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Francis Xavier "Frank" Bower 1859–1935 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 17 Dec 1859

Birth Location: Bastress, Lycoming, Pennsylvania, USA

Death Date: 20 Jan 1935

Death Location: Bastress, Lycoming, Pennsylvania, USA

Father: Christian II

Mother: Anna Scheier

Spouse(s): Emma Ulsamer

Children(s): Thomas Bower, Alphonse Bower, Pvt. Bower, Martha Bower, Francis II, Mary Bower, Victoria Bower

In 1859, Francis Xavier "Frank" Bower entered the world in Bastress, Lycoming, Pennsylvania, USA, born to Christian Bower Ii And Anna Maria Scheier. In 1860, Francis Xavier "Frank" Bower resided in Limestone, Lycoming, Pennsylvania, United States. In 1870, Francis Xavier "Frank" Bower resided in Limestone, Lycoming, Pennsylvania, United States. Francis Xavier "Frank" Bower married Emma Mary Ulsamer, and had children including Alphonse John Bower, Francis Frank John Bower Ii, Martha M Bower, Mary Regina Bower, Pvt Herman Lewis Bower, Thomas L Bower, Victoria Labina Bower. Francis Xavier "Frank" Bower passed away in 1935 in Bastress, Lycoming, Pennsylvania, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1859, Francis Xavier "Frank" Bower entered the world in Bastress, Lycoming, Pennsylvania, USA, born to Christian Bower Ii And Anna Maria Scheier.
  • In 1860, Francis Xavier "Frank" Bower resided in Limestone, Lycoming, Pennsylvania, United States.
  • In 1870, Francis Xavier "Frank" Bower resided in Limestone, Lycoming, Pennsylvania, United States.
  • Francis Xavier "Frank" Bower married Emma Mary Ulsamer, and had children including Alphonse John Bower, Francis Frank John Bower Ii, Martha M Bower, Mary Regina Bower, Pvt Herman Lewis Bower, Thomas L Bower, Victoria Labina Bower.
  • Francis Xavier "Frank" Bower passed away in 1935 in Bastress, Lycoming, Pennsylvania, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Christian II
1830–
Birth Location: Ohmbach-Brucken, Bavaria
CI
Anna Scheier
1838–1915
Birth Location: Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania, USA
AS

Spouses(s)

Emma Ulsamer
1867–1952
Birth Location: Montoursville, Lycoming, Pennsylvania, United States
EU

Children(s)

Thomas Bower
1895–1969
Birth Location: Bastress, Lycoming, Pennsylvania, USA
TB
Alphonse Bower
1889–1980
Birth Location: Bastress, Lycoming, Pennsylvania, United States
AB
Pvt. Bower
1895–1969
Birth Location: Bastress, Lycoming, Pennsylvania, USA
PB
Martha Bower
1892–1985
Birth Location: Bastress, Lycoming, Pennsylvania, United States
MB
Francis II
1888–1951
Birth Location: Bastress, Lycoming, Pennsylvania, United States
FI
Mary Bower
1897–1960
Birth Location: Bastress, Lycoming, Pennsylvania, United States
MB
Victoria Bower
1893–1965
Birth Location: Bastress, Lycoming, Pennsylvania, United States
VB

Francis Bower's Ancestors

Self
Francis Bower
1859–1935
Birth Place: Bastress, Lycoming, Pennsylvania, USA
Parents
Christian Bower II
1830–
Ohmbach-Brucken, Bavaria
Anna (Maria) Scheier
1838–1915
Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania, USA
Grandparents
Christian Bower
1824–
Weilheim, Germany
Anna (Maria) Laffo
1798–1868
Brücken, Aschaffenburg, Bavaria, Germany
Peter Scheier
1815–1854
Ambachbrul, County Homburg, Rheinbaiern, Germany
Anna (Maria) Schilling
1820–1887
Bavaria, Germany
Great-Grandparents
Johannes Bauer
1757–1808
Johann Schilling
1781–1852
Maria Kym
1787–
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Diebold Schilling
1749–
Margaretta Leonhardt
1753–
Valentine Kym
1753–
Margaretta Kurz
1757–

