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Oscar E Rowley: Birth: 12 NOV 1848 in Brandon, OH. Death: 28 DEC 1932 in Milwaukee, WI
Amos A. Rowley: Birth: ABT FEB 1856 in OH. Death: 24 JUL 1876 in Valparaiso, IN
Andrew Rouse Rowley: Birth: 18 DEC 1857 in OH. Death: 3 NOV 1918 in Santa Ana, CA
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Title: Shook Web Site Page: Levi Rowley Author: Steven R. Shook Text: MyHeritage.com family tree Family site: Shook Web Site Family tree: 1792106-2 |
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Title: Levi Rowley: http://worldconnect.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=shook&id=I8135 Author: Steven Shook Text: # ID: I8135 # Name: Levi ROWLEY 1 2 3 4 # Sex: M # Change Date: 11 APR 2007 # Birth: 31 MAR 1816 in Canandaigua, Ontario County, New York # Note: Levi Rowley is buried in Maplewood Cemetery located in Valparaiso, Porte r Co., Indiana. Levi's tombstone indicates that he died on February 21, 1 880, at the age of 63 years, 10 months, and 21 days. This information sug gests that Levi was born on March 31, 1816. 1 5 3 6 4 # Death: 21 FEB 1880 in Porter County, Indiana # Note: Levi Rowley on February 21, 1880, after being ill for about two weeks. Levi Rowley is buried in Maplewood Cemetery located in Valparaiso, Porte r Co., Indiana. Levi's tombstone indicates that he died on February 21, 1 880. 1 5 2 3 # Burial: 23 FEB 1880 Maplewood Cemetery, Valparaiso, Porter County, Indiana # Note: Levi Rowley's funeral took place at his residence in Valparaiso, Porter C o., Indiana, on February 23, 1880. The pastor of his church (Presbyterian ) conducted the service and he was assisted by the pastors of the Baptis t church and Methodist church in Valparaiso. Levi Rowley is buried in Maplewood Cemetery located in Valparaiso, Porte r Co., Indiana. Levi's tombstone is inscribed: ROWLEY, Levi d. 2-21-1880 63y, 10m, 21d 5 3 # Event: Newspaper 26 FEB 1880 Porter County Vidette, Valparaiso, Porter County, Indiana # Note: The following brief obituary for Levi Rowley was published February 26, 1 880, in the Porter County Vidette, Valparaiso, Porter Co., Indiana: LOCAL. Our city was saddened last week by the death on Saturday of one of her m ost highly respected citizens, Mr. Levi Rowley. The family in their dee p affliction, have the consolation of a sympathising community. 2 # Event: Obit 26 FEB 1880 Porter County Vidette, Valparaiso, Porter County, Indiana # Note: The following obituary for Levi Rowley was published February 26, 1880, i n the Porter County Vidette, Valparaiso, Porter Co., Indiana: OBITUARY. Mr. Levi Rowley. In the death of this gentleman Valparaiso mourns the loss of a most exce llent gentleman and useful citizen. His business and social character wa s above reproach, while his gentleness and kindness of heart endeared hi m to those who formed his acquaintance. He was born in Canandaigua, N. Y. , March 31st, 1816, removed to Mt. Vernon, O., when a young man, and ther e on the 11th of February, 1845, was married to Miss Lydia C. Rouse, wh o now survives him. In April, 1875, he removed with his family (wife an d three sons) to Valparaiso, engaging in the drug business. In the summe r of 1876, Amos, one of the sons, died after a very brief illness, to th e great grief not only of the family, but of the whole community. In 1870 Mr. Rowley made a public profession of religion, uniting with th e Congregational church of Mt. Vernon, after coming here he united with t he Presbyterian church. On Sunday, the 8th inst., he attended church morn ing and evening, as was his custom. On that night he retired to bed in hi s usual health, but before morning was seized witht he illness that resul ted in his death Saturday P. M., the 21st inst. During his painful illnes s he was well sustained by his hope of eternal life through Jesus Christ , and very peacefully passed from death to the Saviour's presence. The re mains were interred in the new cemetery on Monday P. M., the funeral serv ices having been held at his late residence and conducted by his pastor , assisted by the pastors of the Baptist and Methodist churches. 