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Bowron Family Papers, given 7 August 1990

(Acc: 1945 (D))

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PEDIGREE OF THE BOWRON FAMILY (Ref: D/X 920/1/1-2)

Pedigree of the Bowron family compiled by Miss D. Iceton from family papers handed to her by Miss M. O'Sullivan, April 1990
(1 paper)


Records of births and deaths of the Bowron family, 1816 - 1915 kept in John and Isabella Bowron's book, 23 September 1856 (1 volume, cloth bound) ANTECEDENTS OF THE BOWRON FAMILY

 (Ref: D/X 920/2/1)

MR. JOHN PRATT

Maternal grandfather of John Bowron of West Park. His daughter Mary married Henry Bowron of Bowes at Brignall on 11 April 1814.


4 December 1851. Probate copy of will, 21 April 1837 of John Pratt of Timpton Hill, Brignal, Yorkshire, farmer, [Father of Mary Bowron, wife of Henry Bowron of Brignall, Yorkshire and mother of John Bowron of West Park].
(Parchment, 2 membranes)

 (Ref: D/X 920/2/2-3)

MR. THOMAS LANGSTAFF

Either father or grandfather to Mrs. Abigail Holmes, nee Longstaff


Certificate of admission to the Manor of Cotherstone and Hunderthwaite of Thomas Langstaff as an alienee of John Bowin (Bowron) for "all that new built dwelling house with all the edifices thereunto belonging to the Croft adjoining thereto at the West End of Cotherstone" and other specified land, 26 September 1822
(Parchment, 1 membrane)


Receipted succession and description of property left by Thomas Langstaff to his daughter Mrs. Abigail Holmes of Cotherstone, Yorkshire, North Riding, 10 March 1873
(1 paper)

 (Ref: D/X 920/2/4-8)

MRS. ABIGAIL HOLMES

Abigail Holmes (5 August 1823 - 25 March 1885) was a daughter of Thomas Langstaff and ---- Bowron (a daughter of Henry and Mary Bowron of Brignall, Yorkshire and sister to John and Henry Bowron born at Brignall). She married Joseph Holmes of Cotherstone, Yorkshire, North Riding, Gent.


A receipt for a legacy of £100 from Mrs. Abigail Holmes left to her husband's nephew Joseph Holmes, 13 January 1886
(1 paper)


Receipt for estate duty in connection with the will of Abigail Holmes of "The Limes", Cotherstone, Yorkshire, North Riding, 3 May 1886
(1 paper)


Receipted legacy receipt on the estate of Mrs. Abigail Holmes of "The Limes", Cotherstone, Yorkshire, North Riding for the legatee Miss Isabella Bowron, 22 April 1887
(1 paper)


Description of property and receipted succession duty payment on the estate of the late Mrs. Abigail Holmes of "The Limes", Cotherstone, Yorkshire, North Riding, widow, left to Mr. Henry Bowron of West Park, Cotherstone, 21 March 1887
(6 papers)


Accounts to Mr. Henry Bowron from W. and W.J. Watson, solicitors, Barnard Castle, in connection with the administration of the will of Mrs. Abigail Holmes of "The Limes", Cotherstone, Yorkshire, North Riding, 29 February 1888 (3 papers) EDWARD AND ISABELLA WALTON AND THEIR FAMILY

 (Ref: D/X 920/3/1-13)

EDWARD AND ISABELLA WALTON

He was a carpenter of Cotherstone who died 22 March 1860. She died on 9 August 1872 aged 80.


Accounts of the executors, including Edward Walton, of the late Jonathan Kendall's will for the estate at Barton in the County of York in trust for Samuel Rowlandson, 29 May 1838 - 1 August 1858
(1 volume, card bound)


`Plan of lands in the township of Cotherstone and the parish of Romaldkirk belonging to Mr. Edward Walton' made by Machell, surveyor, - 1839 Scale: 1" : 2 chains [1:1584]
(1 plan with green tape binding, linen backed paper, 52cm x 42cm, ink and colourwash)


List of the customary rents of the late Mr. Edward Walton, n.d. [c. 1860s]
(1 paper)


Copy of the will of Edward Walton of West Park, Cotherstone, Yorkshire, North Riding, 3 February 1859
(3 papers)


Receipted account of expenses incurred in administering the will of Edward Walton by W. and W. Watson, solicitors of Barnard Castle on behalf of Mr. William Walton and the other executors, 1 January 1861
(1 paper)


Letter to Mr. John Bowron (senior) of Cotherstone, Yorkshire from Alfred Hanson, controller of Legacy and Succession Duty Department, Somerset House, London W.C. concerning duty payable on the estate of Edward Walton, 26 October 1875
(1 paper)


Memorial card of Isabella Walton, widow of the late Edward Walton, 9 August 1872
(1 card)


Receipted succession duty on the estate of Mrs. Isabella Walton paid by Mrs. Isabella Bowron of West Park, Cotherstone, Yorkshire, North Riding, 30 June 1876 WILLIAM WALTON William Walton, (11 December 1818 - 22 February 1899) was the eldest and only surviving son of Edward and Isabella Walton. He worked as warehouse clerk in Middlesbrough and died in Clifton Asylum, York.


