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Melvin C Bowen 1889–1975 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 5 September 1889

Birth Location: Westville, Vermilion County, Illinois, United States of America

Death Date: 22 August 1975

Death Location: Bel-Nor, St. Louis County, Missouri, United States of America

Father: James Bowen

Mother: Mary Carrigan

Spouse(s): Theresa Peters

Children(s): Audrey Bowen, Jean Bowen, Theresa Bowen

In 1889, Melvin C Bowen entered the world in Westville, Vermilion County, Illinois, United States of America, born to James C Bowen And Mary Elizabeth Carrigan. In 1928, Melvin C Bowen resided in Danville, Illinois, USA. In 1930, Melvin C Bowen resided in Kirkwood, St. Louis, Missouri, USA. Melvin C Bowen married Theresa Bertha Peters, and had children including Audrey Louise Bowen, Jean Elvora Bowen, Theresa May Bowen. Melvin C Bowen passed away in 1975 in Bel-Nor, St. Louis County, Missouri, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1889, Melvin C Bowen entered the world in Westville, Vermilion County, Illinois, United States of America, born to James C Bowen And Mary Elizabeth Carrigan.
  • In 1928, Melvin C Bowen resided in Danville, Illinois, USA.
  • In 1930, Melvin C Bowen resided in Kirkwood, St. Louis, Missouri, USA.
  • Melvin C Bowen married Theresa Bertha Peters, and had children including Audrey Louise Bowen, Jean Elvora Bowen, Theresa May Bowen.
  • Melvin C Bowen passed away in 1975 in Bel-Nor, St. Louis County, Missouri, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Melvin Bowen's Ancestors

Self
Melvin Bowen
1889–1975
Birth Place: Westville, Vermilion County, Illinois, United States of America
Parents
James C Bowen
1855–1940
Illinois
Mary (Elizabeth) Carrigan
1862–1941
Illinois
Grandparents
John (S) Bowen
1828–1914
Bourbon Co, KY
Verlinda (E) Blakeney
1831–1875
Georgetown, Vermilion County, Illinois, USA
Henry Carrigan
1828–1913
Brown County, Ohio, USA
Lucretia Savage
1833–1928
Brown County, Ohio, United States of America
Great-Grandparents
John Blakeney
1786–1864
John Carrigan
1804–1850
Elizabeth CARRIGAN
1808–1886
William Savage
1803–1845
Elizabeth Downing
1806–1894
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Sarah Rays
1783–1837

Melvin Bowen's Descendants

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Melvin (C) Bowen (5 September 1889–22 August 1975) m. Theresa (Bertha) Peters (29 October 1896–30 September 1990)
  1. 1. Audrey (Louise) Bowen 1922–1943
  2. 2. Jean (Elvora) Bowen 1921–2020
  3. 3. Theresa (May) Bowen 1926–

Melvin Bowen's Timeline

7 Records

1889
5 September 1889
Birth of Melvin C Bowen in Westville, Vermilion County, Illinois, United States of America
Westville, Vermilion County, Illinois, United States of America
1928
1928
Age 39
Melvin C Bowen resided here in Danville, Illinois, USA
Danville, Illinois, USA
1930
1930
Age 41
Melvin C Bowen resided here in Kirkwood, St. Louis, Missouri, USA
Kirkwood, St. Louis, Missouri, USA
1935
1935
Age 46
Melvin C Bowen resided here in Kirkwood, St Louis, Missouri
Kirkwood, St Louis, Missouri
1940
1940
Age 51
Melvin C Bowen resided here in Kirkwood, St Louis, Missouri, USA
Kirkwood, St Louis, Missouri, USA
1943
Abt 1943
Age 54
Melvin C Bowen resided here in 121 East Jefferson Avenue , Kirkwood
121 East Jefferson Avenue , Kirkwood
1975
22 August 1975
Age 86
Death of Melvin C Bowen in St. Louis County, Missouri, United States of America
St. Louis County, Missouri, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 5 September 1889
    Event Place: Westville, Vermilion County, Illinois, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census
    [3] 1930 United States Federal Census
    [4] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1928
    Event Place: Danville, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Kirkwood, St. Louis, Missouri, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Kirkwood, St Louis, Missouri
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Kirkwood, St Louis, Missouri, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: Abt 1943
    Event Place: 121 East Jefferson Avenue , Kirkwood
    Record Source: U.S., Newspapers.com™ Marriage Index, 1800s-current

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Kirkwood, Missouri, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 22 August 1975
    Event Place: St. Louis County, Missouri, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Bel-Nor, St. Louis County, Missouri, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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