James Bowdren
b. 1841
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Research notes
Stonemason; born Co. Wexford 1841 (so the Bowdrens came into Cork from Wexford). 1901 Census of Ireland (Evergreen Street, Cork Urban No.5, house 9.2): James Bowdren, Head, stone mason, aged 60, b. Co Wexford, m. Mary; a large family incl. Bridget (31), Michael (30), John (26), James (24), EUGENE (22, our line), William (19), Timothy (15). 1867 civil marriage register: James Bowdran, mason, aged 23, of Pope's Quay; his FATHER given as Michael Bowdren, mason. Aynsley's maternal 2x great-grandfather. Added June 2026; father Michael added July 2026. [DIRECT ANCESTOR OF THE COMPILER: flag added 24 Jul 2026 by walking the tree from Aynsley, so that this marker is reliable and can be searched.]
Marriage: James Bowdran (mason, Pope's Quay) x Mary Callaghan (servant, Coppinger's Lane). Civil register confirms fathers Michael Bowdren (mason) and John Callaghan (farmer). Witnesses Stephen & Ellen Nelly.