Henry S. Bower

As printed in 1884

HENRY S. BOWER was born November 30, 1805, in Chester County, Penn. He is the son of David and Susan (Kepner) Bower. His great-grandfather was a native of Germany, Receiving an ordinary education in the schools of New York, on March 29, 1828, he married Miss Dorothy Bower, daughter of Michael and Elizabeth fShoenmaker) Bower, also of German parentage. Mrs. Bower was born July 28, 1806. After his marriage Mr. Bower removed to Livingston County, N. Y., stopping in that locality four years, after which he emigrated to Ohio in 1832. This trip, a distance of 350 miles, was made in eleven days, traveling in a covered wagon, as was the usual custom of those days. Settling in Jackson Township, Wyandot County, Mr. Bower entered 300 acres of land, himself and a neighbor, Mr. Hovey, being the first settlers of the township. He was at one time the owner of 400 acres, 175 of which he cleared and broke as " first land." It is now divided among his children, with whom he at present makes his home. He is the father of seven child'en, five still living — Susan, wife of Erastus Bohannon (deceased); Jefferson D., Nelson J., Rosanna H., wife of Thomas B. Flower, and Henry. The deceased are Israel, Roxyanna and Elizabeth, wife of Samuel dinger. Mr. Bower has always been a faithful Democrat, having cast his first vote for Andrew Jackson. He has served as Justice of the Peace eighteen years; as Trustee, two years; as Treasurer, two years; refusing all the honor of these offices longer. He was, at one time a member of the Masonic, also of the I. O. O. F'. fraternity. He is still strong for one of his years.

As printed in The history of Wyandot county, Ohio, containing a history of the county: its townships, towns, churches, schools, etc.; (1884). See the original pages. Wording is the original; obvious scanning errors have been corrected, and a few may remain.