EXACT BURIAL LOCATION UNKNOWN, HOWEVER THE FAG MEMORIAL RECORD IS PLACED HERE BECAUSE AT LEAST TWO, AND MAYBE MORE, OF THEIR CHILDREN ARE INTERRED IN LOWER LOTTS CREEK PRIMITIVE BAPTIST CEMETERY, BULLOCH COUNTY, GEORGIA.
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WILLIAM PETER BOWEN (1869-circa 1918) was born in Bulloch County, Georgia to a CSA Veteran, JOHN HUNTER BOWEN (1817-1871, and SUSANNAH ELIZABETH STRICKLAND (1834-1904). His grandparents are ELISHA BOWEN (1778-1826) & PENELOPE EVERETT (1782-1849), of North Carolina, who made the long journey overland to Bulloch County, Georgia, circa 1805, seeking their own farmland to build a new life and make their fortune in this area of Georgia.
William Peter Bowen, born Dec 1869, in Bulloch County, Georgia, d. CA 1918, in Bulloch County. His Find A Grave Memorial Record# 167401539 is established at LOWER LOTTS CREEK CHURCH CEMETERY, Bulloch County, Georgia, however his actual burial location is currently unknown, still searching. He married Winnie Anna Hagan (b. Feb 1873, d. After 1920, still searching actual death date). They had at least eight (8) known children together. These eight (8)) children are listed below, in birth order:
First, a daughter. Winnie America Bowen, b. DEC 1889, d. 1918) She died On or After 20 NOV 1916 and Before the 1920 US Federal Census (Source: 1920 US Federal Census & her last child was born 20 NOV 1916). She married Lovin Smith on 26 SEP 1909. There is no trace of her after the birth of their last-born child on 20 NOV 2016. Winnie America's husband had married a 2nd time to Maggie Lieu Chester when the 1920 US Federal Census was taken. Winnie America Bowen Smith and Lovin Smith had at least four (4) known children, listed below in birth order:
1). Winnie Lee Smith, b. 28 AUG 1910, d. 19 JUN 1993. She married Andrew Marvin Lowe, b. 23 FEB 1907, d. 28 DEC 1960. She lived all her life in Bulloch County, Georgia and is interred with her husband in EASTSIDE CEMETERY, Statesboro, Bulloch County, Georgia. She last lived in Brooklet, Bulloch County, Georgia. When she died she was survived by a daughter, Weta Lowe Boaen (wife of Ernest Boaen, Jr.), Springfield, Georgia, and a son, Jack Lowe, Brooklet, GA (Source: Obituary, Statesboro Herald Newspaper, dated 21 JUN 1993).
2). Myrtle Bernice Smith, a daughter, b. 12 JUL 1912, d. 10 JAN 1988. Married Roland A. Carnes, b. 05 APR 1912, d. 11 APR 1970. Both are interred in BULLOCH MEMORIAL GARDENS CEMETERY, Bulloch County, Georgia.
3). Mollie Esther Smith. b. 13 NOV 1914, d. 27 JAN 1995. Married Steve "Stevy" Watson Gladin, b. 10 MAR 1913, d. 15 JUN 1983. Both are interred in WESTSIDE MEMORIAL GARDENS CEMETERY, Bloomingdale, Chatham County, Georgia.
4). James Woodroe Smith, b. 20 NOV 1916, d. 01 JAN 1995. Married Myrtice Whitaker, b. 16 JUL 1917, d. 18 JUN 2015. Both are interred in BULLOCH MEMORIAL GARDENS CEMETERY, Bulloch County, Georgia.
Second, a son. William Johnnie Bowen, b. 04 JAN 1891, in Bulloch County, GA, d. 23 MAY 1968 in Candler County, GA. He is interred in LOWER LOTTS CREEK CHURCH CEMETERY, Bulloch County, Georgia. Born in Bulloch County, Georgia.
Third, a daughter. Gertrude Bowen, b. Ca. 1894. Still searching for traces of her life and burial location.
Fourth, a daughter. Annie Ophelia Bowen, b. Aug 1895. Buried in HILLSIDE CEMETERY, Jacksonville, Duval County, Florida, in an unmarked grave. Married a first cousin, Pharies E. Bowen (1891-1930), son of Elisha Jackson Bowen (1852-1930). They had several children, one of whom is Julian Foster Bowen, b. 07 DEC 1913, d. 03 SEP 1987 (see Findagrave.com Record # 80708291). Still searching for more children.
Fifth, a daughter. Leila Bowen, b. FEB 1899. Searching for traces of her life, and burial location.
Sixth, a son. Ulysses Grant Bowen, b. 21 JUL 1905, d. 19 SEP 1939, (died at age 34 years, 1 month, 29 days), in Bulloch County, Georgia. Married Lurine Williams (b. 05 NOV 1912 - in Candler County, Georgia, d. 23 JAN 1977- in Augusta, Richmond County, Georgia), daughter of Ben Franklin Williams and Cora C. Williams. Both are interred in LOWER LOTTS CREEK CHURCH CEMETERY, Bulloch County, Georgia. Before the death of Ulysses Grant Bowen, he and his wife, Lurine Williams, had at least four (4) children, as follows, in birth order:
(1) Winnie Lee Bowen, born 20 FEB 1931, died. 22 MAY 2001.
