Clara Martha Tewes

• Clara Martha Tewes was born in 1910 in Queensland.
• She was the daughter of Conrad Gottfried Tewes and Mary Martha Krause.

Conrad Gottfried Tewes

• Conrad Gottfried Tewes was born in 1881 in Queensland.
• He was the son of Carl (Heinrich) Tewes and Anna Louise Sperling.
• Conrad Gottfried Tewes appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1905 living at Koorjarewon (Highfields). Conrad was a labourer.
  
• On 8 March 1906 the property of Carl (Heinrich) Tewes and Anna Louise Sperling was mortgaged. Conrad Gottfried Tewes was a beneficiary - The Brisbane Courier reported"- " Estate OF H. TEWES In Chambers yesterday, before his Honour Mr. Justice Chubb, application was made by Mr. F. G. Hamilton (instructed by Mr. T. B. Hunter) for leave to mortgage land in the estate of Heinrich Tewes, late of Djuan, near Crow's Nest, farmer, deceased, for the purpose of paying off two of the beneficiaries. It was explained that the latter, who were the elder children of the deceased, others being under age, were pressing for payment of their respective shares, and it was desired to pay them, and at the same time preserve the bulk of the property for the other beneficiaries. His Honour gave leave to mortgage certain of the property for not exceeding £200 for five years at 7 per cent, for the purpose of paying the claimants in question."
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• At the age of 27 years, Conrad Gottfried Tewes married Mary Martha Krause, daughter of Gustave Krause and Henrietta Pukallus, in 1908 in Queensland.
• In December 1915,Conrad Gottfried Tewes's son, Henry Ferdinand Tewes was buried in Cabarlah Cemetery. LUTH1-00F-0009.
• Conrad Gottfried Tewes died on 28 January 1961 in Queensland.
• Conrad was buried in Nanango Cemetery.

Dorothea Louise Tewes

• Dorothea Louise Tewes was born on 4 March 1887 in Highfields, Queensland.
• She was the daughter of Carl (Heinrich) Tewes and Anna Louise Sperling.
• On 8 March 1906 the property of Carl (Heinrich) Tewes and Anna Louise Sperling was mortgaged. Dorothea Louise Tewes was a beneficiary - The Brisbane Courier reported"- " Estate OF H. TEWES In Chambers yesterday, before his Honour Mr. Justice Chubb, application was made by Mr. F. G. Hamilton (instructed by Mr. T. B. Hunter) for leave to mortgage land in the estate of Heinrich Tewes, late of Djuan, near Crow's Nest, farmer, deceased, for the purpose of paying off two of the beneficiaries. It was explained that the latter, who were the elder children of the deceased, others being under age, were pressing for payment of their respective shares, and it was desired to pay them, and at the same time preserve the bulk of the property for the other beneficiaries. His Honour gave leave to mortgage certain of the property for not exceeding £200 for five years at 7 per cent, for the purpose of paying the claimants in question."
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• At the age of 22 years, 11 months and 12 days, Dorothea Louise Tewes married William Robert August Vonhoff, son of Wilhelm August Robert Vonhoff and Mathilde Louisa Ulriche Brunn, on 16 February 1910 in Queensland.
• Dorothea Louise Tewes and William Robert August Vonhoff appeared on the Electoral Roll between 1913 and 1954 living at Groomsville. William was a farmer and Dorothea carried out home duties.
  
• Dorothea Louise Tewes and William Robert August Vonhoff appeared on the Electoral Roll between 1963 and 1968 living at Oxford Street, Crow's Nest.
• On 5 June 1971,her husband, William Robert August Vonhoff died in Queensland at age 82.
• Dorothea Louise Tewes appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1972 living at Oxford Street, Crow's Nest.
• She and Paul Robert Vonhoff appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1977 living at Oxford Street, Crow's Nest. Paul was a labourer.
• Dorothea Louise Tewes died on 14 November 1978 in Queensland at age 91.
• Dorothea was buried on 17 November 1978 in Crow's Nest Cemetery.

