Ellen Vowden

F, b. December 1900
  • Ellen Vowden's birth was registered in the Durham, an unknown place Registration District in the December 1900 Quarter.
  • She was the daughter of Henry Vowden and Ellen Starks.
  • At the time of the 31 March 1901 census, Ellen Vowden was living in the household of Henry Vowden and Ellen Starks in South Shields, Durham. Harry (Henry) is shown as a 34 year old steward of a ship, born Southampton. His wife Ellen is shown as 29 years old, born South Shields, Durham and their daughter Ellen born South Shieds is 0 years.

Ellen E Vowden

F, b. December 1912
  • Ellen E Vowden's birth was registered in the an unknown place , an unknown place Registration District in the December 1912 Quarter.
  • She was the daughter of Alfred Ernest Vowden and Violet Alice F Short.
  • Her marriage, at 22 years and 6 months, to Ernest G Sutton was registered in the June 1935 Quarter in Southhampton, Hampshire Registration District.

Emily Vowden

F, b. 1869
  • Emily Vowden was born in 1869 in Devonport, Devon.
  • She was the daughter of Thomas Cross Vowden and Hannah Bailey.
  • At the time of the 2 April 1871 census, Emily Vowden was living in the household of Thomas Cross Vowden in Stoke Damerel, Devon. Thomas was a 37 year old labourer, born Black Torrington, living with his wife Hannah, 33, born Black Torrington; and their children John F, 5, born Plymouth;Emily 2 born Devonport; Caroline E, 0, born Devonport.

  • At the time of the 3 April 1881 census, Emily Vowden was living in the household of Thomas Cross Vowden and Hannah Bailey in Stoke Damerel, Devon. Thomas was 46 years old, born Black Torrington, living with Hannah, born Black Torrington, 45; and children Kate 10, born Devonport; John 15 born Plymouth; Emily 13, born Devonport; William 5 and George 2 both born Devonport. Hannah's father 72, born Black Torrington also lived with them.

Ernest W Vowden

M, b. December 1910
  • Ernest W Vowden's birth was registered in the an unknown place , an unknown place Registration District in the December 1910 Quarter.
  • He was the son of Alfred Ernest Vowden and Violet Alice F Short.
  • At the time of the 1911 census Ernest W Vowden was living in the household of Jane Robbin in 50 Church Road, Woolston, Hampshire. Jane was shown as the 51 year old widowed head of the household. Living with her was Elizabeth Vowden 27 (daughter in law); Violet 22, (daughter in law); a 19 year old (Bertram?); a 13 year old (Margaret?); an 11year old (Nora?) and 5 month old Ernest (her grandson.)

Frederick Vowden

M, b. 1875
  • Frederick Vowden was born in 1875 in Wickwar, Gloucestershire. The birth was registered in the March Quarter in Chipping Sodbury.
  • He was the son of James Vowden and Elizabeth Mitchell.
  • At the time of the 3 April 1881 census, Frederick Vowden was living in the household of Elizabeth Mitchell in 46 Barton Hill Road, Bristol, Gloucestershire. Elizabeth is shown as a 47 year old mariners wife born St Feock Cornwall living with her daughter Elizabeth M 23 a dressmaker born St Feock and son Frederick aged 6 born Gloucester. Her daugther in law Charlotte Vowden aged 27 born Gloucester a mariners wife is also living with them.

  • At the time of the 5 April 1891 census, Frederick Vowden was living in the household of James Vowden and Elizabeth Mitchell in St Feock, Cornwall. James is shown as a 66 year old master mariner born Ruan Lanihorne living with his wife Elizabeth 58, born St Feock and their son Frederick aged 16 born Wickwar, Gloucestershire.

  • Frederick Vowden was the informant of the death of James Vowden on 12 October 1894 in Pill Feock. James died of renal disease.
  • Frederick Vowden was the informant of the death of Elizabeth Mitchell on 14 September 1902 in 17 Somerset Road, Knowle, Bristol, Gloucestershire. She died of apoplexy and paralysis.
  • After 1903 It is believed he immigrated.

