NICHOLAS KNIGHT BOWDEN

Nicholas Knight BOWDEN was born in Bridges, Luxulyan, Cornwall, England, in January 1837.  His parents were John BOWDEN and Jane KNIGHT. 

The 1851 Census lists their children as:

John   

Elizabeth J. 

Nicholas 

Thomas                            

 William                            

Siscilia 

Hariot

John and sons John, Nicholas and Thomas are all copper miners. 

In the 1861 Census Jane is the “head of the household” so her husband John may have died in the intervening 10 years.

Nicholas Knight Bowden

By the 1871 Census there are no Bowdens at Bridges.  Nicholas had left for New Zealand.  Where were the rest of the family?

However, there is a Cecilia married to Christopher MAY whose age corresponds to that of Siscilia Bowden.

If anyone knows anything about other members of the Bowden family could you please contact Barbara at barbmet@xtra.co.nz

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