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William Bowden 1796 – 1882 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 12 Aug 1796

Birth Location: Benenden, Kent, England

Death Date: 6 Jul 1882

Death Location: Raymond Terrace, New South Wales, Australia

Father: William Bowden

Mother: Elizabeth Young

Spouse(s): Elizabeth Godfrev

Children(s): Thomas Bowden, Joseph Bowden, James Bowden, William Bowden, Rebecca Bowden, Ann Bowden, Francis Bowden, Catherine Bowden, Mary Bowden, George Bowden

The story of William Bowden began in 1796 in Benenden, Kent, England. William Bowden married Elizabeth Godfrev, and had children including Thomas Bowden, Joseph Bowden, James Bowden, William Bowden, Rebecca Bowden, Ann Bowden, Francis William (Frank) Bowden, Catherine Bowden, Mary Bowden, George Bowden. William Bowden passed away in 1882 in Raymond Terrace, New South Wales, Australia.

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Biography

  • The story of William Bowden began in 1796 in Benenden, Kent, England.
  • William Bowden married Elizabeth Godfrev, and had children including Thomas Bowden, Joseph Bowden, James Bowden, William Bowden, Rebecca Bowden, Ann Bowden, Francis William (Frank) Bowden, Catherine Bowden, Mary Bowden, George Bowden.
  • William Bowden passed away in 1882 in Raymond Terrace, New South Wales, Australia.

Immediate Family

Parents

William Bowden
1774 – 1833
Birth Location: Benenden, Kent, England
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Elizabeth Young
1775 – 1841
Birth Location: Benenden, Kent, England
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Spouses(s)

Elizabeth Godfrev
1798 – 1838
Birth Location: Rolvenden, Kent, England
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Children(s)

Thomas Bowden
1824 – 1914
Birth Location: Benenden, Kent, England
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Joseph Bowden
1834 – 1838
Birth Location: Cranbrook, Kent, England
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James Bowden
1817 – 1839
Birth Location: Benenden, Kent, England
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William Bowden
1819 – 1899
Birth Location: Benenden, Kent, England
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Rebecca Bowden
1821 – 1902
Birth Location: Benenden, Kent, England
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Ann Bowden
1826 – 1914
Birth Location: Benenden, Kent, England
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Francis Bowden
1828 – 1869
Birth Location: Benenden, Kent, England
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Catherine Bowden
1830 – 1854
Birth Location: Benenden, Kent, England
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Mary Bowden
1832 – 1889
Birth Location: Cranbrook, Kent, England
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George Bowden
1837 – 1929
Birth Location: Cranbrook, Kent, England
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William Bowden's Ancestors

Self
William Bowden
1796 – 1882
Birth Place: Benenden, Kent, England
Parents
William Bowden
1774 – 1833
Benenden, Kent, England
Elizabeth Young
1775 – 1841
Benenden, Kent, England
Grandparents
Job (M) Bowden
1740 – 1791
Benenden, Kent, England
Elizabeth Hinkley
1740 – 1795
Benenden, Kent, England
Francis YOUNG
1745 –
Benenden, Kent, England
Elizabeth HOPE
1745 –
Benenden, Kent, England
Great-Grandparents
William Bowden
1720 –
2nd-Great-Grandparents

