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     Thomas Bowker was christened on 26 March 1706 in Yaxley, Huntingdonshire. He was the son of William Bowker and Elizabeth Coles.
Thomas Bowker married Mary Ann Riss on 21 February 1731/32 in Alwalton, Huntingdonshire. Thomas Bowker, of Yaxley & Mary Ann Riss of Thorney, in the Isle of Ely, at Alwatton, by licence. The marriage licence bondsman was Jn Squire.
Final Concord dated 1742. Reade Peacock, gent, v Simon Toseland and Philip, his wife, Thomas Bowker and Mary Ann, his wife, and Jonathen Skinner and Esther, his wife. 1 Messuage, 5 acres of land, 5 acres meadow, 5 acres of pasture, 25 acres of fresh marsh, common of pasture and common of turbary in Wistow, Yaxley, and Ramsey.

     Thomas Bowker was christened on 16 December 1744 in Yaxley, Huntingdonshire. He was the son of John Bowker and Elizabeth Lenton.
     Thomas died before 1770?. He is not mentioned in her father's will.

     Thomas Bowker was born on 15 March 1832 in Buckworth, Huntingdonshire. He was the son of Thomas Burgess Bowker and Rebecca Burnham. Thomas Bowker was christened on 8 April 1832 in Buckworth.
     Thomas Bowker was recorded on the 1841 census in St Ives, Huntingdonshire. Thomas Bowker, 9, residing with John Partridge, schoolmaster.
     He was listed in the 1851 census in 4 Market Place, Peterborough. He was an apprentice linen draper, aged 19 born Buckworth with the Vergette family. Note that his sister Rebecca gives Vergette as a middle name to one of her children.
     Thomas Bowker arrived in 1859 at USA. Thomas was a rancher.
     Thomas died in 1895 in Rulo, Nebraska, USA.

     Thomas was a labourer and miner?. He was born before 1789 in Huntingdonshire, England. He was the son of Burgess Bowker and Sarah Robinson.
     Thomas Bowker and George Robinson Bowker, Ann Robinson Bowker, Judith Bowker, Mary Bowker, Burgess Bowker and Elizabeth Bowker were beneficiaries in Burgess Bowker's will dated 12 June 1810 in Alconbury Weston.
     Thomas died before 1 May 1830 in Alconbury Weston, Huntingdonshire.
     The administration of his estate was granted to Elizabeth Bowker on 1 May 1830 at the Prerogative Court of Canterbury. Administration of Estate 1 May 1830 of the goods, chattels and credits of Thomas Bowker late of Alconbury Weston in Hunts, labourer, bachelor, deceased was granted to Elizabeth Ladds (wife of Edward Ladds) the natural and lawful sister and one of the next of kin of the said deceased ... £100 Unadmin Dec 1844 Under £200.

     Thomas Bowker was born before 1565 in Huntingdonshire. His relationship to William Bowker who died 1587-88 is not yet clearly established, just conjecture. He was the son of Unknown Bowker and Margaret Unknown.
Thomas Bowker married Ann Unknown before 1585.
     Thomas Bowker was mentioned in the will of Rev William Bowker dated 15 March 1587.
     Thomas Bowker made a will dated in or before 1609 in Fletton. In the name of God Amen: I Thomas Bowker of Fletton in the county of Huntingdon being weak in body but of good and perfect memory, do make this my last will and testament as followeth: First I bequeath my soul to Almighty God trusting by the merits of my Saviour Christ Jesus to be saved and I commend my body to the ground Christianly to be buried:
Item I bequeath to Margaret my daughter one red pied cow one great brass pan, one of my best ewes and lambs for that I sold one ewe and a lamb of ... and I will more that my wife shall give my daughter Margaret 10/- ... after my decease
Item more I bequeath to my daughter my linen cupboard, one pair of flaxen sheets, one pair of hempten sheets, one pair of hurden sheets a couple of pillow beres and one mattress
Item I give and bequeath to my daughter Margerye one brown heifer, my favourite black brass pot, one pair of flaxen sheets, one pair of hempten sheets, one pair of hurden sheets, one mattress and 10/-, also the ... red coffer
all the rest of my goods unbequeathed, my debts legacies paid I give and bequeath to Annah my wife who I make my sole executrix of this my last will and testament
Item I will that Annah my wife shall have my house and copyhold unto whose use I surrender ... according to the customs until such time and so long as she shall remain and continue a widow and after to my son Thomas Bowker and his assigns; written according to his will by me John Elliot, Minister and Parson of Fletton.
     Thomas died circa 1609 in Fletton, Huntingdonshire.
     His will was proved in 1609 at the Lincolnshire Consistory Court. The will of Thomas Bowker of Fletton mentions his wife Annah and daughters Margaret, Margery and son Thomas.

