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Samuel Bower 1883–1956 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 9 MAY 1883

Birth Location: 82 Valley Rd, Shipley, Bradford

Death Date: 12 MAY 1956

Death Location: Tong Cemetry (Bowling)

Father: Thomas Bower

Mother: Marzella Taylor

Spouse(s): Lily Groves

Children(s): Maurice Bower, Doreen Bower(Tetley), Nellie Bower(adopted)

The story of Samuel Bower began in 1883 in 82 Valley Rd, Shipley, Bradford. Samuel Bower married Lily Groves, and had children including Doreen Bower Tetley, Maurice Bower, Nellie Cole Bower Adopted. Samuel Bower passed away in 1956 in Tong Cemetry (Bowling).

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Biography

  • The story of Samuel Bower began in 1883 in 82 Valley Rd, Shipley, Bradford.
  • Samuel Bower married Lily Groves, and had children including Doreen Bower Tetley, Maurice Bower, Nellie Cole Bower Adopted.
  • Samuel Bower passed away in 1956 in Tong Cemetry (Bowling).

Immediate Family

Parents

Thomas Bower
1852–
Birth Location: 30 Victoria Buildings, Shipley
TB
Marzella Taylor
1849–1906
Birth Location: Brighouse Halifax
MT

Spouses(s)

Lily Groves
1880–1947
Birth Location: 2 Denmark St, Bell View, Sandle,Wakefield
LG

Children(s)

Maurice Bower
1906–1975
Birth Location: Bradford
MB
Doreen Bower(Tetley)
1911–
Birth Location: –
DB
Nellie Bower(adopted)
1914–
Birth Location: 11 Westminster Place Bradford
NB

Samuel Bower's Ancestors

Self
Samuel Bower
1883–1956
Birth Place: 82 Valley Rd, Shipley, Bradford
Parents
Thomas Bower
1852–
30 Victoria Buildings, Shipley
Marzella Taylor
1849–1906
Brighouse Halifax
Grandparents
William Bower
1818–1905
Sarah Gibson
1820–
Baildon W. Yorks
Joseph Taylor
1803–1852
Elland
Ann
1813–
Southowram
Great-Grandparents
John Bower
1794–1851
Sarah Normington
1796–
Sarah Moorhouse
1786–1823
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Peter Bower
1776–

Samuel Bower's Descendants

1.
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Samuel Bower (9 MAY 1883–12 MAY 1956) m. Lily Groves (20 JUN 1880–21 OCT 1947)
  1. 1. Maurice Bower 1906–1975 m. Edith Speight 1908–2004
  2. 2. Doreen Bower(Tetley) 1911– m. George Tetley 1912–1991
    1. 1. Malcolm GeorgeTetley 1937–2009
  3. 3. Nellie (Cole) Bower(adopted) 1914–

Samuel Bower's Timeline

9 Records

1883
9 MAY 1883
Birth of Samuel Bower in 82 Valley Rd, Shipley, Bradford
82 Valley Rd, Shipley, Bradford
1883
10 Jun 1883
Samuel Bower was baptized
None
1891
1891
Age 8
Samuel Bower resided here in Shipley, Yorkshire, England
Shipley, Yorkshire, England
1901
1901
Age 18
Samuel Bower was employed in Barbers Assistant
Barbers Assistant
1901
1901
Age 18
Samuel Bower resided here in Bradford, Yorkshire, England
Bradford, Yorkshire, England
1911
1911
Age 28
Samuel Bower was employed in Hairdresser
Hairdresser
1911
02 Apr 1911
Age 28
Samuel Bower resided here in Bradford, Yorkshire-West Riding, England
Bradford, Yorkshire-West Riding, England
1916
1916
Age 33
Samuel Bower was employed in Hairdresser
Hairdresser
1956
12 MAY 1956
Age 73
Death of Samuel Bower in 344 Wakefield Rd,Bradford
344 Wakefield Rd,Bradford

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 9 MAY 1883
    Event Place: 82 Valley Rd, Shipley, Bradford
    Record Source:
    [1] West Yorkshire, Non-Conformist Records
    [2] 1911 England Census, Class: RG14; Piece: 26681
    [3] 1891 England Census, Class: RG12; Piece: 3649; Folio: 78; Page: 8; GSU roll: 6098759
    [4] 1901 England Census, Class: RG13; Piece: 4153; Folio: 71; Page: 19

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Baptism
    Event Date: 10 Jun 1883
    Record Source: West Yorkshire, Non-Conformist Records

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 1891
    Event Place: 98 Valley Rd, Shipley

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1891
    Event Place: Shipley, Yorkshire, England
    Record Source: 1891 England Census, Class: RG12; Piece: 3649; Folio: 78; Page: 8; GSU roll: 6098759

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 1901
    Event Place: 43 Northampton St Bradford

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Occupation
    Event Date: 1901
    Event Place: Barbers Assistant

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1901
    Event Place: Bradford, Yorkshire, England
    Record Source: 1901 England Census, Class: RG13; Piece: 4153; Folio: 71; Page: 19

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 1903

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 1904
    Event Place: 230 Wakefield Rd, Bradford

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 1911
    Event Place: 283 Newhey Rd Bradford

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Occupation
    Event Date: 1911
    Event Place: Hairdresser

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 02 Apr 1911
    Event Place: Bradford, Yorkshire-West Riding, England
    Record Source: 1911 England Census, Class: RG14; Piece: 26681

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 1915
    Event Place: Passed on to his son

    Genealogy Event 14
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 1916
    Event Place: 344 Wakefield Rd,Bradford

    Genealogy Event 15
    Event Type: Occupation
    Event Date: 1916
    Event Place: Hairdresser

    Genealogy Event 16
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: BET. 1926 - 1929
    Event Place: President of the east Bowling Unity Working Mens Club

    Genealogy Event 17
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: 344 Wakefield Rd,Bradford

    Genealogy Event 18
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Trustee of the Bradford branch of the National Federation of Hairdressers

    Genealogy Event 19
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 1946
    Event Place: President of the East Bowling Unity Working Mens Club

    Genealogy Event 20
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Place: Mainly known as SAM

    Genealogy Event 21
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Place: Shop owned by George Orme, Tennison Place Bradford

    Genealogy Event 22
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Place: Not eligable for service during the war

    Genealogy Event 23
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Bradford, West Yorkshire, England
    Record Source: West Yorkshire, Non-Conformist Records

    Genealogy Event 24
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 12 MAY 1956
    Event Place: 344 Wakefield Rd,Bradford
    Record Source: England & Wales, National Probate Calendar (Index of Wills and Administrations)

    Genealogy Event 25
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Tong Cemetry (Bowling)
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