Fronica Burgener and her sister, Maria Margareth Burgener came to America on the ship "St. Andrew" on September 23, 1752. Their mother, Anna Maria Catharina Glatthard Burgener died in 1751 at Grindelwald, Bern, Switzerland. Their mother was in poor health for many years and they stayed in Grindelwald, Bern, Switzerland to take care of her physical needs. After her death in 1751 they came to America to be with their father, Peter Christian Burgener who had settled in Elizabeth Twp. Lancaster Co, Pennsylvania in 1742 with their two brothers, Christian Burgener 1717-1754 and Peter Burgener 1719-1784.

Fronica Burgener was married 1. Valentine Bowman 1750 and 2. Joseph Bowman 1780. It is possible that Valentine Bowman and Joseph Bowman were brothers and Valentine Bowman died first and she married a second time to Joseph Bowman, a brother to Valentine Bowman?

Fronica Burgener Bowman died in March 14, 1826, age 103 years? Fronica Burgener Bowman made her Last Will and Testament on September 26, 1824 and it was probated on April 22, 1826. Her Last Will and Testament is recorded in Will Book 0, pages 407 and 408.

Valentine Bowman made his Last Will and Testament on September 7, 1777 and it was probated on October 19, 1778. Valentine Bowman made Last Will and Testament which is recorded in Will Book Y, Vol. 2, page 36 in the Lancaster County Courthouse. His place of residence in 1778, when he died was Elizabeth Twp. Lancaster Co. Pennsylvania.

Valentine Bowman & Fronica Burgener children

1. Peter Bowman
2. John Bowman
3. Catherine Bowman

Joseph Bowman made his Last Will and Testament on May 8, 1811 and it was probated on July 24, 1811 in Will Book L, Vol. 1, page 50 in the Lancaster County Courthouse. His place of residence in 1811 was Lampiter Twp. Lancaster Co. Pennsylvania.

Joseph Bowman & Fronica Burgener children

1. Joseph Bowman, Jr.
2. Esther Bowman married John Witmer
3. Barbara Bowman married Benjamin Miller