Elizabeth (Erving) Bowdoin (1731-1809)

Mrs Elizabeth (Erving) Bowdoin

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Family
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She was born at Boston to "one of the most eminent merchants in America". She married the 2nd Governor of Massachusetts and had two children (listed).

Parents

John Erving

Merchant at Boston & Member of the Governor's Council

1693-1786

Abigail (Phillips) Erving

Mrs Abigail (Phillips) Erving

1702-1759

Spouse

James Bowdoin

Governor of Massachusetts & Founder of the American Academy of Arts & Sciences

1726-1790

Children

Elizabeth (Bowdoin) Temple

Lady Elizabeth (Bowdoin) Temple

1750-1809

James Bowdoin

Founder of Bowdoin College, Maine

1752-1811

Categories

Boston Brahmin