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     Henry Ingersoll Bowditch was born on 18 November 1874 in Albany, Albany Co., New York.² He married Eleanor Pratt McQueen, daughter of Hoel Lawrence McQueen and Caroline Outerbridge Pratt, on 25 May 1910 in Washington, D.C.² He died on 8 June 1926 in Boston, Suffolk Co., Massachusetts, at age 51.²
     He graduated from Harvard University in Cambridge, Middlesex Co., Massachusetts, with an A.B. degree in 1898, and from Harvard Medical School with his M.D. in 1902. He was director of the Floating Hospital in Boston, Suffolk Co., Massachusetts.

     Mary Rathbone Bowditch was born on 2 September 1879 in Albany, Albany Co., New York.² She married Francis Otway Byrd, son of George Harrison Byrd and Lucy Carter Wickhaus, on 2 November 1908 in Manhattan, New York, New York.^2,3

     Edward Bowditch was born on 29 October 1881 in Albany, Albany Co., New York.^2,3,4 He married first Katherine Gabaudan Ross, daughter of John Alexander Ross and Mary Mansfield, on 8 June 1926 in White Plains, Westchester Co., New York.^2,4 He married second Agnes W. Findlay, daughter of David Macpherson Findlay and Margaret Stewart Storrie, on 19 October 1935.^2,5 He died on 6 April 1965 in San Mateo, San Mateo Co., California, at age 83.^5,3 He was buried at Mt. Auburn Cemetery (Tulip Path, Lot 1208, Space GUS) in Cambridge, Middlesex Co., Massachusetts.^5,6
     He attended the Groton School in Groton, Middlesex Co., Massachusetts, then Harvard University in Cambridge, Middlesex Co., graduating with a bachelor's degree in 1903. He played football at Harvard, and was a consensus All-American in 1901 and 1902. He went on to Harvard Law School, graduating in 1907.⁴
     While in law school he was an observer during the Russo-Japanese War from 1904 to 1905, serving as secretary to U.S. Consul Edwin Morgan in Manchuria. After graduating he went to the Philippines, serving as private secretary to Governor General William Cameron Forbes, then as secretary and vice governor of Moro Province on the island of Mindanao. He returned to the U.S. in 1914.⁴
     During World War I he served in the U.S. Army infantry, as a major and aide-de-camp on the staff of Gen. John J. Pershing in France. He transferred from the infantry to the cavalry in 1920, serving in both the 5th and 12th regiments.⁴
     In 1919 he was a member of the Harbord Commission, examining the relationship between Armenia and the U.S. He was part of the Wood-Forbes Mission that investigated conditions in the Philippines in 1921, and determined that they were not yet ready for independence. In 1929 he was appointed Corps Area Civilian Aide to Secretary of War James William Good.⁴
     He left the army in the early 1930s, joined the New York National Guard as a lieutenant-colonel, and was named division inspector in 1932. He was restored to active duty at the start of World War II, then retired in 1943 and became inspector general and chief of staff of the New York State Guard. He retired from that position in October 1945.⁴
     He received several awards during his diplomatic and military career, including the U.S. Distinguished Service Medal, and New York's Conspicuous Service Cross. He was also decorated by the governments of Great Britain, France, Belgium, Japan, China, Peru, and Montenegro.⁵
     In civilian life he was an insurance broker, first with a New York investment firm in the 1920s. He joined the Equitable Life Assurance Society in New York City in 1932, and remained there for almost 30 years.⁵
     He is listed with his first wife Katherine in Manhattan, New York, in the 1930 census, along with their son Edward, Katherine's daughter Nicole from her first marriage, and a servant.⁷ In 1940 he is listed in New York with his second wife Agnes and sons Edward and Patrick, both age 14.^8,9

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     Alice Rathbone Bowditch was born on 28 November 1886 in Albany, Albany Co., New York.² She married first Charles Russell Sturgis, son of John Sturgis and Francis Codman, on 13 April 1909.² She married second Arthur Douglas Dodge, son of Arthur Murray Dodge and Josephine Marshall Jewell, on 28 October 1926 in Dedham, Norfolk Co., Massachusetts.²
     She was living in Framington, Hartford Co., Connecticut, in 1965.³

     Charles Hunter Owen was born on 15 March 1838 in Hartford, Hartford Co., Connecticut.¹ He married Esther Sargent Dixwell, daughter of Epes Sargent Dixwell and Mary Ingersoll Bowditch, on 18 October 1866 in Cambridge, Middlesex Co., Massachusetts.¹ He died on 21 April 1922 at home in Hartford, Hartford Co., Connecticut, at age 84.¹ He was buried at Spring Grove Cemetery (Section I) in Hartford, Hartford Co., Connecticut.^1,2
     He graduated from Yale University in New Haven, New Haven Co., Connecticut, with a bachelor's degree in 1860, and from Harvard Law School in Cambridge, Middlesex Co., Massachusetts, with his law degree in 1863. He was admitted to the bar later that year, and began practicing as a member of the firm Towle and Owen.¹
     His law carrer was interrupted in the spring of 1864 when he enlisted as a first lieutenant in Co. C of the 1st Connecticut Heavy Artillery. After a month he was appointed aide-de-camp to Maj. Gen. Robert Taylor. He was at the Battles of Spotsylvania in May 1864, and Cold Harbor in June 1864 where he was severely wounded, eventually leading to his discharge. He was brevetted as a captain for his actions at Spotsylvania, then to major for gallantry at Cold Harbor. After his discharge he spent a summer in Europe, then resumed his law practice in Hartford.¹
     He was one of the original members of the Hartford City Council³, and in 1882 served in the Connecticut state legislature, chairing three committees. He was literary editor of the Hartford Courant for 17 years, wrote numerous articles, editorials, and book reviews for various publications, and was the author of The Justice of the Mexican War, published in 1908.¹ He was also a strong supporter of the Salvation Army, and served as vice-president of the Connecticut Humane Society.³

