BIO:  Z. L. Bowman, York County, PA

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History of York County, Pennsylvania.  John Gibson, Historical Editor.
Chicago: F. A. Battey Publishing Co., 1886.
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Part II, Biographical Sketches, Jackson Township, Pg 118

Z. L. BOWMAN, son of Henry L. and Clara (Loucks) Bowman, fourth of seven children, was born December 24, 1854, in Heidelberg Township, and after attending school in his native township, his first work was at Glatfelter’s Paper Mill, at Spring Grove.  He worked at this mill for ten years, then began the manufacture of all kinds of powder in 1882.  Mr. Bowman married Annie E. Menges, daughter of P. H. and Katie (Hinkle) Menges.  Two children bless their marriage – Bessie and Willie.  The Spring Grove Powder Mill, owned and operated by P. H. Glatfelter, Z. L. Bowman and M. S. Johnson, is doing a thriving business, although but recently put in operation.  They manufacture all kinds of powder, and they have a large trade in York and adjoining counties for all their powder.