Schedule of deeds relating to land in Cotherstone mortgaged to Mr. Michael Hodgson of Langley Dale, farmer, by William Walton of Middlesbrough, warehouse clerk, 26 July 1866
(1 paper)


Account book of the trustees of the late Mrs. Margaret Hodgson in account with William Walton at Clifton Asylum, York who died in 1899, 13 May 1894 - April 1902 Also the accounts of trustees of the late Mrs. Margaret Hodgson, 13 May 1894 - 30 July 1903
(1 volume, card bound)


Letter to Mr. John Bowron, 47 Farnley Road, South Norwood from his brother Sir Edward Bowron of Waddon Court, Waddon concerning trusteeship of William Walton's will and the possible purchase of West Lodge, Cotherstone, Yorkshire, North Riding, 30 July 1903
(2 papers)


Statement by the executors of William Walton, deceased, Clifton Asylum, York, of his assets and liabilities, September 1903 - 9 April 1904
(1 paper)


Receipt for estate duty following the death of William Walton in Clifton Asylum, York, 9 October 1903
(1 paper)

 (Ref: D/X 920/3/14-23)

MRS. MARGARET HODGSON (NEE WALTON)

Baptised 9 July 1825, died childless on 20 March 1893. She was the third daughter of Edward and Isabella Walton and married Michael Hodgson of Langley Dale, farmer, (after 1861)


Bankbook of Jonathan Backhouse & Co., Bankers, Barnard Castle belonging to Mrs. Margaret Hodgson, 1 January 1890 - 30 June 1893. Then used by her executors, Henry Bowron and Mrs. Jane Monkhouse of Cotherstone, 10 April 1893 - 1 July 1904
(1 volume, card bound)


(28 June 1893) Probate copy of will, 17 March 1893 of Margaret Hodgson (nee Walton) of Cotherstone, Yorkshire. (parchment, 3 membranes)


Receipts for duty paid on account of the personal estate of Margaret Hodgson, 1 August 1893
(6 papers)


Receipted estate duty paid by the executors of Mrs. Margaret Hodgson of Cotherstone on her personal estate including shares, 5 February 1894
(1 paper)


Receipted statement of succession duty paid by Jane Monkhouse on the estate of her sister Mrs. Margaret Hodgson of Cotherstone, Yorkshire, North Riding, 8 March 1894
(1 paper)


Statement of division of proceeds of Mrs. Margaret Hodgson's furniture sale, May 1903
(1 paper)


Receipted estate duties on the estate of Mrs. Margaret Hodgson with annexed schedule of her personal estate, 4 May 1904
(4 papers)


Receipts for estate duty paid on the estate of Margaret Hodgson (deceased) after the death of her two sisters, Jane Monkhouse and Isabella Bowron; also an annexed list of legatees, 28 September 1904
(3 papers)


Estate duty payable on the will of Mrs. Margaret Hodgson of Cotherstone, Yorkshire, North Riding, widow, after the ending of the annuity to Miss Jane Bowron, 11 October 1912
(1 paper)


Receipted account of Gardner and Hovenden Solicitors, 16 Finsbury Circus, London E.C. t0 John Bowron of South Norwood, London E.C. relating to expenses relating to estate duty on Mrs. Margaret Hodgson's will, 17 October 1912
(1 paper)

 (Ref: D/X 920/3/24-25)

MR. MICHAEL HODGSON OF LANGLEYDALE, FARMER

born ? - died childless, 7 February 1870. He married Margaret Walton after 1861.


Statement of investments and interests belonging to the late Michael Hodgson's trust, 1884
(1 paper)


A letter to Mr. John Bowron, South Norwood, London E.C. from Mr. George Hodgson, Martin Hall, Bawtry, Yorkshire, West Riding concerning a payment to the executors' of his late uncle Michael Hodgson's estate from the executors of his late aunt Mrs. Margaret Hodgson's estate, 17 August 1903
(1 paper)

 (Ref: D/X 920/3/26-27)

MRS. JANE MONKHOUSE (NEE WALTON)

Jane Monkhouse (8th June 1827 - 29 March 1903) was the youngest daughter of Edward and Isabella Walton.


