Auguste Schenke
F, b. circa 1840
- Auguste Schenke was born circa 1840.
- Auguste Schenke married August Berg.
- Auguste Schenke and August Berg 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.
Child of Auguste Schenke and August Berg
- Matilda Christina Berg+ b. 15 December 1882, d. 21 August 1965
Anna Katherina Scherer
F, b. 13 January 1842
- Anna Katherina Scherer was born on 13 January 1842 in Munchhausen, Germany.
- At the age of 21 years, 11 months and 23 days, Anna Katherina Scherer married Johanns Mengel, son of Conrad Mengel and Catherina Schneider, on 5 January 1864 in Munchhausen, Germany.
Children of Anna Katherina Scherer and Johanns Mengel
- Wilhelm Mengel b. 17 June 1868, d. 23 June 1950
- Conrad Mengel+ b. 14 January 1875, d. 7 July 1961
Adabert Augustus (Albert) Scherger
M, b. 1890, d. 11 July 1959
- Adabert Augustus (Albert) Scherger was born in 1890 in Bavaria.
- He was the son of Antonio (John Anton) Scherger and Anna Maria Jesberger.
- Adabert Augustus (Albert) Scherger and Maria Scherger immigrated to Queensland on 17 October 1904. Adabert 14 (at school) and his sister Mary 21(domestic servant) travelled on the Miltiades from London. The ship's passenger list stated they were from Bavaria.
- At the age of 24 years, Adabert Augustus (Albert) Scherger married Wilhelamine Rosalia Kruger, daughter of August Joseph Kruger and Mary Ann Elizabeth Schick, in 1914.
- Adabert Augustus (Albert) Scherger and Wilhelamine Rosalia Kruger appeared on the Electoral Roll between 1930 and 1943 living at Thornville. Adalbert was a labourer.
- Adabert Augustus (Albert) Scherger and Wilhelamine Rosalia Kruger appeared on the Electoral Roll between 1954 and 1958 living at Thornville. He was a labourer.
- Adabert Augustus (Albert) Scherger died on 11 July 1959 in Queensland.
- Adabert was buried on 13 July 1959 in Crow's Nest Cemetery. RC1-00D-0018.
Children of Adabert Augustus (Albert) Scherger and Wilhelamine Rosalia Kruger
- August John Scherger b. 4 November 1915, d. 27 February 1993
- Joseph William Scherger b. 21 May 1921, d. 4 August 1999
- Mary Scherger b. circa 1928, d. 10 December 1928
- Brian Anthony Scherger b. April 1933, d. 1 June 1933
Antonio (John Anton) Scherger
M, b. 28 April 1845, d. 5 May 1923
- Antonio (John Anton) Scherger was born on 28 April 1845 in Germany. He was the son of Franz Scherger and Margaret Oberle.
- Antonio (John Anton) Scherger married Anna Maria Jesberger circa 1880 in Breitenbrunn, Germany.
- In July 1919 Anton and Joseph were involved in an accident. The Brisbane Courier reported on 7 July: - “A driving accident happened near Thornville today. When Joseph Schick (71), a farmer at Thornville, and Antonio Scherger (73), a farmer at Thornvllle, wore both thrown from a sulky. Schick received a serious injury to the head and skull, and Scherger received abrasions on the face and bruises on the body and legs. The Ambulance Brigade met the cases on the road, and conveyed them to the Toowoomba General Hospital."
- Antonio (John Anton) Scherger died on 5 May 1923 in Queensland at age 78.
- Antonio was buried on 7 May 1923 in Goombungee Cemetery. RC1-00K-0002.
Children of Antonio (John Anton) Scherger and Anna Maria Jesberger
- Maria Scherger+ b. 1880, d. 2 July 1974
- Otto Scherger b. 1885, d. 19 November 1919
- Adabert Augustus (Albert) Scherger+ b. 1890, d. 11 July 1959
August John Scherger
M, b. 4 November 1915, d. 27 February 1993
- August John Scherger was born on 4 November 1915 in Toowoomba.
- He was the son of Adabert Augustus (Albert) Scherger and Wilhelamine Rosalia Kruger.
- Between 1930 and 1943,his parents, Adabert Augustus (Albert) Scherger and Wilhelamine Rosalia Kruger lived at Thornville. Adalbert was a labourer.
- August John Scherger appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1943 living at The Palms, Cooyar. August was a farmer.
- At the age of 37 years, 11 months and 3 days, August John Scherger married Jean Veronica Davis on 7 October 1953 in Crow's Nest.
