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     Eugene Starr Bowen was born on 27 March 1921 at Akron, Summit Co., OH. He was the son of Albert Eugene Bowen and Vera Merle Starr. Eugene Starr Bowen died on 21 April 2006 at Owen Valley Health Campus, Spencer, Owen Co., IN, at age 85. He was cremated on 25 April 2006.

     Howard Bowen was born on 18 July 1911 at Richland Co., IL. He was the son of Silas Edgar Bowen and Laura Ann Barnes. Howard Bowen married Helen Robinson on 24 December 1938. Howard Bowen died on 2 April 1982 at Olney, Richland Co., IL, at age 70

Obituary -- (Findagrave.com):

Howard William Bowen, 70, of Olney, died at 8:55 p.m. Friday in his home.

Mr. Bowen was born July 18, 1911, in Richland County, the son of Silas Edgar and Anna Laura (Barnes) Bowen.

He married Helen Robinson Dec. 24, 1938 and she survives.

He was a farmer; and a member of the Parkersburg Christian Church and served as Trustee and Deacon.

Other survivors include a son, David E., Rt. 1, Olney; a granddaughter, Tiffany Ann Bowen; several cousins; and an uncle, Clarence Bowen, Olney.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

He was buried in April 1982 at Haven Hill Cemetery, Olney, Richland Co., IL, Findagrave #50078327.

     Joseph Bowen was born in March 1877 at Vale of Glamorgan, Wales, per 1900 census. 10 OCT 1874 per other sources.¹ He immigrated on 1 June 1887 to Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co., PA; listed as "Joshua", on the SS British Prince. He married Caroline Jeanette Grier on 29 December 1895 at Morrow Co., OH.¹ Joseph Bowen died on 15 November 1961 at Wellsburg, Brooke Co., WV, at age 84. He was buried in November 1961 at Brooke Cemetery, Wellsburg, Brooke Co., WV, Findagrave #63414185.

     Lizzie Bowen married John Franklin Brumback, son of Dr. John Benton Brumback and Virginia C. Grayson, on 10 April 1894.

     Mary Bowen married Albert Ross Williams, son of William Fielding Williams and Elnora Wright, on 18 February 1883. Mary Bowen died on 1 August 1892.

     Matilda Jane Bowen was born on 3 March 1845 at Gasconade Co. (probably), MO.^1,2 She was the daughter of Oliver H. Perry Bowen and Margaret Kinkead.^2,3 Matilda Jane Bowen married John Davault, son of Samuel Harvey Davault and Alvira Foley, on 3 October 1858.¹ Matilda Jane Bowen died on 2 July 1920 at Saint James Cemetery, Saint James, Phelps Co., MO, at age 75

Obituary -- (Findagrave.com):

Saint James Leader-Journal, July 2, 1920

Mrs. Dirlam Dies at Soldiers' Home

Mrs. M. J. Dirlam, who has been an inmate of the Soldiers' Home for several years, died early Tuesday morning surrounded by her closest relatives, at the age of 75 years, 4 months and 26 days.

Her maiden name was Matilda J. Bowen. She was born March 3rd, 1845, on a farm on Jake Prairie. She married John Davault in 1859, and during the CIvil War she suffered many trials and hardships from the fact that her people were Southern sympathizers, while her husband was a soldier in the Union Army.

Five children were born to them, three of them dying in infancy, and the only daughter dying at the age of 30, after having become the wife of W. J. Gorman. W. E. Davault is the only survivor of the family. His home is in a suburb of Chicago, and he was here in time to be with his mother in her last hours.
After the war Mr. and Mrs. Davault lived in Gasconade county, near Red Bird, until about 1873, then bought a farm on Lane's Prairie, where they lived about five years, when they moved to St. James, where the husband soon became identified with the political and industrial affairs of the town, and was recognized as an enthusiastic and active member of the lodge of Odd Fellows.

They later became inmates of the Federal Soldiers' Home at this place, August 16, 1903, Mr. Davault having served as private in Co. I, 124th Ill. Inf. He died January 16, 1916. Six years after their admittance into the home they celebrated their golden wedding, but in a cottage they were occupying at the time while on furlough.

In June, 1919, Mrs. Davault married Chas. S. Durlam, and after a short leave was readmitted with her husband.