3 # Occupation: From April 1875 to February 1880, Levi Rowley owned and operated a drug s tore in Valparaiso, Porter Co., Indiana. The drug store was called Rowle y & Son and Rowley & Letherman. FROM APR 1875 TO FEB 1880 Owner and Operator, Drug Store, Valparaiso, Porter County, Indiana 7 3 # Census: 27 AUG 1850 Federal Census, Miller Township, Knox County, Ohio # Note: The 1850 Federal Census for Miller Township, Knox Co., Ohio, enumerated o n August 27, 1850, by D. S. Davis includes the following individuals: House Number 1630, Family Number 1675 Levi ROWLEY, age 34, male, occupation - merchant, value of real estate o wned - $1,000, born in New York Lydia C. ROWLEY, age 24, female, born in Ohio Oscar E. ROWLEY, age 4, male, born in Ohio 4 # Event: Newspaper 07 NOV 1878 Porter County Vidette, Valparaiso, Porter County, Indiana # Note: The following two newspaper items concerning Levi Rowley were published N ovember 7, 1878, in the Porter County Vidette, Valparaiso, Porter Co., In diana: LOCAL. Rowley & Son take possession of the store-room lately vacated by Bryan t & Son. Rowley & Son will on next Monday move their drug-store to Bryant's old s tand. A new walk is being laid in front, and the store-room is being repa ired. Their new quarters will be in excellent shape, and they will be n o doubt well satisfied with the results of the move. Mr. Budd will move h is stock of jewelry with them. The store-room these vacate will be occupi ed by the Herrick grocery, after the 15th inst., it having been sold to D . W. Keeler. 8 # Event: Newspaper 14 NOV 1878 Porter County Vidette, Valparaiso, Porter County, Indiana # Note: The following newspaper item concerning Levi Rowley was published Novembe r 14, 1878, in the Porter County Vidette, Valparaiso, Porter Co., Indiana : LOCAL. "The Old Line Drug Store" stand lately vacated by Messrs. S. R. Bryan t & Son upon their removal into the new and elegant Salyer room has alrea dy been appreciated by Messrs. Rowley & Son, druggists, and C. C. Budd, j eweler. For many years, at least until the erection of the new Salyer blo ck, this corner has been esteemed the best in town, and we bespeake for t hese gentlemen a successful business there. 9 # Event: Newspaper 12 JUN 1879 Porter County Vidette, Valparaiso, Porter County, Indiana # Note: The following newspaper item concerning Levi Rowley was published June 12 , 1879, in the Porter County Vidette, Valparaiso, Porter Co., Indiana: LOCAL. The long-awaited-for appendage and top ornament for L. Rowley's new soda -fountain has arrived and placed into position, which adds much to the ap pearance of the fountain. 10 # Event: Newspaper 29 DEC 1881 Porter County Vidette, Valparaiso, Porter County, Indiana # Note: The following newspaper item concerning Levi Rowley was published Decembe r 29, 1881, in the Porter County Vidette, Valparaiso, Porter Co., Indiana : BUSINESS RETROSPECT The Vidette Reporter Among the Merchants of Valparaiso. Short Sketches of Some of Our Business Firms and What They are Doing. ROWLEY & LETHERMAN. The business now conducted by this firm, on the corner of Main and Washi ngton streets, north of the court house, was established by Rowley & So n in the building now occupied by Hawkins & Ross' hardware store. Soon af ter the decease of the senior member, in March, 1879, the firm became Row ley & Letherman, W. C. Letherman taking an interest in the business wit h Andrew Rowley, the junior member of the original firm. The business ha s been conducted in its present location since 1878, to which place it wa s moved by Rowley & Son. The experience and training of the members of th is firm in the specialties of their business make them well fitted to sup ply all demands made by their customers. Their business is rapidly increa sing. As to purity their drugs are unrivaled. They make specialties of pa int, oils and varnishes, of which they keep purest qualities. Their stoc k of wall paper is unsurpassed by any in the city. They have a fine lin e of toilet goods also, and the trading public can not do better than t o examine their goods before purchasing; for they are confident they ca n make it to your advantage to buy of them. 11 Marriage 1 Lydia C. ROUSE b: 28 DEC 1825 in Ohio * Married: 11 FEB 1845 in Mount Vernon, Knox County, Ohio 12 3 4 Children 1. Has Children Oscar E. ROWLEY b: 12 NOV 1845 in Brandon, Knox County, Ohio 2. Has No Children Amos A. ROWLEY b: ABT FEB 1856 3. Has Children Andrew R. ROWLEY b: 1857 |
