Howey and Mrak Genealogy - Person Page 87

Stephen Bowen1

M
Last Edited23 Oct 1999
Stephen Bowen was the son of Thomas Bowen and Thankful Mason.1 
Marriage*1723Stephen Bowen married Phebe Slade in 1723.1 

Family

Phebe Slade

Citations

  1. [S19] e-mail address.

Temperance Bowen1

F
Last Edited23 Oct 1999
Temperance Bowen was the daughter of Seth (Col) Bowen and Charity Billins.1 
Marriage*Temperance Bowen married (?) Matthews.1 
Married NameHer married name was Matthews.1 

Family

(?) Matthews

Citations

  1. [S19] e-mail address.

Theodore Malliard Bowen1

M, b. 30 March 1834, d. 3 August 1834
Last Edited3 Jun 2000
Birth*30 March 1834Theodore Malliard Bowen was born on 30 March 1834 at Cumberland Co., New Jersey.1 
He was the son of James Bennett Bowen and Mary J. Wallen.1 
Death*3 August 1834Theodore Malliard Bowen died on 3 August 1834 at Cumberland Co., New Jersey.1 

Citations

  1. [S187] Sheppard Papers;, Bowen file.

Thomas Bowen1

M, b. 3 August 1664, d. 1743
Last Edited23 Oct 1999
Birth*3 August 1664Thomas Bowen was born on 3 August 1664 at Rehoboth, Bristol, Massachusetts.1 
He was the son of Obadiah Bowen and Mary Clifton.1 
Marriage*17 June 1689Thomas Bowen married Thankful Mason on 17 June 1689 at Rehoboth, Bristol, Massachusetts.1 
Death*1743Thomas Bowen died in 1743.1 
Note*REF: WFT Vol 7, #143.1 

Citations

  1. [S19] e-mail address.

Thomas Bowen1

M, b. circa 1624, d. circa 1663
Last Edited23 Oct 1999
Marriage*Thomas Bowen married Elizabeth Nichols at Essex Co., Massachusetts.1 
Birth*circa 1624Thomas Bowen was born circa 1624 at Wales.1 
He was the son of Richard Bowen and Ann Bourne.1 
Death*circa 1663Thomas Bowen died circa 1663 at Rehoboth, Bristol, Massachusetts.1 
Note*REF: Gen. of New England by J. Savage.1 
NoteREF: Ancestral Lines by Carl Boyer.1 
NoteREF: David Bedell files.1 

Family

Elizabeth Nichols b. 1637, d. 11 November 1713
Marriage*He married Elizabeth Nichols at Essex Co., Massachusetts.1 
Child 1.Richard Bowen+1 b. Aug 1658, d. 1736

Citations

  1. [S19] e-mail address.

Thomas Bowen1

M, b. 1653
Last Edited23 Oct 1999
Birth*1653Thomas Bowen was born in 1653.1 
He was the son of Richard Bowen and Esther Sutton.1 

Citations

  1. [S19] e-mail address.

Thomas Bowen1

M, b. 20 August 1689
Last Edited23 Oct 1999
Birth*20 August 1689Thomas Bowen was born on 20 August 1689 at Rehoboth, Bristol, Massachusetts.1 
He was the son of Richard Bowen and Mercy Titus.1 
Marriage*8 August 1710Thomas Bowen married Sarah Hunt on 8 August 1710 at Rehoboth, Bristol, Massachusetts.1 

Family

Sarah Hunt

Citations

  1. [S19] e-mail address.

Thomas Bowen1

M
Last Edited23 Oct 1999
Thomas Bowen was the son of Dan Bowen and Lydia Yapp.1 

Citations

  1. [S19] e-mail address.

Thomas Bowen1

M, b. 21 December 1743
Last Edited23 Oct 1999
Marriage*Thomas Bowen married Penelope Aldrich.1 
Birth*21 December 1743Thomas Bowen was born on 21 December 1743.1 
He was the son of Nathaniel Bowen and Esther Barden.1 

Family

Penelope Aldrich
Child 1.Nathaniel Bowen+1 b. 29 Jan 1767

Citations

  1. [S19] e-mail address.

