Theresa Benz

• Theresa Benz was born circa 1830.
• Theresa Benz married Johan Graf in 1852.

August Berg

• August Berg was born circa 1840.
• August Berg married Auguste Schenke.
• August Berg and Auguste Schenke immigrated in 1871. August and his wife Auguste immigrated from Prussia where August had been a school teacher. They disembarked at Bundaberg and settled at Woongarra Scrub for eight years. From there they selected land at South Ises where they grew corn and then sugar cane. They had 13 children of whom 10 survived.
  

Matilda Christina Berg

• Charts: Descendants of Mary Chambers , Descendants of John Jones

Frances Kingston in centre with her mother Tilly (Matilda nee Berg) wife of William Kingston jr. Photo courtesy of Merv Johnson.

• Matilda Christina Berg was also known as Tillly.
• She was born on 15 December 1882 in South Isis, Childers, Queensland.
• She was the daughter of August Berg and Auguste Schenke.
• Matilda Christina Berg attended school at the South Ises and Childers State Schools and St Anne's Convent in Brisbane.
  
• She was of the Roman Catholic faith.
  
• She appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1909 living at New Street, Childers. Matilda was listed as a housewife.
  
• At the age of 26 years, 5 months and 3 days, Matilda Christina Berg married William Kingston, son of William Kingston and Ellen Chambers, on 18 May 1909 in Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Childers, Queensland. William, whose parents were devout Methodists, changed his religion to Roman Catholic when he married.
  
  

  Thought to be the wedding of William Kingston (junior) and Matilda Berg at the Catholic Church Childers on 18 May 1909. Photo Courtesy of Merv Johnson.
• Matilda Christina Berg and William Kingston appeared on the Electoral Roll between 1913 and 1922 living at Childers. William was listed as a grocer's assistant and Matilda as home duties.
  
• Both William and Matilda were musicians. Matilda played the piano and William the cornet in a dance orchestra. Matilda also played the organ in her local church (Sacred Heart Roman Catholic in Childers.)
  
• Matilda was a foundation member of the Isis Croquet Club and treasurer for over 20 years.
  
• Matilda Christina Berg appeared on the Electoral Roll between 1925 and 1934 living at New Street, Childers. William was listed as a grocer or grocer's assistant and Matilda as home duties.
• On 13 October 1950,her husband, William Kingston died in Childers at age 69. His cause of death was Mycardial Degeneration and carcinoma of the prostrate.
  
• Matilda Christina Berg died on 21 August 1965 in Cnr Churchill and New Streets, Childers, Queensland, at age 82. Tilly died on a Saturday at 5am.
• Matilda was buried in Apple Tree Creek, Queensland. Her funeral service was from the Sacred Heart Church on Monday 23 August at 3 pm. She was buried with her husband William and son Joseph Allen Kingston.
  

  William & Matilda Christina Kingston's headstone and that of their children Frances Eleanor and Joseph Allan

Annie Berger

• Annie Berger was born circa 1870.
• Annie Berger married Samuel McCosker in 1893 in Queensland.

Anna Elizabeth Berghofer

• Anna Elizabeth Berghofer was born in 1821.
• At the age of 21 years, Anna Elizabeth Berghofer married Conrad Mengel on 9 June 1842 in Murchausen, Germany.
• Anna Elizabeth Berghofer died in 1864 in Toowoomba.

Anna Elizabeth Berghofer

Anna Elizabeth Teis nee Berfhofer Photo thanks to Yvonne Teis

• Anna Elizabeth Berghofer was born in 1850. She was the daughter of Conrad Berghofer and Agnes.
• At the age of 16 years, Anna Elizabeth Berghofer married Heinrich Teis on 22 January 1866 in Queensland.
• Anna Elizabeth Berghofer died on 4 July 1908 in Queensland.
• Anna was buried in Gatton Cemetery.

