Annie Maria Magdeline Briese

F, b. 12 August 1895, d. 1981

Children of Annie Maria Magdeline Briese and Henry Norris Smoothy

August Ferdinand Briese

M, b. 1861, d. 21 December 1943
  • August Ferdinand Briese was born in 1861.
  • He was the son of Ernst Briese and Wilhelmina Pacholke.
  • August Ferdinand Briese married Anna (Maria) Magdaline Stark circa 1887.
  • August Ferdinand Briese and Anna (Maria) Magdaline Stark immigrated to Queensland on 15 September 1889. August 28, and Anna 22 travelled on the Quetta with their infant daughter Augusta. August's brother Ernst arrived in Queensland two weeks later.
  • August Ferdinand Briese and Anna (Maria) Magdaline Stark appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1903 living at Douglas. August was a farmer. The surname was spelt BRISE.
  • On 20 December 1905 a Briese family photo was taken at their Douglas home on the occasion of the wedding of their eldest daughter Auguste to Joseph Edser.
    August and Maria Briese and family. Taken at their home at Douglas on the wedding day of their daughter Auguste to Joseph Edsar, 20 Dec 1905. Photo thanks to http://heritage.spriggs.com.au
  • August Ferdinand Briese and Anna (Maria) Magdaline Stark appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1930 living at Douglas. August was a farmer.
  • August Ferdinand Briese and Anna (Maria) Magdaline Stark appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1943 living at Thallon Street, Crow's Nest. August was listed as a farmer of Douglas while Anna Maria lived in Thallon Street, Crow's Nest.
  • August Ferdinand Briese died on 21 December 1943 in Queensland.
  • August was buried on 22 December 1943 in Drayton & Toowoomba Cemetery.

Children of August Ferdinand Briese and Anna (Maria) Magdaline Stark

August Ferdinand Briese

M, b. 14 September 1897, d. 31 July 1987
  • August Ferdinand Briese was born on 14 September 1897 in Queensland.
  • He was the son of August Ferdinand Briese and Anna (Maria) Magdaline Stark.
  • August Ferdinand Briese a Briese family photo was taken at their Douglas home on the occasion of the wedding of their eldest daughter Auguste to Joseph Edser.
  • At the age of 21 years, August Ferdinand Briese married Emily Jane Busiko, daughter of Louis (David) Busiko and Anna Dorothea Rissman, in 1919 in Queensland.
  • August Ferdinand Briese and Emily Jane Busiko appeared on the Electoral Roll between 1930 and 1949 living at Ravensbourne. August was a farmer.
  • August Ferdinand Briese died on 31 July 1987 at age 89.
  • August was buried on 3 August 1987 in Crow's Nest Cemetery.

Augusta Pauline Briese

F, b. 11 August 1900, d. 2 November 1921
  • Augusta Pauline Briese was born on 11 August 1900 in Queensland. She was a twin to Martha Emilie.
  • She was the daughter of Ernst Eduard Briese and Wilhelmine Louise Wolter.
  • Augusta was buried on 2 November 1921 in Douglas Cemetery.
  • Augusta Pauline Briese died on 2 November 1921 in Douglas, Queensland, at age 21.

Augusta Pauline Briese

F, b. 2 August 1889, d. 13 August 1962
  • Augusta Pauline Briese was born on 2 August 1889. She was most likelly born at sea.
  • She was the daughter of August Ferdinand Briese and Anna (Maria) Magdaline Stark.
  • Augusta Pauline Briese immigrated on 15 September 1889 to Queensland with August Ferdinand Briese and Anna (Maria) Magdaline Stark. August 28, and Anna 22 travelled on the Quetta with their infant daughter Augusta. August's brother Ernst arrived in Queensland two weeks later.
  • 20 December 1905 a Briese family photo was taken at their Douglas home on the occasion of the wedding of their eldest daughter Auguste to Joseph Edser.
  • At the age of 16 years, 4 months and 18 days, Augusta Pauline Briese married Joseph Edser, son of Joseph (Joe) Edser and Emily Halloway, on 20 December 1905 in Douglas, Queensland. After farming at Douglas for some time the family moved to a 5 acres plot of land just outside Crow's Nest. Joseph worked as a contract rubbish carter for the Crow's Nest Shire Council. The family also sold surplus fruit and vegetables they grew on their farm.
    Joseph Edser and Auguste Briese, married 20 Dec 1905 at Douglas. Photo thanks to http://heritage.spriggs.com.au
  • Augusta Pauline Briese and Joseph Edser appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1913 living at Crow's Nest. Joseph was a cream carter.
  • Augusta Pauline Briese and Joseph Edser appeared on the Electoral Roll between 1930 and 1945 living at Crow's Nest. Joseph was a cream carrier and Augusta carried out home duties.
  • Joseph was a member of the Manchester Unity Independent Order of Oddfellows. He lost his contract with the council and in his early sixties worked away from home cutting sleepers. He succumbed to a stroke in 1940 which left him partly paralysed and in a wheel chair. Gussie tended to him for 9 years before he passed away. The family were Jehovah Witnesses.
  • Augusta Pauline Briese appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1949 living at Crow's Nest. She carried out home duties.
  • In March 1949,her husband, Joseph Edser died in Queensland at age 69.
  • Augusta Pauline Briese died on 13 August 1962 in Queensland at age 73.
  • Augusta was buried in Crow's Nest Cemetery. UNIT-00L-0008.

