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      Abraham was in Liberty Township, Crawford County, Ohio in 1840, Pleasant Township, Van Wert County, Ohio in 1850, in Salem Center, Stuben County, Indiana in 1860, in Angola, Salem Township, Stuben County, Indiana in 1870 and Marion Township, Lincoln County, Kansas in 1880. Abraham was born on Wednesday, 8 February 1809 at Lykens Township, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania. On 2 April 1809, Abraham was christened at Hoffman's Reformed Church, Lykens Township, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania. The christening records list his parents: Solomon Schaffstall & Catharina & his sponsors: Philip Hock & wife Charlotte. Abraham married Sarah Louisa Cobb on 6 June 1834 at Crawford County, Ohio. Abraham departed this life on Sunday, 10 July 1881 at Marion Township, Lincoln County, Kansas, at age 72 years, 5 months and 2 days.

     Sarah was born. Sarah married Abraham Shaffstall, son of Solomon IM Shoffstall and Catharina Haag, on 6 June 1834 at Crawford County, Ohio. Sarah departed this life before 12 August 1847 at Crawford County, Ohio.

     John was born on Tuesday, 17 March 1818 at Lykens Township, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania. On 10 May 1818, John was christened at Hoffman's Reformed Church, Lykens Township, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania. The christening records list his parents: Solomon Shaffstall & Catharina & his sponsors: John Shoffstall & wife Magdelana. John departed this life before 1853.

     Infant was born 25 Augsut 1903 at Niles, Berrien County, Michigan. Infant departed this life on Saturday, 29 August 1903 at Niles, Berrien County, Michigan. His death records listed he died age 4 days of jaundice. He was the son of Freeman Bowerman & Jessie Binkley. [Michigan Death Record]

     Rachael was born in 1843 at Berrien Township, Berrien County, Michigan. Rachael married Franklin Peter Bowerman, son of Peter Bowerman and Anna "Nancy" Shoffstall, on 2 March 1869 at Pipestone Township, Berrien County, Michigan. Marriage record: Peter Bowerman b. Ohio, farmer, of Pipestone Twp., - marriage license 18 February 1869 - Rachael A. Gray b. Indiana. Witnesses: James & George M. Dean of Pipestone Twp. 6 August 1870, Rachael and her husband Franklin were listed on the U.S. Federal Census at Berrien Township, Berrien County, Michigan. Enumerated in this household were Peter Bowerman [23 Indiana], Rachael [28 Pennsylvania]. [page 26] 3 June 1880, Rachael and her husband Franklin were listed on the U.S. Federal Census at Pipestone Township, Berrien County, Michigan. Enumerated in this household were Frank P. Bowerman [32 Ohio], Rachael [37 Pennsylvania], Elmina [6 Michigan], Corvin [3 Michigan]. [Enum. Dist. 16, sheet 6, line 25] Rachael departed this life on Tuesday, 21 February 1882 at Pipestone Township, Berrien County, Michigan, at age 39 years. Rachael was laid to rest in Maple Grove Cemetery, Berrien Township, Berrien County, Michigan. Cemetery records stated she was age 39 & wife of F. P. Bowerman.¹

     Frank was born on Wednesday, 8 April 1891 at Berrien Springs, Berrien County, Michigan.¹ Frank departed this life in January 1972 at South Bend, St. Joseph County, Indiana, at age 80 years and 8 months.

     Almirada was born at Pipestone Township, Berrien County, Michigan. Almirada departed this life before 18 September 1898 at Pipestone Township, Berrien County, Michigan.

     Henry was born on Tuesday, 2 July 1765 at Strausburg, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. Henry departed this life on Wednesday, 13 May 1840 at Lykens Township, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania, at age 74 years, 10 months and 11 days.

     Johannes was born on Friday, 15 November 1771 at Strausburg, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. Johannes departed this life on Wednesday, 29 July 1840 at age 68 years, 8 months and 14 days.

     Christian was born circa 1774 at Strausburg, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. Christian departed this life in April 1833 at Lykens Township, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania.

     Eva was born on Thursday, 12 December 1776 at Strausburg, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. Eva departed this life on Thursday, 3 February 1853 at age 76 years, 1 month and 22 days.

     Elizabeth was born circa 1779 at Strausburg, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. Elizabeth departed this life.

     Ludwig was born on Wednesday, 2 February 1780 at Strausburg, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. Ludwig departed this life on Saturday, 2 March 1861 at Pennsylvania at age 81 years and 1 month. Ludwig was laid to rest in Donaldson Cemetery, Frailey Township, Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania.

     Elizabeth was born circa 1765. Elizabeth departed this life circa 1789.

     Lejester was born in 1858 at Crawford County, Ohio. Lejester was laid to rest in Union Cemetery, Berrien Center, Berrien County, Michigan.¹ Lejester departed this life in 1877 at Berrien Township, Berrien County, Michigan, at age 19 years.

