Richard Bowen 1851-1917
Richard Bowen was born at Trevethin in 1851, the son of David and Elizabeth (nee Griffiths.)
The family moved to Goytre and were living at Coalbrook on the census of 1871.
Richard Bowen was a mason as was his father. He married Elizabeth Powell, a dairy maid from Hereford who was working for John and Margaret Williams at Melin-y-coed.
They had 6 children and moved to many properties around the parish.
In September 1895 the first meeting of creditors to the estate of Richard Bowen, lately a builder carrying on business at Usk, was held today at the office of the National Receiver, Newport.
The debtor began business 12 years ago at Nantyderry and removed to Usk 12 months ago when he took a contract to erect two villas for £1,825. He estimates that £450 is now due to him on account.
12th January 1917 – Funeral of the Late Mr R Bowen.
The funeral of the late Mr R Bowen of Brynynant, Nantyderry took place on Monday, the internment being in the Goytre Churchyard
Mr Bowen died whilst visiting Abergavenny, his cortege came by road and was met at the churchyard by a number of other friends and relatives.