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Name	William H. Bowker [1, 2]
Born	Cal 1850	Jefferson County, New York [3, 4]
Gender	Male
_UID	743E059156F7439DB160FE6D1975D130801F
Died	Yes, date unknown
Person ID	I12126	Paul's Genealogy Tree
Last Modified	5 Nov 2016

Father Philander Bowker, b. Cal 1830, Chenango County, New York , d. Cal 20 Dec 1914, Brownville, Jefferson County, New York (Age ~ 84 years)

Mother Rachel F. Biggers, b. Cal 1832, Oxfordshire County, England , d. 6 Jul 1888, Dexter, Jefferson County, New York, USA (Age ~ 56 years)

Married Between 1849 and Aug 1850 [5, 6, 7, 8, 9]

Children 4 children

	1. William H. Bowker, b. Cal 1850, Jefferson County, New York , d. Yes, date unknown
	2. Eunice T. Bowker, b. Cal 1852, Jefferson County, New York , d. Yes, date unknown
	3. John Bowker, b. Cal 1854, Jefferson County, New York , d. Cal 8 Jun 1861, Dexter, Jefferson County, New York, USA (Age ~ 7 years)
	4. Inez C. Bowker, b. 11 Feb 1868, Dexter, Jefferson County, New York, USA , d. Yes, date unknown

Family ID F10819 Group Sheet | Family Chart

Event Map

Born - Cal 1850 - Jefferson County, New York

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Sources

[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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	Selina Youle (nee Biggers), 1905 census, Rochester, Monroe County, New York Selina Youle (nee Biggers), 1905 census, Rochester, Monroe County, New York Source: https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MKM4-7FR
	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

[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 13, William H. 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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	Selina Youle (nee Biggers), 1905 census, Rochester, Monroe County, New York Selina Youle (nee Biggers), 1905 census, Rochester, Monroe County, New York Source: https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MKM4-7FR
	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
	Whitney1585m.pdf See page 152

	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 Source: https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QKN1-C35R
	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
	Hailey.pdf See page 22

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

	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 Source: https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MCYK-J72

[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 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 Source: https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:K6Q1-Z3K

[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

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Will of John Biggers, Sr., pg. 1

Will of John Biggers, Sr., pg. 2

Will of John Biggers, Sr., pg. 3

[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 Source: http://www.fultonhistory.com/Fulton.html
	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/

[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
Source: http://nyshistoricnewspapers.org/lccn/sn85054447/1889-04-13/ed-1/seq-4/