Violet Isobel Knight

F, b. 3 June 1908, d. 18 August 1991
  • Violet Isobel Knight was born on 3 June 1908 in Queensland.
  • She was the daughter of Robert Arthur William Thomson Knight and Mary Henderson.
  • At the age of 34 years, 6 months and 20 days, Violet Isobel Knight married Eric William Knight, son of William Knight and Louisa Ethel (Lucy) Bidgood, on 23 December 1942 in Queensland.
  • Violet Isobel Knight appeared on the Electoral Roll with William Knight and Louisa Ethel (Lucy) Bidgood in 1943 in "Beulah", Pechey. William was a farmer. Their sons Colin and Eric, and wife Violet, were a farm labourers. Their daughter Violet and Dorothy carried out home duties.
  • Violet Isobel Knight and Eric William Knight appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1949 living at Beulah, Pechey. Eric was a farmer and his wife Violet carried out home duties. His mother Lucy also carried out home duties.
  • Violet Isobel Knight died on 18 August 1991 in Queensland at age 83.

Walter Knight

M, b. circa 1875

William Knight

M, b. 1875, d. 19 November 1945
  • William Knight was born in 1875 in Holybourne, Hampshire, England.
  • He was the son of William Knight and Elizabeth Taylor.
  • William Knight immigrated on 14 September 1883 to Queensland with William Knight and Eliza Owen. William 33, Eliza 17? (was actually 41), Robert 15, Margaret 9, Mary 5, Lucy 7 and William 8 travelled on the Nowshera.
  • At the age of 27 years, William Knight married Louisa Ethel (Lucy) Bidgood, daughter of Alfred William (Fred) Bidgood and Alice Gray, in 1902 in Queensland.
  • William Knight and Louisa Ethel (Lucy) Bidgood appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1903 living at Douglas. William was a farmer as was his father William who also lived in the Douglas area.
  • William Knight and Louisa Ethel (Lucy) Bidgood appeared on the Electoral Roll between 1908 and 1913 living at Pechey. William was a farmer.
  • William Knight and Louisa Ethel (Lucy) Bidgood appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1930 living at Beulah, Pechey. William was a farmer. Their sons Eric and Cyril were labourers.
  • At the time of the death of his brother Robert Arthur Knight, he was a farmer at Pechey
    ; South Coast Bulletin.
  • William Knight and Louisa Ethel (Lucy) Bidgood appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1943 living at "Beulah", Pechey. William was a farmer. Their sons Colin and Eric, and wife Violet, were a farm labourers. Their daughter Violet and Dorothy carried out home duties.
  • William Knight died on 19 November 1945 in Queensland.
  • William was buried in Crow's Nest Cemetery.
  • Probate for his estate was granted on 16 December 1946. The Brisbane Courier reported:- "Probate was granted yesterday of the wills of William Knight, farmer, Pechey, realty £3000, per widow, Sherwood Road. Toowong, realty £1857, personally £1161."

Children of William Knight and Louisa Ethel (Lucy) Bidgood

William Knight

M, b. 26 February 1849, d. 6 January 1931
  • William Knight was born on 26 February 1849. He was the son of William KNIGHT and Rachel Robinson.
  • His marriage, at 24 years, to an unknown person was registered in the March 1873 Quarter in Alton, Hampshire Registration District. This may not be correct.
  • His marriage, at 24 years, to Elizabeth Taylor was registered in the March 1873 Quarter in Alton, Hampshire Registration District.
  • On 29 April 1880,his wife, Elizabeth Taylor died in Holbyourne, Hampshirre.
  • His marriage, at 32 years, 8 months and 6 days, to Eliza Owen was registered in the 1 November 1881 Quarter in Lambeth, Surry Registration District. There were no children to this marriage.
  • William Knight and Eliza Owen immigrated to Queensland on 14 September 1883. William 33, Eliza 17? (was actually 41), Robert 15, Margaret 9, Mary 5, Lucy 7 and William 8 travelled on the Nowshera.
  • William Knight and Eliza Owen appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1903 living at Douglas. William was a farmer as was his son William Junior and son Robert.
  • William Knight and Eliza Owen appeared on the Electoral Roll between 1908 and 1913 living at Pechey. William was a farmer, as was their son William who also lived at Pechey.
  • On 11 August 1928,his wife, Eliza Owen died in Queensland at age 86.
  • William Knight died on 6 January 1931 in Queensland at age 81.
  • On 13 January 1931 William Knight's obituary appeared in The Brisbane Courier reported:- " Mr. William Knight. An old resident of the Pechey district in the person of Mr. William Knight passed away at his home on January 6, at the age of 81 years. Deceased had not enjoyed very good health for about 10 years". Probate was granted in July 1931 to William Knight jnr, farmer of Pechey and Ernest Patrick, boot merchant of Crow's Nest. Personality - £655. It read:- (an unknown value.)
  • William was buried in Crow's Nest Cemetery.

