Mary (Martha) Rohde

F, b. 17 November 1895
  • Mary (Martha) Rohde was born on 17 November 1895 in Emu Creek, Queensland.
  • She was the daughter of Julius Rohde and Mathilde Elizabeth Bertha Dornbusch.
  • Mary (Martha) Rohde was baptized in 1896 in Emu Creek. Her parents had moved to Crosshill before she was baptised, but wanted her baptised at Emu Creek. They travelled to Emu Creek with Martha and 2 year old Mathilda leaving the three elder girls at home. They most likely stayed with Julius' brother Martin. Rain delayed their return for over a week, the three children at home having to fend for themselves.
  • Mary (Martha) Rohde married Herbert Simons circa 1925.
  • At the time of the Golden Wedding celebration in Oakey of Mary (Martha) Rohde's parents Julius Rohde and Mathilde Elizabeth Bertha Dornbusch on 10 June 1933, she was living in South Africa. The Queenslander reported: - Julius and Mathilda celebrated their golden wedding anniversary. The following article appeared in "The Queenslander" on 6 July 1933. "In honour of Mr. and Mrs. Julius Rohde, Oakey, who celebrated their golden wedding on June 10, the members of their family and a large number of friends assembled at their home, and entertained them at a special evening. Dancing, cards, and games were enjoyed, and supper was served on the verandas, which were decorated with coloured streamers and Japanese lanterns. The table decorations were carried out in blue and gold. The wedding cake was made by their daughter Mrs. Holllngsworth (Sydney). Mr. Joseph Ditto presided, and proposed the health of the guests of honour. Mr. Julius Rohde suitably responded. Before her marriage Mrs. Rohde was Miss Matilda Dornbusch, of Aubigny. After their marriage Mr. and Mrs. Rohde for many years resided at Aubigny and Emu Creek, and during the past 26 years have resided in Oakey. The family consists of eight daughters. Mes dames Edward Hess (Maclagan), William Lockwood (Sydney), Leslie Skelton (Coolangatta), Robert Hollingworth (Sydney), Herbert Simons (South Africa), Herbert Delgnan (Surat), William Cleaver (Cape Cleveland Light House), and Miss Edith Rohde (Sydney). There are twenty-three grandchildren and four great-grandchildren."

Mathilda Rohde

F, b. 1894
  • Mathilda Rohde was born in 1894 in Emu Creek, Queensland.
  • She was the daughter of Julius Rohde and Mathilde Elizabeth Bertha Dornbusch.
  • At the age of 26 years, Mathilda Rohde married Frank R Hollingworth in 1920 in Paddington, New South Wales.
  • At the time of the Golden Wedding celebration in Oakey of Mathilda Rohde's parents Julius Rohde and Mathilde Elizabeth Bertha Dornbusch on 10 June 1933, she was living in Sydney. The Queenslander reported: - Julius and Mathilda celebrated their golden wedding anniversary. The following article appeared in "The Queenslander" on 6 July 1933. "In honour of Mr. and Mrs. Julius Rohde, Oakey, who celebrated their golden wedding on June 10, the members of their family and a large number of friends assembled at their home, and entertained them at a special evening. Dancing, cards, and games were enjoyed, and supper was served on the verandas, which were decorated with coloured streamers and Japanese lanterns. The table decorations were carried out in blue and gold. The wedding cake was made by their daughter Mrs. Holllngsworth (Sydney). Mr. Joseph Ditto presided, and proposed the health of the guests of honour. Mr. Julius Rohde suitably responded. Before her marriage Mrs. Rohde was Miss Matilda Dornbusch, of Aubigny. After their marriage Mr. and Mrs. Rohde for many years resided at Aubigny and Emu Creek, and during the past 26 years have resided in Oakey. The family consists of eight daughters. Mes dames Edward Hess (Maclagan), William Lockwood (Sydney), Leslie Skelton (Coolangatta), Robert Hollingworth (Sydney), Herbert Simons (South Africa), Herbert Delgnan (Surat), William Cleaver (Cape Cleveland Light House), and Miss Edith Rohde (Sydney). There are twenty-three grandchildren and four great-grandchildren."

