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  | birth_date    = c. 1808
  | birth_place  = Danzig, West-preussen
  | birth_place  = Danzig, West-preussen
  | death_date    = 10 December 1870
  | death_date    = 10 December 1870
  | death_place  = North Adelaide
  | death_place  = North Adelaide
  | nationality  = {{unbulleted list|Prusian 1808 - 1848|British Subject 1858 - 1870}}
  | nationality  = {{unbulleted list|Prussian 1808 - 1848|British Subject 1858 - 1870}}
  | other_names  = Andrew Borchard
  | other_names  = Andrew Borchard
  | occupation    = {{unbulleted list|Farmer|Basketmaker}}
  | occupation    = {{unbulleted list|Farmer|Basketmaker}}
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=== In Germany ===
=== In Germany ===
=== In Australia ===
=== In Australia ===
Andreas and Wilhelmine arrived at Port Adelaide on 26 January 1846 aboard the [[George Washington (ship)|George Washington]], the first of three ships with German migrants to arrive that year, the start of the second wave of Germans arriving in South Australia. Their travelling companions included a group of Hanoverian Pietists lead by [[Johann Friedrich Borgelt (1784-1856)|Johann Friedrich Borgelt]], and the [[Hartig Family|Hartig]] brothers. Less than a month after their arrival. Andreas was able to present his basketmaking skills at the Agricultural and Horticultual Society Exhibition, winning a prize. <ref>{{cite news |url=http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article27452099 |title=EXHIBITION OF THE AGRICULTURAL AND HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY. |newspaper=[[South Australian Register]]  |location=South Australia |date=21 February 1846 |accessdate=22 October 2023 |page=4 |via=National Library of Australia}}</ref> In his short time here Andreas had begun experimenting with the local tea tree (leptospermum).
==Family==
==Family==
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From the Adelaide Observer, Saturday 21 December 1901:
From the Adelaide Observer, Saturday 21 December 1901:
<blockquote>" 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”. <ref>{{cite news |author=<!--Staff writer(s); no by-line.--> |title= Death of Mr. Bartels|url=https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/42992522 |work= The South Australian Register |location=Adelaide, South Australia |date=30 November 1878 |access-date=}}</ref></blockquote>" -->
<blockquote>" 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”. <ref>{{cite news |author= |title= Death of Mr. Bartels|url=https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/42992522 |work= The South Australian Register |location=Adelaide, South Australia |date=30 November 1878 |access-date=}}</ref></blockquote>" -->


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Latest revision as of 01:21, 28 October 2023

Andreas Borchard
Bornc. 1808
Danzig, West-preussen
Died10 December 1870
North Adelaide
Nationality
  • Prussian 1808 - 1848
  • British Subject 1858 - 1870
Other namesAndrew Borchard
Occupation
  • Farmer
  • Basketmaker
Spouse(s)Henrietta Wilhelmine Sperwien (m. 1841 Danzig)

Biography

Author:

In Germany

In Australia

Andreas and Wilhelmine arrived at Port Adelaide on 26 January 1846 aboard the George Washington, the first of three ships with German migrants to arrive that year, the start of the second wave of Germans arriving in South Australia. Their travelling companions included a group of Hanoverian Pietists lead by Johann Friedrich Borgelt, and the Hartig brothers. Less than a month after their arrival. Andreas was able to present his basketmaking skills at the Agricultural and Horticultual Society Exhibition, winning a prize. [1] In his short time here Andreas had begun experimenting with the local tea tree (leptospermum).

Family

Residences in the City

Dates Place Current Address Co-ordinates

Work in the City

Dates Place Current Address Co-ordinates

Published Obituary

Photo gallery

References

  1. "EXHIBITION OF THE AGRICULTURAL AND HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY". South Australian Register. South Australia. 21 February 1846. p. 4. Retrieved 22 October 2023 – via National Library of Australia.


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