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William Harrison Bowman 1889–1957 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 23 Jan 1889

Birth Location: Kentucky

Death Date: 21 Sep 1957

Death Location: Canyon Falls, Lee County, Kentucky, United States of America

Father: Grant Bowman

Mother: Mary Lucas

Spouse(s): Mary Chapman

Children(s): William Bowman, Jessie Bowman, Charles Bowman, Geneva Bowman, Samuel Bowman, James Bowman, Betty Bowman, Clara Bowman

In 1889, William Harrison Bowman entered the world in Kentucky, born to Grant Bowman And Mary Elizabeth Lizzie Lucas. In 1908, William Harrison Bowman resided in Dayton, Ohio, USA. William Harrison Bowman married Mary Alice Chapman, and had children including Betty Bowman, Charles Henry Bowman, Clara Elizabeth Betty Bowman, Geneva Ruth Bowman, James Arthur Bowman, Jessie Louise Bowman, Samuel Clay Bowman, William Bowman. William Harrison Bowman passed away in 1957 in Canyon Falls, Lee County, Kentucky, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1889, William Harrison Bowman entered the world in Kentucky, born to Grant Bowman And Mary Elizabeth Lizzie Lucas.
  • In 1908, William Harrison Bowman resided in Dayton, Ohio, USA.
  • William Harrison Bowman married Mary Alice Chapman, and had children including Betty Bowman, Charles Henry Bowman, Clara Elizabeth Betty Bowman, Geneva Ruth Bowman, James Arthur Bowman, Jessie Louise Bowman, Samuel Clay Bowman, William Bowman.
  • William Harrison Bowman passed away in 1957 in Canyon Falls, Lee County, Kentucky, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

William Bowman's Ancestors

Self
William Bowman
1889–1957
Birth Place: Kentucky
Parents
Grant Bowman
1865–1893
Owsley, Kentucky, USA
Mary (Elizabeth "Lizzie") Lucas
1867–1955
Owsley County, Kentucky, United States of America
Grandparents
Henry (Clay) Bowman
1822–1864
Lee, Kentucky, USA
Mary (Ann) Lawson
1827–1895
Morgan, Kentucky, United States
Jesse Lucas
1841–1923
Lee Virginia USA
Mariam Jameson
1846–1932
Lee, Kentucky
Great-Grandparents
Nicholas Bowman
1795–1860
Isabel (Bowman)
1800–1891
Joseph Sr
1796–1878
Mary Belcher
1792–1885
Goldberry Lucas
1822–
Mary Markum
1823–
John II
1795–1871
Elizabeth Kelly
1808–1896
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Elisha Bowman
1773–1840
Elizabeth Bowman
1775–1845
Martha Simpkins
1767–1850
Mary Fugate
1770–1850
Rasberry Lucas
1785–1846
John Jameson
1746–1806
Elizabeth Harris
1768–1843

William Bowman's Descendants

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William (Harrison) Bowman (23 Jan 1889–21 Sep 1957) m. Mary (Alice) Chapman (12 Nov 1893–6 Jan 1986)
  1. 1. William Bowman 1936–2013 m. Naomi (R) Bowman 1934–2013
  2. 2. Jessie (Louise) Bowman 1921–1996
  3. 3. Charles (Henry) Bowman 1934–1996
  4. 4. Geneva (Ruth) Bowman 1913–1977 m. Jessie (G.) Ward 1908–1998
  5. 5. Samuel (Clay) Bowman 1915–1992
  6. 6. James (Arthur) Bowman 1919–1994
  7. 7. Betty Bowman 1924–
  8. 8. Clara (Elizabeth "Betty") Bowman 1923–2003 m. Jesse (Franklin) Sullivan 1920–1986

