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     George Robinson Bowker was born on 10 October 1769 in England. He was the son of Burgess Bowker and Sarah Robinson.
     George Robinson Bowker married Joanna Aveling on 11 January 1802 in St Mary, Whittlesey, Cambridgeshire.
     George Robinson Bowker and Ann Robinson Bowker, Judith Bowker, Mary Bowker, Burgess Bowker, Thomas Bowker and Elizabeth Bowker were beneficiaries in Burgess Bowker's will dated 12 June 1810 in Alconbury Weston.
     George Robinson Bowker was mentioned in a civil court action on 20 July 1815. AVELING v. KNIPE By articles of agreement, dated the 14th of May, 1806, Edward Knipe agreed to sell to Thomas Aveling and George Bowker, their heirs and assigns, a freehold estate at the price of 11,500/. ; and it was agreed, that 500/., part thereof, should be paid to Knipe on the execution of the agreement ; that 30001., other part of the said sum of 11,500/., should be paid by
Aveling and Bowker, their heirs, executors, or administrators, on the 25th of March next; and that 6000/., the remaining part, should at the same time be secured to Knipe, his executors, &c. with interest at 5 per cent, by mortgage of the estate sold ; and be suffered to continue on such mortgage, the interest being regularly paid, for the term of seven years ; and Knipe agreed to make a clear title at his own expence, to pay half the expence of the conveyance, and to discharge all out-goings up to the said 25th of March next, and on payment of the remainder of the purchase-money to Knipe, and on his having such mortgage for 60001., to put Aveling and Bowker, their heirs or assigns, into possession; and Aveling and Bowker for themselves, their heirs, executors, and administrators, agreed to purchase the said estate at the price of 11,500/., and to pay and secure the remainder of the purchase-money in the manner above-mentioned on the 25th of March next, upon being put into possession ; and it was farther agreed, that, if Aveling and Bowker should neglect to complete the purchase, and to pay or secure the remainder of the purchase-money on or before
the 25th of March next, as aforesaid, the said Edward
Knipe having made out a good and clear title to the said
estate, then and in such case the purchase-money paid
should be forfeited ; and Knipe should be at liberty to
resell, and Aveling and Bowker, their heirs, executors,
and administrators, should make good to Knipe any loss
or deficiency he might sustain in consequence of such
neglect.
The sum of 5001. was paid to Knipe upon the execution of the agreement. On the 10th of June, 1806, Aveling died; having, by his will, dated the 20th of May, 1805, appointed Bowker one of his executors and residuary legatees. 1815.
The Bill was filed by the grandson and heir at la» of Aveling ; alleging, that the sum of 500l. had been paid by Aveling and Bowker jointly ; and praying, that the Defendants Knipe and Bowker may be decreed specifically to perform the agreement that Bowker may be decreed to pay one half of the purchase-money, and
the other executors of Aveling may pay the remainder,
and the Defendant Knipe to make out a clear and good
title, and convey to the Plaintiff and Bowker, according
to the agreement.
The Defendant Bowker by his answer stated, that
Aveling had made the purchase for this Defendant, his
son in law, who paid out the 500/. on the execution of
the agreement out of his own money : but soon afterwards Aveling told him he should like to go halves
with him in the purchase; .and the Defendant answering,
that he could have no objection, as he came to Aveling
