YourRoots by Genomelink
Sign up free

Dr Edward Hale Bowman 1656–1722

Public Tree Person

What is a Public Tree Person?

A Public Tree Person is an ancestor documented independently by multiple YourRoots tree owners. When several researchers' family histories converge on the same person, we publish a shared page that combines what they've documented.

Why this is a Public Tree Person

Full name consistent across 10 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 10 trees
Death year and location consistent across 10 trees

Compare a Public Tree Person with your own tree using Compare Tree.

B Reliability
B
Reliability Score: B
Medium — based on the source tree
Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
Verification checklist
  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

10 researchers on YourRoots have Dr Bowman in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 2 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 10 independent trees

Born 10 Nov 1656 · Henrico County, Virginia, USA
Died 17 Apr 1722 · Henrico County, Virginia, USA
Spouse Mary Elizabeth Elam
Children Abraham Bowman, Frances Bowman, Gilbert Elam Bowman, James Bowman

Researchers connected through Dr Bowman 1656–1722

and 8 more tree owners connected with Dr Bowman 1656–1722

Biography

The story of Dr Edward Hale Bowman began in 1656 in Henrico County, Virginia, USA. Dr Edward Hale Bowman married mary elizabeth elam, and had children including abraham bowman, frances bowman, gilbert elam bowman, james bowman. Dr Edward Hale Bowman passed away in 1722 in Henrico County, Virginia, USA.

Sources

Life Timeline

1656
Birth of Dr Edward Hale Bowman in Henrico County, Virginia, USA
Birth
1722
Death of Dr Edward Hale Bowman in Henrico County, Virginia, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Dr Bowman

This ancestor line traces from Stoke Talmage, Oxfordshire, England (1607) to Henrico County, Virginia, USA (1656) across 2 generations.

Direct Lineage
generations

Frequently Asked Questions

Dr Bowman (1656–1722) was born in Henrico County, Virginia, USA and died in Henrico County, Virginia, USA. 10 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, 10 researchers on YourRoots have Dr 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.
Use the "Compare Tree" button on any researcher's profile above. You can compare your tree side by side with theirs, see where your records overlap or differ, and collaborate to fill gaps.

Related Records

Dr Bowman's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Dr Edward Hale Bowman PTP
1656–1722
Henrico County, Virginia, USA
Parents
Unknown
Unknown
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

Dr Bowman's Descendants

1.
DB
Dr Edward Hale Bowman PTP 1656–1722