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Oxford Alumni:
George Downing, son of Dickson of "Denmark Platea", London, gent. Wadham College, matric 18 May 1745, aged 16; BA 11 Feb 1748-49; MA 1751.Rector of Ovington & Tilsbury, Essex in 1761.
Item found at: http://wesley.nnu.edu/john_wesley/letters/1761-notes.htm
George Downing was chaplain to the Earl of Dartmouth, and Rector of Ovington, Essex, where the Wesleys visited him. Charles Wesley describes him as 'humble, loving, zealous Mr. Downing.' See Journal, v. 61, 105; Life and Times of the Countess of Huntingdon, i. 4-9; the next letter, and that of April 19, 1764.
George & Catherine's memorials at Ovington are transcribed in the book "The history and topography of Essex"
By Thomas Wright, in a section about Ovington. It is assumed that they are both buried here.In the church-yard, a handsome stone monument, enclosed by iron palisades, contains, on the south side, the two following inscriptions, side by side.
" In memory of Mrs. Catharine Downing, wife of the Rev. George Downing, rector of this parish; the best of wives, the best of mothers, and the best of Christians, who departed this life, Dec. 18, 1802, aged 70."
" In memory of the Rev. George Downing, M.A. 48 years rector of this parish, and the adjoining parish of Tilbury, and 30 years a prebendary of the cathedral church of Ely, who departed this life, 24th July, 1809, aged 81 years.
" His truly Christian deportment proved his meetness for the eternal inheritance purchased for all believers by that Divine Saviour who was the supreme object of his love and adoration."
Details from Clergy of C.of.E Database:
1779 - Canon of Ely Cathedral - 8 Nov 1779 - Vacated 24 Jan 1810 (Natural Death)
1809 - Rector of Tilbury Juxta Clare, Essex - Vacated (Natural Death) 10 Aug 1809
1809 - Minister of Ovington with Albright, Essex - Vacated (Natural Death) 9 Aug 1809The following article was found at:
http://www.jimvallance.com/02-family-folder/skrine-family-folder/ainley-walker-book/skrine-book-03.2-chptr-3-b.htmlThe article is mainly about the Skrine family, who also had family in Somerset & Lymington, Hampshire.
These facts have recently been made plain by the kindness of the Rev. Henry G. Downing Liveing. Richard Downing, second husband of Elizabeth Dickson, appears to have been the son of Captain Downing of the Guards, of whom mention is made in Pepys' Diary under the years 1666 and 1667. Their son, Dickson Downing, b. 1701, and bur. 6 July 1745, m. Bridget Baldwin, and had, with other issue, a s. George Downing, bapt.1727. George Downing became Prebendary of Ely, 1779; his wife was Catherine Chambers (d. 1802), daughter of Nathaniel Chambers of Grey's Inn, - barrister-at-law, belonging to a family of Kendal.
George Downing, barrister-at-law, s. of the Rev. George Downing was b. 1762 and d. 1800. His wife was Mary Alston, b. 1761 and d. 1842.
Catherine Mary Downing, da. of the above, b. 1798 and d. 1872, married in 1821 Edward Liveing, surgeon, of Nayland, co. Suffolk, b. 1786 and d. 1843. They had a numerous family of which the sons were Professor George Downing Liveing, President of St. John's College, Cambridge, who died without issue; Edward Liveing, M.D., F,RX.P., Physician to King's College Hospital and Registrar of the Royal College of Physicians, who had issue the Rev. Henry George Downing Liveing with two other sons and two daughters; and Robert Liveing, Esqr.
George & Catherine's memorials are transcribed in the book "The history and topography of Essex"
By Thomas Wright, in a section about Ovington. It is assumed that they are both buried here.In the church-yard, a handsome stone monument, enclosed by iron palisades, contains, on the south side, the two following inscriptions, side by side.
" In memory of Mrs. Catharine Downing, wife of the Rev. George Downing, rector of this parish; the best of wives, the best of mothers, and the best of Christians, who departed this life, Dec. 18, 1802, aged 70."
" In memory of the Rev. George Downing, M.A. 48 years rector of this parish, and the adjoining parish of Tilbury, and 30 years a prebendary of the cathedral church of Ely, who departed this life, 24th July, 1809, aged 81 years.
" His truly Christian deportment proved his meetness for the eternal inheritance purchased for all believers by that Divine Saviour who was the supreme object of his love and adoration."
