Margaret Esther Volp

F, b. 1908

Maria Mathilde Volp

F, b. 14 February 1896, d. 12 July 1969
  • Maria Mathilde Volp was born on 14 February 1896 in Queensland.
  • She was the daughter of Johann (Jacob) Volp and Johanna Heilig.
  • At the age of 20 years, 6 months and 30 days, Maria Mathilde Volp married Percival Thomas Price on 13 September 1916 in Queensland. They had six children.
  • Maria Mathilde Volp died on 12 July 1969 in Queensland at age 73.
  • Maria was buried on 14 July 1969 in Drayton & Toowoomba Cemetery. PLAW3-003-0024.

Maria Rubi Volp

F, b. 1904

Mary Ellen Norah Volp

F, b. 1899

Michael Volp

M, b. 1877, d. 3 February 1955

Children of Michael Volp and Margaret Ann O'Brien

Miles Volp

M, b. 1905, d. 1979

Percy Volp

M, b. 1903, d. 1975
  • Percy Volp was born in 1903 in Queensland.
  • He was the son of Michael Volp and Margaret Ann O'Brien.
  • At the age of 24 years, Percy Volp married Mabel Elizabeth Russell in 1927 in Methodist Church, Cairns, Queensland.
  • Percy Volp died in 1975 in Queensland.

Stella Volp

F, b. 1911
  • Stella Volp was born in 1911 in Queensland.
  • She was the daughter of Henrich Johann (Henry) Volp and Anna Elsie Boshammer.
  • The following article appeared in the The Brisbane Courier on 13 December 1915. "This morning the Ambulance Brigade received a call to Meringandan to attend Stella Volp, aged 4 years whose parents reside on Meringandan road. The girl had been run over by a cart used for carting water, and had sustained internal injuries, a fractured pelvis, and bruised right arm and side. She was conveyed to the Toowoomba General Hospital. Her condition is critical."

Sydney Volp

M, b. 1907, d. 1977

Thelma Volp

F, b. 1912

Vera Matilda Volp

F, b. 1905

Wilhelm Fredinand Volp

M, b. 1891, d. 17 October 1975
  • Wilhelm Fredinand Volp was born in 1891.
  • He was the son of Heinrich (Henry) Volp and Ann Genzer.
  • Wilhelm Fredinand Volp died on 17 October 1975 in Queensland.
  • Wilhelm was buried on 20 October 1975 in Cabarlah Cemetery.      LUTH1-00M-0013.

Johann Volter

M, b. circa 1845

Martha Maria Volz

F, b. 1924, d. 24 May 1971
  • Martha Maria Volz was born in 1924. She was the daughter of Christie Volz and Wilhelmina Katherine Rittberger.
  • Martha Maria Volz married Edward Arthur Trapp, son of William Charles Trapp and Mabel Christina Mullaney, circa 1945.
  • Martha Maria Volz died on 24 May 1971 in Queensland. She was formerly of Proston.
  • Martha was buried on 25 May 1971 in Wondi Proston Cemetery.

Irene Margaruete von Alpen

F, b. 1905, d. 15 November 1935
  • Irene Margaruete von Alpen was born in 1905. She was the daughter of Hugo Ulrich Heinrich Von Alpen and Ottilie Clara Paech.
  • At the age of 23 years, Irene Margaruete von Alpen married Martin Hermann Krautz, son of Martin Krautz and Johanna Maria Schirmer, in 1928 in Queensland.
  • Irene Margaruete von Alpen and Martin Hermann Krautz appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1934 living at Barker Road, Goombungee. He was a labourer.
  • Irene Margaruete von Alpen died on 15 November 1935 in Queensland.
  • Irene was buried in Drayton & Toowoomba Cemetery.

