Thomas Owen of Condover was born to Richard Owen and Mary Otley.
In 1562 Thomas Owen of Condover entered Lincoln's Inn. He was called to the bar in 1570.
In 1579 Thomas Owen of Condover was a Bencher at Lincoln's Inn.
In 1582 Thomas Owen of Condover served as Marshall at Lincoln's Inn.
Around 1584 [his son] William Owen of Condover was born to Thomas Owen of Condover.
In 1586 Thomas Owen of Condover served as Keeper of the Black Book at Lincoln's Inn.
In 1586 Thomas Owen of Condover was elected MP Shrewsbury.
In 1586 Thomas Owen of Condover purchased Condover Hall, Shropshire from the Vynar family and proceeded to rebuild to Halll and lay out gardens. He had been leasin gthe house since 1578.
Before 1588 Thomas Owen of Condover and Sarah Baskerville were married. They had five sons and five daughters.
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In 1595 Thomas Owen of Condover was appointed Justice of the Common Pleas.
Before 21st December 1598 Thomas Owen of Condover and Alice Wilkes [aged 51] were married.
On 21st December 1598 Thomas Owen of Condover died. He was buried at Westminster Abbey [Map]. Roger Owen of Condover inherited Condover Hall, Shropshire.
On 26th October 1613 [his former wife] Alice Wilkes [aged 66] died.
father: Richard Owen
Grandfather: Thomas Otley of Shrewsbury
mother: Mary Otley