Caroline Louise (Lena) Lowien

• Caroline Louise (Lena) Lowien was born on 28 October 1878 in Meringandan, Queensland.
• She was the daughter of Gottfried Lowien and Louisa Tabel.
• At the age of 22 years, Caroline Louise (Lena) Lowien married Johann Frederick Nothdurft, son of August Nothdurft and Margaretha Behrens, in 1901 in Meringandan, Queensland. They settled at Lilyvale near Meringandan.
  
• Caroline Louise (Lena) Lowien and Johann Frederick Nothdurft appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1913 living at Meringandan. John Frederick was a farmer and Caroline carried out home duties.
  
• Caroline Louise (Lena) Lowien died on 7 October 1935 in Queensland at age 56. She died after suffering a stroke. Johann remained on the farm with his children (later with his youngest son Ernest and his wife Florrie) until his death.
  
• Caroline was buried in Meringandan Cemetery.

Charles William Lowien

• Charles William Lowien was born on 22 May 1919 in Doctor's Creek, Queensland.
• He was the son of William Lowien and Lillana Puschmann.
• Charles William Lowien appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1943 living at Djuan. Charles was a farmer.
  
• Charles William Lowien died on 5 September 1983 in Queensland at age 64.
• Charles was buried in Kilcoy.

Charley Lowien

• Charley Lowien was born in 1897 in Queensland.
• He was the son of Carl (Charles) Lowien and Anna Catharina Lucht.

Desmond John Lowien

• Desmond John Lowien was born on 22 November 1929.
• He was Manager, Department of Family Services.
• He was the son of Johan Friedrich (John or Jack) Lowien and Hilda Lucy Bidgood.
• Desmond John Lowien died on 27 June 2018 in Toowoomba, Queensland, at age 88.
• He was buried on 5 July 2018 in Garden of Remembrance, Toowoomba, following at service at the Middle Ridge Uniting Church, Stenner Street, Toowoomba.

Edith Bertha Lowien

• Edith Bertha Lowien was born on 6 November 1887 in Doctor's Creek.
• She was the daughter of Carl (Charles) Lowien and Anna Catharina Lucht.
• At the age of 22 years, 2 months and 13 days, Edith Bertha Lowien married Ludolf Spies, son of Henry Ludolf Spies and Bertha Auguste Kuhl, on 19 January 1910 in Queensland.
• On 6 January 1948,her husband, Ludolf Spies died in Narko, Queensland, at age 62.
• Edith Bertha Lowien died on 4 November 1975 at age 87.
• Edith was buried on 6 November 1975 in Drayton & Toowoomba Cemetery.

Edward (Ned) Lowien

• Edward (Ned) Lowien was born in 1896 in Queensland.
• He was the son of August Lowien and Pauline Kajewski.
• At the age of 25 years, Edward (Ned) Lowien married Ethel Hohnke, daughter of Henry Hohnke and Prudence Alice Richards, in August 1921 in Neil Street Methodist Church, Toowoomba, Queensland.
• On 10 November 1921,Edward (Ned) Lowien's daughter, Beryl Joyce Lowien was buried in Drayton & Toowoomba Cemetery.
• Edward (Ned) Lowien appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1943 living at Coalbank. Edward was a labourer.
  
• At the age of 48 years, Edward (Ned) Lowien married Lydia Jane Edser, daughter of Joseph (Joe) Edser and Emily Halloway, in 1944 in Toowoomba. After their marriage Ned leased a farm from Mrs Peter Nolan at Coalbank. After the lease expired they moved to the Stanthorpe area where Ned patroled the rabbit fence. They later moved to Warwich in 1956 where Ned worked as the sextant at the cemetery.
  
• Edward (Ned) Lowien and Lydia Jane Edser appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1949 living at Coalbannk.
• Edward (Ned) Lowien died in 1970 in Queensland. He most likely died in Warwick.

Eric John Lowien

• Eric John Lowien was born in 1919.
• He was the son of John (Jack) Lowien and Ida Theresa Wolski.
• Eric John Lowien died on 5 January 1966 in Queensland.
• Eric was buried on 7 January 1966 in Drayton & Toowoomba Cemetery. LUTH4-003-0005.

Evelyn May Lowien

• Evelyn May Lowien was born on 17 April 1910 in Crow's Nest, Queensland.
• She was the daughter of August Lowien and Pauline Kajewski.
• Evelyn was a bridesmaid at the wedding of Johan Friedrich (John or Jack) Lowien and Hilda Lucy Bidgood, daughter of William Gregory Bidgood and Anna Barbara Salome (Emily) Anger, on 21 July 1926 in Queensland.
• At the age of 16 years, Evelyn May Lowien married Alfred Luis Otto, son of Adolf Otto and Maria Polzin, in 1927 in Queensland.
  

