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When John T. Sheridan died at Allendale, Michigan, on a Sunday in February 1938, the doctor filled in the usual blanks on his death certificate. Under "birthplace" he wrote one word: Canada . His parents were Thomas Sher…

We have created a Microsoft Word version of the Lowing History Book so that family members can submit changes and provide updates by modifying the word document. We are also assembling as many family photos as we can so …

This section covers family history of interest. Events will also be covered in this section.

In February 2005, Trevor Lowing sat down with his grandfather Hugh C. Lowing (born 1918, Georgetown Township) for two hours of recorded conversation about Jenison, the muck farms, World War II, Cedar Crest Dairy and a li…

ORGANIZATION OF OTTAWA COUNTY AND ITS TOWNS BY S. L. LOWING

Historical account of the early history of the Michigan Grand River Valley, first published in 1877. This work was prosecuted under the auspices of the Old Residents' Association Of The Grand River Valley, the members of…

William Lowing Kimerly authored this interesting book about recognizing various period furniture. Published around 1912.

Sorry for the long delay between updates. Work and family life have kept me busy. Read below to find out when new stuff I have coming along.

On Feburary 21st I sat down with my grandfather Hugh Lowing for an interview. I filmed two hours of video asking him about his life. My grandma Nancy showed up for the final twenty minutes. I ripped the audio from the vi…

Googleing across the web I came across an interesting bit of infomation about the Lowing "Mob" in Australia. Here is some correspondence I received from the person who put the information on the web.

Looks like William missed some mail in DeKalb County, Indiana Waterloo post office .

7th Tennessee Cavalry Roster USA (Union) http://www.tngenweb.org/benton/7throster.html

Lowing Butcher in Australia

Interresting coincidence in names Loren drom Danby and Lowing from Danby.

ROSTER OF THE 154th NEW YORK, G-O http://hometown.aol.com/nyvi154th/rosterg_o.html

Some Records of Sussex County Delaware Compiled by C. H. B. Turner, Lewes, Delaware Philadelphia, Allen, Lane & Scott 1909

"BURNED-OVER DISTRICT," NY 1820 FEDERAL CENSUS INDEX (SURNAMES BEGINNING WITH L) http://olivercowdery.com/census/1820_L.htm

1850 STATE or TERRITORY: MO COUNTY: St Charles

Cumberland County, Maine 1790 Federal Census North Yarmouth Town

1671 W Lowing is on Capt. Bowman's Tithtables. Accomack County, VA. From Here

Battle of RI map; Angell, Israel. Diary of Colonel Israel Angell Commanding the Second Rhode Island Continental Regiment during the American Revolution 1778-1781. Edited by Edward Field. Providence: Preston and Rounds, 1…

2nd Rhode Island Regiment 1781

1st Rhode Island Continental Regiment Flag

Below is a table of plots in Georgetown Cemetary belonging to or interring a Lowing.

Lampman Family 1897.

Napolii, NY cenetary burrial for Carrie Lowing

The Grandville Historical Commission of Kent County, Michigan is dedicated to preserving the history of Grandville. The Commission originated in 1970 when the group started researching the area's background. The history …

The Old Third Michigan Infantry Project is researching the stories behind this Michigan Civil War infantry.

The National Archives and Records Administration

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has research centers across the country where you can request family genealogical information.

The New England Historic Genealogical Society (NEHGS) is the oldest genealogical society in the country. For over 150 years, NEHGS has helped new and experienced researchers trace their heritage in New England and around…

The Western Michigan Genealogical Society (WMGS) is dedicated to gaining knowledge, teaching others genealogy and family history, and preserving genealogical records.

There is some information on the widow of William Lowing, Anna (Haight) applying for a pension .

Lowing Private Cemetery Bauer Road and 28th Avenue

Take a gander at Zach Lowing's artwork online (archived copy of his original Angelfire site).

The Conneaut Historical Society Website is a tresure trove of early Lowing history.

Samuel Lowing grave in California: Golden Gate National Cemetery San Bruno, San Mateo County, California

Various artifacts found on the web that need more research.

Washington's winter at Valley Forge is viewed today as perhaps the greatest test of willpower of the fledgling American government and their quest for independence from Britain. One of our ancestors is listed on the roll…

Stowers Lineage

Sheridan Lineage

Lampman Lineage

Haight Lineage

Lowing Lineage

Geneology and Lineage

Letter Written By Franklin Bosworth To His Brother

Mail and Post Office

Georgetown Township

Grandville

Georgetown Organized in 1839.