Chapter 7- Wife's Great Great Great Grandfather, his brothers and sisters and their children
1.) Christian Bowman, Sr., who was born on March 23, 1783 in York County, Pennsylvania. He came to Columbiana County, Ohio in 1809 at the age of 26 and took up a section of wild land, in Section 26 of Elk Run Township, upon which he built his log oabin, and at once commenced to render the land fit for agricultural purposes, with his characteristic energy. Temporarily he ceased farming activities to be a soldier under General William Henry Harrison. He was one of those who assisted in the building of the road from the Ohio to Maumee valley.
He married Sarah Walters on June 21, 1814 in Elk Run Township, Columbiana County, Ohio. She was born on May 24, 1799 in Menallen Township, Adams County, Pennsylvania. Her parents were Matthias John Walter who was born on February 12, 1767 in Upper Hanover, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. His wife was Anna Maria Knauss who was born on October 20, 1772 in Whitehall Township, Lehigh County, Pennsylvania. In 1810 Matthias John Walter and his family moved to Elk Run Township, Columbiana County, Ohio and bought the northeast quarter of Section 26 from Christian Bowman. That is how Christian met Sarah Walter and Matthias and Mary became part of the family.
On Pine run,a small tributary of Middle Fork, Christian Bowman erected a saw mill shortly after 1812, continuing it for ten years and then, in 1845 at the age of sixty-one, building another mill further up the run.Steam power was supplied in 1867 while the mill was operated by his son Christian. The year 1879 found the mill run by William Armstrong, a neighbor and cousin of Christian, Jr.
Much of Elk Run seems especially adapted for fruit culture, and an important industry of the present is the raising of orchards.
One of the pioneers of this interest is Christian Bowman. In 1862 he set out apple-trees on an area of thirteen acres in a single orchard, and four years later planted a second orchard, containing ten acres more of the same fruit, which has attained to splendid bearing.
Here Christian Bowman, Sr. died on November 2, 1861, at the age of seventy-seven years; his wife survived him, and died on March 31, 1879. She was seventy-nine years old. They are resting side by side in the Bowman Cemetery that is about a mile or so from their home. To see pictures and maps of the cemetery, see chapter 4.
In 1783 the Treaty of Paris established the Northwest Territory. In 1786 the Seven Ranges was set off and was the first land ever surveyed by the Federal Government west of the Ohio River. This land did not sell at the price asked of $2.00 per acre, as the virgin soil of other parts of Ohio and Kentucky was to be had for a much lower price. So, in 1820, Congress reduced the price and sold this land for $1.25 per acre.
Christian and Sarah Bowman's children are:
a.) Henry Bowman
b.) Mary Bowman
c.) Elizabeth Bowman
d.) Catherine Bowman
e.) Matthias Bowman
f.) Susanna Bowman
g.) Salome Bowman
h.) Martin Bowman
i.) Christian Bowman, Jr.
j .) Eliza Bowman
k.) Sarah Ann bowman
1.) Emiline Bowman
m.) Ester Bowman
n.) Lydia Bowman
0.) Sarah Fox and two daughters who died in infancy
Pages from Christian and Sarah Bowman's Bible are found here.
The story of the Bowman Cemetery and the list of people that are buried there is here.
There is a map that was made in 1870 of Elk Run Township, Columbiana County, Ohio here. I have underlined all of my ancestors in blue ink that lived there at that time.
When Christian Bowman and Mathias John Walter came to Ohio there weren't that many trails to go on. They went on a trail that was called "The Lincoln Highway to Fort Pitt or Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and then the trail goes across Ohio. It crosses over the Ohio River in East Liverpool, Columbiana County, Ohio. From there most of it follows the same route as Route 30 in Ohio. It goes through East Liverpool and north to Lisbon and through Lisbon to Hanoverton and on across Ohio. The Lincoln Highway goes right past my dad's home where I grew up and my grandfather and grandmother, Clayson and Winnie Bowman's home too. I don't know for sure how Christian and Mathias came to Ohio, but this is my guess. For more information and maps on The Lincoln Highway, click here.
To see an 1850 Census for Christian Bowman, Sr., click here.
To see Christian and Sarah Bowman on a page in the Columbiana County, Ohio Marriages, 1800-1870, click here.
