Oscar Charles Schaefer

• Oscar Charles Schaefer was born on 10 May 1915 in Queensland.
• He was the son of Johann Carl (Charlie) Schaefer and Zillah Vada (Kate) Butterfield.
• Oscar Charles Schaefer appeared on the Electoral Roll with Zillah Vada (Kate) Butterfield and Johann Carl (Charlie) Schaefer in 1943 in Nutgrove. John was a farmer. Their son Oscar also farmed at Nutgrove.
  
• Oscar is remembered by his fostered cousins (niece and nephew of his mother) as "a hot headed cruel person always ready to pick a fight". But he was also considered a good farmer and kind neighbour. He bred prize winning cattle and kept a very neat and tidy farm. He bought 500 acres of McDougall's land when it was split up around 1939.
  After his father's death in 1950, his mother returned to Nutgrove to live with Oscar. She gave him her block of land and he worked all three until his death.
• Oscar Charles Schaefer died in December 1973 in Queensland at age 58. He died from cancer. He was condisered an alcholic by his family. He willed his land to his neighbour and drinking mate Jimmy Schloss "who did noting to earn it". After his death Kate remained in the house until she was taken to a nursing home in Kingaroy.
  

Catarina Schafer

• Catarina Schafer was born circa 1830.
• Catarina Schafer married Peter Trost, son of Christoph Trost and Maria Kesler, circa 1847.

Daniel John Schafer

• Daniel John Schafer was born in 1902 in Queensland. He was the son of Daniel Peter Schafer and Lily Priscilla Wells.
  
• At the age of 29 years, Daniel John Schafer married Ellen Ambrose, daughter of Ernest Ambrose and Catherine Rose Barclay, in 1931 in Queensland.
• Daniel John Schafer was listed as the next of kin of George William Ambrose when she enlisted in the Australian Army on 20 March 1942 in Brisbane. George was living in Toowoomba at the time he enlisted. He gave his next of kin as D. Schafer. His service number was QX30644. He was discharged on 25 June 1946 with the rank of Private in the 2/25 Infantary Battalion.
  
• Daniel John Schafer died on 5 July 1958 in Queensland.
• Daniel was buried on 7 July 1958 in Drayton & Toowoomba Cemetery.

Cecil George Adam Schaffer

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• Cecil George Adam Schaffer was born in 1911 in Queensland. He was the son of George and Mary Theresa Minz.
  
• At the age of 24 years, Cecil George Adam Schaffer married Coral Grace Johnson, daughter of William Arthur Johnson and Hannah Sarah Laura Newland, in 1935 in Queensland.
• In May 1943 Cecil was a Union Organiser. The Worker printed his report on his visit to Crow's Nest on 24 May 1943:- " Organiser C. G. Schaffer's Report
  During the month of April tbe following jobs were called on: Cooyar Sawmill, butter factories and cheese factories at Goombunga, Budua and Crow's Nest; firewood cutters. Crow's Nest. On this particular job I found that three men were employed well under the award rates. This matter has been taken up with the District Secretary to have an Industrial inspector visit this place. Emu Creek Sawmill — at this place I found the accommodation was in a bad state, no light was provided, no brooms, no showers, no veranda, ' no wash basins or washing tubs, and no dining room. These men at this mill are eating their meals in their sleeping quarters. Also, at Crow's Nest, a young girl was employed at the Private Hospital under the award rates'. This matter was taken up with the matronin charge and the arrears for six months were paid to this girl. Harrison Saw mill; Crow's Nest; firewoood depots. Crow's Nest, called on as follows: W. Breise, A. F. Hillenberg, E. Emerson, P. Guy. Men on Hampton Road works ; M.R.C. r/n, Hampton-Esk ' Road; bridge building; Crow's Nest Shire employees (three small gangs) ; Pechey Forestry; Nukinenda Station — at this station arrears of wage's for £3 6s. 4d. was collected on behalf of an employee who is now in the fight ing forces; Lyndhurst Station; Eskdale West, also Eskdale South Station; Esk Butter Factory; Anderson's Sawmill, Esk: Eskdale Station. At all of these stations I found unfinancial members. Tickets were issued and orders signed. Berry's Joinery, Esk; Toogoolawah Sawmill; Private Hospital, Esk; Somerset Dam, also clearing gang: sawmill."
  
• On 13 September 1971,his wife, Coral Grace Johnson died in Queensland.
• Cecil George Adam Schaffer died in 1981 in Queensland.

