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     Richard Gowman was born in 1823 in Dolton, Devon, England, son of Richard Gowman and Grace Dart.¹

He was baptized on 9 February 1823 in Dolton, Devon, England.¹

About June 1853, Richard, married Mary Haywood, in Berry Pomeroy, Devon, England.^2,3

Richard Gowman, 68 years, appeared on the census of 5 April 1891 in No 8 Winner Street, Paignton, Devon, England, as Head; Occupation Poutry/Fish man (Employer).²

He died on Tuesday, 30 October 1900, aged 77 years, in Paignton, Devon, England. He had been living at 5 Sidney Terrace, New Street, Paignton, Devon.^3,4

A Letter of Administration (with Will) was granted on his estate on 16 November 1900 in Exeter, Devon, England, to Richard Gowman, Gardener. His estate was valued at £466 6s 5d (approx. 2013 value = AU$168,000.00.)⁴

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     He died in 1825, in Dolton, Devon, England.¹ Roger Gowman was born in 1825 in Dolton, Devon, England, son of Richard Gowman and Grace Dart.¹

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     Christopher Dart Gowman was born in December 1837 in Dolton, Devon, England, son of Richard Gowman and Grace Dart.¹

He appeared on the census on 6 June 1841, in the household of Richard Gowman in Dolton, Devon, England, age 3.²

He appeared on the census on 30 March 1851, in the household of Richard Gowman in Dolton, Devon, England, age 14.³

In June 1862, Christopher, aged 24, married Hannah Maria Badcock, in Holsworthy, Devon, England. Hannah was a widow with three small children when she married Christopher. Her married name was Cole but her maiden name was Badcock.⁴

He died in 1917, aged 79 years, in Brantford, Ontario, Canada.⁵

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     Thomas Gowman was born in 1835 in Dolton, Devon, England, son of Richard Gowman and Grace Dart.¹

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     Roger Gowman was born in 1833 in Dolton, Devon, England, son of Richard Gowman and Grace Dart.^1,2

He was baptized on 16 April 1833 in Dolton, Devon, England.¹

He appeared on the census on 6 June 1841, in the household of Richard Gowman in Dolton, Devon, England, age 8.³

Roger appeared on the census of 30 March 1851 in Stile Farm, Jacobstowe, Devon, England, in the house of farmer, Daniel Johns. He was 18 years old and a Farm Servant.⁴

Roger appeared on the census of 1871 in South Molton, Devon, England. At the Horse and Jockey Inn. At the time, it was recorded that he was single.^5,6

About 1872, Roger, married Mary Ann Webber.⁵

Roger Gowman appeared on the census of 3 April 1881 in Birchall Street, Aston, Warwickshire, England, as Head, age 48; Occupation, Excavator.

Others present were :
his wife Mary Ann, age 42
and their 5 daughters
Jessie, age 15; Domestic Servant
Georgina, age 9, scholar
Mary Ann, age 6, scholar
Ellen, age 4 and
Henrietta, 7 mths.^5,7

Roger appeared on the census of 5 May 1891 in 12 Birchall St, Aston, Warwickshire, England, as Head, age 58, occupation - Builder's Labourer.²

Roger appeared on the census of 31 March 1901 in 87 Heath Mill Lane, Aston, Warwickshire, England, as Head, age 68, occupation - Navvy.⁸

He died in March 1915, aged 82 years, in Aston, Birmingham, Warwickshire, England.⁹

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     Mary Ann Webber was born about 1838 in South Molton, Devon, England.¹

About 1872, Mary, married Roger Gowman, son of Richard Gowman and Grace Dart.¹

She appeared on the census on 3 April 1881, in the household of Roger Gowman in Birchall Street, Aston, Warwickshire, England, as Wife, 42.^1,2

She appeared on the census on 5 May 1891, in the household of Roger Gowman in 12 Birchall St, Aston, Warwickshire, England, as Wife, age 52.³

She appeared on the census on 31 March 1901, in the household of Roger Gowman in 87 Heath Mill Lane, Aston, Warwickshire, England, as Wife, age 62.⁴

She died in March 1904, in Aston, Warwickshire, England.⁵

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     Georgina Gowman was born in September 1871 in Okehampton, Devon, England, daughter of Roger Gowman and Mary Ann Webber.¹

She appeared on the census on 3 April 1881, in the household of Roger Gowman in Birchall Street, Aston, Warwickshire, England, age 9, Scholar.^1,2

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     Jessie Gowman was born in 1866 in Newton Abbot, Devon, England, daughter of Roger Gowman and Mary Ann Webber.¹

She appeared on the census on 3 April 1881, in the household of Roger Gowman in Birchall Street, Aston, Warwickshire, England, age 15, Domestic Servant.^1,2

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     William Gowman was born in 1831 in Dolton, Devon, England, son of Richard Gowman and Grace Dart.¹

He appeared on the census on 6 June 1841, in the household of Richard Gowman in Dolton, Devon, England, age 10.²

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     Dorothy Gowman was born in 1829 in Dolton, Devon, England, daughter of Richard Gowman and Grace Dart.¹

She was christened on 11 January 1829 in Dolton, Devon, England.²

She appeared on the census on 6 June 1841, in the household of Richard Gowman in Dolton, Devon, England, age 12.³

She died in June 1848, aged 19 years, in Dolton, Devon, England.¹