Statement of property of Mrs. Jane Monkhouse (nee Walton) chargeable with estate duty under the will of Margaret Hodgson. Annexed: a summary of the will of Margaret Hodgson and the subsequent deaths of some legatees, 21 April 1903
(2 papers)


Final accounts of Mrs. Monkhouse's sale, 2 May 1903 (1 paper) THE FAMILY OF JOHN AND ISABELLA BOWRON

 (Ref: D/X 920/4/1-17)

JOHN BOWRON

John Bowron (7 October 1816 - 30 July 1878) of West Park, Cotherstone, farmer, was the eldest son of Henry Bowron of Bowes, labourer, who married Mary Pratt of Timpton Hill at Brignall, Yorkshire, North Riding on 11 April 1814. John had a younger brother Henry and a sister (? Isabella) who married Thomas Longstaff and was the mother of Mrs. Abigail Holmes.

ISABELLA BOWRON

Isabella Bowron (20 March 1821 - 26 January 1904) was the second and eldest surviving daughter of Edward and Isabella Walton.


Copy of baptism entry of John Bowron on 17 November 1816 at Brignall certified by Rev. Robert Tilbury, Rector of Brignall, 17 March 1892
(1 paper)


List of property in Cotherstone awarded to John Bowron and to Mrs. Isabella Bowron in 1867
(1 paper)


Photograph of John Bowron [probably of West Park in the possession of his son John at South Norwood], n.d. given
(1 photograph sepia 6.5cm x 10/5cm)


Memorial card of John Bowron of West Park, 30 July 1878
(1 card)


Plan of West Park Farm, Cotherstone, n.d. given
(1 plan, waxed linen, 32cm x 26.5cm, ink and colour wash)


`An account of the valuation of stock and other effects on West Park and Sandforth Farms' made by Mr. G. Tarn on the death of Mr. John Bowron, 30 July 1878. `Also an account of the funeral and other expenses of the said J. Bowron', 2 August 1878 - 1 June 1881
(1 volume, card bound)


Receipted account to the executors of Mr. John Bowron (deceased) from W.W. and W. J. Watson concerning expenses in connection with Mr. John Bowron's estate, 11 December 1878
(1 paper)


Notice of sale by auction by Mr. Sidney Trery, of farm stock of West Park, Cotherstone, 14 October 1887
(1 card 9cm x 11.5cm)


Receipt for duty on the succession in real property of Isabella Bowron of Cotherstone, Yorkshire, North Riding from her sister Margaret Hodgson (deceased) of Cotherstone, Yorkshire, North Riding, 22 March 1894
(1 paper)


Accounts, including interest paid for Jane Bowron, kept by Mrs. Isabella Bowron, 1 March 1894 - April 1901
(1 booklet)


A list made by Mrs. Isabella Bowron of Cotherstone, Yorkshire, North Riding of `A few things my dear sister [Mrs. Margaret Hodgson] wished her nephews and nieces to have after my decease', 25 February 1895 Also: "Valuations of household furniture and effects belonging to Mrs. Jane Monkhouse", 2 April 1903 Also: "Inventory of furniture of Isabella Bowron deceased", 28 January 1904
(1 booklet)


Inventory and valuation for probate purposes of the household effects of the late Isabella Bowron, 28 January 1904
(2 papers)


Statement of property of Isabella Bowron (nee Walton) chargeable with estate duty, 11 April 1904
(1 paper)


Receipt for estate duty on the death of Isabella Bowron of Cotherstone, Yorkshire, North Riding and annexed statement of Margaret Hodgson's inheritance, 1 July 1904
(2 papers)


Receipted account and annexed statement of the personal estate of John Bowron of Cotherstone, Yorkshire, North Riding for estate duty following the death of his wife Mrs. Isabella Bowron also of Cotherstone, Yorkshire, North Riding, 24 July 1905
(2 papers)


A receipted account with annexed schedule of property chargeable with the estate duty on the death of Isabella Bowron with reference to the will of her husband John Bowron, both of Cotherstone, Yorkshire, North Riding, 24 July 1905
(2 papers)


Letter to Mr. John Bowron, 47 Farnley Road, South Norwood, London from J. Hanby Holmes concerning a deed of appointment made by Mrs. Isabella Bowron in favour of her husband, 19 June 1909
(1 paper)

 (Ref: D/X 920/4/18-19)

MR. HENRY BOWRON

Henry Bowron was the younger brother of John Bowron of West Park near Cotherstone, maintained through the Teesdale Union at Clifton Asylum, York.


