Frank S. Bowman and Mary C. Wert

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Husband Frank S. Bowman ¹

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           Born: 24 Jan 1844 - Loyalton, Dauphin Co, PA 1
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         Father: Josiah Bowman (      -      ) 1 2
         Mother: Elizabeth Rutter (      -      ) 2 3

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       Marriage: 14 Sep 1869 1

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Wife Mary C. Wert ¹

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           Died: 5 Dec 1893 1
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         Father: Simon Wert (      -Bef 1896) 1
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Children

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1 M Hay Wert Bowman ¹

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           Born: 30 Jun 1870 1
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         Spouse: Nellie M. Bowman (      -      ) 4
           Marr: 6 Jun 1895 1

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2 M Linn Bowman ¹

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           Born: 28 Apr 1874 1
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General Notes: Husband - Frank S. Bowman

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He received a good classical education, after which he read law in the office of Hon. Robert A. Lamberton, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, and was admitted to the Dauphin county bar in April, 1866. He was also admitted to all the neighboring bars. As a newspaper man Mr. Bowman was more than ordinarily successful. In June, 1884, he established the Millersburg Sentinel, which was a success from the start, and became a journal of large circulation and wide influence. Mr. Bowman was a talented and entertaining writer. His style was formed from the best literature and standard classic models, as he had possibly the largest and best selected literary library in his end of the county. His scrap books, which he began making at the age of fourteen, alone form a rare and valuable collection. From these certain data and articles were copied and furnished to some distinguished scholars. He observed the rule to purchase a book when visiting a new city or community, and as a result had books picked up in many parts of the country. As an example, he purchased a copy of "Robinson Crusoe," in the city of Elmira in 1878. At this time he tried a case in court in Elmira with Hon. David B. Hill as associate counsel. He owned part of the library of that distinguished scholar and critic, R. Shelton MacKenzie, of Philadelphia. Mr. Bowman also filled various offices of trust in his community. He was a delegate from his county to the Democratic State Convention, at Pittsburgh, in 1874, the year after the adoption of the new State Constitution. He was always an admirer and active supporter of William A. Wallace. He was appointed postmaster of Millersburg by President Cleveland, in February, 1895, and commissioned for four years. [CBEDC, 1055]

1 —, Commemorative Biographical Encyclopedia of Dauphin County, Pennsylvania (Chambersburg, PA: J. M. Runk & Company, Publishers, 1896), Pg 1055.

2 William Henry Egle, History of the County of Dauphin in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania (Philadelphia, PA: Everts & Peck, 1883), Pg 468.

3 —, Commemorative Biographical Encyclopedia of Dauphin County, Pennsylvania (Chambersburg, PA: J. M. Runk & Company, Publishers, 1896), Pg 199, 1053.

4 —, Commemorative Biographical Encyclopedia of Dauphin County, Pennsylvania (Chambersburg, PA: J. M. Runk & Company, Publishers, 1896), Pg 1053.