Henry Fowler was the son of William Fowler Sr. and Catherine (Speed) Fowler. He married Catherine Magness in 1857 in Calistoga. Henry and Catherine are both buried in Tulocay.
Obituary in:
Napa Daily Journal (Napa County, California)
October 20, 1904 (Thursday)
"LIFE OF PIONEER.
Events of Interest and Historical Importance in Career of Henry Fowler.
Henry Fowler, the aged and well known pioneer of Napa, who passed away Tuesday evening after a short illness, was a native of Belleville, Illinois, where he was born on June 17th, 1822. He was 82 years and 4 months of age at the time of his demise, 80 years of which he spent in Napa valley.
Mr. Fowler crossed the plains by ox team in 1843 and came to Oregon, traveling the long distance from Missouri, where he had been living for a short time. In 1844 he came to Napa valley, settling on the land which is now the site of the town of Calistoga. He purchased the land from Dr. Bale, and engaged in mining and cattle raising. The latter industry he took up on a large scale, importing 50 head of the finest cattle of those days from Missouri.
In 1846 Mr. Fowler went back to meet his father and mother, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Fowler, who were coming to California. They got as far as the summit of the Sierra Nevada mountains, when the son Henry Fowler met them, and just in time, for the party in coming overland had almost exhausted their provisions and were about to starve.
While residing at the head of the valley Mr. Fowler and his father put in the wood-work for many of the adobe buildings about Sonoma. He did much of this work for General Vallejo, receiving his pay in cattle. In 1868 Mr. Fowler came down to Napa, and became the owner of much valuable real estate in and about this city. The East Napa Land Company was formed with five members - O. B. Hartson, Henry Fowler, Cayetano Juares, Judge Burnett and Peter D. Bailey. Of this company, Mr. Fowler was the last member to pass away. The company owned a large tract of land east of Napa river, and built the Palace Hotel, this hostelry being sold about five years ago.
Peter Storm, the man who painted the famous Bear Flag, lived with Mr. Fowler for many years, and died in Napa, being now at rest in Tulocay cemetery. Mr. Fowler was ever of a generous, unassuming nature, of strict integrity, and one who was always ready to help a friend in distress. He had many who regret that he has passed beyond this life into eternity.
Besides the faithful wife, there remains to mourn his departure four daughters, as follows: Mrs. J. H. Mallett, Mrs. Sherwood Bird and Mrs. E. E. Kindelspire of San Francisco, and Mrs. W. T. Dinwoodey of Napa. One sister, Mrs. M. J. [Minerva Jane] Harlan, of San Ramon, Contra Costa county, is the only other relative of Mr. Fowler living.
Mr. Fowler was a member of Yount Lodge No. 12, F. and A. M., of Napa, and the funeral will be conducted under Masonic auspices. The services will be held this afternoon at 1:30 o'clock at the family residence, corner of Franklin and Clay streets."
NOTE: The lives of Henry, his parents, and siblings are detailed in the book "The Fowler Family: Early California Pioneers" by Eric Storm (2021).
Obituary in:
Napa Daily Journal (Napa County, California)
October 20, 1904 (Thursday)
"LIFE OF PIONEER.
Events of Interest and Historical Importance in Career of Henry Fowler.
Henry Fowler, the aged and well known pioneer of Napa, who passed away Tuesday evening after a short illness, was a native of Belleville, Illinois, where he was born on June 17th, 1822. He was 82 years and 4 months of age at the time of his demise, 80 years of which he spent in Napa valley.
Mr. Fowler crossed the plains by ox team in 1843 and came to Oregon, traveling the long distance from Missouri, where he had been living for a short time. In 1844 he came to Napa valley, settling on the land which is now the site of the town of Calistoga. He purchased the land from Dr. Bale, and engaged in mining and cattle raising. The latter industry he took up on a large scale, importing 50 head of the finest cattle of those days from Missouri.
