- DEATH OF MR. BENJAMIN BOWERING.
One of Our Oldest and Most Respected Citizens Passes Away.
Mr Benjamin Bowering, one of our oldest and most highly honored citizens, died at his son's residence on Prince Edward Street on Sunday morning at 7 o'clock.
He had been confined to his room for some two years, and while it was known to his friends that his life was gradually, but surely, wearing away, his death produced a profound sorrow in the community. and will be mourned by a large circle of friends.
Mr. Bowering was born at Trowbridge, Wiltshire, Eng., on November 27th, 1819, and therefore would have soon reached the 84th year of his age. He came to this country with his father when nine years old and settled at Mauch Chunk, Pa., where he lived until he entered the large machine shops of Charles Danforth, in Patterson, N.J., where he fitted himself as a master mechanic in all the departments of those extensive works. This qualified him in after years to take charge of and conduct successfully any and all departments in the line of his profession.
Arriving at the age of manhood, Mr. Bowering married Miss Lucinda Voorhees, and to them was born one son, Prof. A.B. Bowering, our present Commissioner of Revenue.
Mrs. Bowering preceded her husband to the grave a little over two years, after a long and happy union.
Mr. Bowering came to Fredericksburg in 1848, to take charge as foreman of the Hope Foundry, then operated by Messrs. Scott & Herndon. In this position he gave eminent satisfaction, and notwithstanding the property changed hands several times before the war, Mr. Bowering remained as foreman.
During the war, Mr. Bowering was employed by the government in making cannon and shells, in which he gave great satisfaction.
The first work he did upon his arrival in Fredericksburg, was to make the iron fence that now encloses the burying ground of St. George's Church; and the first steam wheat thresher introduced in this country, was exhibited by him at one of our annual fairs on the old Fair Grounds, now known at Scattersville, just south of the little canal.
At the close of the war, the Hope Foundry was reestablished and conducted by Messrs. Scott and Bowering. At the death of Mr John F. Scott, the senior of the firm, Mr. Bowering became the proprietor and continued the business until the boom came, when he sold to Mr. Chas. Tyler, and practically retired from business.
Mr. Bowering has ever been a public spirited man and favored public improvements. He was for many years a member of the Common Council, and served on and as chairman of many important committees. It was under his chairmanship and direction that Hurkamp Park was opened, which is today one of the most beautiful spots in the community.
Mr. Bowering was an active member of the Baptist Church from his youth and sang in the choirs of the churches he attended more than sixty-five years, and was leader of the Fredericksburg Baptist Church Choir for more than thirty years.
He was open and frank in disposition, strong in his attachments and had a large circle of friends.
This funeral took place from the Baptist Church Monday evening at 5 o'clock. The following were the pallbearers: Active—S.J. Quinn, D.C. Cole, J.P. Rowe, W.H. Hurkamp, T.N. Brent, S.E. Eastburn. Honorary-- E.D. Cole, St. Geo. R. Fitzhugh, M.G. Willis, T.P. Wallace, R.T. Knox, G.W. Proctor, A.P. Rowe, G.W. Wroten, W.S. Embrey, John Scott Berry.
The Free Lance - July 14, 1903.
his father was Benjamin Bowering, a carpenter born in England in 1795
One of Our Oldest and Most Respected Citizens Passes Away.
Mr Benjamin Bowering, one of our oldest and most highly honored citizens, died at his son's residence on Prince Edward Street on Sunday morning at 7 o'clock.
He had been confined to his room for some two years, and while it was known to his friends that his life was gradually, but surely, wearing away, his death produced a profound sorrow in the community. and will be mourned by a large circle of friends.
Mr. Bowering was born at Trowbridge, Wiltshire, Eng., on November 27th, 1819, and therefore would have soon reached the 84th year of his age. He came to this country with his father when nine years old and settled at Mauch Chunk, Pa., where he lived until he entered the large machine shops of Charles Danforth, in Patterson, N.J., where he fitted himself as a master mechanic in all the departments of those extensive works. This qualified him in after years to take charge of and conduct successfully any and all departments in the line of his profession.
Arriving at the age of manhood, Mr. Bowering married Miss Lucinda Voorhees, and to them was born one son, Prof. A.B. Bowering, our present Commissioner of Revenue.
