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Harrison W. Bowers

Birth	:	15 Nov 1837
Death	:	12 Oct 1914
Burial	:	Saint Pauls Lutheran Cemetery, New Miner, Juneau County, USA
Coordinate	:	44.1981630, -90.0159750
Plot	:	Block 1, Lot 101
Inscription	:	10 IL Infantry Co. A
Description	:	Harrison Whitney Bowers was born in Lowell, Mass., Nov. 15, 1837; son of Reuben Dighton and Eliza (Whitney) Bowers; Reuben, a farmer, died Oct. 23, 1878, aged about 70 years at Virginia, IL; she died April 27, 1839, aged 27 years at Lowell, Mass. Harrison at two years old was placed in his uncle's care, in Swanton, Vermont, his mother having died soon after his birth. He assisted his uncle in farming until his fourteenth year, when he came to Monroe County, Ills., having little or no means. He followed teaming five years; came to Cass County, Ills., in 1859,... Read More	Harrison Whitney Bowers was born in Lowell, Mass., Nov. 15, 1837; son of Reuben Dighton and Eliza (Whitney) Bowers; Reuben, a farmer, died Oct. 23, 1878, aged about 70 years at Virginia, IL; she died April 27, 1839, aged 27 years at Lowell, Mass. Harrison at two years old was placed in his uncle's care, in Swanton, Vermont, his mother having died soon after his birth. He assisted his uncle in farming until his fourteenth year, when he came to Monroe County, Ills., having little or no means. He followed teaming five years; came to Cass County, Ills., in 1859, and hired as a farm hand, and after having earned the means, bought forty acres of unimproved land, upon which he built a house and barn, and made other improvements; two years after he sold that place and purchased forty acres which he still owns, and to which he has added from time to time, till he now owns 140 acres of choice farm land, well cultivated, on which he has erected a fine farm residence, and has made all the improvements necessary to convenience and comfort. He raises the usual farm crops, and also handles stock in a small way. In 1857, he married Elizabeth Morgan, who died one year after. September 24, 1861, he married Mrs. Therza Deardoff, born at Quincy, Ills., Jan 28, 1838; from this second marriage he has one child, Reuben, born July 10, 1862. Mrs Bowers' first husband, Paul Deardoff, was a farmer; was born Dec. 3, 1830, and died April 3, 1861, leaving two children, viz.: Charles, born April 3, 1861, and Martha, born March 17, 1859. Mr. Bowers served nine months in Co. A, l0th Illinois Infantry, under Capt. Henry McGraff, Col. Titson, commanding the regiment. He is a Republican, and a member of the I. O. O. F., and A. O. U. W.; himself and wife are Methodists. He moved to Nebraska after the death of his wife, where also his son Reuben lives.

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Where is Harrison W. Bowers's memorial?
Harrison W. Bowers's memorial is located at: Saint Pauls Lutheran Cemetery, New Miner, Juneau County, USA.
When did Harrison W. Bowers death?
Harrison W. Bowers death on 12 Oct 1914 in
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Latitude: 44.1981630
Longitude: -90.0159750

Family Members:

Spouse

Catherine Thirza Parvin Bowers

(1838 - 1898)

Children

Reuben Bowers

(1862 - 1943)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Saint Pauls Lutheran Cemetery
New Miner, Juneau County, USA
Coordinate: 44.1981630, -90.0159750

2. Novotny Cemetery
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Coordinate: 44.1702995, -90.0263977

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5. Zion Cemetery
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6. Greenwood Cemetery
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Coordinate: 44.2386017, -89.9131012

7. New Rome Cemetery
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Coordinate: 44.1943016, -89.8887024

8. Monroe Cemetery
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Coordinate: 44.1183014, -89.9503021

9. Indian Baby Grave
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Coordinate: 44.1180077, -89.9447174

10. Green Hill Cemetery
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Coordinate: 44.3163986, -90.1100006

12. Strongs Prairie Cemetery
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Coordinate: 44.0607986, -89.9850006

13. Meadow Valley Cemetery
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Coordinate: 44.2092018, -90.2142029

14. Riverside Cemetery
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Coordinate: 44.3303261, -89.8910370

15. Edwardson Cemetery
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Coordinate: 44.0539017, -89.9141998

16. Big Flats Cemetery
Big Flats, Adams County, USA
Coordinate: 44.1114998, -89.8221970

17. Port Edwards Municipal Cemetery
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Coordinate: 44.3430023, -89.8971786

18. Spring Branch Cemetery
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Coordinate: 44.2219009, -89.7774963

19. Bayview Cemetery
Necedah, Juneau County, USA
Coordinate: 44.0292000, -90.0774000

20. Queen of the Holy Rosary Catholic Cemetery
Necedah, Juneau County, USA
Coordinate: 44.0233000, -90.0600000

21. West Arkdale Cemetery
Arkdale, Adams County, USA
Coordinate: 44.0243988, -89.9171982

22. John Jones Burial Site
Port Edwards, Wood County, USA
Coordinate: 44.3499985, -89.8556366

23. Dexterville Cemetery
Dexterville, Wood County, USA
Coordinate: 44.3767700, -90.1198425

24. Wood County Cemetery
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Coordinate: 44.3660100, -89.8744600