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BOWLES, George (28139)

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Birth

  • Born on February 11, 1830 in Cornwallis, Kings Co., NS

Death

  • Died on August 09, 1917 in Grafton, Kings Co., NS
  • Buried in St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church Cemetery in Waterville, Kings Co., NS

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Children

Notes

  • Occupation: Blacksmith
  • Obituary: Berwick Register, 22 Aug 1917 The death of Mr George Bowles occurred at his home in Grafton on Thursday, August 9th, after an illness of some weeks resulting from an injury sustained through a carriage accident. Mr Bowles was born in Waterville, February 11, 1831, the youngest son of Mr Hugh Graham Bowles and his wife, Alice (Newcomb). In his youth he learned the trade of a blacksmith at which he worked for a time in Waterville. In the early fifties he married Elizabeth Allison, granddaughter of Mr William Wilkinson, then residing in the place now known as Grafton, and with whom the children of his deceased daughter, Mrs Allison, had their home. To this place, Mr Bowles removed, and here was his home for the rest of his life. Mrs Bowles died in 1864, leaving three children: William W., Henry E.A., and Annie, now Mrs Manzer, of Somerville, Mass. In 1868, Mr Bowles married Susan Shaw, daughter of the late Mr Isaiah Shaw, of Berwick, who survives him. Five children by this marriage also survive. these are: Mr Grant R. Bowles of Grafton, Mrs Alden Strong , of Hudson, Mass., Mrs G.L. Bishop, of Greenwich, Mrs W. B. Burgess and Mrs K.O.Parker of Woodville. One daughter, May, wife of J. Howe Cox, of Cambridge, died some years ago. With the exception of Henry, who resides in Fargo, North Dakota, all the eight living children were present at the deathbed of their father. One sister, Mrs Elizabeth Pineo, widow of the late Isaiah S. Pineo, Esq., of Waterville, also survives. Mr Bowles, during his last illness, manifested remarkable patience and hopefulness. He especially enjoyed the call of the Rev. Mr Simpson, who visited him on the Sabbath preceeding his death. When it became apparent that the end was near, his blessed tranquility of spirit increased more and more, until the glorious light of his eternal inheritance burst upon him. His end was peaceful and he crossed the bar with a smile of perfect confidence in Him whom to know is life eternal. During his whole life Mr Bowles has been active and prominent in business and in social life. Firm in his adherence to what he believed to be right; quick to decide and prompt to act; of the strictest integrity and, personally, one of the kindest and most hospitable of men, his influence for good will long be felt in the community in which he lived and his memory will be cherished by all who had the privilege of his acquaintance. Mr Bowles was a member of the Presbyterian church, in which he was chosen a Ruling Elder nearly thirty years ago. In that position, his wise counsel was often sought by his brethren of the Session and by the various clergymen in charge of the field. His home was a place where those who laboured for the Master were sure of a welcome. The funeral took place on Saturday, August 11th. Services were conducted by the Rev. Mr Bell, of Canard, who founded a most comforting and instructive discourse on 1 Cor., chap.15. The Rev. Dr A. Chipman, of Berwick, a brother-in-law (note: Alice Shaw, sister to Susan, married Alfred Chipman) of the deceased, took part in the services. Interment was in the cemetery connected with St Andrew's church in Waterville. Mr Bowles was borne to his last resting place by the loving hands of sons and sons-in-law. Floral offerings from children, neighbours and friends were especially beautiful. The music was in charge of Mr F.S. Bennett, who sang with much feeling "One Sweetly Solemn Thought," "The Homeward Way," At the closing a quartet sang "Shall we gather at the River."
  • Death: Result of Carriage Accident

Sources

  • Rootsweb - Ken Shaw: ID: I049263

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