Frederick Sowers was born April 18, 1799, the second son of Jacob Sowers and Catharina Freeze/Friess. His mother died when he was young, and at the age of 10, he went to Stark County, Ohio, with his father, brother Eli and sister Margaret. He was apprenticed to be a potter, but ran away at the age of 17 and returned to Maryland, settling in the Clear Spring area of Washington County, where he spent the rest of his life. He evidently became a Baptist minister after he returned to Maryland He was married twice, and had 4 sons total, 2 with each wife. Frederick died relatively early in life, on April 12, 1840, at the age of 41 years, allegedly from an illness due to baptizing church members during the winter. He was buried in St. Peter's Evangelical Church, Clear Spring, Washington County, Maryland.
From the History of Stark County, Ohio (biography of Percy Sowers, nephew of Frederick Sowers):
"Jacob Sowers, grandfather of Percy Sowers, an attorney of this city of today, came in the year 1809, to Canton, from Maryland, and brought with him his two sons, Frederick and Eli. The old gentleman intended to make some investments in his own name, but not finding things in all respects to his taste, and, concluding to defer the matter to some future time, returned East, leaving his two sons here. Frederick was bound to George Cribs to learn the trade of a potter. He liked neither his master, nor the trade, left without ceremony, and went back to his native State, where afterward he became a highly successful Baptist minister, but contracting a severe cold from immersing in the winter season, he died from the effects of it. Eli, the other son, was apprenticed to Alexander Cameron, to make of himself a practical carpenter. He served out his time, married a daughter of George Dunbar, and, for many years, carried on this business extensively and successfully, until, with the acquisition of a competency, advancing years admonished him to retire from active business. He was elected one of the Associate Judges of the county, and filled the position with credit and for a number of years. The Judge often spoke of the great eclipse of 1811, when he, with others, was engaged in shingling the old Kaufmann House, corner of Ninth and Market Streets. The sun gradually disappeared, darkness soon enveloped everything about them, and the men, one and all, precipitately abandoned the roof with the impression (bred of want of knowledge and considerable superstition) that the world was coming to an end, or that some other dreadful calamity was immediately impending. The sun, however, soon brightened up again and the world still stands."
From the Ohio Repository of July 11, 1816:
"Six Cents Reward. RAN AWAY from the subscriber, on Sunday evening last, an apprentice to the Potter trade, named FREDERICK SOWERS, between 16 and 17 years of age, about 5 feet 3 inches high, fair haired, spare faced, and slender made. He had on when he went off a suit of Domestick Cotton, and a new half Merino Wool Hat. All persons are forbid trusting or harbourig said apprentice, at their peril. The above reward, but no expenses, will be paid to any person for apprehending and returning said boy. GEORGE CRIPS. Canton, July 8."
From Washington County, Maryland, Marriages & Deaths, 1830-1837 from the Republican Banner:
"Saturday, March 23, 1833. Married on Thursday last, by the Rev. Mr. Winter, Mr. Frederick Sowers, of Clear Spring, to Miss Mary Brewer, of this county."
Maryland Marriages, 1667-1899:
Name: Frederick Sowers
Spouse: Mary Brewer
Marriage Date: 14 Mar 1833
County: Washington
State: MD
St. Peter's Evangelical Church Cemetery, Clearspring, Washington County, Maryland:
Frederick b. 4/18/1799 d. 4/12/1840
Elizabeth b. 4/17/1794 d. 9/23/1837 (sic--probably should read 1832, as Frederick re-married in 1833)
From a Hagerstown newspaper, November 13, 1845:
"Trustee's Sale. BY virtue of a decree of Washington County Court sitting as a Court of Equity, I will sell at public sale, on Saturday the 6th day of December next, before the Tavern of Danial Flora in the town of Clearspring, the following property, lately owned by Frederick Sowers, deceased, viz: a House and Lot in said town, the house is a comfortable brick story and a half high, on the lot by a small stable. Well of excellent water, and a choice selection of fruit, also a TAN YARD adjoining the first named lot, on this lot is a Tan House, Bark Mill, and all necessary improvements for the purpose of carrying on the Tanning business, ---also one vacant lot in said town adjoining the above lot---also, all the interest of said Sowers in and to a TRACT OF MOUNTAIN LAND, near the said town, containing about 150 ACRES; all the above property is sold subject to the dower right of the widow of Frederick Sowers in the same. Terms of sale as prescribed by the decree, are one-third of the whole amount of purchase money to be paid in hand on the day of sale, or on the ratification thereof, and the balance in two equal annual payments, with interest thereon from the day of sale, on the payment of the whole purchase money, the Trustee will execute deeds to the purchase is, notes with approved security will be required for the detected payments. Persons wishing to purchase can view the property at any time previous to the day of sale, and all necessary information will be given by applying to PETER BREWER, Trustee."