Edward Frederik Michael Tewes

• Edward Frederik Michael Tewes was also known as Theodor Frederick Michael Tewes.
• He was born in 1885.
• He was the son of Carl (Heinrich) Tewes and Anna Louise Sperling.
• On 8 March 1906 the property of Carl (Heinrich) Tewes and Anna Louise Sperling was mortgaged. Edward Frederik Michael Tewes was a beneficiary - The Brisbane Courier reported"- " Estate OF H. TEWES In Chambers yesterday, before his Honour Mr. Justice Chubb, application was made by Mr. F. G. Hamilton (instructed by Mr. T. B. Hunter) for leave to mortgage land in the estate of Heinrich Tewes, late of Djuan, near Crow's Nest, farmer, deceased, for the purpose of paying off two of the beneficiaries. It was explained that the latter, who were the elder children of the deceased, others being under age, were pressing for payment of their respective shares, and it was desired to pay them, and at the same time preserve the bulk of the property for the other beneficiaries. His Honour gave leave to mortgage certain of the property for not exceeding £200 for five years at 7 per cent, for the purpose of paying the claimants in question."
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• At the age of 26 years, Edward Frederik Michael Tewes married Lily Bretz, daughter of John Bretz and Sarah Ann Boyce, in 1911 in Queensland.
• In August 1914,Edward Frederik Michael Tewes's daughter, Isabell Tewes was buried in Cabarlah Cemetery. LUTH1-00F-0006.
• Edward Frederik Michael Tewes died in October 1936 in Brisbane, Queensland.
• Edward was buried on 24 October 1936 in Toowong Cemetery.

Elizabeth Augusta Tewes

• Elizabeth Augusta Tewes was born in 1880 in Queensland.
• She was the daughter of Carl (Heinrich) Tewes and Anna Louise Sperling.
• At the age of 21 years, Elizabeth Augusta Tewes married Peter George Keddie in 1901 in Queensland.
• On 8 March 1906 the property of Carl (Heinrich) Tewes and Anna Louise Sperling was mortgaged. Elizabeth Augusta Tewes was a beneficiary - The Brisbane Courier reported"- " Estate OF H. TEWES In Chambers yesterday, before his Honour Mr. Justice Chubb, application was made by Mr. F. G. Hamilton (instructed by Mr. T. B. Hunter) for leave to mortgage land in the estate of Heinrich Tewes, late of Djuan, near Crow's Nest, farmer, deceased, for the purpose of paying off two of the beneficiaries. It was explained that the latter, who were the elder children of the deceased, others being under age, were pressing for payment of their respective shares, and it was desired to pay them, and at the same time preserve the bulk of the property for the other beneficiaries. His Honour gave leave to mortgage certain of the property for not exceeding £200 for five years at 7 per cent, for the purpose of paying the claimants in question."
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Henry Tewes

• Henry Tewes was born circa 1855. He was the son of Conrad Tewes and Anna Below.
  
• Henry Tewes married Sarah Ann Izzard, daughter of William Izzard and Ann Maria Martin, in 1877 in Queensland.
• Henry Tewes witnessed the marriage of Thomas Williams and Charlotte Harris on 17 August 1886 in Toowoomba, Queensland; Witnesses to the marriage were Henry and Sarah Tewes.
  
• Henry Tewes and Sarah Ann Izzard appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1905 living at Koorjarewon (Highfields). Henry was a farmer.
  
• Henry Tewes and Sarah Ann Izzard appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1908 living at Koojarewon. Henry was a farmer.
• On 19 August 1923,his wife, Sarah Ann Izzard died in Queensland at age 65.
• Henry Tewes died in 1924 in Brisbane, Queensland.

