Cyrus A. Bowne As a representative of a well known family in Orange County, Mr. Bowne has added luster to the honored name he bears. His accurate judgment and superior ability have been displayed in the successful management of his business affairs. Throughout the town of Montgomery, where his farm of one hundred and nine acres is located, he is regarded with the highest respect and confidence as a man of unimpeachable integrity. He was born on this farm March 16, 1857, Mr. Bowne is known throughout the state as a maker of a fine grade of butter, which he markets at a fancy price in the large cities, and has customers whom he supplies the year round. Our subject was the youngest member of the family of nine sons and daughters born to Cyrus H and Hester (Wood) Bowne. of these , Anna married Jenson Fowler, and died when fifty years if age; Susan is the wife of William Y. Denniston, a farmer of this town; Samuel W. is a member of the firm of Scott & Bowne , of New York City, and is engaged in the manufacture of Scott's Emulsion, on the corner of Rose and Pearl Streets, in the Scott & Bowne Building. Mr. Bowne gives his attention to the manufacturing in the United States, while the senior partner looks after the foreign trade. James H. Bowne, the Fourth of the family, in living in Duluth, Minn; Agnes is the wife of Janas Hawkins, a farmer of this town; Obediah is superintendent of compounding room for the Scott & Bowne Company of New York; Emma married John Campbell, and resides on Long Island; Kate is unmarried, and resides with the family of William Y. Denniston. The father of this family was born in Dutches County , N.Y. , where he was reared on a farm. He came to Orange County when a young man, starting out in life for himself, being accompanied on the trip by his widowed mother. In 1834 he married and purchased the farm on which his son, our subject , now resides.This he was very successful in operating, and made it his home until his decease., which occurred when he was fifty years old. He was a member and trustee of the Goodwill Presbyterian Church, with which he had been connected for many years. Mrs. Hester Bowne was born in Orange County, and was the daughter of Washington Wood, a speculator and prominent man of this community. He was seventy Four years of age at the time of his decease, in Sept. 1891. The subject of this sketch remained at home until attaining his majority, with the exception of the time spent in school at Walden and Hudson. When eighteen he assumed the management of the homestead, it being the wish of his mother that he should remain with her. She is now deceased. She was an intelligent and devoted member of the Goodwill Presbyterian Church. September 19, 1883, Cyrus A. Brown was married to Miss Corinne H. Miller, of the town of Hamptonburgh, this county. Their union was blessed by the birth of three children, namely; Carrie, who died when a year old; Earnest and an infant. In politics our subject is a republican on national issues, but during local elections casts a ballot in favor of the man whom he considers will be best fill the office. He, Too is a member of the Presbyterian Church. -----Original Message----- From: gbowne [mailto:gbowne@email.msn.com] Sent: Saturday, March 25, 2000 10:39 PM To: sound1@fcc.net Subject: Bowne I am researching the surname BOWNE Thanks for the info Cyrus Alfred Bowne b 1857 d wife corrine Hawkins Miller children Carrie b 1885 Ernest V b 1890 Raymond C b 1892 I need brothers and sisters and their spouses This may be part of my family My great grandfather was Joseph Bowne b 1827 Whitestown Oneida Co NY and was a farmer his wife was Elizabeth ? on last name she was born in England I do not know his father or brothers and sisters . His 1st wife was Wilhamena Berg. The only child I know of his was Jesse Martin Bowne b 1859? Clayville, Oneida Co I do not know his brothers and sisters. His 1st wife was Wilhamena Berg. Thanks Audrey Bowne gbowne@email.msn.com