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Walter Marvin Bowden 1877–1933 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 12 January 1877

Birth Location: Griffin, Spalding County, Georgia, United States of America

Death Date: 27 September 1933

Death Location: Pine Bluff, Jefferson County, Arkansas, United States of America

Father: Gregory Bowden

Mother: Sarah Crowder

Spouse(s): Bernice Reagan

Children(s): Eugene Bowden, Billie Bowden, Florence Bowden

The story of Walter Marvin Bowden began in 1877 in Griffin, Spalding County, Georgia, United States of America. In 1880, Walter Marvin Bowden resided in District 649, Carroll, Georgia, USA. In 1900, Walter Marvin Bowden resided in Hilburn, Madison, Arkansas, USA. Walter Marvin Bowden married Bernice Reagan, and had children including Billie Bowden, Eugene Bowden, Florence Bowden. Walter Marvin Bowden passed away in 1933 in Pine Bluff, Jefferson County, Arkansas, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of Walter Marvin Bowden began in 1877 in Griffin, Spalding County, Georgia, United States of America.
  • In 1880, Walter Marvin Bowden resided in District 649, Carroll, Georgia, USA.
  • In 1900, Walter Marvin Bowden resided in Hilburn, Madison, Arkansas, USA.
  • Walter Marvin Bowden married Bernice Reagan, and had children including Billie Bowden, Eugene Bowden, Florence Bowden.
  • Walter Marvin Bowden passed away in 1933 in Pine Bluff, Jefferson County, Arkansas, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Gregory Bowden
1846–1936
Birth Location: Buena Vista, Marion, Georgia, USA
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Sarah Crowder
1846–1916
Birth Location: Georgia
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Spouses(s)

Bernice Reagan
1889–1981
Birth Location: Bushnell, McDonough County, Illinois, United States of America
BR

Children(s)

Eugene Bowden
1918–1995
Birth Location: Nebraska
EB
Billie Bowden
1921–
Birth Location: Arkansas
BB
Florence Bowden
1920–
Birth Location: Arkansas
FB

Walter Bowden's Ancestors

Self
Walter Bowden
1877–1933
Birth Place: Griffin, Spalding County, Georgia, United States of America
Parents
Gregory Turner Bowden
1846–1936
Buena Vista, Marion, Georgia, USA
Sarah Crowder
1846–1916
Georgia
Grandparents
Elias (William) Bowden
1817–1898
Georgia, USA
Anny\Annie Murphey
1818–1870
Crawford County, Georgia, USA
Richard (P) Crowder
1810–1886
Georgia
Lucy (Ann) Thompson
1826–1869
Georgia
Great-Grandparents
John Bowden
1786–1860
Rachael Price
1792–1844
George Jr
1770–1822
Thomas Thompson
1780–1857
Lucy Hester
1795–1839
2nd-Great-Grandparents
John Bowden
1750–1825
Mary Underwood
1760–1857
William Price
1764–1851
Barbara Barfield
1768–1850
George Crowder
1727–1801
Mary Branch
1730–1784
Capt Thompson
1747–1797
Mary Mills
1749–1802

Walter Bowden's Descendants

1.
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Walter (Marvin) Bowden (12 January 1877–27 September 1933) m. Bernice Reagan (26 June 1889–1 July 1981)
  1. 1. Eugene Bowden 1918–1995 m. Betty (Jo) West 1921–1998
  2. 2. Billie Bowden 1921–
  3. 3. Florence Bowden 1920–

Walter Bowden's Timeline

7 Records

1877
12 January 1877
Birth of Walter Marvin Bowden in Griffin, Spalding County, Georgia, United States of America
Griffin, Spalding County, Georgia, United States of America
1880
1880
Age 3
Walter Marvin Bowden resided here in District 649, Carroll, Georgia, USA
District 649, Carroll, Georgia, USA
1900
1900
Age 23
Walter Marvin Bowden resided here in Hilburn, Madison, Arkansas, USA
Hilburn, Madison, Arkansas, USA
1917
1917-1918
Age 40
Walter Marvin Bowden resided here in Jefferson County, Arkansas, USA
Jefferson County, Arkansas, USA
1920
1920
Age 43
Walter Marvin Bowden resided here in Pine Bluff Ward 1, Jefferson, Arkansas, USA
Pine Bluff Ward 1, Jefferson, Arkansas, USA
1930
1930
Age 53
Walter Marvin Bowden resided here in Pine Bluff, Jefferson, Arkansas, USA
Pine Bluff, Jefferson, Arkansas, USA
1933
27 September 1933
Age 56
Death of Walter Marvin Bowden in Pine Bluff, Jefferson County, Arkansas, United States of America
Pine Bluff, Jefferson County, Arkansas, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 12 January 1877
    Event Place: Griffin, Spalding County, Georgia, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Pine Bluff Ward 1, Jefferson, Arkansas; Roll: T625_67; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 133
    [2] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Pine Bluff, Jefferson, Arkansas; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 0044; FHL microfilm: 2339814
    [3] U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Arkansas; Registration County: Jefferson County
    [4] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: District 649, Carroll, Georgia; Roll: 137; Page: 28B; Enumeration District: 027
    [5] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Hilburn, Madison, Arkansas; Page: 13; Enumeration District: 0065; FHL microfilm: 1240067
    [6] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [7] Global, Find a Grave® Index for Burials at Sea and other Select Burial Locations, 1300s-Current
    [8] Arkansas, Death Certificates, Arkansas Department of Vital Records; Little Rock, Arkansas; Death Certificates; Year: 1933; Roll: 4

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: District 649, Carroll, Georgia, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: District 649, Carroll, Georgia; Roll: 137; Page: 28B; Enumeration District: 027

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Hilburn, Madison, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Hilburn, Madison, Arkansas; Page: 13; Enumeration District: 0065; FHL microfilm: 1240067

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1917-1918
    Event Place: Jefferson County, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Arkansas; Registration County: Jefferson County

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Pine Bluff Ward 1, Jefferson, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Pine Bluff Ward 1, Jefferson, Arkansas; Roll: T625_67; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 133

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Pine Bluff, Jefferson, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Pine Bluff, Jefferson, Arkansas; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 0044; FHL microfilm: 2339814

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 27 September 1933
    Event Place: Pine Bluff, Jefferson County, Arkansas, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] Global, Find a Grave® Index for Burials at Sea and other Select Burial Locations, 1300s-Current
    [3] Arkansas, Death Certificates, Arkansas Department of Vital Records; Little Rock, Arkansas; Death Certificates; Year: 1933; Roll: 4
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