Elva R.
Bowerman was born on 12 April 1852 in Conneaut, Crawford Co., PA, USA. She was the daughter of
William Welling Bowerman and
Diadama Lester. As of 2 July 1868, her married name was Elva Starkey.
Elva R., age 16, married first,
Charles Starkey on 2 July 1868 at Marshalltown, Taylor Co., IN, USA. As of circa 1884, her married name was Elva Owen.
Elva R. married second,
Arthur B. Owen circa 1884.
Elva R. Starkey died on 7 November 1913 in William Springs, Howell Co., MO, USA,, at the age of 61 years, 6 months and 26 days.