Henry Ferdinand Tewes

• Henry Ferdinand Tewes was born in 1911 in Queensland.
• He was the son of Conrad Gottfried Tewes and Mary Martha Krause.
• Henry Ferdinand Tewes died on 2 December 1915 in Queensland.
• Henry was buried in December 1915 in Cabarlah Cemetery. LUTH1-00F-0009.

Hilda Augusta Tewes

• Hilda Augusta Tewes was born in 1897 in Queensland.
• She was the daughter of Elizabeth Augusta Tewes.
• At the age of 18 years, Hilda Augusta Tewes married Johann Carl Briese, son of August Ferdinand Briese and Anna (Maria) Magdaline Stark, in 1915 in Queensland.
• On 21 October 1918,Hilda Augusta Tewes's son, Percy Briese was buried in Crow's Nest Cemetery.
• Hilda Augusta Tewes appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1925 living at Mocatta Street, Goombungee. Johann was a labourer.
  
• At the age of 38 years, Hilda Augusta Tewes married Henry (Harry) John Richard Abraham, son of Carl August Albert (Charlie) Abraham and Albertine Kuhl, in 1935 in Queensland.
• Hilda Augusta Tewes died in 1983 in Queensland.

Isabell Tewes

• Isabell Tewes was born on 7 August 1914 in Queensland.
• She was the daughter of Edward Frederik Michael Tewes and Lily Bretz.
• Isabell Tewes died on 13 August 1914 in Queensland.
• Isabell was buried in August 1914 in Cabarlah Cemetery. LUTH1-00F-0006.

Maria Martha Tewes

• Maria Martha Tewes was born in 1888 in Queensland.
• She was the daughter of Carl (Heinrich) Tewes and Anna Louise Sperling.
• On 8 March 1906 the property of Carl (Heinrich) Tewes and Anna Louise Sperling was mortgaged. Maria Martha Tewes was a beneficiary - The Brisbane Courier reported"- " Estate OF H. TEWES In Chambers yesterday, before his Honour Mr. Justice Chubb, application was made by Mr. F. G. Hamilton (instructed by Mr. T. B. Hunter) for leave to mortgage land in the estate of Heinrich Tewes, late of Djuan, near Crow's Nest, farmer, deceased, for the purpose of paying off two of the beneficiaries. It was explained that the latter, who were the elder children of the deceased, others being under age, were pressing for payment of their respective shares, and it was desired to pay them, and at the same time preserve the bulk of the property for the other beneficiaries. His Honour gave leave to mortgage certain of the property for not exceeding £200 for five years at 7 per cent, for the purpose of paying the claimants in question."
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• At the age of 19 years, Maria Martha Tewes married Herman Edward Krause, son of Gustave Krause and Henrietta Pukallus, in 1907 in Queensland.
• Maria Martha Tewes died in 1968 in Queensland.

William Frederick Tewes

• William Frederick Tewes was born in 1914 in Queensland.
• He was the son of Conrad Gottfried Tewes and Mary Martha Krause.
• William Frederick Tewes died on 13 January 2010.
• William was buried in Nanango Cemetery.

Katherina Thackour

• Katherina Thackour was born in 1856 in Austria.
• Katherina Thackour married Anton Oliva, son of Anton's Father Oliva and Anton's Mother Unknown, circa 1878.
• Katherina Thackour and Anton Oliva immigrated to Queensland on 25 August 1885. Anton 26 and Kate 29 travelled on the Wistow Hall with their children Anton 6, infant Amelia. Also with them was a Kate Oliva, aged 18 a domestic servant. The surname was spelt OLIVA and the family was from Austria.
  
• Katherina Thackour died in 1903 in Queensland.