- August John Scherger appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1954 living at Villa Marie, Glenaven, Crow's Nest. He was a farmer.
- He and Jean Veronica Davis appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1958 living at "Villa Maria", South Street, Crow's Nest. August was a farmer.
- On 6 May 1991,his wife, Jean Veronica Davis died at age 69.
- August John Scherger died on 27 February 1993 at age 77.
Brian Anthony Scherger
M, b. April 1933, d. 1 June 1933
- Brian Anthony Scherger was born in April 1933. He was three weeks old.
- He was the son of Adabert Augustus (Albert) Scherger and Wilhelamine Rosalia Kruger.
- Brian Anthony Scherger died on 1 June 1933 in Queensland.
- Brian was buried on 2 June 1933 in Drayton & Toowoomba Cemetery. RC4-008-0039.
Joseph William Scherger
M, b. 21 May 1921, d. 4 August 1999
- Joseph William Scherger was born on 21 May 1921 in Thornville.
- He was the son of Adabert Augustus (Albert) Scherger and Wilhelamine Rosalia Kruger.
- Joseph William Scherger appeared on the Electoral Roll with Adabert Augustus (Albert) Scherger and Wilhelamine Rosalia Kruger between 1930 and 1943 in Thornville. Adalbert was a labourer.
- Joseph William Scherger died on 4 August 1999 at age 78.
- Joseph was buried on 9 August 1999 in Crow's Nest Cemetery. LAWS1-00R-0008.
Maria Scherger
F, b. 1880, d. 2 July 1974
- Maria Scherger was born in 1880 in Bavaria.
- She was the daughter of Antonio (John Anton) Scherger and Anna Maria Jesberger.
- Maria Scherger and Adabert Augustus (Albert) Scherger immigrated to Queensland on 17 October 1904. Adabert 14 (at school) and his sister Mary 21(domestic servant) travelled on the Miltiades from London. The ship's passenger list stated they were from Bavaria.
- At the age of 25 years, Maria Scherger married Joseph Schick, son of Joseph Anton Schick and Wilhelmina Jesberger, in 1905 in Queensland.
- Maria Scherger and Joseph Schick appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1930 living at Thornville. Joseph was a farmer and their daugther Annie carried out home duties.
- Maria Scherger and Joseph Schick appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1943 living at Thornville. Joseph was a farmer and Maria carred out home duties. Sons Michael and Francis were listed as farm labourers. Daughter Annie was listed as living at Mountain Camp and son David was a farmer at Cooyar.
- On 21 February 1961,her husband, Joseph Schick died in Toowoomba, Queensland, at age 81.
- Maria Scherger died on 2 July 1974 in Queensland.
- Maria was buried on 4 July 1974 in Goombungee Cemetery.
Children of Maria Scherger and Joseph Schick
- Joseph Anton Schick b. 1906, d. 1982
- Annie Wilhelmina Schick b. 1907, d. 26 December 1967
- Andrew Frederick Schick+ b. 1909
- Alexander William Schick b. 22 October 1910, d. 5 October 1926
- Francis Carl Schick b. 1912, d. 23 February 2000
- Johanna Maria Schick b. 3 February 1915, d. 29 November 1916
- Michael Hermann Schick b. 4 January 1918, d. 31 October 2010
- David Edward Schick b. 1920, d. 20 July 1994
Mary Scherger
F, b. circa 1928, d. 10 December 1928
- Mary Scherger was born circa 1928.
- She was the daughter of Adabert Augustus (Albert) Scherger and Wilhelamine Rosalia Kruger.
- Mary Scherger died on 10 December 1928 in Queensland.
- Mary was buried on 13 December 1928 in Drayton & Toowoomba Cemetery. RC4-008-0039.
Otto Scherger
M, b. 1885, d. 19 November 1919
- Otto Scherger was born in 1885.
- He was the son of Antonio (John Anton) Scherger and Anna Maria Jesberger.
- Otto Scherger died on 19 November 1919 in Queensland.
- Otto was buried on 20 December 1919 in Goombungee Cemetery. RC1-00I-0004.
Annie Agnes Scheske
F, b. 1879, d. 27 January 1964
- Annie Agnes Scheske was born in 1879 in Queensland.
- She was the daughter of Johann (Christoph) Scheske and Julianna Pauline (Julei) Polzin/Polsica.
- At the age of 20 years, Annie Agnes Scheske married Albert Johann Peter Kruger, son of Johann Kruger and Rosalia Schmidt, in 1899.
- Annie Agnes Scheske and Albert Johann Peter Kruger appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1903 living at Goombungee. Albert was a farmer and Annie carried out domestic duties.