for assistance, and could not purchase the estate without
his assistance, Aveling said he would consider of it ;
desiring the Defendant to transfer 2501. in the books
of his banker from Aveling s account to the Defendant's,
as one half of the 500/., paid to Knipe : which transfer
was made accordingly ; it still remaining undecided,
whether they were to go halves in the purchase, or not ;
submitting, that in case the agreement ought to be specifically performed, the Defendant is entitled to have it
carried into execution for his sole benefit ; and if the
conversation between the Defendant and Aveling, and the
transfer of the sum of 250/. amount to an agreement, it
must be considered as a new agreement independent of
and distinct from the former, and as it is not in writ-
Ing, and signed by the Defendant, &c. insisting upori
the Statute of Frauds ( 85 ).
There was evidence of declarations of Aveling up to
his death, that he assisted the defendant Bowker in the
purchase ; and that the estate was to be bought for
him.
The MASTER of the ROLLS. It is admitted, that, if Aveling and Knipe are to be considered as joint purchasers, the Plaintiff's case would wholly fail. On the face of the agreement they jointly contract with the vendor ; but a doubt was suggested, whether a Court of Equity would in any case execute such an agreement by a conveyance in joint- tenancy. It would not, if there were any circumstances, from which it could be collected, that a joint-tenancy was not in contemplation : but I have no conception, that it is of course upon a controversy between two purchasers to depart from the letter of their agreement, and decree them to be tenants in common. There is a case, Edwards v. Fashion ( 86 ), where the two daughters of a mortgagee for a term of years, taking under his Will the residue of his personal estate, including the mortgage, equally to be divided between them, afterwards purchased the equity of redemption to them and their heirs : it was held under the circumstances, that there was no survivorship : but it is not stated, as a general principle, that articles of agreement must of necessity import a tenancy in common, when in words it is a joint-tenancy. That case proceeds upon the ground, that the purchase was founded on the mortgage ; and, the daughters being tenants in common of the mortgage, they were held to be tenants in common of the equity of redemption likewise.
It was contended, that Aveling's contribution to the
purchase-money has turned them into tenants in common.
That is not the effect of an advance of money .... George was a farmer in Water Newton, Huntingdonshire, in 1828.
     George Robinson Bowker made a will dated 13 December 1828 in Water Newton. Will of George Bowker of Water Newton, Hunts, farmer dated 13 Dec 1828... I give to my wife Joanna Bowker ... all my children when 21 except my daughter Emma Shuttleworth Bellamy herinafter provided for ... He added a codicil to his will on 25 June 1831. Whereas my son Thomas having lately married I have given him such share of my property as I consider him entitled to and hereby revoke all gifts legacies or participation in any way except by survivorship under or by virtue of my said will wherein he is concerned.
     George died of apoplexy on 21 July 1840 in Kettering, Northamptonshire, aged 70. He was buried on 25 July 1840 in Water Newton, HUN. He was described as 'of Water Newton Lodge.'
     His will was proved on 3 September 1840 in the Prerogative Court of Canterbury. Proved at London 3 Sep 1840 by the oath of Joanna Bowker widow. Effects under £6,000.