Abraham Thatcher

• Abraham Thatcher was born on 1 April 1818 in St Chad, Rochdale, Lancashire. He was the son of John and Maria.
• At the age of 19 years, 7 months and 5 days, Abraham Thatcher married Mary Davies on 6 November 1837 in Market Street Chapel, Shrewbury, Shopshire, England. Abraham was a tailor.
• Abraham Thatcher and Mary Davies appeared on the census of 2 April 1871 in Shrewsbury, Shropshire. Abraham 53, a carpet maker born Rochdals, and Mary 54 born Salop, lived with their children William 24, a joiner and Primitive Methodist Minister; Emma 20, a dressmaker; Jane 13 and Walter 11. All the children were born in Salop.
  
  
• Abraham Thatcher died in 1906.

Emma Thatcher

• Duke of Devonshire - 2 April 1883: Other Immigrants on the same ship

• Emma Thatcher was born on 7 April 1851 in Frankwell, Shrewbury, Shropshire, England.
• She was the daughter of Abraham Thatcher and Mary Davies.
• Emma Thatcher's birth was registered in the Shrewbury, Shropshire Registration District in the June 1851 Quarter. Her father Abraham was a carpet maker and tailor.
• At the time of the 2 April 1871 census, Emma Thatcher was living in the household of Abraham Thatcher and Mary Davies in Shrewsbury, Shropshire. Abraham 53, a carpet maker born Rochdals, and Mary 54 born Salop, lived with their children William 24, a joiner and Primitive Methodist Minister; Emma 20, a dressmaker; Jane 13 and Walter 11. All the children were born in Salop.
  
  
• At the age of 20 years, 3 months and 19 days, Emma Thatcher married Richard Askin on 26 July 1871 in Shrewsbury, Shropshire, England. At the time of his marriage he was a railway brakesman and Emma was a dressmaker. Richard and Emma lived in Shopshire, where Thomas was born, for a few years before moving down to Crewe in Cheshire where Mary Ann and Henry were born. They then moved back to Shopshire. Ada and Arthur were born there before the family left for Australia.
  
• Emma Thatcher and Richard Askin immigrated to Queensland on 2 April 1883. Richard and Emma, both 32, travelled with their five children Thomas 10, Mary 8, Henry 7, Ada 4 and Arthur 2 on the Duke of Devonshire. According to Richard's obituary the family spent time in Cambooya before moving to Mount Pleasant, Geham and then Crow's Nest.
  
• Emma Thatcher witnessed the marriage of John Barnes and Harriet Ann Thatcher on 3 May 1883 in Queensland; They were married at the residence of Richard Askin, North Street, Toowoomba. Harriet was the sister of the Rev Thatcher and Emma Thatcher, Richard Askin's wife.
  John and Harriet lived in a tent until he built a house of bush timber. Here they carried on dairying and cattle raising until retiring.
  
• On 8 October 1898, The Queenslander published a list of selectors whose Agricultural Homestead applications had been accepted. Richard had selected 120 acres at Emu Creek.
  
• Emma Thatcher and Richard Askin appeared on the Electoral Roll between 1903 and 1908 living at Mount Pleasant Post Office. Richard's occupation was given as a lengthsman.
  
• Emma Thatcher and Richard Askin appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1913 living at Emu Creek. Richard was a farmer. Their sons Albert and Walter were teamsters at Emu Creek. Their daughter Annie carried out home duties. Son Arthur also worked as a teamster at Emu Creek & lived there with his wife Ellen.
  
• Emma Thatcher and Richard Askin appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1916 living at Crow's Nest. Richard was a farmer.
  
• On 11 June 1919,her husband, Richard Askin died in Queensland at age 69. According to his death certificate he suffered from apoplexy and asthenia.
• Emma Thatcher and Daisy Emma Askin appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1925 living at Crow's Nest. Daisy was a shop assistant. Emma carried out home duties.
  
• Emma Thatcher died on 27 September 1930 in Crow's Nest, Queensland, at age 79.
• Emma was buried in Crow's Nest Cemetery. UNIT-00B-0023.
• The Methodist Church in Crow's Nest erected memorial plaques to early Crow's Nest Pioneers on the Church fence. Richard & Emma's names were amongst them.
  

