Frederick Carl Klease
M, b. 1894, d. 1970
- Frederick Carl Klease was born in 1894 in Queensland.
- He was the son of Herman Frederick William Klease and Marie Minnie Louise Wilhelmina (Mary) Reinke.
- At the age of 21 years, Frederick Carl Klease married Ottile Alwyn Noske, daughter of August Ludwig Noske and Wilhelmina Paulina Patzwald, in 1915 in Queensland.
- Frederick Carl Klease appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1925 living at Meringandan. Fred was a farmer.
- He was mentioned in the obituary of his father, Herman Frederick William Klease, on 20 August 1928. The Brisbane Courier reported - "Another link with the early history of the district was broken by the death, on July 28, at his residence, at Bergen, of Mr. Herman Frederick William Klease, aged 60 years. The late Mr. Klease had resided at Bergen for the past 40 years. He was born in Germany, but left that country with his parents when he was 5 years of age arriving in Australia in 1872. After residing for a short period in Rockhampton, the family shifted to the Downs, where, at the age of 21, the late Mr. Klease was married to Miss Mary Reinke, and the young couple settled at Bergen, where Mr. Klease had taken up land, on which he had resided ever since. He is survived by a widow and grown-up family of nine sons and two daughters; namely: William (Nambour), Walter (Goombungee), Fred and George (Toowoomba), Richard and Eric (Bergen), Jack (Newcastle), Herman (Meringandan), and Percy (Crow's Nest). The daughters are: Mrs. Fred Richter (Bergen) and Miss Mabel Klease (Bergen); also 27 grandchildren. The funeral took place from the deceased late residence, at Bergen, to the Goombungee Cemetery, where Pastor Prenzier officiated at the grave."
- In 1969,his wife, Ottile Alwyn Noske died in Brisbane, Queensland.
- Frederick Carl Klease died in 1970 in Brisbane, Queensland.
George Klease
M, b. 20 September 1897, d. 24 March 1961
- George Klease was born on 20 September 1897 in Queensland.
- He was the son of Herman Frederick William Klease and Marie Minnie Louise Wilhelmina (Mary) Reinke.
- At the age of 21 years, George Klease married Emma Bertha Noske, daughter of August Ludwig Noske and Wilhelmina Paulina Patzwald, in 1919 in Queensland.
- George Klease was mentioned in the obituary of his father, Herman Frederick William Klease, on 20 August 1928. The Brisbane Courier reported - "Another link with the early history of the district was broken by the death, on July 28, at his residence, at Bergen, of Mr. Herman Frederick William Klease, aged 60 years. The late Mr. Klease had resided at Bergen for the past 40 years. He was born in Germany, but left that country with his parents when he was 5 years of age arriving in Australia in 1872. After residing for a short period in Rockhampton, the family shifted to the Downs, where, at the age of 21, the late Mr. Klease was married to Miss Mary Reinke, and the young couple settled at Bergen, where Mr. Klease had taken up land, on which he had resided ever since. He is survived by a widow and grown-up family of nine sons and two daughters; namely: William (Nambour), Walter (Goombungee), Fred and George (Toowoomba), Richard and Eric (Bergen), Jack (Newcastle), Herman (Meringandan), and Percy (Crow's Nest). The daughters are: Mrs. Fred Richter (Bergen) and Miss Mabel Klease (Bergen); also 27 grandchildren. The funeral took place from the deceased late residence, at Bergen, to the Goombungee Cemetery, where Pastor Prenzier officiated at the grave."
- George Klease died on 24 March 1961 in Brisbane, Queensland, at age 63.
- George was buried in Beuadesert Cemetery.
Herman Frederick William Klease
M, b. 25 December 1868, d. 28 July 1928
- Herman Frederick William Klease was born on 25 December 1868 in Pommern, Cochem-Zell, Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany.
- He was the son of Carl Frederick (Wilhelm) Kliese and Therese Kohlo.
