Person:Ellen Unknown (155)

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  1. Mary Bennett
  2. Charlie Bowens
  3. Henry Bowens
  4. Julia Bowens
  5. Samuel Bowens
  6. Ageline? Bowens
  7. Lizzie Bowens
  8. Eloise Bowens
  9. Allen Bowens
  10. Joseph Bowens
  11. Isaiah Bowens
  12. Hinny Bowens
  13. Richmond Bowens1879 - 1920
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Name Ellen Unknown
Gender Female
Marriage to Caesar Bowens

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Ellen Unknown: Biographical Information

Ellen (or Ella) was the wife of Caesar Bowens, who was formerly enslaved at Drayton Hall Plantation on the Ashley River, St. Andrews Parish, Charleston, South Carolina. After Emancipation, Caesar, Ellen and their family stayed on at Drayton Hall. Together they raised a large family of at least 13 children.

Their son Richmond and his son Richmond, Jr. also lived and worked at Drayton Hall.

We know little of Ellen's life before she married Caesar. If you have information and/or documents to share, please contact us! We will gratefully acknowledge your contribution.

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About This Page

This page is part of a groundbreaking research project to rediscover the family lineages of enslaved people on Drayton family plantations in Barbados and the United States. To read more about this historic research, please visit the article below:

Genealogy of Enslaved Communities on Drayton Family Plantations: A Research Project Sponsored by the Magnolia Plantation Foundation of Charleston, SC

References
  1.   1900 Census of the United States.

    Source Citation: Year: 1900; Census Place: Saint Andrews, Charleston, South Carolina; Roll: T623 1521; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 126.

  2.   1880 Census of the United States.

    Source Citation: Year: 1880; Census Place: Saint Andrews, Charleston, South Carolina; Roll: T9_1223; Family History Film: 1255223; Page: 69.1000; Enumeration District: 81; .

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