James G. Fowler's parents were James A. Fowler and Elizabeth Devore of Darrtown, Butler, Co., Ohio. Per the 1880 census, his father was born in Maryland and his mother was born in Kentucky. This matches up with James A. Fowler 1788-1860 & Elizabeth Devore.
On the front side of this monument is James Fowler and Martha Dukate Fowler (1822-1903), his wife. On the back side are their daughter Rebecca Jane Fowler Schrank and daughter Martha Fowler.
Martha Dukate Fowler's obit says that they were married on April 6, 1837 in Oxford, Butler Co., Ohio. Oxford is 5 miles from Darrtown and Darrtown is 44 miles from Dublin.
The 1840 census of Darrtown, Butler Co., Ohio, page 29, shows James Fowler and James G. Fowler Jr., next door and John Dugate[sic], next door. Ages of known children and adults line up.
- His parents are not: Joshua Davis Fowler 13502106 & Mary "Polly" Hall Fowler 13528400
- This is not James R. Fowler Sr. from Carroll Co., Indiana. James R. Fowler's will was probated in February 19, 1895 in Carroll Co., Indiana - 2 years and 8 months before this James Fowler died. James R. Fowler's wife, Jane Shortridge (1825-1905) is buried in Oak Grove cemetery in Carroll Co., Indiana. Her Death Cert. has her as a widow.
- The 1850 census has this James Fowler's middle initial as "G." Also, when his 8th child, Charlotta, was christened, the father's name was given as James G. Fowler and the mother was Martha Ducate.
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Directory and Soldiers Register of Wayne County, Indiana,
W H Lanthurn & Co., Richmond, Ind., 1865, page 300:
"Fowler, James S. enlisted in Co F, 18th Reg Ind Vol Inf, July, 1861, for three years. Was in the battle of Pea Ridge, and siege of Vicksburg. Discharged at expiration of term. Re-enlisted in 87th Reg Ind Vol Inf, Oct., 1864. Is yet in the service, May, 1865. Resided previous to enlistment 1/4 mile north of Dublin, Jackson tp."
Note: This is the only time his middle initial "S." shows up in a record, and James is 48 years old in May of 1865. His enlistment record has no initial. His military service in this article matches his headstone.
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Cambridge City Tribune, October 14, 1897, page 10
James Fowler was born near Oxford, Ohio, April 29, 1817, and died in Dublin October 8, 1897, aged 80, 5 months and 9 days.
He was married to Miss Martha Dukate near Oxford, April 6, 1837. Eleven children were born to these parents, only two of whom are now living - Mrs. Andrews, of Indianapolis, and Mrs Green, of Chicago. Both were present when their father died.
In 1861, when living at Aurora, Mr. Fowler enlisted in Company F., 18th Indiana Volunteers, served three years and then re-enlisted and served to the close of the war. He was in many of the hard-fought battles, and was under Sherman in his march to the sea. His son John, who died a few years ago, served with his father during the war. In 1864 the family moved to Dublin, and have resided here ever since. James was a man of kind and generous heart, ready and willing at all times to render to others as he wished for them to do to him. Meet him when and where you would, he always showed due respect and a cordial greeting. He and his wife were worthy members of the Universalist church, and were always found in their place when meeting was held. A year or more ago he had a severe spell of sickness that came near ending his life, but he rallied and again enjoyed his usual health. About seven weeks ago he was taken to his bed, and from which attack his life ended. During his last sickness he was much of the time unconscious of his situation and surroundings. On last Tuesday for a short time his mind seemed to brighten up, but he was aware that the end was near, and while in this state he gave orders that if he died he wanted to be buried on Sunday next, which was done according to his wish.
The funeral took place from the Universalist church at 2 o'clock, Sunday. The services were conducted by Rev. C.W. Smith, of the M.E. church, assisted by Rev. Selig and the G.A.R. Post, of which there was a large representation. Interment in the Brethern cemetery.
