About William S. Bowman
Lived 1822 – 1901 (aged 78–79). William S. Bowman was an American politician.
William S. Bowman (December 17, 1822 – June 17, 1901) was an American politician and engineer from Maryland. He served as a member of the Maryland House of Delegates, representing Harford County from 1888 to 1890.
Early life William S. Bowman was born on December 17, 1822, in Hopewell Cross Roads, Harford County, Maryland, to Priscilla (née Keen) and Henry Bowman. His father was a farmer and owned a cooper shop in Hopewell Cross Roads. His parents were members of the Methodist Episcopal Church. At the age of 23, Bowman left his parents' farm and moved to a new farm purchased by his father. The farm was . He then returned to his farm.
Personal life Bowman married Mary Bailey on June 27, 1846. They had seven children, Mary Emma, John H., George W., James L., William S., Charles C. and Rebecca. His wife died in 1894.
Bowman died on June 17, 1901, at his home near Level, Maryland. He was buried at Rock Run Cemetery.
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