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Re: Bowker Beginings

Gordon15 — 2012-05-12 23:21:14Z

I have seen the book by charles Warrington. The John Bowker he claimed was a brother of James and Edmund was, however, the son of Edmund. The Spelling Bowker is from the Welsh for "Butcher". I don't put much stock in old stories like this. They usually don't turn out to be very close to the truth.

Re: Bowker Beginings

robreva — 2012-05-12 20:56:39Z

The "Crown Jewels" story is a family legend documented by Charles Elzey Warrington Jr. in a book titled; The Rosine Sarah Buker Genealogy and other Bowker-Buker Genealogies data. He indicated in his research this legend kept coming up. He found no hard evidence, but the pervasiveness of the legend seems to lend it some creedence.

In summary, (I don't have all my information in front of me) there was a Bowker working in the counting house of King Charles in the 1640's. Some of the crown jewels turned up missing (presumably sold by the Queen to raise money for King Charles and the wars) and this Bowker came under suspicion. In about 1645 two of his sons escaped England and ended up in America, and one infant son (James) was sent with a sister to live with relatives in Sweden. Some 25-30 years later James joined his brothers in the colonies.

In the mid-1700's you will often see the names Bowker and Buker being used interchangeably. This may be due to the Swedish influence on the name or possibly a desire of the Bowkers to hide their identity due to the "legend." I correspondance with genealogists I was informed that the name Baker may have also been used although I have no evidence of this.

br,
--Rob

Re: BOWKER''s of Maine

fmartin748 — 2012-04-22 21:01:24Z

Thank you. I have been in touch at length with Lucinda since that 2008 question was posted. The "well documented and well posted" information about this family is not very accurate, as we found out. Cyprian's second wife, the widow Mary Mayhew Cole, did not put out any of her children and it was she, Mary, NOT Rachel, who drowned in the millpond in Pinhook abt 1850. A local historian, Ruby Emery, edited some of the documents related to this affair, and unfortunately got a number of facts wrong in the process. All of the people mentioned here seem to be buried in unmarked graves, so you may never find them with any certainty. Mary may have been buried with her first husband, Daniel Cole, Sr. in Greenwood, but there are no stones for either. Rachel may be buried in what is known as the "Whale's Back" Cemetery in Pinhook, North Woodstock, but I don't think there is any stone for her. Cyprian may be in the same cemetery in Pinhook, or in whatever was the closest graveyard to the Woodstock Town Farm where he died. Finding that spot might be possible with help from the Woodstock Historical Society, but there are almost surely no stones for the paupers. What I have often wondered is -- why was Cyprian left to die on the Town Farm when he had at least 4 living adult children at the time of his death?

Re: BOWKER''s of Maine

covemeadow — 2012-04-22 16:36:34Z

My niece, Lucinda Brown is our official famil geneaologist but today I was looking up info on Cyprian,( my great great great great grandather) myself.

To your question, it is well documented annd well posted that he married Rachel's sister in Woodstock..I gather they were very poor as it says in the record she gave her children for care and had no children themselves from that marriage.(pretty sure about that). Cyprian was according to Lucinda's research buired in a paupers grave ( which is the focus of my search today..to determine whether the exact location of his burial place is recorded as I would like to arrange a more suitable reburial perhaps with Rachel but not sure where she was buried).

Rachel & Cyprian had one child John who married Dorothy Starbird. Their son John married Eliza Coffin and my grandfather Thaddeus Wesley Bowker was one of their children

Not sure what became of Mary, Rachels sister and Cyprian's second wife.

Grateful for any info on where Cyprian and or Rachel are bburied.

