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- ID: I01167
· Name: William Crowder 1 Sex: M Birth: 1730 in Virginia, USA 1 Death: UNKNOWN in Haldimand Twp., Northumberland County, Ontario 1
Notes for William Crowder:
William came to the Colony of New York, around 1745. He married Hannah Rouws a Dutch girl who lived near Albany, New York. Hannah and William lived in Kinderhook, New York until 1775. In this village there is a Dutch Reformed Church where several of their children were baptised.
During the French and Indian Wars, William was a member of the New York Militia, serving in Captain Schyler's Company in 1775 and in Captain Van Vaeghten's Company in 1760. When the American Revolution broke out in 1776, William and Hannah, with their family, fled to Canada. William and his four oldest sons, joined Sir John Johnson's Royal Regiment at Niagara, while Hannah and the younger childen stayed near Montreal and Point Claire.
In 1784, with the war ended, the time had come to disband the army and the soldiers met with their families at Johnstown (now Cornwall) just below the rapids. The land here on the north shore of the St.Lawrence River had just been surveyed into 200 acre lots in preparation for land grants to discharged soldiers. The soldiers drew slips of paper from a hat showing which lot they were to have and these records show which lots were allotted to the Crowders. William drew lot number 8 on Concession 1 in the Township of Charlottenburg. Here he proceeded to clear land and build a cabin for himself, his wife and their youngest child.
A little later William made a claim registered in Britain as United Empire Loyalists, for property he had lost in New York. The above notes courtesy of Harold E. Crowder, 75 Fauquier Ave. Sault St. Marie, Ontario, P6B 2P2.
Norman & Ruth Crowder, 22 Canter Blvd, Nepean, Ontario K2G 2M2, compiled September 1983, the family tree for William & Hannah's Children. Crowder's book published 1984 puts Charles on William 3rd. line.
So where does Charles belong?
From the Dutch Reformed Church of Kinderhook, Columbia County, New York State USA.James born 11 February 1749, son to William Crouder & Hannah Rous. Sponsors, Jochim Valkemburg _ Cate Gardenier. From Trinity Church Parish, New York City (including the Mohawk Valley Area - Albany.
Anthony born 17 November 1751 s/o William Crowder & Hannah Rous.Sponsors: Louwrenz Van Dyck and Mar ytje Van Dyck.
William: b. 21 August 1768 s/o William Crowder and Hannah Rous. Sponsors: Albart Blom & Deborah Perry.
Elizabeth: bpt. 6 October 1771 d/o William Crowder & Hannah Rous. Dutch Reformed Church Schodack, Rensselaer County.
Sponsors: Coorad Rous and Catharine Vander Pool. (his wife)
New York State Historian Report for 1897: Crouder (Croudser, Crowder, Creuder) William. A muster roll of the men raised and passed in the County of Albany for Captain Van Veghten's company May the 1st. 1760. William Crowder enlisted 4th. April, age 30, born Virginia, Laborer. Volunteer out of States company of Militia, enlisted by Captain Van Veghten, 5'1/2", dark complexion gray eyes, black hair.
P643: 1775 Captain Phillip Schuyler's company. Private Will,m Croudser - mustered then in the regiment of the foot raised in the pay & service of the Province of New York, commanded by the Hon. ll James Delancey Esqr., Commander in chief of said province. One captain, two lieuts, four sarg'ts, three corp'ls, one drummer and eighty nine private centinals _ in the manner of Renselaerwyck of the County of Albany this 10th. day of June 1755.
P668:
Muster Roll of Captain Philip Schuyler's co.,encamped at the Flat s August 3, 1775. William Crouder, Pvt. in actual service from 1st. July to 31st. Aug. 1 - 31 William Crouder, Pvt. 1 - 3 Sept. 1 - 30 William Crouder, 1 - 3 at Lake George. Wm. Grender 23 days 4-6-3 enl. June 9 Will,m Crowder William Crouder 32 days 1st. Nov. 1755 to 2nd. Dec.
(Most of above refers to service in the French & Indian Wars).
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- **these notes from Patricia Crowder Yaw show that our William likely does not come from Bartholemew and Elizabeth
(mel may/07)
ID: I08011 Name: William Crowder Sex: M Birth: 1730 in in Virginia, USA Death: ABT 9 FEB 1779 in Canada.
