| Name | Born | Died | Spouse(s) |
| George Cowles 1897 | 23 Oct 1897 in Wandsworth, London | 18 Oct 1957 in West Kilbride, Ayrshire, Scotland | Doris Annie Biswell 1901 |
| Events In George's Life | Date | Event Location | Sources & Citations |
| Birth | 23 Oct 1897 | Wandsworth, London | London, England, School Admissions and Discharges, 1840-1911 detailsBirth date: 23 Oct 1897 Birth place: Residence date: 4 Feb 1901 Residence place: London, England 1911 England Census detailsBirth date: abt 1898 Birth place: London, United Kingdom Residence date: 02 Apr 1911 Residence place: Battersea, London, England 1911 England Census The National Archives of the UK (TNA); Kew, Surrey, England; Census Returns of England and Wales, 1911 1901 England Census Class: RG13; Piece: 442; Folio: 63; Page: 17. detailsBirth date: abt 1898 Birth place: Battersea, London, England Residence date: 1901 Residence place: Battersea, London, England England & Wales, FreeBMD Birth Index, 1837-1915 1939 England and Wales Register The National Archives; Kew, London, England; 1939 Register; Reference: RG 101/560H 1921 England Census The National Archives of the UK (TNA); Kew, Surrey, England; 1921 Census Returns; Reference: RG 15/2195, ED 11, Sch 239; Book: 02195 |
| Residence | 1897 | London, England | |
| Residence | 4 Feb 1901 | 295 Battersea Park Road, Battersea, London, England Battersea Park Road School (0211) opened in 1874. Became Chesterton Primary School in 1951 | London, England, School Admissions and Discharges, 1840-1911 detailsBirth date: 23 Oct 1897 Birth place: Residence date: 4 Feb 1901 Residence place: London, England |
| 1901 Census | 1901 | Battersea, London, England | 1901 England Census Class: RG13; Piece: 442; Folio: 63; Page: 17. detailsBirth date: abt 1898 Birth place: Battersea, London, England Residence date: 1901 Residence place: Battersea, London, England |
| 1911 Census | 02 Apr 1911 | 59 Henley Street, Battersea, London, England Relation to Head: Son | 1911 England Census detailsBirth date: abt 1898 Birth place: London, United Kingdom Residence date: 02 Apr 1911 Residence place: Battersea, London, England 1911 England Census The National Archives of the UK (TNA); Kew, Surrey, England; Census Returns of England and Wales, 1911 |
| Residence | 1914 | Battersea, England | London, England, Electoral Registers, 1832-1965 London Metropolitan Archives; London, England, UK; Electoral Registers |
| Military Services | 1914-1920 | Legend has it that George was the youngest person ever to receive a battlefield promotion. Injuries sustained during active military service subsequently resulted in the award of a military pension. Name: George Cowles Record Type: Military Service Number: M/381257, 9/9888 Corps, Regiment or Unit: R A S C R W Sarr Title: WWI Pension Record Cards and Ledgers Description: Other Ranks Survived Reference Number: 11/M/226108, Z/Asc/21182 | UK, World War I Service Medal and Award Rolls, 1914-1920 The National Archives of the UK; Kew, Surrey, England; War Office and Air Ministry: Service Medal and Award Rolls, First World War. WO329; Ref: 2053 British Army WWI Medal Rolls Index Cards, 1914-1920 |
| Residence | 1919 | 51 Larnaca Street, Bermondsey and Bethnal Green Also recorded as: Tower Hamlets | London, England, Electoral Registers, 1832-1965 London Metropolitan Archives; London, England; Electoral Registers |
| Residence | 1920 | Battersea, England | London, England, Electoral Registers, 1832-1965 London Metropolitan Archives; London, England, UK; Electoral Registers |
| Birth Of A Child | 1920 | Lambeth, Greater London | Birth of 1st Child George |
| 1921 Census | 1921 | Battersea, London, Surrey, England Occupation: Painters Labourer; Marital Status: Married; Relation to Head of House: Head | 1921 England Census The National Archives of the UK (TNA); Kew, Surrey, England; 1921 Census Returns; Reference: RG 15/2195, ED 11, Sch 239; Book: 02195 |
| Birth Of A Child | 1922 | Wandsworth, London | Birth of 2nd Child Leslie Albert Harry |
| Residence | 1923 | Battersea, Surrey, England | |
| Birth Of A Child | 1923 | Wandsworth, London | Birth of 3rd Child George Charles |
| Residence | 1926 | Battersea, England | London, England, Electoral Registers, 1832-1965 London Metropolitan Archives; London, England, UK; Electoral Registers |
| Birth Of A Child | 1930 | Battersea, London | Birth of 4th Child Clifford Bryan |
| Residence | 1932 | Carshalton, Surrey, England | Sutton, Surrey, England, Electoral Registers, 1931-1970 |
| Residence | 1933 | Surrey, England | Surrey, England, Electoral Registers, 1832-1962 Surrey History Centre; Woking, Surrey, England; Surrey Electoral Registers |
| 1939 Register | 1939 | London, England Marital Status: Married | 1939 England and Wales Register The National Archives; Kew, London, England; 1939 Register; Reference: RG 101/560H |
| Death | 18 Oct 1957 | West Kilbride, Ayrshire, Scotland | England & Wales, National Probate Calendar (Index of Wills and Administrations), 1858-1966 |
| Notes About George | Other Sources For George |
George was in the Queen's (Royal West Surrey) Regiment, Army Service Corps
If I have it right on the medals it is West Surrey Stationed at Royston.
He Met Doris Annie Biswell at Preston Bissett. They Later Married and had a subsequent business named Preston Caterers.
1911 Census Household Transcript
Name: Relationship to head: Marital Status: Years married: Sex: Age in 1911: Occupation: Where born:
COWLES, GEORGE HEAD MARRIED 19 M 41 PRINTER'S LABOURER GENERAL BROMLEY KENT
COWLES, CAROLINE CECILIA WIFE MARRIED F 39 LON WALWORTH ROAD NEWINGTON
COWLES, ROBERT FREDERICK SON SINGLE M 16 PAITER'S LAYER ON LON BATTERSEA
COWLES, HARRY SON SINGLE M 15 MESSENGER LON BATTERSEA
COWLES, GEORGE SON M 13 SCHOOL PROVISIONS ERRAND BOY LON BATTERSEA
COWLES, JULIA DAUGHTER F 11 SCHOOL LON BATTERSEA
COWLES, CECILIA DAUGHTER F 11 SCHOOL LON BATTERSEA
COWLES, ADA DAUGHTER F 6 LON BATTERSEA
COWLES, CHARLES WILLIAM SON M 1 LON BATTERSEA
COWLES ADA (RG14PN2158 RG78PN74 RD26 SD1 ED15 SN268)
Address 49 HENLEY ST BATT PARK ROAD S W County London
District Wandsworth Subdistrict East Battersea
Enumeration District 15 Parish Battersea | London, England, Births and Baptisms, 1813-1906 London Metropolitan Archives; "London, England, UK" ; London Church of England Parish Registers; Reference Number: P70/All/007 London, England, Electoral Registers, 1832-1965 London Metropolitan Archives; London, England, UK; Electoral Registers England & Wales, Marriage Index: 1916-2005 UK, World War I Pension Ledgers and Index Cards, 1914-1923 Western Front Association; London, England; WWI Pension Record Cards and Ledgers; Reference: 049/0185/Cow-Cox details |