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John M Bowling 1827–1892 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 28 Mar 1827

Birth Location: Greene, Tennessee, USA

Death Date: 11 Nov 1892

Death Location: Ardmore, Carter, Oklahoma, USA

Father: Joshua Jr.

Mother: Mariah Smith

Spouse(s): Grazilla Wright

Children(s): Louisa Bowling, Martha Bowling, William Bowling, Mara Bowling, Amanda Bollin, Eliza Bowling, John Jr., Jefferson Bowling

In 1827, John M Bowling entered the world in Greene, Tennessee, USA, born to Joshua Bowling Jr And Mariah Martha Smith. In 1850, John M Bowling resided in Simpson, Kentucky, USA. In 1860, John M Bowling resided in Franklin, Illinois, USA. John M Bowling married Grazilla Wright, and had children including Amanda Josephine Bollin, Eliza T Bowling, Jefferson Davis Bowling, John M Bowling Jr, Louisa Jane Bowling, Mara Mariah Adeline Bowling, Martha A Bowling, Nathaniel Bowling, William Rankin Shorty Bowling. John M Bowling passed away in 1892 in Ardmore, Carter, Oklahoma, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1827, John M Bowling entered the world in Greene, Tennessee, USA, born to Joshua Bowling Jr And Mariah Martha Smith.
  • In 1850, John M Bowling resided in Simpson, Kentucky, USA.
  • In 1860, John M Bowling resided in Franklin, Illinois, USA.
  • John M Bowling married Grazilla Wright, and had children including Amanda Josephine Bollin, Eliza T Bowling, Jefferson Davis Bowling, John M Bowling Jr, Louisa Jane Bowling, Mara Mariah Adeline Bowling, Martha A Bowling, Nathaniel Bowling, William Rankin Shorty Bowling.
  • John M Bowling passed away in 1892 in Ardmore, Carter, Oklahoma, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Joshua Jr.
1804–1870
Birth Location: Greene, Tennessee, USA
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Mariah Smith
1801–1860
Birth Location: North Carolina, USA
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Spouses(s)

Grazilla Wright
1824–1889
Birth Location: Kentucky, USA
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Children(s)

Louisa Bowling
1853–1918
Birth Location: Jackson, Tennessee, USA
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Martha Bowling
1849–1890
Birth Location: Simpson, Kentucky, USA
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William Bowling
1863–1935
Birth Location: Franklin, Illinois, USA
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Mara Bowling
1855–1926
Birth Location: Franklin, Illinois, USA
MB
Amanda Bollin
1858–1931
Birth Location: Franklin, Illinois, USA
AB
Eliza Bowling
1851–1930
Birth Location: Franklin, Illinois, USA
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John Jr.
1869–1876
Birth Location: Franklin, Illinois, USA
JJ
Jefferson Bowling
1861–1926
Birth Location: Franklin, Illinois, USA
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John Bowling's Ancestors

Self
John Bowling
1827–1892
Birth Place: Greene, Tennessee, USA
Parents
Joshua Bowling Jr.
1804–1870
Greene, Tennessee, USA
Mariah (Martha) Smith
1801–1860
North Carolina, USA
Grandparents
Joshua Bowling
1773–1840
Stafford, Stafford, Virginia, USA
Nancy (Ann) Kesterson
1764–1840
Fauquier, Virginia, USA
Great-Grandparents
John Bowling
1734–1794
Jane Asbury
1735–1829
William Kesterson
1735–1821
Ann Morehead
1735–1821
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Benjamin Bowling
1704–1767
Mary Latham
1705–1735

