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Family HistoryFamily History - Jay Franklin Bowman


Key:1.“+” before a child’s name indicates the child has their own entry in the next generation.
 2.“born xxxx” indicates the child is under 18 years of age so the birth date is not shown.
This family history features Jay Franklin Bowman and 34 of his descendants down to the fifth generation.


First Generation
1. Jay Franklin Bowman,1 born ____ (parents not determined). Jay married Theresa Strohstacker (born ____, parents not determined).

Child of Jay Franklin Bowman and Theresa Strohstacker:

+2i. Howard Clifford Bowman, born 20 June 1897 in Ohio; died 20 June 1989 in Frenchtown, Monroe County, Michigan. Married Flossie Mildred Gazlay.

Second Generation
2. Howard Clifford Bowman2 (Jay1), born 20 June 1897 in Ohio;1, 2, 3, 4, 5 died 20 June 1989 in Frenchtown, Monroe County, Michigan.1, 2 Howard married, ca. 1919, Flossie Mildred Gazlay3, 4, 11 (born 11 April 1897 in Mancelona, Antrim County, Michigan, the daughter of Eugene Miles Gazlay and Mary Elizabeth Watters;3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 Flossie died 8 June 1977 in Frenchtown, Monroe County, Michigan7, 8). Howard and Flossie are buried in Roselawn Memorial Park, La Salle, Monroe County, Michigan.1, 7

Children of Howard Clifford Bowman and Flossie Mildred Gazlay:

+3i. Jay Eugene Bowman, born 26 April 1920 in Michigan; died 16 April 2018. Married Edna Marie Coss.
+4ii. Mildred Juanita Bowman, born 21 October 1922 in Sidnaw, Houghton County, Michigan; died 1 September 2019 in Monroe County, Michigan. Married Dewey Etheridge ‘Sonny’ Turner.
+5iii. Leon Clifford Bowman, born 10 February 1924 in Sidnaw, Houghton County, Michigan; died 11 October 2022 in Monroe, Monroe County, Michigan. Married Harriet Agnes Karwick.
+6iv. Lowell Lloyd Bowman, born 16 May 1925 in Houghton County, Michigan; died 26 January 2015 in Temperance, Monroe County, Michigan. Married Marjorie M. Karwick.
+7v. Warren Lee Bowman, born 11 November 1926 in Houghton County, Michigan; died 22 January 1991. Married Juanita C. Karwick.
+8vi. Audrey M. Bowman, born 1 August 1928 in La Salle, Monroe County, Michigan; died 9 August 2020 in Monroe County, Michigan. Married Robert Lake.
+9vii. Ronald Lyle Bowman, born 8 August 1930 in Michigan; died 1 June 2017 in Blissfield, Lenawee County, Michigan. Married Audrey Geraldine ‘Deanie’ Wilson.
+10viii. Delbert Fay Bowman, born 11 July 1932 in La Salle, Monroe County, Michigan; died 6 June 2017 in Ypsilanti, Washtenaw County, Michigan. Married Shirley E. Peters.
+11ix. Marlene Bowman, born ca. 1938 in Michigan. Married (1) Edward Ausmus Married (2) Richard Reigle.