Children of Augusta Pauline Briese and Joseph Edser

Bertha Louise Briese

F, b. 6 November 1858, d. 14 December 1951
  • Bertha Louise Briese was born on 6 November 1858 in Kleihakel, Prussia.
  • She was the daughter of Ernst Briese and Wilhelmina Pacholke.
  • Bertha Louise Briese immigrated to Queensland on 25 June 1884. She appeared to have travelled by herself. She may have been related to Karoline Pacholke, wife of Ludwig Welke who arrived in Queensland in 1873.
  • At the age of 26 years, 4 months and 14 days, Bertha Louise Briese married Herman Michael Hartwig, son of Michael Friedrich Hartwig and Justina Christine Randt, on 20 March 1885 in Crow's Nest, Queensland.
  • Bertha Louise Briese appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1903 living at Douglas. Bertha carried out domestic duties and Herman was a farmer.
  • She and Herman Michael Hartwig appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1903 living at Douglas.
  • On 4 August 1934,her husband, Herman Michael Hartwig died in Queensland at age 70.
  • Bertha Louise Briese appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1943 living at Groomsville. She carried out home duties.
  • Bertha Louise Briese died on 14 December 1951 in Queensland at age 93.
  • Bertha was buried on 15 December 1951 in Douglas Cemetery.
    Grave of Herman Michael & Bertha Louise (nee Briese) Hartwig - Douglas Cemetery. Photo- Copyright 2006. http://chapelhill.homeip.net

Children of Bertha Louise Briese and Herman Michael Hartwig

Betty Hirning Briese

F, b. 1936, d. 30 November 1961
  • Betty Hirning Briese was born in 1936.
  • She was the daughter of Heinrich Gustav (Harry) Briese and Annie Elizabeth Hirning.
  • Betty Hirning Briese died on 30 November 1961 in Queensland.
  • Betty was buried on 2 December 1961 in Drayton & Toowoomba Cemetery. Her parents are buried with her.

Cyril Norris Briese

M, b. 1913, d. 1913

Elsie Briese

F, b. 7 December 1906

Emma Wilhelmine Henriette Briese

F, b. 1898, d. 1982

Children of Emma Wilhelmine Henriette Briese and Wilhelm Frederick Bruggemann

Ernest Briese

M, b. 30 May 1908, d. 2 January 1985
  • Ernest Briese was born on 30 May 1908 in Queensland.
  • He was the son of August Ferdinand Briese and Anna (Maria) Magdaline Stark.
  • Ernest Briese appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1930 living at Crow's Nest. He was a labourer.
  • Ernest Briese died on 2 January 1985 at age 76.
  • Ernest was buried on 3 January 1985 in Drayton & Toowoomba Cemetery.

Ernest Heinrich Briese

M, b. 1902, d. 9 September 1902
  • Ernest Heinrich Briese was born in 1902 in Queensland.
  • He was the son of Ernst Eduard Briese and Wilhelmine Louise Wolter.
  • Ernest Heinrich Briese died on 9 September 1902 in Queensland.
  • Ernest was buried on 10 September 1902 in Douglas Cemetery.