(2) Annie P. Bowen, born Ca. 1933,
(3) Mary E. Bowen, born Ca. 1936,
(4) Janie R. Bowen, born Ca. 1938. (source: 1940 US Census provided by Robert Thompson).
Seventh, a son. Troy Lee Bowen, b. 14 AUG 1912, in Bulloch County, Georgia, d. 27 JUN 1978, in Marion County Florida. He Married Ola Carrie Zeigler, b. 25 DEC 1905 in Georgia, d. 27 OCT 1991, in Ocala, Marion County, Florida. This was his 1st, and only marriage, and was his wife's 2nd marriage. Both are interred in SIMMONS BAPTIST CHURCH CEMETERY, Citra, Marion County, Florida.
Eighth, a son. Charles Gordon Bowen, b. 13 JAN 1914, d. 13 MAR 1969 (died at ate 55 years, 2 months), interred in BONAVENTURE CEMETERY, SAVANNAH, CHATHAM COUNTY, GEORGIA (LOT #92) He married Pearl Geneva Counce (1925 - 2005), daughter of Clarence H. Counce & Ola Carrie Zeigler. They divorced and she is interred in SIMMONS BAPTIST CHURCH CEMETERY, Citra, Marion County, Florida under the name PEARL G. WIMBERLY. His wife was called "Grace" by all her contemporaries.
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All the siblings of WILLIAM PETER BOWEN are listed below, including him, in birth order:
1st Sibling, a sister - Macey Ann Catherine Bowen, b. 30 Oct 1850, d. 15 Apr 1935, married Pharis Elkins Phillips (1855-1913). Both are interred at MIDDLEGROUND PRIMITIVE BAPTIST CHURCH CEMETERY, Bulloch County, Georgia where all her sisters are, except Deborah who died in infancy.
2nd Sibling, a brother - Elisha Jackson Bowen, b. 10 Aug 1852, d. 19 May 1930. His Death Certificate, dated June 1, 1930, states he is interred in Bulloch County, however, as of this writing his grave has not been found, and evidently his descendants are considering placing a Stone Memorial next to his Mother in MIDDLEGROUND PRIMITIVE BAPTIST CHURCH CEMETERY for a find a grave,com memorial record for him has been established listing his name there. The search is still on for his burial site and will continue until his direct descendants "call for" and "place" a permanent Stone Memorial honoring his life and presence here on Earth.
3rd Sibling, a sister - Rebecca Ann Bowen, b. 01 Apr 1855, d. 12 Nov 1937, maried John Malcolm Warnock (1851-1941) and both are interred at MIDDLEGROUND PRIMITIVE BAPTIST CHURCH CEMETERY, Bulloch County, Georgia where all her sisters are, except Deborah, who died in infancy.
4th Sibling, a brother - Alfred Jackson Bowen (Sr.), b. 31 May 1858, d. 06 Dec 1929, interred in EPHESUS PRIMITIVE BAPTIST CHURCH CEMETERY, on US Highway 301, Bulloch County, Georgia. He married Ann Elizabeth "Annie Eliza" Williams (1867-1931), daughter of Aaron Cone Williams (1847-1902) & Mary Jane DeLoach (1852-1946). Thirteen children from this marriage, twelve survived to maturity.
5th Sibling, a sister - Margaret Elizabeth Bowen, b. 1860, d. 1934, married (1) Henry Grady Foston (1863-Unknown) and (2) Peter Cone Richardson (1839-1918), a prominent farmer and CSA Veteran from Bulloch County, Georgia. She had one son with each husband, William Jefferson Foston, b. 09 Nov 1895, d. 02 Oct 1978), and Morgan Floyd Richardson, b. 04 May 1904, d. 16 May 1990). She is interred at MIDDLEGROUND PRIMITIVE BAPTIST CHURCH CEMETERY, Bulloch County, Georgia where all her sisters are, except Deborah, who died in infancy.
6th Sibling, a brother - Silas Everett Bowen, b. 09 Feb 1862, d. 20 Sep 1931, His Death Certificate, dated December 30, 1931 by Registrar, Mrs. D. C. Jones, states his place of internment as Trinity Cemetery on 21 Sep 2014. This cemetery and his grave has not been found as of this writing on October 28, 2014. The search is still on for his burial site.
7th Sibling, a sister - Deborah Bowen, b. 29 Jun 1865, d. Aug 1865, interred adjacent to her father, John Hunter Bowen. Deborah's grave is located in the same plot containing the graves of her grandparents and her uncle Robert Bowen, born 1804, died circa 1805 in BOWEN-DEKLE FAMILY CEMETERY, Candler County,Georgia.
8th Himself - William Peter Bowen, born Dec 1869, in Bulloch County, Georgia, d. CA 1918, in Bulloch County. His Find A Grave Memorial Record# 167401539 is established at LOWER LOTTS CREEK CHURCH CEMETERY because two of his sons are interred there. His actual burial location is currently unknown, still searching. He married Winnie Anna Hagan (b. Feb 1873, d. After 1920, still searching actual death date). They had at least eight (8) known children together.
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This biographical synopsis written July 25, 2016, by WILLIAM KENNETH BOWEN, grandson of William Peter Bowen's older sibling, Alfred Jackson Bowen (1858 - 1929). This biography is a WORK IN PROGRESS and will, over time, be thoroughly authenticated and additional updates made as new information is found and/or contributed by his descendants and relatives. Stay tuned! - LAST UPDATE: February 5, 2020.