John Bowling's Descendants

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John (M) Bowling (28 Mar 1827–11 Nov 1892) m. Grazilla Wright (18 Jan 1824–20 Sep 1889)
  1. 1. Louisa (Jane) Bowling 1853–1918 m. Nathaniel (Alexander) Ray 1853–1912 m. Henry (Shelton) Crain 1853–1932
    1. 1. Sarah (Grizilla "Sallie") Ray 1871–1935 m. Lankston (Franklin) Flatt 1868–1940
      1. 1. Maude (Alma) Flatt 1892–1940 m. John (Byron Carlisle) Sr 1889–1970
        1. 1. David (Lankston) Carlisle 1932–2023 m. Arlene Peppers 1934–1977 m. Dorothy (Della) Asher 1930–2010
        2. 2. Virginia (Lee "Toodie") Carlisle 1915–2006 m. Harry (Eugene) Campbell 1912–2008
        3. 3. Joe (Patrick) Carlisle 1917–1987 m. Norma (Fae) Scott 1922–
        4. 4. Charles (Jean) Carlisle 1926–2018 m. Millie (Rue) Brown 1929–2008
        5. 5. John (Byron Carlisle) Jr. 1911–2007 m. Velma (Love) Adams 1913–1991 m. Mozelle (Margaret) Shaw 1914–2008
        6. 6. Randolph (Ray) Carlisle 1929–2016
        7. 7. Mary (Elizabeth) Carlisle 1921–1997 m. Jack (Robert) Tippens 1915–2000
        8. 8. Robert (Wayne) Carlisle 1923–1941
        9. 9. Lawrence (Shytles) Carlisle 1910–1911
      2. 2. Martha (Elizabeth) Flatt 1896–1960 m. Thomas (William) Wadsworth 1893–1975
        1. 1. Francis (Lee) Wadsworth 1915–
      3. 3. Minnie (Belle) Flatt 1894–1950 m. Clarence (Edward) Lang –1933 m. Hosie (Garland"Dan") McCarley 1892–1958
        1. 1. Dorothy (Marjorie) McCarley 1916–1916
    2. 2. Eliza (Belle) Ray 1882–1957 m. Charles (Edward "Charlie") Bowers 1879–1967
      1. 1. Lola (May) Bowers 1916–1916
    3. 3. Martha (Jane) Ray 1873–1929 m. Burris ("Doc") Flatt 1868–1945 m. P. (E.) Hardee 1869–1935
      1. 1. Della (O.) Flatt 1888–1906
      2. 2. Ennis (N.) Flatt 1894–1895
    4. 4. James (R.) Ray 1879–1948 m. Kate Bests –1964
    5. 5. Oran Ray 1881–1944
    6. 6. John (Tilden) Ray 1877–1922 m. Martha (Kelly) Rogers(Ray) 1881–1965
      1. 1. Fern (Ray) (Petersen) 1903–
      2. 2. Oran (Rogers) Ray 1900–1965
    7. 7. Andrew (Calloway) Ray 1874–1944 m. Josephine (Fannie) McCarley 1878–1916 m. Leta Cook 1886–1953
      1. 1. Alden (Earl) Ray 1893–1975 m. Lillie Hendrix 1902–1995
        1. 1. Helen (Maxine) Ray 1924–
        2. 2. Alden (Earl Ray) Jr. 1921–1921
        3. 3. Calvin (Laverne) Ray 1930–1932
      2. 2. Betty (Gwendolyn) Ray 1920–2000
      3. 3. Otis (Leon) Ray 1906–1994 m. Mildred (Jane) Grant 1905–1968
        1. 1. Betty (Jean) Ray 1926–
      4. 4. Calla (Thelma) Ray 1898–1901
      5. 5. Susie Ray 1895–1987 m. William (Thomas) Hardin 1889–1920
        1. 1. Thomasine Harden 1921–
        2. 2. Wanda (Louise) Hardin 1933–1996
        3. 3. Fern (Esta) Harden 1914–
        4. 4. Billy (Wayne) Hardin 1925–1993
  2. 2. Martha (A.) Bowling 1849–1890 m. James (H.) Tefitiller 1849–
  3. 3. William (Rankin "Shorty") Bowling 1863–1935 m. Buford (Elnora "Nora") Plumlee 1869–1951
    1. 1. Isaac (Walter) Bowling 1885–1950 m. Nancy (Louise) McCarley 1886–1961
    2. 2. Allie (Mae) Bowling 1889–1975 m. Archer (D.) Crain 1887–1952
      1. 1. Lennie (Estelle) Crain 1908–1996 m. Joe (Wallace) Swinney 1912–1976 m. Fell (Brundridge) Morton 1897–1983
        1. 1. Joel (Crain) Swinney 1935–1987
        2. 2. Iva (Lucille) Swinney 1938–1999
        3. 3. Glenda (Mae) Swinney 1940–1944
      2. 2. Archer (D. "Sug") Crain 1915–1974 m. Mozelle Griffin 1919–
      3. 3. Iva (Blanche) Crain 1906– m. Thomas (Duel) Pond 1907–1982
      4. 4. Walter (Raymond) Crain 1910–1971 m. Willie (Merle) True 1916–1993
      5. 5. Geneva (Lucille) Crain 1912–1983 m. Wilford (Harvey "Bill") Rhodes 1911–1989
        1. 1. Betty (Ann) Rhodes 1940–1993
  4. 4. Mara ("Mariah" Adeline) Bowling 1855–1926 m. Robert (Luther) Matheus 1852–1927