  1. Find a Grave (website). Roselawn Memorial Park, La Salle, Monroe County, Michigan; Howard Clifford Bowman, born: 1897 in Medina, Medina County, Ohio; died: 1989 in Monroe County, Michigan (from record, which provides the names and links for his parents, two siblings, wife, and eight children).
  2. Michigan Deaths, 1971-1996; Howard C. Bowman, died 20 June 1989 in Frenchtown, Monroe [County], Michigan, born 21 August 1897.
  3. U.S. Federal Census, 1920, Michigan, Houghton County, Duncan Township, Enumeration District 140, Sheet No. 1B, family of Howard C. Bowman (22, Ohio, mill setter, handle factory); wife Flossie M. Bowman (22, Michigan).
  4. U.S. Federal Census, 1930, Michigan, Monroe County, LaSalle Township, Enumeration District 58-16, Sheet No. 16B, family of Howard Bowman (32, Ohio, truck driver, first married age 21); wife Flossie Bowman (32, Michigan, first married age 21); son Eugene Bowman (9, Michigan); daughter Mildred Bowman (7, Michigan); son Leon Bowman (6, Michigan); son Lowell Bowman (4 10/12, Michigan); son Warren Bowman (2 4/12, Michigan); daughter Audrey Bowman (1 7/12, Michigan).
  5. U.S. Federal Census, 1940, Michigan, Monroe County, La Salle Township, Enumeration District 58-21, Sheet No. 18A, family of Howard Bowman (43, Ohio, truck driver, road work); wife Flossie Bowman (43, Michigan); son Eugene Bowman (20, Michigan, auto mechanic, retail auto); daughter Mildred Bowman (17, Michigan); son Leon Bowman (16, Michigan); son Lowell Bowman (15, Michigan); son Warren Bowman (13, Michigan); daughter Audrey Bowman (12, Michigan); son Lysle Bowman (10, Michigan); son Delbert Bowman (8, Michigan); daughter Marlene Bowman (2, Michigan).
  6. Michigan Births, 1867-1902; Flossie M. Gazley, born 11 April 1897 in Mancelona Township, Antrim [County], Michigan; Father: Eugene Gazley, born in Michgan; Mother: Mary Gazley, born in Ohio.
  7. Find a Grave (website). Roselawn Memorial Park, La Salle, Monroe County, Michigan; Flossie M. Gazlay Bowman, born: 1897; died: 1977 (from record, which provides the names and links for her parents, five siblings, husband, and eight children).
  8. Michigan Deaths, 1971-1996; Flossie M. Bowman, died 8 June 1977 in Frenchtown, Monroe [County], Michigan; born 11 April 1997 [sic, 1897].
  9. U.S. Federal Census, 1900, Michigan, Antrim County, Star Township, Enumeration District 3, Sheet No. 11A, family of Eugene M. Gazlay (37, Michigan, July 1862, filer, saw mill); wife of 12 years Mary E. Gazlay (33, Ohio, Aug. 1866, 5 children, 4 living); daughter [sic, actually a son] Bird T. Gazlay (10, Michigan, July 1889); son Ralph L. Gazlay (7, Michigan, Mar. 1893); son Vollie I. Gazlay (5, Michigan, May 1895); daughter Flossie M. Gazlay (3, Michigan, Apr. 1897); border Samuel Johnson (45, Pennsylvania, July 1856, day laborer); wife of 11 years Anna Johnson (38, Ohio, Nov. 1861).
  10. U.S. Federal Census, 1910, Michigan, Antrim County, Chestonia Township, Enumeration District 3, Sheet No. 1B, family of Eugene M. Gazley (44, Michigan, farmer); wife of 22 years Mary E. Gazley (40, Ohio, 7 children, 6 living); son Bird P. Gazley (20, Michigan, laborer, odd jobs); son Ralph L. Gazley (17, Michigan); son Vollie I. Gazley (15, Michigan); daughter Flossie M. Gazley (13, Michigan); Arnold L. Gazley (9, Michgan); daughter Venice J. Gazley (1 7/12, Michigan). Eugene is living next to his brother Lawrence and his family.
  11. Sweet/Fish/Gazlay/Post Family Tree, Ancestry (website), Owner: Eagan Anderson, Florida. Although few sources are shown in this extensive tree, the birth, marriage, death, names, and other details typically agree with other sources. This tree is generally cited as a reference in our Gazlay Family History website only where the information is not found in any other source, such as children who died in infancy, middle names, etc.
Third Generation
3. Jay Eugene Bowman3 (Howard,2 Jay1), born 26 April 1920 in Michigan;1, 2, 3, 4 died 16 April 2018.1 Jay married, 18 November 1940 in Napoleon, Henry County, Ohio, Edna Marie Coss1, 5, 6 (born 5 February 1923 in Bridgeport, Belmont County, Ohio, the daughter of Wilber Coss and Louise Trouten;4, 5 Edna died 12 April 20215). Jay and Edna are buried in La Salle Township Cemetery, La Salle, Monroe County, Michigan.1, 5

Children of Jay Eugene Bowman and Edna Marie Coss:

+12i. Jay Eugene Bowman, Jr., born 12 December 1941 in Monroe, Monroe County, Michigan; died 8 June 2017 in Monroe, Monroe County, Michigan. Married Darlene Kay Eckhart.
 13ii. Linda Lou Bowman.
 14iii. Joanne M. Bowman.
 15iv. Ronald A. Bowman.
 16v. Leona B. Bowman.
 17vi. Roberta I. Bowman.
 18vii. Robert C. Bowman.
 19viii. Chris E. Bowman.

