Henry Carl William Vonhoff

M, b. 20 October 1910, d. 1969

Herbert John Vonhoff

M, b. 30 September 1916, d. 27 March 2003
  • Herbert John Vonhoff was born on 30 September 1916.
  • He was the son of William Robert August Vonhoff and Dorothea Louise Tewes.
  • Herbert John Vonhoff appeared on the Electoral Roll between 1949 and 1958 living at Groomsville. He was a farmer.
  • He appeared on the Electoral Roll between 1968 and 1977 living at Park Road, Crow's Nest. He was a farmer.
  • He and William Samuel Vonhoff appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1980 living at Oxford Street, Crow's Nest. Herb was a labourer.
  • Herbert John Vonhoff died on 27 March 2003 at age 86.
  • Herbert was buried on 31 March 2003 in Crow's Nest Cemetery. His funeral service was held at St Lukes Lutheran Church. Lawn Cemetery.

Herman Albert Frederick Vonhoff

M, b. 30 September 1922, d. July 1988
  • Herman Albert Frederick Vonhoff was born on 30 September 1922 in Goombungee.
  • He was the son of August Wilhelm Vonhoff and Anna Emilie Tewes.
  • Herman Albert Frederick Vonhoff enlisted in the Australian Army on 7 September 1942 in Goombungee. His service number was Q270897. He was living at Goombungee at the time he enlisted and gave his next of kin as his father August. He was discharged on 3 Feb 1945 with the rank of Private in the 21 AIT Battalion.
  • Herman Albert Frederick Vonhoff died in July 1988 at age 65.
  • Herman was buried on 27 July 1988 in Garden of Remembrance, Toowoomba.

Herman Norman Vonhoff

M, b. 3 February 1930, d. 12 November 1930
  • Herman Norman Vonhoff was born on 3 February 1930.
  • He was the son of Robert Albert Julius Vonhoff and Alvina Stenzel.
  • Herman Norman Vonhoff died on 12 November 1930 in Queensland.
  • Herman was buried in November 1930 in Crow's Nest Cemetery.

Hermann Heinrich Karl Vonhoff

M, b. 26 November 1903, d. 10 July 1999
  • Hermann Heinrich Karl Vonhoff was born on 26 November 1903 in Welke Road, Groomsville, Queensland.
  • He was the son of Wilhelm August Robert Vonhoff and Mathilde Louisa Ulriche Brunn.
  • In February 1908 Wilhelm Vonhoff senior, who had become homesick, took the entire family back to Germany. He sold the farm -Welke Road, Groomsville (Sub-division 3 of Portion 3619 with an area of 54 acres 1 rood 24 perches) on 5 Mar 1909 to Walter Astbury. Wilhelm jnr returned from Germany to Groomsvillle in 1909 to marry his sweetheart, followed by August in 1910. Wilhelm jnr bought their old farm back from Walter Astbury on 25 Jan 1912. After Wilhelm senior died in Germany in 1912, Mathilde decided to return to Australia with the rest of the family in Jan 1914. Robert remained until after the war.
  • Hermann Heinrich Karl Vonhoff appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1925 living at Groomsville. He was a farmer.
  • At the age of 23 years, 4 months and 14 days, Hermann Heinrich Karl Vonhoff married Enid Lau, daughter of Peter Jacob Lau and Ann Mary Perina, on 9 April 1927 in Toowoomba, Queensland.
  • Herman became a policeman. In 1929 he was transferred from Babinda to Herberton. He then went on to serve in Toowoomba, Cloncurry, Brisbane.
  • Hermann Heinrich Karl Vonhoff and Enid Lau appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1943 living at Plainby, Crow's Nest. He was a farmer.
  • Hermann Heinrich Karl Vonhoff died on 10 July 1999 in Murgon at age 95.
  • Hermann was buried on 15 July 1999 in Murgon Cemetery.

