Navorska tree » William Edward Bowles (1882-1947)
Personal data William Edward Bowles
- He was born on September 29, 1882 in Brampton, Peel Co., Ont.
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Source: Rose Navorska
- He died on May 17, 1947 in Cleveland, Cuyahoga Co., OH, he was 64 years old.
- He is buried on May 20, 1947 in Olmsted Twp., Cuyahoga Co., OH (Sunset Mem. Pk.).
- A child of Joseph Bowles and Emma Mary Thornett
- This information was last updated on April 6, 2023.
Household of William Edward Bowles
He is married to Lela Bell (Belle) Hill.
They got married on June 29, 1905 at Cleveland, Cuyahoga Co., OH, he was 22 years old.
William Edward Bowles oo Lela Bell Hill
Marriage sources: Marriage registration, (Cleveland OH, 1905)
Divorced.
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Child(ren):
- Alta (Elta) Fern Bowles 1911-1912
The couple were divorced from before February 10, 1914 at fortasse, Cleveland, Cuyahoga Co., OH.
William Bowles o/o Lela Bell Hill
Divorce source: Navorska, Rose, Sundry talks with David A. Navorska, (Olmsted Twp., Cuyahoga Co., OH, LRBEN., ca. MCMLX) <>
Notes about William Edward Bowles
William Edward Bowles
Sources: Extract by Bureau du registraire général in Ontario of the bc. for Wm Edward Bowles 29 Sept 1882. Pob = Brampton, Fath= Joseph Bowles. Moth = Emma Mary Thornett. Registration # 1882-05-025890
"85-284039-3-03 David Navorska 2304 Spanish Trl Irving, TX U.A.a 75060 Information Extracted for Genealogy Birth Name: Bowles, Wm Edward Date of Birth: September 29, 1882 Place of Birth: Brampton Father Name Bowles Joseph Place of BirthNot Recorded Occupation Labourer Mother Name Thornett, Emma Mary Place of Birth: Not recorded Parents' address: Brampton Registration No: 1882-05-125890 Issued at Toronto November 5, 1985 (Mrs) K.V. Bell Manager, Customer Services"
Occupation = Lather
Military = 23 June 1915 through 31 Jan 1919 Canadian Army, WWI - Served in France 59th Battalion. 6 June 1916 drafted to 20th battallion 2nd Canadian Div in France. Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, and Victory Medal Complexion: Dark Hair: Blue Eyes: brown Height: 5' 9" Chest 36" Chest expansion 2" Regimental # 454,363 RG 150, Accesion 1992-93-166, Box 960-3. The enlistment form gives date of birth = Sept 28 / 15. Instead of the year of birth, the year of enlistment is given.
Faith in 1915: Methodist
DC: Cause of death = Wintergreen poisioning
The front of his feet were amputated because of frost-bite. His feet were frozen when he slept off a drunk in a barn.
Viola Bowles writes, "Brother 5 William Bowles or Dike or Dyke - Born in Brampton Canada - Buried in Sunset Memorial 6265 Columbia Road, North Olmsted" - 29 Nov 1985
Sobrequet Dike due to his talking about going to the Klondike & striking it rich.
Morgan, Judy, for dob = 28 Sep 1882
Author: Bowles, William, Title: Letter to Elizabeth Walsh, (Publication site: Chichester Eng., Publisher: W.B., Publication date: 14 Aug 1918)
"GALLAND Rosières de Picardie August 14th 1918
Graylingwell War Hospital Chichester England Block E Ward 2
Dear sister [Mary Elizabeth Walsh née Bowles], just a line to let you know I am well hope you are the same I received your most welcome letter and the $ ok the war will be over befor leslie [Leslie James Walsh] has to come to france I hope I see frank [possibly Frank Bowles] if he comes over here Ill find him if I can and give him a few pointer I saw one of the boys from Cleveland I am glad Mother [Emma Mary Bowles née Thornett] looks good I may see her once more befor she kickes in tell Dorothy [Dorothy Margaret Walsh] I got her letter OK also Jimes [possibly James Leslie Walsh] I guess Ill have to ring off for now with best of luck to you all give all my regard to all the boys
With love always Brother Will"
A postcard that was not mailed, possibly enclosed in a letter. It has no address:
A photograph of an artillery piece with 9 men dressed alike in what probably are German uniforms
"Captured by 20th Canadians, Somme, Sep. 15th 1916"
Written on the back:
"Dear Sister [Mary Elizabeth Walsh née Bowles] Mrs. James Walsh Hope you have had a Merry X mas and a Happy New From Brother Bill [William Bowles] In a different hand , "Captured by Bills battalion"
William's parents: Joseph & Emma Mary (Thornett) Bowles.
1910 Cleveland OH Federal Census
Burial: DC & Sunset Mem. Pk. records
Sunset Memorial Park in an unmarked grave next to the unmarked grave of his bro. George Bowles & marked grave of b-i-l Otto Lang. Sunset Mem. Pk. spans over three municipalities. William Bowles' grave is in the Olmsted Twp. portion of the cemetery.
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Historical events
Birthday September 29, 1882
- The temperature on September 29, 1882 was about 15.3 °C. There was 14 mm of rain. The air pressure was 22 kgf/m2 and came mainly from the west-southwest. The airpressure was 74 cm mercury. The atmospheric humidity was 84%. Source: KNMI
- Koning Willem III (Huis van Oranje-Nassau) was from 1849 till 1890 sovereign of the Netherlands (also known as Koninkrijk der Nederlanden)
- In The Netherlands , there was from August 20, 1879 to April 23, 1883 the cabinet Van Lijnden van Sandenburg, with Mr. C.Th. baron Van Lijnden van Sandenburg (conservatief-AR) as prime minister.
