Robert John (THOMAS) BOWERMAN b. 31 Jan 1830 Pennant Hills, NSW d. 29 May 1897 Ryde, New South Wales, Australia: Our Family History

1830 - 1897 (67 years)

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Name	Robert John (THOMAS) BOWERMAN
Born	31 Jan 1830	Pennant Hills, NSW
Gender	Male
Buried	1897	St Pauls Cemetary Carlingford, NSW, Australia
Died	29 May 1897	Ryde, New South Wales, Australia
Person ID	I318	mytree
Last Modified	2 Sep 2025

Father	William THOMAS- (NAMED BOWERMAN), b. 15 Feb 1797, Liverpool, Lancashire, England , d. 13 Feb 1857, Parramatta, New South Wales, Australia (Age 59 years)
Mother	Mary Ann PARTRIDGE, b. 15 Feb 1797, Field of Mars, New South Wales, Australia , d. 8 Feb 1877, Pennant Hills, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia (Age 79 years)
Married	20 Jun 1814	Parramatta, New South Wales, AUSTRALIA
Family ID	F48	Group Sheet \| Family Chart

Family Elizabeth Betsy Ann STAUGHTON, b. 1833, St Neots, Huntingdonshire, England, United Kingdom , d. 27 Sep 1905, Carlingford, New South Wales, Australia (Age 72 years)

Married 31 Jan 1854 Ryde, New South Wales, Australia

Children

	1. John Robert (THOMAS) BOWERMAN, b. 12 Nov 1855, Parramatta, New South Wales, Australia , d. 19 Oct 1927, Carlingford, New South Wales, Australia (Age 71 years)
	2. Bertha Matilda BOWERMAN, b. 9 Sep 1858, Parramatta, New South Wales , d. 23 Nov 1923, Pennant Hills, New South Wales, Australia (Age 65 years)
	3. James David BOWERMAN, b. 25 Dec 1861, Parramatta, New South Wales, Australia , d. 15 Feb 1922, Islington, New South Wales, Australia (Age 60 years)
	4. Alice Ada BOWERMAN, b. 18 Apr 1865, Parramatta 13012 , d. 24 Sep 1911, Ryde 16295 (Age 46 years)
	5. George Albert Ernest BOWERMAN, b. 26 Aug 1868, Parramatta 14427 , d. 26 Oct 1931, Hornsby 17217 (Age 63 years)
	6. Flora Munro BOWERMAN, b. 1871, d. 1936 (Age 65 years)
	7. Elizabeth Ann BOWERMAN, b. 8 Jul 1871, Parramatta 15244 , d. 7 Mar 1955, Parramatta, New South Wales, Australia (Age 83 years)
	8. Lily May BOWERMAN, b. 12 Jun 1873, Parramatta 16495 , d. 28 Jul 1949, Parramatta 17410 (Age 76 years)
	9. Lustrious (Leslie) Arthur BOWERMAN, b. 3 Apr 1876, Parramatta, NSW, Australia. Cert: nsw 1876./18026 , d. 1947, Granville, NSW, Australia. Cert: nsw 1947/26288 (Age 70 years)
	10. Samuel Henry BOWERMAN, b. 19 Sep 1878, Parramatta 19917 , d. 1941, Wollongong 4786 (Age 62 years)