4. Mildred Juanita Bowman3 (Howard,2 Jay1), born 21 October 1922 in Sidnaw, Houghton County, Michigan;2, 3, 4, 7 died 1 September 2019 in Monroe County, Michigan.7 Mildred married, 7 January 1945 in Monroe, Monroe County, Michigan, Dewey Etheridge ‘Sonny’ Turner8 (born 3 August 1925 in Monroe, Monroe County, Michigan, the son of Dewey A. Turner and Gertrude Thomas;8 Sonny died 19 February 1994 in Las Vegas, Nevada8). Mildred is buried in Roselawn Memorial Park, La Salle, Monroe County, Michigan.7 Sonny is buried in Roseland Memorial Gardens, Jackson, Jackson County, Michigan.8

Children of Mildred Juanita Bowman and Dewey Etheridge ‘Sonny’ Turner:

 20i. Ronald L. Turner, born 13 January 1947;9 died 14 January 1947 in Monroe, Monroe County, Michigan.9
 21ii. Melvin L. Turner, born 21 June 1948.4

5. Leon Clifford Bowman3 (Howard,2 Jay1), born 10 February 1924 in Sidnaw, Houghton County, Michigan;2, 3, 4, 10 died 11 October 2022 in Monroe, Monroe County, Michigan.10 Leon married, 31 December 1955 in Toledo, Lucas County, Ohio, Harriet Agnes Karwick6, 10 (born 29 December 1931, the daughter of Joseph L. Karwick and Harriet A. Pete4). Leon is buried in Roselawn Memorial Park, La Salle, Monroe County, Michigan.10

Children of Leon Clifford Bowman and Harriet Agnes Karwick:

 22i. Eric Wayne Bowman, born 30 May 1956.4
 23ii. Tanya Marie Bowman, born 3 November 1967.4

6. Lowell Lloyd Bowman3 (Howard,2 Jay1), born 16 May 1925 in Houghton County, Michigan;2, 3, 4, 11 died 26 January 2015 in Temperance, Monroe County, Michigan.11 Lowell married Marjorie M. Karwick6 (born 3 March 1927, the daughter of Joseph L. Karwick and Harriet A. Pete4).

7. Warren Lee Bowman3 (Howard,2 Jay1), born 11 November 1926 in Houghton County, Michigan;2, 3, 4, 12 died 22 January 1991.12 Warren married Juanita C. Karwick6 (born 2 February 1929, the daughter of Joseph L. Karwick and Harriet A. Pete;4, 13 Juanita died 200813). Juanita is buried in Roselawn Memorial Park, La Salle, Monroe County, Michigan.13

8. Audrey M. Bowman3 (Howard,2 Jay1), born 1 August 1928 in La Salle, Monroe County, Michigan;2, 3, 4, 14 died 9 August 2020 in Monroe County, Michigan.14 Audrey married, 1948, Robert Lake6, 14 (born 29 May 1926 in Numa, Parke County, Indiana, the son of Harry H. Lake and Velma Ester Wheat;4, 15 Robert died 16 June 201515). Audrey and Robert are buried in Roselawn Memorial Park, La Salle, Monroe County, Michigan.14, 15

Children of Audrey M. Bowman and Robert Lake:

 24i. Randolph Lake.
 25ii. Michelle Lake.
 26iii. Marsha Lake.

