Lily Bretz 
F, b. 1888, d. 1971
- Lily Bretz was born in 1888 in Queensland
. - She was the daughter of John Bretz and Sarah Ann Boyce.
- At the age of 23 years, Lily Bretz married Edward Frederik Michael Tewes, son of Carl (Heinrich) Tewes and Anna Louise Sperling, in 1911 in Queensland.
- Lily Tewes witnessed the burial of Isabell Tewes in August 1914 in Cabarlah Cemetery; LUTH1-00F-0006.
- In October 1936,her husband, Edward Frederik Michael Tewes died in Brisbane, Queensland.
- Lily Bretz died in 1971 in Brisbane, Queensland.
Child of Lily Bretz and Edward Frederik Michael Tewes
- Isabell Tewes b. 7 August 1914, d. 13 August 1914
Mary Bretz
F, b. 1892, d. 1978
- Mary Bretz was born in 1892 in Queensland.
- She was the daughter of Dominick Bretz and Augusta Schwerin.
- At the age of 20 years, Mary Bretz married George Frederick William Blinco, son of George Frederick Blinco and Mary Ann Gordon, in 1912 in Queensland.
- In 1957,her husband, George Frederick William Blinco died in Queensland.
- Mary Bretz died in 1978 in Queensland.
Mary Ann Bretz
F, b. 22 September 1861, d. 1944
- Mary Ann Bretz was born on 22 September 1861 in Queensland.
- She was the daughter of Johann Bretz and Juliana Roghinberga.
- At the age of 19 years, 10 months and 24 days, Mary Ann Bretz married John Brittain on 15 August 1881 in Queensland. Mary's surname was spelt BRATZ.
- Mary Ann Bretz died in 1944 in Queensland.
Child of Mary Ann Bretz
- Sarah Ann Bretz+ b. 1880, d. 20 April 1920
Reginald Norman Bretz
M, b. 1908
- Reginald Norman Bretz was born in 1908 in Queensland.
- He was the son of Charles Albert Bretz and Mary Ann Monson.
Richard Fortune Edwin Bretz
M, b. 1904, d. 1930
- Richard Fortune Edwin Bretz was born in 1904 in Toowoomba, Queensland.
- He was the son of Dora Theresa Bretz.
- Richard Fortune Edwin Bretz died in 1930 in Queensland.
Ronald Gordon Bretz
M, b. 23 July 1918, d. 6 April 2011
- Ronald Gordon Bretz was born on 23 July 1918.
- He was the son of William John Bretz and Emma Emilie Hartwig.
- Ronald Gordon Bretz died on 6 April 2011 at age 92.
- He was buried on 15 April 2011 in Crow's Nest Cemetery follolwing a service held at the Crow's Nest Uniting Church at 12.00 noon - LAWS1-0AA-0018.
Sarah Ann Bretz
F, b. 1892, d. 1973
- Sarah Ann Bretz was born in 1892 in Queensland.
- She was the daughter of John Bretz and Sarah Ann Boyce.
- At the age of 21 years, Sarah Ann Bretz married John William Anger, son of Rev Charles Augustus (Carl) Anger and Salome Hirning, on 29 October 1913 in St Luke's Church, Toowomba. An article on the wedding appeared in the Darling Downs Gazette "ANGER— BETZ. At St. Luke's Church yesterday morning at 12.30, the marriage took place of Mr J. Anger, son of Mr and Mrs. C. A. Anger, of Pechey, to Miss S. Bretz, daughter of Mrs John Bretz, Groomsville, Crow's Nest. The Rev. Canon Oakeley officiated. The bride was given away by her father, and looked very graceful in her lovely wedding gown of ivory, duchesse satin, the draped skirt; caught at one side with a large satin rose and finished with a 'Sunshine' sash. The cross-over bodice was draped with Brussels lace, and opened over a vest of finely tucked net and lace, a large satin rose appearing en corsage. A handsome veil of embroidered Brussels net, draped over a coronet of orange blossoms completed the toilette. The bridegroom's gift was a gold brooch. The bride was attended by her sisters, Isabel and Maud, as bridesmaids. They wore pretty white silk frocks with sprays of orange blossom and white droop hats trimmed with rosettes of silk, Miss Isabel's being wreathed with pink flowers. The bridegroom presented them with pretty gold brooches. Mr. Benjamin Fitch supported the bridegroom as best man. After the ceremony the bridal party drove to the Bain Studio, where they were photographed, and afterwards to the Harp of Erin Hotel, where the wedding breakfast was held. On leaving for Brisbane and Tweed Heads, where the honeymoon will be spent, the bride wore a coat and skirt of navy serge with a cream vest, and a smart bowler hat of navy tagel with swathed crown of floral silk, finished at the side with a pretty lancer plume.
