Notes for William J. Bowdish

Notes for William J. Bowdish

!US Census 1900 (9 June) Iowa, Hardin Co., Page 146a, Line 71-76: William Bowdish (b. Oct 1856 - 43) married 25 years to Luretta? (b. May 1856 - 44) with 5 children born and 5 living. William was born in New York as were his parents. Luretta and her parents were born in Indiana. The children are listed as: Jessie John (b. Dec 1879 - 20 in Iowa); Pearl (b. June 1881 - 18 in Iowa); Nellie (b. Jan 1887 - 13 in Nebraska); and Lloyd C (b. Apr 1893 in Iowa). He is listed as being a Teamster. Jessie is a Brakeman RR.

!US Census 1880 Oran, Fayette, Iowa; FHL Film 1254339; National Archives Film T9-0339; Page 151A: William J. BOWDISH (b. Abt 1856 - 24 - in NY - Occ: Farmer - Fa: NY and Mo: NY) married to Rosetta BOWDISH (b. Abt 1856 - 24 - in IN - Fa: IN and Mo: IN). Children listed (born in IA) are: Edith M. BOWDISH (Dau b. Abt 1876 - 4); and Jesse J. BOWDISH (Son b. Abt 1879 - 1)