Nicholas Bowling (1851 - 1935)

Born 19 Oct 1851 in Minster, Kent, England, United Kingdom

Ancestors

Husband of Amy Jane (Pinn) Bowling — married 16 Mar 1875 in Cardiff, Glamorgan, Wales

Husband of Louisa (Cobley) Bowling — married 29 Nov 1877 in Cardiff, Glamorgan, Wales

Descendants

Died 24 May 1935 at age 83 in Cardiff, Glamorgan, Wales, United Kingdom

Biography

Origin

Nicholas Bowling born 1851 - only just found his birth record. As he was illegitimate he was actually born Nicholas Bowling Gilbert November 1851. Son of Nicholas Bowling and Sarah Gilbert .

Birth Certificate: Born as Nicholas Bowling Gilbert

Christened: Nicholas James Bowling

Finally all further records: Nicholas Bowling

His parents married a few months later.

Following in his father's footsteps became a shipwright. His first marriage ended suddenly - one year after they married. Second marriage to Louisa Cobley gave him 13 children. Only 12 can be located. Thirteen children listed on the 1911 Census and 9 surviving children.

Both Nicholas and his wife both lived to 1935 where they died within months of each other.

Family

Marriage of Nicholas Bowling and Amy Jane Pinn 16 March 1875, Cardiff, Glamorgan, Wales

No children.

Marriage of Nicholas Bowling and Louisa Cobley 29 November 1877, Cardiff, Glamorgan, Wales

Children from this marriage:

• 1 Louisa Sarah Bowling
• 2 Nicholas Henry Bowling
• 3 Amy Jane Bowling
• 4 Gladys Rose Bowling
• 5 John Robert Bowling
• 6 William F. Bowling
• 7 Jessie Gwendoline M. Bowling
• 8 Thomas Edwin E. Bowling
• 9 Priscilla Florence Bowling
• 10 Philip David Ilo Bowling
• 11 Owain Tudor Bowling
• 12 Ada Dorothy Bowling

The 1911 census states they had 13 children unable to find a birth or death record for one child.

Birth Record

Birth Certificate Ordered BMD Birth Index [1]

Baptism

Nicholas Bowling baptised 10 December 1851. Son of Nicholas Bowling and Sarah Gilbert. Father - Shipwright.

Marriage

Marriage of Nicholas Bowling and Amy Jane Pinn 16 March 1875, Cardiff, Glamorgan, Wales

• Nicholas Bowling age 23 bachelor - Shipwright - father Nicholas Bowling deceased - Shipwright.
• Amy Jane Pinn age 20 spinster - father William Pinn - Seaman.
• Witnesses: William Pinn and Anny Bowling

Marriage of Nicholas Bowling and Louisa Cobley 29 November 1877, Cardiff, Glamorgan, Wales

• Nicholas Bowling age 25 widower - Shipwright - father Nicholas Bowling deceased (Shipwright).
• Louisa Cobley age 19 spinster - father Henry Cobley - Sailor.
• Witnesses: John Morris and Jane Evans.

Census 1861

23 Harrowby Street, Cardiff, Glamorgan, Wales

• Head: Nicholas Bowling Age 40 - Shipwright - Burton
• Wife: Sarah Gilbert Age 26 - Leeds, Kent
• Son: Nicholas Bowling Age 9 - Sheerness, Kent
• Son: John Bowling Age 4 - Cardiff
• Daughter: Ann Bowling Age 2 - Cardiff

Census 1891

58 Eldon Road Canton, Cardiff, Glamorgan, Wales

• Head: Nicholas Bowling Age 39 - Shipwright - born Sheerness, Kent
• Wife: Louisa Cobley Age 30 - born Bridgewater, Somerset
• Daughter: Louisa Sarah Bowling Age 12 - born Cardiff, Glamorgan
• Son: Nicholas Henry Bowling Age 10 - born Cardiff, Glamorgan
• Daughter: Amy Jane Bowling Age 7 - born Cardiff, Glamorgan
• Son: John Robert Bowling Age 5 - born Cardiff, Glamorgan
• Son: William F. Bowling Age 2 - born Cardiff, Glamorgan
• Daughter: Jessie Gwendoline M. Bowling Age 1 - born Cardiff, Glamorgan
• Sister-in-Law: Jessie Cobley Age 24 - Servant - born Bridgwater, Somerset

Census 1901

76 Clare Road, Grangetown, Cardiff, Glamorgan, Wales

• Head: Nicholas Bowling Age 49 - Shipwright - Sheerness, Kent
• Wife: Louisa Cobley Age 41 - Bridgwater, Somerset
• Daughter: Amy Jane Bowling Age 17 - Carboard box maker - Cardiff, Glamorgan
• Daughter: Jessie Gwendoline M. Bowling Age 11 - Cardiff, Glamorgan
• Son: Thomas Edwin E. Bowling Age 7 - Cardiff, Glamorgan
• Daughter: Priscilla Florence Bowling Age 6 - Cardiff, Glamorgan
• Son: Philip David Ilo Bowling Age 5 - Cardiff, Glamorgan
• Son: Owain Tudor Bowling Age 3 - Cardiff, Glamorgan
• Daughter: Ada Dorothy Bowling Age 1 - Cardiff, Glamorgan

Census 1911

76 Clare Road, Grangetown, Cardiff, Glamorgan, Wales

• Head: Nicholas Bowling Age 61 - Shipwright - Sheerness, Kent
• Wife: Louisa Cobley Age 51 - Bridgwater, Somerset
• Daughter: Jessie Gwendoline M. Bowling Age 21 - Tailoress - Cardiff, Glamorgan
• Son: Thomas Edwin E. Bowling Age 19 - Mineral Water - Cardiff, Glamorgan
• Son: Philip David Ilo Bowling Age 15 - Mineral Water - Cardiff, Glamorgan
• Son: Owain Tudor Bowling Age 13 - Cardiff, Glamorgan
• Daughter: Ada Dorothy Bowling Age 10 - Cardiff, Glamorgan

Death Certificate

Nicholas Bowling age 83 Retired Shipwright. Daughter Ada Dorothy Bowling present and registered the death.

Probate

England & Wales, National Probate Calendar (Index of Wills and Administrations), 1858-1966

Name: Nicholas Bowling Probate Date: 23 Jul 1935 Registry: Llandaff Death Date: 24 May 1935 Death Place: Cardiff, Wales

Transcript: BOWLING Nicholas of 76 Clare-road Grangetown Cardiff died 24 May 1935 Probate Llandaff 23 July to Philip David Ilo Bowling motor driver. Effects £220.

Only lived a year, no further research.

Sources

William James Bowling baptised 28 July 1867. Son of Nicholas and Sarah Bowling. Cardiff, Glamorgan, Wales.