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All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm ********************************************************************************* Transcribed and formatted for use in USGenWeb Archives by:Patricia Lively Ramsey & Pauline Lively Dawes ********************************************************************************* BOWLUS CEMETERY, Milton-Freewater, Umatilla County, Oregon Located 4.8 miles south of the Washington-Oregon state line on Powerline Road Photographed by Patricia Ramsey and Pauline Dawes, October 27, 2006 Ainsworth, Clarence B., Nov. 21, 1913 - Sept. 23, 1999 http://www.usgwarchives.net/or/umatilla/photos/tombstones/bowlus/ainsworth-clarence-b.jpg Beeson, Baby, 1883 Beeson, Mary F., 1883 - 1888 http://www.usgwarchives.net/or/umatilla/photos/tombstones/bowlus/beeson-baby-mary-f.jpg Beeson, Clarkson L., 1871 - 1882 http://www.usgwarchives.net/or/umatilla/photos/tombstones/bowlus/beeson-clarkson-l.jpg Blazier, Ida M., Oct 10, 1870 - Nov 24, 1885 http://www.usgwarchives.net/or/umatilla/photos/tombstones/bowlus/blazier-ida-m.jpg Blazier, Ida M., born Oct 10, 1870; died Nov 24, 1885, 15, "Defend your child Lord, defend and bless your chosen ones. Lead me like a shepherd and carry me forever . . ." Blazier, Rose Lee, June 8, 1879 - Dec 15, 1880 Brazier, Rose Lee, born June 8, 1879, died Dec 15, 1880, 1 ½ , "Now I lay me down to sleep, I pray the Lord my soul to keep."2nd Stone not pictured http://www.usgwarchives.net/or/umatilla/photos/tombstones/bowlus/blazier-rose-lee.jpg Blazier, Walter, Sept 1, 1883; Sept 16, 1883 Blazier, Walter, born Sept 1, 1883; died Sept 16, 1883, 16 d, "Little fellow we miss you. May God His loving arms around you."2nd Stone not pictured http://www.usgwarchives.net/or/umatilla/photos/tombstones/bowlus/blazier-walter.jpg Bowlus, Alten Delbert, son of Lewis & Serena Bowlus, died May 18, 1881, aged 1 y'r 8 m's & 16 d's http://www.usgwarchives.net/or/umatilla/photos/tombstones/bowlus/bowlus-alten-delbert.jpg Bowlus, John H., died May 1881, 1 mo, 14 d; son of Lewis & Serena; "Good Shepherd - lift me in your arms and hold me to your bosom. Isa 40:11" http://www.usgwarchives.net/or/umatilla/photos/tombstones/bowlus/bowlus-john-h.jpg Bunch, Charles Sr., died May 25, 1877, age 78 http://www.usgwarchives.net/or/umatilla/photos/tombstones/bowlus/bunch-charles-sr.jpg Caup, Michael, born Dec.25, 1805 - died May 23, 1881 http://www.usgwarchives.net/or/umatilla/photos/tombstones/bowlus/caup-michael.jpg Chapman, David, died Oct. 19, 1887, 59 yrs 6 mos & 9 days http://www.usgwarchives.net/or/umatilla/photos/tombstones/bowlus/chapman-david.jpg Chapman, Infant http://www.usgwarchives.net/or/umatilla/photos/tombstones/bowlus/chapman-infant.jpg Chapman, Sarah, 1837 - 1899, Wife of David http://www.usgwarchives.net/or/umatilla/photos/tombstones/bowlus/chapman-sarah.jpg Church, Andrew, Dec. 25, 1814 - Oct. 4, 1895 http://www.usgwarchives.net/or/umatilla/photos/tombstones/bowlus/church-andrew.jpg Church, Martha A., died April 10, 1896, aged 56 Yrs. 3 Ms. 18 Ds. "Dearest mother thou hast left