Person Page - 112

Father

Reuben Tuplin Bowness² b. 10 Mar 1867, d. 14 Dec 1949

Mother

Sophia Mountain² b. 1 Jan 1875, d. 7 Dec 1952

Relationship

3rd cousin 2 times removed of David Arthur Walker

Charts

Last Edited

26 Feb 2010

Birth*

Bertha Jane Bowness was born on 27 October 1911.¹

She was the daughter of Reuben Tuplin Bowness and Sophia Mountain.²

Baptism

Bertha Jane Bowness was baptized on 2 February 1913 in United Church, Elmsdale, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada

.¹

Citations

[S4121] Baptismal Index, PARO, Charlottetown, P.E.I. - Baptismal Record - Bertha Jane Bowness, , Book #1, Page 100-101, United Church, Elmsdale, Prince County, Prince Edward Island. Hereinafter cited as Baptismal Index, PARO, Charlottetown, P.E.I. - Baptismal Record - Bertha Jane Bowness.
[S1345] Preserving the Wallace Family 1758-1988, Roy Ashley Wallace, compiler, (Prince Edward Island, Canada: Privately published, after 1988), p. 128. Hereinafter cited as Preserving the Wallace Family 1758-1988.

Byron Bowness¹

M, #100779, b. 26 September 1881, d. 9 April 1970

Descendants of John Townsend & Catherine Abel
Descendants of David Walker & Margaret Hetherington

Father

William B. Bowness¹ b. 1850, d. 16 Aug 1921

Mother

Jane Sutherland¹ b. 1859, d. 12 Feb 1915

Charts

Last Edited

24 Jul 2012

Birth*

Byron Bowness was born on 26 September 1881.¹

He was the son of William B. Bowness and Jane Sutherland.¹

Marriage*

Byron Bowness married Jennie Evelyn Walsh, daughter of Capt. James H. Walsh and Ellen Charlotte Clay.¹

Death*

Byron Bowness died on 9 April 1970, at age 88.¹

Burial*

He was buried in Peoples Cemetery, Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, 46.40435,-63.77675

.
Inscription: BOWNESS / Jane Sutherland / Wife of W. B. Bowness / Died Feb. 12, 1915 / Aged 56 Years / W. B. Bowness / Died Aug. 16, 1921 / Aged 71 years / their daughter / Ethel B. R.N. / Died Aug. 26, 1927 / Aged 42 years
Back: Pearl / Daughter of William / and Jane Bowness / 1880 - 1935 / Byron Bowness / Sept. 26, 1881 - April 9, 1970 / His wife / Jennie Evelyn Walsh / Sept. 30, 1887 - Dec. 14, 1971 / Their son / Gordon Sutherland Bowness / July 17, 1914 - April 16, 2006.¹

Tombstone, William B. Bowness (. Peoples Cemetery, Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada.

Front inscription detail.

Back inscription detail.

Child of Byron Bowness and Jennie Evelyn Walsh

Gordon Sutherland Bowness¹ b. 17 Jul 1914, d. 16 Apr 2006

Citations

[S6299] Cemetery Marker - Pearl Bowness, Pearl Bowness Marker Inscription; David A. Walker.

Charles Hester Bowness¹

M, #13806, b. 29 May 1890, d. 6 April 1967

Father

Mother

Caroline Crossman b. 1870, d. 1945

Last Edited

13 Feb 2016

Birth*

Charles Hester Bowness was born on 29 May 1890 in Norboro, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada

.¹

He was the son of Chester L. Bowness and Caroline Crossman.

Baptism

Charles Hester Bowness was baptized on 3 November 1899 in United Church, Margate, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, 46.45861,-63.58928

; the officiating clergyman was Rev. William A. Thomson.¹

Death*

He died on 6 April 1967, at age 76, in Peers, Alberta, Canada

.²

Citations

[S10751] Baptism Record, , United Church, Margate, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Record Book Number 3, (3 November 1899). Hereinafter cited as Baptism Record.
[S10755] Correspondence with Louise (Roll) Everest (unknown informant address). Personal Archives of David Arthur Walker (Edwards, Ontario, Canada).

Chester L. Bowness¹

M, #13805

Last Edited

12 Oct 2014

Marriage*

Chester L. Bowness married Caroline Crossman, daughter of Solomon Crossman and Elizabeth Cotton.¹

Children of Chester L. Bowness and Caroline Crossman

Georgie Bowness
Charles Hester Bowness b. 29 May 1890, d. 6 Apr 1967
Clara Louise Bowness b. 6 Jan 1892
Preston Frederick Bowness¹ b. 20 Jun 1896
Frank Chase Bowness b. 28 Oct 1898
Lena Douglas Bowness² b. 8 Jul 1904, d. 1980

Citations

[S7962] Preston Frederick Bowness & Ruby Florence Horne marriage, 13 August 1968, in Book #3, Marriage Register 1959-1975, licence # 1511, North Bedeque United Church Records, North Bedeque, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada. Hereinafter cited as Marriage Register.
[S9472] Baptism record, North Bedeque United Church, North Bedeque, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, , Book 2, Page 2, (24 June 1922). Hereinafter cited as Baptism record.

Clara Bowness

F, #21273

Last Edited

16 Apr 2001

Child of Clara Bowness and Arthur Bell

Arthur Kenneth Bell+ b. 6 Sep 1914

Clara Louise Bowness¹

F, #13807, b. 6 January 1892

Father

Mother

Caroline Crossman b. 1870, d. 1945

Last Edited

13 Feb 2016

Birth*

Clara Louise Bowness was born on 6 January 1892 in Norboro, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada

.¹

She was the daughter of Chester L. Bowness and Caroline Crossman.

Baptism

Clara Louise Bowness was baptized on 3 November 1899 in United Church, Margate, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, 46.45861,-63.58928

; the officiating clergyman was Rev. William A. Thomson.¹

Citations

[S10752] Baptism Record, , United Church, Margate, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Record Book Number 3, (3 November 1899). Hereinafter cited as Baptism Record.

Dora Bowness¹

F, #97547, b. 21 May 1914, d. 2002

Father

Reuben Tuplin Bowness¹ b. 10 Mar 1867, d. 14 Dec 1949

Mother

Sophia Mountain¹ b. 1 Jan 1875, d. 7 Dec 1952

Relationship

3rd cousin 2 times removed of David Arthur Walker

Charts

Last Edited

19 Nov 2010

Birth*

Dora Bowness was born on 21 May 1914.²

She was the daughter of Reuben Tuplin Bowness and Sophia Mountain.¹

Baptism

Dora Bowness was baptized on 27 January 1916 in United Church, Elmsdale, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada

; the officiating clergyman was Rev. E. Lockhart.²

Death*

She died in 2002.³

Burial*

She was buried in United Church Cemetery, Montrose, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, 46.86708,-64.07278

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Inscription: BOWNESS / Reuben Tuplin Bowness / Mar. 10, 1867 - Dec. 14, 1949 / His Wife / Sophia Mountain / Jan. 1, 1875 - Dec. 7, 1952 / Their Daughters / Thirza Tuplin 1899 - 1977 / Dora 1914 - 2002 / All Things Change But God Remains.³

Tombstone, Reuben Tuplin Bowness (1867-1949), his wife Sophia Mountain (1875-1952), and their daughters Thirza Tuplin (1899-1977) and Dora (1914-2002). Montrose United Church Cemetery, Montrose, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada.

Citations

[S1345] Preserving the Wallace Family 1758-1988, Roy Ashley Wallace, compiler, (Prince Edward Island, Canada: Privately published, after 1988), p. 128. Hereinafter cited as Preserving the Wallace Family 1758-1988.
[S4122] Baptismal Index, PARO, Charlottetown, P.E.I. - Baptismal Record - Dora Bowness, , Book #2, Page 2, United Church, Elmsdale, Prince County, Prince Edward Island. Hereinafter cited as Baptismal Index, PARO, Charlottetown, P.E.I. - Baptismal Record - Dora Bowness.
[S4715] Cemetery Marker: Reuben Tuplin Bowness, Reuben Tuplin Bowness Tombstone inscription; David A. Walker, 5 July 2010.

