America was born in 1798 in Kentucky, the daughter of unknown parents.
She died on 18 May 1891 in New Orleans, Orleans, Louisiana.
She had two marriages/partners. Her first husband was John Jones Bowie, who she married on 8 AUG 1831 in Lafourche Parish, La. Their three known children were Martha (1833-c1913), John R (1835-1858) and James W (1838-1864).
Her second husband was Richard Kirkland, who she married on 14 APR 1819 in Lafourche Parish, La. They had no known children.
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Birth | 1798 |
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Death | 18 MAY 1891 |
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Census | 3 SEP 1850 |
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Census | 28 JUL 1860 |
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Census | 21 JUN 1870 |
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Burial | MAY 1891 |
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Will | 20 MAY 1890 |
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Obituary: THE THIBODAUX SENTINAL Published Saturday, May 30, 1891
Thibodaux, Louisiana Page 2, Column 3
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Mrs. America A. Bowie.
On the 18th inst., Mrs. America A. Bowie, departed this life after reaching the ripe old age of 93 years. Deceased was the eldest daughter of Wm. Watkins, one of the earliest settlers of Lafourche. She was a lady of extra mental abilities and sterling qualities and was loved, honored and respeced by all who knew her. Her late husband, John Bowie, was the youngest of four brothers. His eldest brother, Reason Bowie, was quite an historical character of large landed estate. His brother, James Bowie, the inventer of the "bowie knife, " fell at Alamo with Crocket. The subject of this sketch was well known to a number of the old residents of Louisiana, Mississippi and California, and not withstanding her advanced age her demise will be mourned by hosts of friends. The venearable lady lived on the Grand Caillon in Terrebonne for many years. Her remains were brought to Houma and placed away to rest in Magnolia cemetery.
Marriage: SOUTH LOUISIANA RECORDS (1794 - 1840)
Church and Civil Records of Lafourche - Terrebonne Parishes By Rev. Donald J. Hébert Volume 1, Page 538
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WATKINS, America wid. of KIRKLAND (d. William S. & Elisabeth BAKER) m. 8 Aug. 1831 John J. BOWIE, born in Georgia, residents of Natchez (Thib. Ct. Hse.: Mar. V. 2, #8)
Marriage: SOUTH LOUISIANA RECORDS (1794 - 1840)
Church and Civil Records of Lafourche - Terrebonne Parishes
By Rev. Donald J. Hébert Volume 1, Page 121
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BOWIE, John J. born in state of Georgia; residents of city of Natchez (d. John & Elvy JONES) m. 8 Aug. 1831 America WALKINS [WATKINS], wid. of KIRKLAND (Thib. Ct. Hse.: Mar. v. 2, #8)
widow of Richard Kirkland, Daughter of: William S. Watkins and Elizabeth "Betsy" (Baker) Watkins
Sister of:
William Absalom Watkins
Washington Watkins
Sophie Marie "Sophia" (Watkins) Fuqua (b. 27 June 1810) [Mrs. Nathanlel D.]
William Claiborne Watkins [m. Uranie Bonvillain]
Caleb B. Watkins (d. 30 Aug. 1837) [m. Fidelie Gaudin]
Evelina (Watkins) Hall [Mrs. James Hall]
Virginia (Watkins) Bonvillain [Mrs. Hubert Bonvillain]
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