Ernst Briese

M, b. circa 1835

Children of Ernst Briese and Wilhelmina Pacholke

Ernst Eduard Briese

M, b. 10 September 1863, d. 11 October 1940
  • Ernst Eduard Briese was born on 10 September 1863.
  • He was the son of Ernst Briese and Wilhelmina Pacholke.
  • Ernst Eduard Briese married Wilhelmine Louise Wolter circa 1890.
  • Ernst Eduard Briese and Wilhelmine Louise Wolter immigrated on 30 September 1899. Ernest 36, and Wilhelmine 33, travelled on the "Duke of Fife" with their three children Minna 7, Paul 4, and infant Emma. Ernst brother August had arrived in Queensland two weeks earlier.
  • On 10 September 1902,Ernst Eduard Briese's son, Ernest Heinrich Briese was buried in Douglas Cemetery.
  • On 31 July 1905,his wife, Wilhelmine Louise Wolter died in Queensland at age 39. She may have died in childbirth as their son Gustav died an infant.
  • At the age of 52 years, Ernst Eduard Briese married Agnes Anna Polzin, daughter of Stephen Polzin and Faromka (Veronica) Riebschlager, in 1916.
  • On 2 November 1921,Ernst Eduard Briese's mother, Augusta Pauline Briese died in Douglas, Queensland, at age 21.
  • Ernst Eduard Briese and Agnes Anna Polzin appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1925 living at Douglas. Agnes and Ernst were both listed as farmers.
  • On 15 August 1938,his wife, Agnes Anna Polzin died in Queensland at age 78.
  • Ernst Eduard Briese died on 11 October 1940 in Queensland at age 77.
  • Ernst was buried on 12 October 1940 in Douglas Cemetery.
    Grave of Ferdinand Julius Hartwig, his wife Agnes Anna (nee Polzin) & Ernst Edward Briese - Douglas Cemetery. Photo- Copyright 2006. http://chapelhill.homeip.net

Children of Ernst Eduard Briese and Wilhelmine Louise Wolter

Gustav Heinrich Briese

M, b. 1905, d. 1905

Heinrich Gustav (Harry) Briese

M, b. 31 May 1892, d. 9 November 1972
  • Heinrich Gustav (Harry) Briese was born on 31 May 1892 in Queensland.
  • He was the son of August Ferdinand Briese and Anna (Maria) Magdaline Stark.
  • Heinrich Gustav (Harry) Briese a Briese family photo was taken at their Douglas home on the occasion of the wedding of their eldest daughter Auguste to Joseph Edser.
  • At the age of 28 years, Heinrich Gustav (Harry) Briese married Annie Elizabeth Hirning, daughter of Gottlieb Hirning and Julia Wilhelmina Patawa, in 1921 in Queensland.
  • Heinrich Gustav (Harry) Briese and Annie Elizabeth Hirning appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1930 living at Groomsville. Henry was a farmer. Annie gave her address as Crow's Nest.
  • Heinrich Gustav (Harry) Briese died on 9 November 1972 in Queensland at age 80.
  • Heinrich was buried on 11 November 1972 in Drayton & Toowoomba Cemetery.

Child of Heinrich Gustav (Harry) Briese and Annie Elizabeth Hirning

Herman Ernest Briese

M, b. 26 May 1901, d. 15 April 1966
  • Herman Ernest Briese was born on 26 May 1901 in Queensland.
  • He was the son of August Ferdinand Briese and Anna (Maria) Magdaline Stark.
  • Herman Ernest Briese a Briese family photo was taken at their Douglas home on the occasion of the wedding of their eldest daughter Auguste to Joseph Edser.
  • At the age of 24 years, Herman Ernest Briese married Isabella Bretz, daughter of John Bretz and Sarah Ann Boyce, in 1926 in Queensland.
  • Herman Ernest Briese and Isabella Bretz appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1930 living at Plainby, Crow's Nest. Herman was a labourer.
  • Herman Ernest Briese died on 15 April 1966 in Queensland at age 64.
  • Herman was buried on 16 April 1966 in Drayton & Toowoomba Cemetery.

Johann Carl Briese

M, b. 7 January 1894, d. 1973
  • Johann Carl Briese was born on 7 January 1894 in Queensland.
  • He was the son of August Ferdinand Briese and Anna (Maria) Magdaline Stark.
  • Johann Carl Briese a Briese family photo was taken at their Douglas home on the occasion of the wedding of their eldest daughter Auguste to Joseph Edser.
  • At the age of 20 years, Johann Carl Briese married Hilda Augusta Tewes, daughter of Elizabeth Augusta Tewes, in 1915 in Queensland.
  • On 21 October 1918,Johann Carl Briese's son, Percy Briese was buried in Crow's Nest Cemetery.
  • Johann Carl Briesepossibly died in 1973 in Queensland.

Child of Johann Carl Briese and Hilda Augusta Tewes

Maria Theresa Francisca Briese

F, b. 12 September 1849, d. 26 July 1945
  • Maria Theresa Francisca Briese was born on 12 September 1849. She was the daughter of Ernest Briese and Johannah Zieldorft.
  • Maria Theresa Francisca Briese married Heinrich Anton Steinmuller circa 1870.
  • Maria Theresa Francisca Briese and Heinrich Anton Steinmuller immigrated to Queensland on 25 June 1884. Henrich, 39 and Marie 35 travelled on the Duke of Westminister with their three children Wilhelmine 11, Henrich 3 and Martha an infant.
  • On 17 June 1933,her husband, Heinrich Anton Steinmuller died in Queensland at age 88.
  • Maria Theresa Francisca Briese died on 26 July 1945 in Queensland at age 95.
  • Maria was buried on 27 July 1945 in Cabarlah Cemetery.

