Daniel Bowerman1

M, b. 2 March 1830, d. 4 September 1910
FatherPeter Bowerman b. 24 Apr 1803, d. 16 Sep 1885
MotherNancy Anna Shaffstall b. 21 Jun 1810, d. 2 Mar 1879
Daniel Bowerman
     Daniel was born on Tuesday, 2 March 1830 in Jackson Township, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania. Daniel married Caroline Harbaugh on 1 January 1857 in Crawford County, Ohio.2 Daniel & Caroline had children: Barbara Ann [11/01/1857-8/03/1935][m. 7/22/1875 Frank Bressler], John Henry [7/__/1860-3/25/1935][m. 5/16/1891 Clara Bell "Birdie" Chilson], Christna J. [1862][m. Delorum Trover Douglas], Hattie L. [9/29/1868-1958][m.William Moorehouse], Freeman D. [3/23/1872-6/25/1941][m. Jessie May Binkley], Catharine "Catie" [7/__/1876][m. John Anderson & 2nd Lewis Todd], George W. [7/07/1878-9/05/1958][m. 1/04/1909 Fanny M. Rarden] & Fred [5/__/1889]. 28 June 1860, Daniel and his wife, Caroline, were listed on the U.S. Federal Census in Salem Center, Jackson Township, Stueben County, Indiana. Enumerated in this household were Daniel Bowerman [30 Pennsylvania], his wife: Caroline [21 Ohio] & daughter, Barbara [2 Ohio].3 26 August 1870, Daniel and his wife, Caroline, were listed on the U.S. Federal Census in Prairie Township, Kosciusko County, Indiana. Enumerated in this household were Daniel Bowerman [40 Pennsylvania], his wife: Caroline [32 Onio], children: Barbara [12 Ohio], John [10 Indiana], Tina J. [8 Indiana], & Hattie [2 Indiana].4 18 June 1880, Daniel and his wife, Caroline, were listed on the U.S. Federal Census in OronoKo Township, Berrien County, Michigan. Enumerated in this household were Daniel Bowerman [50 Pennsylvania], his wife: Caroline [42 Ohio], children: John H. [20 Indiana], Jessie J. [18 Indiana], Hattie L. [11 Indiana], Freeman D. [8 Indiana], Catie E. [4 Indiana], & George W. [2 Michigan].5 9 June 1900, Daniel and his wife, Caroline, were listed on the U.S. Federal Census in Center Township, Marshall County, Indiana. Enumerated in this household were Daniel Bowerman [Mar 1830 - 70 Pennsylvania], his wife: Caroline [Aug 1838 - 61 Ohio], children: George W. [Jul 1878 - 21 Michigan], & Fred [May 1889 - 11 Michigan]. They had been married 43 years with 7 children, all living. He was a farmer.6 Daniel's wife, Caroline, died on 2 March 1907 in Niles, Berrien County, Michigan, leaving him a widower.7,8 8 April 1910, the U.S. Federal Census listed Daniel living in the home of his daughter at 12000 Butler Street, Chicago, Cook County, Illinois. Enumerated in this household were Delorum Douglas [54 Ohio], Christine [48 Indiana], Albion [24 Indiana] & father-in-law: Daniel Bwerman [80 Pennsylvania]. The couple have been married 26 years years having had 2 children, one living. They own their home free and clear. Delorum is a watchman for the railroad.9 Daniel died on Sunday, 4 September 1910 in Niles at age 80 years, 6 months and 2 days of acute Bright's diease.8 He was buried there in Silver Brook Cemetery on Wednesday, 7 September 1910.8

Family

Caroline Harbaugh b. 20 Aug 1838, d. 2 Mar 1907

Citations

  1. [S209] Daughters of American Revolution, St. Joseph & Benton Harbor Chapters Algonquin Chapter, Cemetery Records Berrien County, Michigan, Volume C, page 259.
  2. [S336] Carl E. Shumaker, Marriages of Crawford County, Ohio 1831-1997, Volume II: page 36 - 1 January 1857: Daniel Bowerman to Caroline Harbaugh [Volume 5: page 134].
  3. [S675] 1860 United States Federal Census: Stueben County, Indiana - page 527, line 6 - transcribed by Larry & Kathy McCurdy.
  4. [S676] 1870 United States Federal Census: Kosciusko County, Indiana - Sheet 25, line 26 - transcribed by Larry & Kathy McCurdy.
  5. [S677] 1880 United States Federal Census: Berrien County, Michigan - Enumeration District 15, sheet 27, line 49 - transcribed by Larry & Kathy McCurdy.
  6. [S679] 1900 United States Federal Census: Marshall County, Indiana - Enumeration District 70, sheet 5, line 1 - transcribed by Larry & Kathy McCurdy.
  7. [S212] State of Michigan, Berrien County, Michigan Death Records Death Records, Volume C, page 127.
  8. [S1969] , Certificate.
  9. [S680] 1910 United States Federal Census: Chicago, Cooke County, Illinois - Enumeration Distirct 1449, sheet 10B, Line 45. - transcribed by Larry & Kathy McCurdy.