Anna Maria Dornbusch

• Anna Maria Dornbusch married m in Queensland
  ; Paul Ernst Christian Gossling.
• She was born in 1897 in Queensland.
• She was the daughter of Carl Friedrich Heinrich (Henry) Dornbusch and Maria Schelberg.

Annie Caroline Matilde Dornbusch

• Annie Caroline Matilde Dornbusch was born in 1880 in Queensland. She was the daughter of Wilhelm Dornbusch and Bertha Bahr.
  
• Annie Caroline Matilde Dornbusch married Vaslaw Belolawick, son of Joseph Belolawick and Katherina Holse, circa 1900.
• Annie Caroline Matilde Dornbusch died on 31 January 1948 in Queensland.
• Annie was buried in Drayton & Toowoomba Cemetery.

August Ernest Dornbusch

• August Ernest Dornbusch died in 1870 in Queensland. He was 10 months old.
• He was born in 1870 in Middle Ridge, Toowoomba, Queensland.
• He was the son of Wilhelm Dornbusch and Anna Christina Dornbusch.

Carl Friedrich Heinrich (Henry) Dornbusch

• Carl Friedrich Heinrich (Henry) Dornbusch was born in 1868 in Queensland.
• He was the son of Wilhelm Dornbusch and Anna Christina Dornbusch.
• In 1889, Carl Friedrich Heinrich (Henry) Dornbusch selected 140 acres of land in Emu Creek, Portion 43v, Parish of Djuan.
  
• At the age of 25 years, Carl Friedrich Heinrich (Henry) Dornbusch married Maria Schelberg in 1893 in Queensland.
• Carl Friedrich Heinrich (Henry) Dornbusch died in 1928 in Queensland.

Carolina Dornbusch

• Carolina Dornbusch was born in 1876 in Queensland.
• She was the daughter of Wilhelm Dornbusch and Anna Christina Dornbusch.
• At the age of 19 years, Carolina Dornbusch married Walter Lait in 1895 in Queensland.
• Carolina Dornbusch died in 1943 in Queensland.

Clara Emilie Dornbusch

• Clara Emilie Dornbusch was born in 1901 in Queensland.
• She was the daughter of Carl Friedrich Heinrich (Henry) Dornbusch and Maria Schelberg.
• At the age of 24 years, Clara Emilie Dornbusch married Arthur Edward Hoppert in 1925 in Queensland.
  

Daniel Johannes Dornbusch

• Daniel Johannes Dornbusch was born in 1894 in Queensland.
• He was the son of Carl Friedrich Heinrich (Henry) Dornbusch and Maria Schelberg.
• At the age of 25 years, Daniel Johannes Dornbusch married Elsie Kuhnemann in 1919 in Queensland.
  
• Daniel Johannes Dornbusch died in 1985 in Queensland.

Henry Christie Dornbusch

• Henry Christie Dornbusch was born in 1910 in Queensland.
• He was the son of Carl Friedrich Heinrich (Henry) Dornbusch and Maria Schelberg.
• At the age of 25 years, Henry Christie Dornbusch married Joyce Doris Ruhle in 1935 in Queensland.

Henry Frederick Dornbusch

• Henry Frederick Dornbusch was born in 1898 in Queensland.
• He was the son of Johann Dornbusch and Christina Augusta Darr.
• At the age of 25 years, Henry Frederick Dornbusch married Annie Beatrice Harth, daughter of Johann Heinrich Harth and Anna Catherine Magdeline Peters, in 1923 in Queensland.
• Henry Frederick Dornbusch died in 1978 in Queensland.

Johann Dornbusch

• Johann Dornbusch was born in 1872 in Queensland.
• He was the son of Wilhelm Dornbusch and Anna Christina Dornbusch.
• At the age of 24 years, Johann Dornbusch married Christina Augusta Darr, daughter of Friedrich Darr and Margaret Wirth, in 1896.
• Johann Dornbusch died in 1932 in Queensland.

