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John Bowen

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John Bowen

Birth
Peoria, Peoria County, Illinois, USA
Death
18 Nov 1930 (aged 44)
Rock Springs, Sweetwater County, Wyoming, USA
Burial
Farmington, Fulton County, Illinois, USA Add to Map
Plot
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Rock Springs Rocket, Nov 20, 1930
Injuries Fatal To John Bowen

John Bowen, aged 44 years, died at the Wyoming General hospital Tuesday of injuries sustained in the Sweetwater mine Tuesday. Mr. Bowen suffered a compound fracture of the right leg and his death resulted from shock and loss of blood.

Decedent had lived in Rock Springs but six weeks coming here at that time from Illinois. He is survived by his wife, a daughter, Elaine, who came here with him and another daughter who remained in Illinois. He was a member of the Moose lodge and of the United Mine Workers of America.

The body was shipped last night from the Rogan mortuary to Farmington, Illinois, accompanied by his wife and daughter and Mr. and Mrs. George Estes. Mrs. Estes is a sister of Mrs. Bowen. Mrs. Bowen does not expect to return to Rock Springs but Mr. and Mrs. Estes will return after two weeks.


Rock Springs Rocket, Nov 20, 1930
Injuries Fatal To John Bowen

John Bowen, aged 44 years, died at the Wyoming General hospital Tuesday of injuries sustained in the Sweetwater mine Tuesday. Mr. Bowen suffered a compound fracture of the right leg and his death resulted from shock and loss of blood.

Decedent had lived in Rock Springs but six weeks coming here at that time from Illinois. He is survived by his wife, a daughter, Elaine, who came here with him and another daughter who remained in Illinois. He was a member of the Moose lodge and of the United Mine Workers of America.

The body was shipped last night from the Rogan mortuary to Farmington, Illinois, accompanied by his wife and daughter and Mr. and Mrs. George Estes. Mrs. Estes is a sister of Mrs. Bowen. Mrs. Bowen does not expect to return to Rock Springs but Mr. and Mrs. Estes will return after two weeks.



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  • Created by: Kathy
  • Added: Jul 4, 2009
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  • Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/39049600/john-bowen: accessed ), memorial page for John Bowen (Mar 1886–18 Nov 1930), Find a Grave Memorial ID 39049600, citing Oak Ridge Cemetery, Farmington, Fulton County, Illinois, USA; Maintained by Kathy (contributor 46983676).