Re: WILLIAM BOWKER

ktheewok — 2012-04-21 11:48:21Z

Do you have any Bowkers in Washington Territory from NY/NJ?
I have a Sarah R Shepherd who may have been born in England
1835-1845 and married a William Bowker. They were living in Washington Territory in 1876. I got this from her mother's will.I can't find anything on them. email is ktheewok@aol.com
Thanks
Karen

Re: Inwood, Long Island, NY Bowkers

ktheewok — 2012-04-21 11:41:08Z

I have a Sarah R Shepherd from Brooklyn married William Bowker. They were living in Seattle, Washington Territory in 1876. I know this from her mother's will. Do you have any Bowkers who disappeared out west?

Re: Bowker Beginings

ronbowker33 — 2012-03-31 23:30:34Z

James Bowker did come from Sweden where he was raised. It seems that when his parents died he was taken to Sweden by a sister from the story I've heard. The brothers ended up in Maine and New York if my memory serves me. Sorry I haven't shared this infomation before but I haven't been doing any genealogy for a few years. Hope I have been some help.
Ron

Re: Bowker line

battingfourth — 2012-03-18 13:29:20Z

My paternal grandmother, Lily Bowker, had a brother Arthur Bowker, born in Salford, Lancashire, England, around 1890. There were seven brothers and sisters. A brother, Joe Bowker, was bantanweight champion of the world in 1904-05. Arthur Bowker signed Joe's death certificate in London in 1955.

Re: west midlands

johngeorgebowker — 2012-02-01 22:02:41Z

i am currently tracing my family in the birmingham area, currently leading towards lancashire. do you need any help lookin, i kind of got the hang of searching

Re: Bowker from Lancashire to Canada

johngeorgebowker — 2012-02-01 21:58:52Z

i am currently tracing my tree and lots of my generations go back to lancashire areas too.

Re: BOWKER and FIRTH surnames

rde1980 — 2012-01-13 02:24:52Z

hello what info do you have on both surnames? I am Alan firth's daughter.

italian restaurant off topic

ekko11 — 2011-12-26 02:27:00Z

Sorry off topic but would u happen to know the name of the very popular italian restaurant in inwood in the 60s? Or where I can find out? I grew up there and cant remember

Re: looking for Dorothy Bowker.

Karenkoenst — 2011-12-25 19:09:16Z

The Dorothy Bowker I am looking for would have been my mother. I was born in a hospital in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania on January 26, 1946 and put up for adoption. I was adopted and had very loving parents. I don't think your Dorothy Bowker would be the correct one. I guess the age could be correct but the UK. I don't see that unless she lived here for a while.

Re: looking for Dorothy Bowker.

jeanettemorris200 — 2011-12-25 03:03:36Z

I realise that my message is somewhat out of date, however, Dorothy Bowker was my Grandmother. She was born in Cheshire, UK in on 16th May 1916 and died in Cheshire, UK on 3rd September 2009.
I don´t know if it´s the Dorothy Bowker that you´re looking for but in my opinion she is the best one who lived.
Good luck in your search. I am here to help if you need me.
Jeanette Morris.

Re: LOOKING FOR INFORMATION ABOUT GRANDPARENTS

calebloveschili — 2011-12-23 21:21:42Z

Ok...

Re: LOOKING FOR INFORMATION ABOUT GRANDPARENTS

marcindabrown1 — 2011-12-19 00:14:47Z

Dear calebloveschili,

I am sorry to disappoint you but we are not related at least not since ca 1850 or the birth of Leland. Most of what I was planning on providing to you has been provided by others.

My husband has BOWKER blood and I am actively searching those relatives mainly in NJ but also Ohio and Indiana. The general consensus is that Wm BOWKER estimated birth ca 1680 came from England to America, married and lived in NJ and provided for future generations by many children. It is also generally thought that the NJ BOWKER line can trace its lineage back to Wm the Conqueror. I am not so sure as I have not seen proof of that assertion. Cindy

Re: LOOKING FOR INFORMATION ABOUT GRANDPARENTS

calebloveschili — 2011-12-18 22:56:41Z

If you and I have the same grandparents or great grandparents, then we must be related somehow.