Ethel B. Bowness R.N.¹

F, #102253, b. 1885, d. 26 August 1927

Father

William B. Bowness¹ b. 1850, d. 16 Aug 1921

Mother

Jane Sutherland¹ b. 1859, d. 12 Feb 1915

Last Edited

24 Jul 2012

Birth*

Ethel B. Bowness R.N. was born in 1885.¹

She was the daughter of William B. Bowness and Jane Sutherland.¹

Death*

Ethel B. Bowness R.N. died on 26 August 1927.¹

Burial*

She was buried in Peoples Cemetery, Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, 46.40435,-63.77675

.
Inscription: BOWNESS / Jane Sutherland / Wife of W. B. Bowness / Died Feb. 12, 1915 / Aged 56 Years / W. B. Bowness / Died Aug. 16, 1921 / Aged 71 years / their daughter / Ethel B. R.N. / Died Aug. 26, 1927 / Aged 42 years
Back: Pearl / Daughter of William / and Jane Bowness / 1880 - 1935 / Byron Bowness / Sept. 26, 1881 - April 9, 1970 / His wife / Jennie Evelyn Walsh / Sept. 30, 1887 - Dec. 14, 1971 / Their son / Gordon Sutherland Bowness / July 17, 1914 - April 16, 2006.¹

Tombstone, William B. Bowness (1850-1921), his wife Jane Sutherland (1859-1915), their daughters Ethel (1885-1927) & Pearl (1880-1935), their son Byron (1881-1970), his wife Jennie Walsh (1887-1971), their son Gordon Sutherland Bowness (1914-2006). Peoples Cemetery, Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada.

Front inscription detail.

Back inscription detail.

Citations

[S6299] Cemetery Marker - Pearl Bowness, Pearl Bowness Marker Inscription; David A. Walker.

Frank Chase Bowness¹

M, #13809, b. 28 October 1898

Father

Mother

Caroline Crossman b. 1870, d. 1945

Last Edited

13 Feb 2016

Birth*

Frank Chase Bowness was born on 28 October 1898 in Norboro, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada

.¹

He was the son of Chester L. Bowness and Caroline Crossman.

Baptism

Frank Chase Bowness was baptized on 3 November 1899 in United Church, Margate, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, 46.45861,-63.58928

; the officiating clergyman was Rev. William A. Thomson.¹

Citations

[S10753] Baptism Record, , United Church, Margate, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Record Book Number 3, (3 November 1899). Hereinafter cited as Baptism Record.

Frederick O. Bowness¹

M, #104572, b. 1888, d. 18 October 1967

Mother

Barbara Cole¹ b. 1850, d. 1926

Charts

Last Edited

26 Mar 2015

Milit-Serv*

Frederick O. Bowness served in the military Frederick was a Private with the 105 Battalion C.E.F.²

Birth*

He was born in 1888.¹

He was the son of Barbara Cole.¹

Marriage*

Frederick O. Bowness married Ruth Bell Squarebriggs, daughter of Altimus Squarebriggs and Priscilla Mountain.^1,3

Death*

Frederick O. Bowness died on 18 October 1967.^1,2

Burial*

He was buried in Presbyterian/United Cemetery, Montrose, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, 46.86703,-64.07272

.
Inscription: BOWNESS / 1890 Ruth B. Squarebriggs 1991 / Wife of / 1888 Frederick O. Bowness 1967 / His Mother / 1850 Barbara Cole 1926.^1,3

Tombstone, Frederick O. Bowness (1888-1967), his wife Ruth Bell Squarebriggs (1890-1991), his mother Barbara Cole (1850-1926). United Church Cemetery, Montrose, Prince County, Prince Edward Island.

Military tombstone, Frederick Bowness (1888-1967). United Church Cemetery, Montrose, Prince County, Prince Edward Island.

Family: Frederick O. Bowness and Ruth Bell Squarebriggs

Citations

[S9265] Cemetery Transcript, Ruth B. Squarebriggs published volume, David Arthur Walker, Edwards, Ontario, Canada.
[S9919] Military Tombstone, United Church Cemetery, Montrose, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, Pvt. Frederick Bowness tombstone inscription; read by David A. Walker, 11 September 2014.
[S9918] Tombstone, United Church Cemetery, Montrose, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, Frederick Bowness & Ruth Squarebriggs tombstone inscription; read by David A. Walker, 11 September 2014.

George Bowness^1,2,3

M, #67039, b. 8 August 1855, d. 28 November 1917

Descendants of David Walker & Margaret Hetherington

Charts

Last Edited

23 Apr 2012

Birth*

George Bowness was born on 8 August 1855 in Prince Edward Island

.^2,3

Marriage*

He married Ellen Glover, daughter of John Glover and Margaret Marchbank, on 15 November 1876 in Prince Edward Island, Canada

; they were married by license, by Robert Patterson, Minister. Witnesses were John R. Glover and Alice Bowness. Recorded 8 March 1877.^1,2,3

Census*

George Bowness appeared on the census of 1881 in Lot 25, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada

; included in the household with George (age 24) were his wife Ellen Glover (age 23), daughter Rhoda (age 3) and son Heath (age 1). George was a farmer. The family religion was Presbyterian. Also in the household was Charles Holmes (age 18), a labourer.⁴

1881 Canada Census, Lot 25, Prince County, Prince Edward Island. Household of George Bowness, his wife Ellen Glover, their children, Rhoda and Heath.

Census HeadHousehold*

He was head of the household in the census of 31 March 1901 in Lot 25, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada

; included in the household with George (age 45) were his wife Helen Glover, children Rhoda (age 22), Heath (age 21), Lillian (age 19) and Harry (age 13). George was a farmer, Heath a farmer's son. The family religion was Presbyterian.²

1901 Canada Census, Lot 25, Prince County, Prince Edward Island. Household of George Bowness, his wife Helen Glover, their children, Rhoda, Heath, Lillian and Harry.

Census HeadHousehold

He was head of the household in the census of 1911 in Lot 25, Norboro, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada

; included in the household with George (age 56) were his wife Helen Glover (age 55), and son Harry (age 23). George was a farmer. The family religion was Presbyterian. Their son Heath lived on the adjacent farm.⁵

1911 Canada Census, Norboro, Lot 25, Prince County, Prince Edward Island. Household of George Bowness, his wife Helen Glover, their son Harry.

Death*

He died on 28 November 1917, at age 62, in Prince County, Prince Edward Island

.³

Burial*

He was buried in Peoples Cemetery, Kensington, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, 46.44755,-63.62903

.
Inscription: George Bowness / Aug. 8, 1856 - Nov. 28, 1917 / Also His Wife Ellen Glover / Apr. 6, 1857 - Jan. 23, 1924 / BOWNESS.³

Tombstone, George Bowness (1856-1917), his wife Helen/Ellen Glover (1857-1924). The Peoples Cemetery, Kensington, Prince County, Prince Edward Island.

Front inscription detail.

Children of George Bowness and Ellen Glover

Rhoda Bowness² b. 2 Jul 1878
Heath L. Bowness² b. 20 Sep 1879, d. 11 Feb 1948
Lillian Bowness² b. 24 Jun 1881
Harry Cleveland Bowness+² b. 31 Mar 1888, d. 27 Jul 1978

Citations

[S6839] Unknown spouses' names, (22 July 1874), Prince Edward Island Marriage Registers, 1832-1888 (1871-1878), Page 331, Image 168, George Bowness & Ellen Glover , unknown manuscript info. Hereinafter cited as Prince Edward Island Marriage Registers.
[S2926] 1901 Canada Census, Lot 25, Prince Edward Island, George Bowness household #50, 31 March 1901, digital image of census page T-6510, Page 6, District Number 133, Subdistrict f-2, Lot 25, Prince Edward Island, Edwards, Ontario, Canada, David Arthur Walker.
[S4852] Cemetery marker: George Bowness, George Bowness Cemetery marker; David A. Walker, 8 August 2010.
[S6997] 1881 Canada Census, Lot 25, Prince Edward Island, George Bowness household #67, 1881, digital image of census page Page 15, District Number 1, Subdistrict U, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Library & Archives Canada.
[S6992] 1911 Canada Census, Norboro, Lot 25, Prince Edward Island, George Bowness household #84, 1911, digital image of census page Page 8, District Number 140, Subdistrict 41, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Library & Archives Canada.

