Background
Bowyer was the son of Sir John Bowyer of Knipersley Staffordshire.
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William Bowyer
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Career
He became wealthy from coal and iron mines at Biddulph and Tunstall. In April 1640, he was re-elected Member of Parliament for Staffordshire in the Short Parliament. He was re-elected in November 1640 for the Long Parliament but died at the beginning of 1641.
Bowyer married Hester Skeffington, daughter of Sir William Skeffington of Fisherwick, Staffordshire.
Their son John became and Member of Parliament and baronet.
Membership
Short Parliament; Useless Parliament. Happy Parliament; Addled Parliament. 2nd Parliament of King Charles I]
Bowyer was elected Member of Parliament for Staffordshire in 1614 and was re-elected for the seat in 1621, 1624 and 1626.
