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Elsie Bowman 1888–1974 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 3 Jan 1888

Birth Location: Washington, USA

Death Date: 10 Sep 1974

Death Location: Portland, Multnomah, Oregon, USA

Father: Jerome Bowman

Mother: Margaret Camblien

Spouse(s): Ray Collins

Children(s): John Collins, Robert Collins

The story of Elsie Bowman began in 1888 in Washington, USA. In 1900, Elsie Bowman resided in Waitsburg, Walla Walla, Washington, USA. In 1910, Elsie Bowman resided in Tacoma Ward 5, Pierce, Washington, USA. Elsie Bowman married Ray Leslie Collins, and had children including John Jerome Collins, Robert William Collins. Elsie Bowman passed away in 1974 in Portland, Multnomah, Oregon, USA.

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Biography

  • The story of Elsie Bowman began in 1888 in Washington, USA.
  • In 1900, Elsie Bowman resided in Waitsburg, Walla Walla, Washington, USA.
  • In 1910, Elsie Bowman resided in Tacoma Ward 5, Pierce, Washington, USA.
  • Elsie Bowman married Ray Leslie Collins, and had children including John Jerome Collins, Robert William Collins.
  • Elsie Bowman passed away in 1974 in Portland, Multnomah, Oregon, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Jerome Bowman
1846–1929
Birth Location: Henry County, Iowa, USA
JB
Margaret Camblien
1853–1924
Birth Location: California, USA
MC

Spouses(s)

Ray Collins
1882–
Birth Location: Saginaw, Michigan, USA
RC

Children(s)

John Collins
1924–1983
Birth Location: Tacoma Pierce, Washington, USA
JC
Robert Collins
1926–1997
Birth Location: Tacoma Pierce, Washington, USA
RC

Elsie Bowman's Ancestors

Self
Elsie Bowman
1888–1974
Birth Place: Washington, USA
Parents
Jerome Franklin Bowman
1846–1929
Henry County, Iowa, USA
Margaret (Josephine) Camblien
1853–1924
California, USA
Grandparents
John Bowman
1802–1887
Shenango, Mercer, Pennsylvania, USA
Zilpha Hull
1810–1889
Sharon, Mercer, Pennsylvania, USA
Great-Grandparents
Bashara Hull
1776–1856
Rhoda Higbee
1778–1851
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Obadiah Higbee
1732–1808
Anna Brower
1741–1812

Elsie Bowman's Descendants

1.
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Elsie Bowman (3 Jan 1888–10 Sep 1974) m. Ray (Leslie) Collins (2 Jan 1882–)
  1. 1. John (Jerome) Collins 1924–1983
  2. 2. Robert (William) Collins 1926–1997 m. Lynne Hay 1929–2017

Elsie Bowman's Timeline

9 Records

1888
3 Jan 1888
Birth of Elsie Bowman in Washington, USA
Washington, USA
1900
1900
Age 12
Elsie Bowman resided here in Waitsburg, Walla Walla, Washington, USA
Waitsburg, Walla Walla, Washington, USA
1910
1910
Age 22
Elsie Bowman resided here in Tacoma Ward 5, Pierce, Washington, USA
Tacoma Ward 5, Pierce, Washington, USA
1920
1920
Age 32
Elsie Bowman resided here in Tacoma Ward 6, Pierce, Washington, USA
Tacoma Ward 6, Pierce, Washington, USA
1930
1930
Age 42
Elsie Bowman resided here in Tacoma, Pierce, Washington
Tacoma, Pierce, Washington
1935
1935
Age 47
Elsie Bowman resided here in Tacoma, Pierce, Washington
Tacoma, Pierce, Washington
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 52
Elsie Bowman resided here in Tacoma, Pierce, Washington, USA
Tacoma, Pierce, Washington, USA
1945
1945
Age 57
Elsie Bowman resided here in Tacoma, Washington, USA
Tacoma, Washington, USA
1974
10 Sep 1974
Age 86
Death of Elsie Bowman in Portland, Multnomah, Oregon, USA
Portland, Multnomah, Oregon, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 3 Jan 1888
    Event Place: Washington, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Tacoma, Pierce, Washington; Roll: T627_4391; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 42-75
    [2] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 533-66-4216; Issue State: Washington; Issue Date: 1973
    [3] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Tacoma Ward 6, Pierce, Washington; Roll: T625_1937; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 346; Image: 587
    [4] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Tacoma, Pierce, Washington; Roll: 2512; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 0173; Image: 591.0; FHL microfilm: 2342246
    [5] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Waitsburg, Walla Walla, Washington; Roll: 1752; Page: 14A; Enumeration District: 0086; FHL microfilm: 1241752
    [6] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Tacoma Ward 5, Pierce, Washington; Roll: T624_1665; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 0262; FHL microfilm: 1375678

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Waitsburg, Walla Walla, Washington, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Waitsburg, Walla Walla, Washington; Roll: 1752; Page: 14A; Enumeration District: 0086; FHL microfilm: 1241752

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Tacoma Ward 5, Pierce, Washington, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Tacoma Ward 5, Pierce, Washington; Roll: T624_1665; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 0262; FHL microfilm: 1375678

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Tacoma Ward 6, Pierce, Washington, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Tacoma Ward 6, Pierce, Washington; Roll: T625_1937; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 346; Image: 587

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Tacoma, Pierce, Washington
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Tacoma, Pierce, Washington; Roll: 2512; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 0173; Image: 591.0; FHL microfilm: 2342246

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Tacoma, Pierce, Washington
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Tacoma, Pierce, Washington; Roll: T627_4391; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 42-75

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Tacoma, Pierce, Washington, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Tacoma, Pierce, Washington; Roll: T627_4391; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 42-75

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1945
    Event Place: Tacoma, Washington, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Franklin, Washington, USA

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Tacoma, Washington, USA
    Record Source: Washington Death Index

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 10 Sep 1974
    Event Place: Portland, Multnomah, Oregon, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 533-66-4216; Issue State: Washington; Issue Date: 1973
    [2] Washington Death Index
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