us, And thy loss we deeply feel. But ‘tis God that has bereft us, He can all our sorrow heal." http://www.usgwarchives.net/or/umatilla/photos/tombstones/bowlus/church-martha-a.jpg Church, Mary A., Apr. 28, 1821 - Jan. 13, 1902 http://www.usgwarchives.net/or/umatilla/photos/tombstones/bowlus/church-mary-a.jpg [Church, Mary L., died Aug 2, 1876, Aged 2 Ms. 7 Ds. ] Children of W. A. & M. A. Church [Church, Maude, died Sept 21, 1883, Aged 11 ms. 24 Ds] [ "Beneath this stone in soft repose; Is a mother’s dearest rose. Two flowers that scarce had sighed, and little found beauty ere they died." http://www.usgwarchives.net/or/umatilla/photos/tombstones/bowlus/church-mary-l-maude.jpg Cockburn, Artie Mabel, died Oct 23, 1913, age 24, wife of G. S. Cockburn; "Sweetheart you were lovely. May your spirit smile in the heavenly." http://www.usgwarchives.net/or/umatilla/photos/tombstones/bowlus/cockburn-artie-mabel.jpg Coleman, D. J., Walla Walla http://www.usgwarchives.net/or/umatilla/photos/tombstones/bowlus/coleman-d-j.jpg Davidson, son of John, age 5, "A child of God" "Let the little children come unto me and forbit them not for the kingdom of Heaven belongs to them. Matt 11:14" http://www.usgwarchives.net/or/umatilla/photos/tombstones/bowlus/davidson.jpg Dehaven, Mary, died 1881, Wife of Eugene http://www.usgwarchives.net/or/umatilla/photos/tombstones/bowlus/dehaven-mary.jpg Demaris, Sr., Enoch, born March 21, 1813 - Died Nov. 3, 1887 http://www.usgwarchives.net/or/umatilla/photos/tombstones/bowlus/demaris-enoch.jpg Demaris, Mary, born Jan. 11, 1830 - died Oct. 5, 1904 http://www.usgwarchives.net/or/umatilla/photos/tombstones/bowlus/demaris-mary.jpg Duncan, Infant,"May a bluebird of heaven sing for you" http://www.usgwarchives.net/or/umatilla/photos/tombstones/bowlus/duncan-infant.jpg Foust, Henry, died 1881, age 20 yrs 4 mos 12 days http://www.usgwarchives.net/or/umatilla/photos/tombstones/bowlus/foust-henry.jpg Freeman, Max J., July 17, 1820 - Feb. 20, 1903 http://www.usgwarchives.net/or/umatilla/photos/tombstones/bowlus/freeman-max-j.jpg Furrow, John, 1883 - 1895, age 12; "May your spirit be whistling in Heaven." http://www.usgwarchives.net/or/umatilla/photos/tombstones/bowlus/furrow-john.jpg Furrow, Walter, died 1894; "May your name be written in God's memory book" http://www.usgwarchives.net/or/umatilla/photos/tombstones/bowlus/furrow-walter.jpg Garred, A. W., born June 15, 1830 - died Dec. 1, 1899 http://www.usgwarchives.net/or/umatilla/photos/tombstones/bowlus/garred-a-w.jpg Garred, Mary Sarilda, died May 27, 1873; aged 2 yrs 7 mos 16 days Dau. of Henry & Lucretia Garred http://www.usgwarchives.net/or/umatilla/photos/tombstones/bowlus/garred-mary-s.jpg Good, Nancy J., 1849 - 1941; "At Rest" http://www.usgwarchives.net/or/umatilla/photos/tombstones/bowlus/good-nancy-j.jpg Good, W. A., 1863 - 1938 "At Rest" http://www.usgwarchives.net/or/umatilla/photos/tombstones/bowlus/good-w-a.jpg Gordon, Alison, 1869 - 1878, "Love is the life of the soul. It is the harmony of the Universe" http://www.usgwarchives.net/or/umatilla/photos/tombstones/bowlus/gordon-alison.jpg