Willie J. Bowden
b. 25 January 1893, d. 11 November 1967
- Father: James Bowden b. July 1865
- Mother: Willie A. Green b. December 1869, d. between 1900 and 1910
- Willie J. Bowden was born on 25 January 1893 in Huntsville, Walker County, Texas.
- James Bowden appeared in the US federal census of 1 June 1900 in Huntsville, Walker County, Texas. Other members of the household included Willie J. Bowden, Strauther Clem Bowden and Charlie O. Bowden.
- James Bowden appeared in the US federal census of 15 April 1910 in Walker County, Texas. Other members of the household included Willie J. Bowden, Strauther Clem Bowden.
- He was working on the farm, according to the 1910 census.
- Willie J. Bowden registered for the draft on 5 June 1917 while single and living on Collier's Ferry Road in Beaumont, and employed there as a rigger by Magnolia Refinery.
- He was a veteran of World War I, according to his death certificate.
- He married Hattie Baltrip, daughter of Jane, circa 1919.
- Willie J. Bowden became a widower at the 10 August 1935 death of his wife Hattie Baltrip.
- At the time of his death Willie J. Bowden was living in Beaumont, Jefferson County, Texas, at 1395 Gladys.
- Willie J. Bowden died on 11 November 1967 at age 74 in Houston, Harris County, Texas, at the VA Hospital.
- He was interred at Greenlawn Cemetery, Beaumont, Jefferson County, Texas.
- Last Edited: 18 Jul 2011