Michael Johann Wecker

• Michael Johann Wecker was born in 1851 in Friedsrichsruhe, Wurtemburg, Germany. He's parentage on some documents is given as Michael Wecker and Magdelina Wecker. However, he was illegitimate his mother Magdelina coming to Moreton Bay with his sister in 1858.
  
• He immigrated on 31 July 1862 to Moreton Bay with John Frederick Wecker and Rosina Gottliebin Walter. Frederick, 30 and Gottlebin 25 travelled on the La Rochelle with their 11 year old nephew Michael and a Caroline Wecker from Wurtenberg.
  
• At the age of 26 years, Michael Johann Wecker married Emma Amelia Kohler, daughter of August Kohler and Wilhelmine (Minnie) Rosentreter, on 28 July 1877 in Brisbane, Queensland.
• On 10 April 1878,Michael Johann Wecker's son, Unamed Wecker was buried in Drayton & Toowoomba Cemetery, Queensland.
• Michael Johann Wecker selected land - Portion 55v, 160 acres, Parish of Djuan in 1890.
  
• He selected land - Portion 43v, Parish of Emu Creek, 640 acres known as Weckers to this day in 1898.
  
• On 1 January 1899 Michael Wecker was paying 12 pound a year for the selection - Portion 43V at Emu Creek (640acres) and was in his 7th year. This land was later purchased by Egbert Maddern.
  
• On 29 October 1902,his son, William August Wecker died in Pinelands, Crow's Nest, at age 22. The Courier Mail reported-
  The Commissioner has also received a report from the police at Crow's Nest regarding an inquiry into the death of William A. Wecker, who was accidentally killed at Pinelands on 29th October. Wecker was 22 years of age, a labourer, residing with his parents at Djuan. Deceased and a brother were splitting fencing material, when a large log fell on him, killing him instantly.
• Michael Johann Wecker and Emma Amelia Kohler appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1903 living at Djuan, Crow's Nest. Michael senior was a farmer, as was his son Michael who also lived at Djuan. Emma carried out home duties. Their son Edward was a labourer at Djuan.
  
• Michael Johann Wecker and Emma Amelia Kohler appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1906 living at an unknown place . Michael was a farmer living on Portion 55v.
• In 1908 Michael Johann Wecker and Emma Amelia Kohler lived in Moyston, Yuleba. They remained there until 1920 when they sold the property to the McNulty family.
  
• Michael Johann Wecker was listed as the next of kin of Johann August Wecker when she enlisted in the Australian Army on 27 October 1914 in Brisbane. John's service number was 503. He was an insurance clerk. His father Michael was listed as his next of kin and lived at Yeulba. He was 31 years old, single and enlisted as a Private in the 2nd Light Horse Field Ambulance. He embarked from Brisbane, Queensland, on board HMAT A30 Borda on 15 December 1914 and returned to Australia 4 October 1918 after serving in Egypt and Gibralter.
  
• Michael Johann Wecker died on 20 March 1935 in Elliott Street, Woolloongabba. The Courier Mail reported on 22 March 1935 - "MISSING TWO DAYS
  Old Man Found Dead in Bathroom
  Michael John Wecker (84), who was last seen by neighbours on Tuesday morning, was found dead yesterday in the bathroom of his home at Elliott Street, off Park Road, Woolloongabba. Wecker, who had lived by himself for some years, had been in indifferent health for several months. Earlier in the week he had complained to neighbours of a severe pain around his heart, and had declared his intention of getting medical aid. It was not until yesterday that residents in the vicinity recalled that the old man had not been seen about for a day or two. Becoming anxious they notified Mr. H. Cavell, an ambulance bearer, who lives in the same street. Mr. Cavell found Wecker dead on the floor of the bathroom. Death had apparently taken place about two days previously. Wecker, who was of German descent, had resided in the district for about 70 years. He was a married man with a family of 15 children. Of the family seven are living, the oldest being 60 years of age."
• Michael was buried on 22 March 1935 in Balmoral Cemetery.