Children of William Knight and Elizabeth Taylor

William Edward Knight

M, b. 17 August 1877, d. December 1950

William Edward Knight & Daisy Lewington c 1930. Photo thanks to JM
  • William Edward Knight was born on 17 August 1877.
  • He was the son of William Henry Knight and Elizabeth Ann Morrish.
  • William Edward Knight married Daisy Lewington, daughter of John Lewington and Charlotte Ellinor King, circa 1905.
  • William Edward Knight and Daisy Lewington appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1928 living at Coolamalla Creek. William was a farmer.
  • William Edward Knight and Daisy Lewington appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1936 living at Coolamalla Creek, Condamine. William was a farmer. Son Raymond was a labourer as was his brother Ralph.
  • William Edward Knight appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1937 living at Delacy Street, Toowoomba.
  • On 28 February 1948,his wife, Daisy Lewington died in Queensland at age 70.
  • William Edward Knight died in December 1950 at age 73.

Children of William Edward Knight and Daisy Lewington

William Henry Knight

M, b. 18 October 1843, d. 9 July 1932
  • William Henry Knight was born on 18 October 1843.
  • William Henry Knight married Elizabeth Ann Morrish circa 1870.
  • William Henry Knight died on 9 July 1932 at age 88.

Child of William Henry Knight and Elizabeth Ann Morrish

Doris Knock

F, b. 1907, d. 1977

Cowden Knowles

M
  • Cowden Knowles witnessed the death of Joseph Staines on 7 November 1921 in "Bonne Brae", Crawford, Memerambi, Queensland; Joseph's cause of death was Carcinoma Pancreatitis, Toxaemia & asthenia. After Joseph's death Sarah moved to Kingaroy.
  • On 7 November 1921 Cowden Knowles lived in Margaret Street, Toowoomba, Queensland, Australia.

Hilda Ellen Knowles

F, b. 18 September 1903, d. 1994

Keith Davidson Knowles

M, b. 29 October 1906, d. 16 October 1968

Samuel Francis Knowles

M, b. 1877, d. 1950

Children of Samuel Francis Knowles and Winifred Hilda Holdaway

William David Knowles

M, b. 1888, d. 1947
  • William David Knowles was born in 1888.
  • At the age of 25 years, William David Knowles married Hazel Saywell, daughter of William Saywell and Clara Sutton, in 1913 in New Zealand.
  • In 1939,his wife, Hazel Saywell died in New Zealand.
  • William David Knowles died in 1947 in New Zealand.

Doris Margery Koch

F, b. 1907
  • Doris Margery Koch was born in 1907 in Queensland.
  • She was the daughter of Gustav Henry Koch and Elizabeth Katting.
  • Doris Margery Koch appeared on the Electoral Roll with Gustav Henry Koch and Elizabeth Katting in 1930 in Nara, Goombungee. Gustave was a labourer as was their son William. Elizabeth and daughters Ivy Gladys and Doris carried out home duties.

Elizabeth Murial Koch

F, b. 1902, d. 1978

Children of Elizabeth Murial Koch and Theodore Mathies

Gladys Koch

F, b. 1905

Gustav Henry Koch

M, b. 1871, d. 1947
  • Gustav Henry Koch was born in 1871. He was the son of Peter Frederick and Rosanna Hildebrandt.
  • At the age of 29 years, Gustav Henry Koch married Elizabeth Katting in 1900 in Queensland.
  • Gustav Henry Koch and Elizabeth Katting appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1930 living at Nara, Goombungee. Gustave was a labourer as was their son William. Elizabeth and daughters Ivy Gladys and Doris carried out home duties.
  • Gustav Henry Koch died in 1947 in Queensland.

Children of Gustav Henry Koch and Elizabeth Katting

Herman Carl Fritz Koch

M, b. circa 1860, d. 1907
  • Herman Carl Fritz Koch was born circa 1860. He was the son of Wilhelm Friedrich Koch and Lena Federer.
  • Herman Carl Fritz Koch married Jane Julia Bretz, daughter of Johann Bretz and Juliana Roghinberga, on 10 August 1881 in Queensland. Jane's surname was spelt BRATZ.
  • Herman Carl Fritz Koch died in 1907 in Queensland.

