Who was Edgar Bowman?

Edgar Bowman (1902–1967) was born in Niagara Falls, Niagara, New York, USA and died in Niagara Falls, Niagara, New York, USA. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Edgar Pew Bowman 1902–1967

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Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees, with linked records

Born 6 Jan 1902 · Niagara Falls, Niagara, New York, USA

Died 23 Sep 1967 · Niagara Falls, Niagara, New York, USA

Spouse Edith Unity Snelling

Children Beatrice M Bowman, Claudia M Bowman, Lily E Bowman

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1940 United States Federal Census 1950 United States Federal Census U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995 U.S., World War II Draft … New York State, Marriage Index New York, U.S., County Marriage … New York State, U.S., Death …

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Edgar Pew Bowman was born in 1902 in Niagara Falls, Niagara, New York, USA. In 1950, Edgar Pew Bowman resided in Niagara Falls, Niagara, New York, USA. Edgar Pew Bowman married edith unity snelling, and had children including beatrice m bowman, claudia m bowman, lily e bowman. Edgar Pew Bowman passed away in 1967 in Niagara Falls, Niagara, New York, USA.

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Census 1940 United States Federal Census
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Census 1950 United States Federal Census
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City Directory U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995
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Military U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947
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Marriage Records New York State, Marriage Index
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Marriage Records New York, U.S., County Marriage Records
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Record New York State, U.S., Death Index, 1957-1969

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1902

Birth of Edgar Pew Bowman in Niagara Falls, Niagara, New York, USA

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Edgar Pew Bowman resided here in Niagara Falls, Niagara, New York, USA

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1967

Death of Edgar Pew Bowman in Niagara Falls, Niagara, New York, USA

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: Edgar Bowman (1902–1967) was born in Niagara Falls, Niagara, New York, USA and died in Niagara Falls, Niagara, New York, USA. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees, each with their own records. This page combines what they've independently documented and assigns a Reliability Score (B) based on cross-tree validation.
: Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Edgar in their trees. They're working independently, so connecting with them is a good way to cross-check your records and find things you might have missed. You can also explore the ancestor migration map that traces 1 generations of this lineage geographically.
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Edgar Pew Bowman PTP

1902–1967

Niagara Falls, Niagara, New York, USA