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a. Note:   <b>Donald D Bowey </b> in the 1920 United States Federal Census
 Name: Donald D Bowey
 Age: 4
 Birth Year: abt 1916
 Birthplace: Wyoming
 Home in 1920: Riverton, Fremont, Wyoming
 Street: Adams
 Residence Date: 1920
 Race: White
 Gender: Male
 Relation to Head of House: Son
 Marital Status: Single
 Father's name: William H Bowey
 Father's Birthplace: Canada
 Mother's Birthplace: Illinois
 Neighbors: View others on page
 Household Members: Name Age
 William H Bowey 40
 Gladys Bowey 28
 William J Bowey 7
 Donald D Bowey 4
 Source Citation
 Year: 1920; Census Place: Riverton, Fremont, Wyoming; Roll: T625_2026; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 50
 Source Information
 Ancestry.com. 1920 United States Federal Census [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2010. Images reproduced by FamilySearch.
 Original data: Fourteenth Census of the United States, 1920. (NARA microfilm publication T625, 2076 rolls). Records of the Bureau of the Census, Record Group 29. National Archives, Washington, D.C. For details on the contents of the film numbers, visit the following NARA web page: NARA. Note: Enumeration Districts 819-839 are on roll 323 (Chicago City).
 Description
 This database is an index to individuals enumerated in the 1920 United States Federal Census, the Fourteenth Census of the United States. It includes all states and territories, as well as Military and Naval Forces, the Virgin Islands, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, and the Panama Canal Zone. The census provides many details about individuals and families including: name, gender, age, birthplace, year of immigration, mother tongue, and parents†birthplaces. In addition, the names of those listed on the population schedule are linked to actual images of the 1920 Federal Census.
  <b>Donald Bowey
 </b> in the 1930 United States Federal Census
 Name: Donald Bowey
 Birth Year: abt 1916
 Gender: Male
 Race: White
 Birthplace: Wyoming
 Marital Status: Single
 Relation to Head of House: Son
 Home in 1930: Thermopolis, Hot Springs, Wyoming
 Street address: Rapahoe Street
 Dwelling Number: 118
 Family Number: 123
 Attended School: Yes
 Able to Read and Write: Yes
 Father's Birthplace: Canada
 Mother's Birthplace: Illinois
 Able to Speak English: Yes
 Household Members: Name Age
 William H J Bowey 50
 Gladys H Bowey 39
 Charles W Bowey 17
 Donald Bowey 14
 Georgia Deputy 60
 Source Citation
 Year: 1930; Census Place: Thermopolis, Hot Springs, Wyoming; Roll: 2622; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 0001; Image: 801.0; FHL microfilm: 2342356
 Source Information
 Ancestry.com. 1930 United States Federal Census [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2002.
 Original data: United States of America, Bureau of the Census. Fifteenth Census of the United States, 1930. Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 1930. T626, 2,667 rolls.
 Description
 The 1930 Census contains records for approximately 123 million Americans. The census gives us a glimpse into the lives of Americans in 1930, and contains information about a householdâ€s family members and occupants including: birthplaces, occupations, immigration, citizenship, and military service. The names of those listed in the census are linked to actual images of the 1930 Census.
  <b>Donald D Bowey
 </b> in the U.S., School Yearbooks, 1880-2012
 Name: Donald D Bowey
 Birth Year: abt 1915
 School: Thermopolis High School
 School Location: Thermopolis, Wyoming, USA
 Year: 1931 <u><i><b>This source includes his photograph as a Freshman.
 </b></i></u>Source Information
 Ancestry.com. U.S., School Yearbooks, 1880-2012 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2010.
 Original data: Various school yearbooks from across the United States.
 Description
 This database is a collection of middle school, junior high, high school, and college yearbooks from across the United States. While yearbooks may not provide information about the vital events that are usually associated with genealogical research, they do provide other information about individuals' lives. This information helps place people in historical context as well as provides detail that helps turn individuals, sometimes only known by names and dates, into actual people
  <b>Donald D Bowey
 </b> in the Colorado, County Marriages and State Indexes, 1862-2006
 Name: Donald D Bowey
 Gender: Male
 Age: 19
 Birth Date: abt 1915
 Marriage Date: 27 Nov 1934
 Marriage Place: Golden, Jefferson, Colorado, USA
 Spouse: Mary M Bailey
 Film Number: 001690055
 They were married by a Justice of the Peace.
