RootsChat.Com

Old Photographs, Recognition, Handwriting Deciphering => Handwriting Deciphering & Recognition => Topic started by: Sturdy on Tuesday 10 June 25 12:08 BST (UK)

Title: W J C...Day
Post by: Sturdy on Tuesday 10 June 25 12:08 BST (UK)

Good evening all - final photo of a bunch of non-relatives I am hoping to identify if possible.

This one looks reasonably straight forward but may not be what I think it is as having trouble finding the name is the records. For peace of mind looking for a your thoughts on this name. Thank you 

Title: Re: W J C...Day
Post by: rosie99 on Tuesday 10 June 25 12:13 BST (UK)

Could it be Cowdey

Title: Re: W J C...Day
Post by: ShaunJ on Tuesday 10 June 25 12:15 BST (UK)

Cowsley?

Title: Re: W J C...Day
Post by: AlanBoyd on Tuesday 10 June 25 12:57 BST (UK)

Cowden?

Title: Re: W J C...Day
Post by: AlanBoyd on Tuesday 10 June 25 12:59 BST (UK)

I can see two W J Cowdens in 1921, one in Carlisle and one in Hartlepool.

Title: Re: W J C...Day
Post by: AlanBoyd on Tuesday 10 June 25 13:00 BST (UK)

Just noticed Melbourne on the photo, so ignore my 1921 reference!

Title: Re: W J C...Day
Post by: rosie99 on Tuesday 10 June 25 14:16 BST (UK)

There is a William John Cowden who died in 1954 and is found on Million Graves Cemetery Index - his abode  Caulfield South, Victoria, Australia.    Isn't Caulfield South a suburb of Melbourne  :-\

Title: Re: W J C...Day
Post by: Sturdy on Tuesday 10 June 25 21:37 BST (UK)

Yes Caulfield is a Melbourne suburb. Thank you I will look into him. What I thought was a straight fwd signature does appear to be the case

Title: Re: W J C...Day
Post by: sparrett on Wednesday 11 June 25 00:52 BST (UK)

Please can you post the entire photo.
Sue

Title: Re: W J C...Day
Post by: PatLac on Wednesday 11 June 25 01:19 BST (UK)

W. J. COWDEN?

Satin and
tulle
A gown of white
satin, with an inset
panel of tulle, was
worn by Miss Beryl
Elaine Airton at her
marriage to Mr John
Neville Cowden at St.
Giles', Murrumbeena,
today.
THE bride's triple-tiered
veil was held with a
coronet of orange blossom.-
She is the youngest
daughter of Mr and Mrs
W. E. Airton, of Murrumbeena,
and the bridegroom
is the youngest son of Mr
and Mrs W. J. Cowden, of
Murrumbeena.

https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/245039307

Title: Re: W J C...Day
Post by: sparrett on Wednesday 11 June 25 01:42 BST (UK)

These may be the death notices for the chap I think.

https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/279599177?searchTerm=%22murrumbeena%20cowden%22~8

South Caulfield and Murrumbeena are adjoining suburbs

Sue

Title: Re: W J C...Day
Post by: sparrett on Wednesday 11 June 25 01:55 BST (UK)

In 1924 he was a clerk at home with his father, Alexander a cabman, mother Christina and sister   Stella a machinist at 32 Alexandra St South Yarra.

This link might work to show you the house.
https://www.realestate.com.au/property/32-alexandra-st-south-yarra-vic-3141/

With apologies
EDIT in the electoral roll listings.(typed incorrectly amended)

Title: Re: W J C...Day
Post by: sparrett on Wednesday 11 June 25 02:21 BST (UK)

William was born in Western Australia

William Alexander Jo COWDEN
At Boulder
Western Australia, Australia
F. Alexander Cowden
M. Christina McKay

Reg 1215 Yr 1900


Sue