Robert Orville Bowles
1905 - 1988 (83 years)
Generation: 1
Generation: 3
Generation: 4
1. Robert Orville Bowles was born on 18 Jan 1905 in Linneus, Linn County, Missouri (son of Robert Hallie "R.H." Bowles and Mollie Edyth Cassity); died on 9 Dec 1988; was buried in Purdin Cemetery, Purdin, Linn County, Missouri. Notes:
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/23313559/robert-o-bowlesRobert married Mary Eulalia Powell on 7 Jun 1930 in Linneas, Linn County, Missouri. Mary was born on 2 Jul 1909 in Linneus, Linn County, Missouri; died on 29 Jun 1943 in Brookfield, Linn County, Missouri; was buried on 1 Jul 1943 in Purdin Cemetery, Purdin, Linn County, Missouri. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:- Walter Robert Bowles was born on 27 Feb 1936 in Grantsville, Linn County, Missouri; died on 29 Oct 2020 in Columbus, Franklin County, Ohio; was buried in Glen Rest Memorial Estate, Reynoldsburg, Franklin County, Ohio.
2. 
Robert Hallie "R.H." Bowles was born on 14 Mar 1874 in Kenney, DeWitt County, Illinois (son of Joseph Martin Bowles and Laura Kinney); died on 31 Oct 1961 in Marceline, Linn County, Missouri; was buried on 2 Nov 1961 in Purdin Cemetery, Purdin, Linn County, Missouri. Other Events:
- Census: 1910, Meadville, Linn County, Missouri
- Census: 1930, Purdin, Linn County, Missouri
Notes:
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/23313390/robert-hallie-bowles
Died:
Missouri death certificate
https://www.sos.mo.gov/images/archives/deathcerts/1961/1961_00037625.PDFRobert married Mollie Edyth Cassity on 27 Aug 1899. Mollie (daughter of Armstrong Cassity and Josephine Pound) was born on 1 Apr 1879 in Linneus, Linn County, Missouri; died on 11 Sep 1951 in Brookfield, Linn County, Missouri; was buried on 13 Sep 1951 in Purdin Cemetery, Purdin, Linn County, Missouri. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
3. Mollie Edyth Cassity was born on 1 Apr 1879 in Linneus, Linn County, Missouri (daughter of Armstrong Cassity and Josephine Pound); died on 11 Sep 1951 in Brookfield, Linn County, Missouri; was buried on 13 Sep 1951 in Purdin Cemetery, Purdin, Linn County, Missouri. Notes:
Funeral to Be Thursday At Christian Church For Mrs. R.H. Bowles
Funeral services for Mrs. R.H. Bowles, who died suddenly Tuesday morning, will be held Thursday afternoon at two o’clock at the Christian Church.
The Rev. William Icenogle, pastor of the church, will conduct the service. Burial is to be in the Purdin cemetery. The body will lie in state at the Hill Funeral Home until the service.
Mollie Edyth was the daughter of Armstrong and Josephine Cassity. She was born April 1, 1879, near Purdin. On Aug. 27, 1899 she and R.H. Bowles were united in marriage.
To this union three children were born, one dying in infancy.
Mrs. Bowles is survived by her husband, R.H. Bowles, of the home; two sons, Robert Bowles, Brookfield and Harry Bowles, Littleton, Colo.; two grandsons, Walter Bowles, Brookfield, and Paul Bowles, Littleton, and two brothers, Victor and Fred Cassity, both of Purdin.
Mrs. Bowles lived her entire life in Linn County. She was a member of the Christian Church.
The Daily News-Bulletin, Brookfield, Missouri. Wednesday, 12 September 1951.
Died:
Missouri death certificate
https://www.sos.mo.gov/images/archives/deathcerts/1951/1951_00030738.PDF
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/23313489/mollie-edith-bowlesChildren:
- 1. Robert Orville Bowles was born on 18 Jan 1905 in Linneus, Linn County, Missouri; died on 9 Dec 1988; was buried in Purdin Cemetery, Purdin, Linn County, Missouri.
- Christine Bowles was born on 8 Feb 1901; died on 27 Jan 1904; was buried in Purdin Cemetery, Purdin, Linn County, Missouri.
- Harry West Bowles was born on 20 Jun 1907 in New Cambria, Macon County, Missouri; died on 28 Apr 1989 in Denver, Denver County, Colorado; was buried in Fort Logan National Cemetery, Denver, Denver County, Colorado.
Generation: 3
4. 