Ivy May Koch

F, b. 1901
  • Ivy May Koch was born in 1901 in Queensland.
  • She was the daughter of Gustav Henry Koch and Elizabeth Katting.
  • Ivy May Koch appeared on the Electoral Roll with Gustav Henry Koch and Elizabeth Katting in 1930 in Nara, Goombungee. Gustave was a labourer as was their son William. Elizabeth and daughters Ivy Gladys and Doris carried out home duties.

Kenneth George Koch

M, b. circa 1918, d. 1977

Leslie Clifford Koch

M, b. 1909, d. 1969

Marie Louise (Louisa or Elouise) Koch

F, b. 1838, d. 9 November 1920
  • Marie Louise (Louisa or Elouise) Koch was born in 1838.
  • Marie Louise (Louisa or Elouise) Koch married Christian Godenschwager before 1882. Her first husband was Michael Johann Gottlieb Grading 1821-1868, father of Carl.
  • Marie Louise (Louisa or Elouise) Koch and Christian Godenschwager immigrated to Queensland on 13 January 1883. The ship's passenger list shows a family consisting of Chris 41, Marie 45 and Alund 11 either daugther of niece of Christian, surname GODENSCHAGER and Carl Grading 23, son of Marie, arriving on the Almora.
  • Marie Louise (Louisa or Elouise) Koch and Christian Godenschwager appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1903 living at Engelsburg. Christian was a farmer. Louise's son Carl farmed nearby at Charlwood.
  • On 12 December 1912,her husband, Christian Godenschwager died in Queensland at age 71. The Queensland Times reported "DEATH OF AN OLD RESIDENT. The death occurred, on Thursday, of Mr. Godenschwager, a very old resident of this district. It appears that Mr. Godenschwager went out on Wednesday last to get a load of wood with a waggon and one horse. The horse shied, and slewing suddenly locked the wheels, overturning the waggon and tossing the driver out. The unfortunate man received internal injuries, besides nasty abrasions to the face. He died on Thursday as a result of the injuries. The funeral took place to-day to the local Baptist cemetery. He leaves a wife to mourn her loss. He lived close to Egelsburg for a number of years, shifting to Charlwood (where he met his death) about 12 months ago. The Rev. Pastor Krueger officiated at the grave side."
    The cemetery records show him as 71 years 9 mounths old, a farmer.
  • Marie Louise (Louisa or Elouise) Koch died on 9 November 1920 in Dunwich Benevolent Asylum. She was admitted twice, firstly in 1915 and then again in 1918 suffering from senility and weakness. She spoke very little English and was difficult to understand.
  • Marie was buried in Dunwich Benevolent Asylum.

Child of Marie Louise (Louisa or Elouise) Koch

Thelma Koch

F, b. circa 1920, d. 1967

William Henry Koch

M, b. 1903, d. 1980

Ella May Kofoed

F, b. circa 1900

August Kohler

M, b. 1823, d. 17 November 1909
  • August Kohler was born in 1823.
  • August Kohler married Wilhelmine (Minnie) Rosentreter circa 1844.
  • August Kohler and Wilhelmine (Minnie) Rosentreter immigrated to Moreton Bay in 1865. August 42 and Wilhelmine 45 travelled on the Susan Godeffroy with their 7 children: Albertine 20, Henriette 19, Adolf 14, Julianne 11, Emma 9, Friedrich 6 and Herman 2.
  • On 6 February 1894,his wife, Wilhelmine (Minnie) Rosentreter died in Brisbane, Queensland.
  • August Kohler died on 17 November 1909 in Brisbane, Queensland.
  • August was buried on 18 November 1909 in Balmoral Cemetery. Location 11-87.

