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Joseph Bowers 1811–1886 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 26 Jul 1811

Birth Location: Shenandoah, Virginia, United States

Death Date: 16 JAN 1886

Death Location: Shenandoah County, Virginia, United States of America

Father: John Bowers

Mother: Mary Miller

Spouse(s): Rosanna Bowers

Children(s): Ellanora Heishman, Mary Bowers, Elizabeth Bowers, Rebecca Bowers, William Bowers, Lydia Bowers, Infant Bowers, Sarah Bowers, Caroline Bowers, Syrum Bowers

The story of Joseph Bowers began in 1811 in Shenandoah, Virginia, United States. Joseph Bowers married Rosanna Miller Bowers, and had children including Caroline Bowers, Elizabeth Bowers, Ellanora Heishman, Infant Bowers, Lydia Bowers, Mary Ann Bowers, Rebecca Bowers, Sarah Catherine Bowers, Syrum Samuel Bowers, William Franklin Bowers. Joseph Bowers passed away in 1886 in Shenandoah County, Virginia, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of Joseph Bowers began in 1811 in Shenandoah, Virginia, United States.
  • Joseph Bowers married Rosanna Miller Bowers, and had children including Caroline Bowers, Elizabeth Bowers, Ellanora Heishman, Infant Bowers, Lydia Bowers, Mary Ann Bowers, Rebecca Bowers, Sarah Catherine Bowers, Syrum Samuel Bowers, William Franklin Bowers.
  • Joseph Bowers passed away in 1886 in Shenandoah County, Virginia, United States of America.

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Parents

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Children(s)

Joseph Bowers's Ancestors

Self
Joseph Bowers
1811–1886
Birth Place: Shenandoah, Virginia, United States
Parents
John Bowers
1773–1832
Shenandah Co, Virginia, United States
Mary (Ann) Miller
1782–1859
Shenandoah, Virginia, United States
Grandparents
Christian Bauer
1720–1816
Birkenau, Darmstadt, Hessen, Germany
Maria (Elizabetha) Schindeldecker
1733–1815
Hinterweidenthal, Sudwestpfalz, Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany
George ((Oil)) Miller
1756–1829
Germany, Allemagne
Margaret Wolfe
1760–1840
Shenandoah, Virginia, United States
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
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Johann Bauer
1682–1755
Anna Euler
1678–1721
Johannes Weber
1681–1754
Maria Claas
1695–1748
Hans Schindeldecker
1679–1749
Anna Lang
1679–1702
Anna Ottilia
1690–1715
Adam Miller
1710–1760
Johann Dietz
1696–1783
Anna Abel
1704–1753
Peter Wolfe
1710–1799
Catherine Augustine
1714–1824
Johannes Bressler
1698–1735
Eva Bressler
1702–1766