Michael John (Johann Michael) Wecker

• Michael John (Johann Michael) Wecker was born on 22 February 1879 in Queensland.
• He was the son of Michael Johann Wecker and Emma Amelia Kohler.
• In 1901 Michael John (Johann Michael) Wecker lived in Djuan. Michael (surname spelt Wheeker) was listed on the Crow's Nest Post Office directory as a farmer of Djuan.
  
• He appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1903 living at Djuan, Crow's Nest. Michael was listed as a farmer. His parents Michael snr and Emma also farmed at Djuan at the time, and his brother Edward was a labourer.
  
• At the age of 25 years, Michael John (Johann Michael) Wecker married Greta Gulk, daughter of Hans Gulk and Wilhelimine Santowski, in 1905 in Queensland. Michael and Greta moved to the Wondai/Tingoora district sometime in early 1900. His brother Edward and his wife also moved there.
  
• In May 1919,Michael John (Johann Michael) Wecker's daughter, Evelyn Grace Wecker was buried in Tingoora Cemetery. Tingoora is between Kingaroy and Wondai.
• In January 1954,his wife, Greta Gulk died in Queensland at age 72.
• Michael John (Johann Michael) Wecker died on 22 October 1967 at age 88. He lived at Boondoomba at the time of his death.
• Michael was buried on 26 October 1967 in Taabinga Cemetery, Kingaroy.

Minnie Wecker

• Minnie Wecker was born on 2 November 1887 in Queensland.
• She was the daughter of Michael Johann Wecker and Emma Amelia Kohler.
• Minnie Wecker died on 31 October 1905 in Queensland at age 17.

Olive Ruth Wecker

• Olive Ruth Wecker was born in 1904 in Queensland.
• She was the daughter of Heinrich Wecker and Margaret Johnson.

Peter Wecker

• Peter Wecker was born in 1898 in Queensland.
• He was the son of Michael Johann Wecker and Emma Amelia Kohler.
• Peter Wecker died on 16 July 1898 in Queensland.

Rosina Gottliebin Wecker

• Rosina Gottliebin Wecker was born in 1863 in Brisbane, Queensland.
• She was the daughter of John Frederick Wecker and Rosina Gottliebin Walter.
• Rosina Gottliebin Wecker died in 1867 in Brisbane, Queensland.

Ruth Wecker

• Ruth Wecker was born in 1911 in Queensland.
• She was the daughter of Johann Michael Wecker and Margaret King.

Stella Beatrice Wecker

• Stella Beatrice Wecker was born in 1898 in Queensland.
• She was the daughter of Johann Carl (Charles) Wecker and Maria Peters.

Sylvia Wecker

• Sylvia Wecker was born in 1917.
• She was the daughter of Johann Carl (Charles) Wecker and Maria Peters.
• Sylvia Wecker died on 8 May 1968.
• Sylvia was buried on 10 May 1968 in Drayton & Toowoomba Cemetery.

Theodore Franz Wecker

• Theodore Franz Wecker was born on 13 March 1893 in Queensland.
• He was the son of Michael Johann Wecker and Emma Amelia Kohler.
• Theodore Franz Wecker died on 3 April 1908 in Queensland at age 15.

Theresa Sophia Wecker

• Theresa Sophia Wecker was born in 1900 in Queensland.
• She was the daughter of Johann Carl (Charles) Wecker and Maria Peters.

Unamed Wecker

• Unamed Wecker died on 9 April 1878 in Queensland. He lived 30 minutes.
• He was born on 9 April 1878 in Queensland.
• Unamed was buried on 10 April 1878 in Drayton & Toowoomba Cemetery, Queensland.
• He was the son of Michael Johann Wecker and Emma Amelia Kohler.

Unamed Wecker

• Unamed Wecker was born on 5 August 1889 in Queensland.
• She was the daughter of Michael Johann Wecker and Emma Amelia Kohler.

