Colin Percy Wolski

• Colin Percy Wolski was born on 26 May 1923 in Toowoomba. He grew up at Pinelands and attended the Pinelands school.
  
• He was the son of Hermann Gustav Wolski and Emilie Auguste Sperling.
• Colin Percy Wolski commenced school at Pinelands State School on 29 January 1929.
• At the age of 21 years, 9 months and 9 days, Colin Percy Wolski married Cynthia Genrich on 7 March 1945. Their bridesmaid was Doreen Genrich.
  Colin and Cynthia had a family of eight children, three boys and five girls. During this time the family moved to Blanchview below the Toowoomba Range, back to Pinelands, then to Morice's farm, then back to Pinelands, finally settling on their own farm at Bell. They then moved to Dalby before retiring to Goombungee in 1992.
  
• On 30 July 1995,his wife, Cynthia Genrich died.
• Colin Percy Wolski died on 21 February 2018 in Queensland at age 94.

Conrad Wolski

• Conrad Wolski was born on 8 April 1911 in Queensland.
• He was the son of Gottfried (Fred) Wolski and Elisea Morgenstern.
• At the age of 23 years, Conrad Wolski married Lillian Maud Sperling, daughter of Carl Sperling and Maria Louisa Mary Genrich, in 1935 in Queensland.
• Conrad Wolski and Lillian Maud Sperling appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1936 living at Djuan. He was a farmer.
  
• Conrad Wolski and Lillian Maud Sperling appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1943 living at Djuan. He was a labourer.
  
• Conrad Wolski died on 25 December 2001 in Queensland at age 90. He lived at Djuan Road, Haden at the time of his death.
• Conrad was buried on 28 December 2001 in Goombungee Cemetery.

Cyril Roy (Roy) Wolski

Cyril Roy Wolski 1921-1992. Photo thanks to Dawn L.

• Cyril Roy (Roy) Wolski was born on 28 July 1921 in Crow' s Nest.
• He was the son of Hermann Gustav Wolski and Emilie Auguste Sperling.
• Cyril Roy (Roy) Wolski commenced school at Pinelands State School on 28 January 1927.
• He appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1943 living at Pinelands. Cyril was a farmer.
  
• Cyril Roy (Roy) Wolski died on 4 November 1992 in Royal Brisbane Hospital, Brisbane, at age 71.

David Wolski

• David Wolski was born on 9 May 1917 in Queensland.
• He was the son of Heinrich August (Henry) Wolski and Adeline Schilf.
• David Wolski appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1943 living at Djuan. He was a labourer.
  
• David Wolski married Ruth Winnie Unknown circa 1945.
• David Wolski died on 15 August 2002 at age 85.
• David was buried on 20 August 2002 in Drayton & Toowoomba Cemetery. LUTH4-004-0024.

Dorothy Johanna Wolski

• Dorothy Johanna Wolski was born on 18 June 1920. She married a Perkins.
• She was the daughter of Gottfried (Fred) Wolski and Elisea Morgenstern.
• Dorothy Johanna Wolski died on 22 November 1997 in Queensland at age 77.
• Dorothy was buried on 25 November 1997 in Yarraman Cemetery. LAWS1-00A-0002.

Edia Ernestine Gottliebe (Edith) Wolski

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• Edia Ernestine Gottliebe (Edith) Wolski was born in 1897 in Queensland.
• She was the daughter of Wilhelm Wolski and Karoline Morgenstern.
• At the age of 18 years, Edia Ernestine Gottliebe (Edith) Wolski married Robert Nelder, son of Robert Gale Nelder and Jane Bridgeman, on 10 November 1915 in Queensland.
• On 20 April 1917,Edia Ernestine Gottliebe (Edith) Wolski's daughter, Edith or Edia Nelder was buried in Goombungee Cemetery.
  