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Title: Levi Rowley Obituary Publication: http://www.flint.com/rowley/Queries/Records/Obituaries/Levi.html Text: Porter County Vidette Wednesday, February 26, 1880 Valparaiso, Porter Co., Indiana OBITUARY Mr. Levi Rowley In the death of this gentleman Valparaiso mourns the loss of a most excellent gentleman and useful citizen. His business and social character was above reproach, while his gentleness and kindness of heart endeared him to those who formed his acquaintance. He was born in Canandaigua, N. Y., March 31st, 1816, removed to Mt. Vernon, O., when a young man, and there on the 11th of February, 1845, was married to Miss Lydia C. Rouse, who now survives him. In April, 1875, he removed with his family (wife and three sons) to Valparaiso, engaging in the drug business. In the summer of 1876, Amos, one of the sons, died after a very brief illness, to the great grief not only of the family, but of the whole community. In 1870 Mr. Rowley made a public profession of religion, uniting with the Congregational church of Mt. Vernon, after coming here he united with the Presbyterian church. On Sunday, the 8th inst., he attended church morning and evening, as was his custom. On that night he retired to bed in his usual health, but before morning was seized with the illness that resulted in his death Saturday P. M., the 21st inst. During his painful illness he was well sustained by his hope of eternal life through Jesus Christ, and very peacefully passed from death to the Savior's presence. The remains were interred in the new cemetery on Monday P. M., the funeral services having been held at his late residence and conducted by his pastor, assisted by the pastors of the Baptist and Methodist churches. Rowley Registry Data NAME SPENCER # Levi Rowley Volume 24, Number 9, Page 3, Column 7 Contributed by Steven R. Shook |
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Title: Levi Rowley: http://worldconnect.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=shook&id=I8135 Author: Steven Shook Text: # ID: I8135 # Name: Levi ROWLEY 1 2 3 4 # Sex: M # Change Date: 11 APR 2007 # Birth: 31 MAR 1816 in Canandaigua, Ontario County, New York # Note: Levi Rowley is buried in Maplewood Cemetery located in Valparaiso, Porte r Co., Indiana. Levi's tombstone indicates that he died on February 21, 1 880, at the age of 63 years, 10 months, and 21 days. This information sug gests that Levi was born on March 31, 1816. 1 5 3 6 4 # Death: 21 FEB 1880 in Porter County, Indiana # Note: Levi Rowley on February 21, 1880, after being ill for about two weeks. Levi Rowley is buried in Maplewood Cemetery located in Valparaiso, Porte r Co., Indiana. Levi's tombstone indicates that he died on February 21, 1 880. 1 5 2 3 # Burial: 23 FEB 1880 Maplewood Cemetery, Valparaiso, Porter County, Indiana # Note: Levi Rowley's funeral took place at his residence in Valparaiso, Porter C o., Indiana, on February 23, 1880. The pastor of his church (Presbyterian ) conducted the service and he was assisted by the pastors of the Baptis t church and Methodist church in Valparaiso. Levi Rowley is buried in Maplewood Cemetery located in Valparaiso, Porte r Co., Indiana. Levi's tombstone is inscribed: ROWLEY, Levi d. 2-21-1880 63y, 10m, 21d 5 3 # Event: Newspaper 26 FEB 1880 Porter County Vidette, Valparaiso, Porter County, Indiana # Note: The following brief obituary for Levi Rowley was published February 26, 1 880, in the Porter County Vidette, Valparaiso, Porter Co., Indiana: LOCAL. Our city was saddened last week by the death on Saturday of one of her m ost highly respected citizens, Mr. Levi Rowley. The family in their dee p affliction, have the consolation of a sympathising community. 2 # Event: Obit 26 FEB 1880 Porter County Vidette, Valparaiso, Porter County, Indiana # Note: The following obituary for Levi Rowley was published February 26, 1880, i n the Porter County Vidette, Valparaiso, Porter Co., Indiana: OBITUARY. Mr. Levi Rowley. In the death of this gentleman Valparaiso mourns the loss of a most exce llent gentleman and useful citizen. His business and social character wa s above reproach, while his gentleness and kindness of heart endeared hi m to those who formed his acquaintance. He was born in Canandaigua, N. Y. , March 31st, 1816, removed to Mt. Vernon, O., when a young man, and ther e on the 11th of February, 1845, was married to Miss Lydia C. Rouse, wh o now survives him. In April, 1875, he removed with his family (wife an d three sons) to Valparaiso, engaging in the drug business. In