William S. Bowman (politician) explained

William S. Bowman
State Delegate:Maryland
Term Start:1888
Term End:1890
Birth Date:17 December 1822
Birth Place:Hopewell Cross Roads, Harford County, Maryland, U.S.
Death Place:near Level, Maryland, U.S.
Children:7

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.[1] [2] At the age of 23, Bowman left his parents' farm and moved to a new farm purchased by his father. The farm was .[2]

Career

Bowman operated a cooper and cabinet shop until 1853.[2] In 1853, Bowman started work as a civil engineer with the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad. He remained there until 1856.[2] [3] He then returned to his farm.[2]

In 1860, Bowman was elected county supervisor of Harford County. He served in that role for ten years.[2] [3]

Bowman was a Democrat. He served as a member of the Maryland House of Delegates, representing Harford County from 1888 to 1890.[4]

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.[2] [3]

Bowman died on June 17, 1901, at his home near Level, Maryland. He was buried at Rock Run Cemetery.[3]

Notes and References

  1. News: William S. Bowman... . 1901-06-22 . The Democratic Advocate . 2 . . 2023-03-11.
  2. Book: Portrait and Biographical Record of Harford and Cecil Counties, Maryland . 1897 . 242–243 . . 2023-10-16.
  3. News: William S. Bowman . 1901-06-21 . . 3 . . 2023-03-11.
  4. Web site: Historical List, House of Delegates, Harford County . Maryland Manual On-Line . . 1999-04-30 . 2023-03-11.