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England (Counties as in 1851-1901) => England => Surrey => Topic started by: yscollis on Sunday 14 February 16 21:43 GMT (UK)
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Hi
Can anyone give me any help on tracing the Bowles family who lived in Middle Lane, Linton lane Epsom back in 1871. James and Emma Bowles were the head of the family and they had Charles, Eliza, George and Robert. I know Robert went on to marry a Phyllis Butcher and they lived at number 15 Middle Lane. They had Edith Bowles(who was my Nan) George Bowles, Herbert Bowles, Kathleen Bowles and Hilda Bowles.It would be lovely if any body knew what happened to George, Herbert, Kathleen and Hilda.
Any help would be very much appreciated.
Thanks
Yvonne
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There's at least one other child you've not listed. Ths is 1901 census. All born in Epsom, except Phyllis who was b N Moreton, Berkshire
Robert Bowles 34
Phyllis Bowles 34
Edith Mary Bowles 8
George Frederick Bowles 6
Herbert Edward Bowles 4
Cecil Bowles 1
Some baptisms and burials
George Frederick Bowles b 3 April 1894 bap 11 Aug 1895
Florence Beatrice Bowles b 3 May 1895 bap 11Aug 1895 Buried 26 Feb 1898
Phyllis Edna Bowles bap 24 Feb 1898 buried 1 Oct 1898
Cecil Bowles bap 6 April 1901 [says PB at side - private baptism) buried 13 April 1901
Kathleen Irene Bowles bap 12 July 1908
Hilda Doris Bowles bap 11 Dec 1910
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George served in the army in WW1
George Bowles
Birth : abt 1894
Enlistment Age: 23
Residence Place: 15 Middle Lane, Epsom Surrey
Regimental Number: 321184
Regiment Name: Army Service Corps MT.
He was a chauffeur when he enlisted. He survived the war.
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Hi Yvonne
Possible marriages on FreeBMD: http://www.freebmd.org.uk/cgi/search.pl
Marriages Sep 1923
Bowles Herbert E Lee Epsom 2a 44
Lee Dorothy Bowles Epsom 2a 44
Marriages Sep 1945
Bowles Kathleen I Rought Lewes 2b 611
Rought Ernest G Bowles Lewes 2b 611
Marriages Mar 1934
Bowles Hilda D Reece Epsom 2a 125
Reece Cecil R Bowles Epsom 2a 125
Marriages Mar 1926
Bowles George H Ricketts Epsom 2a 52
Ricketts Annie L Bowles Epsom 2a 52
I got the Birth Registrations with middle initials from FreeBMD as above, but there is more than one George registered around the time.
I see other posters have given his name as George Frederick so ignore above marriage.
You can look for children of each couple by putting both parents surnames in the Search Box on FreeBMD.
Regards
Giggsy
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Hilda was at home with her parents 1930-33 according to electoral registers. There's then a marriage to a Cecil Roy Reece in Q1 1934. They're on registers in Epsom up to WWII. Hilda may have died in the area in 1985, and there are some possible children who I'll not name as they may still be living
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Marriages Mar 1926
Bowles George H Ricketts Epsom 2a 52
Ricketts Annie L Bowles Epsom 2a 52
I got the Birth Registrations with middle initials from FreeBMD as above, but there is more than one George registered around the time.
George was George Frederick, so maybe not this one.
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Already amended Groom - thanks!
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There are many Bowles burials in Epsom Cemetery (up to 1950). They can be viewed at http://www.epsomandewellhistoryexplorer.org.uk/EpsomCemeteryBurialsB.html
Brian
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George Frederick Bowles was my grandfather. He married Maud Vickers Gregory and they had 2 children Margaret Myrtle (my mother) and George Victor. GF died in 1959. Are you any relation to Les Collis? I think the family went to Australia. My grandfather was a chauffeur as stated above. Your grandmother Edith was his sister
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Yvonne-was unable to reply to your e-mail. Apparently I am not allowed to send pm's. Can you pm me with your e-mail?
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Just post once more on here and then the PM system will be available to you. You have to have made two or three post to be able to use it to prevent spamming etc.
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Thanks Groom. Hopefully this will do it!