Kings County Biographies

Transcribed by Kathy Sedler


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N. B. BOWKER
 
Prominent in the mercantile circles and well known throughout Central 
California, N. B. Bowker, of Corcoran, is recognized as one of the leading 
citizens of Kings county, Cal., where he has lived since 1908. He was born in 
Defiance, Ohio, in 1884, and just missed being a Christmas present by making his 
advent in the home of his parents on December 26. As soon as he was old enough 
he was sent to the public school, and after he completed the course of study 
laid down for its students he took a thorough commercial course in an efficient 
business college. He was employed in his native state as a clerk until 1901, 
when he came to California. After employment about six years as an electrician, 
he located in Corcoran and not long afterward engaged in business for himself as 
proprietor of a men's furnishings goods store, and has won one of the 
conspicuous commercial successes which has brought Corcoran to the attention of 
an extensive tributary territory.
October 15, 1907, Mr. Bowker married Miss E. E. Doughtery, who was born in Iowa 
March 6, 1886, and they have two daughters, Mildred and Margaret. Mr. and Mrs. 
Bowker have won the friendship of a large circle of acquaintances and their 
geniality and sincere interest in all with whom they come in contact make them 
welcome everywhere. Mr. Bowker has achieved popularity in business circles by 
doing business on strict business principles, while always showing a disposition 
to give the other man a chance. Customers once attracted to his store continue 
their patronage and bring their friends to take advantage of the bargains that 
he offers from time to time. With so satisfacory a past, so prosperous a 
present, his future is full of promise, and the time is not far distant when he 
will take his place among the foremost merchants in his part of the state.
 
History of Tulare and Kings Counties, California with Biographical Sketches - 
Los Angeles, Calif., Historic Record Company, 1913
pp.  874-875