Peter Ernest Berghofer

• Peter Ernest Berghofer was born on 5 December 1906. He was the son of Johanna Mary Brennan and Peter Berghofer.
• At the age of 27 years, Peter Ernest Berghofer married Dorothea Mathilda Kahler, daughter of Johann Henrich (John Henry) Kahler and Anna Wilhelmina Dunemann, in 1934 in Queensland.

Elizabeth Berghoffer

• Charts: Descendants of Stephen Hooper, Descendants of John Burgess

• Elizabeth Berghoffer was born on 10 October 1872 in Munchhausen, Hesse, Prussia.
• She was the daughter of Ludwig Berghoffer and Anna Barbara Cronau.
• In 1898 he was a maid.
• At the age of 25 years, 4 months and 15 days, Elizabeth Berghoffer married George James Hooper, son of John Hooper and Ann Burgess, on 25 February 1898 in Christ Church, Church of England, Boonah.
• In their book "The Hoopers", Elizabeth and John Hooper wrote :-"During their honeymoon (1935), Ann Hooper's granddaughter Audrey and her husband Len Volger vistied another George Burgess and his wife in Surry Hills. This couple were in their 80's and he was thought to be the son of Ann's youngest brother Samuel. Audrey's mother and brother, Elizabeth Hooper and Jack, travelled to Sydney by boat and also visited them. They were poor folk and asked for financial assistance."
  
• Elizabeth Berghoffer died on 11 August 1969 in Chermside Hospital, Brisbane, at age 96.
• Elizabeth was cremated on 12 August 1969 in Mt Thompson Crematorium.

Ludwig Berghoffer

• Ludwig Berghoffer was born on 10 October 1847.
• Ludwig Berghoffer married Anna Barbara Cronau.
• Ludwig Berghoffer died on 2 February 1930 at age 82.

Caroline Bergmann

• Charts: Descendants of Stephen Hooper, Descendants of John Burgess

• Caroline Bergmann was born on 1 August 1876 in Seven Mile Creek, Queensland.
• She was the daughter of Johann Carl Ludwig Bergmann and Anna Welbrook.
• At the age of 19 years, 9 months and 19 days, Caroline Bergmann married Oliver Hooper, son of John Hooper and Ann Burgess, on 20 May 1896 in Ebenezer, Queensland.
• Caroline Bergmann and Oliver Hooper appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1903 living at Boonah. Oliver's occupation was given as farmer. His brother John Thomas worked in the area as a timber getter while his father was also a farmer.
  
• Caroline Bergmann died on 1 September 1924 in Kelvin Grove, Brisbane, Queensland, at age 48.
• Caroline was buried in South Brisbane Cemetery.

Johann Carl Ludwig Bergmann

• Johann Carl Ludwig Bergmann was born in 1837.
• Johann Carl Ludwig Bergmann married Anna Welbrook.
• Johann Carl Ludwig Bergmann died on 28 August 1906.

Amelia Berholz

• Amelia Berholz was born in 1826. She was the daughter of John BERHOLZ and Elizabeth LEHRAAG.
  
• Amelia Berholz married Johann Wrembeck circa 1853.
• Amelia Berholz and Johann Wrembeck immigrated to Moreton Bay on 19 February 1874. Johann aged 54, and Amaly aged 47, travelled on the "Lammershagen" with their son Johann aged 10, Elizabeth 20 and Auguste 18. Johann's daughter Maria and her husband Frederick Sperling also travelled on the ship. A Frederick Wrembeck, then aged 26 and his wife Louise aged 25 came to Moreton Bay on the "Lammershen" on 18 January 1877 (may have been related.)
  
• In 1877,her husband, Johann Wrembeck died in Queensland.
• Amelia Berholz died in 1891 in Queensland.

John Berlin

• Charts: Descendants of Thomas Austin

• John Berlin was born circa 1905. He was the son of Mathilde Schulz and Johann Berlin.
• John Berlin married Eliza (Frances) Austin, daughter of Aquilla Thomas Bartlett Austin and Sarah Ann Freeman, on 30 September 1937 in Queensland.
• John Berlin died on 26 April 1984 in Queensland.