William Bowden's Descendants

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William Bowden (12 Aug 1796 – 6 Jul 1882) m. Elizabeth Godfrev (9 May 1798 – 12 Nov 1838)
  1. 1. Thomas Bowden (23 March 1824 – 31 March 1914)
  2. 2. Joseph Bowden (21 October 1834 – 1838)
  3. 3. James Bowden (6 October 1817 – 6 February 1839)
  4. 4. William Bowden (17 August 1819 – 7 March 1899)
  5. 5. Rebecca Bowden (31 August 1821 – 19 November 1902)
  6. 6. Ann Bowden (5 April 1826 – 25 August 1914) m. Samuel (Lyon) Asher (abt 1818 – 27 July 1855) m. Edward Perry (1830 – 23 June 1884)
    1. 1. George (Leyon) Asher (24 April 1845 – 10 May 1936)
    2. 2. Frank Asher (18 July 1846 – 1928)
    3. 3. Samuel (William) Asher (17 April 1848 – 3 October 1923)
    4. 4. Alfred Asher (22 July 1850 – 30 Apr 1933)
    5. 5. Rosa (Louisa) Asher (18 August 1852 – 24 February 1945)
    6. 6. Catherine Asher (27 March 1855 – 9 June 1944)
    7. 7. Thomas Perry (1859 – bef 1914)
    8. 8. Edward (Bowden) Perry (5 August 1860 – 1946)
    9. 9. Harriet (E) Perry (1862 – 1902)
    10. 10. Caroline (M) Perry (1864 – 1906)
    11. 11. Reuben (Godfrey) Perry (1866 – 1947)
  7. 7. Francis (William (Frank)) Bowden (29 Mar 1828 – 12 Nov 1869) m. Sarah Wattus (Jun 1830 – 8 Aug 1883)
    1. 1. Elizabeth BOWDEN (26 Feb 1852 – 20 Oct 1923) m. Thomas (William) Kitcher (10 Feb 1808 – 10 Feb 1908)
      1. 1. Sarah (Ann) Kitcher (1871 – 1933)
      2. 2. Thomas Kitcher (1873 – )
      3. 3. Elizabeth Kitcher (1874 – 1903)
      4. 4. Joseph Kitcher (17 Nov 1875 – 1 Jun 1942)
      5. 5. Mary (Eliza) Kitcher (1877 – 17 Nov 1960)
      6. 6. Stephen (David) Kitcher (17 Jul 1878 – 1949)
      7. 7. Lucy (Rosina) Kitcher (1879 – )
      8. 8. George Kitcher (1881 – 10 Apr 1918)
      9. 9. Harriett (A) Kitcher (1883 – 29 Jun 1903)
      10. 10. Bertha (G) Kitcher (5 Mar 1886 – )
      11. 11. Frank (H) Kitcher (1888 – 4 Oct 1965)
      12. 12. Raymond Kitcher (1892 – )
      13. 13. Stanley Kitcher (1894 – 18 Oct 1918)
    2. 2. William BOWDEN (27 Sep 1853 – 19 Sep 1895)
    3. 3. Frank (W) BOWDEN (10 Sep 1855 – 9 Aug 1942)
    4. 4. Sarah BOWDEN (6 Sep 1857 – 6 Jul 1943)
    5. 5. George Bowden (26 Sep 1859 – 18 Jan 1943) m. Emma (Jane) May (28 Nov 1861 – 14 September 1947)
      1. 1. Jessie Bowden (19 Jan 1881 – 11 Dec 1968) m. James Brazel (17 Oct 1878 – 3 Sep 1934)
        1. 1. Edith (Maud) Brazel (23 Nov 1904 – 18 Oct 1988) m. Robin (Christopher (Rob)) Grieve (29 Jan 1894 – 1968) m. Roy Rogers
        2. 2. Irene (Margaret) Brazel (11 Feb 1906 – 19 May 1982) m. Arthur (Brand) Holloway (18 Jan 1880 – 16 Nov 1953)
        3. 3. Harvey (James) Brazel (6 Nov 1907 – 8 Aug 1983) m. Beatrice (Merle) Green (25 Sep 1918 – 2 Feb 2005)
        4. 4. Arthur (Stanley) Brazel (15 Dec 1909 – 5 Jan 1980) m. Beryl (Juanita) Levingston (16 Dec 1909 – 14 Apr 1980)
        5. 5. Olive (May) Brazel (1 Feb 1912 – 17 Apr 1999) m. James Crozier (1 Nov 1906 – 26 Jun 1978)
        6. 6. Ada Brazel (2 Apr 1914 – 10 Jul 1952) m. Ernest (George (George)) Holmes (25 Oct 1914 – 16 Sep 2000)
        7. 7. Lionel (George) Brazel (28 Apr 1917 – 2 May 1993) m. Ella (Gertrude (Elli)) Green (1918 – 21 Aug 2008)
        8. 8. Stella (Joan) Brazel (27 Jan 1920 – 2004) m. Vivian (Graham) Lee (9 Jan 1921 – 2011)
        9. 9. Alfred (Rutherford) Brazel (30 Jul 1922 – 12 Apr 1991) m. June (Daisy) Walker (7 May 1923 – 31 May 1999)
        10. 10. Ronald (Sydney (Ron)) Brazel (22 Mar 1923 – 7 Jan 1998) m. Kathleen (Frances O'Connor aka) O'Donnell (Abt. 1925 – 1 June 2014)
        11. 11. Beryl (Adeline) Brazel (05 Apr 1925 – 12 September 2010) m. Roy (Lindsay) Olrich (24 Mar 1924 – 12 September 2009)
