Stephen R. Bowlus

Stephen R. Bowlus (August 31, 1822 – January 18, 1894) was an American politician from Maryland. He served as a member of the Maryland House of Delegates, representing Frederick County from 1858 to 1860.

Early life Stephen R. Bowlus was born on August 31, 1822, near Middletown Valley, Frederick County, Maryland, to Nicholas Bowlus.

Career Bowlus was a Democrat. He served as a member of the Maryland House of Delegates, representing Frederick County from 1858 to 1860. After the start of the Civil War, he became a Republican. He served as a member of the board of county commissioners for Frederick County from 1856 to 1857 and from 1878 to 1879.

Personal life Bowlus married Ann Caroline Remsburg, daughter of Israel Remsburg, of Middletown. They had four sons and four daughters, Franklin L., Lewis H., Samuel L., Stephen R. Jr., Eliza A. V., Mary F., Julia K. and Melissa E.

Bowlus died from grip on January 18, 1894, at his home near Broad Run. He was buried in the Lutheran cemetery in Middletown Valley.