    1. 1. Rosa (Ethelind) Matheus 1880–1946 m. Arhtur (Franklin) Curtis 1878–1961
      1. 1. Addie (Belle) Curtis 1904–1979 m. Morris (Robert) Crawford 1900–1979
        1. 1. Lois (Ethelind) Crawford 1931–1993
        2. 2. Robert (Arthur) Crawford 1924–
        3. 3. Betty (Jean) Crawford 1925–1996
      2. 2. James (Luther) Curtis 1901–
    2. 2. Eddie Matheus 1882–
    3. 3. John (Edward) Matheus 1892–1967
    4. 4. Robert (Rankin) Matheus 1886–1957
    5. 5. Vesta (Josephine) Matheus 1884–1942 m. Sam (Alexander) Kell 1882–1956
    6. 6. Luther Matheus 1876–
    7. 7. Charles (Alexander) Matheus 1888–1897
  5. 5. Amanda (Josephine) Bollin 1858–1931 m. William (James) Bollin 1856–1916
    1. 1. Willard (Alden) Bollin 1895–1968 m. Susie (V.) Turpin 1898–
      1. 1. Edgar (William) Bollin 1919–1986
      2. 2. Rex (A.) Bollin 1923–1992
    2. 2. Dollie (Etta) Bollin 1890–1914 m. Bradford 1888–
    3. 3. Millard (Waldon) Bollin 1898–1962
    4. 4. Della (Lucinda) Bollin 1883–1885
    5. 5. Isom (Alexander "Jack") Bollin 1887–1943 m. Jeffie (Lucille) Foster 1893–1985
      1. 1. Otis (Truelove) Bollin 1918–1979
    6. 6. Lillie (B.) Bollin 1880– m. James (W. "Will") Richmond 1876–
      1. 1. Houston (C.) Richmond 1899–
    7. 7. Infant Bollin 1892–1892
    8. 8. William (Robert) Bollin 1885–1944 m. Lula J. 1889–1941
    9. 9. Chesterfield Bollin 1892–1894
    10. 10. Nathaniel (Austin) Bollin 1877–1879
  6. 6. Eliza (T.) Bowling 1851–1930 m. William (Alexander) Richardson 1849–1921
    1. 1. Candy (Fayette "Fate") Richardson 1889–1957 m. Martha (Irene) Carlisle 1892–1958
      1. 1. Wilmer (Alvin) Richardson 1913–1953 m. Jackie Marble 1911– m. Zada (B) Richardson 1916–
    2. 2. Nora (Jane "Janie") Richardson 1886– m. E. (L.) York 1875–
    3. 3. Lula (Lee) Richardson 1882–1919
    4. 4. Margaret (Lee) Richardson 1871–1938 m. Will (M.) Stafford 1863–1908
      1. 1. Eva Stafford 1891–1966 m. James (Elzie) Petty 1887–1973
      2. 2. Walter (Russell) Stafford 1889–1910
      3. 3. Ivan (J.) Stafford 1893–1963
    5. 5. Ina (Adaline) Richardson 1884–1966 m. James (Perry(Jim)) Stafford 1875–1933
      1. 1. Perry (Clinton) Stafford 1902–
        1. 1. Lewis (Gene) Stafford 1925–2001
      2. 2. John (Alexander) Stafford 1912–1996 m. Lula (Mary) Hale 1907–1997
        1. 1. Steve Stafford –1989
    6. 6. Mary (I. "Mollie") Richardson 1870–1944 m. George (C.) Coble 1891–1953
    7. 7. Ellen Richardson 1896–1979 m. Habib (P.) Prestridge 1893–1978
    8. 8. Nancy (J.) Richardson 1876–1966 m. Uriah (Vincent) Stafford 1869–1959
      1. 1. Vivian Stafford 1903–1991 m. Jessie (Willard) Flatt 1900–1975
        1. 1. Margaret (Sue) Flatt 1935–2007
        2. 2. Genevieve (Ozella) Flatt(Fouse) 1925–
        3. 3. Bobby (Eugene) Flatt 1927–1945
      2. 2. William (Rankin) Stafford 1906–
      3. 3. Winnie Stafford 1919–
      4. 4. James (Perry (Jimbo)) Stafford 1894– m. Miriam Lowe 1901–1979
      5. 5. Velder Stafford 1915–
    9. 9. Etta (E.) Richardson 1891–1968 m. T. (W.) Carter 1870–
    10. 10. William (A.) Richardson 1884–1930
  7. 7. John (M. Bowling) Jr. 1869–1876
  8. 8. Jefferson (Davis) Bowling 1861–1926 m. Mary (Elvira "Molly") Butler 1868–1963
    1. 1. Chester Bowling 1885–1886
    2. 2. Nellie (B) Bowling 1894– m. Stark 1885–
    3. 3. Infant (Son) Bowling 1889–1889
    4. 4. Essie (Myrtle) Bowling 1888–1966 m. Rube (Kenneth) Pounds 1879–1963
      1. 1. Bryan (Kent) Pounds 1906–
      2. 2. Othelo (Mabel) Pounds 1908–
      3. 3. Ruby (A) Pounds 1919–
    5. 5. Essie (Myrtle) Bowling 1888–1982 m. J.O. East 1884–1956
      1. 1. Roy (M) Eastes 1909–
      2. 2. James (Boyd) East 1912–
      3. 3. Wade (Butler) East 1917–1990