Receipts for the maintenance of Henry Bowron, from the Teesdale Union, 3 October 1901 and 26 March 1902
(2 papers)


Correspondence between Mr. John Bowron of 47 Farnley Road, South Norwood to Mr. Robert Peirse of Hill Terrace, Middleton in Teesdale, Relieving Officer of Teesdale Union concerning the discontinuance of payments towards the maintenance of his uncle Henry Bowron at Clifton Asylum, York and the possibility of taking possession of a field and sheepstints to be used for payments, 12 August - 10 September 1903
(3 papers)

 (Ref: D/X 920/4/20-41)

MR. HENRY BOWRON

Henry Bowron (17 March 1852 - 28 June 1903) was the eldest son of John and Isabella Bowron of West Park, Cotherstone, farmed at Low Shipley, near Cotherstone, and then he became a cattle and sheep dealer. He was executor of the estate of A.B. Nicholson.


A copy of the will of A.B. Nicholson, Cotherstone, 5 July 1884
(1 paper)


An account of `The Distribution of Mr. A.B. Nicholson's will' [c. 1884-5]
(1 file)


Particulars of sale by public auction by Messers Tarn Auctioneers at the Red Lion Inn, Cotherstone of the property and land of the late Mr. Anthony Bainbridge Nicholson of Cotherstone, Yorkshire, North Riding, annotated with the results of the sale, 10 October 1884
(1 paper)


Certificate of admission to the Manor of Cotherstone-cum-Hunderthwaite of Henry Bowron for "Prospect House with two cottages and field behind the same", 6 September 1886
(1 paper)


Copy of the will of Henry Bowron of Cotherstone, Yorkshire, North Riding, 2 February 1887
(1 file)


"Acknowledgment by Mr. Richard Thomas Watson to Mr. Henry Bowron, that use of certain land situate at Redgables, Cotherstone is enjoyed by leave and license only", 27 July 1899
(1 paper)


Receipted account from W. and W. J. Watson to Mr. Henry Bowron of Cotherstone for expenses in drawing up the "Redgables Agreement", 29 December 1899
(1 paper)


Correspondence between Mr. John Bowron of South Norwood Hill, London E.C., W.J. and H.C. Watson, Solicitors, Barnard Castle and R.T. Watson of Middleton One Row, Darlington [formerly of `Redgables, Cotherstone] concerning the Redgables wayleave, 27 November 1905 - 27 January 1908
(7 papers)


A demand from Mr. Stephen York to Mr. Henry Bowron of Cotherstone, Yorkshire, North Riding, cattledealer for the repayment of two mortgages of June 1887 and June 1892, 14 March 1903
(1 paper)


Part of the last letter to Mr. John Bowron of 47 Farnley Road, South Norwood, London E.C. from his brother Henry Bowron of Cotherston referring to the sale in April 1903 and discussing the rent and repairs of `The House' [probably that formerly occupied by Mrs. Jane Monkhouse], 10 May 1903
(1 paper)


Lists of assets and debts related to the estate of Mr. Henry Bowron deceased, 21 May 1903 - October 1907
(4 papers and 1 file)


Details of stock, crops and estate and sundry implements, the property of the late Henry Bowron of Cotherstone, Yorks sold by auction on 14 July 1903
(1 volume, paper bound)


A letter to Mr. John Bowron, 47 Farnley Road, South Norwood from his brother Sir Edward Bowron, 119 Cannon Street, London E.C. concerning the estate of their brother Henry Bowron of Cotherstone, Yorkshire, North Riding 24 July 1903
(1 paper)


Plan of land at Baldersdale Road, Cotherstone made by Pegg and Farrow, Architects & Surveyors, Barnard Castle [part of papers of the executors of Henry Bowron], August 1903 Scale 1:30
(1 plan, waxed linen 78.5cm x 44cm, ink and colour wash)


Details of a sale by public auction at Cotherstone by Mr. George Tarn Bainbridge of property connected with the Bowron family at Cotherstone, Yorkshire, North Riding. Also: notes on the results of the auction, 5 September 1903
(2 papers)


List of `Title Deeds' left at Messers W.J. and H.C. Watson Solicitors, Barnard Castle, 7 September 1903
(1 paper)


Correspondence to John Bowron Esq., 119 Cannon Street, London E.C. from W.J. and H.C. Watson, Solicitors, Barnard Castle, concerning the estate of Henry Bowron, deceased, 24 September - 31 December 1903
(3 papers)


"Acknowledgment" by Mrs. Mary Bowron to Mrs. Isabella Bowron and others "as to right of production of indentures of lease and release dated 21st and 22nd January 1834" relating to "Home Cottage", Cotherstone, Yorkshire, North Riding, 8 December 1903
(1 paper)