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WILLIAM PETER BOWEN (1869-circa 1918) was born in Bulloch County, Georgia to a CSA Veteran, JOHN HUNTER BOWEN (1817-1871, and SUSANNAH ELIZABETH STRICKLAND (1834-1904). His grandparents are ELISHA BOWEN (1778-1826) & PENELOPE EVERETT (1782-1849), of North Carolina, who made the long journey overland to Bulloch County, Georgia, circa 1805, seeking their own farmland to build a new life and make their fortune in this area of Georgia.
William Peter Bowen, born Dec 1869, in Bulloch County, Georgia, d. CA 1918, in Bulloch County. His Find A Grave Memorial Record# 167401539 is established at LOWER LOTTS CREEK CHURCH CEMETERY, Bulloch County, Georgia, however his actual burial location is currently unknown, still searching. He married Winnie Anna Hagan (b. Feb 1873, d. After 1920, still searching actual death date). They had at least eight (8) known children together. These eight (8)) children are listed below, in birth order:
First, a daughter. Winnie America Bowen, b. DEC 1889, d. 1918) She died On or After 20 NOV 1916 and Before the 1920 US Federal Census (Source: 1920 US Federal Census & her last child was born 20 NOV 1916). She married Lovin Smith on 26 SEP 1909. There is no trace of her after the birth of their last-born child on 20 NOV 2016. Winnie America's husband had married a 2nd time to Maggie Lieu Chester when the 1920 US Federal Census was taken. Winnie America Bowen Smith and Lovin Smith had at least four (4) known children, listed below in birth order:
1). Winnie Lee Smith, b. 28 AUG 1910, d. 19 JUN 1993. She married Andrew Marvin Lowe, b. 23 FEB 1907, d. 28 DEC 1960. She lived all her life in Bulloch County, Georgia and is interred with her husband in EASTSIDE CEMETERY, Statesboro, Bulloch County, Georgia. She last lived in Brooklet, Bulloch County, Georgia. When she died she was survived by a daughter, Weta Lowe Boaen (wife of Ernest Boaen, Jr.), Springfield, Georgia, and a son, Jack Lowe, Brooklet, GA (Source: Obituary, Statesboro Herald Newspaper, dated 21 JUN 1993).
2). Myrtle Bernice Smith, a daughter, b. 12 JUL 1912, d. 10 JAN 1988. Married Roland A. Carnes, b. 05 APR 1912, d. 11 APR 1970. Both are interred in BULLOCH MEMORIAL GARDENS CEMETERY, Bulloch County, Georgia.
3). Mollie Esther Smith. b. 13 NOV 1914, d. 27 JAN 1995. Married Steve "Stevy" Watson Gladin, b. 10 MAR 1913, d. 15 JUN 1983. Both are interred in WESTSIDE MEMORIAL GARDENS CEMETERY, Bloomingdale, Chatham County, Georgia.
4). James Woodroe Smith, b. 20 NOV 1916, d. 01 JAN 1995. Married Myrtice Whitaker, b. 16 JUL 1917, d. 18 JUN 2015. Both are interred in BULLOCH MEMORIAL GARDENS CEMETERY, Bulloch County, Georgia.
Second, a son. William Johnnie Bowen, b. 04 JAN 1891, in Bulloch County, GA, d. 23 MAY 1968 in Candler County, GA. He is interred in LOWER LOTTS CREEK CHURCH CEMETERY, Bulloch County, Georgia. Born in Bulloch County, Georgia.
Third, a daughter. Gertrude Bowen, b. Ca. 1894. Still searching for traces of her life and burial location.
Fourth, a daughter. Annie Ophelia Bowen, b. Aug 1895. Buried in HILLSIDE CEMETERY, Jacksonville, Duval County, Florida, in an unmarked grave. Married a first cousin, Pharies E. Bowen (1891-1930), son of Elisha Jackson Bowen (1852-1930). They had several children, one of whom is Julian Foster Bowen, b. 07 DEC 1913, d. 03 SEP 1987 (see Findagrave.com Record # 80708291). Still searching for more children.
Fifth, a daughter. Leila Bowen, b. FEB 1899. Searching for traces of her life, and burial location.
Sixth, a son. Ulysses Grant Bowen, b. 21 JUL 1905, d. 19 SEP 1939, (died at age 34 years, 1 month, 29 days), in Bulloch County, Georgia. Married Lurine Williams (b. 05 NOV 1912 - in Candler County, Georgia, d. 23 JAN 1977- in Augusta, Richmond County, Georgia), daughter of Ben Franklin Williams and Cora C. Williams. Both are interred in LOWER LOTTS CREEK CHURCH CEMETERY, Bulloch County, Georgia. Before the death of Ulysses Grant Bowen, he and his wife, Lurine Williams, had at least four (4) children, as follows, in birth order:
(1) Winnie Lee Bowen, born 20 FEB 1931, died. 22 MAY 2001.
(2) Annie P. Bowen, born Ca. 1933,
(3) Mary E. Bowen, born Ca. 1936,
(4) Janie R. Bowen, born Ca. 1938. (source: 1940 US Census provided by Robert Thompson).