     George Robinson Bowker was born on 9 June 1806 in Water Newton, Huntingdonshire. He was the son of George Robinson Bowker and Joanna Aveling. George Robinson Bowker witnessed Henry Shuttleworth Bellamy and Emma Bowker's wedding on 13 October 1828 in Water Newton, Huntingdonshire. George was a farmer.
     George Robinson Bowker married Eliza Redmile on 5 February 1839 in the Independent church, Stamford, Lincolnshire.
     George Robinson Bowker and Eliza Redmile appeared on the 1841 census in Geddington, Northamptonshire. G R Bowker, 35, grocer, Eliza 30, George 1, none born in the county.
     George Robinson Bowker arrived at Adelaide, South Australia.
     George died on 11 July 1869 in Glenelg, South Australia, aged 63. On the 11th July, at Glenelg, George Robinson Bowker, formerly of Water- newton Lodge, Huntingdonshire, aged 61.

     Gladys Noel Bowker was born on 25 December 1886 in Darling Point. BOWKER.- December 25, at Tredegar, Darling Point, the wife of R S Bowkor, M.R.C.S., Eng., of a daughter. She was the daughter of Dr Robert Steer Bowker and Florence Mary Marks.
     Gladys Noel Bowker married James Gordon on 17 August 1912 in Woollahra, New South Wales. GORDON-BOWKER.-August 17, at the Woollahra Presbyterian Church, by the Rev. Dr. Sweyn Macqueen. James Henry Forbes, second son of the latei Mr William Gordon, of Manar. New South Wales and of Mrs. Gordon, Rose Bay, to Gladys Noel Lydia, eldest daughter of Dr. and Mrs. Steer Bowker, Brantwood, Edgecliffe.
In 1953 he married secondly Daphne English. Administration of the estate of John Ryther Steer Bowker was granted to Gladys Noel Bowker, on 21 February 1945 in New South Wales John Ryther Steer Bowker, late Darlinghurst, died 29 June 1944, Letters of administration granted 22 Nov 1944, Gladys Noel Gordon, administrator.
     Gladys died in May 1949 in Goulburn district, New South Wales, aged 62. She was buried on 6 May 1949 in St Stephen's Presbyterian church, Sydney.

     Gordon Bowker was born on 28 November 1913 in 'Springwell', Hook, Waimate, New Zealand. He was the son of James Burnham Bowker and Ann Agnes Boag. Gordon was a farmer.
     Gordon died on 20 January 1958 in Hawarden, New Zealand, aged 44.
     His will was proved in 1958 in Christchurch.

     H (Holden?) Mitford Bowker was the son of Miles Egerton Bowker and Katherine Mitford Bowker.

     Harold Bowker was born in May 1870 in Newcastle district, New South Wales. He was the son of Richard Ryther Steer Bowker and Lydia Frances Phillips.
     Harold Bowker was on the passenger list, arriving at London, in July 1890. Harold was a veterinary surgeon, in New South Wales.
     Harold Bowker married Lucie or Louisa Ann Cradick in 1916 in Murwillumbah, New South Wales.
     Harold died before 12 March 1932 in Sydney, New South Wales. He was cremated on 12 March 1932 in Sydney.

     Harriet Bowker was born circa 1832 in Surrey. She was the daughter of David Bowker and Amelia Alexander.
     Harriet Bowker appeared on the 1841 census in the household of David Bowker and Amelia Alexander in Caroline Place, Southwark, St George, Surrey.

     Harriet Susanna Bowker was born before 20 June 1800 in Walton, Northamptonshire. She was christened on 20 June 1800 in Paston, Northamptonshire. She was the daughter of James Bowker and Anne Lowe.
     Harriet died before 2 November 1800 in Walton, NTH. She was buried on 2 November 1800 in Paston.

     Harriett Bowker was born before March 1826 in Denver, Norfolk. She was the daughter of Samuel Bowker and Martha Unknown. Harriett, Martha, Emily, George and Caroline were listed as the children of Samuel Bowker in the 1851 census in Denver, Norfolk.

     Harriot Bowker was christened on 14 April 1801 in Paston, Northamptonshire. She was the daughter of David Bowker and Elizabeth Doggit.
     Married: Mr L T Martin, grocer of Lynn, to Harriet, third daughter of Mr D Bowker, of Stanground, Huntingdonshire.

      Helen Bowker was also known as Ellen in some records. She was born before 30 March 1850 in Bulwell, Nottinghamshire. She was the daughter of Dr Robert Stanser Bowker and Betsey Marshall. Helen Bowker was christened on 29 December 1850 in St Mary Magdalene, Bulwell. Betsey, Eliza, Jane and Helen were listed as the children of Dr Robert Stanser Bowker in the 1851 census in Main Street, Bulwell. Betsey, Eliza, Jane, Helen, Robert, Richard, Maria and Elizabeth were listed as the children of Dr Robert Stanser Bowker in the 1861 census in The Villa, Appleby, Leicestershire. Lizzie, Helen, Robert, Richard, Maria, Elizabeth and Charles were listed as the children of Dr Robert Stanser Bowker in the 1871 census in Newton Regis, Warwickshire.