• Edia Ernestine Gottliebe (Edith) Wolski was present at the time of the death of Gladys Irene Nelder on 9 December 1922 in Queensland. She died in a domestic tragedy as reported by The Queenslander:-
  "LITTLE GIRL FATALLY INJURED. TOOWOOMBA. December 9.
  Early this morning, at Kilburnie, on the Goombungee line, Mrs. Ada Ernestine Gottliebe Nelder, aged 25, was found at her home with a large incised wound in her throat. One daughter, Annie Alice Nelder, aged 5 years, is alleged to have been attacked with a razor, receiving a large incised wound in her throat. Another daughter, only three years old, was similarly attacked, and subsequently succumbed to her injuries. According to a report made available this afternoon by the police, the tragedy occurred at 5 o'clock this morning. Shortly before that time the woman asked her husband to go to the kitchen, as she wanted a drink. When the husband left the room the woman locked the door. The mother, father, and sister of Mrs. Nelder were in the kitchen when the husband came in. Screams were heard coming from the room occupied by Mrs. Nelder and her two daughters. Nelder and his wife's relatives tried to get into the room, but found the door locked. Nelder got through a window, and found his wife and two children with their throats cut. The youngest child died in a few minutes. The condition of the mother and the other child was unchanged at a late hour tonight." Ada was later committed to the Willowburn Mental Hospital.
  
• On 19 July 1949,her husband, Robert Nelder died in Jubilee Hospital, Dalby, Queensland, at age 70.
• Edia Ernestine Gottliebe (Edith) Wolski died on 25 September 1963 in Queensland.
• Edia was buried on 26 September 1963 in Drayton & Toowoomba Cemetery.

Elma Lillian (Ellie) Wolski

• Elma Lillian (Ellie) Wolski was born on 29 November 1919 in Queensland.
• She was the daughter of Hermann Gustav Wolski and Emilie Auguste Sperling.
• Elma Lillian (Ellie) Wolski commenced school at Pinelands State School on 27 January 1925.
• Elma Lillian (Ellie) Wolski died on 12 August 2016 at age 96. She lived in Merritts Creek at the time of her death.
• Elma was buried on 18 August 2016.

Elsie Louisa Wolski

• Elsie Louisa Wolski was born in 1906 in Queensland.
• She was the daughter of Heinrich August (Henry) Wolski and Adeline Schilf.
• Elsie Louisa Wolski died in 1907 in Queensland.

Emilie Helena Wolski

• Emilie Helena Wolski was born on 31 December 1892 in Meringandan, Queensland.
• She was the daughter of Wilhelm Wolski and Marie Schimke.
• Emilie Helena Wolski and Otto Ferdinand Wolski appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1925 living at Meringandan. Otto was a labourer and his sister Emilie carried out home duties.
  
• At the age of 37 years, Emilie Helena Wolski married George Edward Lavender, son of Michael Lavender and Mary Anne Izzard, in 1930 in Queensland.
• Emilie Helena Wolski and George Edward Lavender appeared on the Electoral Roll between 1943 and 1949 living at Plainby, Crow's Nest. George was a farmer.
  
• On 16 September 1961,her husband, George Edward Lavender died in Queensland.
• Emilie Helena Wolski died on 2 January 1964 in Toowoomba, Queensland, at age 71.
• Emilie was buried on 4 January 1964 in Drayton & Toowoomba Cemetery.

Ernest Wolski

• Ernest Wolski was born on 7 January 1915 in Queensland.
• He was the son of Heinrich August (Henry) Wolski and Adeline Schilf.

Esther Johanna Wolski

• Esther Johanna Wolski was born in 1908 in Queensland.
• She was the daughter of Gottfried (Fred) Wolski and Elisea Morgenstern.
• At the age of 23 years, Esther Johanna Wolski married Herbert Gersekowski, son of Albert Gersekowski and Ada Utschink, in 1931 in Queensland. They moved to the Kingaroy area.
• In 1981,her husband, Herbert Gersekowski died in Queensland.
• Esther Johanna Wolski died on 26 August 1990 in Queensland.

