George W. Bowman (1914)

AYRES, BOWMAN, SHEETZ

Posted By: Pat Hochstetler
Date: 7/30/2024 at 09:55:41

The Osceola Sentinel
Osceola, Iowa
Thursday, September 24, 1914
Page 5, Column 6

Another highly respected citizen of Osceola has gone. Early Tuesday morning George W. Bowman after a long sickness died at his home in the southeast part of town.

Mr. Bowman was born in Hampshire county, West Virginia, April 26, 1844. Here he grew up and at the age of eighteen years he entered the confederate army, the 18th Virginia Cavalry and was in Gen. Imboden’s command. He continued in the service until he was paroled at the end of the war, it being his 21st birthday, April 26, 1865.

He and Miss Sarah Sheetz of Hampshire county were married October 17, 1871. They had seven children, Vernon the eldest, died at the age of six and George the youngest, died in infancy, Mrs. Ada Ayres, the only daughter, lives at Lorimor, Dyee Bowman resides at Cresbard, S. D., Edgar at Napoleon, N. D., Harlind at Lorimor, and Wright resides with his parents, and he and his mother patiently and tenderly cared for Mr. Bowman during the long period of his extreme weakness.

In 1882 he and his family came to Hamilton county, Iowa. They afterward moved to Madison county near Kasson. From there they went to Union county, then to Clarke county and lived about three miles south of Woodburn. They came to Osceola in the fall of 1901 where they have since resided.

Mr. Bowman was converted in 1890. He attended a Methodist revival meeting at a church called Freedom in Hamilton county. He was under conviction and went to the barn to pray. While on his knees the peace of God came into his soul and he came to the house with radiant face to tell his wife of the glad news. He joined the Methodist Episcopal church and has remained a consistent member.

Mr. Bowman was known for his honesty and integrity and a kind disposition that speaks no harm of any one. He was a good citizen, a kind neighbor and affectionate husband and father. He will be greatly missed by his many friends.

The funeral was held at the home yesterday afternoon at 1:30, Rev. Boyers having charge. The body was laid to rest in Maple Hill. The Masonic order held services at the grave.

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