- Sarah Ann Bretz and John William Anger appeared on the Electoral Roll between 1930 and 1936 living at Pechey. John was a farmer.
- Sarah Ann Bretz died in 1973 in Queensland.
Sarah Ann Bretz
F, b. 1880, d. 20 April 1920
- Sarah Ann Bretz was born in 1880 in Queensland.
- She was the daughter of Mary Ann Bretz.
- At the age of 20 years, Sarah Ann Bretz married Fred Vickers in 1900 in Queensland.
- Sarah Ann Bretz died on 20 April 1920 in Queensland.
- Sarah was buried on 21 April 1920 in Drayton & Toowoomba Cemetery. CE5-002-0035.
Children of Sarah Ann Bretz and Fred Vickers
- Lily Vickers b. 1901
- Violet Maud Vickers b. 1905, d. 1972
- Fred Vickers b. 1907
- Laura Vickers b. 1909
Sarah Frances Bretz
F, b. 5 March 1898, d. 1975
- Sarah Frances Bretz was also known as Fanny.
- She was born on 5 March 1898 in Queensland.
- She was the daughter of Henry Frederick William Bretz and Lily Patch.
- On 17 October 1904 the Bretz children, Ethel 9 years 1 month, Fanny 6 years and six months; Joseph 11 years and 4 months and Charles 6 years 10 months (perhaps a cousin) were enrolled as first day students at the new Pinelands State School. Their father, religion CofE was a farmer at Pinelands.
- Sarah Frances Bretz appeared on the Electoral Roll with Lily Patch in 1943 in Pinelands, Crow's Nest. She carried out home duties as did her daughter Frances. Her son Stanley was a farmer at Pinelands.
- Sarah Frances Bretz died in 1975 in Queensland.
Stanley Richard Bretz
M, b. 1906, d. 1983
- Stanley Richard Bretz was born in 1906 in Queensland.
- He was the son of Henry Frederick William Bretz and Lily Patch.
- Stanley Richard Bretz commenced school at Pinelands State School on 17 January 1913.
- He appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1930 living at Pinelands. He was a farmer.
- He appeared on the Electoral Roll with Lily Patch in 1943 in Pinelands, Crow's Nest. She carried out home duties as did her daughter Frances. Her son Stanley was a farmer at Pinelands.
- Stanley Richard Bretz died in 1983 in Queensland.
Theodor Herman Bretz 
M, b. 12 May 1887, d. May 1941
- Theodor Herman Bretz was born on 12 May 1887 in Queensland.
- He was the son of Theodore Bretz and Augusta Kliese.
- Theodor Herman Bretz began enlisted in the AIF on 9 March 1916 in Toowoomba. He was 28 years 9 months old, son of Mr T Bretz of Groomsville. He was examined on 18 April 1916 and was found to have a problem with deafness which occured when he was hit on the head with a pole two years earlier. He was also depressed. He was discharged as permanently unfit.
- He appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1930 living at Groomsville. He was a farmer.
- Probate for Theodore Bretz's estate was granted in March 1932 to Theodor Herman Bretz. Realty and Personal Assets £582. Theordore Herman was a farmer at Groomsville.
- Theodor Herman Bretz died in May 1941.
- Theodor was buried on 10 May 1941 in Crow's Nest Cemetery. LUTH1-00B-0004.