Note: Source: Patricia Yaw
There are records of proof for William Crowder c1730 as he left the VA Colony June 19, 1746 in the company of Captain Beverly Robinson on an expedition to New York and Canada.
On Feb. 9, 1779 William Crowder c1730 was listed as a casualty and did in fact die as his (widow) Hanna Rouws, was listed as such in 1786 Lake Twp now Lancaster County Canada along with 5 sons, Anthony, James, Isaac, William Jr. and John when they received land grants for their service in the Military.
Records are also connecting Anthony Crowder c1730 and his wife Catherine Parrelman to William Crowder in New York and Canada. I am a CROWDER researcher travelling to VA and surrounding States including Canada in the years 2000 to 2003 following the migrations of our early pioneers. If you would please post these records on your site to help our early researchers.
William Crowder c1730 died in 1779, his death has been verified on record with the Butlers Rangers. Hannah Crowder (widow) on record, verified in Canada on land grant.
William Crowder c1730 did not travel North with a brother. The records prove on June 19, 1746, William Crowder traveled North in the Company of Captain Beverly Robertson from the Virginia Colony to join Commander and Chief General George Clinton at the Province of New York for an expedition to Canada.
By Patricia Crowder Yaw.
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- William Crowder went to the colony of New York around 1745. He married a Dutch girl, Hanna Rouws, who lived near Albany New York until 1776. In this village there is a Dutch Reformed Church where several of their children were baptized. During the French Indian Wars, William was a member of of the New York Militia serving in Captain Philip Schlers' Company in 1755 and in Captain Van Veghtens' Company in 1760.
When The American Revolution broke out in 1776, William and his four oldest sons joined Sir John Johnsons' Royal Regiment at Niagara, while Hanna and the younger children stayed near Montreal at Pointe Claire. Following the War, William and Hanna settled on his allotment at Chalottenburgh, the direct result of his service as a United Empire Loyalist.
Source: G. Ian Roberts From a book by Norman Crowder
William's place of birth in Virginia in not clear. nor is the exact date of birth, or the names of his parents. He could be the son of Bartholomew and Elizabeth Crowder but that is most unlikely as their son William was born about seven years earlier on August 23, 1723.
From Ian Roberts http://familytreemaker.genealogy.com/users/r/o/b/G-ian-Roberts-ON/GENE2-0019.html?Welcome=1029932726
Some believe that he was the son of Bartholomew and Elizabeth Crowder where others believe that this William was actually born in about 1730. There is considerable disagreement amongst the Crowder 'enthusiasts' with respect to the true parents of William Crowder. Until the dispute can be settled, which may be never, the relationship will be assumed incorrect.
There is evidence that at least two brothers existed. No links have been confirmed, but there are references to an Anthony in New York and John in Pennsylvania in the pre-revolutionary years. The fact that William had two sons also named Anthony and John helps strengthen the possibility that these were William's brothers.
William, his five sons and one grandson all served with the British forces during the Revolutionary War. Once in Canada, they and there descendants received land grants and compensation for lands lost in the USA during the war.
William took up land in about 1778 in Charlottenburg Township which was mostly Gaelic-speaking Roman Catholic Highlanders.
Son, James, took land in Osnabruck Township (German Calvinists). Other areas were Cornwall which was reserved for Scottish Presbyterians, Williamsburg for German Lutherans and Matilda for Anglicans.
No records of William's death exist. Some believe he moved to Haldimand Township after the War of 1812 and lived with son John until his death in about 1838 (he would have been 110). There is also clear indication on the land records of Osnabruck Township that William died prior to March 22, 1815.
Once in Canada, they and there descendants received land grants and compensation for lands lost in the USA during the war.
William acquired land in 1778 in Charlottenburg Township.
Son, James, was granted land in Osnabruck Township.
The following is from the muster roll of men raised in the County of Albany for Captain Van Veghten's Company, May the 1st, 1760.
William Crowder enlisted: April 4, 1760. Age: 30 born: Virginia. Trade: labouror. Volunteer company of militia: Staats. Stature: 5' 1/2" dark complexion, gray eyes, black hair.
