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Willard Benjamin Bowen 1905–1991 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 30 Jul 1905

Birth Location: Pittsford, Rutland, Vermont, United States

Death Date: 8 Aug 1991

Death Location: Casselberry, Seminole County, Florida, USA

Father: Harry Bowen

Mother: Jessie Leonard

Spouse(s): Lillian Sullivan

Children(s):

In 1905, Willard Benjamin Bowen entered the world in Pittsford, Rutland, Vermont, United States, born to Harry Roland Bowen And Jessie Ellen Leonard. In 1910, Willard Benjamin Bowen resided in West Rutland, Rutland, Vermont, USA. In 1920, Willard Benjamin Bowen resided in West Rutland, Rutland, Vermont, USA. Willard Benjamin Bowen married Lillian Francis Sullivan, and had children including Paul Benjamin Bowen Sr. Willard Benjamin Bowen passed away in 1991 in Casselberry, Seminole County, Florida, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1905, Willard Benjamin Bowen entered the world in Pittsford, Rutland, Vermont, United States, born to Harry Roland Bowen And Jessie Ellen Leonard.
  • In 1910, Willard Benjamin Bowen resided in West Rutland, Rutland, Vermont, USA.
  • In 1920, Willard Benjamin Bowen resided in West Rutland, Rutland, Vermont, USA.
  • Willard Benjamin Bowen married Lillian Francis Sullivan, and had children including Paul Benjamin Bowen Sr.
  • Willard Benjamin Bowen passed away in 1991 in Casselberry, Seminole County, Florida, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Harry Bowen
1878–1962
Birth Location: Pittsford, Vermont, USA
HB
Jessie Leonard
1881–1906
Birth Location: Rutland, Rutland, Vermont, United States
JL

Spouses(s)

Lillian Sullivan
1908–1981
Birth Location: Brookline, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA
LS

Children(s)

Willard Bowen's Ancestors

Self
Willard Bowen
1905–1991
Birth Place: Pittsford, Rutland, Vermont, United States
Parents
Harry Roland Bowen
1878–1962
Pittsford, Vermont, USA
Jessie (Ellen) Leonard
1881–1906
Rutland, Rutland, Vermont, United States
Grandparents
Benjamin (Milo) Bowen
1857–1930
Rutland, Vermont, USA
Martha (Jane) Williams
1859–1949
Castleton, Rutland, VT
Willard (C) Leonard
1853–1923
Pittsford, Rutland, Vermont, USA
Mattie (E) Kinsman
1860–1927
Rutland, Vermont, USA
Great-Grandparents
Milo Bowen
1823–1902
Martha Berry
1823–1897
Nathaniel Williams
1838–1900
Calista Morey
1842–1889
Hiram Leonard
1802–1885
Maria Dodge
1813–1862
Henry Kinsman
1836–1913
Mary Gibson
1841–1919
2nd-Great-Grandparents
William Jr
1786–1857
Freedom Gorham
1795–1840
John Berry
1798–1873
Rachel Whissel
1796–1850
John Williams
1797–1879
Tabitha Breck
1805–1886
Eli Morey
1802–
Harriet Morgan
1811–
Capen I
1782–1845
Mehetable Fobes
1778–1863
Esbon Kinsman
1796–1884
Patty Carr
1800–1874

Willard Bowen's Timeline

9 Records

1905
30 Jul 1905
Birth of Willard Benjamin Bowen in Pittsford, Rutland, Vermont, United States
Pittsford, Rutland, Vermont, United States
1910
1910
Age 5
Willard Benjamin Bowen resided here in West Rutland, Rutland, Vermont, USA
West Rutland, Rutland, Vermont, USA
1920
1920
Age 15
Willard Benjamin Bowen resided here in West Rutland, Rutland, Vermont, USA
West Rutland, Rutland, Vermont, USA
1926
1926
Age 21
Willard Benjamin Bowen resided here in Rutland, Vermont, USA
Rutland, Vermont, USA
1935
1935-1993
Age 30
Willard Benjamin Bowen resided here in Altamonte Springs, FL
Altamonte Springs, FL
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 35
Willard Benjamin Bowen resided here in Pascagoula, Jackson, Mississippi, USA
Pascagoula, Jackson, Mississippi, USA
1950
1950
Age 45
Willard Benjamin Bowen resided here in Birmingham, Jefferson, Alabama, USA
Birmingham, Jefferson, Alabama, USA
1984
1984
Age 79
Willard Benjamin Bowen resided here in Fort Walton Beach, FL
Fort Walton Beach, FL
1991
8 Aug 1991
Age 86
Death of Willard Benjamin Bowen in Collinsville, Madison, Illinois, United States of America
Collinsville, Madison, Illinois, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 30 Jul 1905
    Event Place: Pittsford, Rutland, Vermont, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 2
    [2] U.S., Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 1
    [3] 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 Mississippi, 10161940-03311947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 92
    [4] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Pascagoula, Jackson, Mississippi; Roll: T627_2032; Page: 23A; Enumeration District: 30-8
    [5] New Hampshire, Marriage Records Index
    [6] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 023-05-9043; Issue State: Massachusetts; Issue Date: Before 1951.
    [7] Vermont, Vital Records
    [8] New Hampshire, Marriage and Divorce Records
    [9] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: West Rutland, Rutland, Vermont; Roll: T625_1874; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 140
    [10] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: West Rutland, Rutland, Vermont; Roll: T624_1616; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 0206; FHL microfilm: 1375629
    [11] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [12] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
    [13] 1950 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: West Rutland, Rutland, Vermont, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: West Rutland, Rutland, Vermont; Roll: T624_1616; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 0206; FHL microfilm: 1375629

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: West Rutland, Rutland, Vermont, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: West Rutland, Rutland, Vermont; Roll: T625_1874; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 140

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1926
    Event Place: Rutland, Vermont, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935-1993
    Event Place: Altamonte Springs, FL
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 2
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Pascagoula, Jackson, Mississippi; Roll: T627_2032; Page: 23A; Enumeration District: 30-8

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Pascagoula, Jackson, Mississippi, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Pascagoula, Jackson, Mississippi; Roll: T627_2032; Page: 23A; Enumeration District: 30-8

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1950
    Event Place: Birmingham, Jefferson, Alabama, USA
    Record Source: 1950 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1984
    Event Place: Fort Walton Beach, FL
    Record Source: U.S., Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 1

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Pascagoula, Jackson, Mississippi, USA
    Record Source: 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 Mississippi, 10161940-03311947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 92

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 8 Aug 1991
    Event Place: Collinsville, Madison, Illinois, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 023-05-9043; Issue State: Massachusetts; Issue Date: Before 1951.
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [3] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Casselberry, Seminole County, Florida, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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