Anne Millie (Boggs) Lowry (abt. 1705 - aft. 1755)

Born about 1705 in Lancaster, Lancaster, Pennsylvania [uncertain]

Wife of Lazarus Lowry — married about 1729 in America

Descendants

Died after 1755 after about age 50 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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Biography

Anne was born in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania.^{[citation needed]} Her parents are deemed by others to be William Ellison Boggs and Elizabeth Hutchinson. (See Research notes)

Marriage (1)

She first married Thomas Edwards (b.~1690) in about 1724.^{[citation needed]}

Annie and Thomas Edward's Children

1. John Michael Edwards b.~1725. He is mentioned in Lazarus Lowry's Will.

Marriage (2)

She secondly married Lazarus Lowry in about 1730/31 in Pennsylvania.^{[citation needed]}

Lazarus Lowry's and Ann Millie Boggs 5 Children

1. Lazarus Lowry Jr. b. ca 1732 Donegal, Lancaster Co, PA d. Maryland m. 20 Mar 1753 Christ Church, Philadelphia, PA Ann Williams 20 Mar 1753^[1]
2. Thomas Lowry b. ca 1734 Lancaster Co, PA d. Augusta Co, VA
3. Benjamin Lowry b. ca 1736 Lancaster Co, PA d. Maryland m. 24 Jun 1758 Christ Church, Philadelphia, PA. m. Ann Robinson^[2]
4. William Boggs Lowry b. ca 1738 Lancaster Co, PA d. Hanover Co, VA m. Elizabeth Pullen/Pulliam
5. Martha Lowry b. ca 1740 Lancaster Co, PA d. Hanover Co, VA m. ca 1768 Lunenburg Co, VA m. John McConaughy

Death of Lazarus

About 1750 Anne and Lazarus moved to Arch St. in Philadelphia and Lazarus passed away there in early 1755. (HIs Will was probated in Feb 1755) He is said to be interred in the Christ Church Cemetery. His Will was recorded on pg. 264 Book K. of the Phila. Co. Wills, signed 6 Feb 1755 and proved 15 Feb 1755, mentioning his second wife Anne, widow of Thomas Edwards [member of the Assembly] ^{[citation needed]}, and children Lazarus, Thomas, Benj., Wm. & Martha Lowry and John Edwards. His signature is spelled "Lazarus Lowrey".

Details of Will

LOWRY, LAZARUS. City of Philadelphia. February 25, 1755. K.264.

LOWRY, LAZARUS. City of Philadelphia. Indian trader.

February 6, 1755. February 25, 1755. K.264.

Wife: Anne (former husband, Thomas Edwards).

Children:

1. Lazarus, b.1732
2. Thomas, b~1734
3. Benjamin, b.~1736
4. John Edwards. (Thomas' Son)

Exec: Wife and Thomas Campbell, merchant, of Philadelphia.

Wit: Ebenezar Kinnersly, Benjamin Street, Thomas Say.^[3]

Ann remained at Lazarus’ side until his death, in Philadelphia, in 1755. In the will of Lazarus Lowry, he referred to Ann as “my dear friend”.

Anne's Death

Anne Boggs passed away in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. after 1755

Research Notes

James Boggs Boggs-38 _Birthdate: 1667

Birthplace: Templemore Parish, Londonderry, Northern Ireland (United Kingdom)

Death: February 09, 1736 (68-69) New Castle, Delaware, United States

Immediate Family:

Son of Mary Haverghty; Husband of Helen Jean Nussear; Father of William Ellison Boggs??

William Ellison Boggs

Birthdate: circa 1685

Birthplace: Lancaster, PA, United States

Death: 1786 (96-105)

Immediate Family:

Son of James?? Boggs and Helen Jean Nussear; Husband of Elizabeth Boggs; (Hutchinson) Father of Ann Millie Boggs - Edwards- Lowry

Sources

1. ↑ http://files.usgwarchives.net/pa/philadelphia/church/pass8-5.txt
2. ↑ http://files.usgwarchives.net/pa/philadelphia/church/pass8-5.txt
3. ↑ http://files.usgwarchives.net/pa/philadelphia/wills/willabstrbkk.txt Wills: Abstracts, Book K: 1752 - 1757: Philadelphia Co, PA. Contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by Thera, Jack Bowman, and Judy.