1775 - Yes, date unknown
Generation: 1
1. | Joshua Bechtel was born 1775, , Montgomery Co., Pennsylvania; died Yes, date unknown. Other Events:
- Eby ID Number: 00007-0685
Notes:
Joshua Bechtel "was born in Montgomery County in 1775. He resided near Pottstown, Pennsylvania, on the old "Bechtel Farm", and was married to Susannah Gabel* who was killed by lightning. Their family consisted of seven children, namely: V Mary, V Sarah, V Jesse, V Annie, V William, V Rebecca, and V Susannah, all of which reside in Pennsylvania save William and Rebecca, who reside in Kansas, and Susannah, who resided in California where she died some time ago."
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a history of the early settlers and their descendants, mostly all of Pennsylvania Dutch origin: as also much other unpublished historical information chiefly of a local character.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.].
*Sister to John Gabel's father who died at Nithburg, Perth County, in 1872.
Joshua — Susannah Gabel. Susannah was born Abt 1777, Of, Pottstown, Montgomery, Pennsylvania, USA; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 2. Mary Bechtel was born 20 Sep 1796, Harmony, Butler, Pennsylvania, USA; died 20 Sep 1869; was buried , Mennonite Meeting House Cemetery, Harmony, Butler, Pennsylvania, United States.
- 3. Sarah Bechtel was born Abt 1802, Pottstown, Montgomery, Pennsylvania, USA; died Yes, date unknown.
- 4. Jesse Bechtel was born Abt 1804, Pottstown, Montgomery, Pennsylvania, USA; died Yes, date unknown.
- 5. Annie Bechtel was born Abt 1806, Pottstown, Montgomery, Pennsylvania, USA; died Yes, date unknown.
- 6. William Bechtel was born Abt 1808, Pottstown, Montgomery, Pennsylvania, USA; died Yes, date unknown.
- 7. Rebecca Bechtel was born Abt 1810, Pottstown, Montgomery, Pennsylvania, USA; died Yes, date unknown.
- 8. Susannah Bechtel was born Abt 1812, Pottstown, Montgomery, Pennsylvania, USA; died Yes, date unknown.
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Generation: 2
2. | Mary Bechtel (1.Joshua1) was born 20 Sep 1796, Harmony, Butler, Pennsylvania, USA; died 20 Sep 1869; was buried , Mennonite Meeting House Cemetery, Harmony, Butler, Pennsylvania, United States. Other Events:
- Name: Mary Shantz
- Eby ID Number: 00002-226.2
Mary — Abraham Shantz. Abraham (son of Isaac Shantz and Barbara Rife) was born 15 Dec 1776, Pottstown, Montgomery, Pennsylvania, USA; died 28 Dec 1856, Harmony, Butler, Pennsylvania, USA; was buried , Mennonite Meeting House Cemetery, Harmony, Butler, Pennsylvania, United States. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 9. Nancy Shantz was born 3 Nov 1827, , Pennsylvania, USA; died 17 Jul 1897, Harmony, Butler, Pennsylvania, USA; was buried , Mennonite Meeting House Cemetery, Harmony, Butler, Pennsylvania, United States.
- 10. Sarah Shantz was born 12 Nov 1829, , Pennsylvania, USA; died Yes, date unknown.
- 11. Levia Shantz was born 21 Sep 1830, , Pennsylvania, USA; died 9 Feb 1912, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Bloomingdale Mennonite Cemetery, Bloomingdale, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
- 12. Abraham B. Shantz was born 12 Jul 1833, , Pennsylvania, USA; died Yes, date unknown.
- 13. Joseph Shantz was born 12 Mar 1838, , Pennsylvania, USA; died Yes, date unknown.