the summe r of 1876, Amos, one of the sons, died after a very brief illness, to th e great grief not only of the family, but of the whole community. In 1870 Mr. Rowley made a public profession of religion, uniting with th e Congregational church of Mt. Vernon, after coming here he united with t he Presbyterian church. On Sunday, the 8th inst., he attended church morn ing and evening, as was his custom. On that night he retired to bed in hi s usual health, but before morning was seized witht he illness that resul ted in his death Saturday P. M., the 21st inst. During his painful illnes s he was well sustained by his hope of eternal life through Jesus Christ , and very peacefully passed from death to the Saviour's presence. The re mains were interred in the new cemetery on Monday P. M., the funeral serv ices having been held at his late residence and conducted by his pastor , assisted by the pastors of the Baptist and Methodist churches. 3 # Occupation: From April 1875 to February 1880, Levi Rowley owned and operated a drug s tore in Valparaiso, Porter Co., Indiana. The drug store was called Rowle y & Son and Rowley & Letherman. FROM APR 1875 TO FEB 1880 Owner and Operator, Drug Store, Valparaiso, Porter County, Indiana 7 3 # Census: 27 AUG 1850 Federal Census, Miller Township, Knox County, Ohio # Note: The 1850 Federal Census for Miller Township, Knox Co., Ohio, enumerated o n August 27, 1850, by D. S. Davis includes the following individuals: House Number 1630, Family Number 1675 Levi ROWLEY, age 34, male, occupation - merchant, value of real estate o wned - $1,000, born in New York Lydia C. ROWLEY, age 24, female, born in Ohio Oscar E. ROWLEY, age 4, male, born in Ohio 4 # Event: Newspaper 07 NOV 1878 Porter County Vidette, Valparaiso, Porter County, Indiana # Note: The following two newspaper items concerning Levi Rowley were published N ovember 7, 1878, in the Porter County Vidette, Valparaiso, Porter Co., In diana: LOCAL. Rowley & Son take possession of the store-room lately vacated by Bryan t & Son. Rowley & Son will on next Monday move their drug-store to Bryant's old s tand. A new walk is being laid in front, and the store-room is being repa ired. Their new quarters will be in excellent shape, and they will be n o doubt well satisfied with the results of the move. Mr. Budd will move h is stock of jewelry with them. The store-room these vacate will be occupi ed by the Herrick grocery, after the 15th inst., it having been sold to D . W. Keeler. 8 # Event: Newspaper 14 NOV 1878 Porter County Vidette, Valparaiso, Porter County, Indiana # Note: The following newspaper item concerning Levi Rowley was published Novembe r 14, 1878, in the Porter County Vidette, Valparaiso, Porter Co., Indiana : LOCAL. "The Old Line Drug Store" stand lately vacated by Messrs. S. R. Bryan t & Son upon their removal into the new and elegant Salyer room has alrea dy been appreciated by Messrs. Rowley & Son, druggists, and C. C. Budd, j eweler. For many years, at least until the erection of the new Salyer blo ck, this corner has been esteemed the best in town, and we bespeake for t hese gentlemen a successful business there. 9 # Event: Newspaper 12 JUN 1879 Porter County Vidette, Valparaiso, Porter County, Indiana # Note: The following newspaper item concerning Levi Rowley was published June 12 , 1879, in the Porter County Vidette, Valparaiso, Porter Co., Indiana: LOCAL. The long-awaited-for appendage and top ornament for L. Rowley's new soda -fountain has arrived and placed into position, which adds much to the ap pearance of the fountain. 10 # Event: Newspaper 29 DEC 1881 Porter County Vidette, Valparaiso, Porter County, Indiana # Note: The following newspaper item concerning Levi Rowley was published Decembe r 29, 1881, in the Porter County Vidette, Valparaiso, Porter Co., Indiana : BUSINESS RETROSPECT The Vidette Reporter Among the Merchants of Valparaiso. Short Sketches of Some of Our Business Firms and What They are Doing. ROWLEY & LETHERMAN. The business now conducted by this firm, on the corner of Main and Washi ngton streets, north of the court house, was established by Rowley & So n in the building now occupied by Hawkins & Ross' hardware store. Soon af ter the decease of the senior member, in March, 1879, the firm became Row ley & Letherman, W. C. Letherman taking an interest in the business wit h Andrew Rowley, the junior member of the