The funeral service was held Tuesday afternoon in the chapel of the Home, and was very inpressive and largely attended. A delegation on General Noble Circle of the ladies of the G. A. R. of which Mrs. Dirlam was a member went through the funeral rites of their order. These elderly ladies all appeared in snowy white and the ceremony was very pleasing.

A large number of autos were in waiting to convey the assembly to the burying ground which was the beautiful necropolis of the Masons. There the prodigality displayed in the wealth of beautiful floral tributes attested the esteem in which the departed was held by her many relatives and friends.

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CARD OF THANKS

We desire to thank through these columns all we cannot thank in person for the acts of kindness done and the words of sympathy extended to us in the hour of our bereavment and for the flowers sent in friendly remembrance of our dear relative, Mrs. M. J. Dirlam, when her spirit had taken its flight.
C.S. Dirlam, husband, W. A. Davault, son, H. E. Gorman, grandson.

She was buried in July 1920 at Saint James Cemetery, St. James, Phelps Co., MO, Findagrave #86136053.

     Oliver H. Perry Bowen was born on 3 August 1817 at Stark Co., OH.¹ He married Margaret Kinkead on 16 October 1842 at Crawford Co., MO, Margaret remarried to a Simpson sometime during the 1870s, but he was deceased and she was again living with her daughter Matilda Davaul't family as of the 1880 census. Oliver H. Perry Bowen died on 10 November 1851 at Gasconade Co., MO, at age 34. He was buried in November 1851 at Bowen Cemetery, Redbird, Gasconade Co., MO, Findagrave #83599159.

     Owen Roy Bowen was born on 18 August 1923 at Akron, Summit Co., OH. He was the son of Albert Eugene Bowen and Vera Merle Starr. Owen Roy Bowen married Kathleen W. Back, daughter of Samuel Granville Back and Wilda Martell Ross, on 4 October 1947 at Summit Co., OH. Owen Roy Bowen died on 26 January 1991 at Kent, Portage Co., OH, at age 67.

     Sarah A. Bowen was born in 1827 at Ohio.^2,1 She married Joseph Anthony Clippinger, son of Joseph Clippinger and Elizabeth (?), on 17 April 1848 at Clark Co., OH.¹ Sarah A. Bowen died on 12 December 1868 at New Carlisle, Clark Co., OH. She was buried in December 1868 at New Carlisle Cemetery, New Carlisle, Clark Co., OH, Findagrave #16767781.

     Silas Edgar Bowen was also known as "Ed". He was born on 8 March 1879 at Richland Co., IL. He was the son of William Bowen and Mary Kenworthy. Silas Edgar Bowen married Laura Ann Barnes, daughter of William Barnes and Ida Belle Whittaker, on 6 November 1910 at Richland Co., IL. Silas Edgar Bowen died on 18 March 1967 at Olney, Richland Co., IL, at age 88

Obituary -- (Findagrave.com):

Mr. Ed Bowen 88 highly respected farmer of Madison Township and lifelong resident of Richland County, died Saturday morning at the Richland Memorial, where he had been a patient for the past sixteen days.

Mr. Bowen was born in Denver Township on March 8, 1879, son of William and Mary Kenworthy Bowen.

The family later moved to Decker Township, and then to Madison.

He was united in marriage to Anna Laura Barnes on November 6, 1910. His wife died on January 28, 1954. Mr. Bowen was a member of the Bethel Methodist Church.

He is survived by a son and daughter-in-law, Howard and Helen Bowen of Rt. 1 Olney, and a grandson, David. There are also two half-brothers, Clyde Bowen of Rt. 1 Olney and Clarence Bowen of Olney.

Besides his parents and his wife, he was preceded in death by his brothers, John, Clint, Frank and Charles and a sister, Alma May, also two half-brothers Harry and Dora, and a half-sister, Mattie Wyatt.

Funeral services were held in the Chapel of the Schaub Funeral Home with the Rev. Leland Hooper officiating. Interment was in Haven Hill Cemetery.

Taken from the Olney Daily Mail, Olney, IL, March, 1967.

He was buried in March 1967 at Haven Hill Cemetery, Olney, Richland Co., IL, Findagrave #50078331.

     William Bowen was born on 23 March 1842. He married Mary Kenworthy. William Bowen died on 10 November 1917 at age 75. He was buried in November 1917 at Pleasant View Cemetery, Passport, Richland Co., IL, Findagrave #48818212.

