We are able to trace the
Bowling family lines as far back as England in the 1600's to James
Bowling and his siblings. They were farmers and left England
for St. Mary's County, Maryland to escape persecution because they
were Catholics.
James was born 1636 in England and he died
either in 1692 or 1693 in St. Mary's County, Maryland. He was buried in
Maryland, although the exact location is unknown. James
married Anne in 1659 in England. Anne was also born in
England, however the exact city is unknown. She died in
Maryland. James also married Mary BROOKE, the daughter of Thomas BROOKE
and Eleanor HATTON. They were married in Maryland. They had
5 children.
James had 5 brothers and
sisters:
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