Gordon, Mama-Papa-and Brother http://www.usgwarchives.net/or/umatilla/photos/tombstones/bowlus/mama-papa-gordon.jpg Graham, Lavina, Oct 18, 1882 ca. 62; wife of John. "Rest in peace, Sweet One" http://www.usgwarchives.net/or/umatilla/photos/tombstones/bowlus/graham-lavina.jpg Groom, David, born 1832 - died 1909 http://www.usgwarchives.net/or/umatilla/photos/tombstones/bowlus/groom-david.jpg Groom, J. B., 1907, Age 28y http://www.usgwarchives.net/or/umatilla/photos/tombstones/bowlus/groom-j-b.jpg Harris, Laura Church, Aug. 12, 1868 - Oct 1, 1946; Mother; "Dearest Mother. A voice we loved is stilled but not forgotten" http://www.usgwarchives.net/or/umatilla/photos/tombstones/bowlus/harris-laura-church.jpg Harris, Mable May, May 26, 1906 - October 17, 2000 http://www.usgwarchives.net/or/umatilla/photos/tombstones/bowlus/harris-mable-may.jpg Hellberg, Christian, Nov 15, 1844 - March 27, 1893 http://www.usgwarchives.net/or/umatilla/photos/tombstones/bowlus/hellberg-christian.jpg Hellberg, Margrette, April 21, 1891 - Aug 10, 1891 http://www.usgwarchives.net/or/umatilla/photos/tombstones/bowlus/hellberg-margrette.jpg Hellberg, William, March 23, 1901 - August 9, 1901 http://www.usgwarchives.net/or/umatilla/photos/tombstones/bowlus/hellberg-william.jpg Hetherington, Benjamin F., Feb. 11, 1843 - May 25, 1913 http://www.usgwarchives.net/or/umatilla/photos/tombstones/bowlus/hetherington-benjamin-f.jpg Hetzer, Christina, died 1892, Age 77y http://www.usgwarchives.net/or/umatilla/photos/tombstones/bowlus/hetzer-christina.jpg Hetzer, John, died 1892, Age 67y http://www.usgwarchives.net/or/umatilla/photos/tombstones/bowlus/hetzer-john.jpg Hill, Bertha, died Dec. 13, 1903, Aged 17 yrs 10 mos.; Dau. of E. & E. S. Hill http://www.usgwarchives.net/or/umatilla/photos/tombstones/bowlus/hill-bertha.jpg Hill, Edgar, 1849 - 1924 "Father" http://www.usgwarchives.net/or/umatilla/photos/tombstones/bowlus/hill-edgar.jpg Hill, Edna, born 1885 - died 1903, Dau. of Ed Hill, age 18 http://www.usgwarchives.net/or/umatilla/photos/tombstones/bowlus/hill-edna.jpg Hill, Wilber H., 1890 - 1972 Brother http://www.usgwarchives.net/or/umatilla/photos/tombstones/bowlus/hill-wilber-h.jpg Irons, Baily, 1864 - 1929, Iowa, "Into your hands I commit my spirit. Redeem me O Lord, the God of truth" http://www.usgwarchives.net/or/umatilla/photos/tombstones/bowlus/irons-baily.jpg Irons, Nellie E., wife of Baily Irons, born Nov 18, 1877 - died Oct 12, 1901 http://www.usgwarchives.net/or/umatilla/photos/tombstones/bowlus/irons-nellie-e.jpg Kelley, Anna, died 1904, age 23, Wife of J. N. Kelley; "I pray the Lord my soul to take." http://www.usgwarchives.net/or/umatilla/photos/tombstones/bowlus/kelley-anna.jpg Kelley, Helen I., died 1917, 4 1/2 yrs. ]Children of J. N. Kelley. "From children and infants, you have ordained praise. Ps 82" Kelley, Louis G., died 1917, 5 mo. ]"May your good shepherd hold you in his arms." http://www.usgwarchives.net/or/umatilla/photos/tombstones/bowlus/kelley-helen-i-louis-g.jpg Kelley, Mathias, 1905, 72y 9m 9d; "Be his shepherd and carry him forever." http://www.usgwarchives.net/or/umatilla/photos/tombstones/bowlus/kelley-mathias.jpg