Charles is said to have married:
(1) Jane Wall
Although I am presently uncertain which is the mother of Edward.Possible Will: PRO
Will of Charles Bowles, Merchant of Southwark, Surrey, 28 September 1727, PROB 11/617Possible son: LDS
ROBERT BOWLES
Christening: 02 DEC 1696 Saint Dunstan, Stepney, London
Father: CHARLES BOWLES
Mother: JANE
Charles is said to have married:
(1) Jane Wall
Although I am presently uncertain which is the mother of Edward.Possible Will: PRO
Will of Charles Bowles, Merchant of Southwark, Surrey, 28 September 1727, PROB 11/617Possible son: LDS
ROBERT BOWLES
Christening: 02 DEC 1696 Saint Dunstan, Stepney, London
Father: CHARLES BOWLES
Mother: JANE
Dorothy Hunt (Daughter of Mr. Hunt of Lower Areley, Worcestershire)
See: http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~bowlesfamily/john_bowles_of_eltham's_family_tree.htm
John is said to have married Sarah Knight (not confirmed) and Mary.
The history and descendants of the Bowles family of Eltham can be found at: http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~bowlesfamily/the_bowles_of_eltham.htm
Please visit the above website for full details and updates. The following note and some of the information about the Bowles descendants was obtained from the above website.
An interesting account of John's business and family was included in an article published in the "Copartnership Herald", Christmas 1935. See: See: http://www.mernick.org.uk/thhol/ratclif1.html
The article also claims that this is the same John Bowles mentioned as a companion of Samuel Pepys in his diary 27 May 1661 and elsewhere, although this has been disputed. John's brother, Phineas Bowles, did succeed Pepys as Secretary to the affairs of the Admiralty in 1689, so this does give credit to the claim above.
John Bowles, was the second son of Charles Bowles of Chatham who left him a substantial fortune on his death in 1659. John invested wisely in trade in the Mediterranean and greatly increased his fortune. His country residence was at Eltham and his town house was in Mark Lane, London.
In 1668, he became the financial backer for the first factory in Britain to manufacture "looking glass plates" which had previously been a secret of the Venetians and later obtained sole possession of the factory. He then built a larger facility at Ratcliffe in 1680 which the family operated for over 100 years until it was destroyed by fire in 1794. The factory manufactured "crown" window glass, each piece having a crown embossed in the centre of the pane.
John is said to have married Sarah Knight (not confirmed) and Mary, although I am presently uncertain which is the mother of Charles. The LDS (submitted) shows the marriage to Sarah as about 1674. If this is correct, Mary is probably the mother.
See: http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~bowlesfamily/john_bowles_of_eltham's_family_tree.htm
Probable children are:
EDWARD BOWLES SYMES
Spouse: MARY WARBURTON
Marriage: 27 FEB 1812 Saint Giles, OxfordEMMA BOWLES SYMES
Spouse: JAMES FRIPP
Marriage: 17 OCT 1826 Westbury-On-Trym, Gloucester
Probable children are:
EDWARD BOWLES SYMES
Spouse: MARY WARBURTON
Marriage: 27 FEB 1812 Saint Giles, OxfordEMMA BOWLES SYMES
Spouse: JAMES FRIPP
Marriage: 17 OCT 1826 Westbury-On-Trym, Gloucester
Details from Oxford Alumni:
Bartholomew Middleton, son of Thomas of Bampton, Oxfordshire, Clerk. Magdalen College; Matric 15 Oct 1779, aged 17; Chorister 1774-79; Clerk 1779-86; BA 1783; MA 1787; minor canon and sub dean of Chichester 1786; Vicar of St. Peter the Great, Chichester 1792; Rector of Singleton, Surrey and Vicar of West Dean, Sussex 1786; Died 11 Jun 1831. See Bloxam, i, 192.Details from CCED: http://www.theclergydatabase.org.uk
Perpetual Vicar: Chichester St Peter the Great or Sub-Deanery (19 May 1792)
Vicar: West Dean (West Sussex) (30 Jul 1795 - 12 Jul 1815)
Rector: Singleton (30 Jul 1795 - 12 Jul 1815)Details of 2nd marriage:
29 Sep 1792
GROOM: Bartholomew MIDDLETON of Chichester(6 years) clerk, widower, aged 29
BRIDE: Elizabeth POWELL of West Wittering(5 years) maiden aged 21. Sureties and bondsmen B.M. and William WALKER of Chichester, clerk. (marriage at West Wittering) ( Allegations, bond and cert.)