Joseph Martin Bowles was born on 24 Jan 1847 in DeWitt County, Illinois; died on 23 May 1932 in Kansas City, Jackson County, Missouri; was buried on 23 May 1932 in Laclede Cemetery, Laclede, Linn County, Missouri. Other Events:
- Occupation: farmer
- Census: 1880, Kenney, DeWitt County, Illinois
- Census: 1920, Jefferson Township, Linn County, Missouri
- Census: 1930, Monmouth, Warren County, Illinois
Notes:
J.M. Bowles Dies In Kansas City
Body Brought to Laclede – Funeral Held Yesterday
Came to Linn County Forty Years Ago and Settle Near Linneus – Leaves Nine Children
Joseph Martin Bowles passed away Monday, May 23, 1932, at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Minnie Burris, at Kansas City, at the age of 83 years. The body was brought to Laclede for burial and the funeral conducted there yesterday afternoon at 2:30 by the Rev. Carl Ketcherside of Nevada, Missouri, assisted by the Rev. T.A. Dowler of Laclede, and interment made in Laclede cemetery.
The deceased was born in Dewitt county, Illinois, on January 24, 1847, and in 1872 he was married to Miss Laura Kenney. To this union nine children were born, all of whom survive his passing. They are: Moses Bowles, Fort Madison, Iowa; “Hallie” Bowles, Purdin; Mrs. J.L. Davis, New Boston; Mrs. Minnie Burris, Kansas City; Mrs. W.J. Moore, Monmouth, Illinois; Mrs. O.J. Brown, Bucklin; Mrs. C.P., Purdin, Oklahoma City, and Mrs. Harry Arnold, St. Catharine and Mrs. Everett Morgan of Brookfield, all of whom were present at the funeral with the exception of three.
About forty years ago the Bowles family came to Linn county and settled on a farm northeast of Linneus, where the children all grew to maturity. The mother passed away on January 20, 1921, and for the past four years Mr. Bowles had made his home with the daughter in Kansas City. Besides the nine children the deceased leaves twenty-three grandchildren and four great-grandchildren to mourn his passing. He was one of Linn county’s well known and substantial citizens.
Linn County Budget-Gazette, Brookfield, Missouri. Wednesday, 25 May 1932.
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/137894968/joseph-martin-bowles
Block 2, lot 47, space C
Died:
Missouri death certificate
https://www.sos.mo.gov/images/archives/deathcerts/1932/1932_00016577.PDFJoseph married Laura Kinney. Laura was born on 19 Feb 1851 in Kenney, DeWitt County, Illinois; died on 20 Jan 1921 in Linn County, Missouri; was buried on 22 Jan 1921 in Laclede Cemetery, Laclede, Linn County, Missouri. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
5. Laura Kinney was born on 19 Feb 1851 in Kenney, DeWitt County, Illinois; died on 20 Jan 1921 in Linn County, Missouri; was buried on 22 Jan 1921 in Laclede Cemetery, Laclede, Linn County, Missouri. Notes:
Mrs. J.M. Bowles Died.
After a lingering illness covering many months, Mrs. Laura Bowles, wife of J.M. Bowles, died at the family home northeast of Laclede, Thursday, January 20, 1921. She was born February 19, 1851. The funeral services were conducted by Walter Acree at the home on Saturday, January 22, and burial was made in the Laclede cemetery. The husband and 7 daughters and two sons survive here. One daughter died in infancy.
The Daily News-Bulletin, Brookfield, Missouri. Tuesday, 25 January 1921.
Died:
Missouri death certificate
https://www.sos.mo.gov/images/archives/deathcerts/1921/1921_00001683.PDF
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/134974263/laura-bowles
Block 2, lot 47, space DChildren:
- 2. Robert Hallie "R.H." Bowles was born on 14 Mar 1874 in Kenney, DeWitt County, Illinois; died on 31 Oct 1961 in Marceline, Linn County, Missouri; was buried on 2 Nov 1961 in Purdin Cemetery, Purdin, Linn County, Missouri.
6. 
