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Martin Obid Bowman 1882 – 1920 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 16 Jun 1882

Birth Location: Ind

Death Date: 9 Feb 1920

Death Location: Clark, Montgomery, Indiana, USA

Father: George Bowman

Mother: Julia Bowman

Spouse(s): CATHERINE ALVORD

Children(s): Lillie Bowman, Eva Bowman, Hugh Bowman, Myrtle Bowman, Owen Bowman

The story of Martin Obid Bowman began in 1882 in Ind. In 1920, Martin Obid Bowman resided in Clark, Montgomery, Indiana, USA. Martin Obid Bowman married CATHERINE ELIZA ALVORD, and had children including Lillie Pearl Bowman, Eva L Bowman, Hugh R Bowman, Myrtle Elizabeth Bowman, Owen E Bowman. Martin Obid Bowman passed away in 1920 in Clark, Montgomery, Indiana, USA.

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Biography

  • The story of Martin Obid Bowman began in 1882 in Ind.
  • In 1920, Martin Obid Bowman resided in Clark, Montgomery, Indiana, USA.
  • Martin Obid Bowman married CATHERINE ELIZA ALVORD, and had children including Lillie Pearl Bowman, Eva L Bowman, Hugh R Bowman, Myrtle Elizabeth Bowman, Owen E Bowman.
  • Martin Obid Bowman passed away in 1920 in Clark, Montgomery, Indiana, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

George Bowman
Birth Location: –
GB
Julia Bowman
Birth Location: –
JB

Spouses(s)

CATHERINE ALVORD
1887 – 1937
Birth Location: Ladoga, Montgomery, Indiana, United States
CA

Children(s)

Lillie Bowman
1907 – 1966
Birth Location: Ladoga, Indiana, USA
LB
Eva Bowman
1910 –
Birth Location: Indiana
EB
Hugh Bowman
1912 –
Birth Location: Indiana
HB
Myrtle Bowman
1918 –
Birth Location: Ladoga, Montgomery, Indiana, USA
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Owen Bowman
1920 –
Birth Location: Indiana
OB

Martin Bowman's Ancestors

Self
Martin Bowman
1882 – 1920
Birth Place: Ind
Parents
George Hugh Bowman
Julia (A.) Bowman
Grandparents
GEORGE BOWMAN
1816 – 1869
Virginia, United States
Elizabeth (Rachel) Earhart
1818 – 1880
Augusta, Virginia, United States
Great-Grandparents
Jacob BOWMAN
1771 – 1835
Nancy Miller
1771 – 1849
John Earhart
1797 – 1837
Barbara Boswell
1799 – 1872
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Christian Earhart
1767 – 1834
Elizabeth Zirkle
1770 – 1839

Martin Bowman's Descendants

1.
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Martin (Obid) Bowman (16 Jun 1882 – 9 Feb 1920) m. CATHERINE (ELIZA) ALVORD (21 Mar 1887 – 7 May 1937)
  1. 1. Lillie (Pearl) Bowman (11/8/1907 – 3/31/1966) m. Gilbert Rogers (21 Sep 1888 – 1944) m. William (E) White
    1. 1. Robert (E) Murphy (abt 1926 – )
    2. 2. Annabell Murphy (abt 1927 – )
    3. 3. Wilbert (Russell) Rogers (8/6/1929 – 12/9/1995) m. Helen (Elisabeth Agnes) Knauer (5 Jan 1928 – 27 Mar 1998)
      1. 1. Brenda (K) Rogers (2/23/1972 – )
    4. 4. Freda (M) Rogers (abt 1932 – ) m. Frank Calidonio m. Kendall Siddons
      1. 1. Charlena (Kay) Clutts (12 February 1952 – 28 August 2016)
        1. 1. Christina m. Man Morgan
      2. 2. Terry Calidonio
    5. 5. Garnett (Irene) Rogers (1-20-1936 – 18 Oct 2022) m. Elbert (Jackson) Spencer (9 Jun 1930 – 21 Aug 2014)
      1. 1. Carl (Anthony) Spencer (October 16, 1954 – 14 Feb 2019) m. Penny (Marlene) Snider (June 4, 1958 – ) m. Rosamund (Joy) Andrews (01 Jan 1952 – )
        1. 1. Carl (Anthony) Spencer (19 OCTOBER 1974 – )
        2. 2. Regina (Hope) Spencer (August 22, 1975 – ) m. Bill Stinnett
        3. 3. Jessica (Marianne) Spencer (December 3, 1977 – ) m. James (William Speight,) Jr. (17 Sep 1962 – ) m. Bradley (Keith) Lipps (02/02/1967 – ) m. Larry Barnett (08 Dec 1984 – ) m. Michael (Allen) Moore (4/20/1970 – )
      2. 2. Cheryl Spencer (January 29, 1957 – ) m. Paul (John) Miller
        1. 1. Sarah Miller (02/08/1980 – )
      3. 3. Deborah Spencer (07/29/1958 – ) m. Buck Gibson (01/09/1962 – ) m. Edwin Phillips
        1. 1. Victoria (Elizabeth) Gibson (11/08/1989 – )
        2. 2. Daniel (Jacob) Gibson (april 28, 1992 – )
        3. 3. Heather Phillips (8 July 1978 – )
        4. 4. Rebecca (Rose) Phillips (05/13/1983 – )
      4. 4. Brian Spencer (07/28/1959 – 2021)
      5. 5. Jeff Spencer (01/02/1961 – )
    6. 6. David (Lee) Rogers (Dec. 21, 1937 – Oct 5, 2014)
    7. 7. Frankie Rogers
  2. 2. Eva (L) Bowman (abt 1910 – ) m. Claude (Andrew) Ash (08 Jul 1906 – )
  3. 3. Hugh (R) Bowman (abt 1912 – )
  4. 4. Myrtle (Elizabeth) Bowman (18 Mar 1918 – )
  5. 5. Owen (E) Bowman (abt 1920 – )

Martin Bowman's Timeline

3 Records

1882
16 Jun 1882
Birth of Martin Obid Bowman in Ind
Ind
1920
1920
Age 38
Martin Obid Bowman resided here in Clark, Montgomery, Indiana, USA
Clark, Montgomery, Indiana, USA
1920
9 Feb 1920
Age 38
Death of Martin Obid Bowman in Clark, Montgomery, Indiana, USA
Clark, Montgomery, Indiana, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 16 Jun 1882
    Event Place: Ind
    Record Source:
    [1] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Clark, Montgomery, Indiana; Roll: T625_457; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 161
    [2] Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899-2011, Indiana Archives and Records Administration; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Death Certificates; Year: 1920; Roll: 05

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Clark, Montgomery, Indiana, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Clark, Montgomery, Indiana; Roll: T625_457; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 161

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 9 Feb 1920
    Event Place: Clark, Montgomery, Indiana, USA
    Record Source: Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899-2011, Indiana Archives and Records Administration; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Death Certificates; Year: 1920; Roll: 05
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