     Thomas Bowker was born before 1600 in Huntingdonshire. He is unlikely to be the son of the Fletton line - need to re-establish the source of his marriage to Ann and potential son William. He was the son of Thomas Bowker and Ann Unknown.
     Thomas Bowker and Margaret Bowker, Thomas Bowker and Margerie Bowker were beneficiaries in Thomas Bowker's will dated in or before 1609 in Fletton.
Thomas Bowker married Ann Unknown after 1609.
At Whittlesey St Mary, Thomas son of Thomas was baptised 20 September 1615, the entry is only partly legible.
     In Ann Unknown's will dated 22 May 1624 in Fletton, Thomas Bowker was named as heir.

     Thomas Bowker was the son of Francis Bowker and Ann Drake.
     Thomas was buried on 11 June 1784 in Yaxley, Huntingdonshire.

     Thomas Bowker was christened on 8 July 1718 in Yaxley, Huntingdonshire. The BTs state that he was the son of Thomas the tanner & his wife Sarah!. He was the son of William Bowker and Sarah Squire.
Thomas Bowker married Mary Harris circa 1742.
Deeds relating to freehold and copyhold premises in Wistow: FILE - ficial Extract - ref. R7/4/2 - date: Hilary Term, 16 Geo11 [1742]
Of Final Concord. Reade Peacock, gent, v Simon Toseland and Philip, his wife, Thomas Bowker and Mary Ann, his wife, and Jonathen Skinner and Esther, his wife. 1 Messuage, 5 acres of land, 5 acres meadow, 5 acres of pasture, 25 acres of fresh marsh, common of pasture and common of turbary in Wistow, Yaxley, and Ramsey.. Thomas was an attorney at law, Peterborough, Northamptonshire.
     Thomas Bowker made a will dated 15 June 1772 in Peterborough. Gent of Peterborough. Will dated 15 June 1772 with codicils July 1773 & 1 Aug 1773. He gives lands at Yaxley to son William, then mentions all my children viz Thomas, William, Ann, Alexander, Samuel & James. He had previously given his sons Thomas & William a close or ground in Yaxley and Thomas had had several considerable sums of money. Executors were his wife Mary and brother in law Thomas Harris of Rugby Warwickshire, sons Thomas & William. 2nd codical revokes son Thomas as executor. William was the surviving executor.
     Thomas died circa 1776 in Peterborough, NTH.
     His will was proved on 12 December 1776 at the Prerogative Court of Canterbury.

     Thomas Bowker was christened on 12 May 1776 in Moulton Near Spalding, Lincolnshire. He was the son of William Bowker and Elizabeth Gibbs.
     Thomas died on 13 August 1776.

     Thomas died before 31 January 1796 in Peterborough, Northamptonshire. He was buried on 31 January 1796 in Peterborough.
     His will was proved in 1796 at the Prerogative Court of Canterbury. Thomas Bowker, gentleman of Peterborough.

     Thomas Bowker was christened on 16 August 1745 in Peterborough, Northamptonshire. He was the son of Thomas Bowker and Mary Harris.
     Thomas died in 1774 in England.

