Herbert Bowman

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-203827

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• Name: John E. Baumann
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-96688
• Occupation: 1903, Elmira Mennonite Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; policeman
• Occupation: 1911, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Contractor
• Residence: 1911, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Roman Catholic

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Well-Known Elmira Citizen Departed

Last Sunday morning death removed one of Elmira's most prominent citizens in the person of John E. Bowman a contract or well-known, and highly respected within a large district surrounding the village wherein he had undertaken and successfully carried out many private and public works contracts. Naturally endowed with a robust constitution and gifted with an enterprising and energetic mind, the deceased delighted in strenuous occupation and would always be found at the head of his working force prepared to do his share towards carrying his projects to completion. Less than two weeks ago he was the picture of health and robust manhood, but, while engaged in teaming gravel, he contracted a severe chill, from the results of which arose rheumatism and later pneumonia. After a week of suffering, after his family had reason to hope that he had successfully combatted the disease he took suddenly worse last Sunday morning, and, in spite of the best efforts of his physician, heart failure asserted itself and the spark of life fled.

The death took place under peculiarly trying circumstances. His widow, who survives him was also ill at the time. His younger son, Lorne, as well as the husband of his daughter, Rose (Mr. Ed Plant) are serving their country on the battle front overseas while the remaining son, Herbert J., had just returned from his studies at the Toronto University.

The deceased was born about 2-1/2 miles north of Elmira. When yet a young man he came to Elmira, was married to Miss Hannah Howlett, a daughter of the late William Howlett, who lived on the farm now owned by Mr. Aaron A. Weber, about a mile east of Elmira. After engaging in various occupations the deceased took advantage of the advent of the cement business and undertook the erection of buildings, sidewalks and bridges, wherein he had become expert and successful. For many years he acted as town constable and later as county constable and game warden. As a citizen, he enjoyed the respect of his fellow-citizens to a remarkable degree, and was always found in the van of progressive movements. As a husband and father he was kind and provident. In politics he was a staunch Conservative.

His funeral took place on Wednesday morning at the R.C. church whence his remains were taken to the R. C. Cemetery north of the village. His demise will be universally regretted but will be most keenly felt in the family circle.

Deceased had reached the age of 54 years.

Elmira Signet Mar 8 1917

John — Hannah "Anna" Howlett. Hannah (daughter of William G. Howlett and Mary Ann Howlett) was born 30 Nov 1859, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1941; was buried , Saint James Lutheran Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Hannah "Anna" Bowman
• Name: Hannah "Anna" Davis
• Name: Johanna Howlett
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-114126
• Residence: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Wesley Methodist
• Residence: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; W. Methodist
• Residence: 1911, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian

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• Name: Johann Bauman
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-115090
• Residence: 1862, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Occupation: 1881, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Occupation: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Laborer
• Residence: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Roman Catholic

John married Theresa Pfeifer 18 Jun 1862, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Theresa (daughter of Michael Pfeifer and Catherine) was born 1839, , Bavaria, Germany; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Theresa Bauman
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-115091
• Residence: 1862, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Roman Catholic

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-25980
• Occupation: 1850, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; labourer
• Occupation: 1851, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; farmer
• Occupation: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Wesley Methodist
• Occupation: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; W. Methodist
• Occupation: 1881, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer

William married Mary Ann Howlett 21 Mar 1850, Greenbush (Kitchener), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Mary was born 2 Dec 1827, , England; died 25 Jul 1904, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint James Lutheran Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Mary Ann Howlett
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-25979
• Immigration: 1838, , Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1850, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Wesley Methodist
• Residence: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; W. Methodist
• Residence: 1891, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist
• Residence: 1904, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

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After several years of great suffering there died last Monday at the residence of her son-in-law, Mr. Thos. Sherrington, Mrs. Mary Ann Howlett relict of the late John [should read William] Howlett, who was one of the oldest settlers of the Township of Woolwich. Deceased was a faithful helpmeet to her husband in the days of the trials of his pioneer life. Together they built up a fine farm home about a mile east of Elmira and furnished it with all the necessary appointments. They raised a large family of children and left them in comfortable circumstances. After the death of her husband, Mrs. Howlett removed to Elmira where she lived in a house of her own on Church St., for many years. When her disease which resulted in the loss of her feet by gangrene, had assumed desperate character, she was removed to the Galt Hospital in hopes that treatment there would prove more effective. It proved, however, that such should not be the case. Then she was brought back to the home of her daughter, Mrs. T. Sherrington, where everything that duty and love could suggest was done for her until death relieved her of her sufferings.

Deceased was known as a highly respectable lady. She leaves nine children - 7 daughters and 2 sons. They are as follows: - Mrs. G. Glennie, Dauphin, Man., Mrs. G. Auman, Mrs. J.E. Bowman, Mrs. Thos. Sherrington and Mrs. Ph. Lein of Elmira; Mrs. Bracey, of Winterbourne; Mrs. T. McCutcheon, of Chicago, Mr. John Hewlett, of Lakefield, Man., and Mr. Jas. Howlett, of Winterbourne, Reeve of Woolwich Township.

The funeral took place yesterday afternoon and was largely attended by relatives and friends.

Elmira Signet 28 Jul 1904

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• Name: Josephus Bauman
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-133643

Joseph — Clara. Clara was born Abt 1800, Of, Bavaria, Germany; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Clara Bauman
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-133644

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-133645

Michael — Catherine. Catherine was born Abt 1810, Of, Bavaria, Germany; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Catherine Pfeifer
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-133646

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-139747
• Occupation: 1851, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Labourer
• Residence: 1851, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist
• Occupation: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Retired Farmer
• Residence: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; W. Methodist

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1871 - William Howlett is staying with William Howlett.
1851 - William Howlett is in same household as George Girling.

William married Lucinda "Lucy" Gardiner 27 Oct 1822, Ilketshall, Saint Andrew Parish, , Suffolk, England. Lucinda was born 1800, , England; died 22 Jun 1832, Bloomingdale, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Bloomingdale Mennonite Cemetery, Bloomingdale, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Lucinda "Lucy" Howlett
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-22560

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According to family lore, the family immigrated to Canada 5 Jun 1832 and she died soon after arriving in Bloomingdale.