Please reply

Re: LOOKING FOR INFORMATION ABOUT GRANDPARENTS

Gordon15 — 2011-12-10 19:22:29Z

Public member file on Ancestry lists Leland Arthur Bowker as son of William Bowker (1859-1946) and Emma Irene Boston Bowker(1862-1915). In 1900 census Wm and Emma were in Unity, Columbiana Co, OH . and Leland was listed as Lee A, 17 yrs.
William Bowker was the son of Elijah Bowker (1829-1906) born in Lancaster, Eng. and wife Elizabeth Whitaker (1820-1921) Elijah's father is listed as Thomas Bowker of Lancaster, Eng.
Mary Elizabeth Ward was born 29 May 1883 in Lisbon, Columbiana Co, OH to Jonathan Ward (1857--) and Linney Nelson (1853--) Mary d. 25 June 1959 in Salem Twp, Columbiana Co, OH

Re: LOOKING FOR INFORMATION ABOUT GRANDPARENTS

marcindabrown1 — 2011-12-10 14:34:32Z

I found there marriage using familysearch.com, the new version

Groom's Name: Lee Bowker
Groom's Birthplace: Washingtonville, O.
Groom's Age: Bride's Name: Mary Ward
Bride's Birth Date: 1883
Bride's Birthplace: Lisbon, O.
Bride's Age: 19
Marriage Date: 05 Apr 1902
Marriage Place: Columbiana County, Ohio
Groom's Father's Name: Wm. Bowker
Groom's Mother's Name: Irene Boston
Bride's Father's Name: John Ward
Bride's Mother's Name: Linnie Nelson
Groom's Marital Status: Single
Bride's Marital Status: Single
Bride's Previous Husband's Name:
Indexing Project (Batch) Number: M86891-2
System Origin: Ohio-VR
Source Film Number: 0927775
Reference Number: 2:3KPQ879

in 1910 they were living with children in Smith, Mahoning Ohio. In 1940 they were living in Salem Columbiana Co Ohio. IN 1944 on the draft registration Leland Arthur provided that his DOB was 5 Apr 1883 Birth Place: Washingtonville, Ohio. He lived at 730 N Lincoln St Salem CO Columbiana, Ohio
Mary may have died by then as his nearest relative is not Mary his wife.

Please contract me directly about some additional information. Marcindabrown@comcast.net. Cindy

Re: LOOKING FOR INFORMATION ABOUT GRANDPARENTS

calebloveschili — 2011-12-09 06:09:57Z

I have family with the last name Jeffries: My grandfather has grandparents with the name Leland A Bowker (Date of birth is- April 1, 1881) and he passed away October 7, 1962. His wife was Mary E Ward (date of birth was- May 29, 1881) and passed away June 25, 1956.

P.S.- Please reply if this is helpful or you know these people. I can give more info possibly.

Re: Bowker, John Nesbitt and Edward Clarke Bowker - Headstone in Canada

linpan — 2011-10-16 00:25:09Z

OK thanks. Am still trying to find out how John Nesbitt Bowker's wife, Romola Ann Bowker (nee Panisset) died. The story is she died on the steps of the Empire State Building, and we don't know where she is buried. Romola was British, as was John Nesbitt Bowker according to the Commonwealth War Graves Commission photographic project:
http://twgpp.org/information.php?id=2629938
He was buried in England and his nationality is listed as British, but it seems his parents were living in Ontario. His father was born in Finchley, London so I assume his wife was Canadian.

Re: Bowker, John Nesbitt and Edward Clarke Bowker - Headstone in Canada

jackbowk — 2011-10-15 22:17:50Z

Connection to Ontario uncertain at this time. Relations definitely in Quebec. One branch also had an RCAF fighter pilot lost over France: Harlow Wilbur Bowker. Massachusetts family had a branch that is said to have wanderers who went to VT, ON and then west to BC. Another branch did this but returned to VT.

Re: Bowker, John Nesbitt and Edward Clarke Bowker - Headstone in Canada

linpan — 2011-10-15 07:02:04Z

Hi - don't know if you received a copy of this, but if not I can send you one.

