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     Francis Bowker was born before 1595 in England.
Francis Bowker married Priscilla Pearson on 28 June 1613 in March, Isle of Ely, Cambridgeshire.

     Francis Bowker was christened in 1841 in St Mary, Whittlesey, Cambridgeshire. He was the son of Thomas Bowker J.P., Squire and Sarah Eagles Cowley.
     Francis Bowker and Eliza Bowker were recorded on the 1851 census in Hastings, St Clement, Sussex. Eliza Bowker, head, aged 20, magistrate & farmer's daughter, born Whittlesea, her brother Frank aged 9, scholar, born at Whittlesey and a servant. Francis, Catherine, William, Sarah, Thomas and Charles were listed as the children of Thomas Bowker J.P., Squire in the 1861 census in the Manor House, Market Place, Whittlesey, Cambridgeshire.
     Francis Bowker arrived in 1868 at England. He had gone to Canada and returned in 1868 when he married. They settled in Canada and returned again in 1881.
Francis Bowker married Margaret Ellen Peed on 2 July 1868 in St Bartholomew's, Sydenham, Kent, England. They had been childhood friends..
     Francis Bowker was recorded on the 1891 census in 152 Norwood Rd, Norwood, Surrey. Francis Bowker, widower, 49, living on own means, born Whittlesea Cambs; children Ellen M, single 22, Henry F 20, solicitor's clerk, Charles F 18, accountant's clerk; Ethel M 16 & Frances 13, all born in Canada; Mabel K 9, John W 7, both born at Lowestoft, Sfk; and servants.
     Francis Bowker and Margaret Ellen Peed were recorded on the 1901 census in 22 Blakesley Ave, Ealing, London. Francis Bowker 59,lving on own means, born Whittlesea, Cambs, children Ellen M Bowker 31, Henry F Bowker 30, Charles F Bowker 28, all born Canada, Isabel R Bowker 19, born Lowestft, Sfk, and two servants Rose Saunders 23, Annie Honey 23.
     Francis died in 1922 in Canada.

     Francis William Bowker was born on 10 March 1843 in Burbage, Wiltshire. See [EMAIL:]http://1820settlers.com/ [:EMAIL]for more on this family. He was the son of Charles James Bowker and Mary Wembridge. Francis William Bowker was christened on 7 December 1846 in Burbage, Wiltshire. Francis William, son of Charles Bowker, policeman and Mary.
He was sailor on HMS Renown in 1861 census, in port of Beirut, Syria. He later was a fireman in Lambeth, London. He lived in the fire station lodgings with his wife, Susannah and several of their children until they emigrated to South Africa, between the births of their son Arthur Edward, 9 Oct 1879, in Lambeth, London, and their next child, Daisy Jane, 3 Feb 1882, in Woodville, Cape, South Africa. His granddaughter, Doris Bowker, said that in his later years he ran a holiday boarding house on the coast near Knysna, in the Cape.
" he had his thumb shot off by a musket ball in the Boxer Rebellion in China in about 1900. His earlier career as a sailor had been a brief stint with the Royal Navy in the HMS Renown, in 1861, as shown on the census form when the Renown was in harbour in Beirut, then Syria. There is no corroborative evidence of his participation in the Boxer Rebellion and no record of a second term as a navy recruit, but he may have been in the merchant navy. There is an extant photograph of Francis William dressed as a sailor, looking very young, but with no RN insignia on his uniform.
Shelagh later wrote: Francis William was never in the Boxer Rebellion - he was over 50 when that happened. The photograph of him shows him with his left hand ?bandaged? - at best an amorphous lump at the end of his arm. So he must have been in China earlier, around the 1860s, before he married. There are numerous family tales about him which show that he had indeed been in China.
See more at Paul Tanner-Tremaine www.1820Settlers.com for the descendants pof this family
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Francis William Bowker married Susannah Turner on 31 August 1869 in St Mary, Lambeth, Surrey.
     Francis William Bowker was recorded on the 1871 census in Lambeth, Surrey, England. In 1871 Francis occupation was recorded as a Fireman Fire Brigade Station, Lambeth, London.
     Francis resided at Oakhurst, George District, Western Cape, South Africa, 1882. His occupation was recorded as a farmer.
     Francis died on 24 November 1929 in South Africa aged 86. He was buried in Main cemetery, Oudtshoorn, Western Cape, South Africa. The tombstone states: In loving memory of our dearly loved parents: Francis William Bowker born 10 March 1843, Died 24 Nov 1929; Susannah Bowker born 15th May 1851, died 25 Sep 1926.
For more information on this branch of the family see Shelagh Brigg at injasuti@skymesh.com.au.