  Memorial Plaque to Richard & Emma Askin - Crow's Nest Methodist Church

Harriet Ann Thatcher

Harriet Barnes (nee Thatcher) with her daughters Ethel Jane and Lilly Harriet (on right). Photo thanks to [raydell]

• Harriet Ann Thatcher was born on 11 January 1846 in Shrewsbury, Shropshire, England.
• She was baptized on 8 February 1846 in Chad, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, England.
• She was the daughter of Abraham Thatcher and Mary Davies.
• At the age of 21 years, 9 months and 24 days, Harriet Ann Thatcher married David John Jones on 2 December 1867 in Primitive Methodist Chapel, Shrewsbury. David died in early 1870 in Shrewsbury aged 30 years.
  
• Her marriage, at 24 years and 9 months, to Samuel Lawley was registered in the December 1870 Quarter in Shrewsbury Registration District. Samuel died in late 1871 in London aged 40 years.
  
• She immigrated to Brisbane on 23 August 1882. She was 34 years old and arrived on the Manora.
  
• At the age of 37 years, 2 months and 25 days, Harriet Ann Thatcher married John Barnes, son of Benjamin Prowse Barnes and Jane Badcock, on 3 May 1883 in Queensland. They were married at the residence of Richard Askin, North Street, Toowoomba. Harriet was the sister of the Rev Thatcher and Emma Thatcher, Richard Askin's wife.
  John and Harriet lived in a tent until he built a house of bush timber. Here they carried on dairying and cattle raising until retiring.
  
• On 29 August 1892 John added the names of his children Lillian 6, and Ethel 5 to the list of children likely to attend the proposed new Moss View School that was to be established on land donated by Frank Gillies at Emu Creek. He lived on Portion 12 about 3 miles from the site. The children had never attended school.
  
• Harriet Ann Thatcher and John Barnes appeared on the Electoral Roll between 1903 and 1908 living at Emu Creek. John was a grazier.
  
• Harriet Ann Thatcher and John Barnes appeared on the Electoral Roll between 1912 and 1913 living at Crow's Nest. John was a farmer. Their daughter Lillian also lived in Crow's Nest.
  
• Harriet Ann Thatcher and John Barnes appeared on the Electoral Roll between 1925 and 1930 living at Crow's Nest. John was a farmer/grazier.
  
• Harriet Ann Thatcher witnessed the death of John Barnes on 7 February 1935 in Crow's Nest, Queensland.
• Harriet Ann Thatcher died on 26 July 1936 in Toowoomba, Queensland, at age 90.
• Harriet was buried after 27 July 1936 in Crow's Nest Cemetery.
• The Methodist Church in Crow's Nest erected memorial plaques to early Crow's Nest Pioneers on the Church fence. John & Harriet's names were amongst them.
  

  Memorial Plaque to John & Harriet Barnes - Crow's Nest Methodist Church

Jane Thatcher

• Jane Thatcher was born in 1857 in Shropshire, England.
• She was the daughter of Abraham Thatcher and Mary Davies.
• At the time of the 2 April 1871 census, Jane Thatcher was living in the household of Abraham Thatcher and Mary Davies in Shrewsbury, Shropshire. Abraham 53, a carpet maker born Rochdals, and Mary 54 born Salop, lived with their children William 24, a joiner and Primitive Methodist Minister; Emma 20, a dressmaker; Jane 13 and Walter 11. All the children were born in Salop.
  
  

Mary Thatcher

• Charts: Descendants of Stephen Hooper

• Mary Thatcher was born circa 1740.
• Mary Thatcher married Samuel Hooper, son of John Hooper and Mary Unknown, on 21 December 1762 in Merriott, Somerset, England.

