William Bowerman

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William Bowerman (died c. 1590) of Wells, Somerset, was an English politician.

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Family

Bowerman married Elizabeth Longe, a widow. They had one son and one daughter.

Career

He was a Member (MP) of the Parliament of England for Wells in 1572. [1]

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References

  1. "BOWERMAN, William (d.c.1590), of Wells, Som. - History of Parliament Online". historyofparliamentonline.org.
Parliament of England
Preceded by
Ayshton Aylworth
Henry Newton
Member of Parliament for Wells
1572
With: Ayshton Aylworth
Succeeded by
James Bisse
George Upton