Statement of executorship with reference to Henry Bowron, deceased, of Cotherstone, Yorkshire, North Riding, June 1904
(1 file)


Receipts for estate duty in connection with the will of Henry Bowron of Cotherstone, Yorkshire, North Riding, 6 August 1904
(2 papers)


Statements of accounts rendered by Watson, Watson and Wells to Mr. Henry Bowron's executors of expenses connected with his estate, 8 June 1907 - 16 October 1907
(3 papers)


Letter to Mr. John Bowron of South Norwood Hill, London E.C. from Watson, Watson and Wells Solicitors, Barnard Castle concerning his brother's estate trust, 27 November 1908
(2 papers)

 (Ref: D/X 920/4/42)

MRS MARY ANN RAINE (NEE BOWRON)

Mary Ann Raine (4 October 1853 - May 1915) was the eldest daughter of John and Isabella Bowron of West Park. She married George Raine who died in 1907.


A letter to John Bowron Esq., 47 Farnley Road, South Norwood, London E.C. from W.J. and H.C. Watson Solicitors, Barnard Castle concerning the trusteeship of George Raine's will and enclosing a copy of a letter of Mrs. Raine [Mary Ann Bowron] of 11 Cambridge Street, Saltburn-by-the-Sea from Jackson and Jackson, 13 Queen's Terrace, Middlesbrough also concerning the trusteeship of George Raine's will, 6 June 1907
(2 papers)

 (Ref: D/X 920/4/43-45)

MISS MARGARET BOWRON

Margaret Bowron (21 July 1865 - 5 January 1887) as the third daughter of John and Isabella Bowron of West Park and died intestate.


"Administration de bonis non of the effects of Margaret Bowron, deceased" of West Park, Cotherstone, Yorkshire, North Riding granted to her brother Mr. John Bowron of South Norwood, London E.C., 28 July 1905
(1 paper)


Receipted estate duty paid on the personal estate of Miss Margaret Bowron, 28 August 1905
(1 paper)


Account of W.J. and C.C. Watson, solicitors, to Mr. John Bowron of South Norwood London E.C. concerning expenses relating to Miss Margaret Bowron, deceased, 3 November 1905
(1 paper)

 (Ref: D/X 920/4/46-55)

MISS JANE BOWRON

Jane Bowron (26 November 1867 - ?) was the youngest child of John and Isabella Bowron of West Park. She was cared for by her mother until 1904 and then by Mrs. Etherington in Lartington (at least until February 1923).


19 November 1888 (1) Henry Bowron (2) Mary Ann Raine (3) John Bowron (4) Edward Bowron (5) William Bowron (6) Isabel Bowron Agreement between 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6 to use interest on the personal estate of their sister Margaret Bowron (died intestate January 1887) to maintain their sister Jane Bowron until her marriage or death
(1 paper)


A letter from Mr. J.S. Walton of Stamford House, Northallerton to Mr. T. Chipchase of Cotherstone giving advice concerning the custody of those of unsound mind [possible reference to Jane Bowron and her mother], 16 April 1903
(1 paper)


Statement of account of Jane Bowron by her guardians John and Edward Bowron together with accounts associated with Mrs. Isabella Bowron, 11 July 1904
(1 booklet and 1 paper)


Correspondence from Mrs. Martha Etherington of Oak Tree Farm and later South View, Lartington and others to Mr. John Bowron, 47 Farnley Road, South Norwood, London reporting on the health of his sister Jane Bowron, 16 February 1904 - 22 February 1923
(33 papers)


Signed receipts of quarterly payment made by John Bowron to Mrs. Martha Etherington of Oak Tree Farm (or villa) 1904 - 1918, then of South View, Lartington 1918 - 1923 for the care of his sister Miss Jane (Jenny) Bowron, 16 February 1904 - 22 February 1923
(84 papers)


A letter from the Life Department of Royal Exchange Assurance, London E.C. to John Bowron, 119 Cannon Street, London E.C. requesting a medical examination of Jane Bowron in connection with a proposed annuity, 7 April 1910
(1 paper)


A letter to John Bowron, 119 Cannon Street, London E.C. from Gardner and Hovenden, solicitors, of 16 Finsbury Circus, London E.C. concerning inland revenue queries about Margaret Hodgson, 17 July 1912 Also a copy of a letter from Gardner and Hovenden to W.J. and H.C. Watson Solicitors, Barnard Castle containing queries relating to the will of Margaret Hodgson, deceased, and Miss Jane Bowron's annuity, 20 July 1912
(3 papers)


Estate duty receipt payable on behalf of Jane Bowron on the will of Mrs. Margaret Hodgson of Cotherstone, 20 September 1912
(1 paper)


