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George Philip Zink Sowers 1833–1864 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 13 Mar 1833

Birth Location: Lexington, Davidson, North Carolina, United States

Death Date: 26 May 1864

Death Location: Farmville, Cumberland, Virginia, United States

Father: Johannes Sowers

Mother: Margaret Sink

Spouse(s): Jane Sullivan

Children(s): Elizabeth Sowers, Eliza Sowers, John Sowers

The story of George Philip Zink Sowers began in 1833 in Lexington, Davidson, North Carolina, United States. In 1860, George Philip Zink Sowers resided in Northern Division, Davidson, North Carolina, USA. George Philip Zink Sowers married Jane Emily Sullivan, and had children including Eliza Jane Sowers, Elizabeth Sowers, John Hamilton Sowers. George Philip Zink Sowers passed away in 1864 in Farmville, Cumberland, Virginia, United States.

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Biography

  • The story of George Philip Zink Sowers began in 1833 in Lexington, Davidson, North Carolina, United States.
  • In 1860, George Philip Zink Sowers resided in Northern Division, Davidson, North Carolina, USA.
  • George Philip Zink Sowers married Jane Emily Sullivan, and had children including Eliza Jane Sowers, Elizabeth Sowers, John Hamilton Sowers.
  • George Philip Zink Sowers passed away in 1864 in Farmville, Cumberland, Virginia, United States.

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Spouses(s)

Children(s)

George Sowers's Ancestors

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George Sowers
1833–1864
Birth Place: Lexington, Davidson, North Carolina, United States
Parents
Johannes "John" Michael Sowers
1796–1862
Lexington, Rowan, North Carolina, United States
Margaret (Elizabeth Rebecca) Sink
1798–1879
Davidson County, North Carolina, USA
Grandparents
Valentine ((Sauer) Sowers) Sr
1768–1843
Rowan, Now Davidson, North Carolina, USA
Anna (Maria Eva) Darr
1775–1830
Old Rowan County, North Carolina, USA
Great-Grandparents
Johann Sowers
1735–1784
Christianna Faust
1733–1825
John Durr
1749–1816
Anna Eddinger
1754–1836
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Johann I
1695–1758
Anna Naumann
1711–
Johan Faust
1689–1745
Anna Grauel
1693–1745

George Sowers's Descendants

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George (Philip Zink) Sowers (13 Mar 1833–26 May 1864) m. Jane (Emily) Sullivan (26 Oct 1828–22 Jun 1900)
  1. 1. Elizabeth Sowers 1862–1944
  2. 2. Eliza (Jane) Sowers 1858–1937
  3. 3. John (Hamilton) Sowers 1860–1941 m. Emma (Russell) Slaton 1869–1945
    1. 1. Carla Sowers 1899–
    2. 2. Minnie (Luvenia Sowers) Martin 1904–
    3. 3. Verla (L) Sowers 1898–
    4. 4. Fletcher (L) Sowers 1888–1948
    5. 5. Grace (E) Sowers 1910–1991
    6. 6. Ottis Sowers 1903–1970
    7. 7. George (R.) Sowers 1890–1917
    8. 8. Minnie Sowers 1905–
    9. 9. D (E) Sowers 1893–
    10. 10. Orville (Elmo) Sowers 1893–1965 m. Stella (Mae) Dill 1899–1982
      1. 1. Orval ("Rip") Sowers 1926–1980
      2. 2. Elmer (Wayne) Sowers 1921–2002 m. Mildred (Ruth) Rush 1923–2005

George Sowers's Timeline

3 Records

1833
13 Mar 1833
Birth of George Philip Zink Sowers in Lexington, Davidson, North Carolina, United States
Lexington, Davidson, North Carolina, United States
1860
1860
Age 27
George Philip Zink Sowers resided here in Northern Division, Davidson, North Carolina, USA
Northern Division, Davidson, North Carolina, USA
1864
26 May 1864
Age 31
Death of George Philip Zink Sowers in Farmville, Cumberland, Virginia, United States
Farmville, Cumberland, Virginia, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 13 Mar 1833
    Event Place: Lexington, Davidson, North Carolina, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] Ancestry Family Tree, Ancestry Family Tree
    [2] Kentucky, U.S., Death Records, 1852-1965, Kentucky Department For Libraries and Archives; Frankfort, Kentucky; Vital Statistics Original Death Certificates-Microfilm, 1911-1965
    [3] U.S., Civil War Soldier Records and Profiles, 1861-1865, Historical Data Systems, Inc.; Duxbury, MA 02331; American Civil War Research Database
    [4] Global, Find a Grave® Index for Burials at Sea and other Select Burial Locations, 1300s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Place: Davidson, North Carolina

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Northern Division, Davidson, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1860 U.S. Federal Census - Slave Schedules, The National Archives in Washington, DC; Washington, DC, USA; Eighth Census of the United States 1860; Series Number: M653; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Davidson County, North Carolina
    Record Source: U.S., Civil War Soldier Records and Profiles, 1861-1865, Historical Data Systems, Inc.; Duxbury, MA 02331; American Civil War Research Database

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 26 May 1864
    Event Place: Farmville, Cumberland, Virginia, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] Ancestry Family Tree, Ancestry Family Tree
    [2] Kentucky, U.S., Death Records, 1852-1965, Kentucky Department For Libraries and Archives; Frankfort, Kentucky; Vital Statistics Original Death Certificates-Microfilm, 1911-1965
    [3] Global, Find a Grave® Index for Burials at Sea and other Select Burial Locations, 1300s-Current

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