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Walter J Bowen 1880–1965 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 12 Jan 1880

Birth Location: Indiana, United States

Death Date: 3 October 1965

Death Location: Crown Point, Lake County, Indiana, United States of America

Father: James Bowen

Mother: Barbara Lowery

Spouse(s): Jenne Stevenson

Children(s): Edith Metsch, Adelia Bowen, Walter Bowen, Roy Bowen

In 1880, Walter J Bowen entered the world in Indiana, United States, born to James Bowen And Barbara A Mollie Lowery. In 1900, Walter J Bowen resided in Democrat, Carroll, Indiana. In 1910, Walter J Bowen resided in Kokomo Ward 4, Howard, Indiana. Walter J Bowen married Jenne P Stevenson, and had children including Adelia Ruth Bowen, Edith Metsch, Roy E Bowen, Walter Bowen. Walter J Bowen passed away in 1965 in Crown Point, Lake County, Indiana, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1880, Walter J Bowen entered the world in Indiana, United States, born to James Bowen And Barbara A Mollie Lowery.
  • In 1900, Walter J Bowen resided in Democrat, Carroll, Indiana.
  • In 1910, Walter J Bowen resided in Kokomo Ward 4, Howard, Indiana.
  • Walter J Bowen married Jenne P Stevenson, and had children including Adelia Ruth Bowen, Edith Metsch, Roy E Bowen, Walter Bowen.
  • Walter J Bowen passed away in 1965 in Crown Point, Lake County, Indiana, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

James Bowen
1853–1941
Birth Location: Indiana
JB
Barbara Lowery
1853–1919
Birth Location: Tennessee
BL

Spouses(s)

Jenne Stevenson
1891–1987
Birth Location: Center, Clinton, Indiana, United States
JS

Children(s)

Edith Metsch
1907–1994
Birth Location: Center, Howard, Indiana, United States
EM
Adelia Bowen
1913–1999
Birth Location: Frankfort, Clinton co. In. Usa
AB
Walter Bowen
1909–1973
Birth Location: Indiana
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Roy Bowen
1915–1989
Birth Location: Indiana
RB

Walter Bowen's Ancestors

Self
Walter Bowen
1880–1965
Birth Place: Indiana, United States
Parents
James Bowen
1853–1941
Indiana
Barbara (A Mollie) Lowery
1853–1919
Tennessee
Grandparents
Phillip (Frances) Bowen
1823–1903
Ohio
Catherine Coleman
1829–1900
Johnson, Indiana
Levi (D) Lowery
1818–
Greene, Tennessee, United States
Martha Bottles
1824–
Tennessee, United States
Great-Grandparents
Shadrack{Shedrick} Bowen
1783–1855
Margaret Fultz
1797–
John Coleman
–1841
Charles Lowry
1772–
Margaret Smith
1776–1850
Jacob Bottles
1792–1850
Sally Bible
1795–
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Shadrack Bowen
1735–
unknown unknown
1739–
Charles Lowry
1740–1821
Charles Smith
1720–1797
Margaret
1720–1810
Henry Bottles
1759–1835
Mary Crecelius
1761–1850
Johann Bible
1752–1832
Margareth Speagle
1752–1838

Walter Bowen's Descendants

1.
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Walter (J) Bowen (12 Jan 1880–3 October 1965) m. Jenne (P.) Stevenson (18 Apr 1891–13 April 1987)
  1. 1. Edith Metsch 1907–1994 m. Walter Metsch 1903–1959 m. Henry Springman 1903– m. Russell Keller 1902–1989
    1. 1. Rosemary (Ruth) Colvin 1930–2014 m. Frank (Ross) Colvin 1933–2014 m. Wilford Tesky 1928–2017
    2. 2. Walter (Paul) Metsch 1934–1934
    3. 3. Paul (Thomas) Metsch 1935–1969
    4. 4. Alfred (Joseph) Metsch 1939–1991
    5. 5. Karl (William) Metsch 1937–2014
    6. 6. Jeannett Metsch 1949–1951
    7. 7. Merrill Keller 1925–2013
    8. 8. Howard (Wayne) Keller 1926–2007
  2. 2. Adelia (Ruth) Bowen 1913–1999
  3. 3. Walter Bowen 1909–1973
  4. 4. Roy (E) Bowen 1915–1989

