In this exhibit, the R. Stanton Avery Special Collections has selected items from their extensive collection of family papers and institutional records to pay tribute to students past and present. View Exhibit
The family records of James and his brother John Bowes of Lisdowney, County Kilkenny. James Bowes and Catherine Riely, married in Boston on 3 Feb 1841 by Rev. Mr. Hardy at Holy Cross Church, Boston, Mass. His brother John Bowes married Hannah Grace on February 8, 1850 by Rev. Kane at St. Bridget’s Church, New York [City] The brothers resided in Boston and John Bowes and his family eventually moved to Canton, Massachusetts.
Death records from the Bowes family bible. The death record for John Bowes gives the townland in Ireland “In Canton March 19 John Bowes a native of Lisdowney Co. Kilkenny Ireland, age 48 years May his soul rest in peace 1876”