Armstrong Cassity was born on 11 Oct 1849 in Lee County, Iowa (son of Alvah Russell Cassity and Elizabeth Trumbo); died on 14 Jan 1919 in Purdin, Linn County, Missouri; was buried on 14 Jan 1919 in Purdin Cemetery, Purdin, Linn County, Missouri. Other Events:
- Census: 1880, Locust Creek Township, Linn County, Missouri
- Census: 1900, Benton Township, Linn County, Missouri
Notes:
info from findagrave
Son of Alvah Russell Cassity Sr and Elizabeth Trumbo
Married Josephine Pound 26 Oct 1874 in Purdin, Linn Co, Missouri
Children:
Elery Cassity
Victor Murray Cassity
Charles Alfred Cassity
Mollie Edith Cassity
Weaver Clyde Cassity
Frederick Earl Cassity
US Land Office Records
Name: Armstrong Cassity
Issue Date: 1 Sep 1853
Place: Linn, Missouri, USA
Land Office: Milan
Meridian: 5th PM
Township: 59-N
Range: 20-W
Section: 3
Accession Number: MO4890__.392
Document Number: 1513
Township 059N - Range 020W - E½NE¼, Lot/Trct 1 - Section 3
https://glorecords.blm.gov/details/patent/default.aspx?accession=MO4890__.392&docClass=STA&sid=0r2g3fd0.031
US General Land Office Records
Name: Armstrong Cassity
Issue Date: 15 Apr 1857
Place: Linn, Missouri, USA
Land Office: Milan
Meridian: 5th PM
Township: 59-N
Range: 20-W
Section: 2
Accession Number: MO5050__.250
Document Number: 7887
Township 059N - Range 020W - NW¼, Lot/Trct 1 - Section 2
https://glorecords.blm.gov/details/patent/default.aspx?accession=MO5050__.250&docClass=STA&sid=wvmjdebi.o2q
Armstrong Cassity Dead
Armstrong Cassity, a pioneer settler of this county, died last night at the midnight hour at his home in Purdin, age 69 years. Death resulted from the infirmities of age.
Deceased was born in Lee county, Iowa, and came to this county with his parents when quite young where he ever continued to reside. He leaves a wife and five children, children by his first wife.
The funeral will probably be today from the residence to the Purdin cemetery.
Wm. T. Cassity, of this city attended the funeral of his brother, Armstrong Cassity in Purdin today.
The Daily News-Bulletin, Brookfield, Missouri. Tuesday, 14 January 1919, page 1.
Cassity Will Case
In Judge Fred Lamb’s court Friday morning the case of V.M. Cassity et al vs. Fred E. Cassity came on for trial the plaintiffs sought to have the will of the late Armstrong Cassity set aside. Seventy witnesses were present and a strong array of legal talent. The trial consumed Friday and late Saturday evening the case was passed over to the jury which did not require much time in returning a verdict in favor of the plaintiffs.
The Daily News-Bulletin, Brookfield, Missouri. Tuesday, 3 February 1920, page 1.
Died:
Missouri death certificate
https://www.sos.mo.gov/images/archives/deathcerts/1919/1919_00002326.PDF
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/122685240/armstrong-cassityArmstrong married Josephine Pound on 26 Oct 1874 in Purdin, Linn County, Missouri. Josephine (daughter of Presley Pound and Nancy Ann Thomas) was born on 30 Apr 1856 in Linn County, Missouri; died on 19 Jun 1913 in Purdin, Linn County, Missouri; was buried on 20 Jun 1913 in Purdin Cemetery, Purdin, Linn County, Missouri. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
7. 
Josephine Pound was born on 30 Apr 1856 in Linn County, Missouri (daughter of Presley Pound and Nancy Ann Thomas); died on 19 Jun 1913 in Purdin, Linn County, Missouri; was buried on 20 Jun 1913 in Purdin Cemetery, Purdin, Linn County, Missouri. Notes:
Josephine Cassity, nee Pound, was born April 30, 1856 and died at her home in Purdin, Mo., July 19, 1913, as mentioned in the Tuesday Budget. She was married to Armstrong Cassity October 26, 1873. To this union were born six children, five of whom still survive her, namely Victor M. of Des Moines Ia., Chas. A. of Chicago, Mollie E. Bowles of Brookfield, Weaver C., and Fred E. of Purdin.
The deceased united with the church of Christ while quite young, and remained a consistent member of the same until death. She was a dutiful wife, a loving mother, and a kind neighbor.
The funeral services were conducted by Rev. C.A. Bowels from the home Sunday at 10:30 a.m., and her body laid to rest in Purdin’s beautiful city of the dead in the presence of a large concourse of sorrowing friends who regret her hasty and unexpected going.
Linn County Budget-Gazette, Brookfield, Missouri. Friday, 25 July 1913.
Died:
Missouri death certificate
https://www.sos.mo.gov/images/archives/deathcerts/1913/1913_00023688.PDF
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/23314099/josephine-cassityChildren:
- Weaver Clyde Cassity was born on 6 Aug 1881 in Missouri; died on 20 Oct 1946 in Linn County, Missouri; was buried on 22 Oct 1946 in Purdin Cemetery, Purdin, Linn County, Missouri.
