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From: "L.J.Bown" <>
Subject: Stroud Gloucestershire
Date: Thu, 10 May 2001 01:06:55 -0600

Posted on: BOWN Queries
Reply Here: http://genconnect.rootsweb.com/gc/surnames/b/o/BOWN/queries/10009

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. Chalfner, GLS

Also your item 2: the family Crook

1861 Census (Reel 13) Boats lying at Worcester Wharf

The Brothers of Stroud 30 tons canal boat - general carrier

DEAN, William, Mar., Aged 35, Master, Brn: Chafford, GLS
RIDLEY, William, Unm., Aged 26, Mate, Brn: Bassage, GLS
CROOK, George,Unm., Aged 16, Brn. Chafford, GLS
MILLWARD, Joseph, Unm., Aged 19, Brn: Gloucester, GLS

I have quite a bit more. If you are interested I'll dig it all out.

Jack Bown

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