In June 1821 William Dower and his brother Samuel Dower were granted Administration of the goods and chattels of their late father, William Dower of Wendron, miner.
In 1841 William Dowar (50), farmer, and wife Ann (45), were living in Lezarea, Wendron. Present were children: William (20), tin miner, Edward (15), tin miner, Mary (15), Elizth. (13), Jane (11), John (4), Susana (1)
In 1851 William Dowar (61), farmer of 30 acres, and wife Ann (56), were living in Lezarea, Wendron. Present were children: Jane (21), home, John (13), home, Edward (28), copper miner, married, daughter-in-law Elizabeth (26), grandchildren (born in Wendron): Elizth. Dowar (3), Edward Dowar (1), William Dowar (6m)
In 1861 William Dewar (70) of Wendron and wife Ann (66) were living in Lezarea, Wendron.
In 1871 William Dower (80) of Wendron, annuitant, and wife Ann (76) of St. Stephens, were living in Wendron.
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William Dower of Carnmenellis died aged 82 years (burial record).
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DOWER—At Lezereer, June 4, Mr. William Dower, aged 82.
Royal Cornwall Gazette, Saturday Morning, 15 Jun 1872, p. 4
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