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William Major Bowers 1820–1896 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 23 Jun 1820

Birth Location: North Carolina, United States of America

Death Date: 26 Feb 1896

Death Location: Clarksville, Red River County, Texas, United States of America

Father: John Bowers

Mother: Martha Richards

Spouse(s): Susan Bowers, Rhoda Bowers

Children(s): Henry Bowers

In 1820, William Major Bowers entered the world in North Carolina, United States of America, born to John Bowers And Martha M Richards. In 1850, William Major Bowers resided in Red River, Texas, USA. In 1860, William Major Bowers resided in Clarksville, Red River, Texas, USA. William Major Bowers married Rhoda Harriet Bowers, Susan Jane Bowers, and had children including Henry Bowers. William Major Bowers passed away in 1896 in Clarksville, Red River County, Texas, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1820, William Major Bowers entered the world in North Carolina, United States of America, born to John Bowers And Martha M Richards.
  • In 1850, William Major Bowers resided in Red River, Texas, USA.
  • In 1860, William Major Bowers resided in Clarksville, Red River, Texas, USA.
  • William Major Bowers married Rhoda Harriet Bowers, Susan Jane Bowers, and had children including Henry Bowers.
  • William Major Bowers passed away in 1896 in Clarksville, Red River County, Texas, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

John Bowers
1781–1862
Birth Location: Granville County, North Carolina, United States of America
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Martha Richards
1788–1875
Birth Location: North Carolina, United States of America
MR

Spouses(s)

Susan Bowers
1833–
Birth Location: North Carolina, USA
SB
Rhoda Bowers
1822–1898
Birth Location: North Carolina
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Children(s)

Henry Bowers
1849–1935
Birth Location: Red River County, Texas, USA
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William Bowers's Ancestors

Self
William Bowers
1820–1896
Birth Place: North Carolina, United States of America
Parents
John Bowers
1781–1862
Granville County, North Carolina, United States of America
Martha (M) Richards
1788–1875
North Carolina, United States of America
Grandparents
Philemon Bowers
1754–1793
Granville County, NC
Martha Haskins
1758–1794
Granville, North Carolina, United States
Major Richards
1754–1830
Granville County, North Carolina, American Colony
Frances Murry
1756–1804
Bute County, North Carolina
Great-Grandparents
Giles Bowers
1720–1796
Sarah Beal
1710–1778
Giles Bowers
1720–1796
Sarah Beal
1710–1778
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Giles Bowers
1690–1735
Sarah Jones
1717–1752
John Bowers
1676–1729
Hannah Partridge
1677–1761
Giles Bowers
1690–1735
Sarah Jones
1717–1752
John Bowers
1676–1729
Hannah Partridge
1677–1761

William Bowers's Descendants

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William (Major) Bowers (23 Jun 1820–26 Feb 1896) m. Susan (Jane) Bowers (1833–) m. Rhoda (Harriet) Bowers (15 Feb 1822–30 Jul 1898)
  1. 1. Henry Bowers 1849–1935 m. Margaret (Ellen) Mickens 1857–1935
    1. 1. Rhoda Berry 1881–1981 m. Jasper Berry 1875–1936
      1. 1. Bridget (Berry) Thomas 1916–
      2. 2. O. (V.) Berry 1912–1981
      3. 3. Margaret (Clifton) Berry 1904–1998 m. Thomas Davis 1901–1984
        1. 1. Raleigh Davis 1929–1964
        2. 2. Veleta Davis 1924–2000 m. Curtis Smith 1924–2002
      4. 4. Wesley (Berry) Sr 1901–1955 m. Sarah Runnels 1909–
        1. 1. Wesley (Berry) Jr. 1931–1990
      5. 5. Clementa Berry 1903–
      6. 6. Valesta Berry 1906–2013 m. George Riley 1903–
        1. 1. Eugene Riley 1926–
      7. 7. Bowen Berry 1908–
      8. 8. Henry Berry 1866–
      9. 9. Theressa Berry 1910–1996
      10. 10. Ovenia Berry 1915–
      11. 11. Bernice Berry 1920–
      12. 12. Clifton Berry 1905–1998
    2. 2. Fanny Oliver 1886–1978 m. Jerry (Jay) Oliver 1884–1959
      1. 1. Jerry (B) Oliver 1904–1973
    3. 3. Buck Bowers 1895–
    4. 4. Charley Bowers 1894–1987
    5. 5. Laura (Bowers) Jones 1883–1969
    6. 6. Jack Bowers 1873–1936
    7. 7. Lannie Bowers 1879–1967

