Augusta Pauline Briese

• 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

• 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.

Bertha Louise Briese

• 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

Betty Hirning Briese

• 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

• Cyril Norris Briese was also known as Cyril Norris Smoothy.
• Cyril Norris Briese died in 1913 in Queensland.
• He was born in 1913 in Queensland.
• He was the son of Henry Norris Smoothy and Annie Maria Magdeline Briese.

Elsie Briese

• Elsie Briese was born on 7 December 1906 in She was a twin to Alfred, Queensland.
• She was the daughter of August Ferdinand Briese and Anna (Maria) Magdaline Stark.
• At the age of 18 years, Elsie Briese married Percy Klease, son of Herman Frederick William Klease and Marie Minnie Louise Wilhelmina (Mary) Reinke, in 1925 in Queensland.

Emma Wilhelmine Henriette Briese

• Emma Wilhelmine Henriette Briese was born in 1898.
• She was the daughter of Ernst Eduard Briese and Wilhelmine Louise Wolter.
• Emma Wilhelmine Henriette Briese immigrated on 30 September 1899 with Ernst Eduard Briese and Wilhelmine Louise Wolter. 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.
  
• At the age of 18 years, Emma Wilhelmine Henriette Briese married Wilhelm Frederick Bruggemann, son of Fredrick Bruggemann and Auguste Hartwig, in 1916 in Queensland.
• Emma Wilhelmine Henriette Briese and Wilhelm Frederick Bruggemann appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1925 living at Greenwood, Oakey. William was a farmer.
  
• In 1967,her husband, Wilhelm Frederick Bruggemann died in Queensland.
• Emma Wilhelmine Henriette Briese died in 1982 in Queensland.

Ernest Briese

• 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

• 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

• Ernst Briese was born circa 1835.
• Ernst Briese married Wilhelmina Pacholke circa 1856.

Ernst Eduard Briese

• 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

Gustav Heinrich Briese

• Gustav Heinrich Briese died in 1905 in Queensland. His mother died the same year, perhaps giving birth.
• He was born in 1905 in Queensland.
• He was the son of Ernst Eduard Briese and Wilhelmine Louise Wolter.

Heinrich Gustav (Harry) Briese

• 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.

Herman Ernest Briese

• 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

• 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.

Maria Theresa Francisca Briese

• Duke of Westminster - 25 July 1884: Other Immigrants on the same ship

• 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.

Martha Emilie Briese

• Martha Emilie Briese was born in 1900 in Queensland. She was a twin to August Pauline.
  
• She was the daughter of Ernst Eduard Briese and Wilhelmine Louise Wolter.
• At the age of 21 years, Martha Emilie Briese married Otto Herman Hill, son of Frederick (Wilhelm) Hill and Helene Duminski, in 1921 in Queensland.
• Martha Emilie Briese and Otto Herman Hill appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1930 living at Groomsville. Otto was a labourer.
  
• In 1961,her husband, Otto Herman Hill died in Queensland.
• Martha Emilie Briese died on 1 July 1974 in Queensland.

Paul Ernst Edward Briese

• Paul Ernst Edward Briese was born in 1894 in Prussia.
• He was the son of Ernst Eduard Briese and Wilhelmine Louise Wolter.
• Paul Ernst Edward Briese immigrated on 30 September 1899 with Ernst Eduard Briese and Wilhelmine Louise Wolter. 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.
  
• At the age of 22 years, Paul Ernst Edward Briese married Augusta Wilhelmine Mathilda Vonhoff, daughter of Wilhelm August Robert Vonhoff and Mathilde Louisa Ulriche Brunn, on 26 April 1916 in Queensland.
• Paul Ernst Edward Briese died in 1975 in Queensland.

Percy Briese

• 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

• Ruby Briese was born in 1911 in Queensland.
• She was the daughter of August Ferdinand Briese and Anna (Maria) Magdaline Stark.

Walter Johann Briese

• Walter Johann Briese was born on 5 November 1902.
• He was the son of August Ferdinand Briese and Anna (Maria) Magdaline Stark.
• At the age of 24 years, 9 months and 26 days, Walter Johann Briese married Ruby Mary Pukallus, daughter of Herman Johann Pukallus and Marie Caroline Hartwig, on 31 August 1927.
• Walter Johann Briese and Ruby Mary Pukallus appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1930 living at Crow's Nest. Walter was a farmer.
  