     Henry Bowker was born on 12 July 1839 in Buckworth, Huntingdonshire. He was the son of Thomas Burgess Bowker and Rebecca Burnham. Henry Bowker was christened on 11 August 1839 in Buckworth.
     Henry died before 16 February 1840 in Buckworth, Huntingdonshire. He was buried on 16 February 1840 in All Saints, Buckworth.

     Henry Bowker was born circa February 1851 in Ryhall, Stamford RD, Rutland. He was the son of James Bowker and Lucy Scotney. Henry was listed as the son of James Bowker in the 1851 census in Ryhall, Rutland. Henry, Maria, David and James were listed as the children of James Bowker in the 1861 census in 7 Garrotts Row, Peterborough, Northamptonshire.

     Henry Bowker was born on 15 March 1814 in Battersea, Surrey. He was the son of John Bowker and Elizabeth Higgins. Henry Bowker was christened on 7 April 1830 in St Mary, Battersea, Surrey.

     Henry Charles Bowker was born on 26 September 1839 in London. He was the son of Henry Francis Bowker and Eliza Alice Keep. Henry Charles Bowker was christened on 23 October 1839 in Christ Church, Newgate St, (Greyfriars), London.
     Henry Charles Bowker married Ellen Roe in 1865 in Norwich, Norfolk.

     Capt Henry Charles Bowker was christened in 1837 in St Mary, Whittlesey, Cambridgeshire. He was the son of Thomas Bowker J.P., Squire and Sarah Eagles Cowley.
     Capt Henry Charles Bowker appeared on the 1841 census in the household of Thomas Bowker J.P., Squire in the Manor House, Market Place, Whittlesey, Cambridgeshire.
     Henry died on 22 December 1870. His memorial tablet St Mary's Whittlesey stated that he was aged 32, Captain Royal Marines. He was buried after 22 December 1870 in St Mary, Whittlesey.

     Henry Francis Bowker was born before 11 December 1810 in Walton, Northamptonshire. He was christened on 11 December 1810 in Paston, Northamptonshire. He was the son of James Bowker and Arabella Paget.
     Henry Francis Bowker married Eliza Alice Keep on 22 December 1838 in St Luke, Chelsea, Kensington RD, Middlesex. She was the daughter of Charles Kee and Alice Bettsworth.
     Henry Francis Bowker and Eliza Alice Keep were recorded on the 1851 census in 37 Amwell St, Clerkenwell, St James, Middlesex. Henry F Bowker, 40, Master of Commercial School, Christ's Hospital. born Walton, Northamptonshire; with hs wife Elliza aged 34, born Blackfriars, Mdx; and children Alice E 9, Mary L 7, Ellen L 5, Alfred E 3, all born at St Botolph; Edith A 1, born Clerkenwell, with a pupil and three servants.
     Henry Francis Bowker and Eliza Alice Keep appeared on the 1861 census in 6 Regency Square (a lodging house), Brighton, Sussex. Henry F Bowker, head, 50, Teacher of English literature, born Walkenstone?, Northamptonshire, his wife Eliza Alice, 44, born Chelsea, Mdx, daughter Ellen Sarah, 14, scholar, born St Botolph, Mdx, Herbert Bowker, son 9, scholar, born Clerkenwell St James, and Ernest Francis, son, 7, scholar, born Holborn; Mdx. Henry was widowed on 10 October 1861 in 25 Elgin Crescent, Kensington, on the death of his wife Eliza Alice Keep.
     Henry Francis Bowker married Eliza Howe (Walker) on 13 May 1865 in Marylebone, London, England. She was a widow.
     Henry Francis Bowker and Eliza Howe (Walker) appeared on the 1881 census in 42 St Johns Wood Park, St Marylebone, Westminster, Middlesex. Henry F Bowker, aged 70, born Peterboro, Northamptonshire, formerly a Master in Christ Hospital, with his wife Eliza, aged 64, born Bombay, India and a cook, housemaid and page.
     Henry died on 8 September 1889 in London, Marylebone RD.

