Many generations passed the Rowland name on to their offspring in the form of a surname. However, its usage doesn’t end there. It is also used to commemorate homes, buildings, islands, a mountain, a glacier, and a crater. The Rowland name has also found its way onto nearly 100 cemeteries and countless roads. Our research on the Rowland Name is divided into three major sections (People, Military, and Places & Things).
As usual, our research encompasses Rowland, Roland, Rolland, Rowlands, and a few other spelling variations.
People
Interesting and Quirky Rowland Ancestors
Military Service
Rowland Participation in the American Revolution
Rowland Participation in the American Civil War
Places & Things
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My great grandmother was Ellen Rowland born 1900 on the Isle of Wight, her father was William Rowland born 1871
There is a good chance you are realted to Rowland DNA Group O. I do not see either one of your mentioned ancestors on WikiTree yet. Do you have a family tree I can view?