  Wedding of Evelyn May Lowien and Alfred Luis Otto - 1927. LtoR - Alice Lowien (sister of the bride), Alfred Otto, Evelyn Lowien, Stanley Otto (brother of groom). Photo thanks to David N.
• Evelyn May Lowien was listed as the next of kin of Alfred Luis Otto when he enlisted in the Australian Army on 12 April 1942 in Ormiston. He was living at Cleveland at the time he enlisted and gave his next of kin as his wife Evelyn. He was discharged from the 4th Battalion Volunteer Defence Corps with the rank of Private on 21 Oct 1945.
  
• In 1960,her husband, Alfred Luis Otto died in Queensland.

Frederick Lowien

• Railway Workers: Other Railway Workers

• Frederick Lowien was born on 26 January 1876 in Mutablen?, Prussia.
• He was the son of Gottfried Lowien and Louisa Tabel.
• Frederick Lowien immigrated on 18 January 1877 to Maryborough, Queensland, with Gottfried Lowien and Louisa Tabel. Gottfried aged 38, Anna? (Louisa) aged 39? and their three sons Carl, 12, August 10, and infant Frederick travelled from Hamburg on the Lammershagen.
  
• Frederick Lowien and Maria Magdelina Ficke appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1903 living at Meringandan. Frederick was a farmer and Maria (Mary) carried out domestic duties. Frederick's mother Louisa and brother John also lived in the area.
  
• At the age of 26 years, Frederick Lowien married Maria Magdelina Ficke in 1903 in Queensland. Maria was from Clifton. The couple farmer at Gowrie Junction for a while before Fred found employment as a fettler with the railway. He worked at Shirley on the Crow's Nest line, Murphy's Creek, Cooyar and Geham. Maria was gatekeeper or stationmaster in a number of places.
  
• Frederick Lowien and Maria Magdelina Ficke were retired; Fred and Maria retired to Sandgate, Hervey Bay and Brisbane.
  
• In 1955,his wife, Maria Magdelina Ficke died in Queensland.
• Frederick Lowien died in 1962 in Brisbane, Queensland.

Frederick Ludwig Lowien

• Frederick Ludwig Lowien was born on 19 April 1892 in Doctor's Creek, Queensland.
• He was the son of Carl (Charles) Lowien and Anna Catharina Lucht.
• At the age of 22 years, 11 months and 6 days, Frederick Ludwig Lowien married Mary Oliver, daughter of Anton Oliva and Katherina Thackour, on 25 March 1915 in Queensland.
• When Carl and Annie Lowien's sons Bill and Fred was able to run the farm, Charles selected more land at Mossdale. They were both prominant members of the community, Charles being an elder of the Doctor's Creek Church and Annie a midwife.
  
• Frederick Ludwig Lowien died on 29 October 1957 in Queensland at age 65.
• Frederick was buried on 30 October 1957 in Drayton & Toowoomba Cemetery.

George Heinrich Lowien

• George Heinrich Lowien was born in 1893 in Queensland.
• He was the son of August Lowien and Pauline Kajewski.
• At the age of 21 years, George Heinrich Lowien married Sophia Katherine Kafer, daughter of Carl Wilhelm Kaefer and Katherina Holzwath, in 1914 in Queensland.
• George Heinrich Lowien and Sophia Katherine Kafer appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1930 living at Mt Eagle, Cooyar. George was a farmer. His address was given as Coalbank.
  
• On 26 December 1932,George Heinrich Lowien's son, Neville Ray Lowien was buried in Drayton & Toowoomba Cemetery.
• On 17 February 1933,his wife, Sophia Katherine Kafer died in Queensland.
• George Heinrich Lowien died in 1963 in Queensland.

Gladys Lowien

• Charts: Descendants of Thomas Bridgeman, Descendants of Charles Eyles

• Gladys Lowien was born on 24 August 1926.
• Gladys Lowien married Edward Clarence (Clarrie) Nelder, son of William (Edward) Nelder and Barbara May Horrocks, circa 1950.
• On 10 November 2001,her husband, Edward Clarence (Clarrie) Nelder died at age 78.
• Gladys Lowien died on 25 August 2019 in Chinchilla at age 93.
• Gladys was buried on 29 August 2019 in Goombungee Haden Cemetery. A service was held at the Holy Trinity Lutheran Church Haden at 1 am.