- Herman Frederick William Klease immigrated on 30 October 1873 to Rockhampton with Carl Frederick (Wilhelm) Kliese and Therese Kohlo. William, 27, Therese 29, Auguste 9, Hermann 5 and Bertha, 21 (possibly William's sister) arrived on the Euginie as free passengers. Also travelling on the ship, as Assisted passengers were Carl Kliese aged 50, Wilhelmine 49, Auguste, 5 (Bertha's daughter). They departed Hamburg on 15 Jun 1873. After staying in Rockhampton for some time the family moved to the Darling Downs.
- At the age of 20 years, 11 months and 24 days, Herman Frederick William Klease married Marie Minnie Louise Wilhelmina (Mary) Reinke, daughter of Carl Friedrich (Wilhelm) Reinke and Louise Kreatzmann, on 19 December 1889. They settled in Bergen where Herman had taken up land.
- In 1901 Herman was listed as a farmer of Goombungee in the Crow's Nest Post Office Directory.
- Herman Frederick William Klease and Marie Minnie Louise Wilhelmina (Mary) Reinke appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1903 living at Goombungee. Hermann was a farmer and Mary carried out domestic duties. An Albert Kliese was also farming at Goombungee.
- Herman Frederick William Klease and Marie Minnie Louise Wilhelmina (Mary) Reinke appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1913 living at Bergen. Herman was a farmer. Son Walter also farmed at Bergen.
- Herman Frederick William Klease died on 28 July 1928 in Queensland at age 59.
- Herman was buried on 29 July 1928 in Goombungee Cemetery.
- On 20 August 1928 Herman Frederick William Klease's obituary appeared in The Brisbane Courier. It read:- "Another link with the early history of the district was broken by the death, on July 28, at his residence, at Bergen, of Mr. Herman Frederick William Klease, aged 60 years. The late Mr. Klease had resided at Bergen for the past 40 years. He was born in Germany, but left that country with his parents when he was 5 years of age arriving in Australia in 1872. After residing for a short period in Rockhampton, the family shifted to the Downs, where, at the age of 21, the late Mr. Klease was married to Miss Mary Reinke, and the young couple settled at Bergen, where Mr. Klease had taken up land, on which he had resided ever since. He is survived by a widow and grown-up family of nine sons and two daughters; namely: William (Nambour), Walter (Goombungee), Fred and George (Toowoomba), Richard and Eric (Bergen), Jack (Newcastle), Herman (Meringandan), and Percy (Crow's Nest). The daughters are: Mrs. Fred Richter (Bergen) and Miss Mabel Klease (Bergen); also 27 grandchildren. The funeral took place from the deceased late residence, at Bergen, to the Goombungee Cemetery, where Pastor Prenzier officiated at the grave."
Children of Herman Frederick William Klease and Marie Minnie Louise Wilhelmina (Mary) Reinke
- William Herman Klise b. 13 July 1890, d. 1974
- Walter Adolf Klease b. 1892, d. 1962
- Frederick Carl Klease b. 1894, d. 1970
- Martha Theresa Klease b. 1896, d. 2 October 1987
- George Klease b. 20 September 1897, d. 24 March 1961
- Richard Herbert Klease b. 1900, d. 1965
- Percy Klease b. 1903, d. 1 August 1963
- John (Jack) Klease b. 1905
- Herman Henry Klease b. 1906, d. 25 November 1969
- Mabel Mary Klease b. 1911
- Eric David Klease b. 1913, d. 1983
Herman Henry Klease
M, b. 1906, d. 25 November 1969
- Herman Henry Klease was also known as Herman Henry Kliese.
- He was born in 1906 in Queensland.
- He was the son of Herman Frederick William Klease and Marie Minnie Louise Wilhelmina (Mary) Reinke.
- At the age of 22 years, Herman Henry Klease married Edna Caroline Richter, daughter of Caroline Richter, in 1928 in Queensland.
