John Bowen
Dwelling #41
Group Number 1

Group Members

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No Last Name First Names Maiden Name Relationship Occupation Born Died School Year
1 Bowen John (Johnie or Little Jock) Husband Miner 1865-1898, Florist 1903-1906 1829 12 Mar 1906

Notes

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638 1829 John Bowen (also known as Johnie or Little Jock) was born in London in 1829

John Bowen (also known as Johnie or Little Jock) was born in London in 1829

639 1865 General notes

Johnie Bowen came to Bannockburn and worked as a gold miner. He was a keen gardener and was the first person to cultivate outdoor tomatoes in Central Otago.

640 1903 Johnie was obviously had a good flower garden, and for three years was listed as a florist in Stone's Directory.

Johnie was obviously had a good flower garden, and for three years was listed as a florist in Stone's Directory.

641 1906 Death of Johnie Bowen

Mr Bowen died on 12 March 1906 at the age of 77 years.


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