I have detailed information about the following Lowcock family associated with inventions and products.
- Lowcock Plough: a type of turnwrest plough, invented by Henry Lowcock
- Lowcock’s Lemonade: a soft drink brand
- Lowcock Mill: a hydro-electric mill located in Linton, Yorkshire
- Lowcock Fuel Economiser: for fuel efficiency in steam engines
- Lowcock Razor: a straight razor, made by George Lowcock
- Lowcock Dairy: a Dairy located in Pendleton, UK.
- Lowcock Freemason: Bro. H. Lowcock, a Freemason
- Lowcock Hong Kong: Henry Lowcock, Sydney James Lowcock and the Lowcock name in Hong Kong
- Arthur Lowcock and Blackpool Tower: a director of the company that built Blackpool Tower
- Bill Lowcock: an Australian World War II veteran, I self-published his story to preserve it for future generations.
- CF Lowcock (Charles Frederick): A British painter from the Victorian/Edwardian era
- Joyce Lowcock: A playwright
- Lowcock War Memorial: pages dedicated to all those with the Lowcock surname who served.
It’s possible that there is a family connection between the Lowcock Plough, Fuel Economizer, and Lowcock Razor – you can read my notes here. I am absolutely not saying there is a connection, it’s very speculative. Help is needed!
I also have some very rough research on those with the Lowcock surname who were Freemasons. This research is basic at best, and all help is welcome.
People with the surname Lowcock who I almost have no information about but I am keen to learn more:
- Charles Lowcock, Sickle & Reaping Hook Manufacturer
Charles resided at Princess Street Dronfield, in 1905
Name and occupation recorded in Whites Directory of Sheffield & Rotherham
Also referenced in the UK National Archives
Not to be confused with Charles Frederick Lowcock. - Richard Lowcock, Wholesale Tea Dealer
Address in 1845, listed in the London Gazette as Queen Street Place, London.
Address in 1857, listed in the Solicitors Journal as Lawrence Poutney Lane.
Possibly trading as Richard Lowcock & Sons. Father’s name possibly also Richard. - James Lowcock, Wheelwright (Wikipedia: a person who makes or repairs wooden wheels).
The address listed as Heeley & Beerhouse, Sheldon St, Little Sheffield - John Lowcock, 1795-1870
Lived in Low Laithe (West Yorkshire)
Husband of Roseannie Lowcock (died April 26, 1868)
Possibly the owner of a shop in Low Laithe (see this picture). - John Lowcock, Shoemaker and Earthenware Dealer
Address in 1852 listed as being in Little Sheffield - John Lowcock, Inventor Refrigeration Chamber
Full Name: John Charles Edwin Lowcock
UK Patent Application Number: 1,070,502 (possible, as this patent is for Heat Pump Plants)
US Patent: US3237424 A
Invention dated 1964. - Henry Lowcock – he has his own Wikipedia page. Not sure if he is a relation.
But I did find a picture of Henry Lowcock who I think is the same one and is listed as “Member of the Committee”. See below.
I actually have an intriguing challenge related to the image above and a photo I subsequently bought on eBay. If you’re interested in some amateur Lowcock Family History detective work, then it’s worth visiting the Lowcock Hong Kong page and scrolling to the end
Locock
Similar spelling, but there’s a whole history of Charles Locock and an adopted son, Henry Locock, who may have been the illegitimate son of a princess. It’s apparently quite the scandal, you can read some more details here. The story of Henry Locock is written up quite frequently, there are some more details here and here. I don’t think there’s any relationship between Lowcock and Locock, but I have been to the UK and gazed longingly looking at and wishing that I lived in Buckingham Palace. So that could be my long-forgotten royal blood pining for home…
Help with Lowcock Family History Research
If you have any information or can give me more advice, insights, help with Lowcock Family History research please contact me.
If the Lowcock invention, brand, or product is not listed here that just means I don’t know about it yet! I’m more than happy to add it to this page.
I do not own any of the items mentioned on the site or have original records. If you own any and are considering selling them, please contact me.
Lowcock Family History
If you would like to learn more about the Lowcock surname and family history, please visit the Lowcock History page.
You can learn more about Lowcock Genealogy, or specific Lowcock family members:
- Lowcock Plough: a type of turnwrest plough, invented by Henry Lowcock
- Lowcock’s Lemonade: a soft drink brand
- Lowcock Mill: a hydro-electric mill located in Linton, Yorkshire
- Lowcock Fuel Economiser: for fuel efficiency in steam engines
- Lowcock Razor: a straight razor, made by George Lowcock
- Lowcock Dairy: a Dairy located in Pendleton, UK.
- Lowcock Freemason: Bro. H. Lowcock, a Freemason
- Lowcock Hong Kong: Henry Lowcock, Sydney James Lowcock and the Lowcock name in Hong Kong
- Arthur Lowcock and Blackpool Tower: a director of the company that built Blackpool Tower
- Bill Lowcock: an Australian World War II veteran, I self-published his story to preserve it for future generations.
- CF Lowcock (Charles Frederick): A British painter from the Victorian/Edwardian era
- Joyce Lowcock: A playwright
- Lowcock War Memorial: pages dedicated to all those with the Lowcock surname who served.
If you are researching Lowcock Family History and can help, contact me. If you want to understand the distribution of the Lowcock surname in the UK, visit the Lowcock map page. Just interested in the images and photos? Visit the Lowcock Genealogy Pinterest page.
This page is maintained by Joshua Lowcock.