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3. | Sarah Bechtel (1.Joshua1) was born Abt 1802, Pottstown, Montgomery, Pennsylvania, USA; died Yes, date unknown. Other Events:
- Eby ID Number: 00007-0685.3
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4. | Jesse Bechtel (1.Joshua1) was born Abt 1804, Pottstown, Montgomery, Pennsylvania, USA; died Yes, date unknown. Other Events:
- Eby ID Number: 00007-0685.4
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5. | Annie Bechtel (1.Joshua1) was born Abt 1806, Pottstown, Montgomery, Pennsylvania, USA; died Yes, date unknown. Other Events:
- Eby ID Number: 00007-0685.5
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6. | William Bechtel (1.Joshua1) was born Abt 1808, Pottstown, Montgomery, Pennsylvania, USA; died Yes, date unknown. Other Events:
- Eby ID Number: 00007-0685.6
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7. | Rebecca Bechtel (1.Joshua1) was born Abt 1810, Pottstown, Montgomery, Pennsylvania, USA; died Yes, date unknown. Other Events:
- Eby ID Number: 00007-0685.7
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8. | Susannah Bechtel (1.Joshua1) was born Abt 1812, Pottstown, Montgomery, Pennsylvania, USA; died Yes, date unknown. Other Events:
- Eby ID Number: 00007-0685.8
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Generation: 3
9. | Nancy Shantz (2.Mary2, 1.Joshua1) was born 3 Nov 1827, , Pennsylvania, USA; died 17 Jul 1897, Harmony, Butler, Pennsylvania, USA; was buried , Mennonite Meeting House Cemetery, Harmony, Butler, Pennsylvania, United States. Other Events:
- Name: Nancy Schuler
- Eby ID Number: 00110-6621
Notes:
Nancy Shantz, "was born November 3rd, 1827. She was married, March 31st, 1845, to Samuel Schuler who was born May 26th, 1821. They had a family of eight 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.].
Nancy married Samuel Schuler 31 Mar 1845. Samuel was born 26 May 1821, Union City, Erie, Pennsylvania, United States; died 7 Dec 1890, Harmony, Butler, Pennsylvania, USA; was buried , Mennonite Meeting House Cemetery, Harmony, Butler, Pennsylvania, United States. [Group Sheet]
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10. | Sarah Shantz (2.Mary2, 1.Joshua1) was born 12 Nov 1829, , Pennsylvania, USA; died Yes, date unknown. Other Events:
- Name: Sarah Bowman
- Eby ID Number: 00110-6622
- Residence: 1880, Beaver Falls, Beaver, Pennsylvania, USA
Notes:
Sarah Shantz, "was born November 12th, 1829. In 1850 she was married to J. W. Bowman who was born December 7th, 1823."
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.].
Sarah married Jeremiah Weaver Bowman 23 Jul 1850. Jeremiah was born 7 Dec 1823, , Pennsylvania, USA; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]
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11. | Levia Shantz (2.Mary2, 1.Joshua1) was born 21 Sep 1830, , Pennsylvania, USA; died 9 Feb 1912, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Bloomingdale Mennonite Cemetery, Bloomingdale, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Other Events:
- Name: Levia Bowman
- Name: Levina Shantz
- Name: Livy Shantz
- Eby ID Number: 00110-6623
- Immigration: 1846
- Residence: 1861, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; M. E. N. S.
- Residence: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; New Brethren
- Residence: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; United Brethren
- Occupation: 1911, Winterbourne, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Income
- Residence: 1911, Winterbourne, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; U. Bretheran
Notes:
Livy Shantz, "was born September 21st, 1831. She was married to Samuel S., son of Jonathan Bowman. They reside near Conestogo, Woolwich Township, east side of the Grand River."
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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There died at the home of her son Leander, last Friday morning, Livia Shantz widow of the late Samuel S. Bowman, after a prolonged illness. Her husband predeceased her by ten years. She is survived by one son Leander and two daughters, Mrs. J. Shantz, of Buffalo, N.Y., and Mrs. G. Bowman, of Royersford, Pa. She reached the ripe old age of 81 years 4 months and 19 days. The funeral took place on Sunday afternoon from her late residence to the Bloomingdale cemetery and meeting house. Rev. Mr. Stolz officiating. We extend sympathy to the bereaved ones.
