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Clemens Derstine Bowman[1, 2]

Male 1857 - 1951  (94 years)


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  • Name Clemens Derstine Bowman 
    Born 6 Apr 1857  Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11] 
    Gender Male 
    FindAGrave https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/19866327 
    Name C. D. Bowman 
    Residence 1861  Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [8] 
    Mennonite 
    Residence 1871  Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [7] 
    United Brethren 
    Occupation 1881  Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [5] 
    Farmer 
    Residence 1882  Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [2] 
    Occupation 1891  Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [9] 
    Farmer 
    Residence 1891  Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [9] 
    United Brethren 
    Occupation 1901  Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [3] 
    Farmer 
    Occupation 1911  West Montrose, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [6] 
    Farmer 
    Residence 1911  West Montrose, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [6] 
    Congregational 
    Occupation 1921  Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [10] 
    Ontario Land Surveyor 
    Residence 1921  Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [10] 
    Congregational 
    Eby ID Number 00002-212 
    Died 13 Dec 1951  Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [4, 11] 
    Buried West Montrose United Cemetery, West Montrose, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [4, 11] 
    Person ID I7307  Generations
    Last Modified 6 Apr 2024 

    Father Noah S. Bowman,   b. 26 Feb 1820, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 4 May 1886, West Montrose, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 66 years) 
    Mother Lydia Ann Clemens,   b. 26 Aug 1827, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 16 Oct 1904  (Age 77 years) 
    Married 18 Feb 1845  Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [12, 13, 14, 15] 
    Family ID F2191  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family Charlotte Alice "Lottie" Peterson,   b. 6 Aug 1863, Hawkesville, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 3 Feb 1941, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 77 years) 
    Married 4 Oct 1882  Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [2, 16] 
    Children 
     1. Lieutenant Edgar Peterson Bowman,   b. 29 Sep 1883, West Montrose, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 14 Apr 1964, Guelph City, Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 80 years)
     2. Edith Lynn Bowman,   b. 2 Jul 1885, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. Yes, date unknown
     3. Hilda F. Bowman,   b. 29 Aug 1887, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 1971  (Age 83 years)
     4. Lida Bowman,   b. 1889, , Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. Yes, date unknown
     5. Fannie Lida "Lida" Bowman,   b. 10 Feb 1890, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 20 Nov 1990  (Age 100 years)
     6. Ina Estella Bowman,   b. 21 Aug 1894, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 1986  (Age 91 years)
     7. Charles Howard Bowman,   b. 18 Aug 1896, West Montrose, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. Yes, date unknown
     8. George William Gladstone Bowman,   b. 4 Jul 1898, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 12 Jul 1918, Guelph City, Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 20 years)
     9. Hugh Noah Bowman,   b. 4 Jul 1898,   d. 25 Jul 1899  (Age 1 years)
     10. Estella Bowman,   b. 1899, , Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. Yes, date unknown
     11. Ruth Bowman,   b. Oct 1906, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. Yes, date unknown
    Last Modified 7 Apr 2024 
    Family ID F2197  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  • Notes 
    • Clemens D. Bowman, "the second son, is a farmer, also P. L. surveyor and civil engineer. He resides near West Montrose. He is married to Charlotte A. Peterson. Their family consists of five 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.].

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      In profound sorrow we announce the death of our beloved Father Clemens D. Bohman at Kitchener, Ontario on Thursday, December 13th, 1951 in his 95th year. The Funeral service will be held at the Keffer Funeral Home, 1206 King St. East, Kitchener, Ontario on Saturday, December 15th, 1951 at 2.00 o'clock p.m. thence to West Montrose United Church at 3.00 o'clock p. m. Interment in the adjoining Cemetery.

      Funeral Card

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      Clemens D. Bowman

      Believed to be Canada's oldest land surveyor, Clemens D. Bowman of 111 Mill St. died Thurs- day at 94. He had been in ill health for some time.

      Mr. Bowman was born at West Montrose where he lived until he came to Kitchener ten years ago. He made his home here with his daughter, Mrs. William (Edith) Whitehead. His wife predeceased some ten years ago.

      Surviving are two sons, Edgar of Guelph and Howard of Ariss; and five daughters, Mrs. Whitehead, Mrs. Wesley (Hilda) Howlett of Elora; Mrs. M. (Lida) Jacobini of Hays, Kansas; Mrs. J. (Estella) Sobye of Beamsville and Mrs. Fred (Ruth) Black of Guelph.

      The body is at the Keffer Funeral Home where a short service will be held Saturday at 2 pm thence to West Montrose United Church for funeral at 3 pm.. followed by interment at West Montrose.

      Kitchener-Waterloo Record 13 Dec 1951, Thu Page 7

  • Sources 
    1. [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..., 101.

    2. [S7] News - ON, Waterloo, Kitchener - Berliner Journal (1859-1917), 12 Oct 1882.
      04 Oct 1882 Clemens D. Bowman and Charlotte Peterson, both of Woolwich, were married by Preacher D.B. Sherk.

    3. [S148] Census - ON, Waterloo, Woolwich - 1901, Woolwich F-6 Page 5.

    4. [S349] Cemetery - ON, Waterloo, Woolwich - West Montrose United CC#4596 Internet Link.
      CLEMENS D. BOWMAN / 1857 - 1951 / CHARLOTTE PETERSON /His Beloved Wife / 1863 - 1941 / At Rest / A - MOTHER

    5. [S130] Census - ON, Waterloo, Woolwich - 1881, Div. 4 Page 16.

    6. [S348] Census - ON, Waterloo, Woolwich - 1911, Woolwich Div. 19 Page 2.

    7. [S144] Census - ON, Waterloo, Woolwich - 1871, Div. 3, Pg. 61.

    8. [S915] Census - ON, Waterloo, Woolwich - 1861, Township of Woolwich 1861 Div. 6 Page 54.

    9. [S1821] Census - ON, Waterloo, Woolwich - 1891, Div. 2 Page 10.

    10. [S2121] Census - ON, Waterloo, Woolwich - 1921, SubDist. 18 Page 6.

    11. [S3231] Find A Grave, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/19866327/clemens-derstine-bowman.

    12. [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..., 100.

    13. [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..., 429.

    14. [S13] Vit - - ON, Waterloo - Wellington District Marriage Register Part 1 1840-1852, Huttner, Jacob Rev - Lutheran Minister, Preston #53.

    15. [S826] Church Records - ON, Waterloo, Preston - Saint Peter's Lutheran - index.

    16. [S7] News - ON, Waterloo, Kitchener - Berliner Journal (1859-1917), 12 Oct 1882.
      Charlotte Peterson and Clemens D. Bowman, both of Woolwich, were married in Woolwich, by Pastor D.B. Sherk. 04 Oct 1882

  • Event Map
    Link to Google MapsBorn - 6 Apr 1857 - Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsResidence - Mennonite - 1861 - Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsResidence - United Brethren - 1871 - Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsOccupation - Farmer - 1881 - Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsResidence - 1882 - Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsMarried - 4 Oct 1882 - Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsOccupation - Farmer - 1891 - Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsResidence - United Brethren - 1891 - Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsOccupation - Farmer - 1901 - Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsOccupation - Farmer - 1911 - West Montrose, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsResidence - Congregational - 1911 - West Montrose, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsOccupation - Ontario Land Surveyor - 1921 - Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsResidence - Congregational - 1921 - Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsDied - 13 Dec 1951 - Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsBuried - - West Montrose United Cemetery, West Montrose, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
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