     Thomas Bowker was christened in 1836 in St Mary, Whittlesey, Cambridgeshire. He was the son of Thomas Bowker J.P., Squire and Sarah Eagles Cowley.
     Thomas Bowker appeared on the 1841 census in the household of Thomas Bowker J.P., Squire in the Manor House, Market Place, Whittlesey, Cambridgeshire. 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.
     Thomas Bowker was employed was a solicitor of Gray's Inn in 1865.
Thomas Bowker married Eliza Jane Cross on 18 January 1865 in St Martin in the Fields, Westminster. Thomas Bowker was an executor of William Bowker's estate on 25 April 1867 in the Principal Probate Registry, London.
     Administration of the estate of Capt Frederick Bowker was granted to Thomas Bowker, on 20 September 1869 in PPR 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.
     Thomas Bowker and Eliza Jane Cross were recorded on the 1881 census in 28 Tregunter Road, Kensington. Thomas Bowker, head, aged 45, born Whittlesea, Cambridge, solicitor with his wife Eliza Jane, aged 39, born at St Martin's in the Fields, Middlesex and two servants. Thomas Bowker was an executor of Thomas Bowker J.P., Squire's estate on 19 June 1882 in PPR.
     Thomas resided at Kensington, between 1890 and 1897.
     Thomas died in 1897.

     Thomas Bowker married Judith Scofield on 2 February 1694/95 in the Cathedral, Manchester, Lancashire.

     Thomas Bowker was the son of Thomas Bowker.
Thomas Bowker married (?) Brabbin.

     Thomas Bowker was born on 18 September 1726? In Blackley or Clitheroe, Lancashire. He was the son of Thomas & Miss Brabbin. On 15 Jan 1726 a Thomas Bowker, son of Robert & Ellen was baptised at Clitheroe. There are others born the same year. He was the son of Thomas Bowker and (?) Brabbin.
He was educated at the expense of Miss Minchin and went to school at Clitheroe Castle. She called him her heir, but later married 'Spanking Roger' (Sir Roger Alton), so Thomas went to his 'uncle Greatrex' with whose son he was in partnership. As a manufacturer of woollen and ship owner, he traded with European ports .He spent a lot of money on Deckham hall where he entertained lavishly.
Thomas Bowker married Dorothy Monkhouse on 16 July 1754 in Kirkby Stephen, Westmorland.
     Thomas Bowker was mentioned in the will of Holden Bowker dated 24 February 1775.
Thomas Bowker was listed in a directory dated 1795 as Thomas Bowker, merchant at Deckham's Hall, Gateshead, Durham.
He was of Deckham's Hall, Gateshead, Durham and descended from Ralph Bowker of Blackley, Lancs.

     Thomas Bowker was christened in 1925 in St Mary, Whittlesey, Cambridgeshire. He's birth was registered in the quarter ending in September 1925 in Whittlesey RD, Cambridgeshire. He was the son of John Weldon Bowker and Annie Wharton.
     Thomas died on 26 September 1941 in Whittlesey, Cambridgeshire.
     His will was proved on 10 November 1941 at Peterborough, Northamptonshire.

     Thomas Bowker was born circa 1810 in Leverington, Cambridgeshire. He was the son of David Bowker and Elizabeth Doggit. Thomas Bowker was christened on 27 January 1811 in Parson Drove, Cambridgeshire. In the 1851 census Thomas Bowker was living in the household of his brother-in-law John Johnson in Peterborough, Northamptonshire.
Thomas Bowker married Jane Walker (Booth) on 13 January 1852 in St John, Peterborough, Northamptonshire.

