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Mary HARTLEY 1860-1939.

Parents – Nathan Wetherall HARTLEY (Boiler Maker)/ Emma GOODHEAD.
Born – 11 Mar.1860, Ancoats Manchester.
Baptised – Odgen Street Primitive Methodist Chapel, Manchester.
Died – 22 Mar.1939, Manchester North.
Buried – Philips Park Cemetery, Manchester.

MARRIED.

24 Dec.1881, John William BOWKER, St.Silas, Ardwick Manchester.
Witnesses – .

John William BOWKER.

Parents – Thomas BOWKER (Hatter)/ Sarah.
Born – 28 May 1857, Salford Manchester.
Baptised – 23 Aug.1857, Gorton Lancashire.
Died – abt.9 Jun.1933, Manchester North.
Buried – Philips Park Cemetery.

Children. (8)

1. Ernest BOWKER.

   Born – 23 Sept.1882, Pilling St. Newton Heath, Manchester.
   Baptised – Dean Lane Primitive Methodist Chapel, Newton Heath.
   Married – 20 Mar.1916, Elizabeth STOTT, Christ Church, Bradford Manchester.
   Died – 19 Oct.1926, Manchester North.
   Buried – Philips Park Cemetery.

   Elizabeth STOTT.

   Parents – Samuel STOTT/ Annie DEIGHTON.
   Born – 23 Dec.1885, Manchester.
   Baptised – Unknown.
   Died – abt.17 May 1974, Manchester.
   Buried – Philips Park Cemetery.

   Children. (3)

   1. Ernest BOWKER b.Dec.Qtr.1916, Prestwich,
      d.2009.
      
   2. Joseph BOWKER b.Sept.Qtr.1920, Salford,
      d.??? Dec.Qtr.1973, Manchester.
      
   3. Herbert BOWKER b.Mar.Qtr.1921, Prestwich.

2. Herbert BOWKER.

   Born – 15 Jul.1884, Brooks St. Miles Platting, Manchester.
   Baptised – Bradford Road Primitive Methodist Chapel, Manchester.
   Married – ???.
   Died – Unknown.
   Buried – Unknown.

3. Thomas BOWKER.

   Born – 4 Jul.1886, Bradford Rd. Manchester.
   Baptised – Bradford Road Primitive Methodist Chapel.
   Died – 5 Mar.1887, Manchester.
   Buried – Philips Park Cemetery.

4. Frank BOWKER.

   Born – 7 Sept.1888, 236 Cobden St. Manchester.
   Baptised – Cobden St. for Bradford Road Primitive Methodist Chapel.
   Married – 18 Sept.1920, Amy WHITEMAN, All Saints Church, Newton Heath.
   Died – abt.30 Jun.1956, Manchester.
   Buried – Philips Park Cemetery.

   Amy WHITEMAN.

   Parents – Abraham WHITEMAN/ Jane LAWSON.
   Born – Jun.Qtr.1885, Manchester.
   Baptised – 10 May 1885, St.George Church, Manchester.
   Died – abt.16 Sept.1947, Manchester North.
   Buried – Philips Park Cemetery.

5. William BOWKER.

   Born – 2 Oct.1890, Brooks St. Miles Platting.
   Baptised – Bradford Road Primitive Methodist Chapel.
   Married – Unknown.
   Died – 5 Jul.1918, Nell Lane Military Hospital, Withington.
   Buried – Philips Park Cemetery.

6. Emma BOWKER.

   Born – 14 Jul.1896, 1 Stracey St. Manchester.
   Baptised – Unknown.
   Died – 10 Aug.1896, .
   Buried – Philips Park Cemetery.

7. Walter BOWKER.

   Born – 21 Dec.1897, 9 Green Lane, Failsworth Manchester.
   Baptised – Bradford Road Primitive Methodist Chapel.
   Married – 6 Sept.1924, Beatrice RILEY, St.Lukes, Moston.
   Died – 23 Feb.1976, Fleetwood Lancashire.
   Cremated – Lytham Park Cemetery.

   Beatrice RILEY.

   Parents – Charles Henry James RILEY/ Mary CARTER.
   Born – 4 Jan.1901, Manchester.
   Baptised – Unknown.
   Died – Jan.1992, Lancaster.
   Buried – Unknown.

