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George Martin Sowers 1921–1974 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 17 December 1921

Birth Location: Ridgefield, Fairfield, Connecticut, USA

Death Date: 21 December 1974

Death Location: College Station, Brazos County, Texas, United States of America

Father: Fred Sowers

Mother: Maude Frey

Spouse(s): Barbara Walter

Children(s):

In 1921, George Martin Sowers entered the world in Ridgefield, Fairfield, Connecticut, USA, born to Fred S Sowers And Maude Caroline Frey. In 1930, George Martin Sowers resided in Torrington, Litchfield, Connecticut, USA. In 1940, George Martin Sowers resided in Middletown, Connecticut, USA. George Martin Sowers married Barbara May Walter. George Martin Sowers passed away in 1974 in College Station, Brazos County, Texas, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1921, George Martin Sowers entered the world in Ridgefield, Fairfield, Connecticut, USA, born to Fred S Sowers And Maude Caroline Frey.
  • In 1930, George Martin Sowers resided in Torrington, Litchfield, Connecticut, USA.
  • In 1940, George Martin Sowers resided in Middletown, Connecticut, USA.
  • George Martin Sowers married Barbara May Walter.
  • George Martin Sowers passed away in 1974 in College Station, Brazos County, Texas, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

George Sowers's Ancestors

Self
George Sowers
1921–1974
Birth Place: Ridgefield, Fairfield, Connecticut, USA
Parents
Fred S Sowers
1887–1963
Andover, Allegany County, New York, USA
Maude (Caroline) Frey
1891–1963
Palmyra, Wayne County, New York, United States of America
Grandparents
Phillip (Philhower) Sowers
1855–1945
Essex County, New Jersey, United States of America
Anna (Jane) Sovereign
1860–1944
Pottersville, Somerset County, New Jersey, USA
Great-Grandparents
Henry Sovereign
1836–1921
Deborah Fisher
1836–1929
2nd-Great-Grandparents
George Fisher
1796–1889
Anna Sutton
1799–1890

George Sowers's Timeline

7 Records

1921
17 December 1921
Birth of George Martin Sowers in Ridgefield, Fairfield, Connecticut, USA
Ridgefield, Fairfield, Connecticut, USA
1930
1930
Age 9
George Martin Sowers resided here in Torrington, Litchfield, Connecticut, USA
Torrington, Litchfield, Connecticut, USA
1940
1940
Age 19
George Martin Sowers resided here in Middletown, Connecticut, USA
Middletown, Connecticut, USA
1942
1942
Age 21
George Martin Sowers resided here in Torrington, Litchfield, Connecticut, USA
Torrington, Litchfield, Connecticut, USA
1952
1952
Age 31
George Martin Sowers resided here in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA
1955
1955
Age 34
George Martin Sowers resided here in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA
1974
21 December 1974
Age 53
Death of George Martin Sowers in Automobile accident
Automobile accident

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 17 December 1921
    Event Place: Ridgefield, Fairfield, Connecticut, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., School Yearbooks, 1900-2016, "U.S., School Yearbooks, 1880-2012"; Yearbook Title: Olla Podrida; Year: 1940
    [2] U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, The National Archives in St. Louis, Missouri; St. Louis, Missouri; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 391
    [3] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 046-18-9388; Issue State: Connecticut; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [4] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Torrington, Litchfield, Connecticut; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 0033; FHL microfilm: 2340005
    [5] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [6] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Torrington, Litchfield, Connecticut, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Torrington, Litchfield, Connecticut; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 0033; FHL microfilm: 2340005

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Middletown, Connecticut, USA
    Record Source: U.S., School Yearbooks, 1900-2016, "U.S., School Yearbooks, 1880-2012"; Yearbook Title: Olla Podrida; Year: 1940

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1942
    Event Place: Torrington, Litchfield, Connecticut, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, The National Archives in St. Louis, Missouri; St. Louis, Missouri; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 391
    [2] U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1952
    Event Place: Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1955
    Event Place: Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 21 December 1974
    Event Place: Automobile accident
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 046-18-9388; Issue State: Connecticut; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [3] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: College Station, Brazos County, Texas, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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