Signed receipts for the share of the sum provided for an annuity of £10 to Miss Jane Bowron until she became entitled to an annuity under John Bowron's will (which happened on 24 January 1912), 17 October 1912
(6 papers)


A letter from Sir Edward Bowron, 119 Cannon Street, London E.C. to his brother John Bowron, South Norwood, London E.C. concerning the health of their sister Jane, 27 November 1922
(1 paper)

 (Ref: D/X 920/4/56-61)

MRS ISABELLA JOPLING (NEE BOWRON)

Isabella Jopling (1 January 1864 - 28 November 1909) was the second daughter of John and Isabella Bowron of West Park. She married William Jopling (son of Joseph Jopling of Victoria Street, Barnard Castle, Registrar of births, marriages and deaths), who immigrated to South Africa (c. 1912). They had one daughter, Margaret Isabel who married Cecil Markham and lived at Limekilns, near Dunfermline.


Copy notes for counsel relating to the financial affairs of Mark and William Jopling, sons of Joseph Jopling of Bishop Auckland, including a request for opinions on the possible methods of repaying William Jopling's debts to his creditors and in particular to his wife Isabella (nee Bowron) Also a summary of William Jopling's assets and liabilities, n.d. given [c. 1892-4]
(2 papers)


A letter to `My Sweetest Bell' [probably Mrs. Isabella Jopling (nee Bowron)] from her sister-in law Clara describing her experiences during the siege of Kimberley, 3 February 1900
(1 paper)


Memorial book of Isabella Jopling (nee Bowron) who died 28 November 1909 aged 45 years
(1 booklet)


Letters to Mr. John Bowron of South Norwood, London from his niece Margaret Isabel Jopling, 11 July 1912 and 27 December 1913
(2 papers)


A letter to Mr. John Bowron of South Norwood, London E.C. from his sister-in-law Mrs. Mary Bowron, Home Cottage, Cotherstone, Yorkshire, North Riding, enclosing a letter and two photographs from their niece Margaret Isabel Markham (nee Jopling), 22 December 1921
(3 papers and 2 sepia photographs)


A letter to Mr. John Bowron of South Norwood, London E.C. from his niece Margaret Isabel Markham (nee Jopling) Murrell Cottage, Limekilns, nr. Dunfermline, Fife, Scotland sending family news and a photograph of her sons, 10 October 1922 (2 papers and 1 sepia photograph JOHN AND JANE ELEANOR BOWRON

 (Ref: D/X 920/4/62-107)

JOHN BOWRON

John Bowron (14 April 1855 - ?) was the second son of John and Isabella Bowron of West Park. He married Jane Eleanor Bigg and lived in South Norwood. He became a commercial traveller for the firm of Joseph Travers & Sons Ltd., 119 Cannon Street, London E.C. Tea Merchants [both his brothers Edward and William Bowron were associated with this firm]


Certificate of marriage of John Bowron and Jane Eleanor Bigg at St. Mary's Church, Lewisham on 24 December 1885 certified by F. Payne Fallwey, Curate, 24 December 1885
(1 paper)


Birth certificate of Henry Bowron born 15 October, 1887 at 22 Farnley Road, South Norwood, London SE, 18 November 1887
(1 paper)


Book of common prayer given by John Bowron to his wife Jane Eleanor, Easter 1905
(1 volume, leather bound)


Photograph of a young man [probably John Bowron of South Norwood] n.d. given
(1 photograph 4cm x 5cm)


Copy memorandum of terms of engagement in the service of Joseph Travers & Sons Ltd. [tea merchants] of John Bowron as a commercial traveller, 2 December 1889
(1 paper)


Notification of change of address for Mr. John Bowron to Teesdale, 4 Ross Terrace, South Norwood Hill, London SE, 23 June 1910
(1 card)


Receipts and correspondence between W.J. and H.C. Watson, solicitors, John Henry Bowron and his uncle John Bowron (as representative of Henry Bowron's executors) concerning legacies due to John Henry Bowron, 29 October 1904 - 25 October 1907
(1 file)


Correspondence between H.C. Watson, solicitor, Barnard Castle and Mr. John Bowron, 47 Farnley Road, South Norwood concerning the payment to his nephew John Henry Bowron of Henry Bowron's shares in the estates of Mrs. Margaret Hodgson and Mrs. Jane Monkhouse, 21-28 May 1906
(2 papers)


Memorial book of George Ernest Clark (son-in-law of John Bowron of South Norwood) who died 1 November 1919 aged 59 years
(1 booklet, leather bound)


Letter to Mr. John Bowron of 47 Farnley Road, South Norwood, London E.C. from Mr. Thomas Lumley, Newgate, Barnard Castle concerning a headstone for Mrs. Mary Dent of Timpton Hill, who died November 1906 aged 92 and her husband L. Dent, deceased. 9 July 1908
(3 papers)