Frederick James Vowden

M, b. December 1881
  • Her marriage to an unknown person was registered in the December 1881 Quarter in the Bartnon Regis, Gouchestershire Registration District.
  • Frederick James Vowden was the son of James Vowden and Charlotte Brunsdon.
  • His marriage, at 48 years, to Gertrude A Gosling was registered in the December 1929 Quarter in Plymouth, Devon Registration District.

George Vowden

M, b. 1881
  • At the time of the 3 April 1881 census, George Vowden was living in the household of Thomas Cross Vowden and Hannah Bailey in Stoke Damerel, Devon. Thomas was 46 years old, born Black Torrington, living with Hannah, born Black Torrington, 45; and children Kate 10, born Devonport; John 15 born Plymouth; Emily 13, born Devonport; William 5 and George 2 both born Devonport. Hannah's father 72, born Black Torrington also lived with them.

  • George Vowden was born in 1881 in Devonport, Devon.
  • He was the son of Thomas Cross Vowden and Hannah Bailey.

George Henry Vowden

M, b. March 1885
  • George Henry Vowden's birth was registered in the Southhampton, Hampshire Registration District in the March 1885 Quarter.
  • He was the son of Stephen James Vowden and Jane Robbin.
  • At the time of the 5 April 1891 census, George Henry Vowden was living in the household of Stephen James Vowden and Jane Robbin in Millbrook, South Stoneham. The index shows Stephen as a 34 year old born Newport, Wales, Jane as 34 born Poole, Mary 12, Elizabeth 10, Stephen 8, Alfred B 6, George 4 and Bertram James 0. All the children were born Southampton.

  • George Henry Vowden appeared on the census of 31 March 1901 in St Mary's Extra, Southhampton. George is shown as a 16 year old born Southhampton, Hampshire working as a Heater for a Rivetter.

  • At the age of 25 years and 6 months, George Henry Vowden married Elizabeth P Blacker in September 1910 in South Stoneham.
  • In 1924 George made several trips to New York as an AB Seaman aboard the "Homeric". The ship's manifest showed he was 39, about 5'9" tall and weighed 168 lbs.

Children of George Henry Vowden and Elizabeth P Blacker

George William Charles Vowden

M, b. 20 August 1890
  • George William Charles Vowden was born on 20 August 1890 in Wroughton, Wiltshire. His birth was registered in the Highworth District in December Quarter of 1890.
  • He was the son of James Vowden and Charlotte Brunsdon.
  • At the time of the 31 March 1901 census, George William Charles Vowden was living in the household of Charlotte Brunsdon in Seaforth, Lancashire. Charlotte is shown as 46 years old, born Cheltenham, Gloucester, living with her children, Thomas aged 14,an assistant railway storekeeper born Bristol, George aged 10 born Wroughton, Wills, and Ivy G aged 7 born St Ferek (Feock) Cornwall.

  • George never married.

Gerald Bertram Vowden

M, b. 1925, d. 27 August 1944
  • Gerald Bertram Vowden was born in 1925.
  • He was the son of Joseph William Vowden and Alice May Pratt.
  • Gerald Bertram Vowden died on 27 August 1944. He was an ordinary seaman on board the HMAS Hussar which was sunk by friendly fire from the RAF off Le Havre. There is a plaque in his honor at the Plymouth Naval Memorial.

Henry Vowden

M, b. December 1865
  • Henry Vowden's birth was registered in the an unknown place , an unknown place Registration District in the December 1865 Quarter.
  • He was the son of Stephen Vowden and Margaret Daley.
  • At the time of the 2 April 1871 census, Henry Vowden was living in the household of Margaret Daley in St Mary's Extra, Southstoneham, Hampshire. Margaret senior is shown as 36 years old. Her children Margaret 10, James 7, Henry 5, all born Newport and Etty 2 and Mary Ann 0 born Hound.

  • Henry Vowden appeared on the census of 2 April 1871 in St Mary's Extra, Southstoneham, Hampshire. Henry is shown as 5 years old.

  • His marriage, at 28 years and 6 months, to Ellen Starks was registered in the June 1894 Quarter in South Shields, Durham Registration District.
  • Henry Vowden and Ellen Starks appeared on the census of 31 March 1901 in South Shields, Durham. Harry (Henry) is shown as a 34 year old steward of a ship, born Southampton. His wife Ellen is shown as 29 years old, born South Shields, Durham and their daughter Ellen born South Shieds is 0 years.