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James S. Fowler was born in Butler Co., Ohio, April 29, 1817. He married Martha Dukate on April 6, 1837 in Butler Co., Ohio. They were the parents of eleven children, ten known: John; Mary Ellen Green; Elizabeth; Rebecca Jane; Francis M.; Martha Ann; Hannah Ann; Charlotta Ohio; James Ellsworth and Emma Fowler. James enlisted in the Civil War at Metamora, Franklin Co., Indiana into the Indiana Co. F 18th Reg IN Vol. Inf. July, 1861, for three years. Was in the battle of Pea Ridge, and siege of Vicksburg. Discharged at expiration of term. Re-enlisted in 87th Reg Ind Vol Inf, Oct., 1864. James was a resident of Dublin before the Civil War, and continued to live there until his death. He died October 8, 1897 in Dublin.
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The Richmond Sun Telegram, Richmond, Wayne Co., Indiana, Thursday Oct. 14, 1897, page 5:
"James Fowler, an old soldier, died at Dublin Friday last. He was a member of the 17th Indiana volunteers, serving through the war."
On the front side of this monument is James Fowler and Martha Dukate Fowler (1822-1903), his wife. On the back side are their daughter Rebecca Jane Fowler Schrank and daughter Martha Fowler.
Martha Dukate Fowler's obit says that they were married on April 6, 1837 in Oxford, Butler Co., Ohio. Oxford is 5 miles from Darrtown and Darrtown is 44 miles from Dublin.
The 1840 census of Darrtown, Butler Co., Ohio, page 29, shows James Fowler and James G. Fowler Jr., next door and John Dugate[sic], next door. Ages of known children and adults line up.
- His parents are not: Joshua Davis Fowler 13502106 & Mary "Polly" Hall Fowler 13528400
- This is not James R. Fowler Sr. from Carroll Co., Indiana. James R. Fowler's will was probated in February 19, 1895 in Carroll Co., Indiana - 2 years and 8 months before this James Fowler died. James R. Fowler's wife, Jane Shortridge (1825-1905) is buried in Oak Grove cemetery in Carroll Co., Indiana. Her Death Cert. has her as a widow.
- The 1850 census has this James Fowler's middle initial as "G." Also, when his 8th child, Charlotta, was christened, the father's name was given as James G. Fowler and the mother was Martha Ducate.
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Directory and Soldiers Register of Wayne County, Indiana,
W H Lanthurn & Co., Richmond, Ind., 1865, page 300:
"Fowler, James S. enlisted in Co F, 18th Reg Ind Vol Inf, July, 1861, for three years. Was in the battle of Pea Ridge, and siege of Vicksburg. Discharged at expiration of term. Re-enlisted in 87th Reg Ind Vol Inf, Oct., 1864. Is yet in the service, May, 1865. Resided previous to enlistment 1/4 mile north of Dublin, Jackson tp."
Note: This is the only time his middle initial "S." shows up in a record, and James is 48 years old in May of 1865. His enlistment record has no initial. His military service in this article matches his headstone.
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Cambridge City Tribune, October 14, 1897, page 10
James Fowler was born near Oxford, Ohio, April 29, 1817, and died in Dublin October 8, 1897, aged 80, 5 months and 9 days.
He was married to Miss Martha Dukate near Oxford, April 6, 1837. Eleven children were born to these parents, only two of whom are now living - Mrs. Andrews, of Indianapolis, and Mrs Green, of Chicago. Both were present when their father died.
