Born 13 Jul 1725 Hebron, CT to Deacon Samuel and Elizabeth (Fuller) Rowley.
Married 19 Dec 1751 Hebron, CT, Hannah Youngs
Married 7 Jan 1755 Hebron, CT, Hannah Curtice
5 Apr 1774, Abijah Rowley of Hebron was appointed guardian of Abijah Rowley, son of Samuel Rowley of Loudon, deceased. Bond was given
As Abijah Rowlee, he served in American Revolution
Captain; company return endorsed “July 6 1775.”
As Abijah Rowlee, he served in American Revolution from Hebron, CT.
Capt. James Horton's co., commanded by Capt. Stephen Osborn from May 1, 1778, to May 31, 1779, Col. Baldwin's regiment of artificers; copy of a company return dated July 23, 1780; engaged Aug. 6, 1777; term, 3 years; company reported as belonging to Connecticut.
Died 18 Sep 1776 Shoreham, Addison Co., VT
The following epitaph is from the cemetery in Gilead Parish, Hebron, CT:
"In memory of Mrs. Hannah, relict of Capt. Abijah Rowlee who died Oct. 18 1812, aged 83 years. Also of Capt. Abijah Rowlee who left his native land for the defense of his country, died at Shoram, State of Vermont, Sept. 18, 1776, aged 46 years.
No known children
Sources:
Barbour Collection
Military Information Source: Massachusetts Soldiers and Sailors in the War of the Revolution
The Compendium of American Genealogy, Baltimore: Genealogical Publishing Company (1937)
DAR Patriot Index
Last revised: April 03, 2008