Thomas Bowen (Independent minister)

Thomas Bowen (1756 - 1827) was a Welsh Independent minister. He began work as a farm worker at an early age, but also attended lessons given by John Griffiths (1731 - 1811) of Glandŵr, which enabled him in 1777 to join Abergavenny Academy. His call to move to Maes-yr-Onnen in 1781 livened up the local church considerably. He then began extending his influence, preaching and establishing new churches in the Llansantffraid area. After moving to Maes-yr-Haf chapel, Neath, in 1795 he also established new churches in Melin-Cwrt and Aberavon.

He died in February 1827.