Georgia Bowness¹

F, #97544, b. November 1902

Father

Reuben Tuplin Bowness¹ b. 10 Mar 1867, d. 14 Dec 1949

Mother

Sophia Mountain¹ b. 1 Jan 1875, d. 7 Dec 1952

Relationship

3rd cousin 2 times removed of David Arthur Walker

Charts

Last Edited

27 Feb 2010

Name-Com

Georgia Bowness is commonly known as Georgie.²

Birth*

She was born in November 1902 in Prince Edward Island, Canada

.²

She was the daughter of Reuben Tuplin Bowness and Sophia Mountain.¹

(Witness) Census HeadHousehold

Georgia Bowness was enumerated on the census of June 1911 in the household of Reuben Tuplin Bowness in Montrose, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada

; included in the household of Reuben Bowness were his wife Sophia (Mountain), daughters Margaret, Theresa/Thursa, Georgie & Beatrice, and son Howard. Bertrand Smith, aged 25 and unrealted, was also listed.²

Citations

[S1345] Preserving the Wallace Family 1758-1988, Roy Ashley Wallace, compiler, (Prince Edward Island, Canada: Privately published, after 1988), p. 128. Hereinafter cited as Preserving the Wallace Family 1758-1988.
[S4132] 1911 Canada Census - Reuben Bowness, Household #47 Page 6, 1 June 1911, Microfilm unknown film, Montrose, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Lot 25, District 140, Page 3, Line 36, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Library & Archives Canada.

Georgie Bowness

F, #13811

Father

Mother

Caroline Crossman b. 1870, d. 1945

Last Edited

16 Apr 2001

Georgie Bowness was the daughter of Chester L. Bowness and Caroline Crossman.

Gordon Sutherland Bowness¹

M, #102254, b. 17 July 1914, d. 16 April 2006

Descendants of John Townsend & Catherine Abel
Descendants of David Walker & Margaret Hetherington

Father

Byron Bowness¹ b. 26 Sep 1881, d. 9 Apr 1970

Mother

Jennie Evelyn Walsh¹ b. 30 Sep 1886, d. 14 Dec 1971

Relationship

4th cousin 1 time removed of David Arthur Walker

Charts

Last Edited

24 Jul 2012

Birth*

Gordon Sutherland Bowness was born on 17 July 1914.¹

He was the son of Byron Bowness and Jennie Evelyn Walsh.¹

Death*

Gordon Sutherland Bowness died on 16 April 2006, at age 91.¹

Burial*

He was buried in Peoples Cemetery, Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, 46.40435,-63.77675

.
Inscription: BOWNESS / Jane Sutherland / Wife of W. B. Bowness / Died Feb. 12, 1915 / Aged 56 Years / W. B. Bowness / Died Aug. 16, 1921 / Aged 71 years / their daughter / Ethel B. R.N. / Died Aug. 26, 1927 / Aged 42 years
Back: Pearl / Daughter of William / and Jane Bowness / 1880 - 1935 / Byron Bowness / Sept. 26, 1881 - April 9, 1970 / His wife / Jennie Evelyn Walsh / Sept. 30, 1887 - Dec. 14, 1971 / Their son / Gordon Sutherland Bowness / July 17, 1914 - April 16, 2006.¹

Tombstone, William B. Bowness (1850-1921), his wife Jane Sutherland (1859-1915), their daughters Ethel (1885-1927) & Pearl (1880-1935), their son Byron (1881-1970), his wife Jennie Walsh (1887-1971), their son Gordon Sutherland Bowness (1914-2006). Peoples Cemetery, Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada.

Front inscription detail.

Back inscription detail.

Citations

[S6299] Cemetery Marker - Pearl Bowness, Pearl Bowness Marker Inscription; David A. Walker.

Grace Bowness¹

F, #107636, b. 1862, d. 1911

Last Edited

28 Feb 2017

Birth*

Grace Bowness was born in 1862.²

Marriage*

She married Parmenas B. Clark.^1,2

Death*

Grace Bowness died in 1911.²

Burial*

She was buried in Woodlawn Methodist Cemetery, Alberton, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada

.²

Child of Grace Bowness and Parmenas B. Clark

Greeta B. Clark+¹ b. 19 Aug 1889

Citations

[S11200] By the Old Mill Stream ~ History of Wellington 1833-1983, editor Allan Graham, compiler, (Wellington, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada: Wellington Senior Citizens' History Committee, December 1983), page 395. Hereinafter cited as By the Old Mill Stream ~ History of Wellington.
[S11672] Cemetery Transcripts, Woodlawn Methodist Cemetery, Alberton, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, transcription, David Arthur Walker, Edwards, Ontario, Canada.

Grace B. Bowness¹

F, #100778, b. 1891, d. 1974

Descendants of John Townsend & Catherine Abel
Descendants of David Walker & Margaret Hetherington

Charts

Last Edited

7 Nov 2013

Birth*

Grace B. Bowness was born in 1891.¹

Marriage*

She married Harold R. Walsh, son of Capt. James H. Walsh and Ellen Charlotte Clay.¹

Death*

Grace B. Bowness died in 1974.¹

Burial*

She was buried in Peoples Cemetery, Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, 46.40533,-63.77614

.
Inscription: WALSH / Harold R. Walsh / His Wife / Grace B. Bowness / Their daughter / E. Frances Walsh [no dates]
Back: In Loving Memory of / Frank, Harold and John / sons of / Capt. James Walsh & Ellen Clay [no dates]
Military marker: E. Frances Walsh / Corporal / R.C.A.F. (W.D.) / 25 Sept. 1953 / Age 31
Footstones: E. Frances / 1921 - 1953
Grace B. / 1891 - 1974
Harold R. / 1888 - 1969.¹

Family plot of Harold R. Walsh, his wife Grace Bowness, their daughter Frances Walsh, also Frank, Harold & John, sons of Capt. James Walsh & Ellen Clay (Frank & John are brothers of Harold). Three flatstones are in the foreground.

Tombstone, detail.

Back inscription.

Military marker, E. Frances Walsh (1921 - 1953).

Flatstone, E. Frances Walsh (1921 - 1953), daughter of Harold Walsh & Grace Bowness.

Flatstone, Grace B. Walsh (1891 - 1974).

Flatstone, Harold R. Walsh (1888-1969).

Child of Grace B. Bowness and Harold R. Walsh

E. Frances Walsh² b. 1921, d. 1953

Citations

[S6298] Cemetery Marker - Harold R. Walsh & Grace Bowness, Harold R. Walsh & Grace Bowness Marker Inscription; David A. Walker.
[S8620] Cemetery marker, Peoples Cemetery, Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, Harold R. Walsh family plot tombstone inscription; read by David A. Walker, 1 July 2013.

Harry Aubrey Bowness¹

M, #103662, b. 16 October 1926, d. 20 March 1998

Descendants of David Walker & Margaret Hetherington

Father

Harry Cleveland Bowness¹ b. 31 Mar 1888, d. 27 Jul 1978

Mother

Edith Leland Profitt¹ b. 25 Mar 1894, d. 21 Nov 1980

Relationship

4th cousin of David Arthur Walker

Charts

Last Edited

7 Aug 2013

Birth*

Harry Aubrey Bowness was born on 16 October 1926.¹

He was the son of Harry Cleveland Bowness and Edith Leland Profitt.¹

Death*

Harry Aubrey Bowness died on 20 March 1998, at age 71.¹

Burial*

He was buried in Peoples Cemetery, Kensington, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, 46.44802,-63.62956

. Section T, Row 13, #324.
Inscription: BOWNESS / Harry Cleveland Bowness / Mar. 31, 1888 - July 27, 1978 / His Wife / Edith Leland Profitt / Mar. 25, 1894 - Nov. 21, 1980 / Rest in Peace
Back: Harry Aubrey Bowness / Oct. 16, 1926 - Mar. 20, 1998.¹

Tombstone, Peoples Cemetery, Kensington, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada. Harry Cleveland Bowness (1888-1978), his wife Edith Leland Profitt (1894-1980), their son Harry Aubrey Bowness (1926-1998).

Back inscription.

Citations

[S8511] Cemetery tombstone, Harry Cleveland Bowness & Edith Leland Profitt marker inscription; read by David A. Walker, 25 July 2013.

Harry Cleveland Bowness

M, #95981, b. 31 March 1888, d. 27 July 1978

Descendants of David Walker & Margaret Hetherington

Father

George Bowness¹ b. 8 Aug 1855, d. 28 Nov 1917

Mother

Ellen Glover¹ b. 6 Apr 1856, d. 23 Jan 1924

Relationship

3rd cousin 1 time removed of David Arthur Walker

Charts

Last Edited

7 Aug 2013

Name-Com

Harry Cleveland Bowness is commonly known as Harry Bowness.¹

Birth*

He was born on 31 March 1888 in Town Road, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada

.^1,2

He was the son of George Bowness and Ellen Glover.¹

(Witness) Census HeadHousehold

Harry Cleveland Bowness was enumerated on the census of 31 March 1901 in the household of George Bowness in Lot 25, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada

; included in the household with George (age 45) were his wife Helen Glover, children Rhoda (age 22), Heath (age 21), Lillian (age 19) and Harry (age 13). George was a farmer, Heath a farmer's son. The family religion was Presbyterian.¹

(Witness) Census HeadHousehold

Harry Cleveland Bowness was enumerated on the census of 1911 in the household of George Bowness in Lot 25, Norboro, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada

; included in the household with George (age 56) were his wife Helen Glover (age 55), and son Harry (age 23). George was a farmer. The family religion was Presbyterian. Their son Heath lived on the adjacent farm.³

Marriage*

Harry Cleveland Bowness married Edith Leland Profitt.