Elmira Advertiser 15 Feb 1912
Levia married Samuel S. Bowman 11 May 1850, Greenbush (Kitchener), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Samuel (son of Jonathan B. Bowman and Maria Snyder) was born 30 Jun 1827, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 27 Dec 1902, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Bloomingdale Mennonite Cemetery, Bloomingdale, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 14. Mary S. Bowman was born 9 Aug 1851, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
- 15. Nelson S. Bowman was born 21 Dec 1853, West Montrose, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 28 Nov 1907, Guelph City, Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Bloomingdale Mennonite Cemetery, Bloomingdale, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
- 16. Leander S. Bowman was born 8 Mar 1856, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 30 Jul 1937; was buried , Bloomingdale Mennonite Cemetery, Bloomingdale, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
- 17. John Bowman was born 1858, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
- 18. Joannah B. Bowman was born 24 Apr 1860, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 7 Mar 1938; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
- 19. Franklin Bowman was born CALC 20 Jun 1861; died 12 Oct 1862; was buried , Bloomingdale Mennonite Cemetery, Bloomingdale, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
- 20. Joseph Bowman was born CALC 18 Mar 1864; died 31 Mar 1864; was buried , Bloomingdale Mennonite Cemetery, Bloomingdale, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
- 21. Emeline Bowman was born 1868, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
- 22. Evaline Agnes "Eva" Bowman was born 5 Jan 1869, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 13 Jan 1883; was buried , Bloomingdale Mennonite Cemetery, Bloomingdale, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
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12. | Abraham B. Shantz (2.Mary2, 1.Joshua1) was born 12 Jul 1833, , Pennsylvania, USA; died Yes, date unknown. Other Events:
- Eby ID Number: 00110-6624
- Occupation: 1880, Guilford, Medina, Ohio; plasterer
Notes:
Abraham Shantz, "was born July 12th, 1833. On October 10th, 1858, he was married to Eliza Stannard who was born December 12th, 1837. She died June 26th, 1878. After decease of first wife he was married to Catharine Harter in May, 1882. Of first marriage there are five children and of second marriage there is one child."
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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13. | Joseph Shantz (2.Mary2, 1.Joshua1) was born 12 Mar 1838, , Pennsylvania, USA; died Yes, date unknown. Other Events:
- Eby ID Number: 00110-6631
Notes:
Joseph Shantz, "youngest child of Abraham Shantz, was born March 12th, 1838. No report of his death or family."
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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Generation: 4
14. | Mary S. Bowman (11.Levia3, 2.Mary2, 1.Joshua1) was born 9 Aug 1851, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown. Other Events:
- Name: Mary S. Bowman
- Eby ID Number: 00002-227
- Residence: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; New Brethren
- Residence: 1879, Port Elgin, Saugeen Twp., Bruce Co., Ontario, Canada
Notes:
Mary S. Bowman, "was born August 9th, 1851. She is married to George Bowman. They reside in Royersford, Pennsylvania, where he is engaged in some high school or educational institution. Their family consists of one child named Eva."
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.].
Mary married George W. Bowman 16 Jul 1879, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. George (son of Noah S. Bowman and Lydia Ann Clemens) was born 1848, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]
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15. | Nelson S. Bowman (11.Levia3, 2.Mary2, 1.Joshua1) was born 21 Dec 1853, West Montrose, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 28 Nov 1907, Guelph City, Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Bloomingdale Mennonite Cemetery, Bloomingdale, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Other Events:
- Eby ID Number: 00002-228
- Residence: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; New Brethren
- Occupation: 1878, Grand Rapids, Kent, Michigan, United States
- Residence: 1900, , , Michigan
Notes:
Nelson S. Bowman, "was born December 21st, 1853. He resides at Lucknow, and is married to Catharine Singer. Their family consists of three 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.].
Nelson married Catharine Singer 10 Nov 1878, Cascade, Kent, Michigan, USA. Catharine (daughter of Alexander Singer and Elizabeth Hewitt) was born 28 Jun 1855, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 16 Apr 1915, Petoskey, Emmet, Michigan, USA; was buried , Greenwood Cemetery, Petoskey, Emmet, Michigan, United States. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 24. Percy Lorne Bowman was born 17 Nov 1879, Winterbourne, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 8 Apr 1956, Grand Rapids, Kent, Michigan, United States; was buried , Greenwood Cemetery, Petoskey, Emmet, Michigan, United States.
- 25. Cora E. Bowman was born May 1882, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
- 26. Vernon S. Bowman was born 16 Apr 1888, , Bruce Co., Ontario, Canada; died 14 Feb 1960; was buried , Greenwood Cemetery, Petoskey, Emmet, Michigan, United States.