Marie Elisabeth Gottiebe von Bulow

F, b. 4 January 1824, d. 1861

Children of Marie Elisabeth Gottiebe von Bulow and Reverend Alexander Cossart Hasse

Emily Elizabeth Eliza Von Pein

F, b. 26 June 1910, d. 28 July 1991

Emily Elizabeth Eliza Polzin (nee Vonpein) 1910-1991. Photo thanks to Dawn Lever
  • Emily Elizabeth Eliza Von Pein was born on 26 June 1910.
  • At the age of 21 years, 5 months and 27 days, Emily Elizabeth Eliza Von Pein married Martin George Polzin, son of Johann Jacobus Polzin and Bertha Magdeline Schmidt, on 23 December 1931 in Pittsworth, Queensland.
  • On 2 November 1987,her husband, Martin George Polzin died in Toowoomba Hospital at age 87.
  • Emily Elizabeth Eliza Von Pein died on 28 July 1991 at age 81.
  • Emily was buried on 30 July 1991 in Drayton & Toowoomba Cemetery.

Albert Anton Ferdinand Vonhoff

M, b. 9 February 1900, d. 30 January 1982
  • Albert Anton Ferdinand Vonhoff was born on 9 February 1900 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 20 years and 16 days, Albert Anton Ferdinand Vonhoff married Odilie Emily Abel, daughter of Albert August Abel and Augustine Wilhelmina Raatz, on 25 February 1920 in Queensland.
  • Albert Anton Ferdinand Vonhoff and Odilie Emily Abel appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1925 living at Grapetree. Albert was a farmer.
  • Albert Anton Ferdinand Vonhoff and Odilie Emily Abel appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1930 living at Grapetree. Albert was a labourer.
  • Albert Anton Ferdinand Vonhoff and Odilie Emily Abel appeared on the Electoral Roll between 1968 and 1980 living at Albert Street, Crow's Nest. He was a farmer.
  • Albert Anton Ferdinand Vonhoff died on 30 January 1982 in Queensland at age 81.
  • Albert was buried on 2 February 1982 in Crow's Nest Cemetery.

Children of Albert Anton Ferdinand Vonhoff and Odilie Emily Abel

Albert Hermann Vonhoff

M, b. 30 May 1888, d. 9 June 1964
  • Albert Hermann Vonhoff was born on 30 May 1888 in Kressin, Neu Poserin, Pommerania, Germany.
  • He was the son of Karl Vonhoff and Christine/Ernestina Ulrich.
  • Albert Hermann Vonhoff was naturalised on 11 January 1923; Albert was living at Goombungee at the time and had been living there for 9 years, self employed, arriving from Bremer, Germany on 14 Jan 1914 on the Frederick Grouse via Sydney. He had been living in Goombungee since his arrival.
  • He appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1925 living at Goombungee.
  • At the age of 37 years, 3 months and 24 days, Albert Hermann Vonhoff married Sarah Eleanor Politsch, daughter of Mary Catherine Politsch, on 23 September 1925 in Queensland.
  • Albert Hermann Vonhoff and Sarah Eleanor Politsch appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1930 living at Goombungee.
  • Albert Hermann Vonhoff died on 9 June 1964 in Queensland at age 76.
  • Albert was buried on 11 June 1964 in Toowoomba & Drayton Cemetery. LUTH4-002-0038.

Anna Bertha Vonhoff

F, b. 11 December 1901, d. 7 November 1972
  • Anna Bertha Vonhoff was born on 11 December 1901 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 19 years and 5 months, Anna Bertha Vonhoff married William August Abel, son of Albert August Abel and Augustine Wilhelmina Raatz, on 11 May 1921 in Crow's Nest, Queensland.
  • Anna Bertha Vonhoff and William August Abel appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1930 living at Grapetree. William was a labourer.
  • Anna Bertha Vonhoff and William August Abel appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1936 living at Coalbank. His occupation wasn't listed.
  • Anna Bertha Vonhoff and William August Abel appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1943 living at Crow's Nest. William was a labourer and Anna carried out home duties.
  • Anna Bertha Vonhoff died on 7 November 1972 in Queensland at age 70.
  • Anna was buried on 9 November 1972 in Crow's Nest Cemetery. She is buried with her husband William.

