Vera Augusta Horn

F, b. 1902

Wilhelmine Horn

F, b. 1852, d. 1933
  • Wilhelmine Horn was born in 1852 in Germany.
  • Wilhelmine Horn married Johann (Martin) Gerhardt circa 1875.
  • Wilhelmine Horn and Johann (Martin) Gerhardt immigrated to Queensland on 10 April 1878. Martin 25 and Wilhelmine 26 left Hamburg on the Lammershagen on 10 April, with their children Friedrich and Martin both aged 1, and 2 year old Maria. At least two of the children died on the voyage.
  • Wilhelmine Horn died in 1933 in Queensland.

Children of Wilhelmine Horn and Johann (Martin) Gerhardt

William Francis Horne

M, b. 1888, d. 4 June 1947
  • William Francis Horne was born in 1888. He was the son of William Francis Horne and Charlotte Campbell.
  • At the age of 24 years, William Francis Horne married Alice Maud Perina, daughter of Anton Perina and Anna Marie Walborges Friedlein, on 8 April 1912 in Bridge Street Lutheran Church, Toowoomba, Queensland.
    Wedding of Alice Maud Perina & William Francis Horne - 8 Apr 1912 - Photo thanks to Karen P
  • William Francis Horne died on 4 June 1947 in Queensland.
  • William was buried in Ipswich Cemetery.

John Adam Horner

M, b. 3 August 1836, d. 21 August 1915
  • John Adam Horner was born on 3 August 1836 in Germany.
  • At the age of 29 years, 11 months and 30 days, John Adam Horner married Agnesza Mengel, daughter of Conrad Mengel and Anna Elizabeth Berghofer, on 2 August 1866 in Toowoomba, Queensland.
  • John Adam Horner died on 21 August 1915 in Toowoomba at age 79.

Anna Bertha Joanna Hornke

F, b. 20 November 1881, d. 22 September 1974
  • Anna Bertha Joanna Hornke was born on 20 November 1881 in Frieburg, Germany.
  • She was the daughter of Ernst Wilhelm August Hornke and Margaretta Dorothea Wilkens.
  • Anna Bertha Joanna Hornke appeared on the Electoral Roll with Margaretta Dorothea Wilkens and Ernst Wilhelm August Hornke between 1903 and 1908 in Plainby, Crow's Nest. Ernst was a farmer. Their daughter Anna lived with them.
  • At the age of 27 years, 1 month and 3 days, Anna Bertha Joanna Hornke married Thomas George McPhail, son of John McPhail and Mary Ellen McGrath, on 23 December 1908 in St Stephen's Presbyterian Church, Toowoomba, Queensland. Thomas was an engine driver at the time and he lived at Crow's Nest.
  • Anna Bertha Joanna Hornke and Thomas George McPhail lived in Crow's Nest for a number of years after their marriage. At least four of their children were born in Toowomba or Crow's Nest. Thomas served in WWI from 1916-1919. During this time Anna and the children lived in the school house at Kanioon near Nanago. Some time after Tom's return the family moved to the Caboolture area around the early 1920's.
  • Anna Bertha Joanna Hornke died on 22 September 1974 in Pinjarra Lodge, 171 Kennedy Terrace, Red Hill, Brisbane, at age 92.
  • Anna was cremated on 25 September 1974 in Albany Creek Crematorium Her ashes are interred at the Cremetrorium.

