Johann Bohlmann (1812-1901)

Johann Bohlmann (b.1812 Thedinghausen, French Kindom of Westphalia - d. 1901 North Adelaide, South Australia) was a master tin metal worker from Bremen who arrived in South Australia aboard the "Heerjheebhoy Rustomjee Patel" in 1846 and lived in South and North Adelaide until his death.

Johann Bohlmann
Born	Johann Büssenschütt 1812 Thedinghausen, French Kingdom of Westphalia
Died	1901 North Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
Resting place	North Road Cemetery
Nationality	French Braunschweiger Bremer British
Other names	John Bohlmann; John Bohlman
Occupation	Blechenschläger (tin metal worker)
Spouse(s)	1. Anna Louise Hartmann (married 1841 Bremen) 2. Catharine Seecamp (married 1855 North Adelaide)

Family

Johann Bohlmann had a wide and extended family in South Australia. His mother was Gesche Kolwes of Hope Valley, and his two half brothers, Heinrich Wohlers and Carl Kolwes, also lived in that district. His uncle

Published Obituary

From the Adelaide Observer, Saturday 21 December 1901:

" Mr. John Bohlmann, a colonist of 55 years, died at his residence, Kermode street, North Adelaide, on Tuesday night, at the age of 90 years. The deceased gentleman was born in Bremen, Germany, in 1811, and arrived in South Australia by the ship Patell in 1846. Soon after coming to this state he joined the Locomotive Department, which was then established at Bowden. Mr. Bohlmann retired in 1888, having retained the respect and regard of his superior officers and fellow-workmen. He resided in North Adelaide for 51 years, and up to within a few days of his death he enjoyed fairly good health. He has left a widow, three sons—Messrs. H. Bohlmann, of H.M. Customs; J. Bohlmann, of Messrs. H. Muecke & Co., Port Adelaide; and Mr. G. Bohlmann—and three daughters.