John Fowler 1835-1858

Headstone 131

~ Sandstone ~ Semi-circular top with semi-circular shoulders

  • John Fowler 1835 – 5 March 1858
    • Aged 22 years
    • only Son of Charles & Jane Fowler
    • of Polperro
    • ‘Who was killed in action whilst serving with the Navel Frigate at Amorha in India’
  • John Fowler Hocken 1837 – 3 July 1857
    • Aged 20 years
  • Hugh P Fowler 1811 – 20 April 1846
    • Aged 35 years

Ancestry Research – Acting Second Master Royal Navy H.M.S ‘Pearl’. Single, aged 22 years. He was killed by round shot.

East India Company’s expansion in India caused ‘The Indian Rebellion’ – a major uprising 1857-58

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