     Frank Bowker was born on 10 January 1870 in Lambeth, Surrey, England. He was the son of Francis William Bowker and Susannah Turner. Frank Bowker was christened on 17 September 1882 in George, Western Cape, South Africa.
     Frank died in 1946.

     Frank Bourchier Bowker was the son of John Harrison Bowker Commander, RN and Margaret Unknown.

     Frank Crossley Bowker's birth was registered in the quarter ending in June 1883 in Swindon, Highworth RD, Wiltshire. He was the son of Arthur Bowker and Susanna Crossley.
     Frank died on 7 February 1940 in Wiltshire aged 56.
     His will was proved on 30 April 1940. Frank Crossley Bowker of the Duke of Edinburgh Hotel, Cricklade-road, Gorse Hill, Swindon, Wiltshire, died 7 Feb 1940. Probate Winchester to James Jelley, schoolmaster. Effects £1049 8s 5d.

     Frederick Bowker was born on 4 December 1818 in Battersea, Surrey. He was the son of John Bowker and Elizabeth Higgins. Frederick Bowker was christened on 7 April 1830 in St Mary, Battersea, Surrey.

     Capt Frederick Bowker's birth was registered in the quarter ending in March 1840 in Whittlesey, Cambridgeshire. He was the son of Thomas Bowker J.P., Squire and Sarah Eagles Cowley. Capt Frederick Bowker was christened in 1840 in St Mary, Whittlesey, Cambridgeshire.
     Capt Frederick Bowker appeared on the 1841 census in the household of Thomas Bowker J.P., Squire in the Manor House, Market Place, Whittlesey, Cambridgeshire.
     He served as a Captain in the 109th Regiment.
     Frederick died on 6 August 1869 in London aged 29.
     The administration of his estate was granted to Thomas Bowker on 20 September 1869 at the Principal Probate Registry, London. Frederick Bowker, late of Whittlesey, Capt in 109th Regt, a bachelor who died 6 August 1869 at 'Charing Cross', Hotel Strand, Mdx, granted to Thomas Bowker, the younger, solicitor, brother.

     Frederick Deacon Bowker was born in 1873 in St Ives, Huntingdonshire, England. He was the son of Deacon Bowker and Ann Ward. Lilian, Frederick, Kate, Ethel and Jessie were listed as the children of Deacon Bowker in the 1881 census in South Brink, St Peter Wisbech.

     Frederick John Bowker was born on 25 August 1876 in Lambeth, Surrey, England. He was the son of Francis William Bowker and Susannah Turner.
     Frederick died in 1936.

     Freeman Bowker was christened on 28 September 1717 in Yaxley, Huntingdonshire. He was the son of William Bowker and Elizabeth Coles.
Freeman Bowker married Ann Unknown (Sherman) on 13 March 1738/39 in Yaxley, Huntingdonshire. Married by licence. Freeman was an inn holder. He was widowed before 1746 on the death of his wife Ann Unknown (Sherman).
     Freeman died before 16 January 1746 in Yaxley, Huntingdonshire. He was buried on 16 January 1745/46 in Yaxley, Huntingdonshire.
     The administration of his estate was granted on 29 January 1745/46 An inventory for Freeman Bowker, Yaxley, victualler, exists.

     George Bowker was born before June 1754 in England. He was the son of John Bowker and Elizabeth Lenton.
     George died in 1754 in Yaxley, Huntingdonshire. He was buried in 1754 in Yaxley.