Mathilde Elizabeth Bertha Dornbusch

• Peter Godeffroy - 10 August 1865: Other Immigrants on the same ship

• Mathilde Elizabeth Bertha Dornbusch was born on 16 July 1865. She was born aboard the Peter Godeffroy, abourt 400 miles to the south of the south western tip of Western Australia. [:CR:]
• She was the daughter of Wilhelm Dornbusch and Anna Christina Dornbusch.
• At the age of 17 years, 10 months and 25 days, Mathilde Elizabeth Bertha Dornbusch married Julius Rohde, son of Christoph Rohde and Johanna Zannot, on 10 June 1883 in Cross Hill, Queensland. Julius was a well sinker and shearer. He spent months at a time away from home, travelling to and from his work on horseback.
  
• Circa 1888Mathilde Elizabeth Bertha Dornbusch selected land in Emu Creek . They took up portion 36v, Parish of Djuan, a selection of 160 acres. Julius' brother Martin also selected land at Emu Creek, portion 8, Parish of Djuan, an area of 76 acres.
  
• She and Julius Rohde moved to Emu Creek around 1888.Julius and his brother Martin had found work on Emu Creek Station. When the areas was opened up for selection in the early 1890's Julius and Martin took up selections.
  
  

  Map showing Portion 36v Parish of Djuan - owned by Julius Rohde
• Mathilde Elizabeth Bertha Dornbusch witnessed the death of Julius Rohde on 2 April 1893 in Emu Creek, Queensland; His mother had been taking a boiler of fat from the stove after cooking meat. She was unaware that the toddler was standing just behind her, and as she turned around she stumbled. The fat was tipped over him causing severe burns.
• On 19 April 1896,their son, Henry Friedrich Rohde died in Emu Creek, Crow's Nest, Queensland.
• In 1896,Mathilde Elizabeth Bertha Dornbusch's daughter, Mary (Martha) Rohde was baptised in Emu Creek. Her parents had moved to Crosshill before she was baptised, but wanted her baptised at Emu Creek. They travelled to Emu Creek with Martha and 2 year old Mathilda leaving the three elder girls at home. They most likely stayed with Julius' brother Martin. Rain delayed their return for over a week, the three children at home having to fend for themselves.
  
• Mathilde Elizabeth Bertha Dornbusch and Julius Rohde appeared on the Electoral Roll between 1903 and 1905 living at Meadowfield.
• Mathilde Elizabeth Bertha Dornbusch and Julius Rohde moved to Oakey in 1907.
• Mathilde Elizabeth Bertha Dornbusch and Julius Rohde appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1908 living at Chreey Street, Oakey.
• Mathilde Elizabeth Bertha Dornbusch and Julius Rohde appeared on the Electoral Roll between 1916 and 1932 living at Oakey. Julius was a butcher.
  
• On 10 June 1933 Julius and Mathilda celebrated their golden wedding anniversary. The following article appeared in "The Queenslander" on 6 July 1933. "In honour of Mr. and Mrs. Julius Rohde, Oakey, who celebrated their golden wedding on June 10, the members of their family and a large number of friends assembled at their home, and entertained them at a special evening. Dancing, cards, and games were enjoyed, and supper was served on the verandas, which were decorated with coloured streamers and Japanese lanterns. The table decorations were carried out in blue and gold. The wedding cake was made by their daughter Mrs. Holllngsworth (Sydney). Mr. Joseph Ditto presided, and proposed the health of the guests of honour. Mr. Julius Rohde suitably responded. Before her marriage Mrs. Rohde was Miss Matilda Dornbusch, of Aubigny. After their marriage Mr. and Mrs. Rohde for many years resided at Aubigny and Emu Creek, and during the past 26 years have resided in Oakey. The family consists of eight daughters. Mes dames Edward Hess (Maclagan), William Lockwood (Sydney), Leslie Skelton (Coolangatta), Robert Hollingworth (Sydney), Herbert Simons (South Africa), Herbert Delgnan (Surat), William Cleaver (Cape Cleveland Light House), and Miss Edith Rohde (Sydney). There are twenty-three grandchildren and four great-grandchildren."
  
• On 20 November 1936,her husband, Julius Rohde died in Oakey, Queensland.
• Mathilde Elizabeth Bertha Dornbusch died on 21 August 1949 in Queensland at age 84.

Percy William Dornbusch

• Percy William Dornbusch was born in 1906 in Queensland.
• He was the son of Carl Friedrich Heinrich (Henry) Dornbusch and Maria Schelberg.
• At the age of 26 years, Percy William Dornbusch married Alice Margaret Hunter in 1932 in Queensland.
  