Vera Isabella Wecker

• Vera Isabella Wecker was born in 1905 in Queensland.
• She was the daughter of Frederick Charles Wecker Senior and Anna Dorothea Spies.
• At the age of 25 years, Vera Isabella Wecker married Ronald Thomas Richards in 1930 in Queensland.

Victor Edward Wecker

• Victor Edward Wecker was born on 2 February 1900 in Meringandan, Queensland.
• He was the son of Frederick Charles Wecker Senior and Anna Dorothea Spies.
• Victor Edward Wecker died on 6 February 1978 at age 78.

Walter Leslie Wecker

• Walter Leslie Wecker was born on 28 January 1900 in Queensland.
• He was the son of Michael Johann Wecker and Emma Amelia Kohler.
• Walter Leslie Wecker died on 26 April 1900 in Queensland.

Wesley John Wecker

• Wesley John Wecker was born on 26 January 1908 in Maryborough, Queensland.
• He was the son of Edward Julius Wecker and Martha Margaretha Gulk.
• At the age of 28 years, Wesley John Wecker married Phyllis Alexandra Jessen in 1937.
• Wesley John Wecker was listed as the next of kin of Leslie Edward Wecker when she enlisted in the Australian Army on 21 July 1941 in Brisbane. Leslie's service number was QX22428 and he gave his brother Wesley as his next of kin. He was living at Tingoora at the time he enlisted. He was discharged with the rank of Trooper in the 11th REINFTS 7 DIV CAV REGT on 4 March 1944.
  
• Wesley John Wecker enlisted in the Australian Army on 11 April 1942 in Wondai Wesley's service number was Q210050 and he gave his wife Phyllis as his next of kin. He was living at Tingoora at the time he enlisted and gave his date of birth as 26 Jan 1919 (26 Jan 1908 is perhaps correct). He was discharged on 6 Jul 1944 with the rank of Private in the 20th BATTALION VOLUNTEER DEFENCE CORPS (QLD.)
  
• Wesley John Wecker died after 1964. He former residence was Charlestown.
• Wesley was buried in Tingoora Cemetery.

William August Wecker

• Accidents: Other Accidents
• Timber Industry: Other Timber Workers

• William August Wecker was born on 28 June 1880 in Queensland.
• He was the son of Michael Johann Wecker and Emma Amelia Kohler.
• William August Wecker died on 29 October 1902 at his father's Pineland's farm during a farm accident The Courier Mail reported-
  The Commissioner has also received a report from the police at Crow's Nest regarding an inquiry into the death of William A. Wecker, who was accidentally killed at Pinelands on 29th October. Wecker was 22 years of age, a labourer, residing with his parents at Djuan. Deceased and a brother were splitting fencing material, when a large log fell on him, killing him instantly.

John Henry Wedderick

• John Henry Wedderick was born in 1890 in Toowoomba, Queensland.
• He was the son of Hans Detfle Widderich and Anna Maria Glindenmann.
• He joined the Queensland Police Force. In 1915 he enlisted in the AIF joining the 42nd Batallion. After leaving the police force in 1925 he settled in Mareeba where he became a well known car driver.
  
• John Henry Wedderick died on 17 December 1934 in Atherton District Hospital, Queensland.

Lily Eileen Wedderick

• Lily Eileen Wedderick was born circa 1906 in Queensland.
• She was the daughter of Frederick (George) Widderich and Sere (Sarah) Helene Wiese.
• Lily Eileen Wedderick married William (Willie) Lucht, son of Carl Christy Wilhelm Lucht and Henrietta Catherina (Cecilia) Henricks, in 1924 in Queensland.
• In 1970,her husband, William (Willie) Lucht died in Queensland.

Maria Hansen Wedel

• Maria Hansen Wedel was born in 1842. She was the daughter of Hans Vedel/Wedel.
  
