Notes for John Lester Bowdish

Notes for John Lester Bowdish

!US Census 1900 (20 June) Illinois, Boone Co., Page 223a, Lines 62-68: John L. Bowdish (b. Jan 1853 - 47 - in Illinois - Occupation is General Merchandise - Both Parents born in New York) married for 24 years to Etta M. (b. Jan 1856 - in New York - Both Parents born in Massachusetts) and having 5 children and 5 still living. Children listed are: Catherine M. (b. Feb 1880 - 20 - in Iowa); Ralph A. (b. Dec 1881 - 18 - in Iowa); Gordon S. (b. Aug 1887 -12 - in Kansas) and his twin Ambrose H. (b. Aug 1887 - 12 - in Kansas). Also listed is Elizabeth A. (mother born Aug 1820 - 80 - in New York WIDOW - having 1 child and 1 living).