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William Rowe 1862–1917 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1862

Birth Location: Luxulyan, Cornwall

Death Date: 24 Dec 1917

Death Location: Nelson, British Columbia, Canada

Father: Joseph Rowe

Mother: Frances Best

Spouse(s): Ellen Hancock

Children(s): Andrew Rowe, Francis ROWE, Francis Rowe, Lila Rowe

The story of William Rowe began in 1862 in Luxulyan, Cornwall. In 1871, William Rowe resided in St Austell, Cornwall, England. In 1881, William Rowe resided in St Austell, Cornwall, England. William Rowe married Ellen Hancock, and had children including Andrew Rowe, Francis May Rowe, Francis Rowe, Lila Eliza Rowe. William Rowe passed away in 1917 in Nelson, British Columbia, Canada.

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Biography

  • The story of William Rowe began in 1862 in Luxulyan, Cornwall.
  • In 1871, William Rowe resided in St Austell, Cornwall, England.
  • In 1881, William Rowe resided in St Austell, Cornwall, England.
  • William Rowe married Ellen Hancock, and had children including Andrew Rowe, Francis May Rowe, Francis Rowe, Lila Eliza Rowe.
  • William Rowe passed away in 1917 in Nelson, British Columbia, Canada.

Immediate Family

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Children(s)

William Rowe's Ancestors

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William Rowe
1862–1917
Birth Place: Luxulyan, Cornwall
Parents
Joseph Rowe
1824–1912
Luxulyan, Cornwall
Frances Best
1823–
Luxulyan
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

William Rowe's Descendants

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William Rowe (1862–24 Dec 1917) m. Ellen Hancock (01 DEC 1863–31 DEC 1942)
  1. 1. Andrew Rowe 1886–1945 m. Ethel Hobbs 1890–1917
    1. 1. William (Edward) Rowe 1913–
    2. 2. Jean Rowe 1915–
    3. 3. Dorothy Rowe 1917–
    4. 4. Bernice (Ellen) Rowe 1912–1992 m. William (J) George 1890–1939 m. William (Herman) Clever 1892–
      1. 1. David (Lloyd) George 1933–1950
    5. 5. May Rowe 1910–
  2. 2. Francis ROWE 1890–
  3. 3. Francis (May) Rowe 1895–1972 m. Harry (Angus Parker) Sr 1885–1958
  4. 4. Lila (Eliza) Rowe 1890–1924 m. Harry (Angus Parker) Sr 1885–1958
    1. 1. William (Alfred) Parker 1918–1969
    2. 2. Harry (Mewes Parker) Jr 1917–1988
    3. 3. Francis Parker 1913–1995 m. Lawrence (Henry) Whittaker 1913–1968

William Rowe's Timeline

5 Records

1862
1862
Birth of William Rowe in Luxulyan, Cornwall
Luxulyan, Cornwall
1871
1871
Age 9
William Rowe resided here in St Austell, Cornwall, England
St Austell, Cornwall, England
1881
1881
Age 19
William Rowe resided here in St Austell, Cornwall, England
St Austell, Cornwall, England
1893
20 APR 1893
Age 31
Death of William Rowe in Nelson, British Columbia, Canada
Nelson, British Columbia, Canada
1917
24 Dec 1917
Age 55
Death of William Rowe in Nelson, British Columbia, Canada
Nelson, British Columbia, Canada

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 20 APR 1893
    Event Place: Nelson, British Columbia, Canada

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1862
    Event Place: Luxulyan, Cornwall
    Record Source:
    [1] 1881 England Census, Class: RG11; Piece: 2301; Folio: 55; Page: 13; GSU roll: 1341552
    [2] 1871 England Census, Class: RG10; Piece: 2262; Folio: 38; Page: 11; GSU roll: 834882

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1871
    Event Place: St Austell, Cornwall, England
    Record Source: 1871 England Census, Class: RG10; Piece: 2262; Folio: 38; Page: 11; GSU roll: 834882

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1881
    Event Place: St Austell, Cornwall, England
    Record Source: 1881 England Census, Class: RG11; Piece: 2301; Folio: 55; Page: 13; GSU roll: 1341552

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 24 Dec 1917
    Event Place: Nelson, British Columbia, Canada

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