Mrs. Bowering preceded her husband to the grave a little over two years, after a long and happy union.
Mr. Bowering came to Fredericksburg in 1848, to take charge as foreman of the Hope Foundry, then operated by Messrs. Scott & Herndon. In this position he gave eminent satisfaction, and notwithstanding the property changed hands several times before the war, Mr. Bowering remained as foreman.
During the war, Mr. Bowering was employed by the government in making cannon and shells, in which he gave great satisfaction.
The first work he did upon his arrival in Fredericksburg, was to make the iron fence that now encloses the burying ground of St. George's Church; and the first steam wheat thresher introduced in this country, was exhibited by him at one of our annual fairs on the old Fair Grounds, now known at Scattersville, just south of the little canal.
At the close of the war, the Hope Foundry was reestablished and conducted by Messrs. Scott and Bowering. At the death of Mr John F. Scott, the senior of the firm, Mr. Bowering became the proprietor and continued the business until the boom came, when he sold to Mr. Chas. Tyler, and practically retired from business.
Mr. Bowering has ever been a public spirited man and favored public improvements. He was for many years a member of the Common Council, and served on and as chairman of many important committees. It was under his chairmanship and direction that Hurkamp Park was opened, which is today one of the most beautiful spots in the community.
Mr. Bowering was an active member of the Baptist Church from his youth and sang in the choirs of the churches he attended more than sixty-five years, and was leader of the Fredericksburg Baptist Church Choir for more than thirty years.
He was open and frank in disposition, strong in his attachments and had a large circle of friends.
This funeral took place from the Baptist Church Monday evening at 5 o'clock. The following were the pallbearers: Active—S.J. Quinn, D.C. Cole, J.P. Rowe, W.H. Hurkamp, T.N. Brent, S.E. Eastburn. Honorary-- E.D. Cole, St. Geo. R. Fitzhugh, M.G. Willis, T.P. Wallace, R.T. Knox, G.W. Proctor, A.P. Rowe, G.W. Wroten, W.S. Embrey, John Scott Berry.
The Free Lance - July 14, 1903.
his father was Benjamin Bowering, a carpenter born in England in 1795
- DEATH OF MR. BENJAMIN BOWERING.
One of Our Oldest and Most Respected Citizens Passes Away.
Mr Benjamin Bowering, one of our oldest and most highly honored citizens, died at his son's residence on Prince Edward Street on Sunday morning at 7 o'clock.
He had been confined to his room for some two years, and while it was known to his friends that his life was gradually, but surely, wearing away, his death produced a profound sorrow in the community. and will be mourned by a large circle of friends.
Mr. Bowering was born at Trowbridge, Wiltshire, Eng., on November 27th, 1819, and therefore would have soon reached the 84th year of his age. He came to this country with his father when nine years old and settled at Mauch Chunk, Pa., where he lived until he entered the large machine shops of Charles Danforth, in Patterson, N.J., where he fitted himself as a master mechanic in all the departments of those extensive works. This qualified him in after years to take charge of and conduct successfully any and all departments in the line of his profession.
Arriving at the age of manhood, Mr. Bowering married Miss Lucinda Voorhees, and to them was born one son, Prof. A.B. Bowering, our present Commissioner of Revenue.
Mrs. Bowering preceded her husband to the grave a little over two years, after a long and happy union.
Mr. Bowering came to Fredericksburg in 1848, to take charge as foreman of the Hope Foundry, then operated by Messrs. Scott & Herndon. In this position he gave eminent satisfaction, and notwithstanding the property changed hands several times before the war, Mr. Bowering remained as foreman.
During the war, Mr. Bowering was employed by the government in making cannon and shells, in which he gave great satisfaction.
The first work he did upon his arrival in Fredericksburg, was to make the iron fence that now encloses the burying ground of St. George's Church; and the first steam wheat thresher introduced in this country, was exhibited by him at one of our annual fairs on the old Fair Grounds, now known at Scattersville, just south of the little canal.
At the close of the war, the Hope Foundry was reestablished and conducted by Messrs. Scott and Bowering. At the death of Mr John F. Scott, the senior of the firm, Mr. Bowering became the proprietor and continued the business until the boom came, when he sold to Mr. Chas. Tyler, and practically retired from business.