original firm. The business ha s been conducted in its present location since 1878, to which place it wa s moved by Rowley & Son. The experience and training of the members of th is firm in the specialties of their business make them well fitted to sup ply all demands made by their customers. Their business is rapidly increa sing. As to purity their drugs are unrivaled. They make specialties of pa int, oils and varnishes, of which they keep purest qualities. Their stoc k of wall paper is unsurpassed by any in the city. They have a fine lin e of toilet goods also, and the trading public can not do better than t o examine their goods before purchasing; for they are confident they ca n make it to your advantage to buy of them. 11 Marriage 1 Lydia C. ROUSE b: 28 DEC 1825 in Ohio * Married: 11 FEB 1845 in Mount Vernon, Knox County, Ohio 12 3 4 Children 1. Has Children Oscar E. ROWLEY b: 12 NOV 1845 in Brandon, Knox County, Ohio 2. Has No Children Amos A. ROWLEY b: ABT FEB 1856 3. Has Children Andrew R. ROWLEY b: 1857 |
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Title: Levi Rowley Obituary Publication: http://www.flint.com/rowley/Queries/Records/Obituaries/Levi.html Text: Porter County Vidette Wednesday, February 26, 1880 Valparaiso, Porter Co., Indiana OBITUARY Mr. Levi Rowley In the death of this gentleman Valparaiso mourns the loss of a most excellent gentleman and useful citizen. His business and social character was above reproach, while his gentleness and kindness of heart endeared him to those who formed his acquaintance. He was born in Canandaigua, N. Y., March 31st, 1816, removed to Mt. Vernon, O., when a young man, and there on the 11th of February, 1845, was married to Miss Lydia C. Rouse, who now survives him. In April, 1875, he removed with his family (wife and three sons) to Valparaiso, engaging in the drug business. In the summer of 1876, Amos, one of the sons, died after a very brief illness, to the great grief not only of the family, but of the whole community. In 1870 Mr. Rowley made a public profession of religion, uniting with the Congregational church of Mt. Vernon, after coming here he united with the Presbyterian church. On Sunday, the 8th inst., he attended church morning and evening, as was his custom. On that night he retired to bed in his usual health, but before morning was seized with the illness that resulted in his death Saturday P. M., the 21st inst. During his painful illness he was well sustained by his hope of eternal life through Jesus Christ, and very peacefully passed from death to the Savior's presence. The remains were interred in the new cemetery on Monday P. M., the funeral services having been held at his late residence and conducted by his pastor, assisted by the pastors of the Baptist and Methodist churches. Rowley Registry Data NAME SPENCER # Levi Rowley Volume 24, Number 9, Page 3, Column 7 Contributed by Steven R. Shook |
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Title: 1850 Knox Co., OH Census:http://www.flint.com/rowley/PhotoAlbum/censuses/1850/OH/1850OHKnoxCo.htm Text: Miller 335 1617 1662 Elihu Rowley 1-6.0152 78 M MA Miller 335 1617 1662 Cloah (Chloe) Rowley 75 F CT Miller 335 1617 1662 Lorain (nee Rowley) Foote 39 F 300 VT Miller 335 1617 1662 Martin V. Foote 8 M OH Lorraine (nee Rowley) Foote was Elihu's daughter, and Martin V. Foote, his grandson. Miller 336 1630 1675 Levi Rowley (see 1870) 34 M Merchant 1,000 NY Miller 336 1630 1675 Lydia C. Rowley 24 F OH Miller 336 1630 1675 Oscar E. Rowley 4 M OH Miller 336 1633 1678 Daniel Rowley (see Sauk Co. WI for 1860) 45 M Farmer NY Miller 336 1633 1678 Mary Rowley 45 F NY Miller 336 1633 1678 Amos O. Rowley 24 M Farmer OH Miller 336 1633 1678 Laura M. Rowley 20 F OH Miller 336 1633 1678 Ronald L. Rowley 17 M Farmer OH 1 Miller 336 1633 1678 Myra I. Rowley 12 F OH Miller 337 1633 1678 Levi D. Rowley 10 M OH Miller 337 1633 1678 Daniel Newton 29 M Blacksmith OH |
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Title: 1870 Knox Co., OH Census: http://www.flint.com/rowley/Charts/censuses/censuses/1870/OH/1870OH_K.htm Text: 53 53 Levi Rowley 54 NY W M Farmer ($10300, $1770) Eligible to vote Lydia C Rowley 44 OH W F keeping house Oscar Rowley 24 OH W M without occupation Eligible to vote Amos Rowley 14 OH W M attends school Andrew Rowley 12 OH W M attends school |
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