Seventh, a son. Troy Lee Bowen, b. 14 AUG 1912, in Bulloch County, Georgia, d. 27 JUN 1978, in Marion County Florida. He Married Ola Carrie Zeigler, b. 25 DEC 1905 in Georgia, d. 27 OCT 1991, in Ocala, Marion County, Florida. This was his 1st, and only marriage, and was his wife's 2nd marriage. Both are interred in SIMMONS BAPTIST CHURCH CEMETERY, Citra, Marion County, Florida.
Eighth, a son. Charles Gordon Bowen, b. 13 JAN 1914, d. 13 MAR 1969 (died at ate 55 years, 2 months), interred in BONAVENTURE CEMETERY, SAVANNAH, CHATHAM COUNTY, GEORGIA (LOT #92) He married Pearl Geneva Counce (1925 - 2005), daughter of Clarence H. Counce & Ola Carrie Zeigler. They divorced and she is interred in SIMMONS BAPTIST CHURCH CEMETERY, Citra, Marion County, Florida under the name PEARL G. WIMBERLY. His wife was called "Grace" by all her contemporaries.
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All the siblings of WILLIAM PETER BOWEN are listed below, including him, in birth order:
1st Sibling, a sister - Macey Ann Catherine Bowen, b. 30 Oct 1850, d. 15 Apr 1935, married Pharis Elkins Phillips (1855-1913). Both are interred at MIDDLEGROUND PRIMITIVE BAPTIST CHURCH CEMETERY, Bulloch County, Georgia where all her sisters are, except Deborah who died in infancy.
2nd Sibling, a brother - Elisha Jackson Bowen, b. 10 Aug 1852, d. 19 May 1930. His Death Certificate, dated June 1, 1930, states he is interred in Bulloch County, however, as of this writing his grave has not been found, and evidently his descendants are considering placing a Stone Memorial next to his Mother in MIDDLEGROUND PRIMITIVE BAPTIST CHURCH CEMETERY for a find a grave,com memorial record for him has been established listing his name there. The search is still on for his burial site and will continue until his direct descendants "call for" and "place" a permanent Stone Memorial honoring his life and presence here on Earth.
3rd Sibling, a sister - Rebecca Ann Bowen, b. 01 Apr 1855, d. 12 Nov 1937, maried John Malcolm Warnock (1851-1941) and both are interred at MIDDLEGROUND PRIMITIVE BAPTIST CHURCH CEMETERY, Bulloch County, Georgia where all her sisters are, except Deborah, who died in infancy.
4th Sibling, a brother - Alfred Jackson Bowen (Sr.), b. 31 May 1858, d. 06 Dec 1929, interred in EPHESUS PRIMITIVE BAPTIST CHURCH CEMETERY, on US Highway 301, Bulloch County, Georgia. He married Ann Elizabeth "Annie Eliza" Williams (1867-1931), daughter of Aaron Cone Williams (1847-1902) & Mary Jane DeLoach (1852-1946). Thirteen children from this marriage, twelve survived to maturity.
5th Sibling, a sister - Margaret Elizabeth Bowen, b. 1860, d. 1934, married (1) Henry Grady Foston (1863-Unknown) and (2) Peter Cone Richardson (1839-1918), a prominent farmer and CSA Veteran from Bulloch County, Georgia. She had one son with each husband, William Jefferson Foston, b. 09 Nov 1895, d. 02 Oct 1978), and Morgan Floyd Richardson, b. 04 May 1904, d. 16 May 1990). She is interred at MIDDLEGROUND PRIMITIVE BAPTIST CHURCH CEMETERY, Bulloch County, Georgia where all her sisters are, except Deborah, who died in infancy.
6th Sibling, a brother - Silas Everett Bowen, b. 09 Feb 1862, d. 20 Sep 1931, His Death Certificate, dated December 30, 1931 by Registrar, Mrs. D. C. Jones, states his place of internment as Trinity Cemetery on 21 Sep 2014. This cemetery and his grave has not been found as of this writing on October 28, 2014. The search is still on for his burial site.
7th Sibling, a sister - Deborah Bowen, b. 29 Jun 1865, d. Aug 1865, interred adjacent to her father, John Hunter Bowen. Deborah's grave is located in the same plot containing the graves of her grandparents and her uncle Robert Bowen, born 1804, died circa 1805 in BOWEN-DEKLE FAMILY CEMETERY, Candler County,Georgia.
8th Himself - William Peter Bowen, born Dec 1869, in Bulloch County, Georgia, d. CA 1918, in Bulloch County. His Find A Grave Memorial Record# 167401539 is established at LOWER LOTTS CREEK CHURCH CEMETERY because two of his sons are interred there. His actual burial location is currently unknown, still searching. He married Winnie Anna Hagan (b. Feb 1873, d. After 1920, still searching actual death date). They had at least eight (8) known children together.
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This biographical synopsis written July 25, 2016, by WILLIAM KENNETH BOWEN, grandson of William Peter Bowen's older sibling, Alfred Jackson Bowen (1858 - 1929). This biography is a WORK IN PROGRESS and will, over time, be thoroughly authenticated and additional updates made as new information is found and/or contributed by his descendants and relatives. Stay tuned! - LAST UPDATE: February 5, 2020.
