Biography - Joseph Bowhay
JOSEPH BOWHAY. He is a farmer, son of William and Mary Bowhay, the former of England and the latter of Ireland. He was born in Pennsylvania in 1825. His early life was passed on a farm and his education was obtained in the common schools. He came from PA to Illinois, and settled in Knox County in 1855. He married Elizabeth Householder. He has filled the offices of School Director and Road Commissioner. He is a Democrat in politics. Post Office, Yates City.
Contributed by Joan Achille, extracted from the 1878 History of Knox County, Illinois, published by Charles C. Chapman
