Sampson Bowen

This sturdy old pioneer first looked out on this beautiful world in Harrison County, Kentucky, Aug. 19, 1818. When a boy of eighteen he arrived in this county, and was joined by his parents here three years after. Their names were Frances. Sarah G. Bowen, who died August 20, 1867, and July 19, 1874, respectively. They are buried at Pleasant View Cemetery. Sampson Bowen was married to Mary A. Burk April 11, 1844, daughter of Samuel and Elizabeth Burk and sister of Dr. George L. Burk, of Jamestown. Mrs. Burk, mother of Mr. Bowen, died September 24, 1839. Mrs. Burk died February 27, 1868. Buried at the Erskin Cemetery. The following are the names of Sampson Bowen’s children: Geo. E., born March 7, 1846. Albert C., born December 7, 1847. Armilda M., born July 2, 1849, died 1853. Emily J., born January 19, 1851, died September 1853. James C., born May 8, 1853, died September 27, 1853. Maretta, born July 25, 1858; married to Samuel Huckstep November 9, 1876. Mr. and Mrs. Bowen belong to the Christian Church, and are a grand old couple, know all about pioneer life. They live at home in their old days, about one mile southeast of Dover, in Jefferson township [sic], where they are highly respected by both old and young. To them the writer is indebted for favors shown while canvassing for the “Early Life and Times in Boone County.”

Transcribed by: Julie S. Townsend - June 6, 2007
Source: "Early Life and Times in Boone County, Indiana," Harden & Spahr, Lebanon, Ind., May, 1887, pp 236-237.