William Bowen's birth date and place and baptismal date and place are known. He was married to Frances Roberts and his mother's first name was Eleanor. William and Frances were married in St. Mary's Minster in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire on April 11, 1708. The Minster has been in continuous use for 850 years.
What isn't known is;
His mother Eleanor's maiden name;
If he only had one child, Thomas Bown;
His date and place of death;
Why the spelling of his surname "Bowen" changed with his son and for several generations to "Bown", then reverted to Bowen.
John Bowen b. 1946-03-14
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