Morgan County Photo of Masons?

Photo contriubted by Deanna Bowling





Deanna writes:
All I can tell you about it, is that the man in the front, just behind the little boy, is William Alvin Bowling - he went by Alvin.  The boy is my husband, Mac Alden Bowling.  Mac was born in Sep 1943, so I think the picture was taken ca 1947.  Alvin
was a member of the Masonic Highland Lodge 311, so I expect the building behind was their meeting place.  Alvin died in May 1952 at 54 years of age.  Mac & 3 of his brothers were sent to the Masonic Ophans & Widows home in St. Matthews, KY in 1953 where they finished their education.  They have all turned out to be kind, mannerly, lawful men.

One of the gentlemen near Alvin was James W. Elam.  The boys disagree on which one - I believe it's either the man to the left or behind.  Mr. Elam came several times to the Home to see the boys.  I would like very much to share this photo, and if possible to know the names of the others in the picture.  I also would love to hear from anyone who may know anything about Alvin's family.  I know he had 2 brothers, Rosecran (went by Cran) b Oct 1890, Ellick/Alex/Alexander Beckham (not sure of correct first name) b abt 1908, and a sister Nancy/Nannie b Feb 1896, who married 1) a Ballahouse (sp?), (2) possibly Morgon Lewis, and finally Steve A Hughes.  She was married to Mr Hughes went she died.


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