Edwin August Gersekowski

M, b. 1902, d. 8 February 1960

Eleanor Isabella Gersekowski

F, b. 1901, d. 1904

Elsie Florence Gersekowski

F, b. 23 August 1912, d. 12 December 2002
  • Elsie Florence Gersekowski was born on 23 August 1912 in Queensland.
  • She was the daughter of Carl Gersekowski and Emelia Auguste (Amelia) Kanowski.
  • At the age of 18 years, 9 months and 6 days, Elsie Florence Gersekowski married Ernest Dorries, son of Johannes (Jack) Dorries and Elizabeth Humberdross, on 29 May 1931 in Queensland.
  • Elsie Florence Gersekowski witnessed the burial of Vadne Coral Dorries on 21 August 1939 in Crow's Nest Cemetery.
  • Elsie Florence Gersekowski and Ernest Dorries appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1943 living at Coalbank.
  • In July 1973,her husband, Ernest Dorries died in Queensland at age 69.
  • Elsie Florence Gersekowski died on 12 December 2002 in Kareelah Nursing Home at age 90.
  • Elsie was buried on 16 December 2002 in Garden of Remembrance, Toowoomba.

Child of Elsie Florence Gersekowski and Ernest Dorries

Eric Gersekowski

M, b. 1909

Ernst Carl Gersekowski

M, b. 1903, d. 22 November 1994

Ferdinand Gersekowski

M, b. 1884, d. 27 July 1959

Children of Ferdinand Gersekowski and Emilie Sander

Frederick Gersekowski

M, b. 7 June 1875, d. 5 February 1953
  • Frederick Gersekowski was born on 7 June 1875 in Mackay, Queensland.
  • He was the son of Frederick Gersekowski and Louisa Liebke.
  • According to the Toowoomba Chronicle and Darling Downs General Advertiser Frederick Gersekowski and Herman August Tonscheck supplied the music for a dance held at Moss View school on on 21 May 1897.
  • At the age of 23 years, 8 months and 8 days, Frederick Gersekowski married Annie Margarathe Elizabeth Peters, daughter of Johann Nicholas Peters and Elisibia Catherina Magdelina Geitz, on 15 February 1899.
  • Frederick Gersekowski and Annie Margarathe Elizabeth Peters appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1903 living at Djuan. Frederick was a farmer.
  • Frederick Gersekowski and Annie Margarathe Elizabeth Peters appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1908 living at Djuan. Fred was a farmer and Annie carried out home duties.
  • Frederick Gersekowski and Annie Margarathe Elizabeth Peters appeared on the Electoral Roll between 1930 and 1943 living at Djuan. Fred was farmer.
  • Ellie Gersekowski wrote the following article for the booklet "Haden District Centenary - 1876-1976"
    "Frederick Gersekowski was born in Mackay on 7 June, 1875 to parents who had just arrived in Australia. From Mackay the family moved to Highfields, the father working on the railway. When Frederick was twelve years of age his father died and he had to carry on the family farm.
    At the tender age of eighteen, in 1893 Frederick selected about 160 acres at Gowrie Flat, the selection is still in the family name. On 15 February, 1899 he married Anna Marguarthea Elsabea Peters whose parents had a store in Goombungee. They had a family of five sons and two daughters. One daughter was accidentally killed at an early age.
    As years went by he acquired more land at Gowrie Flat and Coalbank and on the range at Upper Coalbank. In 1947 the home property and the Coalbank property were purchased by a son, Edmund Charles (Sam). On 4 February, 1953 Frederick Gersekowski passed away in Brisbane. Mrs Gersekowski passed away in December 1960. After the death of Frederick, Sam bought the Upper Coalbank country which he worked until his death on 14 February, 1965. Since that date the property has been worked by his widow and sons.
    The Blacksmith shop on the property is still operable although its has been modified over the years. Much work had been done in this shop in the early years although the art is somewhat lost now."
  • Frederick Gersekowski died on 5 February 1953 in Brisbane, Queensland, at age 77.
  • Frederick was buried on 6 February 1953 in Goombungee Cemetery.

