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Perry Alexander Bowles 1873–1953 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 6 APR 1873

Birth Location: Giles, Virginia, United States

Death Date: 12 JAN 1953

Death Location: Iaeger, McDowell, West Virginia, United States

Father: William Bowles

Mother: Mahala Justice

Spouse(s): Charlotte Mitchem

Children(s): Mahala Bowles

Perry Alexander Bowles was born in 1873 in Giles, Virginia, United States, the child of William Riley Bowles And Mahala Anne Justice. In 1873, Perry Alexander Bowles resided in Giles, Virginia, United States. In 1880, Perry Alexander Bowles resided in Pearisburg, Giles, Virginia, United States. Perry Alexander Bowles married Charlotte Mitchem, and had children including Mahala Ann Bowles. Perry Alexander Bowles passed away in 1953 in Iaeger, McDowell, West Virginia, United States.

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Biography

  • Perry Alexander Bowles was born in 1873 in Giles, Virginia, United States, the child of William Riley Bowles And Mahala Anne Justice.
  • In 1873, Perry Alexander Bowles resided in Giles, Virginia, United States.
  • In 1880, Perry Alexander Bowles resided in Pearisburg, Giles, Virginia, United States.
  • Perry Alexander Bowles married Charlotte Mitchem, and had children including Mahala Ann Bowles.
  • Perry Alexander Bowles passed away in 1953 in Iaeger, McDowell, West Virginia, United States.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Perry Bowles's Ancestors

Self
Perry Bowles
1873–1953
Birth Place: Giles, Virginia, United States
Parents
William Riley Bowles
1846–1914
Franklin, Virginia, United States
Mahala (Anne) Justice
1851–1915
Patrick, Virginia, United States
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Perry Bowles's Descendants

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Perry (Alexander) Bowles (6 APR 1873–12 JAN 1953) m. Charlotte Mitchem (1877–)
  1. 1. Mahala (Ann) Bowles 1897–1952 m. Arthur Estep 1888–
    1. 1. Wallace Estep –1917
    2. 2. Lundy (James) Estep 1921–1986
    3. 3. Beulah Estep 1925–
    4. 4. Cleo (Salley) Estep 1926– m. Troy (Hatfield) Fletcher 1913–1970
    5. 5. Dora (May) Estep 1912–1922
    6. 6. Alice Estep 1914–1993 m. William (Lawrence) Kennedy 1909–1973
      1. 1. William (Hammond) Kennedy 1934–2012 m. Agnes (Pauline) Thompson 1929–1993
      2. 2. Herm (Jada) Kennedy 1937–1982
    7. 7. Walter (Charles) Estep 1919–1964 m. Florence (Katherine) Main 1911–1979
    8. 8. Flora Estep 1915–

