Jonathan Plowman, Jr. - Marriage and Children

Marriage and Children

In August 1740 Jonathan Plowman married Elizabeth (maiden name unknown) at St. Paul's Church in Baltimore. St. Paul's was at the time the church in Baltimore where one would go to have a big public wedding. The church, which is still standing, was located on the highest point overlooking the harbor and was described as a "choice piece of property". Nine years later, and two years after the death of his father, Jonathan Plowman and Elizabeth had their joy restored with the birth of their first child, Stevenson Plowman, on June 27, 1749. His best friend was Dr. John Stevenson and his mother's maiden was also Stevenson, but no relation is thought to exist. Several more sons would follow starting two years later on September 24, 1751, when James Plowman was born . James would go on to serve in the Revolution in the Hand in Hand 4th Battalion 33rd class for the state of Maryland. Three years later, on December 23, 1754, Jonathan III named for his father and grandfather was born. Two years later to the day Richard Plowman was born on December 23, 1756. Richard also served during the Revolutionary War as an Ensign belonging to the Soldiers Delight Battalion of the Militia in Baltimore County. Some 2½ years later on March 12, 1759 another son was born whom they named Edward Plowman . Sometime later at an unknown date they would see the birth of their youngest son John, named for his uncle, and finally the birth of their only girl Sarah.