- Herman Henry Klease was mentioned in the obituary of his father, Herman Frederick William Klease, on 20 August 1928. The Brisbane Courier reported - "Another link with the early history of the district was broken by the death, on July 28, at his residence, at Bergen, of Mr. Herman Frederick William Klease, aged 60 years. The late Mr. Klease had resided at Bergen for the past 40 years. He was born in Germany, but left that country with his parents when he was 5 years of age arriving in Australia in 1872. After residing for a short period in Rockhampton, the family shifted to the Downs, where, at the age of 21, the late Mr. Klease was married to Miss Mary Reinke, and the young couple settled at Bergen, where Mr. Klease had taken up land, on which he had resided ever since. He is survived by a widow and grown-up family of nine sons and two daughters; namely: William (Nambour), Walter (Goombungee), Fred and George (Toowoomba), Richard and Eric (Bergen), Jack (Newcastle), Herman (Meringandan), and Percy (Crow's Nest). The daughters are: Mrs. Fred Richter (Bergen) and Miss Mabel Klease (Bergen); also 27 grandchildren. The funeral took place from the deceased late residence, at Bergen, to the Goombungee Cemetery, where Pastor Prenzier officiated at the grave."
- Herman Henry Klease appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1930 living at Lillyvale, Meringandan. Herman was a farmer.
- He and Edna Caroline Richter appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1934 living at Lilyvale, Meringandan. Henry was a farmer and Edna carried out home duties.
- Herman Henry Klease died on 25 November 1969.
- Herman was buried on 27 November 1969 in Drayton & Toowoomba Cemetery.
John (Jack) Klease
M, b. 1905
- John (Jack) Klease was born in 1905 in Queensland.
- He was the son of Herman Frederick William Klease and Marie Minnie Louise Wilhelmina (Mary) Reinke.
- John (Jack) Klease was mentioned in the obituary of his father, Herman Frederick William Klease, on 20 August 1928. The Brisbane Courier reported - "Another link with the early history of the district was broken by the death, on July 28, at his residence, at Bergen, of Mr. Herman Frederick William Klease, aged 60 years. The late Mr. Klease had resided at Bergen for the past 40 years. He was born in Germany, but left that country with his parents when he was 5 years of age arriving in Australia in 1872. After residing for a short period in Rockhampton, the family shifted to the Downs, where, at the age of 21, the late Mr. Klease was married to Miss Mary Reinke, and the young couple settled at Bergen, where Mr. Klease had taken up land, on which he had resided ever since. He is survived by a widow and grown-up family of nine sons and two daughters; namely: William (Nambour), Walter (Goombungee), Fred and George (Toowoomba), Richard and Eric (Bergen), Jack (Newcastle), Herman (Meringandan), and Percy (Crow's Nest). The daughters are: Mrs. Fred Richter (Bergen) and Miss Mabel Klease (Bergen); also 27 grandchildren. The funeral took place from the deceased late residence, at Bergen, to the Goombungee Cemetery, where Pastor Prenzier officiated at the grave."
- Jack was a barber in Cessnock.
Mabel Mary Klease
F, b. 1911
- Mabel Mary Klease was born in 1911 in Queensland.
- She was the daughter of Herman Frederick William Klease and Marie Minnie Louise Wilhelmina (Mary) Reinke.
- Mabel Mary Klease was mentioned in the Obituary of Herman Frederick William Klease on 20 August 1928. The Brisbane Courier.
Martha Theresa Klease
F, b. 1896, d. 2 October 1987
- Martha Theresa Klease was born in 1896 in Queensland.
- She was the daughter of Herman Frederick William Klease and Marie Minnie Louise Wilhelmina (Mary) Reinke.
- At the age of 23 years, Martha Theresa Klease married Frederick Richter, son of Rudolph (Alfred) Richter and Caroline Quainton, in 1919 in Queensland.
- Martha Theresa Klease and Frederick Richter appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1925 living at Goombungee. Fred was a farmer and Martha carried out home duties.