  • Henry Vowden appeared on the census of 2 April, 1911.
  • In 1921 On 12 January 1921 Henry was aboard the "Quinnipiac" newly arrived at Ellis Island from Lisbon. The ship's manifest showed him as a 53 year old, working in the Utility area.
  • His death was recorded with the Tynemouth Registration District in the September 1928 Quarter.

Child of Henry Vowden and Ellen Starks

Herbert Vowden

M, b. 10 May 1864, d. December 1930
  • Herbert Vowden was born on 10 May 1864 in Pell, St Feock, Cornwall.
  • He was the son of James Vowden and Elizabeth Mitchell.
  • Herbert Vowden was baptized on 10 July 1864 in St Feock, Cornwall. His parents James and Elizabeth are living at The Pill and James is recorded as being a master mariner.
  • At the time of the 2 April 1871 census, Herbert Vowden was living in the household of Elizabeth Mitchell in Pill Creek, Feock. Elizabeth is shown as the household head, a mariner's wife aged 38 born Feock. She is living with her children James 15 a carpenter's apprentice, Elizabeth 13, a scholar, William 10 and Herbert 6 both scholars. All the children were born in Feock.

  • At the age of 24 years, 2 months and 6 days, Herbert Vowden married Ellen Weight, daughter of Edward Weight and Esther Powell, on 16 July 1888 in St Matthews, Moorfields, Bristol, Gloucestershire. Witnesses to the marriage were John Weigh (Brides mother) and Leah Gould. At the time of her marriage Ellen was living at 8 Willway Street, Bristol. She was a cap maker/hatter. Herbert was a mariner and lived at Barton Hill Road, Bristol.
  • Herbert Vowden witnessed the Death1 of Ellen Weight in December 1929 in Bristol, Gloucestershire.
  • His death was recorded with the Bristol, Gloucestershire, Registration District in the December 1930 Quarter.

Hettie Vowden

F, b. 1868
  • Hettie Vowden was born in 1868 in Sholing, Hampshire. . Her birth was registered in the South Stoneham registration district of Hampshire in the Dec 1868 Quarter.
  • She was the daughter of Stephen Vowden and Margaret Daley.
  • At the time of the 2 April 1871 census, Hettie Vowden was living in the household of Margaret Daley in St Mary's Extra, Southstoneham, Hampshire. Margaret senior is shown as 36 years old. Her children Margaret 10, James 7, Henry 5, all born Newport and Etty 2 and Mary Ann 0 born Hound.

  • Hettie Vowden appeared on the census of 2 April 1871 in St Mary's Extra, Southstoneham, Hampshire. Etty is shown as 2 years old.
  • At the time of the 3 April 1881 census, Hettie Vowden was living in the household of Margaret Daley in New Road 2 Brook Cottages, Hound, Hampshire. Margaret, the household head, is shown as a 44 year old mariner's wife, born Frawley, N K, Wales living with her children James 17, a gardeners assistant, born Frawley, NK, Wales and daughters Etty 11, Mary A 9, and Lavinia aged 7, all born in Sholing, Hampshire.

  • Hettie Vowden appeared on the census of 31 March 1901 in Bethnal Green, London. Hettie ( Hetty) is shown as a 27 year old barmaid born Sholing, Southhampton.

  • Her marriage, at 35 years, to an unknown person was registered in the March 1903 Quarter in Islington, Middlesex Registration District. She married either John Joseph Sims or Tom Henry C Briggs.
  • Hettie Vowden also went by the name of Etty.

