The Second Marriage & Lineage of G.W.G. Bowen
A Historical Compilation of the Eddyville, New York Descendants
Historical Context
Following his establishment in Mansfield Township, local millwright and longtime Justice of the Peace George Washington Grovnor Bowen expanded both his economic ventures and family presence within the historic hamlet of Eddyville, New York. His marriage to Lydia Lovisa Eddy anchored the family inside a prominent lineage of civic organizers and pioneers.
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Lydia Lovisa Eddy (1835–1910)
Children of Lydia Lovisa Eddy and George Washington Grovnor Bowen
Eight children were born to this marriage, raised directly on the family homestead and contributing heavily to the growth of Cattaraugus County family history:
Fannie Betsey Bowen
The eldest daughter of the union, carrying generational names down the line.
Emily Ann Bowen
Wed into the Fox family line, preserving early community histories.
Harriet Lovisa Bowen
Known affectionately as "Hattie," keeping close ties to Eddyville affairs.
Mabel Grey Bowen
Preserved early family heirlooms, letters, and artistic assets safely.
William Hurd Bowen
Named in honor of his maternal grandfather, William Hurd Eddy.
Ida Belle Bowen
Expanded the family's deep genealogical lines across New York State.
Eddy Leroy Bowen
A cornerstone name explicitly locking together both family boundaries.
Bessie Lucinda Bowen
The youngest blessing; matriarch who protected early cemetery documentation.