- In the year 1882: Source: Wikipedia
- The Netherlands had about 4.5 million citizens.
- May 20 » The Triple Alliance between the German Empire, Austria-Hungary and the Kingdom of Italy is formed.
- July 11 » The British Mediterranean Fleet begins the Bombardment of Alexandria in Egypt as part of the Anglo-Egyptian War.
- August 20 » Tchaikovsky's 1812 Overture debuts in Moscow, Russia.
- September 4 » The Pearl Street Station in New York City becomes the first power plant to supply electricity to paying customers.
- September 18 » The Pacific Stock Exchange opens.
- December 6 » Transit of Venus, second and last of the 19th century.
Day of marriage June 29, 1905
- The temperature on June 29, 1905 was between 11.2 °C and 25.5 °C and averaged 19.1 °C. There was 9.6 hours of sunshine (57%). The average windspeed was 3 Bft (moderate breeze) and was prevailing from the east-southeast. Source: KNMI
- Koningin Wilhelmina (Huis van Oranje-Nassau) was from 1890 till 1948 sovereign of the Netherlands (also known as Koninkrijk der Nederlanden)
- In The Netherlands , there was from August 1, 1901 to August 16, 1905 the cabinet Kuijper, with Dr. A. Kuijper (AR) as prime minister.
- In The Netherlands , there was from August 17, 1905 to February 11, 1908 the cabinet De Meester, with Mr. Th. de Meester (unie-liberaal) as prime minister.
- In the year 1905: Source: Wikipedia
- The Netherlands had about 5.5 million citizens.
- February 5 » In Mexico, the General Hospital of Mexico is inaugurated, started with four basic specialties.
- September 1 » Alberta and Saskatchewan join the Canadian confederation.
- September 8 » The 7.2 Mw Calabria earthquake shakes southern Italy with a maximum Mercalli intensity of XI (Extreme), killing between 557 and 2,500 people.
- September 23 » Norway and Sweden sign the "Karlstad treaty", peacefully dissolving the Union between the two countries.
- November 18 » Prince Carl of Denmark becomes King Haakon VII of Norway.
- December 15 » The Pushkin House is established in Saint Petersburg, Russia, to preserve the cultural heritage of Alexander Pushkin.
Day of death May 17, 1947
- The temperature on May 17, 1947 was between 10.3 °C and 17.2 °C and averaged 12.9 °C. There was 1.9 mm of rain during 1.6 hours. There was 2.0 hours of sunshine (13%). The average windspeed was 2 Bft (weak wind) and was prevailing from the south-southeast. Source: KNMI
- Koningin Wilhelmina (Huis van Oranje-Nassau) was from 1890 till 1948 sovereign of the Netherlands (also known as Koninkrijk der Nederlanden)
- In The Netherlands , there was from July 3, 1946 to August 7, 1948 the cabinet Beel I, with Dr. L.J.M. Beel (KVP) as prime minister.
- In the year 1947: Source: Wikipedia
- The Netherlands had about 9.5 million citizens.
- January 6 » Pan American Airlines becomes the first commercial airline to offer a round-the-world ticket.
- April 16 » An explosion on board a freighter in port causes the city of Texas City, Texas, to catch fire, killing almost 600.
- June 25 » The Diary of a Young Girl (better known as The Diary of Anne Frank) is published.
- September 18 » The National Security Council and the Central Intelligence Agency are established in the United States by the National Security Act. It also establishes the Air Force as an equal partner of the Army and Navy.
- September 30 » Pakistan joins the United Nations.
- November 17 » The Screen Actors Guild implements an anti-Communist loyalty oath.
Day of burial May 20, 1947
- The temperature on May 20, 1947 was between 5.5 °C and 18.1 °C and averaged 12.8 °C. There was 7.0 hours of sunshine (44%). The average windspeed was 2 Bft (weak wind) and was prevailing from the north-northeast. Source: KNMI
- Koningin Wilhelmina (Huis van Oranje-Nassau) was from 1890 till 1948 sovereign of the Netherlands (also known as Koninkrijk der Nederlanden)
- In The Netherlands , there was from July 3, 1946 to August 7, 1948 the cabinet Beel I, with Dr. L.J.M. Beel (KVP) as prime minister.
- In the year 1947: Source: Wikipedia
- The Netherlands had about 9.5 million citizens.
- January 25 » Thomas Goldsmith Jr. files a patent for a "Cathode Ray Tube Amusement Device", the first ever electronic game.
- July 6 » The AK-47 goes into production in the Soviet Union.
- August 14 » Pakistan gains Independence from the British Empire and joins the Commonwealth of Nations.
- September 9 » First case of a computer bug being found: A moth lodges in a relay of a Harvard Mark II computer at Harvard University.
- September 30 » The 1947 World Series is the first to be televised, to include an African-American player, to exceed $2 million in receipts, to see a pinch-hit home run, and to have six umpires on the field.
- December 16 » William Shockley, John Bardeen and Walter Brattain build the first practical point-contact transistor.
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- 1935 » Paul Dukas, French composer, critic, and educator (b. 1865)
- 1936 » Panagis Tsaldaris, Greek lawyer and politician, 124th Prime Minister of Greece (b. 1868)
- 1938 » Jakob Ehrlich, Czech-Austrian academic and politician (b. 1877)
- 1943 » Johanna Elberskirchen, German author and activist (b. 1864)
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- 1951 » William Birdwood, Anglo-Indian field marshal (b. 1865)
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