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Philander Bowker

Male Cal 1830 - Cal 1914  (~ 84 years)


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  • Name Philander Bowker  [1
    Born Cal 1830  Chenango County, New York Find all individuals with events at this location  [2
    Gender Male 
    Census 7 Jun 1855  Hounsfield, Jefferson, New York Find all individuals with events at this location  [3
    Name Phiander Bowker  [4
    _UID 26C75F0EE3184899BA1D799AAC4D00C8E1A0 
    Died Cal 20 Dec 1914  Brownville, Jefferson County, New York Find all individuals with events at this location  [5
    Person ID I12122  Paul's Genealogy Tree
    Last Modified 5 Nov 2016 

    Family 1 Rachel F. Biggers,   b. Cal 1832, Oxfordshire County, England Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 6 Jul 1888, Dexter, Jefferson County, New York, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age ~ 56 years) 
    Married Between 1849 and Aug 1850  [6, 7, 8, 9, 10
    Children 
     1. William H. Bowker,   b. Cal 1850, Jefferson County, New York Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. Yes, date unknown
     2. Eunice T. Bowker,   b. Cal 1852, Jefferson County, New York Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. Yes, date unknown
     3. John Bowker,   b. Cal 1854, Jefferson County, New York Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. Cal 8 Jun 1861, Dexter, Jefferson County, New York, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age ~ 7 years)
     4. Inez C. Bowker,   b. 11 Feb 1868, Dexter, Jefferson County, New York, USA Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. Yes, date unknown
    Last Modified 5 Nov 2016 
    Family ID F10819  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family 2 Maria Fullen,   d. Yes, date unknown 
    Married 9 Apr 1889  Brownsville, Jefferson Co., NY Find all individuals with events at this location  [11
    Last Modified 5 Nov 2016 
    Family ID F10822  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  • Event Map
    Link to Google MapsBorn - Cal 1830 - Chenango County, New York Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsCensus - 7 Jun 1855 - Hounsfield, Jefferson, New York Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsMarried - 9 Apr 1889 - Brownsville, Jefferson Co., NY Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsDied - Cal 20 Dec 1914 - Brownville, Jefferson County, New York Link to Google Earth
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  • Notes 

  • Sources 
    1. [S1131] 1855 - New York State Census, New York, Jefferson, (Digital images. Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. \i FamilySearch\i0 . http://familysearch.org : 2014), Hounsfield, p. 7, dwelling 54, family 57, line 11, Philander Bowker; (http://familysearch.org : accessed Nov 5, 2016); citing Hounsfield, Jefferson, New York, United States; county clerk offices, New York; FHL microfilm 895,242 (Reliability: 3), 5 Nov 2016.
      Name:
      Obituary for Wallace W. Youle
      Obituary for Wallace W. Youle
      Obituary for Wallace W. Youle
      Source: http://www.fultonhistory.com/Fulton.html
      Philander Bowker and Rachel F. Bowker (nee Biggers), 1855 census, Hounsfield, Jefferson County, New York
      Philander Bowker and Rachel F. Bowker (nee Biggers), 1855 census, Hounsfield, Jefferson County, New York
      Philander Bowker and Rachel F. Bowker (nee Biggers), 1855 census, Hounsfield, Jefferson County, New York
      Source: https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:K6Q1-Z3K


    2. [S1131] 1855 - New York State Census, New York, Jefferson, (Digital images. Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. \i FamilySearch\i0 . http://familysearch.org : 2014), Hounsfield, p. 7, dwelling 54, family 57, line 11, Philander Bowker; (http://familysearch.org : accessed Nov 5, 2016); citing Hounsfield, Jefferson, New York, United States; county clerk offices, New York; FHL microfilm 895,242 (Reliability: 3), 5 Nov 2016.
      Name:
      Oswego Palladium Times
      Oswego Palladium Times
      Selina Youle (nee Biggers) and family
      Selina Youle (nee Biggers) and family
      Selina Youle (nee Biggers) and family
      Source: https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MSJQ-541
      Philander Bowker and Rachel F. Bowker (nee Biggers), 1855 census, Hounsfield, Jefferson County, New York
      Philander Bowker and Rachel F. Bowker (nee Biggers), 1855 census, Hounsfield, Jefferson County, New York
      Philander Bowker and Rachel F. Bowker (nee Biggers), 1855 census, Hounsfield, Jefferson County, New York
      Source: https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:K6Q1-Z3K