John Bowling's Timeline

8 Records

1827
28 Mar 1827
Birth of John M Bowling in Greene, Tennessee, USA
Greene, Tennessee, USA
1850
1850
Age 23
John M Bowling resided here in Simpson, Kentucky, USA
Simpson, Kentucky, USA
1860
1860
Age 33
John M Bowling resided here in Franklin, Illinois, USA
Franklin, Illinois, USA
1860
1860
Age 33
John M Bowling resided here in Township 6 S Range 2 E, Franklin, Illinois, United States
Township 6 S Range 2 E, Franklin, Illinois, United States
1863
01 Jul 1863
Age 36
John M Bowling resided here in Franklin, Illinois, USA
Franklin, Illinois, USA
1870
11 Jun 1870
Age 43
John M Bowling resided here in Franklin, Illinois, USA
Franklin, Illinois, USA
1870
11 Jun 1870
Age 43
John M Bowling resided here in Township 6 Range 2, Franklin, Illinois, USA
Township 6 Range 2, Franklin, Illinois, USA
1892
11 Nov 1892
Age 65
Death of John M Bowling in Ardmore, Carter, Oklahoma, USA
Ardmore, Carter, Oklahoma, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 28 Mar 1827
    Event Place: Greene, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Civil War Draft Registrations Records, 1863-1865, National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Washington, D.C.; Consolidated Lists of Civil War Draft Registration Records (Provost Marshal General's Bureau; Consolidated Enrollment Lists, 1863-1865); Record Group: 110, Records of the Provost Marsha
    [2] Texas, Death Certificates, Texas Department of State Health Services; Austin Texas, USA; Texas Death Certificates, 1903–1982
    [3] 1870 United States Federal Census
    [4] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Township 6 Range 2, Franklin, Illinois; Roll: M593_221; Page: 172A
    [5] 1860 United States Federal Census
    [6] 1850 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M432; Residence Date: 1850; Home in 1850: Simpson, Kentucky; Roll: 218; Page: 56b
    [7] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [8] Geneanet Community Trees Index
    [9] FamilySearch Family Tree, "United States Census, 1860", database with images, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 13 December 2017), John Bowling, 1860.
    [10] FamilySearch Family Tree, "Texas Deaths and Burials, 1903-1973," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 11 February 2018), John Bowlinhg in entry for William R. Bowling, 31 Mar 1935; citing Precinct No. 7, Venus, Johnson, Texas, reference
    [11] FamilySearch Family Tree, "Tennessee Marriages, 1796-1950," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 11 February 2018), John Bolin and Grizzella Wright, 02 Mar 1847; citing Sumner,Tennessee, reference ; FHL microfilm 969,847.
    [12] FamilySearch Family Tree, "Texas Deaths and Burials, 1903-1973," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 11 February 2018), John Bolling in entry for Mrs. W. J. Bollin, 26 Feb 1931; citing Alvarado, Johnson, Texas, reference p 394; FHL micr
    [13] FamilySearch Family Tree

