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     Hamilton Reed married Margaret Wilkee, daughter of William Wilkee and Joanna Stowell.¹

     (?) Coleman married Sabra Wilkee, daughter of William Wilkee and Joanna Stowell.¹

     Benjamin Brown married Maria Wilkee, daughter of William Wilkee and Joanna Stowell.¹

     Elizabeth Stowell was the daughter of Abel Stoel and Joanna Billings.¹ Elizabeth Stowell appeared on the census of 1801 in the household of Abel Stoel and Joanna Billings for Elizabethtown Township, Leeds County, Upper Canada, Canada.²

     Mary Stowell was born on 14 March 1802 at Upper Canada, Canada.^5,6,7 She was the daughter of Abel Stoel and Joanna Billings.⁴ Mary Stowell married Allen McCready, son of John McCready and Anna Grant, on 29 December 1818 at Elizabethtown, Johnstown District, Upper Canada, Canada.^8,9 Mary Stowell was listed in the family of Allen McCready in the 1851 Canada East & Canada West Census for Elizabethtown Township, Leeds County, Canada West, Canada.¹⁰ Mary Stowell and Allen McCready were E Methodist on 12 January 1852.¹¹ Mary Stowell was listed in the family of Allen McCready in the 1861 Canadian Census for Elizabethtown Township, Leeds County, Canada West, Canada.¹² Mary Stowell and Allen McCready were Episcopal Methodist on 14 January 1861.¹² Mary Stowell was left a widow by the death of Allen McCready on 6 July 1861.¹³ Mary Stowell was listed in the family of an unknown person in the John G McCready for Elizabethtown Township, Leeds County, Ontario, Canada.¹⁴ Mary Stowell and John G McCready were Episcopal Methodist on 2 April 1871.¹⁴

     Sophia Stowell was the daughter of Abel Stoel and Joanna Billings.¹ Sophia Stowell appeared on the census of 1801 in the household of Abel Stoel and Joanna Billings for Elizabethtown Township, Leeds County, Upper Canada, Canada.³

     Elkanah Stowell was born on 21 January 1802 at Canada.^7,8,9 He was the son of Abel Stoel and Joanna Billings.^4,5,6 The Raft of the Skedaddlers by E. Russell Smith is a historical fiction of a trip by Elkanah Stowell and his uncle Braddish Billings to take a raft from the Rideau Front to Quebec between April 1810 and May 1810.¹⁰ Elkanah Stowell married Cynthia Dow in 1824 at Canada.^11,12,13 Elkanah Stowell was listed as the Head of the Household in the 1860 US Federal Census for Oswego, Oswego County, New York, USA.¹⁴ Elkanah Stowell was a farmer on 1 June 1860 at Oswego, Oswego County, New York, USA.¹ He was listed as the Head of the Household in the 1870 US Federal Census for Oswego, Oswego County, New York, USA.¹⁵ Elkanah Stowell and Abraham Stowell were laborers on 8 August 1870 at Oswego, Oswego County, New York, USA.¹⁶ Elkanah Stowell was listed as the Head of the Household in the 1880 US Federal Census for Oswego, Oswego County, New York, USA.¹⁷ Elkanah Stowell was a farm laborer on 23 June 1880 at Oswego, Oswego County, New York, USA.³ He died on 5 January 1889 at Oswego, Oswego County, New York, USA, at age 86.⁹ His estate was probated on 3 December 1891.¹²

     Maria Stowell was the daughter of Abel Stoel and Joanna Billings.¹ Maria Stowell married Jonathan Marble Dow.¹

     Cynthia Dow was born on 13 January 1805 at Hinesburg, Chittenden County, Vermont, USA, d/o S. and Cynthia Dow.^4,5,3 She married Elkanah Stowell, son of Abel Stoel and Joanna Billings, in 1824 at Canada.^6,7,8 Cynthia Dow was listed as the wife of Elkanah Stowell in the 1860 US Federal Census for Oswego, Oswego County, New York, USA.⁹ Cynthia Dow was listed as the wife of Elkanah Stowell in the 1870 US Federal Census for Oswego, Oswego County, New York, USA.¹⁰ Cynthia Dow and Lavina (?) were keeping house on 8 August 1870 at Oswego, Oswego County, New York, USA.¹¹ Cynthia Dow was listed as the wife of Elkanah Stowell in the 1880 US Federal Census for Oswego, Oswego County, New York, USA.¹² Cynthia Dow was keeping house on 23 June 1880 at Oswego, Oswego County, New York, USA.¹³ She was left a widow by the death of Elkanah Stowell on 5 January 1889 at Oswego, Oswego County, New York, USA.¹⁴ Cynthia Dow died on 1 May 1890 at age 85.⁷