Children of Anna Bertha Joanna Hornke and Thomas George McPhail

Emma Freidricke Elsie Hornke

F, b. 1879, d. 9 October 1937
  • Emma Freidricke Elsie Hornke was born in 1879 in Germany.
  • She was the daughter of Ernst Wilhelm August Hornke and Margaretta Dorothea Wilkens.
  • Emma Freidricke Elsie Hornke immigrated on 6 July 1886 to Gravesend, England, with Ernst Wilhelm August Hornke and Margaretta Dorothea Wilkens. Ernst and Margaretta travelled on the "SS Duke of Westminster", 2024 tons under the command of Master W. Turner. With them were their two daughters Emma and Anna. They may have been travelling with another family the Hennings.
  • At the age of 22 years, Emma Freidricke Elsie Hornke married John George Hirning, son of Jacob Hirning and Anna Catherina Trost, on 7 August 1901 in Queensland.
  • Emma Freidricke Elsie Hornke and John George Hirning appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1903 living at Douglas. George was a farmer.
  • Emma Freidricke Elsie Hornke and John George Hirning appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1908 living at Douglas. George was a farmer.
  • Emma Freidricke Elsie Hornke died on 9 October 1937 in Queensland.
  • Emma was buried on 10 October 1937 in Drayton & Toowoomba Cemetery.

Children of Emma Freidricke Elsie Hornke and John George Hirning

Ernst Wilhelm August Hornke

M, b. circa 1852, d. 21 December 1935
  • Ernst Wilhelm August Hornke was born circa 1852 in Berlin, Germany.
  • Ernst Wilhelm August Hornke married Margaretta Dorothea Wilkens circa 1876 in Berlin, Germany. Ernst was a wheelwright by trade.
  • Ernst Wilhelm August Hornke and Margaretta Dorothea Wilkens immigrated to Gravesend, England, on 6 July 1886. Ernst and Margaretta travelled on the "SS Duke of Westminster", 2024 tons under the command of Master W. Turner. With them were their two daughters Emma and Anna. They may have been travelling with another family the Hennings.
  • Ernst Wilhelm August Hornke selected land in Djuan, Crow's Nest. A notice in The Queenslander newspaper on 4 September 1893 advised that a certificate had been granted for his 100 acres. He was also successful in obtaining a Certificate for another 160 acres of land at Djuan on 6 December of the same year.
  • He and Margaretta Dorothea Wilkens appeared on the Electoral Roll between 1903 and 1908 living at Plainby, Crow's Nest. Ernst was a farmer. Their daughter Anna lived with them.
  • Ernst Wilhelm August Hornke and Margaretta Dorothea Wilkens appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1930 living at Pechey. Ernst was a a farmer.
  • Ernst Wilhelm August Hornke died on 21 December 1935 in Whichello. The Courier Mail reported on 23 Dec 1935 - " Ernest William August Hohnke, farmer, of the Whichello district, a few miles from Crow's Nest, was found dead last night on his farm. Hohnke, who was about 83 years of age, lived alone on the property. Death is believed to have been due to natural causes."
  • Ernst was buried on 23 December 1935 in Crow's Nest Cemetery.

Children of Ernst Wilhelm August Hornke and Margaretta Dorothea Wilkens

Sarah Horrell

F, b. 1828
  • Sarah Horrell was born in 1828 in Sandford, Devon, England.
  • Her marriage, at 26 years, to Robert Baker Davey was registered in the June 1854 Quarter in Crediton, Devon Registration District.
  • Sarah Horrell and Robert Baker Davey appeared on the census of 2 April 1871 in Pinhoe, Devon. Robert Davey was shown as the head of the household. He was a 45 year old ag labourer born Cranham, Devon. Sarah was 43, born Sandford. Living with them were their children:- Ellen, 16, a general servant born Cruwys Morchard ; James 14, and ag labourer born Cruwys Morchard; Elizabeth Emma, 12, scholar; William 9, scholar; Edith and John 4 (marked twins); and George 2. The five youngest children were born Pinsole. The entire famiily was born in Devon.