     George Bowker was christened on 6 October 1816 in Stanground, Huntingdonshire. He was the son of David Bowker and Elizabeth Doggit.
George Bowker is mentioned in memorials and petitions presented to the Bedford Level Corporation in April 1834, but at only 17 this is unlikely to be him.
The marriage of George Bowker and Sarah Deacon was registered in Peterborough RD in the September 1837 quarter.
     George Bowker and Sarah Deacon were recorded on the 1841 census in Stanground. George Booker, 20 cordwainer, Sarah 20, Deacon 11 months, all born in the county. George was a toll house keeper. In 1850 and 1858 he was mentioned as keeper of the Stanground Sluice in memorials and petitions presented to the Bedford Level Corporation in 1850 & 1858.
     George Bowker and Sarah Deacon were recorded on the 1851 census in Stanground. George Bowker, head, sluice keeper aged 34, born Stanground, with his wife Sarah, aged 36, born Peterborough and their family Deacon aged 19, Elizabeth aged 8, born at Stanground, and Martha Preston, servant.
George Bowker and George Bowker were listed in a directory dated 1854 as George Bowker, dairyman at Stanground.
In 1861, George Bowker & others were given rent relief on his forelands which have been underwater for 1 1/2 years.
     George Bowker and Sarah Deacon were recorded on the 1861 census in Stanground, HUN. George Bowker, head, 44, sluice keeper, born Stanground, his wife Sarah aged 46, born Peterborough and daughter Elizabeth aged 18, born Farcett, Hunts, the Turner family are living with them.
     George Bowker was recorded on the 1871 census in London Rd, Manchester, Lancashire. He may be the George Bowker, married, aged 49, life annuitant, a lodger, born Cambridgeshire.
     George Bowker were recorded on the 1881 census in 73 Penton St, Liverpool, Lancashire. He may be the George Bowker, widower, aged 63, gentleman of property, a lodger, born Peterborough.
     George's death was registered in the quarter ending in December 1881? In West Derby RD, Lancashire.

     George Bowker was christened on 31 May 1835 in Buckworth, Huntingdonshire. He was the son of Thomas Burgess Bowker and Rebecca Burnham.
     George Bowker was recorded on the 1841 census in Middlesex?.
George Bowker and George Bowker were listed in a directory dated 1854 as George Bowker, dairyman at Stanground.
     George Bowker arrived in 1859 at USA. George was a banker and rancher, in USA.
     George died in 1904 in Rulo, Nebraska, USA.

     George Bowker was born on 17 March 1877 in New Zealand. He was the son of Charles Bowker and Anna Elizabeth Whitla.
George Bowker married Selina Willmott Goodman in 1909 in New Zealand. She was a widow with four children.
     George Bowker served in the War between 1914 and 1920. George was a Land and Commission agent and an estate agent. The Cyclopedia of New Zealand states: Bowker, George, Land, Estate and Commission Agent, Timaru. This business was established in the year 1876 by Mr. Charles Bowker, father of the present pro prietor, and has for the last twenty-five years been recognised as the leading land and estate business in Timaru. Mr. Bowker acts as chief agent in South Canterbury for the North Queensland Insurance Company, Limited (Fire and Marine), and undertakes, on account of clients, the purchase and sale of property and any agency business in Timaru, New Zealand, in 1930.
     George died on 4 July 1939 in Timaru NZ aged 62.
     His will was proved in 1939 at Timaru. He is also listed in the NSW deceased estate files.

     George Bowker was christened on 12 January 1800 in Alconbury Weston, Huntingdonshire. He was the son of Peter Bowker and Mary Marshall.
     George died before 24 January 1800 in Alconbury Weston, Huntingdonshire. He was buried on 24 January 1800 in Alconbury Weston.

     George Bowker was born before 1570 in Lincolnshire?, England. There were several baptisms of Boowke/Bowke or similar at Toynton St Peter, Lincoln between 1562 and 1589 (Robert, John, Valentyn & Thomas), while an Alice Boowke married there in 1570 and Margaret Bowke married Edward Newton in 1588 at Fulbeck. A John Bowkes was baptised in 1595 at Gt Coates. He was the son of Unknown Bowker.
George Bowker married Julyan Unknown before 1590. George was a draper at St Peter's, Eastgate, Lincoln, Lincolnshire.
     George Bowker made a will dated 31 May 1614 in Lincoln. The last day of May 1614 ...I George Bowker of the parish of St Peter's in Eastgate within the county of the city of Lincoln, draper, being sick in body ... to be buried in St Peters, Julyan my wife ... to Robert Bowker my son my land in ...shire ... to continue to dwell [therefore adult]....to Susan Newton my sister's daughter (£5 to be paid at her marriage).. to my brother Ro.. ... and to my sister Cicely £5 viz. fifty shillings apiece; Item the residue of my goods unbequeathed and funeral discharge I give and bequeath to Julyan my wife whom I make sole executrix of this my last will and testament: In witness wherof I George Bowker have hereunto set my hand and sea athis day and year written above.
Witnessed by Edwared Benson, Humphrey Askerne?, Thomas Barnes, Roger Buntho?
     George died after 31 May 1614 in Lincoln, Lincolnshire.
     His will was proved in 1614 at Lincolnshire Consistory Court. He was buried in St Peter's, Eastgate, Lincoln.