Theodore Bretz
M, b. 1856, d. 12 July 1931
- Theodore Bretz was born in 1856.
- He was the son of Johann Bretz and Juliana Roghinberga.
- At the age of 27 years, Theodore Bretz married Augusta Kliese, daughter of Carl Frederick (Wilhelm) Kliese and Therese Kohlo, in 1883 in Queensland.
- The following article appeared in the Darling Downs Gazette on 21 December 1896. " INCEST. Theodor Bretz was charged with this offense, and after evidence had been given accused was committed for trial at the next sittings of the Circuit Court to be held at Toowoomba on Monday, 1st March, 1897. Bail was refused. Mr Eden appeared for the accused."
- On 7 September 1904 Augusta sued Theodore for wife desertion. The Brisbane Courier reported:- "In the Police Court this morning, before J. W. Jackson and M. McGovern, J J.P., Augusta Bretz sued Theodor Bretz for wife desertion. He pleaded not guilty. After evidence was taken, the case was dismissed. Mr. Eden appeared for defendant, and Mr. R. Dodd appeared for complainant."
- Theodore Bretz was listed as the next of kin of Theodor Herman Bretz when he enlisted in the Australian Army on 9 March 1916 in Toowoomba. He was 28 years 9 months old, son of Mr T Bretz of Groomsville. He was examined on 18 April 1916 and was found to have a problem with deafness which occured when he was hit on the head with a pole two years earlier. He was also depressed. He was discharged as permanently unfit.
- Theodore Bretz appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1930 living at Groomsville. He was a farmer.
- Theodore Bretz died on 12 July 1931 in Queensland.
- Theodore was buried on 14 July 1931 in Douglas Cemetery.
Grave of Theodore BRETZ , Douglas Cemetery. Copyright 2006, http://www.ChapelHill.homeip.net - Probate for Theodore Bretz's estate was granted in March 1932 to Theodor Herman Bretz. Realty and Personal Assets £582. Theordore Herman was a farmer at Groomsville.
Children of Theodore Bretz and Augusta Kliese
- Dora Theresa Bretz+ b. 1885, d. 30 May 1945
- Theodor Herman Bretz b. 12 May 1887, d. May 1941
- Hilda Bretz b. 1890
- Harry Frederick William Bretz b. 1899
Vera Bretz
F, b. May 1921, d. 13 August 2015
- Vera Bretz was born in May 1921 in Crow's Nest.
- She was the daughter of William John Bretz and Emma Emilie Hartwig.
- Vera Bretz appeared on the Electoral Roll with Emma Emilie Hartwig and William John Bretz in 1943 in Jones Gullly, Crow's Nest. William was a farmer. Their daughter Vera and sons Ronald (a farm labourer), Victor and Herbert, both farmers also lived at Glenaven.
- Vera Bretz died on 13 August 2015 in Crow's Nest at age 94. She was formerly of Jones Gully.
- Vera was buried on 17 August 2015 in Crow's Nest Cemetery.
Vera May Bretz
F, b. 19 November 1907, d. 1969
- Vera May Bretz was born on 19 November 1907 in Queensland.
- She was the daughter of Henry Frederick William Bretz and Lily Patch.
- Vera May Bretz commenced school at Pinelands State School in January 1913.
- She appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1930 living at Pinelands. She carried out home duties.
- At the age of 27 years, Vera May Bretz married James Campbell, son of James Campbell and Grace Gilmour, in 1935 in Queensland.
- Vera May Bretz died in 1969 in Queensland.
Victor Bretz
M, b. 7 May 1917, d. 18 November 2012
- Victor Bretz was born on 7 May 1917.
- He was the son of William John Bretz and Emma Emilie Hartwig.
- Victor Bretz appeared on the Electoral Roll with Emma Emilie Hartwig and William John Bretz in 1943 in Jones Gullly, Crow's Nest. William was a farmer. Their daughter Vera and sons Ronald (a farm labourer), Victor and Herbert, both farmers also lived at Glenaven.
- Victor Bretz died on 18 November 2012 at age 95.