9. Ronald Lyle Bowman3 (Howard,2 Jay1), born 8 August 1930 in Michigan;3, 4, 16 died 1 June 2017 in Blissfield, Lenawee County, Michigan.16 Ronald married, 12 June 1953 in La Salle, Monroe County, Michigan, Audrey Geraldine ‘Deanie’ Wilson6, 16 (born 9 January 1935 in Monroe, Monroe County, Michigan, the daughter of Rector Wilson and Nettie Ellison;4, 17 Deanie died 1 February 202017). Ronald and Deanie are buried in Roselawn Memorial Park, La Salle, Monroe County, Michigan.16, 17

Children of Ronald Lyle Bowman and Audrey Geraldine ‘Deanie’ Wilson:

 27i. Brent Bowman.
 28ii. Keith Bowman.
 29iii. Ginger Bowman.

10. Delbert Fay Bowman3 (Howard,2 Jay1), born 11 July 1932 in La Salle, Monroe County, Michigan;3, 4, 18 died 6 June 2017 in Ypsilanti, Washtenaw County, Michigan.18 Delbert married, 6 April 1951 in Monroe, Monroe County, Michigan, Shirley E. Peters6, 18 (born 9 December 1932, parents not determined4). Delbert is buried in Roselawn Memorial Park, La Salle, Monroe County, Michigan.18

Children of Delbert Fay Bowman and Shirley E. Peters:

 30i. Connie Bowman.
 31ii. Archer Bowman.
 32iii. Debra E. Bowman.
 33iv. Diane Bowman.

11. Marlene Bowman3 (Howard,2 Jay1), born ca. 1938 in Michigan.3 Marlene married, first, Edward Ausmus6 (born ____, parents not determined). Their marriage ended in divorce.6 Marlene married, second, Richard Reigle6 (born ____, parents not determined).