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16. | Leander S. Bowman (11.Levia3, 2.Mary2, 1.Joshua1) was born 8 Mar 1856, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 30 Jul 1937; was buried , Bloomingdale Mennonite Cemetery, Bloomingdale, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Other Events:
- Eby ID Number: 00002-229
- Residence: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; New Brethren
- Occupation: 1881, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
- Occupation: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
- Residence: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; United Brethren
- Elected Office: 1893, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; councillor, Deputy Reeve, Reeve
- Occupation: 1901, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
- Elected Office: 1906, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Waterloo County Council
- Occupation: 1911, Winterbourne, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
- Residence: 1911, Winterbourne, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; U. Bretheran
- Occupation: 1921, Conestogo, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Income
- Residence: 1921, Conestogo, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
Notes:
Leander Bowman, "was born March 8th, 1856. He resides on his father's old homestead where he is engaged in farming. He is married to Rebecca Snyder. Their family consists of four 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.].
Elected Office:
Municipality . Woolwich; 7th Div Years on local council Councillor 1893-94; 2nd Deputy Reeve 1895; 1st Deputy Reeve 1896; Reeve 1897-98, 1907
Years on Waterloo County Council: 1895 1896 1901 1902 1903 1904 1905 1906 1907
Elected Office:
Image from: 100 Years of Progress in Waterloo County Canada Semi-Centennial Souvenir 1856-1906
Leander married Rebecca Snyder 28 May 1884. Rebecca (daughter of Jacob S. Snider and Magdalena Snyder) was born 30 Oct 1855, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 4 Nov 1929; was buried , Bloomingdale Mennonite Cemetery, Bloomingdale, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 27. Mabel Bowman was born 16 Feb 1885, Winterbourne, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 4 Sep 1964, Conestogo, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Bloomingdale Mennonite Cemetery, Bloomingdale, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
- 28. Maude Bowman was born 16 Feb 1885, West Montrose, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1968; was buried , Bloomingdale Mennonite Cemetery, Bloomingdale, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
- 29. Edna Bowman was born 24 Apr 1887, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
- 30. Edgar Bowman was born 19 Apr 1890, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
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17. | John Bowman (11.Levia3, 2.Mary2, 1.Joshua1) was born 1858, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown. Other Events:
- Eby ID Number: Waterloo-273278
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18. | Joannah B. Bowman (11.Levia3, 2.Mary2, 1.Joshua1) was born 24 Apr 1860, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 7 Mar 1938; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Other Events:
- Name: Joannah B. Shantz
- Eby ID Number: 00002-230
- Residence: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; New Brethren
Notes:
Joannah Bowman, "was born April 24th, 1859. She is married to John B. Shantz. They reside in Buffalo, N. Y. They had two 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.].
Joannah married John B. Shantz 30 Mar 1881, Winterbourne, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. John (son of Mayor Jacob Yost Shantz and Anna "Nancy" Brubacher) was born 9 May 1860, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 24 Sep 1924; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 31. Edson Leander Shantz was born 19 Jul 1882, Breslau, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 11 Oct 1965, Rochester, Monroe, New York, United States.
- 32. John Elmer Shantz was born 13 Jun 1891; died Feb 1895; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
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19. | Franklin Bowman (11.Levia3, 2.Mary2, 1.Joshua1) was born CALC 20 Jun 1861; died 12 Oct 1862; was buried , Bloomingdale Mennonite Cemetery, Bloomingdale, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Other Events:
- Eby ID Number: Waterloo-84653
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20. | Joseph Bowman (11.Levia3, 2.Mary2, 1.Joshua1) was born CALC 18 Mar 1864; died 31 Mar 1864; was buried , Bloomingdale Mennonite Cemetery, Bloomingdale, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Other Events:
- Eby ID Number: Waterloo-66254
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21. | Emeline Bowman (11.Levia3, 2.Mary2, 1.Joshua1) was born 1868, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown. Other Events:
- Eby ID Number: Waterloo-233074
- Residence: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; New Brethren
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22. | Evaline Agnes "Eva" Bowman (11.Levia3, 2.Mary2, 1.Joshua1) was born 5 Jan 1869, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 13 Jan 1883; was buried , Bloomingdale Mennonite Cemetery, Bloomingdale, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Other Events:
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