Bowen Edward 1780-1866 Born In Ireland Came To Canada In 1797
studied law and called to the bar in 1803. From 1809 to 1812 represented
Sorel in the Assembly; and in the latter year appointed to the Court of
King's Bench. In 1821 appointed a member of the Legislative Council, and
in 1835 elected Speaker. In 1849 chief-justice of the Superior Court for
Lower Canada. =Index=: (Lord Elgin era) Made a judge of the Seigniorial Court, 187.