Kelley, Patrick J., 1837 - 1918; wife: Sarah Jane Warren; "He asked you for life and you gave it to him, length of days, forever and ever. Ps 21:4" http://www.usgwarchives.net/or/umatilla/photos/tombstones/bowlus/kelley-patrick-j.jpg Lawrence, Lydia M., died 1880, daughter of J. A. & M. J. Lawrence; "May your angel watch over you, Sweet Lydia" http://www.usgwarchives.net/or/umatilla/photos/tombstones/bowlus/lawrence-lydia-m.jpg Lawrence, Minnie A., daughter of J. A. & M. J. Lawrence, Born Feb 1891 - Died Sept 1891; "May your angel watch over you, Sweet One." http://www.usgwarchives.net/or/umatilla/photos/tombstones/bowlus/lawrence-minnie-a.jpg Mackey, Nancy, d. 1912; "As we have heard, so we have seen; In the city of The Lord Almighty, in the city of our God; God makes her secure forever." http://www.usgwarchives.net/or/umatilla/photos/tombstones/bowlus/mackey-nancy.jpg Maxon, Sidney, "You will not abandon me to the grave. You will fill me with joy in your presence, with eternal pleasures..." http://www.usgwarchives.net/or/umatilla/photos/tombstones/bowlus/maxon-sidney.jpg McCumber, Anna, 1911 - 1920 http://www.usgwarchives.net/or/umatilla/photos/tombstones/bowlus/mccumber-anna.jpg McCumber, Arkley, Oct 15, 1903 - Jan 27, 1904 http://www.usgwarchives.net/or/umatilla/photos/tombstones/bowlus/mccumber-arkley.jpg Michael, George Delbert, son of G. W. & N. J. Michael, born March 29, 1876 ]Broken Stone http://www.usgwarchives.net/or/umatilla/photos/tombstones/bowlus/michael-george-delbert.jpg Michael, George Delbert, son of G. W. & N. J. Michael, born March 2..., died April 1, 1877 ]b. on one; d. on other http://www.usgwarchives.net/or/umatilla/photos/tombstones/bowlus/michael-george-delbert-2.jpg Michael, G. W. http://www.usgwarchives.net/or/umatilla/photos/tombstones/bowlus/michael-g-w.jpg Michael, L. B., Dec 31, 1877 - Oct 5, 1905 http://www.usgwarchives.net/or/umatilla/photos/tombstones/bowlus/michael-l-b.jpg Michael, W. E., Mar 7, 1874 - July 19, 1902 http://www.usgwarchives.net/or/umatilla/photos/tombstones/bowlus/michael-w-e.jpg Morris, Jack, 1905 http://www.usgwarchives.net/or/umatilla/photos/tombstones/bowlus/morris-jack.jpg Morris, Thomas, 1905 http://www.usgwarchives.net/or/umatilla/photos/tombstones/bowlus/morris-thomas.jpg Morrison, Nora, nee Ross, died Nov. 3, 1898, Wife of Henry http://www.usgwarchives.net/or/umatilla/photos/tombstones/bowlus/morrison-nora.jpg Osborn, Alexis E., died July 4, 1875, aged 8 y's 1 mo. http://www.usgwarchives.net/or/umatilla/photos/tombstones/bowlus/osborn-alexis-e.jpg Osborn, Lessie E., dau of B. & J. Osborn, died Aug 18, 1885, aged 1 y'r & 6 m's; "Budded on earth to bloom in Heaven." http://www.usgwarchives.net/or/umatilla/photos/tombstones/bowlus/osborn-lessie-e.jpg Osborn, Louisa, born June 1, 1836 - died July 22, 1910, "Mother" http://www.usgwarchives.net/or/umatilla/photos/tombstones/bowlus/osborn-louisa.jpg Osborn, Malinda, died July 16, 1879, aged 19 Y's 5 Mo 10 D's http://www.usgwarchives.net/or/umatilla/photos/tombstones/bowlus/osborn-malinda.jpg Osborn, Retta B., died