- Victor was buried on 19 June 2012 in Crow's Nest Cemetery. UNIT-00M-0014 (Taken from TRC olnline recrods. Not sure if death date or burial date is incorrect.)
Violet (Maud) Bretz
F, b. 1903, d. April 1987
- Violet (Maud) Bretz was born in 1903 in Queensland.
- She was the daughter of John Bretz and Sarah Ann Boyce.
- Violet was the flower girl at the wedding of John William Anger and Sarah Ann Bretz, daughter of John Bretz and Sarah Ann Boyce, on 29 October 1913 in St Luke's Church, Toowomba; An article on the wedding appeared in the Darling Downs Gazette "ANGER— BETZ. At St. Luke's Church yesterday morning at 12.30, the marriage took place of Mr J. Anger, son of Mr and Mrs. C. A. Anger, of Pechey, to Miss S. Bretz, daughter of Mrs John Bretz, Groomsville, Crow's Nest. The Rev. Canon Oakeley officiated. The bride was given away by her father, and looked very graceful in her lovely wedding gown of ivory, duchesse satin, the draped skirt; caught at one side with a large satin rose and finished with a 'Sunshine' sash. The cross-over bodice was draped with Brussels lace, and opened over a vest of finely tucked net and lace, a large satin rose appearing en corsage. A handsome veil of embroidered Brussels net, draped over a coronet of orange blossoms completed the toilette. The bridegroom's gift was a gold brooch. The bride was attended by her sisters, Isabel and Maud, as bridesmaids. They wore pretty white silk frocks with sprays of orange blossom and white droop hats trimmed with rosettes of silk, Miss Isabel's being wreathed with pink flowers. The bridegroom presented them with pretty gold brooches. Mr. Benjamin Fitch supported the bridegroom as best man. After the ceremony the bridal party drove to the Bain Studio, where they were photographed, and afterwards to the Harp of Erin Hotel, where the wedding breakfast was held. On leaving for Brisbane and Tweed Heads, where the honeymoon will be spent, the bride wore a coat and skirt of navy serge with a cream vest, and a smart bowler hat of navy tagel with swathed crown of floral silk, finished at the side with a pretty lancer plume.
- At the age of 26 years, Violet (Maud) Bretz married Arthur Roland Hirning, son of John George Hirning and Emma Freidricke Elsie Hornke, in 1929 in Queensland.
- Violet (Maud) Bretz and Arthur Roland Hirning appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1930 living at Crow's Nest. Violet gave her address a Whichello. Arthur was a farmer.
- Violet (Maud) Bretz and Arthur Roland Hirning appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1943 living at Emu Creek. Arthur was a farmer.
- Violet (Maud) Bretz died in April 1987.
- Violet was buried on 28 April 1987 in Crow's Nest Cemetery.
William John Bretz
M, b. 14 April 1886, d. 18 September 1958
- William John Bretz was born on 14 April 1886 in Queensland.
- He was the son of John Bretz and Sarah Ann Boyce.
- At the age of 29 years, William John Bretz married Emma Emilie Hartwig, daughter of Herman Michael Hartwig and Bertha Louise Briese, in 1916 in Queensland.
- William John Bretz and Emma Emilie Hartwig appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1930 living at Glenaven. William was a farmer. Emilie gave her address as Jones Gully.
- William John Bretz and Emma Emilie Hartwig appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1943 living at Jones Gullly, Crow's Nest. William was a farmer. Their daughter Vera and sons Ronald (a farm labourer), Victor and Herbert, both farmers also lived at Glenaven.
- On 28 May 1955,his wife, Emma Emilie Hartwig died at age 62.
- William John Bretz died on 18 September 1958 in Queensland at age 72.
- William was buried on 19 September 1958 in Crow's Nest Cemetery. UNIT-00M-0013.
Children of William John Bretz and Emma Emilie Hartwig
- Victor Bretz b. 7 May 1917, d. 18 November 2012
- Ronald Gordon Bretz b. 23 July 1918, d. 6 April 2011
- Vera Bretz b. May 1921, d. 13 August 2015
William Leonard Bretz
M, b. 1906, d. 1982
- William Leonard Bretz was born in 1906 in Queensland.