- Frederick Earl Cassity was born on 8 Nov 1883 in Grantsville Township, Linn County, Missouri; died on 3 May 1975 in Chillicothe, Livingston County, Missouri; was buried in Purdin Cemetery, Purdin, Linn County, Missouri.
- 3. Mollie Edyth Cassity was born on 1 Apr 1879 in Linneus, Linn County, Missouri; died on 11 Sep 1951 in Brookfield, Linn County, Missouri; was buried on 13 Sep 1951 in Purdin Cemetery, Purdin, Linn County, Missouri.
- Victor Murray Cassity was born on 17 Jan 1878 in Linn County, Missouri; died on 20 Sep 1957 in Brookfield, Linn County, Missouri; was buried on 22 Sep 1957 in Purdin Cemetery, Purdin, Linn County, Missouri.
- Charles A. Cassity was born on 26 Aug 1877 in Linn County, Missouri; died on 11 Jul 1935 in Linneus, Linn County, Missouri; was buried in Purdin Cemetery, Purdin, Linn County, Missouri.
Generation: 4
12. Alvah Russell Cassity was born on 4 Jul 1809 in Montgomery County, Kentucky (son of Peter Thompson Cassity and Mary "Polly" Melissa Armstrong); died on 10 Nov 1860 in Linn County, Missouri; was buried in Cassity Cemetery, Linn County, Missouri. Other Events:
- Census: 1850, Lee County, Iowa
- Census: 1860, Linn County, Missouri
Notes:
MHR note: Alvah R. Cassity was "a whiskey-drinking, flute-playing, home-loving individual, with typical Irish temper" said Naomi Stutsman, Hefferman, their granddaughter. They and their daughter Nancy and baby daughter went to Texas and stayed over night with Addison Hedges and returned to Missouri and settled near Linneus because it was so much like Kentucky. They bought land from the government for twenty five cents an acres.
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/92911842/alvah-russell-cassityAlvah married Elizabeth Trumbo. Elizabeth (daughter of Jacob Trumbo and Deborah Alkire) was born on 6 Sep 1813 in Kentucky; died on 2 Jan 1894; was buried in Cassity Cemetery, Linn County, Missouri. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
13. Elizabeth Trumbo was born on 6 Sep 1813 in Kentucky (daughter of Jacob Trumbo and Deborah Alkire); died on 2 Jan 1894; was buried in Cassity Cemetery, Linn County, Missouri. Other Events:
- Census: 1880, Locust Creek Township, Linn County, Missouri
Notes:
MHR note: Frank E. Cassity said that Elizabeth was a first cousin of Alvah, so her mother must have been a sister of Mary Armstrong or of Peter Thompson Cassity. Elizabeth was a cousin of Dorothy Trumbo who married William T. Cassity and of Ruth Ann Trumbo who married Armstrong R. Cassity. Dorothy and Ruth Ann were sisters, both being daughters of Jacob Trumbo.
MHR note: Naomi (Stutsman) Heffernan said Elizabeth was the daughter of Jacob Trumbo and Deborah Alkire.
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/92911801/elizabeth-cassityChildren:
- Nancy Armstrong Cassity was born on 6 May 1835 in Bath County, Kentucky; died on 13 Nov 1925 in Cunningham, Chariton County, Missouri; was buried in Stutsman Cemetery, Cunningham, Chariton County, Missouri.
- Manasah Cassity was born about 1836 in Bath County, Kentucky; died about 1840 in Bath County, Kentucky.
- Andrew Cassity was born on 30 Jan 1838 in Kentucky; died on 30 Sep 1889 in Missouri; was buried in Cassity Cemetery, Linn County, Missouri.
- Jacob Cassity was born on 4 Nov 1844 in Bath County, Kentucky; died on 11 May 1862 in Linn County, Missouri; was buried in Cassity Cemetery, Linn County, Missouri.
- Mary Cassity was born on 21 Sep 1847 in Bath County, Kentucky; died about 1849 in Bath County, Kentucky.
- 6. Armstrong Cassity was born on 11 Oct 1849 in Lee County, Iowa; died on 14 Jan 1919 in Purdin, Linn County, Missouri; was buried on 14 Jan 1919 in Purdin Cemetery, Purdin, Linn County, Missouri.
