Ebeneser Bowen account books

Collection — Carton: 1

Identifier: 2024-056

Staff Only

Content Description

Consists of 15 ledgers and account books for Ebeneser Bowen documenting service and labor performed and 1 volume ledger for Bowensburg Saw Mill.

Dates

Creation: 1831-1865

Conditions Governing Access

There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the collection.

Conditions Governing Use

Permission to publish, reproduce, distribute, or use in any current or future manifestations must be obtained in writing from the Rochester Public Library Local History and Genealogy Division.

Biographical / Historical

Dr. Ebenezer Bowen was born in Hartford Connecticut in September 1789. He arrived in Rochester NY in 1814 where he established his medical practice. He at one point moved his practice to Waterford Ohio, but eventually made his way back to Brighton NY in 1830. He was an active member of the Pioneer Society of Western NY and also served as the Brighton town clerk. Dr. Bowen would pass away in 1865 and is buried at the Mt. Hope Cemetery in Rochester NY.

Extent

16.0 Volumes

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Arrangement

This collection consists of X boxes.

Bibliography

Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/33816671/ebenezer-bowen: accessed October 3, 2024), memorial page for Dr. Ebenezer Bowen (12 Sep 1789–22 May 1865), Find a Grave Memorial ID 33816671, citing Mount Hope Cemetery, Rochester, Monroe County, New York, USA; Maintained by Shelley Miller (contributor 47081838).

Cohen, Emily. “The Bowen Family, Pioneers of Brighton, NY.” Handle Proxy, January 26, 2007. http://hdl.handle.net/1802/3555.