• On 24 May 1943 Walter's firewood depot in Crow's Nest was called upon by C. G. Schaffer - the Union Organizer.
  
• Walter Johann Briese died in 1964 in Queensland.

Wilhelmina Maria Olga (Minnie) Briese

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.

Wilhelmine Augusta Emilie (Minna) Briese

• Wilhelmine Augusta Emilie (Minna) Briese was born in 1892.
• She was the daughter of Ernst Eduard Briese and Wilhelmine Louise Wolter.
• Wilhelmine Augusta Emilie (Minna) Briese immigrated on 30 September 1899 with Ernst Eduard Briese and Wilhelmine Louise Wolter. 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.
  
• At the age of 20 years, Wilhelmine Augusta Emilie (Minna) Briese married Fredrich Wilhelm Bruggemann, son of Fredrick Bruggemann and Auguste Hartwig, in 1912.
• Wilhelmine Augusta Emilie (Minna) Briese and Fredrich Wilhelm Bruggemann appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1913 living at Silverleigh. Fred was a farmer.
  
• Wilhelmine Augusta Emilie (Minna) Briese died in 1923 in Queensland.

William Edward Briese

• 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

• Charts: Descendants of Charles Eyles

• 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

• Charts: Descendants of John Burgess

• 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

• Charts: Descendants of Bernard Lockwood

• 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.
• "--"" in 1871.
• 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.
  
  

Charles Bright

• Charles Bright was baptized on 13 December 1807 in Rochford, Essex.
• He was the son of John Bright and Sarah Bragg.

Edward Bright

• Charts: Descendants of Bernard Lockwood

• Edward Bright was baptized on 15 May 1799 in Rochford, Essex.
• He was the son of John Bright and Sarah Bragg.
• From the Piggotts Trade Directory:HOCKLEY is a pleasant village, situated between Rayleigh and Rochford; distant from the former two miles, and from the latter four. The parish is extensive, containing about 5,000 acres; the soil is in general heavy, but considered good. The church, which is about half a mile from the village, is seated upon an eminence; it is a plain building, with a tower and small spire; Wadham college has the gift of the living
  (1823 Trade Directory.)
• At the age of 25 years, 8 months and 26 days, Edward Bright married Mary Lockwood, daughter of Bernard Brand Lockwood and Rachel Harrington, on 10 February 1825 in Marks Teys, Essex. Edward was from Rochford Parish, Mary from Marks Tey. Witnesses to the marriage were Mary Smith Bryant, Moses Lockwood and Harriet Lockwood.
• Edward Bright and Mary Lockwood appeared on the census of 7 June 1841 in Hockley, Essex. Edward is shown as a 40 year old farmer, living with his wife Mary also 40, daughter Mary 15, daughter Sarah 6, son Henry 4, and daughter Ann 1(Emily Ann). An 8 year old boy John Lockwood was also living with them, as well as 3 farm hands. (Aaron Lockwood aged 20 is also a bailiff but he was living at Trumpington Farm , Great Tey not with the Brights.)
  
  
• In 1848 he was a cattle dealer, Bartons and a farmer in Hockley, Essex.
• Edward Bright and Mary Lockwood appeared on the census of 30 March 1851 in Trumpingtons Farm, Great Tey. Edward Is shown as a 51 year old farm bailiff born Rochford, living with his wife Mary born Marks Tey aged 49, and daughter Emily aged 10 , a scholar born Hockley.
  
  
• There is a death of a Mary Lockwood recorded in the Lexden, Essex, in 1853, however, this may not be the correct date of death for this Mary Lockwood.
• There is a death of a Edward Bright recorded in the Lexden, Essex in 1856, however, this may not be the correct date of death for thisEdward Bright.
  