     Henry Francis Bowker was born on 2 December 1870 in Lakefield, Ontario, Canada. He was the son of Francis Bowker and Margaret Ellen Peed. Ellen, Henry, Charles, Ethel, Frances, Mabel and John were listed as the children of Francis Bowker in the 1891 census in 152 Norwood Rd, Norwood, Surrey. Ellen, Henry, Charles and Isabel were listed as Francis Bowker's children in the 1901 census in 22 Blakesley Ave, Ealing, Middlesex.

     Henry Layton Bowker was born on 10 December 1840 in Buckworth, Huntingdonshire, England. He was the son of Thomas Burgess Bowker and Rebecca Burnham. Henry Layton Bowker was christened on 17 January 1841 in Buckworth.
     Henry Layton Bowker appeared on the 1841 census in the household of Thomas Burgess Bowker and Rebecca Burnham in Bowker's Lodge, Buckworth, Huntingdonshire.
     Henry Layton Bowker and James Blunt Bowker were recorded on the 1851 census in Eye, Northamptonshire. James aged 13, Henry aged 10 and Charles 8, scholars born at Buckworth were in their own household! the previous entry if for Christopher Buck and family, a grocer and draper.
     Henry Layton Bowker and Charles Bowker arrived per "Zealandia" in 1863 at Lyttleton, New Zealand. They brought a pair of horses and a van and sold goods useful to horse farmers around the countryside.
     Henry Layton Bowker married Margaret Agnes Dudley on 25 July 1867 in Christchurch, New Zealand. Henry started a grocers shop in Crystal Palace Buildings, Market Square and adavertised that he was a buy of honey in any quantity, May 1872, Next year, he was advertising for bacon, butter or cheese. He was granted a wholesale licence to sell liquor April 1874. He took his assistant Walter John Neale> into partnership in January 1881. He retired from the partnership in 1884, leaving Neale to carry on between 1872 and 1884.
     He was a grocer and held property valued at £2,775. Henry and Henry was an estate agent between 1884 and 1900.
     He was a supporter of the Cathedral and one of a committee which raised funds for its completion.
     The Cyclopedia of New Zealand states: Bowker, H. L. And Son, Land and Estate Agents, Victoria Square, 248 Colombo Street, Christchurch. Private residence, corner of Durham and Salisbury Streets. Mr. Bowker, senior, is an old colonist, well known in Christchurch, and has conducted a considerable business since its establishment in 1864.
     Henry died on 26 July 1921 in 'The Elms', Durham Street, Christchurch, New Zealand, aged 80.
     His will was proved on 17 October 1922 in New Zealand. Henry Layton Bowker of Christchurch Canterbury NZ, gentleman: probate to Henry Layton Bowker, business manager, Agnes Mary Gebbie & Esther Layton Bruce.

     Henry Layton Bowker was born on 31 October 1869 in New Zealand. He was the son of Henry Layton Bowker and Margaret Agnes Dudley. Henry and Henry was an estate agent between 1884 and 1900.
     Henry Layton Bowker married Emily Mercy Lake in 1908 in NZ. Henry Layton Bowker was an executor of Henry Layton Bowker's estate on 17 October 1922 in NZ.
     Henry died on 22 June 1952 in Christchurch, New Zealand, aged 82.
     His will was proved on 20 March 1953 in Christchurch.
     His will was proved on 6 May 1953 in New South Wales.

     Henry Walter Bowker was born in 1868 in Retford, Notinghamshire. He was the son of Henry Charles Bowker and Ellen Roe.

     Herbert Bowker was born on 2 September 1851 in Clerkenwell, St James, Middlesex. He was the son of Henry Francis Bowker and Eliza Alice Keep. Herbert and Ernest were listed as the children of Henry Francis Bowker in the 1861 census in 6 Regency Square (a lodging house), Brighton, Sussex.

