Robert Owings

     Robert was born before 1710 in Prince George's County, Maryland. Robert married Rachel Hook, daughter of James Hook and Margaret Madden, on 25 February 1730/31 in Rock Creek Parish, Frederick County, Maryland, at St. Paul's Church.¹ Robert and Rachel had children: Thomas [1732], John [1734], James [1736], Owen [1738], David [1740], Lydia [1742][m. Mr. Piles], Rachel [1744][m. circa 1759 Josiah Harper & 2nd. 1771 Henry Musgrove] & Margaret [1746][m. 1762 William Clarke].¹ Robert made his will on 14 March 1762. In his will he mentions his wife, Rachel and lists his children as:Thomas, John, James, Owen, David, Margaret Clark, Lydia Piles and Rachel Harper. He mentions two tract of lands, his home plantation, "Horse Shoe" and "The Prospect Wookdstock." He names his wife Rachel Owings as his executrix. Robert departed this life in Frederick County at his home plantation "Horseshoe". His will was probated on 25 February 1765.