Thomas Bowen1

M, b. 27 May 1809, d. 30 December 1879
Last Edited20 Aug 2014
Birth*27 May 1809Thomas Bowen was born on 27 May 1809 at Greewich, Cumberland Co., New Jersey.1 
He was the son of Dan Bowen Jr. and Letitia Bennett.1 
Marriage*9 September 1841Thomas Bowen married Susan Jane Davis on 9 September 1841 at Shiloh, Cumberland Co., New Jersey.1 
Death*30 December 1879Thomas Bowen died on 30 December 1879 at Bridgeton, Cumberland Co., New Jersey, at age 70.1 
Event-Misc*30 December 1880He was There is a Thomas Bowen in Deerfield Presbyterian Cemetery Died Dec. 30 1880, aged 70 years and 4 mo. Is this the same Thomas? On 30 December 1880 at Deerfield Presbyterian Church Cemetery, Deerfield, Upper Deerfield Twp., Cumberland Co., New Jersey.2 

Census Data

DateLocationDetail
1850Hopewell Twp., New JerseyThomas Bowen appeared on the census of 1850 at Hopewell Twp., New Jersey.3
17 August 1860Hopewell Twp., New JerseyHe appeared on the census of 17 August 1860 at Hopewell Twp., New Jersey; Dwelling 1937, Family No. 1913. Thomas Bowen, farmer, 51 (or 57), real estate value 7,000, personal property value 1,000, wife Susan J., 46, Letitia Bowen, 18, domestic, Mary J., 9, James S. Thomas, 10, and Robert Climer, 18, farm apprentice. All born NJ.4

Family

Susan Jane Davis b. circa 1820
Marriage*9 September 1841He married Susan Jane Davis on 9 September 1841 at Shiloh, Cumberland Co., New Jersey.1 
Children 1.Letitia Bowen4 b. c 1842
 2.Mary J. Bowen4 b. c 1851

Citations

  1. [S38] Individual contact, William Ayres e-mail (e-mail address).
  2. [S89] Unknown author, Gravestone.
  3. [S41] 1850 US Federal Census Record, p 249A, 56/57. Thomas Bowen, 41, farmer, $2500, Susan J., 35, Letitia 8. All born NJ.
  4. [S40] 1860 US Federal Census, Digital microfilm, Cumberland Co., Hopewell Twp., p. 625.

Thomas H. Bowen1

M, b. 1846, d. 1925
Thomas Bowen family gravestone Overlook Cemetery Bridgeton, Cumberland Co., NJ.
Last Edited21 Mar 2010
Birth*1846Thomas H. Bowen was born in 1846 at New Jersey.2 
He was the son of George Bowen and Susanna Goodwin Hancock.1 
Marriage*circa 1871Thomas H. Bowen married Missouri H. (?) circa 1871.2 
Death*1925Thomas H. Bowen died in 1925 at Cumberland Co., New Jersey.2 
Burial*1925He was buried in 1925 at Overlook Cemetery, Bridgeton, Cumberland Co., New Jersey.2 
(Witness) Will8 April 1885He witnessed the will of James Bennett Bowen on 8 April 1885 at Hopewell Twp., Cumberland Co., New Jersey; Last Will and Testament of James B. Bowen of Hopewell Twp., Cumberland Co., NJ. Five dollars each to three sones Albert J. Bowen, Louis M. Bowen, Charles H. Bowen, and daughter Mary Jane Gilmon. Balance of estate to daughters Arathiene H. Bowen and Caroline B. Bowen. Arathiene and Caroline to provide for their mother, Mary, if she outline James. Witnessed by Jere H. Lupton and Thos. H. Bowen. Signed by James B. Bowen.3 
Occupation*1886Thomas H. Bowen was jeweler in 1886 at Bridgeton, Cumberland Co., New Jersey.4 

Census Data

DateLocationDetail
19 July 1850Salem, New JerseyThomas H. Bowen appeared on the census of 19 July 1850 in the household of George Bowen at Salem, New Jersey.5

Family

Missouri H. (?) b. 1849, d. 1932
Marriage*circa 1871Thomas H. Bowen married Missouri H. (?) circa 1871.2 
Children 1.Lillian S. Bowen2 b. 1870, d. 1940
 2.Mary C. Bowen2 b. 1871, d. 1910

Citations

  1. [S162] Unknown author, Web Page, baconfamily.webjump.com.
  2. [S89] Unknown author, Gravestone, Observed and photographed 22 May 2005. Overlook Cemetery, Bridgeton. BOWEN Thomas H. 1846-1925; Missouri H. 1849-1932; Clinton H. 1873-1873; Mary C. 1871-1910; Lillian S. 1870-1940.
  3. [S156] Unknown author, NJ Archives Calendar of Wills, Last Will and Probate of James B. Bowen. NJ Archives Cumberland Co. Wills 4561F.
  4. [S61] Newspaper notice, Death notice of James B. Bowen, Bridgeton Evening News, 29 September 1886, genealogybank.com.
  5. [S41] 1850 US Federal Census Record, George Bowen household, 1850 US Federal Census, population schedule, Salem, Salem Co., NJ, Page 117, Roll: M432_462, 182/186. George Bowen, M, 42, Cabinet A. Maker, Susan Bowen, F, 41, Chester V. Bowen, M, 11, George Altheus Bowen, M, 6, Thomas H. Bowen, M, 3, all born NJ; 4 others.