Last Modified 2 Sep 2025

Family ID F500206 Group Sheet | Family Chart

Sources

[S1] Ancestry Family Trees, (Online publication - Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com. Original data: Family Tree files submitted by Ancestry members.), Ancestry Family Trees (Reliability: 0).
http://trees.ancestry.com/pt/AMTCitationRedir.aspx?tid=21172394&pid=318
[S500008] FamilySearch Family Tree, (MyHeritage), https://www.myheritage.com/research/record-40001-74582001/robert-thomas-bowerman-in-familysearch-family-tree (Reliability: 4).
Robert Thomas-Bowerman Birth name: Robert Thomas Gender: Male Birth: Jan 31 1830 - Pennant Hills, NSW Christening: June 6 1830 - ST. JOHN PARRAMATTA, NEW SOUTH WALES, AUSTRALIA Marriage: Spouse: Elizabeth Ann Staughton - Jan 31 1854 - Ryde, New South Wales, Australia Death: May 29 1897 - Ryde, New South Wales, Australia Burial: 1897 - Nsw, Aus Parents: <a>William Charles Thomas</a>, <a>Mary Ann Partridge</a> Wife: <a>Elizabeth Ann Thomas-Bowerman (born Staughton)</a> Children: <a>John Robert Bowerman</a>, <a>Bertha M Shields (born Bowerman)</a>, <a>James David Bowerman</a>, <a>Alice Ada Catt (born Bowerman)</a>, <a>George A E Bowerman</a>, <a>Elizabeth Anne Williams (born Bowerman)</a>, <a>Lillie May Cochrane (born Bowerman)</a>, <a>Lazarus or Les Arthur Bowerman</a>, <a>Samuel Henry Bowerman</a> Siblings: <a>Richard Thomas-Bowerman</a>, <a>Mary Ann Martin (born Bowerman)</a>, <a>James A. Thomas-Bowerman</a>, <a>Susannah Thomas Bowerman</a>, <a>Martha Thomas Sonter (born Bowerman)</a>, <a>Elizabeth Thomas Catt (born Bowerman)</a>, <a>Sarah Thomas Sonter (born Bowerman)</a>, <a>Soloman Bowerman</a>, <a>George Bowerman</a>   Additional information: LifeSketch: Cumberland Free Press (Parramatta, NSW : 1895 - 1897), Saturday 5 June 1897. https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/144445490 CARLINGFORD. DEATH OF MR. ROBERT BOWERMAN. At the age of 67 years, Mr. Robert Bowerman, a very well known and much respected inhabitant of Carlingford, died on Friday, May 28, in an awfully sudden manner. Mr. Bowerman bad been playing cards with his wife and family, and did not seem to be particularly unwell, until about 9 o'clook, p.m. Shortly after that hour, his wife's attention was attracted by a noise in his room, and she rushed, with other members of the family, to his bedside, just in time to see him die. The death, though terribly sudden, was not, however, without warning, as Mr. Bowerman had been attended by Dr. Bowman for heart disease; an inquest was therefore dispensed with. Mr. Bowman was an orchardist, and had been for about 40 years resident in the district. He leaves a widow and a family of grown-up sons and daughters, who are settled in the locality. The funeral took place at the Carlingford Cemetery, the arrangements being in the hands of Messrs. Metcalfe and Wilkinson; and, despite the inclemency of the weather, a large number of the leading residents assembled to pay their last sad tribute of respect to the deceased. In the absence of the Rev. G. McIntosh, Mr. W. J. Stephenson officiated, the coffin being first taken into St. Paul's Church, and subsequently to the grave, where the choir sang an appropriate hymn. In the mourning coach following the hearse were the widow and members of the family, and a long line of vehicles and pedestrians came behind, amongst whom were Mr. P. Hockley, Alderman Franks, Alderman Eyles, Messrs. Sonter, R. Wilkinson, senr. G. Wilkinson, senr., J. Wilkinson, G. Franks, junr., J. Bowerman, J. Bowerman, junr., T. Bowerman, and the Messrs. Catt, the members of the Carlingford C.C., and many others. Some beautiful wreaths were laid on the coffin, amongst which was one sent by the Carlingford Cricket Club, of which the deceased was a strong supporter. The coffin bore the inscription "Robert Bowerman, died May 29th 1897, aged 67 years." Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate (Parramatta, NSW : 1888 - 1950), Saturday 5 June 1897. https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/85770445 DEATH OF A CARLINGFORD PIONEER. Mr. Robert Bowerman. In the sudden death of Mr. Robert Bowerman, an orchardist of Carlingford for the past thirty years, the district has sustained the loss of a respected pioneer, many of whose children have already made homes for themselves in the Hills country in and about the present Municipality of Dundas. Mr. Bowerman, who was in his 68th year, was in fairly good health up to Friday night last. About 9 p.m. be retired to bed, and about half-an-hour afterwards his wife heard a gurgling sound. She tried to arouse him, but, getting no answer, became alarmed and called in her daughter. The two ladies lifted him up and he expired in their arms within five minutes. Dr. Bowman was sent for, but Mr. Bowerman was dead long before that gentleman received the message. The deceased had been treated by Dr. Bowman for heart disease - though he had not been under the doctor's