• At the age of 35 years, Maria Hansen Wedel married Christian Christensen Norgaard in 1877 in Queensland.
• Maria Hansen Wedel died on 7 July 1908 in Queensland.
• Maria was buried on 9 July 1908 in Drayton & Toowoomba Cemetery. PRES2-001-0009.

Wilhelmine Wedland

• Peter Godeffroy - 10 August 1865: Other Immigrants on the same ship

• Wilhelmine Wedland was born on 2 March 1826. She was the daughter of      Christian Wendtland and      Louise Fiefeich.
  
• Wilhelmine Wedland married Ferdinand Hartwig circa 1848 in Furtensu, Pommern.
• Wilhelmine Wedland and Ferdinand Hartwig immigrated to Queensland on 10 August 1865. Ferdinand 40, and Wilhelmine 39, travelled on the Peter Godeffry with their children August 14, Caroline 12, Ferdinand 8, Carl 4 and Wilhelm 1. Wilhelm died on the voyage.
  
• Wilhelmine Wedland and Ferdinand Hartwig appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1903 living at Goombungee. Ferdinand was of independant means and Minna carried out home duties. Their son Ferdinand also farmed at Goombungee as did Samuel Hartwig. Son Pastor August Daniel also lived at Goombungee.
  
• Wilhelmine Wedland died on 4 July 1904 in Queensland at age 78.
• Wilhelmine was buried on 6 July 1904 in Douglas Cemetery.
  

  Grave of Ferdinand and Wilhelmine (nee Wedland) Hartwig - Douglas Cemetery. Photo- Copyright 2006. http://chapelhill.homeip.net

Maria Franchesca Weeck/Feck

• Charles Dickens - 4 September 1877: Other Immigrants on the same ship

• Maria Franchesca Weeck/Feck was born in 1833 in Germany.
• Maria Franchesca Weeck/Feck married Heinrich Knack circa 1854 in Germany.
• Circa 1865,her husband, Heinrich Knack died.
• Maria Franchesca Weeck/Feck married Johann Jannusch circa 1866.
• Maria Franchesca Weeck/Feck and Johann Jannusch immigrated to Queensland on 4 September 1877. Johann 34, and Maria 42, travelled on the Charles Dickens which departed from Hamburg. With them were Henriette aged 9, Bertha aged 6, Herman 3 and Ferdinand 1. The surname for the children was spelt JAMMUSCH or JAMNUSCH. Also Maria's children from a previous KNACK marriage travelled with them - Johanne 22, Auguste 16 and Hermine 20.
  
• On 26 October 1912,her husband, Johann Jannusch died in Queensland at age 69.
• On 30 September 1912Maria Franchesca Weeck/Feck was named as a beneficiary of Johann Jannusch's will in which he made Johann Ehrlich of Haden and Frederick Kanowski of Glencoe his executors. Johann's wife Mary of Glencoe, sons Herman of Djuan and Ferdinand of Glencoe, both farmers petitioned for the land - Portions 2518 and 2518a, county of Aubigny parish of Menigandan.
• Maria Franchesca Weeck/Feck died on 11 February 1924 in Queensland.
• Maria was buried in Glencoe Cemetery.

William Henry Weekes

• Charts: Descendants of John Maddern , Descendants of William Gill

• William Henry Weekes was born circa 1885.
• His marriage to Ethel Morrison Nicholls, daughter of James Bone Nicholls and Priscilla Warren, was registered in the 1904 Quarter, Cornwall Registration District.

Gladys Eveline Weeks

• Gladys Eveline Weeks was born in 1913 in Queensland. She was the daughter of Rupert George WEEKS and Violet ROLLASON.
  
• Gladys Eveline Weeks married Walter Albert Trost, son of Conrad David Trost and Eva Catherine Moller, circa 1936.
• In April 1976,her husband, Walter Albert Trost died.
• Gladys Eveline Weeks died in February 1993.
• Gladys was buried on 24 February 1993 in Toowong Cemetery. She is buried with Violet and Rupurt Weeks, her parents and her husband Walter Trost.