Reverend Thomas Thatcher

• Reverend Thomas Thatcher was born on 28 March 1844 in Shrewsbury, Shopshire, England.
• He was the son of Abraham Thatcher and Mary Davies.
• Thomas completed mission work in South Africa.
• In May 1878 Thomas moved from Ipswich to begin preaching in Brisbane.
  
• In 1880 was appointed to the Toowoomba Circuit of the Primitive Methodist Mission.
  
• On 10 November 1880 a fund raising event was held for the ensuing the newly built Perseverance Primitive Methodist Church, which cost £41, excluding gratuitous labour, was opened free of debt. Joseph Cossart acted as steward for the meeting which was chaired by Rev Thomas Thatcher, and attended by Mr Munro, Mr Littleton, Mr Mitchell, Mr Stone, and Mr Merritt. A special thanks went to William Gunter.
  
• On 17 April 1881 Thomas preached the opening sermon in the newly built Crow's Nest Primitive Methodist
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• On 24 March 1883 Rev Thatcher and J T Littleton attended the Anniversary of the Raff Street Primitive Methodist Church.
  
• William Henry King (Harry) Hamlyn and Martha Colcough Maguire were married by Reverend Thomas Thatcher on 24 January 1885 in Highfields; They were married at the residence of her father by Rev T Thatcher of Laidley.
  
• In 1889 Thomas was a preacher with the Primitive Methodist Church at Laidley.
• In December 1893 Thomas and his family moved to Toowoomba and rented a house at the Range for a month.
  
• On 31 July 1895 The Darling Downs Gazette reported: " THE.REV. MR. THATCHER. The many friends of this gentleman will regret to learn he is suffering from the effects of an accident he met with on Sunday night when returning from holding service at Cabarlah. It appears that his vehicle was upset by some means, and he was thrown out, receiving a scalp wound and other bruises. We learn learn is doing as well as can be expected."
  
• Reverend Thomas Thatcher died on 20 September 1913 in Laidley, Queensland, at age 69.

Walter Thatcher

• Walter Thatcher's birth was registered in the Shrewsbury, Shropshire Registration District in the June 1859 Quarter.
• He was the son of Abraham Thatcher and Mary Davies.
• At the time of the 2 April 1871 census, Walter Thatcher was living in the household of Abraham Thatcher and Mary Davies in Shrewsbury, Shropshire. Abraham 53, a carpet maker born Rochdals, and Mary 54 born Salop, lived with their children William 24, a joiner and Primitive Methodist Minister; Emma 20, a dressmaker; Jane 13 and Walter 11. All the children were born in Salop.
  
  
• Walter Thatcher died on 3 December 1900 in Laidley, Queensland, at age 41. The Queensland Times reported: "DEATH OF MR. WALTER THATCHER. IT is with a feeling of the deepest regret (writes our Laidley correspondent) that I have to chronicle the death of Mr. Walter Thatcher, one of Laidley's most esteemed residents. Six weeks ago Mr. Thatcher took suddenly ill, his malady being enteric fever in a most malignant form. On Monday evening it was evident that he was sinking rapidly and shortly after mid-night he passeed quietly away. The funeral took place on Tuesday afternoon last and was the largest ever witnessed in Laidley."

William Thatcher

• William Thatcher was born in 1847 in Shropshire, England.
• He was the son of Abraham Thatcher and Mary Davies.
• At the time of the 2 April 1871 census, William Thatcher was living in the household of Abraham Thatcher and Mary Davies in Shrewsbury, Shropshire. Abraham 53, a carpet maker born Rochdals, and Mary 54 born Salop, lived with their children William 24, a joiner and Primitive Methodist Minister; Emma 20, a dressmaker; Jane 13 and Walter 11. All the children were born in Salop.
  
  

Annie Theaker

• Annie Theaker was born in 1851 in England.
• She was the daughter of William Theaker and Thomasin Freeman.
• Annie Theaker immigrated circa 1863 to Queensland with William Theaker and Jane Robinson. William and Jane Robinson, his second wife arrived in Queensland with his children Sarah, James, Mary, and Annie. They may have travelled on the same ship as Jane's brother James and his family.
  
