James M Bowling was a native of historical old town of Winchester, VA. He was reared and educated there. His father Jeremiah was a representative of one of the first families of that state - first not only by reason of priority of residence but also owing to that prominence which arises from fidelity and helpfulness in citizenship.
James's father was a mattress maker, and James learned the trade from him, and followed it until he came to Davenport, IA in 1835. He embarked in merchandising in Davenport and worked until failing health caused him to discontinue in 1862.
He was Mayor of Davenport, Iowa 1847 and 1848.
James M Bowling was a native of historical old town of Winchester, VA. He was reared and educated there. His father Jeremiah was a representative of one of the first families of that state - first not only by reason of priority of residence but also owing to that prominence which arises from fidelity and helpfulness in citizenship.
James's father was a mattress maker, and James learned the trade from him, and followed it until he came to Davenport, IA in 1835. He embarked in merchandising in Davenport and worked until failing health caused him to discontinue in 1862.
He was Mayor of Davenport, Iowa 1847 and 1848.
Gravesite Details
Mayor of Davenport 1847-1848 - Son of Jeremiah and Sarah (Venable) Bowling
Family Members
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George Davenport Bowling
1837–1910
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Margaret Virginia Bowling Boies
1838–1923
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William Harrison "Henry" Bowling
1840–1864
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Sarah Catherine Bowling Robeson
1841–1929
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Mary Cornelia Bowling
1843–1924
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Jane Alveria Bowling
1844–1870
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John Camillus Bowling
1848–1932
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Laura Elizabeth Bowling Lindsay
1849–1925
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James Emery Bowling
1850–1850
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Susan Amelia "Sophia" Bowling Severance
1854–1943
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