Cudgegong Valley History Project

Wedding Bells.

CONNOR - DOWELL. The Methodist Church at Wilbetree, was packed on New Year's afternoon, to witness the marriage of Mr. R. J. Connor, of Mudgee, and Miss Mary Dowell, daughter of Mr. J. Dowell, of Wilbetree. The bride was attended by the Misses Dowell, and Mr. George Dowell was best man. After the ceremony, which was performed by the Rev. J. H. Lewin, a wedding breakfast was partaken of at the residence of the bride's parents. Mr. and Mrs. Connor left by the mail train for Katoomba. Mudgee Guardian, Thursday 2 January 1902, p. 2. Connor Dowel Wedding

Geurie

(From our Correspondent.) We regret to announce the death of Mrs. Charles Paine, of East Lynne, on Wednesday last, the funeral, which took place on Thursday, was largely attended. Mr. A. Collins, of Wellington, officiated at the grave. Much sympathy is felt for the family in their affliction. Dubbo Dispatch, Saturday 21 June 1902, p. 5. Lavinia Paine Death

Death.

PAINE. - At her residence "East Lynne," Geurie, on June 18, LAVINIA, the beloved wife of CHAS. E. PAINE. Aged 42. Mudgee Guardian, Thursday 26 June 1902, p. 10. Lavinia Paine Death

Death of Mr. Edwin Dowell.

The tolling of the bell of St. John's Church on Saturday morning announced that death had mercifully ended the sufferings of Edwin Charles Dowell, of Wilbetree. The deceased, who was 28 years of age, was the third son of Mr. James Dowell, of Wilbetree, and was married to the youngest daughter of Mr. Jonathan Bones, of Snake's Creek, who, with two young children, is left to mourn for her irreparable loss. The deceased had been a great sufferer for a lengthy period, and had undergone two severe operations, the relief from which was only temporary. Intense suffering was borne with great patience, and during the past fortnight Mr. Dowell's condition seemed to have somewhat improved, and on Friday he was better than he had been for some time. At about midnight though a rapid change took place, and at about 4 o'clock death came to relieve a suffering which at times must have been unbearable. The large attendance at the funeral yesterday testified to the respect in which the deceased was held in this district. Those who survive have our very deepest sympathy. Mudgee Guardian, Monday 22 September 1902, p. 2. Edwin Dowell Obituary

Death of Mr. James J. Dowell.

AN OLD AND RESPECTED RESIDENT. The death occurred on Monday afternoon of Mr. James John Dowell, a very old and respected resident of the Mudgee district, at his residence, Horatio-street, Mudgee. The deceased was a native of Kent, England. He came to Australia when 21 years of age, and took up his residence at Camden, where he farmed. He came to Mudgee about 48 years ago, and took up property at Wilbetree, where he conducted a farm until 18 years ago, when he came to Horatio-street, Mudgee, to reside. The deceased was 88 years of age, and was in splendid health until four months ago, when his health became indifferent, and last week his condition became serious. The deceased was respected and esteemed by all who knew him. Besides his widow, Mr. Dowell leaves the following children: - John Dowell (Camden), George Dowell (Auburn), Herbert Dowell (Burrundulla), William Dowell (Mudgee), Mrs. James Mogg (Burrundulla), Mrs. R. J. Connor (Paddington), and Mrs. R. Akehurst (Mudgee). He is also survived by the following sisters and brother: - Mrs. Spice and Mrs. Jenkins (Camden), and Mr. Edward Dowell (Tumut). He also leaves 37 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren. The remains were interred in the Methodist portion of the general cemetery on Tuesday. The Rev. S. A. Faulkner (in the absence of the Rev. S. Bostock Jones) officiated at the graveside. Mr. J. C. Swords had charge of the funeral arrangements. Mudgee Guardian, Thursday 11 November 1920, p. 22. James Dowell Obituary