- He was the son of Charles Albert Bretz and Mary Ann Monson.
- At the age of 22 years, William Leonard Bretz married Ella Helen Wright in 1928 in Queensland.
- William Leonard Bretz died in 1982 in Queensland.
William Leonard Bretz
M, b. 20 September 1911, d. 1974
- William Leonard Bretz was born on 20 September 1911 in Queensland.
- He was the son of Henry Frederick William Bretz and Lily Patch.
- William Leonard Bretz commenced school at an unknown place on 3 February 1919.
- He appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1943 living at Pinelands, Crow's Nest. He was a labourer.
- William Leonard Bretz died in 1974 in Queensland.
Elsie Matilda Bretz/Bratz
F, b. 1896
- Elsie Matilda Bretz/Bratz was born in 1896 in Queensland.
- She was the daughter of Francis Bretz and Bertha Maria Auguste Kropp.
Victor Louis Bretz/Bratz
M, b. 1897
- Victor Louis Bretz/Bratz was born in 1897 in Queensland.
- He was the son of Francis Bretz and Bertha Maria Auguste Kropp.
Charles Brewer 
M, b. March 1871, d. 28 May 1951
Charles Brewer (1871-1951) on his wedding day 1 March 1898 at Crow's Nest - (Photo - David Warren)
- Charles Brewer's birth was registered in the Lincon, Lincolnshire Registration District in the March 1871 Quarter. He was born in the village of Owmby.
- He was the son of Christopher Brewer and Mary Pettinger.
- Charles Brewer immigrated on 4 February 1888 to Brisbane with William Pettinger Brewer and Sarah Jane Page. William James aged 26, and Sarah 24 travelled on the Duke of Argyll with their daughers Mary Jane 4 and Ellen aged 2. With them was William's younger brother Charles Brewer. Both William and Charles were farm labourers from Lincoln. The surname was recorded on the ships manifold as PETHINGER. It is believed that William changed his name back to Pettinger from Brewer when the family immigrated as his birth certificate only showed his mother's name - Mary Pettinger.
On arrival the brothers worked in on a dairy farm near the Princess Alexandra Hospital before moving to Crow's Nest in the mid 1890's. - At the age of 27 years, Charles Brewer married Ellen Caroline Brown, daughter of Edward (Ned) Brown and Margaret Boden, on 29 March 1898 in Toowoomba, Queensland.
- Charles Brewer selected land - Portion 65v, Parish of Crow's Nest. He held 80 acres for which he was paying £10/6/8d rent per annum after having paid a survey fee of £1/8/5d
in 1900. - He and Ellen Caroline Brown appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1903 living at Crow's Nest. Charles was a farmer.
- Charles Brewer enrolled his son Charles Edward Brewer in Pinelands State School on 17 October 1904. Second son John also attended the school, as did Maudie, Ivey, Thomas and Eadie
; Charles was a first day pupil and was 5 years 6 months old. His father was a farmer at Pinelands. - On 4 February 1912,Charles Brewer's son, Fred Brewer was buried in Crow's Nest Cemetery.
- Charles Brewer and Ellen Caroline Brown appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1928 living at Pinelands. Charles was a farmer. Their sons John (labourer) and William (farmer) also lived at Pinelands as did their daughter Maudie.
- Charles Brewer and Ellen Caroline Brown appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1930 living at Pinelands. Charles was a farmer.
- Charles Brewer and Ellen Caroline Brown appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1943 living at Pinelands, Crow's Nest. Charles was a farmer. Their son Percy was a farm labourer at Pinelands.
- In March 1948 the Brewer family celebrated Charles and Ellen's 50th Wedding Anniversary in School of Arts, Crow's Nest.
- Charles Brewer died on 28 May 1951 in Queensland at age 80.
- Charles was buried on 29 May 1951 in Crow's Nest Cemetery. CE1-00D-0030.