2.) John Bowman who was born on September 25, 1771 in Cumberland, now Franklin County, Pennsylvania. He was a wagon maker by trade. He married Miss Catherine Snively, daughter of Andrew Snively, in 1796 in Fayette County, Pennsylvania. She was born on November 10, 1776 in Antrim Township, Cumberland, now Franklin County, Virginia. After his marriage he removed to Hagerstown, Maryland, and in 1800 removed to Fayette County, Pennsylvania, where he died in 1858. He is buried in the Bowman Flatwood Cemetery, Franklin Township, Fayette County, Pennsylvania.
In the 1810 Census John Bowman was in the 26-45 age group. One male was in the 10-16 age group. One female was in the 26-45 age group. And there were four females in the 1-10 age group. They lived in Franklin Township, Fayette County, Pennsylvania. Their children are:
a.) Mary Bowman
b.) Andrew Bowman who was born on May 16, 1797 in Hagerstown, Maryland.
c.) Susan B. Bowman who was born on May 28, 1800 in Pennsylvania. She died in 1872.
d.) Nancy Bowman who was born on March 21, 1803 in Fayette County, Pennsylvania. She died on July 4, 1888 in Belmont County, Ohio.
e.) Elizabeth Bowman who was born on May 30, 1808 in Fayette County, Pennsylvania.
Catherine Snively died in 1822.
3.) Henry Bowman, Jr. who was born on August 3, 1773 in York Township, York County, Pennsylvania. He married Mary Magdalene Hoffinan in 1843 in Morrow County, Ohio. Mary was born on March 17, 1825. They were blessed with Jesse, Minerva, Orange a daughter, Orlow a son, and a baby girl. In 1847 the family moved to Albion, Indiana, where they resided for nine years, when they moved to Jefferson Township, Noble County, Indiana.
In the 1850 Census is Henry Bowman 32 years old, his wife Mary 25 years old, and their children: Jessie who is 12 years old, Mierva who is 3 years old, and Orange who is 1 year old. They live in Jefferson Township, Noble County, Indiana. Henry died November 18, 1857. He was buried in the Rose Hill Cemetery, Albion Township, Noble County, Indiana.
Mary Magdalene Hoffman Bowman married Philip Bowman on July 1, 1863. He was born on February 4, 1817 in Columbiana County, Ohio.
When Mary Magdalene Hoffman Bowman married Philip Bowman, he united his family with ours. Philip Bowman's great, grandfather was David Bowman. I believe that we were already related to David before Mary married into the family. I found this story in a book called Bowman History, Compiled by Herman M. Smiley, Mrs. Rachel Miller McCounell, Seymour 0.Manchester Committee 1909 that was in the Salem Library, Salem, Columbiana County, Ohio. TheBowmans that live in Salem wrote the book and put it in the library. They tried to connect their family with ours but couldn't find enough information on them to connect them. I have since found this same information on the Internet. So far no one has connected these two families. Here is the story:
In the Bowman family, the most remote ancestor of which we have any record is David Bowman. He was a native of Wurtemberg, Germany. His wife, whose name was Elizabeth, came from Alsace, France.
In 1755 David Bowman, with his wife and one daughter sailed for America. The voyage at that time was a tedious one. October 25, when on the ocean, a son was born. He was called Philip Casper Bowman.
On reaching America the family settled in Pennsylvania near Philadelphia in Redstone County. Elizabeth Bowman soon afterward died. It is said that David Bowman again married, but no record of his marriage has been found.
The daughter, who came with them from Gemany, married a man by the name of Brandelberry, some of whose descendents were early settlers in Center Township, Columbiana County, Ohio. Center Township is now called Lisbon, Ohio.
David Bowman died in 1757.
An elder son of David and Elizabeth Bowman, while yet a boy, left the home of his parents in Germany intending to go to America. The parents never again heard of the lost son or his descendents. Unfortunately the name of this son is not known. It is quite possible, however, that this son may have reached America and became the progenitor of one of the other Bowman families. The following slccount of the origin of one of these families in America, accidentally discovered, seems to show very strongly that this is true. And while the fact cannot be proven, the circumstances point to this being the missing son. It is to be hoped some future proof may be proven beyond a doubt.
