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Jacob Abraham Bowers

Male 1853 - 1938  (~ 84 years)


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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  Jacob Abraham Bowers was born in Jul 1853 in Sullivan County, , , Tennessee; died on 1 May 1938 in Washington County, , , Tennessee.

    Jacob married Martha J. Buckles on 24 Jan 1882 in Sullivan County, , , Tennessee. Martha was born on 22 Jul 1859 in Sullivan County, , , Tennessee; died on 1 May 1938. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 2. Henry Abraham Bowers  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 11 HAN 1886 in Sullivan County, , , Tennessee; died on 19 Jan 1976.
    2. 3. Mary Almira Bowers  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 17 Dec 1883 in Sullivan County, , , Tennessee.
    3. 4. Abraham G. Bowers  Descendancy chart to this point was born in Jan 1885 in Sullivan County, , , Tennessee.
    4. 5. Doka W. Bowers  Descendancy chart to this point was born in Jul 1888 in Sullivan County, , , Tennessee.
    5. 6. Myrtle D. Bowers  Descendancy chart to this point was born in Feb 1891 in Sullivan County, , , Tennessee.
    6. 7. Nora L. Bowers  Descendancy chart to this point was born in Aug 1893 in Sullivan County, , , Tennessee.
    7. 8. Guss F. Bowers  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 5 Oct 1900 in Sullivan County, , , Tennessee; died on 23 Sep 1973 in , Avery County, North Carolina, .


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Henry Abraham Bowers Descendancy chart to this point (1.Jacob1) was born on 11 HAN 1886 in Sullivan County, , , Tennessee; died on 19 Jan 1976.

    Henry married Catherine Carmon Morrell about 1907 in Sullivan County, , , Tennessee. Catherine was born on 24 Jul 1889 in Sullivan County, , , Tennessee; died on 12 Mar 1978 in Bristol, , , Virginia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 9. Grover Edward Bowers  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1908 in Sullivan County, , , Tennessee; died on 30 Apr 1917 in Washington County, , , Tennessee.
    2. 10. Ethy C. Bowers  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 27 Aug 1909 in , Giles County, Tennessee, .
    3. 11. Virgil David Bowers  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 29 Oct 1911 in Sullivan County, , , Tennessee; died on 26 Apr 2003 in Washington County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Happy Valley Memorial Park, , Carter County, Tennessee.
    4. 12. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    5. 13. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    6. 14. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    7. 15. Edna Ruth Bowers  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 9 Aug 1927 in Sullivan County, , , Tennessee; died on 6 Dec 2017 in Sullivan County, , , Tennessee.
    8. 16. Living  Descendancy chart to this point

  2. 3.  Mary Almira Bowers Descendancy chart to this point (1.Jacob1) was born on 17 Dec 1883 in Sullivan County, , , Tennessee.

    Mary married David Bruce Esteppe on 17 May 1901 in , Sullivan County, Tennessee, . David was born on 27 Nov 1881 in , , Tennessee, ; died on 18 Dec 1927 in , Washington County, Tennessee, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 17. Erma Blanche Esteppe  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 21 Jan 1901 in , Sullivan County, Tennessee, ; died on 6 Dec 1986 in , , Tennessee, .

  3. 4.  Abraham G. Bowers Descendancy chart to this point (1.Jacob1) was born in Jan 1885 in Sullivan County, , , Tennessee.

  4. 5.  Doka W. Bowers Descendancy chart to this point (1.Jacob1) was born in Jul 1888 in Sullivan County, , , Tennessee.

  5. 6.  Myrtle D. Bowers Descendancy chart to this point (1.Jacob1) was born in Feb 1891 in Sullivan County, , , Tennessee.

  6. 7.  Nora L. Bowers Descendancy chart to this point (1.Jacob1) was born in Aug 1893 in Sullivan County, , , Tennessee.

  7. 8.  Guss F. Bowers Descendancy chart to this point (1.Jacob1) was born on 5 Oct 1900 in Sullivan County, , , Tennessee; died on 23 Sep 1973 in , Avery County, North Carolina, .


Generation: 3

  1. 9.  Grover Edward Bowers Descendancy chart to this point (2.Henry2, 1.Jacob1) was born about 1908 in Sullivan County, , , Tennessee; died on 30 Apr 1917 in Washington County, , , Tennessee.

  2. 10.  Ethy C. Bowers Descendancy chart to this point (2.Henry2, 1.Jacob1) was born on 27 Aug 1909 in , Giles County, Tennessee, .

