Christian Bowman ^{1 2 3 4 5 6 7}

  General Notes:

Christian Bowman, second child of Phillip Casper Bowman and Katherine Bowman, was born at Redstone, Fayette County, Pennsylvania, 12 Jan 1781. He was raised in Fayette County. Christian Bowman married Elizabeth Kreager in Fayette County about 1802.

Christian Bowman with his wife and one daughter, Sarah, came to Ohio with his parents in 1806 and located on the northwest quarter of Section Six, Green Township, Mahoning, being a part of 640 acres secured by his father in exchange for his property in Redstone, Pennsylvania. The families of Phillip C. Bowman and his sons, Christian and Joshua were among the earliest settlers in Green Township.

Christian Bowman was an officer in Captain Thomas Keath's company, first regiment, second brigade, fourth division, Ohio Militia, organized in Columbiana County in 1806. His sword and muster cap are preserved as family relics. Christian Bowman for many years was a trustee of Green Township. Records show that he held this office from 1844 to 1848. Christian Bowman was for many years an elder of the Presbyterian Church of Salem which was organized by the Rev. Clement Vallandigham in 1832. Christian Bowman died 18 Dec 1852, aged 70 years. He was buried in the cemetery at Ellsworth, near his home. Elizabeth Bowman, his wife, died 15 Apr 1864, aged 83 years. She was buried in the same cemetery. There were six children.
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  Noted events in his life were:

• He appeared on the 1790 US Census in German Township, Fayette, PA in August 1790. ⁸

1790 US Census
Page 32, Roll 8, Line Number 26737
German Township, Fayette County, Pennsylvania
Free white males under 16 years: 3 (sons John, Christian, and Joshua)
(Living with parents.)
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• He appeared on the 1800 US Census in German Township, Fayette, PA in August 1800. ⁹

1800 US Census
Page 532, Roll 38
German Township, Fayette County, Pennsylvania
16 thru 25: 2 (John Jacob Bowman, age 20; Christian Bowman, age 19)
(Living with parents.)
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• He has alternate death information of 16 December 1852 and Ellsworth Township, Mahoning, OH. ^{2 4 6}

• He was buried after 18 December 1852 in the Ellsworth Cemetery in Ellsworth, OH.

Gravestone says died 12-18-1852
Plot: Section A Row 08
Find A Grave Memorial #53859569
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Christian married Elizabeth Kreager in 1802 in , Fayette County, PA.¹ (Elizabeth Kreager was born on 3 November 1780 in , Fayette County, PA,^{1 6 10} died on 15 April 1864 in Ellsworth Township, Mahoning, OH ^{6 10 11} and was buried after 15 April 1864 in Ellsworth Township, Mahoning, OH ^{6 10}.)

  Noted events in their marriage were:

• They have conflicting marriage information of 1803 and , Fayette County, PA. ²