Perry Bowles's Timeline

15 Records

1873
6 APR 1873
Birth of Perry Alexander Bowles in Giles, Virginia, United States
Giles, Virginia, United States
1873
1873
Perry Alexander Bowles resided here in Giles, Virginia, United States
Giles, Virginia, United States
1880
1880
Age 7
Perry Alexander Bowles resided here in Pearisburg, Giles, Virginia, United States
Pearisburg, Giles, Virginia, United States
1880
1880
Age 7
Perry Alexander Bowles resided here in Pearisburg, Giles, Virginia, United States
Pearisburg, Giles, Virginia, United States
1900
1900
Age 27
Perry Alexander Bowles resided here in Browns Creek district (north side) Welch town, McDowell, West Virginia, United States
Browns Creek district (north side) Welch town, McDowell, West Virginia, United States
1900
1900
Age 27
Perry Alexander Bowles resided here in Browns Creek district (north side) Welch town, McDowell, West Virginia, United States
Browns Creek district (north side) Welch town, McDowell, West Virginia, United States
1910
1910
Age 37
Perry Alexander Bowles resided here in Perryville, McDowell, West Virginia, United States
Perryville, McDowell, West Virginia, United States
1910
1910
Age 37
Perry Alexander Bowles resided here in Perryville, McDowell, West Virginia, United States
Perryville, McDowell, West Virginia, United States
1920
1920
Age 47
Perry Alexander Bowles resided here in Big Creek, McDowell, West Virginia, United States
Big Creek, McDowell, West Virginia, United States
1920
1920
Age 47
Perry Alexander Bowles resided here in Big Creek, McDowell, West Virginia, United States
Big Creek, McDowell, West Virginia, United States
1930
1930
Age 57
Perry Alexander Bowles resided here in Sandy River, McDowell, West Virginia, United States
Sandy River, McDowell, West Virginia, United States
1930
1930
Age 57
Perry Alexander Bowles resided here in Sandy River, McDowell, West Virginia, United States
Sandy River, McDowell, West Virginia, United States
1940
1940
Age 67
Perry Alexander Bowles resided here in Sandy River Magisterial District, McDowell, West Virginia, United States
Sandy River Magisterial District, McDowell, West Virginia, United States
1940
1940
Age 67
Perry Alexander Bowles resided here in Sandy River Magisterial District, McDowell, West Virginia, United States
Sandy River Magisterial District, McDowell, West Virginia, United States
1953
12 JAN 1953
Age 80
Death of Perry Alexander Bowles in Iaeger, McDowell, West Virginia, United States
Iaeger, McDowell, West Virginia, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 6 APR 1873
    Event Place: Giles, Virginia, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] Virginia, Library of Virginia State Archive, Births, Marriages, and Deaths 1853-1900, "Virginia, Library of Virginia State Archive, Births, Marriages, and Deaths 1853-1900", database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 17 November 2022), Alexander Bowles, 1873.
    [2] United States Census, 1940, "United States Census, 1940," database with images, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 8 January 2021), Terry Bowles, Sandy River Magisterial District, McDowell, West Virginia, United States; citing enumeration district (ED) 24-59, sheet 1B, line 47, family 11, Sixteenth Census of the United States, 1940, NARA digital publication T627. Records of the Bureau of the Census, 1790 - 2007, RG 29. Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 2012, roll 4423.
    [3] United States Census, 1930, "United States Census, 1930," database with images, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : accessed 8 April 2023), Alex Bowls, Sandy River, McDowell, West Virginia, United States; citing enumeration district (ED) ED 47, sheet 8B, line 63, family 118, NARA microfilm publication T626 (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 2002), roll 2543; FHL microfilm 2,342,277.
    [4] United States Census, 1920, "United States Census, 1920", database with images, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 4 February 2021), Alexander Bowels, 1920.
    [5] United States Census, 1910, "United States Census, 1910," database with images, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : accessed 8 April 2023), A L Bowles, Perryville, McDowell, West Virginia, United States; citing enumeration district (ED) ED 72, sheet 5A, family 78, NARA microfilm publication T624 (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 1982), roll 1686; FHL microfilm 1,375,699.
    [6] United States Census, 1900, "United States Census, 1900," database with images, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : accessed 8 April 2023), A T Bowls, Browns Creek district (north side) Welch town, McDowell, West Virginia, United States; citing enumeration district (ED) 70, sheet 5A, family 90, NARA microfilm publication T623 (Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 1972.); FHL microfilm 1,241,764.
    [7] United States Census, 1880, "United States Census, 1880," database with images, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 15 January 2022), Alexander Bowls in household of William Bowles, Pearisburg, Giles, Virginia, United States; citing enumeration district ED 32, sheet , NARA microfilm publication T9 (Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.), FHL microfilm .
    [8] U.S., Find a Grave Index, "Find A Grave Index," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 6 August 2020), Perry Alexander Bowles, ; Burial, McDowell, West Virginia, United States of America, Mile Branch Cemetery; citing record ID 196143098, <i>Find a Grave<i>
    [9] West Virginia Deaths, 1804-1999, "West Virginia Deaths, 1804-1999," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 10 March 2018), Perry A. Bowles, 12 Jan 1953; citing Sandy River Dist. McDowell Co., West Virginia, County Records, McDowell, W.Va, county courthouses, West Virginia; FHL microfilm 800,213.
    [10] Virginia Births and Christenings, 1584-1917, "Virginia Births and Christenings, 1584-1917", database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 28 January 2020), Alexander Bowles, 1873.
    [11] Virginia Births and Christenings, 1584-1917, "Virginia Births and Christenings, 1584-1917", database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 28 January 2020), Alexander Bowles, 1873.
    [12] Virginia Births and Christenings, 1584-1917, "Virginia Births and Christenings, 1584-1917", database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 28 January 2020), Alexander Bowles, 1873.

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1873
    Event Place: Giles, Virginia, United States

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 12 JAN 1953
    Event Place: Iaeger, McDowell, West Virginia, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave Index, "Find A Grave Index," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 6 August 2020), Perry Alexander Bowles, ; Burial, McDowell, West Virginia, United States of America, Mile Branch Cemetery; citing record ID 196143098, <i>Find a Grave<i>
    [2] West Virginia Deaths, 1804-1999, "West Virginia Deaths, 1804-1999," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 10 March 2018), Perry A. Bowles, 12 Jan 1953; citing Sandy River Dist. McDowell Co., West Virginia, County Records, McDowell, W.Va, county courthouses, West Virginia; FHL microfilm 800,213.
    [3] West Virginia Deaths, 1804-1999, "West Virginia Deaths, 1804-1999," database, <i>FamilySearch</i> ( : 9 March 2018), Perry A. Bowles, 12 Jan 1953; citing McDowell, West Virginia, County Records, 6330, county courthouses, West Virginia; FHL microfilm 1,984,307.

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Pearisburg, Giles, Virginia, United States

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Browns Creek district (north side) Welch town, McDowell, West Virginia, United States

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Perryville, McDowell, West Virginia, United States

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Big Creek, McDowell, West Virginia, United States

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Sandy River, McDowell, West Virginia, United States

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Sandy River Magisterial District, McDowell, West Virginia, United States

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Pearisburg, Giles, Virginia, United States

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Browns Creek district (north side) Welch town, McDowell, West Virginia, United States

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Perryville, McDowell, West Virginia, United States

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Big Creek, McDowell, West Virginia, United States

    Genealogy Event 14
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Sandy River, McDowell, West Virginia, United States

    Genealogy Event 15
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Sandy River Magisterial District, McDowell, West Virginia, United States

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