Transcription contributed by Arne H Trelvik 19 September 2005

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JOHN W. BOWYER, farmer; P. O. Mason; was born in the house in which he lives Aug. 5, 1835; he is a son of Stephen and Mary (Clark) Bowyer. He (Stephen) was born in Virginia, and when a young man, came with his father, Stephen, to Deerfield Township. Stephen B., Jr., was married to Mary Clark, in this township; they were parents of eight children, four living, viz. Thomas, John W., Ellen and Stephen K.; the deceased are Rachel, Elisha, Sarah and George. Mr. Bowyer. Sr., was born Feb. 25, 1792; died Nov. 14, 1863. Mrs. Bowyer was born May 19, 1808, and departed this life Dec. 30, 1857. They were members of the Methodist Episcopal Church, and belonged to that type of Christianity which so characterized our forefathers. Our subject was reared on the place where he was born, and during the portion of his life passed, he has known no other home. In 1860, he was married to Mary E., daughter of William and Charlotte White, who has borne him five children, four living, viz., Clark, Laura, Clifford and Lizzie; John E., deceased, died Aug. 1, 1869, aged 1 year 10 months and 20 days. Mr. Bowyer's farm at present consists of 112 1/2 acres, which is mostly in cultivation and well improved, which significantly shows the thrift and enterprise of the owner. He belongs to the order of Masonry, and is a member of the Mason Horse Ranger Company.