Son of Benjamin Bowden and Mary Steel
Married Ann Grinney, 10 Aug 1853, South Moulton, Devon, England
This article is a combination of articles by Vera Bowden Murdock and Verda B. Knavel from the Daughters of the Utah Pioneers archive.
William Bowden was born October 7, 1827 at Bishopnympton, Devonshire, England. He was the son of Benjamin Bowden and Mary Steel. He was one of six sons; their names were John, Richard, Thomas, George and Benjamin.
He was converted to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and was baptized in 1842 when he was 15 years old.
In 1852 he met and married Ann Grinny. They were married for 55 years. Three girls were born to them while they lived in England. They moved later to Wales where two more daughters were born to them. The work in Wales was plentiful and gave them the opportunity to save the money they needed to come to the United States.
They sailed from Liverpool in the spring of 1863 on the ship S.S. Synosure. After a very rough sea voyage, which took six weeks, they landed in New York City on July 19, 1863. One child died in Wales (Mariah Elizabeth) and another was buried at sea (Sarah Jane).
(On the ship’s register, a Sarah J. is listed as an infant. This is their youngest child. I have seen a record that Sarah Jane Bowden born 9 March 1862 in South Wales, died in 1863 in Newfoundland. Perhaps she is the child that died somewhere off the coast of Newfoundland as they traveled on the Cynosure.)
The trip from New York to Council Bluffs was made by trains. Here they joined a pioneer company. The long hot, dry trek across the plains was more than the young couple expected. William walked most of the way because of his good health and vigor. William and Ann were undaunted and anxious to reach the land of Zion.
Their lifetime wish was realized when they arrived in Salt Lake City on October 10, 1863 with the Horton Heights Company. After a few days rest they journeyed on to Brigham City where they made their home at the foot of the beautiful Wasatch Mountains east of town.
William was an exceptionally good farmer. A fruit orchard was planted. The peaches raised there were some of the first in the area. He made a large pond above his home where a natural spring kept it full of water and was used for irrigation purposes. It was also enjoyed for swimming by family members during the summer months.
The canyon immediately above his property was named “Bowden Canyon,” because he was among the first settlers of that area. It is the first canyon just north of the “B” and directly up from 5th or 6th North.
William and Ann were the parents of 15 children. Their names were Emma, Mary Ann, Mavia, Elizabeth, Nora, Jane, Priscilla, Abigail, Thomas, Rachael, Benjamin, John, Joseph, George and Henry. He and his wife received their endowments on January 19, 1869 at the Endowment House in Salt Lake City. They had eight of their children sealed to them at this time.
Music was their great love which brought many happy hours with the family gathered around the organ singing to their hearts content. This love of music was passed on to future generations. The Bowden’s have been known to be noted “songbirds.”
He passed away at his home July 2, 1907 at the age of 80. He is buried in the Brigham City Cemetery.
Obituary - "Pioneer Gone, The Box Elder News, 4 July 1907, 1.
William Bowden one of Brigham Cities early settlers passed away Tuesday morning at 5 o’clock having been confined to his bed for a long time.
Mr. Bowden was born June 10, 1827 at Bishopnymton England. Married Ann Goinney in 1853. They both were baptized and joined the church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints in 1857. Left their native land for Utah in 1863 crossing the Atlantic in the ship Sunnyshore and crossed the plains along with the hand cart company of that year arriving in the Salt Lake valley in October and moved to Brigham city where he has lived ever since. He died a faithful member of the church and belonged to the high priests quorum. He leaves to mourn his departure, his faithful wife with whom he had 15 children, 8 girls and 7 boys, 10 of them now living. Has had 69 grand children and 45 great grandchildren. Funeral services were held in the 3rd ward meeting house Wednesday afternoon.
Married Ann Grinney, 10 Aug 1853, South Moulton, Devon, England
This article is a combination of articles by Vera Bowden Murdock and Verda B. Knavel from the Daughters of the Utah Pioneers archive.
William Bowden was born October 7, 1827 at Bishopnympton, Devonshire, England. He was the son of Benjamin Bowden and Mary Steel. He was one of six sons; their names were John, Richard, Thomas, George and Benjamin.
He was converted to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and was baptized in 1842 when he was 15 years old.
In 1852 he met and married Ann Grinny. They were married for 55 years. Three girls were born to them while they lived in England. They moved later to Wales where two more daughters were born to them. The work in Wales was plentiful and gave them the opportunity to save the money they needed to come to the United States.
They sailed from Liverpool in the spring of 1863 on the ship S.S. Synosure. After a very rough sea voyage, which took six weeks, they landed in New York City on July 19, 1863. One child died in Wales (Mariah Elizabeth) and another was buried at sea (Sarah Jane).
(On the ship’s register, a Sarah J. is listed as an infant. This is their youngest child. I have seen a record that Sarah Jane Bowden born 9 March 1862 in South Wales, died in 1863 in Newfoundland. Perhaps she is the child that died somewhere off the coast of Newfoundland as they traveled on the Cynosure.)
