In 1851 William Cowlin, aged 41, born in Perranzabuloe Cornwall, carpenter, and wife Eleanor Cowlin, aged 35, born in Illogan Cornwall, carpenter's wife, were living in Brea, Camborne. With them were daughter Ann (9) of Illogan, and lodger Anne Cowlin (75) of St. Issey Cornwall, widow, annuitant.
In 1861 Willm Cowlin, aged 51, born in Perranzabuloe, grocer, and wife Eleanor Cowlin, aged 45, born in Illogan, were living in Bray, Camborne. With them were children Ann (19) of Illogan, Richard (8) of Camborne, daughter Elizabeth (26) of St. Keverne, unmarried, house servt.
In 1871 William Cowlin, aged 61, born in Perranzabuloe, grocer, and wife Eleanor Cowlin, aged 54, born in Illogan, were living in Brea, Camborne. With them was son Richd. (18) of Camborne.
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William Cowlin died aged 76 years. 2
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At Brea, October 29, Mr. Wm. Cowlin, aged 76 years.
The Cornubian and Redruth Times, Friday, 31 Oct 1884, p. 7
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A FRIEND'S FUNERAL.—The funeral of Mr. W. Cowlin, grocer, of Brea, took place on Sunday. The body was taken in a hearse to the Friends' burying ground at Redruth, several carriages following. Notwithstanding a heavy downpour of rain, there was a good attendance at the funeral, including several of the Tangye family. The service was conducted by Miss Hall.
The Cornish Telegraph, Thursday, 6 Nov 1884, p. 4
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The Will of William Cowlin late of the parish of Camborne in the county of Cornwall, grocer, who died 29 October 1884 at Camborne, was proved 7 February 1885 at Bodmin by Ellen Cowlin of Camborne, widow, the relict, the sole executrix. Personal estate £604. 3
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