Baptism

Harry Cleveland Bowness was baptized on 30 August 1917 in United Church, Kensington, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, 46.43876,-63.63849

; the officiating clergyman was T. W. Mitchell Goodwill.²

Death*

He died on 27 July 1978, at age 90.

Burial*

He was buried in the Peoples Cemetery, Kensington, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, 46.44802,-63.62956

. Section T, Row 13, #324.
Inscription: BOWNESS / Harry Cleveland Bowness / Mar. 31, 1888 - July 27, 1978 / His Wife / Edith Leland Profitt / Mar. 25, 1894 - Nov. 21, 1980 / Rest in Peace
Back: Harry Aubrey Bowness / Oct. 16, 1926 - Mar. 20, 1998.⁴

Tombstone, Peoples Cemetery, Kensington, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada. Harry Cleveland Bowness (1888-1978), his wife Edith Leland Profitt (1894-1980), their son Harry Aubrey Bowness (1926-1998).

Back inscription.

Children of Harry Cleveland Bowness and Edith Leland Profitt

Rhoda Dorothy Bowness⁵ b. 2 Jul 1915
Lloyd George Bowness+⁶ b. 23 May 1917, d. 4 Jan 1992
Harry Aubrey Bowness⁴ b. 16 Oct 1926, d. 20 Mar 1998

Citations

[S2926] 1901 Canada Census, Lot 25, Prince Edward Island, George Bowness household #50, 31 March 1901, digital image of census page T-6510, Page 6, District Number 133, Subdistrict f-2, Lot 25, Prince Edward Island, Edwards, Ontario, Canada, David Arthur Walker.
[S8512] Baptismal Index, PARO, Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, , United Church, Kensington, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Record Book 1, Pages 2-3, (30 August 1917). Hereinafter cited as PARO Baptismal Index.
[S6992] 1911 Canada Census, Norboro, Lot 25, Prince Edward Island, George Bowness household #84, 1911, digital image of census page Page 8, District Number 140, Subdistrict 41, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Library & Archives Canada.
[S8511] Cemetery tombstone, Harry Cleveland Bowness & Edith Leland Profitt marker inscription; read by David A. Walker, 25 July 2013.
[S6995] Baptism Record, Presbyterian Church, Kensington, Prince Edward Island, Book #4, Pages 23-24 - Rhoda Dorothy Bowness,, (13 September 1915). Hereinafter cited as Baptism Record - Rhoda Dorothy Bowness.
[S6994] Baptism Record, United Church, Kensington, Prince Edward Island, Book #1, Pages 2-3 - Lloyd George Bowness,, (30 August 1917). Hereinafter cited as Baptism Record - Lloyd George Bowness.

Heath L. Bowness^1,2

M, #95979, b. 20 September 1879, d. 11 February 1948

Descendants of David Walker & Margaret Hetherington

Father

George Bowness¹ b. 8 Aug 1855, d. 28 Nov 1917

Mother

Ellen Glover¹ b. 6 Apr 1856, d. 23 Jan 1924

Relationship

3rd cousin 1 time removed of David Arthur Walker

Charts

Last Edited

23 Apr 2012

Birth*

Heath L. Bowness was born on 20 September 1879 in Prince Edward Island, Canada

.¹

He was the son of George Bowness and Ellen Glover.¹

Alt-Birth Date

An alternate recorded birth date is on 28 September 1879.²

(Witness) Census

Heath L. Bowness was enumerated on the census of 1881 in the household of George Bowness in Lot 25, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada

; included in the household with George (age 24) were his wife Ellen Glover (age 23), daughter Rhoda (age 3) and son Heath (age 1). George was a farmer. The family religion was Presbyterian. Also in the household was Charles Holmes (age 18), a labourer.³

(Witness) Census HeadHousehold

Heath L. Bowness was enumerated on the census of 31 March 1901 in the household of George Bowness in Lot 25, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada

; included in the household with George (age 45) were his wife Helen Glover, children Rhoda (age 22), Heath (age 21), Lillian (age 19) and Harry (age 13). George was a farmer, Heath a farmer's son. The family religion was Presbyterian.¹

(Witness) Marriage

Heath L. Bowness witnessed the marriage of William Marchbank Glover and Rebecca R. MacKinnon on 17 August 1904;
"William M. Glover of Kelvin Grove and Rebecca R. MacKinnon of Grahams Road, by Rev. John Murray. Witnesses were Heath Bowness (1st cousin of William) and Addie MacKinnon (Rebecca's sister)."⁴

Census HeadHousehold*

Heath L. Bowness was head of the household in the census of 1911 in Lot 25, Norboro, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada

; Heath was a single man (age 31), a farmer and Presbyterian, living on a farm adjacent to his parents.⁵

1911 Canada Census, Norboro, Lot 25, Prince County, Prince Edward Island. Household of Heath Bowness.

Marriage*

He married Bridget Profitt.²

Death*

Heath L. Bowness died on 11 February 1948, at age 68.²

Burial*

He was buried in Peoples Cemetery, Kensington, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, 46.44764,-63.62899

.
Inscription: BOWNESS / Heath L. Bowness / Sept. 28, 1879 - Feb. 11, 1948 / His Wife / Bridget Profitt / Mar. 19, 1876 - Jan. 3, 1953.²

Tombstone, Heath L. Bowness (1879-1948), his wife Bridgett Profitt (1876-1953). The Peoples Cemetery, Kensington, Prince County, Prince Edward Island.

Front inscription detail.

Family: Heath L. Bowness and Bridget Profitt

Citations

[S2926] 1901 Canada Census, Lot 25, Prince Edward Island, George Bowness household #50, 31 March 1901, digital image of census page T-6510, Page 6, District Number 133, Subdistrict f-2, Lot 25, Prince Edward Island, Edwards, Ontario, Canada, David Arthur Walker.
[S4853] Cemetery marker: Heath L. Bowness, Heath L. Bowness Cemetery marker; David A. Walker, 8 August 2010.
[S6997] 1881 Canada Census, Lot 25, Prince Edward Island, George Bowness household #67, 1881, digital image of census page Page 15, District Number 1, Subdistrict U, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Library & Archives Canada.
[S8069] Peoples Cemetery, New London, Queens County, Prince Edward Island, Rebecca (MacKinnon) Glover tombstone inscription; read by David A. Walker, 10 September 2014.
[S6993] 1911 Canada Census, Norboro, Lot 25, Prince Edward Island, Heath Bowness household #85, 1911, digital image of census page Page 8, District Number 140, Subdistrict 41, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Library & Archives Canada.

Herbert Bowness

M, #24102

Last Edited

20 Aug 2013

Marriage*

Herbert Bowness married Carrie Mackay.¹

Child of Herbert Bowness and Carrie Mackay

Jennie MacKay Bowness+ b. 5 Jul 1899, d. 15 Sep 1982

Citations

[S8550] Cemetery Transcript, Kensington People's Cemetery, PEIGS publication Lot 19-3, 1998, David Arthur Walker, Edwards, Ontario, Canada.

Hester Elizabeth Bowness

F, #27565

Last Edited

16 Apr 2001

Child of Hester Elizabeth Bowness and Edward Chester Caseley

Samuel Floyd Caseley+ b. 4 Aug 1910

Ivan Burrows Bowness

M, #17114, b. 1 July 1923, d. 25 March 2012

Descendants of John Townsend & Catherine Abel

Father

Lorne B. Bowness¹

Mother

Ella L. Burrows¹

Charts

Last Edited

12 Sep 2015

Birth*

Ivan Burrows Bowness was born on 1 July 1923 in Norboro, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada

.¹

He was the son of Lorne B. Bowness and Ella L. Burrows.¹

Marriage*

Ivan Burrows Bowness married Glenna Bertha Clark, daughter of David Isaac Clark and Annie May Campbell, on 10 November 1943 in Kensington, Prince Edward Island, Canada

.¹

Death*

Ivan Burrows Bowness died on 25 March 2012, at age 88, in Clinton View Lodge, Clinton, Queens County, Prince Edward Island, Canada

; Ivan and Glenna died the same day. They lived in Norboro before moving into Clinton View Lodge.¹

Funeral*

The funeral was held on 29 March 2012 in Davison Funeral Home, Kensington, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada

.¹

Burial*

He was buried in Floral Hills Memorial Gardens, Pleasant Valley, Queens County, Prince Edward Island, Canada

.
Inscription: Ivan B. / 1923 - 2012 | B. Glenna / 1923 - 2012 // Together Forever | Married / 11-10-43 // BOWNESS.^1,2

Tombstone, Ivan B. Bowness (1923-2012), his wife Glenna Clark (1923-2012). Floral Hills Memorial Gardens, Pleasant Valley, Queens County, Prince Edward Island, Canada.