Henry Bowman of York County, Pennsylvania, came to America from Germany when a boy as a stow-away. Having no money to pay his passage he secreted himself on a vessel that was bound for an American port. He was not discovered until the ship was far out at sea, when the Captain took him in charge, and on reaching America sold the unfortunate Henry to a speculator for an amount sufficient to pay his passage. He faithfully served his term of indenture. When he had canceled the debt he was released. After this he went to York County, Pennsylvania, where he married and located upon a farm near Little York, where he remained until his death.
He left a large family of children who became pioneers in Western Pennsylvania, Ohio and Indiana.
The date of the birth of Henry Bowman, Sr. or the time at which he came to America is not known. But a comparison of the dates of the children of Henry Bowman, Sr. and Philip Casper Bowman show Henry to have been the elder. Which he must have been in order to have first come to America. A similarity in the names of the two families is also further evidence of their relationship.
Philip Bowman was born on February 4, 1817 in Lisbon, Columbiana County, Ohio. Philip married Lydia Harlan on September 1, 1842 in Columbiana County, Ohio. Philip and Lydia Bowman first lived with his parents. Then in 1844 they moved with their daughter to Jefferson Township, Noble County, Indiana on a farm adjoining his brother John. Philip was a justice of the peace and a member of the Evangelical Luthern Church and was a deacon for many years. He was also a school teacher. The text books he used were the "English Reader" and the "Western Calculator". Lydia Harlan died on May 12, 1857.
Philip Bowman married Mary Magdalene Hoffman Bowman on July 1, 1863. This marriage was blessed with one son and his name is Elmer Samuel Bowman who was born on October 25, 1865 in Albion Township, Noble County, Indiana. He married Carrie Wagstaff on August 23, 1893 in Albion Township, Noble County, Indiana. She was born on May 20, 1858 in Noble County, Indiana. Their children are:
a.) Leason Pierre Bowman who was born on October 16, 1894.
b.) Hugh DeMont Bowman who was born on March 16, 1899.
c.) Helen Grace Bowman who was born on April 27, 1903.
In 1878, Philip sold his farm and moved to Albion where he died on January 19, 1890 in Albion, Noble County, Indiana. They buried him in Albion Cemetery, Albion Township, Noble County, Indiana. Mary Magdalene Hofian Bowman died on February 1, 1907.
In the 1850 Census is Henry Bowman who is 32, his wife Mary who is 25, and their children: Jesse who is 12, Minerva who is 3, and Orange who is one year old. They live in Jefferson Tomhip, Noble County, Indiana.
In the 1850 Census is Philip Bowman who is 34, his wife Lydia who is 27, and their children are: Mary who is 6 years old, and Edith who is 2 years old. They lived in York Township, Noble County, Indiana.
In the 1860 Census is Mary Bowman who is 33 years old, and her children who are: Minerva who is 13 years old, Orlow who is five years old and Alla who is 2 years old. They lived in Orange Township, Noble County, Indiana.
In the 1860 Census is Philip Bowman who is 44, his daughter Mary who was 16 years old, J.M. who is 9 years old, and Serenes who is 4 years old. They lived in York Township, Noble County, Indiana.
In 1870 Census is Philip Bowman who is 53 years old, his wife Mary who is 44 years old, and their children are: Jay who is 18 years old, Cyrenus who is 14 years old, Samuel who is 4 years old, and Mary who is 12 years old. They lived in York Township, Noble County, Indiana.
In the 1880 Census is Philip Bowman who is 63 years old, his wife Mary who is 53 years old, and their children are: Alice who is 23 years old, and Elmer who is 14 years old. They lived in Albion Township, Noble County, Indiana.
In the 1900 Census is Mary Bowman who is 73 years old and she lives in Albion Township, Noble County, Indiana.
In the 1900 Census is Elmer Bowman who is 34 years old, his wife Carrie who is 27 years old, and their children are: Leason who is 5 years old, and Hugh who is 1 year old. They lived in Kendallville Township, Noble County, Indiana.
In the 1910 Census is Elmer Bowman who is 44 years old, his wife Carrie who is 36 years old, Leason who is 15 years old, Hugh who is 10 years old, Helen who is 7 years old, and Mildred who is 4 years old. They lived in Kendallville Township, Noble County, Indiana.
Click the links to see a map of Noble County, Indiana to show where they lived and a chart to show the lineage of Philip Bowman back to David Bowman.
