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Elmer Weddle Bowers 1902–1975 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 17 Sep 1902

Birth Location: Lewistown, Frederick, Maryland, USA

Death Date: Sep 1975

Death Location: Samples Manor Cemetery, Samples Manor, Washington County, Maryland, USA

Father: Eli Bowers

Mother: Lillie Weddle

Spouse(s): Anna Giffin, Mary Miller

Children(s): Francis Bowers, Evelyn Bowers

The story of Elmer Weddle Bowers began in 1902 in Lewistown, Frederick, Maryland, USA. In 1910, Elmer Weddle Bowers resided in Lewistown, Frederick, Maryland, USA. In 1920, Elmer Weddle Bowers resided in Lewistown, Frederick, Maryland, USA. Elmer Weddle Bowers married Anna Dora Giffin, Mary Elizabeth Miller, and had children including Evelyn V Bowers, Francis M Bowers, Patricia A Bowers. Elmer Weddle Bowers passed away in 1975 in Samples Manor Cemetery, Samples Manor, Washington County, Maryland, USA.

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Biography

  • The story of Elmer Weddle Bowers began in 1902 in Lewistown, Frederick, Maryland, USA.
  • In 1910, Elmer Weddle Bowers resided in Lewistown, Frederick, Maryland, USA.
  • In 1920, Elmer Weddle Bowers resided in Lewistown, Frederick, Maryland, USA.
  • Elmer Weddle Bowers married Anna Dora Giffin, Mary Elizabeth Miller, and had children including Evelyn V Bowers, Francis M Bowers, Patricia A Bowers.
  • Elmer Weddle Bowers passed away in 1975 in Samples Manor Cemetery, Samples Manor, Washington County, Maryland, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Eli Bowers
1863–1947
Birth Location: Lewistown, Frederick, Maryland, USA
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Lillie Weddle
1871–1943
Birth Location: Maryland, USA
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Spouses(s)

Anna Giffin
1921–1995
Birth Location: Dargan, Washington County, Maryland, USA
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Mary Miller
1906–1939
Birth Location: Lewistown, Frederick, Maryland, USA
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Children(s)

Francis Bowers
1941–2018
Birth Location: Dargan, Washington County, Maryland, USA
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Evelyn Bowers
1944–2014
Birth Location: Dargan, Washington County, Maryland, USA
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Elmer Bowers's Ancestors

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Elmer Bowers
1902–1975
Birth Place: Lewistown, Frederick, Maryland, USA
Parents
Eli David Bowers
1863–1947
Lewistown, Frederick, Maryland, USA
Lillie (Belle) Weddle
1871–1943
Maryland, USA
Grandparents
John (Phillip) Weddle
1831–1911
Frederick, Maryland, USA
Martha (Angeline) Foster
1831–1890
Virginia, USA
Great-Grandparents
James Foster
1800–
Elizabeth Forrest
1801–1856
2nd-Great-Grandparents
George Forrest
1758–1820
Elizabeth (Belfare)
1762–1850

Elmer Bowers's Descendants

1.
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Elmer (Weddle) Bowers (17 Sep 1902–Sep 1975) m. Anna (Dora) Giffin (10 Jul 1921–1 Apr 1995) m. Mary (Elizabeth) Miller (16 Dec 1906–29 Apr 1939)
  1. 1. Francis (M) Bowers 1941–2018
  2. 2. Evelyn (V) Bowers 1944–2014 m. Douglas (Ford) Teagle 1940–2020

Elmer Bowers's Timeline

11 Records

1902
17 Sep 1902
Birth of Elmer Weddle Bowers in Lewistown, Frederick, Maryland, USA
Lewistown, Frederick, Maryland, USA
1910
1910
Age 8
Elmer Weddle Bowers resided here in Lewistown, Frederick, Maryland, USA
Lewistown, Frederick, Maryland, USA
1920
1920
Age 18
Elmer Weddle Bowers resided here in Lewistown, Frederick, Maryland, USA
Lewistown, Frederick, Maryland, USA
1930
1930
Age 28
Elmer Weddle Bowers resided here in Washington, District of Columbia, USA
Washington, District of Columbia, USA
1935
1935
Age 33
Elmer Weddle Bowers resided here in Lewistown, Frederick, Maryland, USA
Lewistown, Frederick, Maryland, USA
1940
1940
Age 38
Elmer Weddle Bowers resided here in Election District #20 Lewistown, Frederick, Maryland, USA
Election District #20 Lewistown, Frederick, Maryland, USA
1942
1942
Age 40
Elmer Weddle Bowers resided here in Cabin John, Montgomery, Maryland, USA
Cabin John, Montgomery, Maryland, USA
1950
1950
Age 48
Elmer Weddle Bowers resided here in Potomac, Montgomery, Maryland, USA
Potomac, Montgomery, Maryland, USA
1960
1960
Age 58
Elmer Weddle Bowers resided here in Silver Spring, Montgomery, Maryland, USA
Silver Spring, Montgomery, Maryland, USA
1975
16 Sep 1975
Age 73
Death of Elmer Weddle Bowers in Lewistown, Frederick, Maryland, USA
Lewistown, Frederick, Maryland, USA
1975
Sep 1975
Age 73
Burial of Elmer Weddle Bowers in Samples Manor Cemetery, Samples Manor, Washington County, Maryland, USA
Samples Manor Cemetery, Samples Manor, Washington County, Maryland, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 17 Sep 1902
    Event Place: Lewistown, Frederick, Maryland, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; Wwii Draft Registration Cards For Maryland, 10161940-03311947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 49
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Frederick, Maryland; Roll: m-t0627-01549; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 11-51
    [3] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Social Security Administration; Washington D.C., USA; Social Security Death Index, Master File
    [4] 1920 United States Federal Census
    [5] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Washington, District of Columbia; Page: 13B; Enumeration District: 0025; FHL microfilm: 2340027
    [6] 1910 United States Federal Census
    [7] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [8] 1950 United States Federal Census, National Archives at Washington, DC; Washington, D.C.; Seventeenth Census of the United States, 1950; Year: 1950; Census Place: Potomac, Montgomery, Maryland; Roll: 2549; Page: 1; Enumeration District: 16-103

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Lewistown, Frederick, Maryland, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Lewistown, Frederick, Maryland, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Washington, District of Columbia, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Washington, District of Columbia; Page: 13B; Enumeration District: 0025; FHL microfilm: 2340027

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Lewistown, Frederick, Maryland, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Frederick, Maryland; Roll: m-t0627-01549; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 11-51

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Election District #20 Lewistown, Frederick, Maryland, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Frederick, Maryland; Roll: m-t0627-01549; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 11-51

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1942
    Event Place: Cabin John, Montgomery, Maryland, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; Wwii Draft Registration Cards For Maryland, 10161940-03311947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 49

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1950
    Event Place: Potomac, Montgomery, Maryland, USA
    Record Source: 1950 United States Federal Census, National Archives at Washington, DC; Washington, D.C.; Seventeenth Census of the United States, 1950; Year: 1950; Census Place: Potomac, Montgomery, Maryland; Roll: 2549; Page: 1; Enumeration District: 16-103

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1960
    Event Place: Silver Spring, Montgomery, Maryland, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 16 Sep 1975
    Event Place: Lewistown, Frederick, Maryland, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Social Security Administration; Washington D.C., USA; Social Security Death Index, Master File
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: Sep 1975
    Event Place: Samples Manor Cemetery, Samples Manor, Washington County, Maryland, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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