Children of Hermann Heinrich Karl Vonhoff and Enid Lau

Hilda Eda Vonhoff

F, b. 1893, d. 8 October 1962

Child of Hilda Eda Vonhoff and Adolf Schulz

Isobel Ida Vonhoff

F, b. 13 October 1923, d. 14 February 2007
  • Isobel Ida Vonhoff was born on 13 October 1923.
  • She was the daughter of William Robert August Vonhoff and Dorothea Louise Tewes.
  • Isobel Ida Vonhoff died on 14 February 2007 at age 83.
  • Isobel was buried on 16 February 2007 in Garden of Remembrance, Toowoomba. Plot 309-B-3;Memorial ID 180502128.

Ivan Albert Vonhoff OAM

M, b. 25 December 1931, d. 28 June 2017
  • Ivan Albert Vonhoff OAM was born on 25 December 1931.
  • He was the son of Albert Anton Ferdinand Vonhoff and Odilie Emily Abel.
  • Between 1988 and 1991 Ivan served as Crow's Nest Shire Chairman.
  • On 26 January 2008 Ivan received an OAM for service to the Lutheran Church of Australia, to the dairy industry through a range of executive roles, and to the community.
  • Ivan Albert Vonhoff OAM died on 28 June 2017 at age 85.
  • On 30 June 2017 Ivan Albert Vonhoff OAM's obituary appeared in Well-Known Dairyman Dies
    June 30, 2017-southburnett.com.au

    The Queensland Dairyfarmers Organisation has paid tribute to former dairy farmer and industry representative Ivan Vonhoff who died on Wednesday, aged 85.

    Mr Vonhoff received an Order of Australia Medal in 2008 for his service to the Lutheran Church of Australia, to the dairy industry through a range of executive roles, and to the community.

    The QDO said Mr Vonhoff was a very active participant in the dairy industry and advocacy organisations.

    He was a QDO State and District Councillor for many years and was also chairman and director of the Darling Downs Unity Milk Co-operative.

    He was chairman of the Queensland Butter Board from 1987-97, a member of the Crows Nest Rural Fire Board, and heavily involved in the Lutheran Church.

    He was a member of the Church Council (Qld District) from 1961-2004 and chairman of St Luke’s Lutheran Church in Crows Nest for about 50 years.

    Mr Vonhoff was also Shire Chairman (Mayor) of Crows Nest Shire from 1988-93.

    His funeral will be held at 10:30am on Friday, July 7, at St Luke’s, Crows Nest.
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  • Ivan was buried on 7 July 2017 in St Lukes Lutheran Church, Crows Nest. The service was followed by a Private burial.

Johann Heinrich (Anton) Vonhoff

M, b. circa 1830

Children of Johann Heinrich (Anton) Vonhoff and Henrietta Fredrika (Auguste) Zillman

John Kenneth Vonhoff

M, b. 7 February 1937, d. April 1957
  • John Kenneth Vonhoff was born on 7 February 1937 in Toowoomba.
  • He was the son of Hermann Heinrich Karl Vonhoff and Enid Lau.
  • John Kenneth Vonhoff died in April 1957 in Brisbane, Queensland, at age 20.
  • John was buried on 5 April 1957 in Murgon Cemetery.

Karl Vonhoff

M, b. circa 1850

Children of Karl Vonhoff and Christine/Ernestina Ulrich

Leslie Walter Vonhoff

M, b. 1923, d. 23 April 1949

Lillian Maud Vonhoff

F, b. 28 August 1920, d. 6 February 2006
  • Lillian Maud Vonhoff was born on 28 August 1920 in Goombungee.
  • She was the daughter of Albert Anton Ferdinand Vonhoff and Odilie Emily Abel.
  • At the age of 19 years, 7 months and 23 days, Lillian Maud Vonhoff married Sydney Wieck, son of Johann Wieck and Anna (Sophia) Kann, on 20 April 1940 in Queensland.
  • On 8 December 1997,her husband, Sydney Wieck died.
  • Lillian Maud Vonhoff died on 6 February 2006 in Salem Nursing Home, Toowoomba, at age 85.
  • Lillian was buried on 9 February 2009 in Drayton & Toowoomba Cemetery. RCLAW7-003-0057.