• Percy William Dornbusch died in 1977 in Queensland.

Wilhelm Dornbusch

• Peter Godeffroy - 10 August 1865: Other Immigrants on the same ship

• Wilhelm Dornbusch was born in 1836. He was the son of Christain Dornbusch and Dorothea Sophie Lura.
• Wilhelm Dornbusch married Anna Christina Dornbusch circa 1857. Anna and Wilhelm lived in Uckerhoff, Prussia. Their first two children died as infants in Prussia.
• Wilhelm Dornbusch and Anna Christina Dornbusch immigrated to Brisbane on 10 August 1865. Wilhelm 29, Annie 33, with their children Wilhelmina 2 and Wilhelm 1 travelled on the Peter Godeffroy from Hamburg On 9 April 1865. Both Wilhelm jnr and Wilhelmina died on the journey and a daughter Mathilde was born. An enquiry into the 59 deaths aboard the ship established that measles had been brought aboard at Hamburg.
  
• Wilhelm Dornbusch died in 1914 in Queensland.

Wilhelm Dornbusch

• Peter Godeffroy - 10 August 1865: Other Immigrants on the same ship

• Wilhelm Dornbusch was born in January 1864 in Prussia.
• He was the son of Wilhelm Dornbusch and Anna Christina Dornbusch.
• Wilhelm Dornbusch died before August 1865. He died at sea aged 6 months.
• He immigrated on 10 August 1865 to Brisbane with Wilhelm Dornbusch and Anna Christina Dornbusch. Wilhelm 29, Annie 33, with their children Wilhelmina 2 and Wilhelm 1 travelled on the Peter Godeffroy from Hamburg On 9 April 1865. Both Wilhelm jnr and Wilhelmina died on the journey and a daughter Mathilde was born. An enquiry into the 59 deaths aboard the ship established that measles had been brought aboard at Hamburg.
  

Wilhelmina Dornbusch

• Peter Godeffroy - 10 August 1865: Other Immigrants on the same ship

• Wilhelmina Dornbusch was born in 1863.
• She was the daughter of Wilhelm Dornbusch and Anna Christina Dornbusch.
• Wilhelmina Dornbusch died before August 1865. She died at sea aged 2 years.
• She immigrated on 10 August 1865 to Brisbane with Wilhelm Dornbusch and Anna Christina Dornbusch. Wilhelm 29, Annie 33, with their children Wilhelmina 2 and Wilhelm 1 travelled on the Peter Godeffroy from Hamburg On 9 April 1865. Both Wilhelm jnr and Wilhelmina died on the journey and a daughter Mathilde was born. An enquiry into the 59 deaths aboard the ship established that measles had been brought aboard at Hamburg.
  

Alexander Christian Dorries

• Alexander Christian Dorries was born in 1901 in Queensland.
• He was the son of Johann Christof (Christy) Dorries and Charlotte Diflo.
• Alexander Christian Dorries died in 1960 in Queensland.

Ambrose Dorries

• Ambrose Dorries was born on 3 June 1907 in Queensland. He was a twin to Edward.
  
• He was the son of Johannes (Jack) Dorries and Elizabeth Humberdross.
• Ambrose Dorries died on 11 June 1907 in Queensland.

Anna Catharine (Annie) Dorries

• Anna Catharine (Annie) Dorries was born on 6 July 1883 in Queensland.
• She was the daughter of Carl August Heinrich Dorries and Elizabeth Naumann.
• At the age of 20 years, 9 months and 14 days, Anna Catharine (Annie) Dorries married William John O'Sullivan on 20 April 1904 in Queensland.
• Anna Catharine (Annie) Dorries and William John O'Sullivan appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1908 living at Pinelands. William was a teamster.
  
• On 15 November 1933,her husband, William John O'Sullivan died in Queensland at age 51.
• Anna Catharine (Annie) Dorries married Hector Cundy, Jack Murphy and Henry Taylor.
• Anna Catharine (Annie) Dorries died in July 1973 in Queensland.
• Anna was buried on 11 July 1973 in Toowong Cemetery.

