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Martha Bowen 1830–1903 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 10 May 1830

Birth Location: Tennessee, USA

Death Date: 14 May 1903

Death Location: Greenland, Washington County, Arkansas, United States of America

Father: William Bowen

Mother: Levica McElhaney

Spouse(s): John Upton

Children(s): William Upton, Nancy Upton, Martha Upton, Peggy Upton, Mahala Upton, Levicia Upton, John Jr, Ducena Upton, Polly Upton, Sarah Upton, Joseph Upton, Isaiah Upton, Nancy Upton, Frances Upton, Mayetter Upton

In 1830, Martha Bowen entered the world in Tennessee, USA, born to William Bean Bowen And Levica Mcelhaney. In 1850, Martha Bowen resided in Bowen, Madison, Arkansas, USA. In 1860, Martha Bowen resided in Bowen, War Eagle, Madison, Arkansas, USA. Martha Bowen married John Wesley Upton, and had children including Ducena Elizabeth Upton, Frances Upton, Isaiah Peter Upton, John Wesley Upton Jr, Joseph Upton, Levicia Upton, Mahala Catherine Sadie Upton, Martha Upton, Mayetter Upton, Nancy Catherine Upton, Nancy Pairlee Upton, Peggy Jane Upton, Polly Upton, Sarah Upton, William Bowen Billy Upton. Martha Bowen passed away in 1903 in Greenland, Washington County, Arkansas, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1830, Martha Bowen entered the world in Tennessee, USA, born to William Bean Bowen And Levica Mcelhaney.
  • In 1850, Martha Bowen resided in Bowen, Madison, Arkansas, USA.
  • In 1860, Martha Bowen resided in Bowen, War Eagle, Madison, Arkansas, USA.
  • Martha Bowen married John Wesley Upton, and had children including Ducena Elizabeth Upton, Frances Upton, Isaiah Peter Upton, John Wesley Upton Jr, Joseph Upton, Levicia Upton, Mahala Catherine Sadie Upton, Martha Upton, Mayetter Upton, Nancy Catherine Upton, Nancy Pairlee Upton, Peggy Jane Upton, Polly Upton, Sarah Upton, William Bowen Billy Upton.
  • Martha Bowen passed away in 1903 in Greenland, Washington County, Arkansas, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Martha Bowen's Ancestors

Self
Martha Bowen
1830–1903
Birth Place: Tennessee, USA
Parents
William Bean Bowen
1796–1866
Grainger, Tennessee, United States
Levica McElhaney
1797–1874
Overton, White, Tennessee, USA
Grandparents
John (Allen Bowen) Sr
1764–1823
Augusta County, Virginia, United States of America
Sarah Bean
1768–1861
Pittsylvania County, Virginia, United States of America
John McElhaney
1771–1840
Overton, White, Tennessee, United States
Margaret (Hannah) Bowen
1773–1845
Augusta, Augusta, Virginia, United States
Great-Grandparents
Henry Bowen
1738–1808
Ann Cunningham
1740–1784
William Bean
1721–1782
Lydia Russell
1726–1788
2nd-Great-Grandparents
William Bean
1702–1782
Elizabeth Hatton
1701–1782
William Russell
1679–1757
Martha Henley
1692–1784

Martha Bowen's Descendants

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Martha Bowen (10 May 1830–14 May 1903) m. John (Wesley) Upton (29 Jan 1828–29 Jan 1899)
  1. 1. William (Bowen "Billy") Upton 1846–1904
  2. 2. Nancy (Catherine) Upton 1857–1928
  3. 3. Martha Upton 1862–1876
  4. 4. Peggy (Jane) Upton 1852–
  5. 5. Mahala (Catherine "Sadie") Upton 1851–1917
  6. 6. Levicia Upton 1849–
  7. 7. John (Wesley Upton) Jr 1863–1946
  8. 8. Ducena (Elizabeth) Upton 1858–1920
  9. 9. Polly Upton 1854–1870
  10. 10. Sarah Upton 1864–1924
  11. 11. Joseph Upton 1871–1960 m. Belinda (Laura (Linnie)) Tuck 1873–1946
    1. 1. Charles (Ralph) Upton 1903–1978
    2. 2. Joseph (Elmer) Upton 1905–1995
    3. 3. Cora (May) Upton 1896–1984
    4. 4. Martha (Helen) Upton 1913–1994
    5. 5. Lelia (Wilmouth) Upton 1900–1987
  12. 12. Isaiah (Peter) Upton 1868–1895
  13. 13. Nancy (Pairlee) Upton 1865–1952
  14. 14. Frances Upton –1952
  15. 15. Mayetter Upton 1853–1952

Martha Bowen's Timeline

7 Records

1830
10 May 1830
Birth of Martha Bowen in Tennessee, USA
Tennessee, USA
1850
1850
Age 20
Martha Bowen resided here in Bowen, Madison, Arkansas, USA
Bowen, Madison, Arkansas, USA
1860
1860
Age 30
Martha Bowen resided here in Bowen, War Eagle, Madison, Arkansas, USA
Bowen, War Eagle, Madison, Arkansas, USA
1870
1870
Age 40
Martha Bowen resided here in Bowen, Huntsville, Madison, Arkansas, USA
Bowen, Huntsville, Madison, Arkansas, USA
1880
1880
Age 50
Martha Bowen resided here in Bowen, Madison, Arkansas, USA
Bowen, Madison, Arkansas, USA
1900
1900
Age 70
Martha Bowen resided here in Prairie, Washington, Arkansas, USA
Prairie, Washington, Arkansas, USA
1903
14 May 1903
Age 73
Death of Martha Bowen in Fayetteville, Washington, Arkansas, USA
Fayetteville, Washington, Arkansas, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 10 May 1830
    Event Place: Tennessee, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Bowen, Madison, Arkansas; Roll: 50; Page: 529a; Enumeration District: 103
    [2] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Bowen, Madison, Arkansas; Roll: M593_58; Page: 367B
    [3] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Prairie, Washington, Arkansas; Roll: 79; Page: 5; Enumeration District: 0112
    [4] 1860 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: M653; Residence Date: 1860; Home in 1860: Bowen, Madison, Arkansas; Roll: M653_45; Page: 432; Family History Library Film:
    [5] 1850 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington, DC; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M432; Residence Date: 1850; Home in 1850: Bowen, Madison, Arkansas; Roll: 27; Page: 285a
    [6] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [7] Arkansas, Death Certificates, Arkansas Department of Vital Records; Little Rock, Arkansas; Death Certificates; Year: 1927; Roll: 4

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Bowen, Madison, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington, DC; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M432; Residence Date: 1850; Home in 1850: Bowen, Madison, Arkansas; Roll: 27; Page: 285a

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Bowen, War Eagle, Madison, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source: 1860 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: M653; Residence Date: 1860; Home in 1860: Bowen, Madison, Arkansas; Roll: M653_45; Page: 432; Family History Library Film:

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Bowen, Huntsville, Madison, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Bowen, Madison, Arkansas; Roll: M593_58; Page: 367B

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Bowen, Madison, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Bowen, Madison, Arkansas; Roll: 50; Page: 529a; Enumeration District: 103

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Prairie, Washington, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Prairie, Washington, Arkansas; Roll: 79; Page: 5; Enumeration District: 0112

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 14 May 1903
    Event Place: Fayetteville, Washington, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Greenland, Washington County, Arkansas, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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