Children of Charles Brewer and Ellen Caroline Brown
- Charles Edward Brewer b. 23 March 1899, d. 18 April 1973
- John Robert Brewer b. 16 October 1900, d. 24 July 1969
- William James Brewer b. 15 October 1902, d. 12 July 1979
- Maudie Ellen Mary Brewer b. 31 January 1907, d. 9 December 1988
- Ivy Murial Brewer b. 16 March 1909, d. 16 March 1996
- Fred Brewer b. February 1912, d. 4 February 1912
- Thomas George Brewer b. 15 March 1913, d. 4 July 1966
- Percy Henry Brewer b. 21 November 1914, d. 3 October 2014
- Eadie Kathleen Margaret Brewer+ b. 1 April 1918, d. 3 August 2011
- Russell Arthur Brewer b. 20 March 1922, d. 12 January 2006
- Vivian May Brewer b. 20 March 1922, d. 13 July 2004
Charles Edward Brewer
M, b. 23 March 1899, d. 18 April 1973
- Charles Edward Brewer was born on 23 March 1899 in Plainby, Queensland.
- He was the son of Charles Brewer and Ellen Caroline Brown.
- Charles Edward Brewer commenced school at Pinelands State School on 17 October 1904.
- At the age of 26 years and 29 days, Charles Edward Brewer married Laura Jane Isabell Smoothy, daughter of Thomas Albert Smoothy and Catherine Jane Plant, on 21 April 1925 in St Lukes Church of England, Toowoomba, Queensland.
- Charles Edward Brewer enrolled his son Russell Arthur Brewer and daughter Vivian May Brewer at Pinelands State School on 26 September 1926. He was a farmer.
- Charles Edward Brewer attended the 50th Wedding Celebrations of Ellen Caroline Brown and Charles Brewer in March 1948 in School of Arts, Crow's Nest; the Brewer family celebrated Charles and Ellen's 50th Wedding Anniversary.
- On 26 February 1973,his wife, Laura Jane Isabell Smoothy died in Queensland at age 72.
- Charles Edward Brewer died on 18 April 1973 in Queensland at age 74.
- Charles was buried in Garden of Remembrance, Toowoomba. Plot 339-A-2 ;Memorial; ID 180501745.
Christopher Brewer
M, b. 23 August 1823, d. April 1901
- Christopher Brewer was born on 23 August 1823 in St Peter, Middle Rasen, Linconshire. His father recorded as Christopher Brewer, a labourer of Middle Rasen Tupholm. His mother was Sarah.
- At the age of 40 years, 4 months and 2 days, Christopher Brewer married Mary Pettinger on 25 December 1863 in St Peter and St Paul, Owmby-by-Spital, Linconshire. Christopher was a 40 year old widowed labourer from Owmby, son of Christopher Brewer, also a labourer. Mary was a 33 year old spinster housekeeper from Owmby, daughter of Williamson Pettinger, a farmer. Between them Christopher and Mary had many children Only the two who settled in the Crow's Nest district are listed.
- In April 1878,his wife, Mary Pettinger died in Owmby-by-Spital.
- Christopher Brewer died in April 1901 in Owmby-by-Spital, Linconshire, at age 77.
Children of Christopher Brewer and Mary Pettinger
- William Pettinger Brewer+ b. 2 October 1863, d. 17 June 1934
- Charles Brewer+ b. March 1871, d. 28 May 1951
Eadie Kathleen Margaret Brewer
F, b. 1 April 1918, d. 3 August 2011
- Eadie Kathleen Margaret Brewer was born on 1 April 1918 in Queensland.
- She was the daughter of Charles Brewer and Ellen Caroline Brown.
- Eadie Kathleen Margaret Brewer commenced school at Pinelands State School on 28 January 1924.
- Eadie was a bridesmaid at the wedding of Thomas George Brewer and Marge Clara Stark, daughter of William Stark and Catherina Elizabeth (Kate) Dorries, on 10 October 1936 in St Georges Church of England, Crows Nest, Queensland.