Llyod Edward Vonhoff

M, b. 4 July 1911, d. July 2000
  • Llyod Edward Vonhoff was born on 4 July 1911 in Toowoomba, Queensland.
  • He was the son of Anna Emilie Tewes.
  • Llyod Edward Vonhoff enlisted in the Australian Army on 16 May 1941 in Oakey. He was living at Oakey at the time he enlisted and gave his next of kin as Edith Vonhoff. His service number was Q104762. He was discharged on 10 Nov 1944 with the rank of Corporal in the 61st Battalion.
  • Llyod Edward Vonhoff died in July 2000.

Lorna Doreen Vonhoff

F, b. 10 December 1917, d. 28 December 1917
  • Lorna Doreen Vonhoff was born on 10 December 1917.
  • She was the daughter of Lugwig Julius Johann Vonhoff and Agnes Emma Schultz.
  • Lorna was buried on 28 December 1917 in Crow's Nest Cemetery.
  • Lorna Doreen Vonhoff died on 28 December 1917 in Queensland.

Lugwig Julius Johann Vonhoff

M, b. 3 July 1892, d. 7 September 1969
  • Lugwig Julius Johann Vonhoff was born on 3 July 1892 in Queensland.
  • He was the son of Reinhardt Johann Ferdinand Vonhoff and Johanna Wilhelmine Hartwig.
  • Lugwig Julius Johann Vonhoff appeared on the Electoral Roll between 1913 and 1925 living at Groomsville. He was a farmer. Agnes name did not appear on the roll but she was on the roll for Highfields.
  • At the age of 20 years, 8 months and 5 days, Lugwig Julius Johann Vonhoff married Agnes Emma Schultz, daughter of Johann Schultz and Agnes Alwyne Tegge, on 8 March 1913 in Queensland.
  • Lugwig Julius Johann Vonhoff and Agnes Emma Schultz appeared on the Electoral Roll between 1930 and 1954 living at Groomsville.
  • Lugwig Julius Johann Vonhoff died on 7 September 1969 at age 77.
  • Lugwig was buried in Cabarlah Cemetery.

Children of Lugwig Julius Johann Vonhoff and Agnes Emma Schultz

Martha Ida Elizabeth Vonhoff

F, b. 4 December 1905, d. 18 August 1970
  • Martha Ida Elizabeth Vonhoff was born on 4 December 1905 in Welke Road, Groomsville, Queensland.
  • She was the daughter of Wilhelm August Robert Vonhoff and Mathilde Louisa Ulriche Brunn.
  • In February 1908 Wilhelm Vonhoff senior, who had become homesick, took the entire family back to Germany. He sold the farm -Welke Road, Groomsville (Sub-division 3 of Portion 3619 with an area of 54 acres 1 rood 24 perches) on 5 Mar 1909 to Walter Astbury. Wilhelm jnr returned from Germany to Groomsvillle in 1909 to marry his sweetheart, followed by August in 1910. Wilhelm jnr bought their old farm back from Walter Astbury on 25 Jan 1912. After Wilhelm senior died in Germany in 1912, Mathilde decided to return to Australia with the rest of the family in Jan 1914. Robert remained until after the war.
  • Martha Ida Elizabeth Vonhoff and Mathilde Louisa Ulriche Brunn appeared on the Electoral Roll between 1930 and 1934 living at Groomsville. They both carried out home duties.
  • Martha Ida Elizabeth Vonhoff appeared on the Electoral Roll between 1937 and 1949 living at Groomsville. She carried out home duties. Her mother had moved to Crow's Nest.
  • On 12 February 1944,Martha Ida Elizabeth Vonhoff's mother, Mathilde Louisa Ulriche Brunn died in Queensland at age 79.
  • Martha Ida Elizabeth Vonhoff appeared on the Electoral Roll between 1954 and 1968 living at Gleeson Street, Crow's Nest.
  • Martha Ida Elizabeth Vonhoff died on 18 August 1970 in Queensland at age 64.
  • Martha was buried on 20 August 1970 in Crow's Nest Cemetery.

Noel Herman Vonhoff

M, b. 2 November 1933, d. 19 December 2005
  • Noel Herman Vonhoff was born on 2 November 1933 in Toowoomba. He married Mary Jane Williams.
  • He was the son of Hermann Heinrich Karl Vonhoff and Enid Lau.
  • Noel Herman Vonhoff died on 19 December 2005 at age 72.
  • Noel was buried on 22 December 2005 in Murgon Cemetery.