Gottfried Lowien

• Gottfried Lowien was born on 14 April 1838, according to the inscription on his gravestone in Wölfersheim, Germany. However, a family history that has passed down throught the generations states he was born at Kirachuatte? in Blumenan, East Prussia. He was the son Gottfreid LOWIEN and Elinore DIETRICH.
  
• At the age of 24 years, Gottfried Lowien married Louisa Tabel, daughter of Christian Tabel and Wilhelminia Feyerabendt, in 1863 in Rodau, Bergstrasse, Hessen, Germany.
• Gottfried Lowien and Louisa Tabel immigrated to Maryborough, Queensland, on 18 January 1877. Gottfried aged 38, Anna? (Louisa) aged 39? and their three sons Carl, 12, August 10, and infant Frederick travelled from Hamburg on the Lammershagen.
  
• In 1878Gottfried Lowien and Louisa Tabel settled in Meringandan.Gottfried was amongst the first settlers to select land there.
  
• Gottfried Lowien died on 9 March 1897 in Queensland at age 58.
• Gottfried was buried in Meringandan Cemetery.

Herbert Ernest Lowien

• Herbert Ernest Lowien was born on 12 February 1903 in Meringandan, Queensland.
• He was the son of August Lowien and Pauline Kajewski.
• Herbert Ernest Lowien appeared on the Electoral Roll with August Lowien and Pauline Kajewski in 1930 in Coalbank. August was a farmer. Their daughter Mary Ann carried out home duties and sons Herbert and Alfred were also farmers at Coalbank.
  
• Herbert Ernest Lowien appeared on the Electoral Roll with August Lowien and Pauline Kajewski in 1934 in Coalbank. August was a farmer and Pauline carried out home duties. Their son Herbert was also a farmer as was Reginald. Mary Anna carried out home duties.
  
• Herbert Ernest Lowien appeared on the Electoral Roll between 1943 and 1949 living at Coalbank. Herb was a farmer.
  
• Herbert Ernest Lowien died on 12 June 1983 at age 80.
• Herbert was buried on 15 June 1983 in Crow's Nest Cemetery. He is buried with his parents August and Pauline and sister Mary Anna.

Jessie Florence Lowien

• Jessie Florence Lowien was born in 1903 in Queensland.
• She was the daughter of Frederick Lowien and Maria Magdelina Ficke.
• At the age of 17 years, Jessie Florence Lowien married Hnery George Taplin in 1920 in Queensland.

Johan Friedrich (John or Jack) Lowien

• Johan Friedrich (John or Jack) Lowien was born on 25 May 1901 in Bergen, Queensland.
• He was the son of August Lowien and Pauline Kajewski.
• At the age of 25 years, 1 month and 26 days, Johan Friedrich (John or Jack) Lowien married Hilda Lucy Bidgood, daughter of William Gregory Bidgood and Anna Barbara Salome (Emily) Anger, on 21 July 1926 in Queensland.
  

  Wedding of Johan Friedrich Lowien and Hilda Bidgood 1926. LtoR - Evelyn Lowien, Jack Lowien, Hilda Bidgood & Stan Otto
• Johan Friedrich (John or Jack) Lowien and Hilda Lucy Bidgood appeared on the Electoral Roll between 1930 and 1943 living at Coalbank. Johann was a farmer and Hilda carried out home duties.
  
• Johan Friedrich (John or Jack) Lowien and Hilda Lucy Bidgood appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1954 living at Wutul. Jack was a farmer.
  
• Johan Friedrich (John or Jack) Lowien and Hilda Lucy Bidgood appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1968 living at 30 Underwood Crescent, Toowoomba.
• Johan Friedrich (John or Jack) Lowien died in 1975 in Queensland.

John (Jack) Lowien

• John (Jack) Lowien was born in 1882 in Meringandan.
• He was the son of Gottfried Lowien and Louisa Tabel.
• John (Jack) Lowien and Louisa Tabel appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1903 living at Meringandan. John was a farmer and his mother Louisa carried out domestic duties. Frederick Lowien also lived in the area with his wife Maria.
  
• At the age of 29 years, John (Jack) Lowien married Ida Theresa Wolski, daughter of Wilhelm Wolski and Marie Schimke, in 1911 in Queensland. They lived on his parent's farm at Meringandan with his widowed mother Louisa. They raised poultry in later life and when they retired Eric took over the farm.
  