Particulars, conditions of sale and purchase agreement of freehold house and fields situate at Cotherstone in the occupation of John Lawson Esq., bought by Mr. Richard Thompson, of Durham, Solicitor through the owner's agent William Watson of Barnard Castle, solicitor, 26 May 1858
(1 paper)


A letter to John Bowron, 119 Cannon Street, London E.C. from W. and W.J. Watson, solicitors, of Barnard Castle concerning succession and legacy duties payable on the estate of A. Holmes deceased, 4 April 1887
(1 paper)


27 December 1887 (1) John Bowron of South Norwood, London E.C. (2) William Eggleston Blackett of Sunderland Lease for seven years from 1 to 2 of those premises called `The Limes' and the two grass fields adjoining at Cotherstone in the County of York. Rent £44 p.a.
(1 paper)


Account to John Bowron, Esq., 119 Cannon Street, London E.C. from W. and W.J. Watson, solicitors, Barnard Castle of expenses involved in the sale of "The Limes" and two closes of land at Cotherstone, Yorkshire, North Riding, 27 November 1890
(1 paper)


Account and receipt from W. and W.J. Watson to Mr. John Bowron, 119 Cannon Street, London E.C. concerning expenses of obtaining his admittance to the court roll of the Manor of Cotherstone with Hunderthwaite, 1 November 1888 and 2 January 1889
(2 papers)


List of customary tenants [of the Manor of Cotherstone-with-Hunderthwaite] revised to and including court held, 7 September 1896
(1 paper)


A list of contributions from customary freeholders of the Manor of Cotherstone-with-Hunderthwaite to a fund to guarantee Mr. Watson's costs in the case of Watson v Holmes [c. 1897-8]
(1 paper)


Transcript of the Court of Appeal Judgement in Watson v Homes concerning a claim for repayment of excess dues paid to the Steward of the Manor of Cotherstone-with-Hunderthwaite by a customary tenant, 2 November 1898
(1 booklet)


Correspondence written to Mr. R.J. Watson of Redgables, Cotherstone by Mr. Dent of King's Arms Hotel, Kirby Stephen, and Colonel Rowlandson of Durham expressing thanks and support for his part in the Watson v Holmes case, 1 February 1898 - 10 July 1899
(4 papers)


A letter to Mr. John Bowron of 47 Farnley Road, South Norwood, London E.C. from Mr. T. Chipchase "Lathbury", Cotherstone, Yorkshire, North Riding giving details of sheep stints on Cotherstone Moor, 9 January 1904
(1 paper)


Statement of Romaldkirk tithes paid by the Bowron family of Cotherstone, Yorkshire, North Riding, 2 March 1906
(1 paper)


A letter to John Bowron Esq., of South Norwood Hill, London SE from J. Hanby Holmes, Solicitor, Barnard Castle concerning tithes paid by individual members of the Bowron family, 27 June 1912
(2 papers)


A copy of the Daily Chronicle containing an article about the New Bill on Manorial Rights, 11 April 1921
(3 papers)


Plan of building land at Cotherstone made by Middlemiss, Green and Hedley of Sunderland, Architects, 8 July 1896 Scale 1" to 44"
(1 plan, waxed linen, 35cm x 25cm, ink drawn)


Particulars, including reserve prices and subsequent sales of property and land connected with the Bowron family (in Cotherstone), Yorkshire, North Riding to be sold by public auction by Mr. George Tarn Bainbridge, 5 September 1903
(1 paper)


A copy of the Teesdale Mercury containing an account of the sale by auction of property and land at Cotherstone, in Barnard Castle on 5 September 1903, 9 September 1903
(2 papers)


Letter from W.J. and H. Watson, solicitors, Barnard Castle to Mrs. Elizabeth Coates of Cotherstone concerning the purchase of the fields "High Wathlands", "Low Wathlands" and "Scalebury" by Mr. Thomas Birkett of Alwent Hall, Winston and the future payment to him of her rent for these fields, 2 December 1903
(1 paper)


A copy of the Teesdale Mercury containing details of property and land in Cotherstone to be auctioned in Barnard Castle at 2 pm on 9 April 1904 by Mr. George Tarn Bainbridge, 6 April 1904
(2 papers)


Particulars of property and land connected with the Bowron family in Cotherstone, Yorkshire, North Riding to be sold by public auction by Mr. George Tarn Bainbridge, 9 April 1904
(1 paper)