- Martha Theresa Klease was mentioned in the obituary of her father, Herman Frederick William Klease, on 20 August 1928. The Brisbane Courier reported - "Another link with the early history of the district was broken by the death, on July 28, at his residence, at Bergen, of Mr. Herman Frederick William Klease, aged 60 years. The late Mr. Klease had resided at Bergen for the past 40 years. He was born in Germany, but left that country with his parents when he was 5 years of age arriving in Australia in 1872. After residing for a short period in Rockhampton, the family shifted to the Downs, where, at the age of 21, the late Mr. Klease was married to Miss Mary Reinke, and the young couple settled at Bergen, where Mr. Klease had taken up land, on which he had resided ever since. He is survived by a widow and grown-up family of nine sons and two daughters; namely: William (Nambour), Walter (Goombungee), Fred and George (Toowoomba), Richard and Eric (Bergen), Jack (Newcastle), Herman (Meringandan), and Percy (Crow's Nest). The daughters are: Mrs. Fred Richter (Bergen) and Miss Mabel Klease (Bergen); also 27 grandchildren. The funeral took place from the deceased late residence, at Bergen, to the Goombungee Cemetery, where Pastor Prenzier officiated at the grave."
- On 20 March 1978,her husband, Frederick Richter died in Queensland.
- Martha Theresa Klease died on 2 October 1987 in Queensland.
- Martha was buried on 5 October 1987 in Drayton & Toowoomba Cemetery. PLAW4-005-0047.
Percy Klease
M, b. 1903, d. 1 August 1963
- Percy Klease was also known as Percy Kliese.
- He was born in 1903 in Queensland.
- He was the son of Herman Frederick William Klease and Marie Minnie Louise Wilhelmina (Mary) Reinke.
- At the age of 22 years, Percy Klease married Elsie Briese, daughter of August Ferdinand Briese and Anna (Maria) Magdaline Stark, in 1925 in Queensland.
- Percy Klease was mentioned in the obituary of his father, Herman Frederick William Klease, on 20 August 1928. The Brisbane Courier reported - "Another link with the early history of the district was broken by the death, on July 28, at his residence, at Bergen, of Mr. Herman Frederick William Klease, aged 60 years. The late Mr. Klease had resided at Bergen for the past 40 years. He was born in Germany, but left that country with his parents when he was 5 years of age arriving in Australia in 1872. After residing for a short period in Rockhampton, the family shifted to the Downs, where, at the age of 21, the late Mr. Klease was married to Miss Mary Reinke, and the young couple settled at Bergen, where Mr. Klease had taken up land, on which he had resided ever since. He is survived by a widow and grown-up family of nine sons and two daughters; namely: William (Nambour), Walter (Goombungee), Fred and George (Toowoomba), Richard and Eric (Bergen), Jack (Newcastle), Herman (Meringandan), and Percy (Crow's Nest). The daughters are: Mrs. Fred Richter (Bergen) and Miss Mabel Klease (Bergen); also 27 grandchildren. The funeral took place from the deceased late residence, at Bergen, to the Goombungee Cemetery, where Pastor Prenzier officiated at the grave."
- Percy Klease died on 1 August 1963.
- Percy was buried on 2 August 1963 in Drayton & Toowoomba Cemetery.
Richard Herbert Klease
M, b. 1900, d. 1965
- Richard Herbert Klease was born in 1900 in Queensland.
- He was the son of Herman Frederick William Klease and Marie Minnie Louise Wilhelmina (Mary) Reinke.
- At the age of 28 years, Richard Herbert Klease married Gladys May Ellis in 1928 in Queensland.