Margaret Weenick

• Charts: Descendants of Charles Eyles

• Margaret Weenick was born on 9 December 1903.
• At the age of 56 years, 1 month and 30 days, Margaret Weenick married Vernon Keith Mytton, son of Edward Mytton and Anna Eyles, on 8 February 1960 in New Zealand.
• Margaret Weenick died on 7 August 1965 in New Zealand at age 61.

Ann Veronica Weidman

• Ann Veronica Weidman was born circa 1925.
• Ann Veronica Weidman married Dudley Maxmillan Just, son of Maxmillan Edward Wilhelm (Bill) Just and Freda Annie Garrett, circa 1945.
• Ann Veronica Weidman died on 25 December 2015.

Edward Weight

• Edward Weight was born in 1802.
• His marriage, at 45 years, to Esther Powell was registered in the September 1847 Quarter in Bristol, Gloucestershire Registration District.
• Edward Weight died in 1885.

Elizabeth Weight

• Elizabeth Weight was born on 20 February 1855 in Union Road, Bristol, Gloucestershire.
• She was the daughter of Edward Weight and Esther Powell.
• Elizabeth Weight witnessed the marriage of Elizabeth Mitchell Vowden and George Rodway on 5 March 1883 in Baptist Chruch, Parish of St Paul, Bristol, Gloucestershire; At the time of her marriage Elizabeth lived at William Street, Bristol as did George who was a fireman. Witnesses to the marriage were George Hurst and Elizabeth Weight.
  
• At the age of 29 years, 10 months and 21 days, Elizabeth Weight married William Vowden, son of James Vowden and Elizabeth Mitchell, on 10 January 1885 in Parish Church of St Matthews, Moorfields, Gloucester. The marriage was registered in Barton Regis in the March Quarter. At the time of his marriage William lived at Cowper Street, Barton Regis, Bristol.
  
• Elizabeth Weight witnessed the marriage of Edith Elizabeth Vowden and Percival Joseph Mansbridge on 20 August 1912 in St Matthews Church, Moorfields, Bristol, Gloucestershire; Percival was living at 8 Claremont Terrace, Bristol at the time of his marriage. He was a clerk with Esso oil Company and remained as an oil Company clerk until he retired. Withesses to the marriage were William Vowden (Ediths father), W A Mansbridge, Ida Beatrice Vowden (Edith's sister), Elizabeth Vowden (Edith's mother), Archibalk William James Vowden (Brides brother.)
  
• Elizabeth Weight witnessed the marriage of Rev Archibald William James Vowden and Kathleen Leonora Frances Parsons on 2 March 1918 in St George Church, Bristol, Gloucestershire; At the time of his marriage he was a Second Lieutenant in the Labour Corps and lived at 15 Jubilee Road, Bristol. Witnesses to the marriage were Elizabeth Vowden (Archibald's mother), William Vowden (Archibald's father), Edith Elizabeth Mansbridge (Archibald's sister), F Mansbridge, and Edith Parsons.
  
• Elizabeth Weight died on 17 January 1932 in 15 Jubilee Road, St George, Bristol, Gloucestershire, at age 76.

Ellen Weight

• Ellen Weight was also known as Helen.
• She was born on 23 June 1860 in Broad Plain, Clifton, Bristol, Gloucestershire.
• She was the daughter of Edward Weight and Esther Powell.
• At the age of 28 years and 23 days, Ellen Weight married Herbert Vowden, son of James Vowden and Elizabeth Mitchell, on 16 July 1888 in St Matthews, Moorfields, Bristol, Gloucestershire. Witnesses to the marriage were John Weigh (Brides mother) and Leah Gould. At the time of her marriage Ellen was living at 8 Willway Street, Bristol. She was a cap maker/hatter. Herbert was a mariner and lived at Barton Hill Road, Bristol.
  
• Her death was recorded with the Bristol, Gloucestershire, Registration District in the December 1929 Quarter.