regular care of late - and death was due to that malady. The deceased leaves several sons and daughters, most of whom are settled in homes of their own in the neighbourhood. The funeral on Sunday was one of the largest ever seen in Carlingford. In the absence of the Rev. G. McIntosh, Mr. W. J. Stephenson, of Parramatta, read the funeral service. The body was first borne into St. Paul's Church where the earlier portion of the service was read. The procession then reformed and proceeded to the Carlingford C.E. Cemetery where the interment took place. The pall-bearers were Messrs. James Bowerman, E. J. Black, Alderman Franks and J. Catt. Some very handsome wreaths were sent, a very pretty one being sent by the Carlingford C.C., of which deceased was a great admirer. The following ladies and gentlemen sent wreaths and crosses: - Mrs. R. Sonter (sister), Mrs. W. Sonter (sister), Misses Cater, Miss Ellison, Miss Bradbury, Miss Martin, Mrs. J. Bellamy, Mr. and Mrs. G. Franks, Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Bowermnn (son and daughter-in-law), Mrs. Tebbutt, Mrs. Smith, Mrs. Cochrane (daughter), Mrs. Williams (daughter), Mrs. W. Catt (daughter), Mrs. S. Shields (daughter), Miss Ray, Mrs. J. Powell, Mrs. F. Martin and Mrs. Birkett. The funeral arrangements were in the hands of Messrs. Metcalfe and Wilkinson.
[S500008] FamilySearch Family Tree, (MyHeritage), https://www.myheritage.com/research/record-40001-1104559912/robert-thomas-bowerman-in-familysearch-family-tree (Reliability: 4), 13 May 2020.
Robert Thomas-BowermanBirth name: Robert ThomasGender: MaleBirth: Circa 1828 - Of Carlingford,Nsw,AstlChristening: June 6 1830 - ST. JOHN PARRAMATTA, NEW SOUTH WALES, AUSTRALIAMarriage: Spouse: Elizabeth Ann Staughton - 1854 - Carlingford,Nsw,AstlDeath: May 29 1897 - Nsw, AusBurial: 1897 - Nsw, AusFather: <a>William Charles Thomas</a>Wife: <a>Elizabeth Ann Thomas-Bowerman (born Staughton)</a>Children: <a>John Robert Bowerman</a>, <a>Bertha M Shields (born Bowerman)</a>, <a>Lillie May Cochrane (born Bowerman)</a>, <a>Elizabeth Ellen Williams (born Coslett Thomas)</a>, <a>Samuel Henry Bowerman</a>, <a>James David Bowerman</a>, <a>George A E Bowerman</a>, <a>Lazarus or Les Arthur Bowerman</a>, <a>Alice Ada Catt (born Bowerman)</a>Siblings: <a>Richard Thomas-Bowerman</a>, <a>Mary Ann Martin (born Bowerman)</a>, <a>Robert Thomas-Bowerman</a>, <a>James A. Thomas-Bowerman</a>, <a>Susannah Thomas Bowerman</a>, <a>Martha Thomas Sonter (born Bowerman)</a>, <a>Elizabeth Thomas Catt (born Bowerman)</a>, <a>Sarah Thomas Sonter (born Bowerman)</a>This person appears to have duplicated relatives. View it on FamilySearch to see the full information.
[S500007] Australian Newspapers, (MyHeritage), https://www.myheritage.com/research/record-10450-33506577/cumberland-free-press-parramatta-nsw (Reliability: 4), 5 Jun 1897.
Cumberland Free Press (Parramatta, NSW) Publication: June 5 1897 - Parramatta, New South Wales, Australia Text: "...BOWERMAN. At tne age ox 67 years, Mr. Robert Bower man, a very well known and much respected inhabitant ot Carlingford, died on Friday, May 28, in an awfully sadden manner. Mr. Bowerman bad been playing ... a strong_supporter. The ooffin bora the Inscription 'Robert Bowerman, died May 2&th 1897, aged 07 yean,' Miaa Cox and Mr. S. Cox are both aatlafao torlly recovered. ^IiasP .0. Oox aad Mr. J. Grime left ... . A. Salisbury, Mr. and Mrs. Javea, ! Mr. Barber, the members of the Elder family, Mr. and Mrs. Green, Mr. aod Mrs. Thomas, Mr. and Mrs. Lalta, Mr. J. Elder, and others. CARLINGFORD. DEATH OF MB. BOBERT ... ^^lherocninnCTt. ie lueriptlnn before ient to the ..." About this sourceDescription: 1 online resource : illustrations Notes: Title from title screen. Digitised as part of the "Digitised newspapers and more" which allows access to historic Australian periodicals. Also available in print and on microfilm. Life Dates: Vol. 1, no. 1 (June 22, 1895)-vol. 2, no. 107 (June 26, 1897) Place: Australia New South Wales Parramatta.
[S500009] Australia, Births and Baptisms, 1792-1981, (MyHeritage), https://www.myheritage.com/research/record-30217-514058/robert-thomas-in-australia-births-baptisms (Reliability: 4), 14 May 2020.
Robert ThomasGender: MaleBirth: Jan 31 1830Christening: June 6 1830 - St. John Parramatta, New South Wales, AustraliaResidence: 1830 - New South Wales, AustraliaFather: William ThomasMother: Mary BowmanIndexing Project (Batch) Number: C13562-5System Origin: Australia-EASyGS Film number: 993950
[S500001] Byrnes Web Site, Geoff Byrnes, https://www.myheritage.com/person-1500010_667049721_667049721/robert-john-bowerman (Reliability: 3).
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[S500326] Wilson Web Site, Peter Wilson, Robert Thomas-Bowerman (Reliability: 3), 20 Jun 2020.
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[S500326] Wilson Web Site, Peter Wilson (Reliability: 3), 25 Feb 2021.
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