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EXACT BURIAL LOCATION UNKNOWN, HOWEVER THE FAG MEMORIAL RECORD IS PLACED HERE BECAUSE AT LEAST TWO, AND MAYBE MORE, OF THEIR CHILDREN ARE INTERRED IN LOWER LOTTS CREEK PRIMITIVE BAPTIST CEMETERY, BULLOCH COUNTY, GEORGIA.
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WILLIAM PETER BOWEN (1869-circa 1918) was born in Bulloch County, Georgia to a CSA Veteran, JOHN HUNTER BOWEN (1817-1871, and SUSANNAH ELIZABETH STRICKLAND (1834-1904). His grandparents are ELISHA BOWEN (1778-1826) & PENELOPE EVERETT (1782-1849), of North Carolina, who made the long journey overland to Bulloch County, Georgia, circa 1805, seeking their own farmland to build a new life and make their fortune in this area of Georgia.
William Peter Bowen, born Dec 1869, in Bulloch County, Georgia, d. CA 1918, in Bulloch County. His Find A Grave Memorial Record# 167401539 is established at LOWER LOTTS CREEK CHURCH CEMETERY, Bulloch County, Georgia, however his actual burial location is currently unknown, still searching. He married Winnie Anna Hagan (b. Feb 1873, d. After 1920, still searching actual death date). They had at least eight (8) known children together. These eight (8)) children are listed below, in birth order:
First, a daughter. Winnie America Bowen, b. DEC 1889, d. 1918) She died On or After 20 NOV 1916 and Before the 1920 US Federal Census (Source: 1920 US Federal Census & her last child was born 20 NOV 1916). She married Lovin Smith on 26 SEP 1909. There is no trace of her after the birth of their last-born child on 20 NOV 2016. Winnie America's husband had married a 2nd time to Maggie Lieu Chester when the 1920 US Federal Census was taken. Winnie America Bowen Smith and Lovin Smith had at least four (4) known children, listed below in birth order:
1). Winnie Lee Smith, b. 28 AUG 1910, d. 19 JUN 1993. She married Andrew Marvin Lowe, b. 23 FEB 1907, d. 28 DEC 1960. She lived all her life in Bulloch County, Georgia and is interred with her husband in EASTSIDE CEMETERY, Statesboro, Bulloch County, Georgia. She last lived in Brooklet, Bulloch County, Georgia. When she died she was survived by a daughter, Weta Lowe Boaen (wife of Ernest Boaen, Jr.), Springfield, Georgia, and a son, Jack Lowe, Brooklet, GA (Source: Obituary, Statesboro Herald Newspaper, dated 21 JUN 1993).
2). Myrtle Bernice Smith, a daughter, b. 12 JUL 1912, d. 10 JAN 1988. Married Roland A. Carnes, b. 05 APR 1912, d. 11 APR 1970. Both are interred in BULLOCH MEMORIAL GARDENS CEMETERY, Bulloch County, Georgia.
3). Mollie Esther Smith. b. 13 NOV 1914, d. 27 JAN 1995. Married Steve "Stevy" Watson Gladin, b. 10 MAR 1913, d. 15 JUN 1983. Both are interred in WESTSIDE MEMORIAL GARDENS CEMETERY, Bloomingdale, Chatham County, Georgia.
4). James Woodroe Smith, b. 20 NOV 1916, d. 01 JAN 1995. Married Myrtice Whitaker, b. 16 JUL 1917, d. 18 JUN 2015. Both are interred in BULLOCH MEMORIAL GARDENS CEMETERY, Bulloch County, Georgia.
Second, a son. William Johnnie Bowen, b. 04 JAN 1891, in Bulloch County, GA, d. 23 MAY 1968 in Candler County, GA. He is interred in LOWER LOTTS CREEK CHURCH CEMETERY, Bulloch County, Georgia. Born in Bulloch County, Georgia.
Third, a daughter. Gertrude Bowen, b. Ca. 1894. Still searching for traces of her life and burial location.
Fourth, a daughter. Annie Ophelia Bowen, b. Aug 1895. Buried in HILLSIDE CEMETERY, Jacksonville, Duval County, Florida, in an unmarked grave. Married a first cousin, Pharies E. Bowen (1891-1930), son of Elisha Jackson Bowen (1852-1930). They had several children, one of whom is Julian Foster Bowen, b. 07 DEC 1913, d. 03 SEP 1987 (see Findagrave.com Record # 80708291). Still searching for more children.
Fifth, a daughter. Leila Bowen, b. FEB 1899. Searching for traces of her life, and burial location.
Sixth, a son. Ulysses Grant Bowen, b. 21 JUL 1905, d. 19 SEP 1939, (died at age 34 years, 1 month, 29 days), in Bulloch County, Georgia. Married Lurine Williams (b. 05 NOV 1912 - in Candler County, Georgia, d. 23 JAN 1977- in Augusta, Richmond County, Georgia), daughter of Ben Franklin Williams and Cora C. Williams. Both are interred in LOWER LOTTS CREEK CHURCH CEMETERY, Bulloch County, Georgia. Before the death of Ulysses Grant Bowen, he and his wife, Lurine Williams, had at least four (4) children, as follows, in birth order:
(1) Winnie Lee Bowen, born 20 FEB 1931, died. 22 MAY 2001.
(2) Annie P. Bowen, born Ca. 1933,
(3) Mary E. Bowen, born Ca. 1936,
(4) Janie R. Bowen, born Ca. 1938. (source: 1940 US Census provided by Robert Thompson).
