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Bowen Last Name History & Origin
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Name Origin
Bowen is a Celtic surname representing two separate Celtic families, the Welsh ab Owain ("son of Owen") and the Irish Ó Buadhacháin ("descendant of Bohan").[
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Bowen is a Celtic surname representing two separate Celtic families, the Welsh ab Owain ("son of Owen") and the Irish Ó Buadhacháin ("descendant of Bohan").[
Nationality & Ethnicity
Bowen is a Celtic surname representing two separate Celtic families, the Welsh ab Owain ("son of Owen") and the Irish Ó Buadhacháin ("descendant of Bohan").[
Famous People named Bowen
Otis R. Bowen former governor of Indiana (my maternal Grandmothers 1st cousin)
Early Bowens
These are the earliest records we have of the Bowen family.
Griffith Bowen was born circa 1600, and died at age 75 years old on April 17, 1676. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Griffith Bowen.
Obadiah Bowen was born on January 3, 1627 in Swansea, Wales United Kingdom. He was in a relationship with Mary (Clinton) Bowen, and had a child Lydia (Bowen) Mason. Obadiah Bowen died at age 83 years old on September 10, 1710 in Swansea, Massachusetts United States. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Obadiah Bowen.
Mary (Clinton) Bowen was born on September 14, 1628 in London, England United Kingdom. She was in a relationship with Obadiah Bowen, and had a child Lydia (Bowen) Mason. Mary Bowen died at age 68 years old on February 18, 1697 in Swansea, Massachusetts United States. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Mary (Clinton) Bowen.
Lydia (Bowen) Mason was born on April 23, 1666 in Rehoboth, Massachusetts United States to Obadiah Bowen and Mary (Clinton) Bowen. She was in a relationship with Joseph Mason, and had a child Joseph Mason. Lydia Mason died at age 91 years old on March 25, 1758 in Warren, RI. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Lydia (Bowen) Mason.
Edward Bowen of Wales was born circa 1789 in Clunbury, Shropshire County, England United Kingdom. Edward was baptized on September 20, 1789 in Clunbury. He was married to Elizabeth Bowen, and had children Meshach Bowen, Andrew Bowen, Elzabeth Bowen, Edward Bowen, Jane Bowen, Susannah Bowen, Thomas Bowen, and Hannah Bowen. Edward Bowen died at age 81 years old circa 1870 in Cardiganshire, Wales County.
Elizabeth (Price) Bowen of Cardiganshire County Wales was born in 1801. She was married to Edward Bowen, and had children Meshach Bowen, Andrew Bowen, Elzabeth Bowen, Edward Bowen, Jane Bowen, Susannah Bowen, Thomas Bowen, and Hannah Bowen. Elizabeth Bowen died at age 79 years old in 1880 in Ceredigion County, Wales United Kingdom.
Stephen S Bowen was born on October 1, 1802 in South Carolina United States, and died at age 94 years old on July 27, 1897 in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Stephen S Bowen.
William Thomas Bowen of Bernice, Louisiana United States was born on November 3, 1817 in GA. He was in a relationship with Josaphine Bowen, and had children Thomas Jefferson Bowen and James Edward Howard Bowen. William Bowen died at age 81 years old on March 28, 1899 in Bernice, LA.
Josaphine Bowen of Bernice, Louisiana United States was born in 1823. She was in a relationship with William Thomas Bowen, and had children Thomas Jefferson Bowen and James Edward Howard Bowen. Josaphine Bowen died at age 80 years old in 1903.
Meshach Bowen of Bendigo Australia was born circa 1823 in Llanidloes, Powys County, Wales United Kingdom to Edward Bowen and Elizabeth Bowen. He had siblings Andrew Bowen, Elzabeth Bowen, Edward Bowen, Jane Bowen, Susannah Bowen, Thomas Bowen, and Hannah Bowen. Meshach was baptized on February 8, 1923 at St Idloes Church In Wales Church St - Llanidloes. Meshach Bowen died at age 74 years old in 1897 in Bendigo Australia.
Andrew Bowen was born in 1826 in Llanidloes, Powys County, Wales United Kingdom to Edward Bowen and Elizabeth Bowen, and had siblings Meshach Bowen, Elzabeth Bowen, Edward Bowen, Jane Bowen, Susannah Bowen, Thomas Bowen, and Hannah Bowen. Andrew Bowen died at age 69 years old in 1895 in Llanidloes. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Andrew Bowen.
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Surnames: Bowdren - Bowick
Bowen Family Photos
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Walter Heenan Bowen
I have an old studio photograph of Walter H. BOWEN which was taken at the Sutton Studio in Hornellsville, NY on 26 Feb 1904 when Walter was 21 years old. Walter gifted the photograph to Miss Emma PIKE who was from Geneseo, NY on 22 Mar 1904 when Emma was 15 years old.
