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Desmond Edward Bowles 1917–2003 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 14 Sep 1917

Birth Location: Swindon, Wiltshire, England

Death Date: Oct 2003

Death Location: Swindon, Wiltshire, England

Father: Charles Bowles

Mother: Nellie Holland

Spouse(s): May Thomas

Children(s):

In 1917, Desmond Edward Bowles entered the world in Swindon, Wiltshire, England, born to Charles Edward Bowles And Nellie Jessie Holland. In 1939, Desmond Edward Bowles resided in Wiltshire, England. Desmond Edward Bowles married May Thomas. Desmond Edward Bowles passed away in 2003 in Swindon, Wiltshire, England.

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Biography

  • In 1917, Desmond Edward Bowles entered the world in Swindon, Wiltshire, England, born to Charles Edward Bowles And Nellie Jessie Holland.
  • In 1939, Desmond Edward Bowles resided in Wiltshire, England.
  • Desmond Edward Bowles married May Thomas.
  • Desmond Edward Bowles passed away in 2003 in Swindon, Wiltshire, England.

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Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Desmond Bowles's Ancestors

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Desmond Bowles
1917–2003
Birth Place: Swindon, Wiltshire, England
Parents
Charles Edward Bowles
1889–1971
Highworth, Wiltshire, ENGLAND
Nellie (Jessie) Holland
1889–1977
Portsmouth, Hampshire, England
Grandparents
William (John) Bowles
1856–1922
Stratton, Wiltshire, England
Mary (Jane) Sims
1855–1930
Highworth, Wiltshire, ENGLAND
Frederick Holland
1871–
Portsmouth, Hampshire, England
Catherine
1871–
Portsmouth, Hampshire, England
Great-Grandparents
George Bowles
1833–1883
Emma Ferris
1834–1898
2nd-Great-Grandparents
William Bowles
1798–1878
Elizabeth Simkins
1807–1891
John Ferris
1801–
Mary Collyer
1808–

Desmond Bowles's Timeline

5 Records

1917
14 Sep 1917
Birth of Desmond Edward Bowles in Swindon, Wiltshire, England
Swindon, Wiltshire, England
1917
14 Sep 1917
Birth of Desmond Edward Bowles in Swindon, Wiltshire, England
Swindon, Wiltshire, England
1939
1939
Age 22
Desmond Edward Bowles resided here in Wiltshire, England
Wiltshire, England
1947
Dec 1947
Age 30
Desmond Edward Bowles was married in Swindon, Wiltshire
Swindon, Wiltshire
2003
Oct 2003
Age 86
Death of Desmond Edward Bowles in Swindon, Wiltshire, England
Swindon, Wiltshire, England

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 14 Sep 1917
    Event Place: Swindon, Wiltshire, England
    Record Source:
    [1] England & Wales, Death Index: 1984-2004
    [2] England & Wales, Birth Index:, General Register Office; United Kingdom; Reference: Volume 5a, Page 23

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 14 Sep 1917
    Event Place: Swindon, Wiltshire, England
    Record Source: 1939 England and Wales Register, The National Archives; Kew, London, England; 1939 Register; Reference: RG 1017130A

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: Dec 1947
    Event Place: Swindon, Wiltshire

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1939
    Event Place: Wiltshire, England
    Record Source: 1939 England and Wales Register, The National Archives; Kew, London, England; 1939 Register; Reference: RG 1017130A

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: Oct 2003
    Event Place: Swindon, Wiltshire, England
    Record Source: England & Wales, Death Index: 1984-2004

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