Samuel Bowers^{[1, 2, 3]}

1792 - 1855  (63 years)

• Name	Samuel Bowers
  Born	26 Feb 1792	, Berks Co., Pennsylvania   [4, 5, 6, 7]
  Christened	26 Aug 1792	St. Joseph's Hill Church, Pike Township, Berks Co., Pennsylvania
  Gender	Male
  Immigration	1825	, Canada   [8]
  Land	Bef 1831	Waterloo Township - German Company Tract Lot 019, Waterloo County, Ontario   [9]
  Name	Samuel Bauers
  Residence	1852	Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada   [10]
  	He lived beside his son Cyrus.
  Eby ID Number	00013-1146
  Died	17 Apr 1855	Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada   [4, 6, 7, 8, 11, 12, 13]
  Buried	First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada   [4, 6, 7]
  Person ID	I16044	Generations
  Last Modified	26 Jun 2024

  
  

  Father	Moses Bowers,   b. 15 Mar 1755, , Berks Co., Pennsylvania ,   d. 1801, , Northumberland Co., Pennsylvania  (Age 45 years)
  Mother	Barbara Friederich,   b. 13 Mar 1761,   d. 5 Oct 1797, , Pennsylvania, USA  (Age 36 years)
  Family ID	F6467	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

  Family	Lydia Sauers,   b. 8 Oct 1797, , USA ,   d. 4 Jul 1869, Oakfield, Kent, Michigan  (Age 71 years)
  Married	1815  [2]
  Children	1. Reeve Cyrus Bowers, Esq.,   b. 27 Sep 1816, , Northumberland Co., Pennsylvania ,   d. 19 Oct 1889, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada  (Age 73 years)   2. Mary Ann Bowers,   b. 17 Oct 1817, , Northumberland Co., Pennsylvania ,   d. Yes, date unknown   3. Harriet Bowers,   b. 1819, , Northumberland Co., Pennsylvania ,   d. 18 Jan 1842, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada  (Age 23 years)   4. Louisa Bowers,   b. 7 Sep 1821, , Northumberland Co., Pennsylvania ,   d. Yes, date unknown   5. Isaac W. Bowers,   b. 15 Nov 1823, , Northumberland Co., Pennsylvania ,   d. 1893, Ohio  (Age 69 years)   6. Elizabeth Bowers,   b. 12 Nov 1825, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada ,   d. 26 Mar 1903, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada  (Age 77 years)   7. William Bowers,   b. 15 Jan 1828, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada ,   d. 1907  (Age 78 years)   8. Jacob S. Bowers,   b. 28 Dec 1829, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada ,   d. Yes, date unknown   9. Lavina Bowers,   b. 3 May 1832, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada ,   d. Yes, date unknown   10. Levi Bowers,   b. 27 Nov 1832, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada ,   d. Yes, date unknown   11. Dr. Samuel Sauers Bowers,   b. 4 Dec 1836, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada ,   d. 2 Jan 1900, Fond du Lac, Fond du Lac, Wisconsin, United States  (Age 63 years)
  Last Modified	26 Jun 2024
  Family ID	F416	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

• Notes

  Samuel Bowers, "was a native of Northumberland County, Pennsylvania. In 1815 he was married to Lydia Sauers, and in 1825 they moved to Canada and settled in Waterloo County, Ontario, near the town of Berlin. Their old home is now owned by the heirs of the late Mr. Richart. To them was born a family of eleven children" Eby, Ezra E. (1895). A biographical history of Waterloo township and other townships of the county: being a history of the early settlers and their descendants, mostly all of Pennsylvania Dutch origin: as also much other unpublished historical information chiefly of a local character. Berlin [Kitchener, Ont.]: [s.n.]. ________________________ Samuel Bowers Sr. was born County Berks, Penn., and came to Canada in 1825, settling in Waterloo Twp. He died there, the 17th ult., in his 64th year, and was buried in Berlin; survived by his wife and children. The Christian Guardian 16 May 1855, pg 126 __________________________ A-1-71 Samuel Bowers: Probate of Will of Samuel Bowers, formerly of the Township of Waterloo, Yeoman, deceased, granted by W. Miller, Esq., Judge, the first day of May One Thousand Eight Hundred and Fifty Five, Executors in such Will, the same reading in words following:- I Samuel Bowers of the Township of Waterloo, Yeoman… First: I give and bequeath to me beloved wife any whole household and kitchen furniture, my Buggy and Harness, one cow, and two Pigs, to have and to hold for ever as her property, all but the Kitchen clock and family bible is to belong to my youngest son, Samuel, after her decease, with the use of the dwelling house at present occupied by us, and the use of the yard, and fruit as specified in the article of agreement made between me and me son William, and an annuity of twenty-five pounds ten shillings current money of Canada, payable yearly during her widowhood. Second: I appoint my Executors after mentioned, to pay to my son Levi the sum of three hundred pounds, as the full amount of his paternal inheritance, when becoming to the age of twenty-one. Third: I authorize my Executors to furnish means necessary to my youngest son Samuel to complete his studies properly and then to pay to him out of my Estate the sum of one hundred and fifty pounds, as the balance of his paternal inheritance. Fourth: I leave and bequeath to each of my daughters unpaid the sum of two hundred and twenty five pounds out of the installments for land sold by me when they become due according as they most stand in need. Fifth: I leave and bequeath to my Grandson Isaac Barber the sun of one hundred and twenty five pounds when becoming of the age of twenty-one. Sixth: I request my Executors to pay to my oldest son Cyrus Bowers the balance due to him on three hundred pounds as soon as my son Samuel provides for and the installments become due. Seventh: In the event of my son William selling the property where we at present reside, I appoint and authorize my Executors to furnish and to provide for my beloved widow Lydia Bowers with a comfortable dwelling house and all necessary accommodations during her widowhood at the expense of my estate, and at her decease or departure from her widowhood the property is to be sold and equally divided among my children now living, and in case any should die it is to be divided among their children. Eighth: My three sons Isaac, William and Jacob have already received their portion of three hundred pounds each in land sold to them by me, also my son in the Law Jacob W. Bowman, has received the sum of two hundred pounds currency in land sold to him by me which is the full amount of my daughter Mary Ann's paternal portion, and also my said son-in-the-law Jacob W. Bowman is due to my estate one hundred and twenty-five pounds, which sum is to remain in interest as long as my said widow shall live or remain in her widowhood, which said interest is to be paid up yearly as specified in an article of agreement, the sum of seven pounds ten shillings is to form part of my said widows yearly dower, and at her death, or departure from her widowhood the sum of one hundred and twenty five pounds is to be equally divided among my children as aforesaid. Ninth: In case of the death of either of my said children under age, leaving no lawful issue, the portion falling to them is to be divided as aforesaid among their brothers and sisters. Tenth: My said son Jacob Bowers is due to my estate the sum of three hundred pounds for land sold to him by me, which sum is to remain on interest as long as my said widow shall live, the said interest shall be paid up yearly…as part of her yearly dower, and at the decease of my said widow the interest is to cease and the sum of three hundred pounds is to be paid up in three equal yearly installments, the first one year after her death till paid up, for which my said Executors shall be authorized and empowered to execute a lawful Deed of conveyance to my said son Jacob. Eleventh: I do hereby authorize and empower any two of my said executors to execute lawful Deeds of conveyance for all lands sold by me and un-deeded and also for all land and tenements yet unsold, all my moveable property belonging to me not specified in this will is to be sold, and the Eighteen acres of Woodland lying back of my son William's farm is to be sold, and all my just and lawful debts are to be paid out of it… And I do hereby appoint my good friends Jacob Kilborn, Esq of Blenheim Township, Charles G. Tisdale of Waterloo Village and Jacob S Bowers, of Waterloo Township, aforesaid Executors of this my last Will and Testament… Witnessed by Moses Heist and George Jones Will dated 1 December 1854 Proved 1 May 1855 Inventory £2602/16/9 Died 17 April 1855 Surrogate Court Records Copybook Register A 1853-1871 partial transcript to 1863. Frances Hoffman transcriber.