Joseph Bowers's Descendants

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Joseph Bowers (26 Jul 1811–16 JAN 1886) m. Rosanna (Miller) Bowers (18 MAY 1815–10 Sep 1891)
  1. 1. Ellanora Heishman 1853–1922 m. James (Bennett) Heishman 1860–1920
    1. 1. Phillip (Elmer Heishman) Sr 1891–1965 m. Elizabeth (Malinda) Carpenter 1891–
      1. 1. Ruth (Irene) Heishman 1918–
        1. 1. Michael (Phillip) Hollar 1939–2014
      2. 2. Ellanora (Christina) Heishman 1919–2015
      3. 3. Phillip (Elmer Heishman) Jr 1925–2016
      4. 4. Charlotte (Virginia) Heishman 1923–1995
    2. 2. Charles (E) Heishman 1893–1918
    3. 3. Robert (Franklin) Heishman 1880–1942 m. Ollie (Lee) Bowers 1883–1966
      1. 1. Pearlie (M) Heishman 1906–1982 m. Elmer (Ray) Hottle 1899–1985
        1. 1. Richard (Allen) Hottle 1937–2012 m. Vivian (Lavon) Roeder 1933–1998
      2. 2. Florine (Odessa) Heishman 1926–
      3. 3. Alfred (Russell) Heishman 1908–1978
      4. 4. Harry (Lee) Heishman 1920–1986
      5. 5. Virginia (Ellen) Heishman 1910–1985
      6. 6. Earl (Franklin) Heishman 1917–1990
      7. 7. Paul (Roberts) Heishman 1904–1993
      8. 8. Florine (Odessa) Heishman 1926–
    4. 4. Annie (Rebecca) Golladay 1881–1971 m. Charles (Marion) Golladay 1863–1934
      1. 1. Mavin (E) Golladay 1909–
      2. 2. Emmerson (C) Golladay 1911–
      3. 3. Prentis (R) Golladay 1915–
    5. 5. Cora (A) Heishman 1883–1952 m. Russell (Monroe) Stout 1877–1927 m. Victor (Raymond) Dinges 1887–
      1. 1. Ethel (M) Stout 1910–
      2. 2. Mary Dinges 1907–
      3. 3. Esther (I) Stout 1915–1999
  2. 2. Mary (Ann) Bowers 1850–1895
  3. 3. Elizabeth Bowers 1837–1911 m. Jacob Myers 1826–1900
    1. 1. Lucinda Myers 1858–1925
    2. 2. Francina Myers 1864–1903
    3. 3. Lovina Myers 1861–1918
    4. 4. William (T) Myers 1867–1954
      1. 1. Stanley (Greene) Myers 1910–1966
      2. 2. Catherine (Caroline) Moll 1913–2004
      3. 3. Linden (Lee) Myers 1923–
    5. 5. John (Joseph) Myers 1876–1957
    6. 6. Ida (R) Myers 1870–1941
      1. 1. Roy (Otis) Bowman 1899–1986
        1. 1. Stewart (Chalmers) Bowman 1923–1991
      2. 2. Bertie (Ellen) Zirkle 1910–2009
      3. 3. Joseph (Earl) Bowman 1894–1977
    7. 7. Mary (Ellen) Myers 1873–1949
    8. 8. Pearl (A.) Myers 1879–1960
      1. 1. Paul Fultz 1906–
        1. 1. Paul (Davis Foltz) Jr 1931–2015
    9. 9. Sarah (Elizabeth) Myers 1881–1962 m. Jonas (Michael) Carpenter 1879–1953
      1. 1. Pauline (Ellen) Carpenter 1914–1963
      2. 2. Roy (Luther) Carpenter 1906–1973
    10. 10. Rebecca Myers 1856–
  4. 4. Rebecca Bowers 1840–1926 m. James (Walter) Miller 1839–1884
    1. 1. Dolly Miller 1871–1906 m. James (Daniel) Wilkins 1875–1958
    2. 2. Sarah (Alice) Miller 1868–1935 m. Thomas (Nelson Adam) Dellinger 1865–1901
      1. 1. Ida (Rebecca) Dellinger 1888–1973 m. Jacob (Burvin) Funkhouser 1877–1967
        1. 1. Carl (Dellinger) Funkhouser 1913–1982
        2. 2. Theodore Funkhouser 1916–1978
        3. 3. Mary (Joan) Funkhouser 1929–2008
        4. 4. Thomas (Kenneth) Funkhouser 1926–1999
        5. 5. Mildred (Louise) Funkhouser 1923–1988
        6. 6. Alice (Irene) Funkhouser 1920–1992
        7. 7. Nora (Ella) Funkhouser 1911–1972
        8. 8. Florence (May) Funkhouser 1907–1988
        9. 9. Bervin (Jacob) Funkhouser 1909–1910
      2. 2. Thomas (A.) Dellinger 1899–1974
      3. 3. Infant (Daughter) Dellinger 1887–1887