      2. 2. William (George (Willie)) Bowden (05 Aug 1882 – 13 Jun 1900)
      3. 3. Emma (Roberta) Bowden (6 Sept 1884 – 20 Mar 1969) m. George Tickle (20 Jul 1879 – 4 Jan 1959)
        1. 1. Ida (Lillian) Tickle (4 Jul 1906 – 16 Sep 1970) m. Clive (L) Tanner (8 Feb 1906 – 19 Nov 1951)
        2. 2. George (Richard (Dick)) Tickle (20 Apr 1908 – 24 Jul 1976) m. May (Isobel) Bradford (1910 – 16 Dec 1975)
        3. 3. Norman (Henry (Norm)) Tickle (10 Feb 1910 – 5 May 1997) m. Alexa (Mary (Lex)) Fowler (19 Apr 1914 – 3 Sep 1997)
        4. 4. David (William Alan) Tickle (12 Jan 1912 – 1989) m. Laura (May Ballantyne or) Ballantine (Abt. 1915 – )
        5. 5. Ronald (Alister) Tickle (11 Jul 1913 – 4 Jun 2004) m. Lola (May) Bryant (23 Jan 1918 – 8 Jun 1996)
        6. 6. Emma (Grace Sutherland) Tickle (3 Jul 1917 – 3 Dec 1986) m. Klaus (Dieter) Rauter m. Edward (Roy) Evans (24 Dec 1905 – 8 Jan 1962)
        7. 7. Keith Tickle (25 Oct 1918 – 26 Apr 2004) m. Joyce (Beatrice) Cross (1924 – 2010)
        8. 8. Flora (Merle) Tickle (22 Jan 1927 – 14 Jun 2002) m. Lionel (Ernest) Nicholls (10 Sep 1928 – 29 Jun 1999)
      4. 4. Florence (May) Bowden (12 Feb 1887 – 2 Aug 1934) m. Norman (McFarland) Fletcher (10 Nov 1885 – 26 Jun 1964)
        1. 1. Archibald (Andrew (Archie)) Fletcher (12 Feb 1912 – 15 Jan 1996) m. Joan (Helena) MacGuffog (1912 – 1971)
        2. 2. Edna (Maud) Fletcher (1 Jan 1914 – 3 Feb 2011) m. Samuel (John) Brazel (1915 – 17 March 1984)
      5. 5. Mary (Elizabeth) Bowden (09 Jul 1889 – 22 Sep 1975) m. James (Sydney) Ferris (15 Jul 1887 – 5 May 1959)
        1. 1. George (W.) Ferris (27 May 1911 – 1918)
        2. 2. Mona (Grace Bowden) Ferris (1913 – ) m. Walter (Courtney) Legge (28 Feb 1913 – 25 Mar 2000)
        3. 3. Sidney (James Bowden) Ferris (13 Aug 1914 – Nov 1974) m. Helen (Gwen) Townshend
        4. 4. Gordon (Clyde Bowden) Ferris (8 June 1917 – 1979)
        5. 5. Eric (Hubert) Ferris (20 Mar 1920 – 2001)
        6. 6. Vincent (Aubrey Bowden) Ferris (17 Nov 1922 – 27 June 2001) m. Coral (Vida Jean) Jones (17 Dec 1920 – 7 Oct 2010)
        7. 7. Mary (Theresa) Ferris ( – 3 May 1967)
      6. 6. Ethel (Maud) Bowden (6 Aug 1891 – 1 Aug 1986) m. Alfred (Newman (Tim)) McDougall (21 Dec 1886 – 6 Oct 1966)
        1. 1. Sidney\Sydney (Newman) McDougall (Abt. 1915 – ) m. Elizabeth (Amelia) Brien (1916 – ) m. Joan Fitzsimmons
        2. 2. Eunice (Emma) McDougall (Abt. 1918 – ) m. Daniel (Timothy) Treers (26 Jul 1913 – 15 Jun 2009)
        3. 3. Harold (Newman) McDougall (9 Sep 1922 – 17 Oct 1999) m. Joyce Aplitt (1925 – 2010)
        4. 4. John McDougall (3 Jul 1925 – )
        5. 5. George McDougall (16 Apr 1927 – )
        6. 6. Keith McDougall (19 Jan 1930 – 20 May 2009) m. Noelene E (8 Dec 1924 – 28 Dec 2006)
        7. 7. Max McDougall (1932 – ) m. Sandra Gai
      7. 7. George (Frederick) Bowden (5 Oct 1893 – 26 Sep 1963) m. Catherine ((Kitty)) Coyne (23 Feb 1902 – 16 Aug 1977)
        1. 1. Stella (Maybelle) Bowden (26 Mar 1924 – 17 Mar 2003) m. Allan (Clarence) Zimmerman (12 Apr 1914 – 25 Jun 1968)
        2. 2. Catherine (Mary Emma (Mary)) Bowden (6 Jun 1925 – 31 Dec 2020) m. David (John) Fordham (19 Jan 1918 – 17 Oct 2007)
        3. 3. Veronica (Helen) Bowden (17 Apr 1927 – 29 May 1995) m. Clarence (Sylvester (Booby)) Bush (10 Jun 1925 – 4 Aug 1996)
        4. 4. Beatrice (Joan (Betty)) Bowden (18 Sept 1929 – 14 Sept 2005) m. Edgar (Kelvin) Rose (20 Aug 1926 – 25 Feb 2007)
      8. 8. Thomas (William) Bowden (15 Nov 1895 – 16 Aug 1979) m. Mary (Jane) Grieve (19 Sep1896 – 17 July 1987)
