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John A. Bowers 1875–1936 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 7 Jan 1875

Birth Location: Tennessee

Death Date: 8 Apr 1936

Death Location: Munford, Tennessee

Father: Samuel Bowers

Mother: Julia Chapman

Spouse(s): Ruth Bomar, Georgia Arwood

Children(s): Agnes Burlison, John Bowers, Lucile Bowers, Parker Bowers, Admul Bowers, Dora Bowers

The story of John A. Bowers began in 1875 in Tennessee. In 1880, John A. Bowers resided in District 6, Tipton, Tennessee, USA. In 1910, John A. Bowers resided in Civil District 7, Lauderdale, Tennessee, USA. John A. Bowers married Georgia Arwood, Ruth M Bomar, and had children including Admul Lee Bowers, Agnes Loraine Burlison, Dora E Bowers, John A Bowers, Lucile Bowers, Parker Bowers. John A. Bowers passed away in 1936 in Munford, Tennessee.

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Biography

  • The story of John A. Bowers began in 1875 in Tennessee.
  • In 1880, John A. Bowers resided in District 6, Tipton, Tennessee, USA.
  • In 1910, John A. Bowers resided in Civil District 7, Lauderdale, Tennessee, USA.
  • John A. Bowers married Georgia Arwood, Ruth M Bomar, and had children including Admul Lee Bowers, Agnes Loraine Burlison, Dora E Bowers, John A Bowers, Lucile Bowers, Parker Bowers.
  • John A. Bowers passed away in 1936 in Munford, Tennessee.

Immediate Family

Parents

Samuel Bowers
1848–1896
Birth Location: Tennessee
SB
Julia Chapman
1855–1891
Birth Location: Tipton County, Tennessee, United States of America
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Spouses(s)

Ruth Bomar
1892–1982
Birth Location: Tennessee
RB
Georgia Arwood
1881–
Birth Location: Tennessee
GA

Children(s)

Agnes Burlison
1920–1994
Birth Location: Munford Tipt, Tennessee
AB
John Bowers
1911–1964
Birth Location: Tennessee
JB
Lucile Bowers
1903–
Birth Location: Tennessee
LB
Parker Bowers
1905–
Birth Location: Tennessee
PB
Admul Bowers
1906–1979
Birth Location: Tennessee
AB
Dora Bowers
1914–
Birth Location: Tennessee
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John Bowers's Ancestors

Self
John Bowers
1875–1936
Birth Place: Tennessee
Parents
Samuel Taylor Bowers
1848–1896
Tennessee
Julia (Frances) Chapman
1855–1891
Tipton County, Tennessee, United States of America
Grandparents
Francis (Marion) Chapman
1819–1897
Salisbury, Rowan County, North Carolina, United States of America
Mary (Ann) Biggs
1819–1903
Tipton, Tennessee, USA
Great-Grandparents
Sterling Chapman
1787–1830
Nancy Smith
1793–1897
Benjamin Sr
1780–1846
Annie Walker
1846–1905
2nd-Great-Grandparents
William Chapman
1763–1852
Mary Williamson
1757–
Asa Biggs
1788–1861
Winnifried Wilson
1787–1860

John Bowers's Descendants

1.
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John (A.) Bowers (7 Jan 1875–8 Apr 1936) m. Ruth (M) Bomar (4 February 1892–10 February 1982) m. Georgia Arwood (abt 1881–)
  1. 1. Agnes (Loraine) Burlison 1920–1994
  2. 2. John (A.) Bowers 1911–1964
  3. 3. Lucile Bowers 1903–
  4. 4. Parker Bowers 1905–
  5. 5. Admul (Lee) Bowers 1906–1979
  6. 6. Dora (E) Bowers 1914–

John Bowers's Timeline

7 Records

1875
7 Jan 1875
Birth of John A. Bowers in Tennessee
Tennessee
1880
1880
Age 5
John A. Bowers resided here in District 6, Tipton, Tennessee, USA
District 6, Tipton, Tennessee, USA
1910
1910
Age 35
John A. Bowers resided here in Civil District 7, Lauderdale, Tennessee, USA
Civil District 7, Lauderdale, Tennessee, USA
1920
1920
Age 45
John A. Bowers resided here in Civil District 6, Tipton, Tennessee, USA
Civil District 6, Tipton, Tennessee, USA
1930
1930
Age 55
John A. Bowers resided here in District 6, Tipton, Tennessee
District 6, Tipton, Tennessee
1936
6 Apr 1936
Age 61
Death of John A. Bowers in Memphis, Shelby, Tennessee
Memphis, Shelby, Tennessee
1936
8 Apr 1936
Age 61
Burial of John A. Bowers in Munford, Tennessee
Munford, Tennessee

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 7 Jan 1875
    Event Place: Tennessee
    Record Source:
    [1] Tennessee, Death Records, Tennessee State Library and Archives; Nashville, Tennessee; Tennessee Death Records, 1908-1959; Roll #: 4
    [2] Tennessee, Deaths and Burials Index
    [3] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Civil District 6, Tipton, Tennessee; Roll: T625_1768; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 258
    [4] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: District 6, Tipton, Tennessee; Roll: 2282; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 0012; Image: 904.0; FHL microfilm: 2342016
    [5] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: District 6, Tipton, Tennessee; Roll: 1282; Family History Film: 1255282; Page: 368D; Enumeration District: 157
    [6] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Civil District 7, Lauderdale, Tennessee; Roll: T624_1509; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 0103; FHL microfilm: 1375522

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: District 6, Tipton, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: District 6, Tipton, Tennessee; Roll: 1282; Family History Film: 1255282; Page: 368D; Enumeration District: 157

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Civil District 7, Lauderdale, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Civil District 7, Lauderdale, Tennessee; Roll: T624_1509; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 0103; FHL microfilm: 1375522

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Civil District 6, Tipton, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Civil District 6, Tipton, Tennessee; Roll: T625_1768; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 258

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: District 6, Tipton, Tennessee
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: District 6, Tipton, Tennessee; Roll: 2282; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 0012; Image: 904.0; FHL microfilm: 2342016

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Lauderdale, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Tennessee; Registration County: Lauderdale; Roll: 1877375

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Munford, Tennessee
    Record Source: Tennessee, Deaths and Burials Index

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 6 Apr 1936
    Event Place: Memphis, Shelby, Tennessee
    Record Source:
    [1] Tennessee, Death Records, Tennessee State Library and Archives; Nashville, Tennessee; Tennessee Death Records, 1908-1959; Roll #: 4
    [2] Tennessee, Deaths and Burials Index

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: 8 Apr 1936
    Event Place: Munford, Tennessee
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Headstone Applications for Military Veterans, 1861-1985
    [2] Tennessee, Deaths and Burials Index
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