Frank Wolski

• Frank Wolski was born on 1 September 1910 in Crow's Nest, Queensland.
• He was the son of Heinrich August (Henry) Wolski and Adeline Schilf.
• At the age of 20 years, Frank Wolski married Evelyn Louisa Krause, daughter of Gustav Krause and Francisco (Francie) Oliver, in 1931 in Queensland.
• Frank Wolski enlisted in the Australian Army on 4 August 1942 in Jandowae. He was living at Jandowae at the time he enlisted and gave his next of kin as his mother Adeline. He was discharged from the 4th Ordinance Vehicle AAOC on 15 Aug 1944 with the rank of Private.
  

Friedrich Wilhelm Wolski

• Friedrich Wilhelm Wolski was born in 1895 in Queensland.
• He was the son of Wilhelm Wolski and Karoline Morgenstern.
• At the age of 29 years, Friedrich Wilhelm Wolski married Mary Nicolls in 1924 in Queensland.

Gottfried (Fred) Wolski

• Gottfried (Fred) Wolski was born on 16 December 1877 in Prussia.
• He was the son of Johann August Wolski and Eva Ronionek.
• Gottfried (Fred) Wolski immigrated on 21 August 1888 to Queensland with Johann August Wolski and Eva Ronionek. Johann aged 46, and Eva 43, travelled on the Bulimba with their children Gottfried 9, Auguste 14, Heinrich 7 and the infant Gustav who died on the journey. Their eldest son Wilhelm, remained behind in Germany but later came to Queensland in1893.
  
• At the age of 23 years, Gottfried (Fred) Wolski married Elisea Morgenstern, daughter of David Morgenstern and Guistene (Justine) Bischoff, in 1901 in Douglas, Queensland. They were also known as Godfrey and Elizabeth. After their marriage they farmed Gottfried's father's property at Djuan. They had a family of five boys and three girls.
  
• Gottfried (Fred) Wolski and Elisea Morgenstern appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1903 living at Djuan. Gottfried was a farmer as were his father John and brother Heinrich.
  
• In 1908 Fred's brother in law, Carl Morgenstern arrived in Toowoomba with his family. Carl and Fred had been corresponding and Carl went to work for Fred before selecting land for himself.
  
• In 1911 Fred bought land from his neighbour Johann Nothdurft who had moved his family to Kilburnie.
  
• Gottfried (Fred) Wolski appeared on the Electoral Roll between 1913 and 1936 living at Djuan. Gottfried was a farmer and Elizabeth carried out domestic duties. Gottfried's brother Henrich also farmed in the area for some time.
  
• He and Elisea Morgenstern appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1943 living at Djuan.
• Gottfried (Fred) Wolski died on 1 September 1946 in Queensland at age 68.
• Gottfried was buried on 2 September 1946 in Bergen Djuan Cemetery.

Graeme Lindsay Wolski

• Graeme Lindsay Wolski was born circa 1935.
• He was the son of Gustav Walter Wolski and Laura Louisa Sperling.
• Graeme Lindsay Wolski died in 1953 in Queensland.

Gustav Wolski

• Gustav Wolski was born in 1887 in Prussia.
• He was the son of Johann August Wolski and Eva Ronionek.
• Gustav Wolski died on 10 December 1887. He died on the voyage to Australia.
  

Gustav Walter Wolski

• Gustav Walter Wolski was born in 1907 in Queensland.
• He was the son of Gottfried (Fred) Wolski and Elisea Morgenstern.
• At the age of 23 years, Gustav Walter Wolski married Laura Louisa Sperling, daughter of Carl Sperling and Maria Louisa Mary Genrich, in 1930 in Queensland.
• Gustav Walter Wolski died on 11 March 1976.
• Gustav was buried in Taabinga Cemetery. Lutheran Section.

