Rebecca (?)

     Rebecca was born circa 1627. It has been noted that her maiden name may have been Wheeler being born in Bristol, England. Rebecca married Henry Rowland circa 1646. She and Henry were blessed with 8 children. Rebecca's husband, Henry, died before 29 December 1691 in Fairfield, Fairfield County, Connecticut, leaving her a widow. Rebecca made her will on 12 December 1691 at Fairfield, Fairfield County, Connecticut. She describes herself as “old”. She mentions her sons: Joseph & Israel and her daughters: Elizabeth Wheeler, Abigail Jones, Rebecca Smith & Mary Frost. She alsomentions her son, Jonathan's children. Rebecca departed this life before 6 November 1694 in Fairfield, Fairfield County, Connecticut. The inventory of Rebecca's estate was taken on Saturday, 6 November 1694.