Who was Gladys Petts?

Gladys Petts (1897–1947) was born in Belper, Derbyshire, England and died in Belper, Derbyshire, England. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Gladys in their trees. The ancestor migration map traces 6 generations of this lineage.

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Gladys Petts 1897–1947

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C 1 criteria (Basic)

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2 researchers on YourRoots have Gladys Petts in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 6 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

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

Born 4 Jun 1897 · Belper, Derbyshire, England

Died 3 Nov 1947 · Belper, Derbyshire, England

Father William Petts

Mother Clara Street

Spouse William Neville Bowler

Children Clara Bowler, Dorothy Bowler, George William Arthur Bowler, Kathleen Beatrice Bowler, Norman Edwin Bowler, Samuel Bowler, William Joseph Bowler

Siblings Beatrice E Petts, Edgar Bernard Petts, Joseph Petts, Samuel Petts, William Petts

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Researchers connected through Gladys Petts 1897–1947

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Immediate Family

Parents

William Petts

Clara Street

Spouse(s)

William Neville Bowler

Children

Clara Bowler

Dorothy Bowler

George William Arthur Bowler

Kathleen Beatrice Bowler

Norman Edwin Bowler

Samuel Bowler

William Joseph Bowler

Biography

Gladys Petts was born in 1897 in Belper, Derbyshire, England, the child of william petts and clara street. Gladys Petts married william neville bowler, and had children including clara bowler, dorothy bowler, george william arthur bowler, kathleen beatrice bowler, norman edwin bowler, samuel bowler, william joseph bowler. Gladys Petts passed away in 1947 in Belper, Derbyshire, England.

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Life Timeline

1897

Birth of Gladys Petts in Belper, Derbyshire, England

Birth

1947

Death of Gladys Petts in Belper, Derbyshire, England

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Gladys Petts

This ancestor line traces from Duffield, Derbyshire, England (1710) to Belper, Derbyshire, England (1897) across 6 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Gladys Petts (1897–1947) was born in Belper, Derbyshire, England and died in Belper, Derbyshire, 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 Gladys 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 6 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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