 Source Information
 Ancestry.com. Colorado, County Marriages and State Indexes, 1862-2006 [database on-line]. Lehi, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2016.
 Original data: Marriage Records. Colorado Marriages. FamilySearch, Salt Lake City, UT.
 Description
 This collection consists of county marriage records from various counties in Colorado
  <b>Donald Bowey
 </b> in the 1940 United States Federal Census
 Name: Donald Bowey
 Age: 24
 Estimated birth year: abt 1916
 Gender: Male
 Race: White
 Birthplace: Wyoming
 Marital Status: Married
 Relation to Head of House: Head
 Home in 1940: Billings, Yellowstone, Montana
 Street: Broadwater Avenue
 House Number: 2
 Farm: No
 Inferred Residence in 1935: Billings, Yellowstone, Montana
 Residence in 1935: Same Place
 Sheet Number: 62A
 Number of Household in Order of Visitation: 221
 Occupation: Truck Driver
 House Owned or Rented: Rented
 Value of Home or Monthly Rental if Rented: 12
 Attended School or College: No
 Highest Grade Completed: High School, 4th year
 Hours Worked Week Prior to Census: 46
 Class of Worker: Wage or salary worker in private work
 Weeks Worked in 1939: 26
 Income: 350
 Income Other Sources: No
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 Household Members: Name Age
 Donald Bowey 24
 Mary Bowey 24
 Barbara Bowey 4
 Donald Bowey 4
 Source Citation
 Year: 1940; Census Place: Billings, Yellowstone, Montana; Roll: T627_2234; Page: 62A; Enumeration District: 56-10
 Source Information
 Ancestry.com. 1940 United States Federal Census [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2012.
 Original data: United States of America, Bureau of the Census. Sixteenth Census of the United States, 1940. Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 1940. T627, 4,643 rolls.
 Description
 The 1940 United States Federal Census is the largest census released to date and the most recent census available for public access. The census gives us a glimpse into the lives of Americans in 1940, with details about a householdâ€s occupants that include birthplaces, occupations, education, citizenship, and income.
  <b>Donald D Bowey
 </b> in the U.S. City Directories, 1822-1995
 Name: Donald D Bowey
 Gender: Male
 Residence Year: 1940
 Street address: 2 Broadwater av
 Residence Place: Billings, Montana, USA
 Occupation: Chauffeur
 Spouse: Mary Bowey
 Publication Title: Billings, Montana, City Directory, 1940
 Source Information
 Ancestry.com. U.S. City Directories, 1822-1995 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2011.
 Original data: Original sources vary according to directory. The title of the specific directory being viewed is listed at the top of the image viewer page. Check the directory title page image for full title and publication information.
 Description
 This database is a collection of city directories for various years and cities in the U.S. Generally a city directory will contain an alphabetical list of its citizens, listing the names of the heads of households, their addresses, and occupational information
  <b>Donald D Bowey
 </b> in the U.S. City Directories, 1822-1995
 Name: Donald D Bowey
 Gender: Male
 Residence Year: 1946
 Street address: Rockv Point rd
 Residence Place: Bremerton, Washington, USA
 Occupation: Mechanic
 Spouse: Marv M Bowey
 Publication Title: Bremerton, Washington, City Directory, 1946
 Source Information
 Ancestry.com. U.S. City Directories, 1822-1995 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2011.
 Original data: Original sources vary according to directory. The title of the specific directory being viewed is listed at the top of the image viewer page. Check the directory title page image for full title and publication information.
 Description
 This database is a collection of city directories for various years and cities in the U.S. Generally a city directory will contain an alphabetical list of its citizens, listing the names of the heads of households, their addresses, and occupational information.
  <b>Donald D Bowey
 </b> in the Alaska, Vital Records, 1818 -1963
 Name: Donald D Bowey Age 38 white man. Born Riverton, Wyoming. Employed as a truck foreman. Married once previously, Mary M. Bailey, Nov 1934 and divorced 26 Aug 1953 Winnemucca, Nevada.