Horace Herbert Weight Vowden

M, b. 6 July 1891, d. 26 August 1931
  • Horace Herbert Weight Vowden was also known as Horrie or Jack.
  • He was born on 6 July 1891 in Bristol, Gloucestershire. The birth was registered in the September 1891 Quarter in Barton Regis. At the time of his birth his parents lived at 32 Queen Ann Road, Bristol.
  • He was the son of William Vowden and Elizabeth Weight.
  • Horace Herbert Weight Vowden enlisted in the Military. He served in the first WW as a Regular Officer (Flight Lieutenant) in the Royal Air Force.
  • At the age of 27 years and 24 days, Horace Herbert Weight Vowden married Alice Harriet Denton Clark, daughter of Frederick Clark and Alice Jane Denton, on 30 July 1918 in Rotherham, Yorkshire. At the time of his marriage he lived at West Hendon, Middlesex. Alice lived at The Cot, Nebury?, Rotherham, Yorkshire. Witnesses to the marriage were Fred Clark (Alice's father) Emma Elizabeth Denton, William Vowden (Horace's father.)
  • In 1927 he was paralysed as the result of a motor bike accident.
  • Horace Herbert Weight Vowden died on 26 August 1931 at age 40. He was living at Norton, Greenlands Road, Staines, Middlesex at the time of his death.

Child of Horace Herbert Weight Vowden and Alice Harriet Denton Clark

Ida Beatrice Vowden

F, b. 5 November 1892, d. 4 February 1985
  • Ida Beatrice Vowden was born on 5 November 1892 in Bristol, Gloucestershire, England. At the time of her birth her parents lived at 13 Worsley Street, St George, Bristol.
  • She was the daughter of William Vowden and Elizabeth Weight.
  • Ida Beatrice Vowden witnessed the marriage of Edith Elizabeth Vowden and Percival Joseph Mansbridge on 20 August 1912 in St Matthews Church, Moorfields, Bristol, Gloucestershire; Percival was living at 8 Claremont Terrace, Bristol at the time of his marriage. He was a clerk with Esso oil Company and remained as an oil Company clerk until he retired. Withesses to the marriage were William Vowden (Ediths father), W A Mansbridge, Ida Beatrice Vowden (Edith's sister), Elizabeth Vowden (Edith's mother), Archibalk William James Vowden (Brides brother.)
  • At the age of 44 years, 7 months and 10 days, Ida Beatrice Vowden married Arthur William Rockett on 15 June 1937 in St Peter's, Henleaze, Bristol, Gloucestershire. Arthur was a widower at the time of his marriage to Ida. Witnesses to the marriage were Walter John Rockett , Percival Mansbridge (Ida's brothe-in-law), Archibald Vowden (Ida's brother) Edith Mansbridge (Edith's sister) and Florence Emily Bishop.
  • On 18 November 1956,her husband, Arthur William Rockett died in 170 Downend Road, Horfield, Bristol, Gloucestershire, at age 74. He died from right ventriculer failure and bronchiectasis.
  • Ida Beatrice Vowden died on 4 February 1985 in Bristol, Gloucestershire, at age 92.
  • Ida was cremated on 8 February 1985 in Canford Crematorium, Bristol, Gloucestershire.

Ivy Gertrude Vowden

F, b. 1893
  • Ivy Gertrude Vowden was born in 1893 in St Feock, Cornwall. Her birth was registered in the Truro District in June Quarter of 1893.
  • She was the daughter of James Vowden and Charlotte Brunsdon.
  • At the time of the 31 March 1901 census, Ivy Gertrude Vowden was living in the household of Charlotte Brunsdon in Seaforth, Lancashire. Charlotte is shown as 46 years old, born Cheltenham, Gloucester, living with her children, Thomas aged 14,an assistant railway storekeeper born Bristol, George aged 10 born Wroughton, Wills, and Ivy G aged 7 born St Ferek (Feock) Cornwall.

  • Her marriage, at 36 years, to George Cooksley was registered in the December 1929 Quarter in Bristol, Gloucestershire Registration District.

James Vowden

M, b. 1 August 1824, d. 12 October 1894
  • James Vowden was baptized on 1 August 1824 in Ruan Lanihorne, Cornwall. His father Stephen was a husbandman at the time of his son's birth.
  • He was the son of Stephen Vowden and Ann Teague.
  • At the age of 29 years, 10 months and 26 days, James Vowden married Elizabeth Mitchell, daughter of Nicholas Mitchell, on 27 June 1854 in St Feock, Cornwall. James, a master mariner and Elizabeth were both of full age, and both signed the register. The grooms residence was Ruan Lanihorne and the brides was St Feock. James father is shown as Stephen, and Elizabeth's as Nicholas, both fathers are labourers. The marriage was by licence and the witnesses were James Crowle and E Mitchell.
  • In 1888 James Vowden and Elizabeth Mitchell lived in 30 Upper Barton Hill Road, Gloucester.
  • James Vowden and Elizabeth Mitchell appeared on the census of 5 April 1891 in St Feock, Cornwall. James is shown as a 66 year old master mariner born Ruan Lanihorne living with his wife Elizabeth 58, born St Feock and their son Frederick aged 16 born Wickwar, Gloucestershire.
  • James Vowden died on 12 October 1894 in Pill Feock at age 70. James died of renal disease.
  • James was buried in Feock, Cornwall.

