Lena Kirstenfeldt

F, b. circa 1862, d. 1865

Lorna Agnes Maud Kirstenfeldt

F, b. 1914

Maria Catherina (Mary) Kirstenfeldt

F, b. 1870, d. 2 December 1955

Children of Maria Catherina (Mary) Kirstenfeldt and Christian Jacob Riethmuller

Mary Margaret Kirstenfeldt

F, b. 1913

Michael Frederick Kirstenfeldt

M, b. 1879, d. 1955

Olga Louisa (Bess) Kirstenfeldt

F, b. 16 December 1909, d. 26 December 1970

Olive May Kirstenfeldt

F, b. 12 May 1911, d. 5 January 1988

Pearly (Pearl) Amelia Kirstenfeldt

F, b. 1908, d. 1961

Queenie Irene Kirstenfeldt

F, b. 1907, d. 1988

William Clifford (Cliff) Kirstenfeldt

M, b. 1922, d. 1985

Mary Te kiri Kite

F, b. 1911, d. 6 October 1957

May Kitson

F, b. 1903
  • May Kitson was born in 1903 in Queensland. She was the daugther of Joseph Kitson and Ruth Walker.
  • At the age of 34 years, May Kitson married John Walpole in 1937 in Queensland.
  • May Kitson and John Walpole appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1943 living at Cooyar. John was a mill hand. A Richard Stanley Walpole, perhaps his brother was a labourer at Cooyar.

Mary Kitt

F, b. circa 1851
  • Mary Kitt was born circa 1851 in St Mawes, Cornwall.
  • She was the daughter of Samuel Kitt.
  • Mary Kitt married William Lower, son of John Lower and Jane Banfield, on 10 October 1874 in St Just in Roseland, Cornwall. William is shown as a mariner, bachelor, father John also a mariner, living at St Mawes. Mary is a spinster of full age, living at St Mawes, father Robert KITT, a customers agent. Wintesses are Samuel KITT and Catherine Jane LOWER.
  • Mary Kitt and William Lower appeared on the census of 3 April 1881 in Well Lane, Falmouth, Cornwall. William is shown as a 32 year old mariner born Uphill Somerset living with his 30 year old wife Mary, born St Mawes and three year old son Edward John born Falmouth. A Frederick John Martin, 25 year old engineer born Falmouth is lodging with the family.

Children of Mary Kitt and William Lower

Samuel Kitt

M, b. circa 1830
  • Samuel Kitt was born circa 1830.
  • In 1874 he was a customs agent, at the time of daughter Mary's marriage.

Child of Samuel Kitt

Augustine Klaus

F

Child of Augustine Klaus and Hermann Albert Barnett

Augusta Klease

F, b. 1868, d. 28 March 1939
  • Augusta Klease was also known as Kliese.
  • She was born in 1868 in Germany.
  • She was the daughter of Bertha Kliese.
  • Augusta Klease immigrated on 30 October 1873 to Rockhampton with Carl Frederick (Wilhelm) Kliese and Therese Kohlo. William, 27, Therese 29, Auguste 9, Hermann 5 and Bertha, 21 (possibly William's sister) arrived on the Euginie as free passengers. Also travelling on the ship, as Assisted passengers were Carl Kliese aged 50, Wilhelmine 49, Auguste, 5 (Bertha's daughter). They departed Hamburg on 15 Jun 1873. After staying in Rockhampton for some time the family moved to the Darling Downs.
  • At the age of 18 years, Augusta Klease married Christian (Christy) Reinke, son of Carl Friedrich (Wilhelm) Reinke and Louise Kreatzmann, in 1886 in Queensland.
  • Augusta Klease and Christian (Christy) Reinke appeared on the Electoral Roll between 1903 and 1905 living at Goombungee. Christian was a farmer and Augusta carried out home duties.
  • Augusta Klease and Christian (Christy) Reinke appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1908 living at Goombungee. Christy was a farmer.
  • Augusta Klease and Christian (Christy) Reinke appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1913 living at Goombungee. Christy was a farmer. Thie son Christie was a labourer at Goombungee.
  • Augusta Klease and Christian (Christy) Reinke appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1925 living at Goombungee. Christian was a farmer and Augusta carried out home duties.
  • On 23 November 1938,her husband, Christian (Christy) Reinke died in Queensland at age 77.
  • Augusta Klease died on 28 March 1939 in Queensland.
  • Augusta was buried on 29 April 1939 in Goombungee Cemetery.

