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Eunice T. Bowker

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  • Name Eunice T. Bowker  [1
    Born Cal 1852  Jefferson County, New York Find all individuals with events at this location  [2
    Gender Female 
    _UID 23814E6317F741DA8A1575AED74A1BA7230D 
    Died Yes, date unknown 
    Person ID I12127  Paul's Genealogy Tree
    Last Modified 5 Nov 2016 

    Father Philander Bowker,   b. Cal 1830, Chenango County, New York Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. Cal 20 Dec 1914, Brownville, Jefferson County, New York Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age ~ 84 years) 
    Mother 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  [3, 4, 5, 6, 7
    Children 4 children 
    Family ID F10819  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

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  • 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 14, Eunice T. 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.
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      Llewellen Jenkins and family, Charles County, Maryland, 1900
      Llewellen Jenkins and family, Charles County, Maryland, 1900
      Llewellen Jenkins and family, Charles County, Maryland, 1900
      Source: https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.3.1/TH-266-11111-21885-36?cc=1325221
      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 14, Eunice T. 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:
      Find A Grave Memorial for Paul Everett Biggers
      Find A Grave Memorial for Paul Everett Biggers
      Paul Everett Biggers
      Paul Everett Biggers
      Maplewood Cemetery, Mansville, NY
      Photo courtesy of NNYGenealogy.com
      Maplewood Cemetery, near Mansville, NY
      Maplewood Cemetery, near Mansville, NY
      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. [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.
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      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


    4. [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.
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      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


    5. [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


    6. [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/


    7. [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/