Brief Life History of William
When William Owen was born in 1839, in Llanelly, Carmarthenshire, Wales, United Kingdom, his father, Thomas Owen, was 29 and his mother, Mary Morse, was 34. He married Mary Ann Williams on 7 March 1859, in Wales, United Kingdom. They were the parents of at least 7 sons and 3 daughters. He lived in Llanelly, Carmarthenshire, Wales in 1841 and Pembrey, Carmarthenshire, Wales, United Kingdom in 1881. He died on 30 August 1917, at the age of 78.
Photos and Memories (0)
Do you know William? Do you have a story about him that you would like to share? Sign In or Create a FREE Account
Family Time Line
Sources (19)
- William Morris in household of Thomas Morris, "England and Wales Census, 1851"
- William Owen, "Wales, Marriage Bonds, 1650-1900"
- William Owen, "England and Wales Death Registration Index 1837-2007"
Spouse and Children
Children (10)
+5 More Children
Parents and Siblings
+3 More Children
World Events (7)
1839 · The Rebecca Riots Take Place
The Rebecca Riots were a group of protests in west Wales from 1839-1843. The people involved were mostly poor farmers, primarily men dressed as women. The group was called “Rebecca and her daughters”, a title believed to have come the book of Genesis. They mostly fought against the toll-gates. There is only record of one death during the riots: a young Sarah Williams had been warned that the rioters were coming, but upon refusing to leave, was killed.
1843
Dickens A Christmas Carol was first published.
1867 · Great Reform Act of 1867
The Great Reform Act of 1867 gave males the right to vote. This also helped to form the Welsh Liberal Party. It was the second of three reforms that would take place.
Name Meaning
Welsh: from the personal name Owain, from Latin Eugenius (see Eugene ). This Welsh personal name is cognate with Old Irish Eogán, see 2 and 3.
Scottish and Irish: shortened Anglicized form of Gaelic Mac Eoghain ‘son of Eoghan’. See McEwen .
Irish: from Ó hEoghain, ‘descendant of Eoghan’. See Ewen .
Dictionary of American Family Names © Patrick Hanks 2003, 2006.
Possible Related Names
Discover Even More
As a nonprofit, we offer free help to those looking to learn the details of their family story.