INDEX of BOWER references.Compiled by Michael J.E.Gater,17 Douglas Road,Duston,Northampton.NN5 6XX December 2005. E-mail: mjeg@mjegater.co.uk

Information for this index has been taken from various sources over a period of 40 years. Where the original record has been consulted the exact entry has been given. However it has been necessary to condense some of the longer entries (Census records for example), and in all instances researchers should check the original source. No guarantee is given for any possible errors or omissions which may have occurred during the transcription and typing process of the index.

When research on this name commenced, many of the original records were held by the individual parish. The source reference, therefore, merely indicates the record and does not state where it is held at the present time.

It is stressed that this index is only an aid to research and the original record SHOULD ALWAYS BE EXAMINED. Experience over many years has shown that significant differences can occur between parish register and bishops transcript entries and between original records and copies.

Key to Sources:-
PR Parish Register
PRT Parish Register transcript
PPR Printed Parish register
BT Bishops Transcripts.
BTT Transcript of BT
Cen Census Record.
CRO County Record Office.
CMI Canterbury Marriage Licence.