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Joshua Bowman 1831–1907 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 18 Oct 1831

Birth Location: Accident, Garrett, Maryland, United States

Death Date: 10 Feb 1907

Death Location: Eglon, Preston County, West Virginia, USA

Father: John Sr.

Mother: Elizabeth Beeghly

Spouse(s): Savilla Reyer

Children(s): Henry Bowman

In 1831, Joshua Bowman entered the world in Accident, Garrett, Maryland, United States, born to John J Bowman Sr And Elizabeth Barbara Barbery Beeghly. In 1850, Joshua Bowman resided in Addison, Somerset, Pennsylvania. In 1860, Joshua Bowman resided in Barbour, Virginia, United States. Joshua Bowman married Savilla Reyer, and had children including Henry Jefferson Bowman. Joshua Bowman passed away in 1907 in Eglon, Preston County, West Virginia, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1831, Joshua Bowman entered the world in Accident, Garrett, Maryland, United States, born to John J Bowman Sr And Elizabeth Barbara Barbery Beeghly.
  • In 1850, Joshua Bowman resided in Addison, Somerset, Pennsylvania.
  • In 1860, Joshua Bowman resided in Barbour, Virginia, United States.
  • Joshua Bowman married Savilla Reyer, and had children including Henry Jefferson Bowman.
  • Joshua Bowman passed away in 1907 in Eglon, Preston County, West Virginia, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

John Sr.
1780–1859
Birth Location: Near Summit Mills, Somerset Co, PA
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Elizabeth Beeghly
1792–1849
Birth Location: Brothersvalley Township, Somerset County, Pennsylvania, USA
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Spouses(s)

Savilla Reyer
1835–
Birth Location: Maryland
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Children(s)

Henry Bowman
1870–1963
Birth Location: Maryland, United States
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Joshua Bowman's Ancestors

Self
Joshua Bowman
1831–1907
Birth Place: Accident, Garrett, Maryland, United States
Parents
John J Bowman Sr.
1780–1859
Near Summit Mills, Somerset Co, PA
Elizabeth (Barbara "Barbery") Beeghly
1792–1849
Brothersvalley Township, Somerset County, Pennsylvania, USA
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Joshua Bowman's Descendants

1.
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Joshua Bowman (18 Oct 1831–10 Feb 1907) m. Savilla Reyer (Dec 1835–)
  1. 1. Henry (Jefferson) Bowman 1870–1963 m. Bertha (Josephine) Benson 1873–1953
    1. 1. Irene Bowman 1896–
    2. 2. Irvin Bowman 1897– m. Sarah (E) Bowman 1898–
    3. 3. Savilla (A) Bowman 1903–1988
    4. 4. Lanilla (A) Bowman 1903–
    5. 5. Emma (L) Bowman 1908–
    6. 6. Benson (Vane) Bowman 1901–1963 m. Iva (Oleta) Adams 1906–1980
    7. 7. Benson (Vane) Bowman 1900–1963 m. Iva (Oleta) Adams 1906–1980
      1. 1. Charles (Raymond) Bowman 1929–1993
      2. 2. Henry (Jefferson) Bowman 1926–2001
      3. 3. Margaret (Mae) Bowman 1924–1973
      4. 4. Bertha (Catherine) Bowman 1931–2009 m. Robert (Fox) Gibson 1932–1986

Joshua Bowman's Timeline

8 Records

1831
18 Oct 1831
Birth of Joshua Bowman in Accident, Garrett, Maryland, United States
Accident, Garrett, Maryland, United States
1850
1850
Age 19
Joshua Bowman resided here in Addison, Somerset, Pennsylvania
Addison, Somerset, Pennsylvania
1860
1860
Age 29
Joshua Bowman resided here in Barbour, Virginia, United States
Barbour, Virginia, United States
1860
1860
Age 29
Joshua Bowman resided here in Hauvers, Frederick, Maryland, United States
Hauvers, Frederick, Maryland, United States
1870
1870
Age 39
Joshua Bowman resided here in Hauvers, Frederick, Maryland, United States
Hauvers, Frederick, Maryland, United States
1880
1880
Age 49
Joshua Bowman resided here in Union, Preston, West Virginia, United States
Union, Preston, West Virginia, United States
1900
1900
Age 69
Joshua Bowman resided here in Union, Preston, West Virginia
Union, Preston, West Virginia
1907
10 Feb 1907
Age 76
Death of Joshua Bowman in Brookside, Barbour, West Virginia, United States
Brookside, Barbour, West Virginia, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 18 Oct 1831
    Event Place: Accident, Garrett, Maryland, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] West Virginia, Deaths Index
    [2] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Union, Preston, West Virginia; Roll: 1411; Family History Film: 1255411; Page: 301C; Enumeration District: 061; Image: .
    [3] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Hauvers, Frederick, Maryland; Roll: M593_; Page: ; Image: .
    [4] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Union, Preston, West Virginia; Roll: T623_1770; Page: 10A; Enumeration District: 110.
    [5] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: , Barbour, Virginia; Roll: ; Page: 30; Image: 34.
    [6] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Hauvers, Frederick, Maryland; Roll: ; Page: 311; Image: 313.
    [7] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Addison, Somerset, Pennsylvania; Roll: M432_828; Page: 185B; Image: .
    [8] Web: West Virginia, Find A Grave Index, 1780-2012

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Addison, Somerset, Pennsylvania
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Addison, Somerset, Pennsylvania; Roll: M432_828; Page: 185B; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Barbour, Virginia, United States
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: , Barbour, Virginia; Roll: ; Page: 30; Image: 34.

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Hauvers, Frederick, Maryland, United States
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Hauvers, Frederick, Maryland; Roll: ; Page: 311; Image: 313.

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Hauvers, Frederick, Maryland, United States
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Hauvers, Frederick, Maryland; Roll: M593_; Page: ; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Union, Preston, West Virginia, United States
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Union, Preston, West Virginia; Roll: 1411; Family History Film: 1255411; Page: 301C; Enumeration District: 061; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Union, Preston, West Virginia
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Union, Preston, West Virginia; Roll: T623_1770; Page: 10A; Enumeration District: 110.

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 10 Feb 1907
    Event Place: Brookside, Barbour, West Virginia, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] West Virginia, Deaths Index
    [2] Web: West Virginia, Find A Grave Index, 1780-2012

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Eglon, Preston County, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source: Web: West Virginia, Find A Grave Index, 1780-2012
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