Are you related to John Nesbitt Bowker?

Re: Lena BOWKER m. Julius KREBS, approx. 1906> NY/NJ area

ata172 — 2011-08-28 18:41:55Z

I have found a marriage certificate for Lena Bowker to William Cuttings. The date is November 18, 1889 in Phipsburg, ME. They were married by Rev R. S. Sheaff. I found it behind an old picture frame that I purchased off Ebay 2-3 years ago. I would love for some of their family to have it, but I'm having trouble locating them. My email is ata@nctc.com if someone would like to contact me about it.

Re: Bowker kin

vam5506 — 2011-08-18 02:11:52Z

Thanks for trying, Tracy, but I have not found any Lena in my Bowker family tree.

vam

Re: Bowker kin

ata172 — 2011-08-18 01:43:46Z

I have disassembled an old picture frame that i purhcased on ebay 2-3 years ago...there was an old marriage certificate dated 1889 w/the names William Cuttings and Lena Bowker being the ones getting married. IT was dated November 18, 1889. Is this any of your people? I'm just wanting to get it to it's rightful family!!
Thanks
Tracy Woodard

Frank Sewall Bowker of Worcester, MA and RI

RockofGibraltar — 2011-06-19 17:25:59Z

I have a photo of Frank Sewall Bowker, taken in 1897 in Worcester, MA. He was born 28 April 1878 in Worcester. His parents were Charles H. and Mary G. Bowker. He had a sister Mary and a brother Charles G.

Frank's wife was Marie Louise Ballou (born 8 Feb 1878 in Rhode Island. Their son was Francis (born 2 May 1919, RI). In 1920 they lived in Woonsocket, RI.

I would like to return the photo to his family. If you are related to him and want the photo, let me know.

Patricia
prck97@aol.com

OBIT (?) Lookup -- SAMUEL J. BOWKER

HillSeeker — 2011-06-07 19:04:14Z

From the Henry County (Ohio) Genealogical Society website: There is a newspaper piece cited, but my emails to the HCGS don't go through. Can someone look up this newspaper piece (not sure if it's an obit or just mentioning the name).

Name: SAMUEL J. BOWKER, Age 55
Napoleon Northwest-News, April 1, 1863, Page 3, Column 3.
(HCGS table column under "Obit" indicates "no", whatever that means.)

I would be so very grateful!! I don't live in Ohio, and I am not able to travel there. Online library no help.

Bowker kin

vam5506 — 2011-06-03 03:38:43Z

My Grandfather was Harry S Bowker (1863-1894) married to Annie Jane Hopkins. They lived in Groveton NH. In some census reports his name has been mistakenly read to be Harvey. He was the son of Nathaniel Beaman Bowker (1889-1821) and Mary Parnell. Nathaniel was from VT, Mary was from Melbourne Canada. The line goes on back Jonathan, to Solomon, to John, to John, to John, to Edmund Bowker. I have some questions and would like to exchange info with anyone sharing my branch of the tree. Anyone out there descended from Nathaniel? Thanks.

vam

Re: bowkers of kansas

HillSeeker — 2011-06-02 05:20:37Z

I can help you with info on Isaiah Bowker of Wilson County, KS. Descended from Samuel & Nancy Bowker of Ohio. Email me writestuf2@yahoo.com. Would like to trade info with you. Best regards.

Re: Bowker family of Branch Co., Michigan

joarnow — 2011-05-26 16:26:08Z

Thanks. I found a reference for Bertha in census records, but I never heard my grandmother (who was her sister) refer to her. I don't know who M.F. is.

Re: Bowker family of Branch Co., Michigan

Gordon15 — 2011-05-26 04:21:21Z

William F and Sarah also had Bertha b. Oct 1890 and M.F.