    3. [S1131] 1855 - New York State Census, New York, Jefferson, (Digital images. Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. \i FamilySearch\i0 . http://familysearch.org : 2014), Hounsfield, p. 7, dwelling 54, family 57, line 11, Philander Bowker; (http://familysearch.org : accessed Nov 5, 2016); citing Hounsfield, Jefferson, New York, United States; county clerk offices, New York; FHL microfilm 895,242 (Reliability: 3), 5 Nov 2016.
      Name:
      Watertown Re-Union, Obituary of Wallace W. Youle
      Watertown Re-Union, Obituary of Wallace W. Youle
      Watertown Re-Union, Obituary of Wallace W. Youle
      Source: http://nyshistoricnewspapers.org/lccn/sn85054450/1914-09-30/ed-1/seq-5/
      Edward Steed and Hannah Redbone
      Edward Steed and Hannah Redbone
      Philander Bowker and Rachel F. Bowker (nee Biggers), 1855 census, Hounsfield, Jefferson County, New York
      Philander Bowker and Rachel F. Bowker (nee Biggers), 1855 census, Hounsfield, Jefferson County, New York
      Philander Bowker and Rachel F. Bowker (nee Biggers), 1855 census, Hounsfield, Jefferson County, New York
      Source: https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:K6Q1-Z3K


    4. [S1480] New York, County Marriages (Jefferson), 1847-1848; 1908-1936, New York. Department of Health. FamilySearch, (https://familysearch.org :2016.), Licenses, 1928-1930, no 1591-2320." 397; 1936, Murray-Tamblin, accessed Nov 5, 2016. (Reliability: 3), 5 Nov 2016.
      New York State Department of Health
      Division of Vital Statistics

      Place of Registry
      State of New York
      County of: Jefferson
      Town of City of: Watertown

      MARRIAGE LICENSE

      Registered No. 397 [stamp]
      1936 [stamp]

      Known all Men by this Certificate, that any person authorized by law to perform marriage ceremonies within the state of New York to whom this may come, he, not knowing any lawful impediment thereto, is hereby authorized and empowered to solemnize the rites of matrimony between Joseph G. Murray of Watertown in the county of Jefferson and state of New York and Inez C. Tamblin of Watertown in the county of Jefferson and state of New York and to certify the same to be said parties or either of them under his hand and seal in his ministerial or official capacity and thereupon he is required to return his certificate in the form hereto annexed. The statements endorsed hereon or annexed hereto, by me subscribed, contain a full and true abstract of all the facts concerning such parties disclosed by their affidavits or verified statements presented to me upon the application for this license.

      In Testimony Whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said Town or City at Watertown this 16th day of July nineteen hundred and twenty nine.

      [Seal]

      M. E. Gamez
      Clerk

      The following is a full and true abstract of all the facts disclosed by the above-named applicants in their verified statements presented to me upon thier applications for the above license:

      FROM THE GROOM
      Full name: Joseph G. Murray
      Color: White
      Place of residence: 226 East Moulton, Watertown, N. Y.
      Age: 55
      Date of birth: Apr 15-1874
      Occupation: Machinist
      Place of birth: Town of Brasher N. Y.
      Name of groom's father: John Murray
      Country of father's birth: Canada
      Maiden name of groom's mother: Flora Rokey
      Country of mother's birth: Canada
      Number of proposed marriage: Second
      I have not to my knowledge been infected with any venereal disease, or if I have been so infected within five years I have had a laboratory test within that period which shows that I am now free from infection from any such disease.

      Former wife or wives living or dead: Dead
      Is applicant a divorced person:
      If so, when and where, and against whom divorce or divorces were granted:
      I declare that no legal impediment exists as to my right to enter into the marriage state: None

      FROM THE BRIDE
      Full name: Inez C. Tamblin
      Color: White
      Place of residence: 226 East Moulton, Watertown, N.Y.
      Age: 61
      Date of birth: Feb. 11, 1868
      Occupation: At home
      Place of birth: Dexter, N. Y.
      Name of groom's father: Phiander Bowker
      Country of father's birth: United States
      Maiden name of groom's mother: Rachel Bigger
      Country of mother's birth: England
      Number of proposed marriage: Second
      I have not to my knowledge been infected with any venereal disease, or if I have been so infected within five years I have had a laboratory test within that period which shows that I am now free from infection from any such disease.

      Former wife or wives living or dead: Dead
      Is applicant a divorced person:
      If so, when and where, and against whom divorce or divorces were granted:
      I declare that no legal impediment exists as to my right to enter into the marriage state: None

      FUTURE ADDRESS (Enter here EXACT FUTURE ADDRESS after marriage if known)
      226 East Moulton, Watertown, N. Y.