- Richard Herbert Klease was mentioned in the obituary of his father, Herman Frederick William Klease, on 20 August 1928. The Brisbane Courier reported - "Another link with the early history of the district was broken by the death, on July 28, at his residence, at Bergen, of Mr. Herman Frederick William Klease, aged 60 years. The late Mr. Klease had resided at Bergen for the past 40 years. He was born in Germany, but left that country with his parents when he was 5 years of age arriving in Australia in 1872. After residing for a short period in Rockhampton, the family shifted to the Downs, where, at the age of 21, the late Mr. Klease was married to Miss Mary Reinke, and the young couple settled at Bergen, where Mr. Klease had taken up land, on which he had resided ever since. He is survived by a widow and grown-up family of nine sons and two daughters; namely: William (Nambour), Walter (Goombungee), Fred and George (Toowoomba), Richard and Eric (Bergen), Jack (Newcastle), Herman (Meringandan), and Percy (Crow's Nest). The daughters are: Mrs. Fred Richter (Bergen) and Miss Mabel Klease (Bergen); also 27 grandchildren. The funeral took place from the deceased late residence, at Bergen, to the Goombungee Cemetery, where Pastor Prenzier officiated at the grave."
- Richard Herbert Klease appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1930 living at Crow's Nest. He was a labourer.
- Richard Herbert Klease died in 1965 in Brisbane, Queensland.
Vera Klease
F, b. 13 August 1915, d. 30 November 1996
- Vera Klease was born on 13 August 1915.
- At the age of 20 years, Vera Klease married Walter Ferdinand Hartwig, son of Jacob Joshua Hartwig and Anna Henriette Pukallus, in 1936 in Queensland.
- Vera Klease was listed as the next of kin of Walter Ferdinand Hartwig when he enlisted in the Australian Army on 26 June 1942 in Crow's Nest. He was living at Crow's Nest at the time he enlisted and gave his wife Vera as his next of kin. He was discharged 21 Oct 1945 from the 7th Battalion Volunteer Defence Corps with the rank of Private.
- Vera Klease and Walter Ferdinand Hartwig appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1943 living at Plainby, Crow's Nest. Walter was a labourer.
- On 7 January 1964,her husband, Walter Ferdinand Hartwig died in Brisbane, Queensland, at age 50.
- Vera Klease died on 30 November 1996 at age 81.
- Vera was buried on 3 December 1996 in Crow's Nest Cemetery.
Child of Vera Klease and Walter Ferdinand Hartwig
- Walter Jacob Cecil Hartwig b. 8 May 1938, d. 31 July 1938
Walter Adolf Klease
M, b. 1892, d. 1962
- Walter Adolf Klease was born in 1892 in Queensland.
- He was the son of Herman Frederick William Klease and Marie Minnie Louise Wilhelmina (Mary) Reinke.
- Walter Adolf Klease appeared on the Electoral Roll with Herman Frederick William Klease and Marie Minnie Louise Wilhelmina (Mary) Reinke in 1913 in Bergen. Herman was a farmer. Son Walter also farmed at Bergen.
- At the age of 21 years, Walter Adolf Klease married Henrietta Louisa Noske, daughter of August Ludwig Noske and Wilhelmina Paulina Patzwald, in 1913 in Queensland.
- Walter Adolf Klease was mentioned in the obituary of his father, Herman Frederick William Klease, on 20 August 1928. The Brisbane Courier reported - "Another link with the early history of the district was broken by the death, on July 28, at his residence, at Bergen, of Mr. Herman Frederick William Klease, aged 60 years. The late Mr. Klease had resided at Bergen for the past 40 years. He was born in Germany, but left that country with his parents when he was 5 years of age arriving in Australia in 1872. After residing for a short period in Rockhampton, the family shifted to the Downs, where, at the age of 21, the late Mr. Klease was married to Miss Mary Reinke, and the young couple settled at Bergen, where Mr. Klease had taken up land, on which he had resided ever since. He is survived by a widow and grown-up family of nine sons and two daughters; namely: William (Nambour), Walter (Goombungee), Fred and George (Toowoomba), Richard and Eric (Bergen), Jack (Newcastle), Herman (Meringandan), and Percy (Crow's Nest). The daughters are: Mrs. Fred Richter (Bergen) and Miss Mabel Klease (Bergen); also 27 grandchildren. The funeral took place from the deceased late residence, at Bergen, to the Goombungee Cemetery, where Pastor Prenzier officiated at the grave."
- Walter Adolf Klease and Henrietta Louisa Noske appeared on the Electoral Roll between 1930 and 1934 living at Goombungee. He was a farmer.
