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Benjamin Franklin Bowers 1807–1871 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 15 Feb 1807

Birth Location: Hagerstown, Stark, Illinois, United States

Death Date: 28 Oct 1871

Death Location: Van Wert County, Ohio, USA

Father: John Bowers

Mother: Susanna Amen

Spouse(s): Rebecca Lichtenwalter

Children(s): Josiah Bowers, Susanna Bowers, Elizabeth Bowers, Mary Bowers, MaryPolena Bowers, John Bowers, Rachel Bowers, Emeline Bowers, William Bowers, Benjamin Bowers, Elizabeth Bowers, Rebecca Bowers

Benjamin Franklin Bowers was born in 1807 in Hagerstown, Stark, Illinois, United States, the child of John Jacob Johann Bowers And Susanna Amenin Or Amen. In 1850, Benjamin Franklin Bowers resided in Canton, Stark, Ohio, USA. In 1860, Benjamin Franklin Bowers resided in Canton, Stark, Ohio, USA. Benjamin Franklin Bowers married Rebecca Lichtenwalter, and had children including Benjamin Franklin Bowers, Elizabeth Bowers, Elizabeth F Bowers, Emeline Bowers, John Bowers, Josiah F Jesse Bowers, Mary Bowers, Marypolena Bowers, Rachel Bowers, Rebecca Ella Bowers, Susanna Rachel Bowers, William Bowers. Benjamin Franklin Bowers passed away in 1871 in Van Wert County, Ohio, USA.

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Biography

  • Benjamin Franklin Bowers was born in 1807 in Hagerstown, Stark, Illinois, United States, the child of John Jacob Johann Bowers And Susanna Amenin Or Amen.
  • In 1850, Benjamin Franklin Bowers resided in Canton, Stark, Ohio, USA.
  • In 1860, Benjamin Franklin Bowers resided in Canton, Stark, Ohio, USA.
  • Benjamin Franklin Bowers married Rebecca Lichtenwalter, and had children including Benjamin Franklin Bowers, Elizabeth Bowers, Elizabeth F Bowers, Emeline Bowers, John Bowers, Josiah F Jesse Bowers, Mary Bowers, Marypolena Bowers, Rachel Bowers, Rebecca Ella Bowers, Susanna Rachel Bowers, William Bowers.
  • Benjamin Franklin Bowers passed away in 1871 in Van Wert County, Ohio, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

John Bowers
1769–1837
Birth Location: Leitersburg, Washington, Maryland, USA
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Susanna Amen
1772–1849
Birth Location: Baltimore, Baltimore, Maryland
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Spouses(s)

Rebecca Lichtenwalter
1809–1877
Birth Location: Adams, Pennsylvania, United States
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Children(s)

Josiah Bowers
1830–1907
Birth Location: Whetstone, Crawford Co, OH
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Susanna Bowers
1828–1889
Birth Location: Crawford, Ohio, United States
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Elizabeth Bowers
1831–
Birth Location: –
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Mary Bowers
1833–
Birth Location: –
MB
MaryPolena Bowers
1833–
Birth Location: –
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John Bowers
1835–
Birth Location: –
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Rachel Bowers
1838–1918
Birth Location: –
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Emeline Bowers
1841–1912
Birth Location: Stark, Ohio, United States
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William Bowers
1844–1863
Birth Location: –
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Benjamin Bowers
1846–1914
Birth Location: Ohio, United States
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Elizabeth Bowers
1849–1930
Birth Location: Ohio
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Rebecca Bowers
1856–1884
Birth Location: , , Pennsylvania, USA
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Benjamin Bowers's Ancestors

Self
Benjamin Bowers
1807–1871
Birth Place: Hagerstown, Stark, Illinois, United States
Parents
John Jacob (Johann) Bowers
1769–1837
Leitersburg, Washington, Maryland, USA
Susanna (Amenin or) Amen
1772–1849
Baltimore, Baltimore, Maryland
Grandparents
Christian Bauer
1734–1790
Switzerland
Veronica Spickler
1742–1796
Switzerland
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Benjamin Bowers's Descendants