Children of James Vowden and Elizabeth Mitchell

James Vowden

M, b. 9 September 1855
  • James Vowden was baptized on 9 September 1855 in St Feock, Cornwall. Parents James and Elizabeth were living at The Pill, James was a mariner.
  • He was the son of James Vowden and Elizabeth Mitchell.
  • At the time of the 7 April 1861 census, James Vowden was living in the household of Elizabeth Mitchell in Trevella, St Feock, Cornwall. Elizabeth is shown as the 27 year old wife of a sailor, born St Feock, living with her sons James aged 5 and William aged 1 month, both born in St Feock. Her daughter Elizabeth Mitchell is recorded as a visitor in Elizabeth's brother William's household.

  • At the time of the 2 April 1871 census, James Vowden was living in the household of Elizabeth Mitchell in Pill Creek, Feock. Elizabeth is shown as the household head, a mariner's wife aged 38 born Feock. She is living with her children James 15 a carpenter's apprentice, Elizabeth 13, a scholar, William 10 and Herbert 6 both scholars. All the children were born in Feock.

  • At the age of 23 years and 5 months, James Vowden married Charlotte Brunsdon in March 1879 in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire.
  • In 1884 James Vowden and Charlotte Brunsdon lived in 44 Barton Hll Road, Bristol, Gloucestershire.
  • Between 1884 and 1890 he was a coach builder for a railway factory.

Children of James Vowden and Charlotte Brunsdon

James Vowden

M, b. 1863, d. June 1911
  • James Vowden was born in 1863 in Frawley, NK, Wales. His birth was registered in the Newport M registration district of Wales in the Dec 1863 Quarter.
  • He was the son of Stephen Vowden and Margaret Daley.
  • At the time of the 2 April 1871 census, James Vowden was living in the household of Margaret Daley in St Mary's Extra, Southstoneham, Hampshire. Margaret senior is shown as 36 years old. Her children Margaret 10, James 7, Henry 5, all born Newport and Etty 2 and Mary Ann 0 born Hound.

  • At the time of the 3 April 1881 census, James Vowden was living in the household of Margaret Daley in New Road 2 Brook Cottages, Hound, Hampshire. Margaret, the household head, is shown as a 44 year old mariner's wife, born Frawley, N K, Wales living with her children James 17, a gardeners assistant, born Frawley, NK, Wales and daughters Etty 11, Mary A 9, and Lavinia aged 7, all born in Sholing, Hampshire.

  • James Vowden appeared on the census of 31 March 1901 in Gillingham, Medway. James is shown as 26 years old. His mother, Margaret was 53 years old, born Newport, Monmouthshire.

  • His death was recorded with the Newton Abbot, Devon, England, Registration District in the June 1911 Quarter.

James Vowden

M, b. 3 October 1775
  • James Vowden was baptized on 3 October 1775 in Peters Marland, Devon, England.
  • He was the son of Stephen Vowden and Mary Ackford.

James Vowden

M, b. 1823, d. 1896

Janet May (Mary) Vowden

F, b. 1879, d. March 1942
  • Janet May (Mary) Vowden was born in 1879 in Southton, Hampshire.
  • She was the daughter of Stephen James Vowden and Jane Robbin.
  • At the time of the 3 April 1881 census, Janet May (Mary) Vowden was living in the household of Jane Robbin and Stephen James Vowden in 5 Church Street, Southhampton. Jane was shown as 24 years old, born Pool, Dorset living with her mariner husband James (not Stephen) aged 24 born Newport, Mons and their two children Elizabeth, an infant and Janet 2, both born Southton Hampshire.
  • At the time of the 5 April 1891 census, Janet May (Mary) Vowden was living in the household of Stephen James Vowden and Jane Robbin in Millbrook, South Stoneham. The index shows Stephen as a 34 year old born Newport, Wales, Jane as 34 born Poole, Mary 12, Elizabeth 10, Stephen 8, Alfred B 6, George 4 and Bertram James 0. All the children were born Southampton.

