John Ovens (1788 – 7 December 1825) was an Irish-born soldier, civil engineer and explorer of Australia.
[1] Ovens was born in St Catherine, Fermanagh, Ireland and joined the 73rd (Perthshire) Regiment of Foot of the British Army in 1808.
[1] Ovens returned to New South Wales when Brisbane was appointed governor and was made acting chief engineer.
In October 1825 Ovens assisted John Oxley to survey Twofold Bay in New South Wales.
[1] Ovens died at his residence and was accorded a grand funeral with regimental cortege and honours.