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Wilbert Lycergus Bowers 1887–1962 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 16 Dec 1887

Birth Location: Lewistown, Frederick, Maryland, USA

Death Date: 24 Aug 1962

Death Location: Lewistown, Frederick, Maryland, USA

Father: Eli Bowers

Mother: Lillie Weddle

Spouse(s): Mary Bowers

Children(s): Beatrice Bowers, Karlton Bowers, Louise Bowers

In 1887, Wilbert Lycergus Bowers entered the world in Lewistown, Frederick, Maryland, USA, born to Eli David Bowers And Lillie Belle Weddle. In 1900, Wilbert Lycergus Bowers resided in Lewistown, Frederick, Maryland, USA. In 1910, Wilbert Lycergus Bowers resided in Lewistown, Frederick, Maryland, USA. Wilbert Lycergus Bowers married Mary Elizabeth Lizzie Bowers, and had children including Beatrice Viola Bowers, Karlton William David Bowers, Louise J Bowers. Wilbert Lycergus Bowers passed away in 1962 in Lewistown, Frederick, Maryland, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1887, Wilbert Lycergus Bowers entered the world in Lewistown, Frederick, Maryland, USA, born to Eli David Bowers And Lillie Belle Weddle.
  • In 1900, Wilbert Lycergus Bowers resided in Lewistown, Frederick, Maryland, USA.
  • In 1910, Wilbert Lycergus Bowers resided in Lewistown, Frederick, Maryland, USA.
  • Wilbert Lycergus Bowers married Mary Elizabeth Lizzie Bowers, and had children including Beatrice Viola Bowers, Karlton William David Bowers, Louise J Bowers.
  • Wilbert Lycergus Bowers passed away in 1962 in Lewistown, Frederick, Maryland, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Eli Bowers
1863–1947
Birth Location: Lewistown, Frederick, Maryland, USA
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Lillie Weddle
1871–1943
Birth Location: Maryland, USA
LW

Spouses(s)

Mary Bowers
1885–1956
Birth Location: –
MB

Children(s)

Beatrice Bowers
1913–1927
Birth Location: Lewistown, Frederick, Maryland, USA
BB
Karlton Bowers
1914–1996
Birth Location: Lewistown, Frederick, Maryland, USA
KB
Louise Bowers
1918–
Birth Location: Maryland, USA
LB

Wilbert Bowers's Ancestors

Self
Wilbert Bowers
1887–1962
Birth Place: Lewistown, Frederick, Maryland, USA
Parents
Eli David Bowers
1863–1947
Lewistown, Frederick, Maryland, USA
Lillie (Belle) Weddle
1871–1943
Maryland, USA
Grandparents
John (Phillip) Weddle
1831–1911
Frederick, Maryland, USA
Martha (Angeline) Foster
1831–1890
Virginia, USA
Great-Grandparents
James Foster
1800–
Elizabeth Forrest
1801–1856
2nd-Great-Grandparents
George Forrest
1758–1820
Elizabeth (Belfare)
1762–1850

Wilbert Bowers's Descendants

1.
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Wilbert (Lycergus) Bowers (16 Dec 1887–24 Aug 1962) m. Mary (Elizabeth "Lizzie") Bowers (1885–03 Aug 1956)
  1. 1. Beatrice (Viola) Bowers 1913–1927
  2. 2. Karlton (William David) Bowers 1914–1996 m. Katherine Bowers 1919–1996
  3. 3. Louise (J) Bowers 1918–

Wilbert Bowers's Timeline

11 Records

1887
16 Dec 1887
Birth of Wilbert Lycergus Bowers in Lewistown, Frederick, Maryland, USA
Lewistown, Frederick, Maryland, USA
1900
1900
Age 13
Wilbert Lycergus Bowers resided here in Lewistown, Frederick, Maryland, USA
Lewistown, Frederick, Maryland, USA
1910
1910
Age 23
Wilbert Lycergus Bowers resided here in Lewistown, Frederick, Maryland, USA
Lewistown, Frederick, Maryland, USA
1917
Bet. 1917–1918
Age 30
Wilbert Lycergus Bowers resided here in Frederick, Maryland, USA
Frederick, Maryland, USA
1930
1930
Age 43
Wilbert Lycergus Bowers resided here in Lewistown, Frederick, Maryland, USA
Lewistown, Frederick, Maryland, USA
1935
1935
Age 48
Wilbert Lycergus Bowers resided here in Lewistown, Frederick, Maryland, USA
Lewistown, Frederick, Maryland, USA
1940
1940
Age 53
Wilbert Lycergus Bowers resided here in Election District #20 Lewistown, Frederick, Maryland, USA
Election District #20 Lewistown, Frederick, Maryland, USA
1946
1946
Age 59
Wilbert Lycergus Bowers resided here in Frederick, Maryland, USA
Frederick, Maryland, USA
1950
1950
Age 63
Wilbert Lycergus Bowers resided here in Lewistown, Frederick, Maryland, USA
Lewistown, Frederick, Maryland, USA
1962
21 Aug 1962
Age 75
Death of Wilbert Lycergus Bowers in Lewistown, Frederick, Maryland, USA
Lewistown, Frederick, Maryland, USA
1962
24 Aug 1962
Age 75
Burial of Wilbert Lycergus Bowers in Lewistown, Frederick, Maryland, USA
Lewistown, Frederick, Maryland, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 16 Dec 1887
    Event Place: Lewistown, Frederick, Maryland, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942, The National Archives At St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; World War Ii Draft Cards (Fourth Registration) For the State of Maryland; Record Group Title: Records of the Selective Service System; Record Group Number: 147; Series Number: M1939
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Frederick, Maryland; Roll: m-t0627-01549; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 11-51
    [3] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Social Security Administration; Washington D.C., USA; Social Security Death Index, Master File
    [4] 1930 United States Federal Census
    [5] U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Maryland; Registration County: Frederick County
    [6] 1900 United States Federal Census
    [7] 1910 United States Federal Census
    [8] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [9] 1950 United States Federal Census, National Archives at Washington, DC; Washington, D.C.; Seventeenth Census of the United States, 1950; Year: 1950; Census Place: Lewistown, Frederick, Maryland; Roll: 2381; Page: 7; Enumeration District: 11-69

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Lewistown, Frederick, Maryland, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Lewistown, Frederick, Maryland, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census

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

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Lewistown, Frederick, Maryland, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Lewistown, Frederick, Maryland, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Frederick, Maryland; Roll: m-t0627-01549; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 11-51

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Election District #20 Lewistown, Frederick, Maryland, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Frederick, Maryland; Roll: m-t0627-01549; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 11-51

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1946
    Event Place: Frederick, Maryland, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1950
    Event Place: Lewistown, Frederick, Maryland, USA
    Record Source: 1950 United States Federal Census, National Archives at Washington, DC; Washington, D.C.; Seventeenth Census of the United States, 1950; Year: 1950; Census Place: Lewistown, Frederick, Maryland; Roll: 2381; Page: 7; Enumeration District: 11-69

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Frederick, Maryland, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942, The National Archives At St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; World War Ii Draft Cards (Fourth Registration) For the State of Maryland; Record Group Title: Records of the Selective Service System; Record Group Number: 147; Series Number: M1939

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 21 Aug 1962
    Event Place: Lewistown, Frederick, Maryland, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010
    [2] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Social Security Administration; Washington D.C., USA; Social Security Death Index, Master File
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: 24 Aug 1962
    Event Place: Lewistown, Frederick, Maryland, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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