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Genealogy and History Biographies
G. M. D. Bowers, a leading merchant of Henning, Lauderdale County, Tenn.; is a son of James and Dicy M. Bowers, and was born in Brownsville, Tenn., March 19, 1844. Mr. Bowers had good educational advantages and has a good common-school education. In 1862 he enlisted as a volunteer in Ward's Battery of Panola County, Miss., which was consolidated with Gates' Battery after the battle of Vicksburg, and he was in several engagements without being wounded, and remained in the service until the surrender. March 1874, he located in Henning, Tenn., and commenced merchandising, erecting the first business house in the place under the firm name of Wilson & Bowers, and ever since has been in the business, carrying a complete stock of general merchandising, erecting the first business, carrying a complete stock of general merchandise. January 20, 1868, he was married to Miss Mary E. Bowers, who was born in Lauderdale County, Tenn., June 13, 1847, one son was born to them, Robert C., November 18, 1868; he died June 13, 1874. She was a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church South, and died November 25, 1870. November 3, 1875, Mr. Bowers married Miss F.E.A. Greaves, who was born in Haywood County, Tenn., December 25, 1854, and two sons and a daughter were born to this marriage: Joseph B., born October 5, 1876, E-----, born September 29, 1879, and Robert C., born December 12, 1882; all of them are living. Mr. And Mrs. Bowers are members of the Christian Church, and in politics he is a straightforward Prohibitionist. As a merchant he has been very successful, and at present is carrying such a large stock that he employs a force of seven men to conduct the business. Mr. Bowers has been a resident of the county for sixteen years and is well liked by all who know him. He is an accurate business man, and is a Mason and a Knight of Honor.
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