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     Samuel Wells Bowker was born on 24 April 1817 in Walton, Northamptonshire. He was the son of James Bowker and Arabella Paget. Samuel Wells Bowker was christened on 16 June 1818 in Paston, Northamptonshire.
     Samuel Wells Bowker was recorded on the 1861 census in Alconbury Weston, Huntingdonshire. Samuel Bowker, aged 42, born at Alconbury Weston.

     Sarah Bowker was christened on 15 January 1749/50 in Yaxley, Huntingdonshire. She was the daughter of Thomas Bowker and Rebecca Robinson.
     Sarah died before 16 June 1750 in Yaxley, Huntingdonshire. She was buried on 16 June 1750 in Yaxley.

     Sarah Bowker was christened on 23 April 1755 in Yaxley, Huntingdonshire. She was the daughter of John Bowker and Elizabeth Lenton.
     Sarah Bowker and Arabella Bowker, Anna Maria Bowker, William Bowker and John Bowker were beneficiaries in John Bowker's will dated 11 June 1770 in Yaxley.

     Sarah Bowker was christened on 12 November 1786 in Glatton, Huntingdonshire. She was the daughter of Burgess Bowker and Sarah Robinson.
     Sarah died before 2 March 1787 in Alconbury Weston, Huntingdonshire. She was buried on 2 March 1787 in Alconbury Weston.

     Sarah Bowker was born on 14 May 1818 in Walton, Northamptonshire. She was the daughter of James Bowker and Arabella Paget. Sarah Bowker was christened on 16 June 1818 in Paston, Northamptonshire.
     Sarah Bowker and Arabella Paget were recorded on the 1851 census in Islington, London. Arabella Bowker, head, widow, 72, annuitant, born Bath Somerset with her unmarried daughter Sarah aged 31, schoolmistress, born Walton, Nth.
     Sarah Bowker was recorded on the 1891 census in 1 Richmond Place, Walcot, Somerset. Sarah Bowker, aged 72, single, housekeeper, born Walton, Northamptonshire.

     Sarah Bowker was christened in 1838 in St Mary, Whittlesey, Cambridgeshire. She's birth was registered in the quarter ending in June 1838 in Whittlesey, Cambridgeshire. She was the daughter of Thomas Bowker J.P., Squire and Sarah Eagles Cowley.
     Sarah Bowker appeared on the 1841 census in the household of Thomas Bowker J.P., Squire in the Manor House, Market Place, Whittlesey, Cambridgeshire. Catherine, Sarah and Charles were listed as the children of Thomas Bowker J.P., Squire in the 1851 census in the Manor House, Market Place, Whittlesey. Francis, Catherine, William, Sarah, Thomas and Charles were listed as the children of Thomas Bowker J.P., Squire in the 1861 census in Whittlesey, Cambridgeshire.
Sarah Bowker married Bowker Weldon, son of Bowker Weldon and Charlotte Parkinson, on 1 July 1873 in St Mary's, West Brompton, Middlesex?, England. Weldon Bowker -July 1 at St Mary's, West Brompton (by the Rev Frederick Jopiln, rector of Boulge-with-Debach, uncle of the bridegroom), Bowker Weldon, solicitor, Whittlesey, to Sarah, the youngest daughter of Thomas Bowker Esq., of the Manor House, Whittlesey.

     Sarah Bowker's birth was registered in the quarter ending in March 1847 in Stanground, Peterborough RD, Huntingdonshire. She was the daughter of George Bowker and Sarah Deacon.
     Sarah died before 13 April 1848 in Stanground, Peterborough RD Huntingdonshire. She was buried on 13 April 1848 in Stanground.

     Sarah Bowker was born say 1740 in Northampton, Northamptonshire.
Sarah Bowker married John Westley on 18 May 1758 in All Saints, Northampton, Northamptonshire. Sarah Bowker of this parish, spinster & John Westley, bachelor of Tiffield.

     Sarah Bowker was christened on 3 April 1825 in Paston, Northamptonshire. She was the daughter of James Bowker and Ann Unknown.

     Sarah Elizabeth Bowker was born in 1856. She was the daughter of Robert Mitford Bowker.
     Sarah died in 1912.

