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Matthew Bowman (1827–1848)

Died. Of consumption, at Archerfield, on the 19th instant, Matthew Bowman, in the 22nd year of his age, fourth son of Mr. George Bowman, of Richmond. The deceased was formerly a student in the Australian College, Sydney, where, having chosen the Ministry of the Gospel in the Free Presbyterian Church for his future labours, went to Scotland in 1844, to complete his studies; he attended the University three sessions, obtaining successively the highest honours in his class, but from the delicate state of his health was compelled to relinquish his studies, and returned to his native land in January last, in hopes of renovating his health, but continued to decline until death put a period to his sufferings.

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'Bowman, Matthew (1827–1848)', Obituaries Australia, National Centre of Biography, Australian National University, https://oa.anu.edu.au/obituary/bowman-matthew-15348/text26556, accessed 22 November 2024.

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Life Summary [details]

Birth

15 May, 1827
Richmond, New South Wales, Australia

Death

19 September, 1848 (aged 21)
Singleton, New South Wales, Australia

Cause of Death

tuberculosis

Religious Influence

Includes the religion in which subjects were raised, have chosen themselves, attendance at religious schools and/or religious funeral rites; Atheism and Agnosticism have been included.

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