Posted on: BOWN Queries
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Surname: Bown
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I have done some work on the family name in the Stroud area. Below is an
extract from the 1881 census. Your item No 3, ELLEN ELIZABETH BOWN, husband
mentioned but not present:
1881 Census (Reel 13 RG2977 33 60) Boats lying at Worcester Wharf
Emma
BOURNS, or BOWNS, Arthur, Mar., Aged 30, Captain, Brn. Chalfner, GLS
BOURNS, or BOWNS, Wm., son, aged 9, bargeman, Brn