     Sarah Robertson Bowker was christened on 26 December 1811 in Alconbury Weston, Huntingdonshire. She was the daughter of Mary Bowker.
Sarah Robertson Bowker married Emanuel Thompson on 22 October 1833 in Alconbury Weston, Huntingdonshire, England. Married by licence - he was described as of Stow (also of Lt Stukeley) widower.
     Sarah died on 14 October 1838 in Alconbury Weston, Huntingdonshire, aged 26. She was buried in Alconbury Weston.

     Sarah Robinson Caroline Bowker was commonly known as Caroline. She was born on 28 September 1804 in Water Newton, Huntingdonshire. She was the daughter of George Robinson Bowker and Joanna Aveling. Sarah Robinson Caroline Bowker was christened on 13 November 1804 in Water Newton. She was mentioned in a codicil to the will of Burgess Bowker on 16 March 1824.
     Sarah died of TB on 2 May 1837 in Water Newton, Huntingdonshire, aged 32. She was buried on 30 May 1837 in Water Newton.

     Septimus Bourchier Bowker was born on 10 August 1812 in England. He was the son of Miles Bowker and Anna Maria Mitford. Septimus Bourchier Bowker was christened on 4 October 1813 in Almer, Dorset.
     Septimus died in 1895. He marreid Fanny Forward who died in 1930 aged 97 and had 5 children.
Sheep and cattle farmer, Mr Eric Bowker, is the head of the Bedford branch of the family. He and his sons farm at Alstonfield. Mr Eric Bowker is a descendant of Septimus Bowker, so-named because he was the seventh son of Miles. Septimus was 81 when he died in 1895.

     Sister Bowker married Thomas Welford. Sister Bowker was born in England?. She was the sister in law of Thomas Bowker's but may be his wife's family. She was the daughter of Unknown Bowker.

     Son Bowker was born on 15 January 1877 in Woodchester, South Australia. BOWKER. On the 15th January, at Laura, the wife of W J Bowker, of a son. He was the son of William James Bowker and Cassandra Jemima Crowhurst.

     Sophia Harriet Bowker was born before 17 August 1806 in Walton, Northamptonshire. She was christened on 17 August 1806 in Paston, Northamptonshire. She was the daughter of James Bowker and Arabella Paget.
     Sophia died before 7 January 1807 in Walton, NTH. She was buried on 7 January 1807 in Paston.

     Stanley John Bowker was born on 31 January 1893 in New Zealand. He was the son of Charles Bowker and Harriet Anne Warrington.
     Stanley John Bowker served in the War between 1914 and 1915. As a Sergeant in the NZ EF Canterbury Mounted Rifles.
     Stanley died on 21 August 1915 in Gallipoli, Turkey, aged 22. An unknown person was buried in Hill 60, plot 2 Row D, grave 1 in Gallipoli, Turkey.

     Stanser Bowker was also known as Booker in records. He was born on 27 November 1881 in Quarry Yard, Sutton in Ashfield, Nottinghamshire. He was the son of Robert Stanser Bowker and Mary Dove. Stanser Bowker was christened on 12 January 1882 in St Mary Magdalene, Sutton in Ashfield.

     Susanna Marshall Bowker was born in June 1795 in Alconbury Weston, Huntingdonshire, England. She was the daughter of Peter Bowker and Mary Marshall. Susanna Marshall Bowker was christened on 1 July 1795 in Alconbury Weston.
     Susanna died before 14 July 1795 in Alconbury Weston, Huntingdonshire. She was buried on 14 July 1795 in Alconbury Weston.

     Susannah Bowker's birth was registered in the quarter ending in June 1846 in St Neots RD, Huntingdonshire. She was the daughter of William Bowker and Susannah Unknown. Susannah Bowker was christened on 27 February 1847 in St Neots, Huntingdonshire.
     Susannah's death was registered in the quarter ending in March 1847 in St Neots RD Huntingdonshire.

     Theresa Bowker was born on 19 January 1872 in New Zealand. She was the daughter of Charles Bowker and Anna Elizabeth Whitla.
Theresa Bowker married Frederick Mulcock, son of Edward Mulcock and Thirza Thompson, on 12 October 1899 in Timaru, New Zealand.
     Theresa died in 1950 in Auckland, New Zealand.

     Thomas Bowker was christened on 19 August 1682 in Yaxley, Huntingdonshire. He was the son of William Bowker and Mary Clark.
     Thomas died before 1705 in Huntingdonshire. He was not mentioned in his father's will.