• Edward was buried on 21 April 1856 in Marks Tey, Essex. The burial record shows he was 58 years old.
• In 1866 From The Imperial Gazetteer of England & Wales...., by John Marius Wilson. circa 1866
  HOCKLEY, a village and a parish in Rochford district, Essex. The village stands on a hill, 1½ mile S of the river Crouch, 4 NW of Rochford, and 6 N of Benfleet r. station; and has a post-office under Chelmsford. The parish comprises 4,614 acres. Real property, £6,108; of which £65 are in fisheries. Pop., 798. Houses, 170. The property is much subdivided. High grounds here command some fine views. Wharves, and remains of an ancient bridge, are on the Crouch at Hull-Bridges; and the river there is fordable at low water. A pump-room with baths, and a hotel, were erected at a recently discovered medicinal spring; but they proved unsuccessful, and the pump-room is used as a Baptist chapel. There is a large barrow. The living is a vicarage in the diocese of Rochester. Value, £165. Patron, Wadham College, Oxford. The church is Norman; has a massive octagonal tower; was founded by Canute, in memory of his victory over Edmund Ironside at Ashingdon; and has been restored. Charities £13.

Emily Ann Bright

• Charts: Descendants of Thomas Jeffery, Descendants of Bernard Lockwood

Emily Jefferis (nee Bright) on the steps of her house in Bundaberg. Taken about 1920.

• Emily Ann Bright was born on 12 June 1840 in Hockley, Essex, England. Note: Registration District of Rochford.
• She was the daughter of Edward Bright and Mary Lockwood.
• At the time of the 7 June 1841 census, Emily Ann Bright was living in the household of Edward Bright and Mary Lockwood in Hockley, Essex. Edward is shown as a 40 year old farmer, living with his wife Mary also 40, daughter Mary 15, daughter Sarah 6, son Henry 4, and daughter Ann 1(Emily Ann). An 8 year old boy John Lockwood was also living with them, as well as 3 farm hands. (Aaron Lockwood aged 20 is also a bailiff but he was living at Trumpington Farm , Great Tey not with the Brights.)
  
  
• At the time of the 30 March 1851 census, Emily Ann Bright was living in the household of Edward Bright and Mary Lockwood in Trumpingtons Farm, Great Tey. Edward Is shown as a 51 year old farm bailiff born Rochford, living with his wife Mary born Marks Tey aged 49, and daughter Emily aged 10 , a scholar born Hockley.
  
  
• Emily Ann Bright appeared on the census of 7 April 1861 in Stratford, West Hampshire. Emily was working as a servant at the Swan Inn. She was 21 years old, single and her place of birth was listed as Hockley, Essex.
  
  
• At the age of 22 years, Emily Ann Bright married Robert Kemp Jefferis, son of Henry Jefferis and Ann Sparshott, on 12 June 1862 in St Margarets Church, Plumstead, Kent, England. Witnesses to the wedding were John Thorpe and Lucie Stone. Robert's profession was shown as a corn dealer. He was 25 years old, and Emily was 22. He lived in Hertford, she in Plumstead. Robert's father Henry was shown as a farmer, and Emily's father Edward Bright was also a farmer.
  
• Emily Ann Bright and Robert Kemp Jefferis immigrated to Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, in January 1863. They came on the "Swiftsure" to the Port of Melbourne. Emily brought with her a sewing box that is still held by a family member today.
  Emily's sister Sarah Ellen and her husband Richard Lamb had arrived in Melbourne in 1858.
  
  

  The sewing box brought to Australia by Emily Ann Jefferis (nee Bright) when she and Robert Kemp Jefferis immigrated to Melbourne on the "Swiftsure" in 1863.
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  Emily and Robert lived in Melbourne for a time after their arrival in Australia. Their first child Margaret Lockwood was born there. She died when she was only 16 months old in Ballarat. A few months later their second child, Edith Mary was born while they were living in Ballarat.
  
• On 29 March 1865,Emily Ann Bright's daughter, Margaret Lockwood Jefferis was buried in Ballarat Cemetery at age 1.
• According to family hearsay, Robert would leave Emily and go searching for gold. She often didn't know his whereabouts and it seems it was a habit he got into during their early married life. He must have left Emily and Edith in Ballart, possibly to avoid a jail sentence, while he travelled to Queensland. On 3 September Emily placed the following advertisement in the Brisbane Courier Mail. It ran until at least the 15th September 1866
  Mr Robert Kemp Jefferis of Alton Hampshire - Dear Roby, please send for me at once - Emily, Creswick's Road, Ballarat.
  