Mr. Bowering has ever been a public spirited man and favored public improvements. He was for many years a member of the Common Council, and served on and as chairman of many important committees. It was under his chairmanship and direction that Hurkamp Park was opened, which is today one of the most beautiful spots in the community.
Mr. Bowering was an active member of the Baptist Church from his youth and sang in the choirs of the churches he attended more than sixty-five years, and was leader of the Fredericksburg Baptist Church Choir for more than thirty years.
He was open and frank in disposition, strong in his attachments and had a large circle of friends.
This funeral took place from the Baptist Church Monday evening at 5 o'clock. The following were the pallbearers: Active—S.J. Quinn, D.C. Cole, J.P. Rowe, W.H. Hurkamp, T.N. Brent, S.E. Eastburn. Honorary-- E.D. Cole, St. Geo. R. Fitzhugh, M.G. Willis, T.P. Wallace, R.T. Knox, G.W. Proctor, A.P. Rowe, G.W. Wroten, W.S. Embrey, John Scott Berry.
The Free Lance - July 14, 1903.
his father was Benjamin Bowering, a carpenter born in England in 1795
One of Our Oldest and Most Respected Citizens Passes Away.
Mr Benjamin Bowering, one of our oldest and most highly honored citizens, died at his son's residence on Prince Edward Street on Sunday morning at 7 o'clock.
He had been confined to his room for some two years, and while it was known to his friends that his life was gradually, but surely, wearing away, his death produced a profound sorrow in the community. and will be mourned by a large circle of friends.
Mr. Bowering was born at Trowbridge, Wiltshire, Eng., on November 27th, 1819, and therefore would have soon reached the 84th year of his age. He came to this country with his father when nine years old and settled at Mauch Chunk, Pa., where he lived until he entered the large machine shops of Charles Danforth, in Patterson, N.J., where he fitted himself as a master mechanic in all the departments of those extensive works. This qualified him in after years to take charge of and conduct successfully any and all departments in the line of his profession.
Arriving at the age of manhood, Mr. Bowering married Miss Lucinda Voorhees, and to them was born one son, Prof. A.B. Bowering, our present Commissioner of Revenue.
Mrs. Bowering preceded her husband to the grave a little over two years, after a long and happy union.
Mr. Bowering came to Fredericksburg in 1848, to take charge as foreman of the Hope Foundry, then operated by Messrs. Scott & Herndon. In this position he gave eminent satisfaction, and notwithstanding the property changed hands several times before the war, Mr. Bowering remained as foreman.
During the war, Mr. Bowering was employed by the government in making cannon and shells, in which he gave great satisfaction.
The first work he did upon his arrival in Fredericksburg, was to make the iron fence that now encloses the burying ground of St. George's Church; and the first steam wheat thresher introduced in this country, was exhibited by him at one of our annual fairs on the old Fair Grounds, now known at Scattersville, just south of the little canal.
At the close of the war, the Hope Foundry was reestablished and conducted by Messrs. Scott and Bowering. At the death of Mr John F. Scott, the senior of the firm, Mr. Bowering became the proprietor and continued the business until the boom came, when he sold to Mr. Chas. Tyler, and practically retired from business.
Mr. Bowering has ever been a public spirited man and favored public improvements. He was for many years a member of the Common Council, and served on and as chairman of many important committees. It was under his chairmanship and direction that Hurkamp Park was opened, which is today one of the most beautiful spots in the community.
Mr. Bowering was an active member of the Baptist Church from his youth and sang in the choirs of the churches he attended more than sixty-five years, and was leader of the Fredericksburg Baptist Church Choir for more than thirty years.
He was open and frank in disposition, strong in his attachments and had a large circle of friends.
This funeral took place from the Baptist Church Monday evening at 5 o'clock. The following were the pallbearers: Active—S.J. Quinn, D.C. Cole, J.P. Rowe, W.H. Hurkamp, T.N. Brent, S.E. Eastburn. Honorary-- E.D. Cole, St. Geo. R. Fitzhugh, M.G. Willis, T.P. Wallace, R.T. Knox, G.W. Proctor, A.P. Rowe, G.W. Wroten, W.S. Embrey, John Scott Berry.
The Free Lance - July 14, 1903.
his father was Benjamin Bowering, a carpenter born in England in 1795
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