     Jonathan Marble Dow performed the marriage of Jonathan Marble Dow and Maria Stowell.¹

     Marble Dow was the son of Jonathan Marble Dow and Maria Stowell.¹

     Samuel Stowell was the son of Elkanah Stowell and Cynthia Dow.¹ Samuel Stowell probably died before 3 December 1891 as he was not mentioned in father Elkanah's will.²

      Abraham Stowell was also known as Abram.^6,7,3 He was born on 28 August 1825 or 28 August 1827 at Canada.^8,9,3 He was the son of Elkanah Stowell and Cynthia Dow.^3,4,5 Abraham Stowell immigrated in 1849 to USA.¹⁰ He married Lavina (?) before 1853.^11,12,13 Abraham Stowell was listed as the Head of the Household in the 1860 US Federal Census for Oswego, Oswego County, New York, USA.¹⁴ Abraham Stowell was a farmer on 1 June 1860 at Oswego, Oswego County, New York, USA.⁶ He was listed in the family of Elkanah Stowell in the 1870 US Federal Census for Oswego, Oswego County, New York, USA.¹⁵ Abraham Stowell and Elkanah Stowell were laborers on 8 August 1870 at Oswego, Oswego County, New York, USA.¹⁶ Abraham Stowell was listed as the Head of the Household in the 1880 US Federal Census for Oswego, Oswego County, New York, USA.¹⁷ Abraham Stowell was a farmer on 23 June 1880 at Oswego, Oswego County, New York, USA.² He was an heir to the estate of Elkanah Stowell on 3 December 1891.³ Abraham Stowell was left a widower by the death of Lavina (?) before 1 June 1900.¹⁰ Abraham Stowell was listed as the father-in-law of Almond Grosvent in the 1900 US Federal Census for Oswego, Oswego County, New York, USA.¹⁸ Abraham Stowell was a farm laborer on 7 June 1900 at Oswego, Oswego County, New York, USA.⁷ He was mentioned in the will of Henrietta Stowell circa 5 October 1905.¹⁹ Abraham Stowell lived before 5 October 1905 at Oswego, Oswego County, New York, USA.²⁰ He died on 28 May 1906 at Oswego, Oswego County, New York, USA.³

     Maria Stowell was the daughter of Elkanah Stowell and Cynthia Dow.¹ Maria Stowell probably died before 3 December 1891 as she was not mentioned in father Elkanah's will.²

     Cynthia H Stowell was born in 1833 or 1839 at Canada.^5,6,7 She was the daughter of Elkanah Stowell and Cynthia Dow.^1,4 Cynthia H Stowell was listed with the family of Tompkins Robinson in the 1860 US Federal Census for Oswego, Oswego County, New York, USA.⁸ Cynthia H Stowell was a domestic on 15 June 1860 at Oswego, Oswego County, New York, USA.⁸ She was listed with the family of Isaac Robinson in the 1880 US Federal Census for Oswego, Oswego County, New York, USA.³ Cynthia H Stowell was a servant on 1 June 1880 at Oswego, Oswego County, New York, USA.³ She lived from 1888 to 1891 at 20 W Fifth, Oswego, Oswego County, New York, USA.⁹ She was a domestic from 1888 to 1891 at Oswego, Oswego County, New York, USA.⁹ She was an heir to the estate of Elkanah Stowell on 3 December 1891.¹ Cynthia H Stowell died on 24 March 1899 at Fruit Valley, Oswego County, New York, USA,^10,1 and was buried on 27 March 1899 at Oswego, Oswego County, New York, USA.¹¹ She never married.¹

      Elmira Stowell was also known as Lamira.⁴ She was born in August 1836 at Canada.^5,6,7 She was the daughter of Elkanah Stowell and Cynthia Dow.^1,4 Elmira Stowell immigrated in 1850 to USA.⁸ She married Robert Strachan between June 1853 and June 1854.^9,1,10 Elmira Stowell was listed in the family of Robert Strachan in the 1860 US Federal Census for Oswego, Oswego County, New York, USA.¹¹ Elmira Stowell was listed in the family of Robert Strachan in the 1870 US Federal Census for Oswego, Oswego County, New York, USA.¹² Elmira Stowell was keeping house on 22 June 1870 at Oswego, Oswego County, New York, USA.¹³ She was listed as the wife of Robert Strachan in the 1880 US Federal Census for Syracuse, Onondaga County, New York, USA.¹⁴ Elmira Stowell was an heir to the estate of Elkanah Stowell on 3 December 1891.¹ Elmira Stowell was listed as the wife of Robert Strachan in the 1900 US Federal Census for 552 Gifford St, Syracuse, Onondaga County, New York, USA.¹⁵ Elmira Stowell had five children, two still living, by 4 June 1900.¹⁶ She was mentioned in the will of Henrietta Stowell circa 5 October 1905.¹⁷ Elmira Stowell lived before 5 October 1905 at Gifford St, Syracuse, Onondaga County, New York, USA.¹⁸ She was left a widow by the death of Robert Strachan before 15 April 1910.⁸ Elmira Stowell was listed ias the mother-in-law of George L Cornell in the 1910 US Federal Census for 335 Colvin St, Syracuse, Onondaga County, New York, USA.¹⁹

