OWEN, Thomas & Catherine
1856 – 17 March 1921
8 September 1857 – 19 October 1940
Origin Abergele, Wales & Holyhead, Wales
Accompanying Family Edward, William, Ellen, John, Robert, Elizabeth, Thomas & Catherine Owen. Mary-Jane & Richard Griffiths & Susan & Thomas Griffiths.
First settled in Round Hill, WA
Original Occupation Farmer
Occupation in Australia Farmer
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Departure Port Wales
Arrival Year 1910
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The Owen family were among the Welsh Patagonians who migrated to WA in 1910. They established 'Gwalia' Farm in the 'Welsh Settlement' near Moora. This was not an easy task, as when they arrived, the land was undeveloped & heavily timbered. They had to do all the work themselves.
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