      4. 4. Walter (Cleveland) Dellinger 1893–1964
    3. 3. Mary (E.) Miller 1870–1894
      1. 1. Branson (Euphemia) Miller 1894–1968
    4. 4. Alfred Miller 1879–1894
    5. 5. Amos Miller 1881–1958
    6. 6. Emma (Catherine) Miller 1873–1932 m. William (Godfrey) Miller 1869–1953
      1. 1. Luther (Titus) Miller 1894–1978
      2. 2. Mazie Miller 1897–1979
      3. 3. James (Tucker) Miller 1899–1966
        1. 1. Pauline (C) Miller 1919–
      4. 4. Rodney (Allen) Miller 1904–1987 m. Glenna Miller 1913–
        1. 1. William (K.) Miller 1935–2017
      5. 5. Shirley (Alstin) Miller 1916–1964
      6. 6. Carvie (Edwin) Miller 1902–1902
      7. 7. Elmer (Berlin) Miller 1906–1906
      8. 8. Clayton (Wilber) Miller 1914–1914
      9. 9. Linden (Kendrick) Miller 1911–1975
      10. 10. Infant (Daughter) Miller 1893–1893
  5. 5. William (Franklin) Bowers 1860–1861
  6. 6. Lydia Bowers 1861–1861
  7. 7. Infant Bowers 1855–1855
  8. 8. Sarah (Catherine) Bowers 1845–1918 m. John (B) Miller 1842–1925
    1. 1. Martha (Ellen) Miller 1872–1957 m. Cyrus (Gideon) Eckstine 1855–1917
      1. 1. Audrey (May) Eckstine 1900–1981
      2. 2. Ida (Esta) Eckstein 1902–1997
      3. 3. John (J) Eckstein 1905–
      4. 4. Grace (E) Eckstein 1908–
      5. 5. Audin (M) Eckstein 1900–
    2. 2. Fannie Miller 1871–
    3. 3. Cora (Alice) Miller 1883–1953 m. Benjamin (Tony) Miller 1883–1957
      1. 1. Katie (May) Miller 1913–1999
      2. 2. Julia (Alice) Miller 1918–2002
    4. 4. Elizabeth Miller 1878–1956 m. Joseph (Hugh) Irwin 1870–
      1. 1. Clara Irwin 1901–
      2. 2. John (P) Irwin 1903–
      3. 3. William (L) Irwin 1905–
      4. 4. Joseph Irwin 1909–
    5. 5. Andrew (Clarence) Miller 1887–1969
    6. 6. Hannah (Rosanna) Miller 1880–1919
    7. 7. Daughter Miller 1886–1886
  9. 9. Caroline Bowers 1850–1926 m. Richard Ryan 1847–1906
    1. 1. Robert Ryan 1884–1944
    2. 2. Homer Ryan 1880–1981
    3. 3. Clarence (Franklin) Ryan 1894–1895
    4. 4. Oscar Ryan 1878–1964
      1. 1. Clarence (Henry) Ryan 1903–1962
        1. 1. Caroline Ryan 1949–1999
      2. 2. Bertie (Pauline) Ryan 1908–
      3. 3. Lula (Frances) Ryan 1902–
        1. 1. Ruth (Marie) Seimetz 1919–
    5. 5. Mary (Alice) Ryan 1881–1901
    6. 6. Minnie (Agnes) Ryan 1886–1969
      1. 1. Glenn (Ryan) Thayer 1926–2015
    7. 7. Emma (Rebecca) Ryan 1889–1973 m. Charles (Homer Marple) Sr. 1891–1952
      1. 1. Charles (Homer Marple) Jr. 1915–1974
      2. 2. Kenneth (Wayne) Marple 1920–1987
      3. 3. Maurie (Marcus Marple) Sr 1913–2000
      4. 4. Berlin (Barton) Marple 1923–1998
    8. 8. Hattie (Florence) Ryan 1891–1985 m. John (David) Runkle 1884–1969 m. John (G R) Harlow 1892–
      1. 1. Mark (Alexander Harlow) Sr. 1924–2011
  10. 10. Syrum (Samuel) Bowers 1843–1914 m. Amanda Heishman 1847–1917
    1. 1. Arthur (Monroe) Bowers 1880–1966 m. Torrinda (Ellen) Foltz 1879–1962
      1. 1. Berlin (Stanley) Bowers 1906–1985 m. Elizabeth (Florence) Heishman 1905–1998
        1. 1. Evelyn Bowers 1940–2011
        2. 2. Peggy (Ann) Bowers 1939–1991
        3. 3. Connie Bowers 1934–2003
        4. 4. Keith Bowers 1932–2020 m. Grace (Arlene) Sine 1932–
      2. 2. Mason Bowers 1909–1959 m. Georgia (Alice) Polk 1906–1990
        1. 1. Roscoe (Downey) Bowers 1928–1988
      3. 3. Albert (A) Bowers 1912–1932
      4. 4. Waldo Bowers 1917–1987 m. Ruth Cook 1920–2010