Mary Magdalene Hoffman was born on March 18, 1825 in York County, Pennsylvania. She is the daughter of John Adam Hofhan and Susannah Ruhl.
Mary
Magdalene Hoffman Bowman's obituary:
Mary Magdalene Hoffman 'Bowman', died February 1, 1907 at 2:45 Friday
morning, aged 81 years, 10 months and 13 days. She was a native of York
County, Pennsylvania, where she was born March 18, 1825. At the age of
ten she moved with her parents to Morrow County, Ohio. When she was twelve
years of age, death compelled her to take the place of mother in the home.
In 1843 she was united in marriage with Henry Bowman. and this union was
blessed with four daughters and one son, two daughters and the son preceding
their mother to the other shore.
In 1847 the family moved to Albion,Indiana, where they resided for nine years, when they moved to Jefferson Township. Her husband died November 18, 1857. For several years she kept house for her brother, Adam in Elkhart Township. She was mamed July 1, 1863 to Philip Bowman, and this marriage was blessed with one son. Philip died January 19, 1890, and for the past eleven years, she has resided with her daughter, Mrs. M. E. McEwen. She was one of the charter members of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Albion, organized in April 1848. Of her parents' family of six sons and three daughters, one member remains, Jesse E. Hoffman of this city. She leaves to mourn two daughters, Mrs. M. E. McEwen of this city, Mrs. E. L. Enders of Wawaka; one son, Elmer S. of Kendallville; one step daughter, Mrs. W. A. McEwen of near Brimfield; one stepson, S. Bowman of Fort Wayne; eight grandchildren. The obsequies were held at Evangelical Lutheran Church Sunday afternoon. The remains were deterred in the Albion Cemetery beside her first husband.
4.) Catharine Bowman who was born on July 6, 1776. In York Township, York County, Pennsylvania.
5.) Samuel Bowman who was born on November 2, 1778 in York Township, York County, Pennsylvania.
6.) Elizabeth Bowman who was born on February 23, 1781 in York Township, York County, Pennsylvania.
7.) Michael Bowman who was born on December 16, 1785 in York Township, York County, Pennsylvania. He married first Martha Wiggins. He then married Rachel Elson Bair on September 9, 1832 in Stark County, Ohio. She was born on July 14, 1804 in Brooke, West Virginia. She is the daughter of John Harris Elson and Margaret Wiggins.
Rachel Elson married first Aaron Bair on May 10, 1821 in Stark County, Ohio. Their children are: Margaret Bair who was born on June 21, 1826, in Stark County, Ohio and died on September 21, 1828 in Stark County, County; and John Bair who was born in 1828 in Stark County, Ohio.
Michael Bowman fought in the War of 1812 under Captain John Elson.
Michael and Rachel Bowman's children are:
a.) David Elson Bowman who was born on September 6, 1833 in Stark County, Ohio. He married Christiana Barbara Krieger on September 24, 1854 in Stark County, Ohio. She was born on July 9, 1835. She is the daughter of George Krieger and Christina Barbara Schlichenmaier.
In the 1880 Census is David Elson Bowman who is 47 years old, was born in Ohio, a farmer, his father was born inPennsylvania and his mother was born in Virginia. His wife Christiana who was 45 years old, born in Pennsylvania, keeps house, and her parents were born in Germany. Their children are: Tertuluse Bowman who is single, their son, 25 years old, born in Ohio, and a laborer. Byron T. Bowman is single, their son, 23 years old, born in Ohio, and a laborer at home. Emma L. Bowman is single, 21 years old, born in Ohio, and at home. Michael C. Bowman is single, 20 years old, born in Ohio, and at home. George W. Bowman who is 16 years old, born in Ohio, at home. John A. Bowman who is 14 years old, born in Ohio, and at home. Florence C. Bowman who is 12 years old, born in Ohio, and at home. Harvey D. Bowman who is 10 years old, and born in Ohio. Robert F. Bowman who is 8 years old, and born in Ohio. Edwin S. Bowman who is 5 years old, and born in Ohio. Cora A. Bowman who is 1 year old, and born in Ohio. They lived in Washington Township, Stark County, Ohio.
