginia, Botetourt County I believe. His son Solomon was born in Russell Co., Va. about 1779.
The only reason I mentioned the birth was to establish a time line for James Sr. I had found a James Rowe, who was a fifer, but I'm not sure if they are one in the same.
I read in another person's information that they had James Rowe Sr. as a Tory. All the information I've been able to find on him leads me to believe he was a patriot. If you could help me with this inquiry I'd greatly appreciated it, thank you.
Bubby Rowe

The DAR Patriot Index lists the following:


ROWE, James
Birth: Circa 1759
Service: VA
Rank: Cpl
Death: KY 9 Sep 1840
Patriot Pensioned: Yes Widow Pensioned: No
Children Pensioned: No Heirs Pensioned: No
Spouse: (1) Elizabeth X

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C Nelson, thank you for your help in this matter. And I would be interested in joining the SAR and DAR for my daughters. My wife's grandmother's Wigal family also so had a Patriot in their direct line. He was Philip Wigal from Pennsylvania born about 1757. Would you know if there is an application on him as well?
And please let me know whom to contact in the Parkersburg WV area about submitting an application for my family. Again Thank You so much for your time and efforts.
Sincerely Clyde E. Rowe, Jr.

Dear Clyde,

The DAR Patriot Index lists the following:


WIGAL, Phillip
Birth: Circa 1754
Service: PA
Rank: PS
Death: VA 12 Apr 1815
Patriot Pensioned: No Widow Pensioned: No
Children Pensioned: No Heirs Pensioned: No
Spouse: (1) Barbara X

Please provide me with your wife's full name and the full names of your daughters. Also provide the patriot name for each person. Please bear in mind that a young woman must be 18 to join the DAR. Young ladies younger than that are eligible for the Children of the American Revolution (www.CAR.org). I will forward your name to my husband for assistance with the SAR. He is very active nationally and will be glad to help you with your application. You may reply to my email address if you wish.

Thank you for responding.
CNelson
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I (Clyde E. Rowe, Jr.) have two patriots that I and my daughters are connected to, Nathaniel Ratliff (pvt) and James Rowe (cpl) my 5th great grandfathers. My daughters are; Amanda Michelle Rowe age 21 and Emily Nicole Rowe age 16.
My wife (Lois Ann Hoffman) has one patriot whom she and my daughters would be connected, Philip Wigal, her 4th great grandfather.
So to recap, Amanda and Emily Rowe have Nathaniel Ratliff and James Rowe, their 6th great grandfathers from my side and Philip Wigal, their 5th great grandfather from their mother's side. Lois has only the one connect that we know about as her Hoffman side didn't arrive in this country until must later.
Thank you again for your help, if you need any more information you can e-mail me direct at bub4_60@yahoo.com and thank you again.
Sincerely Bubby Rowe

My name is Chris Ann My gggggreat grandfather was James Rowe also. Would like to see the family connection. I have been working on my tree For just a short Time. Do you have any Photo's you would like to share with me. I would love to see them. My Family is from Mc/Dowell Co. West Virginia. My grandfather was Richard Rowe. His father Salem and Im sure you already know the rest. Have a nice day

Hello Chris Ann, There are many of my Rowe Kin from McDowell Co. Although not my direct line, I have some information about them but not as much as my own line. I have few photos of the elder Rowe. What I have are on my myfamily.com page. I'm afraid I haven't seen your grandfather Richard or his father Salem's name in my research. That does mean we don't have common kin just that I haven't researched your line as of yet. I'd be glad to share what I have, when I'm back in town right now I'm working out of town and am only home on the weekends. My e-mail is bub4_60@yahoo.com contact me directly if you'd like. I'll check my records and get back to you here if I don't hear from you.

Thank you Im sorry I havnt got back to you sooner I would be delighted to have the photo's. We may have some common relatives. i use chrisannfroggy@live for my regular email address. Any info would be appreciated thank you

James Rowe would be my 5th grandfather also I have 1753-1830 maried Elizabeth Tracey 1755-1830 I came down from Solomon Rowe. and Elizabet Drake I realy havent found that much On James Rowe. I did come across a marriage Lisence for a Elizabeth Rowe 1797 arried a Samuel Reed I awondering if it was the daughter of James and Sophia Rowe. As I find documents I always post them. The marriage Lisence doesnt have the name of her parents on there but it is about the right time frame. If you have any info Let me know thanks so much . Have a great day