His death certificate records William Patton Bowling, age 90 years 8 months 27 days, born 8 Feb 1831 in Va, died 5 Jan 1922 in Maddox precinct, Carter Co., Ky, married, occupation farming, father Garret Bowling, mother’s maiden name Nancy Vansant, both born in Va, cause of death senility, informant Millard F. Bowling, Access, Ky, burial in Bowling Semitary.