     Holden Bowker was christened on 25 February 1701/2 in Manchester, Lancashire. He was the son of Thomas Bowker. Holden was a merchant & ship-owner. He was in partnership with the Hon Mr Fouchet, a brother of the then Lord Audley.
Tax was paid on the indenture to Holden Bowker on 11 January 1737. John Reade was apprentice to Holden Bowker, of St Ann's Westminster, linnen draper. He paid again on 16 May 1741.
     He was of Compton St, St Ann's in 1744 and was a linen draper He had a lease and release of the Manor of Polebrook.
     Holden Bowker married Margaretta W? Miston or Alliston on 14 September 1749 in St Giles, Northampton, Northamptonshire. Holden Bowker & Margaretta Alliston, both of All Saints parish, by licence. She subsequently married Mr Johnson of Northampton (the executor of her husband's will Thomas Johnson ?).
     Holden Bowker made a will dated 24 February 1775 in Northampton. Will of Holden Bowker of Northampton gentleman, now dwell in the Mare fair commonly called Gold Street in the parish of All Saints mentions his wife Margaretta, her father Bryan Miston deceased, [property] in St Anne's Soho Mdx, son Robert, nephew William Bowker of Newcastle upon Tyne and niece (sister of William) .... wife of ... Booth of Co. Lancaster watchmaker.
Holden Bowker, gent. of Northampton mentioned as principal creditor of William Old of Lt Loughton 1767 6 Jan. Index Library v.94 Northamptonshire admons & inventories pt.2 1711-1800.
     Holden died after 24 February 1775 in Northampton, Northamptonshire.
     His will was proved on 26 May 1775 in the Prerogative Court of Canterbury. Proved London 26 May 1775 PCC by oath of Margaretta Bowker widow.

     Honor Bowker was born on 7 December 1755 in Finsbury, London. She was the daughter of James Bowker and Elizabeth Unknown. Honor Bowker was christened on 24 December 1755 in St Luke Old Church, Finsbury, London.
     Honor Bowker married William Orme on 4 February 1780 in St Clement Danes, London.

     Isabel Elizabeth Bowker was born on 13 August 1859 in Newcastle, New South Wales. She was the daughter of Richard Ryther Steer Bowker and Lydia Frances Phillips. Isabel Elizabeth Bowker was christened on 13 September 1859 in Christ Church, Newcastle.
     Isabel Elizabeth Bowker married John Stanley Ranclaud on 19 June 1885 in St Philip's, Sydney, New South Wales. RANCLAUD—BOWKER.—June 19, at St. Philip's Church, Sydney, by the Rev. Septimus Hungerford, assisted by the Rev. J. D. Langley (incumbent), John Stanley Ranclaud, to Isabel Elizabeth, eldest daughter of R. R. S. Bowker, M.D., M.R.C.P. Lond., F.R.C.S. Eng.
She was living at Tyrrel St, Newcastle at the time..
     Isabel died in 1944 in Moss Vale district, New South Wales.

     Isabel R Bowker was born circa 1881 in Lowestoft, Suffolk. She was the daughter of Francis Bowker and Margaret Ellen Peed. Ellen, Henry, Charles and Isabel were listed as Francis Bowker's children in the 1901 census in 22 Blakesley Ave, Ealing, Middlesex.

     Isabella Frances Bowker was christened on 3 July 1785 in Yaxley, Huntingdonshire. She was the daughter of Thomas Bowker and Elizabeth Dawson.
     Isabella died before 27 May 1790 in Yaxley, HUN. She was buried on 27 May 1790 in Yaxley.