        1. 1. Lionel (Frederick) Bowden (16 May 1919 – 1981) m. Noreen (Louise) Smith (12 Aug 1922 – 29 Jun 2006)
        2. 2. Dorothy (Ellen) Bowden (24 Jan 1921 – 20 Dec 1985) m. Robert (Maxwell) Price (18 Oct. 1922 – 16 July 1973)
        3. 3. Iris (Mary) Bowden (30 Nov 1923 – 19 Apr 2014) m. Marley (John) Partridge (19 Oct 1924 – 13 Dec 1957)
        4. 4. Stanley (Donald) Bowden (13 Nov 1925 – 14 Oct 1981) m. Edith (Joan) Cummins
        5. 5. Thelma (Joan) Bowden (16 Aug 1927 – 14 Apr 2015) m. Percy (Richard) Partridge (18 Nov1920 – 25 Apr 1980)
        6. 6. Dudley (Thomas) Bowden (24 May 1929 – 12 Jan 2013) m. Beryl Smith m. Shirley Knight
        7. 7. Phyllis (Muriel) Bowden (30 Aug 1931 – 11 Dec 2017) m. Richard Dalzell (ABT 1930 – )
        8. 8. Gladys (June) Bowden (1 Jun 1933 – ) m. Ronald Edge (30 Jun 1932 – )
      9. 9. Ellen Bowden (6 Mar 1898 – 24 Jan 1983) m. William ((Bill)) Stace (1883 – 16 Feb 1923) m. Arthur (Harold Leopold (Harold)) Cooper (19 Oct 1900 – 21 Aug 1933) m. Herbert (Stanley (Bert)) Short (1895 – 16 Jan 1978)
        1. 1. Annie (Amy) Stace (Bet 1918 and 1923 – 1964)
      10. 10. Ada Bowden (3 May 1900 – 25 Nov 1901)
      11. 11. Charles (Henry) Bowden (7 Aug 1902 – 15 Jan 1989) m. Frances (Pearl) Swan (17 Oct 1907 – 14 Jun 1944) m. Melba (Maude) Bullen (17 Apr 1921 – 2 Jan 1994)
        1. 1. Francis (Charles (Frank)) Bowden (6 Aug 1933 – 2008) m. Isabel Madge (Abt. 1933 – )
        2. 2. John (Frederick) Bowden (7 Apr 1937 – 16 Dec 1958)
        3. 3. Norma Bowden
        4. 4. Richard Bowden
        5. 5. Robert (Henry) Bowden
        6. 6. Beverley (Fay (Twin)) Bowden (10 Nov 1951 – ) m. Gary French
        7. 7. Marcia ((Twin)) Bowden (10 Nov 1951 – 10 Nov 1951)
        8. 8. Stillborn Bowden (1957 – 1957)
        9. 9. Frederick (Bruce) Bowden (30 Jan 1962 – 23 Sep 1999) m. Unknown
      12. 12. Ivy (Jean (Jean)) Bowden (20 Oct 1904 – 18 Sep 1988) m. David (Francis Audley 'Audley') Green (1899 – 16 Jan 1972)
        1. 1. Faye Green
        2. 2. Joan Green
        3. 3. Mavis Green
        4. 4. Ronald Green
      13. 13. Harriet (May) Bowden (7 Aug 1906 – 23 Sep 1994) m. Charles (Leslie) Levingston (16 Jul 1905 – 10 Jun 1990)
        1. 1. Douglas (Maxwell "Max or Maxwell") Levingston (13 Jan 1928 – 4 Jul 2013) m. Mavis (''May") Ferry (2 January 1933 – 12 March 2013)
        2. 2. Edna (May) Levingston (Abt 1930 – ) m. John (Charles) Rushbrook (7 Nov 1925 – )
        3. 3. Margaret (Joyce) Levingston (Abt. 1932 – )
      14. 14. Sidney (Herbert) Bowden (15 Jun 1909 – 15 Feb 1991) m. Irene (Minnie (Minnie)) Hincksman (24 Sep 1912 – 30 Dec 1989)
        1. 1. Barbara (Faye) Bowden (24 Feb 1942 – )
        2. 2. John (Anthony) Bowden (7 Feb 1948 – 15 Nov 1999) m. Beverley (Ann) Unknown
        3. 3. Ronald (Frederick (Ron)) Bowden m. Barbara (Faye) (?) (24 Feb 1942 – ) m. Valerie (?)
    6. 6. Mary (E) BOWDEN (30 Oct 1861 – 3 Apr 1954)
    7. 7. Rebecca BOWDEN (3 Jan 1864 – 15 Dec 1950)
    8. 8. Frederick BOWDEN (14 Apr 1866 – 4 May 1949) m. Sarah Baker (1875 – 16 Feb 1910)
      1. 1. Robert (W.) Bowden (12 Oct 1896 – 7 Jun 1917)
      2. 2. Frederick (L.) Bowden (1 Sep 1898 – )
      3. 3. Sarah Bowden (30 Aug 1900 – )
      4. 4. Victor (F.) Bowden (15 Sep 1903 – 1 Oct 1906)
      5. 5. Benjamin Bowden (18 Sep 1906 – 6 Dec 1958)
      6. 6. George Bowden (12 Oct 1907 – 9 Nov 1984)
    9. 9. James BOWDEN (13 Jun 1868 – 31 Mar 1943)
  8. 8. Catherine Bowden (25 April 1830 – 15 April 1854) m. Joseph Billingham (1830 – )
    1. 1. Alfred Billingham
  9. 9. Mary Bowden (4 October 1832 – 21 October 1889)
  10. 10. George Bowden (13 Mar 1837 – 26 September 1929)