      [other side]

      The original of each affidavit, statement, consent, license and certificate has been filed in the office of the State Department of Health as provided by Section 19, of Article 3 of the Domestic Relations Law.

      ----------------

      MARRIAGE CERTIFICATE

      TO CITY AND TOWN CLERKS

      Domestic relations law - Section 19 . . . On or before the fifteenth day of each month the said town and city clerk . . . shall file in the office of the county clerk of the county in which said town is situated, a copy . . . of each . . . license and certificate, which have been filed or made before him during the preceding month . . . He shall not be required to file any of said documents with the county clerk or the state department of health until the license is returned with the certificate showing that the marriage to which they refer has been actually performed.

      I, Joseph A. McConnell a City Judge of Watertown residing at 1005 Washington St. in the city/town of Watertown in the county of Jefferson and state of New York, do hereby certify that I did on this 17th day of July in the year A.D. 1929 at Watertown in the county of Jefferson and state of New York, solemnize the rites of matrimony between Joseph G. Murray of Watertown in the county of Jefferson and state of New York, and Inez C. Tamblin of Watertown in the county of Jefferson and state of New York in the presence of Frances McGowan and Henry Juby as witness, and the license therefor is hereto annexed.

      Witness my hand at Watertown in the county of Jefferson this 17 day of July A.D. 1929

      In presence of

      Frances McGowan
      (Signature of Witness)
      Residence: Watertow, N.Y.
      Henry Juby
      (Signature of Witness)
      Residence: Watertown, N. Y.

      J. A. McConnell
      (Signature of Person Performing Ceremony)
      City Judge of Watertown
      (Address of Person Performing Ceremony)
      1005 Washington St., Watertown, N. Y.
      Selina Youle (nee Biggers), New York State Census, 1875, Jefferson County, New York
      Selina Youle (nee Biggers), New York State Census, 1875, Jefferson County, New York
      Selina Youle (nee Biggers), New York State Census, 1875, Jefferson County, New York
      Source: https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:VT82-G5B
      Marraige license record of Joseph G. Murray and Inez C. Tamblin
      Marraige license record of Joseph G. Murray and Inez C. Tamblin
      Marraige license record of Joseph G. Murray and Inez C. Tamblin
      Note that parents of Inez C. Tamblin are Phiander Bowker and Rachel Bigger
      Source: https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QKN1-C35R
      Abstract of Marriage Certificate of Joseph G. Murray and Inez C. Tamblin
      Abstract of Marriage Certificate of Joseph G. Murray and Inez C. Tamblin
      Abstract of Marriage Certificate of Joseph G. Murray and Inez C. Tamblin
      Source: https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QKN1-C35R


    5. [S1087] The Journal and Republican, New York. Loweville., "Death of Philander Bowker.," December 24, 1914, p. 8, col. 4; digital images, \i NYS Historic Newspapers\i0 (Reliability: 3), 5 Nov 2016.
      Death of Philander Bowker
      Philander Bowker, aged 86, died Sunday at his home in Brownville. Mr. Bowker was a Civil war veteran and participated in several engagements. He was a Mason by trade. Surviving are his wife; three daughters, Mrs. A. B. Ingersol, of Deer River, Minn., and Mrs. Fannie Kempfield and Mrs. Inez Tamblin, of Brownville, and a son, Frank B. Bowker, of California.
      Oswego Palladium Times
      Oswego Palladium Times
      Obituary of Philander Bowker
      Obituary of Philander Bowker
      Obituary of Philander Bowker
      Source: http://nyshistoricnewspapers.org/lccn/sn93063681/1914-12-24/ed-1/seq-8/
      Salina Youle (nee Biggers), 1855 census, Lorraine, Jefferson County, New York
      Salina Youle (nee Biggers), 1855 census, Lorraine, Jefferson County, New York
      Salina Youle (nee Biggers), 1855 census, Lorraine, Jefferson County, New York
      Source: https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:K6Q1-J5Z


