YourRoots by Genomelink
banner

Sign up to explore more

Create a free account to navigate family trees, view ancestors, and discover connections.

Merle Dayton Bowles 1938–2003 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1 July 1938

Birth Location: Colorado

Death Date: 18 Nov 2003

Death Location: Glenwood, Fayette, Indiana, United States of America

Father: Robert Bowles

Mother: Ethel Hurley

Spouse(s):

Children(s):

The story of Merle Dayton Bowles began in 1938 in Colorado. In 1953, Merle Dayton Bowles resided in Brookville, Indiana, USA. Merle Dayton Bowles passed away in 2003 in Glenwood, Fayette, Indiana, United States of America.

Find more search results for Merle Bowles
MB

Reliability Score

This score reflects the reliability of the source family tree. A high rating indicates a trustworthy source with strong data consistency.

Reliability Score:
B
Criteria:
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
  • N/A 0 criteria (Insufficient)

This tree's reliability score:

  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

Biography

  • The story of Merle Dayton Bowles began in 1938 in Colorado.
  • In 1953, Merle Dayton Bowles resided in Brookville, Indiana, USA.
  • Merle Dayton Bowles passed away in 2003 in Glenwood, Fayette, Indiana, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Merle Bowles's Ancestors

Self
Merle Bowles
1938–2003
Birth Place: Colorado
Parents
Robert Lee Bowles
1898–1982
Estill, Kentucky, USA
Ethel Hurley
1901–1990
Berea, Kentucky
Grandparents
William (M) Bowles
1863–1953
Owsley County, Kentucky, USA
Luarra Fox
1867–
Kentucky
Samuel Hurley
1876–1930
Ravenna, Estill County, Kentucky, USA
Mary (Etta) Reynolds
1874–1903
Irvine, Estill, Kentucky, USA
Great-Grandparents
William Bowles
1831–1900
Susie Phillips
1833–1869
John Fox
1823–
Louvina Fox
1835–
James Hurley
1852–1922
America Baker
1852–1940
William Reynolds
1846–1920
Susan Alcorn
1852–1909
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Elbert Bowles
1808–1876
NANCY Lair
1811–1889
Bright PHILLIPS
1810–1898
Mary Gum
1823–1911
John Fox
1790–1880
Nancy Cook
1792–1870
Zachariah Jackson
1803–1847
Marry Stokely
1804–1850
James (1)
1822–1900
Mahala Purkey
1822–1900
Thompson Baker
1809–
Aba Baker
1812–
John Reynolds
1822–1848
Anna Tuddor
1829–1846
Madison Alcorn
1823–1900
Sarah Sparks
1830–1902

Merle Bowles's Timeline

3 Records

1938
1 July 1938
Birth of Merle Dayton Bowles in Colorado
Colorado
1953
1953
Age 15
Merle Dayton Bowles resided here in Brookville, Indiana, USA
Brookville, Indiana, USA
2003
18 Nov 2003
Age 65
Death of Merle Dayton Bowles in Glenwood, Fayette, Indiana, United States of America
Glenwood, Fayette, Indiana, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1 July 1938
    Event Place: Colorado
    Record Source: U.S., School Yearbooks, 1900-2016, "U.S., School Yearbooks, 1880-2012"; School Name: Brookville High School; Year: 1953

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1953
    Event Place: Brookville, Indiana, USA
    Record Source: U.S., School Yearbooks, 1900-2016, "U.S., School Yearbooks, 1880-2012"; School Name: Brookville High School; Year: 1953

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 18 Nov 2003
    Event Place: Glenwood, Fayette, Indiana, United States of America

About YourRoots

Family Tree Map

Explore your family tree geographically

Import your GEDCOM file to transform your family tree into an interactive global map. See your roots laid out visually and understand your true geographic heritage.

Powerful tools like "Trace Back To Me" instantly map your family's migration paths from a chosen ancestor all the way back to you.

LEARN MORE
AI Genealogy Research

Discover ancestors beyond "end-of-line" automatically

Import your family tree and let AI expand it for you. AI Ancestor Finder scans "end-of-line" ancestors to uncover their parents across hundreds of family lines at once. AI Deep Research analyzes selected ancestors and family clusters, suggesting relevant records and next steps.

Turn on Auto Research Mode to get new discoveries daily or weekly, so your tree keeps growing even while you're away.

LEARN MORE
DNA Match

Find more DNA matches across all DNA tests

Combine your DNA data with your family tree to unlock the full power of YourRoots DNA Match. Connect with relatives across major testing services — Ancestry, 23andMe, MyHeritage, and more.

View your matches' maps and trees to identify shared ancestors, and soon you'll be able to add them directly to your own tree and map.

LEARN MORE
Ancestry Reports

Ancestry DNA analysis that goes deeper than others

Unlock exclusive reports that reveal your deeper origins.

  • Deep Ancestry Report — Analyze 130+ ethnicities, sub-regions, and 1,800+ communities in one detailed view.
  • Global & Native American Reports — Developed with Stanford researchers to uncover hidden ancestries across all 22 chromosomes.
  • Ancient DNA Series — Compare your DNA with 1,000+ ancient genomes from Viking, Celtic, and early American civilizations.
LEARN MORE