Macdonald Dictionary Record: Charles Bowen

Maker
George Ranald Macdonald
Production date
1952-1964
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One record, handwritten in ink on rectangular card, with biographical information for Charles Bowen. Written by George Ranald Macdonald for the Macdonald Dictionary of Canterbury Biography project, 1952-1964.
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Christchurch
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G R Macdonald Dictionary of Canterbury Biographies
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B600
138/64
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B600
Catalogue number
B600
Marks and Inscriptions
Marks/Inscriptions: B 600 Bowen Charles (1804 -71). When he applied to the Canty Assoc y a land inder he gave his rams address as Milver ton Crescent, Leamington. He and his wife, his sister Anne his dau Letitia and his two sons came out in the Charlotte Jane. The Bowers were a family of Wilsh origin descended f Jon Robert son of John ap Owen who in 1578 was granted land in Ireland. C.C. Bowen was born at Milford, Co. Mayo and that was poresoumdbvly the Bower home , a s Clas B oven called his home in Fendalton , Milford ; This was R.S. 94. Apart from the fact that he succeeded Eimen as speaker of the Prov. Coun in 55 there is vey lett e to say about Wim . He resigned his office at the end of '64 year and returned to England the following. The Bowers were said to be the first people to set up a carriage in Ch Ch. Ile Lylt. Times said of Mim 4 Endow ed with remarkable taetae and Duper he has always maintained the dignity of his office without losing the rey ard of the successive houses which have Sat under his direction . Hes uniformly inane get firm demeanor in th Chair has had a great deal to ds with the high character on Council has hitherto born : LT. 4.1.62 says d on a crimson Cushioned chair , Elevated ina dais sits lle Cox, Men of Mark : Macmillan ; LT. 6.6.71 : 4.1.62; Type of mark: Machine translation/Transcription; Notes: Machine translation by Mark Fryer
Marks/Inscriptions: B. 600 Chas. Bowen speaker, Mr Charles Bowen, a man somewhat passed the meridian of life of middle stature and fair complexion, in whose countenance is happily blended an expression of that gentleness and firmness so requisite to his office and the consitent exhibition of which no doubt has led to his trifold election as speaker. Mr Bowen in his office is everything that can be desired. In committee he rarely speaks and then more on points of form than as an original thinker; but he is always listened to with respect and makes a decided impression on his auditors." 19.11.1829 marr. Georgiana, youngest dau of Joseph Lambert of Brookhill, Co Mayo she d. at Tonbridge Wells 18.8.02 in her 101st year. He died at St Leonards on Sea 3.4.71 aged 66. family Chas Christopher qv. Croasdale qv. Letitia. See reference in Charlotte Godley's Letters.; Type of mark: Machine translation/Transcription; Notes: Machine translation by Mark Fryer

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