- Walter Adolf Klease died in 1962 in Queensland.
Alice Louisa Klein
F, b. 1912, d. 1997
- Alice Louisa Klein was born in 1912 in Meringandan, Queensland.
- She was the daughter of John Klein and Mary Emma Graf.
- At the age of 19 years, Alice Louisa Klein married Heinrich Herman Rudolph (Henry) Kratzke, son of Carl Friedrich Ferdinand Kratzke and Anna Louise Sperling, in 1931 in Queensland.
- On 11 November 1957,her husband, Heinrich Herman Rudolph (Henry) Kratzke died in Queensland.
- Alice Louisa Klein died in 1997 in Toowoomba.
Amelia Magdelina Klein
F, b. 19 March 1873, d. 3 May 1948
- Amelia Magdelina Klein was born on 19 March 1873 in Toowoomba, Queensland.
- She was the daughter of Christian (Christie) Klein and Catherina Friedricka Holzwarth.
- Amelia Magdelina Klein died on 3 May 1948 in Brisbane at age 75.
Andrew Klein
M, b. 7 November 1857, d. 23 August 1915
- Andrew Klein was born on 7 November 1857 in 117 George Street, Sydney, New South Wales.
- He was the son of Johann (Michael) Klein and Anna Maria (Mary) Anding.
- Andrew Klein died on 23 August 1915 in Queensland at age 57.
Carl Gottlieb Klein
M, b. 1859, d. 12 November 1946
- Carl Gottlieb Klein was born in 1859. He was the son of Ludwig Klein and Elizabeth Kuslen.
- Carl Gottlieb Klein married Bertha (Wilhelmine) Kanowski, daughter of Gottfried Kanowski and Wilhelmine Josewski, circa 1880.
- Carl Gottlieb Klein immigrated on 22 August 1887 to Brisbane with Gottfried Kanowski and Bertha (Wilhelmine) Kanowski. Gottfried, aged 69, arrived in Australia as a steerage passenger on the Bulimba with his daughter Wilhelmine 30, her husband Carl Klein 27, and her children Frederick and Herman.
- Carl Gottlieb Klein died on 12 November 1946 in Queensland.
- Carl was buried on 13 November 1946 in Drayton & Toowoomba Cemetery.
Children of Carl Gottlieb Klein and Bertha (Wilhelmine) Kanowski
- Friedrick Klein b. 1885, d. 4 June 1969
- Herman Klein b. 1886, d. 20 December 1955
- Edward Klein b. 7 June 1888, d. 11 August 1942
- Karl Klein b. 1890, d. 8 July 1954
Catherine Caroline Klein
F, b. 17 March 1868, d. 22 September 1943
- Catherine Caroline Klein was born on 17 March 1868 in Highfileds, Queensland.
- She was the daughter of Christian (Christie) Klein and Catherina Friedricka Holzwarth.
- At the age of 18 years, Catherine Caroline Klein married John Carr in 1887 in Queensland.
- Catherine Caroline Klein died on 22 September 1943 in Brisbane at age 75.
Charlie Klein
M, b. 1902
- Charlie Klein was born in 1902 in Queensland.
- He was the son of Wilhelm Johann Nicholas (John) Klein and Emilie Fredericke Caroline Humberdross.
Christian (Christie) Klein
M, b. 1833, d. 28 November 1910
- Christian (Christie) Klein was born in 1833 in Struth, Germany.
- He was the son of Johan (Martin) Klein and Maria Menz.
- Christian (Christie) Klein immigrated in 1853 to Sydney with Johan (Martin) Klein and Maria Menz. John Martin 48, Maria 44 and their sons Christian 19 and John George 14 travelled on the Johan Caesar.
- At the age of 27 years, Christian (Christie) Klein married Catherina Friedricka Holzwarth on 24 January 1860 in Toowoomba, Queensland.
- On 12 September 1907,his wife, Catherina Friedricka Holzwarth died in Toowoomba, Queensland, at age 62.