From the History of Stark County, Ohio (biography of Percy Sowers, nephew of Frederick Sowers):
"Jacob Sowers, grandfather of Percy Sowers, an attorney of this city of today, came in the year 1809, to Canton, from Maryland, and brought with him his two sons, Frederick and Eli. The old gentleman intended to make some investments in his own name, but not finding things in all respects to his taste, and, concluding to defer the matter to some future time, returned East, leaving his two sons here. Frederick was bound to George Cribs to learn the trade of a potter. He liked neither his master, nor the trade, left without ceremony, and went back to his native State, where afterward he became a highly successful Baptist minister, but contracting a severe cold from immersing in the winter season, he died from the effects of it. Eli, the other son, was apprenticed to Alexander Cameron, to make of himself a practical carpenter. He served out his time, married a daughter of George Dunbar, and, for many years, carried on this business extensively and successfully, until, with the acquisition of a competency, advancing years admonished him to retire from active business. He was elected one of the Associate Judges of the county, and filled the position with credit and for a number of years. The Judge often spoke of the great eclipse of 1811, when he, with others, was engaged in shingling the old Kaufmann House, corner of Ninth and Market Streets. The sun gradually disappeared, darkness soon enveloped everything about them, and the men, one and all, precipitately abandoned the roof with the impression (bred of want of knowledge and considerable superstition) that the world was coming to an end, or that some other dreadful calamity was immediately impending. The sun, however, soon brightened up again and the world still stands."
From the Ohio Repository of July 11, 1816:
"Six Cents Reward. RAN AWAY from the subscriber, on Sunday evening last, an apprentice to the Potter trade, named FREDERICK SOWERS, between 16 and 17 years of age, about 5 feet 3 inches high, fair haired, spare faced, and slender made. He had on when he went off a suit of Domestick Cotton, and a new half Merino Wool Hat. All persons are forbid trusting or harbourig said apprentice, at their peril. The above reward, but no expenses, will be paid to any person for apprehending and returning said boy. GEORGE CRIPS. Canton, July 8."
From Washington County, Maryland, Marriages & Deaths, 1830-1837 from the Republican Banner:
"Saturday, March 23, 1833. Married on Thursday last, by the Rev. Mr. Winter, Mr. Frederick Sowers, of Clear Spring, to Miss Mary Brewer, of this county."
Maryland Marriages, 1667-1899:
Name: Frederick Sowers
Spouse: Mary Brewer
Marriage Date: 14 Mar 1833
County: Washington
State: MD
St. Peter's Evangelical Church Cemetery, Clearspring, Washington County, Maryland:
Frederick b. 4/18/1799 d. 4/12/1840
Elizabeth b. 4/17/1794 d. 9/23/1837 (sic--probably should read 1832, as Frederick re-married in 1833)
From a Hagerstown newspaper, November 13, 1845:
"Trustee's Sale. BY virtue of a decree of Washington County Court sitting as a Court of Equity, I will sell at public sale, on Saturday the 6th day of December next, before the Tavern of Danial Flora in the town of Clearspring, the following property, lately owned by Frederick Sowers, deceased, viz: a House and Lot in said town, the house is a comfortable brick story and a half high, on the lot by a small stable. Well of excellent water, and a choice selection of fruit, also a TAN YARD adjoining the first named lot, on this lot is a Tan House, Bark Mill, and all necessary improvements for the purpose of carrying on the Tanning business, ---also one vacant lot in said town adjoining the above lot---also, all the interest of said Sowers in and to a TRACT OF MOUNTAIN LAND, near the said town, containing about 150 ACRES; all the above property is sold subject to the dower right of the widow of Frederick Sowers in the same. Terms of sale as prescribed by the decree, are one-third of the whole amount of purchase money to be paid in hand on the day of sale, or on the ratification thereof, and the balance in two equal annual payments, with interest thereon from the day of sale, on the payment of the whole purchase money, the Trustee will execute deeds to the purchase is, notes with approved security will be required for the detected payments. Persons wishing to purchase can view the property at any time previous to the day of sale, and all necessary information will be given by applying to PETER BREWER, Trustee."
