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John Bowler 1634–1729

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 2 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 2 trees
Death year and location consistent across 2 trees

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B Reliability
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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

2 researchers on YourRoots have John Bowler in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 4 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 2 independent trees

Born 15 Mar 1634 · Ashby-de-la-Zouch, Leicestershire, England
Died 19 May 1729 · Ashby-de-la-Zouch, Leicestershire, England
Father William Thomas Boulware
Mother Mary Esther Major
Siblings Abraham Bowler, Col Thomas Bowler Boulware, Elizabeth Bowler, Elizabeth Fuller, Franciscus Bollar, John Bowler, Mary Bowler, Reuben Boulware

Researchers connected through John Bowler 1634–1729

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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

In 1634, John Bowler entered the world in Ashby-de-la-Zouch, Leicestershire, England, born to william thomas boulware and mary esther major. John Bowler passed away in 1729 in Ashby-de-la-Zouch, Leicestershire, England.

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Life Timeline

1634
Birth of John Bowler in Ashby-de-la-Zouch, Leicestershire, England
Birth
1729
Death of John Bowler in Ashby-de-la-Zouch, Leicestershire, England
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from John Bowler

This ancestor line traces from Glenorchy, Argyllshire, Scotland (1550) to Ashby-de-la-Zouch, Leicestershire, England (1634) across 4 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

John Bowler (1634–1729) was born in Ashby-de-la-Zouch, Leicestershire, England and died in Ashby-de-la-Zouch, Leicestershire, 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 John 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 4 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.

John Bowler's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
John Bowler PTP
1634–1729
Ashby-de-la-Zouch, Leicestershire, England
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Grandparents
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John Bowler's Descendants

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John Bowler PTP 1634–1729