Martha Franziske Schefe

F, b. 29 December 1884, d. 1961

Children of Martha Franziske Schefe and Herbert Smith

Martin Bernard Schefe

M, b. 7 August 1873, d. 16 August 1931
  • Martin Bernard Schefe was born on 7 August 1873 in Gowrie Scrub, Queensland.
  • He was the son of Mathias Johann Jochim Schefe and Sophia Catherina Frese.
  • At the age of 21 years, Martin Bernard Schefe married Catherina Maria Petersen in 1895 in Queensland.
  • Martin Bernard Schefe died on 16 August 1931 in Toowoomba, Queensland, at age 58.
  • Martin was buried on 17 August 1931 in Drayton & Toowoomba Cemetery.

Mathias Johann Jochim Schefe

M, b. 1829, d. 22 September 1891
  • Mathias Johann Jochim Schefe was born in 1829 in Mecklenberg, Germany.
  • At the age of 29 years, Mathias Johann Jochim Schefe married Sophia Catherina Frese on 24 May 1858 in Mecklenberg, Germany.
  • Mathias Johann Jochim Schefe and Sophia Catherina Frese immigrated to Queensland on 5 September 1863. Mathias aged 34, and Sophia aged 28, travelled to Australia on the "Beausite" with their children Carl aged 2, and Mathilde, an infant. Their son Frederick must have travelled with them, though his name is not on the ships manafest.
    The family settled at Gowrie Junction.
  • Mathias Johann Jochim Schefe died on 22 September 1891 in Gowrie Scrub, Queensland.
  • Mathias was buried in Meringandan Cemetery.

Children of Mathias Johann Jochim Schefe and Sophia Catherina Frese

Matilda Dorothea Schefe

F, b. 20 November 1862, d. 12 April 1929
  • Matilda Dorothea Schefe was born on 20 November 1862 in Marne, Denmark.
  • She was the daughter of Mathias Johann Jochim Schefe and Sophia Catherina Frese.
  • Matilda Dorothea Schefe immigrated on 5 September 1863 to Queensland with Mathias Johann Jochim Schefe and Sophia Catherina Frese. Mathias aged 34, and Sophia aged 28, travelled to Australia on the "Beausite" with their children Carl aged 2, and Mathilde, an infant. Their son Frederick must have travelled with them, though his name is not on the ships manafest.
    The family settled at Gowrie Junction.
  • At the age of 19 years, Matilda Dorothea Schefe married Heinrich Friedrich Stein in 1882 in Brisbane, Queensland.
  • Matilda Dorothea Schefe died on 12 April 1929 in Roma, Queensland, at age 66.

Norman Frederick Schefe

M, b. 5 December 1890, d. 1972
  • Norman Frederick Schefe was born on 5 December 1890 in Meringandan, Queensland.
  • He was the son of Frederick Mathias Christy Schefe and Maria Franciska Knack.
  • Norman Frederick Schefe began military service on 20 January 1916 in Toowoomba. His service number was 3631 and he gave his next of kin as his father Frederick Schefe of Murra Murra Road, Crow's Nest. His brother Henry joined the same day. He served in France and returned home on 15 Nov1919.
  • At the age of 28 years, 2 months and 5 days, Norman Frederick Schefe married Tabatha Watson Stopper on 10 February 1919 in Parish Church, Timberland, Lincoln, England.
  • Norman Frederick Schefe enlisted in the Australian Army on 19 April 1942 in Brinjalaly, Queensland, He gave his addresses as Rocky Creek, and his next of kin as Tabatha. His service number was Q225791. He was discharged on 9 Aug 1944 with the rank of Private in the 7th Battalion Volunteer Defence Corps.
  • Norman Frederick Schefe died in 1972 in Brisbane, Queensland.

Peter Dornall Schefe

M, b. 2 May 1875, d. 6 May 1930
  • Peter Dornall Schefe was born on 2 May 1875 in Gowrie, Queensland.
  • He was the son of Mathias Johann Jochim Schefe and Sophia Catherina Frese.
  • Peter Dornall Schefe died on 6 May 1930 in Toowoomba, Queensland, at age 55.
  • Peter was buried on 7 May 1930 in Drayton & Toowoomba Cemetery.

Sophia Schefe

F, b. 12 November 1869

Venn John Schefe

M, b. 1892, d. 13 November 1964

Children of Venn John Schefe and Esther Elizabeth Genrich

Vernon Francis Schefe

M, b. 1926, d. 12 January 2002

Victor Hermann Schefe

M, b. 1899, d. 3 February 1963

Violet Madeline Schefe

F, b. March 1923, d. 15 December 1946
  • Violet Madeline Schefe was born in March 1923.
  • She was the daughter of Venn John Schefe and Esther Elizabeth Genrich.
  • Violet Madeline Schefe died on 15 December 1946 in Queensland at age 23.
  • Violet was buried on 16 December 1946 in Crow's Nest Cemetery.

Maria Schelberg

F, b. 1874, d. 1963

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