      5. 5. Carson (C) Bowers 1914–1991 m. Floretta (Marcally) Hambleton 1912–2002
        1. 1. Max (Carson) Bowers 1938–2022 m. Gloria (Alice) Miller 1936–2023
      6. 6. Preston (Victor) Bowers 1914–1915
    2. 2. Abraham Bowers 1871–1946 m. Sarah Brill 1875–1915 m. Rebecca (Frances Myers) Bowers 1867–1952
      1. 1. Paul (Monroe) Bowers 1905–1980
      2. 2. John (Hope) Bowers 1911–2002 m. Helen (Marie) Donivan 1919–2001
        1. 1. Betty Bowers 1939–2023 m. Dorman (Odell) Barb 1928–2009
    3. 3. Charles (Edward) Bowers 1878–1954 m. Effie (Susan) Fox 1882–1937
      1. 1. Perry (Lee) Bowers 1904–1991 m. Beulah (May) Sager 1904–2002
        1. 1. Marion (Leith) Bowers 1929–2016
      2. 2. Luther (Guy) Bowers 1906–1980 m. Beulah (M) Helsley 1904–1973
      3. 3. Mamie (Virginia) Bowers 1910–1996 m. Carlos (Marston) Eastep 1911–1997
      4. 4. Eugene Bowers 1914–1983 m. Hazel (Frances) Wolfe 1917–1993
        1. 1. Brooklyn (Paige) Bowers 1937–1993
      5. 5. Beulah (Mae) Bowers 1908–1989 m. Arnold (Hisey) Estep 1909–1990
        1. 1. Billy (Roger) Estep 1932–2003
        2. 2. Donald (Keith) Estep 1935–2004
      6. 6. Charles (Cooper) Bowers 1920–2006 m. Emily (Louise) Bowers 1921–2015
        1. 1. Charles (Wayne) Bowers 1944–2022
      7. 7. Russel (J) Bowers 1902–1970 m. Muriel (Seal) Hoffman 1913–1985 m. Nora (C) Bowers 1878–1970
      8. 8. Clara (Esther) Bowers 1918–1919
    4. 4. Emma (R) Bowers 1872–1882
    5. 5. Joseph (Franklin) Bowers 1876–1952 m. Mary (Lee) Heishman 1878–1958
      1. 1. Claude (M.) Bowers 1905–1905
      2. 2. Syrum (Otis) Bowers 1901–1920
      3. 3. John (Joseph) Bowers 1914–2000 m. Mildred (Catherine) Hott 1915–1999
      4. 4. Landon Bowers 1923–1989 m. Patricia Brill 1934–2001 m. Hazel Maphis 1925–2011
        1. 1. Donald (Allen) Bowers 1945–2005
      5. 5. Luther (Curtis) Bowers 1900–1970 m. Esther (Pauline) Bowers 1900–1975 m. Mary (E) Bowers 1902–1979 m. Hattie (May) Heishman 1900–1924
        1. 1. Sylvia (L) Bowers 1919–
        2. 2. Otis (F) BOWERS 1921–2008
        3. 3. Phyllis (Virginia Bowers) Schafer 1932–1993
      6. 6. Maudie (Victoria) Bowers 1905–1996 m. Bernard (Tobertis) Heishman 1899–1989
    6. 6. Elizabeth Bowers 1874–1954 m. Thomas (Franklin) Foltz 1876–1966
      1. 1. Laura (V) Foltz 1913–2007
      2. 2. Annie (May) Miller 1905–1997
      3. 3. Ollie (F) Foltz 1916–2014
      4. 4. Amand (I) Foltz 1909–1940
      5. 5. George (W) Foltz 1914–2006
      6. 6. Lelia (V) Foltz 1920–1975
      7. 7. Lester (Lee) Foltz 1919–1988
      8. 8. Herley (L) Foltz 1901–
      9. 9. Mary (E) Fultz 1905–1997 m. John (Titus) Miller 1896–1983
      10. 10. Agnes (P) Miller 1907–1996
      11. 11. Kirby (Lee) Foltz 1901–1984
      12. 12. Infant (Daughter) Foltz 1904–1904
      13. 13. Mark (M.) Foltz 1902–1902
    7. 7. Victoria Bowers 1883–1973 m. Paul (Spitler) Markley 1883–1965
      1. 1. Melvin (F) Markley 1914–2013 m. Jean (Courtney) Markley 1919–2010
      2. 2. Elmer (Winfield) Markley 1919–2010 m. Hilda (B.) Markley 1917–1986
      3. 3. Albert (A) Markley 1911–2006
    8. 8. Ernest (G) Bowers 1886–1961 m. Effie (Vernon) Hetzel 1888–1971
      1. 1. Albert (Ogden) Bowers 1917–2004 m. Imogene (Lee) Fultz 1918–1956
      2. 2. Gale (Victoria) Bowers 1918–2003 m. Robert (Lafonzo) Alexander* 1918–1991
        1. 1. Joan (Rebecca) Alexander 1941–1989

