BOWES, George (1701-60), of Streatlam Castle, co. Dur.

b. 21 Aug. 1701, 3rd s. of Sir William Bowes, M.P., of Streatlam Castle by Elizabeth, da. and h. of Sir Francis Blakiston, 3rd Bt., of Gibside, co. Dur. educ. G. Inn 1719. m. (1) Oct. 1729, Eleanor (d.14 Dec.1742), da. and h. of Hon. Thomas Verney (s. of George, 12th Lord Willoughby de Broke), s.p.; (2) 13 June 1743, Mary, da. and h. of Edward Gilbert of Paulswalden, Herts., 1da. who; (1) John Lyon, 7th Earl of Strathmore [S], and (2) Andrew Robinson Stoney, afterwards Bowes. suc. bro. 1722.