     Thomas Bowker was born between 1598 and 1600 in Fletton, Huntingdonshire. He was the son of Thomas Bowker and Ann Unknown.
     Thomas Bowker and Margaret Bowker, Thomas Bowker and Margerie Bowker were beneficiaries in Thomas Bowker's will dated in or before 1609 in Fletton.
     Thomas matriculated at Cambridge University in 1614. It is likely that he is the Thomas Booker admitted to Jesus College, Michaelmas, 1614. who gained a BA 1617-8; MA 1622. He was ordained deacon (Peterborough.) Mar. 1, 1617-8; priest, Sept. 21, 1618.
However he would seem to be unsuuitable to be father of William, which implies William is from another line.
At Whittlesey St Mary, Thomas son of Thomas was baptised 20 September 1615, the entry is only partly legible. Thomas was ordained deacon (Peterborough) March 1, 1617-8; priest, September 21, 1618 at Castor, Northamptonshire, in 1618.
     In Ann Unknown's will dated 22 May 1624 in Fletton, Thomas Bowker was named as heir.
Thomas Bowker married Dorothy Garnar or Gardiner on 20 August 1624 in Castor, Northamptonshire. Licence dated August 7 1624. Thomas was curate at Castor in 1647.
     Thomas died on 20 March 1666/67 in Brinkhill, Lincolnshire.

     Thomas Bowker was christened on 20 September 1615 in St Mary, Whittlesey, Cambridgeshire. The surname is hard to read and is the only entry for that name until a marriage in 1738. He was the son of Thomas Bowker.

     Thomas Bowker was born say 1580.

     Thomas Bowker was born on 22 August 1835 in Battersea, Surrey. He was the son of John Bowker and Elizabeth Higgins. Thomas Bowker was christened on 21 October 1835 in St Mary, Battersea, Surrey.
     Thomas Bowker appeared on the 1841 census in the household of John Bowker and Elizabeth Higgins in Manor Lane, Clapham, Surrey. Edwin, Jane, David, Alfred and Thomas were listed as the children of John Bowker in the 1851 census in Manor Farm Dairy, Clapham.

     Thomas Bowker was born on 29 November 1753 in Finsbury, London. He was the son of James Bowker and Elizabeth Unknown. Thomas Bowker was christened on 7 December 1753 in St Luke Old Church, Finsbury, London.

     Thomas Bowker was born circa 1852 in Stamford, Lincolnshire/Northamptonshire. He was the son of William T Bowker and Elizabeth Horden.

     Thomas Bowker was born on 14 March 1737 in London. He was the son of Holden Bowker and Elizabeth Unknown. Thomas Bowker was christened on 2 April 1738 in St Anne, Soho, Westminster.

     Thomas Blunson Bowker was born circa 1785 in Huntingdonshire, England.
     Thomas died before 5 September 1828 in Alconbury Weston, Huntingdonshire, England. He was buried on 5 September 1828 in Alconbury Weston, Huntingdonshire.

     Thomas Burgess Bowker was born on 20 March 1809 in Water Newton, Huntingdonshire. Born on the 3rd according to his descendant Rachel Fordham. He was the son of George Robinson Bowker and Joanna Aveling. Thomas Burgess Bowker was christened on 12 July 1809 in Water Newton. Thomas was a farmer.
Thomas Burgess Bowker married Rebecca Burnham, daughter of John Burnham and Mary Blunt, on 24 May 1831 in St Mary, Whittlesey, Cambridgeshire. Married - On Tuesday, the 24th May at Whittlesea (by the Rev S L Pope), Mr Thomas Burgess Bowker of Buckworth, Hunts, to Rebecca, second daughter of John Burnham, Esq, of the former place..
     Thomas Burgess Bowker and Rebecca Burnham were recorded on the 1841 census in Bowker's Lodge, Buckworth, Huntingdonshire. Thomas Bowker, 30, farmer born in the county, Rebecca 30 not born in the county, James 3, Henry 6 months, both born in the county, with 2 female servants.
     Thomas Burgess Bowker arrived per "Arabian" on 13 May 1850 at Port Adelaide, South Australia. Thomas Burgess Bowker, was a signatory to the commendation to the Captain of the barque "Arabian" to express to you the high sense we entertain of your kind and gentlemanlike conduct and deportment towards us, and the unwearied efforts made by you for our comfort and accommodation, as well as for the preservation of ourselves, ship, and cargo. Although the voyage has been rather tedious, yet it has been peculiarly a safe one.
     Thomas died in Australia. He was of f Buckworth and allegedly robbed & murdered in Australia. He was mentioned in his father's codicil dated 5 June 1831.