Olga Annie Vonhoff

F, b. 1924, d. 8 March 1971

Paul Robert Vonhoff

M, b. 25 May 1921, d. 18 October 1990
  • Paul Robert Vonhoff was born on 25 May 1921.
  • He was the son of William Robert August Vonhoff and Dorothea Louise Tewes.
  • Paul Robert Vonhoff appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1972 living at Dale Street, Crow's Nest. He was a labourer. Mary Emily was not on the roll.
  • He and Dorothea Louise Tewes appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1977 living at Oxford Street, Crow's Nest. Paul was a labourer.
  • Paul Robert Vonhoff died on 18 October 1990 at age 69.
  • Paul was buried on 22 October 1990 in Crow's Nest Cemetery. LawnS1-001-003.

Percy Allan Vonhoff

M, b. 16 August 1925, d. 8 August 2012
  • Percy Allan Vonhoff was born on 16 August 1925 in Toowoomba. He was the eight of nine children in the family who were raised on a Groomsville farm.
  • He was the son of William Robert August Vonhoff and Dorothea Louise Tewes.
  • Percy Allan Vonhoff was baptized in Douglas Lutheran Church.
  • He attended the Groomsville State School, then worked on the farm, in Toowoomba at the butter & bacon factories & foundary before returning to farm life. He bought a property at Anduramba, but sold it to move to one at Plainby where he remained until his death.
  • He appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1949 living at Anduramba, Crow's Nest. He was a labourer. His brother's Paul and Ted also lived at Anduramba.
  • In 1963 he worked on the construction of the Perseverance Dam. He became interested in Real Estate industry.
  • Percy and his brother Ernie were self taught musicians who often played at local dances. Percy played the violin, guitar and accordian. They performed on Australia's Amatuer Hour - a radio programme of the time. They also appeared on Australian Story. After Ernie's death Percy performed with his cousin Claud Vonhoff.
  • Percy Allan Vonhoff died on 8 August 2012 at age 86. He died in his home at Plainby.
  • Percy was buried on 16 August 2012 in Crow's Nest Cemetery. LAWN1.

Reinhardt Anton Vonhoff

M, b. 11 October 1897, d. 23 July 1946

Children of Reinhardt Anton Vonhoff and Pauline Louisa Timm

Reinhardt Johann Ferdinand Vonhoff

M, b. 12 September 1870, d. 23 June 1948
  • Reinhardt Johann Ferdinand Vonhoff was born on 12 September 1870 in Kressin, Neu Poserin, Pommerania, Germany.
  • He was the son of Johann Heinrich (Anton) Vonhoff and Henrietta Fredrika (Auguste) Zillman.
  • Reinhardt Johann Ferdinand Vonhoff immigrated on 1 June 1887 to Queensland with Wilhelm August Robert Vonhoff and Mathilde Louisa Ulriche Brunn. Wilhelm aged 30, and Mathilda 22 and baby August travelled on the Waroonga departing London on 5 Apr 1887 with Wilhelm's brother Rheinholdt Vonhoff aged 16.
  • At the age of 19 years, 9 months and 7 days, Reinhardt Johann Ferdinand Vonhoff married Johanna Wilhelmine Hartwig, daughter of Ferdinand Hartwig and Wilhelmine Wedland, on 19 June 1890 in Douglas, Queensland.
  • On 25 August 1900,his wife, Johanna Wilhelmine Hartwig died in Queensland at age 31. She died the day her son Ernst was born.
  • Reinhardt Johann Ferdinand Vonhoff appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1903 living at Douglas. He was a farmer.
  • At the age of 33 years, Reinhardt Johann Ferdinand Vonhoff married Magdalene Elizabeth Roze, daughter of Markus Roze and Dorothea Ullrich, in 1904 in St Peters, New South Wales.
  • Reinhardt Johann Ferdinand Vonhoff and Magdalene Elizabeth Roze appeared on the Electoral Roll between 1905 and 1908 living at Douglas. Reinhardt was a farmer.
  • Reinhardt Johann Ferdinand Vonhoff and Hanora Emilie Vonhoff appeared on the Electoral Roll between 1913 and 1943 living at Douglas. Reinhardt was a farmer. His daughter Hannah carried out home duties.
  • On 12 October 1940,his wife, Magdalene Elizabeth Roze died in Queensland at age 69.
  • Reinhardt Johann Ferdinand Vonhoff died on 23 June 1948 in Queensland at age 77.
  • Reinhardt was buried on 25 June 1948 in Douglas Cemetery. SEC1-014-0001.

