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Caroline Bowers 1850–1926 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 28 Jun 1850

Birth Location: Liberty Furnace, Shenandoah, VA

Death Date: 21 Sep 1926

Death Location: Hepners, Shenandoah County, Virginia, United States of America

Father: Joseph Bowers

Mother: Rosanna Bowers

Spouse(s): Richard Ryan

Children(s): Robert Ryan, Homer Ryan, Clarence Ryan, Oscar Ryan, Mary Ryan, Minnie Ryan, Emma Ryan, Hattie Ryan

Caroline Bowers was born in 1850 in Liberty Furnace, Shenandoah, VA, the child of Joseph Bowers And Rosanna Miller Bowers. In 1860, Caroline Bowers resided in Liberty Furnace, Shenandoah, Virginia. In 1870, Caroline Bowers resided in Madison, Shenandoah, Virginia, USA. Caroline Bowers married Richard Ryan, and had children including Clarence Franklin Ryan, Emma Rebecca Ryan, Hattie Florence Ryan, Homer Ryan, Mary Alice Ryan, Minnie Agnes Ryan, Oscar Ryan, Robert Ryan. Caroline Bowers passed away in 1926 in Hepners, Shenandoah County, Virginia, United States of America.

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Biography

  • Caroline Bowers was born in 1850 in Liberty Furnace, Shenandoah, VA, the child of Joseph Bowers And Rosanna Miller Bowers.
  • In 1860, Caroline Bowers resided in Liberty Furnace, Shenandoah, Virginia.
  • In 1870, Caroline Bowers resided in Madison, Shenandoah, Virginia, USA.
  • Caroline Bowers married Richard Ryan, and had children including Clarence Franklin Ryan, Emma Rebecca Ryan, Hattie Florence Ryan, Homer Ryan, Mary Alice Ryan, Minnie Agnes Ryan, Oscar Ryan, Robert Ryan.
  • Caroline Bowers passed away in 1926 in Hepners, Shenandoah County, Virginia, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Joseph Bowers
1811–1886
Birth Location: Shenandoah, Virginia, United States
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Rosanna Bowers
1815–1891
Birth Location: Franklin, Virginia, United States
RB

Spouses(s)

Richard Ryan
1847–1906
Birth Location: Virginia
RR

Children(s)

Robert Ryan
1884–1944
Birth Location: Virginia
RR
Homer Ryan
1880–1981
Birth Location: Hepners, Shenandoah County, Virginia
HR
Clarence Ryan
1894–1895
Birth Location: Hepners
CR
Oscar Ryan
1878–1964
Birth Location: Orkney Springs, Shenandoah, Virginia, USA
OR
Mary Ryan
1881–1901
Birth Location: –
MR
Minnie Ryan
1886–1969
Birth Location: –
MR
Emma Ryan
1889–1973
Birth Location: Virginia
ER
Hattie Ryan
1891–1985
Birth Location: Shenandoah County, Virginia
HR

Caroline Bowers's Ancestors

Self
Caroline Bowers
1850–1926
Birth Place: Liberty Furnace, Shenandoah, VA
Parents
Joseph Bowers
1811–1886
Shenandoah, Virginia, United States
Rosanna (Miller) Bowers
1815–1891
Franklin, Virginia, United States
Grandparents
John Bowers
1773–1832
Shenandah Co, Virginia, United States
Mary (Ann) Miller
1782–1859
Shenandoah, Virginia, United States
Jacob Miller
1788–1853
Jerome, Shenandoah, Virginia, United States
Mary Dellinger
1790–1850
Swover Creek, Shenandoah, Virginia, United States
Great-Grandparents
Christian Bauer
1720–1816
Maria Schindeldecker
1733–1815
George Miller
1756–1829
Margaret Wolfe
1760–1840
Daniel Miller
1752–1819
Anna Garber
1776–1837
Christian DELLINGER
1764–1856
Eve Dellinger
1768–1850
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Johann Bauer
1716–1792
Anna Weber
–1793
Johann Schindeldeckers
1705–1767
MARIA SCHUESSLER
1715–1767
THOMAS MILLER
1734–1801
Anna Dietz
1733–1790
John Wolfe
1734–1779
Sarah Anderschall
1733–1834
Ludwig Miller
1725–1792
Barbara Long
1729–
John Garber
1717–1787
Barbara Miller
1733–1808
Christian Sr
1722–1780
Mary Anderick
1724–1785
Johann Foltz
1730–1811
Maria Mintzen
1735–1802

