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George Bowers 1887–1950 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 19 Dec 1887

Birth Location: Chicago, Cook, Illinois, USA

Death Date: 12 Nov 1950

Death Location: Crystal Lake, McHenry County, Illinois, United States of America

Father: George Bowers

Mother: Annie None

Spouse(s): Gertrude Wagner

Children(s): George Bowers, Elmer Bowers, Gertrude Bowers

In 1887, George Bowers entered the world in Chicago, Cook, Illinois, USA, born to George Bowers And Annie. In 1900, George Bowers resided in Chicago Ward 14, Cook, Illinois, USA. In 1910, George Bowers resided in Chicago Ward 15, Cook, Illinois, USA. George Bowers married Gertrude Sophie Wagner, and had children including Elmer John George Bowers, George Henry Bowers, Gertrude Bowers. George Bowers passed away in 1950 in Crystal Lake, McHenry County, Illinois, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1887, George Bowers entered the world in Chicago, Cook, Illinois, USA, born to George Bowers And Annie.
  • In 1900, George Bowers resided in Chicago Ward 14, Cook, Illinois, USA.
  • In 1910, George Bowers resided in Chicago Ward 15, Cook, Illinois, USA.
  • George Bowers married Gertrude Sophie Wagner, and had children including Elmer John George Bowers, George Henry Bowers, Gertrude Bowers.
  • George Bowers passed away in 1950 in Crystal Lake, McHenry County, Illinois, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

George Bowers's Ancestors

Self
George Bowers
1887–1950
Birth Place: Chicago, Cook, Illinois, USA
Parents
George Bowers
1859–
Indiana
Annie
1863–
Holland
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

George Bowers's Descendants

1.
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George Bowers (19 Dec 1887–12 Nov 1950) m. Gertrude (Sophie) Wagner (December 1890–1945)
  1. 1. George (Henry) Bowers 1912–
  2. 2. Elmer (John George) Bowers 1914–
  3. 3. Gertrude Bowers 1911–

George Bowers's Timeline

11 Records

1887
19 Dec 1887
Birth of George Bowers in Chicago, Cook, Illinois, USA
Chicago, Cook, Illinois, USA
1900
1900
Age 13
George Bowers resided here in Chicago Ward 14, Cook, Illinois, USA
Chicago Ward 14, Cook, Illinois, USA
1910
1910
Age 23
George Bowers resided here in Chicago Ward 15, Cook, Illinois, USA
Chicago Ward 15, Cook, Illinois, USA
1917
1917
Age 30
George Bowers resided here in Chicago, Cook, Illinois, USA
Chicago, Cook, Illinois, USA
1920
1920
Age 33
George Bowers resided here in Chicago Ward 15, Cook (Chicago), Illinois, USA
Chicago Ward 15, Cook (Chicago), Illinois, USA
1930
1930
Age 43
George Bowers resided here in Crystal Lake, McHenry, Illinois, USA
Crystal Lake, McHenry, Illinois, USA
1935
1935
Age 48
George Bowers resided here in Crystal Lake, McHenry, Illinois
Crystal Lake, McHenry, Illinois
1940
1940
Age 53
George Bowers resided here in Chicago, Cook, Illinois, USA
Chicago, Cook, Illinois, USA
1941
1941
Age 54
George Bowers resided here in Elgin, Illinois, USA
Elgin, Illinois, USA
1942
1942
Age 55
George Bowers resided here in Dundee, Illinois, USA
Dundee, Illinois, USA
1950
12 Nov 1950
Age 63
Death of George Bowers
None

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 19 Dec 1887
    Event Place: Chicago, Cook, Illinois, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S. World War II Draft Registration Cards, The National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; World War II Draft Cards (Fourth Registration), for The State of Illinois; Record Group Title: Records of the Selective Service System, 1926-1975; Record Group Number: 147; Series Number: M2097
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Chicago, Cook, Illinois; Roll: m-t0627-00989; Page: 22A; Enumeration District: 103-2109
    [3] Cook County, Illinois, Birth Certificates Index
    [4] Cook County, Illinois, Marriages Index
    [5] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Chicago Ward 15, Cook (Chicago), Illinois; Roll: T625_325; Page: 10B; Enumeration District: 909
    [6] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Crystal Lake, McHenry, Illinois; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 0005; FHL microfilm: 2340271
    [7] U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Illinois; Registration County: Cook; Roll: 1493553; Draft Board: 35
    [8] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Chicago Ward 14, Cook, Illinois; Page: 6; Enumeration District: 0457; FHL microfilm: 1240263
    [9] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Chicago Ward 15, Cook, Illinois; Roll: T624_257; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 0731; FHL microfilm: 1374270
    [10] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [11] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Chicago Ward 14, Cook, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Chicago Ward 14, Cook, Illinois; Page: 6; Enumeration District: 0457; FHL microfilm: 1240263

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Chicago Ward 15, Cook, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Chicago Ward 15, Cook, Illinois; Roll: T624_257; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 0731; FHL microfilm: 1374270

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1917
    Event Place: Chicago, Cook, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Illinois; Registration County: Cook; Roll: 1493553; Draft Board: 35

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Chicago Ward 15, Cook (Chicago), Illinois, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Chicago Ward 15, Cook (Chicago), Illinois; Roll: T625_325; Page: 10B; Enumeration District: 909

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Crystal Lake, McHenry, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Crystal Lake, McHenry, Illinois; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 0005; FHL microfilm: 2340271

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Crystal Lake, McHenry, Illinois
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Chicago, Cook, Illinois; Roll: m-t0627-00989; Page: 22A; Enumeration District: 103-2109

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Chicago, Cook, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Chicago, Cook, Illinois; Roll: m-t0627-00989; Page: 22A; Enumeration District: 103-2109

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1941
    Event Place: Elgin, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1942
    Event Place: Dundee, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: U.S. World War II Draft Registration Cards, The National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; World War II Draft Cards (Fourth Registration), for The State of Illinois; Record Group Title: Records of the Selective Service System, 1926-1975; Record Group Number: 147; Series Number: M2097

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 12 Nov 1950
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Crystal Lake, McHenry County, Illinois, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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