There are also several Muster Roll entries for William Crowder (also spelt Crouder and Crousder) for 1755 under Captain Philip Jno. Schuyer's Company.
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- United Empire Loyalists, Parts I-II
429. Evidence on the Claim of Wm. Crowder, late of Albany County, N. York Province.
Claimt sworn: Says he was a soldier at Carleton Island in 1783 on duty in Sir John Johnson's 2nd Batal. He is a native of Virginia & in 1775 he lived at Warrens Bush. He joined the B. Army in 1778 at Niagara & never was with the rebels. He had 6 Sons in the service of Gr. Britain. He now lives above Long Sault.
He had 100 acres of Land at Kinderhook. They were leased to him 20 years since. 8 acres were cleared with a House & Barn. He left this early in the War. Thinks he could have sold for £50 [p.471] York in 1775.
He had 3 Cattle, 3 Horses, 16 Hogs, Farming Utensils & Furniture. Wits Richard Dingman sworn: Says that Claimt came to Susquehana river during the war. He had 2 Horses, 2 Cows & Hogs there.
He had a Crop of wheat & Corn & some furniture. Wits Wm. Crowder, Son to Claimt. Says he came from Kinderhook with his father after the war began. He had a House & a small clearance there. Believes his stock was taken from him.
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Marriage 1 Johanna Rouws "Married: ABT 1748 in Kinderhook Reformed Dutch Church, New York, USA
Children
1. James Crowder b: 1748 in Kinderhook, Columbia Co., New York, U.S.A
2. Anthony Crowder b: 1751
3. Andros Crowder b: 1760
4. Isaac Crowder b: 1761 in Kinderhook, Columbia Co., New York, U.S.A
5. John Crowder b: 1765
6. William Crowder b: 1768
7. Mary Ann Crowder b: 1770
8. Elizabeth Crowder b: 1771
9. Nancy Ann Crowder b: 1773
info on marriages From Richard Lander ftw
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1.Title: William Crowder - Loyalist
Author: Norman Crowder &, Ruth Crowder
Publication: Crowder Enterprises, Nepean, Ontario, 1984
Note:
Much of the Crowder family information relating to the descendants of William Crowder is from this book.
Repository:
Media: Book
2.Title: Old Empire Loyalists List, The
Repository:
Media: Family Archive CD
Page: 160
Text: Appendix B
From Ian Roberts notes
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William Crowder c1730 VA - dead before 1786 in Canada
Posted by: Patricia Crowder Yaw
February 9, 1779 - William Crowder c1730 born in VA was listed as a casualty in Butlers Rangers in Canada. Between this date and when his widow Hannah Rouse Crowder recieves the land grant with 5 of his sons in 1786 he did die. I have also found evidence he had a sixth son David Crowder born 1756 in NY who also is listed as "Loyalist" in British Territory. Thanks, Patricia
Another dated record from my Event list of 95 pages is proof that Willliam Crowder husband of Hannah Rous was dead before 1786. At this time in Lake TWP now Lancaster County land grants were given to his 5 sons, Anthony, John, James, Isaac, William Jr. and the widow of William Crowder Sr. I have many more records from my visit to Canada in 2003. The Harness Makers, first Crowders in America Book is still available. The updated CD comes with all books, Thanks, Patricia
William Crowder immigrated to Hudson River, New York, United States of America on 19 June 1746.
He immigrated to St. Lawrence River, Canada in 1778.
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- Father: Unknown Crowder b: in ***notes attached***
Mother: Unkown
Marriage 1 Johannah Rouws b: 21 AUG 1723 in Bristal Parish, Prince George, Virginia, USA. Married: BET 1747 AND 1748 in Kinderhook Reformed Dutch Church, New York 1
Children
1. James Crowder b: 11 FEB 1747/48 in Kinderhook, Columbia County, New York
2. Anthony Crowder b: 17 NOV 1751 in Kinderhook, Columbia County, New York
3. Andros Crowder b: 1755 in Kinderhook, Columbia County, New York
4. Issac Crowder b: 1760 in Kinderhook, Columbia County, New York, USA
5. John Crowder b: 21 AUG 1765 in Kinderhook, Columbia County, New York
6. William Crowder b: 21 AUG 1768 in Kinderhook, Columbia County, New York
7. Mary Ann Crowder b: 1770 in Kinderhook, Columbia County, New York
8. Elizabeth Crowder b: 20 SEP 1771 in Kinderhook, Columbia County, New York
9. Nancy Ann Crowder b: 1773 in USA.
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- 320. William Crowder 102,103, born 1730 in Virginia, USA; died Unknown. He was the son of 640. Crouder. He married 321. Johanna Rouws Abt. 1748 in Kinderhook Reformed Dutch Church.