  • Sarah Horrell appeared on the census of 3 April 1881 in Pinhoe, Devon. Robert, a 56 year old farm labourer, born Crakham, was the household head. His wife Sarah, 53, born Sandford, and children William 19, a carpenter, born Pinhoe and daughter Edith, 14, born Pinhoe lived with them. [Edith's twin brother John was not living with them at the time]


Children of Sarah Horrell and Robert Baker Davey

Carman Thomas Horrex

M, b. 1892, d. 10 December 1957

Child of Carman Thomas Horrex and Catherine Louise Vietheer

Faith Mary Ann Horrex

F, b. 1890, d. 29 September 1965
  • Faith Mary Ann Horrex was born in 1890.
  • She was the daughter of Robert Mitchell Horrex and Sarah Ann Carmen.
  • At the age of 18 years, Faith Mary Ann Horrex married William Henry Creed, son of William Creed and Harriet Page, in 1908 in Queensland.
  • Faith Mary Ann Horrex was listed as the next of kin of William Henry Creed when he enlisted in the Australian Army on 14 October 1915 in Toowoomba. He gave his next of kin as his wife FMA Creed of Pechey. His service number was 1963. He was a labourer born Essenden, Circhester England and was 45 years, 8 months old. He served in the Middle East and was discharged with the rank of Trooper on 12 Dec 1916.
  • On 9 June 1950,her husband, William Henry Creed died in Queensland at age 80.
  • Faith Mary Ann Horrex died on 29 September 1965 in Queensland.
  • Faith was buried on 30 September 1965 in Drayton & Toowoomba Cemetery.

Herbert James Horrex

M, b. 1907
  • Herbert James Horrex was born in 1907 in Queensland. His birth was also registered as Herbert Horrex Meagher.
  • As of 1907, Herbert James Horrex was also known as Herbert Horrex.
  • He was the son of Sarah Ann Lucy Horrex.

Robert Horrex

M, b. 31 August 1921, d. 12 June 2001

Robert Mitchell Horrex

M, b. circa 1860, d. 1899
  • Robert Mitchell Horrex was born circa 1860. He was the son of Anthony Horrex and Lucy Ginger.
  • Robert Mitchell Horrex married Sarah Ann Carmen circa 1885.
  • Robert Mitchell Horrex died in 1899 in Queensland.

Children of Robert Mitchell Horrex and Sarah Ann Carmen

Robert Mitchell Horrex

M, b. 1896, d. 1896

Sarah Ann Lucy Horrex

F, b. 1889

Child of Sarah Ann Lucy Horrex

Simon Anthony Horrex

M, b. 1888, d. 1888

Thelma Horrex

F, b. 3 January 1924, d. 2006

Mary Horrigan

F, b. 1851, d. 27 January 1929
  • Mary Horrigan was born in 1851. She was the daugther of James Horrigan and Honora Fitzgibbons.
  • At the age of 17 years, Mary Horrigan married Joseph Edgar Cheesman in 1868 in Queensland.
  • Mary Horrigan witnessed the burial of Herbert Wilfred Cheesman on 27 December 1882 in Drayton & Toowoomba Cemetery.
  • Mary Horrigan and Joseph Edgar Cheesman appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1913 living at Goombungee. Joseph was a farmer as was their son Edgar.
  • In 1923,her husband, Joseph Edgar Cheesman died in Queensland.
  • Mary Horrigan died on 27 January 1929 in Queensland.
  • Mary was buried on 28 January 1929 in Drayton & Toowoomba Cemetery. CE5-003-0024.

Children of Mary Horrigan and Joseph Edgar Cheesman

Alice Horrocks

F, b. 13 June 1905

Barbara May Horrocks

F, b. 1 May 1903, d. 20 August 1977

Children of Barbara May Horrocks and William (Edward) Nelder

George Horrocks

M, b. 1901, d. 1982
  • George Horrocks was born in 1901 in Queensland.
  • He was the son of George Horrocks and Margaret Ann Finch.
  • At the age of 22 years, George Horrocks married Annie Amelia Magdelina Nufer in 1923 in Queensland.
  • George Horrocks appeared on the Electoral Roll between 1937 and 1949 living at Virginia, Crow's Nest. George was a farmer and Annie carried out home duties.
  • George Horrocks died in 1982 in Queensland.