David Elson Bowman died in 1913 in Jasper, Missouri. Christians Barbara Krieger died on September 13, 1907.
b.) Sarah Bowman who was born in 1836 in Stark County, Ohio.
c.) Charity Margaret Bowman who was born on May 14, 1836 in Ohio. She married Joseph R. Connell on October 10, 1852 in Canton Township, Stark County, Ohio. He was born on February 29, 1828 near North Georgetown, Columbiana County, Ohio.
d.) Aaron Bowman who was born in 1839 in Stark County, Ohio.
e.) Harriet R. Bowman who was born in 1841 in Stark County, Ohio.
f.) Thomas M. Bowman who was born in 1844 in Stark County, Ohio. He had one child and that was Grace Bowman and she married Llewellyn Helwig.
Rachel Elson Bair Bowman died on December 18, 1875 in Pierceton Township, Kosciusko County, Indiana.
8.) Mary Bowman who was born on August 6, 1788 in York Township,York County, Pennsylvania.
9.) David Bowman who was born on December 19, 1790 in York Township,York County, Pennsylvania. He married Catherine Thomas on October 14, 1819 in Little York, Pennsylvania. She was born about 1794 in Little York, Pennsylvania. They had one child and he was David Bowman who was born in 1821 in York Township, York County, Pennsylvania. He married Mary in 1849 in York Township, York County, Pennsylvania. She was born in 1824 in York Township, York County, Pennsylvania.
10.) Salome Bowman who was born on December 16, 1793 in York Township, York County, Pennsylvania. She married Henry Walter in May 7, 1816 in Elk Run Township, Columbiana County, Ohio. He was born on November 30, 1791 in Menallen Township, Adams County, Pennsylvania. He was the son of Mathias John Walter and Anna Maria Polly Knauss. For more information on this family please go to Volume
Henry Walter served as loyal and faithful soldier in the great contest of 1812. For his valuable services during the War Mr. Walter received a land grant and a pension. For ten years he occupied the office of peace in Elk Run Township, and he was a fearless advocate of principals of the republican Party, he and his wife were members of the Luthern Church. He lived in Section 6 of Elk Run Township, Columbiana County, Ohio.
To see them in the Columbiana County, Ohio Marriages, 1800-1870, click here.
Salome and Henry Bowman's children are:
a.) Lydia Walter
b.) Henery Walter
c.) Samuel Walter
d.) Solomon Walter
e.) John Mathias Walter
f.) Sarah J. Walter
g.) David Walter
Salome Bowman died on May 12, 1850 in Elk Run Township, Columbiana County, Ohio. She was buried in the Bowman Cemetery in Elkton Township, which is now Elk Run Township, Columbiana County, Ohio. Henry Bowman died October 10, 1873 in Elk Run Township, Columbiana County, Ohio. He is resting beside his wife in the Bowman Cemetery, near Elkton Township, Columbiana County, Ohio.
11.) George Bowman who was born on December 8, 1797 in York Township, York County, Pennsylvania. George Bowman moved to Preble County, Ohio by 1820. He also was in the War of 1812 out of Indiana. George married Mary AnnJones on July 10, 1819 in Switzerland County, Indiana. Mary was born on December 3, 1799 in Long Island, Suffolk County, New York. In the 1820 Census they lived in Preble County, Ohio. In the 1830 Census is John Bowman- 1 male, 5 years old, 1 male, 5-10 years old, 1 male, 30-40 years old, 1 female, 5 years old, and 1 female, 20-30 years old. The names were [Alfred 3, Milton 9 or George 10, John 32, Mary 30]. They were members of the Church of the Brethern. The family moves west to Wayne County, Indiana. In looking for information on George Bowman I found out that everyone called him John Bowman. I don't know why. Their children are:
a.) John Bowman who married Sarah Springer.
b.) George A. Bowman who was born in 1820 in Ohio.
c.) Milton Bowman who was born on January 4, 1821 in Preble County, Ohio. He married Eliza Ellen Hawk on October 25, 1842 in Preble County, Ohio. She was born in 1827 in Ohio.
d.) Martin Bowman who was born in 1821 in Ohio.
e.) Charlotte Ann Bowman who was born on January 28, 1823 in Indiana. She married James Nolan Robinson on October 5, 1843 in Adams Township, Ripley County, Indiana. He was born on June 14, 1823 in Jackson County, Indiana.
f.) Alfred Bowman who was born in 1827 in Ohio.
g.) Elizabeth Bowman who was born in 1835.
h.) Mary Jane Bowman who was born in 1839 in Whitley County, Indiana. She married Henry Welker Zentz on January 24, 1859 in New Market, Taylor County, Iowa. He was born on November 17, 1836 in Canton Township, Stark County, Ohio.