Arthur Dorries

• Arthur Dorries was born in 1905 in Queensland.
• He was the son of Johannes (Jack) Dorries and Elizabeth Humberdross.
• Arthur Dorries commenced school at Pinelands State School on 16 July 1912.
• Arthur Dorries died in 1984 in Queensland.

Beatrice May Dorries

• Beatrice May Dorries was born on 6 August 1899 in Queensland.
• She was the daughter of Johannes (Jack) Dorries and Elizabeth Humberdross.
• Beatrice May Dorries commenced school at Pinelands State School on 31 January 1906.
• Beatrice May Dorries married Ernest Smith circa 1919.
• Beatrice May Dorries died in 1977 in Queensland.

Carl August Heinrich Dorries

• Carl August Heinrich Dorries was born in August 1827 in Wangelstadt, Duchy of Brunswick, Germany. He was the son of Christian Dorries and Anna Frike.
  
• He immigrated in 1855. Carl travelled on the Caesar Godeffroy via Sydney. He was listed as a 26 year old shepherd under the name of Carl Friedrich August Dorries.
• He was naturalised in 1865 in Queensland.
• At the age of 41 years and 6 months, Carl August Heinrich Dorries married Elizabeth Naumann, daughter of Johann Naumann and Anna Catherina Hallenberger Dersch, on 22 February 1869 in Toowoomba, Queensland.
• Carl August Heinrich Dorries died on 4 June 1920 in cnr Greenwattle Street and Carrington Road, Toowoomba, Queensland, at age 92. Carl died from Bronclitis and cardiac failure. He had been ill for a week and attended by Dr David Horn the previous day. His age was given as 92 years, 11 months and was a farmer, son of Christian Dorries, also a farmer, and Annie Frike. The informants were his son in law WE Hawes of Taylor Street, and daughter ML Smith of Greenwattle Street.
  
• Carl was buried on 6 June 1920 in Drayton and Toowoomba Cemetery. LUTH1-004-0041.

Carl August Heinrich (Charlie) Dorries

Grave Carl Wilhelm Dorries & Lovinia, Drayton & Toowoomba. Photo thanks R Astbury

• Carl August Heinrich (Charlie) Dorries was also known as Carl Wilhelm (Charlie) Dorries.
• He was born on 18 March 1874 in Queensland. Surname spelt Derres. He was later known as Carl Wilhelm Dorries.
• He was the son of Carl August Heinrich Dorries and Elizabeth Naumann.
• At the age of 24 years, 4 months and 22 days, Carl August Heinrich (Charlie) Dorries married Catherina Borgert, daughter of Johann Nicholas Borgert and Antje Beate Muller, on 9 August 1898 in Goombungee, Queensland.
• Carl August Heinrich (Charlie) Dorries and Catherina Borgert appeared on the Electoral Roll between 1903 and 1908 living at Mocatta Street, Goombungee. Carl was a licensed victualler and Catherina a carried out home duties. The surname was spelt DORRIS.
  
• On 26 August 1909 the following article appeared in The Brisbane Courier :- "In the Police Court this morning be fore Mr.T Mowbray, P M, Edward Rowe, of the Royal Hotel, Goombungee charged with Sunday trading, was fined £1, with 3/6 costs, in default levy and distress Carl Dorries and Chas Christ, charged with having been found drinking on licensed premises on Sunday, August 8, were fined 5/, with 3/6 costs."
  
• On 3 March 1916 Catherina sold the Hotel at auction - " Goombungee Property Sale. Messrs. R. Sinclair and Co., auctioneers, Toowoomba, are offering for sale at their auction on March 3, on account cf Mrs. C. Dorries, the site (an area of 3 acres) of the Royal Hotel, Goombungee, which was recently destroyed by fire. The license and goodwill, with improvements on the land, will also be offered for sale."
  
• On 19 August 1916 the following article appeared in The Mirror of Australia :-" A Goombungee correspondent sends us the following particulars regarding a publican of Hun origin in his town. This man is named Carl Wilhelm Dorries. He has been accused of prejudicing recruiting, and his premises provide a rendezvous for Germans, and the German language is spoken freely there. His hotel was burnt to the ground about a year ago. He applied for renewal of his licence recently, but it was opposed, by the authorities and by the townspeople. Several Germans in the district have been interned, but this man has so far been free, although his character and his loyalty have been strongly criticised. All loyal Australians in the district are opposed to the renewal of his licence, as if he builds an other hotel it will simply be an encouragement to the local Germans, who predominate in the neighbourhood."
  
