BOWES, William (1657-1707), of Streatlam Castle, co. Dur.

Family and Education

bap. 6 Jan. 1657, 4th but 1st surv. s. of Thomas Bowes of Streatlam Castle by Anne, da. and coh. of Anthony Maxton, BD, preb. of Durham. educ. Trinity Coll. Camb. 1672, G. Inn 1675. m. 17 Aug. 1691, Elizabeth (bur 5 July 1736), da. and h. of Sir Francis Blakiston, 3rd Bt., of Gibside, co. Dur., 4s. (1 d.v.p.) 4da. suc. fa. 660; Kntd. 13 Apr. 1684.Surtees, Dur. iv. pt. p. 108; Hutchinson, Dur. iii 253

Offices Held

Commr. for assessment, co. Dur. 1679 – 80, 1689 – 90, Yorks. (N. Riding) 1690; j.p. co. Dur. 1680 – ?89, 1700 – d., (W. Riding) 1683 – ?89, (N. Riding) 1683–?d.; ranger, Teesdale forest 1685 – 89; capt. of militia horse, co. Dur. by Nov. 1688, dep. lt. by 1701–d.Cal. Treas. Bks. viii. 260, ix. 102–3; N. Riding Recs. vii. 63, 133, Durham Cathedral Lib. Sharp mss 109/48.

Parlimentarian

BOWES, William (1657-1707), of Streatlam Castle, co. Dur.

Main residence: Streatlam Castle, co. Dur.

Author

G.H.

G.J.

Volume

Commons 1660-1690

Web Title

BOWES, William (1657-1707)

Will

Estates

Oxford 1644

Addresses

Religion

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