WESLEY W. BOWMAN, of Slatington, was born at Millport, Carbon County, April 7, 1849. At an early age he followed a clerical pursuit, and at the age of fifteen years he entered Dickinson Seminary at Williamsport; from there he attended Freeland Seminary, finishing his education at the Fort Edward Collegiate Institute, Fort Edward, NY., at the age of 26 years he was elected as the cashier of the First National Bank, of Lehighton, organized in 1875.

He served the above responsible position until 1886, at which time he removed to Slatington to engage in the slate business with his father in law, Henry Kuntz. They operated the famous Franklin quarry, which is the original, largest, and best developed quarry in the entire slate region. In addition they also operated a number of other successful quarries about Slatington, employing large forces of men. They also operated three blackboard factories, which, for some years, were the largest in the community.

Mr. Bowman retired in 1905, and resides on Lower Main street, in Slatington. He and family have been active members of the St. Paul's Evangelical Association. Mr. Bowman having served it in all its offices.

On June 15, 1871, he was married by his brother, Bishop Thomas Bowman, to Zenia F. Kuntz, and their children are: Prof. Charles B., who married to Lucretia Kuske, and resides at Naperville, Ill.; and Raymond K., married to Miriam Breyfogel. They reside at Reading, PA.