• On 24 February 1925 Carl partitioned for a divorce from Catherine. The Brisbane Courier reported on 12 Februray 1925:- " DORRIES V DORRIES
  Carl Wilhelm Dorries, of Toowoomba, petitioned for a divorce from Catherine Dorries, nee Catharina Borgert on the ground of desertion.
  Mr. D J R Watson (instructed by Messrs. Macnish and Macrossan, town agents for Mr. E Bridgman, Toowoomba) appeared for the plaintiff. There was no appearance of the defendant.
  Petitioner giving evidence said that he was interned in 1918, being released in August 1919. When he came out he went to Sydney to look for his wife. Subsequently he met her at a solicitor's in Sydney, and she arranged to return to him to Toowoomba, but she did not. Later he received a letter from his wife, and again, early in 1920 he went to Sydney to look for her and to get work. He saw her in Pitt-street, Sydney, but she walked off. Some days later he saw her in Castlereagh-street but she again walked off, and gave him no chance of speaking with her. He had not seen her since. His wife was five years older than he. Both he and his wife were Germans, married in a German church. She had a child before marriage and he thought that it had caused the trouble. They had quarrelled about the child; he had tried to keep him in order, but he would not work. He was 21.
  At the request of Mr Watson, his Honour granted an adjournment till February l8." The judge later granted an order nisi for the dissolution of the marriage.
  
• At the age of 51 years and 4 months, Carl August Heinrich (Charlie) Dorries married Lovenia Kirkett on 18 July 1925 in Queensland.
• Carl August Heinrich (Charlie) Dorries died on 28 July 1943 in Toowoomba Hospital, Queensland, at age 69.
• Carl was buried on 30 July 1943 in Drayton & Toowoomba Cemetery. LUTH2-009-0030.

Catherina Elizabeth (Kate) Dorries

• Catherina Elizabeth (Kate) Dorries was born on 18 March 1869 in Middle Ridge, Queensland. Surname spelt Derris on registration.
• She was the daughter of Carl August Heinrich Dorries and Elizabeth Naumann.
• At the age of 24 years, 5 months and 12 days, Catherina Elizabeth (Kate) Dorries married William Stark, son of Wilhelm Stark and Dorothea Ernestine Schroder, on 30 August 1893 in Queensland. The surname was spelt STARCK.
  
• Catherina Elizabeth (Kate) Dorries and William Stark appeared on the Electoral Roll between 1903 and 1908 living at Plainby, Crow's Nest. William was a farmer - the surname was spelt STARCK.
  
• Catherina Elizabeth (Kate) Dorries and William Stark appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1913 living at Pinelands, Crow's Nest. Catherine carried out home duties and William was a farmer. The surname was spelt STARCK.
  
• Catherina Elizabeth (Kate) Dorries and William Stark appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1930 living at Pinelands. William was a farmer.
• Catherina Elizabeth (Kate) Dorries and William Stark appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1943 living at Plainby, Crow's Nest. William gave his address as Pinelands. No occupation was recorded for him.
  
• Catherina Elizabeth (Kate) Dorries died on 25 December 1951 in Crow's Nest, Queensland, at age 82.
• Catherina was buried in Crow's Nest Cemetery.

Cecil Alfred Dorries

• Cecil Alfred Dorries was born on 26 August 1913 in Crow's Nest, Queensland.
• He was the son of Johannes (Jack) Dorries and Elizabeth Humberdross.
• Cecil Alfred Dorries commenced school at Pinelands State School on 6 April 1920.
• He began military service on 14 March 1941 in Toowoomba. Cecil was living in Toowoomba at the time he enlisted and gave his father John as his next of kin. He was discharged on 4 Jul 1946 with the rank of Private in the 25th Battalion.
  
• Cecil Alfred Dorries died in 1985 in Queensland.

Edward Dorries

• Edward Dorries was born on 3 June 1907 in Queensland. He was a twin to Ambrose.
  
