Joseph Fowell (c1816-1899)
1861 Living at Back Street, Thetford: Joseph Fowell (age 45 born Thetford), Agricultural Engineer. With his wife Sarah Fowell (age 45 born Cavenham) and eight children; George Fowell (age 19 born Thetford), Engine Fitter; Sarah Fowell (age 16 born Thetford); Joseph Fowell (age 14 born Thetford), Model Maker; Jane Fowell (age 13 born Thetford); Ellen Fowell (age 11 born Thetford); Harry Fowell (age 9 born Thetford); Elizabeth Fowell (age 7 born Thetford); and Hannah Fowell (age 3 born Thetford).[1]
1878 Presentation on the occasion of leaving the Nicholas Iron Works after forty years service.[2]
1881 Living at Bridge Street, Thetford: Joseph Fowell (age 65 born Thetford), Agricultural Engineer employing 17 men and 1 boy Widower. With two daughters.[3]
1894 'Joseph Fowell, engineer of over 50 years’ experience'[4]