Heinrich August (Henry) Wolski

• Heinrich August (Henry) Wolski was born on 15 March 1880 in Hefgen Village, Prussia.
• He was the son of Johann August Wolski and Eva Ronionek.
• Heinrich August (Henry) Wolski immigrated on 21 August 1888 to Queensland with Johann August Wolski and Eva Ronionek. Johann aged 46, and Eva 43, travelled on the Bulimba with their children Gottfried 9, Auguste 14, Heinrich 7 and the infant Gustav who died on the journey. Their eldest son Wilhelm, remained behind in Germany but later came to Queensland in1893.
  
• Heinrich August (Henry) Wolski selected land in 1898 in Djuan. He selected 160 acres, Portion 331v Parish of Djuan.
  
• In 1901 Heinrich August (Henry) Wolski lived in Djuan. Henry was listed on the Crow's Nest Post Office directory as a farmer of Djuan as was his father John and brother William.
  
• He appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1903 living at Djuan. Heinrich was a farmer as were his father John and brother Gottfried.
  
• At the age of 25 years, 3 months and 12 days, Heinrich August (Henry) Wolski married Adeline Schilf, daughter of Jacob Johann Schilf and Anna Rosa (Rosa) Duminski, on 27 June 1905 in Haden, Queensland. They settled on land adjacent to Heinrich's fathers property at Djuan. They raised seven boys and three girls.
  
• Heinrich August (Henry) Wolski and Adeline Schilf appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1913 living at Djuan. Heinrich was a farmer and Adeline carried out domestic dutiies. Heinrich's brother Gottfried also farmed in the area.
  
• Heinrich August (Henry) Wolski died in 1930 in Queensland.
• Heinrich was buried on 6 January 1930 in Bergen Djuan Cemetery.
• He appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1930 living at Nutgrove. He was a farmer.
  

Heinrich Gustav Wolski

• Heinrich Gustav Wolski was born in 1904 in Queensland.
• He was the son of Wilhelm Wolski and Karoline Morgenstern.
• At the age of 36 years, Heinrich Gustav Wolski married Edna Elizabeth Reichle in 1940 in Queensland.
• Heinrich Gustav Wolski died on 6 September 1984 in Queensland.
• Heinrich was buried on 10 September 1984 in Millmerran Cemetery. PROT3-00I-0014.

Heinrich Gustav Wolski

• Heinrich Gustav Wolski was also known as Pagel.
• He was born on 24 March 1884 in Meringandan, Queensland.
• He was the son of Wilhelm Wolski and Marie Schimke.
• At the age of 28 years and 10 days, Heinrich Gustav Wolski married Margaret Florence Richardson on 3 April 1912 in Murwillumbah, New South Wales.
• Heinrich Gustav Wolski and Margaret Florence Richardson appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1913 living at Djuan. Heinrich was a farmer and Margaret carried out domestic duties.
  
• Heinrich Gustav Wolski died on 21 June 1963 in Brisbane, Queensland, at age 79.
• Heinrich was buried in Woombye Cemetery.

Herbert Wolski

• Herbert Wolski was born in 1905 in Queensland.
• He was the son of Heinrich August (Henry) Wolski and Adeline Schilf.
• Herbert Wolski appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1930 living at Nutgrove. He was a farmer.
  

Hermann Gustav Wolski

Herman Gustav Wolski 1893-1960. Taken 1959, Photo thanks to Dawn L.

• Hermann Gustav Wolski was born on 24 December 1893 in Gowrie Flat, Queensland.
• He was the son of Wilhelm Wolski and Karoline Morgenstern.
• At the age of 23 years and 24 days, Hermann Gustav Wolski married Emilie Auguste Sperling, daughter of William Sperling and Wilhelmine Caroline Welke, on 17 January 1917 in Djuan, Queensland. They had a total of 12 children.
  
• On 27 January 1925Hermann Gustav Wolski enrolled his daughters Ruby Vera Wolski and Elma Lillian (Ellie) Wolski in Pinelands State School. Their father was a farmer at Pinelands. The children's siblings attended the school in later years.
  
