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James Wesley Bowen 1878–1924 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 7 Jul 1878

Birth Location: Tennessee

Death Date: 6 Apr 1924

Death Location: Blooming Grove, Navarro County, Texas, USA

Father: John Bowen

Mother: Martha Jones

Spouse(s): Fannie Griffin

Children(s): Dolly Bowen, Bettie Bowen

The story of James Wesley Bowen began in 1878 in Tennessee. In 1880, James Wesley Bowen resided in District 8, Coffee, Tennessee, USA. In 1910, James Wesley Bowen resided in Justice Precinct 5, Navarro, Texas, USA. James Wesley Bowen married Fannie Griffin, and had children including Bettie Ollie Bowen, Dolly Bowen. James Wesley Bowen passed away in 1924 in Blooming Grove, Navarro County, Texas, USA.

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Biography

  • The story of James Wesley Bowen began in 1878 in Tennessee.
  • In 1880, James Wesley Bowen resided in District 8, Coffee, Tennessee, USA.
  • In 1910, James Wesley Bowen resided in Justice Precinct 5, Navarro, Texas, USA.
  • James Wesley Bowen married Fannie Griffin, and had children including Bettie Ollie Bowen, Dolly Bowen.
  • James Wesley Bowen passed away in 1924 in Blooming Grove, Navarro County, Texas, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

James Bowen's Ancestors

Self
James Bowen
1878–1924
Birth Place: Tennessee
Parents
John Wesley Bowen
1847–1902
Alabama
Martha (Mary) Jones
1852–1887
Tennessee
Grandparents
John (S.) Bowen
1819–
Tennessee
Nancy Watson
1828–1892
Alabama
Great-Grandparents
George Watson
1795–1861
Nancy Hurt
1801–1837
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Thomas Watson
1764–1834
Susanna Zachery
1770–1815

James Bowen's Descendants

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James (Wesley) Bowen (7 Jul 1878–6 Apr 1924) m. Fannie Griffin (16 Apr 1882–19 Nov 1962)
  1. 1. Dolly Bowen 1903–
  2. 2. Bettie (Ollie) Bowen 1909–

James Bowen's Timeline

5 Records

1878
7 Jul 1878
Birth of James Wesley Bowen in Tennessee
Tennessee
1880
1880
Age 2
James Wesley Bowen resided here in District 8, Coffee, Tennessee, USA
District 8, Coffee, Tennessee, USA
1910
1910
Age 32
James Wesley Bowen resided here in Justice Precinct 5, Navarro, Texas, USA
Justice Precinct 5, Navarro, Texas, USA
1920
1920
Age 42
James Wesley Bowen resided here in Blooming Grove, Navarro, Texas, USA
Blooming Grove, Navarro, Texas, USA
1924
6 Apr 1924
Age 46
Death of James Wesley Bowen in Blooming, Navarro, Texas, USA
Blooming, Navarro, Texas, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 7 Jul 1878
    Event Place: Tennessee
    Record Source:
    [1] Texas, Death Certificates, 1903–1982
    [2] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Blooming Grove, Navarro, Texas; Roll: T625_1836; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 160; Image: 755
    [3] U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Texas; Registration County: Navarro; Roll: 1983495; Draft Board: 2
    [4] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: District 8, Coffee, Tennessee
    [5] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Justice Precinct 5, Navarro, Texas; Roll: T624_1580; Page: 9B; Enumeration District: 0094; FHL microfilm: 1375593
    [6] Texas, Find a Grave Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: District 8, Coffee, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: District 8, Coffee, Tennessee

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Justice Precinct 5, Navarro, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Justice Precinct 5, Navarro, Texas; Roll: T624_1580; Page: 9B; Enumeration District: 0094; FHL microfilm: 1375593

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Blooming Grove, Navarro, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Blooming Grove, Navarro, Texas; Roll: T625_1836; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 160; Image: 755

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Navarro, Texas
    Record Source: U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Texas; Registration County: Navarro; Roll: 1983495; Draft Board: 2

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 6 Apr 1924
    Event Place: Blooming, Navarro, Texas, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Texas, Death Certificates, 1903–1982
    [2] Texas Death Index
    [3] Texas, Find a Grave Index

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Blooming Grove, Navarro County, Texas, USA
    Record Source: Texas, Find a Grave Index

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