VMI Archives Historical Rosters: William Brownley Bowen

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William Brownley Bowen

Roster ID 2824
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First Name:	William
Middle Name:	Brownley
Last Name:	Bowen
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Affiliation:	Class of 1867
Biography & Genealogy:	William Brownley Bowen, Class of 1867: New Market Cadet; Private, Co. B. Genealogy: Born- June 21, 1846 in Warren Co., Va. Father- Edwin Bowen; Mother- Eliza Frances Johnston. Pat. Grandfather- James Bowen; Pat. Grandmother- Amelia Brown. Mat. Grandfather- John L. Johnston; Mat. Grandmother- Emma Brownley. Married- Emma Louisa Sommerville, on September 13, 1881. Children- 1st: Frances; 2nd: Brownley Baker; 3rd: Edith Cary; 4th: Ada Clarke; 5th: Amy Stanley; 6th: Helen Aby; 7th: Edwin Bowen. Career: Physician. Died- September 2, 1908.

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