    6. [S767] 1850 Census Jefferson County, New York, New York, Jefferson, (http://familysearch.org: National Archives and Records Administration, 2011), M432, roll 515, Alexandria, dwelling 528, family 547, Rachel F. Bowkert, accessed Nov 5, 2016 (Reliability: 3), 5 Nov 2016.
      Name:
      Marriage record of Raymond A. Nunn and Elizabeth L. Hallenbeck
      Marriage record of Raymond A. Nunn and Elizabeth L. Hallenbeck
      Marriage record of Raymond A. Nunn and Elizabeth L. Hallenbeck
      Source: https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:XDGK-1RM
      Rachel F. Bowker (nee Biggers) and family, 1850, Alexandria, Jefferson County, New York
      Rachel F. Bowker (nee Biggers) and family, 1850, Alexandria, Jefferson County, New York
      Rachel F. Bowker (nee Biggers) and family, 1850, Alexandria, Jefferson County, New York
      Source: https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MCYK-J72


    7. [S1131] 1855 - New York State Census, New York, Jefferson, (Digital images. Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. \i FamilySearch\i0 . http://familysearch.org : 2014), Hounsfield, p. 7, dwelling 54, family 57, line 11, Philander Bowker; (http://familysearch.org : accessed Nov 5, 2016); citing Hounsfield, Jefferson, New York, United States; county clerk offices, New York; FHL microfilm 895,242 (Reliability: 3), 5 Nov 2016.
      Name:
      Marriage record of Raymond A. Nunn and Elizabeth L. Hallenbeck
      Marriage record of Raymond A. Nunn and Elizabeth L. Hallenbeck
      Marriage record of Raymond A. Nunn and Elizabeth L. Hallenbeck
      Source: https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:XDGK-1RM
      Philander Bowker and Rachel F. Bowker (nee Biggers), 1855 census, Hounsfield, Jefferson County, New York
      Philander Bowker and Rachel F. Bowker (nee Biggers), 1855 census, Hounsfield, Jefferson County, New York
      Philander Bowker and Rachel F. Bowker (nee Biggers), 1855 census, Hounsfield, Jefferson County, New York
      Source: https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:K6Q1-Z3K


    8. [S1416] Wills, Jefferson County, New York, New York. Jefferson., 16: 612, Will of John Biggers, Sr., October 18 1876 (Reliability: 3), 4 Nov 2016.
      Last Will and Testament
      of
      John Biggars
      Deceased [pg.] 612

      Be it Remebered, That heretofore, to wit: on the 7th day of October in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and seventy six William Tamblin of Macomb St. Lawrence County, New York, Executor named in the Last Will and Testament of John Biggars late of the Town of Theresa in the County of Jefferson deceased, appeared in open Court before Ross C. Scott, special Surrogate of the County of Jefferson and made application to have the said last Will and Testament which relates to both Real and Personal Estate, proved: and on such application the said special Surrogate did ascertain by satisfactory evidence who were the widow heirs at law and next of kin to the said testator, and their respective residences,
      and they are as follows: John Biggars Jr. and James Biggars of Theresa, and Rachel Bowker of Brownville & Selena Youl of Adams, all of Jefferson County, N.Y., and Maria Tamblin of Macomb St. Lawrence County, N.Y., children of said deceased all of full age, said James being of unsound mind and Jane Biggars of Theresa aforesaid, widow of said deceased of full age.
      And said Special Surrogate did thereuppon issue a citation in due form of law, directed to the widow, heirs at law and next of kin of said testator by thier respective names stating their respective places of resididence and requiring them to appear before the Surrogate of said County at his office in the City of Watertown in said County, on the 18th day of October A.D. 1876, to attend the Probate of said Will and afterwards to wit on the 18th day of October A.D. 1876. Satisfactory evidence by affidavit was produced & presented to said surrogate of the due service of said citation in the mode prescribed by law & thereupon said Surrogate duly appointed Ross C. Scott of said City of Watertown Special Guardian of the said James Biggars for the sole purpose of appearing for him & taking care of his interests in this matter, said Special Guardian immediately appeared in person before said Surrogate.
      And on that day, no one appearing to oppose the Probate of such Will such proceedings were thereupon had in said Court afterwards, upon this 18th day of October A.D. 1876, and he thereupon adjudged the said Will to be a valid Will of Real and Personal Estate, and the proofs thereof to be sufficient, which said last Will and Testament and proofs, are hereinafter recorded in this book.
      W.W. Lapp, Surrogate.

      John Biggars Estate
      Will [pg.] 613

      In the name of God, Amen. I John Biggars of the Town of Theresa in the County of Jefferson, State of New York of the age of seventy three years and being of sound mind and memory do make, publish and declare this my last will and testament in manner following:

      First

      I give and bequeath unto my beloved wife Jane all my household furniture of every name and nature and one cow - also the use of my farm on which I now reside for her use so long as she remains my widow, and is not to cut any standing timber unless for necessary buildings on said farm. Cut dead and down timber for fuel for her use and after her decease to go to my heirs.