- Annie Agnes Scheske appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1913 living at Douglas. She carried out home duties.
- She and Albert Johann Peter Kruger appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1934 living at Goombungee. Albert was a farmer and Annie carried out home duties. Their son Michael and his wife Annie also farmed at Goombungee as did Gregory and his wife Mary Elizabeth. Mary Ann Kruger also lived at Goombungee.
- On 14 June 1961,her husband, Albert Johann Peter Kruger died in Queensland.
- Annie Agnes Scheske died on 27 January 1964 in Queensland.
- Annie was buried on 28 January 1964 in Goombungee Cemetery.
Children of Annie Agnes Scheske and Albert Johann Peter Kruger
- Michael James Kruger b. 1900, d. 1982
- Mary Elizabeth Kruger b. 1904
- Agnes Theresa Kruger b. 1905
- Lucy Kruger b. 1907, d. 1907
- Gregory Kruger b. 1908, d. 27 September 1986
- William Kruger b. 1908, d. 21 November 1984
- Annie Rosie Kruger b. 6 April 1913, d. 13 July 2006
Augusta Agnes Scheske
F, b. 1868, d. 27 November 1952
- Augusta Agnes Scheske was born in 1868 in Queensland.
- She was the daughter of Johann (Christoph) Scheske and Julianna Pauline (Julei) Polzin/Polsica.
- At the age of 31 years, Augusta Agnes Scheske married August Frederick William Arndt, son of Frederick Arndt and Justine Wilhelmine Baartz, in 1899 in Queensland.
- Augusta Agnes Scheske and August Frederick William Arndt appeared on the Electoral Roll between 1903 and 1908 living at Queen Street, Crow's Nest. August was a bullock driver.
- Augusta Agnes Scheske and August Frederick William Arndt appeared on the Electoral Roll between 1925 and 1930 living at Crow's Nest. He was a bullock driver.
- Augusta Agnes Scheske died on 27 November 1952 in Queensland.
- Augusta was buried in Emu Creek Cemetery.
Children of Augusta Agnes Scheske and August Frederick William Arndt
- John Christy William Arndt b. 1900, d. 1985
- Norman Augustus Charles Arndt b. 1902
- Christy Frederick Arndt b. 24 December 1903
- Charles August Arndt b. August 1905, d. 7 September 1928
- Eric George Arndt b. 18 August 1907, d. 20 July 1993
- Veronica Agnes Arndt b. 11 April 1910, d. 13 June 1959
- Ivy Arndt b. 1911, d. 2 December 1992
- Gladys May Arndt+ b. 1913, d. 24 November 2000
Charles Conrad Scheske
M, b. 1888
- Charles Conrad Scheske was born in 1888 in Queensland.
- He was the son of Johann (Christoph) Scheske and Julianna Pauline (Julei) Polzin/Polsica.
- At the age of 37 years, Charles Conrad Scheske married Olga Kate Henrietta Fitch, daughter of William John Fitch and Esther Clara Evans, on 27 October 1925 in Queensland.
- In 1956,his wife, Olga Kate Henrietta Fitch died in Brisbane, Queensland.
Francis George Scheske
M, b. 1910, d. 23 April 1979
- Francis George Scheske was born in 1910 in Goombungee.
- He was the son of William Christopher Scheske and Louise Agnes Stenzel.
- Francis George Scheske died on 23 April 1979 in Toowoomba, Queensland.
Johann (Christoph) Scheske
M, b. 1847, d. 1925
- Johann (Christoph) Scheske was born in 1847 in Germany.
- Johann (Christoph) Scheske married Julianna Pauline (Julei) Polzin/Polsica circa 1860.
- Johann (Christoph) Scheske and Julianna Pauline (Julei) Polzin/Polsica appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1903 living at Douglas. Christian was a famer. Their daughter Mary also lived with them. The surname was spelt SCHESKY on the roll.
- Johann (Christoph) Scheske died in 1925 in Queensland.
Children of Johann (Christoph) Scheske and Julianna Pauline (Julei) Polzin/Polsica
- Johann Julius Scheske b. 1865
- Augusta Agnes Scheske+ b. 1868, d. 27 November 1952
- Annie Agnes Scheske+ b. 1879, d. 27 January 1964
- Mary Louisa Scheske b. 1882
- William Christopher Scheske+ b. 10 May 1884, d. 6 October 1950
- Charles Conrad Scheske b. 1888
- Julia Rosalie Scheske b. 1890
Johann Julius Scheske
M, b. 1865
- Johann Julius Scheske was born in 1865.