In 1861, when living at Aurora, Mr. Fowler enlisted in Company F., 18th Indiana Volunteers, served three years and then re-enlisted and served to the close of the war. He was in many of the hard-fought battles, and was under Sherman in his march to the sea. His son John, who died a few years ago, served with his father during the war. In 1864 the family moved to Dublin, and have resided here ever since. James was a man of kind and generous heart, ready and willing at all times to render to others as he wished for them to do to him. Meet him when and where you would, he always showed due respect and a cordial greeting. He and his wife were worthy members of the Universalist church, and were always found in their place when meeting was held. A year or more ago he had a severe spell of sickness that came near ending his life, but he rallied and again enjoyed his usual health. About seven weeks ago he was taken to his bed, and from which attack his life ended. During his last sickness he was much of the time unconscious of his situation and surroundings. On last Tuesday for a short time his mind seemed to brighten up, but he was aware that the end was near, and while in this state he gave orders that if he died he wanted to be buried on Sunday next, which was done according to his wish.
The funeral took place from the Universalist church at 2 o'clock, Sunday. The services were conducted by Rev. C.W. Smith, of the M.E. church, assisted by Rev. Selig and the G.A.R. Post, of which there was a large representation. Interment in the Brethern cemetery.
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James S. Fowler was born in Butler Co., Ohio, April 29, 1817. He married Martha Dukate on April 6, 1837 in Butler Co., Ohio. They were the parents of eleven children, ten known: John; Mary Ellen Green; Elizabeth; Rebecca Jane; Francis M.; Martha Ann; Hannah Ann; Charlotta Ohio; James Ellsworth and Emma Fowler. James enlisted in the Civil War at Metamora, Franklin Co., Indiana into the Indiana Co. F 18th Reg IN Vol. Inf. July, 1861, for three years. Was in the battle of Pea Ridge, and siege of Vicksburg. Discharged at expiration of term. Re-enlisted in 87th Reg Ind Vol Inf, Oct., 1864. James was a resident of Dublin before the Civil War, and continued to live there until his death. He died October 8, 1897 in Dublin.
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The Richmond Sun Telegram, Richmond, Wayne Co., Indiana, Thursday Oct. 14, 1897, page 5:
"James Fowler, an old soldier, died at Dublin Friday last. He was a member of the 17th Indiana volunteers, serving through the war."
James G. Fowler's parents were James A. Fowler and Elizabeth Devore of Darrtown, Butler, Co., Ohio. Per the 1880 census, his father was born in Maryland and his mother was born in Kentucky. This matches up with James A. Fowler 1788-1860 & Elizabeth Devore.
On the front side of this monument is James Fowler and Martha Dukate Fowler (1822-1903), his wife. On the back side are their daughter Rebecca Jane Fowler Schrank and daughter Martha Fowler.
Martha Dukate Fowler's obit says that they were married on April 6, 1837 in Oxford, Butler Co., Ohio. Oxford is 5 miles from Darrtown and Darrtown is 44 miles from Dublin.
The 1840 census of Darrtown, Butler Co., Ohio, page 29, shows James Fowler and James G. Fowler Jr., next door and John Dugate[sic], next door. Ages of known children and adults line up.
- His parents are not: Joshua Davis Fowler 13502106 & Mary "Polly" Hall Fowler 13528400
- This is not James R. Fowler Sr. from Carroll Co., Indiana. James R. Fowler's will was probated in February 19, 1895 in Carroll Co., Indiana - 2 years and 8 months before this James Fowler died. James R. Fowler's wife, Jane Shortridge (1825-1905) is buried in Oak Grove cemetery in Carroll Co., Indiana. Her Death Cert. has her as a widow.
- The 1850 census has this James Fowler's middle initial as "G." Also, when his 8th child, Charlotta, was christened, the father's name was given as James G. Fowler and the mother was Martha Ducate.
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Directory and Soldiers Register of Wayne County, Indiana,
W H Lanthurn & Co., Richmond, Ind., 1865, page 300:
"Fowler, James S. enlisted in Co F, 18th Reg Ind Vol Inf, July, 1861, for three years. Was in the battle of Pea Ridge, and siege of Vicksburg. Discharged at expiration of term. Re-enlisted in 87th Reg Ind Vol Inf, Oct., 1864. Is yet in the service, May, 1865. Resided previous to enlistment 1/4 mile north of Dublin, Jackson tp."