Based on limited research I was able to gather the following information regarding Walter and his family:
Walter Heenan BOWEN was b. 22 May 1882 in Gainesville, NY to parents Stephen Decantor BOWEN (1850-1922) and Emeline Hilda PEARSON or PEIRSON or STITELER (1841-1910). Walter had two siblings, Lottie Isabel BOWEN (1877-1973) and Henry John BOWEN (1879-1948). Walter married Ada PATTISON (1878-1957) on 5 May 1908 in Toronto or York, Ontario, Canada.
Walter had a daughter from a previous marriage named Hannah BOWEN born in 1903 in England. Ada had two children from a previous marriage including Joseph COOKMAN (1899-1944) and Grace COOKMAN (b. 1905). Walter died in 1957 in New York and is buried in the East Koy Cemetery in East Koy, NY.
I am hoping to locate someone from this family so that the photograph can be returned to their care. If you are a member of this family, or know someone who might be, please contact me.
Thanks,
Shelley
Based on limited research I was able to gather the following information regarding Walter and his family:
Walter Heenan BOWEN was b. 22 May 1882 in Gainesville, NY to parents Stephen Decantor BOWEN (1850-1922) and Emeline Hilda PEARSON or PEIRSON or STITELER (1841-1910). Walter had two siblings, Lottie Isabel BOWEN (1877-1973) and Henry John BOWEN (1879-1948). Walter married Ada PATTISON (1878-1957) on 5 May 1908 in Toronto or York, Ontario, Canada.
Walter had a daughter from a previous marriage named Hannah BOWEN born in 1903 in England. Ada had two children from a previous marriage including Joseph COOKMAN (1899-1944) and Grace COOKMAN (b. 1905). Walter died in 1957 in New York and is buried in the East Koy Cemetery in East Koy, NY.
I am hoping to locate someone from this family so that the photograph can be returned to their care. If you are a member of this family, or know someone who might be, please contact me.
Thanks,
Shelley
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Christian A. Bowen and Jefferson Cufburt Elliott
circa 1900 to 1905, married couple, Christian A. Bowen and Jefferson "Jeff" C. Elliott. Most likely location: Bernice, Union Parish, Louisiana.
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Grace and family
This is Grace with her daughter in law Maria (wife of Bob) and grandsons James "Bobby" and Lenny
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Willie Belle Bowen McGee Gravesite
A photo of the grave of Willie Belle Bowen McGee in Bernice Cemetery, Louisiana. Courtesy Gary E Gray, Find A Grave
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Willie Belle Bowen McGee
A photo of "Ma Gee" (as her grandchildren called her) circa 1970. From Find A Grave courtesy Gary E Gray.
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Andrew Joseph Bowen
A photo of Andrew Joseph Bowen and family
People in photo include: Jefferson Bowen, David Bowen, and Roland Bowen
People in photo include: Jefferson Bowen, David Bowen, and Roland Bowen
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Callaway Mills, Georgia
A photo of "Jacks & Jills": All have at least one parent working for Callaway Mills:
(Starting with Director Betty Herring and going Clockwise) Gerald Welborn, Wynda Lynn Duke,
Fredia Williamson, Lee Grant, Jackie Market, Vickie Beard, Lawrence Edmonson, Suzanne Stitt,
Martha Ann Lewis, Roland Yarborough, Jo Anne Flournoy, Charlyne Bowen.
Title Callaway Educational Association - Jacks & Jills
Collection Troup County Photograph Collection
Subjects CEA
Youth Organizations
Jacks & Jills
Image Callaway Educational Associati
Caption Callaway Educational Associati
Photograph Record 13574
Catalog Number 13574
Object Name Print, Photographic
People in photo include: Betty Herring, Gerald Welborn, Wynda Lynn Duke, Fredia Williamson, Lee Grant, Jackie Market, Vickie Beard, Lawrence Edmonson, Suzanne Stitt, Martha Ann Lewis, Roland Yarborough, Jo Anne Flournoy, and Charlyne Bowen
(Starting with Director Betty Herring and going Clockwise) Gerald Welborn, Wynda Lynn Duke,
Fredia Williamson, Lee Grant, Jackie Market, Vickie Beard, Lawrence Edmonson, Suzanne Stitt,
Martha Ann Lewis, Roland Yarborough, Jo Anne Flournoy, Charlyne Bowen.
