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Balder Douglas "Baldy" "B.D." Bowden 1822–1890 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 6 Sep 1822

Birth Location: North Carolina, United States

Death Date: 29 Apr 1890

Death Location: Cottage Grove, Henry County, Tennessee, United States of America

Father: Dempsey Bowden

Mother: Sally Bowden

Spouse(s): Julianna Anderson

Children(s): Letitia Puryear, Susan Jones, Clementine Wrinkle

The story of Balder Douglas "Baldy" "B.D." Bowden began in 1822 in North Carolina, United States. In 1850, Balder Douglas "Baldy" "B.D." Bowden resided in District 11, Henry, Tennessee, USA. In 1860, Balder Douglas "Baldy" "B.D." Bowden resided in Cottage Grove, Henry, Tennessee. Balder Douglas "Baldy" "B.D." Bowden married Julianna Anderson, and had children including Clementine Josephine Bowden Wrinkle, Letitia Bowden Elliott Puryear, Susan Bowden Felt Jones. Balder Douglas "Baldy" "B.D." Bowden passed away in 1890 in Cottage Grove, Henry County, Tennessee, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of Balder Douglas "Baldy" "B.D." Bowden began in 1822 in North Carolina, United States.
  • In 1850, Balder Douglas "Baldy" "B.D." Bowden resided in District 11, Henry, Tennessee, USA.
  • In 1860, Balder Douglas "Baldy" "B.D." Bowden resided in Cottage Grove, Henry, Tennessee.
  • Balder Douglas "Baldy" "B.D." Bowden married Julianna Anderson, and had children including Clementine Josephine Bowden Wrinkle, Letitia Bowden Elliott Puryear, Susan Bowden Felt Jones.
  • Balder Douglas "Baldy" "B.D." Bowden passed away in 1890 in Cottage Grove, Henry County, Tennessee, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Dempsey Bowden
1789–1868
Birth Location: Isle of Wight, Isle of Wight, Virginia, United States
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Sally Bowden
1790–1850
Birth Location: Wake, North Carolina, United States
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Spouses(s)

Julianna Anderson
1823–1901
Birth Location: North Carolina
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Children(s)

Letitia Puryear
1854–1901
Birth Location: Tennessee
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Susan Jones
1862–1903
Birth Location: Tennessee
SJ
Clementine Wrinkle
1845–1930
Birth Location: Tennessee, United States of America
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Balder Bowden's Ancestors

Self
Balder Bowden
1822–1890
Birth Place: North Carolina, United States
Parents
Dempsey Nobel Bowden
1789–1868
Isle of Wight, Isle of Wight, Virginia, United States
Sally (Olive) Bowden
1790–1850
Wake, North Carolina, United States
Grandparents
Elias Bowden
1763–1843
Isle of Wight County, Virginia
Celia (Tynes) Lawrence
1768–1852
, Isle of Wight, Virginia, USA
Jesse Olive
1759–1829
Johnston County, North Carolina, United States of America
monicah massey
1764–1854
wake cty, north carolina
Great-Grandparents
John Bowden
1717–1786
Margaret Webb
1726–1795
John Lawrence
1740–1787
Mary Bridger
1760–1788
James Olive
1713–1805
Elizabeth
1715–1814
Richard Sr
1747–1807
Dorothy
1747–1774
2nd-Great-Grandparents
John Bowden
1703–1765
Elizabeth Folsom
1705–1742
samuel webb
1687–1750
Mary Bridgeman
1675–1750
William Lawrence
1721–1757
Sarah Lawrence
1721–1762
Joseph III
1696–1751
Sarah Davis
1686–1861
William Olive
1696–1727
Mary Coleman
1689–1794
William Massey
1730–1783
Judith Pettypool
1725–1755
Thomas Brassfield
1740–
Wife
1740–

Balder Bowden's Descendants

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Balder (Douglas "Baldy" "B.D.") Bowden (6 Sep 1822–29 Apr 1890) m. Julianna Anderson (abt 1823–21 January 1901)
  1. 1. Letitia (Bowden Elliott) Puryear 1854–1901
  2. 2. Susan (Bowden Felt) Jones 1862–1903
  3. 3. Clementine (Josephine Bowden) Wrinkle 1845–1930

Balder Bowden's Timeline

6 Records

1822
6 Sep 1822
Birth of Balder Douglas "Baldy" "B.D." Bowden in North Carolina, United States
North Carolina, United States
1850
1850
Age 28
Balder Douglas "Baldy" "B.D." Bowden resided here in District 11, Henry, Tennessee, USA
District 11, Henry, Tennessee, USA
1860
16 May 1860
Age 38
Balder Douglas "Baldy" "B.D." Bowden resided here in Cottage Grove, Henry, Tennessee
Cottage Grove, Henry, Tennessee
1870
1870
Age 48
Balder Douglas "Baldy" "B.D." Bowden resided here in District 11, Cottage Grove, Henry, Tennessee, USA
District 11, Cottage Grove, Henry, Tennessee, USA
1880
1880
Age 58
Balder Douglas "Baldy" "B.D." Bowden resided here in Cottage Grove, Henry, Tennessee, USA
Cottage Grove, Henry, Tennessee, USA
1890
29 Apr 1890
Age 68
Death of Balder Douglas "Baldy" "B.D." Bowden in Henry, Henry, Tennessee, United States
Henry, Henry, Tennessee, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 6 Sep 1822
    Event Place: North Carolina, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Cottage Grove, Henry, Tennessee; Roll: 1263; Page: 156D; Enumeration District: 076
    [2] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: District 11, Henry, Tennessee; Roll: M593_1538; Page: 351A
    [3] 1860 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M653; Residence Date: 1860; Home in 1860: District 11, Henry, Tennessee; Roll: M653_1256; Page: 420; Family History Library
    [4] 1850 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M432; Residence Date: 1850; Home in 1850: District 11, Henry, Tennessee; Roll: 884; Page: 334a
    [5] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: District 11, Henry, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M432; Residence Date: 1850; Home in 1850: District 11, Henry, Tennessee; Roll: 884; Page: 334a

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 16 May 1860
    Event Place: Cottage Grove, Henry, Tennessee
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Appointments of U. S. Postmasters, 1832-1971, The National Archives in Washington, DC; Washington, DC; Record of Appointment of Postmasters, 1832-Sept. 30, 1971; Record Group: Records of the Post Office Department; Record Group Number: 28; Series: M841; Roll Number: 119
    [2] 1860 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M653; Residence Date: 1860; Home in 1860: District 11, Henry, Tennessee; Roll: M653_1256; Page: 420; Family History Library

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: District 11, Cottage Grove, Henry, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: District 11, Henry, Tennessee; Roll: M593_1538; Page: 351A

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Cottage Grove, Henry, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Cottage Grove, Henry, Tennessee; Roll: 1263; Page: 156D; Enumeration District: 076

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 29 Apr 1890
    Event Place: Henry, Henry, Tennessee, United States
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Cottage Grove, Henry County, Tennessee, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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