- Christian (Christie) Klein died on 28 November 1910 in Kleinton, Queensland.
- Christian was buried in Meringandan Cemetery.
Children of Christian (Christie) Klein and Catherina Friedricka Holzwarth
- Maria (Mary) Paulina Klein+ b. 13 March 1861, d. 6 October 1899
- Johann George Klein+ b. 6 January 1864, d. 20 April 1939
- Wilhelm Johann Nicholas (John) Klein+ b. 21 January 1866, d. 22 July 1953
- Catherine Caroline Klein b. 17 March 1868, d. 22 September 1943
- John Christian Klein+ b. 22 June 1870, d. 6 March 1918
- Amelia Magdelina Klein b. 19 March 1873, d. 3 May 1948
- Ernst Gottbiel Heinrich Klein b. 22 July 1875, d. 17 October 1893
- John Klein+ b. 1881, d. 26 September 1955
- Frederick Albert Klein+ b. 22 July 1885, d. 3 August 1952
- Edward (Ted) Klein+ b. 1887
Edna Klein
F, b. 16 June 1909, d. 15 November 1999
- Edna Klein was born on 16 June 1909 in Toowoomba, Queensland.
- She was the daughter of Johann George Klein and Marie Louise Deuble.
- Edna Klein died on 15 November 1999 in Crow's Nest at age 90.
Edward Klein
M, b. circa 1870
- Edward Klein was born circa 1870.
- Edward Klein married Rosina Pfeiffer, daughter of Gottleib Frederick Pfeiffer and Gertrud Heinmuller, in 1893 in Queensland.
Edward Klein
M, b. 7 June 1888, d. 11 August 1942
- Edward Klein was born on 7 June 1888.
- He was the son of Carl Gottlieb Klein and Bertha (Wilhelmine) Kanowski.
- At the age of 29 years, Edward Klein married Augusta Emilie Blanck, daughter of Charles August Ludwig Blanck and Johanna Friedricke Beuschel, in 1918 in Queensland.
- Edward Klein died on 11 August 1942 in Queensland at age 54.
Edward (Ted) Klein
M, b. 1887
- Edward (Ted) Klein was born in 1887 in Meringandan. It appears the birth was never registered. He may have had the second name of Theodore.
- He was the son of Christian (Christie) Klein and Catherina Friedricka Holzwarth.
- At the age of 21 years, Edward (Ted) Klein married Annie Mary Montgomery on 29 April 1908 in Queensland.
- Edward (Ted) Klein and Annie Mary Montgomery appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1913 living at Kleinton. Edward was a farmer and Mary Emma carried out home duties. His brothers Fred and John also farmed at Kleinton.
- Circa 1916 When their daughter Eileen Joyce was a baby, Edward left the family. He was last seen in Brisbane in 1938 where he was living and working.
- In 1929,Edward (Ted) Klein's son, Leonard Frances Klein was buried in Douglas Cemetery.
- In 1932 Annie & Edward's marriage was dissolved when:-
"His Honour made absolute a decree nisi granted to Annie Mary Klein, on June 15 last, for the dissolution of her marriage with Edward Klein, on the ground of desertion". Annie was living at Water Street, Toowoomba at the time and Edward was a farmer of Meringandan.
Children of Edward (Ted) Klein and Annie Mary Montgomery
- Leonard Frances Klein b. 1909, d. 1929
- Vincent Edward Klein b. 1912, d. 25 June 1960
- Eileen (Joyce) Klein b. 18 June 1915
Eileen (Joyce) Klein
F, b. 18 June 1915
- Eileen (Joyce) Klein was born on 18 June 1915 in Queensland.
- She was the daughter of Edward (Ted) Klein and Annie Mary Montgomery.
- At the age of 24 years, 6 months and 2 days, Eileen (Joyce) Klein married Albert Barr on 20 December 1939 in Queensland.
Elsie May Klein
F, b. 1909, d. 1991
- Elsie May Klein was born in 1909 in Meringandan, Queensland.
