Nathaniel Bowersox and Catharine J. Peck

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Husband Nathaniel Bowersox ¹

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           Born: 25 Aug 1835 - Centre Twp, Snyder Co, PA 2
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         Father: Frederick Bowersox (      -      ) 2
         Mother: Hannah Long (      -      ) 2

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       Marriage: 20 Dec 1860 - Centre Co, PA 3

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Wife Catharine J. Peck ⁴

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           Born: 6 Sep 1843 - Upper Sweet Arrow Twp, Dauphin Co, PA 4
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         Father: Simon Peck (      -      ) 5
         Mother: Mary Ann Singer (      -      ) 6

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Children

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1 F Mary A. Bowersox ³

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         Spouse: Harvey Bierly (      -      ) 3

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2 F Emma E. Bowersox ³

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         Spouse: Charles Bressler (      -      ) 3

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3 F Cora V. Bowersox ³

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         Spouse: Did Not Marry

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4 F Katie N. Bowersox ³

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5 F Ida V. Bowersox ³

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         Spouse: W. E. Bair (      -      ) 3

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6 M Floyd E. Bowersox ³

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7 M Allen E. Bowersox ³

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8 M William S. Bowersox ³

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9 M Clement M. Bowersox ³

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10 F Tammie E. Bowersox ³

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General Notes: Husband - Nathaniel Bowersox

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He was plentifully supplied with work during his boyhood, his educational opportunities being sadly interfered with by his home duties. He attended the first free school opened in his native township, and by making the most of his time managed to lay the foundation for a fair, practical education. He remained at home until 1850, when he went to Centre County to work as a farm hand, his wages being sent home during his minority. Though the amount thus obtained was small, it was a great help to his parents, and Mr. Bowersox cheerfully saved his earnings in order to send it. He worked at this employment ten years, five in Harris township, Centre County, near Boalsburg, and during this time had but two employers. He had saved about $200, but it was out on interest, and for two years he worked for his father at fifty cents per day, in the meantime learning the cooper's trade.
On his return to Centre County he entered the employ of J. K. Hosterman, of Miles township, and later learned the carpenter's trade with his father-in-law. During the winter season he usually worked at hewing timber, and by dint of close economy he managed to purchase, in the fall of 1864, a tract of land containing fifty-two acres, at a cost of $975, from John F. Beck. It was in a most unpromising condition, "all stones and brush," but he and his wife both went to work with a will to clear it up. The first year he raised only nine bushels of wheat, and his stock consisted of one cow, a few chickens and a "three-legged horse." During the day, he would work for neighboring farmers, and on returning home he would continue his labors there far into the night, and in time, by the unremitting efforts of his wife and himself, the farm was cleared and the debt incurred at its purchase was paid off.
At different times, he added to the original purchase until he now owned 130 acres, including some timber land. In addition to his other work he operated a tread-power machine, and one horse, "Barney," "tramped it" beginning in 1868.
He and his wife were members of the Evangelical Association at Wolfs Store, and he held various offices, serving as trustee, steward, class-leader and treasurer. He was a Democrat. He served as school director in District No. 3.

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General Notes: Wife - Catharine J. Peck

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Her education was that afforded by the local schools. When but fifteen years old she went to work as a domestic, receiving fifty cents per week at one place where there were nine cows to milk. At the time she met her future husband both were employed near Boalsburg, at the home of Joseph Mayer.

1 Editor, Commemorative Biographical Record of Central Pennsylvania, Including the Counties of Centre, Clearfield, Jefferson and Clarion. (Chicago: J. H. Beers & Co., 1898), Pg 229, 367.

2 Editor, Commemorative Biographical Record of Central Pennsylvania, Including the Counties of Centre, Clearfield, Jefferson and Clarion. (Chicago: J. H. Beers & Co., 1898), Pg 367.

3 Editor, Commemorative Biographical Record of Central Pennsylvania, Including the Counties of Centre, Clearfield, Jefferson and Clarion. (Chicago: J. H. Beers & Co., 1898), Pg 368.

4 Editor, Commemorative Biographical Record of Central Pennsylvania, Including the Counties of Centre, Clearfield, Jefferson and Clarion. (Chicago: J. H. Beers & Co., 1898), Pg 229, 368.

5 Editor, Commemorative Biographical Record of Central Pennsylvania, Including the Counties of Centre, Clearfield, Jefferson and Clarion. (Chicago: J. H. Beers & Co., 1898), Pg 229, 297.

6 Editor, Commemorative Biographical Record of Central Pennsylvania, Including the Counties of Centre, Clearfield, Jefferson and Clarion. (Chicago: J. H. Beers & Co., 1898), Pg 229.