  
  

• Sources

  [S10] Book - Vol II A Biographical History of Waterloo Township and other townships of the county : being a history of the early settlers and their descendants, mostly all of Pennsylvania Dutch origin..., 221. [S3] Book - Vol I A Biographical History of Waterloo Township and other townships of the county : being a history of the early settlers and their descendants, mostly all of Pennsylvania Dutch origin..., 286. [S3] Book - Vol I A Biographical History of Waterloo Township and other townships of the county : being a history of the early settlers and their descendants, mostly all of Pennsylvania Dutch origin..., 143. [S47] Cemetery - ON, Waterloo, Kitchener - First Mennonite CC#4507 Internet link First Mennonite Cemetery online. in memory of / Samuel Bowers / died April 17th, 1855 / aged 63 years 1 mo. / and 22 days / (verse) [S131] Census - ON, Waterloo, Waterloo Twp. - 1851, Div 1 pg 228. Samuel BOWERS Gentleman Birthplace: USA Age 60 Wesleyan Methodist b. 26-Feb Lydia BOWERS Birthplace: USA Age 55 Wesleyan Methodist b. 9-Oct Levi BOWERS Birthplace: Canada Age 18 Wesleyan Methodist b. 27-Nov Samuel BOWERS Birthplace: Canada Age 16 Wesleyan Methodist b. 4-Dec Heriata BOWMAN Birthplace: Canada Age 18 Wesleyan Methodist b. 9-Mar [S1000] News - Christian Guardian - Death Notices from the Christian Guardian 1851-1860, Obituary of Samuel Bowers pg 29. [S3231] Find A Grave, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/151001720/samuel-e-bowers. [S244] News - ON, Waterloo, Kitchener - Deutsche Canadier (1841-1865) - Index to Births, Deaths and Marriages Announced in the Deutsche Canadier, Berlin, Canada West. originally indexed by Simone Nieuwolt and Sylvie Kuppek..organised by Rosemary Ambrose, 19 Apr 1855 Page 16. Samuel Bowers Died 17 Apr 1855 66y, lm, 22d. Born in Berks Co. Pennsylvania. Came to Canada in 1825. Leaves his widow. [S1322] Land - Founding Families of Waterloo Township 1800-1830, 14. [S131] Census - ON, Waterloo, Waterloo Twp. - 1851, Div 4 Pg 26. [S1737] Probate - Wills of Waterloo Register A 1853-1871, Probate of Will of Samuel Bowers A-1-71 1 May 1855. [S915] Census - ON, Waterloo, Woolwich - 1861, Township of Woolwich 1861 Div. 4 Page 30. [S3202] News - ON, Waterloo, New Hamburg - Hamburger Beobachter, 20 Apr 1855. Died: the 17th of this month in the neighbourhood of Berlin. Mr. Samuel Bauers, aged 64 years. he had been settled in the townshio of Waterloo for 30 years and well disposed to all he met.

  
  

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  Born - 26 Feb 1792 - , Berks Co., Pennsylvania Christened - 26 Aug 1792 - St. Joseph's Hill Church, Pike Township, Berks Co., Pennsylvania Immigration - 1825 - , Canada Residence - 1852 - Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Died - 17 Apr 1855 - Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Buried - - First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada  = Link to Google Earth