  1. Find a Grave (website). La Salle Township Cemetery, La Salle, Monroe County, Michigan J. Eugene Bowman, born: 26 April 1920; died: 16 April 2018 (from record, which provides the names and links for his parents, seven siblings, wife, and one child).
  2. U.S. Federal Census, 1930, Michigan, Monroe County, LaSalle Township, Enumeration District 58-16, Sheet No. 16B, family of Howard Bowman (32, Ohio, truck driver, first married age 21); wife Flossie Bowman (32, Michigan, first married age 21); son Eugene Bowman (9, Michigan); daughter Mildred Bowman (7, Michigan); son Leon Bowman (6, Michigan); son Lowell Bowman (4 10/12, Michigan); son Warren Bowman (2 4/12, Michigan); daughter Audrey Bowman (1 7/12, Michigan).
  3. U.S. Federal Census, 1940, Michigan, Monroe County, La Salle Township, Enumeration District 58-21, Sheet No. 18A, family of Howard Bowman (43, Ohio, truck driver, road work); wife Flossie Bowman (43, Michigan); son Eugene Bowman (20, Michigan, auto mechanic, retail auto); daughter Mildred Bowman (17, Michigan); son Leon Bowman (16, Michigan); son Lowell Bowman (15, Michigan); son Warren Bowman (13, Michigan); daughter Audrey Bowman (12, Michigan); son Lysle Bowman (10, Michigan); son Delbert Bowman (8, Michigan); daughter Marlene Bowman (2, Michigan).
  4. This is publicly viewable information found in various public information repositories, people finding websites, and/or social media.
  5. Find a Grave (website). La Salle Township Cemetery, La Salle, Monroe County, Michigan Edna “Marie” Coss Bowman, born: 5 February 1923 in Bridgeport, Belmont County, Ohio; died: 12 April 2021 (from record, which includes the text from her obituary, and provides the names and links for her husband and one child).
  6. Gazlay Family Tree, by David Paul Gazlay. First edition published June 1984. Second edition published August 2001. This extensive Gazlay family tree provides birth and death years (but not exact dates) for Gazlay descendants, and names (only) of spouses. No sources are cited, but the compiler is known to have collected information from numerous documents and Gazlay descendants. Names, dates, and relationships should be compared to other source citations.
  7. Find a Grave (website). Roselawn Memorial Park, La Salle, Monroe County, Michigan; Mildred Juanita Bowman Turner, born: 1822 in Sidnaw, Houghton County, Michigan; died: 1 September 2017 in Monroe County, Michigan (from record, which includes the text from her obituary; and provides the names and links for her parents, five siblings, and husband).
  8. Find a Grave (website). Roselawn Memorial Park, La Salle, Monroe County, Michigan; Dewey E. “Sonny” Turner, born: 3 August 1925 in Monroe, Monroe County, Michigan; died: 19 February 1994 in Las Vegas, Clark County, Nevada [from record, which provides biographical and vital details and the names of his wife, parents, son, and siblings].
  9. Michigan, Death Certificates, 1921-1952. Turner, Ronald L., died: 14 January 1947 in Monroe, Monroe [County], Michigan; born: 13 January 1947; father: Dewey Turner; mother: Mildred Bowman.
  10. Find a Grave (website). Roselawn Memorial Park, La Salle, Monroe County, Michigan; Leon C. Bowman, born: 10 February 1924 in Signaw, Houghton County, Michigan; died: 11 October 2022 in Monroe, Monroe County, Michigan (from record, which includes a copy of his obituary, and provides the names and links for his parents and seven siblings).
  11. Find a Grave (website). (Cremated), Lowell Lloyd Bowman, born: 1926 in Houghton County, Michigan; died: 26 January 2015 in Temperance, Monroe County, Michigan (from record, which includes notes naming his parents and wife, and the text from his obituary; and provides the names and links for his parents and seven siblings).
  12. Find a Grave (website). (Cremated), Warren L. Bowman, born: 1927 in Houghton County, Michigan; died: 22 January 1991 (from record, which includes notes naming his parents, siblings, and wife; and provides the names and links for his parents and seven siblings).
  13. Find a Grave (website). Roselawn Memorial Park, La Salle, Monroe County, Michigan; Juanita C. Bowman, born: 1929; died: 2008 (from record, which provides the name and link [a duplicate] for her husband).
  14. Find a Grave (website). Roselawn Memorial Park, La Salle, Monroe County, Michigan; Audrey Bowman Lake, born: 1 August 1928 in La Salle, Monroe County, Michigan; died: 9 August 2020 in Monroe County, Michigan (from record, which includes the text from her obituary; and provides the names and links for her parents and seven siblings).
  15. Find a Grave (website). Roselawn Memorial Park, La Salle, Monroe County, Michigan; Robert E. Lake, born: 26 May 1926 in Numa, Parke County, Indiana; died: 16 June 2015 (from record, which provides the names and links for his parents and two siblings).
  16. Find a Grave (website). Roselawn Memorial Park, La Salle, Monroe County, Michigan; Ronald L. “Lyle” Bowman, born: 8 August 1930; died: 1 June 2017 in Blissfield, Lenawee County, Michigan (from record, which includes the text from his obituary; and provides the names and links for his parents, seven siblings, and wife).
  17. Find a Grave (website). Roselawn Memorial Park, La Salle, Monroe County, Michigan; Audrey Geraldine “Deanie” Wilson Bowman, born: 9 January 1935 in Monroe, Monroe County, Michigan; died: 1 February 2020 (from record, which includes the text from her obituary; and provides the name and link for her husband).
  18. Find a Grave (website). Roselawn Memorial Park, La Salle, Monroe County, Michigan; Delbert Fay Bowman, born: 11 July 1932 in La Salle, Monroe County, Michigan; died: 6 June 2017 in Ypsilanti, Washtenaw County, Michigan (from record, which includes the text from his obituary; and provides the names and links for his parents and seven siblings).
Fourth and Fifth Generations
12. Jay Eugene Bowman, Jr.4 (Jay,3 Howard,2 Jay1), born 12 December 1941 in Monroe, Monroe County, Michigan;1 died 8 June 2017 in Monroe, Monroe County, Michigan.1 Jay married, 29 February 1964 in Temperance, Monroe County, Michigan, Darlene Kay Eckhart1 (born ____, parents not determined). Jay is buried in La Salle Township Cemetery, La Salle, Monroe County, Michigan.1

Children of Jay Eugene Bowman, Jr. and Darlene Kay Eckhart:

 34i. Jay Bowman III.
 35ii. Jerald Edward Bowman.

  1. Find a Grave (website). La Salle Township Cemetery, La Salle, Monroe County, Michigan Jay Eugene Bowman, Jr., born: 12 December 1941; died: 8 June 2017 (from record, which includes the text from his obituary, and provides the names and links for his parents).