In 1846 Mr. Fowler went back to meet his father and mother, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Fowler, who were coming to California. They got as far as the summit of the Sierra Nevada mountains, when the son Henry Fowler met them, and just in time, for the party in coming overland had almost exhausted their provisions and were about to starve.
While residing at the head of the valley Mr. Fowler and his father put in the wood-work for many of the adobe buildings about Sonoma. He did much of this work for General Vallejo, receiving his pay in cattle. In 1868 Mr. Fowler came down to Napa, and became the owner of much valuable real estate in and about this city. The East Napa Land Company was formed with five members - O. B. Hartson, Henry Fowler, Cayetano Juares, Judge Burnett and Peter D. Bailey. Of this company, Mr. Fowler was the last member to pass away. The company owned a large tract of land east of Napa river, and built the Palace Hotel, this hostelry being sold about five years ago.
Peter Storm, the man who painted the famous Bear Flag, lived with Mr. Fowler for many years, and died in Napa, being now at rest in Tulocay cemetery. Mr. Fowler was ever of a generous, unassuming nature, of strict integrity, and one who was always ready to help a friend in distress. He had many who regret that he has passed beyond this life into eternity.
Besides the faithful wife, there remains to mourn his departure four daughters, as follows: Mrs. J. H. Mallett, Mrs. Sherwood Bird and Mrs. E. E. Kindelspire of San Francisco, and Mrs. W. T. Dinwoodey of Napa. One sister, Mrs. M. J. [Minerva Jane] Harlan, of San Ramon, Contra Costa county, is the only other relative of Mr. Fowler living.
Mr. Fowler was a member of Yount Lodge No. 12, F. and A. M., of Napa, and the funeral will be conducted under Masonic auspices. The services will be held this afternoon at 1:30 o'clock at the family residence, corner of Franklin and Clay streets."
NOTE: The lives of Henry, his parents, and siblings are detailed in the book "The Fowler Family: Early California Pioneers" by Eric Storm (2021).
Henry Fowler was the son of William Fowler Sr. and Catherine (Speed) Fowler. He married Catherine Magness in 1857 in Calistoga. Henry and Catherine are both buried in Tulocay.
Obituary in:
Napa Daily Journal (Napa County, California)
October 20, 1904 (Thursday)
"LIFE OF PIONEER.
Events of Interest and Historical Importance in Career of Henry Fowler.
Henry Fowler, the aged and well known pioneer of Napa, who passed away Tuesday evening after a short illness, was a native of Belleville, Illinois, where he was born on June 17th, 1822. He was 82 years and 4 months of age at the time of his demise, 80 years of which he spent in Napa valley.
Mr. Fowler crossed the plains by ox team in 1843 and came to Oregon, traveling the long distance from Missouri, where he had been living for a short time. In 1844 he came to Napa valley, settling on the land which is now the site of the town of Calistoga. He purchased the land from Dr. Bale, and engaged in mining and cattle raising. The latter industry he took up on a large scale, importing 50 head of the finest cattle of those days from Missouri.
In 1846 Mr. Fowler went back to meet his father and mother, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Fowler, who were coming to California. They got as far as the summit of the Sierra Nevada mountains, when the son Henry Fowler met them, and just in time, for the party in coming overland had almost exhausted their provisions and were about to starve.
While residing at the head of the valley Mr. Fowler and his father put in the wood-work for many of the adobe buildings about Sonoma. He did much of this work for General Vallejo, receiving his pay in cattle. In 1868 Mr. Fowler came down to Napa, and became the owner of much valuable real estate in and about this city. The East Napa Land Company was formed with five members - O. B. Hartson, Henry Fowler, Cayetano Juares, Judge Burnett and Peter D. Bailey. Of this company, Mr. Fowler was the last member to pass away. The company owned a large tract of land east of Napa river, and built the Palace Hotel, this hostelry being sold about five years ago.