Frederick Sowers was born April 18, 1799, the second son of Jacob Sowers and Catharina Freeze/Friess. His mother died when he was young, and at the age of 10, he went to Stark County, Ohio, with his father, brother Eli and sister Margaret. He was apprenticed to be a potter, but ran away at the age of 17 and returned to Maryland, settling in the Clear Spring area of Washington County, where he spent the rest of his life. He evidently became a Baptist minister after he returned to Maryland He was married twice, and had 4 sons total, 2 with each wife. Frederick died relatively early in life, on April 12, 1840, at the age of 41 years, allegedly from an illness due to baptizing church members during the winter. He was buried in St. Peter's Evangelical Church, Clear Spring, Washington County, Maryland.
From the History of Stark County, Ohio (biography of Percy Sowers, nephew of Frederick Sowers):
"Jacob Sowers, grandfather of Percy Sowers, an attorney of this city of today, came in the year 1809, to Canton, from Maryland, and brought with him his two sons, Frederick and Eli. The old gentleman intended to make some investments in his own name, but not finding things in all respects to his taste, and, concluding to defer the matter to some future time, returned East, leaving his two sons here. Frederick was bound to George Cribs to learn the trade of a potter. He liked neither his master, nor the trade, left without ceremony, and went back to his native State, where afterward he became a highly successful Baptist minister, but contracting a severe cold from immersing in the winter season, he died from the effects of it. Eli, the other son, was apprenticed to Alexander Cameron, to make of himself a practical carpenter. He served out his time, married a daughter of George Dunbar, and, for many years, carried on this business extensively and successfully, until, with the acquisition of a competency, advancing years admonished him to retire from active business. He was elected one of the Associate Judges of the county, and filled the position with credit and for a number of years. The Judge often spoke of the great eclipse of 1811, when he, with others, was engaged in shingling the old Kaufmann House, corner of Ninth and Market Streets. The sun gradually disappeared, darkness soon enveloped everything about them, and the men, one and all, precipitately abandoned the roof with the impression (bred of want of knowledge and considerable superstition) that the world was coming to an end, or that some other dreadful calamity was immediately impending. The sun, however, soon brightened up again and the world still stands."
From the Ohio Repository of July 11, 1816:
"Six Cents Reward. RAN AWAY from the subscriber, on Sunday evening last, an apprentice to the Potter trade, named FREDERICK SOWERS, between 16 and 17 years of age, about 5 feet 3 inches high, fair haired, spare faced, and slender made. He had on when he went off a suit of Domestick Cotton, and a new half Merino Wool Hat. All persons are forbid trusting or harbourig said apprentice, at their peril. The above reward, but no expenses, will be paid to any person for apprehending and returning said boy. GEORGE CRIPS. Canton, July 8."
From Washington County, Maryland, Marriages & Deaths, 1830-1837 from the Republican Banner:
"Saturday, March 23, 1833. Married on Thursday last, by the Rev. Mr. Winter, Mr. Frederick Sowers, of Clear Spring, to Miss Mary Brewer, of this county."
Maryland Marriages, 1667-1899:
Name: Frederick Sowers
Spouse: Mary Brewer
Marriage Date: 14 Mar 1833
County: Washington
State: MD
St. Peter's Evangelical Church Cemetery, Clearspring, Washington County, Maryland:
Frederick b. 4/18/1799 d. 4/12/1840
Elizabeth b. 4/17/1794 d. 9/23/1837 (sic--probably should read 1832, as Frederick re-married in 1833)
From a Hagerstown newspaper, November 13, 1845:
"Trustee's Sale. BY virtue of a decree of Washington County Court sitting as a Court of Equity, I will sell at public sale, on Saturday the 6th day of December next, before the Tavern of Danial Flora in the town of Clearspring, the following property, lately owned by Frederick Sowers, deceased, viz: a House and Lot in said town, the house is a comfortable brick story and a half high, on the lot by a small stable. Well of excellent water, and a choice selection of fruit, also a TAN YARD adjoining the first named lot, on this lot is a Tan House, Bark Mill, and all necessary improvements for the purpose of carrying on the Tanning business, ---also one vacant lot in said town adjoining the above lot---also, all the interest of said Sowers in and to a TRACT OF MOUNTAIN LAND, near the said town, containing about 150 ACRES; all the above property is sold subject to the dower right of the widow of Frederick Sowers in the same. Terms of sale as prescribed by the decree, are one-third of the whole amount of purchase money to be paid in hand on the day of sale, or on the ratification thereof, and the balance in two equal annual payments, with interest thereon from the day of sale, on the payment of the whole purchase money, the Trustee will execute deeds to the purchase is, notes with approved security will be required for the detected payments. Persons wishing to purchase can view the property at any time previous to the day of sale, and all necessary information will be given by applying to PETER BREWER, Trustee."
