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

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

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

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

August John Scherger

M, b. 4 November 1915, d. 27 February 1993

Brian Anthony Scherger

M, b. April 1933, d. 1 June 1933

Joseph William Scherger

M, b. 21 May 1921, d. 4 August 1999

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

Mary Scherger

F, b. circa 1928, d. 10 December 1928

Otto Scherger

M, b. 1885, d. 19 November 1919

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

Augusta Agnes Scheske

F, b. 1868, d. 27 November 1952

Children of Augusta Agnes Scheske and August Frederick William Arndt

Charles Conrad Scheske

M, b. 1888

Francis George Scheske

M, b. 1910, d. 23 April 1979

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

M, b. 1865

Julia Rosalie Scheske

F, b. 1890

Mary Louisa Scheske

F, b. 1882

William Christopher Scheske

M, b. 10 May 1884, d. 6 October 1950

Child of William Christopher Scheske and Louise Agnes Stenzel

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

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

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

Alexander William Schick

M, b. 22 October 1910, d. 5 October 1926
  • 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

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.