  • Mathilda Rohde appeared on the Electoral Roll with Richard Makinson and Betsy Isobel Mason in 1936 in Emu Creek. Richard was a farmer. Their children Herbert, Ada, Eleanor and Betsy also lived at Emu Creek.

Minnie Elsie Rohde

F, b. 19 September 1900, d. 16 June 1985
  • Minnie Elsie Rohde was born on 19 September 1900 in Toowoomba. (Other sources say she was born at Emu Creek.)
  • She was the daughter of Martin Rohde and Helene (Lena) Vohland.
  • At the age of 18 years, Minnie Elsie Rohde married Carl Johann August Weis, son of Frederick William Weis and Caroline Dau, in 1919 in Queensland.
  • Minnie Elsie Rohde appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1925 living at Queen Street, Crow's Nest. She carried out home duties.
  • She and Carl Johann August Weis appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1930 living at Crow's Nest. Carl was a farmer at Djuan, but Minnie was listed as living in Queen Street, Crow's Nest.
  • Minnie Elsie Rohde and Carl Johann August Weis appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1943 living at Crow's Nest. Carl was a road ganger. They lived in Queen Street.
  • Minnie Elsie Rohde and Carl Johann August Weis appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1954 living at Crow's Nest. Carl was a road ganger.
  • Minnie Elsie Rohde died on 16 June 1985 at age 84.
  • Minnie was buried on 18 June 1985 in Crow's Nest Cemetery.

Child of Minnie Elsie Rohde and Carl Johann August Weis

  • Kevin Weis b. 24 August 1924, d. 24 September 2013

Reginald Charles (Reg) Rohde

M, b. 6 October 1917, d. 8 April 1992
  • Reginald Charles (Reg) Rohde was born on 6 October 1917 in Queensland.
  • He was the son of Johann (John) Rohde and Anna Mathilda Weis.
  • Reginald Charles (Reg) Rohde appeared on the Electoral Roll between 1943 and 1980 living at Anduramba, Crow's Nest. He was a farm labourer.
  • Reginald Charles (Reg) Rohde died on 8 April 1992 at age 74.
  • Reginald was buried on 22 April 1992 in Crow's Nest Cemetery.

Vera May Rohde

F, b. 1916, d. 9 March 1935

Wilhelmine Rohde

F, b. 1874, d. 30 June 1933
  • Wilhelmine Rohde was born in 1874.
  • She was the daughter of Herman Rohde and Louise Mathilda Beger.
  • Wilhelmine Rohde immigrated on 4 September 1877 to Queensland with Herman Rohde and Louise Mathilda Beger. Herman 28, Louise 32, August 5 and Wilhelm 3 travelled on the Charles Dickens.
  • At the age of 20 years, Wilhelmine Rohde married John Henry Hillenberg in 1894 in Queensland. Shortly after their marriage John Henry changed his name from Hillenberger to Hillenberg. The majority of his children's births were registered as Hillenberg.
  • Wilhelmine Rohde died on 30 June 1933 in Queensland.
  • Wilhelmine was buried on 2 July 1933 in Drayton & Toowoomba Cemetery.

William Alfred Rohde

M, b. 13 December 1906, d. 24 December 1940
  • William Alfred Rohde was born on 13 December 1906 in Oakey, Queensland. He never married.
  • He was the son of Martin Rohde and Helene (Lena) Vohland.
  • William Alfred Rohde died on 24 December 1940 in Queensland at age 34.
  • William was buried on 25 December 1940 in Oakey Cemetery.

Ewald Rohrmann/Rohlmann

M, b. circa 1885, d. 1970

Elsie Rose Rolfe

F, b. September 1905, d. 24 June 1986
  • Elsie Rose Rolfe's birth was registered in the Christchurch, Hampshire Registration District in the September 1905 Quarter.
  • She was the daughter of William Arthur Rolfe and Beatrice Sanders.
  • Elsie Rose Rolfe immigrated on 24 April 1909 to Queensland with William Arthur Rolfe and Beatrice Sanders. William 31, and Beatrice 27 travelled on the "Ripping Grange" with their three children Ronald 2, Elsie 3 and infant Irene.
  • At the age of 24 years, Elsie Rose Rolfe married Horace Edward Lattimer in 1930 in Brisbane, Queensland.
  • Elsie Rose Rolfe and Horace Edward Lattimer appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1949 living at Queen Street, Crow's Nest. Horace was a poultry farmer.
  • On 6 December 1960,her husband, Horace Edward Lattimer died in Queensland.
  • Elsie Rose Rolfe died on 24 June 1986 at age 80.
  • Elsie was buried on 26 June 1986 in Crow's Nest Cemetery.

