Hermann Lau

M, b. 28 July 1867, d. 13 March 1925

Children of Hermann Lau and Augusta (Amelia) Paulina Keding

Irene Lau

F, b. 1909, d. 1989
  • Irene Lau was born in 1909 in Queensland.
  • She was the daughter of Peter Jacob Lau and Ann Mary Perina.
  • At the age of 23 years, Irene Lau married Fred Glasgow Mathieson, son of John Mathieson and Jemmima Agnes Glasgow, on 14 September 1932 in Uniting Church, Crow's Nest, Queensland. The couple worked a share farm in the district until they bought a farm near Goombungee. As they were building up the farm, Fred continued to work as a drover and contractor. In 1945 they moved to Goombungee. Inspired by his good friend Ray White, who had an auctioneer's and commission agent's business in Crows Nest before shifting to Brisbane and moving into real estate, Fred established a business in Goombungee. The family prospered there, with in the loving and caring atmosphere created by Irene and Fred.
  • Irene Lau was listed as the next of kin of Fred Glasgow Mathieson when he enlisted in the Australian Army on 17 June 1942 in Goombungee Fred was living at Goombungee at the time and gave his next of kin as Irene. His service number was Q226408. He was discharged with the rank of Private in the 7th Battalion Volunteer Defence Corp on 21 October 1945
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  • Irene Lau died in 1989.
  • Irene was buried in Toowoomba Garden of Remembrance.

Ivy Evelyn Melinda Lau

F, b. 1906

John Frederick Lau

M, b. 1897, d. 21 April 1991

John Jacob Lau

M, b. 1879, d. 15 January 1931
  • John Jacob Lau was born in 1879.
  • He was the son of Clause Jacob Lau and Julie Haje.
  • John Jacob Lau appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1903 living at Goombungee. He was a farmer as was his brothers Hermann and Henry and father Clause.
  • At the age of 25 years, John Jacob Lau married Anna Maria Auguste Abraham, daughter of Carl August Albert (Charlie) Abraham and Albertine Kuhl, in 1904 in Queensland.
  • On 15 June 1930,his wife, Henry John Lau died in Queensland.
  • John Jacob Lau died on 15 January 1931 in Queensland.
  • John was buried on 16 January 1931 in Douglas Cemetery.
    Grave of John Jacob & Anna Maria Auguste (nee ABRAHAM) LAU , Douglas Cemetery. Copyright 2006, http://www.ChapelHill.homeip.net

Children of John Jacob Lau and Anna Maria Auguste Abraham

John Jacob Lau

M, b. 1865, d. 1866
  • John Jacob Lau was born in 1865 in Queensland.
  • He was the son of Clause Jacob Lau and Julie Haje.
  • John Jacob Lau died in 1866 in Queensland.

Julia Wilhelmine Augustine Lau

F, b. 1889

Keith Lau

M, b. circa 1920, d. 1924

Maria Magdeline Ottile Lau

F, b. 1875, d. 1950

Children of Maria Magdeline Ottile Lau and Wilhelm Friedrich (William) Weber

Mathilda Lau

F, b. 1902

Nellie Lau

F, b. 1899

Peter Jacob Lau

M, b. 1882, d. 1963

Children of Peter Jacob Lau and Ann Mary Perina

Ruby Lau

F, b. 1910

Sylvia Lau

F, b. October 1905, d. 8 May 1987

Unnamed Lau

M, b. 1915, d. 1915

Violet Lau

F, b. 1908

Wilhelmine Ottlie Lau

F, b. 1892

William Lau

M, b. 1900

William Jospeh Laughton

M, b. circa 1885

Charles Henry Laurence

M, b. 1883, d. 30 November 1928
  • Charles Henry Laurence was born in 1883. He was the son of Elizabeth and William LAURENCE.
  • At the age of 25 years, Charles Henry Laurence married Mabel Bridgeman, daughter of James Adams Bridgeman and Mary Ann Rampton, in 1908 in New Zealand.
  • Charles Henry Laurence died on 30 November 1928 in New Zealand.
  • Charles was buried on 8 December 1928 in Inglewood Cemetery.