• At the age of 23 years, Annie Theaker married Byron Walter Wells, son of William Wells and Mary Ann Coulton, on 1 July 1874 in Queensland.
• Annie Theaker died on 6 December 1931 in Queensland.

Benjamin Theaker

• Benjamin Theaker was born in 1853.
• He was the son of William Theaker and Thomasin Freeman.

James Theaker

• James Theaker was born in 1845 in England.
• He was the son of William Theaker and Thomasin Freeman.
• James Theaker died on 9 August 1930 in Queensland.
• James was buried in Mutdapilly Cemetery.

Mary Theaker

• Mary Theaker was born in 1848 in England.
• She was the daughter of William Theaker and Thomasin Freeman.
• Mary Theaker immigrated circa 1863 to Queensland with William Theaker and Jane Robinson. William and Jane Robinson, his second wife arrived in Queensland with his children Sarah, James, Mary, and Annie. They may have travelled on the same ship as Jane's brother James and his family.
  
• Mary Theaker died on 8 February 1864 in Queensland.

Sarah Ellen Theaker

• Sarah Ellen Theaker was born in 1843 in England.
• She was the daughter of William Theaker and Thomasin Freeman.
• Sarah Ellen Theaker immigrated circa 1863 to Queensland with William Theaker and Jane Robinson. William and Jane Robinson, his second wife arrived in Queensland with his children Sarah, James, Mary, and Annie. They may have travelled on the same ship as Jane's brother James and his family.
  
• At the age of 36 years, Sarah Ellen Theaker married Andrew Thredgold on 1 December 1879 in Queensland.
• At the age of 41 years, Sarah Ellen Theaker married Leonhard William Reissig on 2 October 1884 in Queensland.
• Sarah Ellen Theaker died in November 1890 in Queensland.
• Sarah was buried in November 1890 in Mutdapilly Cemetery.

William Theaker

• Charts: Descendants of Charles Robinson

• William Theaker was born in 1820 in Scobrian, Yorkshire, England.
• His marriage, at 22 years, to Thomasin Freeman was registered in the March 1842 Quarter in Ripton, Yorkshire Registration District.
• William Theaker's wife Thomasin Freeman died in June 1855 in Easingwold, Yorkshire, England.
• At the age of 39 years, William Theaker married Jane Robinson, daughter of Charles Robinson and Hannah Wright, on 5 October 1859 in York, Yorkshire, England.
• William Theaker and Jane Robinson immigrated to Queensland circa 1863. William and Jane Robinson, his second wife arrived in Queensland with his children Sarah, James, Mary, and Annie. They may have travelled on the same ship as Jane's brother James and his family.
  
• William Theaker died on 14 August 1898 in Queensland.
• William Theaker's obituary read - He was born in Scobrian, Yorkshire, and came to Queensland in 1863. Upon his arrival in Ipswich, he engaged with the late Mr. George Challinor at Yamanto in the old "cotton days," with whom he stayed for about two years.
  He then purchased from the Crown the farm on which he resided up to the time of his death, the place in those days being known as the Warrill Creek Agricultural Reserve. The immediate cause of death was paralysis, combined with the effects of old age.
  The funeral, which took place on Monday last, was largely attended by neighbours and friends from the surrounding districts and from Ipswich..
• William was buried in Mutdapilly Cemetery.

Eliza Theobald

Grave of Eliza (1881-1932) Theobald and her mother Emma (1855-1942) Theobald - Crows Nest Cemetery. Photo thanks to Jaclynn McKenzie

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• Eliza Theobald was born on 20 October 1881 in Worsbrough Dale, Yorkshire, England.
• She was the daughter of William Theobald and Emma Finch.
• Eliza Theobald appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1908 living at Glenaven, Crow's Nest, Queensland. She most likely lived with her parents and sister Ellen.
  