William Bowden's Timeline

3 Records

1796
12 Aug 1796
Birth of William Bowden in Benenden, Kent, England
Benenden, Kent, England
1796
16 Oct 1796
William Bowden was baptized in Benenden, Kent, England
Benenden, Kent, England
1882
6 Jul 1882
Age 86
Death of William Bowden in Raymond Terrace, New South Wales, Australia
Raymond Terrace, New South Wales, Australia

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 12 Aug 1796
    Event Place: Benenden, Kent, England
    Record Source:
    [1] New South Wales, Australia, Assisted Immigrant Passenger Lists, 1828-1896
    [2] New South Wales, Australia 1828 - 1842: Bounty Immigrants List
    [3] Australia and New Zealand, Find A Grave Index, 1800s-Current
    [4] Web: International, Find A Grave Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Baptism
    Event Date: 16 Oct 1796
    Event Place: Benenden, Kent, England
    Record Source: England, Select Births and Christenings, 1538-1975

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 6 Nov 1838
    Event Place: William Bowden, aged 42, Farm Labourer, arrived on the Bounty Ship. "Maitland" with his family
    Record Source: New South Wales, Australia, Assisted Immigrant Passenger Lists, 1828-1896

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Benenden, Kent, England
    Record Source: England, Select Marriages, 1538–1973

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: New South Wales, Australia
    Record Source: New South Wales, Australia, Assisted Immigrant Passenger Lists, 1828-1896

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 6 Jul 1882
    Event Place: Raymond Terrace, New South Wales, Australia
    Record Source:
    [1] Australia Death Index, 1787-1985
    [2] Australia and New Zealand, Find A Grave Index, 1800s-Current
    [3] Web: International, Find A Grave Index

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Raymond Terrace, Port Stephens Council, New South Wales, Australia
    Record Source:
    [1] Australia and New Zealand, Find A Grave Index, 1800s-Current
    [2] Web: International, Find A Grave Index
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