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Luther Wilbert Bowers 1892–1951 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 14 Mar 1892

Birth Location: Lewistown, Frederick, Maryland, USA

Death Date: 11 Aug 1951

Death Location: Most Holy Redeemer Cemetery, Baltimore, Baltimore, Maryland, United States

Father: Eli Bowers

Mother: Lillie Weddle

Spouse(s): Margaret Griser

Children(s): Naomi Bowers, David Bowers, Ward Bowers

In 1892, Luther Wilbert Bowers entered the world in Lewistown, Frederick, Maryland, USA, born to Eli David Bowers And Lillie Belle Weddle. In 1900, Luther Wilbert Bowers resided in Lewistown, Frederick, Maryland, USA. In 1910, Luther Wilbert Bowers resided in Lewistown, Frederick, Maryland, USA. Luther Wilbert Bowers married Margaret Madeline Mamie Griser, and had children including David John Bowers, Naomi Dorothea Bowers, Ward Joseph Bowers. Luther Wilbert Bowers passed away in 1951 in Most Holy Redeemer Cemetery, Baltimore, Baltimore, Maryland, United States.

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Biography

  • In 1892, Luther Wilbert Bowers entered the world in Lewistown, Frederick, Maryland, USA, born to Eli David Bowers And Lillie Belle Weddle.
  • In 1900, Luther Wilbert Bowers resided in Lewistown, Frederick, Maryland, USA.
  • In 1910, Luther Wilbert Bowers resided in Lewistown, Frederick, Maryland, USA.
  • Luther Wilbert Bowers married Margaret Madeline Mamie Griser, and had children including David John Bowers, Naomi Dorothea Bowers, Ward Joseph Bowers.
  • Luther Wilbert Bowers passed away in 1951 in Most Holy Redeemer Cemetery, Baltimore, Baltimore, Maryland, United States.

Immediate Family

Parents

Eli Bowers
1863–1947
Birth Location: Lewistown, Frederick, Maryland, USA
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Lillie Weddle
1871–1943
Birth Location: Maryland, USA
LW

Spouses(s)

Margaret Griser
1893–1987
Birth Location: Baltimore, Maryland, USA
MG

Children(s)

Naomi Bowers
1920–1991
Birth Location: Baltimore, Maryland, USA
NB
David Bowers
1922–2005
Birth Location: Baltimore, Maryland, USA
DB
Ward Bowers
1917–1960
Birth Location: Baltimore, Maryland, USA
WB

Luther Bowers's Ancestors

Self
Luther Bowers
1892–1951
Birth Place: Lewistown, Frederick, Maryland, USA
Parents
Eli David Bowers
1863–1947
Lewistown, Frederick, Maryland, USA
Lillie (Belle) Weddle
1871–1943
Maryland, USA
Grandparents
John (Phillip) Weddle
1831–1911
Frederick, Maryland, USA
Martha (Angeline) Foster
1831–1890
Virginia, USA
Great-Grandparents
James Foster
1800–
Elizabeth Forrest
1801–1856
2nd-Great-Grandparents
George Forrest
1758–1820
Elizabeth (Belfare)
1762–1850

Luther Bowers's Descendants

1.
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Luther (Wilbert) Bowers (14 Mar 1892–11 Aug 1951) m. Margaret (Madeline "Mamie") Griser (13 May 1893–19 Jan 1987)
  1. 1. Naomi (Dorothea) Bowers 1920–1991 m. Delmar (Woods) Boggs 1919–2008
    1. 1. Carolyn (Helen) Boggs 1941–2009
  2. 2. David (John) Bowers 1922–2005 m. Katherine (M) Lopez 1926–2009
  3. 3. Ward (Joseph) Bowers 1917–1960 m. Dorothy (Elizabeth) Stagmer 1920–2016
    1. 1. Jeannette (Eileen) Bowers 1950–2016 m. Dennis (Sell) Spohn 1948–2020

Luther Bowers's Timeline

10 Records

1892
14 Mar 1892
Birth of Luther Wilbert Bowers in Lewistown, Frederick, Maryland, USA
Lewistown, Frederick, Maryland, USA
1900
1900
Age 8
Luther Wilbert Bowers resided here in Lewistown, Frederick, Maryland, USA
Lewistown, Frederick, Maryland, USA
1910
1910
Age 18
Luther Wilbert Bowers resided here in Lewistown, Frederick, Maryland, USA
Lewistown, Frederick, Maryland, USA
1917
Bet. 1917–1918
Age 25
Luther Wilbert Bowers resided here in Baltimore, Maryland, USA
Baltimore, Maryland, USA
1920
1920
Age 28
Luther Wilbert Bowers resided here in Baltimore Ward 8, Baltimore, Maryland, USA
Baltimore Ward 8, Baltimore, Maryland, USA
1928
1928
Age 36
Luther Wilbert Bowers resided here in Baltimore, Maryland, USA
Baltimore, Maryland, USA
1930
1930
Age 38
Luther Wilbert Bowers resided here in Baltimore (Districts 501-673), Baltimore, Maryland, USA
Baltimore (Districts 501-673), Baltimore, Maryland, USA
1935
1935
Age 43
Luther Wilbert Bowers resided here in Baltimore, Maryland, USA
Baltimore, Maryland, USA
1940
1940
Age 48
Luther Wilbert Bowers resided here in Baltimore, Maryland, USA
Baltimore, Maryland, USA
1951
11 Aug 1951
Age 59
Death of Luther Wilbert Bowers
None

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 14 Mar 1892
    Event Place: Lewistown, Frederick, Maryland, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942, The National Archives At St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; World War Ii Draft Cards (Fourth Registration) For the State of Maryland; Record Group Title: Records of the Selective Service System; Record Group Number: 147; Series Number: M1939
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Baltimore, Baltimore City, Maryland; Roll: m-t0627-01541; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 4-865B
    [3] 1920 United States Federal Census
    [4] 1930 United States Federal Census
    [5] U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Maryland; Registration County: Baltimore (Independent City)
    [6] 1900 United States Federal Census
    [7] 1910 United States Federal Census
    [8] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [9] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Marriage Index, 1800s-current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Lewistown, Frederick, Maryland, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Lewistown, Frederick, Maryland, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: Bet. 1917–1918
    Event Place: Baltimore, Maryland, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Maryland; Registration County: Baltimore (Independent City)

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Baltimore Ward 8, Baltimore, Maryland, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1928
    Event Place: Baltimore, Maryland, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Baltimore (Districts 501-673), Baltimore, Maryland, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Baltimore, Maryland, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Baltimore, Baltimore City, Maryland; Roll: m-t0627-01541; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 4-865B

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Baltimore, Maryland, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Baltimore, Baltimore City, Maryland; Roll: m-t0627-01541; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 4-865B

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Baltimore, Maryland, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942, The National Archives At St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; World War Ii Draft Cards (Fourth Registration) For the State of Maryland; Record Group Title: Records of the Selective Service System; Record Group Number: 147; Series Number: M1939

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 11 Aug 1951
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Most Holy Redeemer Cemetery, Baltimore, Baltimore, Maryland, United States
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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