Bulman, William 1823 - 1894

BULMAN, BULLMAN, SIRES, MAY

Posted By: Errin Wilker (email)
Date: 11/30/2006 at 16:30:16

Died at his home on English Bench, July 18th, 1894, Wm. Bulman, aged 70 years, eight months and two days.

The subject of our sketch was born in Thetford, Cambridgeshire, England, Nov. 16th, 1823. Growing to man's estate in that country, the spirit of perseverance with pluck and energy prompted him to try his fortune in this country.

Ar­riving at New Orleans he then pro­ceeded to Evansville, Ind., to meet his brother Thomas. There he met and married Mrs. Ann Sires. After
living for some time in Princeton, they proceeded to seek a home for themselves in the west, settling on English Bench, which place has been his home ever since.

Nineteen years since he was called upon to mourn the loss of his wife; fourteen months later he met and married Mrs. Helen E. May, whom today with two little daughters deeply mourn the loss of a kind husband and an indulgent parent.

Strictly honest in his dealing with his fellow man, his word was as good as his bond. Ever ready to lend a helping hand or assist the needy, it is very apparent he will be missed.

He was a member of Mount Hope Presbyterian church, and died in the Christian faith.

About a year ago he was kicked by a horse from which effect he never fully rcecovered. He practi­cally retired from active farm duties a number of years since, thereby enjoying the fruits of his labor.

He leaves a wife and four children; sons, G.H. and Joseph, and daughters, Flossie and Nora, together with two brothers, Thomas and G.W., and a sister, Mrs. W. Sadler, whom with a large circle of acquaintances, to mourn the loss of a kind neighbor and a good citizen.

The remains were conveyed to Mt. Hope, where a most excellent ser­mon was preachcd by Rev. Vannice of Waukon, after which they were deposited by the side of his wife in English Bench cemetery. A good number attended the funeral from Lansing and New Albin, thereby testifying to the esteem in which the deceased was held.

Methinks could all the barriers be removed me would say:

Weep not for me, my friend so dear.
I am not dead but sleeping here.
I once was yours; now God's alone,
We'll meet again on the resurrenction morn.
~Isabelle

Source: Lansing Mirror ~ 27 Jul 1894
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Added by LA 9/13/2018:

DIED.

BULMAN –At his residence on the English Bench, Union City twp., this county, July 18, 1894, William Bulman, aged 70 years, 8 months and 2 days.

He was born in Thetford, Cambridgeshire, England, Nov. 16, 1823. He emigrated to America in October, 1850, landing at New Orleans in December and Evansville, Ind., in January, 1851, a voyage by ocean, golf and river of thirteen weeks. He brought with him his brother George who was only a small boy. At Evansville, they met their brother Thomas who had preceded them to this country. These two brothers still live, Thomas in Waukon and George upon the English Bench.

He married Mrs. Ann Sires at Evansville and remained there til the fall of 1854, when with this brothers he came west and he and his wife made a home where they have since resided.

Four sons were born to them, two dying in infancy and two, George H. and Joseph, still live near the old homestead.

His first wife died October 8, 1875, and he was again married December 25, 1876, to Mrs. Helen May. Again four children were born into the family, two of whom died in infancy and two, Flossie and Morah E. [sic], with their mother live and share the loss of a kind and loving husband and father.

Besides his brothers Thomas and George, one sister, Mrs. Mary Sadler, survives to mourn the brother taken away.

Nearly thirty years since Mr. Bulman made public profession of faith in Christ and joined the Mt. Hope Presbyterian church, of which he was a member until death. The last year of his life was a year of sickness and suffering, but the nearer death approached the more patient he grew and the more did he desire to join in prayer and praise to the God and Saviour he loved so much. Calmly and peacefully he came down to the last moment, the mind clear, the soul happy in the prospect of heaven, and telling all good bye and inviting them to meet him in heaven he fell asleep in Jesus.

The funeral service were conducted by Rev. R. L. Vannice at Mt. Hope church July 20th, and then a large concourse of friends followed his body to the cemetery near his late home and there laid him lovingly to rest.

(Source: the obituary collection of Eloise Meyer, Allamakee County Historical Society, Waukon, Iowa)