George Bowman died on December 8, 1852 at the home of his daughter Charlotte Robinson (James). The family moves west to Monroe and Appanoose County, Iowa. Mary Ann Jones Bowman collected widow pension for Georges' service in the War of 1812 (Switzerland County, Indiana). Mary Ann Jones Bowman died June 24, 1886 in New Market, Taylor County, Iowa.
Mary Ann Jones is a daughter of Eliakim Jones and Rebecca Webster.
Above and below: Four spreads from Christian and Sarah Bowman's Bible
BURIED
IN THE CEMETERY ON LUSK LOCKS ROAD
Following are the names occupying this little cemetery on the Hamilton
Dickey Farm. Some markers are broken and wore away. Many children you
will find in here who barely got a chance at life. Pro-baby diseases were
prevalent and no one knew just how to cope with them. It makes one's heart
break to see the little tombstones of babies, Some not a year, not 6 months
and some, one day here. Boys girls are seen daily in this cemetery and
some of the stones they have demolished. It really shows what children
are like these days - no respect for even the dead. The parents are responsible
for them. They should be brought up in the knowledge of God, to know He
sees all and is going to see they reap what they sow. There are, I think,
just two graves that have been put there last in 1916-1909. These graves
only tell year of death and how old, birth dates. I figured the following
out.
Anna Dickey
-Sept. 29, 1824
Robert (Bob) Dickey May 16, 1891
George Dickey; Father, born Aug. 1831 died May 1, 1884
Mary C. Dickey died May 16, 1871 - 47 years 5 mo. 24 days
James C. Dickey May 24, 1865 - 38 years - born 1827
Jane Dickey Jan. 22, 1850 - 30 yrs. 5 mos. - Born 1820
Hamilton Dickey died Dec. 12, 1882
Elizabeth, his wife H. Dickey, died Apr. 25, 1846 - 45 yrs. - born 1801
Mose Dickey died 1835
Wife of Mose died 1845 (3 graves fell apart, but have Dickey name)
Mary A. Switzer died Aug. 18, 1887 - 61 yrs 10 mos. 12 days - born 1826
John Switzer 1860 - age 69 yrs 13 days born 1791
Sarah wife of Andrew Pitzer died Jan. 31, 1783 - 88 yrs 9 mos 16 days
- 1694
Andrew Pitzer died Sept. 30, 1843
Susanah wife of Geo. Adams June 14, 1812 - 29 yrs 1 mo. 9 days - born
1783
David Fisher born Aug. 3, 1794 - died Aug. 22, 1887
Sarah Fisher wife of David Sept. 27, 1798 - died Feb. 6, 1870
Amilia F. Fisher 1831-1908
David Fisher, Jr. 1833-1908
Alford Dickey Born Oct. 20, 1831 - died May 28, 1897 - 65 yrs old
Matilda Dickey Jan. 5, 1830 - died May 9, 1898 - 68 yrs. old
Marion R. Dickey son died Dec. 25, 1860 - 7 mos. 21 days old
Irvin S. Dickey son of Alford - born Dec. 1 - died May 22, 1861 - 5 mos.
old
Jane S. and G. Crawford - Born Feb. 11, 1812 - died May 27, 1813 - 1 yr.
old
Infant N and E. 0. Misey - died Apr. 8, 1880 - 2 days old
Lydia A. Crawford - died Feb. 21, 1883 - 58 yrs 19 days - born 1825
Chauney W. Bowman 1889-1891 - 2 yrs. old
Edna A. Bowman 1892-1895 - 3 yrs. old
Ross E. Bowman 1896-1897 - 1 yr. old
William C. Mehen died Sept. 18, 1859 - 33 yrs. 2 mos. 17 days - born 1826
Mathias Walters Apr. 9, 1778
Mary
wife of Mathias Walters - 58 - died May 15, 1831 - born 1773
Marquis
son of C and A. A. Bowman - died Apr, 22, 1874 - 5 mos. 7 days
Perry M. son of C and A. A. Bowman - died Sept. 15, 1854 - 2 mos. old
Mother Axcy a Bowman - died Oct. 2, 1893 - 56 yrs. - born Dec. 13, 1837
Christian Bowman - born Aug. 28, 1830 - died Sept. 26, 1909 - 79 yrs.