     Arria Dixwell Owen was born on 18 May 1868.¹

     Esther Boardman Owen was born on 12 March 1872.¹

     Katherine Bowditch Owen was born on 4 July 1875 in Buckland, Hartford Co., Connecticut.² She married Arthur Brewer, son of William Henry Brewer and Georgiana Robinson, on 19 September 1907 in Hartford, Hartford Co., Connecticut.²

     Elijah Hunter Owen was born on 13 February 1877 in Buckland, Hartford Co., Connecticut.² He married Nina LaVerne Durstine, daughter of Frank Harris Durstine and Mary Minerva Henion, on 13 June 1908 in Cleveland, Cuyahoga Co., Ohio.²
     He graduated from Yale University in New Haven, New Haven Co., Connecticut, with a Ph.B. (Bachelor of Philosophy) degree, and in 1901 from Cornell University in Ithaca, Tompkins Co., New York, with a C.E. degree.² He served during World War I as a Captain in the Corps of Engineers.² In 1930 he became a professional genealogist.²
     He and his wife Nina were living in Detroit, Wayne Co., Michigan, in 1936.²

     Gerrit Smith Miller was born on 30 January 1845 in Peterboro, Madison Co., New York.¹ He married Susan Hunt Dixwell, daughter of Epes Sargent Dixwell and Mary Ingersoll Bowditch, on 21 November 1867 in Cambridge, Middlesex Co., Massachusetts.¹
     He bred cattle, and was one of the first to bring Holstein cattle into the United States.¹ He also served as a Representative in the New York state government.¹

     Gerrit Smith Miller Jr. was born on 6 December 1869 in Peterboro, Madison Co., New York.¹ He married first Elizabeth Eleanor Page, daughter of Yelverton Peyton Page and Martha Arnold, on 13 July 1897 in Washington, D.C.¹ He married second Anna Chapin Gates, daughter of Russell Gates and Amanda Chapin, on 4 June 1921 in Imperial, Imperial Co., California.¹
     He graduated in 1894 from Harvard University in Cambridge, Middlesex Co., Massachusetts, with an A.B. degree.¹ He was Curator of the Division of Mammals at the United States National Museum (now the National Museum of Natural History), part of the Smithsonian in Washington, D.C.¹

     Elizabeth Eleanor Page was born on 22 July 1850 in Washington, D.C.¹ She married Gerrit Smith Miller Jr., son of Gerrit Smith Miller and Susan Hunt Dixwell, on 13 July 1897 in Washington, D.C.¹ She died on 6 June 1920 in Alexandria Co., Virginia, at age 69.¹

     Anna Chapin Gates was born on 23 March 1875 in Arapahoe Co., Colorado.¹ She married Gerrit Smith Miller Jr., son of Gerrit Smith Miller and Susan Hunt Dixwell, on 4 June 1921 in Imperial, Imperial Co., California.¹

     Basil Dixwell Miller was born on 12 October 1873 in Peterboro, Madison Co., New York.² He married first Agnes Harriet Lincoln, daughter of John Ware Lincoln and Lucy Allen Lane, on 1 September 1898 in Westwood, Norfolk Co., Massachusetts.² They were later divorced.² He married second Hilda Davenport, daughter of Morris Davenport and Fannie Swetland, on 14 March 1919.² They were later divorced.² He married third Madge Howell, daughter of Hines L. Howell and Adline Reeves.²
     He and his third wife Madge were living in Chula Vista, San Diego Co., California, in 1936.²

     William Fitzhugh Miller was born on 26 February 1878.¹ He died on 25 October 1890 at age 12.¹

     Anna Cornelia Wigglesworth was born on 7 April 1879 in Boston, Suffolk Co., Massachusetts.² She married Philip Putnam Chase, son of Philip Augustus Chase and Alice Pierce, on 27 June 1903 in Milton, Norfolk Co., Massachusetts.²

     Norton Wigglesworth was born on 7 January 1882 in Boston, Suffolk Co., Massachusetts.² He married Lois Holdredge Watson, daughter of Robert Clifford Watson and Susan Holdredge, on 18 October 1905 in Milton, Norfolk Co., Massachusetts.²
     He graduated in 1905 from Harvard University in Cambridge, Middlesex Co., Massachusetts, with an A.B. degree.²
     He served during World War I, in Battery A, M.V.M. (Massachusetts Volunteer Militia), and in the U.S. Army, 101st and 34th Field Artillery, reaching the rank of Major.²
     After the war he worked as a real estate broker.²

     Marian Epes Wigglesworth was born on 4 June 1884 in Manchester, Essex Co., Massachusetts.² She married Lloyd Thornton Brown, son of Edwin Brown and Marianna Mifflin Earl, on 14 January 1911 in Milton, Norfolk Co., Massachusetts.²

     Ruth Wigglesworth was born on 10 June 1886 in Manchester, Essex Co., Massachusetts.² She married Theodore Train Whitney Jr., son of Theodore Train Whitney and Annie C. Mann, on 26 January 1924 in Milton, Norfolk Co., Massachusetts.²