Wilhelm Frederick Sperling

M, b. 1889, d. 2 April 1943

William Frederick Sperling 1889-1943. Photo thanks to Dawn Lever.
  • Wilhelm Frederick Sperling was born in 1889 in Queensland.
  • He was the son of William Sperling and Wilhelmine Caroline Welke.
  • At the age of 23 years, Wilhelm Frederick Sperling married Annie Fitch, daughter of John Fitch and Karolina Puschmann, on 11 December 1912 in Queensland.
  • Wilhelm Frederick Sperling and Annie Fitch appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1913 living at Pinelands, Crow's Nest. Wilhelm was a farmer and Annie carried out home duties.
  • On 24 January 1921Wilhelm Frederick Sperling enrolled son Edmond John Sperling in Pinelands State School. His father was a farmer at Pinelands. His siblings were also enrolled in the school in later years.
  • Wilhelm Frederick Sperling and Annie Fitch appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1930 living at Mountain Camp. William was a farmer.
  • Wilhelm Frederick Sperling was listed as the next of kin of Edmond John Sperling when she enlisted in the Australian Army on 31 May 1941 in Crow's Nest. He was living at Crow's Nest at the time he enlisted and gave his father William as his next of kin. His service number was Q103358. He was discharged with the rank of Private on 22 Nov 1945 in the 25th Australian Infantry Battalion.
  • Wilhelm Frederick Sperling appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1943 living at Mountain Camp. Wilhelm was a farmer.
  • Wilhelm Frederick Sperling died on 2 April 1943 in Queensland.
  • Wilhelm was buried on 3 April 1943 in Crow's Nest Cemetery.

Children of Wilhelm Frederick Sperling and Annie Fitch

Wilhelmine Sperling

F, b. 1881, d. 1882
  • Wilhelmine Sperling was born in 1881 in Brisbane, Queensland.
  • She was the daughter of Johann Jacob Sperling and Helene Diot.
  • Wilhelmine Sperling died in 1882 in Brisbane, Queensland.
  • Wilhelmine was buried on 30 January 1882 in South Brisbane Cemetery.

William Sperling

M, b. 31 October 1867, d. 11 June 1946

William Sperling 1839-1910. Photo thanks to Dawn Lever.
  • William Sperling was born on 31 October 1867 in Teschendorf, Bad Doberan, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Germany.
  • He was the son of Frederick Sperling and Maria Wrembeck.
  • William Sperling immigrated on 19 February 1874 to Queensland with Frederick Sperling and Maria Wrembeck. Frederick 31 and Maria 31 travelled on the Lammershagan with their children William 6, Auguste 3, and Frederick 4. Also with them were John Sperling 31, Erine Sperling 29, and daughter Caroline 1 and Anna L 17.
  • At the age of 20 years, 11 months and 17 days, William Sperling married Wilhelmine Caroline Welke, daughter of Ludwig Welke and Karoline Maria Pacholke, on 17 October 1888 in Meringandan, Queensland.
  • In 1901 William Sperling lived in Djuan. William was listed on the Crow's Nest Post Office directory as a farmer of Djuan.
  • He and Wilhelmine Caroline Welke appeared on the Electoral Roll between 1903 and 1913 living at Djuan, Crow's Nest. William was a farmer and Wilhelmine carried out home duties.
  • William Sperling and Wilhelmine Caroline Welke appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1930 living at Mountain Camp. William was a farmer. Their daughter Eva carried out home duties and son George was also a farmer.
  • On 20 June 1938,his wife, Wilhelmine Caroline Welke died in Queensland at age 68.
  • William Sperling appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1943 living at Djuan. He was a farmer.
  • William Sperling died on 11 June 1946 in Toowoomba, Queensland, at age 78.
  • William was buried on 12 June 1946 in Bergen Djuan Cemetery.

