Bio of Fowler, Edward P. C. (b.1818) Wabasha Co., MN
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Fowler, Edward P. C., farmer, is one of the oldest settlers left in the
township. He was born November 5, 1818, in New London county, Connecticut,
and is of remote English ancestry. His parents were Amos and Lydia
Backus-Fowler, both natives of Connecticut. Edward was raised on the farm,
and on attaining his majority learned the carpenter's trade, following it
there until 1856, when he located in Mount Pleasant, on the farm he now
occupies. He was married September 9. 1842, in New London county,
Connecticut, to Betsy Thomas of that county. To his union has been born
six children, viz: John C.., Nelson L. (deceased), William T. (deceased),
Mrs. Lydia E. Robinson, of Lyon county, Charles S. and Edward P. C. During
his residence here Mr. Fowler has divided his time between his land and
his trade, and has a fine farm of two hundred and forty acres. Mrs. Fowler
departed this life May 30, 1883. She was a member of the Methodist
Episcopal church, as is Mr. Fowler, and he belonged to the Grange and the
Good Templar lodge, when those societies were in existence in the
township. He is a republican, and was the first clerk of the township. He
since has been called to the public service at different times, having
filled the offices of justice of the peace, treasurer, assessor, etc.