Thomas Hancock Bowen1

M, b. 1904
Last Edited19 Oct 1999
Birth*1904Thomas Hancock Bowen was born in 1904.1 
He was the son of George Clinton Bowen and Virginia Bilderback.1 

Citations

  1. [S162] Unknown author, Web Page, baconfamily.webjump.com.

Uberto Bowen1

M, b. 22 February 1813
Last Edited23 Oct 1999
Marriage*Uberto Bowen married Angela Rawson.1 
Birth*22 February 1813Uberto Bowen was born on 22 February 1813 at Richmond, New Hampshire.1 
He was the son of James Bowen and Abigail Estes.1 

Family

Angela Rawson

Citations

  1. [S19] e-mail address.

Urania Bowen1

F, b. 23 September 1707
Last Edited23 Oct 1999
Birth*23 September 1707Urania Bowen was born on 23 September 1707 at Rehoboth, Bristol, Massachusetts.1 
She was the daughter of Richard Bowen and Mercy Titus.1 
Marriage*4 March 1736/37Urania Bowen married John Bush on 4 March 1736/37 at Rehoboth, Bristol, Massachusetts.1 
Married NameHer married name was Bush.1 

Family

John Bush

Citations

  1. [S19] e-mail address.

Valentine Bowen1

M
Last Edited23 Oct 1999
Valentine Bowen was the son of Hezekiah Bowen and Elizabeth Landell.1 

Citations

  1. [S19] e-mail address.

Vera Pearl Bowen

F, b. 6 March 1919, d. 20 November 1994
Last Edited1 Sep 2012
Birth*6 March 1919Vera Pearl Bowen was born on 6 March 1919 at 63 North St., Bridgeton, Cumberland Co., New Jersey.1 
She was the daughter of James Franklin Bowen and Helen Pearl Venable Woodlin
Marriage*10 October 1940Vera Pearl Bowen married Reverend James Edward Thompson 3d, son of James Edward Thompson Jr. and Myrtle Cloud, on 10 October 1940 at Laurel Hill Methodist Church, Bridgeton, Cumberland Co., New Jersey.2,3 
Death*20 November 1994Vera Pearl Bowen died on 20 November 1994 at Atco, Waterford Twp., Camden Co., New Jersey, at age 75. 
Burial*circa 23 November 1994She was buried circa 23 November 1994 at New Freedom Cemetery, Tansboro, Camden Co., New Jersey; The New Freedom Cemetery is located at the cross roads of Williamstown/NewFreedom Rd. and Factory Rd. Tansboro, Winslow Twp. Camden County, NJ.4

Married Name10 October 1940 As of 10 October 1940,her married name was Thompson. 

Census Data

DateLocationDetail
9 January 1920Bridgeton, New JerseyVera Pearl Bowen appeared on the census of 9 January 1920 in the household of James Franklin Bowen at Bridgeton, New Jersey; Franklin J. Bowen, head of household, age 24, mechanic at the can factory, Helen, wife 25, daughter Vera, 2/3.5
15 April 1930Bridgeton, New JerseyVera Pearl Bowen appeared on the census of 15 April 1930 in the household of James Franklin Bowen and Helen Pearl Venable Woodlin at Bridgeton, New Jersey; Elizabeth Bowen Howey remembers a Crosby radio that was cabinet size. She says father lost his job as a railroad brakeman during the Great Depression.6
26 June 1940Bridgeton, New JerseyVera Pearl Bowen appeared on the census of 26 June 1940 in the household of James Franklin Bowen at Bridgeton, New Jersey.7

Family

Reverend James Edward Thompson 3d b. 5 August 1918, d. 4 July 2012
Marriage*10 October 1940Vera Pearl Bowen married Reverend James Edward Thompson 3d, son of James Edward Thompson Jr. and Myrtle Cloud, on 10 October 1940 at Laurel Hill Methodist Church, Bridgeton, Cumberland Co., New Jersey.2,3 
Children 1.Kenneth Nelson Thompson+
 2.Nancy Jeanne Thompson+

Citations

  1. [S107] Birth Certificate, Birth certificate of Vera Pearl Bowen, March 6, 1919. NJ Archives 1919.
  2. [S38] Individual contact, James E. Thompson III via e-mail 10 June 2003. "Vera an I were married in the Laurel Hill Methodist church on Oct. 10, 1940 in Bridgeton, NJ. "
  3. [S318] Unknown author, Obituary, http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/courierpostonline/… on 6 Jul 2012

