In a message dated 02/15/2002 9:29:52 PM Eastern Standard Time, robinsnest@centurytel.net writes: > We are seeking information on the following: > Parentage for: > > Christian BOWER > b. 02 July 1807 > d. 13 January 1886 Howard Twp.,Centre Co.,PA > m. Susan Schenck .>>>>>> Hi "Centre Co. Marriages 1800 - 1850" 1838 Feb. 8, 1838 ~ Christian BAUER and Susanna SHENK, both of Bald Eagle Valley, married by Rev. L. G. EGGERS Ref. Source: Centre Democrat 2/15 and spangler Coll: 174:12 Listed in "Centre Co. American Rev. Soldiers & Patriots" JACOB BOWER (BAUER) b. 1749 d. 1817 married: CHRISTINA NEASE b. June 16, 1748 d. Aug. 12, 1820/22 Cemetery: Wolf's Chapel/Stover (no stone) Rev. War Service: Van Ottendorff's Corps, Continental Line Comments: Came to Haines Twp. from Hanover Twp. York Co in 1791 Children: Elizabeth m. Joseph HOLLAWAY Henry m. Sarah WEAVER Valentine (unmarried) Anna Maria "Catherine" m. Jacob STOVER Michael m. Eve STOVER Jacob Jr. m. Anna Maria Magdalena "Polly" ILGEN (Madison Co., Indiana) (John ) Adam m. Elizabeth OX John m. Catharine ILGEN Ref. Source: History of Centre & Clinton Co. by John Blair LINN The Descendants of William WOLF and Mary MAGDALENE BOWERS WOLF 1986 Compiled by Troy BLAINE, Jr. and Virginia K. WOOLF Centre Co. Heritage pg. 78 "Centre Co., Pa Newspaper Death Notices 1821 - 1869" 1866 BOWER, Henry April 16, in Haines Twp., one of the oldest citizens of the township, age 76 yr 10 m 28da. Central Press May 4, 1866 These may be ancestors! Jean Corio Tampa, Fl