Feb 8, 1881, aged 11 Y's 2 Mo 19 D's http://www.usgwarchives.net/or/umatilla/photos/tombstones/bowlus/osborn-retta-b.jpg Osborne, Willis, died Oct 15, 1898, aged 76 Y'rs 2 M's "At Rest" http://www.usgwarchives.net/or/umatilla/photos/tombstones/bowlus/osborne-willis.jpg Owen, Helen, born - died 1906, Daughter of Wm. L. & Della May White Owen; "Little love you were precious in God's sight. May your angel hold you in His light." http://www.usgwarchives.net/or/umatilla/photos/tombstones/bowlus/owen-helen.jpg Post, Ezra B., born Nov 19, 1851 - died May 19, 1891 http://www.usgwarchives.net/or/umatilla/photos/tombstones/bowlus/post-ezra-b.jpg Post, Ora Bell, dau of E. B. & M. Post, died Feb 26, 1881, aged 1 y'r 2 m's 10 d's "This lovely bud so young, so fair; Called home by early doom, just came to show how sweet a flower In paradise would bloom." http://www.usgwarchives.net/or/umatilla/photos/tombstones/bowlus/post-orabell.jpg Ross, David G., 1836 - 1917, b. Ky; "Into your hands I commit my spirit. You have rescued me, Oh God, who keeps his promises." http://www.usgwarchives.net/or/umatilla/photos/tombstones/bowlus/ross-david-g.jpg Ross, James S., died 1914, Pendleton, OR - Age 54. "I shall live forever in Your tabernacle; Oh, to be safe beneath the shelter of your wings!" http://www.usgwarchives.net/or/umatilla/photos/tombstones/bowlus/ross-james-s.jpg Sample, David http://www.usgwarchives.net/or/umatilla/photos/tombstones/bowlus/sample-david.jpg Sample, Henry M., 1866 - 1922 http://www.usgwarchives.net/or/umatilla/photos/tombstones/bowlus/sample-henry-m.jpg Sample, Mandy, Daughter of Henry - Sister of David http://www.usgwarchives.net/or/umatilla/photos/tombstones/bowlus/sample-mandy.jpg Smith, A. C., died 1905; 68 y 9 mo. "Fear not for I have redeemed you; I have summoned you by name; you are mine. Isa 43:1" http://www.usgwarchives.net/or/umatilla/photos/tombstones/bowlus/smith-a-c.jpg Stark, Cynthia, died 1911, ae 73, husband John. "He died once for the sins of us earthly sinners, although He himself was innocent of any sin, that He might bring us safely home to God. 1 Pet 3:18" http://www.usgwarchives.net/or/umatilla/photos/tombstones/bowlus/stark-cynthia.jpg Stark, George, 1861 - 1926, son, "Jesus sailed on the blue Galilee. I will sail off My Lord to see." http://www.usgwarchives.net/or/umatilla/photos/tombstones/bowlus/stark-george.jpg Stark, John, died 1918 - 87 y, Tank, OR, married Cynthia; "I will lift my eyes to the hills. From whence cometh help? From my Lord." http://www.usgwarchives.net/or/umatilla/photos/tombstones/bowlus/stark-john.jpg Stout, Amanda, 1830 - 1907 http://www.usgwarchives.net/or/umatilla/photos/tombstones/bowlus/stout-amanda.jpg Stumpf, Neva M., 1928 - 1931 http://www.usgwarchives.net/or/umatilla/photos/tombstones/bowlus/stumpf-neva-m.jpg Summers, Robert E., son of Robert & Caroline Summers, died March 25, 1881, aged 3 M's & 19 d's http://www.usgwarchives.net/or/umatilla/photos/tombstones/bowlus/summers-robert-e.jpg Summers, Rob't., born in Pennsylvania, Nov 31, 1829, died Dec 30, 1880 http://www.usgwarchives.net/or/umatilla/photos/tombstones/bowlus/summers-robt-1.jpg (2 photos to this stone) http://www.usgwarchives.net/or/umatilla/photos/tombstones/bowlus/summers-robt-2.jpg Vonderahe, F. W., died July 26, 1907 - Aged 64 yrs 9 mos 12 days http://www.usgwarchives.net/or/umatilla/photos/tombstones/bowlus/vonderahe-f-w.jpg Wallace, Martha, Kentucky, 1842 - 1903, nee Mitchell http://www.usgwarchives.net/or/umatilla/photos/tombstones/bowlus/wallace-martha.jpg White, Cynthia M., died 1877, wife of David White, "God bless you sweetheart." http://www.usgwarchives.net/or/umatilla/photos/tombstones/bowlus/white-cynthia-m.jpg White, David C., born Apr 17, 1826, died May 5, 1891 "Farewell dear loved one you are gone but not forgotten." http://www.usgwarchives.net/or/umatilla/photos/tombstones/bowlus/white-david-c.jpg White, P. A., born April 16, 1882 - died Sept 22, 1896, 14 years old http://www.usgwarchives.net/or/umatilla/photos/tombstones/bowlus/white-p-a.jpg Wilder, David, 1896, Aged 18 http://www.usgwarchives.net/or/umatilla/photos/tombstones/bowlus/wilder-david.jpg Willard, Anna L., died Aug 16, 1878, Aged 8 months http://www.usgwarchives.net/or/umatilla/photos/tombstones/bowlus/willard-anna-l.jpg Willard, Charles W., died Sept. 8, 1878, aged 9 yrs 7 mos. 6 days, Dau of J. M. & Martha Willard http://www.usgwarchives.net/or/umatilla/photos/tombstones/bowlus/willard-charles-w.jpg Willard, Elizabeth J., died Sept 4, 1878, aged 2 yrs, 10 mos., 4 days, Dau. of J. M. & Martha Willard http://www.usgwarchives.net/or/umatilla/photos/tombstones/bowlus/willard-elizabeth-j.jpg Willard, Ellen, died Aug. 10, 1883, Aged 22 yrs, 1 mo, 17 days, Dau. of J. M. & Martha Willard http://www.usgwarchives.net/or/umatilla/photos/tombstones/bowlus/willard-ellen.jpg Willard, George M., born Oct. 21, 1872, born Aug. 19, 1873, Dau. of J. M. & Martha Willard http://www.usgwarchives.net/or/umatilla/photos/tombstones/bowlus/willard-george-m.jpg Willard, Martha, Dec. 20, 1839 - Aug. 24, 1913 Willard, J. M., born Feb. 19, 1831 http://www.usgwarchives.net/or/umatilla/photos/tombstones/bowlus/willard-j-martha.jpg Willard, Mary F., died Aug. 20, 1878, Aged 7 yrs, 7 mos, 2 days, Dau of J. M. & Martha Willard http://www.usgwarchives.net/or/umatilla/photos/tombstones/bowlus/willard-mary-f.jpg Willard, Tabitha, died Aug. 28, 1878, Aged 15 yrs, 4 mos., 14 days, Dau. of J. M. & Martha Willard http://www.usgwarchives.net/or/umatilla/photos/tombstones/bowlus/willard-tabitha.jpg Willard, Ulysses H., died Aug. 29, 1878, Aged 11 yrs, 7 mos., 19 days, Son of J. M. & Martha Willard http://www.usgwarchives.net/or/umatilla/photos/tombstones/bowlus/willard-ulysses-h.jpg Williams, Henry E., born June 13, 1871 - died Nov 14, 1877 http://www.usgwarchives.net/or/umatilla/photos/tombstones/bowlus/williams-henry-e.jpg Williams, John W., born Mar 31, 1840 - died Apr 23, 1897 http://www.usgwarchives.net/or/umatilla/photos/tombstones/bowlus/williams-john-w.jpg Williams, Robert Z., Feb 2, 1841 - Sept 30, 1929, "Father" "At Rest" http://www.usgwarchives.net/or/umatilla/photos/tombstones/bowlus/williams-robert-z.jpg Wood, James, Oct. 1, 1894 - Dec. 10, 1895