• On 8 August 1926,their son, Max Harry Lowien died in Queensland. He was accidentally killed as reported by The Richmond Express :-
  “ACCIDENTAL SHOOTING. BOY SHOT DEAD BY HIS BROTHER
  A Toowoomba message reports: A tragic shooting accident, which resulted in the death of a young boy, Max Lowien, aged 101/2 years, occurred at Meringandan.
  Max Lowien and his brother, Roy, aged 14 1/2; years, had been playing with a pea rifle during the morning, and shortly after 4 o'clock on Sunday afternoon they left him to bring in the cows. There was in the house a 22 calibre revolver, and the boys must have taken this. They had just left the house, and were only a few paces from the front gate, when Max was seen to fall. His uncle, who was driving along the road, asked what was wrong with Max, and the elder boy answered, 'Nothing.' His uncle got off the trap, and went to the boy, who was bleeding, and had been shot just over tho heart. Death was instantaneous. The older boy said he was not aware that he had discharged the revolver, but becoming frightened, he threw the weapon away. Later, he showed Constable Johnson, of Meringandan, where the revolver was. The shooting, it is stated, was quiet accidental."
  
• In August 1926,John (Jack) Lowien's son, Max Harry Lowien was buried in Meringandan Cemetery.
• John (Jack) Lowien died on 22 April 1953 in Queensland.
• John was buried on 24 April 1953 in Drayton & Toowoomba Cemetery.

John Frederick Lowien

• John Frederick Lowien was born in 1904 in Queensland.
• He was the son of Carl (Charles) Lowien and Anna Catharina Lucht.
• At the age of 24 years, John Frederick Lowien married Mary Philomena Nolan, daughter of Johanna Nolan, in 1928 in Queensland.
• John Frederick Lowien died in 1978 in Brisbane, Queensland.

June Valerie Lowien

• June Valerie Lowien was born circa 1935.
• June Valerie Lowien died in 1935 in Queensland.
• She was the daughter of Edward (Ned) Lowien and Ethel Hohnke.

Lily Ellen Lowien

• Lily Ellen Lowien was born in 1899 in Queensland.
• She was the daughter of Carl (Charles) Lowien and Anna Catharina Lucht.
• At the age of 21 years, Lily Ellen Lowien married Jacob Carl Schumacher in 1920 in Queensland.

Louisa Sophia Lowien

• Louisa Sophia Lowien was born in 1890 in Queensland.
• She was the daughter of Carl (Charles) Lowien and Anna Catharina Lucht.
• At the age of 20 years, Louisa Sophia Lowien married August Nothdurft, son of August Nothdurft and Maria Wilhelmina Behrens, in 1910 in Toowoomba, Queensland.
• Louisa Sophia Lowien died on 31 May 1966.
• Louisa was buried in Pittsworth Cemetery.

Martha Lowien

• Martha Lowien was born on 22 October 1890 in Bergen, Queensland.
• She was the daughter of August Lowien and Pauline Kajewski.
• At the age of 21 years, 8 months and 20 days, Martha Lowien married John Joseph Brennan, son of Nicholas Brennan and Ann Carroll, on 12 July 1912 in Queensland.
• Martha Lowien and John Joseph Brennan appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1925 living at Woolmer. John was a fettler.
  
• On 8 September 1956,her husband, John Joseph Brennan died in Queensland at age 68.
• Martha Lowien died on 10 November 1966 in Brisbane, Queensland, at age 76.

Mary Anna (Marion) Lowien

• Mary Anna (Marion) Lowien was born in 1888 in Queensland.
• She was the daughter of August Lowien and Pauline Kajewski.
• Mary Anna (Marion) Lowien appeared on the Electoral Roll with August Lowien and Pauline Kajewski in 1930 in Coalbank. August was a farmer. Their daughter Mary Ann carried out home duties and sons Herbert and Alfred were also farmers at Coalbank.
  
• Mary Anna (Marion) Lowien appeared on the Electoral Roll with August Lowien and Pauline Kajewski in 1934 in Coalbank. August was a farmer and Pauline carried out home duties. Their son Herbert was also a farmer as was Reginald. Mary Anna carried out home duties.
  
• Mary Anna (Marion) Lowien appeared on the Electoral Roll with August Lowien and Pauline Kajewski in 1943 in Crow's Nest. August was a farmer. Pauline and daughter Mary carried out home duties.
  
• Mary Anna (Marion) Lowien appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1949 living at Crow's Nest. She carried out home duties.
• Mary Anna (Marion) Lowien died in October 1968.
• Mary was buried on 21 October 1968 in Crow's Nest Cemetery. She is buried with her parents and brother Herbert.

Matilda Lowien

Matilda Muhling (nee Lowien, daugther of August Lowien and Pauline Kajewski). 1894-1970. Photo thanks to David N.

• Matilda Lowien was born on 15 September 1894 in Bergen, Queensland.
• She was the daughter of August Lowien and Pauline Kajewski.
• At the age of 19 years, Matilda Lowien married Peter Muhling, son of Leonard Valentine Muhling and Rose Diflo, in 1914 in Queensland.
  

