Cudgegong Valley History Project

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

THE LATE MRS. DOWEL.

The death occurred at the residence of her son Herburt, Burrundulla, yesterday afternoon, of Mary Ann Dowel, at the age of 81 years. The decease was a very old and respected resident of Mudgee and district, where she has lived for years with her husband, who pre-deceased her two years ago. The remains were interred in the Methodist portion of the general cemetery, the Rev. S. Bostock Jones reading the burial service. The deceased is survived by a grown-up family. Mr. J. C. Swords had charge of the funeral arrangements. Mudgee Guardian, Monday 11 December 1922, p. 8. Mary Dowel Obituary

THE LATE MRS. DOWELL.

Mrs. James Dowell, whose death was chronicled in last issue, was one of the oldest pioneers of the district. With her late husband, who died a couple of years ago, she had resided in this district for upwards of 50 years. She left a family of four sons and three daughters. The daughters are Mrs. Mogg (Burrundulla), Mrs. Connor (Paddington). Mrs. R. Akehurst (Mudgee). The sons are John (Camden), Will (Mudgee), Herb (Burrundulla), and George (Auburn). One brother, Mr. G. Gentle survives. Mrs. Dowell was 13 years of age when she arrived in New South Wales, and was 81 years of age when she died. She was married in Camden, afterwards came to live at Wilbetree, where she and her husband remained until they came into retirement in Mudgee a number of years ago. Mrs. Dowell was well-known to most people, and universally esteemed. Mudgee Guardian, Thursday 14 December 1922, p. 8. Mary Dowel Obituary

DEATHS CONNOR, Mary Jane. - July 3, 1959, at private hospital, Ashfield, dearly beloved wife of the late Richard James Connor, loved mother of Walter and Alfred, and devoted mother-in-law , grandmother and great grandmother of their family, aged 87 years. In God’s care. Sydney Morning Herald, Saturday 4 July 1959, p. 68. Mary Jane Connor Death

FUNERALS CONNOR. - The relatives and friends of the late Mary Jane Connor, are invited to attend her Funeral; to leave the Congregational Church (corner of Jersey Road and Moncur Street), Woollahra, after service commencing at 10.30 o’clock next Monday Morning, for the Congregational portion of the Randwick Cemetery. Walters and Son, Dulwich Hill Terminus, LM1870, LM1458-9. Sydney Morning Herald, Saturday 4 July 1959, p. 68. Mary Jane Connor Funeral