[1][2] At the age of 21, Bowman started teaching school in his township.
[2] In May 1864, Bowman enlisted with the 162nd Ohio National Guard as second lieutenant of Company A.
[2] After returning to Stark County, he resumed his dealings in milling and hardware.
[1][2][5] Bowman was trustee of the Fairmount Children's Home in Alliance.
[2] Bowman married Elizabeth Sour of Franklin Township, Summit County, Ohio, on January 4, 1849.
[1][2] Bowman died on September 20, 1898, aged 76, at his home at 64 North Mill Street in Massillon.