The trip from New York to Council Bluffs was made by trains. Here they joined a pioneer company. The long hot, dry trek across the plains was more than the young couple expected. William walked most of the way because of his good health and vigor. William and Ann were undaunted and anxious to reach the land of Zion.
Their lifetime wish was realized when they arrived in Salt Lake City on October 10, 1863 with the Horton Heights Company. After a few days rest they journeyed on to Brigham City where they made their home at the foot of the beautiful Wasatch Mountains east of town.
William was an exceptionally good farmer. A fruit orchard was planted. The peaches raised there were some of the first in the area. He made a large pond above his home where a natural spring kept it full of water and was used for irrigation purposes. It was also enjoyed for swimming by family members during the summer months.
The canyon immediately above his property was named “Bowden Canyon,” because he was among the first settlers of that area. It is the first canyon just north of the “B” and directly up from 5th or 6th North.
William and Ann were the parents of 15 children. Their names were Emma, Mary Ann, Mavia, Elizabeth, Nora, Jane, Priscilla, Abigail, Thomas, Rachael, Benjamin, John, Joseph, George and Henry. He and his wife received their endowments on January 19, 1869 at the Endowment House in Salt Lake City. They had eight of their children sealed to them at this time.
Music was their great love which brought many happy hours with the family gathered around the organ singing to their hearts content. This love of music was passed on to future generations. The Bowden’s have been known to be noted “songbirds.”
He passed away at his home July 2, 1907 at the age of 80. He is buried in the Brigham City Cemetery.
Obituary - "Pioneer Gone, The Box Elder News, 4 July 1907, 1.
William Bowden one of Brigham Cities early settlers passed away Tuesday morning at 5 o’clock having been confined to his bed for a long time.
Mr. Bowden was born June 10, 1827 at Bishopnymton England. Married Ann Goinney in 1853. They both were baptized and joined the church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints in 1857. Left their native land for Utah in 1863 crossing the Atlantic in the ship Sunnyshore and crossed the plains along with the hand cart company of that year arriving in the Salt Lake valley in October and moved to Brigham city where he has lived ever since. He died a faithful member of the church and belonged to the high priests quorum. He leaves to mourn his departure, his faithful wife with whom he had 15 children, 8 girls and 7 boys, 10 of them now living. Has had 69 grand children and 45 great grandchildren. Funeral services were held in the 3rd ward meeting house Wednesday afternoon.
Son of Benjamin Bowden and Mary Steel
Married Ann Grinney, 10 Aug 1853, South Moulton, Devon, England
This article is a combination of articles by Vera Bowden Murdock and Verda B. Knavel from the Daughters of the Utah Pioneers archive.
William Bowden was born October 7, 1827 at Bishopnympton, Devonshire, England. He was the son of Benjamin Bowden and Mary Steel. He was one of six sons; their names were John, Richard, Thomas, George and Benjamin.
He was converted to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and was baptized in 1842 when he was 15 years old.
In 1852 he met and married Ann Grinny. They were married for 55 years. Three girls were born to them while they lived in England. They moved later to Wales where two more daughters were born to them. The work in Wales was plentiful and gave them the opportunity to save the money they needed to come to the United States.
They sailed from Liverpool in the spring of 1863 on the ship S.S. Synosure. After a very rough sea voyage, which took six weeks, they landed in New York City on July 19, 1863. One child died in Wales (Mariah Elizabeth) and another was buried at sea (Sarah Jane).
(On the ship’s register, a Sarah J. is listed as an infant. This is their youngest child. I have seen a record that Sarah Jane Bowden born 9 March 1862 in South Wales, died in 1863 in Newfoundland. Perhaps she is the child that died somewhere off the coast of Newfoundland as they traveled on the Cynosure.)
The trip from New York to Council Bluffs was made by trains. Here they joined a pioneer company. The long hot, dry trek across the plains was more than the young couple expected. William walked most of the way because of his good health and vigor. William and Ann were undaunted and anxious to reach the land of Zion.
Their lifetime wish was realized when they arrived in Salt Lake City on October 10, 1863 with the Horton Heights Company. After a few days rest they journeyed on to Brigham City where they made their home at the foot of the beautiful Wasatch Mountains east of town.
William was an exceptionally good farmer. A fruit orchard was planted. The peaches raised there were some of the first in the area. He made a large pond above his home where a natural spring kept it full of water and was used for irrigation purposes. It was also enjoyed for swimming by family members during the summer months.
The canyon immediately above his property was named “Bowden Canyon,” because he was among the first settlers of that area. It is the first canyon just north of the “B” and directly up from 5th or 6th North.
William and Ann were the parents of 15 children. Their names were Emma, Mary Ann, Mavia, Elizabeth, Nora, Jane, Priscilla, Abigail, Thomas, Rachael, Benjamin, John, Joseph, George and Henry. He and his wife received their endowments on January 19, 1869 at the Endowment House in Salt Lake City. They had eight of their children sealed to them at this time.