     Etta was born in 1863 at Indiana.

     John was born in September 1888 at Pipestone Township, Berrien County, Michigan. John departed this life on Friday, 5 August 1910 at Niles Township, Berrien County, Michigan, at age 21 years and 11 months.

     Magdalena was born on Monday, 1 January 1770 at Tulpehocken Township, Berks County, Pennsylvania. Magdalena departed this life in 1846 at age 76 years. Her tombstone reads: Klinger, Magdalena, wife of Alezander Klinger, born 1 January 1770 died 1846 aged 76 years.

     J. was born on Saturday, 7 May 1774 at Tulpehocken Township, Berks County, Pennsylvania. J. departed this life on Monday, 4 April 1831 at Lykens Township, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania, at age 56 years, 10 months and 28 days. J. was laid to rest in Hoffman's Reformed Churchyard, Lykens Township, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania.

     Susanna was born on Tuesday, 30 January 1776. Susanna departed this life on Monday, 12 July 1824 at age 48 years, 5 months and 12 days. Susanna was laid to rest in Hoffman's Reformed Churchyard, Lykens Township, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania.

     Anna was born on Thursday, 16 August 1787 at Pennsylvania. On 7 October 1787, Anna was christened at St. John's Lutheran Church, Upper Paxton Township, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania. The christening records list her parents: G. Michael Haak & Catharina & her sponsors: [not readable].

     Michael was born on Friday, 20 March 1789 at Pennsylvania. On 21 May 1789, Michael was christened at St. John's Lutheran Church, Mifflin Township, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania. The christening records list his parents: G. Michael Haak & Catharina & his sponsors: Mich.

     Johann was born in March 1791 at Pennsylvania. On 29 May 1792, Johann was christened at Christ Lutheran Church, Stouchsburg, Berks County, Pennsylvania. The christening records list his sponsors: John George Sallaty.¹ Johann married Susanna Welker circa 1812.

     Susanna was born on Tuesday, 18 September 1792. Susanna married Johann Georg Haag circa 1812. Susanna departed this life on Sunday, 27 June 1858 at age 65 years, 9 months and 9 days. Susanna was laid to rest in Fisherville Cemetery, Upper Paxton Township, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania.¹. Her tombstone reads: Sussanna Hauck, wife of George, b. 9/18/1792 d. 6/27/1858 aged 67 years 7 months 6 days]

     Susanna was born on Friday, 30 November 1792 at Pennsylvania. On 12 August 1793, Susanna was christened at Christ Lutheran Church, Stouchsburg, Berks County, Pennsylvania. The christening records list her sponsors: John Sallaty & wife Susanna.¹

      Between March 1795 and May 1795, Johannes was christened at Hoffman's Reformed Church, Lykens Township, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania.¹ Johannes was born in March 1795 at Pennsylvania.

     Johannes was born in 1784 at Penn Township, Northumberland County, Pennsylvania. Johannes married Frovina Veronica Keiter circa 1802 at Pennsylvania. Johannes married Sarah Schiessley circa 1804 at Pennsylvania. 1810, Johannes was listed on the U.S. Federal Census at East Hanover Township, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania. Enumerated in this household were John Bowerman [30010:1001].¹ Johannes made his will 12 April 1816 at Halifax Township, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania.

In the Name of God Amen – I John Bowerman of Halifax township in the County of Dauphin and Pennsylvania yeoman, Being of sound mind, & of Memory & Understanding; but considering The uncertainty of this life, think fit to make this my Last Will and Testament. In the following Manner, viz. I Recommend my soul into the hand of God, and my body to the Earth, to be Buried in a Christian manner, And trusting such worldly estate where with it hath pleased God to bless me in this life, I Give, Devise, and discharge of the same in the following manner in form. First It is my will that my Dear Beloved wife Sarah shall hold Certain possessions as here after mentioned viz. a small House to be bricked and likewise a stable to contain 2 cows andfive sheep and to hold the garden now in use and to have her choice of the cows to pick out two to her contement, and to have five sheep and to hold the whole stock of hogs at present for one year, and then to hold yearly five hogs, till the Children are raised, she has also to bre furnished with sufficient fire wood hauld to her house and she is likewise to have all the household and kitchen furniture excepting one stove and the widow is to have an half acre of flaxseed sowed yearly as till Children raised, exclusive from the other produce of the place, the widow is to receive the one half of the Produce of the place yearly, till the Children are raised, and its my will that Sarah my wife shall hold the a foresaid Goods and property During her widowhood and till the Children are Educated and Raised
After if in case she remaining a widow, then the following and nothing of the aforesaid, or aforementioned viz. Eighty pound of pork and eighty of Beef yearly and Eight Bushel of wheat and eight bushel of rye & sixteen bushel of potaotos tenn pound of flax twenty pound of ___ and six pound of wood, yearly. And further I Allow the following to be sold, the farming utensils all other Cattle except what is left to the said widow, amd as for the plantation to be let out till the children being raised and the youngest child of age than one of he boys or on e may take the place at a praisement and if he take it not then the said place shall be sold at public sale, and the price devided in to equal shares to the Children
I do hereby constitute, make and ordain John Endeers & Christian Zimmerman my sole executors of this my last will and testament and Further I do Hereby Impower the aforesaid to Dispose of my goods and Chattles Mentioned in this my last will and like wise to collect my debtds and Demands and settle with my creditors. I do herby ratify and confirm this to be and no other to be my last will and testament in witness where of I have hereunto set my hand and seal this twelveth day of april one Thousand Eight Hundred and sixteen.
Signed sealed and Declared
By the said John Bowerman
As his last will and testament
In the presence of
__________M Laughlin
John File.²

