Left Höheinöd, Germany 22 July 1831.1118

Left Baveria, Germany July 25, 1831, departed Le Havre, France, arrived New York, Sept 19, 1831, came to Franklin Twp, Brown County, OH. 100, 1121
Note: Arrival New York on Sept 19, 1831 aboard the Ship the Alabama. 1116

1840 Valetine Bower living in Hillboro, Highland County, Ohio, Census shows one Male between 5-10; one male between 20-30; one male between 30-40, 2 females under 5; one female between 5-10; one female between 10-15 and one female between 30-40. (Total 7 people) 1122

30 Oct 1843 Sold land in Dodsonville, Ohio.1123
30 Oct 1843 Purchased land in Hillsboro, Highland County, Ohio. 1124
17 Jan 1846 Purchased land in Hillsboro, Highland County, Ohio. 1125
22 Jan 1849 Purchased land in Hillsboro, Highland County, Ohio. 1126

In 1850 living in Hillsborough, Highland County, Ohio; five children, 12 July 1850 age 45. 271


11 Aug 1853 is Surity for Guardianship of orphans of
William Fowler. 1127
Relief to the widow and children of William Fowler. 1128

Moved to Illinois in 1856. 100 1129

In 1860 Living Rushville, Schuyler County, Ill, age 57 yrs. 272

In 1870 Living Rushville, Schuyler County, Ill, age 67 yrs. 1117

In 1880 Living Rushville, Schuyler County, Ill, age 81 yrs. 1130

He sold his farm on the 10th July 1831 to Adam WOLL and Margaretha KIEFER. The farm house is one of the oldest houses in the village. It has been renovated and remodelled, but it still stands today.