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John Benjamin Bowers 1832–1903 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1832

Birth Location: Shenandoah, Virginia, United States

Death Date: 19 Jan 1903

Death Location: Charles Town, Jefferson County, West Virginia, United States of America

Father: Philip BOWERS

Mother: Lydia Ryan

Spouse(s): Eliza Bowers

Children(s): Octavia Bowers, Robert Bowers, Newton Bowers

In 1832, John Benjamin Bowers entered the world in Shenandoah, Virginia, United States, born to Philip William Bowers And Lydia Ryan. In 1870, John Benjamin Bowers resided in Grant, Jefferson, West Virginia, USA. In 1880, John Benjamin Bowers resided in Charlestown, Jefferson, West Virginia, USA. John Benjamin Bowers married Eliza Bowers, and had children including Newton Bowers, Octavia Bowers, Robert Bowers. John Benjamin Bowers passed away in 1903 in Charles Town, Jefferson County, West Virginia, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1832, John Benjamin Bowers entered the world in Shenandoah, Virginia, United States, born to Philip William Bowers And Lydia Ryan.
  • In 1870, John Benjamin Bowers resided in Grant, Jefferson, West Virginia, USA.
  • In 1880, John Benjamin Bowers resided in Charlestown, Jefferson, West Virginia, USA.
  • John Benjamin Bowers married Eliza Bowers, and had children including Newton Bowers, Octavia Bowers, Robert Bowers.
  • John Benjamin Bowers passed away in 1903 in Charles Town, Jefferson County, West Virginia, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

John Bowers's Ancestors

Self
John Bowers
1832–1903
Birth Place: Shenandoah, Virginia, United States
Parents
Philip William BOWERS
1797–1849
Shenandoah, Virginia, United States
Lydia Ryan
1802–
, Shenandoah, Virginia, USA
Grandparents
John Bowers
1773–1832
Shenandah Co, Virginia, United States
Mary (Ann) Miller
1782–1859
Shenandoah, Virginia, United States
Great-Grandparents
Christian Bauer
1720–1816
Maria Schindeldecker
1733–1815
George Miller
1756–1829
Margaret Wolfe
1760–1840
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Johann Bauer
1716–1792
Anna Weber
–1793
Johann Schindeldeckers
1705–1767
MARIA SCHUESSLER
1715–1767
THOMAS MILLER
1734–1801
Anna Dietz
1733–1790
John Wolfe
1734–1779
Sarah Anderschall
1733–1834

John Bowers's Descendants

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John (Benjamin) Bowers (1832–19 Jan 1903) m. Eliza Bowers (Abt 1850–01 Jan 1913)
  1. 1. Octavia Bowers 1870–1920 m. Charles (Lewis) Thomas 1855–1920
    1. 1. Leona (Frances) Thomas 1891–1925 m. Peter (Francis) Stitcher 1894–1972
      1. 1. James (Frederick) Stitcher 1916–1966 m. Eleanor (Elizabeth) Reichert 1916–1991
  2. 2. Robert Bowers 1870–
  3. 3. Newton Bowers 1872–1950

John Bowers's Timeline

5 Records

1832
1832
Birth of John Benjamin Bowers in Shenandoah, Virginia, United States
Shenandoah, Virginia, United States
1870
1870
Age 38
John Benjamin Bowers resided here in Grant, Jefferson, West Virginia, USA
Grant, Jefferson, West Virginia, USA
1880
1880
Age 48
John Benjamin Bowers resided here in Charlestown, Jefferson, West Virginia, USA
Charlestown, Jefferson, West Virginia, USA
1903
19 Jan 1903
Age 71
Death of John Benjamin Bowers in West Virginia, USA
West Virginia, USA
1903
14 Dec 1903
Age 71
John Benjamin Bowers - Probate in Jefferson, West Virginia, USA
Jefferson, West Virginia, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1832
    Event Place: Shenandoah, Virginia, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Charlestown, Jefferson, West Virginia; Roll: 1405; Family History Film: 1255405; Page: 73B; Enumeration District: 004
    [2] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Grant, Jefferson, West Virginia; Roll: M593_1689; Page: 565B; Family History Library Film: 553188
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Grant, Jefferson, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] West Virginia, Births Index, 1853-1969
    [2] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Grant, Jefferson, West Virginia; Roll: M593_1689; Page: 565B; Family History Library Film: 553188

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Charlestown, Jefferson, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Charlestown, Jefferson, West Virginia; Roll: 1405; Family History Film: 1255405; Page: 73B; Enumeration District: 004

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 19 Jan 1903
    Event Place: West Virginia, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Civil War Soldier Records and Profiles, 1861-1865
    [2] West Virginia, Wills and Probate Records, Probate records; Author: West Virginia. County Court (Jefferson County); Probate Place: Jefferson, West Virginia
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Charles Town, Jefferson County, West Virginia, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Probate
    Event Date: 14 Dec 1903
    Event Place: Jefferson, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source: West Virginia, Wills and Probate Records, Probate records; Author: West Virginia. County Court (Jefferson County); Probate Place: Jefferson, West Virginia

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