Stephen R. Bowlus

Stephen R. Bowlus (August 31, 1822 – January 18, 1894) was an American politician from Maryland. He served as a member of the Maryland House of Delegates, representing Frederick County from 1858 to 1860.

Early life
Stephen R. Bowlus was born on August 31, 1822, near Middletown Valley, Frederick County, Maryland, to Nicholas Bowlus.

Career
Bowlus was a Democrat. He served as a member of the Maryland House of Delegates, representing Frederick County from 1858 to 1860. After the start of the Civil War, he became a Republican. He served as a member of the board of county commissioners for Frederick County from 1856 to 1857 and from 1878 to 1879.

Bowlus was commander of Company B of the Middletown Home Guards during the start of the Civil War. Around 1862, he moved from Middletown Valley to Broad Run. He was a farmer and was a member of the Lutheran church in Jefferson and served as superintendent of the Union Sunday school in Broad Run.

Personal life
Bowlus married Ann Caroline Remsburg, daughter of Israel Remsburg, of Middletown. They had four sons and four daughters, Franklin L., Lewis H., Samuel L., Stephen R. Jr., Eliza A. V., Mary F., Julia K. and Melissa E.

Bowlus died from grip on January 18, 1894, at his home near Broad Run. He was buried in the Lutheran cemetery in Middletown Valley.