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William L Bowles 1799–1840 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 8 Aug 1799

Birth Location: London, England

Death Date: 1840

Death Location: Franklin County, VA

Father: William Sr

Mother: Elizabeth Reddick

Spouse(s): Lacenia *

Children(s): Zachariah Bowles, Butler Bowles, Lydia Bowles

The story of William L Bowles began in 1799 in London, England. In 1820, William L Bowles resided in Franklin, Virginia, United States. William L Bowles married Lacenia Scena Green, and had children including Butler Bowles, Lydia Elizabeth Bowles, Zachariah Bowles. William L Bowles passed away in 1840 in Franklin County, VA.

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Biography

  • The story of William L Bowles began in 1799 in London, England.
  • In 1820, William L Bowles resided in Franklin, Virginia, United States.
  • William L Bowles married Lacenia Scena Green, and had children including Butler Bowles, Lydia Elizabeth Bowles, Zachariah Bowles.
  • William L Bowles passed away in 1840 in Franklin County, VA.

Immediate Family

Parents

William Sr
1765–1849
Birth Location: Rocky Mount, Franklin, Virginia, USA
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Elizabeth Reddick
1778–1821
Birth Location: Stokes County, North Carolina
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Spouses(s)

Lacenia *
1790–
Birth Location: Virginia
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Children(s)

Zachariah Bowles
1828–1862
Birth Location: Franklin County, Virginia, USA
ZB
Butler Bowles
1826–1905
Birth Location: Franklin County, Virginia
BB
Lydia Bowles
1830–1870
Birth Location: Franklin County, VA
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William Bowles's Ancestors

Self
William Bowles
1799–1840
Birth Place: London, England
Parents
William Bowles Sr
1765–1849
Rocky Mount, Franklin, Virginia, USA
Elizabeth (Betsey) Reddick
1778–1821
Stokes County, North Carolina
Grandparents
William Bowles
1750–1815
Stokes, North Carolina, United States
Anne Faucet
1750–1816
Harden ("Hardy") Reddick
1755–1797
Guilford, North Carolina, United States
Mourning Turner
1757–1800
Virginia, United States
Great-Grandparents
John (Boles)
1750–1824
2nd-Great-Grandparents
William (Boles)
1720–1792

William Bowles's Descendants

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William (L) Bowles (8 Aug 1799–1840) m. Lacenia ("Scena" Green) * (Bet. 1790/1794–)
  1. 1. Zachariah Bowles 1828–1862 m. Tenah ((Christina)) Abshire 1820–1895
    1. 1. Malissa (Catherine) Bowles 1859–1936 m. Boley (Alexander) Terry 1854–1940
      1. 1. Mary (Elizabeth) Terry 1891–1918 m. Marion (Thomas) Brand 1886–1944
        1. 1. Cecil (Bee) Brand 1909–1985 m. Johnie (Martin) Coyle 1915–2001
        2. 2. Clarence Brand 1913–1992 m. Eva (Kathryn (Kay)) Phillips 1914–2001 m. Erma (C) Davenport 1918–2014
        3. 3. Ruby Brand 1910–1996 m. Sherman (Jackson) McKay 1903–1982
        4. 4. Edgar Brand 1918–1982 m. Irene (Jewel) Coyle 1919–1987
        5. 5. Roy Brand 1916–1980 m. Detrophal Lann 1918–1993
      2. 2. Houston Terry 1879–1958
      3. 3. Bebe (Bee) Terry 1890–1968
      4. 4. William (Warner) Terry 1883–1961 m. Early (J Christian) (Terry) 1883–1965
        1. 1. Mack Terry 1912–1980 m. Viola (Ruth) Hall 1914–1992
        2. 2. Haskel Terry 1907–1975 m. Helen Green 1908– m. Estelle Taylor 1907–
        3. 3. James (Glen) Terry 1917–1973 m. Myrtle (C) Terry 1911–1989
        4. 4. Oscar Terry 1910–1970 m. Lois (N) Durden 1920–
        5. 5. Ealic (Alec (Ellish)) Terry 1918–1980
        6. 6. Bill Terry 1922–1972
        7. 7. Jack Terry 1925–1944
        8. 8. Eunice (Dorothy) Terry –1959
        9. 9. Raymond Terry –1906
      5. 5. James (Claud) Terry 1896–1960
        1. 1. Joe (Cecil) Terry 1930–2012
      6. 6. Lula Terry 1883–1964
      7. 7. Della Terry 1898–1985 m. Roy (P) Myers 1894–
        1. 1. Juanita (Grace Myers) (Wester) 1921–2002
      8. 8. Wood Terry 1885–1961
      9. 9. Harris (Bryant) Terry 1892–1968 m. Donna Mcarthur 1886–1977
      10. 10. Virgie Terry 1876– m. George Means 1875–1965
        1. 1. Edward (Andrew) Means 1908–1953
      11. 11. Woods (Samuel) Terry 1886–1918
      12. 12. Woodrow (Thomas) Terry 1887–1954 m. Ida Christian 1887–1968
      13. 13. Woodrow (T) Terry 1887–1954
    2. 2. William (Riley) Bowles 1852–1938 m. Mary (Elizabeth) Sink 1859–1932
    3. 3. Madeline Bowles 1854–1926 m. William Fisher 1853–
      1. 1. William (Riley) Fisher 1884–
      2. 2. Minnie (Odell Fisher) Gordon 1890–1968
    4. 4. Susan (Letitia) Bowles 1854–1926
      1. 1. James (Otis) Wray 1893–1965
      2. 2. Tiny (Callie) Wray 1886–1972 m. Edward (W.) Smith 1887–
    5. 5. Mary (Jane) Bowles 1845–1922 m. Samuel (O.) Kingrey 1842–1922
    6. 6. Emily Bowles 1848–
    7. 7. Abram (L) Bowles 1859–
  2. 2. Butler Bowles 1826–1905
  3. 3. Lydia (Elizabeth) Bowles 1830–1870

William Bowles's Timeline

4 Records

1799
8 Aug 1799
Birth of William L Bowles in London, England
London, England
1799
25 Aug 1799
William L Bowles was christened in Westminster, London, England
Westminster, London, England
1820
1820
Age 21
William L Bowles resided here in Franklin, Virginia, United States
Franklin, Virginia, United States
1840
1840
Age 41
Death of William L Bowles in Franklin County, VA
Franklin County, VA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 8 Aug 1799
    Event Place: London, England

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Christening
    Event Date: 25 Aug 1799
    Event Place: Westminster, London, England

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1820
    Event Place: Franklin, Virginia, United States
    Record Source: 1820 United States Federal Census, 1820 U S Census; Census Place: Franklin, Virginia; Page: 135; NARA Roll: M33_136; Image: 153

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1840
    Event Place: Franklin County, VA
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