Seventh, a son. Troy Lee Bowen, b. 14 AUG 1912, in Bulloch County, Georgia, d. 27 JUN 1978, in Marion County Florida. He Married Ola Carrie Zeigler, b. 25 DEC 1905 in Georgia, d. 27 OCT 1991, in Ocala, Marion County, Florida. This was his 1st, and only marriage, and was his wife's 2nd marriage. Both are interred in SIMMONS BAPTIST CHURCH CEMETERY, Citra, Marion County, Florida.
Eighth, a son. Charles Gordon Bowen, b. 13 JAN 1914, d. 13 MAR 1969 (died at ate 55 years, 2 months), interred in BONAVENTURE CEMETERY, SAVANNAH, CHATHAM COUNTY, GEORGIA (LOT #92) He married Pearl Geneva Counce (1925 - 2005), daughter of Clarence H. Counce & Ola Carrie Zeigler. They divorced and she is interred in SIMMONS BAPTIST CHURCH CEMETERY, Citra, Marion County, Florida under the name PEARL G. WIMBERLY. His wife was called "Grace" by all her contemporaries.
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All the siblings of WILLIAM PETER BOWEN are listed below, including him, in birth order:
1st Sibling, a sister - Macey Ann Catherine Bowen, b. 30 Oct 1850, d. 15 Apr 1935, married Pharis Elkins Phillips (1855-1913). Both are interred at MIDDLEGROUND PRIMITIVE BAPTIST CHURCH CEMETERY, Bulloch County, Georgia where all her sisters are, except Deborah who died in infancy.
2nd Sibling, a brother - Elisha Jackson Bowen, b. 10 Aug 1852, d. 19 May 1930. His Death Certificate, dated June 1, 1930, states he is interred in Bulloch County, however, as of this writing his grave has not been found, and evidently his descendants are considering placing a Stone Memorial next to his Mother in MIDDLEGROUND PRIMITIVE BAPTIST CHURCH CEMETERY for a find a grave,com memorial record for him has been established listing his name there. The search is still on for his burial site and will continue until his direct descendants "call for" and "place" a permanent Stone Memorial honoring his life and presence here on Earth.
3rd Sibling, a sister - Rebecca Ann Bowen, b. 01 Apr 1855, d. 12 Nov 1937, maried John Malcolm Warnock (1851-1941) and both are interred at MIDDLEGROUND PRIMITIVE BAPTIST CHURCH CEMETERY, Bulloch County, Georgia where all her sisters are, except Deborah, who died in infancy.
4th Sibling, a brother - Alfred Jackson Bowen (Sr.), b. 31 May 1858, d. 06 Dec 1929, interred in EPHESUS PRIMITIVE BAPTIST CHURCH CEMETERY, on US Highway 301, Bulloch County, Georgia. He married Ann Elizabeth "Annie Eliza" Williams (1867-1931), daughter of Aaron Cone Williams (1847-1902) & Mary Jane DeLoach (1852-1946). Thirteen children from this marriage, twelve survived to maturity.
5th Sibling, a sister - Margaret Elizabeth Bowen, b. 1860, d. 1934, married (1) Henry Grady Foston (1863-Unknown) and (2) Peter Cone Richardson (1839-1918), a prominent farmer and CSA Veteran from Bulloch County, Georgia. She had one son with each husband, William Jefferson Foston, b. 09 Nov 1895, d. 02 Oct 1978), and Morgan Floyd Richardson, b. 04 May 1904, d. 16 May 1990). She is interred at MIDDLEGROUND PRIMITIVE BAPTIST CHURCH CEMETERY, Bulloch County, Georgia where all her sisters are, except Deborah, who died in infancy.
6th Sibling, a brother - Silas Everett Bowen, b. 09 Feb 1862, d. 20 Sep 1931, His Death Certificate, dated December 30, 1931 by Registrar, Mrs. D. C. Jones, states his place of internment as Trinity Cemetery on 21 Sep 2014. This cemetery and his grave has not been found as of this writing on October 28, 2014. The search is still on for his burial site.
7th Sibling, a sister - Deborah Bowen, b. 29 Jun 1865, d. Aug 1865, interred adjacent to her father, John Hunter Bowen. Deborah's grave is located in the same plot containing the graves of her grandparents and her uncle Robert Bowen, born 1804, died circa 1805 in BOWEN-DEKLE FAMILY CEMETERY, Candler County,Georgia.
8th Himself - William Peter Bowen, born Dec 1869, in Bulloch County, Georgia, d. CA 1918, in Bulloch County. His Find A Grave Memorial Record# 167401539 is established at LOWER LOTTS CREEK CHURCH CEMETERY because two of his sons are interred there. His actual burial location is currently unknown, still searching. He married Winnie Anna Hagan (b. Feb 1873, d. After 1920, still searching actual death date). They had at least eight (8) known children together.
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This biographical synopsis written July 25, 2016, by WILLIAM KENNETH BOWEN, grandson of William Peter Bowen's older sibling, Alfred Jackson Bowen (1858 - 1929). This biography is a WORK IN PROGRESS and will, over time, be thoroughly authenticated and additional updates made as new information is found and/or contributed by his descendants and relatives. Stay tuned! - LAST UPDATE: February 5, 2020.
