Francis Fowke 1789 - 1826
Francis Fowke , of Boughrood Castle, at which he was responsible for major alterations, educ. Eton (Oppidan), where he boarded in the house of Mr Sherry, Lt. (06 Dec 1810), Capt. 14th Light Dragoons (1801) serving in Portugal, Spain & France. (not married). {He was wounded at the Battle of Salamanca in 1812.) His portrait was painted by Opie and was in the possession of Ada Hoskins (ca 1920). Played violin and organ. As an overseer of the poor, he sent his butler to represent him at Vestry meetings. He was responsible for major alterations to the exterior and interior of Boughrood catle, and left debts of £4,473 1s 3d at his death. He ackowledged his illegitimate daughter. Not mentioned in his father's will? Applications for Cadetships in the EIC Armies Surname Fowke Forename(s) Francis IOR Ref: L/MIL/9/115 Folio No. 46-48 Season(s) 1805-06 LDS Film No. 1951685 " In 1806 went to Madras as a cavalry cadet in the HEIC forces but resigned for health reasons. He was "much above 6 ft", but not robust, His father then bought him a cornetcy (later, a lieutenantcy) in the 14th Light Dragoons, and he served in Portugal, Spain and France, until 1814. He was wounded before Salamanca but returned to his regiment in time to take part in the assault, Jul 22 1812. After his father's death, he bought a captaincy in his regiment, but went on half pay immediately" "British Library, Oriental and India Office Collections India Office Records Catalogue Ref. IOR Creator(s): Board of Commissioners for the Affairs of India, 1784-1858 Burma Office, 1937-1948 East India Company, 1600-1858 India Office, 1858-1947 Records of the Military Department Entry to the military, medical and nursing services of the East India Company's Army (1753-1861) and the Indian Army (1861-1940) [Access Conditions] No restrictions The Entry of Officer Cadets [Access Conditions] Open Cadet Papers (1789-1860) and Cadet Registers (1775-1860) [Access Conditions] No restrictions FILE - Cadet Papers - ref. IOR/L/MIL/9/115 - date: 1805-1806 item: Fowke, Francis - ref. IOR/L/MIL/9/115/46-48 [n.d.]" His portrait was painted by Orpie last known in possession of Ada Hoskins. Entry from Applications for Cadetships in the EIC Armies Surname Fowke Forename(s) Francis IOR Ref: L/MIL/9/115 Folio No. 46-48 Season(s) 1805-06 LDS Film No. 1951685 -------------- Entry from Applications for Cadetships in the EIC Armies Surname Fowke Forename(s) Francis IOR Ref: L/MIL/9/115 Folio No. 46-48 Season(s) 1805-06 LDS Film No. 1951685 [C1826 F12]. Short title: Fowke v Waring. Document type: Bill and answer. Plaintiffs:... Reference: C 13/854/8 Description: [C1826 F12]. Short title: Fowke v Waring. Document type: Bill and answer. Plaintiffs: William Fowke and wife and others. Defendants: Richard Waring and John Faller. original bill Michaelmas 1825, plaintiffs name Waring. JXP Date: 1826 Held by: The National Archives, Kew Legal status: Public Record(s) Language: English Closure status: Open Document, Open Description Restrictions on use: 3 working days notice to produce Unpublished finding aids: Suit titles taken from OBS 1/656;
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| Born: Mount St., Mayfair, London, , , England 6th Jan 1789 | Baptised: St George, Hanover sq, London, , , England 22nd Jan 1789
| | Died: Boughrood, Radnorshire, , Wales 3rd May 1826 | Buried: Boughrood, Radnorshire, , Wales 9th May 1826
| | Family: Fowke formerly of Brewood |
Timeline
| 6th Jan 1789 | Born (birth) London, England | | 22nd Jan 1789 | Baptised (baptism) London, England | | 7th Jul 1813 | Executor of the will of Francis Fowke
(Lowe , Lowe ) 1753 - 1819 (will) | | 2nd May 1826 | Made a will (will) | | 3rd May 1826 | Died (death) Boughrood, Radnorshire, Wales | | 9th May 1826 | Buried (burial) Boughrood, Radnorshire, Wales | | 1826 | UNMAR/ROLE INDI |
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