John Bowen (1825-1873)
From Graces Guide
John Bowen (1825-1873)
1825 December 31st. Born in Llanelli the son of a blacksmith.
While employed by Nevill, Druce and Co. he was responsible for the design and building of Llanelli’s tallest chimney, the “Stac Fawr”, on the Copperworks site.
Built the Whitford Point Lighthouse
For more information, see [2] [1]
1873 July 14th. Died, late of Brynrodin House, Llanelly. Gravestone in Holy Trinity Churchyard, Felinfoel, Carmarthenshire[2]
1873 Concerning claims of his estate.[3]
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Sources of Information
- ↑ [1] Treftadaeth Cymuned Llanelli ~ Llanelli Community Heritage: John Bowen Engineer, by John D. Phelps, 10 September 2010
- ↑ Find a Grave
- ↑ Llanelly and County Guardian and South Wales Advertiser - Thursday 21 August 1873