Note: This is the only time his middle initial "S." shows up in a record, and James is 48 years old in May of 1865. His enlistment record has no initial. His military service in this article matches his headstone.
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Cambridge City Tribune, October 14, 1897, page 10
James Fowler was born near Oxford, Ohio, April 29, 1817, and died in Dublin October 8, 1897, aged 80, 5 months and 9 days.
He was married to Miss Martha Dukate near Oxford, April 6, 1837. Eleven children were born to these parents, only two of whom are now living - Mrs. Andrews, of Indianapolis, and Mrs Green, of Chicago. Both were present when their father died.
In 1861, when living at Aurora, Mr. Fowler enlisted in Company F., 18th Indiana Volunteers, served three years and then re-enlisted and served to the close of the war. He was in many of the hard-fought battles, and was under Sherman in his march to the sea. His son John, who died a few years ago, served with his father during the war. In 1864 the family moved to Dublin, and have resided here ever since. James was a man of kind and generous heart, ready and willing at all times to render to others as he wished for them to do to him. Meet him when and where you would, he always showed due respect and a cordial greeting. He and his wife were worthy members of the Universalist church, and were always found in their place when meeting was held. A year or more ago he had a severe spell of sickness that came near ending his life, but he rallied and again enjoyed his usual health. About seven weeks ago he was taken to his bed, and from which attack his life ended. During his last sickness he was much of the time unconscious of his situation and surroundings. On last Tuesday for a short time his mind seemed to brighten up, but he was aware that the end was near, and while in this state he gave orders that if he died he wanted to be buried on Sunday next, which was done according to his wish.
The funeral took place from the Universalist church at 2 o'clock, Sunday. The services were conducted by Rev. C.W. Smith, of the M.E. church, assisted by Rev. Selig and the G.A.R. Post, of which there was a large representation. Interment in the Brethern cemetery.
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James S. Fowler was born in Butler Co., Ohio, April 29, 1817. He married Martha Dukate on April 6, 1837 in Butler Co., Ohio. They were the parents of eleven children, ten known: John; Mary Ellen Green; Elizabeth; Rebecca Jane; Francis M.; Martha Ann; Hannah Ann; Charlotta Ohio; James Ellsworth and Emma Fowler. James enlisted in the Civil War at Metamora, Franklin Co., Indiana into the Indiana Co. F 18th Reg IN Vol. Inf. July, 1861, for three years. Was in the battle of Pea Ridge, and siege of Vicksburg. Discharged at expiration of term. Re-enlisted in 87th Reg Ind Vol Inf, Oct., 1864. James was a resident of Dublin before the Civil War, and continued to live there until his death. He died October 8, 1897 in Dublin.
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The Richmond Sun Telegram, Richmond, Wayne Co., Indiana, Thursday Oct. 14, 1897, page 5:
"James Fowler, an old soldier, died at Dublin Friday last. He was a member of the 17th Indiana volunteers, serving through the war."
On the front side of this monument is James Fowler and Martha Dukate Fowler (1822-1903), his wife. On the back side are their daughter Rebecca Jane Fowler Schrank and daughter Martha Fowler.
Martha Dukate Fowler's obit says that they were married on April 6, 1837 in Oxford, Butler Co., Ohio. Oxford is 5 miles from Darrtown and Darrtown is 44 miles from Dublin.
The 1840 census of Darrtown, Butler Co., Ohio, page 29, shows James Fowler and James G. Fowler Jr., next door and John Dugate[sic], next door. Ages of known children and adults line up.
- His parents are not: Joshua Davis Fowler 13502106 & Mary "Polly" Hall Fowler 13528400
- This is not James R. Fowler Sr. from Carroll Co., Indiana. James R. Fowler's will was probated in February 19, 1895 in Carroll Co., Indiana - 2 years and 8 months before this James Fowler died. James R. Fowler's wife, Jane Shortridge (1825-1905) is buried in Oak Grove cemetery in Carroll Co., Indiana. Her Death Cert. has her as a widow.