Joseph Bowers's Timeline

10 Records

1811
26 JUL 1811
Birth of Joseph Bowers in Shenandoah Co., Virginia
Shenandoah Co., Virginia
1811
26 Jul 1811
Birth of Joseph Bowers in Shenandoah County, Virginia, USA
Shenandoah County, Virginia, USA
1811
26 Jul 1811
Birth of Joseph Bowers in Shenandoah, Virginia, United States
Shenandoah, Virginia, United States
1835
3 MAY 1835
Age 24
Joseph Bowers was married In Shenandoah Co., Virginia
Shenandoah Co., Virginia
1850
1850
Age 39
Joseph Bowers resided here in District 58, Shenandoah, Virginia
District 58, Shenandoah, Virginia
1860
1860
Age 49
Joseph Bowers resided here in Liberty Furnace, Shenandoah, Virginia, United States
Liberty Furnace, Shenandoah, Virginia, United States
1870
1870
Age 59
Joseph Bowers resided here in Madison, Shenandoah, Virginia, United States
Madison, Shenandoah, Virginia, United States
1880
1880
Age 69
Joseph Bowers resided here in Madison, Shenandoah, Virginia, USA
Madison, Shenandoah, Virginia, USA
1886
16 Jan 1886
Age 75
Death of Joseph Bowers in Buried: Bowers Cemetery George Washington National Forest
Buried: Bowers Cemetery George Washington National Forest
1886
16 JAN 1886
Age 75
Death of Joseph Bowers in Shenandoah County, Virginia, USA
Shenandoah County, Virginia, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 26 JUL 1811
    Event Place: Shenandoah Co., Virginia
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 26 Jul 1811
    Event Place: Shenandoah County, Virginia, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Madison, Shenandoah, Virginia; Roll: 1390; Family History Film: 1255390; Page: 425A; Enumeration District: 086
    [2] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Madison, Shenandoah, Virginia; Roll: M593_1678; Page: 757A; Image: 281; Family History Library Film: 553177
    [3] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Liberty Furnace, Shenandoah, Virginia; Roll: M653_1377; Page: 629; Image: 109; Family History Library Film: 805377
    [4] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: District 58, Shenandoah, Virginia; Roll: M432_976; Page: 124A; Image: 252
    [5] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 26 Jul 1811
    Event Place: Shenandoah, Virginia, United States

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 3 MAY 1835
    Event Place: Shenandoah Co., Virginia
    Record Source:
    [1] Virginia, Marriages
    [2] Virginia, U.S., Select Marriages, 1785-1940

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: District 58, Shenandoah, Virginia
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: District 58, Shenandoah, Virginia; Roll: M432_976; Page: 124A; Image: 252

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Liberty Furnace, Shenandoah, Virginia, United States
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Liberty Furnace, Shenandoah, Virginia; Roll: M653_1377; Page: 629; Image: 109; Family History Library Film: 805377

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Madison, Shenandoah, Virginia, United States
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Madison, Shenandoah, Virginia; Roll: M593_1678; Page: 757A; Image: 281; Family History Library Film: 553177

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Madison, Shenandoah, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Madison, Shenandoah, Virginia; Roll: 1390; Family History Film: 1255390; Page: 425A; Enumeration District: 086

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 16 Jan 1886
    Event Place: Buried: Bowers Cemetery George Washington National Forest
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 16 JAN 1886
    Event Place: Shenandoah County, Virginia, USA

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Shenandoah County, Virginia, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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