MACLA Website enquiries

I'm researching the name Bowin and in the 1851 census I find William Bowin with the occupation that looks like 'cottager'. Obviously I'm keen to learn anything I can about the Bowins but I'm just as interested in that occupation. Can anyone tell me anything about mid nineteenth century 'cottagers' please?
Allan Williams - London allan.williams@pcprofessional.org.uk

My ancestor John Wray was born in Dunston about 1801. By 1841 he had moved to Butterwick (Lincs) where he was married to Ann Robinson of Leake and had 6 children. Does anyone have information about him before 1841?
Angela (nee Wray) angela@birdwell.force9.co.uk
(Angela has had some response to this enquiry but no doubt would appreciate more)

Does anyone have any information about the Metheringham Brass Band? I know it was active certainly in the late 1800s, and possibly in to the 1900s? I would be grateful for any information.
Also, would anybody like to see a Brass Band in the Metheringham area again? As a local brass player I think it would be great for the community
Helen D brassylady@btinternet.com

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