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Simpson, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M432; Residence Date: 1850; Home in 1850: Simpson, Kentucky; Roll: 218; Page: 56b

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Franklin, Illinois, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1860 United States Federal Census
    [2] FamilySearch Family Tree, "Tennessee Marriages, 1796-1950," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 11 February 2018), John Bolin and Grizzella Wright, 02 Mar 1847; citing Sumner,Tennessee, reference ; FHL microfilm 969,847.
    [3] FamilySearch Family Tree

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Township 6 S Range 2 E, Franklin, Illinois, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] 1860 United States Federal Census
    [2] FamilySearch Family Tree, "Tennessee Marriages, 1796-1950," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 11 February 2018), John Bolin and Grizzella Wright, 02 Mar 1847; citing Sumner,Tennessee, reference ; FHL microfilm 969,847.
    [3] FamilySearch Family Tree

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 01 Jul 1863
    Event Place: Franklin, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Civil War Draft Registrations Records, 1863-1865, National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Washington, D.C.; Consolidated Lists of Civil War Draft Registration Records (Provost Marshal General's Bureau; Consolidated Enrollment Lists, 1863-1865); Record Group: 110, Records of the Provost Marsha

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 11 Jun 1870
    Event Place: Franklin, Illinois, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Selected Federal Census Non-Population Schedules, 1850-1880, National Archives at Washington, DC; Washington, DC; U.S. Federal Census Non-population Schedules, Illinois, 1850-1880; NAID: 2791276; Record Group Number: 29; Record Group Title: Records of the Bureau of the Census, 1790-2007
    [2] 1870 United States Federal Census
    [3] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Township 6 Range 2, Franklin, Illinois; Roll: M593_221; Page: 172A

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 11 Jun 1870
    Event Place: Township 6 Range 2, Franklin, Illinois, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Selected Federal Census Non-Population Schedules, 1850-1880, National Archives at Washington, DC; Washington, DC; U.S. Federal Census Non-population Schedules, Illinois, 1850-1880; NAID: 2791276; Record Group Number: 29; Record Group Title: Records of the Bureau of the Census, 1790-2007
    [2] 1870 United States Federal Census
    [3] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Township 6 Range 2, Franklin, Illinois; Roll: M593_221; Page: 172A

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 11 Nov 1892
    Event Place: Ardmore, Carter, Oklahoma, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [3] FamilySearch Family Tree, "Tennessee Marriages, 1796-1950," database, <i>FamilySearch</i> ( : 11 February 2018), John Bolin and Grizzella Wright, 02 Mar 1847; citing Sumner,Tennessee, reference ; FHL microfilm 969,847.
    [4] FamilySearch Family Tree

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Ardmore, Carter, Oklahoma, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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