     George Bowker was born circa 1740 in England.
George Bowker married Ann Pepper in 1766 in Water Newton, Huntingdonshire.

     George Bowker was born circa 1840 in England. He is probably the George Thomas registered in the March quarter of 1840 at Peterborough. He was the son of George Robinson Bowker and Eliza Redmile.
     George Bowker appeared on the 1841 census in the household of George Robinson Bowker and Eliza Redmile in Geddington, Northamptonshire.
George Bowker married an unknown person on 21 April 1862.

     George Bowker was born before March 1837 in Denver, Norfolk. He was the son of Samuel Bowker and Martha Unknown. Harriett, Martha, Emily, George and Caroline were listed as the children of Samuel Bowker in the 1851 census in Denver, Norfolk.

     George Bowker was born circa 1844.
     George died in 1921 in New Zealand.

     George Martin Bowker was born say 1840 in England.
George Martin Bowker married Fanny Elizabeth Unknown circa 1860.

     George Robinson Bowker was born on 10 October 1769 in England. He was the son of Burgess Bowker and Sarah Robinson.
George Robinson Bowker married Joanna Aveling on 11 January 1802 in St Mary, Whittlesey, Cambridgeshire. Their marriage licence dated the 7th, named them as George Bowker & Johannah Aveling, Water Newton parish, place Whittlesey..
     George Robinson Bowker and Ann Robinson Bowker, Judith Bowker, Mary Bowker, Burgess Bowker, Thomas Bowker and Elizabeth Bowker were beneficiaries in Burgess Bowker's will dated 12 June 1810 in Alconbury Weston.
     George Robinson Bowker was mentioned in a civil court action on 20 July 1815. AVELING v. KNIPE By articles of agreement, dated the 14th of May, 1806, Edward Knipe agreed to sell to Thomas Aveling and George Bowker, their heirs and assigns, a freehold estate at the price of 11,500/; and it was agreed, that 500/., part thereof, should be paid to Knipe on the execution of the agreement ; that 30001., other part of the said sum of 11,500/., should be paid by
Aveling and Bowker, their heirs, executors, or administrators, on the 25th of March next; and that 6000/., the remaining part, should at the same time be secured to Knipe, his executors, &c. with interest at 5 per cent, by mortgage of the estate sold ; and be suffered to continue on such mortgage, the interest being regularly paid, for the term of seven years ; and Knipe agreed to make a clear title at his own expence, to pay half the expence of the conveyance, and to discharge all out-goings up to the said 25th of March next, and on payment of the remainder of the purchase-money to Knipe, and on his having such mortgage for 60001., to put Aveling and Bowker, their heirs or assigns, into possession; and Aveling and Bowker for themselves, their heirs, executors, and administrators, agreed to purchase the said estate at the price of 11,500/., and to pay and secure the remainder of the purchase-money in the manner above-mentioned on the 25th of March next, upon being put into possession ; and it was farther agreed, that, if Aveling and Bowker should neglect to complete the purchase, and to pay or secure the remainder of the purchase-money on or before
the 25th of March next, as aforesaid, the said Edward
Knipe having made out a good and clear title to the said
estate, then and in such case the purchase-money paid
should be forfeited ; and Knipe should be at liberty to
resell, and Aveling and Bowker, their heirs, executors,
and administrators, should make good to Knipe any loss
or deficiency he might sustain in consequence of such
neglect.
The sum of 5001. was paid to Knipe upon the execution of the agreement. On the 10th of June, 1806, Aveling died; having, by his will, dated the 20th of May, 1805, appointed Bowker one of his executors and residuary legatees. 1815.
The Bill was filed by the grandson and heir at la» of Aveling ; alleging, that the sum of 500l. had been paid by Aveling and Bowker jointly ; and praying, that the Defendants Knipe and Bowker may be decreed specifically to perform the agreement that Bowker may be decreed to pay one half of the purchase-money, and
