MONTGOMERY COUNTY OHIO - BIOS:  BOWMAN, Benjamin
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"The History of Montgomery County, Ohio."; by W. H. Beers & Co., pub. 
1882
page 295

    BENJAMIN BOWMAN, farmer; P. O., Dayton.  His father, John Bowman, was one 
of the pioneers of Ohio, immigrating from Bedford Co., Pa., at an early date. 
 He was the father of seven children, two of whom survive, viz.: John and 
Benjamin.  The subject of this biography was born in Madison Township, 
Montgomery Co., Ohio, in 1812.  His advantages for obtaining an education 
were limited to two months in the year, which were spent in the rude log 
schoolhouse of that day, his father requiring his services on the farm; whom 
he assisted until he arrived at the age of 24 years.  In 1836 he was united 
in marriage with Balinda Higher, born in Montgomery County, Oct. 22, 1816.  
As a result of this union had ten children, of whom six are living, viz.: 
John, Sarah, Joseph, Abraham, Anna Benjamin.  After his marriage he rented 
his father's farm, which he cultivated on shared until the death of his 
parents and then became its owner.  Mr. and Mrs. Bowman have been earnest 
laborers in the German Baptist Church since 1843, and have won the respect 
and esteem of all with whom they have been brought in contact.