• Emily Ann Bright and Robert Kemp Jefferis moved to Central Queensland in 1867.Robert must have "sent for" Emily, or returned for her himself because the small family travelled overland to Rockhampton meeting only one bushranger according to family hearsay.
• Between 1867 and 1882 they lived in various places along Central Railway Line. During this time five more children were born, three boys and two girls.
• On 11 October 1876 Emily Ann Bright and Robert Kemp Jefferis lived in Kent Street, Rockhampton, Queensland. Robert Kemp's occupation is shown as a railway contractor.
• About 1882 Emily Ann Bright and Robert Kemp Jefferis moved to Bundaberg . Edith's orbituary noted that she had come to Bundaberg 39 years before her death - probably about the time of the birth of their daugther Edith's baby, Bessie.
  
• Emily Ann Bright and Anne Jefferis appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1903 living at Crofton Street, Bundaberg. Emily carried out domestic duties and Anne was a store keeper. Son Arthur, a horse driver also lived with them as did Emily's grandaughter Bessie.
  
• Between 1903 and 1919 Emily Ann Bright lived in Crofton Street, Bundaberg.
• She and Anne Jefferis appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1908 living at Crofton Street, Bundaberg. Emily was shown as carrying out domestic duties. Anne was a store keeper and Bessie who also lived with them also carried out domestic duties. Emily's son Arthur, a blacksmith lived in Braynan Street.
  
• Emily Ann Bright and Arthur Jefferis appeared on the Electoral Roll between 1919 and 1921 living at Electra Street, Bundaberg. Arthur was a blacksmith. Bessie Jefferis also lived with them.
  
• In 1921 Emily Ann Bright lived in Fairymead Road, Bundaberg.
• Newspaper clipping undated - February 1921
  General regret was expressed in town yesterday when it became known that Mrs Emily Ann Jefferis had passed away at the residence of her son Mr Arthur Jefferis of North Bundaberg. The deceased who had reached the venerable age of 81 years, was a very old resident, and was, with her late husband and family, widely known as highly respected. She accompanied her husband from Victoria to Rockhampton, the late Mr Jefferis holding the position of accountant to Messers O'Rourke and Sharry, railway contractors, who built Central Railways. On the termination of the contract, 39 years ago Mr and Mrs Jefferis came to Bundaberg and settled here. Mr Jefferis passed away some 24 years ago. The deceased leaves a family of three daughters, Mrs S H Chambers of Biggenden, Mrs Alf Faulkner of Alton, Burnett Heads, Miss Bessie Jefferis and one son, Mr Arthur Jefferis to mourn their irreparable loss, to whom general sympathy will be extended. The funeral will leave the residence of Mr Arthur Jefferis, Fairy-mead Road, at 2 o'clock this afternoon fro the General Cemetery, the arrangements being in the hands of Mr H C Garland.
• Emily Ann Bright died on 14 February 1921 in Fairymead Road, North Bundaberg, Queensland, at age 80. Emily's age is on her death certificate is shown as 80 years and 10 months. Her father's name is given as Henry Edward Bright, however her married certificate shows Edward Bright. Her death certificate states she was living 4 yrs in Victoria. She died of gradual senility. Informant of her death was Arthur Jefferis. Living children are given as Edith Mary 56, Anne 48, Arthur 43 and Bessie aged 39.
  
• Emily was buried on 15 February 1921 in Grave A2 P809, Bundaberg Cemetery, Queensland. Emily's son Arthur is also buried at that site.
  The grave headstone reads
  Emily Ann Jefferis died 15th Feb 1921 Aged 80 years
  Also her beloved daughter Sarah Ellen Died 3 Dec 1885 Aged 16 years At Rest.
  

  Gravestone of Emily Ann Jefferis and her daughter Sarah Ellen Jefferis. Bundagerg Cemetery
• A stain glass window, dedicated to Emily and Robert Kemp was erected in the Anglican Church by their children.
  

  Stain Glass window in the Anglican Church, Bundaberg, dedicated to Emily Ann Bright and Robert Kemp Jefferis