Family: Ivan Burrows Bowness and Glenna Bertha Clark

Citations

[S6921] Ivan and Glenna Bowness, Davidosn Funeral Home, Kensington, Prince Edward Island.
[S10297] Floral Hills Memorial Gardens, Pleasant Valley, Queens County, Prince Edward Island, Ivan B. Bowness & B. Glenna Clark tombstone inscription; read by David A. Walker.

J. Howard Bowness^1,2

M, #97548, b. September 1904

Father

Reuben Tuplin Bowness² b. 10 Mar 1867, d. 14 Dec 1949

Mother

Sophia Mountain² b. 1 Jan 1875, d. 7 Dec 1952

Relationship

3rd cousin 2 times removed of David Arthur Walker

Charts

Last Edited

27 Feb 2010

Birth*

J. Howard Bowness was born in September 1904 in Prince Edward Island, Canada

.¹

He was the son of Reuben Tuplin Bowness and Sophia Mountain.²

(Witness) Census HeadHousehold

J. Howard Bowness was enumerated on the census of June 1911 in the household of Reuben Tuplin Bowness in Montrose, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada

; included in the household of Reuben Bowness were his wife Sophia (Mountain), daughters Margaret, Theresa/Thursa, Georgie & Beatrice, and son Howard. Bertrand Smith, aged 25 and unrealted, was also listed.¹

Citations

[S4132] 1911 Canada Census - Reuben Bowness, Household #47 Page 6, 1 June 1911, Microfilm unknown film, Montrose, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Lot 25, District 140, Page 3, Line 36, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Library & Archives Canada.
[S1345] Preserving the Wallace Family 1758-1988, Roy Ashley Wallace, compiler, (Prince Edward Island, Canada: Privately published, after 1988), p. 128. Hereinafter cited as Preserving the Wallace Family 1758-1988.

Jennie MacKay Bowness

F, #18284, b. 5 July 1899, d. 15 September 1982

Father

Herbert Bowness

Mother

Carrie Mackay

Last Edited

17 Aug 2013

Birth*

Jennie MacKay Bowness was born on 5 July 1899 in Kensington, Prince Edward Island, Canada

.¹

She was the daughter of Herbert Bowness and Carrie Mackay.

Marriage*

Jennie MacKay Bowness married Charles Lyman Huestis, son of Charles Otto Huestis and Rachel Emma Stavert, on 15 September 1926 in Kensington, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada

.²

Death*

Jennie MacKay Bowness died on 15 September 1982, at age 83.¹

Burial*

She was buried in Peoples Cemetery, Kensington, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada

.¹

Family: Jennie MacKay Bowness and Charles Lyman Huestis

Citations

[S8550] Cemetery Transcript, Kensington People's Cemetery, PEIGS publication Lot 19-3, 1998, David Arthur Walker, Edwards, Ontario, Canada.
[S129] Ross Graves William Schurman Loyalist of Bedeque Prince Edward Island and His Descendants, Vols. 1 & 2 (Summerside: M.F. Schurman Co. Ltd., 1973). Hereinafter cited as William Schurman Loyalist of Bedeque.

Lena Douglas Bowness¹

F, #13810, b. 8 July 1904, d. 1980

Father

Chester L. Bowness¹

Mother

Caroline Crossman b. 1870, d. 1945

Last Edited

9 Jun 2015

Birth*

Lena Douglas Bowness was born on 8 July 1904 in North Bedeque, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada

.¹

She was the daughter of Chester L. Bowness and Caroline Crossman.¹

Baptism

Lena Douglas Bowness was baptized on 24 June 1922 in United Church, North Bedeque, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, 46.36534,-63.72419

; the officiating clergyman was O. K. Ross.¹

Death*

She died in 1980.²

Burial*

She was buried in Presbyterian/United Cemetery, North Bedeque, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada

.
Inscription: BOWNESS / Lena Douglas MacKenzie / 1904 - 1980.²

Citations

[S9472] Baptism record, North Bedeque United Church, North Bedeque, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, , Book 2, Page 2, (24 June 1922). Hereinafter cited as Baptism record.
[S8572] Cemetery Transcript, Presbyterian/United Cemetery, North Bedeque, PEI, PEIGS publication Lot 25-3, 1998, David Arthur Walker, Edwards, Ontario, Canada.

Lillian Bowness¹

F, #95980, b. 24 June 1881

Descendants of David Walker & Margaret Hetherington

Father

George Bowness¹ b. 8 Aug 1855, d. 28 Nov 1917

Mother

Ellen Glover¹ b. 6 Apr 1856, d. 23 Jan 1924

Relationship

3rd cousin 1 time removed of David Arthur Walker

Charts

Last Edited

23 Apr 2012

Birth*

Lillian Bowness was born on 24 June 1881 in Prince Edward Island, Canada

.¹

She was the daughter of George Bowness and Ellen Glover.¹

(Witness) Census HeadHousehold

Lillian Bowness was enumerated on the census of 31 March 1901 in the household of George Bowness in Lot 25, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada

; included in the household with George (age 45) were his wife Helen Glover, children Rhoda (age 22), Heath (age 21), Lillian (age 19) and Harry (age 13). George was a farmer, Heath a farmer's son. The family religion was Presbyterian.¹

Citations

[S2926] 1901 Canada Census, Lot 25, Prince Edward Island, George Bowness household #50, 31 March 1901, digital image of census page T-6510, Page 6, District Number 133, Subdistrict f-2, Lot 25, Prince Edward Island, Edwards, Ontario, Canada, David Arthur Walker.

Lloyd George Bowness¹

M, #73392, b. 23 May 1917, d. 4 January 1992

Descendants of David Walker & Margaret Hetherington

Father

Harry Cleveland Bowness² b. 31 Mar 1888, d. 27 Jul 1978

Mother

Edith Leland Profitt² b. 25 Mar 1894, d. 21 Nov 1980

Relationship

4th cousin of David Arthur Walker

Charts

Last Edited

24 Jul 2012

Name-Com

Lloyd George Bowness is commonly known as Lloyd Bowness.³

Birth*

He was born on 23 May 1917 in Norboro, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada

.²

He was the son of Harry Cleveland Bowness and Edith Leland Profitt.²

Baptism

Lloyd George Bowness was baptized on 30 August 1917 in United Church, Kensington, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada

; the officating clergyman was T. W. Mitchell Goodwill.²

Marriage*

He married Edith Gertrude Whitehead, daughter of John Whitehead and Etta Heaney, on 23 March 1938 in Norboro, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada

.⁴

Death*

Lloyd George Bowness died on 4 January 1992, at age 74.³

Burial*

He was buried in Peoples Cemetery, Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, 46.40501,-63.77542

.
Inscription: BOWNESS / Lloyd G. Bowness / May 23, 1917 - Jan. 4, 1992 / His wife / Edith G. Whitehead / May 30, 1922 - May 2, 2008 / Ever remembered / Ever loved.³

Tombstone, Lloyd George Bowness (1917-1992), his wife Edith Whitehead (1922-2008). Peoples Cemetery, Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada.

Family: Lloyd George Bowness and Edith Gertrude Whitehead

Citations

[S362] Harold Cairns, Electronic Family File, Stanley Bridge, Prince Edward Island.
[S6994] Baptism Record, United Church, Kensington, Prince Edward Island, Book #1, Pages 2-3 - Lloyd George Bowness,, (30 August 1917). Hereinafter cited as Baptism Record - Lloyd George Bowness.
[S7223] Cemetery Marker, Lloyd George Bowness Marker Inscription; read by David A. Walker, 20 June 2012.
[S3230] Obituary: Edith Gertrude (Whitehead) Bowness, East Prince Funeral Home, Summerside.

Lorne B. Bowness¹

M, #22290

Last Edited

30 Mar 2012

Marriage*

Lorne B. Bowness married Ella L. Burrows.¹

Children of Lorne B. Bowness and Ella L. Burrows

Arthur Bowness¹
Ivan Burrows Bowness+¹ b. 1 Jul 1923, d. 25 Mar 2012

Citations

[S6921] Ivan and Glenna Bowness, Davidosn Funeral Home, Kensington, Prince Edward Island.