    Rev. James E. Thompson(1918 - 2012)
    AGE: 93 Years • Pitman

    On July 4, 2012 of Pitman, NJ. Age 93 years. Beloved husband of the late Vera (nee Bowen). Devoted father of Kenneth (Mariemma) Thompson and Nancy (Howard) Bringhurst. Dear brother of Elizabeth Pompper. Proud grandfather of Richard (Sharon) Bringhurst, Mark (Amy) Bringhurst, Lawrence Thompson, and Cynthia Bird (Rob). Great grandfather of Mackenzie, Charis, Kaylee, Brian, Jessica, Jarret, Brandon, Abigail, and Justin. Rev. Thompson retired in 1980 after pastoring eleven churches in the Southern NJ Conference including West Belmar, Atco, and Tansboro United Methodist Churches. Relatives and friends are invited to attend his viewing Monday morning 9:00-11:00AM at the Pitman United Methodist Church 758 N. Broadway Pitman, NJ 08071. Funeral Service 11:00AM. Interment New Freedom Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Fellowship Fund, United Methodist Home Pitman Manor 535 N. Oak Ave. Pitman, NJ 08071. For additional information or to email lasting condolences CostantinoFH.com. Arrangements under the direction of:
    Constantino Funeral Home
    231 W. White Horse Pike, Berlin, NJ 08009

    Published in Courier-Post from July 6 to July 8, 2012.
  4. [S111] Elizabeth Bowen Howey, via Aunt Patricia Brown 6/11/2002.
  5. [S44] 1920 United States Federal Census, 5th Ward Bridgeton City, District 202. ED# 140, sheet 3. Page 4, House 48, Family 48. Franklin J. Bowen, head of household, age 24, mechanic at the can factory, Helen, wife, 25, daughter Vera, 2/3.
  6. [S258] 1930 United States Federal Census, J. Frank Bowen household, 1930 US Federal Census, population schedule, T626-1326, ED 6-13, sheet 15B, lines 88-92, Bridgeton 5th Ward. J. Frank Bowen, 33, first married at age 20, railroad brakeman, wife Helen, 35, first married at age 22, daughters Vera, 11, Jean, 6, Elizabeth, age 2 4/12. All born NJ with parents born NJ. House is rented, $14 per month, own a radio.
  7. [S570] 1940 United States Federal Census, Frank Bowen household, 1940 US Federal Census, population schedule, Bridgeton, Cumberland Co., New Jersey, ED 6-3, p. 10-B.
    Frank Bowen, 44, Janitor, Church
    Helen, 46
    Vera, 21, sorter, can house
    Jean, 16, new worker
    Elizabeth, 12
    Virginia, 8
    Patricia, 6
    All born in New Jersey.

Virginia Thompson Bowen

F, b. 1 September 1931, d. 23 February 1996
Last Edited10 Sep 2005
Birth*1 September 1931Virginia Thompson Bowen was born on 1 September 1931 at Bridgeton, Cumberland Co., New Jersey.1 
She was the daughter of James Franklin Bowen and Helen Pearl Venable Woodlin
Marriage*1950Virginia Thompson Bowen married Warren Roland Hoffman Sr., son of Roland Hoffman and Rachel Pettit, in 1950 at Leesburg Methodist Church, Leesburg, Maurice River Twp., Cumberland Co., New Jersey.2 
Death*23 February 1996Virginia Thompson Bowen died on 23 February 1996 at the home of Terri Lynne, Glendale, Arizona, at age 64.1,3 
Burial*28 February 1996She was buried on 28 February 1996 at Leesburg Cemetery, Leesburg, Maurice River Twp., Cumberland Co., New Jersey.4,3 
SSN*Her Social Security Number was 140-24-4634.5 
Married Name1950 As of 1950,her married name was Hoffman. 
(Witness) Death9 July 1973She witnessed the death of Helen Pearl Venable Woodlin on 9 July 1973 at Rainbow Convalescent Center, Pittsgrove, Upper Pittsgrove Twp., Salem Co., New Jersey.6,7 

Census Data

DateLocationDetail
26 June 1940Bridgeton, New JerseyVirginia Thompson Bowen appeared on the census of 26 June 1940 in the household of James Franklin Bowen at Bridgeton, New Jersey.8

Family

Warren Roland Hoffman Sr. b. 14 July 1932, d. 17 August 1985
Marriage*1950Virginia Thompson Bowen married Warren Roland Hoffman Sr., son of Roland Hoffman and Rachel Pettit, in 1950 at Leesburg Methodist Church, Leesburg, Maurice River Twp., Cumberland Co., New Jersey.2 
Children 1.Warren Roland Hoffman Jr.+
 2.Roland Noble Hoffman+
 3.Gregory Hoffman b. 1958, d. 1958
 4.Terri Lynne Hoffman+