- William Thompson Cassity was born on 17 Jan 1852 in West Point, Lee County, Iowa; died on 28 May 1929 in Linneus, Linn County, Missouri; was buried on 30 May 1929 in Elmwood Cemetery, Linneus, Linn County, Missouri.
- Alvah Russell Cassity was born on 24 Jun 1854 in West Point, Lee County, Iowa; died on 31 Jan 1926 in Linneus, Linn County, Missouri; was buried on 2 Feb 1926 in Dryden Cemetery, Purdin, Linn County, Missouri.
- Anne Deborah Cassity was born on 21 Apr 1842 in Lee County, Iowa; died on 5 Feb 1923 in Emporia, Lyon County, Kansas; was buried in Americus Cemetery, Americus, Lyon County, Kansas.
14. Presley Pound was born on 23 Oct 1812 in Jefferson County, Kentucky; died on 5 Dec 1897 in Linneus, Linn County, Missouri; was buried in Linneus Cemetery, Linneus, Linn County, Missouri. Other Events:
- Occupation: farmer
- Census: 1850, Columbus, Adams County, Illinois
- Census: 1860, Linn County, Missouri
- Census: 1870, Locust Creek Township, Linn County, Missouri
- Census: 1880, Locust Creek Township, Linn County, Missouri
Notes:
Death Of A Pioneer
At the Ripe Age of 85 Uncle Presley Pound Passes Away.
Last Sunday morning at 2 o'clock Uncle Presley Pound, on of Linn county's oldest and most respected citizens, passes peacefully away, surrounded by children and a devoted wife. He had been ill but a few days, yet owing to his extreme age and feebleness, the announcement of his death created little surprise.
Funeral services were conducted at the family residence Monday morning by elder J.D. Jessee of Browning, in the presence of a large gathering of friends of the departed.
Presley Pound was born in Jefferson county, Ky., October 22d. 1912. There he grew to manhood, and afterwards moved to Adams county, Ill., where he farmed extensively in the vicinity of Camp Point. In 1854 he came to Linn county and by untiring industry and good business management soon took rank among the leading farmers and stock raisers of this part of the state. Since 1882 he has resided in Linneus, practically retired from farm life, and devoting his attention principally to his various real estate and financial interests.
Mr. Pound has been twice married - first to Miss Nancy Thomas of Shelby county, Ky., and second to Mrs. Mary M. Taylor of Sullivan county, Mo. By the first union eight children were born, six of whom are living: John M. Pound, J. Scott Pound, Breckenridge Pound, Josephine Cassity, Sarah Hawkins and Martha Matthews. They all reside in Linn county.
Presley Pound was a plain, honest sincere man. He was one of those men whose word was as good as his bond and in no instance can it be said that his acts belied his utterances. The following incident well illustrates the extent to which his word might be depended on even in trivial matters: It was during the memorable campaign of 1860, when the contest waged hot between Lincoln, Douglass and Jno. C. Breckenridge for the presidency, that Mr. Pound and a friend of different political views made a wager on the out-come of the election. The terms of the contest were that if Lincoln won Mr. Pound was to wear his beard unshaven during the remainder of life. If Breckenridge won the friend was pledge to do the same thing. Lincoln won; and, though the friend afterward agreed to release Mr. Pound from the obligation, he said no. His word had been given and he made his obligation good to the end of life.
Mr. Pound was a member of the Christian church and had been a life long Democrat.
The Bulletin, Linneus, Missouri. Wednesday, 8 December 1897.
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/87226249/presley-poundPresley married Nancy Ann Thomas. Nancy was born on 18 Apr 1816 in Kentucky; died on 23 Jan 1884 in Linneus, Linn County, Missouri; was buried in Linneus Cemetery, Linneus, Linn County, Missouri. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
15. Nancy Ann Thomas was born on 18 Apr 1816 in Kentucky; died on 23 Jan 1884 in Linneus, Linn County, Missouri; was buried in Linneus Cemetery, Linneus, Linn County, Missouri. Notes:
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/87226277/nancy-ann-poundChildren:
- 7. Josephine Pound was born on 30 Apr 1856 in Linn County, Missouri; died on 19 Jun 1913 in Purdin, Linn County, Missouri; was buried on 20 Jun 1913 in Purdin Cemetery, Purdin, Linn County, Missouri.
- Presley Breckenridge Pound was born on 27 Oct 1859 in Linn County, Missouri; died on 18 Apr 1923 in Brookfield, Linn County, Missouri; was buried on 20 Apr 1923 in Rose Hill Cemetery, Brookfield, Linn County, Missouri.