the other executors of Aveling may pay the remainder,
and the Defendant Knipe to make out a clear and good
title, and convey to the Plaintiff and Bowker, according
to the agreement.
The Defendant Bowker by his answer stated, that
Aveling had made the purchase for this Defendant, his
son in law, who paid out the 500/. on the execution of
the agreement out of his own money : but soon afterwards Aveling told him he should like to go halves
with him in the purchase.and the Defendant answering,
that he could have no objection, as he came to Aveling
for assistance, and could not purchase the estate without
his assistance, Aveling said he would consider of it ;
desiring the Defendant to transfer 2501. in the books
of his banker from Aveling s account to the Defendant's,
as one half of the 500/., paid to Knipe : which transfer
was made accordingly ; it still remaining undecided,
whether they were to go halves in the purchase, or not ;
submitting, that in case the agreement ought to be specifically performed, the Defendant is entitled to have it
carried into execution for his sole benefit ; and if the
conversation between the Defendant and Aveling, and the
transfer of the sum of 250/. amount to an agreement, it
must be considered as a new agreement independent of
and distinct from the former, and as it is not in writ-
Ing, and signed by the Defendant, &c. insisting upori
the Statute of Frauds ( 85 ).
There was evidence of declarations of Aveling up to
his death, that he assisted the defendant Bowker in the
purchase ; and that the estate was to be bought for
him.
The MASTER of the ROLLS. It is admitted, that, if Aveling and Knipe are to be considered as joint purchasers, the Plaintiff's case would wholly fail. On the face of the agreement they jointly contract with the vendor ; but a doubt was suggested, whether a Court of Equity would in any case execute such an agreement by a conveyance in joint- tenancy. It would not, if there were any circumstances, from which it could be collected, that a joint-tenancy was not in contemplation : but I have no conception, that it is of course upon a controversy between two purchasers to depart from the letter of their agreement, and decree them to be tenants in common. There is a case, Edwards v. Fashion ( 86 ), where the two daughters of a mortgagee for a term of years, taking under his Will the residue of his personal estate, including the mortgage, equally to be divided between them, afterwards purchased the equity of redemption to them and their heirs : it was held under the circumstances, that there was no survivorship : but it is not stated, as a general principle, that articles of agreement must of necessity import a tenancy in common, when in words it is a joint-tenancy. That case proceeds upon the ground, that the purchase was founded on the mortgage ; and, the daughters being tenants in common of the mortgage, they were held to be tenants in common of the equity of redemption likewise.
It was contended, that Aveling's contribution to the
purchase-money has turned them into tenants in common.
That is not the effect of an advance of money .... George was a farmer in Water Newton, Huntingdonshire, in 1828.
     George Robinson Bowker made a will dated 13 December 1828 in Water Newton. Will of George Bowker of Water Newton, Hunts, farmer dated 13 Dec 1828... I give to my wife Joanna Bowker ... all my children when 21 except my daughter Emma Shuttleworth Bellamy herinafter provided for ... He added a codicil to his will on 25 June 1831. Whereas my son Thomas having lately married I have given him such share of my property as I consider him entitled to and hereby revoke all gifts legacies or participation in any way except by survivorship under or by virtue of my said will wherein he is concerned.
     George died of apoplexy on 21 July 1840 in Kettering, Northamptonshire, aged 70. He was buried on 25 July 1840 in Water Newton, HUN. He was described as 'of Water Newton Lodge.'
     His will was proved on 3 September 1840 at the Prerogative Court of Canterbury. Proved at London 3 Sep 1840 by the oath of Joanna Bowker widow. Effects under £6,000.

