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Oldest Mowers Found in Stroud

A memorial inscription in St. Laurence's Churchyard, Stroud to the Mower family. Did Edwin Budding know people named Mower and decide to name the lawn mower after them? Probably not!

  • Plaque to Mower Family in Stroud Churchyard

    ~ IN MEMORY OF ~ 

    Celia wife of John Mower of this town, who the departed this life Aug. 20 aged 62 years

    Sarah Mower  Spinster, sister to the above

    John Mower died December 31st  1792  ad 77 year's   E????

    John Mower Died December 20th 1801 aged 77 years

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    PH/16-03-2025

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