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Jacob Bowman 1766–1836 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 10 DEC 1766

Birth Location: Germantown, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

Death Date: 25 MAR 1836

Death Location: Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA

Father: John Bowman

Mother: Sarah SCHMITT

Spouse(s): Maria Barbara

Children(s): John BOWMAN

The story of Jacob Bowman began in 1766 in Germantown, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. In 1790, Jacob Bowman resided in Germantown, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United Sta. In 1800, Jacob Bowman resided in Germantown, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Jacob Bowman married Maria Barbara, and had children including John J Bowman. Jacob Bowman passed away in 1836 in Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA.

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Biography

  • The story of Jacob Bowman began in 1766 in Germantown, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States.
  • In 1790, Jacob Bowman resided in Germantown, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United Sta.
  • In 1800, Jacob Bowman resided in Germantown, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
  • Jacob Bowman married Maria Barbara, and had children including John J Bowman.
  • Jacob Bowman passed away in 1836 in Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

John Bowman
1740–1784
Birth Location: Germany
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Sarah SCHMITT
1724–1790
Birth Location: Bowmansville, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, USA
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Spouses(s)

Maria Barbara
1767–1834
Birth Location: Pennsylvania
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Children(s)

John BOWMAN
1781–1867
Birth Location: Summit Mills, Somerset, PA, USA
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Jacob Bowman's Ancestors

Self
Jacob Bowman
1766–1836
Birth Place: Germantown, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
Parents
John Bowman
1740–1784
Germany
Sarah SCHMITT
1724–1790
Bowmansville, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, USA
Grandparents
Christian (Baumann) (Bowman)
1698–1764
Switzerland
Elizabeth
1701–
Great-Grandparents
Jacob Baumann
1657–1730
Anna Rigers
1668–1709
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Niclaus Rigers
1640–
Margaretha Ritter
1645–

Jacob Bowman's Descendants

1.
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Jacob Bowman (10 DEC 1766–25 MAR 1836) m. Maria Barbara (16 AUG 1767–27 MAR 1834)
  1. 1. John (J) BOWMAN 1781–1867 m. Elizabeth (B.) BEEGHLEY 1792–1867 m. Mary (M) Bowman 1784–1861
    1. 1. Samuel (B) BOWMAN 1817– m. Mary ((Molly) A.) MYERS 1810–1886
      1. 1. Lydia (Elizabeth) BOWMAN 1837–1892 m. James (Harrison) PITZER 1835–1919
        1. 1. Margaret (Bell (Belle)) PITZER 1861–1928 m. George (Washington) ROGERS 1851–1936
        2. 2. Harriett (Elizabeth) Pitzer 1866–1940
        3. 3. Martha (Jane) Pitzer 1858–1862
        4. 4. John (Riley) Pitzer 1870–1940
        5. 5. James (Willie) Pitzer 1875–1876
        6. 6. Sarah (Adeline) Pitzer 1877–1901
        7. 7. Noah (Coleman) Pitzer 1882–1950
        8. 8. Frances ("Fannie" Lydia) Pitzer 1872–1962
        9. 9. Leah (Anna) Pitzer 1864–1886
      2. 2. Catherine Bowman 1847–
      3. 3. Noah Bowman 1845–1930
      4. 4. Cornelius Bowman 1842–1894
      5. 5. Joseph Bowman 1841–1894
    2. 2. Peter Bowman 1840–1864
    3. 3. Emanuel Bowman 1833–1923
    4. 4. Joshua Bowman 1831–1907
    5. 5. Jacob Bowman 1828–1898
    6. 6. Solomon (J) Bowman 1825–1902
    7. 7. John (J Jr) Bowman 1823–1906
    8. 8. Elizabeth Bowman 1818–1869
    9. 9. Sarah Bowman 1813–
    10. 10. Daniel Bowman 1811–1893
    11. 11. Michael Bowman 1845–1927
    12. 12. Susanna Bowman 1843–1846
    13. 13. Moses Bowman 1840–
    14. 14. Benjamin Bowman 1805–1813

Jacob Bowman's Timeline

8 Records

1766
10 DEC 1766
Birth of Jacob Bowman in Germantown, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
Germantown, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
1790
1790
Age 24
Jacob Bowman resided here in Germantown, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
Germantown, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
1800
1800
Age 34
Jacob Bowman resided here in Germantown, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Germantown, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
1810
1810
Age 44
Jacob Bowman resided here in Brothers Valley, Somerset, Pennsylvania, United States
Brothers Valley, Somerset, Pennsylvania, United States
1820
1820
Age 54
Jacob Bowman resided here in Germantown, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
Germantown, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
1830
1830
Age 64
Jacob Bowman resided here in Germantown, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
Germantown, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
1834
2 JUL 1834
Age 68
Death of Jacob Bowman in Berlin, Somerset, Pennsylvania, United States
Berlin, Somerset, Pennsylvania, United States
1836
25 MAR 1836
Age 70
Burial of Jacob Bowman in Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 10 DEC 1766
    Event Place: Germantown, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] American Genealogical-Biographical Index (AGBI)
    [2] Pennsylvania and New Jersey, Church and Town Records, 1708-1985, Historical Society of Pennsylvania; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Collection Name: Historic Pennsylvania Church and Town Records; Reel: 631

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1790
    Event Place: Germantown, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
    Record Source: 1790 United States Federal Census, Year: 1790; Census Place: Germantown, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Roll: ; Image:

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1800
    Event Place: Germantown, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
    Record Source: 1800 United States Federal Census, Year: 1800; Census Place: Germantown, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Series: M32; Roll: 42; Page: 128; Image: 197; Family History Library Film: 363345

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1810
    Event Place: Brothers Valley, Somerset, Pennsylvania, United States
    Record Source: 1810 United States Federal Census, Year: 1810; Census Place: Brothers Valley, Somerset, Pennsylvania; Roll: 53; Page: 395; Image: 00157; Family History Library Film: 0193679

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1820
    Event Place: Germantown, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
    Record Source: 1820 United States Federal Census, 1820 U S Census; Census Place: Germantown, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Page: 97-B; NARA Roll: M33_109; Image: 111

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1830
    Event Place: Germantown, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1830 United States Federal Census, 1830; Census Place: Germantown, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Series: M19; Roll: 158; Page: 100; Family History Library Film: 0020632

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 2 JUL 1834
    Event Place: Berlin, Somerset, Pennsylvania, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] Pennsylvania, Find a Grave Index
    [2] Pennsylvania and New Jersey, Church and Town Records, 1708-1985, Historical Society of Pennsylvania; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Collection Name: Historic Pennsylvania Church and Town Records; Reel: 631

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: 25 MAR 1836
    Event Place: Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Pennsylvania, Find a Grave Index
    [2] Pennsylvania and New Jersey, Church and Town Records, 1708-1985, Historical Society of Pennsylvania; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Collection Name: Historic Pennsylvania Church and Town Records; Reel: 631
    [3] Pennsylvania, Veterans Burial Cards, 1777-1999, Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission; Harrisburg, Pennsylvania; Pennsylvania Veterans Burial Cards, 1929-1990; Archive Collection Number: Series 1-2; Folder Number: 51
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