  Wedding of Peter Muhling and Matilda Lowien - 1914. Photo thanks to David N.

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• Matilda Lowien and Peter Muhling appeared on the Electoral Roll between 1925 and 1930 living at Nutgrove, Cooyar. Peter was a farmer and Mathilda carried out home duties. Peter's parents had moved to Crow's Nest.
  
• Matilda Lowien died on 4 June 1970 in Queensland at age 75.
• Matilda was buried on 5 June 1970 in Drayton & Toowoomba Cemetery. PLAW3-004-0033.

Max Harry Lowien

• Accidents: Other Accidents

• Max Harry Lowien was born in 1915.
• He was the son of John (Jack) Lowien and Ida Theresa Wolski.
• Max Harry Lowien died on 8 August 1926 in Queensland. He was accidentally killed as reported by The Richmond Express :-
  “ACCIDENTAL SHOOTING. BOY SHOT DEAD BY HIS BROTHER
  A Toowoomba message reports: A tragic shooting accident, which resulted in the death of a young boy, Max Lowien, aged 101/2 years, occurred at Meringandan.
  Max Lowien and his brother, Roy, aged 14 1/2; years, had been playing with a pea rifle during the morning, and shortly after 4 o'clock on Sunday afternoon they left him to bring in the cows. There was in the house a 22 calibre revolver, and the boys must have taken this. They had just left the house, and were only a few paces from the front gate, when Max was seen to fall. His uncle, who was driving along the road, asked what was wrong with Max, and the elder boy answered, 'Nothing.' His uncle got off the trap, and went to the boy, who was bleeding, and had been shot just over tho heart. Death was instantaneous. The older boy said he was not aware that he had discharged the revolver, but becoming frightened, he threw the weapon away. Later, he showed Constable Johnson, of Meringandan, where the revolver was. The shooting, it is stated, was quiet accidental."
  
• Max was buried in August 1926 in Meringandan Cemetery.

Neville Ray Lowien

• Neville Ray Lowien was born in 1927.
• He was the son of George Heinrich Lowien and Sophia Katherine Kafer.
• Neville Ray Lowien died on 25 December 1932.
• Neville was buried on 26 December 1932 in Drayton & Toowoomba Cemetery.

Norman Alfred (Nugget) Lowien

• Norman Alfred (Nugget) Lowien was born on 22 July 1908 in Queensland.
• She was the daughter of Carl (Charles) Lowien and Anna Catharina Lucht.
• At the age of 24 years, 7 months and 3 days, Norman Alfred (Nugget) Lowien married Mary Mabel Mantiet, daughter of Jacob Manteit and Christina Oliva, on 25 February 1933 in Queensland.
• Norman Alfred (Nugget) Lowien died on 12 January 1996 in Oakey at age 87.

Reginald Clifford (Rex) Lowien

• Reginald Clifford (Rex) Lowien was born on 28 March 1912 in Crow's Nest, Queensland.
• He was the son of August Lowien and Pauline Kajewski.
• Reginald Clifford (Rex) Lowien appeared on the Electoral Roll with August Lowien and Pauline Kajewski in 1934 in Coalbank. August was a farmer and Pauline carried out home duties. Their son Herbert was also a farmer as was Reginald. Mary Anna carried out home duties.
  
• At the age of 23 years, Reginald Clifford (Rex) Lowien married Edna Joyce Raatz in 1936. They lived in the Haden, Djuan and Coalbank districts where he worked as a farm hand. He also undertook droving, ringbacking and sawmilling jobs.
  
• Reginald Clifford (Rex) Lowien and Edna Joyce Raatz appeared on the Electoral Roll between 1943 and 1949 living at Coalbank. Reg was a farmer.
  
• On 10 October 1999,his wife, Edna Joyce Raatz died at age 81.
• Reginald Clifford (Rex) Lowien died on 4 October 2008 at age 96.
• Reginald was buried on 10 October 2008 in Crow's Nest Cemetery.

Roy James Lowien

• Roy James Lowien was born in 1911 in Queensland.
• He was the son of John (Jack) Lowien and Ida Theresa Wolski.
• Roy James Lowien died in 1967. He had moved to Laidley where he married.
  
• Roy was buried in Lockrose Green Pastures Lutheran Cemetery, Laidley.

Unnamed Lowien

• Unnamed Lowien was born on 20 March 1898 in Queensland.
• She was the daughter of August Lowien and Pauline Kajewski.
• Unnamed Lowien died on 23 March 1898 in Queensland.
• Unnamed was buried on 24 March 1898 in Goombungee Cemetery.