8. Alice BOWKER.

   Born – 15 Nov.1900, 11 Green Lane, Failsworth.
   Baptised – Medlock Gates, Ashton-U-Lyne.
   Married – Never Married.
   Died – 3 Apr.1968, 10 Rydal Grove, Knott End-on-Sea, (opposite Fleetwood), Lancashire.
   Cremated – Lytham Park Cemetery.

Notes.

I could not find Mary Hartley, John William Bowkers future wife, in the 1881 England Census.

In the 1891 England Census (taken on night 5 Apr.), Mary Bowker, her husband, John Bowker and four children are resident at 175 Brook St. Miles Platting, Newton Manchester.

NAME	AGE	OCCUPATION	BIRTHPLACE
John W.Bowker Mary Bowker Ernest Bowker Herbert Bowker Frank Bowker William Bowker	34 31 8 6 2 6 mths	Iron Founder - - - - -	Openshaw Manchester Manchester Newton Heath, Manchester Newton Heath Newton Heath Newton Heath

In the 1901 England Census (taken on night 31 Mar.), Mary Bowker, her husband, John Bowker and five children are resident at 11 Green Lane, Failsworth Manchester.
It is unknown if the son, Herbert, is deceased or has left home.

NAME	AGE	OCCUPATION	BIRTHPLACE
John William Bowker Mary Bowker Ernest Bowker Frank Bowker Willie Bowker Walter Bowker Alice Bowker	43 41 18 12 10 3 4 mths	Iron Moulder - Pattern Form + Card Maker - - - -	Openshaw Manchester Ancoats Manchester Newton Heath, Manchester Manchester Newton Heath Failsworth Failsworth

In the 1911 England Census (taken on night 2 Apr.), Mary Bowker, and her four children are resident at 234 Droylsden Rd. Newton Heath, Manchester.
Mary states she is married and has been for 29 years, has had eight children, and there are still five living.
The two eldest sons, Ernest and Frank, are both unmarried.

NAME	AGE	OCCUPATION	BIRTHPLACE
Mary Bowker Ernest Bowker Frank Bowker Walter Bowker Alice Bowker	51 28 22 13 10	Midwife Pattern Card Maker Flannellette Raiser School School	Manchester Lancs Manchester Manchester Failsworth Lancs Failsworth

Alice Bowker left Manchester (Feb.1967) to live at 10 Rydal Grove, Knott End-on-Sea, (opposite Fleetwood), Lancashire.
She could see her brothers (Walter) house, across the water to the South.

Mary Bowker is buried with her two sons, Frank and William, in the Philips Park Cemetery, Manchester.
There is also Frank wife, Amy.

1. Mary BOWKER, (27 Mar.1939), d.aged 79 years, Manchester North.
   
2. Frank BOWKER, (30 Jun.1956), d.aged 67 years, Manchester.
   
3. William BOWKER, (11 Jul.1918), d.aged 27 years, Chorlton.
   
4. Amy BOWKER, (16 Sept.1947), d.aged 52 years, Manchester North.

Marys husband, John William Bowker, is buried with his infant son, Thomas, in the Philips Park Cemetery.
There is also in the same grave, Johns sister, Sarah A.Grindrod, and her husband, William Grindrod, and their infant daughter, Mary Alice Grindrod.

1. John William BOWKER, (9 Jun.1933), d.aged 76 years, Manchester North.
   
2. Thomas BOWKER, (9 Mar.1887), d.aged 0 years, Manchester.
   
3. William GRINDROD, (13 Aug.1888), d.aged 31 years, Manchester.
   
4. Sarah A.GRINDROD, (21 Feb.1931), d.aged 74 years, Manchester North.
   
5. Mary Alice GRINDROD, (8 Apr.1893), d.aged 5 years, Manchester.

Ernest Bowker, is buried with his wife, Elizabeth, and his wifes mother, Annie, in the Philips Park Cemetery.

1. Ernest BOWKER, (23 Oct.1926), d.aged 44 years, Manchester North.
   
2. Elizabeth BOWKER, (17 May 1974), b.23 Dec.1885, Manchester.
   
3. Annie STOTT, (17 Oct.1919), d.aged 55 years, Manchester.

In the 1881 England Census (taken on night 3 Apr.), John Bowker (yet to marry), his parents and eight siblings are resident at 301 Bradford Rd. Manchester.
There is also his sisters family, who are recorded as boarders.
Sarah A.BOWKER married Jun.Qtr.1878, William GRINDROD, Manchester Register Office.