- She was the daughter of John Klein and Mary Emma Graf.
- At the age of 19 years, Elsie May Klein married John Jacob Hartwig, son of Johann Carl Ferdinand Hartwig and Sophia Christine Geitz, in 1928 in Queensland.
- Elsie May Klein died in 1991 in Chinchilla.
Emma Louisa Klein
F, b. 21 January 1907, d. 14 September 1998
- Emma Louisa Klein was born on 21 January 1907 in Toowoomba, Queensland.
- She was the daughter of Johann George Klein and Marie Louise Deuble.
- At the age of 16 years, 8 months and 5 days, Emma Louisa Klein married Ernst/Ernest Vonhoff, son of Reinhardt Johann Ferdinand Vonhoff and Johanna Wilhelmine Hartwig, on 26 September 1923 in Lutheran Church, Douglas, Queensland.
- Emma Louisa Klein and Ernst/Ernest Vonhoff appeared on the Electoral Roll between 1930 and 1954 living at Douglas. Ernest was a farmer.
- On 26 September 1965,her husband, Ernst/Ernest Vonhoff died in Queensland at age 65.
- Emma Louisa Klein appeared on the Electoral Roll between 1968 and 1980 living at Douglas.
- Emma Louisa Klein died on 14 September 1998 in Crow's Nest at age 91.
- Emma was buried on 17 September 1998 in Toowoomba & Drayton Cemetery. PLAW1-002-0006.
Eric Klein
M, b. 25 April 1904, d. 16 September 1990
- Eric Klein was born on 25 April 1904 in Queensland.
- He was the son of Johann George Klein and Marie Louise Deuble.
- Eric Klein died on 16 September 1990 at age 86.
- Eric was buried in Evergreen Cemetery.
Ernistena Caroline Elsie Klein
F, b. 16 December 1878, d. 16 January 1959
- Ernistena Caroline Elsie Klein was also known as Ernistena Caroline Elsie Gesler.
- She was born on 16 December 1878 in Meringandan, Queensland. In 1923 her name was re registered as Ernistena Gesler, daughter of George Otto Gesler and Mary Pauline Klein.
- She was the daughter of Maria (Mary) Paulina Klein.
- At the age of 21 years, Ernistena Caroline Elsie Klein married Frederick William Rose, son of Gottfried Rose and Auguste Rohde, in 1900 in Queensland.
- Ernistena Caroline Elsie Klein appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1903 living at Douglas. She carried out domestic duties. Her husband Frederick was not listed on the roll
. Frederick William Rose. - Ernistena Caroline Elsie Klein and Frederick William Rose appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1930 living at Douglas. Frederick was a farmer and Ernstine carried out home duties.
- Ernistena Caroline Elsie Klein died on 16 January 1959 in Brisbane, Queensland, at age 80.
Children of Ernistena Caroline Elsie Klein and Frederick William Rose
- Walter George Rose b. 1905
- Henrietta Elizabeth Rose b. 1908
- Emma Augusta Rose b. 18 April 1910, d. 20 March 2004
Ernst Gottbiel Heinrich Klein
M, b. 22 July 1875, d. 17 October 1893
- Ernst Gottbiel Heinrich Klein was born on 22 July 1875 in Meringandan.
- He was the son of Christian (Christie) Klein and Catherina Friedricka Holzwarth.
- Ernst Gottbiel Heinrich Klein died on 17 October 1893 in Toowoomba, Queensland, at age 18.
Florence Catherine Klein
F, b. 1910, d. 1995
- Florence Catherine Klein was born in 1910 in Meringandan, Queensland.
- She was the daughter of John Klein and Mary Emma Graf.
- Florence Catherine Klein died in 1995 in Toowoomba.
Franz Klein
M, b. 28 November 1863, d. 8 December 1942
- Franz Klein was born on 28 November 1863 in Queensland.
- He was the son of Johann (Michael) Klein and Anna Maria (Mary) Anding.
- Franz Klein died on 8 December 1942 in Toowoomba, Queensland, at age 79.