     Thomas Burgess Bowker was born on 5 March 1882 in Timaru?, New Zealand. He was the son of Charles Bowker and Anna Elizabeth Whitla.

     Thomas was registered as Thomas Burges Bowker, farmer at Rolleston, Courtenay, Wellington, New Zealand, on the between 1905 and 1906 electoral roll.
Thomas Burgess Bowker married Annie Maud Florence Bowker, daughter of Henry Layton Bowker and Margaret Agnes Dudley, in 1909 in New Zealand.
     Thomas was registered as Thomas Burgess Bowker, farmer at Dunback, Oamaru, Otago, on the between 1911 and 1928 electoral roll.
     Thomas Burgess Bowker served in the War between 1914 and 1918 in Dunback, Oamaru, Otago, New Zealand. In the Researve Rolls 1916-1917, he was listed as: Thomas Burgess Bowker, sheep farmer, 'Matenui', Dunback, North Otago.
     Thomas died on 14 March 1931 in Dunedin Hospital, Dunedin, New Zealand, aged 49.
     His will was proved in 1931 at Dunedin.
     Thomas may have died in 1939 in Makikihi, Merrybrook, New Zealand. There is no registration at this date.

     Thomas Cliff Bowker's birth was registered in the quarter ending on 15 December 1849 in Stamford RD. He was the son of William Bowker and Jane Cliff.
     Thomas's death was registered in the quarter ending on 4 July 1850 in Stamford RD .

     Thomas Cliff Bowker's birth was registered in the quarter ending on 21 April 1853 in Stamford RD. He was the son of William Bowker and Jane Cliff. William, Thomas and James were listed as the children of William Bowker in the 1861 census in 45 Broad St, Ratcliffe, Stepney.
     Thomas died in 1943 in Canada.

     Thomas Dawson Bowker was born before September 1779 in Yaxley, Huntingdonshire. He was the son of Thomas Bowker and Elizabeth Dawson. Thomas Dawson Bowker was christened on 20 July 1780 in Yaxley.
     Thomas Dawson Bowker was mentioned in the will of Rev William Dawson dated 28 June 1791.
     Thomas matriculated at Trinity College, Cambridge University, on 27 September 1799. He was admitted pensioner aged 20, Sep 27 1799 Trinity Hall Cambridge University; matriculated Michaelmas 1799, scholar.
He was described as "a scholar from Hatfield" [JNB]; an "Irish gentleman, a gambler who lost 2-3 fortunes, married a few rich wives. Owned considerable estates in Yorkshire including Kempsalt/Campsall?" [JWD H-J].
Thomas Dawson Bowker married Margaret Johnston on 30 May 1801 in St Pancras, London. They were both of this parish, the witnesses were James & Maria Newton.
     Thomas Dawson Bowker was mentioned in the will of Thomas Bowker dated 24 February 1802.
     Thomas Dawson Bowker and Elizabeth Steer obtained a marriage licence on 12 August 1811 in Hatfield, Yorkshire. Appeared personally Thomas Dawson Bowker esquire and made oath that he of Hatfield, Yks ... a widower and intendeth to marry with Elizabeth Steer of the parish of Hatfield, a spinster of the age of 21 and upwards... Signed Thos Dawson Bowker.
Thomas Dawson Bowker married secondly Elizabeth Steer on 21 August 1811 in Hatfield, Yorkshire. By licence. He was described as a widower and the marriage was witnessed by Wm Duncan Campbell & Mary Robinson.
The Leeds Intelligencer on 26 August 1811 reported: On Wednesday, Thomas Dawson Bowker, Esq: to Elizabeth, youngest daughter of the late Richard Ryther Popplewell Steer, Esq: of Bawtry.

