William & Mattie Bowen

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Cathy Harrelson Alsup

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10/08/2014

William & Mattie Bowen

A photo of William Columbus 'Lummie' & Mattie Belvie Walker Bowen, This photo was taken in front of their home in Whiteville, NC about 1940. Our grandparents were very hard working, farming people, and had a deep, strong belief in God. They were wonderful people!

Date & Place: 1940 in Whiteville, Columbus County, North Carolina 28472, United States

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