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Morris Fowler (abt. 1762 - abt. 1813)

Morris Fowler
Born about in Poughkeepsie, Dutchess, New Yorkmap
Ancestors ancestors
Husband of — married 1784 in New York, United Statesmap
Descendants descendants
Died about at about age 51 in Williamstown, Berkshire, Massachusetts, United Statesmap
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Biography

Morris Fowler was born about 1762 in Poughkeepsie, Dutchess County, New York. He is the son of Thomas Alonzo Fowler and Susannah Lake.[1][2]

Note: His first name was previous listed as John Morris, but no references have confirmed this.

He married Phoebe Manter.[2][3] They had at least four children.

  1. Nancy (Fowler) King was born March 31, 1788 in Williamstown, Berkshire, County, Massachusetts; married Eleaer King; died November 8, 1845 in Nauvoo, Hancock County, Illinois.[3]
  2. Similas Fowler was born about 1790 in Williamstown.[3]
  3. Alonzo Fowler was born about 1792 in Williamstown.[3]
  4. Morris Fowler was born about 1795 in Williamstown.[4]

Morris may have died at an age of about fifty-one on December 9, 1813 in Williamstown, Bershire County, Massachusetts.[2]

Research Notes

These are census records that may belong to John (?) Morris Fowler:

  • "United States Census, 1790," database with images, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:XHKG-KQW : accessed 4 January 2021), John Fowler, Williamstown, Berkshire, Massachusetts, United States; citing p. 691, NARA microfilm publication M637, (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.), roll 4; FHL microfilm 568,144. Notes: Household of nine. 1 male age 16 and older (John Morris), 2 males under age 16 (son Similas and one unknown boy, maybe Alonzo), 6 females (wife Phoebe and daughter Nancy plus 4 unknown girls/women, perhaps extended family or unknown daughters). Probably not him.

Two of his siblings were christened in 1756 & 1758 in the Presbyterian Church in Rumbout, Dutchess County, New York.

  • New York Births and Christenings, 1640-1962," database, (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/V2HD-R5M : 11 February 2018), Thomas Fowler in entry for James Fowler, 22 Aug 1756; citing PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH,RUMBOUT,DUTCHESS,NEW YORK, reference ; FHL microfilm 974.7 B2N V. 68-69.
  • "New York Births and Christenings, 1640-1962", database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:V2H6-1G7 : 20 January 2020), Thomas Fowler in entry for Bridget Fowler, 1758.

Might have died while in military service: December 18/19, 1813.

  • "United States Registers of Enlistments in the U.S. Army, 1798-1914," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QJD5-J69X : 3 March 2021), Morris Fowler, 12 Mar 1813; citing p. 180, volume 009, , , , United States, NARA microfilm publication M233 (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.), roll 5; FHL microfilm 350,311. Notes: Ret dead and discharged men Sackett's Harbor, NY. Feby 17, 1814, died in the service Dec 18, 1813. See pension case. Other writing on record show died Dec 19, 1813.

Revolutionary War Rolls 1780 in New York:

  • "United States Revolutionary War Rolls, 1775-1783," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QL6T-TND9 : 20 February 2021), Morris Fowler, 20 Apr 1780; citing 20 Apr 1780, New York, United States, citing NARA microfilm publication M246. Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Services, 1980. FHL microfilm 830,354.

Sources

  1. New York Births and Christenings, 1640-1962.
  2. 2.0 2.1 2.2 Find A Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com : accessed 14 August 2019), memorial page for Morris Fowler (1762–9 Dec 1813), Find A Grave Memorial no. Find A Grave: Memorial #193448525, ; Maintained by az (contributor 49716916) Burial Details Unknown. Note: this link has no references or photos.
  3. 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 Nauvoo Baptismal Records of the Dead, (https://www.familysearch.org/photos/artifacts/154759759?p=45508696&returnLabel=Nancy%20Fowler%20(LZGS-VGN)&returnUrl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.familysearch.org%2Ftree%2Fperson%2Fmemories%2FLZGS-VGN), Nancy Fowler. Notes: Names three children of Morris and Phebe Fowler: Nancy King, Alonzo Fowler, Similas Fowler. Similas and alonzo died before 1841.
  4. "United States Census, 1850", database with images, FamilySearch (ark:/61903/1:1:MX7F-7H6 : Wed Apr 05 06:37:10 UTC 2023), Entry for Simillius Fowler and Catherine Fowler, 1850. Note: This is a census record for his son Morris, born about 1795 in Massachusetts. Notice his grandson who is named Simillius, like his son.
  • "United States Census, 1800," database with images, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:XHRZ-XY8 : accessed 4 January 2021), Morris Fowler, Williamstown, Berkshire, Massachusetts, United States; citing p. 130, NARA microfilm publication M32, (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.), roll 13; FHL microfilm 205,611. Notes 3 males under age 10 (sons Similas, Alonzo and Morris), 1 male age 26 to 44 (John Morris), 1 female under ten (child Nancy would have been about 11), 1 female age 26 to 44 (wife Phoebe). Total number in household is six.
  • "United States Census, 1810," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:XH2L-9MH : accessed 10 September 2022), Phebe Fowler, Williamstown, Berkshire, Massachusetts, United States; citing p. 159, NARA microfilm publication M252 (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.), roll 17; FHL microfilm 205,625. Note: This is a reference for his wife Phoebe. he is not listed, but brother James Fowler is listed on the next line.




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John Morris Fowler might be the brother of James Fowler-5976, who was apparently also born in Poughkeepsie and died in Williamstown, and the son of Thomas Alonzo Fowler-5978, whose profile lists a son named John Morris born 1762.
posted by Halsey Bullen

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