George Bowhill

b. 08/12/1792
d. 02/10/1855 Bransmill Dunbar, , Dunbar, Haddington

Parents

Thomas Bowhill bur. 09/06/1819
Isabel Wallace bur. 09/10/1808
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Marriages/Partnerships

m. 30/10/1820
 Alice Wilson Bishopwearmouth, Durham bur. 20/04/1849

Children

bap. 22/07/1821 Ann Bowhill BishopWearmouth (at baptism)
b. 1825 (app) Thomas Bowhill Durham Bishopwearmouth
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Note: Includes only children from certificates, baptism entries, or from census entries where the relationship is specified. For married women, please see their husband's entry for children from censuses.

Occupations

1841 Shoe m
1846 Cordwainer
1851 Shoe Maker
1855 Bootmaker

Also known as

Bowhill George

Did You Know?

  • According to George Bowhill's death certificate he was born in Kelso, and his parents were 'Thomas Bowhill Gardener Margaret Bowhill maiden name Wallace (both dead)'. There was a Thos Bowhill Gardener buried in Kelso in 1798, but given the apparent mistake in George's mother's name I think it's more likely that his parents were the individuals buried in 1808 and 1819 in Bishopwearmouth as the ages at burial are consistent with their baptisms.
  • According to an affidavit signed by one of the witnesses to his will, George Bowhill died 'on a visit to Bremsmill near Dunbar'. His death certificate states he 'has resided many years at Sunderland & came here a few days ago'.

Documentary Sources

On Thursday, Nov. 12, the Mayor and Council, having resolved to celebrate the free opening of the bridge to foot-passengers in the most appropriate manner - (that is, by walking along the viaduct, from south to north, toll free immediately after 12 o'clock, the hour of emancipation, had struck) - they were joined by a large assemblage of the inhabitants from all parts of the borough ... Mr. Thompson Oliver, of Monkwearmouth, shipowner, has it to say, we believe, that he paid the ultimate halfpenny; while to Mr. George Bowhill, of Bishopwearmouth, cordwainer, belongs the honour of having been the first to go scot-free.

Source: LOCAL COLLECTIONS ; OR RECORDS OF REMARKABLE EVENTS, CONNECTED WITH THE BOROUGH OF GATESHEAD. 1846. p. 99

James Raine Sur 1855/B31/1

Bransmill by Dunbar
Thursday Septr 27th 1855
Having been informed by my medical attendants that I am not likely to survive my present illness (?), and as I am at present in full possession of my senses, the following is my last will and testament -
What Effects I may have after paying all legal Expenses I wish to be divided between My Son, Thomas Bowhill, and My Nephew George Bowhill, in equal parts
George Bowhill
?? Turntock (?) Witness
John Turnbu?? Witness Will 1 "
Aff 3 " 5 6
4 " 5 6

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Locations

30/10/1820 Church, Bishopwearmouth, Durham
30/10/1820 Bishopwearmouth, Durham
22/07/1821 Bishopwearmouth, Bishopwearmouth, Durham
22/07/1821 Corn Market Chapel High St, Sunderland, Durham
07/06/1841 High St, Bishop Wearmouth, Sunderland, Durham
30/03/1851 20 Middle Street, Bishop Wearmouth, Saint Michaels, Sunderland, Durham
02/10/1855 Bransmill, Dunbar, Haddington, Scotland
Please note that map data is based on modern streets and house numbers (where a street of that name still exists), and may not reflect the actual historical location.