Napa County CA Archives Obituaries.....Fowler, Henry October 18, 1904
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Napa Daily Journal, October 20, 1904 
"LIFE OF PIONEER.

Events of Interest and Historical Importance in Career of Henry Fowler.

Henry Fowler, the aged and well known pioneer of Napa, who passed away Tuesday 
evening after a short illness, was a native of Belleville, Illinois, where he 
was born on June 17th, 1822.  He was 82 years and 4 months of age at the time 
of his demise, 80 years of which he spent in Napa valley.

Mr. Fowler crossed the plains by ox team in 1843 and came to Oregon, traveling 
the long distance from Missouri, where he had been living for a short time.  In 
1844 he came to Napa valley, settling on the land which is now the site of the 
town of Calistoga.  He purchased the land from Dr. Bale, and engaged in mining 
and cattle raising.  The latter industry he took up on a large scale, importing 
50 head of the finest cattle of those days from Missouri.

In 1846 Mr. Fowler went back to meet his father and mother, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. 
Fowler, who were coming to California.  They got as far as the summit of the 
Sierra Nevada mountains, when the son Henry Fowler met them, and just in time, 
for the party in coming overland had almost exhausted their provisions and were 
about to starve.

While residing at the head of the valley Mr. Fowler and his father put in the 
wood-work for many of the adobe buildings about Sonoma.  He did much of this 
work for General Vallejo, receiving his pay in cattle.  In 1868 Mr. Fowler came 
down to Napa, and became the owner of much valuable real estate in and about 
this city.  The East Napa Land Company was formed with five members - O. B. 
Hartson, Henry Fowler, Cayetano Juares, Judge Burnett and Peter D. Bailey.  Of 
this company, Mr. Fowler was the last member to pass away.  The company owned a 
large tract of land east of Napa river, and built the Palace Hotel, this 
hostelry being sold about five years ago.

Peter Storm, the man who painted the famous Bear Flag, lived with Mr. Fowler 
for many years, and died in Napa, being now at rest in Tulocay cemetery.  Mr. 
Fowler was ever of a generous, unassuming nature, of strict integrity, and one 
who was always ready to help a friend in distress.  He had many who regret that 
he has passed beyond this life into eternity.

Besides the faithful wife, there remains to mourn his departure four daughters, 
as follows:  Mrs. J. H. Mallett, Mrs. Sherwood Bird and Mrs. E. E. Kindelspire 
of San Francisco, and Mrs. W. T. Dinwoodey of Napa.  One sister, Mrs. M.  J. 
[Minerva Jane] Harlan, of San Ramon, Contra Costa county, is the only other 
relative of Mr. Fowler living.

Mr. Fowler was a member of Yount Lodge No. 12, F. and A. M., of Napa, and the 
funeral will be conducted under Masonic auspices.  The services will be held 
this afternoon at 1:30 o'clock at the family residence, corner of Franklin and 
Clay streets." END

Additional Comments:
Napa Daily Journal (Napa County, California).  October 20, 1904 (Thursday).  
Henry Fowler was the son of William Fowler Sr. and Catherine (Speed) Fowler. He 
married Catherine Magness.  He was born December 25, 1799 in Nashville.

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