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Armed Forces / Re: Miners and Sappers from early 1800's
« on: Friday 04 April 25 06:33 BST (UK) »
Thanks to all who have responded so far. The person I am looking for is William Bowden/Boden. He was sent to Australia in 1833/4 on board the James Laing as a convict after being found not on duty and drunk whilst serving in Ireland. He is a long shot as William has been very difficult to find.
The family story has it that his parents are John and Ellen with William being born in 1818? Cheshire. Both father and son were miners.
I had never considered this type of miner that is why it's a long shot.
Someone else also has this William dying in 1839 in Australia but being born around 1800 and a native of Cornwall. If this is correct, he is not the right one. My first idea is to see if I can find him or his father in the Military. Let me know if you need any other details.
The family story has it that his parents are John and Ellen with William being born in 1818? Cheshire. Both father and son were miners.
I had never considered this type of miner that is why it's a long shot.
Someone else also has this William dying in 1839 in Australia but being born around 1800 and a native of Cornwall. If this is correct, he is not the right one. My first idea is to see if I can find him or his father in the Military. Let me know if you need any other details.