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Viola (Crosley) Bowden 1874–1955 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 9 Aug 1874

Birth Location: Coffee Co, AL

Death Date: 1955

Death Location: Dorcas, Okaloosa County, Florida, United States of America

Father: Eli K)

Mother: Polly (Bowden)

Spouse(s): George Jones

Children(s): Arvie Jones, Robert Jones, Archie Jones, Willie Jones, Nola Jones

In 1874, Viola (Crosley) Bowden entered the world in Coffee Co, AL, born to Eli A Pvt Bowdoin Al 25Th Co K And Polly A Bowdoin Bowden. In 1880, Viola (Crosley) Bowden resided in Mount Ida, Crenshaw, Alabama, USA. In 1900, Viola (Crosley) Bowden resided in Dozier, Crenshaw, Alabama, USA. Viola (Crosley) Bowden married George Perry Jones, and had children including Archie Clayton Jones, Arvie Eli Jones, Nola Jones, Robert Ray Jones, Willie J Jones. Viola (Crosley) Bowden passed away in 1955 in Dorcas, Okaloosa County, Florida, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1874, Viola (Crosley) Bowden entered the world in Coffee Co, AL, born to Eli A Pvt Bowdoin Al 25Th Co K And Polly A Bowdoin Bowden.
  • In 1880, Viola (Crosley) Bowden resided in Mount Ida, Crenshaw, Alabama, USA.
  • In 1900, Viola (Crosley) Bowden resided in Dozier, Crenshaw, Alabama, USA.
  • Viola (Crosley) Bowden married George Perry Jones, and had children including Archie Clayton Jones, Arvie Eli Jones, Nola Jones, Robert Ray Jones, Willie J Jones.
  • Viola (Crosley) Bowden passed away in 1955 in Dorcas, Okaloosa County, Florida, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Viola Bowden's Ancestors

Self
Viola Bowden
1874–1955
Birth Place: Coffee Co, AL
Parents
Eli A. (Pvt.) BOWDOIN (AL 25th Co K)
1835–1920
Monroe County, Georgia, USA
Polly (A. Bowdoin) (Bowden)
1836–
Georgia
Grandparents
Turner Bowden
1812–1878
Monroe, Georgia, USA
Rebecca (T) Maddox
1812–1880
Putnam, Georgia, USA
William (J.) Spurlin
1806–1870
Warren, Georgia, United States
Elizabeth Kelly\Spurlin
1813–1905
Georgia, USA
Great-Grandparents
William G-7
1785–1865
MARTHA SMITH
1790–1865
RICHARD MADDOX
1774–1822
MARTHA KENDRICK
1785–1878
Jacob Kelly
1780–1862
Clara Jones
1790–1860
2nd-Great-Grandparents
James III?
1764–1845
Priscilla Bowdoin
1760–1840

Viola Bowden's Descendants

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Viola ((Crosley)) Bowden (9 Aug 1874–1955) m. George (Perry) Jones (Mar 1874–27 Jun 1938)
  1. 1. Arvie (Eli) Jones 1910–1997 m. Clyde (Mae) Martin 1928–1982
    1. 1. Rose (Lee) Jones 1950–2006 m. Billy (Charles) Rice 1933–1990
    2. 2. Harvie (Junior Jones) Jr 1951–1999
  2. 2. Robert (Ray) Jones 1908–1990 m. Alene Yarbrough 1914–1994
    1. 1. Betty Jones 1936–1966
  3. 3. Archie (Clayton) Jones 1912–1991 m. Verie Jones 1924–2010
  4. 4. Willie (J) Jones 1906–
  5. 5. Nola Jones 1914–