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Benjamin (Franklin) Bowers (15 Feb 1807–28 Oct 1871) m. Rebecca Lichtenwalter (30 Apr 1809–14 Aug 1877)
  1. 1. Josiah (F. "Jesse") Bowers 1830–1907 m. Margaret (Jane) Miller 1845–1913
    1. 1. Rebecca Bowers 1856–1942 m. Amos (Hawkins) Sr. 1851–1931
      1. 1. Thomas (Edward) Hawkins 1893–1936 m. Pearl (Nancy) Kennedy 1897–1990
        1. 1. William (Robert) Hawkins 1933–2008 m. Mary (Ann "Pear") Holmstrand 1933–2009
        2. 2. Leslie (J) Hawkins 1919–1967
        3. 3. Thomas (Edward Hawkins) Jr. 1930–2021 m. Elizabeth (Mae) Scheele 1932–2013
        4. 4. Pansy (Viola) Hawkins 1917–2003 m. Walter (Earl) Robb 1909–1971
        5. 5. Marie (Audrey) Hawkins 1923–1996 m. Earl (Wesley) Wise 1918–1996
        6. 6. Darline (Pearl) Hawkins 1915–2009 m. Dale (W.) O'Donnell 1907–1971 m. Eugene (C) Dopps 1907–1987
        7. 7. Donald (Thomas) Hawkins 1919–1981 m. Agnes (Alvena) Rethman 1920–2001
      2. 2. Josiah Hawkins 1876–1937
      3. 3. Moud Hawkins 1879–1967
      4. 4. Amos (D. Hawkins) Jr. 1894–1975 m. Martha Brandt 1896–1982
        1. 1. Dorothy (L) Shanklin 1920–1939
        2. 2. Darlene (M) Shanklin 1922–
        3. 3. Richard (Perry) Hawkins 1927–2005
      5. 5. Perry Hawkins 1884–1942
      6. 6. Grace (Nelva\Nannie) Hawkins 1890–1962 m. Arthur (Walter) Lett 1887–1963
        1. 1. Ralph (James) Lett 1920–2012
        2. 2. Merrill (Virgil) Lett 1922–2014
        3. 3. Mable (Grace) Lett 1918–1997
        4. 4. Kenneth (Ralph) Lett 1915–1970
        5. 5. Robert (Dale) Lett 1930–1941
        6. 6. Ethel (M) Lett 1925–
      7. 7. Lilly Hawkins 1886–1977 m. Bird (Abin) Whitcomb 1874–1954
        1. 1. Manful (Amos) Whitcomb 1910–1988
        2. 2. Benjamin (Olney) Whitcomb 1906–1952
        3. 3. Eva (Vera) Whitcomb 1904–1979
      8. 8. Garfield (Edmond) Hawkins 1882–1961
      9. 9. Edward Hawkins 1898–1928
      10. 10. Jessie Hawkins 1874– m. Sarah ("Sadie" J.) Burgess 1890–
        1. 1. Mildred (A) Hawkins 1916–1976
    2. 2. Jasper (Harlan) Bowers 1884–1955
    3. 3. Arminta Bowers 1872–1950 m. Matthew (L.) Sheeks 1868–1938
    4. 4. Heneretta Bowers 1867–1948
    5. 5. Luweeti Bowers 1870–1964
    6. 6. Jesey Bowers 1875–
    7. 7. Freemont Bowers 1878–1951
  2. 2. Susanna (Rachel) Bowers 1828–1889
  3. 3. Elizabeth Bowers 1831–
  4. 4. Mary Bowers 1833–
  5. 5. MaryPolena Bowers 1833–
  6. 6. John Bowers 1835–
  7. 7. Rachel Bowers 1838–1918
  8. 8. Emeline Bowers 1841–1912
  9. 9. William Bowers 1844–1863
  10. 10. Benjamin (Franklin) Bowers 1846–1914
  11. 11. Elizabeth (F) Bowers 1849–1930 m. Clark Glenn 1847–1928
    1. 1. Lottie (Violet) Glenn 1877–
    2. 2. Madison (Perry) Glenn 1869–1875
  12. 12. Rebecca (Ella) Bowers 1856–1884

Benjamin Bowers's Timeline

5 Records

1807
15 Feb 1807
Birth of Benjamin Franklin Bowers in Hagerstown, Stark, Illinois, United States
Hagerstown, Stark, Illinois, United States
1850
1850
Age 43
Benjamin Franklin Bowers resided here in Canton, Stark, Ohio, USA
Canton, Stark, Ohio, USA
1860
1860
Age 53
Benjamin Franklin Bowers resided here in Canton, Stark, Ohio, USA
Canton, Stark, Ohio, USA
1870
6 Aug 1870
Age 63
Benjamin Franklin Bowers resided here in Pleasant, Van Wert, Ohio, USA
Pleasant, Van Wert, Ohio, USA
1871
28 Oct 1871
Age 64
Death of Benjamin Franklin Bowers in Van Wert County, Ohio, USA
Van Wert County, Ohio, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 15 Feb 1807
    Event Place: Hagerstown, Stark, Illinois, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Pleasant, Van Wert, Ohio; Roll: M593_1275; Page: 321A; Image: 5245; Family History Library Film: 552774
    [2] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Canton, Stark, Ohio; Roll: M653_1037; Page: 187; Image: 380; Family History Library Film: 805037
    [3] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Canton, Stark, Ohio; Roll: M432_730; Page: 540B; Image: 432
    [4] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Canton, Stark, Ohio, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Canton, Stark, Ohio; Roll: M432_730; Page: 540B; Image: 432

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Canton, Stark, Ohio, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Canton, Stark, Ohio; Roll: M653_1037; Page: 187; Image: 380; Family History Library Film: 805037

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 6 Aug 1870
    Event Place: Pleasant, Van Wert, Ohio, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Selected Federal Census Non-Population Schedules, 1850-1880, Census Year: 1870; Census Place: Pleasant, Van Wert, Ohio; Archive Collection Number: T1159; Roll: 41; Line: 14; Schedule Type: Agriculture
    [2] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Pleasant, Van Wert, Ohio; Roll: M593_1275; Page: 321A; Image: 5245; Family History Library Film: 552774

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 28 Oct 1871
    Event Place: Van Wert County, Ohio, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Van Wert County, Ohio, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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