Caroline Bowers's Descendants

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Caroline Bowers (28 Jun 1850–21 Sep 1926) m. Richard Ryan (7 Feb 1847–26 Feb 1906)
  1. 1. Robert Ryan 1884–1944
  2. 2. Homer Ryan 1880–1981
  3. 3. Clarence (Franklin) Ryan 1894–1895
  4. 4. Oscar Ryan 1878–1964
    1. 1. Clarence (Henry) Ryan 1903–1962
      1. 1. Caroline Ryan 1949–1999
        1. 1. Robert (Berube) Jr. –2008
    2. 2. Bertie (Pauline) Ryan 1908–
    3. 3. Lula (Frances) Ryan 1902–
      1. 1. Ruth (Marie) Seimetz 1919–
        1. 1. Carol (A.) Phillips 1941–2014
  5. 5. Mary (Alice) Ryan 1881–1901
  6. 6. Minnie (Agnes) Ryan 1886–1969
    1. 1. Glenn (Ryan) Thayer 1926–2015
  7. 7. Emma (Rebecca) Ryan 1889–1973 m. Charles (Homer Marple) Sr. 1891–1952
    1. 1. Charles (Homer Marple) Jr. 1915–1974
    2. 2. Kenneth (Wayne) Marple 1920–1987
    3. 3. Maurie (Marcus Marple) Sr 1913–2000
    4. 4. Berlin (Barton) Marple 1923–1998
  8. 8. Hattie (Florence) Ryan 1891–1985 m. John (David) Runkle 1884–1969 m. John (G R) Harlow 1892–
    1. 1. Mark (Alexander Harlow) Sr. 1924–2011

Caroline Bowers's Timeline

7 Records

1850
28 Jun 1850
Birth of Caroline Bowers in Liberty Furnace, Shenandoah, VA
Liberty Furnace, Shenandoah, VA
1860
1860
Age 10
Caroline Bowers resided here in Liberty Furnace, Shenandoah, Virginia
Liberty Furnace, Shenandoah, Virginia
1870
1870
Age 20
Caroline Bowers resided here in Madison, Shenandoah, Virginia, USA
Madison, Shenandoah, Virginia, USA
1880
1880
Age 30
Caroline Bowers resided here in Lee, Shenandoah, Virginia, USA
Lee, Shenandoah, Virginia, USA
1900
1900
Age 50
Caroline Bowers resided here in Lee, Shenandoah, Virginia, USA
Lee, Shenandoah, Virginia, USA
1920
1920
Age 70
Caroline Bowers resided here in Lee, Shenandoah, Virginia, USA
Lee, Shenandoah, Virginia, USA
1926
21 Sep 1926
Age 76
Death of Caroline Bowers in Buried: MorningStar Lutheran Church - Shen. Co. VA
Buried: MorningStar Lutheran Church - Shen. Co. VA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 28 Jun 1850
    Event Place: Liberty Furnace, Shenandoah, VA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Lee, Shenandoah, Virginia; Roll: T625_1908; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 114
    [2] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Lee, Shenandoah, Virginia; Roll: 1390; Family History Film: 1255390; Page: 534A; Enumeration District: 088
    [3] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Madison, Shenandoah, Virginia; Roll: M593_1678; Page: 757A; Family History Library Film: 553177
    [4] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Lee, Shenandoah, Virginia; Roll: 1728; Page: 17B; Enumeration District: 0078; FHL microfilm: 1241728
    [5] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Liberty Furnace, Shenandoah, Virginia; Roll: M653_1377; Page: 629; Family History Library Film: 805377
    [6] Virginia, Death Records
    [7] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Liberty Furnace, Shenandoah, Virginia
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Liberty Furnace, Shenandoah, Virginia; Roll: M653_1377; Page: 629; Family History Library Film: 805377

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Madison, Shenandoah, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Madison, Shenandoah, Virginia; Roll: M593_1678; Page: 757A; Family History Library Film: 553177

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Lee, Shenandoah, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Lee, Shenandoah, Virginia; Roll: 1390; Family History Film: 1255390; Page: 534A; Enumeration District: 088

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Lee, Shenandoah, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Lee, Shenandoah, Virginia; Roll: 1728; Page: 17B; Enumeration District: 0078; FHL microfilm: 1241728

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Lee, Shenandoah, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Lee, Shenandoah, Virginia; Roll: T625_1908; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 114

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 21 Sep 1926
    Event Place: Buried: MorningStar Lutheran Church - Shen. Co. VA
    Record Source:
    [1] Virginia, Death Records
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Hepners, Shenandoah County, Virginia, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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