William Bowie
1783–1819 (age 36)
Biography
William Bowie was a merchant whose business acumen and commercial ventures contributed to the economic development of his community. Though his life was cut short at thirty-six, he made his mark in the mercantile world of the early nineteenth century.
Bowie's legacy as a merchant reflects the growing commercial networks of his time. He was laid to rest in the Old Burying Ground, remembered as a man of enterprise and industry.