• She appeared on the Electoral Roll with William Theobald and Emma Finch in 1930 in Anduramba. William was a farmer. Their daughters Eliza, Emily and Ellen carried out home duties while son George was a farmer.
  
• Eliza Theobald died on 10 April 1932 in Queensland at age 50.
• Eliza was buried in Crow's Nest Cemetery. UNIT-00E-0024.

Ellen Theobald

• Ellen Theobald was born on 2 November 1884 in Worsbrough Dale, Yorkshire, England.
• She was the daughter of William Theobald and Emma Finch.
• Ellen Theobald appeared on the Electoral Roll with Emma Finch and William Theobald in 1908 in Glenaven. William was a farmer and both Emma and Ellen carried out home duties.
  
• Ellen Theobald witnessed the marriage of Margaret Emma Theobald and Henry Fletcher Hunt on 1 August 1910 in Crow's Nest, Queensland. They were married in the residence of William Hunt in Crow's Nest. Henry was a carrier living at Crow's Nest and she a spinster living at Glenaven. His father was a grazier and hers a farmer. They were married according to the rites of the Methodist Church. Witness to the marriage were Arthur Charles Lawton and Ellen Theobold.
  
• Ellen Theobald appeared on the Electoral Roll with William Theobald and Emma Finch in 1930 in Anduramba. William was a farmer. Their daughters Eliza, Emily and Ellen carried out home duties while son George was a farmer.
  
• Ellen Theobald appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1943 living at Anduramba, Crow's Nest. She carried out home duties.
  
• Ellen Theobald died on 12 February 1966 in Crow's Nest Hospital, Queensland, at age 81.
• Ellen was buried in Crow's Nest Cemetery. UNIT-00E-0043.

Emily Theobald

• Emily Theobald was born on 13 November 1879 in Worsbrough Dale, Yorkshire, England.
• She was the daughter of William Theobald and Emma Finch.
• At the age of 19 years, 3 months and 10 days, Emily Theobald married James Motley on 23 February 1899 in Glenaven, Crow's Nest, Queensland.
• Emily Theobald appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1903 living at Djuan. James was a farmer.
  
• She and James Motley appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1930 living at Djuan. James was a farmer. Their daughters Agnes and Mary Ann gave their address as Glenaven. They most likely lived with her parents. Son William also farmed at Glenaven.
  
• Emily Theobald appeared on the Electoral Roll with William Theobald and Emma Finch in 1930 in Anduramba. William was a farmer. Their daughters Eliza, Emily and Ellen carried out home duties while son George was a farmer.
  
• On 14 December 1933,her husband, James Motley died in Toowoomba, Queensland, at age 67.
• Emily Theobald appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1943 living at Glenaven. She carried out home duties and most likely lived with her daugthers Elizabeth and Glenie.
  
• Emily Theobald died on 6 September 1948 in Toowoomba General Hospital, Queensland, at age 68.
• The Methodist Church in Crow's Nest erected memorial plaques to early Crow's Nest Pioneers on the Church fence. James and Emily's names were amongst them.
  

  Pioneer Plaque to James and Emily Motley - Crow's Nest Methodist Church

George Theobald

• George Theobald was born on 2 November 1895 in Glenaven, Crow's Nest, Queensland.
• He was the son of William Theobald and Emma Finch.
• George Theobald appeared on the Electoral Roll with William Theobald and Emma Finch in 1930 in Anduramba. William was a farmer. Their daughters Eliza, Emily and Ellen carried out home duties while son George was a farmer.
  
• George Theobald appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1943 living at Anduramba, Crow's Nest. He was a farmer.
  
• George Theobald died on 3 June 1980 in Crow's Nest Hospital, Queensland, at age 84.
• George was buried in Crow's Nest Cemetery. UNIT-00E-0042.