Title Callaway Educational Association - Jacks & Jills
Collection Troup County Photograph Collection
Subjects CEA
Youth Organizations
Jacks & Jills
Image Callaway Educational Associati
Caption Callaway Educational Associati
Photograph Record 13574
Catalog Number 13574
Object Name Print, Photographic
People in photo include: Betty Herring, Gerald Welborn, Wynda Lynn Duke, Fredia Williamson, Lee Grant, Jackie Market, Vickie Beard, Lawrence Edmonson, Suzanne Stitt, Martha Ann Lewis, Roland Yarborough, Jo Anne Flournoy, and Charlyne Bowen
Joreene Carson
A photo of Joreene Carson and Larry Bowen
People in photo include: Larry Bowen
People in photo include: Larry Bowen
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James Howard Bowen
A photo of James Howard Bowen, 1883 to 1901. Son of John Edward Howard Bowen and Missouri I. Carmichael Bowen. Born and died in Bernice, Louisiana, Union Parish.
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Eva Berniece Bowen
A photo of Eva Berniece Bowen. Berniece was about four years of age in this photo. She was the only sister in a family of four boys, although there was another sister, she died in childbirth. Berniece was married for fifty-six years to Ralph Glee Harrelson, was the beautiful mother of twelve children, and lived to be eighty-eight years of age. She was very gentle, sweet, spiritual and loving, and had a very beautiful smile! She served God all of her life and was extremely devoted to her family.
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William Claude Bowen
A photo of William Claude Bowen. Claude was about four years of age in this photo. He was the oldest of six children and was married to the same wife for seventy-five years. He also lived to be ninety-seven years of age. Claude was a very gentle, kind and loving man.
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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!
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Lummie & Mattie (Walker) Bowen
A photo of William Columbus "Lummie" Bowen & Mattie "Belvie" (Walker) Bowen
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John & Tennie Bowen Gravesite
A photo of the grave of John B Bowen and Tennie K Bowen
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David & Bessie (Bowen) Peck gravesite
A photo of the grave of David Paul Peck and Bessie Bowen Peck
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Bowen Family Tree
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Updated Bowen Biographies
Jesse Micheal Bowen of Tennessee United States was born on December 21, 1957 to Raymond O Moser. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Jesse Michael Bowen.
Wilson Bowen of Newark, Licking County, Ohio was born on May 19, 1880, and died at age 87 years old in April 1968.
Manard M Bowen was born on August 20, 1951, and died at age 41 years old on August 31, 1992. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Manard M Bowen.
Suzanne D Bowen of Olathe, Johnson County, KS was born on November 13, 1976, and died at age 19 years old on August 18, 1996.
Otis Odell Bowen of Henryetta, Okmulgee County, Oklahoma was born on January 13, 1912 in Pope County, Arkansas United States, and died at age 65 years old on January 13, 1977 at Muskogee General Hospital in Muskogee, Muskogee County, OK.
Floyd Bowen of Weleetka, Okfuskee County, Oklahoma was born on February 29, 1908, and died at age 66 years old in June 1974.
Elizabeth K Bowen of TX was born circa 1947. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Elizabeth K. (Kriwanek) Bowen.
Timothy W Bowen of Dallas County, TX was born circa 1956. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Timothy W. Bowen.
Phillip J Bowen of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, PA was born on September 29, 1964, and died at age 32 years old on April 30, 1997.
Christopher Bowen was born on September 30, 1973. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Christopher Bowen.
James Edward Howard Bowen of Bernice, Louisiana United States was born on January 18, 1855 in AR, and died at age 71 years old on January 23, 1926 in Bernice, LA.
Chrisitan (Bowen) Elliot of Bernice, Louisiana United States was born on October 21, 1881 in Bernice, and died at age 84 years old on June 8, 1966 in Bernice.
John Newton Bowen of Bernice, Louisiana United States was born on September 9, 1909 in Bernice, and died at age 45 years old on July 5, 1955 in Bernice.
Josaphine Bowen of Bernice, Louisiana United States was born in 1823. She was in a relationship with William Thomas Bowen, and had children Thomas Jefferson Bowen and James Edward Howard Bowen. Josaphine Bowen died at age 80 years old in 1903.
William Thomas Bowen of Bernice, Louisiana United States was born on November 3, 1817 in GA. He was in a relationship with Josaphine Bowen, and had children Thomas Jefferson Bowen and James Edward Howard Bowen. William Bowen died at age 81 years old on March 28, 1899 in Bernice, LA.
Thomas Jefferson Bowen of Bernice, Louisiana United States was born on October 23, 1849 in Bernice to William Thomas Bowen and Josaphine Bowen. He had a brother James Edward Howard Bowen. Thomas Bowen died at age 47 years old on October 22, 1897 in Tinsman, AR.