Memorandum of agreement for the tenancy of `West Lodge', Cotherstone, Yorkshire, North Riding let by John and William Bowron of 119 Cannon Street, London E.C. to Mrs. Annie Mills of Romaldkirk, Yorkshire, North Riding, 14 September 1904
(1 paper)


Correspondence between J. Hanby Holmes Solicitors, Barnard Castle and Mary Ann Raine (nee Bowron) John and Edward Bowron concerning the sale of land, 29 December 1905 - 17 January 1906
(3 papers)


Correspondence between J. Hanby Holmes, solicitor, of Barnard Castle and John Bowron of 47 Farnley Road, South Norwood, London E.C. concerning a tithe payment and the possible sale of John Bowron's field at Cotherstone, 29 September 1906 - 4 October 1906
(2 papers)


Receipted account to John Bowron Esq. of 47 Farnley Road, South Norwood, from W.L. and H.C. Watson, solicitors, Barnard Castle, for the expenses of the unsuccessful sale by auction of a customary freehold close of land called "Howlands", 12 October 1907
(1 paper)


Correspondence between John Bowron Esq., "Teesdale", South Norwood Hill and J. and E.R. Hanby Holmes, solicitors, Barnard Castle concerning "Howlands" field, Cotherstone, Yorkshire, North Riding, 29 November 1912 - 1 September 1919
(19 papers)


Correspondence between J. Hanby Holmes, solicitor, Barnard Castle and Mr. John Bowron, South Norwood, London E.C. concerning the possible purchase of Miss Agnes Holme's field at Cotherstone, 10 December 1912 - 8 September 1915
(3 papers)


Poster concerning the sale by public auction in Barnard Castle by Mr. R.A. Meacock, F.A.I. at 4 pm on 11 December 1912 of the estate of Agnes Holme, deceased, namely in Cotherstone, Freehold: "The summer closes" and "The Flatts", customary freehold: "Howlands" and two cottages and 28.5 sheep stints on Cotherstone Moor, 11 December 1912
(1 paper)


2 April 1917 (1) John Bowron of 131 South Norwood Hill, Surrey (2) Mary Kidd of Cooper House, Cotherstone, County of Yorkshire Lease for 1 year (renewable) from 1 to 2 of all the field known as "Holmlands" for pasturage Rent: £7 p.a.
(1 paper)


Correspondence between Mr. John Bowron of 4 Rose Terrace, South Norwood Hill, London SE and E.R. Hanby Holmes, solicitor, Barnard Castle concerning the death of his father J. Hanby Holmes and the possible sale of "Howlands" field, 20 April 1918 - 2 August 1918
(3 papers)


Letter to Mr. John Bowron, 131 South Norwood Hill, London SE 25 from E.R. Hanby Holmes, solicitor, Barnard Castle concerning the purchase and possession of "Howlands" field, Cotherstone, Yorkshire, North Riding, 14 March 1919
(1 paper)


19 May 1919 1) William Robert Holme of "Genoe", New South Wales, Australia 2) John Bowron of "Teesdale", 131 South Norwood Hill, London Copy of register deed of sale of "Howlands Field", Cotherstone, Yorkshire, North Riding consideration: £150
(1 paper)


Particulars of properties and subsequent sale prices connected with the Bowron family to be sold by public auction by Mr. George Tarn Bainbridge, 18 May 1907
(1 paper)


Correspondence between John Bowron Esq., of 47 Farnley Road, South Norwood and W.J. and H.C. Watson, solicitors, of Barnard Castle concerning the sale of Prospect House, Cotherstone, Yorkshire, North Riding, 8 June 1907
(2 papers)


Draft and copy letters between Heslop and York , solicitor, and Mr. John Bowron of 131 South Norwood Hill, London SE concerning the use of a pump near Home Cottage in Cotherstone, Yorkshire, North Riding, 4 February 1916 - 7 February 1916
(2 papers)


Particulars of the sale of 19 Dairy and Sheep farms of the Lartington Hall Estate to be sold by auction by George Tarn Bainbridge and Son on 27 September 1917
(1 booklet)


Conditions of Sale of the Lartington Estate for the sale by auction by George Tarn Bainbridge and Son on 11 and 12 October 1917
(1 booklet)


"Particulars and plans of Lartington Village and the residential accomodation land" to be sold by auction by George Tarn Bainbridge and Son on 12 October 1917
(1 booklet)

MISCELLANEOUS (Ref: D/X 920/4/108-109)

Price list of Joseph Lingford, Tea and Coffee Dealer, Grocer and Provision Merchant and Baking Powder Manufacturer of 97 Newgate Street, 1 October 1873
(1 booklet)


A copy of the Sunday Pictorial containing a report of the Bishop Auckland Victory in the Amateur Cup, 17 April 1921
(4 pages)