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George Bowser

Birth	:	13 Dec 1822 Bedford County, Pennsylvania, USA
Death	:	21 Jul 1892 Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Mount Pleasant Cemetery, West Union, Fayette County, USA
Coordinate	:	42.9777985, -91.7647018
Plot	:	Calculate 69 11d066
Description	:	George Bowser should not be confused with George Bowser, his grandson through his daughter-in-law Laura BAKEMAN Bowser. The later George does not have a FindaGrave profile. George Bowser was the first born son to Michael and Catherine RICKLE Bowser. When George was three years old his parents moved to Richland County Ohio. Michael Bowser bought eighty acres of land from the United States for the price of $1.25 per acre. George grew up in Troy Township on his father's farm with his eleven other siblings. Michael Bowser was a very good farmer and very well liked... Read More	George Bowser should not be confused with George Bowser, his grandson through his daughter-in-law Laura BAKEMAN Bowser. The later George does not have a FindaGrave profile. George Bowser was the first born son to Michael and Catherine RICKLE Bowser. When George was three years old his parents moved to Richland County Ohio. Michael Bowser bought eighty acres of land from the United States for the price of $1.25 per acre. George grew up in Troy Township on his father's farm with his eleven other siblings. Michael Bowser was a very good farmer and very well liked in the community. In June of 1847 George Bowser married Anna Grimes. She was born November 9,1819 in Berks County Pennsylvania. The daughter of Ludwig and Catherine LUTZ Grimes. When Anna was sixteen years old her family moved to Ohio. After George and Anna were married they remained living in Richland County until 1854. With new land being opened up for settlement, George and Anna moved westward to Iowa. George purchased 120 acres of land at the Dubuque Land Office for $1.25 per acre. George and Anna settled in Dover Township in 1855 and built a home that is still standing today. It is now owned by James Grimes. There were four sons born to them, Martin, William, Jeremiah and David. Martin Bowser was born July 28,1849 in Richland County Ohio. He married Laura Bakeman who was the daughter of George and Lucy Bakeman. Laura was born March 25,1856 in Cass County Michigan. Martin and Laura were married August 31,1871 in Crawford County Wisconsin. William Bowser was born January 23,1855 in Iowa. He never married but spent his life in pursuit of gold. Never finding any significant amount, William died in Yuba County California October 11,1929. Jeremiah Bowser was born June 18,1859 in Fayette County and June 25,1882 he married Ida Dorland, the daughter of David and Laura Dorland. Ida was born February 10,1862 in Fayette County Iowa. David Bowser was born August 18,1866 and married Lillian Gress, the daughter of Adam and Elizabeth J. Learn Gress. Lillian was born February 28,1871 in Fayette County. George Bowser died July 21,1892 in Fayette County and his wife Anna died January 11,1901. Both are buried at the Mt, Pleasant cemetery.

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Where is George Bowser's memorial?
George Bowser's memorial is located at: Mount Pleasant Cemetery, West Union, Fayette County, USA.
When did George Bowser death?
George Bowser death on 21 Jul 1892 in Iowa, USA
Where are the coordinates of the George Bowser's memorial?
Latitude: 42.9777985
Longitude: -91.7647018

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Parent

Spouse

Anna Grimes Bowser

(1819 - 1901)

Siblings

Children

Jeremiah B Bowser

(1859 - 1943)

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