Kenneth (Harold) Rolfe

M, b. 1913, d. 11 April 1991

Ronald Arthur Rolfe

M, b. March 1907, d. 21 March 1937
  • Ronald Arthur Rolfe's birth was registered in the Christchurch, Hampshire Registration District in the March 1907 Quarter.
  • He was the son of William Arthur Rolfe and Beatrice Sanders.
  • Ronald Arthur Rolfe immigrated on 24 April 1909 to Queensland with William Arthur Rolfe and Beatrice Sanders. William 31, and Beatrice 27 travelled on the "Ripping Grange" with their three children Ronald 2, Elsie 3 and infant Irene.
  • At the age of 22 years and 8 months, Ronald Arthur Rolfe married Olive Maud (Ollie) Blinco, daughter of Thomas William Blinco and Emily Rosina Wellington, on 19 November 1929 in Queensland.
  • Ronald Arthur Rolfe appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1930 living at Crow's Nest. He was a baker as was his father William.
  • Ronald Arthur Rolfe died on 21 March 1937 in Queensland.
  • Ronald was buried on 22 March 1937 in Crow's Nest Cemetery.

Stanley William (Baker) Rolfe

M, b. 10 May 1910, d. 3 February 2005
  • Stanley William (Baker) Rolfe was born on 10 May 1910 in Queensland.
  • He was the son of William Arthur Rolfe and Beatrice Sanders.
  • At the age of 26 years, 8 months and 27 days, Stanley William (Baker) Rolfe married Jane Alice (Alice) Blinco, daughter of Thomas William Blinco and Emily Rosina Wellington, on 6 February 1937 in Queensland.
  • Stanley William (Baker) Rolfe and Jane Alice (Alice) Blinco appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1943 living at Crow's Nest. Stanley was a carter and Jane carried out domestic duties.
  • Stanley William (Baker) Rolfe appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1963 living at Sharpe Street, Crow's Nest. Stanley was a labourer and Jane carried out home duties. Their son also lvied in Sharpe Street with his wife.
  • On 23 May 1967,his wife, Jane Alice (Alice) Blinco died in Brisbane, Queensland, at age 53.
  • Stanley William (Baker) Rolfe died on 3 February 2005 in Tulloch House Nursing Home, Grace Street, Crow's Nest, at age 94.
  • Stanley was buried on 5 February 2005 in Crow's Nest Cemetery.

Stella Irene Rolfe

F, b. 1908
  • Stella Irene Rolfe was also known as Irene.
  • She was born in 1908.
  • She was the daughter of William Arthur Rolfe and Beatrice Sanders.
  • Stella Irene Rolfe immigrated on 24 April 1909 to Queensland with William Arthur Rolfe and Beatrice Sanders. William 31, and Beatrice 27 travelled on the "Ripping Grange" with their three children Ronald 2, Elsie 3 and infant Irene.
  • Stella Irene Rolfe appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1930 living at Crow's Nest. Frances Irene as she was shown on the roll was a shop assistant, most likely working in her father's bakery.
  • At the age of 23 years, Stella Irene Rolfe married Albert Welk in 1931 in Queensland.