  • At the age of 17 years, Janet May (Mary) Vowden married Robert C Cove in 1896 in Southampton.
  • Janet May (Mary) Vowden and Robert C Cove appeared on the census of 2 April, 1911 in High Street, Bitterne, Hampshire. Robert Cove 33, was the household head, living with his wife Janet 32,and children J Mey? 10; Janet May 8; Robert Stephen 5; Winifred Margaret 2 and Beatrice Priscilla 6 months.

  • Her death was recorded with the Southampton, Hampshire, Registration District in the March 1942 Quarter.

Children of Janet May (Mary) Vowden and Robert C Cove

Joan Vowden

F, b. 20 January 1730
  • Joan Vowden was baptized on 20 January 1730 in Highhampton, Devon, England.
  • She was the daughter of Stephen Vowden and Grace Rockley.

Joanna Vowden

F, b. 13 February 1742
  • Joanna Vowden was baptized on 13 February 1742 in Sheepwash, Devon, England.
  • She was the daughter of Stephen Vowden and Grace Rockley.

John Vowden

M, b. 17 December 1735

John Vowden

M, b. 1789
  • John Vowden was born in 1789.
  • He was the son of Stephen Vowden and Mary Ackford.
  • John Vowden was baptized on 3 May 1789 in Peters Marland, Devon, England.
  • At the age of 30 years, John Vowden married Eleanor (Nellie) Cross on 28 November 1819 in Petrockstowe, Devon, England.
  • John Vowden and Eleanor (Nellie) Cross appeared on the census of 7 June 1841 in Black Torrington, Devon. John and Eleanor were 45 years old, living with their son Thomas aged 9.

Children of John Vowden and Eleanor (Nellie) Cross

John Vowden

M, b. 1824, d. 1892

John Clement Vowden

M, b. 25 February 1944, d. 2002

John F Vowden

M, b. 1865
  • John F Vowden was born in 1865 in Plymouth, Devon.
  • He was the son of Thomas Cross Vowden and Hannah Bailey.
  • At the time of the 2 April 1871 census, John F Vowden was living in the household of Thomas Cross Vowden in Stoke Damerel, Devon. Thomas was a 37 year old labourer, born Black Torrington, living with his wife Hannah, 33, born Black Torrington; and their children John F, 5, born Plymouth;Emily 2 born Devonport; Caroline E, 0, born Devonport.

  • At the time of the 3 April 1881 census, John F Vowden was living in the household of Thomas Cross Vowden and Hannah Bailey in Stoke Damerel, Devon. Thomas was 46 years old, born Black Torrington, living with Hannah, born Black Torrington, 45; and children Kate 10, born Devonport; John 15 born Plymouth; Emily 13, born Devonport; William 5 and George 2 both born Devonport. Hannah's father 72, born Black Torrington also lived with them.

Joseph William Vowden

M, b. June 1895
  • Joseph William Vowden's birth was registered in the Southhampton, Hampshire Registration District in the June 1895 Quarter.
  • He was the son of Stephen James Vowden and Jane Robbin.
  • His marriage, at 21 years and 9 months, to Alice May Pratt was registered in the March 1917 Quarter Registration District. (Alice may have gone by the name of Alice May Jones.)
  • In 1924 Joseph was employed as an AB seaman on the "Araguaya" which sailed from Southhampton and arrived in New York on 19 May 1924. According to Ellis Isleland records he was 29 years old 5'8" and weighed 158lbs. He had a TigerHead and Tombolone ? (perhaps tattoes). He was aboard the "Homeric" when it docked at Ellis Island on the 18 June 1924, and on 9 July 1924 (as was a George Vowden.)
  • On 27 August 1944 their son Gerald Bertram was drowned when his ship was sunk by friendly fire by the RAF. Jsoeph and Alice were living at Shirley, Southampton at the time.

Children of Joseph William Vowden and Alice May Pratt