Ralph Bowes (1627–1681) was born in Houghton-le-Spring, Durham, England and died in Durham, Durham, England. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Ralph Bowes 1627–1681

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

Born 12 Sep 1627 · Houghton-le-Spring, Durham, England

Died 01 Nov 1681 · Durham, Durham, England

Father George Lord Bowes Van Streatlam

Mother Mary Delaval 3Rd Cousin 9X Removed C

Siblings Anne Bowes 4Th Cousin 8X Removed C, Christopher Bowes, Cuthbert Bowes, Edward Bowes, George Iv Bowes, Jane Bowes, John Bowes, Lancelot Bowes, Margaret Bowes, Mary Bowes, Robert Bowes

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Immediate Family

Parents

George Lord Bowes Van Streatlam

Mary Delaval 3Rd Cousin 9X Removed C

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Children

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Biography

Ralph Bowes was born in 1627 in Houghton-le-Spring, Durham, England, the child of george lord bowes van streatlam and mary delaval 3rd cousin 9x removed c. Ralph Bowes passed away in 1681 in Durham, Durham, England.

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1627

Birth of Ralph Bowes in Houghton-le-Spring, Durham, England

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1681

Death of Ralph Bowes in Durham, Durham, England

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Oldest Ancestor Line from Ralph Bowes

This ancestor line traces from Paris, Île-De-France, France (1368) to Houghton-le-Spring, Durham, England (1627) across 12 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Ralph Bowes (1627–1681) was born in Houghton-le-Spring, Durham, England and died in Durham, Durham, 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 Ralph 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 12 generations of this lineage geographically.
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