Jacob Colman Fowler

     

Jacob Colman Fowler was also known as Coleman Fowler. He was born on 25 February 1874 at Putnam Co, Missouri.^4,5,6 He was the son of Jacob Fowler and Elizabeth A. Baugh.^1,2,3 Conflicting evidence states that Jacob was born at Putnam Co., Missouri, on 25 February 1878.¹

Jacob Colman Fowler was enumerated with Jacob Fowler as Jacob C. Fowler, son, on the Census of 17 June 1880. He is shown as a single white male, age 5. He is not attending school. He was born in Missouri. Her father was born in Ill and his mother in Ky.⁷

Jacob Colman Fowler married Julia A. Hogg on 20 February 1892 at Putnam Co., Missouri, when he was 17.^8,9

Jacob Colman Fowler was listed as Jacob C. Fowler the head of household on the 1910 Census recorded 12 May 1910 at Elm Township, Putnam Co., Missouri. The official date of this census was 15 Apr 1910. Also living in the household were his wife, Julia A. Fowler, his son, Orvil Fowler, his daughter, Laura Richmond, his daughter, Pauline Fowler, his son-in-law, James O. Richmond He is a white male age 36. His marital status is "M1." The number of years for his present marriage is 18. He was born in Missouri. His father was born in Illinois, his mother in Kentucky. He is a farmer working on his own account on a general farm. He owns the farm which is mortgaged. He can speak English but he cannot read or write.¹⁰

Coleman Fowler was shown as the son of Jacob Fowler in Jacob's obituary.¹¹

Jacob Colman Fowler was listed as Orvil Fowler's closest relative on his World War I Draft Registration, in Unionville, Putnam Co., Missouri; He reported he was currently not at work.¹²

With no end in sight for World War I, the United States instituted it's third and final registration. It included all men who were between the ages of 18 and 21, and 31 to 45 years of age. This added younger men than the previous registrations, those who were born between September 12, 1897 and September 12, 1900; and added an older group of men, born between September 12, 1873 and September 12, 1888. Jacob Colman Fowler filled out a draft card on 12 September 1918 in EXline, Appanoose Co., Iowa. He is employed as a farmer. He is of medium height, stout build with black eyes and hair. His card was signed by his mark.

Julia A. Fowler was listed as Jacob Colman Fowler's closest relative on his World War I Draft Registration.¹³

Jacob Colman Fowler was listed as the head of household as Coleman J. Fowler on the 1920 Census recorded 3 January 1920 at Caldwell Township, Exline, Appanoose Co., Iowa. The official date of this census was 1 Jan 1920. He is a white married male, age 45. He owns the home which is free of mortgage. He cannot read or write. He was born in Missouri. His father was born in Illinois; his mother in Kentucky. He is a miner in a coal mine.. Also living in the household were his wife, Julia A. Fowler , his daughter, Pauline Fowler.¹⁴

Jacob Colman Fowler was listed as the head of household as Jacob C. Fowler on the 1930 Census recorded 4 April 1930 at Benton Township, Kirksville, Adair Co., Missouri. The official date of this census was 1 Apr 1930. Jacob is age 56 He is employed as a laborer - truck driver. He owns the home which is valued at $1000. He was first married at age 18. He has born in Missouri. His father was born in Illinois; his mother in Kentucky. He is not able to read and write. He is not a veteran.. Also living in the household were his wife, Julia A. Fowler , his daughter, Pauline Shaw , his grandson, William D. Shaw.¹⁵

Jacob Colman Fowler lived at 209 W. Randolph, Kirksville, Adair Co., Missouri, in January 1948 This was his usual residence for 20 years.¹

Jacob Colman Fowler died on 23 January 1948 at 209 West Randolph, Kirksville, Adair Co., Missouri, at age 73 years, 10 months and 29 days.^1,16

A death certificate was filed on 17 February 1948 for Jacob Colman Fowler. Pauline McKim was the informant for the death certificate. Julia A. Hogg was shown as his spouse. Jacob Fowler was shown as his father. Betsy Ann Baugh was shown as his mother.¹ Jacob Colman Fowler was buried at Rose Cemetery, Putnam Co., Missouri.^1,17