Ephraim L. Bowen

As printed in 1882

EPHRAIM L. BOWEN.

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280 acres of excellent land, all of which is susceptible of cultivation, while larger portion of it is under a fine state of improvement.

Within twenty years after his marriage, death bereaved him of the c panionvhip of the wife, whose love had stimulated his youthful labors in selling of the forest and the ' making " of a, firm; who.se words of cheer revived his drooping spirits at the end of days of weary toil, and whose careful economy had materially promoted his temporal success. She died on August 6, 1858. Eight children had been bom to them, two of whom preceded their mother to the grave. Six survived her, viz., James H., Elizabeth A., Hannah L., Mary E., Jennie and Squire C., all of whom grew to maturity and were married, and three of whom now survive. James H. died September 12, 1874; Mary E. died May 12, 1876, and Jennie died July 1, 1877. Mr. IJowen was a second time united in the bonds of matrimony, choosing for his companion Mrs. Anna J. CorbeW, daughter of John and Mildred Thornburg. She was born December 10, 1827, in Norih Ciruliua. and came to Randolph lmnty,

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Id. She is an estimable lady, and enjoys the her. Four children are the fruits of the 'a L., Lulie L. and Clarence E., all of whom his life, Mr. Bowen has felt a lively interest in public improve-

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He is a member of the Masonic fraternity, and is iilenlifted with Bethel Lodge, No. 260.

As printed in History of Randolph County, Indiana with illustrations and biographical sketches of some of its prominent men and pioneers : to which are appended maps of its several townships (1882). See the original pages. Wording is the original; obvious scanning errors have been corrected, and a few may remain.