Mr. Jacob Bowman, one of the best known and most esteemed citizens of this county, died at his home near Arbor Hill on Friday about noon, aged about 66 years, after a long illness. He was a good neighbor, and his death will be a great loss to the whole community in which he resided. The funeral took place on Sunday morning from Mt. Tabor church, and a large concourse of relatives and friends were present to pay the last tribute to one that was loved by all. He is survived by his wife and seven children, Messrs. John H. and J.J. Bowman of the county; Messrs. C.P. and L.L. Bowman, of this city, and Mrs. N.W. Bosserman, Mrs. G.G. Hanger, and Mrs. W.A. McComb, also by four sisters and one brother, Mrs. G. Lewis Dull, of Winston, N.C., Mrs. W.C. Bosserman, Mrs. Geo. Miller, and Miss A.E.C. Bowman of the county, and Mr. James F. Bowman, of this city.
The following gentlemen acted as pallbearers: Jos. H. Clemmer, Edward Alexander, J.J. Shuey, E.J. Wayland, H.M. Clemmer, John M. Baylor, T.C. Craig, W.C. Bosserman and Adam H. Baylor.
Staunton Spectator and Vindicator -- Staunton, Augusta County, Virginia -- July 20, 1900 -- Friday.
Mr. Jacob Bowman, one of the best known and most esteemed citizens of this county, died at his home near Arbor Hill on Friday about noon, aged about 66 years, after a long illness. He was a good neighbor, and his death will be a great loss to the whole community in which he resided. The funeral took place on Sunday morning from Mt. Tabor church, and a large concourse of relatives and friends were present to pay the last tribute to one that was loved by all. He is survived by his wife and seven children, Messrs. John H. and J.J. Bowman of the county; Messrs. C.P. and L.L. Bowman, of this city, and Mrs. N.W. Bosserman, Mrs. G.G. Hanger, and Mrs. W.A. McComb, also by four sisters and one brother, Mrs. G. Lewis Dull, of Winston, N.C., Mrs. W.C. Bosserman, Mrs. Geo. Miller, and Miss A.E.C. Bowman of the county, and Mr. James F. Bowman, of this city.
The following gentlemen acted as pallbearers: Jos. H. Clemmer, Edward Alexander, J.J. Shuey, E.J. Wayland, H.M. Clemmer, John M. Baylor, T.C. Craig, W.C. Bosserman and Adam H. Baylor.
Staunton Spectator and Vindicator -- Staunton, Augusta County, Virginia -- July 20, 1900 -- Friday.
Family Members
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Mary Elizabeth Bowman Cochran
1830–1878
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Pvt George Lewis Bowman
1832–1861
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Nancy Jane Bowman Miller
1839–1906
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Sarah Margaret "Maggie" Bowman Brubeck
1843–1885
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Anna Elizabeth Clemmer Bowman
1845–1928
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James Franklin Bowman
1847–1919
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Susan Virginia Bowman Dull
1850–1926
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Emeline Frances "Emma" Bowman Bosserman
1858–1918
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