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Edward Bowden 1888–1956 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 03 May 1888

Birth Location: Polperro, Cornwall, England

Death Date: 22 Apr 1956

Death Location: Cardiff, Glamorgan, Wales

Father: Joseph Bowden

Mother: Alice Searle

Spouse(s): Mary Young

Children(s): Gwendoline Bowden, Doris Bowden

The story of Edward Bowden began in 1888 in Polperro, Cornwall, England. In 1891, Edward Bowden resided in Talland, Cornwall, England. In 1901, Edward Bowden resided in Polperro, Cornwall, England. Edward Bowden married Mary Emma Young, and had children including Doris Eileen Bowden, Gwendoline Bowden. Edward Bowden passed away in 1956 in Cardiff, Glamorgan, Wales.

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Biography

  • The story of Edward Bowden began in 1888 in Polperro, Cornwall, England.
  • In 1891, Edward Bowden resided in Talland, Cornwall, England.
  • In 1901, Edward Bowden resided in Polperro, Cornwall, England.
  • Edward Bowden married Mary Emma Young, and had children including Doris Eileen Bowden, Gwendoline Bowden.
  • Edward Bowden passed away in 1956 in Cardiff, Glamorgan, Wales.

Immediate Family

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Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Edward Bowden's Ancestors

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Edward Bowden
1888–1956
Birth Place: Polperro, Cornwall, England
Parents
Joseph James Bowden
1863–1937
Cornwall, England
Alice Searle
1866–1949
Polperro, Cornwall, England
Grandparents
William Bowden
1824–1896
Duloe, Cornwall, England
Mary (Ann) Curtis
1829–1909
Lansallos, Cornwall, England
Great-Grandparents
Thomas Curtis
1803–1875
Mary Libby
1803–1890
2nd-Great-Grandparents
William Curtis
1767–1842
Mary Pearne
1773–1849
Philip Libby
1754–1838
Mary Turner
1756–

Edward Bowden's Descendants

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Edward Bowden (03 May 1888–22 Apr 1956) m. Mary (Emma) Young (Jan 1878–03 Sep 1957)
  1. 1. Gwendoline Bowden 1917–1969
  2. 2. Doris (Eileen) Bowden 1919–2009 m. Reginald (Thomas Stanley) Llewellyn 1918–1993

Edward Bowden's Timeline

6 Records

1888
03 May 1888
Birth of Edward Bowden in Polperro, Cornwall, England
Polperro, Cornwall, England
1891
1891
Age 3
Edward Bowden resided here in Talland, Cornwall, England
Talland, Cornwall, England
1901
1901
Age 13
Edward Bowden resided here in Polperro, Cornwall, England
Polperro, Cornwall, England
1911
02 Apr 1911
Age 23
Edward Bowden resided here in Gelligaer, Glamorgan, Wales
Gelligaer, Glamorgan, Wales
1939
1939
Age 51
Edward Bowden resided here in Gelligaer, Glamorgan, Wales
Gelligaer, Glamorgan, Wales
1956
22 Apr 1956
Age 68
Death of Edward Bowden in Cardiff, Glamorgan, Wales
Cardiff, Glamorgan, Wales

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 03 May 1888
    Event Place: Polperro, Cornwall, England
    Record Source:
    [1] England & Wales, FreeBMD Birth Index
    [2] 1939 England and Wales Register, The National Archives; Kew, London, England; 1939 Register; Reference: Rg 1017330j

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1891
    Event Place: Talland, Cornwall, England
    Record Source: 1891 England Census, The National Archives of the UK (TNA); Kew, Surrey, England; Census Returns of England and Wales, 1891; Class: RG12; Piece: 1812; Folio: 51; Page: 6; GSU roll: 6096922

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1901
    Event Place: Polperro, Cornwall, England
    Record Source: 1901 England Census, Class: RG13; Piece: 2194; Folio: 56; Page: 21

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 02 Apr 1911
    Event Place: Gelligaer, Glamorgan, Wales
    Record Source: 1911 Wales Census, Class: RG14; Piece: 32416; Schedule Number: 268

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1939
    Event Place: Gelligaer, Glamorgan, Wales
    Record Source: 1939 England and Wales Register, The National Archives; Kew, London, England; 1939 Register; Reference: Rg 1017330j

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 22 Apr 1956
    Event Place: Cardiff, Glamorgan, Wales
    Record Source:
    [1] England & Wales, National Probate Calendar (Index of Wills and Administrations),1861-1941
    [2] England & Wales, Civil Registration Death Index, 1916-2007, General Register Office; United Kingdom; Volume: 8b; Page: 138

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