Magdalena (Woods) Bowyer (abt. 1711 - abt. 1810)

Born about 1711 in Dunshanglin Castle, County Meath, Ireland

Ancestors

Daughter of Samuel Woods and Elizabeth (Campbell) Woods

Wife of John McDowell — married 14 Dec 1734 in Donegal, Lancaster, Pennsylvania

Wife of Benjamin Borden III — married 1743 in Augusta, Virginia

Wife of John Bowyer — married 4 Feb 1754 in , Rockbridge, Virginia

Descendants

Died about 1810 at about age 99 in Timber Ridge, Frederick, Virginia, United States [uncertain]

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This profile is part of the Woods Name Study.

Magdalena (Woods) Bowyer was born in Ireland.

Biography

Magdelena Woods, daughter of Samuel Woods and Elizabeth Campbell^[1] born 1705 in Rockfish, Nelson Co., Virginia.

Sisters

1. Martha Woods 1718 -
2. Sarah Woods Bef 1723 -

She married firstly, John McDowell. ^[2][3]

One year after his death in 1742, she married Benjamin Borden Jr.^[4][2][3] They issue:

1. Hannah, d. 1753^[2]
2. Elizabeth, d. 1753^[2]

After Benjamin Borden, Jr.'s death, she married John Bowyer ^[3] and they had no children.^[4]

Elizabeth died in 1810 at Timber Ridge, Virginia.^[5]

DNA

• MRCA: Archibald Campbell/Margaret Campbell

Maternal relationship is confirmed with a MyHeritage test match between Ted A Larson , Nicole (Wheelock) Reinhard, and Thom Anderson

Ted A Larson	Nicole (Wheelock) Reinhard	14c1r
Thom Anderson	Nicole (Wheelock) Reinhard	10c
Thom Anderson	Ted A Larson	9c3r

Chr	cM
1	14.3

Research Notes

Few dates are available to pinpoint her birth but the date of death for her first husband was 1742 and if the date of their marrage, 14 Dec 1734, is incorrect, it appears that it could not be far off. Starting from that date and recognizing that few cultures allowed brides younger than 12, one can infer that she was born before 1722 and probably much earlier than 1722. Her daughter Elizabeth is currently stated as born in 1725 while her mother is currently stated as born after 1697. For the moment, an approximate date of 1711 is the best estimate.

Some genealogists assign Magdalene as the daugter of her paternal uncle Michael (currently on WT with duplicate profiles Michael Marion and Michael) and maternal aunt Mary (currently on WT as duplicate account Mary Catherine and Mary). Hopefully, research will be able to settle this matter. In any case, any appropriate merge should be performed.

On May 30, 1803, Samuel McDowell (1735-1817) gave a ten page deposition which was taken at his house in Jessamine County, Kentucky. The deposition was evidence in a case involving Benjamin Borden, his step father. Repr. of Joseph Borden v. Benjamin Borden et. al., 1834-41 (Augusta Chancery Court, Virginia), at pp. 1116-1124. ^[6] In the deposition transcript, Samuel states that he lived with Benjamin Borden from the date his mother Magdalena married Borden in "43 or 44" until Borden died of smallpox in March or April of "53".

There are conflicting stories about this lady on the Internet. She was either born in Virginia or in a castle in Ireland. She lived to be 100, 103, 107. One of her children by her first husband, Captain McDowell, was president of the Constitutional Congress; another was a colonel in the Revolution. Dr. Cole contributes: She was the grandmother of Dr. Ephraim McDowell, founder of operative gynecology. Further research obviously needed. (Ted Pack)

Samuel Woods' land (with William)(Borden Tract, SW, # of acres not listed) as shown on the map meticulously drawn by J.R. Hildebrand, cartographer. This map is copyrighted©, used by permission of John Hildebrand, son of J.R. Hildebrand, April, 2009. Note that tract of Richard Woods, is adjoining his tract to the south.

