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Michael J Bower 1817–1911 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: abt 1817

Birth Location: Montoursville, Lycoming, New York, USA

Death Date: February 2, 1911

Death Location: Phillips Creek, Allegany Co., N.Y

Father: Michael Bower

Mother: Mary Hall

Spouse(s): Susan Whitcomb

Children(s): John Bower, William Bower, Elizabeth Bower, Laura Bower, Susan Bower, Mary Bower, James Bauer

The story of Michael J Bower began in 1817 in Montoursville, Lycoming, New York, USA. In 1850, Michael J Bower resided in Alfred, Allegany, New York, USA. Michael J Bower married Susan Whitcomb, and had children including Elizabeth A Bower, James M Bauer, John W Bower, Laura J Bower, Mary A Bower, Susan A Bower, William B Bower. Michael J Bower passed away in 1911 in Phillips Creek, Allegany Co., N.Y.

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Biography

  • The story of Michael J Bower began in 1817 in Montoursville, Lycoming, New York, USA.
  • In 1850, Michael J Bower resided in Alfred, Allegany, New York, USA.
  • Michael J Bower married Susan Whitcomb, and had children including Elizabeth A Bower, James M Bauer, John W Bower, Laura J Bower, Mary A Bower, Susan A Bower, William B Bower.
  • Michael J Bower passed away in 1911 in Phillips Creek, Allegany Co., N.Y.

Immediate Family

Parents

Michael Bower
1788–1853
Birth Location: Germany
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Mary Hall
1793–1854
Birth Location: Northumberland County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
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Spouses(s)

Susan Whitcomb
1822–
Birth Location: –
SW

Children(s)

John Bower
1852–
Birth Location: New York
JB
William Bower
1845–
Birth Location: New York
WB
Elizabeth Bower
1849–
Birth Location: New York
EB
Laura Bower
1854–
Birth Location: New York
LB
Susan Bower
1857–
Birth Location: New York
SB
Mary Bower
1864–
Birth Location: –
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James Bauer
1847–1906
Birth Location: New York, USA
JB

Michael Bower's Ancestors

Self
Michael Bower
1817–1911
Birth Place: Montoursville, Lycoming, New York, USA
Parents
Michael Bower
1788–1853
Germany
Mary Hall
1793–1854
Northumberland County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Grandparents
Richard (Hall) Junior
1755–1849
Basking Ridge, Somerset, New Jersey
Margaret ((Peggy)) Rogers
1758–1841
Pennsylvania, USA
Great-Grandparents
RICHARD SR
1726–1812
Sara Burroughs
1731–1809
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Henry Hall
1687–
John III
1685–1756
E63. Rumerill
1693–1757

Michael Bower's Descendants

1.
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Michael (J) Bower (abt 1817–February 2, 1911) m. Susan Whitcomb (abt 1822–)
  1. 1. John (W.) Bower 1852–
    1. 1. Arthur (A) Bower 1874–1968 m. Mable (Elaine) Rifenburg 1884–
      1. 1. Emma (Elizabeth) Bower 1902–
        1. 1. Leon (Carlyle) Lent 1920–1951
      2. 2. Robert (J) Bower 1903–
      3. 3. Marion (V) Bower 1905–
      4. 4. Charles (S) Bower 1906–
  2. 2. William (B) Bower 1845–
  3. 3. Elizabeth (A) Bower 1849–
  4. 4. Laura (J) Bower 1854–
  5. 5. Susan (A) Bower 1857–
  6. 6. Mary (A) Bower 1864–
  7. 7. James (M) Bauer 1847–1906 m. Ester (J.) Bauer 1849– m. Gracie Garrison 1870–
    1. 1. Hattie (A.) Bauer 1865– m. Edgar Bristol 1853–
      1. 1. Ruth (Arletta) Bristol 1892–1976 m. George (C.) Fuller 1885–
        1. 1. Daniel Fuller 1919–
        2. 2. Lloyd (E.) Fuller 1922–
        3. 3. Frank Fuller 1925–
        4. 4. Mildred Fuller 1930–2011
    2. 2. Henderson (D.) Bauer 1867–
    3. 3. Elva (L.) Bauer 1871–
    4. 4. Elaine (M) Bauer 1892–
    5. 5. Laurence (W) Bauer 1894–

Michael Bower's Timeline

7 Records

1816
8 JUN 1816
Birth of Michael J Bower in Montoursville, Lycoming, New York, USA
Montoursville, Lycoming, New York, USA
1817
abt 1817
Birth of Michael J Bower
None
1850
1850
Age 33
Michael J Bower resided here in Alfred, Allegany, New York, USA
Alfred, Allegany, New York, USA
1855
1855
Age 38
Michael J Bower resided here in Alfred, New York, USA
Alfred, New York, USA
1860
1860
Age 43
Michael J Bower resided here in Ward, Allegany, New York, USA
Ward, Allegany, New York, USA
1865
1865
Age 48
Michael J Bower resided here in Ward, Allegany, New York, USA
Ward, Allegany, New York, USA
1911
February 2, 1911
Age 94
Death of Michael J Bower in Phillips Creek, Allegany Co., N.Y
Phillips Creek, Allegany Co., N.Y

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 8 JUN 1816
    Event Place: Montoursville, Lycoming, New York, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 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: Ward, Allegany, New York; Roll: M653_718; Page: 536; Family History Library Film:
    [2] 1850 United States Federal Census
    [3] Michigan, U.S., Death Records, 1867-1952

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: abt 1817
    Record Source:
    [1] New York, U.S., State Census, 1855, New York State Archives; Albany, NY, USA; Census of the state of New York, 1855
    [2] New York, U.S., State Census, 1865, New York State Archives; Albany, New York, USA; Census of the State of New York, 1865

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Alfred, Allegany, New York, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1855
    Event Place: Alfred, New York, USA
    Record Source: New York, U.S., State Census, 1855, New York State Archives; Albany, NY, USA; Census of the state of New York, 1855

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Ward, Allegany, New York, 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: Ward, Allegany, New York; Roll: M653_718; Page: 536; Family History Library Film:

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1865
    Event Place: Ward, Allegany, New York, USA
    Record Source: New York, U.S., State Census, 1865, New York State Archives; Albany, New York, USA; Census of the State of New York, 1865

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Alfred
    Record Source: New York, U.S., State Census, 1855, New York State Archives; Albany, NY, USA; Census of the state of New York, 1855

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: February 2, 1911
    Event Place: Phillips Creek, Allegany Co., N.Y
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