Individual Details
George Mower
(13 May 1827 - 1 Jun 1880)
Events
| Birth | 13 May 1827 | Bath, Sagadahoc, Maine |  |  | |
| Census | 1 Jun 1830 | Starks, Somerset, Maine | | | |
| Census | 1 Jun 1840 | Bangor, Penobscot, Maine | | | |
| Occupation | farmer, operating the family farm started by his father. | | |||
| Census | 1 Jun 1850 | Bangor, Penobscot, Maine | | | |
| Marriage Intention | 19 Nov 1856 | Corinth, Penobscot, Maine - Elizabeth "Lizzie" Eastman | | ||
| Marriage | 19 Nov 1856 | Corinth, Penobscot, Maine - Elizabeth "Lizzie" Eastman | | | |
| Census | 3 Oct 1857 | Stillwater, Washington, Minnesota | | | |
| Census | 1 Jun 1860 | Bangor, Penobscot, Maine | | | |
| Census | 1 Jun 1860 | (agricultural schedule) - Bangor, Penobscot, Maine | | | |
| Census | 1 Jun 1870 | Bangor, Penobscot, Maine | | | |
| Death | 1 Jun 1880 | Bangor, Penobscot, Maine | | ||
| Burial | Maple Grove Cemetery, Bangor, Penobscot, Maine | |
Families
| Spouse | Elizabeth "Lizzie" Eastman (1833 - 1917) |
| Child | Charles Martin Mower (1857 - 1858) |
| Child | Eugene Adelbert Mower (1862 - 1927) |
| Child | Horace Burton Mower (1864 - 1902) |
| Child | Angie Luretta Mower (1867 - 1868) |
| Child | Melvin Harris Mower (1869 - 1917) |
| Child | Grace Maria Mower (1871 - 1884) |
| Child | Frank Lester Mower (1874 - 1927) |
| Father | Martin Mower (1791 - 1877) |
| Mother | Mary "Polly" Underhill (1795 - 1857) |
| Sibling | John Edwards Mower (1815 - 1879) |
| Sibling | Oren Mower (1817 - 1842) |
| Sibling | Martin Mower (1819 - 1890) |
| Sibling | Emily Mower (1820 - 1917) |
| Sibling | Seward Porter Mower (1822 - 1850) |
| Sibling | Horace Mower (1825 - 1847) |
| Sibling | William Henry Mower (1829 - 1870) |
| Sibling | Mary Jane Mower (1830 - 1921) |
| Sibling | Angeline Mower (1833 - 1860) |
| Sibling | Cynthia Marie Mower (1834 - 1862) |
| Sibling | Ann Trafton Mower (1836 - 1858) |
| Sibling | Charles Snell Mower (1838 - 1844) |
Notes
Birth
A record of George Mower's birth has not been located. It is reported that the records of this time period in Bath were destroyed by fire.Census
The Martin Mower household was enumerated on the 1830 census. Individual members other than the head of household are not individually named. A comparison of the ages of the family members with number shown in the various age brackets appear to include all members of the family at the census date, however it appears that the counts for the males are in the column to the right of where I would have expect them to be in order to match up with actual ages. The total household consists of 10 members which agrees with my records. With that caveat, I believe the corresponding members of the household as enumerated were: (a) 2 free white males of 5 years of age and under 10 [George aged 3 and William aged 1]; (b) 2 free white males of age 10 and under 14 [Seward aged 7 and Horace aged 5]; (c) 3 free white males of age 15 and under 19 [John aged 14, Oren aged 13, and Martin Jr. aged 11]; (d) 1 free white male of age 40 and under 49 [Martin aged 39]; (e) 1 free white female of age 5 and under 9 [Emily aged 9]; and (f) 1 free white female of age 30 and under 39 [Mary aged 35].Census
The Martin Moore [sic] household was enumerated on the 1840 census. Individual members other than the head of household are not individually named. A comparison of the ages of the family members with number shown in the various age brackets appear to include all members of the family at the census date, with the exception of Martin's wife Mary who does not appear. A couple individuals appear to be included in the wrong brackets, but their ages are near the cutoff ages. The total household consists of 15 members which agrees with my records for the family at the census date, however as