• He was the son of Johannes (Jack) Dorries and Elizabeth Humberdross.
• Edward Dorries appeared on the Electoral Roll on 8 December 1913 living at Pinelands State School. He was 5 years and 5 months old. His father was a farmer at Pinelands.
• At the age of 30 years, Edward Dorries married Mavis Isabel Jenkin in 1938 in Queensland.
• Edward Dorries died in 1949 in Queensland.

Elizabeth (Lizzie) Dorries

John and Elizabeth Gillam with a set of their twins 1901-1902. Photo thanks to Elaine

• Elizabeth (Lizzie) Dorries was born on 24 October 1877 in Toowoomba, Queensland.
• She was the daughter of Carl August Heinrich Dorries and Elizabeth Naumann.
• At the age of 22 years, 6 months and 8 days, Elizabeth (Lizzie) Dorries married Arthur (John/Jack) Gillam, son of Arthur John Gillam and Isabelle Locke, on 2 May 1900 in Allora, Queensland.
• Elizabeth (Lizzie) Dorries and Arthur (John/Jack) Gillam appeared on the Electoral Roll between 1903 and 1934 living at Queen Street, Crow's Nest. John was a bootmaker.
  
• Elizabeth (Lizzie) Dorries and Arthur (John/Jack) Gillam appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1930 living at Queen Street, Crow's Nest. John was a bootmaker. Their son William was a bootmaker and daughter Amy a shop assistant, daughter Emily a dental assistant .
  
• On 21 January 1936,her husband, Arthur (John/Jack) Gillam died in Queensland at age 60.
• Elizabeth (Lizzie) Dorries and William John Gillam appeared on the Electoral Roll between 1937 and 1943 living at Queen Street, Crow's Nest. Elizabeth carried out home duties and her son William was a bootmaker. Hers son John and Alfred were labourers in Crow's Nest.
  
• Elizabeth (Lizzie) Dorries and William John Gillam appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1949 living at Crow's Nest. Elizabeth carried out home duties while her son Bill was a bootmaker.
  
• Elizabeth (Lizzie) Dorries died on 27 June 1970 in Queensland at age 92. Her daugther Maud and her husband had returned to Crow's Nest to care for her mother until her death. Bill, Maud and her husband and Elizabeth all lived in Lalor Street.
  
• Elizabeth was buried on 30 June 1970 in Crow's Nest Cemetery. CE1-00H-0004.

Ernest Dorries

• Ernest Dorries was born on 20 February 1904 in Pinelands, Queensland.
• He was the son of Johannes (Jack) Dorries and Elizabeth Humberdross.
• Ernest Dorries commenced school at Pinelands State School in 1910.
• He appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1930 living at Coalbank. He was a farmer.
  
• At the age of 27 years, 3 months and 9 days, Ernest Dorries married Elsie Florence Gersekowski, daughter of Carl Gersekowski and Emelia Auguste (Amelia) Kanowski, on 29 May 1931 in Queensland.
• On 21 August 1939,Ernest Dorries's daughter, Vadne Coral Dorries was buried in Crow's Nest Cemetery.
• Ernest Dorries and Elsie Florence Gersekowski appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1943 living at Coalbank.
• Ernest Dorries died in July 1973 in Queensland at age 69.
• Ernest was buried on 19 July 1973 in Garden of Remembrance, Toowoomba.

Florence Irene Dorries

• Florence Irene Dorries was born in 1904 in Queensland.
• She was the daughter of Johann Christof (Christy) Dorries and Charlotte Diflo.

Harry Walter Dorries

• Harry Walter Dorries was born in 1903.
• He was the son of Heinrich Carl (Harry) Dorries and Auguste Elizabeth Bauge.
• Harry Walter Dorries died in 1913 in Queensland.

Heinrich Carl (Harry) Dorries

• Heinrich Carl (Harry) Dorries was born on 7 November 1870 in Toowoomba, Queensland.
• He was the son of Carl August Heinrich Dorries and Elizabeth Naumann.
• At the age of 24 years, 10 months and 6 days, Heinrich Carl (Harry) Dorries married Auguste Elizabeth Bauge on 13 September 1895 in Queensland.
• Heinrich Carl (Harry) Dorries died on 1 January 1945 in Goodna, Brisbane, Queensland, at age 74.
• Heinrich was buried on 2 January 1945 in Drayton & Toowoomba Cemetery. CE2A-002-0011.