321. Hannah Rous, born Bef. August 21, 1732 in Kinderhook, New York, USA; died Unknown. She was the daughter of 642. James Rouws and 643. Agnetha Gardiner.
Notes for William Crowder: Some believe that he was the son of Bartholomew and Elizabeth Crowder where others believe that this William was actually born in about 1730. There is considerable disagreement amongst the Crowder 'enthusiasts' with respect to the true parents of William Crowder. Until the dispute can be settled, which may be never, the relationship will be assumed incorrect.
There is evidence that at least two brothers existed. No links have been confirmed, but there are references to an Anthony in New York and John in Pennsylvania in the pre-revolutionary years. The fact that William had two sons also named Anthony and John helps strengthen the possibility that these were William's brothers.
William, his five sons and one grandson all served with the British forces during the Revolutionary War. Once in Canada, they and there descendants received land grants and compensation for lands lost in the USA during the war.
William took up land in about 1778 in Charlottenburg Township which was mostly Gaelic-speaking Roman Catholic Highlanders.
Son, James, took land in Osnabruck Township (German Calvinists). Other areas were Cornwall which was reserved for Scottish Presbyterians, Williamsburg for German Lutherans and Matilda for Anglicans.
No records of William's death exist. Some believe he moved to Haldimand Township after the War of 1812 and lived with son John until his death in about 1838 (he would have been 110). There is also clear indication on the land records of Osnabruck Township that William died prior to March 22, 1815.
The following is from the muster roll of men raised in the County of Albany for Captain Van Veghten's Company, May the 1st, 1760.
William Crowder enlisted: April 4, 1760. Age: 30 born: Virginia. trade: labourer. volunteer company of militia: Staats. Stature: 5' 1/2"
dark complexion, gray eyes, black hair.
There are also several Muster Roll entries for William Crowder (also spelt Crouder and Crousder) for 1755 under Captain Philip Jno. Schuyer's Company.
Notes for Hannah Rous: There are no records to be found with respect to the death of Hanna.
More About Hannah Rous: Baptism: August 21, 1723, Kinderhook Reformed Dutch Church
More About William Crowder and Hannah Rous: Marriage: Abt. 1748, Kinderhook Reformed Dutch Church
Children of William Crowder and Hannah Rous are:
1. James Crowder, born Bef. February 11, 1748/49 in Kinderhook, New York, USA; died Unknown in Osnabruck Township, Ontario; married (1) Cornelia Dingman September 3, 1770 in Stone Arabia, Montgomery County, New York; married (2) Anna Glassford Bef. 1791.
2. ANTHONY CROWDER 103, born Bef. February 11, 1750/51; died June 27, 1820 in Dundas County, Ontario104; married Mary Bef. 1808; died Unknown. More About Anthony Crowder and Mary Marriage: Bef. 1808
3. Isaac Crowder105, born Abt. 1761; died Unknown; married (1) Lydia Larrowa Abt. 1785; born November 11, 1745; died 1794 in Fredericksburgh Township, Ontario; married (2) Catherine Gertude Marcellus October 27, 1795; born Bef. February 1, 1762 in New York State; died Unknown. More About Isaac Crowder and Lydia Larrowa: Marriage: Abt. 1785
4. John Crowder105, born Bef. August 25, 1765; died Unknown in Haldimand Township, Northumberland County, Ontario; married Margaret Jaycocks Abt. 1792; born in Osnabruck Township, Ontario; died Unknown in Haldimand Township, Northumberland County, Ontario. More About John Crowder and Margaret Jaycocks Marriage: Abt. 1792
5. William Crowder105, born Bef. August 21, 1768; died January 1848 in Osnabruck Township, Ontario; married Magdalena Abt. 1787 in Osnabruck Township, Ontario; died Unknown.More About William Crowder and Magdalena; Marriage: Abt. 1787, Osnabruck Township, Ontario
6. Elizabeth Crowder, born Bef. October 6, 1771; died Unknown; married Abraham Hopper Bef. 1790; born in Osnabruck Township, Ontario; died Unknown.More About Abraham Hopper and Elizabeth Crowder: Marriage: Bef. 1790
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7. Nancy Ann Crowder, born Abt. 1773; died Unknown; married Charles Knight Bef. 1791; born in Williamsburg Township, Ontario; died November 1815 More About Charles Knight and Nancy Crowder: Marriage: Bef. 1791
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- Generation No 2.