• Hermann Gustav Wolski and Emilie Auguste Sperling appeared on the Electoral Roll between 1930 and 1936 living at Pinelands. They were both farmers.
  
• Hermann Gustav Wolski and Emilie Auguste Sperling appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1943 living at Pinelands. Hermann was a farmer.
  
• Hermann Gustav Wolski died on 20 September 1960 in Oakey, Queensland, at age 66.

Ian John Wolski

• Ian John Wolski was born circa 1940.
• He was the son of Victor Wolski.
• Ian John Wolski died in 1948 in Queensland.

Ida Theresa Wolski

• Ida Theresa Wolski was born on 18 May 1890 in Meringandan, Queensland.
• She was the daughter of Wilhelm Wolski and Marie Schimke.
• At the age of 20 years, Ida Theresa Wolski married John (Jack) Lowien, son of Gottfried Lowien and Louisa Tabel, in 1911 in Queensland. They lived on his parent's farm at Meringandan with his widowed mother Louisa. They raised poultry in later life and when they retired Eric took over the farm.
  
• On 8 August 1926,their son, Max Harry Lowien died in Queensland. He was accidentally killed as reported by The Richmond Express :-
  “ACCIDENTAL SHOOTING. BOY SHOT DEAD BY HIS BROTHER
  A Toowoomba message reports: A tragic shooting accident, which resulted in the death of a young boy, Max Lowien, aged 101/2 years, occurred at Meringandan.
  Max Lowien and his brother, Roy, aged 14 1/2; years, had been playing with a pea rifle during the morning, and shortly after 4 o'clock on Sunday afternoon they left him to bring in the cows. There was in the house a 22 calibre revolver, and the boys must have taken this. They had just left the house, and were only a few paces from the front gate, when Max was seen to fall. His uncle, who was driving along the road, asked what was wrong with Max, and the elder boy answered, 'Nothing.' His uncle got off the trap, and went to the boy, who was bleeding, and had been shot just over tho heart. Death was instantaneous. The older boy said he was not aware that he had discharged the revolver, but becoming frightened, he threw the weapon away. Later, he showed Constable Johnson, of Meringandan, where the revolver was. The shooting, it is stated, was quiet accidental."
  
• In August 1926,Ida Theresa Wolski's son, Max Harry Lowien was buried in Meringandan Cemetery.
• On 22 April 1953,her husband, John (Jack) Lowien died in Queensland.
• Ida Theresa Wolski died on 25 April 1967 in Queensland at age 76.
• Ida was buried on 26 April 1967 in Drayton & Toowoomba Cemetery.

Ivan Wilfred Wolski

• Ivan Wilfred Wolski was born on 13 January 1932.
• He was the son of Hermann Gustav Wolski and Emilie Auguste Sperling.
• Ivan Wilfred Wolski died in 1994.

Johann August Wolski

• Johann August Wolski was born in 1904 in Queensland.
• He was the son of Gottfried (Fred) Wolski and Elisea Morgenstern.
• At the age of 25 years, Johann August Wolski married Martha Timm, daughter of Heinrich Carl Emil Timm and Elizabeth Pukallus, in 1929 in Queensland.
• Johann August Wolski died on 4 January 1942 in Queensland.
• Johann was buried in Taabinga Cemetery. Lutheran Section.

Johann August Wolski

• Johann August Wolski was born on 24 November 1840 in Minstenberg, Germany. He was the son of Michael Wolski and Christine Glume.
  
• He was the son of Michael Wolski and Christine Glume.
• At the age of 24 years, Johann August Wolski married Eva Ronionek in 1865 in Boden, Stuben, Germany.
• Johann August Wolski and Eva Ronionek immigrated to Queensland on 21 August 1888. Johann aged 46, and Eva 43, travelled on the Bulimba with their children Gottfried 9, Auguste 14, Heinrich 7 and the infant Gustav who died on the journey. Their eldest son Wilhelm, remained behind in Germany but later came to Queensland in1893.
  