- The 1850 census has this James Fowler's middle initial as "G." Also, when his 8th child, Charlotta, was christened, the father's name was given as James G. Fowler and the mother was Martha Ducate.
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Directory and Soldiers Register of Wayne County, Indiana,
W H Lanthurn & Co., Richmond, Ind., 1865, page 300:
"Fowler, James S. enlisted in Co F, 18th Reg Ind Vol Inf, July, 1861, for three years. Was in the battle of Pea Ridge, and siege of Vicksburg. Discharged at expiration of term. Re-enlisted in 87th Reg Ind Vol Inf, Oct., 1864. Is yet in the service, May, 1865. Resided previous to enlistment 1/4 mile north of Dublin, Jackson tp."
Note: This is the only time his middle initial "S." shows up in a record, and James is 48 years old in May of 1865. His enlistment record has no initial. His military service in this article matches his headstone.
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Cambridge City Tribune, October 14, 1897, page 10
James Fowler was born near Oxford, Ohio, April 29, 1817, and died in Dublin October 8, 1897, aged 80, 5 months and 9 days.
He was married to Miss Martha Dukate near Oxford, April 6, 1837. Eleven children were born to these parents, only two of whom are now living - Mrs. Andrews, of Indianapolis, and Mrs Green, of Chicago. Both were present when their father died.
In 1861, when living at Aurora, Mr. Fowler enlisted in Company F., 18th Indiana Volunteers, served three years and then re-enlisted and served to the close of the war. He was in many of the hard-fought battles, and was under Sherman in his march to the sea. His son John, who died a few years ago, served with his father during the war. In 1864 the family moved to Dublin, and have resided here ever since. James was a man of kind and generous heart, ready and willing at all times to render to others as he wished for them to do to him. Meet him when and where you would, he always showed due respect and a cordial greeting. He and his wife were worthy members of the Universalist church, and were always found in their place when meeting was held. A year or more ago he had a severe spell of sickness that came near ending his life, but he rallied and again enjoyed his usual health. About seven weeks ago he was taken to his bed, and from which attack his life ended. During his last sickness he was much of the time unconscious of his situation and surroundings. On last Tuesday for a short time his mind seemed to brighten up, but he was aware that the end was near, and while in this state he gave orders that if he died he wanted to be buried on Sunday next, which was done according to his wish.
The funeral took place from the Universalist church at 2 o'clock, Sunday. The services were conducted by Rev. C.W. Smith, of the M.E. church, assisted by Rev. Selig and the G.A.R. Post, of which there was a large representation. Interment in the Brethern cemetery.
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James S. Fowler was born in Butler Co., Ohio, April 29, 1817. He married Martha Dukate on April 6, 1837 in Butler Co., Ohio. They were the parents of eleven children, ten known: John; Mary Ellen Green; Elizabeth; Rebecca Jane; Francis M.; Martha Ann; Hannah Ann; Charlotta Ohio; James Ellsworth and Emma Fowler. James enlisted in the Civil War at Metamora, Franklin Co., Indiana into the Indiana Co. F 18th Reg IN Vol. Inf. July, 1861, for three years. Was in the battle of Pea Ridge, and siege of Vicksburg. Discharged at expiration of term. Re-enlisted in 87th Reg Ind Vol Inf, Oct., 1864. James was a resident of Dublin before the Civil War, and continued to live there until his death. He died October 8, 1897 in Dublin.
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The Richmond Sun Telegram, Richmond, Wayne Co., Indiana, Thursday Oct. 14, 1897, page 5:
"James Fowler, an old soldier, died at Dublin Friday last. He was a member of the 17th Indiana volunteers, serving through the war."
Inscription
Co. F. 18 Reg. Ind. Vol.
Gravesite Details
Same stone as Martha Fowler, his wife, and Rebecca Fowler Schrank, their daughter.
Family Members
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