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Bowden Family History

Bowden Genealogy & Family Tree

Bowden is a Scottish name from Cheshire, England, where the family held a seat. The earliest known ancestor--Richard de Boulden--was recorded in 1200. Roots for this name can also be found in England. The family motto is Comme je trouve which means "As I find."

Other spellings include "Bouden," "Boudene," "Boden," "Bodden," "Bolden," "Boldan," "Boulden," and "Bouldene." Notable people with the surname include American baseball player Barry Bowden (Kansas City Royals), American baseball player Michael Bowden (Boston Red Sox, Chicago Cubs), and Canadian Olympic athlete Norris Bowden (figure skating). The first Bowden to come to America was Ambrose Bowden in Maine in 1620.

Bowden Birth Records
  • Name Birth Date Death Date Location
  • Joseph Bowden -- --, 1839 June 25, 1900 England
  • Addie Bowden -- --, 1886 October 22, 1975 Texas
  • Richard Bowden -- --, 1866 September 7, 1945 Tasmania
  • Alfred John Bowden -- --, 1857 April 12, 1958 Tasmania
  • Alice Matilda Bowden -- --, 1884 April 26, 1933 Utah
Bowden Death Records
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