1st Wife of William Thomas "Squire" or "Uncle Bill" Bowling.
Squire & 1st wife, Mary Molly Hubbard together with their children were:
Unknown daughter, died in infancy.
James Monroe Bowling,
John Thomas Bowling
Isham Merriman "Isom" Bowling, II, and
Joseph Henry "Joe" Bowling.
Van Buren County Democrat September 19, 1924
William T. Bowling better known to his neighbors and more intimate friends as "Uncle Bill" or "Grandpa Bowling", after a lingering illness of several months, departed this life at his home on Culpepper Mountain Sept. 16th, 1924, aged 78 years, 11 months and 21 days. Grandpa was born in Hardeman County, Tenn., coming to Arkansas in the early (note: 1870's) seventies. Before leaving Tennessee he was married to Miss Nellie Hubbard. To them five children-four boys and one girl-were born. The latter died in infancy. The four sons survive and are now numbered among Culpepper Township's most prominent citizens, towit: James G., Tom, Isom and Joe H. In early life Grandpa entered the teaching profession, his career as such being cut short by the Civil War. Enlisting for the duration of the war in the cause of the Confederacy, he was assigned to the Calvary under Capt. N. B. Forest. He was in several prominent battles, the most noteworthy being the battle of Shiloh. At he end of the war, Mr. Bowling returned to his home and with his father, brothers and sisters and his bride journeyed to Arkansas, settling near Center Ridge, Conway County. It was here that he lost his wife, she being laid to rest at the Gravel Hill Cemetery. He was subsequently married to Miss Lula Durham of Conway County, who survives. Since their marriage, 43 years since, eleven children have been born to them, and six of whom survive as follows: John, Fred, Etter, now Mrs. Sam Bonds, Clint, Nettie, Mrs Garland Grimes, and Lee, all of whom reside in the community of the parental home. About 50 years ago Grandpa became a member of the Christian Church and was faithful to the end. He was a man well read for his day and was competent of giving wholesome advice on many important matters. He is survived by one brother, John T. Bowling of Ft. Smith, and six sisters as follows: Mrs. Sallie Needham, Mrs. May P. Ledford, Mrs. Ella Glendenning all for Formosa, Mrs. Addie Cook and Mrs. Callie Kissire of Morrilton. Beside the wife and children mentioned he is survived by 11 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren.
She died about 1881.
Squire & 1st wife, Mary Molly Hubbard together with their children were:
Unknown daughter, died in infancy.
James Monroe Bowling,
John Thomas Bowling
Isham Merriman "Isom" Bowling, II, and
Joseph Henry "Joe" Bowling.
Van Buren County Democrat September 19, 1924
William T. Bowling better known to his neighbors and more intimate friends as "Uncle Bill" or "Grandpa Bowling", after a lingering illness of several months, departed this life at his home on Culpepper Mountain Sept. 16th, 1924, aged 78 years, 11 months and 21 days. Grandpa was born in Hardeman County, Tenn., coming to Arkansas in the early (note: 1870's) seventies. Before leaving Tennessee he was married to Miss Nellie Hubbard. To them five children-four boys and one girl-were born. The latter died in infancy. The four sons survive and are now numbered among Culpepper Township's most prominent citizens, towit: James G., Tom, Isom and Joe H. In early life Grandpa entered the teaching profession, his career as such being cut short by the Civil War. Enlisting for the duration of the war in the cause of the Confederacy, he was assigned to the Calvary under Capt. N. B. Forest. He was in several prominent battles, the most noteworthy being the battle of Shiloh. At he end of the war, Mr. Bowling returned to his home and with his father, brothers and sisters and his bride journeyed to Arkansas, settling near Center Ridge, Conway County. It was here that he lost his wife, she being laid to rest at the Gravel Hill Cemetery. He was subsequently married to Miss Lula Durham of Conway County, who survives. Since their marriage, 43 years since, eleven children have been born to them, and six of whom survive as follows: John, Fred, Etter, now Mrs. Sam Bonds, Clint, Nettie, Mrs Garland Grimes, and Lee, all of whom reside in the community of the parental home. About 50 years ago Grandpa became a member of the Christian Church and was faithful to the end. He was a man well read for his day and was competent of giving wholesome advice on many important matters. He is survived by one brother, John T. Bowling of Ft. Smith, and six sisters as follows: Mrs. Sallie Needham, Mrs. May P. Ledford, Mrs. Ella Glendenning all for Formosa, Mrs. Addie Cook and Mrs. Callie Kissire of Morrilton. Beside the wife and children mentioned he is survived by 11 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren.
She died about 1881.
1st Wife of William Thomas "Squire" or "Uncle Bill" Bowling.