     Thomas Bowker was born after 1655 in Yaxley, Huntingdonshire. He was the son of William Bowker and Susanna Unknown.
     Thomas Bowker and William Bowker and Ann Unknown were beneficiaries in William Bowker's will dated before 21 May 1668 in Yaxley.
     Thomas Bowker and Ann Addison obtained a marriage licence on 10 December 1684 in Huntingdonshire.
Thomas Bowker married Ann Addison, daughter of William Addison, on 11 December 1684 in Glatton, Huntingdonshire. Thomas was a grazier in Yaxley, Huntingdonshire, in 1719. He was widowed on 14 November 1719 in Yaxley, Huntingdonshire, on the death of his wife Ann Addison.
     Thomas Bowker made a will dated 6 August 1720 in Yaxley. Will of Thomas Bowker of Yaxley dated 6 August 1720, gentleman, very sick & weak in body ..; my grandson Thomas son of William Bowker tanner late deceased, my well beloved son Thomas...
     Thomas died before 6 December 1723 in Yaxley, Huntingdonshire. He was buried on 6 December 1723 in Yaxley.
     His will was proved in December 1723 at Huntingdonshire.

     Thomas Bowker was christened on 19 October 1686 in Yaxley, Huntingdonshire. He was the son of Thomas Bowker and Ann Addison. Thomas was a tanner, in Yaxley.
Thomas Bowker married Mary Burgess, daughter of Thomas Burgess, on 25 July 1711 in St Mary, Whittlesey, Cambridgeshire.
Thomas Bowker was mentioned in the register of duties paid for apprentices' indentures on 31 December 1719. Josiah Sharpe was apprenticed to Thomas Bowker, tanner of Yaxley.
     Thomas Bowker made a will dated 17 January 1743/44 in Yaxley. Will of Thomas Bowker the elder of Yaxley, tanner, weak of body ... to my son Thomas Bowker all the [property] now in the tenure or occupation of my son John Bowker of Yaxley afsd with the tann office yards, pratts, etc. upon condition that my said son Thomas pay unto my execs ... for my daughters Elizabeth & Mary Bowker, spinsters the sum of £5.00 apiece yearly ... until 21 ... [if they die] to be paid to and between my sons Burgess, James & Samuel ..; to my son Burgess Bowker [property] wherein I now dwell on condition [as above]; I give unto my said son Thomas [property] in Farcet [property]; I give unto my son John Bowker brick works, etc. for a term and after that term I give the house to my son Thomas forever; I give to my said son John all the rest & residue of the leasehold lands and tenements held by me of the said Earl of Lincoln ..; I give to my son James Bowker ... land in Yaxley ..; I give unto my sons William, John & David £5 for mourning, to my said daughters Elizabeth & Mary spinsters... to my afsd sons & daughters, Burgess, James, Samuel, Elizabeth & Mary & their heirs, all the rest & residue ... to be divided. I appoint my brother-in-law Mr John Burgess & Mr David Burgess executors & guardians ... dated 27 Jan 1743/4. Witnessed by Thomas Bowker. Codicil: land at Stanground ... to my son Burgess Bowker. Witnessed by Thomas Bowker. He was buried on 11 May 1744 in Yaxley.
     Thomas died on 11 May 1744 in Yaxley, Huntingdonshire, aged 57.
     His will was proved on 15 May 1749 at Huntingdonshire. John and David Burgess the executors within named wa (sic) sworn to ye due execution of this will in form of law: Before me J Pyke, surrogate. He was mentioned in the manor court roll dated 9 March 1776, in Yaxley, Huntingdonshire, . William Bowker of Peterborough grocer and Frances his wife two tenants of the manor surrender lands which were part of the estate of Thomas Bowker deceased father of the said William... all surrendered for the use of Thomas Bowker the younger, tanner.