      2

      I give and bequeath unto my son John the farm I now reside being and lying in the Town of Theresa.
      I give and bequeath unto my daughter Rachel Belker four hundred dollars. I give and bequeath unto my daughter Maria Tamlin four hundred dollars. I give and bequeath unto my daughter Selena Yoe one hundred dollars. The above legaces are to be paid by my son John in one year after the decease of the said Jane. And lastly it is my wish and desire to have my son take care of my son James if he should come around once and a while as he formally used to do.
      And lastly I direct after my decease to have my funeral expenses, tombstones, doctors bills paid out of my estate.
      I do hereby nominate and appoint William Tamlin to be the Executor of this my last will and testament hereby revoking all former wills by me made.
      In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this 3 day of Aug 1876.
      his
      John X Biggars (S.S.)
      mark

      The above instrument was at the date thereof signed, sealed, published and declared by the said John Biggars as and for his last will and testament in presence of us who at his request and in his presence and in the presence of each other have subscribed our names as witnesses thereto.
      Pamelia 4 Cors. Jeff. Co. Alonzo Hose
      Soloman Bauer
      record-image_S3HY-62P9-3KH.jpg
      record-image_S3HY-62P9-3KH.jpg
      Will of John Biggers, Sr., pg. 1
      Will of John Biggers, Sr., pg. 1
      Will of John Biggers, Sr., pg. 2
      Will of John Biggers, Sr., pg. 2
      Will of John Biggers, Sr., pg. 3
      Will of John Biggers, Sr., pg. 3


    9. [S782] Watertown Daily Times, New York. Watertown., "Real Estate," July 23, 1888, p. 3, col. 3; digital images, \i NYS Historic Newspapers\i0 (Reliability: 3), 5 Nov 2016.
      Real Estate.

      The following records of transfers were placed on file in the county clerk's office today:

      Rachel Bowker of Brownville, to Jones Bowker of the same place, land in Brownville, consideration $1.
      Rachel Bowker of Brownville, to Inely Bowker of the same place, one half interest in land on Mechanic Street in Brownville, consideration $1.
      Rachel Bowker of Brownville, to Philander Bowker of the same place, land in Brownville, consideration $1.
      Marriage notice of Laura Fraley and George L. Wick
      Marriage notice of Laura Fraley and George L. Wick
      Marriage notice of Laura Fraley and George L. Wick
      Source: http://www.fultonhistory.com/Fulton.html
      Real estate transfer from Rachel Bowker (nee Biggers)
      Real estate transfer from Rachel Bowker (nee Biggers)
      Real estate transfer from Rachel Bowker (nee Biggers)
      Source: http://nyshistoricnewspapers.org/lccn/sn84035540/1888-07-23/ed-1/seq-3/


    10. [S1339] Watertown Herald - NYS Historic Newspapers, New York. Watertown., "Married.," April 13, 1889, p. 4, col. 5; digital images, \i NYS Historic Newspapers\i0 (Reliability: 3), 5 Nov 2016.
      Married.

      Bowker-Fullen - At Brownville, April 9, '89, by Rev. A. Cheeseman, Philander Bowker and Miss Maria Fullen, all of Brownville.
      Marriage notice of Bowker-Fullen
      Marriage notice of Bowker-Fullen
      Marriage notice of Bowker-Fullen
      Source: http://nyshistoricnewspapers.org/lccn/sn85054447/1889-04-13/ed-1/seq-4/


    11. [S1339] Watertown Herald - NYS Historic Newspapers, New York. Watertown., "Married.," April 13, 1889, p. 4, col. 5; digital images, \i NYS Historic Newspapers\i0 (Reliability: 3), 5 Nov 2016.
      Married.

      Bowker-Fullen - At Brownville, April 9, '89, by Rev. A. Cheeseman, Philander Bowker and Miss Maria Fullen, all of Brownville.
      Marriage notice of Bowker-Fullen
      Marriage notice of Bowker-Fullen
      Marriage notice of Bowker-Fullen
      Source: http://nyshistoricnewspapers.org/lccn/sn85054447/1889-04-13/ed-1/seq-4/
      Salina Youle (nee Biggers), 1855 census, Lorraine, Jefferson County, New York
      Salina Youle (nee Biggers), 1855 census, Lorraine, Jefferson County, New York
      Salina Youle (nee Biggers), 1855 census, Lorraine, Jefferson County, New York
      Source: https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:K6Q1-J5Z