James Bowen “Myall Jimmy” (1840-1930) married Catherine Ryan (1845-1931)

1840 – Birth of James

On 1840, James was born in Maitland, NSW. He was the 3rd child of the Aboriginal Kitty of the Cannemegal (Warmuli) of Prospect Clan (1809-1866) of the Dharug people and English Convict Joseph Budsworth (1813-1892). Their full story is on the Home Page.

1845 – Baptism of James

On 12 August 1845, James was baptised by Roman Catholic Dean J. T. Lynch.

1863 – “Myall Jim” The “Notorious Bushranger”

James’ early life, including as a “Notorious Bushranger” known as “Myall Jim” is detailed on the home page.

1867 – Marriage to Catherine Ryan

1868-1884 – The 11 Children of James Bowen Budsworth and Catherine Ryan

Births of James and Catherine’s 11 Children

Child No.	First Name(s)	Year	Registration Number	Father’s Stated Given Name(s)	Mother’s Stated Given Name(s)	District
1	Francis William	1868	NSW BDM 8765/1868	James	Catherine	Coonabarabran, NSW
2	John J	1869	NSW BDM 10132/1869	James B	Catherine	Coonabarabran, NSW
3	Frances Mary	1870	NSW BDM 12837/1870	James Bowen	Catherine	Coonabarabran, NSW
4	Elizabeth Anne	1871	NSW BDM 9342/1871	James	Catherine	Coonabarabran, NSW
5	Cicely Lucy	1872	NSW BDM 9185/1872	James	Catherine	Coonabarabran, NSW
6	Catherine Sarah	1873	NSW BDM 9767/1873	James	Catherine	Coonabarabran, NSW
7	James Henry	1875	NSW BDM 10172/1875	James	Catherine	Coonabarabran, NSW
8	Agatha Ellen	1876	NSW BDM 10476/1876	James Bowen	Catherine	Coonabarabran, NSW
9	Roderick Hamilton	1878	NSW BDM 11407/1878	James	Catherine	Coonabarabran, NSW
10	Luke Duncan	1880	NSW BDM 19519/1880	James Bowen	Catherine	Narrabri, NSW
11	Albert E	1884	NSW BDM 31800/1884	James	Catherine	Tamworth, NSW

Marriages of James and Catherine’s Children

Child No.	First Name(s)	Year	Reg. Number	Father’s Stated Given Name(s)	Mother’s Stated Given Name(s)	District	Spouse’s Name
1	Francis William						Rebecca Peters
2	John J	N/A – Died at 1 year old	–	–	–	–	–
3	Frances Mary
4	Elizabeth Anne	1896	NSW BDM 3922/1896			Tamworth, NSW	John Rose
5	Cicely Lucy	1890	NSW BDM 7001/1890			Tamworth, NSW	Joseph Rose
6	Catherine Sarah (Sarah)	1898	BDM NSW 8219/1898			Newcastle, NSW	John Coleman
7	James Henry
8	Agatha Ellen (Agatha H)	1918	NSW BDM 99161918			Tamworth, NSW	Claude A Salter
9	Roderick Hamilton	N/A – Died at 38 years old	–	–	–	–	–
10	Luke Duncan
11	Albert E

Deaths of James and Catherine’s 11 Children

Child No.	First Name(s)	Year	Reg. Number	Father’s Stated Given Name(s)	Mother’s Stated Given Name(s)	District
1	Francis William	13/12/1960 (aged 92)	QLD BDM 1960/B/41973	Kevin James	Kathleen Ryan	Lutwyche Cemetery, Kedron, Brisbane City, Queensland
2	John J	1870 (aged 1)	NSW BDM 4550/1870	James	Catherine	Mudgee, NSW
3	Frances Mary
4	Elizabeth Anne	1962 (aged 91)	37701/1962	James	Kate	Wollongong, NSW
5	Cicely Lucy	1955 (aged 83)	16875/1955	James	Kathleen	Sydney, NSW
6	Catherine Sarah
7	James Henry	18/05/1937 (aged 62)	QLD BDM 1937/B/35524	James Bowen	Katherine Ryne	Toowong Cemetery, Brisbane, Brisbane City, Queensland
8	Agatha Ellen	1940 (aged 64)	NSW BDM 22256/1940	James Bowen	Catherine Mary	Wallsend, NSW
9	Roderick Hamilton	5/11/1916 (aged 38)	Australian War Memorial P10707761	James Bowen	Katherine	Catepillar Valley Cemetry, Longueval, France, (World War I)
10	Luke Duncan	1952 (aged 72)	NSW BDM 32978/1952	James Bowen	Catherine	Tamworth, NSW
11	Albert E	1964 (aged 80)	NSW BDM 15510/1964	James Bowen	Catherine	Tamworth, NSW

1930 – Death of James Budsworth

On 8 July 1930, James died in Queensland.

1931 – Death of Catherine Budsworth nee Ryan

On 18 February 1931, Catherine Ryan nee Budsworth died aged 86 years, placing her year of birth as likely being 1845.

Catherine’s Death Certificate reads:

• NSW BDM Registration number: 373/1931
• Date of death: 1931 18th February
• Place of death: State Hospital Newington Municipality of Lidcombe.
• Late of Rowan Street, Manilla

(Note: Manilla is approximately 170 kilometers north west of Coonabarabran).

• Catherine Budsworth. Female 86 years.
• Cause of death: Senility
• Name of father: James Ryan
• Occupation of father: Labourer
• Name and maiden name of mother: Mary Edmond
• Buried: 20th February 1931, Roman Catholic Cemetery Rookwood
• Religion of Minister: Roman Catholic
• Where born: Windsor NSW
• Marriage: Coonabarabran, NSW
• Age: 21 years
• To whom: James Budsworth
• Children of marriage:
  • Francis 65
  • Mary F. 61
  • Elizabeth A. 59
  • Lucy R. 58
  • Sarah 56
  • James 54
  • Agnes 52 (should be Agatha)
  • Luke 50
  • Albert 44
  • 2 males + 1 female deceased

Catherine Ryan’s grave plaque reads:

In Loving Memory Of

OUR DEAR MOTHER

CECILY LUCY ROSE

DIED 11TH JUNE 1955 AGED 82 YEARS

ALSO

CATHERINE BUDSWORTH

MOTHER OF ABOVE

DIED 18TH FEBRUARY 1931 AGED 86 YEARS