Charles Emery Bowles1

M, #41427, b. Jun 1, 1843, d. Feb 12, 1903
Relationship2nd cousin 4 times removed of Malcolm Kenyon McKown Jr.
ChartsParker Descendants Chart
Father*George Parker Bowles1 b. Jan 27, 1816, d. Jan 20, 1903
Mother*Mary C. Cooley1 b. Apr 23, 1819, d. Feb 14, 1913

Family

Jennie A. Whiffen b. circa 1840, d. circa 1929

Chronological Events

Birth*Jun 1, 1843 Charles Emery Bowles was born on Jun 1, 1843 at Grafton County, New Hampshire, United States.1 
 He was the son of George Parker Bowles and Mary C. Cooley.1 
Marriage*Aug 4, 1868 Charles Emery Bowles married Jennie A. Whiffen on Aug 4, 1868.1 
Death*Feb 12, 1903 Charles Emery Bowles died on Feb 12, 1903, at age 59 at Janesville, Rock County, Wisconsin, United States.1 
ObituaryFeb 13, 1903  OBITUARY: Civil War Union Veteran. Charles moved to Janesville as a young boy with his parents. During the Civil War, Mr. Bowles distinguished himself for brave service in defense of the stars and stripes. He enlisted under Captain Miles in Co. E., Twenty-Second Wisconsin Volunteers, leaving this city for the front in September, 1862. In March 1863, his regiment was taken prisoner and the men were confined a time In LIbby Prison. He was wounded in the face in a battle at Dallas Georgia in 1864 and later was commissioned second lieutenant in the Forty-Second Wisconsin, serving until the close of the war. He was a brave soldier, winning the admiration and respect of his comrades by his dauntless courage and his faithfulness to his duty. Mr. Bowles had many offices of public trust in the city and in the county. He was elected registeror. In 1872, served as clerk of the board of education, was postmaster during the four years of President Harrison's administration and had been a member of the county board of supervisors for several years. He was a member of the board at the time of his death. When not engaged with, public duties, he was in the real estate business. His general efficiency being manifested both in his private and public life- Devoted To Home. On the fourth of August 1868, he was united in marriage with Jennie A. Whiffen. 

Information found at Find-A-Grave.com.2
 
Burial*Feb 14, 1903 He was buried on Feb 14, 1903 at Oak Hill Cemetery, Janesville, Rock County, Wisconsin, United States, Find A Grave Memorial# 12617846.3 

Military*

 

Listed as a Military Veteran who served in wartime combat in the Union side of the Civil War.

 

Citations

  1. [S79] Gravestones - Find-A-Grave.com, online at findagrave.com.
  2. [S19] Obituary - Online, Newspaper or Funeral Home.
  3. [S58] Gravestones - Death Cert, Find-A-Grave, BillionGraves, #79.