     Thomas Bowker was christened on 30 May 1712 in Yaxley, Huntingdonshire. He was the son of Thomas Bowker and Mary Burgess.
Thomas Bowker married Rebecca Robinson on 10 January 1737 in St Wendreda, March, Cambridgeshire. Thomas was a tanner and grazier between 1740 and 1775, in Yaxley, Huntingdonshire.
     In Thomas Bowker's will dated 17 January 1743/44 in Yaxley, Thomas Bowker was named as heir.
     In William Bowker's will dated 14 September 1775 in Peterborough, Thomas Bowker was named as heir.
Thomas Bowker was mentioned as tenant in the manor court rolls dated on 5 November 1775 in Yaxley, Huntingdonshire, . William Spencer of Wiggen Hall, co. Norfolk, farmer... surrenders lands in Yaxley belonging formerly to the estates of Martha Green and Thomas Bowker, gentleman.
     Thos Bowker the elder of Yaxley afsd grazier surendered all his lands to the court ... to such uses and desires in his last will and testament.
Thomas Bowker was mentioned as tenant in the manor court rolls dated on 9 March 1776 in Yaxley, Huntingdonshire, . William Bowker of Peterborough grocer and Frances his wife two tenants of the manor surrender lands which were part of the estate of Thomas Bowker deceased father of the said William... all surrendered for the use of Thomas Bowker the younger, tanner.
     Thomas Bowker made a will dated 22 December 1790 in Yaxley. Will of Thomas Bowker the elder of Yaxley gentleman ... whereas I have amply provided for my elder son Thomas Bowker I ... give [property] to my younger son James Bowker of Stamford, Lin. currier ... to my granddaughters the children of my late daughter Ann Drake deceased viz Elizabeth Drake & Mary Drake ... my two daughters Rebecca the widow of Edward Nottingham & Elizabeth the widow of William Walsham ... granddaughter Rebecca the daughter of the said Elizabeth Walsham at the age of 21 ... Witnessed W Bowker. He was buried on 12 June 1792 in Yaxley.
     Thomas died on 12 June 1792 in Yaxley, Huntingdonshire, aged 80. Grave slab in the south aisle of the church: Mr Thomas Bowker, June 12 1792 aged 80 years. This is not listed in the parish register.
     His will was proved on 24 August 1792 at Huntingdonshire. Rebecca Nottingham & Elizabeth Walsham joint executrixes ... goods valued at not less than £52.

     Thomas Bowker was born before July 1743 in England. He was the son of William Bowker and Frances Clarke.
     Thomas died before 17 July 1743. He was buried on 17 July 1743 in Yaxley, Huntingdonshire.