Peter Storm, the man who painted the famous Bear Flag, lived with Mr. Fowler for many years, and died in Napa, being now at rest in Tulocay cemetery. Mr. Fowler was ever of a generous, unassuming nature, of strict integrity, and one who was always ready to help a friend in distress. He had many who regret that he has passed beyond this life into eternity.
Besides the faithful wife, there remains to mourn his departure four daughters, as follows: Mrs. J. H. Mallett, Mrs. Sherwood Bird and Mrs. E. E. Kindelspire of San Francisco, and Mrs. W. T. Dinwoodey of Napa. One sister, Mrs. M. J. [Minerva Jane] Harlan, of San Ramon, Contra Costa county, is the only other relative of Mr. Fowler living.
Mr. Fowler was a member of Yount Lodge No. 12, F. and A. M., of Napa, and the funeral will be conducted under Masonic auspices. The services will be held this afternoon at 1:30 o'clock at the family residence, corner of Franklin and Clay streets."
NOTE: The lives of Henry, his parents, and siblings are detailed in the book "The Fowler Family: Early California Pioneers" by Eric Storm (2021).
Obituary in:
Napa Daily Journal (Napa County, California)
October 20, 1904 (Thursday)
"LIFE OF PIONEER.
Events of Interest and Historical Importance in Career of Henry Fowler.
Henry Fowler, the aged and well known pioneer of Napa, who passed away Tuesday evening after a short illness, was a native of Belleville, Illinois, where he was born on June 17th, 1822. He was 82 years and 4 months of age at the time of his demise, 80 years of which he spent in Napa valley.
Mr. Fowler crossed the plains by ox team in 1843 and came to Oregon, traveling the long distance from Missouri, where he had been living for a short time. In 1844 he came to Napa valley, settling on the land which is now the site of the town of Calistoga. He purchased the land from Dr. Bale, and engaged in mining and cattle raising. The latter industry he took up on a large scale, importing 50 head of the finest cattle of those days from Missouri.
In 1846 Mr. Fowler went back to meet his father and mother, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Fowler, who were coming to California. They got as far as the summit of the Sierra Nevada mountains, when the son Henry Fowler met them, and just in time, for the party in coming overland had almost exhausted their provisions and were about to starve.
While residing at the head of the valley Mr. Fowler and his father put in the wood-work for many of the adobe buildings about Sonoma. He did much of this work for General Vallejo, receiving his pay in cattle. In 1868 Mr. Fowler came down to Napa, and became the owner of much valuable real estate in and about this city. The East Napa Land Company was formed with five members - O. B. Hartson, Henry Fowler, Cayetano Juares, Judge Burnett and Peter D. Bailey. Of this company, Mr. Fowler was the last member to pass away. The company owned a large tract of land east of Napa river, and built the Palace Hotel, this hostelry being sold about five years ago.
Peter Storm, the man who painted the famous Bear Flag, lived with Mr. Fowler for many years, and died in Napa, being now at rest in Tulocay cemetery. Mr. Fowler was ever of a generous, unassuming nature, of strict integrity, and one who was always ready to help a friend in distress. He had many who regret that he has passed beyond this life into eternity.
Besides the faithful wife, there remains to mourn his departure four daughters, as follows: Mrs. J. H. Mallett, Mrs. Sherwood Bird and Mrs. E. E. Kindelspire of San Francisco, and Mrs. W. T. Dinwoodey of Napa. One sister, Mrs. M. J. [Minerva Jane] Harlan, of San Ramon, Contra Costa county, is the only other relative of Mr. Fowler living.
Mr. Fowler was a member of Yount Lodge No. 12, F. and A. M., of Napa, and the funeral will be conducted under Masonic auspices. The services will be held this afternoon at 1:30 o'clock at the family residence, corner of Franklin and Clay streets."
NOTE: The lives of Henry, his parents, and siblings are detailed in the book "The Fowler Family: Early California Pioneers" by Eric Storm (2021).
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