Music was their great love which brought many happy hours with the family gathered around the organ singing to their hearts content. This love of music was passed on to future generations. The Bowden’s have been known to be noted “songbirds.”
He passed away at his home July 2, 1907 at the age of 80. He is buried in the Brigham City Cemetery.
Obituary - "Pioneer Gone, The Box Elder News, 4 July 1907, 1.
William Bowden one of Brigham Cities early settlers passed away Tuesday morning at 5 o’clock having been confined to his bed for a long time.
Mr. Bowden was born June 10, 1827 at Bishopnymton England. Married Ann Goinney in 1853. They both were baptized and joined the church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints in 1857. Left their native land for Utah in 1863 crossing the Atlantic in the ship Sunnyshore and crossed the plains along with the hand cart company of that year arriving in the Salt Lake valley in October and moved to Brigham city where he has lived ever since. He died a faithful member of the church and belonged to the high priests quorum. He leaves to mourn his departure, his faithful wife with whom he had 15 children, 8 girls and 7 boys, 10 of them now living. Has had 69 grand children and 45 great grandchildren. Funeral services were held in the 3rd ward meeting house Wednesday afternoon.
Married Ann Grinney, 10 Aug 1853, South Moulton, Devon, England
This article is a combination of articles by Vera Bowden Murdock and Verda B. Knavel from the Daughters of the Utah Pioneers archive.
William Bowden was born October 7, 1827 at Bishopnympton, Devonshire, England. He was the son of Benjamin Bowden and Mary Steel. He was one of six sons; their names were John, Richard, Thomas, George and Benjamin.
He was converted to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and was baptized in 1842 when he was 15 years old.
In 1852 he met and married Ann Grinny. They were married for 55 years. Three girls were born to them while they lived in England. They moved later to Wales where two more daughters were born to them. The work in Wales was plentiful and gave them the opportunity to save the money they needed to come to the United States.
They sailed from Liverpool in the spring of 1863 on the ship S.S. Synosure. After a very rough sea voyage, which took six weeks, they landed in New York City on July 19, 1863. One child died in Wales (Mariah Elizabeth) and another was buried at sea (Sarah Jane).
(On the ship’s register, a Sarah J. is listed as an infant. This is their youngest child. I have seen a record that Sarah Jane Bowden born 9 March 1862 in South Wales, died in 1863 in Newfoundland. Perhaps she is the child that died somewhere off the coast of Newfoundland as they traveled on the Cynosure.)
The trip from New York to Council Bluffs was made by trains. Here they joined a pioneer company. The long hot, dry trek across the plains was more than the young couple expected. William walked most of the way because of his good health and vigor. William and Ann were undaunted and anxious to reach the land of Zion.
Their lifetime wish was realized when they arrived in Salt Lake City on October 10, 1863 with the Horton Heights Company. After a few days rest they journeyed on to Brigham City where they made their home at the foot of the beautiful Wasatch Mountains east of town.
William was an exceptionally good farmer. A fruit orchard was planted. The peaches raised there were some of the first in the area. He made a large pond above his home where a natural spring kept it full of water and was used for irrigation purposes. It was also enjoyed for swimming by family members during the summer months.
The canyon immediately above his property was named “Bowden Canyon,” because he was among the first settlers of that area. It is the first canyon just north of the “B” and directly up from 5th or 6th North.
William and Ann were the parents of 15 children. Their names were Emma, Mary Ann, Mavia, Elizabeth, Nora, Jane, Priscilla, Abigail, Thomas, Rachael, Benjamin, John, Joseph, George and Henry. He and his wife received their endowments on January 19, 1869 at the Endowment House in Salt Lake City. They had eight of their children sealed to them at this time.
Music was their great love which brought many happy hours with the family gathered around the organ singing to their hearts content. This love of music was passed on to future generations. The Bowden’s have been known to be noted “songbirds.”
He passed away at his home July 2, 1907 at the age of 80. He is buried in the Brigham City Cemetery.
Obituary - "Pioneer Gone, The Box Elder News, 4 July 1907, 1.
William Bowden one of Brigham Cities early settlers passed away Tuesday morning at 5 o’clock having been confined to his bed for a long time.
Mr. Bowden was born June 10, 1827 at Bishopnymton England. Married Ann Goinney in 1853. They both were baptized and joined the church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints in 1857. Left their native land for Utah in 1863 crossing the Atlantic in the ship Sunnyshore and crossed the plains along with the hand cart company of that year arriving in the Salt Lake valley in October and moved to Brigham city where he has lived ever since. He died a faithful member of the church and belonged to the high priests quorum. He leaves to mourn his departure, his faithful wife with whom he had 15 children, 8 girls and 7 boys, 10 of them now living. Has had 69 grand children and 45 great grandchildren. Funeral services were held in the 3rd ward meeting house Wednesday afternoon.
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