- At the age of 19 years, 5 months and 17 days, Eadie Kathleen Margaret Brewer married Allan Richard Morice, son of George Morice and Alice Mary Heyward, on 18 September 1937 in St Catherines Church of England, Pinelands, Queensland.
- Eadie Kathleen Margaret Brewer and Allan Richard Morice appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1943 living at Glenaven. Allan was a farmer. He registered address was Glenaven but Eadie's was Anduramba.
- Eadie Kathleen Margaret Brewer attended the 50th Wedding Celebrations of Ellen Caroline Brown and Charles Brewer in March 1948 in School of Arts, Crow's Nest; the Brewer family celebrated Charles and Ellen's 50th Wedding Anniversary.
- On 2 December 1992,her husband, Allan Richard Morice died in Tweed Heads at age 79.
- Eadie Kathleen Margaret Brewer died on 3 August 2011 at age 93.
Child of Eadie Kathleen Margaret Brewer and Allan Richard Morice
- Jean Alison Morice b. 16 June 1944, d. 14 November 1951
Ellen Pettinger Brewer
F, b. March 1886, d. 20 February 1967
- Ellen Pettinger Brewer was also known as Pettinger.
- She's birth was registered in the Lincon, Linconshire Registration District in the March 1886 Quarter. Her birth was registered as Ellen BREWER.
- She was the daughter of William Pettinger Brewer and Sarah Jane Page.
- Ellen Pettinger Brewer immigrated on 4 February 1888 to Brisbane with William Pettinger Brewer and Sarah Jane Page. William James aged 26, and Sarah 24 travelled on the Duke of Argyll with their daughers Mary Jane 4 and Ellen aged 2. With them was William's younger brother Charles Brewer. Both William and Charles were farm labourers from Lincoln. The surname was recorded on the ships manifold as PETHINGER. It is believed that William changed his name back to Pettinger from Brewer when the family immigrated as his birth certificate only showed his mother's name - Mary Pettinger.
On arrival the brothers worked in on a dairy farm near the Princess Alexandra Hospital before moving to Crow's Nest in the mid 1890's. - At the age of 21 years, Ellen Pettinger Brewer married Ferdinand Wilhelm Wrembeck, son of Friedrick Wrembeck and Louise Schimke, in 1908 in Queensland.
- Ellen Pettinger Brewer died on 20 February 1967 at age 80.
- Ellen was buried on 22 February 1967 in Crow's Nest Cemetery.
Child of Ellen Pettinger Brewer
- Lucy Joyce Pettinger b. 1 April 1907, d. 28 June 1998
Children of Ellen Pettinger Brewer and Ferdinand Wilhelm Wrembeck
- William Frederick Wrembeck b. 1909, d. 1976
- Eileen Grace Wrembeck b. 1913
Fred Brewer
M, b. February 1912, d. 4 February 1912
- Fred Brewer was born in February 1912 in Queensland.
- Fred was buried on 4 February 1912 in Crow's Nest Cemetery.
- Fred Brewer died on 4 February 1912 in Queensland.
- He was the son of Charles Brewer and Ellen Caroline Brown.
Ivy Murial Brewer
F, b. 16 March 1909, d. 16 March 1996
- Ivy Murial Brewer was born on 16 March 1909 in Crows Nest, Queensland.
- She was the daughter of Charles Brewer and Ellen Caroline Brown.
- Ivy Murial Brewer commenced school at Pinelands State School on 25 January 1915.
- At the age of 26 years, Ivy Murial Brewer married Eric Robert Morice, son of George Morice and Alice Mary Heyward, in 1936 in Queensland.
- Ivy Murial Brewer and Eric Robert Morice appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1943 living at Glenaven. Eric was a labourer.
- Ivy Murial Brewer attended the 50th Wedding Celebrations of Ellen Caroline Brown and Charles Brewer in March 1948 in School of Arts, Crow's Nest; the Brewer family celebrated Charles and Ellen's 50th Wedding Anniversary.
- On 1 December 1959,her husband, Eric Robert Morice died in Queensland at age 52.
