There were various sprinklings of the ancient name of Bowes, hesitating between gentry and yeomanry, that occur in wills and registers throughout Allertonshire [Northallerton PLU] and Richmondshire [NE of Northallerton PLU]. The families established at Ellerbeck [Northallerton PLU] and at Angram Grange [Easingwold PLU, SW of Helmsley PLU], held considerable landed property for several descents. [1]
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1. Surtees, Robert. The History and Antiquities of the County Palatine of Durham: Compiled from Original Records Preserved in Public Repositories and Private Collections (1816-1840). 4 volumes. London: J.B. Nichols.