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WILLIAM PETER BOWEN (1869-circa 1918) was born in Bulloch County, Georgia to a CSA Veteran, JOHN HUNTER BOWEN (1817-1871, and SUSANNAH ELIZABETH STRICKLAND (1834-1904). His grandparents are ELISHA BOWEN (1778-1826) & PENELOPE EVERETT (1782-1849), of North Carolina, who made the long journey overland to Bulloch County, Georgia, circa 1805, seeking their own farmland to build a new life and make their fortune in this area of Georgia.
William Peter Bowen, born Dec 1869, in Bulloch County, Georgia, d. CA 1918, in Bulloch County. His Find A Grave Memorial Record# 167401539 is established at LOWER LOTTS CREEK CHURCH CEMETERY, Bulloch County, Georgia, however his actual burial location is currently unknown, still searching. He married Winnie Anna Hagan (b. Feb 1873, d. After 1920, still searching actual death date). They had at least eight (8) known children together. These eight (8)) children are listed below, in birth order:
First, a daughter. Winnie America Bowen, b. DEC 1889, d. 1918) She died On or After 20 NOV 1916 and Before the 1920 US Federal Census (Source: 1920 US Federal Census & her last child was born 20 NOV 1916). She married Lovin Smith on 26 SEP 1909. There is no trace of her after the birth of their last-born child on 20 NOV 2016. Winnie America's husband had married a 2nd time to Maggie Lieu Chester when the 1920 US Federal Census was taken. Winnie America Bowen Smith and Lovin Smith had at least four (4) known children, listed below in birth order:
1). Winnie Lee Smith, b. 28 AUG 1910, d. 19 JUN 1993. She married Andrew Marvin Lowe, b. 23 FEB 1907, d. 28 DEC 1960. She lived all her life in Bulloch County, Georgia and is interred with her husband in EASTSIDE CEMETERY, Statesboro, Bulloch County, Georgia. She last lived in Brooklet, Bulloch County, Georgia. When she died she was survived by a daughter, Weta Lowe Boaen (wife of Ernest Boaen, Jr.), Springfield, Georgia, and a son, Jack Lowe, Brooklet, GA (Source: Obituary, Statesboro Herald Newspaper, dated 21 JUN 1993).
2). Myrtle Bernice Smith, a daughter, b. 12 JUL 1912, d. 10 JAN 1988. Married Roland A. Carnes, b. 05 APR 1912, d. 11 APR 1970. Both are interred in BULLOCH MEMORIAL GARDENS CEMETERY, Bulloch County, Georgia.
3). Mollie Esther Smith. b. 13 NOV 1914, d. 27 JAN 1995. Married Steve "Stevy" Watson Gladin, b. 10 MAR 1913, d. 15 JUN 1983. Both are interred in WESTSIDE MEMORIAL GARDENS CEMETERY, Bloomingdale, Chatham County, Georgia.
4). James Woodroe Smith, b. 20 NOV 1916, d. 01 JAN 1995. Married Myrtice Whitaker, b. 16 JUL 1917, d. 18 JUN 2015. Both are interred in BULLOCH MEMORIAL GARDENS CEMETERY, Bulloch County, Georgia.
Second, a son. William Johnnie Bowen, b. 04 JAN 1891, in Bulloch County, GA, d. 23 MAY 1968 in Candler County, GA. He is interred in LOWER LOTTS CREEK CHURCH CEMETERY, Bulloch County, Georgia. Born in Bulloch County, Georgia.
Third, a daughter. Gertrude Bowen, b. Ca. 1894. Still searching for traces of her life and burial location.
Fourth, a daughter. Annie Ophelia Bowen, b. Aug 1895. Buried in HILLSIDE CEMETERY, Jacksonville, Duval County, Florida, in an unmarked grave. Married a first cousin, Pharies E. Bowen (1891-1930), son of Elisha Jackson Bowen (1852-1930). They had several children, one of whom is Julian Foster Bowen, b. 07 DEC 1913, d. 03 SEP 1987 (see Findagrave.com Record # 80708291). Still searching for more children.
Fifth, a daughter. Leila Bowen, b. FEB 1899. Searching for traces of her life, and burial location.
Sixth, a son. Ulysses Grant Bowen, b. 21 JUL 1905, d. 19 SEP 1939, (died at age 34 years, 1 month, 29 days), in Bulloch County, Georgia. Married Lurine Williams (b. 05 NOV 1912 - in Candler County, Georgia, d. 23 JAN 1977- in Augusta, Richmond County, Georgia), daughter of Ben Franklin Williams and Cora C. Williams. Both are interred in LOWER LOTTS CREEK CHURCH CEMETERY, Bulloch County, Georgia. Before the death of Ulysses Grant Bowen, he and his wife, Lurine Williams, had at least four (4) children, as follows, in birth order:
(1) Winnie Lee Bowen, born 20 FEB 1931, died. 22 MAY 2001.
(2) Annie P. Bowen, born Ca. 1933,
(3) Mary E. Bowen, born Ca. 1936,
(4) Janie R. Bowen, born Ca. 1938. (source: 1940 US Census provided by Robert Thompson).
Seventh, a son. Troy Lee Bowen, b. 14 AUG 1912, in Bulloch County, Georgia, d. 27 JUN 1978, in Marion County Florida. He Married Ola Carrie Zeigler, b. 25 DEC 1905 in Georgia, d. 27 OCT 1991, in Ocala, Marion County, Florida. This was his 1st, and only marriage, and was his wife's 2nd marriage. Both are interred in SIMMONS BAPTIST CHURCH CEMETERY, Citra, Marion County, Florida.