An 1863 affidavit of Joseph Callidine of Bulwell Nottingham, gentleman aged 65 states: I have known for many years well and intimately acquainted with Thomas Dawson Bowker and Elizabeth his wife formerly Elizabeth Steer, spinster, that they were as I have been informed and believe married at Hatfield Yorks August 1811 and then and for some time afterwards resided there, that they afterwards removed and for many years resided at Bulwell afsd...
Prayers: ..., Writ of Error brought into this House on Friday 19 Feb last, wherein William Duncan Campbell & Thomas Dawson Bowker are plaintiffs and Andrew Todd Patterson is defendant in order to reverse a judgement ....
Thomas Dawson Bowker was declared bankrupt on 2 June 1819 in Warmsworth, Yorkshire. In the bankrupts column of the Times: T D Bowker, Warmsworth-house, Yorkshire, merchant, June 28, 29, July 13 at the George Inn, Newcastle upon Tyne: Attorney Mr Plumptre, Temple. The London gazette reported:
The creditors who have proved their debts ... against Thomas Dawson Bowker, late of Warmsworth House, merchant are to meet on 6 Dec 1819 at the George Inn, Newcastle on Tyne ... to ajust the accounts of the said bankrupt.
     Thomas Dawson Bowker was mentioned in a civil court action in 1821 in the Court of Chancery, London. Campbell v Barker. Document type: Answer only. Plaintiffs: William Duncan Campbell and wife and others. Defendants: Thomas Dawson Bowker, Samuel Barker and William Kinnard. Amended by an order dated 12 March 1822: Richard Bradley Wainman, Joseph Monkhouse, James Bowker, Edward Walton Chapman, Isaac Eyton, Thomas Newbound and Elizabeth Bowker added as defendants.
revived Hilary 1822.
Thomas Dawson Bowker was declared bankrupt between February 1821 and November 1824. The creditors who have proved their debts ... against Thomas Dawson Bowker, late of Warmsworth House, York, merchant, are to meet on 5 March, at the George Inn, Newcastle, concerning the mortgagees settling by public auction at Epworth, Lincs, or some other place near the situation of the property, the real estates of the said bankrupt ....
BELTON, Lincolnshire. To be SOLD by AUCTION, (By order of the Assignees of Thomas Dawson Bowker, a bankrupt, and with the consent of the Mortgagees) By E. G. Woodhead, At the house of Mr. Laughton, the Red Lion Inn, in Epworth, in the county of Lincoln, on Thursday the 7th day of June next, between the hours of 4 and 5 the afternoon, subject to such conditions of sale shall be then produced; A Desirable Freehold ESTATE, the greater part of which is Tithe-free, situate at Belton, in the county of Lincoln, in the following or such other .lots as may be agreed upon at the time of sale: viz. Lot 1. A Messuage or Tenement, and suitable a. r. p. Out-buildings, with the Little Croft and Sand Close thereto adjoining, containing together ... 3 1 0 Also a Close or Piece of Arable Land, adjoining the above-mentioned Sand Close on the East 2 2 0 Lot 2. A Messuage or Farm-house, Barns, Stables, and other convenient Out-buildings thereto belonging, with the Orchard or Homestead adjoining, containing 5 Close or Piece of Meadow or Pasture Ground, called the Little Pasture Close 10S5 Also Close or Piece of Arable Land, called the Great Pasture Close , 3 3 0 The last-mentioned lot is in the occupation of John Robinson, under a lease for 7 years from the 11th day of October, 1816, and is intended to be sold subject to such lease. Lot 3. A Close or Piece of Arable Land, called the Plough Close «. 6 0 10 A Close of Arable Land, called the Long Close 1 37 A Close of Arable Land, called Seaton Close 8 A Close of Arable Land, called Nook Close... 