John Bryan Bowman | |
|---|---|
| Born | October 16, 1824 |
| Died | September 21, 1891 (aged 66) |
| Nationality | American |
| Alma mater | Bacon College |
| Occupation(s) | Landowner and educator |
| Known for | Trustee of Bacon College; founder of Kentucky University, the University of Kentucky, and Agricultural and Mechanical College of Kentucky. |
| Title | Regent of Kentucky University |
| Term | 1858-1878 |
| Spouse |
Mary Dorcas Williams
(m. 1846–1891) |
| Parent(s) | John Bowman and Mary Mechum |
| Relatives | Abraham Bowman, grandfather Sarah Henry, grandmother Isaac Bowman, granduncle Joseph Bowman, granduncle John Jacob Bowman, granduncle |
John Bryan Bowman (October 16, 1824 – September 21, 1891) was an American lawyer and educator, most notably as the founder of Kentucky University and the Agricultural and Mechanical College of Kentucky. He was the grandson of Kentucky frontiersman Abraham Bowman, as well as the grandnephew of Isaac, Joseph and John Jacob Bowman. His great-grandfathers were noted Virginia colonists George Bowman and Jost Hite.[1][2]
- ^ Wayland, John W. A History of Shenandoah County, Virginia. Baltimore: Genealogical Publishing Co., 1980. (pg. 588) ISBN 0-8063-8011-X
- ^ Johnson, E. Polk. A History of Kentucky and Kentuckians: The Leaders and Representative Men in Commerce, Industry and Modern Activities, Vol II. Chicago and New York: Lewis Publishing Co., 1912. (pg. 1132)