Children of Augusta Klease and Christian (Christy) Reinke

Eric David Klease

M, b. 1913, d. 1983
  • Eric David Klease was born in 1913 in Queensland.
  • He was the son of Herman Frederick William Klease and Marie Minnie Louise Wilhelmina (Mary) Reinke.
  • Eric David Klease was mentioned in the obituary of his father, Herman Frederick William Klease, on 20 August 1928. The Brisbane Courier reported - "Another link with the early history of the district was broken by the death, on July 28, at his residence, at Bergen, of Mr. Herman Frederick William Klease, aged 60 years. The late Mr. Klease had resided at Bergen for the past 40 years. He was born in Germany, but left that country with his parents when he was 5 years of age arriving in Australia in 1872. After residing for a short period in Rockhampton, the family shifted to the Downs, where, at the age of 21, the late Mr. Klease was married to Miss Mary Reinke, and the young couple settled at Bergen, where Mr. Klease had taken up land, on which he had resided ever since. He is survived by a widow and grown-up family of nine sons and two daughters; namely: William (Nambour), Walter (Goombungee), Fred and George (Toowoomba), Richard and Eric (Bergen), Jack (Newcastle), Herman (Meringandan), and Percy (Crow's Nest). The daughters are: Mrs. Fred Richter (Bergen) and Miss Mabel Klease (Bergen); also 27 grandchildren. The funeral took place from the deceased late residence, at Bergen, to the Goombungee Cemetery, where Pastor Prenzier officiated at the grave."
  • Eric David Klease died in 1983 in Queensland.

Frederick Carl Klease

M, b. 1894, d. 1970
  • Frederick Carl Klease was born in 1894 in Queensland.
  • He was the son of Herman Frederick William Klease and Marie Minnie Louise Wilhelmina (Mary) Reinke.
  • At the age of 21 years, Frederick Carl Klease married Ottile Alwyn Noske, daughter of August Ludwig Noske and Wilhelmina Paulina Patzwald, in 1915 in Queensland.
  • Frederick Carl Klease appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1925 living at Meringandan. Fred was a farmer.
  • He was mentioned in the obituary of his father, Herman Frederick William Klease, on 20 August 1928. The Brisbane Courier reported - "Another link with the early history of the district was broken by the death, on July 28, at his residence, at Bergen, of Mr. Herman Frederick William Klease, aged 60 years. The late Mr. Klease had resided at Bergen for the past 40 years. He was born in Germany, but left that country with his parents when he was 5 years of age arriving in Australia in 1872. After residing for a short period in Rockhampton, the family shifted to the Downs, where, at the age of 21, the late Mr. Klease was married to Miss Mary Reinke, and the young couple settled at Bergen, where Mr. Klease had taken up land, on which he had resided ever since. He is survived by a widow and grown-up family of nine sons and two daughters; namely: William (Nambour), Walter (Goombungee), Fred and George (Toowoomba), Richard and Eric (Bergen), Jack (Newcastle), Herman (Meringandan), and Percy (Crow's Nest). The daughters are: Mrs. Fred Richter (Bergen) and Miss Mabel Klease (Bergen); also 27 grandchildren. The funeral took place from the deceased late residence, at Bergen, to the Goombungee Cemetery, where Pastor Prenzier officiated at the grave."
  • In 1969,his wife, Ottile Alwyn Noske died in Brisbane, Queensland.
  • Frederick Carl Klease died in 1970 in Brisbane, Queensland.