From the History of Stark County, Ohio (biography of Percy Sowers, nephew of Frederick Sowers):
"Jacob Sowers, grandfather of Percy Sowers, an attorney of this city of today, came in the year 1809, to Canton, from Maryland, and brought with him his two sons, Frederick and Eli. The old gentleman intended to make some investments in his own name, but not finding things in all respects to his taste, and, concluding to defer the matter to some future time, returned East, leaving his two sons here. Frederick was bound to George Cribs to learn the trade of a potter. He liked neither his master, nor the trade, left without ceremony, and went back to his native State, where afterward he became a highly successful Baptist minister, but contracting a severe cold from immersing in the winter season, he died from the effects of it. Eli, the other son, was apprenticed to Alexander Cameron, to make of himself a practical carpenter. He served out his time, married a daughter of George Dunbar, and, for many years, carried on this business extensively and successfully, until, with the acquisition of a competency, advancing years admonished him to retire from active business. He was elected one of the Associate Judges of the county, and filled the position with credit and for a number of years. The Judge often spoke of the great eclipse of 1811, when he, with others, was engaged in shingling the old Kaufmann House, corner of Ninth and Market Streets. The sun gradually disappeared, darkness soon enveloped everything about them, and the men, one and all, precipitately abandoned the roof with the impression (bred of want of knowledge and considerable superstition) that the world was coming to an end, or that some other dreadful calamity was immediately impending. The sun, however, soon brightened up again and the world still stands."
From the Ohio Repository of July 11, 1816:
"Six Cents Reward. RAN AWAY from the subscriber, on Sunday evening last, an apprentice to the Potter trade, named FREDERICK SOWERS, between 16 and 17 years of age, about 5 feet 3 inches high, fair haired, spare faced, and slender made. He had on when he went off a suit of Domestick Cotton, and a new half Merino Wool Hat. All persons are forbid trusting or harbourig said apprentice, at their peril. The above reward, but no expenses, will be paid to any person for apprehending and returning said boy. GEORGE CRIPS. Canton, July 8."
From Washington County, Maryland, Marriages & Deaths, 1830-1837 from the Republican Banner:
"Saturday, March 23, 1833. Married on Thursday last, by the Rev. Mr. Winter, Mr. Frederick Sowers, of Clear Spring, to Miss Mary Brewer, of this county."
Maryland Marriages, 1667-1899:
Name: Frederick Sowers
Spouse: Mary Brewer
Marriage Date: 14 Mar 1833
County: Washington
State: MD
St. Peter's Evangelical Church Cemetery, Clearspring, Washington County, Maryland:
Frederick b. 4/18/1799 d. 4/12/1840
Elizabeth b. 4/17/1794 d. 9/23/1837 (sic--probably should read 1832, as Frederick re-married in 1833)
From a Hagerstown newspaper, November 13, 1845:
"Trustee's Sale. BY virtue of a decree of Washington County Court sitting as a Court of Equity, I will sell at public sale, on Saturday the 6th day of December next, before the Tavern of Danial Flora in the town of Clearspring, the following property, lately owned by Frederick Sowers, deceased, viz: a House and Lot in said town, the house is a comfortable brick story and a half high, on the lot by a small stable. Well of excellent water, and a choice selection of fruit, also a TAN YARD adjoining the first named lot, on this lot is a Tan House, Bark Mill, and all necessary improvements for the purpose of carrying on the Tanning business, ---also one vacant lot in said town adjoining the above lot---also, all the interest of said Sowers in and to a TRACT OF MOUNTAIN LAND, near the said town, containing about 150 ACRES; all the above property is sold subject to the dower right of the widow of Frederick Sowers in the same. Terms of sale as prescribed by the decree, are one-third of the whole amount of purchase money to be paid in hand on the day of sale, or on the ratification thereof, and the balance in two equal annual payments, with interest thereon from the day of sale, on the payment of the whole purchase money, the Trustee will execute deeds to the purchase is, notes with approved security will be required for the detected payments. Persons wishing to purchase can view the property at any time previous to the day of sale, and all necessary information will be given by applying to PETER BREWER, Trustee."
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