Child of Charles Henry Laurence and Mabel Bridgeman

Gordon Laurence

M, b. 24 April 1922, d. 2008

Child of Gordon Laurence

Jennifer E Laurence

F, b. 1944, d. 2008
  • Jennifer E Laurence was born in 1944.
  • She was the daughter of Gordon Laurence.
  • Jennifer E Laurence died in 2008.

Mervyn Laurence

M, b. 1926, d. 2017

Owen Laurence

M, b. 1926, d. 2001

William Robert Laurence

M, b. 5 January 1893, d. 1980

Children of William Robert Laurence and Beatrice Mary Bridgeman

Ann Lavender

F, b. June 1882, d. 20 September 1962
  • Ann Lavender was born in June 1882 in Ticehurst, Sussex, England.
  • She was the daughter of Michael Lavender and Mary Anne Izzard.
  • Ann Lavender immigrated on 10 December 1888 to Brisbane with Mary Anne Izzard and Michael Lavender. Michael and Mary both 37, travelled on the Quetta with their children Arthur 17, Emma 12, Michael 15, Kate 10, Ann 7, Henry 4 and baby Eunice aged 1. The family was from Sussex and sailed from London on 16 Oct 1888.
  • Ann Lavender died on 20 September 1962 in Queensland at age 80.
  • Ann was buried in Meringandan Cemetery.

Arthur John Lavender

M, b. September 1870, d. 3 May 1946
  • Arthur John Lavender's birth was registered in the North Wichdord, Cambridgeshire Registration District in the September 1870 Quarter.
  • He was the son of Michael Lavender and Mary Anne Izzard.
  • Arthur John Lavender immigrated on 10 December 1888 to Brisbane with Mary Anne Izzard and Michael Lavender. Michael and Mary both 37, travelled on the Quetta with their children Arthur 17, Emma 12, Michael 15, Kate 10, Ann 7, Henry 4 and baby Eunice aged 1. The family was from Sussex and sailed from London on 16 Oct 1888.
  • At the age of 29 years and 11 months, Arthur John Lavender married Eliza Amelia Burgess, daughter of Allan George Burgess and Catherine Gillis, on 12 August 1900 in St John's Chruch, Gowrie Junction, Queensland. She lived at Fairview, Meringandan.
  • Arthur John Lavender and Eliza Amelia Burgess appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1903 living at Meringandan. Arthur was shown as a farmer and Eliza carried out home duties. Michael and Mary Ann (Arthur's parents) also lived at Meringandan as well as a Catherine Lavender, his sister.
  • Arthur John Lavender died on 3 May 1946 in Queensland at age 75.
  • Arthur was buried on 4 May 1946 in Drayton & Toowoomba Cemetery.

Children of Arthur John Lavender and Eliza Amelia Burgess

Beatrice Olive Lavender

F, b. 25 October 1901, d. 8 April 1974

Emma Lavender

F, b. circa 1875

Eunice Lavender

F, b. 12 February 1887, d. 21 February 1890
  • Eunice Lavender's birth was registered in the Wadhurst, Sussex Registration District in the 12 February 1887 Quarter.
  • She was the daughter of Michael Lavender and Mary Anne Izzard.
  • Eunice Lavender immigrated on 10 December 1888 to Brisbane with Mary Anne Izzard and Michael Lavender. Michael and Mary both 37, travelled on the Quetta with their children Arthur 17, Emma 12, Michael 15, Kate 10, Ann 7, Henry 4 and baby Eunice aged 1. The family was from Sussex and sailed from London on 16 Oct 1888.
  • Eunice Lavender died on 21 February 1890 in Toowoomba, Queensland, at age 3.
  • Eunice was buried in Meringandan Cemetery.