Randi, Edward BOWLES was 42 years old and his wife Mary Ann was 39 years when they arrived in NZ in 1873. They married at the Parish Church, Buckland on 15 - 4 - 1860. According to the marriage certificate Edward was a ' Wheelwright ' by trade and his father, also Edward, was a 'Victualler ' Mary Ann's maiden name was 'HOLES' and her father, Philip, was a ' Brick Maker ' Hope this info is of some use, Peter in Auckland NZ. -----Original Message----- From: Randi Meetzen [mailto:meetzen@sbcglobal.net] Sent: Tuesday, 11 January 2005 9:29 p.m. To: BOWLES-L@rootsweb.com Subject: RE: re Emily Bowles born 1856 Poplar London How old are Edward and Mary when they arrive, Do you have anything more on them than the point of departure? Best Regards, Randi ( Snip )