William Arthur Rolfe

M, b. circa 1877, d. 18 July 1949
  • William Arthur Rolfe was born circa 1877.
  • His marriage to Beatrice Sanders was registered in the June 1903 Quarter in Christchurch, Hampshire Registration District.
  • William Arthur Rolfe and Beatrice Sanders immigrated to Queensland on 24 April 1909. William 31, and Beatrice 27 travelled on the "Ripping Grange" with their three children Ronald 2, Elsie 3 and infant Irene.
  • William Arthur Rolfe and Beatrice Sanders appeared on the Electoral Roll between 1926 and 1930 living at Charlotte Street, Crow's Nest. William was a baker and Charlotte carried out home duties.
  • On 7 November 1944,his wife, Beatrice Sanders died in Brisbane, Queensland.
  • William Arthur Rolfe died on 18 July 1949 in Queensland.
  • William was buried on 19 July 1949 in Crow's Nest Cemetery.

Children of William Arthur Rolfe and Beatrice Sanders

Ann Rolling

F, b. 27 May 1798
  • Ann Rolling was baptized on 27 May 1798 in Mevagissey, Cornwall.
  • She was the daughter of Anthony Martin Rolling and Jenipher Cook.
  • At the age of 25 years, 8 months and 12 days, Ann Rolling married James Dunn on 8 February 1824 in Mevagissey, Cornwall.

Children of Ann Rolling and James Dunn

Anthony Martin Rolling

M, b. circa 1770
  • Anthony Martin Rolling was born circa 1770.
  • Anthony Martin Rolling married Jenipher Cook on 8 December 1794 in Mevagissey, Cornwall.

Children of Anthony Martin Rolling and Jenipher Cook

Mary Rolling

F, b. circa 1700

Children of Mary Rolling and John Gill

Mary Smith Rolling

F, b. 12 June 1808
  • Mary Smith Rolling was baptized on 12 June 1808 in Mevagissey, Cornwall.
  • She was the daughter of Anthony Martin Rolling and Jenipher Cook.
  • At the age of 21 years, 5 months and 23 days, Mary Smith Rolling married George John Dunn, son of James Dunn and Ann Unknown, on 5 December 1829 in Mevagissey, Cornwall.
  • Mary Smith Rolling and George John Dunn appeared on the census of 7 June 1841 in Church Street, Mevagissey. George is shown as a 45 year old school master, living with his wife Mary and children:- Mary 10, Eliza 9, Pascoe7, Lucretia 4 and Catherine 1 month. All were born in the county.

Children of Mary Smith Rolling and George John Dunn

Alex Rollison

M, b. circa 1900

Albert Edwin Rolph

M

Child of Albert Edwin Rolph and Emma Louise Strong

Clement Edward Rolph

M, b. 1906

Laura Romanes

F, b. 25 February 1895, d. 11 April 1974
  • Laura Romanes was born on 25 February 1895.
  • At the age of 30 years, Laura Romanes married Leo William Cresswell, son of William Frederick Cresswell and Elizabeth Martha Castle, in 1926. They had six children.
  • Laura Romanes died on 11 April 1974 at age 79.
  • Laura was buried on 13 April 1974 in Richmond Cemetery. Her son John Robert was later interred with her.

Child of Laura Romanes and Leo William Cresswell

Thomas Romley

M, b. circa 1878

Child of Thomas Romley and Violet Lillian Aberhart

Unnamed Romley

M, b. 1914, d. 1914

Johanns Rommel

M, b. 14 April 1817, d. 21 February 1898
  • Johanns Rommel was born on 14 April 1817 in Wuttenburg, Germany.
  • At the age of 41 years and 14 days, Johanns Rommel married Anna Barbara Hirning, daughter of John George Hirning and Anna Barbara Huber, on 28 April 1858 in Mondure, Burnett, Queensland.
  • Johanns Rommel died on 21 February 1898 in Toowoomba, Queensland, at age 80.

Child of Johanns Rommel and Anna Barbara Hirning

Max Frederick (Fred) Rommel

M, b. 1861, d. 1940
  • Max Frederick (Fred) Rommel was born in 1861 in Queensland.
  • He was the son of Johanns Rommel and Anna Barbara Hirning.
  • In 1903 He was a farmer.
  • Max Frederick (Fred) Rommel died in 1940 in Queensland.