Johannes departed this life before 29 April 1816 at Halifax Township, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania. His estate was probated on 29 April 1816.

     Sarah was born on Friday, 22 June 1787 at Pennsylvania. Her married name was Bowerman. Sarah married Johannes Bowerman, son of Johannes Bauerman, circa 1804 at Pennsylvania. In 1824 the Bowerman family donated the land to build Bowerman's St. Paul's Lutheran & Reformed Church. In 1842, son Michael donaates land for the cemetery. 1830, Sarah was listed on the U.S. Federal Census at Jackson Township, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania. Enumerated in this household were Sarah Bowerman [1 Male 20-30, 1 Male 30-40, 1 Female 10-15, 1 Female 40-50]. [page 16]
1840, Sarah was listed on the U.S. Federal Census at Jackson Township, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania. Enumerated in this household were Sarah Bowerman [1 female 50-60]. [page 329] Sarah departed this life on Tuesday, 23 December 1862 at Jefferson Township, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania, at age 75 years, 6 months and 1 day. Her tombstone reads: Sarah Bowerman, wife of John. 22 June 1787-23 Dec 1862.
Sarah was laid to rest in Bowerman's St. Paul's Lutheran & Reformed Church cemetery, Enterline, Powells Valley, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania. Her tombstone reads: Sarah Bowerman, wife of John 22 June 1787-23 Dec 1862. She was age 75.6.1 years. Sarah is in row I grave 10. Grave 11 is listed as unknown, it is possibly her husban John.

     Michael was born on Tuesday, 27 November 1804 at East Hanover Township, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania. On 20 March 1805, Michael was christened at Fetterolf St. Peter's Lutheran & Reformed Church, Armstrong Valley, Dauplin County, Pennsylvania.¹ Michael married Maria C. Schitz on 14 December 1826 at Lykens Valley Lower Church, Lykens Township, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania. Marriage record: Michael Bowerman, son of Johannes Bowerman [deceased] m. 12 December 1826 Maria Schitz d/o George Schitz.
Michael donated the land for the cemetery at Bowerman's St. Paul's Lutheran & Reformed Church. 1830, Michael was listed on the U.S. Federal Census at Jackson Township, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania. Enumerated in this household were Michael Bowerman [3 M under 5, 1 M 20-30, 1 f 20-30]. [page 16] 1840, Michael was listed on the U.S. Federal Census at Jackson Township, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania. Enumerated in this household were Michael Bowerman [121101:00001]. [page 329] 4 October 1850, Michael and his wife, Maria, were listed on the U.S. Federal Census at Jefferson Township, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania. Enumerated in this household were Michael Bowerman [45 Pennsylvania], Mary [46 Pennsylvania], Andrew [21 Pennsylvania], male name not readable [20 Pennsylvania], Josiah [19 Pennsylvania], Peter [17 Pennsylvania], George Long [28 Pennsylvania merchant]. [page 328-329] 2 July 1860, Michael and his wife, Maria, were listed on the U.S. Federal Census at Jefferson Township, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania. Enumerated in this household were Michael Bowerman [55 Pennsylvania farmer] Mary [56 Pennsylvania], Harriet Sheets [15 Pennsylvania maid]. [page 311 family 443] Michael departed this life on Monday, 20 March 1865 at age 60 years, 3 months and 21 days. Michael was laid to rest in Bowerman's St. Paul's Lutheran & Reformed Church cemetery, Enterline, Powells Valley, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania. His tombstone reads: Michael Bowerman 27 November 1804-20 March 1865. He was 60.3.23 years. He is buried in row J grave 8.

     Elizabeth was born on Tuesday, 31 August 1813 at Pennsylvania. Elizabeth departed this life on Sunday, 27 March 1881 at Jackson Township, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania, at age 67 years, 6 months and 27 days. Elizabeth was laid to rest in Bowerman's St. Paul's Lutheran & Reformed Church cemetery, Enterline, Powells Valley, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania. She was buried in row I, grave 16. She was noted as age 68.6.26 years. The grave next to her is unknown and is most likely her husband.