NAME	AGE	OCCUPATION	BIRTHPLACE
Thomas Bowker Sarah Bowker John W.Bowker Emma J.Bowker Thos.Bowker Elizabeth H.Bowker James Bowker Annie Bowker Walter Bowker Clara Bowker Edna Bowker William Grindrod Sarah A.Grindrod Lucy Grindrod	55 45 23 21 17 15 13 10 8 4 1 24 24 5 mths	Hatter - Iron Moulder Cotton Weaver Cotton Hooker Cotton Reeler Warehouse Boy Scholar Scholar - - Domestic Gardener - -	Gorton Lancashire Openshaw Manchester Openshaw Openshaw Openshaw Openshaw Openshaw Manchester Manchester Manchester Manchester Manchester Manchester Manchester

Johns parents, Thomas and Sarah, are buried with their daughter, Elizabeth Harriet Bowker, in the Philips Park Cemetery.

1. Thomas BOWKER, (24 Dec.1898), d.aged 72 years, Manchester.
   
2. Sarah Alice BOWKER, (8 Nov.1898), d.aged 63 years, Manchester.
   
3. Elizabeth Harriet BOWKER, (13 Jun.1893), d.aged 28 years, Manchester.

In the 1871 England Census (taken on night 2 Apr.), John Bowker, his parents and six siblings are resident at 5 Providence Pl. Openshaw.
There is also Johns fathers brother, Joseph, who is unmarried.

NAME	AGE	OCCUPATION	BIRTHPLACE
Thomas Bowker Sarah Bowker Sarah A.Bowker John W.Bowker Emma Jane Bowker Thomas Bowker Elizabeth H.Bowker James Ellis Bowker Annie Bowker Joseph Bowker	45 35 15 13 11 7 5 3 10 mo 62	Hatter Hatters Wife Cotton Weaver Porter in Iron Works Scholar Scholar Scholar Scholar - Hatter	Gorton Lancashire Openshaw Lancashire Openshaw Openshaw Openshaw Openshaw Openshaw Openshaw Openshaw Gorton

In the 1861 England Census (taken on night 7 Apr.), John Bowker, his parents and two siblings are resident at Providence Place, Ashton Rd. Openshaw.

NAME	AGE	OCCUPATION	BIRTHPLACE
Thomas Bowker Sarah Bowker Sarah Alice Bowker John William Bowker Emma Jane Bowker	33 27 4 3 18 Mo	Hatter Cotton Weaver Scholar Scholar Scholar	Gorton Lancashire Openshaw Lancashire Openshaw Openshaw Openshaw

Also in the 1861 England Census, living next door, is a Sarah and Joseph Bowker.
Both appear to be his fathers siblings, and both are unmarried.

NAME	AGE	OCCUPATION	BIRTHPLACE
Sarah Bowker Joseph Bowker	37 53	Cotton Weaver Hatter	Gorton Lancashire Gorton

In the 1851 England Census (taken on night 30 Mar.), John Bowkers father, Thomas (yet to marry), his fathers parents and fathers sister are resident at Providence Place, Openshaw.
His fathers sister, Sarah, is unmarried.
There is also a grandson of his fathers father, James Ellis Dennerley, who is recorded as blind.
An Ann BOWKER married 1839, James DENNERLEY, St.Marys Church, Cheadle Stockport Cheshire.

NAME	AGE	OCCUPATION	BIRTHPLACE
Thomas Bowker Sarah Bowker Sarah Bowker Thomas Bowker James Ellis Dennerley	65 63 27 25 7	Hatter - Steam Weaver Calico Wool Hatter -	Gorton Lancashire Gorton Gorton Gorton Gorton

In the 1841 England Census (taken on night 6 Jun.), John Bowkers father, Thomas, his fathers parents and fathers four siblings are resident at Chapel Houses, Gorton.

NAME	AGE	OCCUPATION	BORN IN LANCASHIRE
Thomas Bowker Sarah Bowker Joseph Bowker Elizabeth Bowker Mary Bowker Sarah Bowker Thomas Bowker	54 50 25 25 21 16 12	Hatter - Hatter Weaver Weaver Weaver -	Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes

In the 1891 England Census, John Bowkers parents and six siblings are resident at 301 Bradford Rd. Nth.Manchester.
All his siblings are unmarried.