WILLIAM2 CROWDER (CROWDER1)1 was born Abt. 1730 in Virginia, USA, and died Unknown. He married JOHANNA ROUS Abt. 1748 in Kinderhook, Columbia, New York2, daughter of JAMES ROUWS and AGNETHA GARDINIER. She was born Bef. 21 Aug 1732 in Kinderhook, New York, USA3, and died Unknown.
Notes for WILLIAM CROWDER: No information has been found on William's place of birth in Virginia, the exact date of birth, or the names of his parents. Some believe he was the son of Bartholomew and Elizabeth Crowder, but that is most unlikely as their son William was born about seven years earlier on August 23, 1723.
There is evidence that at least two brothers existed. There are references to an Anthony in New York and John in Pennsylvania in the pre-revolutionary years. No links have been confirmed but William had two sons also named Anthony and John so there is the possibility that these were brothers.
William, his five sons and one grandson all served with the British forces during the Revolutionary War. Once in Canada, they and their descendants received land grants and compensation for lands lost in the USA during the war.
William took up land in about 1778 in Charlottenburg Township which was mostly Gaelic-speaking Roman Catholic Highlanders.
Son, James, took land in Osnabruck Township (German Calvanists). Other areas were Cornwall which was reserved for Scottish Presbyterians, Williamsburg for German Lutherans and Matilda for Anglicans.
No records of William's death exist. Some believe he moved to Haldimand Township after the War of 1812 and lived with son John until his death in about 1838 (he would have been 110). There is also clear indication on the land records of Osnabruck Township that William died prior to March 22, 1815.
The following is from the muster roll of men raised in the County of Albany for Captain Van Veghten's Company, May the 1st, 1760.
William Crowder. Enlisted: April 4, 1760. Age:30. Trade: Labouror. Volunteer Company of militia: Staats. Stature: 5' 1/2". Dark complexion, gray eyes, black hair
There are also several Muster Roll entries for William Crowder (also spelled Crouder and Crousder) for 1755 under Captain Philip Jno. Schuyer's Company.
More About JOHANNA ROUS:
Burial: Unknown, Baptism: August 21, 1732, Kinderhook, Columbia, New York4
Marriage Notes for WILLIAM CROWDER and JOHANNA ROUS:
Married at Kinderhook Reformed Dutch Church
More About WILLIAM CROWDER and JOHANNA ROUS:
Marriage: Abt. 1748, Kinderhook, Columbia, New York4
Children of WILLIAM CROWDER and JOHANNA ROUS are:
1. JAMES 3 CROWDER, b. Bef. 11 Feb 1748/49, Kinderhook, New York, USA; d. Unknown, Osnabruck Township, Ontario, Canada.
2. ANTHONY CROWDER, b. Bef. 11 Feb 1750/51; d. 27 Jun 1820.
3. ISAAC CROWDER, b. Abt. 1761; d. Unknown.
4. JOHN CROWDER, b. 25 Aug 1765, Kinderhook, DC, New York, USA; d. Unknown, Haldimand Township, Northumberland County, Ontario, Canada.
5. WILLIAM CROWDER, b. Bef. 21 Aug 1768; d. Jan 1848, Osnabruck Township, Ontario, Canada.
6. ELIZABETH CROWDER, b. Bef. 06 Oct 1771; d. Unknown.
7. NANCY ANN CROWDER, b. Abt. 1773; d. Unknown.
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1730 - 1779 (49 years)