stated Mary does not appear to be included and a additional male of age 20-29, perhaps a hired hand, is included. I believe the corresponding members of the household as enumerated were: (a) 1 free white male under the age of 5 [Charles aged 2]; (b) 3 free white males of 10 years of age and under 15 [Horace aged 15, George aged 13 and William aged 11]; (c) 1 free white male of age 15 and under 19 [Seward aged 17]; (d) 4 free white males of age 20 and under 29 [John aged 24, Oren aged 23, Martin aged 21 and an unidentified individual]; (f) 1 free white male of age 50 and under 59 [Martin aged 49]; (g) 1 free white female under age 5 [Ann aged 3]; (h) 3 free white females of aged 5 and under 9 [Mary Jane aged 9, Angeline aged 7 and Cynthia aged 5]; and (i) 1 free white female of age 15 and under 19 [Emily aged 19].Census
George was enumerated in the household of Martin Mower as a 21 year old male, a farmer, with his place of birth listed as Maine.Marriage
They were married by C. P. Bartlett, Baptist minister.Census
George Mower was enumerated as a 30 year old white male, birthplace of Maine, a native voter and his occupation listed as lumberman. He was included with several other lumberman in the household of John and Almira Darrah.Census
George Mower was enumerated as head of household, 33 years old, male, farmer, owned real estate valued at $1500 and personal estate valued at $700, and was born in Maine. Other members of the household were Elizabeth Mower, Ann Mariah Mower, and Alanson Annis (a 20 year old male).Census
According to the Productions in Agriculture schedule, George Mower owned 80 acres of improved land. The farm had a cash value of $1,500 and the farming implements and machinery were valued at $175. Livestock owned as of the census date were 2 horses, 10 milk cows, 2 working oxen, and 15 sheep. The value of the livestock was $700. Produce during the year ended 1 June 1860 was 30 bushels of oats, 70 lbs. of wool, 3 bushels of peas and beans, 150 bushels of Irish potatoes, 50 bushels of barley, 10 bushels of buckwheat, 750 lbs. of butter, and 18 tons of hay. The value of animals slaughtered was $75.Census
George Mower was enumerated as head of household, a 42 year old white male, a farmer owning real estate valued at $5,000 and personal estate valued at $4,000. His birthplace is listed as Maine and there is an indication that he a male citizen of the U.S. of 21 years of age an upwards. Other members of his household were Lizzie Mower, Eugene Mower, Horace Mower, Melvin Mower, Martin Mower and Jennie Murry (domestic servant).Endnotes
1. Walter L. Mower, Mower Family History: A Genealogical Record of the Maine Branch of This Family together with Other Branches of the Family Tree (Portland, Maine: The Southworth Press, 1923), 71.
2. Walter L. Mower, Mower Family History: A Genealogical Record of the Maine Branch of This Family together with Other Branches of the Family Tree (Portland, Maine: The Southworth Press, 1923), 74.
3. 1830 U.S.Census, Somerset County, Maine, population schedule, Town of Starks, 119, image 3 of 18, line 3, Martin Mower household, George Mower; digital images, Ancestry.com (www.ancestry.com : accessed 23 May 2019); NARA microfilm publication M19, 201 rolls.
4. 1840 U.S. Census, Penobscot County, Maine, population schedule, City of Bangor, p. 52, image 84 of 97, line 22, Martin Moore household, George Mower; digital images, Ancestry.com (www.ancestry.com : accessed 23 May 2019); NARA microfilm publication M704, 580 rolls.
5. 1870 U.S. Census, Penobscot County, Maine, population schedule, City of Bangor, p. 143, dwelling 885, family 1019, line 28, George Mower; digital images, Ancestry.com (www.ancestry.com : accessed 31 January 2017); citing NARA microfilm publication M593, 1,761 rolls.