Popular Bowen Biographies
Elena Colella Bowen was born on July 9, 1912. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Elena "Helen" Colella Bowen.
Sarah (Bengough) Bowen-Jones was born at Wales. She was in a relationship with David Jones, and has a child Mary Ann (Jones) Tasker. Sarah Bowen-Jones died at Wales. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Sarah (Bengough) Bowen-Jones.
Katherine Bowen was born on October 31, 1908. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Katherine Bowen.
David Bowen was born in Seattle, Washington United States. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember David Bowen.
Elizabeth Bowen was born on October 26, 1907. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Elizabeth Bowen.
Stephen S Bowen was born on October 1, 1802 in South Carolina United States, and died at age 94 years old on July 27, 1897 in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Stephen S Bowen.
Donald E Bowen of Katy, Harris County, TX was born on December 31, 1954, and died at age 40 years old on June 22, 1995.
Hattie May Bowen was born in 1905. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Hattie May Bowen.
James W Bowen was born on May 28, 1858. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember James W Bowen.
Lida Cathrene (Reynolds) Bowen of Bernice, Louisiana United States was born in 1914. She was married to John Newton Bowen in Bernice, Union Parish County, and had children Monelle Bowen McCallum, Jimmy Wess Bowen, and John Claude Bowen. Lida Bowen died at age 45 years old on July 15, 1960 in Bernice.
Emma Pearl (McGee) Bowen was born on September 29, 1879 in Louisiana United States. She was married to Thomas Wesley Bowen in Bernice, Union Parish County, and had children Chrisitan Bowen Elliot and John Newton Bowen. Emma Bowen died at age 67 years old on November 17, 1946 in Bernice. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Emma Pearl (McGee) Bowen .
Christian A. Bowen was the daughter of John Edward Howard Bowen (1855 to 1926) and Missouri I. Carmichael (1855 to 1936), from Bernice, Union Parish, Louisiana, USA.
Thomas Wesley Bowen of Bernice, Louisiana United States was born on November 16, 1879 in Bernice, and died at age 77 years old on December 14, 1956 in Bernice.
Missouri I (Carmichael) Bowen was born on December 28, 1855 in Louisiana United States, and died at age 80 years old on December 10, 1936 in Bernice.
Queenie May (Routley) Bowen of Geelong, Greater Geelong City County, VIC Australia was born in 1908 in Geelong. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Queenie May Routley.
Obadiah Bowen was born on January 3, 1627 in Swansea, Wales United Kingdom. He was in a relationship with Mary (Clinton) Bowen, and had a child Lydia (Bowen) Mason. Obadiah Bowen died at age 83 years old on September 10, 1710 in Swansea, Massachusetts United States. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Obadiah Bowen.
Bowen Death Records & Life Expectancy
The average age of a Bowen family member is 72.0 years old according to our database of 28,837 people with the last name Bowen that have a birth and death date listed.
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Oldest Bowens
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Hammett Bowen was born on November 30, 1847, and died at age 121 years old in June 1969. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Hammett Bowen.
Emma C Bowen of Macomb, McDonough County, IL was born on March 2, 1889, and died at age 112 years old on March 29, 2001.
Mable D Bowen of Gastonia, Gaston County, NC was born on December 23, 1891, and died at age 109 years old on November 29, 2001.
May Bowen of North Olmsted, Cuyahoga County, OH was born on November 18, 1891, and died at age 106 years old on September 2, 1998.
Ethel J Bowen of Portland, Cumberland County, ME was born on March 27, 1894, and died at age 106 years old on February 25, 2001.
Esther M Bowen of Seattle, King County, WA was born on April 6, 1897, and died at age 107 years old on November 7, 2004.
Nelia A Bowen of Parkersburg, Wood County, WV was born on February 24, 1890, and died at age 106 years old on March 11, 1996.
Marie Bowen of Bradford, McKean County, PA was born on October 14, 1895, and died at age 105 years old on February 7, 2001.
Ethel C Bowen of Wheat Ridge, Jefferson County, CO was born on March 8, 1894, and died at age 105 years old on January 1, 2000.
Katherine C Bowen of Pitman, Gloucester County, NJ was born on June 25, 1886, and died at age 104 years old in February 1991.
Ada Bowen of Baltimore, Baltimore City County, Maryland was born on December 15, 1878, and died at age 104 years old in January 1983.
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i am 13 and it would mean the world if i knew my Bowen family history i would love to know how it started and i'd like to see who my great great family members were and. i am aware the name Bowen is a welsh name if any one has any info or can derect me to somewhere that could help me it would be so great,, i wish i could of been born in teh 1908's that would of been such a simple time. i am australia but im sure my family history and my old relitives were from wales.
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