Citations

  1. [S510] Social Security Death Index, via Ancestry.com 24 Aug 2002. VIRGINIA T HOFFMAN, SSN 140-24-4634, Residence: 08316 Dorchester, Cumberland, NJ, Born 1 Sep 1931, Last Benefit: 08327 Leesburg, Cumberland, NJ, Died 23 Feb 1996, Issued: NJ (Before 1951).
  2. [S111] Elizabeth Bowen Howey.
  3. [S370] ObitsArchive.com, online http://oa.newsbank.com, Press of Atlantic City, The (NJ) - February 26, 1996
    VIRGINIA HOFFMAN, 64, of Dorchester, Maurice River Township, died Friday in Glendale, Ariz.
    Born in Bridgeton, she was a homemaker and a member of the Dorchester United Methodist Church.
    Surviving are two sons, Warren and Roland N., both of Dorchester; a daughter, Terri Rowe of Glendale; two sisters, Pat Brown of Bellmawr and Betty Howey of Philadelphia; and four grandchildren.
    Services will be held 11 a.m. Wednesday at Hoffman Funeral Homes, Leesburg, where
    friends may call one hour earlier.
    Burial will be in Leesburg Cemetery.
    Donations may be made to the Dorchester United Methodist Church, 453 Main St., Dorchester 08316.
    Press of Atlantic City, The (NJ)
    Date: February 26, 1996.
  4. [S68] Funeral Home Notice.
  5. [S510] Social Security Death Index.
  6. [S106] Death Certificate, Death certificate of Helen V. Bowen, NJ Dept of Vital Records certificate number 38291. Helen V. Bowen died 7/9/1973 at Rainbow Convalescent Center in Pittsgrove, Salem Co. She was born in Bridgeton, NJ on 4/28/1894. Her usual place of residence was High St., Leesburg, Maurice River Twp., Cumberland CO., NJ. Her parents were Harry L. Woodlin and Harriet Venable. She was a housewife. The informant was Virginia Hoffman (her daughter) of High St., Leesburg. Burial Leesburg Cemetery, Leesburg, NJ on 13 July 1973 by Robert V. Hoffman Funeral Home.
  7. [S510] Social Security Death Index, HELEN BOWEN birth 28 Apr 1894, death Jul 1973 Last Residence 08327 (Leesburg, Cumberland, NJ) Last benefit (none specified) SSN 135-20-7786 Issued New Jersey.
  8. [S570] 1940 United States Federal Census, Frank Bowen household, 1940 US Federal Census, population schedule, Bridgeton, Cumberland Co., New Jersey, ED 6-3, p. 10-B.
    Frank Bowen, 44, Janitor, Church
    Helen, 46
    Vera, 21, sorter, can house
    Jean, 16, new worker
    Elizabeth, 12
    Virginia, 8
    Patricia, 6
    All born in New Jersey.

Will Bowen1

M, b. circa 1905
Last Edited27 Jun 2003
Birth*circa 1905Will Bowen was born circa 1905.1 
Marriage*1931He married Olive Harris, daughter of Torbert Harris and Rebecca Harris, in 1931 at Salem Co., New Jersey.1 

Family

Olive Harris b. circa 1910

Citations

  1. [S235] Unknown author, Gloucester County Historical Society Web site marriage records database, Record: #18472
    Groom : Bowen, Will (B500)
    Bride : Harris, Olive (H620)
    Bride's Father : Harris, Torbert
    Bride's Mother : Harris, Rebecca
    Marriage Date : 1931
    Source : Salem Standard & Jerseyman
    Source Date : 4/2/1931
    Notes : Bride's brother: George Harris.

William Bowen1

M, b. circa 1625, d. 10 March 1686/87
Last Edited23 Oct 1999
Marriage*William Bowen married Elizabeth (?).1 
Birth*circa 1625William Bowen was born circa 1625 at Wales.1 
He was the son of Richard Bowen and Ann Bourne.1 
Death*10 March 1686/87William Bowen died on 10 March 1686/87 at Rehoboth, Bristol, Massachusetts.1 
Note*REF: WFT Vol 7, #143.1 

Family

Elizabeth (?)

Citations

  1. [S19] e-mail address.

William Bowen1

M
Last Edited23 Oct 1999
William Bowen was the son of Elisha Bowen and Susanna Simmons.1 

Citations

  1. [S19] e-mail address.