William Sowden (abt. 1835)

Born about 1835 in Sampford Spiney, Devon, England, United Kingdom

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Biography

William Sowden was born about 1835 in Sampford Spiney, Devon this is an estimation based on census information. He is the son of Francis Sowden (~1797 - ~1878) and Mary (Adams) Sowden (~1802 - ~1874).

His siblings were:

1. Samuel Sowden (~1826 - 1906)
2. Henry Sowden (~1830 - 1903)
3. John Sowden (~1833 - )
4. Rebecca (Sowden) Cann (<1840 - <1927)
5. Francis Sowden (<1842 - <1862)

In the 1841 England Census William is said to be aged 7 years and residing with his parents and siblings at Huckworthy Bridge, Sampford Spiney^[1].

In the 1851 England Census William is said to be aged 16 years and employed as an Agricultural Labourer residing with his parents and siblings at Huckworthy Bridge, Sampford Spiney, Devon^[2].

Sources

1. ↑ 841 Census: "1841 England Census"
   Class: HO107; Piece: 241; Book: 1; Civil Parish: Sampford Spiney; County: Devon; Enumeration District: 12; Folio: 7; Page: 10; Line: 25; GSU roll: 241319
   Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry uk Record 8978 #1291581 (accessed 10 February 2023)
   Wm Sawton (7) in Sampford Spiney in Tavistock registration district in Devon, England. Born in Devon, England.
2. ↑ William Sowden's entry in the 1851 Census: "1851 England Census"
   Class: HO107; Piece: 1883; Folio: 207; Page: 11; GSU roll: 221032; ED, institution, or vessel: 6; Household Schedule Number: 37
   Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry uk Record 8860 #6778238 (accessed 10 February 2023)
   William Sowden (16) son in household of Francis Sowden (54) in Sampford Spiney in Tavistock registration district in Devon, England. Born in Sampford Spiney, Devon, England.