     James Bowker was christened on 28 April 1724 in Yaxley, Huntingdonshire. He was the son of Thomas Bowker and Mary Burgess.
     In Thomas Bowker's will dated 17 January 1743/44 in Yaxley, James Bowker was named as heir; Will of Thomas Bowker the elder of Yaxley, tanner, weak of body ... to my son Thomas Bowker all the [property] now in the tenure or occupation of my son John Bowker of Yaxley afsd with the tann office yards, pratts, etc. upon condition that my said son Thomas pay unto my execs ... for my daughters Elizabeth & Mary Bowker, spinsters the sum of £5.00 apiece yearly ... until 21 ... [if they die] to be paid to and between my sons Burgess, James & Samuel ..; to my son Burgess Bowker [property] wherein I now dwell on condition [as above]; I give unto my said son Thomas [property] in Farcet [property]; I give unto my son John Bowker brick works, etc. for a term and after that term I give the house to my son Thomas forever; I give to my said son John all the rest & residue of the leasehold lands and tenements held by me of the said Earl of Lincoln ..; I give to my son James Bowker ... land in Yaxley ..; I give unto my sons William, John & David £5 for mourning, to my said daughters Elizabeth & Mary spinsters... to my afsd sons & daughters, Burgess, James, Samuel, Elizabeth & Mary & their heirs, all the rest & residue ... to be divided. I appoint my brother-in-law Mr John Burgess & Mr David Burgess executors & guardians ... dated 27 Jan 1743/4. Witnessed by Thomas Bowker. Codicil: land at Stanground ... to my son Burgess Bowker. Witnessed by Thomas Bowker.
     James Bowker lived at Southwark, Surrey.
     James Bowker was mentioned in the will of Mary Bowker dated 25 September 1754.
     James Bowker married Mary Unknown before 1760.
     James Bowker made a will dated 1 March 1760 in St Faith's, London. He was an executor of Samuel Bowker's estate on 26 January 1764 in the Prerogative Court of Canterbury.
     James died before 1768 in England. See his brother's will, of Southwark 54.
     His will was proved on 2 April 1768 in the Prerogative Court of Canterbury, London.
     James Bowker was mentioned as being deceased in the will of William Bowker dated 14 September 1775.

     James Bowker was christened on 12 January 1751/52 in Yaxley, Huntingdonshire. He was the son of Thomas Bowker and Rebecca Robinson.
James Bowker was apprenticed on 19 November 1767 in Stamford, Lincolnshire. Receipt dated 15 Jan 1768, enterd 3 May 1768, James Bowker was apprenticed to John Hopkins, currier, Stamford, from 19 Nov 1767 for 7 years, paying £30 with 15/- duty.
     James Bowker married Mary Roades on 10 December 1776 in Stamford St Michael, Lincolnshire.
     In Thomas Bowker's will dated 22 December 1790 in Yaxley, James Bowker was named as heir; Will of Thomas Bowker the elder of Yaxley gentleman ... whereas I have amply provided for my elder son Thomas Bowker I ... give [property] to my younger son James Bowker of Stamford, Lin. currier ... to my granddaughters the children of my late daughter Ann Drake deceased viz Elizabeth Drake & Mary Drake ... my two daughters Rebecca the widow of Edward Nottingham & Elizabeth the widow of William Walsham ... grandaughter Rebecca the daughter of the said Elizabeth Walsham at the age of 21 ... Witnessed W Bowker. James was a currier and leather dresser, in Stamford. He was listed in a directory dated 1805 as James Booker, currier at Stamford, Lincolnshire.
     James was registered as James Bowker of Stamford, having land in Yaxley, HUN, on the electoral roll dated 1807. There were no Bowkers in the 1818 & 1826 poll books at Yaxley. He was listed in a directory dated 1826 as James Bowker, currier at Maiden Lane, Stamford.
     James Bowker made a will dated 10 June 1828 in Stamford.
     James died before 21 July 1828 in Stamford, Lincolnshire. He was mentioned in his father's will in 1790, and was executor to his brother Thomas in 1802. He was buried on 21 July 1828 in St Michael, Stamford.
     His will was proved on 23 September 1828 in the Prerogative Court of Canterbury, London.

     James Bowker was christened on 7 November 1778 in St Michael, Stamford, Lincolnshire. He was the son of James Bowker and Mary Roades.
     James died before 1782.