     Elkanah Stowell was the son of Elkanah Stowell and Cynthia Dow.¹ Elkanah Stowell probably died before 3 December 1891 as he was not mentioned in father Elkanah's will.² He may be the Elkin Stowell who was mentioned in the will of Henrietta Stowell circa 5 October 1905.³

     Hiram Stowell may have been born circa 1835 at Canada.³ He was the son of Elkanah Stowell and Cynthia Dow.^1,2 Hiram Stowell was an heir to the estate of Elkanah Stowell on 3 December 1891.¹ Hiram Stowell was mentioned in the will of Henrietta Stowell circa 5 October 1905.⁴

     Mary Ann Stowell was the daughter of Elkanah Stowell and Cynthia Dow.¹ Mary Ann Stowell probably died before 3 December 1891 as she was not mentioned in father Elkanah's will.²

     Alford Stowell was the son of Elkanah Stowell and Cynthia Dow.² Alford Stowell was also known as Alfred.³ He probably died before 3 December 1891 as he was not mentioned in father Elkanah's will.⁴ He may be the next of kin who was mentioned in the will of Henrietta Stowell circa 5 October 1905.³

     Abel Stowell was born between June 1840 and June 1841 at Canada.³ He was the son of Elkanah Stowell and Cynthia Dow.^1,2 Abel Stowell was listed in the family of Elkanah Stowell in the 1860 US Federal Census for Oswego, Oswego County, New York, USA.⁴ Abel Stowell and Lorenzo Dow Stowell were laborers on 1 June 1860 at Oswego, Oswego County, New York, USA.⁵ Abel Stowell probably died before 3 December 1891 as he was not mentioned in father Elkanah's will.⁶

     Lorenzo Dow Stowell was born on 4 November 1841 at Canada.^5,2,3 He was the son of Elkanah Stowell and Cynthia Dow.^3,1,4 Lorenzo Dow Stowell was listed in the family of Elkanah Stowell in the 1860 US Federal Census for Oswego, Oswego County, New York, USA.⁶ Lorenzo Dow Stowell and Abel Stowell were laborers on 1 June 1860 at Oswego, Oswego County, New York, USA.⁷ Lorenzo Dow Stowell married Eliza Ann (?) say 1865.² Lorenzo Dow Stowell was listed as the Head of the Household in the 1880 US Federal Census for Madison, Madison County, New York, USA.² Lorenzo Dow Stowell was a farmer on 1 June 1880 at Madison, Madison County, New York, USA.² He died on 23 August 1881 at Oswego, Oswego County, New York, USA, at age 39.^3,8,9 His estate was probated on 7 October 1881 at Oswego, Oswego County, New York, USA.¹⁰ He and Eliza Ann (?) died without issue.⁹

     Henrietta Stowell was born between June 1844 and June 1845 at Canada.⁴ She was the daughter of Elkanah Stowell and Cynthia Dow.^2,1,3 Henrietta Stowell was listed in the family of Elkanah Stowell in the 1860 US Federal Census for Oswego, Oswego County, New York, USA.⁵ Henrietta Stowell married (?) Robinson.² Henrietta Robinson was an heir to the estate of Elkanah Stowell on 3 December 1891.² Henrietta Robinson was listed as the Head of the Household in the 1900 US Federal Census for Oswego, Oswego County, New York, USA.⁶ Henrietta Stowell was a farmer on 13 June 1900 at Oswego, Oswego County, New York, USA.⁶ She left a will circa 5 October 1905.⁷ She died circa October 1905.⁸

     Benjamin Fairfield was christened on 8 May 1796 at Ernestown Township, L&A County, Upper Canada, Canada.¹ He was the son of William Fairfield Jr and Elizabeth Billings.^2,1

     Elkanah Billings Fairfield was christened on 2 December 1798 at Ernestown Township, L&A County, Upper Canada, Canada.² He was the son of William Fairfield Jr and Elizabeth Billings.^1,2