- He was the son of Johann (Christoph) Scheske and Julianna Pauline (Julei) Polzin/Polsica.
- At the age of 46 years, Johann Julius Scheske married Annie Mills in 1911 in Queensland.
Julia Rosalie Scheske
F, b. 1890
- Julia Rosalie Scheske was born in 1890 in Queensland.
- She was the daughter of Johann (Christoph) Scheske and Julianna Pauline (Julei) Polzin/Polsica.
- At the age of 32 years, Julia Rosalie Scheske married Willilam Morris Fett in 1922 in Queensland.
Mary Louisa Scheske
F, b. 1882
- Mary Louisa Scheske was born in 1882 in Queensland.
- She was the daughter of Johann (Christoph) Scheske and Julianna Pauline (Julei) Polzin/Polsica.
- Mary Louisa Scheske appeared on the Electoral Roll with Johann (Christoph) Scheske and Julianna Pauline (Julei) Polzin/Polsica in 1903 in Douglas. Christian was a famer. Their daughter Mary also lived with them. The surname was spelt SCHESKY on the roll.
- At the age of 21 years, Mary Louisa Scheske married Arthur Kent Letchford in 1903 in Queensland.
William Christopher Scheske
M, b. 10 May 1884, d. 6 October 1950
- William Christopher Scheske was also known as William Christy Scheske.
- He was born on 10 May 1884 in Queensland.
- He was the son of Johann (Christoph) Scheske and Julianna Pauline (Julei) Polzin/Polsica.
- At the age of 23 years, 8 months and 17 days, William Christopher Scheske married Louise Agnes Stenzel, daughter of Gustav Stenzel and Anna Eliza Sonnenberg, on 27 January 1908 in St Patrick's Roman Catholic Church, Toowoomba.
- William Christopher Scheske died on 6 October 1950 in Toowoomba at age 66.
Child of William Christopher Scheske and Louise Agnes Stenzel
- Francis George Scheske b. 1910, d. 23 April 1979
Allan John Scheu
M, b. 1894, d. 1947
- Allan John Scheu was born in 1894 in Queensland.
- He was the son of John Scheu and Bridget McGuire.
- Allan John Scheu died in 1947 in Queensland.
Elsie Meryl Scheu
F, b. 1896, d. 6 August 1963
- Elsie Meryl Scheu was born in 1896 in Queensland.
- She was the daughter of John Scheu and Bridget McGuire.
- At the age of 24 years, Elsie Meryl Scheu married Cecil George Davis, son of Alfred James Davis and Florence Louisa Fugill, on 22 November 1920 in Queensland.
- Elsie Meryl Scheu and Cecil George Davis appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1930 living at Crow's Nest. Cecil was a factory hand.
- On 28 April 1936,her husband, Cecil George Davis died in Queensland at age 38.
- Elsie Meryl Scheu appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1943 living at Crow's Nest.
- Elsie Meryl Scheu died on 6 August 1963 in Queensland.
- Elsie was buried on 8 August 1963 in Crow's Nest Cemetery. RC1-00G-0021.
Gertrude May Scheu
F, b. 1893, d. 1984
- Gertrude May Scheu was born in 1893 in Queensland.
- She was the daughter of John Scheu and Bridget McGuire.
- At the age of 23 years, Gertrude May Scheu married William John Denkel in 1916 in Queensland.
- Gertrude May Scheu and William John Denkel appeared on the Electoral Roll between 1930 and 1943 living at Thallon Street, Crow's Nest. William was a labourer.
- In 1967,her husband, William John Denkel died in Queensland.
- Gertrude May Scheu died in 1984 in Queensland.
Children of Gertrude May Scheu and William John Denkel
- Kathleen Ellen Denkel+ b. 1916, d. 9 November 1996
- Vincent Henry Denkel b. circa 1918, d. 1984
John Scheu
M, b. circa 1870, d. 1947
- John Scheu was born circa 1870. He was the son of Keith William Scheu and Coralie Olive Richardson.
- John Scheu married Bridget McGuire circa 1890.
- In 1941,his wife, Bridget McGuire died in Queensland.
- John Scheu died in 1947 in Queensland.
Children of John Scheu and Bridget McGuire
- Gertrude May Scheu+ b. 1893, d. 1984
- Allan John Scheu b. 1894, d. 1947
- Elsie Meryl Scheu b. 1896, d. 6 August 1963
Alexander William Schick
M, b. 22 October 1910, d. 5 October 1926
- Accidents: Other Accidents
- Alexander William Schick was born on 22 October 1910.