Child of George Horrocks and Annie Amelia Magdelina Nufer

George Horrocks

M, b. 1867, d. 25 January 1941
  • George Horrocks was born in 1867 in Queensland.
  • He was the son of Thomas Horrocks and Eupemia Cunningham.
  • At the age of 25 years, George Horrocks married Margaret Ann Finch in 1892 in Queensland.
  • George Horrocks died on 25 January 1941 in Queensland.
  • George was buried in Ma Ma Creek Cemetery.

Children of George Horrocks and Margaret Ann Finch

James Horrocks

M, b. 1896, d. 1968

John Horrocks

M, b. 1826, d. 28 November 1888
  • John Horrocks was born in 1826 in England.
  • He immigrated to Sydney or Newcastle, New South Wales, on 9 July 1849. He travelled aboard the Scotia and was 23 years old and appeared to have arrived without any relatives being listed in the Single Male section of the mainfest. He was a farm labourer from Little Bolton in Lancashire and could both read and write. He was of Wesylan faith.
  • At the age of 38 years, John Horrocks married Barbara Graham in 1864 in Brisbane, Queensland.
  • John Horrocks died on 28 November 1888 in Eton Vale, Warwick, Queensland. The Queenslander reported on 8 December - " TOOWOOMBA, December 3. The man found dead in Eton Vale paddock proved to be Mr. John Horrocks, one of the oldest and most respected inhabitants of Drayton. He was returning to his home when he and his horse were struck dead by lightning."
  • John was buried on 2 December 1888 in Drayton & Toowoomba Cemetery.
  • Probate for his estate was granted on 6 September 1890 to Barbara Graham. The estate was worth £221 55 shillings. Both John and Barbara were listed as living at Eton Vale near Warwick.

Children of John Horrocks and Barbara Graham

John Edwin Horrocks

M, b. 1865, d. 21 July 1954
  • John Edwin Horrocks was born in 1865 in Queensland.
  • He was the son of John Horrocks and Barbara Graham.
  • At the age of 31 years, John Edwin Horrocks married Rebecca Jane Brown in 1896 in Queensland.
  • On 25 October 1945,his wife, Rebecca Jane Brown died in Queensland.
  • John Edwin Horrocks died on 21 July 1954 in Brisbane, Queensland.
  • John was buried in Drayton & Toowoomba Cemetery.

Child of John Edwin Horrocks and Rebecca Jane Brown

Joseph Henry Horrocks

M, b. 1872, d. 15 December 1955
  • Joseph Henry Horrocks was born in 1872 in Queensland.
  • He was the son of John Horrocks and Barbara Graham.
  • At the age of 27 years, Joseph Henry Horrocks married Ellen Sheehan in 1899 in Brisbane, Queensland.
  • On 14 January 1950,his wife, Ellen Sheehan died in Queensland.
  • Joseph Henry Horrocks died on 15 December 1955 in Queensland.
  • Joseph was buried on 16 December 1955 in Drayton & Toowoomba Cemetery.

Leonard Walter Horrocks

M, b. 1904, d. 1981
  • Leonard Walter Horrocks was born in 1904 in Queensland.
  • He was the son of George Horrocks and Margaret Ann Finch.
  • Leonard Walter Horrocks died in 1981 in Queensland.

Mabel Rachel Cecilia (Rachel) Horrocks

F, b. 1875, d. 1950
  • Mabel Rachel Cecilia (Rachel) Horrocks was born in 1875 in Queensland.
  • She was the daughter of John Horrocks and Barbara Graham.
  • At the age of 22 years, Mabel Rachel Cecilia (Rachel) Horrocks married Edward Phillips in 1897 in Queensland.
  • Mabel Rachel Cecilia (Rachel) Horrocks died in 1950 in Queensland.

Child of Mabel Rachel Cecilia (Rachel) Horrocks and Edward Phillips

Margaret May Horrocks

F, b. 1898, d. 1900
  • Margaret May Horrocks was born in 1898 in Queensland.
  • She was the daughter of George Horrocks and Margaret Ann Finch.
  • Margaret May Horrocks died in 1900 in Queensland.

Robert Horrocks

M, b. circa 1871, d. 1871