Lydia Bowness

F, #24411, b. 1858, d. 1950

Last Edited

21 Aug 2013

Birth*

Lydia Bowness was born in 1858.¹

Marriage*

She married George Beairsto Sims, son of Thomas Sims and ? Beairsto.¹

Death*

Lydia Bowness died in 1950.¹

Burial*

She was buried in Peoples Cemetery, Kensington, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada

.¹

Child of Lydia Bowness and George Beairsto Sims

Hartle Ernest Sims+ b. 28 Mar 1884, d. 21 Aug 1966

Citations

[S8550] Cemetery Transcript, Kensington People's Cemetery, PEIGS publication Lot 19-3, 1998, David Arthur Walker, Edwards, Ontario, Canada.

Margaret Bowness¹

F, #97542, b. 14 December 1897

Father

Reuben Tuplin Bowness¹ b. 10 Mar 1867, d. 14 Dec 1949

Mother

Sophia Mountain¹ b. 1 Jan 1875, d. 7 Dec 1952

Relationship

3rd cousin 2 times removed of David Arthur Walker

Charts

Last Edited

27 Feb 2010

Birth*

Margaret Bowness was born on 14 December 1897 in Prince Edward Island, Canada

.^2,3

She was the daughter of Reuben Tuplin Bowness and Sophia Mountain.¹

Baptism

Margaret Bowness was baptized on 11 June 1899 in United Church, Elmsdale, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada

; the officiating clergyman was Rev. A. D. McDonald.²

(Witness) Census HeadHousehold

She was enumerated on the census of 31 March 1901 in the household of Reuben Tuplin Bowness in Montrose, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada

; included in the household of Reuben Bowness were his wife Sophia (Mountain), and daughters Margaret & Theresa/Thursa.³

(Witness) Census HeadHousehold

Margaret Bowness was enumerated on the census of June 1911 in the household of Reuben Tuplin Bowness in Montrose, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada

; included in the household of Reuben Bowness were his wife Sophia (Mountain), daughters Margaret, Theresa/Thursa, Georgie & Beatrice, and son Howard. Bertrand Smith, aged 25 and unrealted, was also listed.⁴

Citations

[S1345] Preserving the Wallace Family 1758-1988, Roy Ashley Wallace, compiler, (Prince Edward Island, Canada: Privately published, after 1988), p. 128. Hereinafter cited as Preserving the Wallace Family 1758-1988.
[S4123] Baptismal Index, PARO, Charlottetown, P.E.I. - Baptismal Record - Margaret Bowness, , Book #1, Page 84-85, United Church, Elmsdale, Prince County, Prince Edward Island. Hereinafter cited as Baptismal Index, PARO, Charlottetown, P.E.I. - Baptismal Record - Margaret Bowness.
[S4133] 1901 Canada Census - Reuben Bowness, Household #46 Page 6, 31 March 1901, Microfilm unknown film, Montrose, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Lot 25, District 140, Page 3, Line 36, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Library & Archives Canada.
[S4132] 1911 Canada Census - Reuben Bowness, Household #47 Page 6, 1 June 1911, Microfilm unknown film, Montrose, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Lot 25, District 140, Page 3, Line 36, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Library & Archives Canada.

O. Hartle Bowness¹

M, #107122, b. 8 September 1894, d. 28 November 1942

Last Edited

22 Aug 2016

Birth*

O. Hartle Bowness was born on 8 September 1894.¹

Marriage*

He married Alene M. MacLean.¹

Death*

O. Hartle Bowness died on 28 November 1942, at age 48.¹

Burial*

He was buried in Peoples Cemetery, Kensington, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada

.
Inscription: BOWNESS / O. Hartle Bowness / Sept. 8, 1894 - Nov. 28, 1942 / His Wife / Alene M. MacLean / Oct. 13, 1901 - Aug. 13, 1997 / Also wife of / Oliver Campbell / Aug. 4, 1893 - June 7, 1967.¹

Family: O. Hartle Bowness and Alene M. MacLean

Citations

[S11251] Cemetery marker, Peoples Cemetery, Kensington, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, Alene M. MAcLean, Oliver Campbell O. Hartle Bowness photograph & inscription; read by David A. Walker.

Pearl Bowness

F, #18293, b. 1880, d. 5 December 1935

Father

William B. Bowness¹ b. 1850, d. 16 Aug 1921

Mother

Jane Sutherland¹ b. 1859, d. 12 Feb 1915

Last Edited

24 Jul 2012

Birth*

Pearl Bowness was born in 1880.¹

She was the daughter of William B. Bowness and Jane Sutherland.¹

Marriage*

Pearl Bowness married William Harry Pridham, son of Jabez Pridham and Ada Jane Curtis, on 9 March 1922 in Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada

.

Death*

Pearl Bowness died on 5 December 1935.

Burial*

She was buried in Peoples Cemetery, Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, 46.40435,-63.77675

.
Inscription: BOWNESS / Jane Sutherland / Wife of W. B. Bowness / Died Feb. 12, 1915 / Aged 56 Years / W. B. Bowness / Died Aug. 16, 1921 / Aged 71 years / their daughter / Ethel B. R.N. / Died Aug. 26, 1927 / Aged 42 years
Back: Pearl / Daughter of William / and Jane Bowness / 1880 - 1935 / Byron Bowness / Sept. 26, 1881 - April 9, 1970 / His wife / Jennie Evelyn Walsh / Sept. 30, 1887 - Dec. 14, 1971 / Their son / Gordon Sutherland Bowness / July 17, 1914 - April 16, 2006.¹

Tombstone, William B. Bowness (1850-1921), his wife Jane Sutherland (1859-1915), their daughters Ethel (1885-1927) & Pearl (1880-1935), their son Byron (1881-1970), his wife Jennie Walsh (1887-1971), their son Gordon Sutherland Bowness (1914-2006). Peoples Cemetery, Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada.

Front inscription detail.

Back inscription detail.

Family: Pearl Bowness and William Harry Pridham

Citations

[S6299] Cemetery Marker - Pearl Bowness, Pearl Bowness Marker Inscription; David A. Walker.

Preston F. Bowness¹

M, #98630, b. 1896, d. 1970

Descendants of John Clark & Elizabeth Hannah Braddock
Descendants of Thomas Hooper & Margaret Poole

Charts

Last Edited

16 Apr 2015

Birth*

Preston F. Bowness was born in 1896.¹

Marriage*

He married Jessie Marion Clark, daughter of Artemas Clark and Marion Ida Neill.¹

Death*

Preston F. Bowness died in 1970.¹

Burial*

He was buried in North Bedeque Cemetery, North Bedeque, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, 46.36186,-63.72552

.
Inscription: BOWNESS / Preston F. Bowness / 1896 - 1970 / His Wife / Jessie Marion Clark / 1892 - 1965 / Peace Perfect Peace.¹

Tombstone, Preston F. Bowness (1896-1979) and his wife Jessie Marion Clark (1892-1965). North Bedeque Cemetery, North Bedeque, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada.

Family: Preston F. Bowness and Jessie Marion Clark

Citations

[S4765] Cemetery Marker - Preston F. Bowness & Jessie Marion Clark, Preston F. Bowness & Jessie Marion Clark Cemetery Marker; David A. Walker, 23 July 2010.

Preston Frederick Bowness¹

M, #13808, b. 20 June 1896

Father

Chester L. Bowness¹

Mother

Caroline Crossman¹ b. 1870, d. 1945

Last Edited

13 Feb 2016

Name Variation

Preston Frederick Bowness is also known as Fred Preston Bowness.²

Name-Com

He is commonly known as Preston Bowness.¹

Birth*

He was born on 20 June 1896 in Norboro, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada

.^2,1

He was the son of Chester L. Bowness and Caroline Crossman.¹

Baptism

Preston Frederick Bowness was baptized on 3 November 1899 in United Church, Margate, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, 46.45861,-63.58928

; the officiating clergyman was Rev. William A. Thomson.²

(Groom) Marriage*

He married Ruby Florence Gay, daughter of Samuel Nelson Gay and Miss Lidstone, on 13 August 1968 in United Church manse, North Bedeque, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada

; they were married by licence #1511. Both were widowed when married.¹

Family: Preston Frederick Bowness and Ruby Florence Gay

Citations

[S7962] Preston Frederick Bowness & Ruby Florence Horne marriage, 13 August 1968, in Book #3, Marriage Register 1959-1975, licence # 1511, North Bedeque United Church Records, North Bedeque, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada. Hereinafter cited as Marriage Register.
[S10754] Baptism Record, , United Church, Margate, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Record Book Number 3, (3 November 1899). Hereinafter cited as Baptism Record.