     Clarissa Fulton was born at Bath, L&A County, Upper Canada, Canada.² She married William Fairfield Jr in 1806 at Bath, L&A County, Upper Canada, Canada.^1,2 Clarissa Fulton and William Fairfield Jr had three children: James, John and Caroline Elizabeth.^2,1 Clarissa Fulton was left a widow by the death of William Fairfield Jr on 6 February 1816 at Ernestown, L&A County, Upper Canada, Canada.¹ Clarissa Fulton died on 20 April 1845² and was buried at Bath, L&A County, Canada West, Canada.²

      Dr Lester H Forward was also known as Dr Harvey Lester Forward.⁴ He was born say 1796 at Connecticut, USA.^5,6 He married Joanna Fairfield, daughter of William Fairfield Jr and Elizabeth Billings, on 20 January 1816 at Bath, L&A County, Ontario, Canada.^7,4,6 Dr Lester H Forward may be the Lester Forward who was listed as the Head of the Household in the 1840 US Federal Census for Pamelia, Jefferson County, New York, USA.⁸

     Marshall W Forward was born in 1817 at Bath, L&A County, Upper Canada, Canada.^3,6,7 He was the son of Dr Lester H Forward and Joanna Fairfield.^3,4,5 Marshall W Forward immigrated in 1837 or 1837 to Watertown, Jefferson County, New York, USA, during the "Patriot" war excitement.³ "Out of 22 men who took part in the burning [of the Canadian steamboat 'Sir Robert Peel' in June 1838], 11 were arrested, including Marshall Forward of Oswego, and held in jail at Watertown pending trial for arson. None of them was ever convicted upon the charge, although all freely admitted that they had taken part in the vent."⁸ He was possibly the person counted (but not named) in the family of Dr Lester H Forward in the 1840 US Federal Census for Pamelia, Jefferson County, New York, USA.⁹ Marshall W Forward married Maria Louisa Bickford in 1841.^10,2,3 Marshall W Forward was a dealer in lumber in 1843 at Oswego, Oswego County, New York, USA.¹¹ He was listed as the Head of the Household in the 1850 US Federal Census for Oswego, Oswego County, New York, USA.¹⁰ Marshall W Forward was a lumberman on 30 July 1850 at Oswego, Oswego County, New York, USA.¹ He was a lumber merchant in 1859 at 72 West First St, Oswego, Oswego County, New York, USA.¹² He lived in 1859 at Bronson St, Oswego, Oswego County, New York, USA.¹³ He was listed as the Head of the Household in the 1860 US Federal Census for 1st Ward, Oswego, Oswego County, New York, USA.¹⁴ Marshall W Forward was a merchant on 20 June 1860 at Oswego, Oswego County, New York, USA.¹⁵ He was listed as the Head of the Household in the 1880 US Federal Census for 3rd Ward, Oswego, Oswego County, New York, USA.² Marshall W Forward was a lumber merchant on 1 June 1880 at 3rd Ward, Oswego, Oswego County, New York, USA.² He died on 15 August 1884 at Oswego, Oswego County, New York, USA, as the result of a fall while clearing away the debris of his burned planing mill on West Sixth St on 9 July.³

      Lester Forward was also known as Charles Lester.^2,3 He was born between June 1819 and June 1820 at Canada.⁴ He was the son of Dr Lester H Forward and Joanna Fairfield.¹ Lester Forward boarded with Marshall W Forward in 1859 at Bronson St, Oswego, Oswego County, New York, USA.³ Lester Forward was listed in the family of Marshall W Forward in the 1860 US Federal Census for 1st Ward, Oswego, Oswego County, New York, USA.⁵ Lester Forward was a druggist on 20 June 1860 at Oswego, Oswego County, New York, USA.⁶ He married Jane Gallagher after 20 June 1860.¹

     Maria Louisa Bickford was born between June 1820 and June 1822 at Canada the eldest daughter of James Bickford Sr. of Oswego NY.^4,5,6 She married Marshall W Forward, son of Dr Lester H Forward and Joanna Fairfield, in 1841.^7,8,6 Maria Louisa Bickford was listed in the family of Marshall W Forward in the 1850 US Federal Census for Oswego, Oswego County, New York, USA.⁷ Maria Louisa Bickford was listed as the wife of Marshall W Forward in the 1860 US Federal Census for 1st Ward, Oswego, Oswego County, New York, USA.⁹ Maria Louisa Forward was listed as the wife of Marshall W Forward in the 1880 US Federal Census for 3rd Ward, Oswego, Oswego County, New York, USA.⁸ Maria Louisa Bickford was left a widow by the death of Marshall W Forward on 15 August 1884 at Oswego, Oswego County, New York, USA.⁶ Maria Louisa Forward was "spending a few days in Watertown, on her return from the islands, and is somewhat improved in health." on 29 September 1885.¹⁰