Eva Ronionek

F, b. 1843, d. 5 August 1927
  • Eva Ronionek was born in 1843 in Germany. She was the daughter of Johann RONIONEK and Marie LOTTSKI.
  • At the age of 22 years, Eva Ronionek married Johann August Wolski, son of Michael Wolski and Christine Glume, in 1865 in Boden, Stuben, Germany.
  • Eva Ronionek and Johann August Wolski immigrated to Queensland on 21 August 1888. Johann aged 46, and Eva 43, travelled on the Bulimba with their children Gottfried 9, Auguste 14, Heinrich 7 and the infant Gustav who died on the journey. Their eldest son Wilhelm, remained behind in Germany but later came to Queensland in1893.
  • Eva Ronionek and Johann August Wolski appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1903 living at Djuan. John was a farmer as were their sons Gottfried and Heinrich.
  • Eva Ronionek died on 5 August 1927 in Djuan.
  • Eva was buried on 6 August 1927 in Bergen Djuan Cemetery.
  • In 1978 a descendant of Johann and Eva wrote the following (sic):-
    "Johann and Eva Wolski, who were originally of Polish descent, became German citizens owing to the capture of part of Poland during a War between those two countries.
    In the year 1885 the couple and their family migrated to Australia and first lived at Highfields for about fifteen months. They then selected 160 acres of land at Djuan where they lived for the rest of their lives. The four children of the family were all born in Germany - Wilhelm, Gottfried, Heinrich and Earnestina.

    Wilhelm, who married Caralone Morgenstern before coming to this country selected land at Upper Djuan and engaged in farming including dairying, pig raising, maize, wheat and potato growing. They reared a family of five boys and five girls.

    Gottfried Wolski who was married at Douglas to Elsie Morgenstern carried on the property previously selected by his father and engaged in the same type of farming as his elder brother, this being the main industries in those days. They raised a family of five boys and three girls.

    Heinrich was married to Lena Schilf of Haden and settled on land adjacent to his father where he also carried on similar lines as his two brothers. They raised a family of seven boys and three girls.

    Earnestina was married to Gustav Graf before coming to this country
    and also lived in the Djuan area.

    The total descendants of the original couple of Johann and Eva Wolski would be approximately 376 and are engaged in a wide range of occupations in Queensland, New South Wales and Victoria. The majority were keen sportsmen particularly tennis, cricket, and football and table-tennis.
    R. Wolski"

    NOTE:- There are a few errors in the above - Johann and Eva arrived in 1888 not 1885; Ernestina married Gustav Graf in 1891 in Queensland not in Germany.

Children of Eva Ronionek and Johann August Wolski

Esther Louise Rookyard

F, b. 1870, d. 1935
  • Esther Louise Rookyard was born in 1870. She was the daughter of Robert Rookyard and Mary.
  • Her marriage, at 29 years, to Robert William Marrington was registered in the December 1899 Quarter in Brentford, Middlesex Registration District.
  • Esther Louise Rookyard and Robert William Marrington appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1930 living at Crow's Nest. Robert was a contractor and Esther carried out home duties. Their son Maurice was a carrier and daughter Winfired carried out home duties.
  • Esther Louise Rookyard died in 1935 in Queensland.
  • Esther was buried on 26 February 1935 in Crow's Nest Cemetery. CE1-00F-0011.

Children of Esther Louise Rookyard and Robert William Marrington

Eric Brian Roper

M, b. 20 June 1911
  • Eric Brian Roper was born on 20 June 1911 in Tenterfield, New South Wales.
  • At the age of 24 years, Eric Brian Roper married Vivienne Bezanson, daughter of Stephen William Bezanson and Ada Louise Stibbard, in 1936 in Tenterfield, New South Wales.
  • Eric Brian Roper began military service on 15 January 1942 in Tenterfield, New South Wales. He enlisted in the Australian Army, service number N297861. He was living at Tenterfield at the time he enlisted and gave his next of kin as Vivienne Roper.
  • He ended military service on 23 July 1943. He was discharged with the rank of Lance Bombardier with the Heavy Artiliary N F D.

Amelia Rose

F, b. 18 April 1910
  • Amelia Rose was also known as Emilie (Millie).
  • She was born on 18 April 1910 in Queensland.
  • She was the daughter of Ferdinand Rose and Mary Oliva.