David K. Bowker papers

Collection

Identifier: MS-1159

Staff Only

Collection Overview

Abstract

The David K. Bowers Papers consist of materials related to the military service of David Bowker during the Civil War.

Dates

Creation: 1861-1900

Extent

0.19 Cubic Feet (1 half legal archival box)

Creator

Bowker, David K., 1838-1897 (Person)

Scope and Contents

The David K. Bowker Papers consist of items related to David Bowker’s military service during the Civil War. Included in the collection are general and military correspondence; military records such as promotions, inventory records, and receipts for clothing and equipage; personal legal documents including his marriage certificate; and newspaper clippings such as Bowker’s obituary.

Biographical / Historical

David K. Bowker was born on December 2, 1838 to Samuel and Nancy Bowker in Salem, Columbiana County, Ohio. The family moved to Texas in Henry County, Ohio between 1850 and 1860. David served in Company K of the 14th Regiment of the Ohio Volunteer Infantry during the Civil War. He received a commission as a First Lieutenant on November 18, 1864 and Captain on April 20, 1865. He also served as Quartermaster.

After the Civil War, David worked as a shoemaker and married Jemimah Powell on June 25, 1873. He became the mayor of Liberty Center until his death on December 14, 1897.

Conditions Governing Access

No known access restrictions.

Conditions Governing Use

Researchers using this collection assume full responsibility for conforming to the laws of libel, privacy, and copyright, and are responsible for securing permissions necessary for publication or reproduction.

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Immediate Source of Acquisition

The collection was donated to the Center for Archival Collections on August 15, 2011 by Susan E. Carlucci.

Processing Information

This finding aid was completed by undergraduate student assistant Emily Schoenlein in May 2013, with revisions by Marilyn Levinson, Curator of Manuscripts.