Viola Bowden's Timeline

10 Records

1874
9 Aug 1874
Birth of Viola (Crosley) Bowden in Coffee Co, AL
Coffee Co, AL
1880
1880
Age 6
Viola (Crosley) Bowden resided here in Mount Ida, Crenshaw, Alabama, USA
Mount Ida, Crenshaw, Alabama, USA
1900
1900
Age 26
Viola (Crosley) Bowden resided here in Dozier, Crenshaw, Alabama, USA
Dozier, Crenshaw, Alabama, USA
1910
1910
Age 36
Viola (Crosley) Bowden resided here in Old Town, Coffee, Alabama, USA
Old Town, Coffee, Alabama, USA
1920
1920
Age 46
Viola (Crosley) Bowden resided here in Doreas, Okaloosa, Florida, USA
Doreas, Okaloosa, Florida, USA
1930
1930
Age 56
Viola (Crosley) Bowden resided here in Bagdad, Santa Rosa, Florida, USA
Bagdad, Santa Rosa, Florida, USA
1935
1935
Age 61
Viola (Crosley) Bowden resided here in Precinct 16, Santa Rosa, Florida
Precinct 16, Santa Rosa, Florida
1940
1940
Age 66
Viola (Crosley) Bowden resided here in Santa Rosa, Florida, USA
Santa Rosa, Florida, USA
1950
1950
Age 76
Viola (Crosley) Bowden resided here in Miami, Dade, Florida, USA
Miami, Dade, Florida, USA
1955
1955
Age 81
Death of Viola (Crosley) Bowden in Florida USA
Florida USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 9 Aug 1874
    Event Place: Coffee Co, AL
    Record Source:
    [1] Florida, State Census
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Santa Rosa, Florida; Roll: m-t0627-00616; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 57-18
    [3] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Doreas, Okaloosa, Florida; Roll: T625_228; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 125
    [4] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Bagdad, Santa Rosa, Florida; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 0018; FHL microfilm: 2340068
    [5] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Mount Ida, Crenshaw, Alabama; Roll: 10; Page: 449B; Enumeration District: 059
    [6] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Dozier, Crenshaw, Alabama; Page: 15; Enumeration District: 0048; FHL microfilm: 1240012
    [7] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Old Town, Coffee, Alabama; Roll: T624_7; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 0045; FHL microfilm: 1374020
    [8] 1950 United States Federal Census, United States of America, Bureau of the Census; Washington, D.C.; Seventeenth Census of the United States, 1950; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census, 1790-2007; Record Group Number: 29; Residence Date: 1950; Home in 1950: Miami, Dade, Florida

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Mount Ida, Crenshaw, Alabama, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Mount Ida, Crenshaw, Alabama; Roll: 10; Page: 449B; Enumeration District: 059

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Dozier, Crenshaw, Alabama, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Dozier, Crenshaw, Alabama; Page: 15; Enumeration District: 0048; FHL microfilm: 1240012

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Old Town, Coffee, Alabama, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Old Town, Coffee, Alabama; Roll: T624_7; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 0045; FHL microfilm: 1374020

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Doreas, Okaloosa, Florida, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Doreas, Okaloosa, Florida; Roll: T625_228; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 125

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Bagdad, Santa Rosa, Florida, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Bagdad, Santa Rosa, Florida; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 0018; FHL microfilm: 2340068

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Precinct 16, Santa Rosa, Florida
    Record Source:
    [1] Florida, State Census
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Santa Rosa, Florida; Roll: m-t0627-00616; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 57-18

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Santa Rosa, Florida, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, The National Archives in St. Louis, Missouri; St. Louis, Missouri; WWII Draft Registration Cards for Florida, 10161940-03311947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 238
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Santa Rosa, Florida; Roll: m-t0627-00616; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 57-18

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1950
    Event Place: Miami, Dade, Florida, USA
    Record Source: 1950 United States Federal Census, United States of America, Bureau of the Census; Washington, D.C.; Seventeenth Census of the United States, 1950; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census, 1790-2007; Record Group Number: 29; Residence Date: 1950; Home in 1950: Miami, Dade, Florida

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1955
    Event Place: Florida USA
    Record Source: Florida Death Index

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Dorcas, Okaloosa County, Florida, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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