  3. 11.  Virgil David Bowers Descendancy chart to this point (2.Henry2, 1.Jacob1) was born on 29 Oct 1911 in Sullivan County, , , Tennessee; died on 26 Apr 2003 in Washington County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Happy Valley Memorial Park, , Carter County, Tennessee.

    Notes:

    Buried:
    He was the son of the late Henry "Abe" and Katie Morrell Bowers. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Ada Bowers; four sisters, Mary Whitaker, Gladys Rawn, Kathleen Monday and Virginia Bowers; and two brothers, Grover and Herman Clay.
    Mr. Bowers had lived a number of years in Elizabethton and had lived in Johnson City for the past year. He operated the Elizabethton Business College for a number of years. He was a member of the Dashiell Masonic Lodge #238 and the American Legion Post #49. He was a member of First Christian Church of Elizabethton and the Men's Class.
    Funeral services were conducted at 8 p.m. Monday, April 28, 2003 at Memorial Funeral Chapel.
    Graveside services and interment were at 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, April 29, 2003 at Happy Valley Memorial Park.

    Virgil married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 18. Shirley Anne Bowers  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 22 Oct 1935 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 10 Apr 2022 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Mountain Home National Cemetery, , Washington County, Tennessee.

  4. 12.  Living Descendancy chart to this point (2.Henry2, 1.Jacob1)

  5. 13.  Living Descendancy chart to this point (2.Henry2, 1.Jacob1)

  6. 14.  Living Descendancy chart to this point (2.Henry2, 1.Jacob1)

  7. 15.  Edna Ruth Bowers Descendancy chart to this point (2.Henry2, 1.Jacob1) was born on 9 Aug 1927 in Sullivan County, , , Tennessee; died on 6 Dec 2017 in Sullivan County, , , Tennessee.

  8. 16.  Living Descendancy chart to this point (2.Henry2, 1.Jacob1)

  9. 17.  Erma Blanche Esteppe Descendancy chart to this point (3.Mary2, 1.Jacob1) was born on 21 Jan 1901 in , Sullivan County, Tennessee, ; died on 6 Dec 1986 in , , Tennessee, .

    Erma married Elbert Edgar Kilby on 14 Jun 1919 in , Washington County, Tennessee, . Elbert was born on 6 Feb 1888; died on 19 Feb 1958 in , Washington County, Tennessee, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 19. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 20. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    3. 21. Jewell Dean Kilby  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 11 Oct 1924 in , Washington County, Tennessee, ; died on 27 Jul 2013 in , Washington County, Tennessee, .
    4. 22. Carolyn Kilby  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1928 in , Washington County, Tennessee, ; died on 19 Apr 2019 in , Washington County, Tennessee, .
    5. 23. David Lee Kilby  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 9 Jul 1929 in , Washington County, Tennessee, ; died on 7 Sep 2014 in , Washington County, Tennessee, .
    6. 24. Mary Alice Kilby  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 2 Jan 1935 in , Washington County, Tennessee, ; died on 2 Jan 1935 in , Washington County, Tennessee, .
    7. 25. Raymond Eugene Kilby  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 14 Jan 1937 in , Washington County, Tennessee, ; died in Dec 1976 in , Washington County, Tennessee, .
    8. 26. Ronald E. Kilby  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 4 Jan 1938 in , Washington County, Tennessee, ; died on 3 Jan 2023 in , Washington County, Tennessee, .


Generation: 4

  1. 18.  Shirley Anne Bowers Descendancy chart to this point (11.Virgil3, 2.Henry2, 1.Jacob1) was born on 22 Oct 1935 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 10 Apr 2022 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Mountain Home National Cemetery, , Washington County, Tennessee.

    Notes:

