Rowe Coat of arms: “Innocens Non Timidus” Translated means “Innocence is not afraid”

There are several possible explanations for the origin of the English surname ROWE. On the one hand, it may be of local origin, being derived from a place where a man once lived or where he once held land. I this case, it is derived from the Old English word “raw” which means “row”. Thus, the original bearer was one who lived in a row of houses or in a street. Alternatively it may have signified one who dwelt near a hedgerow.

The name may also be of nickname origin, based on a personal or physical characteristic of the original bearer. In this instance, it would have evolved from the Old English term “ruh” which means “rough”. Thus, the original bearer of this surname may have had many rough traits!

Finally, the name might be of patronymic origin, being one of those surnames that is based on the first name of the father. In this case it is derived from “son of Rowland”.

Rowe is a variant of this surname and both names are common in the north of England and Scotland. A list of mayors of Macclesfield between 1368 and 1746 shows that six bearers of this name held this office.

Notable bearers of the surname include Nicholas Rowe (1674-1718) the English poet and dramatist who was Poet Laureate in 1715.

COAT OF ARMS
Three paschal lambs. The paschal lamb is the emblem of Faith and is the symbol of Christ, the founder of the Christian Church. It may also represent one who undertakes a war in defence of his faith.

MOTTO
“Innocens Non Timidus” Translated means “Innocence is not afraid”

One more… great great grandpa benjamin’s father Abner?

Auntie Bertie (1894-1983) and her grandfather  Abner Paine (1830-1915) Taken about 1910.  Marjorie’s aunt?

Great Grammy Marjorie’s family in 1910

Grammy Barbara’s Grandparents! Benjamin Franklin Elwell (1853-1932) and Eva Mabel Paine (1870-1952)

A little hard work goes a long way. Look what I uncovered! I found someone who has a huge collection of work for a book of Oxford County! Trying to get a digital of Mordant for him. Dad gave me one on paper.

Mordant Rowe JR married this couple’s daughter Marjorie Emma Elwell.

So, that makes them my Great Great Grandparents?

Check out this old picture!

http://mdhsimage.mdhs.org/Library/Images/Mellon%20Images/Z24access/z24-01661.jpg

Rider Cousins in Maryland/not sure how related, son of Adam Rider

Alyssa, Bruce Stevens’ Grandaughter

Alyssa

First Stevens/Harlow Relatives in Plimoth from England

HARLOW, William
b. ABT. 1624 England
d. 26 AUG 1691 Plymouth, Mass.
Family:

Marriage: DEC 1649
Spouse: BARTLETT, Rebecca
b. ABT. 1631 Plymouth, Mass.
Parents:

Father: BARTLETT, Robert
Mother: WARREN, Mary

Children:

HARLOW, William
b. OCT 1650 Plymouth, Mass.
d. OCT 1650 Plymouth, Mass.
HARLOW, Samuel
HARLOW, Rebecca
HARLOW, William

Family:

Marriage: 15 JUL 1658 Plymouth, Mass.
Spouse: FAUNCE, Mary
d. 4 OCT 1664
Children:

HARLOW, Mary
HARLOW, Repentance
HARLOW, John
b. 19 OCT 1662 Plymouth, Mass.
HARLOW, Nathaniel

Family: Marriage: 25 JAN 1664/65
Spouse: SHELLEY, Mary
Children:HARLOW, Hannah
b. 28 OCT 1666 Plymouth, Mass.
HARLOW, Bathsheba
b. 21 APR 1667 Plymouth, Mass.
HARLOW, Mehitable
b. 4 OCT 1672 Plymouth, Mass.

genealogy or genie-ology?

First entry of the rockin’ blog of genealogy research for my Chute and Stevens relatives’ amusement and inspiration.