Bowles, Nathaniel (1)

Bowles, Nathaniel (1), a Baptist minister, was born in 1758. He was converted in 1777, was baptized in 1786, ordained in 1794, and spent his life in serving his Master largely in itinerant labor. A journal of eighty-six days informs us that he rode 1017 miles, preached 52 times, attended 13 meetings, expended $2.39, and received for all his service during this time $17.95. He died at Richmond, N. H., Dec. 2, 1843. (J. C. S.)