Bowers of Bancroft ON
My grandfather was Raymond Bowers (1895-!958). His Grandparents were Michael Bower(s) and Elizabeth Sararas. Michael's Father, I believe, was Moses Bower of Whitedeer Twp. Northumberland Co PA, but not totally sure. Are these names familiar to anyone?
Bowers of Bancroft ON
The names are familiar to me.
Moses Bower Jr (1755-1801) was married twice. His first wife was Barbara Friederich (1761-1797) and they had eight children: Catharina (1780-1797), Jacob Friederich (1786-bef 1867), Elizabeth (1784-1853), Moses III (1786-1863), George (1787-1851), Daniel (1790-?), Samuel (1792-1855) and David (1794-1865). His second wife was Barbara Kloss (1761-1844) and they had two children: Johannes (1799-?) and Michael (abt 1801-1885).
I am connected to this family through Moses Bower III who was my 4th great-grandfather.
Michael wasn't the only Bower(s) to move to Canada. His half-brother Samuel emigrated with his wife and children to the Kitchener area in 1825.
Feel free to email me if you'd like to exchange information.