Children of Reinhardt Johann Ferdinand Vonhoff and Johanna Wilhelmine Hartwig

Richard Herman Heinrick Vonhoff

M, b. 1 July 1895, d. November 1966
  • Richard Herman Heinrick Vonhoff was born on 1 July 1895 in Welke Road, Groomsville, Queensland.
  • He was the son of Wilhelm August Robert Vonhoff and Mathilde Louisa Ulriche Brunn.
  • In February 1908 Wilhelm Vonhoff senior, who had become homesick, took the entire family back to Germany. He sold the farm -Welke Road, Groomsville (Sub-division 3 of Portion 3619 with an area of 54 acres 1 rood 24 perches) on 5 Mar 1909 to Walter Astbury. Wilhelm jnr returned from Germany to Groomsvillle in 1909 to marry his sweetheart, followed by August in 1910. Wilhelm jnr bought their old farm back from Walter Astbury on 25 Jan 1912. After Wilhelm senior died in Germany in 1912, Mathilde decided to return to Australia with the rest of the family in Jan 1914. Robert remained until after the war.
  • At the age of 26 years, 5 months and 6 days, Richard Herman Heinrick Vonhoff married Helena Abel, daughter of Albert August Abel and Augustine Wilhelmina Raatz, on 7 December 1921 in Queensland.
  • Richard Herman Heinrick Vonhoff and Helena Abel appeared on the Electoral Roll between 1925 and 1958 living at Groomsville. Richard was a farmer.
  • In 1929 Robert and Richard were proficient marksmen and members of the Crow's Nest Rifle Club.
  • Richard Herman Heinrick Vonhoff died in November 1966 in Queensland at age 71.
  • Richard was buried on 16 November 1966 in Crow's Nest Cemetery.

Robert Albert Julius Vonhoff

M, b. 12 March 1893, d. 22 September 1957
  • Robert Albert Julius Vonhoff was born on 12 March 1893 in Welke Road, Groomsville, Queensland.
  • He was the son of Wilhelm August Robert Vonhoff and Mathilde Louisa Ulriche Brunn.
  • In February 1908 Wilhelm Vonhoff senior, who had become homesick, took the entire family back to Germany. He sold the farm -Welke Road, Groomsville (Sub-division 3 of Portion 3619 with an area of 54 acres 1 rood 24 perches) on 5 Mar 1909 to Walter Astbury. Wilhelm jnr returned from Germany to Groomsvillle in 1909 to marry his sweetheart, followed by August in 1910. Wilhelm jnr bought their old farm back from Walter Astbury on 25 Jan 1912. After Wilhelm senior died in Germany in 1912, Mathilde decided to return to Australia with the rest of the family in Jan 1914. Robert remained until after the war.
  • At the age of 22 years, 4 months and 9 days, Robert Albert Julius Vonhoff married Alvina Stenzel on 21 July 1915 in Zempelberg, Westpreussen, Germany.
  • Robert Albert Julius Vonhoff and Alvina Stenzel immigrated in 1923. Robert, Alvina and their son Hellmuth finally returned to Queensland after his mother had tried for years to convince the authorities to allow Robert. He had been conscripted into the German army during his stay and was treated badly by his fellow soldiers because of his Australian birth.
  • Robert Albert Julius Vonhoff and Alvina Stenzel appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1925 living at Groomsville. Robert was a farmer.
  • In 1929 Robert and Richard were proficient marksmen and members of the Crow's Nest Rifle Club.
  • Robert Albert Julius Vonhoff and Alvina Stenzel appeared on the Electoral Roll between 1930 and 1943 living at Crow's Nest. Robert was a farmer.
  • In November 1930,Robert Albert Julius Vonhoff's son, Herman Norman Vonhoff was buried in Crow's Nest Cemetery.
  • Robert Albert Julius Vonhoff was listed as the next of kin of Hellmuth Albert Siegfried Vonhoff when she enlisted in the Australian Army on 31 May 1941 in Crow's Nest. His service number was Q103365 and he gave his next of kin as R. Vonhoff. He was living at Crow's Nest at the time he enlisted. He was discharged on 22 Nov 1944 with the rank of Private in the 25th Battalion.
  • Robert Albert Julius Vonhoff died on 22 September 1957 in Queensland at age 64.
  • Robert was buried on 23 September 1957 in Crow's Nest Cemetery.