    Buried:
    Shirley Anne Curde passed away and went to be with her Lord on April 10, 2022 after a long difficult battle with several illnesses. Born October 22, 1935, she was lovingly known as Moma,Nana, Curly, and Daisy Mae . She celebrated her 86th year of life this past year and will be missed by many in the Carter County community.
    Shirley was a faithful member at First Christian Church in Elizabethton and a former member at Brick Christian Church in Watauga. She served as secretary at both churches.
    She graduated from and played basketball for Elizabethton High School and Milligan College. For many years she then played softball in church and city leagues. She sang and led choirs and loved to be outdoors. Shirley worked at the Elizabethton Health Department for 36 years, then as Regional Health Department Director.
    Shirley is proceeded in death by her parents, Virgil and Ada Bowers and by her loving husband of 59 years, Bruce Curde. She will be lovingly remembered by those left behind: Sister Nancy White, Brother David Bowers, Daughter Leslie Brockley (husband Randy), daughter Cindy Brown (husband Bob), Grandchildren Rachelle Ott, Jason Peters (wife Erin), and Matthew Ott (wife Brittany), Aaron and Anna Brockley and Amanda and Randy Brown, great grandchildren Jordan Seljouki, Natalie and Eli Peters, Madison and Kaleb Ott, and Wesley and Winnie Brockley. She is also survived by sisters-in-laws Dorothy McLain, Sonja Smalling (husband Doug) and Chris Greer, and her beloved dog, Buddy.
    The service for Shirley Curde will be held at Memorial Funeral Chapel, on April 15, 2022 at 1 p.m. with Mr. Jeff Campbell, Minister and Mr. Michael Klaus, Minister, officiating; special music by Gene & Carolyn Estep and Ray Don Markland; Scripture reading and Eulogy: Jason Peters and Rachelle Ott. Honorary Pallbearers will be: David Shields, Leonard February, Jeff Case, David Mills, Jason Peters, Matthew Ott, Steve Pearson, Chad Perry, Randy Brockley, Steve Dunlap, Bob Brown, Mack McKinney and her church family. She will later be buried along with her late husband at the VA Mountain Home Cemetery in Johnson City.
    Thank you to the wonderful nurses, doctors and staff at Amedisys Hospice who took such good care of Shirley through her final days.
    Her EHS senior yearbook included the following quote that summarized Shirley’s life: “ Here is a girl with a heart and a smile that make the bubble of life worthwhile!” She touched and will be missed by so many in the Carter County community.


  2. 19.  Living Descendancy chart to this point (17.Erma3, 3.Mary2, 1.Jacob1)

  3. 20.  Living Descendancy chart to this point (17.Erma3, 3.Mary2, 1.Jacob1)

  4. 21.  Jewell Dean Kilby Descendancy chart to this point (17.Erma3, 3.Mary2, 1.Jacob1) was born on 11 Oct 1924 in , Washington County, Tennessee, ; died on 27 Jul 2013 in , Washington County, Tennessee, .

  5. 22.  Carolyn Kilby Descendancy chart to this point (17.Erma3, 3.Mary2, 1.Jacob1) was born about 1928 in , Washington County, Tennessee, ; died on 19 Apr 2019 in , Washington County, Tennessee, .

    Carolyn married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  6. 23.  David Lee Kilby Descendancy chart to this point (17.Erma3, 3.Mary2, 1.Jacob1) was born on 9 Jul 1929 in , Washington County, Tennessee, ; died on 7 Sep 2014 in , Washington County, Tennessee, .

  7. 24.  Mary Alice Kilby Descendancy chart to this point (17.Erma3, 3.Mary2, 1.Jacob1) was born on 2 Jan 1935 in , Washington County, Tennessee, ; died on 2 Jan 1935 in , Washington County, Tennessee, .

  8. 25.  Raymond Eugene Kilby Descendancy chart to this point (17.Erma3, 3.Mary2, 1.Jacob1) was born on 14 Jan 1937 in , Washington County, Tennessee, ; died in Dec 1976 in , Washington County, Tennessee, .

  9. 26.  Ronald E. Kilby Descendancy chart to this point (17.Erma3, 3.Mary2, 1.Jacob1) was born on 4 Jan 1938 in , Washington County, Tennessee, ; died on 3 Jan 2023 in , Washington County, Tennessee, .

    Notes:

    JOHNSON CITY - Ronald E. Kilby, 84, passed away Tuesday morning, January 3, 2023, at Johnson City Medical Center. He was born January 4, 1938, in Johnson City, TN, to the late Edgar and Blanche Estep Kilby.

    He grew up in Johnson City, TN where he spent most of his life and was a graduate of Science Hill High School.

    Ronald worked at Tri-Cities Insulation. He was a member of Harrison Christian Church. He was also an avid bowler and a member of many different leagues.

    In addition to his parents, Ronald was preceded in death by 3 sisters and 5 brothers.

    He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Mary Lou Simerly Kilby; a daughter, Angie & spouse Don “Butch” Bishop; a son Scott & spouse Laura Elizabeth Kilby; a brother, Bob & spouse Judy Kilby; 2 grandchildren, Haley Nicole Bishop and Tyler Elizabeth Bishop.

    Ronald married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]



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