     Elizabeth Bower was born on 28 May 1879 at Mt. Carroll, Carroll Co., IL. She married Albert Smith on 4 June 1897 at Carroll Co., IL. Elizabeth Bower died on 4 February 1904 at Mt. Carroll, Carroll Co., IL, at age 24. She was buried in February 1904 at Center Hill Cemetery, Center Hill, Carroll Co., IL, Findagrave #134989762.

     Gladys Cora Bower was born on 7 October 1908 at Sheffield, Franklin Co., IA. She married Dr. Clinton Cornelius Wendle, son of Dr. Floyd Garfield Wendle and Susie Bell Jones, on 12 May 1933 at King Co., WA. Gladys Cora Bower died in June 1954 at Sandpoint, Bonner Co., ID, at age 45.

     Harold Bower was the son of Laura Alice Ritter.

     Jack Bower was the son of Laura Alice Ritter.

     Mildred Bower was the daughter of Laura Alice Ritter.

     Nannie Belle Bowerman married Joe Jones. Nannie Belle Bowerman was also known as Annabelle.

     Barbara Bowers married John Mumma, son of David Mumma and Anna Barbara Kauffman. Barbara Bowers was born on 15 January 1755. She died on 8 July 1832 at age 77. She was buried in July 1832 at Hanover, York Co., PA.

     Carrie M. Bowers was born circa 1905 at Indiana. She was the daughter of Jonas K. Bowers and Fannie E. (?)

     Charles Bowers married Anna R. (?).¹

     Charles Bowers was born circa 1870 at Indiana. He married Eva B. Ingles circa 1896.

     Charles W. Bowers was born on 13 September 1915 at New York. He was the son of Horace Edward Bowers and Terrinda Ellen Polk. Charles W. Bowers married Zelda Frances Golladay. Charles W. Bowers died in February 1964 at Virginia at age 48. He was buried in 1964 at Sunset View Memorial Gardens, Woodstock, Shenandoah Co., VA, Find A Grave Memorial# 42013374.

     Daisy Bowers married Otis Smoot.

     Edgar S. Bowers was born in May 1887 at Indiana.¹ He was the son of John Bowers and Flora (?)² Edgar S. Bowers married Cora Anis Parrett, daughter of Joseph Leonard Parrett and Alice Richardson.

     Elizabeth Bowers was born on 2 March 1823 at Virginia (now WV).¹ She married Emmanuel M. Groff on 1 May 1851 at Berkeley Co., WV. Elizabeth Bowers died on 1 March 1902 at age 78.

     Elizabeth J. Bowers was born on 15 March 1858 at Madison Co., IN.¹ She married Joseph E. Beatson on 21 August 1880 at Madison Co., IN.¹ Elizabeth J. Bowers died on 26 November 1910 at Alexandria, Madison Co., IN, at age 52.

     Elmer Sidney Bowers was born on 10 May 1942 at Chester, Delaware Co., PA; son of Albion P. and Blanche I. (Derr) Bowers. He married Edith Lucille Clipner, daughter of David Clipner and Florence May Lanning, on 30 December 1981 at Hillsborough Co., FL. Elmer Sidney Bowers died on 19 June 2000 at age 58.

     Elmira Josephine Bowers was born on 9 April 1866 at Washington Co., IN.^1,2 She was the daughter of George Bowers and Minerva Carter.¹ Elmira Josephine Bowers married Jordan Miller Payne, son of Henry Rice Payne and Caroline Davis, on 19 October 1889 at Washington Co., IN, five children born, three living, as of 1910 census. Elmira Josephine Bowers died on 24 February 1944 at Seymour, Jackson Co., IN, at age 77. She was buried in February 1944 at Vallonia Cemetery, Vallonia, Jackson Co., IN, Findagrave #178058200.

     Flora Ann Bowers was born on 6 March 1909 at Tipton Co. (probably), IN. She was the daughter of Charles Bowers and Eva B. Ingles. Flora Ann Bowers married George Richard Fleenor, son of James Osee Fleenor and Adelia Johnson, on 29 December 1930 at Anderson, Madison Co., IN. Flora Ann Bowers died on 5 February 1997 at Cass Co., IN, at age 87.

     Florence Bowers was born in October 1891 at Indiana. She was the daughter of Jesse Howard Bowers and Margaret N. Stephenson.