- Ivy Murial Brewer died on 16 March 1996 in Wynnum West, Queensland, at age 87.
- Ivy was buried in Hemmant Cemetery.
John Robert Brewer
M, b. 16 October 1900, d. 24 July 1969
- John Robert Brewer was born on 16 October 1900 in Plainby, Queensland.
- He was the son of Charles Brewer and Ellen Caroline Brown.
- John Robert Brewer commenced school at Pinelands State School on 23 January 1906.
- He appeared on the Electoral Roll with Charles Brewer and Ellen Caroline Brown in 1928 in Pinelands. Charles was a farmer. Their sons John (labourer) and William (farmer) also lived at Pinelands as did their daughter Maudie.
- At the age of 28 years, 2 months and 8 days, John Robert Brewer married Margaret Christina May Arndt, daughter of Frederick William Arndt and Margaret Fredrieke Sondergeld, on 24 December 1928 in St Georges Church of England, Crows Nest, Queensland.
- John Robert Brewer and Margaret Christina May Arndt appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1930 living at Pinelands. John was a labourer. Margaret gave her address as Crow's Nest.
- John Robert Brewer and Margaret Christina May Arndt appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1943 living at Pinelands, Crow's Nest. John was a labourer.
- In July 1967,his wife, Margaret Christina May Arndt died in Queensland.
- John Robert Brewer died on 24 July 1969 in Toowoomba, Queensland, at age 68.
- John was buried on 25 July 1969 in Crow's Nest Cemetery. CE1-00K-0031.
Mary Jane Pettinger Brewer
F, b. March 1884, d. 16 April 1966
- Mary Jane Pettinger Brewer's birth was registered in the Lincon, Linconshire Registration District in the March 1884 Quarter. Her name was registered as Mary Jane BREWER.
- She was the daughter of William Pettinger Brewer and Sarah Jane Page.
- Mary Jane Pettinger Brewer immigrated on 4 February 1888 to Brisbane with William Pettinger Brewer and Sarah Jane Page. William James aged 26, and Sarah 24 travelled on the Duke of Argyll with their daughers Mary Jane 4 and Ellen aged 2. With them was William's younger brother Charles Brewer. Both William and Charles were farm labourers from Lincoln. The surname was recorded on the ships manifold as PETHINGER. It is believed that William changed his name back to Pettinger from Brewer when the family immigrated as his birth certificate only showed his mother's name - Mary Pettinger.
On arrival the brothers worked in on a dairy farm near the Princess Alexandra Hospital before moving to Crow's Nest in the mid 1890's. - At the age of 22 years and 6 months, Mary Jane Pettinger Brewer married John William Dukes, son of John Dukes and Harriet Jordan, on 19 September 1906 in Queensland.
- Mary Jane Pettinger Brewer and John William Dukes appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1913 living at Douglas, Crow's Nest. John was a farmer.
- Mary Jane Pettinger Brewer and John William Dukes appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1930 living at Pechey. John was a farmer. Daughter Elsie carried out home duties.
- On 31 December 1942,her husband, John William Dukes died in Whichello, Queensland, at age 60.
- Mary Jane Pettinger Brewer appeared on the Electoral Roll with William John (Bill) Dukes and Mavis Adeline Dukes in 1943 in Whichello, Crow's Nest. William was a farmer and his mother carried out home duties.
- Mary Jane Pettinger Brewer died on 16 April 1966 in Queensland at age 82.
- Mary was buried on 18 April 1966 in Crow's Nest Cemetery.
Children of Mary Jane Pettinger Brewer and John William Dukes
- William John (Bill) Dukes+ b. 22 June 1907, d. 9 June 1994
- Elsie Ruby Irene Dukes+ b. 18 October 1908, d. 11 April 1994
- Gordon Henry Dukes+ b. 14 May 1912, d. 3 February 1992
- Alma Phyllis Dukes b. 1914, d. 10 November 1983
- Gwendoline Joyce Dukes+ b. 21 October 1916, d. 30 April 2010
- Reginald Dukes+ b. 21 April 1923, d. 2 August 2012