Child of August Kohler and Wilhelmine (Minnie) Rosentreter

Emma Amelia Kohler

F, b. 1856, d. 30 October 1949
  • Emma Amelia Kohler was born in 1856 in Posen Schneidemuhl, Prussia.
  • She was the daughter of August Kohler and Wilhelmine (Minnie) Rosentreter.
  • Emma Amelia Kohler immigrated in 1865 to Moreton Bay with August Kohler and Wilhelmine (Minnie) Rosentreter. August 42 and Wilhelmine 45 travelled on the Susan Godeffroy with their 7 children: Albertine 20, Henriette 19, Adolf 14, Julianne 11, Emma 9, Friedrich 6 and Herman 2.
  • At the age of 21 years, Emma Amelia Kohler married Michael Johann Wecker on 28 July 1877 in Brisbane, Queensland.
  • On 10 April 1878,Emma Amelia Kohler's son, Unamed Wecker was buried in Drayton & Toowoomba Cemetery, Queensland.
  • Emma Amelia Kohler and Michael Johann Wecker appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1903 living at Djuan, Crow's Nest. Michael senior was a farmer, as was his son Michael who also lived at Djuan. Emma carried out home duties. Their son Edward was a labourer at Djuan.
  • Emma Amelia Kohler and Michael Johann Wecker appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1906 living at an unknown place . Michael was a farmer living on Portion 55v.
  • In 1908 Emma Amelia Kohler and Michael Johann Wecker lived in Moyston, Yuleba. They remained there until 1920 when they sold the property to the McNulty family.
  • On 20 March 1935,her husband, Michael Johann Wecker died in Elliott Street, Woolloongabba. The Courier Mail reported on 22 March 1935 - "MISSING TWO DAYS
    Old Man Found Dead in Bathroom
    Michael John Wecker (84), who was last seen by neighbours on Tuesday morning, was found dead yesterday in the bathroom of his home at Elliott Street, off Park Road, Woolloongabba. Wecker, who had lived by himself for some years, had been in indifferent health for several months. Earlier in the week he had complained to neighbours of a severe pain around his heart, and had declared his intention of getting medical aid. It was not until yesterday that residents in the vicinity recalled that the old man had not been seen about for a day or two. Becoming anxious they notified Mr. H. Cavell, an ambulance bearer, who lives in the same street. Mr. Cavell found Wecker dead on the floor of the bathroom. Death had apparently taken place about two days previously. Wecker, who was of German descent, had resided in the district for about 70 years. He was a married man with a family of 15 children. Of the family seven are living, the oldest being 60 years of age."
  • Emma Amelia Kohler died on 30 October 1949 in Dalby, Queensland.
  • Emma was buried on 31 October 1949 in Dalby Monumental Cemetery.

Children of Emma Amelia Kohler and Michael Johann Wecker

Julia (Elizabeth) Kohler

F, b. 1870, d. 7 October 1956
  • Julia (Elizabeth) Kohler was born in 1870. She was the daughter of Friedrick Koelher and Emilie Klein.
  • At the age of 16 years, Julia (Elizabeth) Kohler married William Friedrich Denzin, son of Friedrich Wilhelm Denzin and Wilhelmine Abel, in 1886 in Queensland.
  • Julia (Elizabeth) Kohler and William Friedrich Denzin appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1903 living at Crow's Nest. William was a farmer.
  • Julia (Elizabeth) Kohler and William Friedrich Denzin appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1921 living at Perseverance. William was a farmer and Elizabeth carried out home duties. Their was also an Elizabeth jnr on the roll.
  • Julia (Elizabeth) Kohler and William Friedrich Denzin appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1925 living at Perseverance. William was a farmer and Elizabeth carried out home duties.
  • On 11 December 1949,her husband, William Friedrich Denzin died in Queensland.
  • Julia (Elizabeth) Kohler died on 7 October 1956 in Queensland.
  • Julia was buried on 9 October 1956 in Drayton & Toowoomba Cemetery. RC6-009-0005.

Children of Julia (Elizabeth) Kohler and William Friedrich Denzin

Therese Kohlo

F, b. 1845, d. 16 March 1932
  • Therese Kohlo was born in 1845. She was the daughter of Carl Kohlo and Johanna Friederike Hackharth.
  • Therese Kohlo married Carl Frederick (Wilhelm) Kliese, son of Carl Kliese and Wilhelmine Minnie Kath, circa 1862.
  • Therese Kohlo and Carl Frederick (Wilhelm) Kliese immigrated to Rockhampton on 30 October 1873. 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.
  • Therese Kohlo and Carl Frederick (Wilhelm) Kliese appeared on the Electoral Roll between 1903 and 1913 living at Kleases Farm, Gowrie Little Plain. Wilhelm was listed as a farmer. The surname was spelt Klease.
  • On 1 January 1918,her husband, Carl Frederick (Wilhelm) Kliese died in Queensland.
  • Therese Kohlo died on 16 March 1932 in Queensland.
  • Therese was buried on 17 March 1932 in Goombungee Cemetery. LUTH1-00D-0012.

Children of Therese Kohlo and Carl Frederick (Wilhelm) Kliese

August Kolberg

M, b. circa 1830

Child of August Kolberg and Wilhelmina Bierhels

Augusta Kolberg

F, b. circa 1865, d. 1895

Children of Augusta Kolberg and Hans Detlef Nicholas Ruff