5 2 36 A Close of Arable Land, called the Garden Close 50 Lot 4. A Close or Piece of Arable Land, called the Pond Close 4 88 This lot is in the occupation of Robert Scott, the yearly rent of 22/. Lot 5. A Close of excellent Arable Land, called the Gares Bottom Close .71 0 Another Close of Arable Land, called the Gares Top Close 8 10 Lot 6. A Close or Piece of Arable Land, on the North Moor, called the Bottom Common Close 00 Another Close or Piece of Arable Land, adjoining to the last-mentioned close, called the Top Common Close 8 0 0 Lot 7. A Close of Arable and Meadow Land, called the Shaw Close 0 Lot 8. A Close or Piece of Arable Land, called the Gell Close 0 22 Lot 9. An excellent Meadow or Pasture Close, called the Stools, in the occupation of John Birtwistle.. „ 1 2 20 Lot 10. A Close of Arable Land, called the Shaw Nook Close 4 0, Lot 11. A Close or Piece of Arable Land, late in the occupation of Marmaduke Robinson 0 Lots 1, 5, 6, 7, 10, and 11, are in the occupation of Anthony Robinson. Lots 2, 3, and 8, are in the occupation of John Robinson. Possession may be had of all the above lots, except lot 2, at Old Michaelmas next.' There is a small Land-tax payable out of the above estate. The Parochial Rates are very moderate. 55- The tenants will show the lots in their respective occupations; and further particulars may be obtained of Messrs. Walters and Ellison, solicitors, Newcastle upon Tyne; or of Mr. Nottingham, solicitor, East Retford, Notts. May, 1821.
BELTON, Lincolnshire. To be SOLD by AUCTION, (By order of the Assignees of Thomas Dawson Bowker, bankrupt, and with the consent of the Mortgagees) By E. G. Woodhead, At the house of Mr. Laughton, the Red Lion Inn, in Epworth, in the county of Lincoln, on Thursday the 7th day of June next, between the hours of 4 and 5 in the afternoon, subject to such conditions of sale as shall be then produced; A Desirable Freehold ESTATE, the greater part of which is Tithe-free, situate Belton, in the county of Lincoln, in the following or such other lots as may be agreed upon at the time of sale: viz. Lot 1. A Messuage or Tenement, and suitable r. p. Out-buildings, with the Little Croft and Sand Close thereto adjoining, containing together ...SI 0 Also a Close or Piece of Arable Land, adjoining the above-mentioned Sand Close on the East 2 0 Dot 2. A Messuage or Farm-house, Barns, Stables, and other convenient Out-buildings thereto belonging, with the Orchard or Homestead adjoining, containing 2 0 A Close or Piece of Meadow or Pasture Ground, called the Little Pasture Close 1 0 35 Also a Close or Piece of Arable Land, called the Great Pasture Close 3 3 0 The last-mentioned lot is in the occupation of John Robinson, under a lease for 7 years from the 11th day of October, 1816, and is intended to be sold subject to such lease. Lot 3. A Close or Piece of Arable Land, called the Plough Close 6 0 10 A Close of Arable Land, called the Long Close 4 1 37 A Close of Arable Land, called Seaton Close 8 16 A Close Arable Land, called Nook Close... 5 2 36 A Close of Arable Land, called the Garden Close '. 5 0 5 Lot 4. A Close or Piece of Arable Land, called the Pond Close 4 3 38 This lot is in the occupation of Robert Scott, the yearly rent of 22/. Lot 5. A Close of excellent Arable Land, called the Gares Bottom Close 7 10 Another Close of Arable Land, called the Gares Top Close .-. 8 1 0 Lot 6. A Close or Piece of Arable Land, on the North Moor, called the Bottom Common Close 7 0 0 Another Close or Piece of Arable Land, adjoining to the last-mentioned close, called the Top Common Close 8 0 0 Lot 7. A Close of Arable and Meadow Land, called the Shaw Close 5 0 5 Lot 8. A Close or Piece of Arable Land, called the Gell Close 6 0 22 Lot 5». An excellent Meadow or Pasture Close, called the Stools, in the occupation of John Birtwistle 4 2 20 Let 10. A Close of Arable Land, called the Shaw Nook Close 4 2 0 Lot 11. A Close or Piece of Arable Land, late in the occupation of Marmaduke Robinson 2 0 0 Lots 1, 5, 6, 7, 10, and 11, are in the occupation of Anthony Robinson. Lots 2, 3, and 8, are in the occupation John Robinson. Possession may be had of all the above lots, except lot 2, at Old Michaelmas next. There is a small Land-tax payable out of the above estate. The Parochial Rates are very moderate. The tenants will show the lots in their respective occupations; and further particulars may be obtained of Messrs, Walters and Ellison, solicitors, Newcastle upon or of Mr. Nottingham, solicitor, East Retford, Notts. May, 1821.
