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Clarden Rowan JR Missing Person Case

Last seen in Buckhannon, West Virginia on Jan 29, 1991

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Victim Details

Sep 7, 2012

Mar 2, 2020

Clarden

Rowan JR

75

40

68 inches

205 lbs

White / Caucasian

Male

Jan 29, 1991

Buckhannon

West Virginia

Upshur County

No

22192

Upshur County Sheriff's Office

Buckhannon

West Virginia

Upshur County

26201

38 West Main Street, West Virginia

3044721180

County

Law Enforcement

http://upshurcounty.org/departments/sheriff/index.php

9101-30-500

Upshur County Sheriff's Office

Brown

Green

Green

Oct 6, 2026


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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP17328) and 9 other sources
Clarden Rowan Jr., also known by his nicknames Bill and Buck, disappeared under suspicious circumstances from his home in Buckhannon, West Virginia, on January 29, 1991. He was 40 years old at the time of his disappearance. Rowan was last seen between 1:00 and 1:30 p.m. at his residence on Route 2, and he has not been heard from since. His disappearance is classified as suspicious due to the lack of any explanation or substantial evidence that could clarify what happened to him.

Rowan stood 5 feet 8 inches tall and weighed approximately 205 pounds. He had brown hair, green eyes, and a full beard. A distinguishing feature was a scar between his right thumb and forefinger. At the time he vanished, he was dressed in a flannel shirt, t-shirt, jeans, and work boots—typical work clothing. There are few concrete details regarding the events leading up to his disappearance, and despite extensive investigations, no solid leads have emerged to determine his fate.

The local authorities, including the Upshur County Sheriff's Office and the West Virginia State Police, continue to consider his case open. Over the years, various efforts have been made to gather more information, but Rowan’s case remains one of the many cold cases in the region. His family and the community have long sought answers, yet the mystery of his disappearance endures, with no closure or resolution to this day. The case remains on several missing person databases, including the National Missing and Unidentified Persons System (NamUs), in hopes that one day new information will come to light.
Last Seen: Jan 29, 1991

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  • Clarden Rowan Jr. - The Charley Project
  • Clarden Rowan Jr went missing... - Missing People In America
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  • 265DMWV - Clarden Rowan Jr. - Doe Network
  • MISSING CLARDEN ROWAN JR. (BUCK OR BILL TO SOME ...
  • WV - Clarden Rowan Jr, 40, Buckhannon, 29 Jan 1991 | Websleuths
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    • Possible Unidentified Matches (2)

    Unidentified remains cases whose details are consistent with this person, ranked by how closely they compare. Fields that are unknown in either case are left out of the score.

    76%Possible
    John Doe — Pennsylvania - unidentified case UP16600
    John Doe — Pennsylvania
    UP16600 • Found Nov 3, 1995
    View case
    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 25–40 vs 40 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 75%99 mi away
    TimingFound 5 years after last seen
    Height 84%5'10" vs 5'8"
    Weight 76%160 lb vs 205 lb
    Hair 60%Black vs Brown
    75%Possible
    John Doe — Philadephia, Pennsylvania
    UP7463 • Found Oct 14, 1994
    View case
    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 35–45 vs 40 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 47%280 mi away
    TimingFound 4 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'9" vs 5'8"
    Weight 97%181 lb vs 205 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    Eyes 70%Hazel vs Green

    These comparisons are generated automatically from public NamUs case data and are not confirmed identifications. Only DNA, dental or fingerprint comparison by investigators can confirm an identity. If you believe two cases are connected, contact the agency handling the unidentified case.

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