Franklin Peter Bowerman1,2

M, b. 27 December 1847, d. 17 May 1922
FatherPeter Bowerman b. 24 Apr 1803, d. 16 Sep 1885
MotherNancy Anna Shaffstall b. 21 Jun 1810, d. 2 Mar 1879
     Franklin Peter was born on Monday, 27 December 1847 in Bloom Township, Seneca County, Ohio. He went by the name of Frank and also his middle name Peter. Peter married Rachael A. Gray on 2 March 1869 in Pipestone Township, Berrien County, Michigan.3 Frank & Rachael had children: Elmina G. [5/28/1874-] & Corwin E. [3/04/1877-12/29/1884]. 6 August 1870, Peter and his wife, Rachael, were listed on the U.S. Federal Census in Berrien Township. Enumerated in this household were Peter Bowerman [23 Indiana] and his wife: Rachael [28 Pennsylvania].4 3 June 1880, Frank and his wife, Rachael, were listed on the U.S. Federal Census in Pipestone Township, Berrien County, Michigan. Enumerated in this household were Frank P. Bowerman [32 Ohio], his wife: Rachael [37 Pennsylvania], children: Elmy [6 Michigan], & Corvin [3 Michigan].5 Franklin's wife, Rachael, died on 21 February 1882 in Pipestone Township leaving him a widower. Franklin married 2nd Sarah Fox on 23 March 1882 in Berrien Springs, Berrien County, Michigan.6 Frank & Sarah had children: Harry J. [1/30/1883-7/06/1965][m. 10/04/1905 Clara Josephine Klebs], Althea Dora [9/11/1884-/6/12/1972][m. 5/02/1906 John Howard Baringer], Roscoe Mirl [10/08/1886][m. 1911 Emma Kramer] & Reita Faye [4/15/1897-8/04/1963][m. 12/12/1914 Owen Stephen Matchette]. 25 June 1900, Peter and his wife, Sarah, were listed on the U.S. Federal Census in Eau Claire, Berrien Township. Enumerated in this household were Peter Bownerman [Dec 1847 - 52 Ohio], his wife: Sarah [May 1855 - 45 Michigan], children: Harry [Jan 1883 -17 Michigan], Dora [Sep 1884 - 15 Michigan], Roscoe [Oct 1886 - 13 Michigan], & Retal [Apr 1897 - 3 Michigan]. They had been married 18 years with 4 children, all living. He was a stone mason.7 Frank died on Wednesday, 17 May 1922 in Mishawaka, St. Joseph County, Indiana, at age 74 years, 4 months and 20 days.8 He was buried there in the Fairview Cemetery on Friday, 19 May 1922.

Family

Sarah Fox b. 17 May 1855, d. 13 Jan 1936

Citations

  1. [S211] State of Michigan, Berrien County, Michigan Marriage Records, page 49.
  2. [S209] Daughters of American Revolution, St. Joseph & Benton Harbor Chapters Algonquin Chapter, Cemetery Records Berrien County, Michigan, Volume F, page 80.
  3. [S334] Michigan Marriage Records, 1867-1952.
  4. [S676] 1870 United States Federal Census: Berrien County, Michigan - page 26 - transcribed by Larry & Kathy McCurdy.
  5. [S677] 1880 United States Federal Census: Berrien County, Michigan - Enumeration District 16, sheet 6, line 25 - transcribed by Larry & Kathy McCurdy.
  6. [S1974] Michigan, County Marriage Records, 1822-1940.
  7. [S679] 1900 United States Federal Census: Berrien County, Michigan - Enumeration District 59, sheet 15, line 37 - transcribed by Larry & Kathy McCurdy.
  8. [S1988] Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899-2011.