     George Robinson Bowker was born on 9 June 1806 in Water Newton, Huntingdonshire. He was the son of George Robinson Bowker and Joanna Aveling.
George Robinson Bowker witnessed Henry Shuttleworth Bellamy and Emma Bowker's wedding on 13 October 1828 in Water Newton, Huntingdonshire. George was a farmer.
George Robinson Bowker married Eliza Redmile on 5 February 1839 in the Independent church, Stamford, Lincolnshire. The Lincolnshire chronicle on 8 Feb 1839 reported: On Tuesday last, at teh Independent Chapel, Star-lnae, Stamford, Mr. Geo. Robinson Bowker, second son of Mr. Bowker, farmer and grazier, of Water Newton, to Eliza eldest daughter of Mr. Redmile, maltster, etc., f Ryhalll. After the ceremony, which was novel andinteresting, the happy couple started fro Kedttering, where they intend spending their honeymoon.
     George Robinson Bowker and Eliza Redmile were recorded on the 1841 census in Geddington, Northamptonshire. G R Bowker, 35, grocer, Eliza 30, George 1, none born in the county. They shared a building with the Freeman family.
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     George Robinson Bowker arrived at Adelaide, South Australia.
     George died on 11 July 1869 in Glenelg, South Australia, aged 63. On the 11th July, at Glenelg, George Robinson Bowker, formerly of Water- newton Lodge, Huntingdonshire, aged 61.

     Gladys Noel Bowker was born on 25 December 1886 in Darling Point. BOWKER.- December 25, at Tredegar, Darling Point, the wife of R S Bowkor, M.R.C.S., Eng., of a daughter. She was the daughter of Dr Robert Steer Bowker and Florence Mary Marks.
Gladys Noel Bowker married James Henry Forbes Gordon on 17 August 1912 in Woollahra, New South Wales. GORDON-BOWKER. August 17, at the Woollahra Presbyterian Church, by the Rev. Dr. Sweyn Macqueen. James Henry Forbes, second son of the latei Mr William Gordon, of Manar. New South Wales and of Mrs. Gordon, Rose Bay, to Gladys Noel Lydia, eldest daughter of Dr. and Mrs. Steer Bowker, Brantwood, Edgecliffe.
In 1953 he married secondly Daphne English.
     Administration of the estate of John Ryther Steer Bowker was granted to Gladys Noel Bowker, on 21 February 1945 in New South Wales John Ryther Steer Bowker, late Darlinghurst, died 29 June 1944, Letters of administration granted 22 Nov 1944, Gladys Noel Gordon, administrator.
     Gladys died in May 1949 in Goulburn district, New South Wales, aged 62. She was buried on 6 May 1949 in St Stephen's Presbyterian church, Sydney.

     Gordon Bowker was born on 28 November 1913 in 'Springwell', Hook, Waimate, New Zealand. He was the son of James Burnham Bowker and Ann Agnes Boag. Gordon was a farmer.
     Gordon died on 20 January 1958 in Hawarden, New Zealand, aged 44.
     His will was proved in 1958 at Christchurch.

     H (Holden?) Mitford Bowker was the son of Miles Egerton Bowker and Katherine Mitford Bowker.

     Harold Bowker was born in May 1870 in Newcastle district, New South Wales. He was the son of Richard Ryther Steer Bowker and Lydia Frances Phillips.
     Harold Bowker was on the passenger list, arriving at London, in July 1890. Harold was a veterinary surgeon, in New South Wales.
Harold Bowker married Lucie or Louisa Ann Cradick in 1916 in Murwillimbah, New South Wales.
     Harold died before 12 March 1932 in Sydney, New South Wales. He was cremated on 12 March 1932 in Sydney.

     Harriet Bowker was christened on 14 April 1801 in Paston, Northamptonshire. Written as Harriot. She was the daughter of David Bowker and Elizabeth Doggit.
Married: Mr L T Martin, grocer of Lynn, to Harriet, third daughter of Mr D Bowker, of Stanground, Huntingdonshire.
     Harriet died in March 1829 in Lynn, Norfolk, aged 27. Died - On Sunday last, at Lynn, of a decline, aged 27, Harriet, wife of Mr John Martin, grocer, and third daughter of Mr David Bowker, of Stanground, in this county.

     Harriet Bowker was born circa 1832 in Surrey. She was the daughter of David Bowker and Amelia Alexander.
     Harriet Bowker appeared on the 1841 census in the household of David Bowker and Amelia Alexander in Caroline Place, Southwark, St George, Surrey.