George Klease

M, b. 20 September 1897, d. 24 March 1961
  • George Klease was born on 20 September 1897 in Queensland.
  • He was the son of Herman Frederick William Klease and Marie Minnie Louise Wilhelmina (Mary) Reinke.
  • At the age of 21 years, George Klease married Emma Bertha Noske, daughter of August Ludwig Noske and Wilhelmina Paulina Patzwald, in 1919 in Queensland.
  • George Klease was mentioned in the obituary of his father, Herman Frederick William Klease, on 20 August 1928. The Brisbane Courier reported - "Another link with the early history of the district was broken by the death, on July 28, at his residence, at Bergen, of Mr. Herman Frederick William Klease, aged 60 years. The late Mr. Klease had resided at Bergen for the past 40 years. He was born in Germany, but left that country with his parents when he was 5 years of age arriving in Australia in 1872. After residing for a short period in Rockhampton, the family shifted to the Downs, where, at the age of 21, the late Mr. Klease was married to Miss Mary Reinke, and the young couple settled at Bergen, where Mr. Klease had taken up land, on which he had resided ever since. He is survived by a widow and grown-up family of nine sons and two daughters; namely: William (Nambour), Walter (Goombungee), Fred and George (Toowoomba), Richard and Eric (Bergen), Jack (Newcastle), Herman (Meringandan), and Percy (Crow's Nest). The daughters are: Mrs. Fred Richter (Bergen) and Miss Mabel Klease (Bergen); also 27 grandchildren. The funeral took place from the deceased late residence, at Bergen, to the Goombungee Cemetery, where Pastor Prenzier officiated at the grave."
  • George Klease died on 24 March 1961 in Brisbane, Queensland, at age 63.
  • George was buried in Beuadesert Cemetery.

Herman Frederick William Klease

M, b. 25 December 1868, d. 28 July 1928
  • Herman Frederick William Klease was born on 25 December 1868 in Pommern, Cochem-Zell, Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany.
  • He was the son of Carl Frederick (Wilhelm) Kliese and Therese Kohlo.
  • Herman Frederick William Klease immigrated on 30 October 1873 to Rockhampton with Carl Frederick (Wilhelm) Kliese and Therese Kohlo. William, 27, Therese 29, Auguste 9, Hermann 5 and Bertha, 21 (possibly William's sister) arrived on the Euginie as free passengers. Also travelling on the ship, as Assisted passengers were Carl Kliese aged 50, Wilhelmine 49, Auguste, 5 (Bertha's daughter). They departed Hamburg on 15 Jun 1873. After staying in Rockhampton for some time the family moved to the Darling Downs.
  • At the age of 20 years, 11 months and 24 days, Herman Frederick William Klease married Marie Minnie Louise Wilhelmina (Mary) Reinke, daughter of Carl Friedrich (Wilhelm) Reinke and Louise Kreatzmann, on 19 December 1889. They settled in Bergen where Herman had taken up land.
  • In 1901 Herman was listed as a farmer of Goombungee in the Crow's Nest Post Office Directory.
  • Herman Frederick William Klease and Marie Minnie Louise Wilhelmina (Mary) Reinke appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1903 living at Goombungee. Hermann was a farmer and Mary carried out domestic duties. An Albert Kliese was also farming at Goombungee.
  • Herman Frederick William Klease and Marie Minnie Louise Wilhelmina (Mary) Reinke appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1913 living at Bergen. Herman was a farmer. Son Walter also farmed at Bergen.
  • Herman Frederick William Klease died on 28 July 1928 in Queensland at age 59.
  • Herman was buried on 29 July 1928 in Goombungee Cemetery.
  • On 20 August 1928 Herman Frederick William Klease's obituary appeared in The Brisbane Courier. It read:- "Another link with the early history of the district was broken by the death, on July 28, at his residence, at Bergen, of Mr. Herman Frederick William Klease, aged 60 years. The late Mr. Klease had resided at Bergen for the past 40 years. He was born in Germany, but left that country with his parents when he was 5 years of age arriving in Australia in 1872. After residing for a short period in Rockhampton, the family shifted to the Downs, where, at the age of 21, the late Mr. Klease was married to Miss Mary Reinke, and the young couple settled at Bergen, where Mr. Klease had taken up land, on which he had resided ever since. He is survived by a widow and grown-up family of nine sons and two daughters; namely: William (Nambour), Walter (Goombungee), Fred and George (Toowoomba), Richard and Eric (Bergen), Jack (Newcastle), Herman (Meringandan), and Percy (Crow's Nest). The daughters are: Mrs. Fred Richter (Bergen) and Miss Mabel Klease (Bergen); also 27 grandchildren. The funeral took place from the deceased late residence, at Bergen, to the Goombungee Cemetery, where Pastor Prenzier officiated at the grave."