- He was the son of Joseph Schick and Maria Scherger.
- Alexander William Schick died on 5 October 1926 in Queensland at age 15. He was ploughing when he was struck by lightning.
Andrew Frederick Schick
M, b. 1909
- Andrew Frederick Schick was born in 1909 in Queensland.
- He was the son of Joseph Schick and Maria Scherger.
Annie Wilhelmina Schick
F, b. 1907, d. 26 December 1967
- Annie Wilhelmina Schick was born in 1907 in Queensland.
- She was the daughter of Joseph Schick and Maria Scherger.
- Annie Wilhelmina Schick appeared on the Electoral Roll with Joseph Schick and Maria Scherger in 1930 in Thornville. Joseph was a farmer and their daugther Annie carried out home duties.
- Annie Wilhelmina Schick appeared on the Electoral Roll with Joseph Schick in 1937 in Thornville. Joseph was a farmer and Maria carried out home duties. Their daugther Annie Wilhelmina at Thornville as did their son Francis Charles, Nora Katherine also lived at Wutul.
- Annie Wilhelmina Schick appeared on the Electoral Roll with Joseph Schick and Maria Scherger in 1943 in Thornville. Joseph was a farmer and Maria carred out home duties. Sons Michael and Francis were listed as farm labourers. Daughter Annie was listed as living at Mountain Camp and son David was a farmer at Cooyar.
- Annie Wilhelmina Schick died on 26 December 1967 in Queensland.
- Annie was buried on 28 December 1967 in Goombungee Cemetery.
David Edward Schick
M, b. 1920, d. 20 July 1994
- David Edward Schick was born in 1920.
- He was the son of Joseph Schick and Maria Scherger.
- David Edward Schick appeared on the Electoral Roll with Joseph Schick and Maria Scherger in 1943 in Thornville. Joseph was a farmer and Maria carred out home duties. Sons Michael and Francis were listed as farm labourers. Daughter Annie was listed as living at Mountain Camp and son David was a farmer at Cooyar.
- David Edward Schick died on 20 July 1994.
- David was buried on 25 July 1994 in Goombungee Cemetery. He is buried with his brother Francis (Fritz0.
Elizabeth Schick
F, b. 27 March 1917, d. 25 April 2008
- Elizabeth Schick was also known as Liz.
- She was born on 27 March 1917 in Haden, Queensland.
- She was the daughter of Roman Schick and Rosa Stomer.
- At the age of 24 years, 2 months and 29 days, Elizabeth Schick married Anton Joseph Kruger, son of Albert Lawrence Kruger and Cecilia Mary Kruger, on 25 June 1941 in Haden, Queensland. They had seven children.
- Elizabeth Schick and Anton Joseph Kruger appeared on the Electoral Roll between 1943 and 1958 living at Glenaven. Tony was a farmer.
- Elizabeth Schick died on 25 April 2008 in Toowoomba, Queensland, at age 91.
Francis Carl Schick
M, b. 1912, d. 23 February 2000
- Francis Carl Schick was born in 1912 in Queensland.
- He was the son of Joseph Schick and Maria Scherger.
- Francis Carl Schick appeared on the Electoral Roll with Joseph Schick in 1937 in Thornville. Joseph was a farmer and Maria carried out home duties. Their daugther Annie Wilhelmina at Thornville as did their son Francis Charles, Nora Katherine also lived at Wutul.
- Francis Carl Schick appeared on the Electoral Roll with Joseph Schick and Maria Scherger in 1943 in Thornville. Joseph was a farmer and Maria carred out home duties. Sons Michael and Francis were listed as farm labourers. Daughter Annie was listed as living at Mountain Camp and son David was a farmer at Cooyar.
- Francis was a talented musician writing some of his own music which is now for sale -
Old Waltz – Fritz Schick (from a recording made in about 1968, Thornville) This beautiful old waltz is played by Fritz Schick – who was a legendary button accordion player from the Thornville district, north of Crows Nest. He plays this un-named tune on his triple-row Hohner button accordion. Fritz played many old German tunes, and possibly composed some in a similar style. - Francis Carl Schick died on 23 February 2000.
- Francis was buried on 28 February 2000 in Goombungee Cemetery. He is buried with his brother David.
Freda Annie Schick
F, b. 1920, d. 23 May 1938
- Freda Annie Schick was born in 1920.
- She was the daughter of Roman Schick and Rosa Stomer.
- Freda Annie Schick died on 23 May 1938 in Queensland.