6. 1850 U.S. Census, Penobscot County, Maine, population schedule, City of Bangor, p. 127A, dwelling 1773, family 1835, line 18, George Mower; digital images, Ancestry.com (www.ancestry.com : accessed 31 January 2017); citing NARA microfilm publication M432, 1009 rolls.
7. Walter L. Mower, Mower Family History: A Genealogical Record of the Maine Branch of This Family together with Other Branches of the Family Tree (Portland, Maine: The Southworth Press, 1923), 74.
8. 1850 U.S. Census, Penobscot County, Maine, population schedule, City of Bangor, 127 (stamped), dwelling 1773, family 1835, Martin Mower household, line 18, Geo. Mower; digital images, Ancestry.com (www.ancestry.com : accessed 25 February 2019); citing NARA microfilm publication M432, 1009 rolls.
9. FamilySearch, "Corinth, Maine: Vital records 1811-1895 ," database with digital images, FamilySearch (www.familysearch.org: accessed 30 December 2017), Mower/Eastman Marriage Intention; citing Town Clerk, Corinth, Maine; LDS Film #10809.
10. Walter L. Mower, Mower Family History: A Genealogical Record of the Maine Branch of This Family together with Other Branches of the Family Tree (Portland, Maine: The Southworth Press, 1923), 74.
11. FamilySearch, "Corinth, Maine: Vital records 1811-1895 ," database with digital images, FamilySearch (www.familysearch.org: accessed 30 December 2017), Mower/Eastman Marriage Record; citing Town Clerk, Corinth, Maine; LDS Film #10809.
12. "Minnesota, Territorial and State Censuses, 1849-1905," Ancestry.com, Ancestry.com (www.ancestery.com : accessed 18 September 2019), digital image, "Census --- Inhabitants of Stillwater in the County of Washington, Territory of Minnesota," p. 40, line 25; Original Data: Minnesota Historical Society. Minnesota State Population Census Schedules, 1865-1905.
13. 1860 U.S. Census, Penobscot County, Maine, population schedule, City of Bangor, 5th ward, page 5, dwelling 29, family 29, George Mower household, line 1, George Mower; digital images, Ancestry.com (www.ancestry.com : accessed 31 January 2017); citing NARA microfilm publication M653, 1,438 rolls.
14. 1850 U.S. Census, Penobscot County, Maine, schedule 4, production of agriculture, City of Bangor, 3, line 11, George Mower; digital images, Ancestry.com (www.ancestry.com : accessed 2 June 2019); Original Data: Maine State Archives, Augusta, Maine, microfilm.
15. 1870 U.S. Census, Penobscot County, Maine, population schedule, City of Bangor, p. 143, dwelling 885, family 1019, George Mower household, line 28, George Mower; digital images, Ancestry.com (www.ancestry.com : accessed 2 June 2019); citing NARA microfilm publication M593, 1,761 rolls.
16. Michelle E. Thomas, Vital Records of Bangor, Maine: Volume 2: Death Records (Rockport, Maine: Picton Press, 2003), 179.
17. FamilySearch, "Bangor, Maine: Deaths 1834-1891; Births prior to 1891," database with digital images, FamilySearch (www.familysearch.org: accessed 1 February 2017), George Mower, image 110 of 601 (town book p. 317); citing City Clerk, Bangor, Maine; LDS Film #007592506.
18. Maple Grove Cemetery (Bangor, Maine; corner of Pushaw Road and Church Road), Martin Mower family monument, Lot 6; personally viewed by Dale W. Mower, 29 May 2011.
19. Walter L. Mower, Mower Family History: A Genealogical Record of the Maine Branch of This Family together with Other Branches of the Family Tree (Portland, Maine: The Southworth Press, 1923), 71.
20. Maple Grove Cemetery (Bangor, Maine; corner of Pushaw Road and Church Road), Martin Mower family monument, Lot 6; personally viewed by Dale W. Mower, 29 May 2011.
21. Ancestry.com, Find-A-Grave, database with digital images (www.findagrave.com : created 27 April 2009), George Mower, Memorial #36439112.