Children of Herman Frederick William Klease and Marie Minnie Louise Wilhelmina (Mary) Reinke

Herman Henry Klease

M, b. 1906, d. 25 November 1969
  • Herman Henry Klease was also known as Herman Henry Kliese.
  • He was born in 1906 in Queensland.
  • He was the son of Herman Frederick William Klease and Marie Minnie Louise Wilhelmina (Mary) Reinke.
  • At the age of 22 years, Herman Henry Klease married Edna Caroline Richter, daughter of Caroline Richter, in 1928 in Queensland.
  • Herman Henry Klease was mentioned in the obituary of his father, Herman Frederick William Klease, on 20 August 1928. The Brisbane Courier reported - "Another link with the early history of the district was broken by the death, on July 28, at his residence, at Bergen, of Mr. Herman Frederick William Klease, aged 60 years. The late Mr. Klease had resided at Bergen for the past 40 years. He was born in Germany, but left that country with his parents when he was 5 years of age arriving in Australia in 1872. After residing for a short period in Rockhampton, the family shifted to the Downs, where, at the age of 21, the late Mr. Klease was married to Miss Mary Reinke, and the young couple settled at Bergen, where Mr. Klease had taken up land, on which he had resided ever since. He is survived by a widow and grown-up family of nine sons and two daughters; namely: William (Nambour), Walter (Goombungee), Fred and George (Toowoomba), Richard and Eric (Bergen), Jack (Newcastle), Herman (Meringandan), and Percy (Crow's Nest). The daughters are: Mrs. Fred Richter (Bergen) and Miss Mabel Klease (Bergen); also 27 grandchildren. The funeral took place from the deceased late residence, at Bergen, to the Goombungee Cemetery, where Pastor Prenzier officiated at the grave."
  • Herman Henry Klease appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1930 living at Lillyvale, Meringandan. Herman was a farmer.
  • He and Edna Caroline Richter appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1934 living at Lilyvale, Meringandan. Henry was a farmer and Edna carried out home duties.
  • Herman Henry Klease died on 25 November 1969.
  • Herman was buried on 27 November 1969 in Drayton & Toowoomba Cemetery.

John (Jack) Klease

M, b. 1905
  • John (Jack) Klease was born in 1905 in Queensland.
  • He was the son of Herman Frederick William Klease and Marie Minnie Louise Wilhelmina (Mary) Reinke.
  • John (Jack) Klease was mentioned in the obituary of his father, Herman Frederick William Klease, on 20 August 1928. The Brisbane Courier reported - "Another link with the early history of the district was broken by the death, on July 28, at his residence, at Bergen, of Mr. Herman Frederick William Klease, aged 60 years. The late Mr. Klease had resided at Bergen for the past 40 years. He was born in Germany, but left that country with his parents when he was 5 years of age arriving in Australia in 1872. After residing for a short period in Rockhampton, the family shifted to the Downs, where, at the age of 21, the late Mr. Klease was married to Miss Mary Reinke, and the young couple settled at Bergen, where Mr. Klease had taken up land, on which he had resided ever since. He is survived by a widow and grown-up family of nine sons and two daughters; namely: William (Nambour), Walter (Goombungee), Fred and George (Toowoomba), Richard and Eric (Bergen), Jack (Newcastle), Herman (Meringandan), and Percy (Crow's Nest). The daughters are: Mrs. Fred Richter (Bergen) and Miss Mabel Klease (Bergen); also 27 grandchildren. The funeral took place from the deceased late residence, at Bergen, to the Goombungee Cemetery, where Pastor Prenzier officiated at the grave."
  • Jack was a barber in Cessnock.

