son of Robert Lowden and Mary (Polly) Shroyer
William Lowden, undertaker and dealer in furniture, grain and lumber, Michigan Township, was born in Harrison County, Ohio, July 3, 1826, the eldest son and child of Robert and Mary (Lowyer) Lowden, natives of Virginia, and of German ancestry. When he was four years of age his parents moved to Coshocton County, where he was reared on a farm. His education was obtained by his own exertion, having received but eighteen months' schooling during his life. He remained with his parents until he reached his majority, after which he commenced teaching school. Later he tried to clear land, but his failing health compelled him to return to his teaching. He taught four years, with only one week's annual vacation. April 3, 1851, he married Miss Eve Barnett, daughter of Aaron and Elizabeth Barnett, who were natives of Virginia and came to Indiana when Eve was four years old. Mr. Lowden came to Clinton County in 1849, where he engaged in teaching until his marriage. He then farmed in summer and taught school winters for six years. He then commenced improving a tract of land which he had purchased, in connection with which he engaged in brick making and saw-milling, which he continued until 1879. He then engaged in the undertaking business, and in 1883 he added a stock of furniture and one year later commenced dealing in grain in addition. He carries on an extensive business, besides working 250 acres of land. Mr. and Mrs. Lowden are the parents of eight children-Samuel S. (deceased), Aaron R., William J., John B., Elizabeth (wife of Sheldon Whiting), Catharine L., Arthnr E. and Omer W. Mr. Lowden has held the office of township trustee several years. He and his wife are members of the Baptist church. He is a member of the I. O. of O. F., and inpolitics was formerly a Democrat, but has affiliated with the Republican party since its organization.
(History of Clinton County Indiana, Inter-state Publishing 1886.)
William Lowden, undertaker and dealer in furniture, grain and lumber, Michigan Township, was born in Harrison County, Ohio, July 3, 1826, the eldest son and child of Robert and Mary (Lowyer) Lowden, natives of Virginia, and of German ancestry. When he was four years of age his parents moved to Coshocton County, where he was reared on a farm. His education was obtained by his own exertion, having received but eighteen months' schooling during his life. He remained with his parents until he reached his majority, after which he commenced teaching school. Later he tried to clear land, but his failing health compelled him to return to his teaching. He taught four years, with only one week's annual vacation. April 3, 1851, he married Miss Eve Barnett, daughter of Aaron and Elizabeth Barnett, who were natives of Virginia and came to Indiana when Eve was four years old. Mr. Lowden came to Clinton County in 1849, where he engaged in teaching until his marriage. He then farmed in summer and taught school winters for six years. He then commenced improving a tract of land which he had purchased, in connection with which he engaged in brick making and saw-milling, which he continued until 1879. He then engaged in the undertaking business, and in 1883 he added a stock of furniture and one year later commenced dealing in grain in addition. He carries on an extensive business, besides working 250 acres of land. Mr. and Mrs. Lowden are the parents of eight children-Samuel S. (deceased), Aaron R., William J., John B., Elizabeth (wife of Sheldon Whiting), Catharine L., Arthnr E. and Omer W. Mr. Lowden has held the office of township trustee several years. He and his wife are members of the Baptist church. He is a member of the I. O. of O. F., and inpolitics was formerly a Democrat, but has affiliated with the Republican party since its organization.
(History of Clinton County Indiana, Inter-state Publishing 1886.)
son of Robert Lowden and Mary (Polly) Shroyer
William Lowden, undertaker and dealer in furniture, grain and lumber, Michigan Township, was born in Harrison County, Ohio, July 3, 1826, the eldest son and child of Robert and Mary (Lowyer) Lowden, natives of Virginia, and of German ancestry. When he was four years of age his parents moved to Coshocton County, where he was reared on a farm. His education was obtained by his own exertion, having received but eighteen months' schooling during his life. He remained with his parents until he reached his majority, after which he commenced teaching school. Later he tried to clear land, but his failing health compelled him to return to his teaching. He taught four years, with only one week's annual vacation. April 3, 1851, he married Miss Eve Barnett, daughter of Aaron and Elizabeth Barnett, who were natives of Virginia and came to Indiana when Eve was four years old. Mr. Lowden came to Clinton County in 1849, where he engaged in teaching until his marriage. He then farmed in summer and taught school winters for six years. He then commenced improving a tract of land which he had purchased, in connection with which he engaged in brick making and saw-milling, which he continued until 1879. He then engaged in the undertaking business, and in 1883 he added a stock of furniture and one year later commenced dealing in grain in addition. He carries on an extensive business, besides working 250 acres of land. Mr. and Mrs. Lowden are the parents of eight children-Samuel S. (deceased), Aaron R., William J., John B., Elizabeth (wife of Sheldon Whiting), Catharine L., Arthnr E. and Omer W. Mr. Lowden has held the office of township trustee several years. He and his wife are members of the Baptist church. He is a member of the I. O. of O. F., and inpolitics was formerly a Democrat, but has affiliated with the Republican party since its organization.
(History of Clinton County Indiana, Inter-state Publishing 1886.)
William Lowden, undertaker and dealer in furniture, grain and lumber, Michigan Township, was born in Harrison County, Ohio, July 3, 1826, the eldest son and child of Robert and Mary (Lowyer) Lowden, natives of Virginia, and of German ancestry. When he was four years of age his parents moved to Coshocton County, where he was reared on a farm. His education was obtained by his own exertion, having received but eighteen months' schooling during his life. He remained with his parents until he reached his majority, after which he commenced teaching school. Later he tried to clear land, but his failing health compelled him to return to his teaching. He taught four years, with only one week's annual vacation. April 3, 1851, he married Miss Eve Barnett, daughter of Aaron and Elizabeth Barnett, who were natives of Virginia and came to Indiana when Eve was four years old. Mr. Lowden came to Clinton County in 1849, where he engaged in teaching until his marriage. He then farmed in summer and taught school winters for six years. He then commenced improving a tract of land which he had purchased, in connection with which he engaged in brick making and saw-milling, which he continued until 1879. He then engaged in the undertaking business, and in 1883 he added a stock of furniture and one year later commenced dealing in grain in addition. He carries on an extensive business, besides working 250 acres of land. Mr. and Mrs. Lowden are the parents of eight children-Samuel S. (deceased), Aaron R., William J., John B., Elizabeth (wife of Sheldon Whiting), Catharine L., Arthnr E. and Omer W. Mr. Lowden has held the office of township trustee several years. He and his wife are members of the Baptist church. He is a member of the I. O. of O. F., and inpolitics was formerly a Democrat, but has affiliated with the Republican party since its organization.
(History of Clinton County Indiana, Inter-state Publishing 1886.)
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