Walter Bowen's Timeline

8 Records

1880
12 Jan 1880
Birth of Walter J Bowen in Indiana, United States
Indiana, United States
1900
1900
Age 20
Walter J Bowen resided here in Democrat, Carroll, Indiana
Democrat, Carroll, Indiana
1910
1910
Age 30
Walter J Bowen resided here in Kokomo Ward 4, Howard, Indiana
Kokomo Ward 4, Howard, Indiana
1917
1917
Age 37
Walter J Bowen resided here in Kokomo, Indiana, USA
Kokomo, Indiana, USA
1920
1920
Age 40
Walter J Bowen resided here in Kokomo Ward 2, Howard, Indiana
Kokomo Ward 2, Howard, Indiana
1930
1930
Age 50
Walter J Bowen resided here in Kokomo, Howard, Indiana
Kokomo, Howard, Indiana
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 60
Walter J Bowen resided here in Logansport, Cass, Indiana, United States
Logansport, Cass, Indiana, United States
1965
3 October 1965
Age 85
Death of Walter J Bowen in Crown Point, Lake, Indiana, United States
Crown Point, Lake, Indiana, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 12 Jan 1880
    Event Place: Indiana, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942, Roll: ; Local board: Cass , Indiana.
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Logansport, Cass, Indiana; Roll: T627_1030; Page: 10A; Enumeration District: 9-15.
    [3] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 308-07-6890; Issue State: Indiana; Issue Date: Before 1951.
    [4] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Kokomo Ward 2, Howard, Indiana; Roll: T625_438; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 123; Image: 275.
    [5] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Kokomo, Howard, Indiana; Roll: 591; Page: 9B; Enumeration District: 7; Image: 1028.0; FHL microfilm: 2340326.
    [6] U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration Location: Carroll County, Indiana; Roll: ; Draft Board: .
    [7] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Democrat, Carroll, Indiana; Roll: T623_31077_4118583; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 0032; FHL microfilm: 1240361.
    [8] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Kokomo Ward 4, Howard, Indiana; Roll: T624_356; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 0130; Image: ; FHL microfilm: 1374369.
    [9] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Democrat, Carroll, Indiana
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Democrat, Carroll, Indiana; Roll: T623_31077_4118583; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 0032; FHL microfilm: 1240361.

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Kokomo Ward 4, Howard, Indiana
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Kokomo Ward 4, Howard, Indiana; Roll: T624_356; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 0130; Image: ; FHL microfilm: 1374369.

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1917
    Event Place: Kokomo, Indiana, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Kokomo Ward 2, Howard, Indiana
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Kokomo Ward 2, Howard, Indiana; Roll: T625_438; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 123; Image: 275.

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Kokomo, Howard, Indiana
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Kokomo, Howard, Indiana; Roll: 591; Page: 9B; Enumeration District: 7; Image: 1028.0; FHL microfilm: 2340326.

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Logansport, Cass, Indiana, United States
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Logansport, Cass, Indiana; Roll: T627_1030; Page: 10A; Enumeration District: 9-15.

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Carroll, Indiana
    Record Source: U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration Location: Carroll County, Indiana; Roll: ; Draft Board: .

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Cass, Indiana
    Record Source: U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942, Roll: ; Local board: Cass , Indiana.

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 3 October 1965
    Event Place: Crown Point, Lake, Indiana, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] Ohio, Rutherford B. Hayes Presidential Center Obituary Index, Rutherford B. Hayes Presidential Center; Spiegel Grove, Fremont, Ohio; Rutherford B. Hayes Presidential Center Ohio Obituary Index, 1830s to 2011
    [2] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 308-07-6890; Issue State: Indiana; Issue Date: Before 1951.
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Crown Point, Lake County, Indiana, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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