Children of Anna Bertha Vonhoff and William August Abel

Anna Martha Earnstern (Christina) Vonhoff

F, b. 30 January 1914, d. 1970
  • Anna Martha Earnstern (Christina) Vonhoff was born on 30 January 1914 in Queensland.
  • She was the daughter of August Wilhelm Vonhoff and Anna Emilie Tewes.
  • At the age of 20 years, 8 months and 3 days, Anna Martha Earnstern (Christina) Vonhoff married Roy Hirning, son of Jacob Hirning and Helena Patava, on 3 October 1934 in Queensland.
  • Anna Martha Earnstern (Christina) Vonhoff and Roy Hirning appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1943 living at Pechey. Roy was a labourer.
  • Anna Martha Earnstern (Christina) Vonhoff died in 1970 in Queensland.

Anthony Ray Vonhoff

M, b. 1929, d. 30 December 1987

August Vonhoff

M, b. circa 1880
  • August Vonhoff was born circa 1880.

Child of August Vonhoff and Theresa Sophia Helena Vonhoff

August Herman Wilhelm Vonhoff

M, b. 31 March 1887, d. 18 October 1948
  • August Herman Wilhelm Vonhoff was born on 31 March 1887 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 Wilhelm August Robert Vonhoff and Mathilde Louisa Ulriche Brunn.
  • August Herman Wilhelm 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • August Herman Wilhelm Vonhoff was naturalized in 1911. He was livng at Jericho, Crow's Nest Line at the time.
  • At the age of 33 years, 1 month and 12 days, August Herman Wilhelm Vonhoff married Olga Wilhelmine Hoppe, daughter of Hugo Paul Hoppe and Johanna Emelie Minge, on 12 May 1920 in Geham, Queensland.
  • August Herman Wilhelm Vonhoff and Olga Wilhelmine Hoppe appeared on the Electoral Roll between 1925 and 1930 living at Grapetree. August was a farmer.
  • August Herman Wilhelm Vonhoff died on 18 October 1948 in Nanango Hospital, Queensland, at age 61.
  • August was buried on 19 October 1948 in Crow's Nest Cemetery. Section LUTH1 Row C Grave 3.
  • August Herman Wilhelm Vonhoff's orbituary appeared in the Queensland Times on 28 October 1948. It read:- MR. A. H. W. VONHOFF YARRAMAN, Oct. 26. - The death occurred suddenly, after a short illness in the Nanango Hospital, of August Hermann Wilhelm Vonhoff, a well-known farmer of the Yarraman district. He was born in Germany and came to Australia as a child with his parents in 1887. He married Miss Olga Wilhelmlne Hoppe at Geham on May 12, 1920. He leaves his wife, and two sons, Eric and George, and two grandchildren. The late Mr. Vonhoff followed contract work for a time and well sinking in the Groomsville district. Later he took up farming in the Crow's Nest district and resided there for 14 years. He was a foundation member of the Lutheran Church in Crow' s Nest when it was established 22 years ago. Later he sold his property and came to live at Yarraman 12 years ago. He was occupied in farming until his death. He was the eldest of five brothers and four sisters. The funeral left the Crow's Nest Lutheran Church on Tuesday after a service, for the Crow's Nest Cemetery. A large number of relatives and friends attended. Pastors F. H. Schmidt (Kingaroy) and Venz (Highfields officiated at the church, and graveside.

