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George "G. B." Bowen 1901 – 1977 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 05 Sep 1901

Birth Location: Texas, USA

Death Date: 15 Feb 1977

Death Location: Memphis, Shelby, Tennessee, USA

Father: Charlie Bowen

Mother: Lina Bowen

Spouse(s): Willard Babb

Children(s): James Bowen, James Bowen, Florine Bowin, Margaret Bowin, Ann Bowin, Jane Bowin, Charles Bowin

In 1901, George "G. B." Bowen entered the world in Texas, USA, born to Charlie Martin Bowen and Lina Jane Bowen. In 1930, George "G. B." Bowen resided in Beat 2, Alcorn, Mississippi, USA. George "G. B." Bowen married Willard Augusta Babb, and had children including James Bowen, James W Bowen, Florine Bowin, Margaret Bowin, Ann Bowin, Jane Bowin, Charles Bowin. George "G. B." Bowen passed away in 1977 in Memphis, Shelby, Tennessee, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1901, George "G. B." Bowen entered the world in Texas, USA, born to Charlie Martin Bowen and Lina Jane Bowen.
  • In 1930, George "G. B." Bowen resided in Beat 2, Alcorn, Mississippi, USA.
  • George "G. B." Bowen married Willard Augusta Babb, and had children including James Bowen, James W Bowen, Florine Bowin, Margaret Bowin, Ann Bowin, Jane Bowin, Charles Bowin.
  • George "G. B." Bowen passed away in 1977 in Memphis, Shelby, Tennessee, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Charlie Bowen
1867 – 1946
Birth Location: Mississippi, United States
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Lina Bowen
1873 – 1957
Birth Location: Tennessee, USA
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Spouses(s)

Willard Babb
1906 – 1973
Birth Location: Mississippi
WB

Children(s)

James Bowen
1924 – 2011
Birth Location: Mississippi
JB
James Bowen
1924 –
Birth Location: Mississippi
JB
Florine Bowin
1925 –
Birth Location: Mississippi
FB
Margaret Bowin
1930 –
Birth Location: Mississippi
MB
Ann Bowin
1933 –
Birth Location: Mississippi
AB
Jane Bowin
1938 –
Birth Location: Mississippi
JB
Charles Bowin
1940 –
Birth Location: Mississippi
CB

George Bowen's Ancestors

Self
George Bowen
1901 – 1977
Birth Place: Texas, USA
Parents
Charlie Martin Bowen
1867 – 1946
Mississippi, United States
Lina (Jane) Bowen
1873 – 1957
Tennessee, USA
Grandparents
Lorenzo (Fletcher) BOWEN
1832 – 1915
Tennessee, United States
Emily SMITH
1837 – 1909
North Carolina
Pinkney (W.) North
1832 – 1922
North Carolina
Mary (F.) North
1848 –
Mississippi
Great-Grandparents
John BOWEN
1794 – 1850
Susannah Fulton
1794 – 1850
Rubin North
1800 –
Jane Harris
1808 – 1870
Elisha FARRIS
1800 – 1870
Halina Paulina
1819 – 1880
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Thomas Bowen
1750 – 1807
Mary Stone
1766 – 1810

George Bowen's Descendants

1.
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George ("G. B.") Bowen (05 Sep 1901 – 15 Feb 1977) m. Willard (Augusta) Babb (7 Jan 1906 – Jan 1973)
  1. 1. James Bowen (abt 1924 – 10 December 2011) m. Margie Bowen (abt 1923 – 31 July 2004) m. Dorothy Bowen (abt 1930 – )
    1. 1. Donald (Eugene) Bowen (12 Oct 1945 – ) m. Barbara (Ann) Garrison (Feb 1948 – )
      1. 1. Micheal (Buz) Bowen (abt 1948 – ) m. Patsy Bowen (abt 1947 – )
      2. 2. Elizabeth (Renee) Bowen (12 Jun 1974 – )
        1. 1. Tyler (Allen) Lindsey (03 Dec 1993 – )
        2. 2. Katelynn (Renee) Johnson (29 Mar 1998 – )
        3. 3. Brenden (Louis) Luibel (28 Nov 2001 – )
      3. 3. Tena (Bowen) Stacy m. Jeff Stacy (Mar 1966 – )
    2. 2. Barry (Joe) Bowen (Oct 1946 – ) m. Wanda (Darlene) Armour (Jul 1948 – 12 November 2020)
  2. 2. James (W) Bowen (abt 1924 – ) m. Margie Bowen (abt 1923 – )
    1. 1. Donald (E) Bowen (abt 1946 – )
    2. 2. Barry (Joe) Bowen (abt 1947 – )
  3. 3. Florine Bowin (abt 1925 – )
  4. 4. Margaret Bowin (abt 1930 – )
  5. 5. Ann Bowin (abt 1933 – )
  6. 6. Jane Bowin (abt 1938 – )
  7. 7. Charles Bowin (abt 1940 – )

George Bowen's Timeline

8 Records

1901
05 Sep 1901
Birth of George "G. B." Bowen in Texas, USA
Texas, USA
1926
03 Oct 1926
Age 25
George "G. B." Bowen was married in Alcorn County, Mississippi, USA
Alcorn County, Mississippi, USA
1930
1930
Age 29
George "G. B." Bowen resided here in Beat 2, Alcorn, Mississippi, USA
Beat 2, Alcorn, Mississippi, USA
1935
1935
Age 34
George "G. B." Bowen resided here in Kendrick, Alcorn, Mississippi
Kendrick, Alcorn, Mississippi
1940
1940
Age 39
George "G. B." Bowen resided here in Beat 2, Alcorn, Mississippi, USA
Beat 2, Alcorn, Mississippi, USA
1948
1948
Age 47
George "G. B." Bowen resided here in Memphis, Tennessee, USA
Memphis, Tennessee, USA
1974
25 Jan 1974
Age 73
George "G. B." Bowen was married in Shelby County, Tennessee, USA
Shelby County, Tennessee, USA
1977
15 Feb 1977
Age 76
Death of George "G. B." Bowen in Memphis, Shelby, Tennessee, USA
Memphis, Shelby, Tennessee, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 05 Sep 1901
    Event Place: Texas, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Alcorn, Mississippi; Roll: m-t0627-02006; Page: 13B; Enumeration District: 2-10
    [2] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Beat 2, Alcorn, Mississippi; Page: 10A; Enumeration District: 0009; FHL microfilm: 2340872
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 03 Oct 1926
    Event Place: Alcorn County, Mississippi, USA

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 25 Jan 1974
    Event Place: Shelby County, Tennessee, USA

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Beat 2, Alcorn, Mississippi, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Beat 2, Alcorn, Mississippi; Page: 10A; Enumeration District: 0009; FHL microfilm: 2340872

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Kendrick, Alcorn, Mississippi
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Alcorn, Mississippi; Roll: m-t0627-02006; Page: 13B; Enumeration District: 2-10

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Beat 2, Alcorn, Mississippi, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Alcorn, Mississippi; Roll: m-t0627-02006; Page: 13B; Enumeration District: 2-10

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1948
    Event Place: Memphis, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 15 Feb 1977
    Event Place: Memphis, Shelby, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave Index, 1600s-Current
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