Children of William Sperling and Wilhelmine Caroline Welke

Irene Phillis Spettler

F, b. circa 1920

John Spiers

M, b. circa 1890

Adolp Spies

M, b. 18 April 1882, d. 10 September 1976

Children of Adolp Spies and Anna Wilhelmina Hartwig

Anna Dorothea Spies

F, b. 10 April 1874, d. 15 June 1962
  • Anna Dorothea Spies was born on 10 April 1874 in Meringandan, Queensland.
  • She was the daughter of Karsten Jurgen Adolf Spies and Anna Margaretha Behrens.
  • At the age of 20 years, 1 month and 7 days, Anna Dorothea Spies married Frederick Charles Wecker Senior, son of George Wecker and Elizabeth Mengel, on 17 May 1894 in Meringandan, Queensland.
  • Anna Dorothea Spies and Frederick Charles Wecker Senior appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1903 living at Meringandan. Frederick was a farmer and Anna carried out domestic duties. His brothers George and Charles also farmed at Meringandan.
  • Anna Dorothea Spies and Frederick Charles Wecker Senior appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1908 living at Meringandan. Frederick was a farmer and Anna carried out domestic duties. His brother Charles was a blacksmith in Meringandan.
  • Anna Dorothea Spies was listed as the next of kin of Frederick Charles Wecker Junior when he enlisted in the Australian Army on 27 October 1914. Fred's regimental numbers was 514. He was a printer by trade, 18 years old, and listed his mother Anna of "Clifton House", Herries Street, Toowoomba as his next of kin. He also lived at that address. He was a Private in the 2nd Light Horse Field Ambulance and embarked from Brisbane, Queensland, on board HMAT A30 Borda on 15 December 1914. He returned to Australia 28 November 1918.

  • On 19 April 1942,her husband, Frederick Charles Wecker Senior died in Queensland at age 73.
  • Anna Dorothea Spies died on 15 June 1962 in Brisbane, Queensland, at age 88.
  • Anna was buried on 18 June 1962 in Drayton & Toowoomba Cemetery.

Children of Anna Dorothea Spies and Frederick Charles Wecker Senior

Anna Maria Spies

F, b. 1894, d. 1914

Annie Spies

F, b. 3 November 1893, d. 22 December 1955

Children of Annie Spies and John Isaac (Jack) Graham

Annie Elizabeth Christina Spies

F, b. 18 September 1898, d. 7 March 1901

Bertha Wilhelmina Spies

F, b. 25 April 1901, d. 3 June 1986
  • Bertha Wilhelmina Spies was born on 25 April 1901.
  • She was the daughter of Henry Ludolf Spies and Bertha Auguste Kuhl.
  • At the age of 20 years, Bertha Wilhelmina Spies married Alfred Cecil Benecke in 1922 in Queensland.
  • Bertha Wilhelmina Spies died on 3 June 1986 in Buderim at age 85.

Catherina Magdelina Spies

F, b. 1867, d. 12 February 1954

Children of Catherina Magdelina Spies and Hermann Lucht

Cecil Spies

M, b. 1910, d. 23 December 1999
  • Cecil Spies was born in 1910 in Queensland.
  • He was the son of Adolp Spies and Anna Wilhelmina Hartwig.
  • At the age of 20 years, Cecil Spies married Maria Bertha Werth in 1930 in Queensland.
  • Cecil Spies and Maria Bertha Werth appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1937 living at Woolmer. Cecil was a farmer.
  • On 16 September 1992,his wife, Maria Bertha Werth died at age 83.
  • Cecil Spies died on 23 December 1999.
  • Cecil was buried on 24 December 1999 in Drayton & Toowoomba Cemetery.

Christine Spies

F, b. 24 July 1891, d. 23 December 1972

Clara Anna Spies

F, b. 1905

Clifford Behrens Spies

M, b. 13 February 1900, d. 1976

Child of Clifford Behrens Spies and Charlotte Mary Kahler

Delia Ruby Spies

F, b. 1914

Edgar John Spies

M, b. 1911, d. 3 September 1988
  • Edgar John Spies was also known as Ned.
  • He was born in 1911 in Queensland.
  • He was the son of Henry Spies and Wilhelmina Gesler.
  • Edgar John Spies appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1937 living at Meringandan. He was a labourer.
  • At the age of 28 years, Edgar John Spies married Minnie Fahey on 18 February 1939.
  • Edgar John Spies died on 3 September 1988.
  • Edgar was buried on 5 September 1988 in Drayton & Toowoomba Cemetery.

Emily Christina Spies

F, b. 1889, d. 1955

Emma Spies

F, b. 6 July 1900, d. 11 July 1900

Emma Louisa Spies

F, b. 1887, d. 1889

Erick Heinrich Spies

M, b. 1901, d. 1930

Child of Erick Heinrich Spies and Gladys Myrtle Crust

Ernest Alexander Spies

M, b. 1906

Ettie Mary Spies

F, b. 1907

Evleyn Spies

F, b. 1911

Florence Emma Spies

F, b. 1903

Frank Arthur Spies

M, b. circa 1920, d. 1929

Frederick Hermann Johann Spies

M, b. 1906, d. 10 February 1988

Frederick Ludolf Spies

M, b. 6 September 1927, d. 17 July 1968
  • Frederick Ludolf Spies was born on 6 September 1927.
  • He was the son of Ludolf Spies and Edith Bertha Lowien.
  • Frederick Ludolf Spies died on 17 July 1968 at age 40.

Henry Spies

M, b. 1876, d. 5 March 1952

Children of Henry Spies and Wilhelmine Kajewski