William Bowman's Timeline

11 Records

1889
23 Jan 1889
Birth of William Harrison Bowman in Lee, Kentucky, United States
Lee, Kentucky, United States
1889
23 Jan 1889
Birth of William Harrison Bowman in Kentucky
Kentucky
1908
1908
Age 19
William Harrison Bowman resided here in Dayton, Ohio, USA
Dayton, Ohio, USA
1920
1920
Age 31
William Harrison Bowman resided here in Ivy Patch, Lee, Kentucky, USA
Ivy Patch, Lee, Kentucky, USA
1930
1930
Age 41
William Harrison Bowman resided here in St Helens, Lee, Kentucky
St Helens, Lee, Kentucky
1935
1935
Age 46
William Harrison Bowman resided here in Sh, Lee, Kentucky
Sh, Lee, Kentucky
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 51
William Harrison Bowman resided here in Lee, Kentucky, USA
Lee, Kentucky, USA
1942
1942
Age 53
William Harrison Bowman resided here in Canyon Falls, Kentucky
Canyon Falls, Kentucky
1950
1950
Age 61
William Harrison Bowman resided here in Miami, Montgomery, Ohio, USA
Miami, Montgomery, Ohio, USA
1957
21 Sep 1957
Age 68
Death of William Harrison Bowman in Dayton, Ohio
Dayton, Ohio
1957
21 Sep 1957
Age 68
Death of William Harrison Bowman in Lee, Kentucky, USA
Lee, Kentucky, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 23 Jan 1889
    Event Place: Lee, Kentucky, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] 1950 United States Federal Census, National Archives at Washington, DC; Washington, D.C.; Seventeenth Census of the United States, 1950; Year: 1950; Census Place: Miami, Montgomery, Ohio; Roll: 4211; Page: Out of Order 71; Enumeration District: 57-151
    [3] Geneanet Community Trees Index
    [4] Fayette County, Indiana, U.S., Marriage Records, 1947-2022, Fayette County Court; Connersville, Fayette County, Indiana; Fayette County, Indiana. Court Marriage Records, 1832-1918

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 23 Jan 1889
    Event Place: Kentucky
    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 Kentucky; Record Group Title: Records of the Selective Service System, 1926-1975; Record Group Number: 147; Box or Roll Number: 024
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Lee, Kentucky; Roll: T627_1329; Page: 12A; Enumeration District: 65-5
    [3] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Ivy Patch, Lee, Kentucky; Roll: T625_586; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 113; Image: 77
    [4] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: St Helens, Lee, Kentucky; Roll: 764; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 0006; Image: 719.0; FHL microfilm: 2340499
    [5] U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Kentucky; Registration County: Breathitt; Roll: 1643959
    [6] Indiana, Marriage Certificates, Indiana Archives and Records Administration; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Records of Marriage 1961-2005; Series Number: 89-204; Year: 1991 Feb; Certificate Range: 003500 - 004630

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1908
    Event Place: Dayton, Ohio, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Ivy Patch, Lee, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Ivy Patch, Lee, Kentucky; Roll: T625_586; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 113; Image: 77

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: St Helens, Lee, Kentucky
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: St Helens, Lee, Kentucky; Roll: 764; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 0006; Image: 719.0; FHL microfilm: 2340499

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Sh, Lee, Kentucky
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Lee, Kentucky; Roll: T627_1329; Page: 12A; Enumeration District: 65-5

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Lee, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Lee, Kentucky; Roll: T627_1329; Page: 12A; Enumeration District: 65-5

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1942
    Event Place: Canyon Falls, Kentucky
    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 Kentucky; Record Group Title: Records of the Selective Service System, 1926-1975; Record Group Number: 147; Box or Roll Number: 024

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1950
    Event Place: Miami, Montgomery, Ohio, 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: Miami, Montgomery, Ohio; Roll: 4211; Page: Out of Order 71; Enumeration District: 57-151

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Breathitt, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Kentucky; Registration County: Breathitt; Roll: 1643959

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Miami, Montgomery, Ohio
    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: Miami, Montgomery, Ohio; Roll: 4211; Page: Out of Order 71; Enumeration District: 57-151

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 21 Sep 1957
    Event Place: Dayton, Ohio
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] Web: Dayton, Ohio, Obituary Index, 1850-2010

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 21 Sep 1957
    Event Place: Lee, Kentucky, USA

    Genealogy Event 14
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Canyon Falls, Lee County, Kentucky, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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