I've "rescued" an old
photograph of Charles FOWLER which appears to have been taken in the early
1900's. Charles appears to be in his
50's at the time. There is no photographer
or studio location indicated on the photograph.
Charles is identified as "Grandfather" and also the
"Father to Beth, Fred, and Lillian".
Based on limited research I was able to find the following information
regarding Charles and his family:
Charles Sumner FOWLER was b. 26
Oct 1853 in Lebanon, CT to parents Edward Perry Clinton FOWLER (1818-1899) and
Elizabeth “Betsy” THOMAS (1822-1883) who were married 8 Sept 1842 in Lebanon,
CT. Charles was one of 6 children born
to this couple including, John Clinton; Nelsen L.; William F. or T.; Emeline
Lydia; Charles Sumner; and Edward Perry Clinton FOWLER, all born between 1844
and 1861. Charles married Alice Lord
THOMPSON (b. 1856) on 20 Nov 1869 and they had three children including Carrie
Lillian; Frederick Charles; Elizabeth M. Thompson FOWLER, all born between 1881 and 1891. It appears that Charles may have married a
second time and had two additional child Winifred Susan FOWLER (1904-1973) and
Lillian Alice FLOWLER (1907-1990) both born in Shanghai, China.
Charles died 5 Dec 1935 and was
buried in the Evergreen-Washelli Memorial Park Cemetery in Seattle, WA.
His daughter Carrie Lillian
FOWLER was b. 15 Jan 1881 in Lake City, MN and she died 26 Aug 1955 in Seattle,
WA.
His son Frederick Charles FOWLER
was b. 18 Jun 1888 in Minneapolis, MN and he died 24 Mar 1923 in White Salmon,
WA.
His daughter Elizabeth Thompson
FOWLER was b. 25 Jun 1891 in Minneapolis, MN and she died 7 Mar 1980 in King
Co., WA
I am hoping to locate someone
from this FOWLER Family so that the photograph can be returned to the care of
family. If you are a member of this
family, or you know someone who might be, please contact me.
Thanks,
Shelley