Children of Robert Albert Julius Vonhoff and Alvina Stenzel

Theodore Ferdinand Vonhoff

M, b. 11 November 1918, d. 28 February 1994
  • Theodore Ferdinand Vonhoff was born on 11 November 1918 in Queensland.
  • He was the son of William Robert August Vonhoff and Dorothea Louise Tewes.
  • Theodore Ferdinand Vonhoff appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1943 living at Kahler's, Geham. He was a labourer.
  • He appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1949 living at Anduramba, Crow's Nest. Ted was a farm labourer.
  • He appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1954 living at Anduramba, Crow's Nest. He was a farmer.
  • Theodore Ferdinand Vonhoff died on 28 February 1994 at age 75.
  • Theodore was buried on 2 March 1994 in Crow's Nest Cemetery. LAWS1-00J-0002.
  • Theodore Ferdinand Vonhoff also went by the name of Ted.

Theresa Sophia Helena Vonhoff

F, b. 25 January 1891, d. 17 October 1975
  • Theresa Sophia Helena Vonhoff was born on 25 January 1891 in Welke Road, Groomsville, Queensland.
  • She was the daughter of Wilhelm August Robert Vonhoff and Mathilde Louisa Ulriche Brunn.
  • In February 1908 Wilhelm Vonhoff senior, who had become homesick, took the entire family back to Germany. He sold the farm -Welke Road, Groomsville (Sub-division 3 of Portion 3619 with an area of 54 acres 1 rood 24 perches) on 5 Mar 1909 to Walter Astbury. Wilhelm jnr returned from Germany to Groomsvillle in 1909 to marry his sweetheart, followed by August in 1910. Wilhelm jnr bought their old farm back from Walter Astbury on 25 Jan 1912. After Wilhelm senior died in Germany in 1912, Mathilde decided to return to Australia with the rest of the family in Jan 1914. Robert remained until after the war.
  • At the age of 25 years, 8 months and 23 days, Theresa Sophia Helena Vonhoff married William John Patava, son of Johann (John) Patawa and Bertha Amelia Heuer, on 18 October 1916 in Queensland.
  • Theresa Sophia Helena Vonhoff and William John Patava appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1930 living at Groomsville. William was a farmer.
  • Theresa Sophia Helena Vonhoff died on 17 October 1975 in Queensland at age 84.
  • Theresa was buried on 20 October 1975 in Crow's Nest Cemetery.