Edwin George Berridge

• Charts: Descendants of Stephen Hooper

• Edwin George Berridge was born on 7 November 1908 in Newport, Isle of Wight, Hampshire. His birth was registered with the spelling of Berridge.
  
• He was the son of William Burridge and Elizabeth James.
• Edwin George Berridge was baptized on 3 January 1909 in St Thomas Church, Newport.
• At the time of the 1911 census, Edwin George Berridge was living in the household of William Burridge and Elizabeth James in 12 Stanley Terrace, Honey Hill, Newport, Isle of Wight, Hampshire. William was 40 years old, born Freshwater and working as a railway signalman for SWC Railway Company. Living with him were his wfie Elizabeth (with whom he had had five living children), 39 born Newport, and his step-daughters Myra S Teale, 12, born Farnbro, Hampshire; Constance Teale, 10, born Mary Hill, Glasgow and his children Winifred, 8; Jack L, 6; Bertrum L, 4; Edwin G, 2 and Marjorie aged 6 months. All these children were born in Newport.
  
  
• His marriage, at 23 years and 6 months, to Ellen Rosina Elsie Hayter was registered in the June 1932 Quarter in Isle of Wight, Hampshire Registration District.
• Edwin George Berridge died in December 1948 in Isle of Wight, Hampshire, at age 40.

Lelsie Bertram Berridge

• Charts: Descendants of Stephen Hooper

• Lelsie Bertram Berridge was also known as Bertram.
• Lelsie Bertram Berridge was also known as Leslie Bertrum Burridge.
• He was born on 18 August 1906 in Newport, Isle of Wight, Hampshire. His birth was registered with the spelling of Berridge.
  
• He was the son of William Burridge and Elizabeth James.
• Lelsie Bertram Berridge was baptized on 6 April 1910 in St Thomas Church, Newport.
• At the time of the 1911 census, Lelsie Bertram Berridge was living in the household of William Burridge and Elizabeth James in 12 Stanley Terrace, Honey Hill, Newport, Isle of Wight, Hampshire. William was 40 years old, born Freshwater and working as a railway signalman for SWC Railway Company. Living with him were his wfie Elizabeth (with whom he had had five living children), 39 born Newport, and his step-daughters Myra S Teale, 12, born Farnbro, Hampshire; Constance Teale, 10, born Mary Hill, Glasgow and his children Winifred, 8; Jack L, 6; Bertrum L, 4; Edwin G, 2 and Marjorie aged 6 months. All these children were born in Newport.
  
  
• His marriage, at 28 years and 6 months, to Ellen Theresa Elliott was registered in the March 1935 Quarter in Isle of Wight, Hampshire Registration District.
• His death was recorded with the Isle of Wight, Hampshire, Registration District in the December 1960 Quarter.

Annie Berry

• Annie Berry was born in 1886 in Queensland. She was the daughter of William Berry and Mary Ann Grainger.
  
• At the age of 31 years, Annie Berry married Frederick John Lange, son of John Lange and Agnes Elizabeth (Elizabeth) Wecker, on 11 August 1917 in Queensland.
• Annie Berry died on 22 October 1931 in Brisbane, Queensland.

Frances Doris Berry

Grave of Hugh Clifford Perina and Frances Doris (nee Berry), Drayton & Toowoomba Cemetery

• Frances Doris Berry was born in 1908. She was the daughter of Joseph William BERRY and Harriet Mary Louisa RUSSELL.
  
