Who was William Bowen?

William Bowen (1825–1905) was born in Mecklenburg County, Virginia, USA and died in Itawamba County, Mississippi, USA. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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William Darden Shelton Bowen 1825–1905

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C 1 criteria (Basic)

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

Born 28 Feb 1825 · Mecklenburg County, Virginia, USA

Died 7 Mar 1905 · Itawamba County, Mississippi, USA

Father William Boren

Mother Martha Boren

Siblings Catherine Elizabeth Bowen, Emily Wesson, James Young Bowen, John Henderson Bowen, Julia Ann Bowen, Lavina Ann Boon, Lavinia Vany Bowen, Lavinia Bowen Aka Vany, Louise Bowen, Mary M Bowen, Minerva A Bowen, Minerva A Bowen, Richard Henry Bowen

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William Boren

Martha Boren

Spouse(s)

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Children

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Biography

The story of William Darden Shelton Bowen began in 1825 in Mecklenburg County, Virginia, USA. William Darden Shelton Bowen passed away in 1905 in Itawamba County, Mississippi, USA.

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1825

Birth of William Darden Shelton Bowen in Mecklenburg County, Virginia, USA

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1905

Death of William Darden Shelton Bowen in Itawamba County, Mississippi, USA

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Oldest Ancestor Line from William Bowen

This ancestor line traces from , Devon, , England (1365) to Mecklenburg County, Virginia, USA (1825) across 18 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: William Bowen (1825–1905) was born in Mecklenburg County, Virginia, USA and died in Itawamba County, Mississippi, 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 William 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 18 generations of this lineage geographically.
: It varies by researcher — some have census records, others have marriage certificates, parish registers, or family Bible entries. Scroll up to see exactly what each person has cited.
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