Child of Theresa Sophia Helena Vonhoff and August Vonhoff

Children of Theresa Sophia Helena Vonhoff and William John Patava

Wilhelm August Robert Vonhoff

M, b. 26 August 1857, d. 15 March 1912
  • Wilhelm August Robert Vonhoff was born on 26 August 1857 in Gross Krossin, Pommern, Germany. NOTE: Gross Krossin, Pommern is known today as Krosino, Kreis Neustettin, Zachodnio-Pomorskie province, Poland.
  • He was the son of Johann Heinrich (Anton) Vonhoff and Henrietta Fredrika (Auguste) Zillman.
  • At the age of 27 years, 3 months and 2 days, Wilhelm August Robert Vonhoff married Mathilde Louisa Ulriche Brunn on 28 November 1884 in Gross Krossin, Germany.
  • Wilhelm August Robert Vonhoff and Mathilde Louisa Ulriche Brunn immigrated to Queensland on 1 June 1887. Wilhelm aged 30, and Mathilda 22 and baby August travelled on the Waroonga departing London on 5 Apr 1887 with Wilhelm's brother Rheinholdt Vonhoff aged 16.
  • Shortly after their arrival in Queensland, Wilhelm and Mathidle bought a farm at Groomsville. Here nine more children were born. Wilhelm, who had previously owned property in Germany was a well sinker - a trade he taught his sons.
  • Wilhelm August Robert Vonhoff was naturalized (No 10194) in 1891 in Queensland.
  • In April 1894 Wilhelm was out shooting with August when an accident occured. The Brisbane Courier reported:- TOOWOOMBA, April l8.
    A farmer named Vonhoff was out wallaby shooting at Douglas on Sunday accompanied by his son, a lad 10 years of age. In the dusk he mistook the lad for a wallaby and riddled him with pellets. The boy was brought in to the hospital, where he is now progressing favourably.
  • He and Mathilde Louisa Ulriche Brunn appeared on the Electoral Roll between 1903 and 1905 living at Douglas. Wilhelm was a farmer. His brother Reinhdardt aslo farmed at Douglas.
  • In February 1908 Wilhelm Vonhoff senior, who had become homesick, took the entire family back to Germany. He sold the farm -Welke Road, Groomsville (Sub-division 3 of Portion 3619 with an area of 54 acres 1 rood 24 perches) on 5 Mar 1909 to Walter Astbury. Wilhelm jnr returned from Germany to Groomsvillle in 1909 to marry his sweetheart, followed by August in 1910. Wilhelm jnr bought their old farm back from Walter Astbury on 25 Jan 1912. After Wilhelm senior died in Germany in 1912, Mathilde decided to return to Australia with the rest of the family in Jan 1914. Robert remained until after the war.
  • Wilhelm August Robert Vonhoff died on 15 March 1912 in Zempelberg, Westpreussen, Germany, at age 54. Zempelburg, Westpreussen is now knowns as Sepolno Krajenskie, Kreis Flatow, Kujawsko-Pomorskie province, Poland.
  • Wilhelm was buried in Zempelburg (Sepolno Krajenskie) Cemetery, Westpreussen, Germany.

Children of Wilhelm August Robert Vonhoff and Mathilde Louisa Ulriche Brunn

Wilhelmine Maria Vonhoff

F, b. 31 May 1896, d. 17 September 1971

Wilhelmine Maria Polzin (nee Vonhoff) 1896-1971. Photo thanks to Dawn Lever

Children of Wilhelmine Maria Vonhoff and Paulus (Paul) Polzin

William Robert August Vonhoff

M, b. 13 January 1889, d. 5 June 1971
  • William Robert August Vonhoff was born on 13 January 1889 in Welke Road, Groomsville, Queensland.
  • He was the son of Wilhelm August Robert Vonhoff and Mathilde Louisa Ulriche Brunn.
  • In February 1908 Wilhelm Vonhoff senior, who had become homesick, took the entire family back to Germany. He sold the farm -Welke Road, Groomsville (Sub-division 3 of Portion 3619 with an area of 54 acres 1 rood 24 perches) on 5 Mar 1909 to Walter Astbury. Wilhelm jnr returned from Germany to Groomsvillle in 1909 to marry his sweetheart, followed by August in 1910. Wilhelm jnr bought their old farm back from Walter Astbury on 25 Jan 1912. After Wilhelm senior died in Germany in 1912, Mathilde decided to return to Australia with the rest of the family in Jan 1914. Robert remained until after the war.
  • At the age of 21 years, 1 month and 3 days, William Robert August Vonhoff married Dorothea Louise Tewes, daughter of Carl (Heinrich) Tewes and Anna Louise Sperling, on 16 February 1910 in Queensland.
  • William Robert August Vonhoff and Dorothea Louise Tewes appeared on the Electoral Roll between 1913 and 1954 living at Groomsville. William was a farmer and Dorothea carried out home duties.
  • William Robert August Vonhoff appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1958 living at Groomsville. Dorothea's name was not on the Roll.
  • He and Dorothea Louise Tewes appeared on the Electoral Roll between 1963 and 1968 living at Oxford Street, Crow's Nest.
  • William Robert August Vonhoff died on 5 June 1971 in Queensland at age 82.
  • William was buried on 7 June 1971 in Crow's Nest Cemetery.

Children of William Robert August Vonhoff and Dorothea Louise Tewes