The Lowen family were one of the first to settle in East Burwood. They were orchardists.Black and white photograph of the Lowen family of East Burwood taken outside near their orchard in about 1931. Both parents are seated on cane chairs. Standing: (left to right) Cedric Jnr.,Thelma, Florence. Seated: Cedric Lowen, Merle, Joy and Lucy Lowen (nee Tainton) In front: Shirleyorchardists, lowen, shirley, lowen family, cedric, thelma, florence, merle, lowen lucy (nee tainton), joy

Joseph Tainton was born in Gloucestershire about 1850. He emigrated to Australia at the age of 2 years in 1853 aboard the 'British Queen' with his father James Tainton (aged 39) , mother Ann (Drew, aged 34), and brother William 4 years. Joseph married Mary Jane Course in 1877Photograph of Joseph and Mary Jane Tainton's family on the occasion of their 50th Wedding Anniversary. c1920 Top:- Herbert, William, Ida (James), Harold, Lucy (Lowen), Percival. Bottom:- James, Emily (Finger), Joseph, Mary Jane, Joseph Charles, Maude (Finger)tainton, joseph, mary jane (nee course)