Who was Derek Bowles?

Derek Bowles (1915–1977) was born in Market Drayton, Shropshire, England and died in Droxford, Hampshire, England. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Derek Henry Parker Bowles 1915–1977

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C 1 criteria (Basic)

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Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees, with linked records

Born 18 Dec 1915 · Market Drayton, Shropshire, England

Died 4 Feb 1977 · Droxford, Hampshire, England

Father Eustace Parker Bowles

Mother Wilma Mary Garnault

Spouse Dame Anne De Trafford

Children Andrew Henry Parker Bowles

Records

Geneanet Community Trees Index Netherlands, GenealogieOnline Trees Index Findagrave

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Immediate Family

Parents

Eustace Parker Bowles

Wilma Mary Garnault

Spouse(s)

Dame Anne De Trafford

Children

Andrew Henry Parker Bowles

Biography

In 1915, Derek Henry Parker Bowles entered the world in Market Drayton, Shropshire, England, born to eustace parker bowles and wilma mary garnault. Derek Henry Parker Bowles married dame anne de trafford, and had children including andrew henry parker bowles. Derek Henry Parker Bowles passed away in 1977 in Droxford, Hampshire, England.

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Record Geneanet Community Trees Index
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Record Netherlands, GenealogieOnline Trees Index
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Record Findagrave

Life Timeline

1915

Birth of Derek Henry Parker Bowles in Market Drayton, Shropshire, England

Birth

1977

Death of Derek Henry Parker Bowles in Droxford, Hampshire, England

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Derek Bowles

This ancestor line traces from Bix, Oxfordshire, England (1884) to Market Drayton, Shropshire, England (1915) across 2 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Derek Bowles (1915–1977) was born in Market Drayton, Shropshire, England and died in Droxford, Hampshire, England. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees, each with their own records. This page combines what they've independently documented and assigns a Reliability Score (B) based on cross-tree validation.
: Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Derek in their trees. They're working independently, so connecting with them is a good way to cross-check your records and find things you might have missed. You can also explore the ancestor migration map that traces 2 generations of this lineage geographically.
: It varies by researcher — some have census records, others have marriage certificates, parish registers, or family Bible entries. Scroll up to see exactly what each person has cited.
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