Squire & 1st wife, Mary Molly Hubbard together with their children were:
Unknown daughter, died in infancy.
James Monroe Bowling,
John Thomas Bowling
Isham Merriman "Isom" Bowling, II, and
Joseph Henry "Joe" Bowling.
Van Buren County Democrat September 19, 1924
William T. Bowling better known to his neighbors and more intimate friends as "Uncle Bill" or "Grandpa Bowling", after a lingering illness of several months, departed this life at his home on Culpepper Mountain Sept. 16th, 1924, aged 78 years, 11 months and 21 days. Grandpa was born in Hardeman County, Tenn., coming to Arkansas in the early (note: 1870's) seventies. Before leaving Tennessee he was married to Miss Nellie Hubbard. To them five children-four boys and one girl-were born. The latter died in infancy. The four sons survive and are now numbered among Culpepper Township's most prominent citizens, towit: James G., Tom, Isom and Joe H. In early life Grandpa entered the teaching profession, his career as such being cut short by the Civil War. Enlisting for the duration of the war in the cause of the Confederacy, he was assigned to the Calvary under Capt. N. B. Forest. He was in several prominent battles, the most noteworthy being the battle of Shiloh. At he end of the war, Mr. Bowling returned to his home and with his father, brothers and sisters and his bride journeyed to Arkansas, settling near Center Ridge, Conway County. It was here that he lost his wife, she being laid to rest at the Gravel Hill Cemetery. He was subsequently married to Miss Lula Durham of Conway County, who survives. Since their marriage, 43 years since, eleven children have been born to them, and six of whom survive as follows: John, Fred, Etter, now Mrs. Sam Bonds, Clint, Nettie, Mrs Garland Grimes, and Lee, all of whom reside in the community of the parental home. About 50 years ago Grandpa became a member of the Christian Church and was faithful to the end. He was a man well read for his day and was competent of giving wholesome advice on many important matters. He is survived by one brother, John T. Bowling of Ft. Smith, and six sisters as follows: Mrs. Sallie Needham, Mrs. May P. Ledford, Mrs. Ella Glendenning all for Formosa, Mrs. Addie Cook and Mrs. Callie Kissire of Morrilton. Beside the wife and children mentioned he is survived by 11 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren.
She died about 1881.
Squire & 1st wife, Mary Molly Hubbard together with their children were:
Unknown daughter, died in infancy.
James Monroe Bowling,
John Thomas Bowling
Isham Merriman "Isom" Bowling, II, and
Joseph Henry "Joe" Bowling.
Van Buren County Democrat September 19, 1924
William T. Bowling better known to his neighbors and more intimate friends as "Uncle Bill" or "Grandpa Bowling", after a lingering illness of several months, departed this life at his home on Culpepper Mountain Sept. 16th, 1924, aged 78 years, 11 months and 21 days. Grandpa was born in Hardeman County, Tenn., coming to Arkansas in the early (note: 1870's) seventies. Before leaving Tennessee he was married to Miss Nellie Hubbard. To them five children-four boys and one girl-were born. The latter died in infancy. The four sons survive and are now numbered among Culpepper Township's most prominent citizens, towit: James G., Tom, Isom and Joe H. In early life Grandpa entered the teaching profession, his career as such being cut short by the Civil War. Enlisting for the duration of the war in the cause of the Confederacy, he was assigned to the Calvary under Capt. N. B. Forest. He was in several prominent battles, the most noteworthy being the battle of Shiloh. At he end of the war, Mr. Bowling returned to his home and with his father, brothers and sisters and his bride journeyed to Arkansas, settling near Center Ridge, Conway County. It was here that he lost his wife, she being laid to rest at the Gravel Hill Cemetery. He was subsequently married to Miss Lula Durham of Conway County, who survives. Since their marriage, 43 years since, eleven children have been born to them, and six of whom survive as follows: John, Fred, Etter, now Mrs. Sam Bonds, Clint, Nettie, Mrs Garland Grimes, and Lee, all of whom reside in the community of the parental home. About 50 years ago Grandpa became a member of the Christian Church and was faithful to the end. He was a man well read for his day and was competent of giving wholesome advice on many important matters. He is survived by one brother, John T. Bowling of Ft. Smith, and six sisters as follows: Mrs. Sallie Needham, Mrs. May P. Ledford, Mrs. Ella Glendenning all for Formosa, Mrs. Addie Cook and Mrs. Callie Kissire of Morrilton. Beside the wife and children mentioned he is survived by 11 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren.
She died about 1881.
Gravesite Details
Cemetery located near the intersection of Dayton Road & Arkansas State Highway 95. Between Scotland, Arkansas & Cleveland, Arkansas.
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