Effa P. Scott - died Feb. 19, 1885 - 2 yrs. 1 mo. 19 days
Mary wife Robert Dickey - died Dec. 23, 1880 - age 63 yrs. 9 mos. 22 days
- born 1816
Robert Dickey - died Jan. 6, 1884 - 78 yrs. 10 mos. 2 days - born 1806
Henery Walters - died Oct. 10, 1872
Baidme wife of H. Walters - May 18, 1850 - 32 yrs. 7 mos. 1 day - born
1827
Samuel son of H. Walters Aug. 13, 1831 - 4 yrs. 9 mos. - born 1826
Soloman son of H and S Walters - died May 5, 1835 - 1 yr old - born 1834
Sarah Bowman - died Mar. 31, 1879 - age 29 yrs. 10 mos. 7 days - born
1849
Christian Bowman - died Nov. 2, 1861 - 78 yrs. 8 mos. 9 days - born 1849
Daughter Dec. 30, 1819
Catherene - died Jan. 12, 1822 - 24 days old - daughter
Susanna - died Mar. 6, 1826 - 1 yr. 2 mos. 15 days - daughter
Solone - died July 30, 1827 - 7 mos. 28 days old - daughter
Infant - born May 1 - died May 2, 1812
Hamilton Dickey - born 1835 - died 1905 - 70 yrs.
Nancy wife Geo. Turner - died Apr. 15, 1867 - 39 yrs. 3 mos. 6 days -
born 1828 - 3
tombstones by hers broken up unidentifiable
Mary J. wife of Hamilton - born 1841 - died 1916 - 75 yrs. old
Willus Dickey's mother last to be buried here 60 years ago in 1916
1932 was the last year of the upkeep of this cemetery - that was when Walter Eells was trustee.
The bridge and land near it was bought by Ferris Coal Company and stripped. So since then, Elkrun Township refuses to mow the grave yard. As the bridge needs repairs and they cannot get into take care of the cemetery. Ronnie Mills gave me this information.
Harry Bowman's parents were Frank and Anna Bowman. One of the Bowman men mentioned here died from rabbies. A dog bit him and in those days they did not have shots to prevent rabbies as they have today. Every time this man had a seizure, a piece of lsather was given him to bite on. This was quite often and he finally died from the rabbies. Information given me by Lois Switzer, whose father witnessed the man with rabbies and many times Abb gave him leather to bite on.
THE
LINCOLN HIGHWAY
Begun
in 1913, the Lincoln Highway was the United States first transcontinental
automobile highway. It was initially an idea of Carl G. Fisher an automotive
industry pioneer. He called his idea the "Coast-to- Coast Rock Highway",
but on a suggestion of Henry Joy, it was later named Lincoln Highway in
honor of Abraham Lincoln. It ran from San Francisco, California in the
west to New York City, New York in the East. When the numbered highway
system replaced the old National Auto Trail system in the late 1920's
most of the old Lincoln Highway became U.S. Highway 30.
The system of National Auto Trails was an informal network of marked routes that existed in the United States and Canada in the early part of the 20th century. Marked with colored bands on telephone poles, the trails were intended to help travelers in the early days of the automobile.
Lisbon (On the Highway since 1913) Population: 2,800. County Seat.
Lisbon was founded in 1803, and is the second oldest town in Ohio. Old Stone House Tavern oldest continuously occupied stone house in Ohio, which began as a tavern in 1805 is now the local Historical Society's Museum, and one block from the Lincoln Highway in downtown.
The Society there also has a display in a Victorian train station in the Historic District. This town was very active in the underground railroad with an abolitionist newspaper published here. Lisbon is also the home to the invention of the drinking straw, and President McKinley's grandparents.
Above: 1850 Census for Christian Bowman, Sr.
Above: Columbiana County, Ohio Marriages, 1800-1870
Above: Map of Noble County, Indiana
Above: Lineage of Philip Bowman back to David Bowman