Francis Bower's Descendants

1.
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Francis (Xavier "Frank") Bower (17 Dec 1859–20 Jan 1935) m. Emma (Mary) Ulsamer (4 Aug 1867–4 Jul 1952)
  1. 1. Thomas (L) Bower 1895–1969
  2. 2. Alphonse (John) Bower 1889–1980 m. Amelia (Christine) Engel 1891–1971
    1. 1. Sylvia (Jean) Bower 1939–1994 m. Richard (Earl) Schon 1943–2000
    2. 2. Mary (Martha) Bower 1934–2017 m. John (L) Haas 1932–2012
    3. 3. Elizabeth ("Betty") Bower 1929–2024 m. Eugene (J) Nau 1920–2011
    4. 4. Theresa (Margaret "Toots") Bower 1926–2011 m. Pvt. (Joseph George) Deitrick 1921–1987
    5. 5. Sister (Martina) Bower 1924–1996
    6. 6. Thelma (Mary) Bower 1922–1994 m. Robert (C "Billy") Nau 1922–2000
    7. 7. Norbert (A) Bower 1919–2008 m. Catherine (Eleanor) Eck 1921–1998
      1. 1. Andrew (Joseph) Bower 1950–2015
    8. 8. Francis (A) Bower 1914–1984
  3. 3. Pvt. (Herman Lewis) Bower 1895–1969
  4. 4. Martha (M) Bower 1892–1985
  5. 5. Francis ("Frank" John Bower) II 1888–1951 m. Margaret (A) Murray 1894–1970
    1. 1. Rita (M) Bower 1925–2021 m. Harold (Larue) Crawley 1917–1992
    2. 2. Lt. (LaVern Francis) Bower 1917–1976 m. Lois (E) Stackhouse 1924–2003 m. Virginia (L) Graham 1920–2003
      1. 1. LaVern (F Bower) II 1946–2017
      2. 2. Karin (Ann) Bower 1943–2016 m. Charles (Frederick Bolay) III 1942–1969
    3. 3. Bernard (John) Bower 1919–2007 m. Kathryn (M) Hunter 1920–
    4. 4. Harold (H "High Gear") Bower 1921–2010 m. Margaret (R) Schmouder 1925–2009
    5. 5. Paul (V) Bower 1923–2002
    6. 6. Marguerite ("Maggie") Bower 1917–2011 m. Raymond (Eugene) Fredericks 1919–1992
      1. 1. LaVern (F) Fredericks 1942–2018
    7. 7. William ("Billie" Joseph) Bower 1926–2005 m. Martha (Ellen) Feliz 1930–2009
    8. 8. Joan (M) Bower 1932–2014 m. Adam (R) Zarzyczny 1922–1966
    9. 9. Robert (Eugene) Bower 1934–2016 m. Esther (May) Eckard 1937–2007 m. Macrena (Lee) Yuk 1924–
    10. 10. Thomas (J) Bower 1940–2014
  6. 6. Mary (Regina) Bower 1897–1960 m. Francis (John "Frank") Baier 1894–1985
    1. 1. Donald (Ralph) Baier 1932–2009
    2. 2. Claire (M) Baier 1928–1996 m. Raymond (Harry) Kohler 1926–
    3. 3. Mary (T) Baier 1936–2007
    4. 4. Francis (Herman "Bud") Baier 1926–1995 m. Doris M. 1929–
  7. 7. Victoria (Labina) Bower 1893–1965 m. Henry (J) Miller 1896–