William Bowers's Timeline

8 Records

1820
23 Jun 1820
Birth of William Major Bowers in North Carolina, United States of America
North Carolina, United States of America
1850
1850
Age 30
William Major Bowers resided here in Red River, Texas, USA
Red River, Texas, USA
1860
1860
Age 40
William Major Bowers resided here in Clarksville, Red River, Texas, USA
Clarksville, Red River, Texas, USA
1868
31 Jan 1868
Age 48
William Major Bowers resided here in Red River, Texas
Red River, Texas
1870
1870
Age 50
William Major Bowers resided here in Clarksville, Red River, Texas, USA
Clarksville, Red River, Texas, USA
1880
2 Jun 1880
Age 60
William Major Bowers resided here in Precinct 1, Red River, Texas, USA
Precinct 1, Red River, Texas, USA
1896
26 Feb 1896
Age 76
Death of William Major Bowers in Clarksville, Red River County, Texas, United States of America
Clarksville, Red River County, Texas, United States of America
1896
1 Feb 1896
Age 76
William Major Bowers - Probate in Washington, Texas, USA
Washington, Texas, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 23 Jun 1820
    Event Place: North Carolina, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] Texas, Voter Registration Lists
    [2] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Red River, Texas; Roll: 1323; Page: 153A; Enumeration District: 098
    [3] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Clarksville, Red River, Texas; Roll: M593_1602; Page: 6A; Family History Library Film: 553101
    [4] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Clarksville, Red River, Texas; Roll: M653_1303; Page: 117; Family History Library Film: 805303
    [5] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Red River, Texas; Roll: M432_914; Page: 221A; Image: 93
    [6] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Red River, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Red River, Texas; Roll: M432_914; Page: 221A; Image: 93

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Clarksville, Red River, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Clarksville, Red River, Texas; Roll: M653_1303; Page: 117; Family History Library Film: 805303

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 31 Jan 1868
    Event Place: Red River, Texas
    Record Source: Texas, Voter Registration Lists

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Clarksville, Red River, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Clarksville, Red River, Texas; Roll: M593_1602; Page: 6A; Family History Library Film: 553101

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 2 Jun 1880
    Event Place: Precinct 1, Red River, Texas, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Selected Federal Census Non-Population Schedules, 1850-1880, Census Year: 1880; Census Place: Precinct 1, Red River, Texas; Archive Collection Number: T1134; Roll: 37; Page: 1; Line: 1; Schedule Type: Agriculture
    [2] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Red River, Texas; Roll: 1323; Page: 153A; Enumeration District: 098

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 26 Feb 1896
    Event Place: Clarksville, Red River County, Texas, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] Texas, Wills and Probate Records, 1833-1974, Final Record of Estates (Of Deceased Person); General Index, 1837-1879; Final Records Civil District Court, 1837-1880; Author: Texas, County Court (Washington County); Probate Place: Washington, Texas
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Clarksville, Red River County, Texas, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Probate
    Event Date: 1 Feb 1896
    Event Place: Washington, Texas, USA
    Record Source: Texas, Wills and Probate Records, 1833-1974, Final Record of Estates (Of Deceased Person); General Index, 1837-1879; Final Records Civil District Court, 1837-1880; Author: Texas, County Court (Washington County); Probate Place: Washington, Texas
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