Claim: Margie Bowes, who began singing in elementary school and was appearing on television programs at the age of thirteen, was born on March 18, 1941 in Roxboro, North Carolina.
Evidence: She began singing in elementary school. By the time she was 13 years old, she was appearing on TV programs including WDVA Virginia Barn Dance in Danville, WRXO-AM in Roxboro and other radio programs in North Carolina. Bowes was born on March 18, 1941 in Roxboro, North Carolina.