NAME	AGE	OCCUPATION	BIRTHPLACE
Thomas Bowker Sarah Bowker Emma J.Bowker Elizabeth H.Bowker James E.Bowker Walter Bowker Clara Bowker Eda Bowker	65 55 31 25 23 18 14 11	Retired Hatter - Cotton Weaver Cotton reeler Cotton slasher Oil cloth printer Print Sorter Scholar	Gorton Lanc. Openshaw Lanc. Openshaw Manchester Manchester Manchester Manchester Manchester

Also resident at the same address, is Johns sister (widowed) and her three daughters.

NAME	AGE	OCCUPATION	BIRTHPLACE
Sarah E.Grindrod Lucy Grindrod Bertha Grindrod Mary A.Grindrod	34 10 7 3	Office Cleaner Scholar Scholar -	Openshaw Lanc. Manchester Manchester Manchester

By the 1901 England Census, John Bowkers parents appear to be deceased.
However his three siblings are recorded as boarders at the residence of his sister, Sarah Alice Grindrod, at 1 Stanly St. Newton Heath, Nth.Manchester.
There is also another Boarder, Mary Halliwell.
All are unmarried, except Sarah who is widowed.

NAME	AGE	OCCUPATION	BIRTHPLACE
Sarah Alice Grindrod Lucy Grindrod Bertha Grindrod Walter Bowker Clara Bowker Ada Bowker Mary Halliwell	44 20 17 20 24 21 19	Office Cleaner Shirt Machinist Shirt Machinist Carter Draper Assistant Machine Minder Shirt Machinist	Manchester Lancs. Manchester Manchester Manchester Manchester Manchester Manchester

In the 1911 England Census, Sarah Alice Grindrod is living with her married daughter, Bertha, and Berthas husband, at 135 Gleden St. Ancoats Manchester.
Bertha states she has been married for seven years, and has had no children.

NAME	AGE	OCCUPATION	BIRTHPLACE
Thomas Ward Bertha Ward Sarah Alice Grindrod	27 27 54	Confectionery Baker Machinist Underclothing Housekeeper	M/C Lancashire Manc Manc

In the 1901 England Census, Elizabeth Stott, is living with her parents and four siblings, at 28 Gas St. Manchester.
There is also her mothers father, John Deighton (widowed), and her mothers sister, Mary Deighton (unmarried).
Annie DEIGHTON married Sept.Qtr.1885, Samuel STOTT, St.Peters Church, Oldam Rd. Manchester.

NAME	AGE	OCCUPATION	BIRTHPLACE
John Deighton Mary J.Deighton Samuel Stott Annie Stott Elizabeth Stott John Stott Annie Stott Samuel Stott	59 20 36 36 15 12 5 2	Packer in Shipping ??? - Slipp??? Rivetter - Bobbin Winder - - -	Manchester Lancs Manchester Manchester Manchester Manchester Manchester Manchester Manchester

In the 1901 England Census, Amy Whiteman, is living with her mother and her brother, at 64 Reather St. Manchester.
Amys mother, Jane, is recorded as married.
Abraham WHITEMAN married 30 Dec.1881, Jane LAWSON, St.Georges Church, Manchester.

NAME	AGE	OCCUPATION	BIRTHPLACE
Jane Whiteman James Whiteman Amy Whiteman	50 18 16	Draper Solicitors Clerk Tailoress	Manchr Lanc Manchr Manchr

In the 1901 England Census, Beatrice Riley, is living with her parents and five siblings, at 8 Gas St. North Manchester.
There is also two visitors, William Johns and Leonard Evans, both unmarried.
Charles Henry James RILEY married Dec.Qtr.1889, Mary CARTER, St.Peters Church, Macclesfield Cheshire.

NAME	AGE	OCCUPATION	BIRTHPLACE
Charles H.Riley Mary Riley Herbert Riley Joseph Riley Constance A.Riley Gladys Riley Elsie Riley Beatrice Riley William Johns Leonard Evans	34 32 10 9 7 6 5 2 mo 23 21	Railway Clerk - - - - - - - Railway Carriage Body Maker (both)	Macclesfield Cheshire Audley Staffordshire Audley Macclesfield Macclesfield Macclesfield Macclesfield Manchester Lancashire Mildford North, Pembrokeshire Northampton Northamptonshire