Children of Maria Theresa Francisca Briese and Heinrich Anton Steinmuller

Martha Emilie Briese

F, b. 1900, d. 1 July 1974

Paul Ernst Edward Briese

M, b. 1894, d. 1975

Percy Briese

M, b. circa 1916, d. October 1918
  • Percy Briese was born circa 1916.
  • He was the son of Johann Carl Briese and Hilda Augusta Tewes.
  • Percy Briese died in October 1918.
  • Percy was buried on 21 October 1918 in Crow's Nest Cemetery.

Ruby Briese

F, b. 1911

Walter Johann Briese

M, b. 5 November 1902, d. 1964

Wilhelmina Maria Olga (Minnie) Briese

F, b. 14 September 1890, d. 10 February 1917

Wilhelmina Maria Olga (Minnie nee Briese) Schmaling 1890-1917. Photo thanks to Dawn Lever
  • Wilhelmina Maria Olga (Minnie) Briese was born on 14 September 1890 in Queensland.
  • She was the daughter of August Ferdinand Briese and Anna (Maria) Magdaline Stark.
  • Wilhelmina Maria Olga (Minnie) Briese a Briese family photo was taken at their Douglas home on the occasion of the wedding of their eldest daughter Auguste to Joseph Edser.
  • At the age of 18 years, Wilhelmina Maria Olga (Minnie) Briese married Wilhelm Frederick Schmaling, son of Christian Frederick Schmaling and Johanna Klemm, in 1909.
  • On 29 July 1910,Wilhelmina Maria Olga (Minnie) Briese's son, William (Frederick) Schmaling was buried in Douglas Cemetery. SEC1-009-0007.
  • Wilhelmina Maria Olga (Minnie) Briese died on 10 February 1917 in Queensland at age 26.
  • Wilhelmina was buried on 12 February 1917 in Douglas Cemetery.

Children of Wilhelmina Maria Olga (Minnie) Briese and Wilhelm Frederick Schmaling

Wilhelmine Augusta Emilie (Minna) Briese

F, b. 1892, d. 1923

William Edward Briese

M, b. 1899, d. 15 June 1977
  • William Edward Briese was born in 1899 in Queensland.
  • He was the son of August Ferdinand Briese and Anna (Maria) Magdaline Stark.
  • William Edward Briese a Briese family photo was taken at their Douglas home on the occasion of the wedding of their eldest daughter Auguste to Joseph Edser.
  • At the age of 24 years, William Edward Briese married Annie Rose, daughter of Herman Rose and Annie Oliver, in 1923 in Queensland.
  • William Edward Briese and Annie Rose appeared on the Electoral Roll between 1930 and 1943 living at Crow's Nest. William was an engine driver.
  • William Edward Briese died on 15 June 1977 in Queensland.
  • William was buried on 20 June 1977 in Crow's Nest Cemetery.

Franz Joachim Heinrich Briesemann

M, b. 13 March 1899, d. 1973
  • Franz Joachim Heinrich Briesemann was born on 13 March 1899 in New Zealand. He was the son of Rose Judith Jane and Heinrich Wilhelm Carl BRIESEMANN.
  • At the age of 24 years, Franz Joachim Heinrich Briesemann married Ivy Witt, daughter of Robert Henry Witt and Cecilia Higgins Eyles, in 1924 in New Zealand.
  • Franz Joachim Heinrich Briesemann died in 1973 in New Zealand.

Edith May Brigden

F, b. 1888, d. 18 December 1972
  • Edith May Brigden was born in 1888 in Sydney, New South Wales. She was the daughter of George BRIGDEN and Mary Ann.
  • At the age of 24 years, Edith May Brigden married Daniel Bird, son of William John Bird and Priscilla McMunn, in 1912 in Dubbo, New South Wales.
  • Edith May Brigden died on 18 December 1972 in Dubbo, New South Wales.
  • Edith was buried in Geurie Cemetery.

Charles Bright

M, b. 1831
  • Charles Bright was born in 1831 in Hockley, Essex.
  • He was the son of Edward Bright and Mary Lockwood.
  • Charles Bright married Louisa Unknown circa 1855.
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  • Charles Bright and Louisa Unknown appeared on the census of 2 April 1871 in Canewdon, Essex. Charles was a 40 year old inn keeper born Hockley. His wife Louisa was 41 born Harlow. A number of servants lived in the inn.

  • Charles Bright appeared on the census of 3 April 1881 in Smith House, Great Stambridge, Essex. Charles is shown as a 50 year old farmer of 50 acres, born Hockly, Essex, living with his wife Louisa 50, born Chelmsford and a 17 year old servant Eliza Spooner, born Burnham, Essex.