Mabel Mary Klease

F, b. 1911

Martha Theresa Klease

F, b. 1896, d. 2 October 1987
  • Martha Theresa Klease was born in 1896 in Queensland.
  • She was the daughter of Herman Frederick William Klease and Marie Minnie Louise Wilhelmina (Mary) Reinke.
  • At the age of 23 years, Martha Theresa Klease married Frederick Richter, son of Rudolph (Alfred) Richter and Caroline Quainton, in 1919 in Queensland.
  • Martha Theresa Klease and Frederick Richter appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1925 living at Goombungee. Fred was a farmer and Martha carried out home duties.
  • Martha Theresa Klease was mentioned in the obituary of her father, Herman Frederick William Klease, on 20 August 1928. The Brisbane Courier reported - "Another link with the early history of the district was broken by the death, on July 28, at his residence, at Bergen, of Mr. Herman Frederick William Klease, aged 60 years. The late Mr. Klease had resided at Bergen for the past 40 years. He was born in Germany, but left that country with his parents when he was 5 years of age arriving in Australia in 1872. After residing for a short period in Rockhampton, the family shifted to the Downs, where, at the age of 21, the late Mr. Klease was married to Miss Mary Reinke, and the young couple settled at Bergen, where Mr. Klease had taken up land, on which he had resided ever since. He is survived by a widow and grown-up family of nine sons and two daughters; namely: William (Nambour), Walter (Goombungee), Fred and George (Toowoomba), Richard and Eric (Bergen), Jack (Newcastle), Herman (Meringandan), and Percy (Crow's Nest). The daughters are: Mrs. Fred Richter (Bergen) and Miss Mabel Klease (Bergen); also 27 grandchildren. The funeral took place from the deceased late residence, at Bergen, to the Goombungee Cemetery, where Pastor Prenzier officiated at the grave."
  • On 20 March 1978,her husband, Frederick Richter died in Queensland.
  • Martha Theresa Klease died on 2 October 1987 in Queensland.
  • Martha was buried on 5 October 1987 in Drayton & Toowoomba Cemetery. PLAW4-005-0047.

Percy Klease

M, b. 1903, d. 1 August 1963
  • Percy Klease was also known as Percy Kliese.
  • He was born in 1903 in Queensland.
  • He was the son of Herman Frederick William Klease and Marie Minnie Louise Wilhelmina (Mary) Reinke.
  • At the age of 22 years, Percy Klease married Elsie Briese, daughter of August Ferdinand Briese and Anna (Maria) Magdaline Stark, in 1925 in Queensland.
  • Percy Klease was mentioned in the obituary of his father, Herman Frederick William Klease, on 20 August 1928. The Brisbane Courier reported - "Another link with the early history of the district was broken by the death, on July 28, at his residence, at Bergen, of Mr. Herman Frederick William Klease, aged 60 years. The late Mr. Klease had resided at Bergen for the past 40 years. He was born in Germany, but left that country with his parents when he was 5 years of age arriving in Australia in 1872. After residing for a short period in Rockhampton, the family shifted to the Downs, where, at the age of 21, the late Mr. Klease was married to Miss Mary Reinke, and the young couple settled at Bergen, where Mr. Klease had taken up land, on which he had resided ever since. He is survived by a widow and grown-up family of nine sons and two daughters; namely: William (Nambour), Walter (Goombungee), Fred and George (Toowoomba), Richard and Eric (Bergen), Jack (Newcastle), Herman (Meringandan), and Percy (Crow's Nest). The daughters are: Mrs. Fred Richter (Bergen) and Miss Mabel Klease (Bergen); also 27 grandchildren. The funeral took place from the deceased late residence, at Bergen, to the Goombungee Cemetery, where Pastor Prenzier officiated at the grave."
  • Percy Klease died on 1 August 1963.
  • Percy was buried on 2 August 1963 in Drayton & Toowoomba Cemetery.

Richard Herbert Klease

M, b. 1900, d. 1965
  • Richard Herbert Klease was born in 1900 in Queensland.
  • He was the son of Herman Frederick William Klease and Marie Minnie Louise Wilhelmina (Mary) Reinke.
  • At the age of 28 years, Richard Herbert Klease married Gladys May Ellis in 1928 in Queensland.
  • Richard Herbert Klease was mentioned in the obituary of his father, Herman Frederick William Klease, on 20 August 1928. The Brisbane Courier reported - "Another link with the early history of the district was broken by the death, on July 28, at his residence, at Bergen, of Mr. Herman Frederick William Klease, aged 60 years. The late Mr. Klease had resided at Bergen for the past 40 years. He was born in Germany, but left that country with his parents when he was 5 years of age arriving in Australia in 1872. After residing for a short period in Rockhampton, the family shifted to the Downs, where, at the age of 21, the late Mr. Klease was married to Miss Mary Reinke, and the young couple settled at Bergen, where Mr. Klease had taken up land, on which he had resided ever since. He is survived by a widow and grown-up family of nine sons and two daughters; namely: William (Nambour), Walter (Goombungee), Fred and George (Toowoomba), Richard and Eric (Bergen), Jack (Newcastle), Herman (Meringandan), and Percy (Crow's Nest). The daughters are: Mrs. Fred Richter (Bergen) and Miss Mabel Klease (Bergen); also 27 grandchildren. The funeral took place from the deceased late residence, at Bergen, to the Goombungee Cemetery, where Pastor Prenzier officiated at the grave."
  • Richard Herbert Klease appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1930 living at Crow's Nest. He was a labourer.
  • Richard Herbert Klease died in 1965 in Brisbane, Queensland.

