Person Record
Metadata
Name |
Bowden, Joseph Thomas |
Born |
06/12/1862 |
Birthplace |
Linden, WI |
Deceased |
09/25/1941 |
Deceased where |
Ladysmith, British Columbia |
Places of residence |
Canada (British Columbia & Alberta) California Wisconsin Colorado (Golden, Ralston Creek, Marshall, Morrison, Williamsburgh, Canon City) |
Father |
Joseph Bowden |
Mother |
Adelaide Blake Bowden |
Nationality |
American |
Education |
High School (Golden, CO) |
Notes |
Came to Golden from Linden, WI in 1869 via stagecoach at age 7 with family. Buried in Colwood Burial Park, Victoria, B.C. Wrote about his experiences as a "free range" boy in the 1870s and the "Wild West" nature of Golden. |
Occupation |
Coal Miner, Prospector, Coors Brewery, Schillers Brewery |
Publications |
Autobiography reprinted by C Lazy Three Press |
Relationships |
Cousin of John Waerne, who was allegedly murdered by the nephew of "Bill" Loveland. |
Spouse |
Gwendoline Meredith (m.1889) |
Children |
6 daughters: Mrs. Thomas Michael Mrs. W.A. Irving Mrs. P.C. Nason Mrs. E.E. Eastwood Miss M.E. Bowden Miss H. Bowden |
Related Records
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2011.027.005 - The Story of My Life: Autobiography of Joseph Thomas Bowden
2011.027
Record Type: Archive
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