• Johann August Wolski selected land in 1890 in Djuan. He chose 160 acres Portion 88v, Parish of Djuan.
  
• In 1901, Johann August Wolski and Wilhelm Wolski lived in Djuan. Wilhelm, Henry and John were listed on the Crow's Nest Post Office directory farmers of Djuan.
  
• Johann August Wolski and Eva Ronionek appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1903 living at Djuan. John was a farmer as were their sons Gottfried and Heinrich.
  
• Johann August Wolski died on 1 December 1910 in Djuan at age 70.
• Johann was buried on 3 December 1910 in Bergen Djuan Cemetery.
  
• In 1978 a descendant of Johann and Eva wrote the following (sic):-
  "Johann and Eva Wolski, who were originally of Polish descent, became German citizens owing to the capture of part of Poland during a War between those two countries.
  In the year 1885 the couple and their family migrated to Australia and first lived at Highfields for about fifteen months. They then selected 160 acres of land at Djuan where they lived for the rest of their lives. The four children of the family were all born in Germany - Wilhelm, Gottfried, Heinrich and Earnestina.
  
  Wilhelm, who married Caralone Morgenstern before coming to this country selected land at Upper Djuan and engaged in farming including dairying, pig raising, maize, wheat and potato growing. They reared a family of five boys and five girls.
  
  Gottfried Wolski who was married at Douglas to Elsie Morgenstern carried on the property previously selected by his father and engaged in the same type of farming as his elder brother, this being the main industries in those days. They raised a family of five boys and three girls.
  
  Heinrich was married to Lena Schilf of Haden and settled on land adjacent to his father where he also carried on similar lines as his two brothers. They raised a family of seven boys and three girls.
  
  Earnestina was married to Gustav Graf before coming to this country and also lived in the Djuan area.
  
  The total descendants of the original couple of Johann and Eva Wolski would be approximately 376 and are engaged in a wide range of occupations in Queensland, New South Wales and Victoria. The majority were keen sportsmen particularly tennis, cricket, and football and table-tennis.
  R. Wolski"
  
  NOTE:- There are a few errors in the above - Johann and Eva arrived in 1888 not 1885; Ernestina married Gustav Graf in 1891 in Queensland not in Germany.
  

Lena Bertha Wolski

• Lena Bertha Wolski was born in 1899 in Queensland. She never married.
  
• She was the daughter of Wilhelm Wolski and Karoline Morgenstern.
• Lena Bertha Wolski appeared on the Electoral Roll between 1930 and 1936 living at Djuan. Lena carried out home duties. She most likely lived with her parents.
  
• Lena Bertha Wolski died on 4 August 1966.
• Lena was buried on 5 August 1966 in Crow's Nest Cemetery.

Leslie Wolski

• Leslie Wolski was born on 19 May 1909 in Djuan.
• He was the son of Heinrich August (Henry) Wolski and Adeline Schilf.
• At the age of 20 years, 8 months and 9 days, Leslie Wolski married Dorothy May Kuhl, daughter of Carl Johann Heinrich Kuhl and Anna Maria Luise Trost, on 28 January 1930 in Nutgrove, Cooyar Line, Queensland.

Margaret Annie Wolski

• Margaret Annie Wolski was also known as Margaret Johanna.
• She was born in 1905 in Queensland.
• She was the daughter of Gottfried (Fred) Wolski and Elisea Morgenstern.
• At the age of 23 years, Margaret Annie Wolski married Fredrick Alexander Gotz, son of Alexander Heinrich August Gotz and Lena Auguste Schmaling, in 1928 in Queensland.
• Margaret Annie Wolski and Fredrick Alexander Gotz appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1930 living at Coalbank. Fred was a farmer.
  
• On 18 May 1959,her husband, Fredrick Alexander Gotz died in Queensland.
• Margaret Annie Wolski died on 30 July 1988.
• Margaret was buried on 2 August 1988 in Drayton & Toowoomba Cemetery. PLAW8-003-0041.