Vera Klease

F, b. 13 August 1915, d. 30 November 1996
  • Vera Klease was born on 13 August 1915.
  • At the age of 20 years, Vera Klease married Walter Ferdinand Hartwig, son of Jacob Joshua Hartwig and Anna Henriette Pukallus, in 1936 in Queensland.
  • Vera Klease was listed as the next of kin of Walter Ferdinand Hartwig when he enlisted in the Australian Army on 26 June 1942 in Crow's Nest. He was living at Crow's Nest at the time he enlisted and gave his wife Vera as his next of kin. He was discharged 21 Oct 1945 from the 7th Battalion Volunteer Defence Corps with the rank of Private.
  • Vera Klease and Walter Ferdinand Hartwig appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1943 living at Plainby, Crow's Nest. Walter was a labourer.
  • On 7 January 1964,her husband, Walter Ferdinand Hartwig died in Brisbane, Queensland, at age 50.
  • Vera Klease died on 30 November 1996 at age 81.
  • Vera was buried on 3 December 1996 in Crow's Nest Cemetery.

Child of Vera Klease and Walter Ferdinand Hartwig

Walter Adolf Klease

M, b. 1892, d. 1962
  • Walter Adolf Klease was born in 1892 in Queensland.
  • He was the son of Herman Frederick William Klease and Marie Minnie Louise Wilhelmina (Mary) Reinke.
  • Walter Adolf Klease appeared on the Electoral Roll with Herman Frederick William Klease and Marie Minnie Louise Wilhelmina (Mary) Reinke in 1913 in Bergen. Herman was a farmer. Son Walter also farmed at Bergen.
  • At the age of 21 years, Walter Adolf Klease married Henrietta Louisa Noske, daughter of August Ludwig Noske and Wilhelmina Paulina Patzwald, in 1913 in Queensland.
  • Walter Adolf Klease was mentioned in the obituary of his father, Herman Frederick William Klease, on 20 August 1928. The Brisbane Courier reported - "Another link with the early history of the district was broken by the death, on July 28, at his residence, at Bergen, of Mr. Herman Frederick William Klease, aged 60 years. The late Mr. Klease had resided at Bergen for the past 40 years. He was born in Germany, but left that country with his parents when he was 5 years of age arriving in Australia in 1872. After residing for a short period in Rockhampton, the family shifted to the Downs, where, at the age of 21, the late Mr. Klease was married to Miss Mary Reinke, and the young couple settled at Bergen, where Mr. Klease had taken up land, on which he had resided ever since. He is survived by a widow and grown-up family of nine sons and two daughters; namely: William (Nambour), Walter (Goombungee), Fred and George (Toowoomba), Richard and Eric (Bergen), Jack (Newcastle), Herman (Meringandan), and Percy (Crow's Nest). The daughters are: Mrs. Fred Richter (Bergen) and Miss Mabel Klease (Bergen); also 27 grandchildren. The funeral took place from the deceased late residence, at Bergen, to the Goombungee Cemetery, where Pastor Prenzier officiated at the grave."
  • Walter Adolf Klease and Henrietta Louisa Noske appeared on the Electoral Roll between 1930 and 1934 living at Goombungee. He was a farmer.
  • Walter Adolf Klease died in 1962 in Queensland.

Alice Louisa Klein

F, b. 1912, d. 1997

Amelia Magdelina Klein

F, b. 19 March 1873, d. 3 May 1948