Joshua Dowe M.D. (1812 - 1875)

Born 1812 in Goleen, Skull, County Cork, Ireland

Husband of Sarah (Loder) Dowe — married 31 Dec 1842 in Windsor, New South Wales, Australia

Descendants

Died 7 Sep 1875 at about age 63 in Woollomol, near Tamworth, New South Wales, Australia

Biography

Dr. Joshua Dowe M.D. (1812-1875)

Joshua Dowe was born in 1812 at Goleen, Skull, County Cork, Ireland. He was the son of Richard Dowe and Susan (—) Dowe.

Dr. Joshua Dowe was appointed the Coroner for the district of Windsor, New South Wales, in 1842.

Joshua Dowe married Sarah Loder 31 December 1842 at Windsor, New South Wales, Australia. ^[1]

Joshua and Sarah had 10 children born in New South Wales, Australia.

Dr Joshua Dowe age 62, passed away 07 September 1875 at Tamworth, New South Wales, Australia. ^[2]

Newspaper Reports

"GOVERNMENT GAZETTE." The New South Wales Examiner (Sydney, NSW : 1842) 18 June 1842: Page 3 <http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article228248073>.

GOVERNMENT GAZETTE.

From the Government Gazette, June 17.

His Excellency the Governor has been pleased appoint Joshua Dowe, Esq., M.D., to be Coroner for the district of Windsor, vice Dr. Reedy, resigned.

"Country News." Bell's Life in Sydney and Sporting Reviewer (NSW : 1845 - 1860) 11 March 1848: Page 1 <http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article59767768>.

County News

FROM OUR CORRESPONDENTS.

WINDSOR.

Mr. Joshua Dowe, who has for the last few years held the office of Coroner for the District, having removed from his estate at Portland Head, has taken those spacious premises in George-street, lately occupied by John Panton, Esq. We are sure the public will be happy to hear this, inasmuch as we have always considered the Doctor's residence inconveniently situated for the highly important office he holds.

We also understand that it is this gentleman's intention to resume his practice; if so, we congratulate the profession upon the great acquisition to the present limited number.

"WINDSOR." The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954) 5 October 1860: Page 2 <http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article13046695>.

WINDSOR.

[FROM OUR CORRESPONDENT.]

PUBLIC DINNER TO DR JOSHUA DOWE.

The above-named gentleman being about to leave the district of Windsor, to engage in pastoral pursuits and reside in the district of Tamworth, a number of his friends determined upon inviting him to a public dinner, as a parting token of respect.

The entertainment accordingly took place on Tuesday evening last, at Mr. Marsden's Fitzroy Hotel, when fifty-two gentlemen, most of whom were from the country, sat down to an excellent repast prepared in the usual satisfactory style of the worthy host and hostess. . . . .

They had met that evening to pay a tribute of respect to Dr. Dowe. (Cheers.) He had been a long time in the district, and had won for himself many friends; he had come amongst them comparatively a stranger, but with a determination to settle down amongst them and to pursue his profession. He married an amiable young lady, a native of the district, and by whom he now had a nice family. As for the professional services which Dr. Dowe had rendered the district, he (the chairman) need scarce refer to them, as they all knew as well as him the great time and study which he had devoted to furthering the interests of the inhabitants ; he was ever attentive to his duties, and never complained if knocked up at any hour in the night and called away ten or twelve miles over their mountainous country in order to render assistance (Cheers.)

By his courteous demeanour he had accomplished much ; he had secured the esteem and respect of a great many of the inhabitants of the district. By his straightforward conduct he had probably given offence to some persons, and thence an ill feeling existed ; but now when he was about to leave them, those to whom he had been opposed should have come forward and offered him the right hand of fellowship, and thereby displayed a Christian feeling.

Dr. Dowe entertained no animosity against any one, but if he had given offence It could not be helped, and if any offended parties did not think him worthy of respect, let them keep their opinions.

He would refer to their worthy guest in his official capacity; he bad been about eighteen years coroner of the district, and had always acted in such a manner as to give general satisfaction. No direct charge had over been brought against him, and any indirect charges amounted to nothing; he had always been attentive to his duties. He was also surgeon of the asylum, and had been elected ten or twelve years successively; he was but once during that period opposed, but was elected by a large majority. Taking all these facts into consideration, they went to show that he had always acted on right principles, which had gained for him the esteem of all: and he (the chairman) felt certain that if any of the paupers of the asylum could rise from their graves they would go down on their bended knees and thank Dr. Dowe for his many kindnesses to them. They were therefore then performing a public duty, and now that he (Dr. D.) was about to leave them and take with him his amiable wife, he (the chairman) was sure they would all unite in drinking the health of Dr. Dowe. (Great cheering.)

"Dr. Dowe, in rising to respond, was greeted with applause.

He said his feelings upon that occasion were so great that he could not express his thanks sufficiently ; he was so unnerved as to almost forget the English language. The twenty years he had been amongst them were not thrown away when he could reckon upon having made so many friends : he had not reaped a golden harvest by his profession, but that which remunerated him much more than gold was having the true friends which he found he had. It was pleasing to have one friend, but when he saw sixty friends around him his pleasure was sixty times greater. He had been coroner for eighteen years last June, and he believed he had performed his duties to the satisfaction of the public; some person might have had fault to find with him, and he supposed they thought themselves right, but he believed himself to be right, and so matters remained.

He wished to leave the district in charity with all men, and on account of the friendship which he had experienced his natural inclination would induce, him still to remain with them; but he had experienced many drawbacks lately, and he thought it was best to leave when he was able, as he had a large family to provide for. He had been thirteen years surgeon to the Hospital, and during that period had never had a dispute with either a committee-man or even a pauper. He never made complaints, and none were ever made of him.

Although leaving the district, he would still subscribe to the institution as long as he was able. He hoped the day would soon come round when he would be able to return and end his days amongst them ; and as soon as his elder sons were fit to manage his business in the interior, be would consider it his duty to return and educate his younger children.

Dr. Dowe, who was becoming overpowered by hie feelings, again thanked them, and sat down amidst considerable applause. . . . .

Death Notices

"Family Notices" Evening News (Sydney, NSW : 1869 - 1931) 21 September 1875: Page 4 <http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article130501456>.

DOWE.—September 7, at his residence, Woollomoi, near Tamworth, Joshua Dowe, M.D. in his 63rd year.

"TAMWORTH." The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser (NSW : 1843 - 1893) 11 September 1875: Page 2 <http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article18798415>.

TAMWORTH

Wednesday.

[Evening NEWS.]—Dr. Joshua Dowe of Wolomul station, a very old resident of Tamworth, died suddenly last night, much regretted. As a mark of respect the business places in town are closed to-day.

Sources

1. ↑ Marriage: NSW, Australia BDM Index1845/1842 V18421845 76 DOW (sic) JOSHUA married LODER SARAH (JM=Presbyterian Pitt Town / Wilberforce NSW)
2. ↑ Death: NSW, Australia BDM Index 9920/1875 DOWE JOSHUA (parents) RICHARD & SUSAN (Reg. TAMWORTH)

See also:

• Marriage: NSW, Australia BDM Index1845/1842 V18421845 76 DOW (sic) JOSHUA married LODER SARAH (JM=Presbyterian Pitt Town / Wilberforce NSW)

• Death: NSW, Australia BDM Index 9920/1875 DOWE JOSHUA (parents) RICHARD & SUSAN (Reg. TAMWORTH)

• Burial: Australian Cemeteries Index Inscription 8556905 - Joshua Dowe died 07 September 1875 buried Tamworth General & Lawn Cemetery, Tamworth, NSW Australia