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John Bowers 1851–1928 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: Nov 1851

Birth Location: Baden-Württemberg, Germany

Death Date: 14 Nov 1928

Death Location: Oakville, Louisa County, Iowa, United States of America

Father: Pete Bowers

Mother: Doe Bowers

Spouse(s): Nancy Salladay, Helen Schultz, Charles BOWERS, Nancy Salladay

Children(s): Emma SMITH, Charles BOWERS, Harold Bowers, Dora BOWERS, Charley Bowers, Emma Bowers, Harold Bowers, Emma Smith, Harold Bowers, Emma Bowers, Harold Bowers, Mary Johnson

In 1851, John Bowers entered the world in Baden-Württemberg, Germany, born to Pete Bowers And Doe Bowers. In 1900, John Bowers resided in Eliot, Louisa, Iowa, USA. John Bowers married Charles T Bowers, Helen Orr Schultz, Nancy Salladay, and had children including Bertha Bowers, Charles T Bowers, Charley Bowers, Dora Bowers, Emma M Bowers, Emma M Smith, Emma Marshall Bowers, Harold Bowers, Harold James Bowers, Mary Johnson. John Bowers passed away in 1928 in Oakville, Louisa County, Iowa, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1851, John Bowers entered the world in Baden-Württemberg, Germany, born to Pete Bowers And Doe Bowers.
  • In 1900, John Bowers resided in Eliot, Louisa, Iowa, USA.
  • John Bowers married Charles T Bowers, Helen Orr Schultz, Nancy Salladay, and had children including Bertha Bowers, Charles T Bowers, Charley Bowers, Dora Bowers, Emma M Bowers, Emma M Smith, Emma Marshall Bowers, Harold Bowers, Harold James Bowers, Mary Johnson.
  • John Bowers passed away in 1928 in Oakville, Louisa County, Iowa, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

John Bowers's Ancestors

Self
John Bowers
1851–1928
Birth Place: Baden-Württemberg, Germany
Parents
Pete Bowers
1825–
Germany
Doe Bowers
1825–
Germany
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

John Bowers's Descendants

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John Bowers (Nov 1851–14 Nov 1928) m. Nancy Salladay (21 Jan 1858–14 Nov 1928) m. Helen (Orr) Schultz (Abt 1868–01 Jun 1934) m. Charles (T.) BOWERS (09 Jan 1884–19 Aug 1936) m. Nancy Salladay (21 Jan 1858–12 Nov 1928)
  1. 1. Emma (M) SMITH 1888–1920 m. George (William) Smith 1882–1953
    1. 1. Dale (Harris (Smith)) Jones 1919–1984
    2. 2. Lester (Vaughn) Smith 1916–2001
    3. 3. Clarence (F) Smith 1907–1995
    4. 4. Dale (H) Smith 1920–
  2. 2. Charles (T.) BOWERS 1884–1936 m. John Bowers 1851–1928
  3. 3. Harold (James) Bowers 1896–1935
  4. 4. Dora BOWERS 1885–1905
  5. 5. Charley Bowers 1884–1936
  6. 6. Emma (M) Bowers 1888–
  7. 7. Harold Bowers 1896–1935
  8. 8. Emma (M) Smith 1888–1920
  9. 9. Harold (James) Bowers 1896–1935
  10. 10. Emma (Marshall) Bowers 1888–1920
  11. 11. Harold (James) Bowers 1896–1935
  12. 12. Mary Johnson 1879–

John Bowers's Timeline

5 Records

1851
Nov 1851
Birth of John Bowers in Baden-Württemberg, Germany
Baden-Württemberg, Germany
1900
1900
Age 49
John Bowers resided here in Eliot, Louisa, Iowa, USA
Eliot, Louisa, Iowa, USA
1907
23 May 1907
Age 56
Death of John Bowers in Edwards Cemetary, Oakville, IA
Edwards Cemetary, Oakville, IA
1907
23 May 1907
Age 56
Death of John Bowers in Louisa County, Iowa
Louisa County, Iowa
1928
14 Nov 1928
Age 77
Burial of John Bowers in Oakville, Louisa County, Iowa, United States of America
Oakville, Louisa County, Iowa, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: Nov 1851
    Event Place: Baden-Württemberg, Germany
    Record Source:
    [1] Illinois, Deaths and Stillbirths Index
    [2] Iowa, Cemetery Records
    [3] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Eliot, Louisa, Iowa; Roll: 444; Page: 13A; Enumeration District: 0083; FHL microfilm: 1240444
    [4] Web: RootsWeb Cemetery Index, 1800-2010
    [5] Iowa, Select Marriages Index
    [6] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Eliot, Louisa, Iowa, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Eliot, Louisa, Iowa; Roll: 444; Page: 13A; Enumeration District: 0083; FHL microfilm: 1240444

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Monmouth, Ill
    Record Source: Illinois, Deaths and Stillbirths Index

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 23 May 1907
    Event Place: Edwards Cemetary, Oakville, IA
    Record Source:
    [1] Illinois, Deaths and Stillbirths Index
    [2] Iowa, Cemetery Records
    [3] Web: RootsWeb Cemetery Index, 1800-2010
    [4] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 23 May 1907
    Event Place: Louisa County, Iowa

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: 14 Nov 1928
    Event Place: Oakville, Louisa County, Iowa, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] Illinois, Deaths and Stillbirths Index
    [2] Iowa, Cemetery Records
    [3] Web: RootsWeb Cemetery Index, 1800-2010
    [4] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Oakville, Louisa County, Iowa, United States of America

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