Re: Bowker family of Branch Co., Michigan

joarnow — 2011-05-25 21:47:14Z

Milo & Delinda are my g-g-grandparents. My maternal grandmother was May Bowker who died in 1981. The photo you posted looks very much like William & Sarah and their son Charles. He died in 1977. I'd love to see your website and share information with you. I've just unearthed photos of the Bowkers going back to William & Sarah. I'm scanning them & would be happy to send you a copy.

Re: Bowkers of New Bedford, MA

Adrivan — 2011-05-23 00:12:51Z

hello, my name is chris,my grandmother was your aunt Lillian who was born there and moved to california. Ive been piecing some things together...ill wait for response before more

B. Bowker and wife Sarah

skibran — 2011-04-21 14:31:25Z

Seeking info on B. Bowker and wife Sarah (maiden name unknown) Sarah ended up life living in Nepeuskun, WI with Betsey Oakley who may have been her daughter. Betsey's husband was Peter Oakley. Sarah died in 1862, she was born in VT. Thank you.

Re: BOWKER, England

LynBowker30 — 2011-04-17 06:54:00Z

Hi James,

Thank you for your reply too.

I've copied this following info from my grandfather's birth record. I know my grandparents, Leonard & Martha Louise(nee De La Roche)lived in Paddington in Sydney when my dad was a child. There was a very small pocket of Paddington located on the Double Bay side of Edgecliff Road that was called Magney Park which is where my dad spent the early part of his childhood. He had a sister called Margaret.

My grandfather:
Leonard N Bowker
Birth Date: 1893
Father's name: James Bowker
Mother's name: Margaret M
Birth Place: New South Wales
Registration Year: 1893
Registration Place: Paddington, New South Wales
Registration Number: 28118

My family tree is not a private one so you can see more info on that if it helps.

Hopefully you can shed some more light for me and vice versa.

Best regards,
Lyn

Re: BOWKER, England

iddancestry1 — 2011-04-10 22:58:02Z

Thank you for your reply. To be able to help I need more information. When and where was your grandfather born? With these details I could well help you to find more information about James Bowker. Thank you. Ian

Re: BOWKER, England

LynBowker30 — 2011-04-10 15:12:17Z

Hi! It's many years since you posted your enquiry so maybe you have more info now?

I am also looking for info on a James Bowker - my great grandfather.

I only know from my grandfather's birth cert. that his father's name was James Bowker and his mother was Margaret M (no maiden name shown).

My grandfather - James' son was Leonard Norman Bowker.

Best regards,
Lyn Bowker

I wonder of you can help me?

Re: west midlands

MsEshea101 — 2011-02-28 15:30:45Z

Hi again,

Use Geni! Then you can link to anyone who is connected to your tree...you can collaborate, merge, etc.

Re: west midlands

Allan1973 — 2011-02-28 07:25:41Z

The family tree papers are on my desk right now, what free web site can I use to post this up for all to see? Geni.com? Ancestry.com? Different site?

Re: west midlands

MsEshea101 — 2011-02-28 05:19:04Z

Hi Allen,

Did you ever get that bouker/Bowker tree up?

Re: west midlands

wfhassell — 2011-02-27 08:16:14Z

Hello. I am a descendent of Sarah (Sallie) Bowker, daughter of Samuel Alstone Bowker. The information I have is that Samuel got in trouble in England, changed his name, and came to America. He actually married a lady who lived in Dickson County. It is my understanding that he did make several trips back to England, always to get money, which according to family stories, was quite substantial.

The trunk which he brought from England with his initials has been passed down, by tradition, to the oldest daughter in each family. So, I am in possession of this trunk. I have a daughter, but she has no children, so I will pass it to my older granddaughter.

Re: Mary (or) Molly (Bowker/Bowcker/Buker) Snell

erinlemaster — 2011-01-30 23:33:10Z

I am researching this family also. I have found birth records that show they actually had 14 children, all born in Union, Maine (my husband is the descendant of #14). David and Molly moved to Maine right after they were married. They are listed in the 1790 census in Warren, ME. In the 1800 - 1820 censuses, they are listed in Union, ME. They then moved to Ohio - being listed in the 1840 census in Congress and Richland, OH.

