John Cowell Boys

New Zealand surveyor and grazier (1823-1889)
Person human Q88720507
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John Cowell Boys

Summary

John Cowell Boys is a human[1]. Born in Sussex[2], he… he was born on 1824[3]. He died in Christchurch Central City[4]. He died on June 13, 1889[5]. He worked as a surveyor[6] and livestock farmer[7].

Key Facts

  • John Cowell Boys was born in Sussex[2].
  • John Cowell Boys died in Christchurch Central City[4].
  • John Cowell Boys was born on 1824[3].
  • John Cowell Boys was born on 1823[8].
  • John Cowell Boys died on June 13, 1889[5].
  • John Cowell Boys held citizenship in New Zealand[9].
  • John Cowell Boys worked as a surveyor[6].
  • John Cowell Boys worked as a livestock farmer[7].
  • John Cowell Boys is recorded as male[10].
  • John Cowell Boys's instance of is recorded as human[11].
  • John Cowell Boys's family name is recorded as Boys[12].
  • John Cowell Boys's given name is recorded as John[13].
  • John Cowell Boys's given name is recorded as Cowell[14].
  • John Cowell Boys's work location is recorded as New Zealand[15].
  • John Cowell Boys's relative is recorded as James Townsend[16].
  • John Cowell Boys's described by source is recorded as The Pioneer Land Surveyors of New Zealand[17].

Body

Origins and Family

John Cowell Boys's place of birth was Sussex[2]. Recorded date of birth include 1824[3] and 1823[8].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include surveyor[6] and livestock farmer[7].

Death and Burial

John Cowell Boys died on June 13, 1889[5]. He passed away in Christchurch Central City[4].

FAQs

Where was John Cowell Boys born?

Born in Sussex[2], John Cowell Boys…

Where did John Cowell Boys die?

John Cowell Boys died in Christchurch Central City[4].

What did John Cowell Boys do for work?

John Cowell Boys worked as surveyor[6] and livestock farmer[7].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . collection.canterburymuseum.com. collection.canterburymuseum.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [10] . wikidata.org.
  4. [9] . wikidata.org.
  5. [11] . wikidata.org.
  6. [6] . The Pioneer Land Surveyors of New Zealand. wikidata.org.
  7. [7] . The Pioneer Land Surveyors of New Zealand. wikidata.org.
  8. [3] . collection.canterburymuseum.com. collection.canterburymuseum.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  9. [8] . The Pioneer Land Surveyors of New Zealand. wikidata.org.
  10. [5] . collection.canterburymuseum.com. Retrieved . collection.canterburymuseum.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  11. [12] . The Pioneer Land Surveyors of New Zealand. wikidata.org.
  12. [13] . The Pioneer Land Surveyors of New Zealand. wikidata.org.
  13. [14] . The Pioneer Land Surveyors of New Zealand. wikidata.org.
  14. [15] . museumnp.org.nz. Retrieved . museumnp.org.nz. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  15. [16] . wikidata.org.
  16. [17] . The Pioneer Land Surveyors of New Zealand. wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

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  1. 17d ago · Quesotiotyo · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Given name John, Cowell
    Alexander turnbull library id 201057
    Family name Boys
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