Who was Ernest Bowley?

Ernest Bowley (1896–1978) was born in Buttermere, Wiltshire, England and died in Grantham, Lincolnshire, England. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Ernest Leonard Bowley 1896–1978

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C 1 criteria (Basic)

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

Born 20 Jul 1896 · Buttermere, Wiltshire, England

Died 22 Oct 1978 · Grantham, Lincolnshire, England

Father George Henry Bowley

Mother Ellen Newman

Spouse Sarah Ann Savidge

Children Alan Frederick Bowley, Eric William Bowley, Ernest Ronald Bowley, Georgina Rose Bowley, Jack Bowley, Leonard George Len Bowley

Siblings Albert George Bowley, Charles William Bowley, Edgar Charles Charles Bowley, Edith Ann Bowley, Elizabeth Bowley, Emily Kate Bowley, George Henry Bowley, John Bowley, Mabel Lilly Bowley, Mary Ann Bowley, Mary Bowley, Reuben Frank Bowley, Robert Alfred Bowley, Sydney Herbert Bowley, Thaby Bowley, Walter Edward Bowley, William Henry Bowley

Records

1901 England Census 1911 England Census England & Wales, Civil Registration … England & Wales, Civil Registration … UK and Ireland, Outward Passenger … 1939 England and Wales Register England & Wales, FreeBMD Birth …

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Immediate Family

Parents

George Henry Bowley

Ellen Newman

Spouse(s)

Sarah Ann Savidge

Children

Alan Frederick Bowley

Leonard George Len Bowley

Biography

In 1896, Ernest Leonard Bowley entered the world in Buttermere, Wiltshire, England, born to george henry bowley and ellen newman. In 1901, Ernest Leonard Bowley resided in Buttermere, Wiltshire, England. In 1911, Ernest Leonard Bowley resided in Upton, Andover, Tangley and Vernham Dean, Hampshir. Ernest Leonard Bowley married sarah ann savidge, and had children including alan frederick bowley, eric william bowley, ernest ronald bowley, georgina rose bowley, jack bowley, leonard george len bowley. Ernest Leonard Bowley passed away in 1978 in Grantham, Lincolnshire, England.

Sources

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Census 1901 England Census
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Census 1911 England Census
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Death Records England & Wales, Civil Registration Death Index, 1916-2007
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Marriage Records England & Wales, Civil Registration Marriage Index, 1916-2005
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Immigration UK and Ireland, Outward Passenger Lists, 1890-1960
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Record 1939 England and Wales Register
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Birth Records England & Wales, FreeBMD Birth Index

Life Timeline

1896

Birth of Ernest Leonard Bowley in Buttermere, Wiltshire, England

Birth

1901

Ernest Leonard Bowley resided here in Buttermere, Wiltshire, England

Residence

1911

Ernest Leonard Bowley resided here in Upton, Andover, Tangley and Vernham Dean, Hampshire, England

Residence

1939

Ernest Leonard Bowley resided here in Lincolnshire (Parts of Kesteven), England

Residence

1978

Death of Ernest Leonard Bowley in Grantham, Lincolnshire, England

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Ernest Bowley

This ancestor line traces from Hamburg, Wiltshire, England (1836) to Buttermere, Wiltshire, England (1896) across 2 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Ernest Bowley (1896–1978) was born in Buttermere, Wiltshire, England and died in Grantham, Lincolnshire, 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 (A) based on cross-tree validation.
: Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Ernest 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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