Children of Frederick Gersekowski and Annie Margarathe Elizabeth Peters

Frederick Gersekowski

M, b. circa 1845, d. 19 July 1894
  • Frederick Gersekowski was born circa 1845.
  • He was the son of Carl Gersekowski and Eleanora Boslan.
  • Frederick Gersekowski married Louisa Liebke circa 1873.
  • Frederick Gersekowski and Louisa Liebke immigrated to Queensland on 19 February 1874. Frederick 28 and Louise 23 travelled on the Lammershagen. Fredericks' sister Wilhelmina and her husband Frederick Utschink and their family were also on the ship.
  • Frederick Gersekowski witnessed the burial of Martha Gersekowski on 14 March 1894 in Cabarlah Cemetery.
  • Frederick Gersekowski died on 19 July 1894 in Queensland.
  • Frederick was buried on 21 July 1894 in Cabarlah Cemetery.

Children of Frederick Gersekowski and Louisa Liebke

George Victor Gersekowski

M, b. 1910, d. 25 July 1979
  • George Victor Gersekowski was born in 1910 in Queensland.
  • He was the son of Carl Gersekowski and Emelia Auguste (Amelia) Kanowski.
  • At the age of 22 years, George Victor Gersekowski married Irene May Cronk, daughter of Joseph Cronk and Bertha Johanna Rohde, in 1932 in Queensland.
  • George Victor Gersekowski and Irene May Cronk appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1943 living at Anduramba Road, Crow's Nest. George was a farmer.
  • George Victor Gersekowski died on 25 July 1979 in Queensland.
  • George was buried on 27 July 1979 in Drayton & Toowoomba Cemetery.

Child of George Victor Gersekowski and Irene May Cronk

Gladys Annie Gersekowski

F, b. 1904, d. 1982

Gracey May (Dolly) Gersekowski

F, b. 2 May 1910, d. 25 December 1983

Greta Gersekowski

F, b. December 1917, d. 21 February 1918
  • Greta Gersekowski was born in December 1917.
  • She was the daughter of Johann (John) Gersekowski and Henrietta Schulz.
  • Greta Gersekowski died on 21 February 1918 in Queensland.
  • Greta was buried on 22 February 1918 in Drayton & Toowoomba Cemetery.

Heinrich Arthur Gersekowski

M, b. 1906, d. 26 April 1992
  • Heinrich Arthur Gersekowski was born in 1906 in Queensland.
  • He was the son of Carl Gersekowski and Emelia Auguste (Amelia) Kanowski.
  • Heinrich Arthur Gersekowski appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1930 living at Djuan. He was a labourer.
  • Heinrich Arthur Gersekowski married Malvera Unknown circa 1940.
  • Heinrich Arthur Gersekowski appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1943 living at Djuan. He was a labourer.
  • Heinrich Arthur Gersekowski died on 26 April 1992.
  • Heinrich was buried on 29 April 1992 in Crow's Nest Cemetery.

Henry Gersekowski

M, b. 18 June 1913, d. 1985
  • Henry Gersekowski was born on 18 June 1913 in Goombungee, Queensland.
  • He was the son of Johann (John) Gersekowski and Henrietta Schulz.
  • Henry Gersekowski enlisted in the Australian Army on 29 May 1941 in Kingaroy He was living at Kingaroy at the time he enlisted and gave his next of kin as his father John. His service number was Q105296. He was discharged with the rank of Private in the 47th Australian Infantry Battalion.
  • Henry Gersekowski died in 1985 in Queensland.