Details from Oxford Alumni:
Bartholomew Middleton, son of Thomas of Bampton, Oxfordshire, Clerk. Magdalen College; Matric 15 Oct 1779, aged 17; Chorister 1774-79; Clerk 1779-86; BA 1783; MA 1787; minor canon and sub dean of Chichester 1786; Vicar of St. Peter the Great, Chichester 1792; Rector of Singleton, Surrey and Vicar of West Dean, Sussex 1786; Died 11 Jun 1831. See Bloxam, i, 192.Details from CCED: http://www.theclergydatabase.org.uk
Perpetual Vicar: Chichester St Peter the Great or Sub-Deanery (19 May 1792)
Vicar: West Dean (West Sussex) (30 Jul 1795 - 12 Jul 1815)
Rector: Singleton (30 Jul 1795 - 12 Jul 1815)Details of 2nd marriage:
29 Sep 1792
GROOM: Bartholomew MIDDLETON of Chichester(6 years) clerk, widower, aged 29
BRIDE: Elizabeth POWELL of West Wittering(5 years) maiden aged 21. Sureties and bondsmen B.M. and William WALKER of Chichester, clerk. (marriage at West Wittering) ( Allegations, bond and cert.)
Details of marriage:
29 Sep 1792
GROOM: Bartholomew MIDDLETON of Chichester(6 years) clerk, widower, aged 29
BRIDE: Elizabeth POWELL of West Wittering(5 years) maiden aged 21. Sureties and bondsmen B.M. and William WALKER of Chichester, clerk. (marriage at West Wittering) ( Allegations, bond and cert.)
The following article, about Thomas Dunkerley, Grand Master of Freemasons, Essex mentions that George Downing of Lincoln's Inn & Ovington was his successor.
In June 1793, Dunckerley's successor, George Downing was invested at The Black Boy. Here
at 9.00 am. 100 brethren assembled, where a public breakfast was provided. At 10.00 am.
the Lodge was opened in the presence of 160 brethren (the lodges of Essex has petitioned
H.R.H. the Prince of Wales to appoint George Downing of Lincoln's Inn and Ovington) and
afterwards l80 brethren proceeded to church and a collection of £12 was made; the day ended
with a dinner in the Shire Hall.See: http://www.southchurch.mesh4us.org.uk/pdf/dunkerley.pdf
It is assumed the article refers to this George Downing, as he was a barrister and his father was vicar of Ovington
The following article was found at:
http://www.jimvallance.com/02-family-folder/skrine-family-folder/ainley-walker-book/skrine-book-03.2-chptr-3-b.html
The article is mainly about the Skrine family, who also had family in Somerset & Lymington, Hampshire.
These facts have recently been made plain by the kindness of the Rev. Henry G. Downing Liveing. Richard Downing, second husband of Elizabeth Dickson, appears to have been the son of Captain Downing of the Guards, of whom mention is made in Pepys' Diary under the years 1666 and 1667. Their son, Dickson Downing, b. 1701, and bur. 6 July 1745, m. Bridget Baldwin, and had, with other issue, a s. George Downing, bapt.1727. George Downing became Prebendary of Ely, 1779; his wife was Catherine Chambers (d. 1802), daughter of Nathaniel Chambers of Grey's Inn, - barrister-at-law, belonging to a family of Kendal.
George Downing, barrister-at-law, s. of the Rev. George Downing was b. 1762 and d. 1800. His wife was Mary Alston, b. 1761 and d. 1842.
Catherine Mary Downing, da. of the above, b. 1798 and d. 1872, married in 1821 Edward Liveing, surgeon, of Nayland, co. Suffolk, b. 1786 and d. 1843. They had a numerous family of which the sons were Professor George Downing Liveing, President of St. John's College, Cambridge, who died without issue; Edward Liveing, M.D., F,RX.P., Physician to King's College Hospital and Registrar of the Royal College of Physicians, who had issue the Rev. Henry George Downing Liveing with two other sons and two daughters; and Robert Liveing, Esqr.
President of St. John's College, Cambridge, who died without issue.
Edward Liveing, M.D., F.RX.P., Physician to King's College Hospital and Registrar of the Royal College of Physicians