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James Walton Bowman 1864–1931 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 16 February 1864

Birth Location: Pennsylvania

Death Date: 14 Feb 1931

Death Location: Williamsport, Lycoming County, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Father: Benjamin Bowman

Mother: Eliza Buck

Spouse(s): Elizabeth None, Harriet Geiger

Children(s): Helen bowman, Helen Bowman, Helen Leutz

The story of James Walton Bowman began in 1864 in Pennsylvania. In 1880, James Walton Bowman resided in Williamsport, Lycoming, Pennsylvania, USA. In 1900, James Walton Bowman resided in Williamsport Ward 5, Lycoming, Pennsylvania, USA. James Walton Bowman married Elizabeth, Harriet E Geiger, and had children including Helen Bowman, Helen E Bowman, Helen Leutz. James Walton Bowman passed away in 1931 in Williamsport, Lycoming County, Pennsylvania, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of James Walton Bowman began in 1864 in Pennsylvania.
  • In 1880, James Walton Bowman resided in Williamsport, Lycoming, Pennsylvania, USA.
  • In 1900, James Walton Bowman resided in Williamsport Ward 5, Lycoming, Pennsylvania, USA.
  • James Walton Bowman married Elizabeth, Harriet E Geiger, and had children including Helen Bowman, Helen E Bowman, Helen Leutz.
  • James Walton Bowman passed away in 1931 in Williamsport, Lycoming County, Pennsylvania, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Benjamin Bowman
1818–1896
Birth Location: Chenango, Broome County, New York, United States of America
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Eliza Buck
1818–1897
Birth Location: Pennsylvania
EB

Spouses(s)

Elizabeth None
1863–
Birth Location: Pennsylvania
E
Harriet Geiger
1865–
Birth Location: Pennsylvania
HG

Children(s)

Helen bowman
1889–
Birth Location: Pennsylvania
Hb
Helen Bowman
1890–
Birth Location: Pennsylvania
HB
Helen Leutz
1890–
Birth Location: Pennsylvania
HL

James Bowman's Ancestors

Self
James Bowman
1864–1931
Birth Place: Pennsylvania
Parents
Benjamin Carleton Bowman
1818–1896
Chenango, Broome County, New York, United States of America
Eliza (Ann) Buck
1818–1897
Pennsylvania
Grandparents
Silas Buck
1788–1832
Phila Munson
1792–1881
Great-Grandparents
Daniel Buck
1730–1814
Olive Stevens
1755–1828
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Andrew Stevens
1709–
Esther Safford
1720–1773

James Bowman's Descendants

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James (Walton) Bowman (16 February 1864–14 Feb 1931) m. Elizabeth (Dec 1863–) m. Harriet (E) Geiger (abt 1865–)
  1. 1. Helen (E) bowman 1889–
  2. 2. Helen Bowman 1890–
  3. 3. Helen Leutz 1890–

James Bowman's Timeline

7 Records

1864
16 February 1864
Birth of James Walton Bowman in Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania
1880
1880
Age 16
James Walton Bowman resided here in Williamsport, Lycoming, Pennsylvania, USA
Williamsport, Lycoming, Pennsylvania, USA
1900
1900
Age 36
James Walton Bowman resided here in Williamsport Ward 5, Lycoming, Pennsylvania, USA
Williamsport Ward 5, Lycoming, Pennsylvania, USA
1910
1910
Age 46
James Walton Bowman resided here in Williamsport Ward 5, Lycoming, Pennsylvania, USA
Williamsport Ward 5, Lycoming, Pennsylvania, USA
1920
1920
Age 56
James Walton Bowman resided here in Williamsport Ward 5, Lycoming, Pennsylvania, USA
Williamsport Ward 5, Lycoming, Pennsylvania, USA
1930
1930
Age 66
James Walton Bowman resided here in Williamsport, Lycoming, Pennsylvania, USA
Williamsport, Lycoming, Pennsylvania, USA
1931
14 Feb 1931
Age 67
Death of James Walton Bowman in Williamsport, Lycoming, Pennsylvania, USA
Williamsport, Lycoming, Pennsylvania, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 16 February 1864
    Event Place: Pennsylvania
    Record Source:
    [1] Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, Pennsylvania Historic and Museum Commission; Pennsylvania, USA; Certificate Number Range: 016001-019000
    [2] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Williamsport Ward 5, Lycoming, Pennsylvania; Roll: T625_1599; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 87
    [3] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Williamsport, Lycoming, Pennsylvania; Roll: 2075; Page: 13A; Enumeration District: 0063; FHL microfilm: 2341809
    [4] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Williamsport, Lycoming, Pennsylvania; Roll: 1153; Family History Film: 1255153; Page: 540A; Enumeration District: 071
    [5] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Williamsport Ward 5, Lycoming, Pennsylvania; Roll: 1438; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 0084; FHL microfilm: 1241438
    [6] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Williamsport Ward 5, Lycoming, Pennsylvania; Roll: T624_1373; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 0084; FHL microfilm: 1375386
    [7] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [8] North America, Family Histories, Book Title: Lineage Book : NSDAR : Volume 158 : 1920

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Williamsport, Lycoming, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Williamsport, Lycoming, Pennsylvania; Roll: 1153; Family History Film: 1255153; Page: 540A; Enumeration District: 071

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Williamsport Ward 5, Lycoming, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Williamsport Ward 5, Lycoming, Pennsylvania; Roll: 1438; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 0084; FHL microfilm: 1241438

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Williamsport Ward 5, Lycoming, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Williamsport Ward 5, Lycoming, Pennsylvania; Roll: T624_1373; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 0084; FHL microfilm: 1375386

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Williamsport Ward 5, Lycoming, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Williamsport Ward 5, Lycoming, Pennsylvania; Roll: T625_1599; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 87

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Williamsport, Lycoming, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Williamsport, Lycoming, Pennsylvania; Roll: 2075; Page: 13A; Enumeration District: 0063; FHL microfilm: 2341809

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 14 Feb 1931
    Event Place: Williamsport, Lycoming, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, Pennsylvania Historic and Museum Commission; Pennsylvania, USA; Certificate Number Range: 016001-019000
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Williamsport, Lycoming County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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