     Thomas Bowker was christened on 6 May 1744 in Yaxley, Huntingdonshire. He was the son of Thomas Bowker and Rebecca Robinson. Thomas was a tanner, in Yaxley.
Thomas Bowker was mentioned as tenant in the manor court rolls dated on 15 May 1775 in Yaxley Thomas Bowker junior on surrender of John Lowe. He was mentioned in the manor court roll dated 9 March 1776, in Yaxley, Huntingdonshire, . William Bowker of Peterborough grocer and Frances his wife two tenants of the manor surrender lands which were part of the estate of Thomas Bowker deceased father of the said William... all surrendered for the use of Thomas Bowker the younger, tanner.
Thomas Bowker married Elizabeth Dawson, daughter of Rev William Dawson and Elizabeth Robinson, on 10 March 1778 in St Peter, Clayworth, Nottinghamshire. Tuesday last was married Mr Thomas Bowker, a considerable tanner at Yaxley, Huntingdonshire to the eldest daughter of the Rev Mr Dawson of Clayworth in the county of Nottingham; a lady of considerable fortune and endowed with every accomplishment to make the married state happy and agreeable.
Conveyance by William Dawson of Mattersey, Nottinghamshire, gentleman, Thomas Bowker of Yaxley, Huntingdonshire, tanner and Elizabeth, his wife, and John Barker of Mattersey Bell, gentleman and Frances Isabella his wife, children of William Dawson, and William Dawson's executors, to George Wooler of Fawnlees, Wolsingham, Co Durham, esquire.
     Thomas Bowker was mentioned in the will of Thomas Bowker dated 22 December 1790.
     In Rev William Dawson's will dated 28 June 1791 in Clayworth, Thomas Bowker was named as heir.
     Thomas Bowker and William Dawson were mentioned in a deed dated between December 1797 and 1798. Conveyance by William Dawson of Mattersey, Nottinghamshire, gentleman, Thomas Bowker of Yaxley, Huntingdonshire, tanner and Elizabeth, his wife, and John Barker of Mattersey Bell, gentleman and Frances Isabella his wife, children of William Dawson, and William Dawson's executors, to George Wooler of Fawnlees, Wolsingham, Co Durham, esquire.
     Thomas Bowker made a will dated 24 February 1802 in Blackfriars Rd, London. Will of Thomas Bowker late of Yaxley Hunts but now of Blackfriars Rd Surrey Esquire... to my son Thomas Bowker, to my wife Elizabeth Bowker, to my daughter Rebecca Bowker ... (property) to William Barkson draper of Stamford, Rev Joseph Monkhouse of Duping, Lincs clerk, & my brother James Bowker their heirs and assigns to the use of my said son Thomas Bowker & my daughter Rebecca Bowker. ... if they die to the use of my nephew Thomas Bowker son of my said brother James Bowker ... upon trust ... provided always that as it is the wish of my said wife to reside at or near Mattersea Notts I will and direct that she shall reside near or within 10 or 12 miles therefrom ... after my said son Thomas Bowker shall attain the age of 31 years ... after my said daughter attains 25 years ... equally among my nephews & nieces the said Thomas Bowker and all the children of my said brother James of my sister Mrs Walsham and of my late sister Mrs Drake ... except that in case my nephew Bowker Walsham son of my said sister Mrs Walsham ... and I do hereby declare that the omission I have made of the children of my sister Mrs Nottingham is owing to the behaviour of one of that family ... is my wish that my son do reside at Mattesea afsd or near that place and that he do not on any account enter into or engage in any trade or business whatsoever ... dated 19 Feb 1802. Codicil 24 Feb 1802.
Other notes from JNB: £15,00-, living at Blackfriars Rd, Sry.. all of his property and land and real estat to his executors for the use of his son Thomas Dawson and his daughter Rebecca equally divide3d geween them an their heirs. All his smoney, stocks and shares etc to be invested by his executors to procudece year interest of exactly £200 for the use of widow Elizabeth until her re-marriage or death - provided always she resided at or near (10-12 miles at Mattersey, Ntts, After son Thomas reaches age of 31 (1811) he is to receive £200 a year (He is not to have power to sell or change any of thr stock and interest).
     Thomas died on 4 March 1802 in London aged 57. The Bury & Norwich/Ipswich Post reported: Thomas Bowker Esquire, late an opulent tanner, of Yaxley, Hunts. He had retired from business only three months. On a tablet in the south wall of the Bell tower, St Peter's Clayworth: "Near this place are deposited ther remains of the Revd William Dawson who departed this life the 13 of March 1792, aged 74 years. He was rector of this parish 28 years. Also the remains of Thomas Bowker Esq., son-in-law, to the Revd William Dawson, who departed this life the 4 of March 1802, aged 59 years". He was buried on 18 March 1802 in Clayworth, Nottinghamshire.
     His will was proved on 12 April 1802 at the Prerogative Court of Canterbury. His estate was valued at under £15,000.

     Thomas Bowker was christened on 9 November 1813 in Hatfield, Yorkshire. He was the son of Thomas Dawson Bowker and Elizabeth Steer.
     Thomas died in 1818 in Warmsworth, Yorkshire. At Warmsworth, in ths 5th year, Thomas, eldest son of T D Bowker, esq.

     Thomas Bowker was christened on 24 February 1738/39 in Yaxley, Huntingdonshire. He was the son of Thomas Bowker and Rebecca Robinson.
     Thomas died before 3 March 1738/39 in Yaxley, Huntingdonshire. He was buried on 3 March 1738/39 in Yaxley, Huntingdonshire.

     Thomas Bowker was born circa 1777 in England. He was mentioned in the wills of his grandfather & uncle. He was named as eldest son in his father's will. He was the son of James Bowker and Mary Roades.
Thomas Bowker served in the military He was described as a Captain in the 68th Regiment at his son's wedding.
8 April 1800 an Ensign Thomas Bowker was made Lt in the 64th Regt.
Thomas Bowker married Elizabeth McClean before 1808.
     Thomas died on 14 August 1811 in Newton Stewart, Wigtownshire, Scotland. He is mentioned as a subscriber to the improvements of the square in "Wigtown and Whithorn historical sketches" by Gordon Fraser iin May 1811. The Stamford Mercury on 23 Aug 1811, reported: Lately at Newton Douglas, near Dumfries, Scotland, Mr Thomas Bowker, eldest son of Alderman Bowker, of this place.