Francis Bower's Timeline

12 Records

1859
17 Dec 1859
Birth of Francis Xavier "Frank" Bower in Bastress, Lycoming, Pennsylvania, USA
Bastress, Lycoming, Pennsylvania, USA
1860
1860
Age 1
Francis Xavier "Frank" Bower resided here in Limestone, Lycoming, Pennsylvania, United States
Limestone, Lycoming, Pennsylvania, United States
1870
1870
Age 11
Francis Xavier "Frank" Bower resided here in Limestone, Lycoming, Pennsylvania, United States
Limestone, Lycoming, Pennsylvania, United States
1900
1900
Age 41
Francis Xavier "Frank" Bower resided here in Bastress, Lycoming, Pennsylvania, USA
Bastress, Lycoming, Pennsylvania, USA
1910
1910
Age 51
Francis Xavier "Frank" Bower was employed
None
1910
1910
Age 51
Francis Xavier "Frank" Bower resided here in Bastress, Lycoming, Pennsylvania
Bastress, Lycoming, Pennsylvania
1920
1920
Age 61
Francis Xavier "Frank" Bower was employed
None
1920
1920
Age 61
Francis Xavier "Frank" Bower resided here in Loyalsock, Lycoming, Pennsylvania
Loyalsock, Lycoming, Pennsylvania
1930
1930
Age 71
Francis Xavier "Frank" Bower was employed
None
1930
1930
Age 71
Francis Xavier "Frank" Bower resided here in Williamsport, Lycoming, Pennsylvania
Williamsport, Lycoming, Pennsylvania
1931
1931
Age 72
Francis Xavier "Frank" Bower resided here in Williamsport, Pennsylvania, USA
Williamsport, Pennsylvania, USA
1935
20 Jan 1935
Age 76
Death of Francis Xavier "Frank" Bower in Bastress, Lycoming, Pennsylvania, United States
Bastress, Lycoming, Pennsylvania, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 17 Dec 1859
    Event Place: Bastress, Lycoming, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, Pennsylvania Historic and Museum Commission; Pennsylvania, USA; Pennsylvania (State). Death certificates, 1906–1966; Certificate Number Range: 007501-010650
    [2] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Loyalsock, Lycoming, Pennsylvania; Roll: T625_1598; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 53; Image: 1063
    [3] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Williamsport, Lycoming, Pennsylvania; Roll: 2076; Page: 9B; Enumeration District: 80; Image: 202.0; FHL microfilm: 2341810
    [4] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Bastress, Lycoming, Pennsylvania; Roll: M593_1370; Page: 26B; Family History Library Film: 552869
    [5] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Limestone, Lycoming, Pennsylvania; Roll: M593_1370; Page: 164B; Image: 333; Family History Library Film: 552869
    [6] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Bastress, Lycoming, Pennsylvania; Roll: 1437; Page: 11A; Enumeration District: 0035; FHL microfilm: 1241437
    [7] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Limestone, Lycoming, Pennsylvania; Roll: M653_1136; Page: 362; Image: 371; Family History Library Film: 805136
    [8] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Bastress, Lycoming, Pennsylvania; Roll: T624_1372; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 0030; FHL microfilm: 1375385
    [9] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [10] Web: Pennsylvania, Find A Grave Index, 1682-2012

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Limestone, Lycoming, Pennsylvania, United States
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Limestone, Lycoming, Pennsylvania; Roll: M653_1136; Page: 362; Image: 371; Family History Library Film: 805136

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Limestone, Lycoming, Pennsylvania, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Bastress, Lycoming, Pennsylvania; Roll: M593_1370; Page: 26B; Family History Library Film: 552869
    [2] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Limestone, Lycoming, Pennsylvania; Roll: M593_1370; Page: 164B; Image: 333; Family History Library Film: 552869

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Bastress, Lycoming, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Bastress, Lycoming, Pennsylvania; Roll: 1437; Page: 11A; Enumeration District: 0035; FHL microfilm: 1241437

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Occupation
    Event Date: 1910

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Bastress, Lycoming, Pennsylvania
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Bastress, Lycoming, Pennsylvania; Roll: T624_1372; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 0030; FHL microfilm: 1375385

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Occupation
    Event Date: 1920

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Loyalsock, Lycoming, Pennsylvania
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Loyalsock, Lycoming, Pennsylvania; Roll: T625_1598; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 53; Image: 1063

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Occupation
    Event Date: 1930

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Williamsport, Lycoming, Pennsylvania
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Williamsport, Lycoming, Pennsylvania; Roll: 2076; Page: 9B; Enumeration District: 80; Image: 202.0; FHL microfilm: 2341810

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1931
    Event Place: Williamsport, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 20 Jan 1935
    Event Place: Bastress, Lycoming, Pennsylvania, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, Pennsylvania Historic and Museum Commission; Pennsylvania, USA; Pennsylvania (State). Death certificates, 1906–1966; Certificate Number Range: 007501-010650
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [3] Web: Pennsylvania, Find A Grave Index, 1682-2012

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Bastress, Lycoming, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] Web: Pennsylvania, Find A Grave Index, 1682-2012
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