Rev. FOWLER Henry Michael Clarke

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• Occupation: Bible Christian and later Methodist Minister
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Rev. Henry Michael Clarke FOWLER was first married in 1891 to Catherine McCRAE who died in 1906 at Heathcote VIC. Issue of this marriage was Florence Annie Letitia FOWLER b. 1892 at Numurkah VIC (d. 1973) and Victor Henry FOWLER b. and d. 1898 at Cohuna VIC. Florence married Thomas Edgar WILLIAMS (b. 1889 at Wandiligong VIC, d. 1976 at Bright VIC) in 1913 and had issue of Henry Thomas WILLIAMS b. 1919 at Bright VIC.

West Wimmera Mail, 5 Mar 1915

The late Rev. Mr. FOWLER
Brief mention was made in our last issue to the death of the Rev. Mr. H.M.C. FOWLER, who was at Noradjuha in charge of the Methodist circuit for three years, leaving there after his marriage with Miss WALTER five or six years ago. From particulars supplied by our Noradjuha correspondent it appears that Mr. FOWLER went to bed as well as usual, but shortly afterwards was seized with violent pains in the body. It was thought at first that the seizure would pass off, but the pains became more acute. Everything was done to relieve him, word was sent to the nearest doctor, Mr. FOWLER died before the doctor arrived. At the enquiry held in the cause of death it was found that death was due to inflammation of the kidneys. The Rev. Mr. FOWLER was twice married. The son (recently married) and daughter were the issue of the first marriage, but there was no family by the second marriage.
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The Late Rev. Mr. FOWLER.
From the "Alpine Observer" (Bright) of February 26, we take the following report of the magisterial inquiry concerning the sudden death of the Rev. H. M. C. FOWLER:--
Bertha Alinda FOWLER deposed that the deceased, Henry Michael Clarke FOWLER was her husband and was 52 years of age. Generally he enjoyed good health; the only illness that called for the attention of a medical man was in September when the deceased had a continual bleeding of the nose. On the 20th he was in his usual state of health, and in the afternoon went to Bright to attend a tennis match. He returned home about 5 o'clock. About 10 o'clock deceased and I retired to bed, and about 12.30 he awakened me and asked me to get a lamp, as he felt ill. I gave him some brandy and water, but he kept on making a choking noise, and after bathing his face I went to Mr. STEPHENS, a neighbor for assistance, after attending him again I sent a telephone message to the doctor, who on his arrival pronounced life extinct. Herbert Ernest STEPHENS, deposed that he was next door neighbor to deceased. About 12.30 on the 21st, Mrs. FOWLER called him and said that Mr. FOWLER was very ill and she thought he was dying. Witnesses wife went to her assistance while he went to acquaint deceased son-in-law, Thomas Edward WILLIAMS.

After waking Mr. WILLIAMS witness hurried back to lend assistance. Deceased was lying in bed and making a choking noise. I was with deceased about three-quarters of an hour when he died. Dr. BENNETT arrived a few minutes after. Constable John POWER gave evidence of a formal nature. Harold Vincent BENNETT, duly qualified medical practitioner, deposed that about 1 o'clock he was called to the residence of Mr. FOWLER by telephone, but on arrival found that life was extinct. Later on that day witness made a post mortem examination of the body, and as a result formed the opinion that the cause of death was inflammation of the kidneys, and uremia resulting there from. The deputy coroner returned a verdict in accordance with the medical testimony.

Mr. FOWLER was born at Numurkah, in 1863, and was, therefore, 52 years of age. In 1884 he entered the Methodist ministry, and after being stationed in various centres, came to Wandiligong just about three years ago from Walhalla. During the term he had resided there Mr. FOWLER had gained the esteem and respect of all shades of religious belief. He took an active interest in many matters of a public nature, as far as his duties permitted, and was a constant and ardent worker in the interest of his church. These with many other estimable qualifications made the Rev. gentleman very popular, and on all sides expression of deep sympathy have been made at his untimely end.

The funeral took place at the Bright cemetery on Monday afternoon. Prior to leaving for the cemetery the remains were taken into the Methodist Church, where a service was conducted by Mr. MORSLEY, Home Missionary from Myrtleford, assisted by the Rev. W. ANDERSON (Presbyterian). There was a large attendance and the proceedings thereabouts were most impressive in character.

Henry married WALTER Bertha Alinda 1911, Noradjuha VIC. Bertha (daughter of WALTER Ambrose Willcock, JP and SMALE Mary Ann) was born 26 Aug 1874, Noradjuha VIC; died 17 Aug 1949, Geelong VIC; was buried 18 Aug 1949, Eastern Cemetery, Geelong VIC. [Group Sheet]