• At the age of 29 years, Frances Doris Berry married Hugh Clifford (Huey) Perina, son of Heinrich (Henry) Perina and Ada Alice Maud Loveday, on 18 December 1937 in St Pauls Church of England, Ipswich. An account of the wedding was published in "The Courier Mail" on Tuesday 21 December 1937. It read:- Perina — Berry ST. Pauls Church of England Ipswich, was chosen on December 18 for the marriage of Miss Francis Doris Berry (youngest daughter of Mrs.W. J. Berry, Park-street, and the late Mr. W. J. Berry) and Mr. Hugh Clifford Perina (youngest son of Mr. H. Perina, Glenmore, Crow's Nest, and the late Mrs. Perina). The Rev. R. S. Massey officiated, and the bride was given away by her brother, Mr. W. J. Berry. She wore an Ivory Chantilly lace over magnolia satin, and the whole of the gown and train was edged with double rouleau loops. A coronet of orange blossoms held her tulle veil, and she carried a shower bouquet. The bride was attended by her sister (Miss Hilda Berry) and Miss Evelyn Morre, wearing daffodil lace over satin, cut in peacock train effect. Their coronets were of fresh flowers, and their blue bouquets were finished with gilded wheat ears. Little Miss Janice Berry, niece of the bride, acted as flower girl. Mr. E. M. Perina (Crow's Nest) was best man and Mr. George Partridge (Gayndah) groomsman. At Whitehouse's Cafe, where the reception was held, the guests were re ceived by. Mrs. W. J. Berry, wearing a princess gown of black suede, georgette and lace, showing touches of gold. Leaving for the honeymoon, which will be a tour of the South Coast, the bride wore Avocado green romaine with French silk mousseline in applique.
  
• On 2 August 1970,her husband, Hugh Clifford (Huey) Perina died in Queensland at age 69.
• Frances Doris Berry died on 22 October 1975 in Queensland.
• Frances was buried on 24 October 1975 in Toowoomba & Drayton Cemetery.

John Berry

• Charts: Descendants of Thomas Austin

• John Berry was born in 1854.
• At the age of 36 years, John Berry married Winnifred Holwell, daughter of William Edward Holwell and Mary Ann Beaglehole, on 1 July 1890 in Weston, Wyoming. Winnifred may have remarried a Harding.

Ruby Irene Berry

• Ruby Irene Berry was born on 30 November 1901 in Stanthorpe, Queensland. She was the daughter of Frances Ann Grayson and John Charles Berry.
• At the age of 23 years, 10 months and 21 days, Ruby Irene Berry married George Matthews, son of Alexander Matthews and Mary Elizabeth Andrews, on 21 October 1925 in Toowoomba, Queensland.
• Ruby Irene Berry and George Matthews appeared on the Electoral Roll between 1932 and 1949 living at Pinelands. George was a farmer.
  
• Ruby Irene Berry died on 6 April 1999 in Redcliffe Hospital at age 97.

James Murdock Bertram

• Charts: Descendants of Stephen Hooper

• James Murdock Bertram was born on 6 December 1908 in Stonehouse, Scotland. He was the son of Gilbert Highet Bertram and Jance Probert Murdock.
  
• At the age of 24 years, 4 months and 9 days, James Murdock Bertram married Florence Olive French, daughter of Arthur John (Jack) French and Agnes Evans Jones, on 15 April 1933 in Queensland.
• James Murdock Bertram and Florence Olive French appeared on the Electoral Roll between 1936 and 1980 living at Ipswich.
• James Murdock Bertram died on 17 December 1996 in Brisbane at age 88.

Albert Victor Best

• Albert Victor Best was born circa 1880.
• Albert Victor Best married Elizabeth Agnes Suttor in 1899 in Queensland.

Beryl Best

• Beryl Best was born in 1914 in Brisbane, Queensland.
• She was the daughter of Elizabeth Agnes Suttor.
• Beryl Best died on 29 April 1933 in Brisbane General Hospital. An inquiry was held into her death :- BERYL BEST, late of 113 Alfred street, Valley, died at the Brisbane General Hospital on April 29. At an inquiry into her death, held before Mr. J. J. Leahy, Deputy City Coroner, at the City Coroner's Court on Saturday, Elizabeth Agnes Primmer, mother of the deceased girl, said that on April 24 she had consulted a doctor at the Brisbane General Hospital. On her return home she showed the witness a box of pills and a bottle of medicine. She remarked that the pills were intended to make her sleep. Before this she had complained she could not sleep and had a pain in her side. On April 26, said the witness, she left home at 10.50 p.m. for her pie stall, and returned at 4.30 a.m. Her daughter was lying face downwards and snoring She was taken to the Brisbane General Hospital, and died at 6.10 a.m. on April. 29. Dr. Eustace Russell and Dr. Pye said she had suffered from pneumonia. Her other daughter found the pill box, which was empty, in the kitchen of her home. The witness had at first thought that an over-dose of the pills had caused her daughter 's death, but was now satisfied that death was due to natural causes. She did not think her daugh ter had any intention of taking her own life. Constable P. K. O'Farrell said a post mortem examination was held on on the body of Beryl Best. The medi cal certificate was to the effect that death was due to pneumonia. The inquiry was closed."
  