Eighth, a son. Charles Gordon Bowen, b. 13 JAN 1914, d. 13 MAR 1969 (died at ate 55 years, 2 months), interred in BONAVENTURE CEMETERY, SAVANNAH, CHATHAM COUNTY, GEORGIA (LOT #92) He married Pearl Geneva Counce (1925 - 2005), daughter of Clarence H. Counce & Ola Carrie Zeigler. They divorced and she is interred in SIMMONS BAPTIST CHURCH CEMETERY, Citra, Marion County, Florida under the name PEARL G. WIMBERLY. His wife was called "Grace" by all her contemporaries.
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All the siblings of WILLIAM PETER BOWEN are listed below, including him, in birth order:
1st Sibling, a sister - Macey Ann Catherine Bowen, b. 30 Oct 1850, d. 15 Apr 1935, married Pharis Elkins Phillips (1855-1913). Both are interred at MIDDLEGROUND PRIMITIVE BAPTIST CHURCH CEMETERY, Bulloch County, Georgia where all her sisters are, except Deborah who died in infancy.
2nd Sibling, a brother - Elisha Jackson Bowen, b. 10 Aug 1852, d. 19 May 1930. His Death Certificate, dated June 1, 1930, states he is interred in Bulloch County, however, as of this writing his grave has not been found, and evidently his descendants are considering placing a Stone Memorial next to his Mother in MIDDLEGROUND PRIMITIVE BAPTIST CHURCH CEMETERY for a find a grave,com memorial record for him has been established listing his name there. The search is still on for his burial site and will continue until his direct descendants "call for" and "place" a permanent Stone Memorial honoring his life and presence here on Earth.
3rd Sibling, a sister - Rebecca Ann Bowen, b. 01 Apr 1855, d. 12 Nov 1937, maried John Malcolm Warnock (1851-1941) and both are interred at MIDDLEGROUND PRIMITIVE BAPTIST CHURCH CEMETERY, Bulloch County, Georgia where all her sisters are, except Deborah, who died in infancy.
4th Sibling, a brother - Alfred Jackson Bowen (Sr.), b. 31 May 1858, d. 06 Dec 1929, interred in EPHESUS PRIMITIVE BAPTIST CHURCH CEMETERY, on US Highway 301, Bulloch County, Georgia. He married Ann Elizabeth "Annie Eliza" Williams (1867-1931), daughter of Aaron Cone Williams (1847-1902) & Mary Jane DeLoach (1852-1946). Thirteen children from this marriage, twelve survived to maturity.
5th Sibling, a sister - Margaret Elizabeth Bowen, b. 1860, d. 1934, married (1) Henry Grady Foston (1863-Unknown) and (2) Peter Cone Richardson (1839-1918), a prominent farmer and CSA Veteran from Bulloch County, Georgia. She had one son with each husband, William Jefferson Foston, b. 09 Nov 1895, d. 02 Oct 1978), and Morgan Floyd Richardson, b. 04 May 1904, d. 16 May 1990). She is interred at MIDDLEGROUND PRIMITIVE BAPTIST CHURCH CEMETERY, Bulloch County, Georgia where all her sisters are, except Deborah, who died in infancy.
6th Sibling, a brother - Silas Everett Bowen, b. 09 Feb 1862, d. 20 Sep 1931, His Death Certificate, dated December 30, 1931 by Registrar, Mrs. D. C. Jones, states his place of internment as Trinity Cemetery on 21 Sep 2014. This cemetery and his grave has not been found as of this writing on October 28, 2014. The search is still on for his burial site.
7th Sibling, a sister - Deborah Bowen, b. 29 Jun 1865, d. Aug 1865, interred adjacent to her father, John Hunter Bowen. Deborah's grave is located in the same plot containing the graves of her grandparents and her uncle Robert Bowen, born 1804, died circa 1805 in BOWEN-DEKLE FAMILY CEMETERY, Candler County,Georgia.
8th Himself - William Peter Bowen, born Dec 1869, in Bulloch County, Georgia, d. CA 1918, in Bulloch County. His Find A Grave Memorial Record# 167401539 is established at LOWER LOTTS CREEK CHURCH CEMETERY because two of his sons are interred there. His actual burial location is currently unknown, still searching. He married Winnie Anna Hagan (b. Feb 1873, d. After 1920, still searching actual death date). They had at least eight (8) known children together.
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This biographical synopsis written July 25, 2016, by WILLIAM KENNETH BOWEN, grandson of William Peter Bowen's older sibling, Alfred Jackson Bowen (1858 - 1929). This biography is a WORK IN PROGRESS and will, over time, be thoroughly authenticated and additional updates made as new information is found and/or contributed by his descendants and relatives. Stay tuned! - LAST UPDATE: February 5, 2020.
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EXACT BURIAL LOCATION UNKNOWN, HOWEVER THE FAG MEMORIAL RECORD IS PLACED HERE BECAUSE AT LEAST ONE, AND MAYBE MORE, OF THEIR CHILDREN ARE INTERRED IN LOWER LOTTS CREEK PRIMITIVE BAPTIST CHURCH CEMETERY.
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