Rebecca Bowness¹

F, #69073, b. 1855, d. 1941

Last Edited

11 Mar 2002

Birth*

Rebecca Bowness was born in 1855 in Montrose, Prince County, Prince Edward Island

.¹

Marriage*

She married James Rankin, son of Alexander Rankin and Lydia Harding, in 1873.¹

Death*

Rebecca Bowness died in 1941.¹

Children of Rebecca Bowness and James Rankin

William Rankin¹
James Rankin¹
Grace Rankin¹
Frank Rankin¹ b. 1873, d. 1951
Edith Rankin¹ b. 1876, d. 1928
Robert Bowness Rankin+¹ b. 1877, d. 1963
Lottie Rankin¹ b. 1879, d. 1963
Thirza T Rankin¹ b. 1881, d. 1882
Thirza A Rankin¹ b. 1882, d. 1969
Ethel Rankin¹ b. 1887
Herbert Rankin¹ b. 1891, d. 1973

Citations

[S362] Harold Cairns, Electronic Family File, Stanley Bridge, Prince Edward Island.

Reuben Tuplin Bowness^1,2

M, #97541, b. 10 March 1867, d. 14 December 1949

Charts

Last Edited

19 Nov 2010

Birth*

Reuben Tuplin Bowness was born on 10 March 1867.²

Alt-Birth Date

An alternate recorded birth date is on 12 March 1867 in Prince Edward Island

.³

Marriage*

He married Sophia Mountain, daughter of James Mountain and Margaret Wallace; they had seven children.¹

Census HeadHousehold

Reuben Tuplin Bowness was head of the household in the census of 31 March 1901 in Montrose, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada

; included in the household of Reuben Bowness were his wife Sophia (Mountain), and daughters Margaret & Theresa/Thursa.³

1901 Canada Census, household of Reuben Bowness, his wife Sophia (Mountain), and daughters Margaret & Theresa/Thursa. His religion was entered as Methodist, while his wife and daughters were Presbyterian. Reuben was a farmer.

Census HeadHousehold*

He was head of the household in the census of June 1911 in Montrose, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada

; included in the household of Reuben Bowness were his wife Sophia (Mountain), daughters Margaret, Theresa/Thursa, Georgie & Beatrice, and son Howard. Bertrand Smith, aged 25 and unrealted, was also listed.⁴

1911 Canada Census, household of Reuben Bowness, his wife Sophia (Mountain), daughters Margaret, Theresa/Thursa, Georgie & Beatrice, and son Howard. Bertrand Smith, aged 25 and unrelated, was also listed.

Death*

He died on 14 December 1949, at age 82.²

Burial*

He was buried in United Church Cemetery, Montrose, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, 46.86708,-64.07278

.
Inscription: BOWNESS / Reuben Tuplin Bowness / Mar. 10, 1867 - Dec. 14, 1949 / His Wife / Sophia Mountain / Jan. 1, 1875 - Dec. 7, 1952 / Their Daughters / Thirza Tuplin 1899 - 1977 / Dora 1914 - 2002 / All Things Change But God Remains.²

Tombstone, Reuben Tuplin Bowness (1867-1949), his wife Sophia Mountain (1875-1952), and their daughters Thirza Tuplin (1899-1977) and Dora (1914-2002). Montrose United Church Cemetery, Montrose, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada.

Children of Reuben Tuplin Bowness and Sophia Mountain

Margaret Bowness¹ b. 14 Dec 1897
Thirza Tuplin Bowness¹ b. 4 Dec 1899, d. 1977
Georgia Bowness¹ b. Nov 1902
J. Howard Bowness¹ b. Sep 1904
Beatrice Josephine Bowness¹ b. 31 Dec 1907
Bertha Jane Bowness¹ b. 27 Oct 1911
Dora Bowness¹ b. 21 May 1914, d. 2002

Citations

[S1345] Preserving the Wallace Family 1758-1988, Roy Ashley Wallace, compiler, (Prince Edward Island, Canada: Privately published, after 1988), p. 128. Hereinafter cited as Preserving the Wallace Family 1758-1988.
[S4715] Cemetery Marker: Reuben Tuplin Bowness, Reuben Tuplin Bowness Tombstone inscription; David A. Walker, 5 July 2010.
[S4133] 1901 Canada Census - Reuben Bowness, Household #46 Page 6, 31 March 1901, Microfilm unknown film, Montrose, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Lot 25, District 140, Page 3, Line 36, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Library & Archives Canada.
[S4132] 1911 Canada Census - Reuben Bowness, Household #47 Page 6, 1 June 1911, Microfilm unknown film, Montrose, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Lot 25, District 140, Page 3, Line 36, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Library & Archives Canada.

Rhoda Bowness¹

F, #95978, b. 2 July 1878

Descendants of David Walker & Margaret Hetherington

Father

George Bowness¹ b. 8 Aug 1855, d. 28 Nov 1917

Mother

Ellen Glover¹ b. 6 Apr 1856, d. 23 Jan 1924

Relationship

3rd cousin 1 time removed of David Arthur Walker

Charts

Last Edited

23 Apr 2012

Birth*

Rhoda Bowness was born on 2 July 1878 in Prince Edward Island, Canada

.¹

She was the daughter of George Bowness and Ellen Glover.¹

(Witness) Census

Rhoda Bowness was enumerated on the census of 1881 in the household of George Bowness in Lot 25, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada

; included in the household with George (age 24) were his wife Ellen Glover (age 23), daughter Rhoda (age 3) and son Heath (age 1). George was a farmer. The family religion was Presbyterian. Also in the household was Charles Holmes (age 18), a labourer.²

(Witness) Census HeadHousehold

Rhoda Bowness was enumerated on the census of 31 March 1901 in the household of George Bowness in Lot 25, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada

; included in the household with George (age 45) were his wife Helen Glover, children Rhoda (age 22), Heath (age 21), Lillian (age 19) and Harry (age 13). George was a farmer, Heath a farmer's son. The family religion was Presbyterian.¹

Citations

[S2926] 1901 Canada Census, Lot 25, Prince Edward Island, George Bowness household #50, 31 March 1901, digital image of census page T-6510, Page 6, District Number 133, Subdistrict f-2, Lot 25, Prince Edward Island, Edwards, Ontario, Canada, David Arthur Walker.
[S6997] 1881 Canada Census, Lot 25, Prince Edward Island, George Bowness household #67, 1881, digital image of census page Page 15, District Number 1, Subdistrict U, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Library & Archives Canada.

Rhoda Dorothy Bowness¹

F, #101861, b. 2 July 1915

Descendants of David Walker & Margaret Hetherington

Father

Harry Cleveland Bowness¹ b. 31 Mar 1888, d. 27 Jul 1978

Mother

Edith Leland Profitt¹ b. 25 Mar 1894, d. 21 Nov 1980

Relationship

4th cousin of David Arthur Walker

Charts

Last Edited

23 Apr 2012

Birth*

Rhoda Dorothy Bowness was born on 2 July 1915 in Norboro, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada

.¹

She was the daughter of Harry Cleveland Bowness and Edith Leland Profitt.¹

Baptism

Rhoda Dorothy Bowness was baptized on 13 September 1915 in the Presbyterian Church, Kensington, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada

; the officating clergyman was G. A. Sutherland.²

Citations

[S6995] Baptism Record, Presbyterian Church, Kensington, Prince Edward Island, Book #4, Pages 23-24 - Rhoda Dorothy Bowness,, (13 September 1915). Hereinafter cited as Baptism Record - Rhoda Dorothy Bowness.
[S6995] Baptism Record, Presbyterian Church, Kensington, Prince Edward Island, Book #4, Pages 23-24 - Rhoda Dorothy Bowness,: also recorded at Kensington United Book 1, Pages 16-17., (13 September 1915). Hereinafter cited as Baptism Record - Rhoda Dorothy Bowness.

Ruby Elizabeth Bowness

F, #30724, b. 1903, d. 1942

Last Edited

18 Aug 2013

Name-Com

Ruby Elizabeth Bowness is commonly known as Ruby Bowness.¹

Birth*

She was born in 1903.¹

Marriage*

She married Thomas Mayne Stewart.¹

Death*

Ruby Elizabeth Bowness died in 1942.¹

Burial*

She was buried in Peoples Cemetery, Kensington, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada

.¹

Family: Ruby Elizabeth Bowness and Thomas Mayne Stewart

Citations

[S8550] Cemetery Transcript, Kensington People's Cemetery, PEIGS publication Lot 19-3, 1998, David Arthur Walker, Edwards, Ontario, Canada.

