Jefferson D. Bower

As printed in 1884

JEFFERSON D. BOWER was born in the State of New York, September 12, 1834. He is a son of Henry S. and Dorothy (Bower) Bower, with whom he came to Ohio when very young. On the old homestead he was reared and educated, leaving off his studies at the age of nineteen. He remained at home, however, worked by the month and " farmer on shares " till his marriage, which important event took place March 26, 1863, Miss Sarah J. Flower, daughter of John and Susannah (Fitch) Flower, being the fortunate bride, her parents being natives of Pennsylvania. Her father was born in Bedford County, February 16, 1804, and her mother in Beaver County, July 11, 1808. They came and settled in Jackson Township, Wyandot County, about 1825, being among the first settlers of this locality. They are the parents of twelve children, of whom six are still living: Henry, Thomas, Lydia A., Sarah J., Martha and Samuel. Mr. Flower died March 30, 1873, Mrs. Flower still living in the seventy-sixth year of her age, and being remarkably strong for one so old. Mr. Bower, the subject of this sketch, by inheritance and purchase, has secured eighty-six acres of land, which he keeps in a good state of repair and cultivation, and values at $75 per acre. In 1875, he constructed a handsome residence at a cost of $1,250. He also erected one of the finest barns in the township in 1883, at a cost of $600. He deals in the best grades of live stock, and votes the Democratic ticket, having cast his first vote for Buchanan. He is an enthusiastic Granger and one of the most respected and worthy citizens of his township.

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.