Brief Life History of George
When George Bowers was born about 1840, in Delaware, Indiana, United States, his father, Andrew Bowers, was 25 and his mother, Mary Shafer, was 30. He lived in Monroe Township, Delaware, Indiana, United States for about 10 years.
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Family Time Line
Andrew Bowers
1816–1882
Mary Shafer
1811–1864
George Bowers
1840–
Michael Bowers
1841–1923
Sarah Bowers
1854–
Barbara Ann Bowers
1842–1921
William P Bowers
1844–1912
Susan Catherine Bowers
1846–1918
David S Bowers
1848–1870
Benjamin L Bowers
1850–
Mary Virginia Bowers
1852–1890
Sources (3)
- George Bowers in household of Andrew Bowers, "United States Census, 1850"
- George Bowers in household of Andrew Bowers, "United States Census, 1860"
- Legacy NFS Source: George Bowers - Government record: birth-name: George Bowers
Parents and Siblings
1816–1882 Male
1811–1864 Female
Siblings (9)
1840– Male
1841–1923 Male
1842–1921 Female
1844–1912 Male
1846–1918 Female
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World Events (8)
1841 · Indiana Nears Bankruptcy
Age 1
The State of Indiana was near bankruptcy in 1841 due to the inability to repay interest incurred for the Massive Internal Improvement Act. The state liquidated much of its public works. Many of the projects were handed over to the state’s creditors as a way to reduce debt. Only two of the eight proposed infrastructure projects were completed by the creditors.
1846
Age 6
U.S. acquires vast tracts of Mexican territory in wake of Mexican War including California and New Mexico.
1872 · The First National Park
Age 32
Yellowstone National Park was given the title of the first national park by the U.S. Congress and signed into law by President Ulysses S. Grant. It is also believed to be the first national park in the world.
Name Meaning
English: variant of Bower , with plural or post-medieval excrescent -s.
Dictionary of American Family Names © Patrick Hanks 2003, 2006.
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