Herbert Gersekowski

M, b. 9 October 1908, d. 1981

Herbert Frederick Gersekowski

M, b. 1900, d. January 1954

Isabelle Gersekowski

F, b. 27 February 1916, d. 17 October 1982

Johann (John) Gersekowski

M, b. 1888, d. 12 December 1945
  • Johann (John) Gersekowski was born in 1888.
  • He was the son of Frederick Gersekowski and Louisa Liebke.
  • At the age of 21 years, Johann (John) Gersekowski married Henrietta Schulz, daughter of Frederick Schulz and Henriette Rose, in 1909.
  • Johann (John) Gersekowski witnessed the burial of Greta Gersekowski on 22 February 1918 in Drayton & Toowoomba Cemetery.
  • Johann (John) Gersekowski appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1930 living at Djuan. John was a farmer.
  • He was listed as the next of kin of Henry Gersekowski when she enlisted in the Australian Army on 29 May 1941 in Kingaroy. He was living at Kingaroy at the time he enlisted and gave his next of kin as his father John. His service number was Q105296. He was discharged with the rank of Private in the 47th Australian Infantry Battalion.
  • Johann (John) Gersekowski appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1943 living at Djuan. He was a farmer.
  • Johann (John) Gersekowski died on 12 December 1945 in Queensland.
  • Johann was buried on 13 December 1945 in Drayton & Toowoomba Cemetery.

Children of Johann (John) Gersekowski and Henrietta Schulz

Leslie Herbert Gersekowski

M, b. 1908

Lily Violet Gersekowski

F, b. 13 February 1913, d. 23 November 1999

Martha Gersekowski

F, b. 1891, d. 13 March 1894
  • Martha Gersekowski was born in 1891 in Queensland.
  • She was the daughter of Frederick Gersekowski and Louisa Liebke.
  • Martha Gersekowski died on 13 March 1894 in Queensland.
  • Martha was buried on 14 March 1894 in Cabarlah Cemetery.

Mary Ann Gersekowski

F, b. 1914

Mervyn Gersekowski

M, b. 1927, d. 21 February 1986
  • Mervyn Gersekowski was born in 1927.
  • He was the son of Albert Gersekowski and Ada Utschink.
  • Mervyn Gersekowski married Miriam Ernestine Unknown circa 1950.
  • Mervyn Gersekowski died on 21 February 1986.
  • Mervyn was buried on 25 February 1986 in Drayton and Toowoomba Cemetery. PLAW8-001-0044.

Noel Victor Gersekowski

M, b. 23 January 1936, d. 1981
  • Noel Victor Gersekowski was born on 23 January 1936.
  • He was the son of George Victor Gersekowski and Irene May Cronk.
  • Noel Victor Gersekowski married Ena Wilkins circa 1960.
  • Noel Victor Gersekowski died in 1981 in Queensland.

Percy Gersekowski

M, b. circa 1919, d. 1982

Percy Henry Gersekowski

M, b. July 1911, d. 14 January 1912
  • Percy Henry Gersekowski was born in July 1911 in Queensland.
  • He was the son of Albert Gersekowski and Ada Utschink.
  • Percy Henry Gersekowski died on 14 January 1912 in Queensland.
  • Percy was buried on 15 January 1912 in Bergen Djuan Cemetery. He was six months old.

Ruby Gersekowski

F, b. 1904

Spenser Gersekowski

M, b. 1906

Stanley Gersekowski

M, b. 4 September 1918

Theodor Gersekowski

M, b. 29 January 1913, d. 12 October 1988
  • Theodor Gersekowski was born on 29 January 1913 in Toowoomba, Queensland.
  • He was the son of Ferdinand Gersekowski and Emilie Sander.
  • At the age of 23 years, Theodor Gersekowski married Mathilda Maria Nauschutz, daughter of Carl Frederick Nauschutz and Auguste Wilhelmine Nothdurft, in 1937 in Queensland.
  • Theodor Gersekowski enlisted in the Australian Army on 21 September 1941 in Toowoomba. He was living at Doctor's Creek at the time he enlisted and gave his next of kin as his wife Matilda. His service number was QX24108. He was discharged on 26 Mar 1946 with the rank of Corporal with the 101 Aust Con Dep AIF.
  • Theodor Gersekowski died on 12 October 1988 in Queensland at age 75.