Andrew BOWER (Sr.) (1753-1833)

Catherine

George BOWERS (Cir 1786-1856)

Sarah SHORT (1790/1792-Between 1870/1880)

William BOWERS (Cir 1813-After 1900)

 

Family Links Spouses/Children: Rebecca PORTER William BOWERS 2 Born: Cir 1813, Virginia 2 Marriage: Rebecca PORTER on 22 Aug 1833 in Grayson County, Virginia 1 Died: After 1900, Carroll County, Virginia 3 William married Rebecca PORTER on 22 Aug 1833 in Grayson County, Virginia.1 (Rebecca PORTER was born circa 1818 in Virginia 2 and died on 30 Jun 1875 in Carroll County, Virginia 4.)   Marriage Notes: "Bond 1833-27, 14 August 1833: William Bowers and Rebecca Porter, daughter of Allen; Simeon Frost, surety. Return 5-2: Rev. John Vaughan married William Bowers and Rebecca Porter on 22 Aug 1833." 1

1 John Perry Alderman, Carroll/Grayson Marriages (Alderman Books, Hillsville, VA, 1987), Page 79.

2 1850 Census, Carroll County, Virginia, Roll M432_939, Page 319 (Ancestry.com Image 5 of 130).

3 Family Records of Beth Robinette. Beth is a descendant of George Bowers of Carroll County, Virginia, through his son William. Beth's family records include more information about subsequent generations. Those interested in more information on George's descendants are advised to contact her. Her contact information is as follows: e-mail address, dbrobin@earthlink.net; postal address, 3313 Misty Dr, Kingsport, TN 37660; and telephone, 423-349-6924.

4 Family Records of Beth Robinette.