Cyril McDonald Best

• Cyril McDonald Best was born in 1906 in Queensland.
• He was the son of Elizabeth Agnes Suttor.

Edwin Best

• Edwin Best was born in 1864 in Chiselborough, Somerset, England.
• He was the son of Oliver Best and Dinah Hockey.
• At the time of the 2 April 1871 census, Edwin Best was living in the household of Oliver Best and Dinah Hockey in Chiselborough, Somerset, England. Oliver is shown as a 38 year old farm labourer born Chiselborough, living with his wife Dinah 37 and children John 9, Edwin 7, Mary 5 and Emily 2 all born Chiselborough.
  
  
• At the time of the 3 April 1881 census, Edwin Best was living in the household of Oliver Best and Dinah Hockey in 5 Lower Fair Place, Chiselborough, Somerset. Oliver is shown as a 47 year old farm labourer living with his wife Dinah, and children Edwin 17 a labourer; Mary Jane 15 a domestic servant; Emily 12 a domestic servant and Walter 10 a scholar. All the family were born in Chiselborough.
  
  

Eliza Jane Best

• Eliza Jane Best was born circa 1880. She was the daugther of Richard Henry Francis Best and Catherine Moffat.
  
• Eliza Jane Best married Carl Frederick Theodore Burghardt, son of Friedrich Wilhelm Burghardt and Emilie Eichstadt, in 1899 in Queensland.
• Eliza Jane Best died in 1943 in Queensland.

Elva Florence Best

• Elva Florence Best was born in 1899 in Queensland.
• She was the daughter of Albert Victor Best and Elizabeth Agnes Suttor.

Emily Best

• Emily Best was born in 1869 in Chiselborough, Somerset, England.
• She was the daughter of Oliver Best and Dinah Hockey.
• At the time of the 2 April 1871 census, Emily Best was living in the household of Oliver Best and Dinah Hockey in Chiselborough, Somerset, England. Oliver is shown as a 38 year old farm labourer born Chiselborough, living with his wife Dinah 37 and children John 9, Edwin 7, Mary 5 and Emily 2 all born Chiselborough.
  
  
• At the time of the 3 April 1881 census, Emily Best was living in the household of Oliver Best and Dinah Hockey in 5 Lower Fair Place, Chiselborough, Somerset. Oliver is shown as a 47 year old farm labourer living with his wife Dinah, and children Edwin 17 a labourer; Mary Jane 15 a domestic servant; Emily 12 a domestic servant and Walter 10 a scholar. All the family were born in Chiselborough.
  
  

Emmanuel Best

• Emmanuel Best was born circa 1855.
• Emmanuel Best married Jane Charlotte Hockey, daughter of William Hallot Hockey and Phoebe Osborne, on 27 December 1881 in Norton Sub Hamdon, Somerset.

Horace Best

• Horace Best was born in 1911 in Brisbane, Queensland.
• He was the son of Elizabeth Agnes Suttor.
• Horace Best died in 1973 in Queensland.

Hubert Clement Best

• Charts: Descendants of Charles Eyles

• Hubert Clement Best was born in 1882.
• At the age of 40 years, Hubert Clement Best married Mabel Annie Norgate, daughter of Frank Norgate and Elizabeth Rebecca Roberts, in 1922 in New Zealand.
• Hubert Clement Best died in 1962 in New Zealand.