Were you able to find out any more about Molly's lineage?

Searching for descendants of Hubert Bowker of Rushville, NY

MGTTHOM — 2010-10-27 04:49:27Z

Would like to contact a descendant who knows of the
location of a family bible, last reported in the possession of Hubert Bowker of Rushville, NY. The first marriage
recorded is that of Eri Bowker (Huberts grandfather) to Sarah Ellen Woodard in 1867. ( I am Eri's gg daughter through a different son.)Additional possible surnames: Atkinson, Syron.
Margaret Thompson

Re: Looking for Bowkers in Manchester, England

dick1311 — 2010-10-05 13:37:31Z

Hello
Would it be possible to contact you via normal email as I have come across your posts and reading them realise that we are possibly distantly related. The Bowker relations have for generations been a talking point in our family as one of them died without an heir leaving a considerable sum of money. I have this information in 2 very old letters that I could email you with the attachment jpeg image. I also need to try and get as much information as possible regarding the Bowkers to add to my tree. My email is: rick@precisionimages.co.uk
Look forwards to hearing from you.
Regards Rick.

Emmaline Isabelle Bowker

dmrmd — 2010-09-24 23:17:08Z

I'm looking for information on the parents of Emmaline Isabelle Bowker, b.23 Jun 1848 in New York, d.13 Feb 1933, m. to Samuel Nelson Robertson 8 Apr 1869. I think she had a brother names James Dennison Bowker.

Re: BOWKER, Elsie Mae

thegenseeker1 — 2010-09-05 00:16:47Z

Looking for information on a William DICE born about 1799 in Tennessee according to the 1850 Sping Creek, Phillips, Arkansas, USA. Enumerated as W Dice, age 48, Farmer, Tennessee, Living in household of Susan M. Harris, age 52, Virginia, also living in household, William B Harris, Arch H Harris, Dolly Ann Harris, Susan Dice, 36, Elizabeth Dice, 26, and Mary S Dice, 3, All Tennessee.

He married Unknown and had a son, Jasper DICE, born about 1838 in Tennessee and died about 1865 it is believed, in the Civil War. Jasper married Mary Eveline SEATON, born about 1845 Tennessee.

He married 2nd: Margaret CLABOUGH 8 Jan 1854 Phillips County, Arkansas, USA. They had two known children, Martha born 1854 and Missouri born 1856, both in Arkansas.

He married 3rd: Elisabeth (NeeUnknown), widow of Joseph RANSOM, before 1862 (no marriage license found). They had one known child: Robert DICE, born about 1862 in Arkansas.

Any help is greatly appreciated! ~Renee' thegenseeker@lycos.com

Re: Looking for Bowkers in Manchester, England

eakin167 — 2010-08-27 15:26:21Z

Marriage notice from newspaper clipping
Thomas Marshall to Sarah Charlton 2nd daughter of
William Bowker mayor Manchester 1865/6

also a death notice Sarah Charlton age 29 wife of
Thomas Marshall of Sale Manchester

and death notice Elizabeth Bowker 76 years old
relict of Samuel Bowker Grappenhall at her son in laws
Hulme residence

Re: Looking for Bowkers in Manchester, England

eakin167 — 2010-08-25 08:18:02Z

Yes Mary and Sarah are sisters was at my fathers last night he has about 40 newspaper cuttings grom the 1860s and good photos of William and Mary. i sent you an email 24 hours ago with info inc Williams Burriel plot number in Sale Cheshire

Re: Looking for Bowkers in Manchester, England

janeb1965 — 2010-08-24 20:29:56Z

Thank you for that information.
William had other brothers to, James, Charles and a sister called Martha. Williams brother Thomas also married a Sarah Charlton on the 24/12/1859 I wonder if Mary and Sarah were sisters. My e-mail is bowker.j@sky.com
Look foreward to hearing from you.

Jane