Acquisition of Land from Orange County Virginia Records:Pages 178-83. 25-26 July 1742. Benjamin Borden of Orange County to Samll. Woods and William Woods of same. Lease and release; for £11.9.2 current money. 382 acres on waters of James River, part of 92,100 acres pattin (patented) 6 Nov. 1739... on bouth sides of Woods Creekin Augusta County... corner to Richard Woods land... corner to Joseph Lapsly's land... side of a small branch. (signed) Benja. Borden. Wit: Richard Woods, Joseph Lapesly, Gilbert Campbell. 26 Aug. 1742. Acknowledged by Benjamin Borden, Gent. [Orange County Virginia Deed Book 8, Dorman, pg. 75]. Disposition of Land from Chalkley's: Page 165.--25th February, 1750. Samuel Woods and Wm. Woods of Augusta to Peter Wallace, 120 acres in Fork of James, part of Wm. Wood's land, where Peter now liveth; Joseph Lapsley's line; Richard Wood's line. Teste: John Mathews, Jr., Joseph Lapsley. Page 262.--6th March, 1753. Samuel and William Woods to Benjamin Borden, 263 acres on Woods Creek of James. Cor. Richard Woods; cor. Peter Wallace, Cap. Lapsley's line. [edit] ▼Records From:Chalkley’s Augusta County Records: Vol. 1 - SEPTEMBER 19, 1746. - (113) Benj. Borden, Samuel Woods, added to tithables. Vol. 1 - ORIGINAL PETITIONS AND PAPERS FILED IN THE COUNTY COURT. - 1750. - Samuel Woods deposes, 18th February, 1750-51. Edward Boyle. William Evins deceased. Page 819.--9th June, 1750. Benj. Borden to John Karr. 336 acres, David Karrs line; corner Francis Beatty. Teste: Jno. Paul, Wm. Whitesides, Robt. Cilpatrick, Saml. Woods. Vol. 1 - AUGUST, 1750 (C). - Samuel Smith vs. Beaty.--Mr. Michael Woods, formerly of Paxtunk, Pennsylvania. Account dated 1733. Thomas Renich, on 1st September, 1750, deposed: About 8 years ago, at his own house, he saw and spoke with said Smith and Robert Buchanan, the then Sheriff of Lancaster County. He heard Smith (then merchant at Connoy) say, &c., several accounts: Smith vs. James Cathey, 1737; Smith vs. Adam Thomson, 1736-7-8; Smith vs. William Robinson, 1739; Smith vs. Richard Woods, 1738; Smith vs. Mrs. Margaret McDowell, 1737; Smith vs. Mrs. Mary McDowell, 1737; Smith vs. Michael Woods, 1738-9; Smith vs. John Maxwell; Smith vs. Samuel Woods, 1734-5-8; Smith vs. Francis Beaty, 1735-6; Smith vs. John Christian, 1737; Smith vs. Robert Christian, 1733-4-5-6 Smith vs. Randell McDaniel; Smith vs. William Hutchinson; Smith vs. George Hutchinson. All sworn to by Samuel Smith, late of County of Lancaster, before a Justice, in Philadelphia, 13th October, 1743. Vol. 1 - AUGUST, 1750. - 1737.--James Cathey to Samuel Smith, debtor: September 22. 1736.-- October 23, Mr. Adam Thompson, debtor to same, January 18. William Robinson's account, debtor to Samuel Smith, 1739--April 4, one almanac. Richard Wood's ditto, ditto, 1738. Mrs. Margaret McDowell, ditto, 1737-- June 14. Mrs. Mary McDowell, ditto, 1737--January 17, three yards ribbon to sister. Mr. Michael Woods, ditto, 1738--October 7, one dozen catechisms. 1739--Credit by six foxes, seven raccoons, and one beaver. John Maxwell, ditto. Samuel Woods, ditto. 1734--11 1/4 yards masquerade, 31/; 7 1/2 yards sagathee, 32/6. 1735--June 26, credit by 36/ discounted with his son, Richard, by Michael Woods. Michael Woods, formerly of Pextunk, ditto, 1733--February 12; 1734--March 28. Francis Beaty, ditto, 1735--October 16, To 2/4 1/2 in goods more than J. Catherwood's order; 1738--May 1, Credit by William Smiley. John Christian, ditto, 1737--February 22, To James Cook for a gunlock. Robert Christian, ditto, 1733-1734-1735-1736-- Account; 1733--Credit by order on Treasury for two wolfs' heads; 1734-- August 17, By making a coat and britches, 13/; 1736--Credit, October 13, by cash of John; by James Boyle; 1748-9--February 17, Then Robert Christian paid me £1.13.4 Virginia money in part of above debt. (Signed) William Anderson. Samuel Doak, ditto, balance of account given in. Randall McDaniel, ditto. William Hutchinson, ditto. George Hutchinson, ditto. Robert Cunningham, ditto. Alexander Crawford's note, ditto. Above accounts sworn to, 13th October, 1743, in Philadelphia County, Pa., by Samuel Smith, late of Lancaster County. Thomas Renick deposes: On 1st September, 1750, in Staunton, in cause Smith vs. Beatey, that about eight years ago, at his own house, he saw Smith, the plaintiff, and Robert Buchanan, the then sheriff of Lancaster County, and Smith acknowledged having attached and sold Beatey's effects and received satisfaction.

Sources

1. ↑ Some sources claim she was the daughter of her paternal uncle Michael and maternal aunt Mary, see: Roberts, George Braden, "Genealogy of Joseph Peck and Some Related Families", Washington: private, 1955, Hathitrust, p. 161
2. ↑ ^{2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3} Roberts, George Braden, "Genealogy of Joseph Peck and Some Related Families", Washington: private, 1955, Hathitrust, p. 161
3. ↑ ^{3.0 3.1 3.2} Roberts, George Braden, "Genealogy of Joseph Peck and Some Related Families", Washington: private, 1955, Hathitrust, p. 12
4. ↑ ^{4.0 4.1} Repr. of Joseph Borden v. Benjamin Borden et. al., 1834-41 (Augusta Chancery Court, Virginia), at pp. 1148-1155 (Samuel McDowell deposition of May 30,1803 and at pp. 1156-1163 deposition of November 17, 1806, both in Jessamine County, Kentucky Available at the Library of Virginia here
5. ↑ Find A Grave: Memorial #59565145
6. ↑ Repr. of Joseph Borden v. Benjamin Borden et. al., 1834-41 (Augusta Chancery Court, Virginia), at pp. 1116-1124 Available at the Library of Virginia here

See also:

• Gang, Robert J. III, Judge Samuel Son of Virginia - Father of Kentucky, Augusta Historical Bulletin, 2018 Vol. 54 pages 119 - 173

• Wikidata: Item Q104602829

• Terry Mason's Family History Site