 Gender: Male
 Record Type: Marriage
 Marriage Date: 15 Jan 1954
 Marriage Place: Ketchikan, Alaska, USA
 Spouse: Evelyn M Barber Age 33white woman, born Ketchikan, AK. Cab dispatcher. Married once previously, Ray L Barber, Dec 1944 divorced 22 Jul 1953 Ketchikan, AK.
 Source Citation
 Alaska State Archives; Juneau, Alaska; Description: Marriage License Docket, 1954; Reference Number: VS 1043; Volume: Nos. 1 - 122; Page: 5
 Source Information
 Ancestry.com. Alaska, Vital Records, 1818 -1963 [database on-line]. Lehi, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2017.
 Description
 This collection includes birth, marriage, and death records from Alaska that took place between the years 1818 and 1963
  <b>Donald Dillon Bower
 </b> in the U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
 Name: Donald Dillon Bower
 [Donald Dillon Bowey] 
 [Donald Bowey] 
 SSN: 570093813
 Gender: Male
 Race: White
 Birth Date: 28 Dec 1915
 Birth Place: Riverton, Wyoming
 Death Date: 4 Jan 1991
 Father: William H Bowey
 Mother: Gladys Deputy
 Type of Claim: Original SSN.
 Notes: Nov 1937: Name listed as DONALD DILLON BOWER; May 1941: Name listed as DONALD DILLON BOWEY; 02 Jun 1993: Name listed as DONALD D BOWEY
 Source Information
 Ancestry.com. U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2015.
 Original data: Social Security Applications and Claims, 1936-2007.
 Description
 This database picks up where the SSDI leaves off, with details such as birth date and parents†names extracted from information filed with the Social Security Administration through the application or claims process.
  <b>Donald D. Bowey
 </b> in the U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014
 Name: Donald D. Bowey
 SSN: 570-09-3813
 BORN: 28 Dec 1915
 Died: 4 Jan 1991
 State (Year) SSN issued: California
 Source Citation
 Number: 570-09-3813; Issue State: California; Issue Date: Before 1951
 Source Information
 Ancestry.com. U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2011.
 Original data: Social Security Administration. Social Security Death Index, Master File. Social Security Administration.
 Description
 The Social Security Administration Death Master File contains information on millions of deceased individuals with United States social security numbers whose deaths were reported to the Social Security Administration. Birth years for the individuals listed range from 1875 to last year. Information in these records includes name, birth date, death date, and last known residence.
  Don was married two times, he divorced his first wife during the early 1950's.
  He was in Ketchikan, Alaska to help build a dam for Ketchikan Pulp Company when he met and married Evelyn Ridley.
  He had followed the construction trade for some years, working on many of the large dams in the western United States. One year he and Evelyn vacationed, visiting the sites he had worked on; this was forever after known as their "Dam" vacation.
  He was a very kind and gentle man who absolutely adored his wife Evelyn. He
 was a good father and husband. His outstanding characteristic was his devotion to his wife. He was a fantastic father-in-law.
  One thing he was never successful at was hunting. He had such a tender heart
 that he could never shoot the deer. He did enjoy the hike.
  Don eventually went to work for the Ketchikan Public Utilities. Through
 his own diligence he eventually rose from powerhouse operator to the position of Utilities Manager.
  He retired in 1979 after 25 years with the company. He was well known and
 greatly respected; he was on of the few men to know how and why electrical generators work. He was also well versed in high voltage distribution. As a result, upon his retirement he was sought out as a consultant. In this capacity his skill and knowledge was used to advise professional engineers in what would or would not work and when necessary how to correct their errors.
  Don's obituary appeared in the Ketchikan Daily News, 10 Jan 1991. His photograph appears in the article.
  He was interred at Mountain View Cemetery next to his wife Evelyn.
  A marriage license application was reviewed at the First Judicial District, Ketchikan, AK dated 15 Jan 1954.
  He was then in Ketchikan working as a truck foreman.
  This source identified his first wife, Mary M. Bailey, and his second wife Evelyn M. Ridley of Ketchikan.


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