Ruth Bowness

F, #9743, d. 1969

Last Edited

16 Apr 2001

Death*

Ruth Bowness died in 1969.

Child of Ruth Bowness and Frank Woodside

Gloria Woodside+ b. 18 Jul 1932, d. 26 Sep 1989

Thirza Tuplin Bowness¹

F, #97543, b. 4 December 1899, d. 1977

Father

Reuben Tuplin Bowness² b. 10 Mar 1867, d. 14 Dec 1949

Mother

Sophia Mountain² b. 1 Jan 1875, d. 7 Dec 1952

Relationship

3rd cousin 2 times removed of David Arthur Walker

Charts

Last Edited

19 Nov 2010

Name-Com

Thirza Tuplin Bowness is commonly known as Thursa; her given name was spelled Thirza on her tombstone.³

Name Variation

Thirza Tuplin Bowness is also known as Theresa T. Bowness.^2,3

Birth*

She was born on 4 December 1899 in Prince Edward Island, Canada

.^4,3

She was the daughter of Reuben Tuplin Bowness and Sophia Mountain.²

(Witness) Census HeadHousehold

Thirza Tuplin Bowness was enumerated on the census of 31 March 1901 in the household of Reuben Tuplin Bowness in Montrose, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada

; included in the household of Reuben Bowness were his wife Sophia (Mountain), and daughters Margaret & Theresa/Thursa.⁴

(Witness) Census HeadHousehold

Thirza Tuplin Bowness was enumerated on the census of June 1911 in the household of Reuben Tuplin Bowness in Montrose, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada

; included in the household of Reuben Bowness were his wife Sophia (Mountain), daughters Margaret, Theresa/Thursa, Georgie & Beatrice, and son Howard. Bertrand Smith, aged 25 and unrealted, was also listed.³

Death*

Thirza Tuplin Bowness died in 1977.¹

Burial*

She was buried in United Church Cemetery, Montrose, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, 46.86708,-64.07278

.
Inscription: BOWNESS / Reuben Tuplin Bowness / Mar. 10, 1867 - Dec. 14, 1949 / His Wife / Sophia Mountain / Jan. 1, 1875 - Dec. 7, 1952 / Their Daughters / Thirza Tuplin 1899 - 1977 / Dora 1914 - 2002 / All Things Change But God Remains.¹

Tombstone, Reuben Tuplin Bowness (1867-1949), his wife Sophia Mountain (1875-1952), and their daughters Thirza Tuplin (1899-1977) and Dora (1914-2002). Montrose United Church Cemetery, Montrose, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada.

Citations

[S4715] Cemetery Marker: Reuben Tuplin Bowness, Reuben Tuplin Bowness Tombstone inscription; David A. Walker, 5 July 2010.
[S1345] Preserving the Wallace Family 1758-1988, Roy Ashley Wallace, compiler, (Prince Edward Island, Canada: Privately published, after 1988), p. 128. Hereinafter cited as Preserving the Wallace Family 1758-1988.
[S4132] 1911 Canada Census - Reuben Bowness, Household #47 Page 6, 1 June 1911, Microfilm unknown film, Montrose, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Lot 25, District 140, Page 3, Line 36, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Library & Archives Canada.
[S4133] 1901 Canada Census - Reuben Bowness, Household #46 Page 6, 31 March 1901, Microfilm unknown film, Montrose, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Lot 25, District 140, Page 3, Line 36, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Library & Archives Canada.

William Bowness

M, #11415

Last Edited

16 Apr 2001

William B. Bowness¹

M, #102251, b. 1850, d. 16 August 1921

Last Edited

24 Jul 2012

Birth*

William B. Bowness was born in 1850.¹

Marriage*

He married Jane Sutherland.¹

Death*

William B. Bowness died on 16 August 1921.¹

Burial*

He was buried in Peoples Cemetery, Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, 46.40435,-63.77675

.
Inscription: BOWNESS / Jane Sutherland / Wife of W. B. Bowness / Died Feb. 12, 1915 / Aged 56 Years / W. B. Bowness / Died Aug. 16, 1921 / Aged 71 years / their daughter / Ethel B. R.N. / Died Aug. 26, 1927 / Aged 42 years
Back: Pearl / Daughter of William / and Jane Bowness / 1880 - 1935 / Byron Bowness / Sept. 26, 1881 - April 9, 1970 / His wife / Jennie Evelyn Walsh / Sept. 30, 1887 - Dec. 14, 1971 / Their son / Gordon Sutherland Bowness / July 17, 1914 - April 16, 2006.¹

Tombstone, William B. Bowness (1850-1921), his wife Jane Sutherland (1859-1915), their daughters Ethel (1885-1927) & Pearl (1880-1935), their son Byron (1881-1970), his wife Jennie Walsh (1887-1971), their son Gordon Sutherland Bowness (1914-2006). Peoples Cemetery, Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada.

Front inscription detail.

Back inscription detail.

Children of William B. Bowness and Jane Sutherland

Pearl Bowness¹ b. 1880, d. 5 Dec 1935
Byron Bowness+¹ b. 26 Sep 1881, d. 9 Apr 1970
Ethel B. Bowness R.N.¹ b. 1885, d. 26 Aug 1927

Citations

[S6299] Cemetery Marker - Pearl Bowness, Pearl Bowness Marker Inscription; David A. Walker.

Ada Bowsby

F, #31283

Last Edited

16 Apr 2001

Family: Ada Bowsby and Bowden Ripley

Alfred Bowser¹

M, #84805, b. September 1886

Descendants of John Cory & Agnis Wauker

Charts

Last Edited

22 Feb 2011

Birth*

Alfred Bowser was born in September 1886.¹

Marriage*

He married Maria Carr, daughter of Thomas Giles Carr and Lucy Jane Cory.¹

Family: Alfred Bowser and Maria Carr

Citations

[S2043] Cory Family Society. This site contains genealogies of several early Corey/Cory families., online http://www.coryfamsoc.com. Hereinafter cited as Cory Family Society.

Arthur William Bowser¹

M, #99464

Last Edited

22 Mar 2011

Marriage*

Arthur William Bowser married Lulu Jones.¹

Child of Arthur William Bowser and Lulu Jones

Margaret Hazel Bowser+¹ b. c 1899, d. 18 Apr 1922

Citations

[S5461] Marriage Registration - William Seymour Townshend, William Seymour Townshend & Margaret Hazel Bowser marriage, Provincial Archives of New Brunswick, Fredericton, York County, New Brunswick, Canada. Number 3292, Ref. B4/1918.

Benjamin Bowser¹

M, #45128, b. 1793, d. 21 March 1862

Father

Thomas Bowser¹ b. 11 Oct 1743, d. 6 Oct 1816

Mother

Mary Layton¹ b. 1754, d. 26 May 1836

Last Edited

26 Jan 2002

Birth*

Benjamin Bowser was born in 1793 in Sackville, Westmorland County, New Brunswick

.¹

He was the son of Thomas Bowser and Mary Layton.¹

Death*

Benjamin Bowser died on 21 March 1862.¹

Citations

[S373] Correspondence with Gary Leighton Townshend (Toronto, Ontario). Personal Archives of David Arthur Walker (Edwards, Ontario, Canada).

Charity Augusta Bowser^1,2

F, #45331

Last Edited

1 Sep 2003

Marriage*

Charity Augusta Bowser married Amos Thomas Patterson, son of Silas Patterson and Ann Tingley, on 18 January 1860 in Westmorland County, New Brunswick

.^1,2

Family: Charity Augusta Bowser and Amos Thomas Patterson

Citations

[S373] Correspondence with Gary Leighton Townshend (Toronto, Ontario). Personal Archives of David Arthur Walker (Edwards, Ontario, Canada).
[S115] Douglas Ayer, online http://home.earthlink.net/~dougayer, Douglas Ayer (), downloaded 2003.

Charles Bowser¹

M, #44864

Father

Thomas Bowser¹ b. 29 Aug 1774, d. 18 Feb 1860

Mother

Francis King¹ b. Mar 1781

Last Edited

26 Jan 2002

Charles Bowser was the son of Thomas Bowser and Francis King.¹

Citations

[S373] Correspondence with Gary Leighton Townshend (Toronto, Ontario). Personal Archives of David Arthur Walker (Edwards, Ontario, Canada).

Ebenezer Bowser¹

M, #44867