     Thomas Dawson Bowker was recorded on the 1841 census in College St, Marylebone, Middlesex. He is possibly the Thomas Bowker aged 61, Independent, not born in the county.
His son Richard went back to England to help him but found him riding "4 in hand" in Rotten Row, so he turned around and returned to NSW. He is not identifiable in the 1851 census.
The London Evening Standar reported on 2 March 1847: It was an action in trover to recover a £500. bill, for which, as was alleged, the plaintiff had given some consideration, that it had passed into the hands of the defendant, and that he bad detained it, and refused to give it up. Mr. Serjeant Shee opened the case, and called Thomas Dawson Bowker, who deposed. — l am a money agent. Mr. Wilkinson is a bill-discounter. In September last I received from him a 500.. bill, and on the 11th I gave it to the defendant for the purpose of discount. He said he would get it done for me. I afterwards met the defendant on 'Change, in the presence of Wilkinson; Mr. Hemsworth handed me the bill; and immediately, at Wilkinson's desire, I handed it back to Mr. Hemsworth. Cross-examined by Mr. Hurafrey.— l was first applied to about this bill by Wilkinson on the 15th or 16th of August. He requested me not to make any personal inquiries respect-ing the parties who had drawn and accepted the bill. I told Wilkinson that I had heard of handbills cautioning persons not to take tbis and other bills which were described, as they had been obtained by fraud. I said the circumstance ought to be mentioned to Mr. Hemsworth before he discounted the bill, but Wilkinson told me I was not to mention it, as such things were better kept quiet. The same morning the drawer of the bill and bis attorney had given me notice that I was not to part with it, on tbe ground that it had been fraudulently obtained ; and this was stated by the same parties to Mr. Hemsworth in Wilkinson's presence. After some dispute it was arranged that Mr. Hemsworth was to keep the bill until Wilkinson could satisfy him that he (Wilkinson) had given value for it, Wilkinson undertaking to do so next morning. Wilkinson offered it to me at 40 per cent, discount. I said I could not do it under 60 per cent. It was after-wards arrranged that whatever I did at above 30 per cent, was to be divided between Wilkinson and me. I heard the name of Chandler mentioned at some time. I think Wilkinson said he had given that person money for it. Mr. Hemsworth certainly wished bim to show that be bad done so before he gave it up. In answer to questions in re-examination by Mr. Serjeant Shee, the witness said, — I told Mr. Hemsworth when I asked him to discount the bill that he could not have more than 30 percent. Wilkinson said I was to get it done; for instance, I agreed to get it done for 60 per cent, lf I got it done at 30, I was to keep the other 30, to be divided etween Wilkinson and myself. Wilkinson did not then say that (handler had had 3501. for the bill. He had told me in a letter that he bad given "'some money" for the bill. He said to Mr. Hemsworth that the bill belonged to him and his party, and money had been paid for it. Thomas Jones, clerk to Mr. Brown, attorney, Sackville- street, said he went with Wilkinson to Mr. Hemsworth, and saw him and Mr. Milbourne..
Thomas Dawson Bowker was declared bankrupt in January 1848. Nathaniel Ellison, esq. HM Commissioner of the Newcastle upon Tyne District Court of Bankruptcy... awarded and issued forth against Thomas Dawson Bowker, late of Warmsworth House, co. York, merchant, to sit 17 Feb next ... to audit the accounts... of the said bankrupt.
     Thomas Dawson Bowker was recorded on the 1851 census. He may be the TB of Huntingdonshire, aged 45, labourer, in the Bedford Lunatic Asylum, but the age is way out; he is unidentifiable otherwise.
     Thomas died on 21 March 1858 in 40 Luard St, Caledonian Rd, Islington, London. Aged 78, a gentleman. He was buried after 21 March 1858 in Islington. It was a paupers' grave.