All baptism / marriage sources unless otherwise stated are Birse Parish Registers.
FRANCIS BOWMAN -
May 28 1790 Al Bowman in Craigley a son named Francis. Witnesses William Davie and Robert Bain
From 1815 – 1819 List of Inhabitants Francis is living at Glencatt.
In 1822, Francis is still given as residing in Glencatt, but he is now married. His wife’s name is Anderson and they have one daughter Ann given as under 7 years.
1820 January 30th: Contracted Francis Bowman in this parish and Ann Anderson parish of Coull and after regular proclamations of marriage banns and no objections offered were married Feby 17th before witnesses.
Jan 18 1821: Fras Bowman in Glenchat and his wife Ann Anderson had a child baptised named Ann. James Ewen and Jo Crawford there witnesses. Ann married Robert Turner 16th Nov 1858 at Birse Church (Birse #6). They are listed on the 1871 census as residing at the Boathouse Aboyne. (See 1871 census strays).
Other children are:
November 29 1823: Francis Bowman in Glenchatt and his wife Ann Anderson had a child baptised named George. James Ewan and John Crawford and others in said place witnesses.
July 11 1826: Francis Bowman in Glenchatt and his wife Ann Anderson had a child baptised named Alexander. Witnesses Peter Ewen and John Crawford both in said place.
July 22 1830: Francis Bowman Glenchatt a daughter named Janet. Witnesses Peter Ewen and James Ewen.
Feby 18 1836: Francis Bowman Glenchatt and his wife Anne Anderson had a child baptised named Elizabeth. Witnesses Peter Coutts and his wife.
June 9 1839: Francis Bowman and his wife Anne Anderson had a child baptised named William. Witnesses John Dinnie and Alexander Harper.
1841census Birse: Living at Boggiesheil (District 5 page 3)
BOWMAN Francis 50 wright Yes
BOWMAN Anne 40 Yes
BOWMAN Jane 10 Yes
BOWMAN Elizabeth 5 Yes
BOWMAN William 2 Yes
McKENZIE Duncan 30 sawyer No
1851 census Birse: Living at Ythanside (District 4 page 5)
BOWMAN Francis Head Mar 60 house carpenter ABD Birse
BOWMAN Ann wife Mar 51 ABD Coull
BOWMAN Ann dau Un 30 employed in farm work ABD Birse
BOWMAN William son 11 scholar ABD Birse
McINTIRE Alexander g'son 4m ABD Birse
Alexander McIntyre is the illegitimate son of Ann Bowman, dau of Francis.
December 19 (1850): Ann Bowman, daughter of Francis Bowman Ythanside had a bastard baptised named Alexander. The father was James McIntyre.
Ann Anderson died 1863 and given as the widow of Francis Bowman. No death certificate
has been located so far for Francis Bowman so he may have died pre-
Death Certificate: Birse #7
BOWMAN Ann widow of Francis Bowman carpenter
1863 June 7th 11hr 0m am at Ythanside Parish of Birse
Female 64 years
Parents: Charles Anderson crofter (deceased) Ann Stewart (deceased)
Cause: Morbus Cordis 6 weeks as certified by John McKay MB
Informant: Alexr Bowman, son, occupier present
1863 June 8th at Birse James Ritchie, Registrar
1861 census Birse: Residing at Ythanside (District 2 page 16)
BOWMAN Alexander Head Mar 34 Crofter & Ag lab ABD Birse
BOWMAN Hellen (sic) wife Mar 27 KCD Banchory
BOWMAN Ann dau 3 ABD Birse
BOWMAN Hellen (sic) dau 2 ABD Birse
BOWMAN Alexander son 9 months ABD Birse
BOWMAN Ann Head widow 62 ag lab ABD Coull
Nota:
Alexander Bowman -
ALEXANDER BOWMAN -
Francis Bowman’s baptism gives his father as Al. Bowman.
May 28 1790: Al Bowman in Craigley a son named Francis. Witnesses William Davie and Robert Bain
On the 1790 Listing at the diet of Balfour Francis is named with his parents:
Alexander Bowman married to Margt Davie
Child: Francis
July 5 1789: Contracted Alexander Bowman and Margaret Davie both in this parish and after were married 19th do.
Other children:
1792 January 5: Alexander Bowman in Craigley a son William. Witnesses William Davie and Geo Bain
August 29 1794: Al Bowman in Craigley a daughter baptised named Jannet. Witnesses William Davie and George Bain
August 11 1798: Alexander Bowman in CraigLey had a daughter baptised named Martha. Witnesses Will Davie and Ann Hay
1802 January 5: Margaret Davie widow of the deceased Al Bowman in Midstrath, had a son baptised named Alexander. Witnesses William Davie and Alexr Dinny
Alexander Bowman must have died sometime in late 1801 given the above baptism entry.
