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James Bowers 1885–1972 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 24 Feb 1885

Birth Location: North Pickenham

Death Date: 11 May 1972

Death Location: North Pickenham

Father: George Bowers

Mother: Ann Howard

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Children(s):

The story of James Bowers began in 1885 in North Pickenham. In 1939, James Bowers resided in Swaffham, Norfolk, England. James Bowers passed away in 1972 in North Pickenham.

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Biography

  • The story of James Bowers began in 1885 in North Pickenham.
  • In 1939, James Bowers resided in Swaffham, Norfolk, England.
  • James Bowers passed away in 1972 in North Pickenham.

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Spouses(s)

Children(s)

James Bowers's Ancestors

Self
James Bowers
1885–1972
Birth Place: North Pickenham
Parents
George Bowers
1844–1926
North Pickenham
Ann Howard
1844–1925
Welbourne
Grandparents
Charles Neave
1809–1890
North Pickenham, Norfolk, England
Rebecca Bowers
1805–1876
Little Cressingham, Norfolk, England
William Howard
1810–1874
Mulbarton, Norfolk
Sarah Herring
1809–1873
Brandon Parva, Norfolk, England
Great-Grandparents
Solomon Bowers
1782–1850
Elizabeth Barber
1780–1840
William Howard
1790–1869
Sarah Able
1780–1860
2nd-Great-Grandparents
William Bowers
1748–1816
Elizabeth Ashbe)
1747–1823
William Howard
1761–1803
Susanna Sayer
1761–1837

James Bowers's Timeline

3 Records

1885
24 Feb 1885
Birth of James Bowers in North Pickenham
North Pickenham
1939
1939
Age 54
James Bowers resided here in Swaffham, Norfolk, England
Swaffham, Norfolk, England
1972
11 May 1972
Age 87
Death of James Bowers in North Pickenham
North Pickenham

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 24 Feb 1885
    Event Place: North Pickenham
    Record Source: The National Archives; Kew, London, England; 1939 Register; Reference: RG 1016583E

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1939
    Event Place: Swaffham, Norfolk, England
    Record Source: The National Archives; Kew, London, England; 1939 Register; Reference: RG 1016583E

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Occupation
    Event Place: Ran North Pickenham shop.

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 11 May 1972
    Event Place: North Pickenham

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