Children of August Herman Wilhelm Vonhoff and Olga Wilhelmine Hoppe

August Wilhelm Vonhoff

M, b. 1887, d. 24 September 1946
  • August Wilhelm Vonhoff was born in 1887 in Kressin, Neu Poserin, Pommerania, Germany.
  • He was the son of Karl Vonhoff and Christine/Ernestina Ulrich.
  • August Wilhelm Vonhoff appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1913 living at Douglas. He was a farmer.
  • At the age of 26 years, August Wilhelm Vonhoff married Anna Emilie Tewes, daughter of Carl (Heinrich) Tewes and Anna Louise Sperling, on 12 February 1913 in Queensland.
  • On 18 March 1917 August Vonhoff and Albert Schultz were involved in an accident. The Brisbane Courier reported:- "Albert Schultz, a. married man, 34 years of age, residing at Goombungee, was thrown out of a sulky when driving along Highfields road yesterday. He received a fractured right collarbone. Another man, named August Vonhoff, who was with him at the time, was also thrown out, and received abrasions on face, nose, and lip. The ambulance rendered first aid."
  • August Wilhelm Vonhoff and Anna Emilie Tewes appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1925 living at Goombungee.
  • August Wilhelm Vonhoff and Anna Emilie Tewes appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1930 living at Goombungee. August was a labourer.
  • August Wilhelm Vonhoff was listed as the next of kin of Herman Albert Frederick Vonhoff when she 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.
  • August Wilhelm Vonhoff appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1943 living at Goombungee. August was a labourer as was their son Karl.
  • August Wilhelm Vonhoff died on 24 September 1946 in Queensland.
  • August was buried on 25 September 1946 in Toowoomba & Drayton Cemetery. LUTH2 Block 10 Allot 17.

Children of August Wilhelm Vonhoff and Anna Emilie Tewes

Augusta Wilhelmine Mathilda Vonhoff

F, b. 2 February 1898, d. 1957
  • Augusta Wilhelmine Mathilda Vonhoff was born on 2 February 1898 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 18 years, 2 months and 24 days, Augusta Wilhelmine Mathilda Vonhoff married Paul Ernst Edward Briese, son of Ernst Eduard Briese and Wilhelmine Louise Wolter, on 26 April 1916 in Queensland.
  • Augusta Wilhelmine Mathilda Vonhoff died in 1957 in Queensland.

Bertha Rose Vonhoff

F, b. 5 January 1899, d. 24 February 1986
  • Bertha Rose Vonhoff was born on 5 January 1899 in Douglas, Queensland.
  • She was the daughter of Reinhardt Johann Ferdinand Vonhoff and Johanna Wilhelmine Hartwig.
  • At the age of 20 years and 24 days, Bertha Rose Vonhoff married Hermann Rose, son of Herman Rose and Annie Oliver, on 29 January 1919 in Queensland.
  • Bertha Rose Vonhoff appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1926 living at Douglas. Bertha carried out home duties and Herman was a farmer.
  • On 26 April 1973,her husband, Hermann Rose died in Toowoomba at age 74.
  • Bertha Rose Vonhoff died on 24 February 1986 in Brisbane at age 87.

Carl Martin Vonhoff

M, b. 6 February 1895, d. 2 September 1977

Children of Carl Martin Vonhoff and Ann Elizabeth Mengel

Daryl Martin Vonhoff

M, b. 4 March 1963, d. 4 March 1963
  • Daryl Martin Vonhoff died on 4 March 1963. He was 18 hours old.
  • He was born on 4 March 1963.

Eileen Ruby Vonhoff

F, b. 1924, d. 9 April 1939
  • Eileen Ruby Vonhoff was born in 1924.
  • She was the daughter of Albert Anton Ferdinand Vonhoff and Odilie Emily Abel.
  • Eileen Ruby Vonhoff died on 9 April 1939 in Pilton, Queensland. She died when she was struck by a car. The Courier Mail reported - CLIFTON, Sunday. — Eileen Vonhoff, 14, of Crow's Nest, was killed instantly shortly after 5 p.m. to-day, when the bicycle she was riding on the Toowoomba-Warwick road, near Pilton, 12 miles from Clifton, was struck by a car travelling from New South Wales. A doctor was a passenger in the car, but the girl was dead when picked up. Her injuries included a fractured skull, neck, and left thigh, and eight fractured ribs. She had arrived at Pilton at midday to spend a holiday with relatives.
  • Eileen was buried on 10 April 1939 in Crow's Nest Cemetery.