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     Homer K. Bow was born on 29 November 1918 at Cumberland County, Kentucky.^1,2 He was the son of Lanie Allen Bow and Judy Francis Riddle.¹ He died on 20 November 1926 at Cumberland County, Kentucky, at age 7.^1,2 He was buried on 22 November 1926 at Cumberland County, Kentucky.²

     Ilus Paul Bow was born on 3 October 1911 at Cumberland County, Kentucky.^2,3 He was the son of Richard Alvis Bow and Martha Ann Scott.¹ He married Hilda Marie Moles, daughter of Joe Tom Moles and Minnie Edna York, on 10 April 1950.⁴ He was buried on 31 October 1981 at Cumberland County, Kentucky.⁵ He died on 31 October 1981 at Cumberland County, Kentucky, at age 70.⁵

     Isaac S. Bow was born on 17 October 1835 at Cumberland County, Kentucky.¹ He was the son of Jessee Robinson Bow and Minerva Story.¹ He died on 9 August 1912 at Bow, Cumberland County, Kentucky, at age 76.¹

     Jack Travis Bow also went by the name of Jack (also called Jackie as a child.)^2,3 He was born on 13 January 1958 at USA.¹ He was the son of William Travis Bow and Alice L. Hoots.⁴ He married Anna Louise Funk on 9 September 1979 at USA.⁵

Jack Travis Bow
January 13, 1958 - January 14, 2024

Jack Travis Bow, 66, of Indianapolis, IN, passed away on January 14, 2024, in Indianapolis surrounded by family. Born on January 13, 1958, in Indianapolis. Jack leaves behind his wife and best friend of 45 years, Anna Bow and their children, Sarah Bow and Travis Bow (daughter-in-law Amanda), and his eldest daughter, Christine Peters (son-in-law Eric). Jack was grandfather to Claudia Binion, Joseph Peters, and Clement Peters. He is also survived by his sister, Ginny Moberly.

Jack served in the U.S. Navy for 12 years, demonstrating his unwavering dedication and commitment to his country. After his military service, he embarked on a successful career as a Facilities Manager at the Indianapolis Zoo, where he worked from 1988 to 2017.

Outside of his professional life, Jack had a passion for reading, traveling, camping, and spending quality time with his family and friends. These hobbies brought him great joy and allowed him to create lasting memories with his loved ones.



Jack will be deeply missed by those who knew and loved him.



Celebration of Life to be held at the Hornet Park Community Center on February 3, 2024 from 10:30am to 12:30pm.



Arrangements entrusted to Jessen Funeral Home & Simple Cremation ~ Whiteland Chapel. 729 N. US Highway 31, Whiteland, IN 46184. (317) 535-6880. www.jessenfuneralhome.com.⁶

He died on 14 January 2024 at Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana, at age 66.^7,6

     Jacob Bow was born circa 1790 at Virginia.¹ He was the son of Henry Bow and Mary Hester.^1,2 He married Eliza Shuelts on 13 April 1813 at Cumberland County, Kentucky.^3,4 He died before 1860 at Cumberland County, Kentucky.¹

     Jacob Bow is the verified patriarch of the Bow family. He was born, raised and died in Virginia having never had the opportunity to migrate to Kentucky with his family.

The name listed as his father by this researcher is not verified or proven. It was found on another researcher's information. Jacob and his wife Jemima, however, have been verfied by careful research. He was born circa 1740 at Hanover County, Virginia, now Louisa County.^1,2 He was the son of Onesiphorus Bow.¹ He married Jemima Ragland after 1760.² He died on 4 March 1782 at Louisa County, Virginia.^1,2

     Jacob Bow was born circa 1849.¹ He was the son of John Bow and Elizabeth Williams.¹

     Jacob Bow Jr. was born circa 1840.¹ He was the son of Jacob Bow and Eliza Shuelts.¹

     James Bow was born circa 1828.¹ He was the son of Jacob Bow and Eliza Shuelts.¹ He married Hannah Rush circa 1850.¹ He died circa 1860.¹

     James Bow was born circa 1846.¹ He was the son of John Bow and Elizabeth Williams.¹