Jabez Bowen (1739-1785)

Deputy Governor & Chief Justice of Rhode Island; Chancellor of Brown University

He was heavily involved with his in-laws - the Brown family of Providence - in the shipping business, involving slaves, molasses, rum, and the China trade.

Parents (2)

Dr. Ephraim Bowen

Physician, of Providence, Rhode Island

1716-1812

Mary (Fenner) Bowen

Mrs. Mary (Fenner) Bowen

1720-1744

Spouse (1)

Sarah (Brown) Bowen

Mrs. Sarah (Brown) Bowen

1742-1800

Children (1)

Henry Bowen

Provincial Secretary (Secretary of State) of Rhode Island, 1819-49

1785-1867