Helena Mary Elsie Schafferius

• Helena Mary Elsie Schafferius was born circa 1885. She was the daugher of Albert Schafferius and Emily Balke.
  
• Helena Mary Elsie Schafferius married James Alexander Skuse, son of Henry Skuse and Margaret Eliza Fleming, on 24 July 1912 in Queensland.
• Helena Mary Elsie Schafferius died in 1948 in Queensland.

Rosina Schaller

• Rosina Schaller was born in 1851.
• Rosina Schaller married John Maag circa 1870.
• Rosina Schaller and John Maag immigrated to Queensland on 1 August 1872. Johann 27, and Rosina 21, travelled on the Reichstag with their son Johann aged 1.
  
• In 1905,her husband, John Maag died in Queensland.
• Rosina Schaller died in March 1919 in Queensland.
• Rosina was buried in Meringandan Cemetery.

Annie Verena Scharer

• Annie Verena Scharer was born circa 1850.
• Annie Verena Scharer married William Weary circa 1870.

Ernestine Scharlan

• Ernestine Scharlan was born in 1824 in Prussia. She was the daughter Friedrich Scharlan and Wilhelmine.
  
• Ernestine Scharlan married Carl August Ludwig Blanck circa 1850.
• Ernestine Scharlan died on 10 February 1866. She died at sea, most likely for complications from the birth of their second son August a few days before. August died a week later.
  
• She and Carl August Ludwig Blanck immigrated on 14 February 1866. Carl and Ernestine departed from Hamburg on 14 Oct 1865 on the Caesar Godffrey with their children Charles August, Auguste Emilie, and Auguste Alberta. Carl was a labourer. Another son August Charles was born aboard the ship. He died while the family were still in the Immigration Depot in Ipswich.
  

Catherina Margaretha Scharner

• Catherina Margaretha Scharner was born circa 1810.
• Catherina Margaretha Scharner married Pieter Jurgs on 9 January 1825.

Ada Gracey Schefe

• Ada Gracey Schefe was born in 1895 in Queensland.
• She was the daughter of Frederick Mathias Christy Schefe and Maria Franciska Knack.
• At the age of 32 years, Ada Gracey Schefe married John Joseph McGahan in 1927 in Queensland. They farmed in Millmerran before moving to Brisbane and then to Toowoomba.
  
• Ada Gracey Schefe died in 1974 in Queensland.

Bertha Augusta Schefe

• Bertha Augusta Schefe was born in 1889 in Queensland.
• She was the daughter of Frederick Mathias Christy Schefe and Maria Franciska Knack.
• At the age of 28 years, Bertha Augusta Schefe married Roger Mark Izzard, son of John Jesse Izzard and Edith Eden Rogers, in 1917 in Queensland. They settled at Crow's Nest.
• Bertha Augusta Schefe and Roger Mark Izzard appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1930 living at James Street, Crow's Nest. Roger was a painter.
  
• Bertha Augusta Schefe was listed as the next of kin of Clarence Henry Mark Izzard when he enlisted in the Australian Army on 5 July 1940 in Toowoomba. Clarnece's service number was QX10462 and he give his next of kin as his mother Bertha. He served with the 2/26 Australian Infantry. He was one of over 2000 Allied prisoners of war (POW) held in the Sandakan POW camp in north Borneo, having been transferred there from Singapore as a part of B Force. The 1494 POW's that made up B Force, were transported from Changi on 7 July 1942 on board the tramp ship Ubi Maru, arriving in Sandakan Harbour on 18 July 1942.
  
• Bertha Augusta Schefe appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1943 living at Crow's Nest. She carried out home duties.
  
• Bertha Augusta Schefe died in 1949 in Queensland.
• Bertha was buried in Crow's Nest Cemetery.

Carl Willhelm Theodor (Chaarlie) Schefe

• Carl Willhelm Theodor (Chaarlie) Schefe was born on 4 January 1861 in Denmark.
• He was the son of Mathias Johann Jochim Schefe and Sophia Catherina Frese.
• Carl Willhelm Theodor (Chaarlie) Schefe immigrated on 5 September 1863 to Queensland with Mathias Johann Jochim Schefe and Sophia Catherina Frese. Mathias aged 34, and Sophia aged 28, travelled to Australia on the "Beausite" with their children Carl aged 2, and Mathilde, an infant. Their son Frederick must have travelled with them, though his name is not on the ships manafest.
  The family settled at Gowrie Junction.
  
• At the age of 25 years, Carl Willhelm Theodor (Chaarlie) Schefe married Maria Elizabeth Bauer in 1887 in Queensland.
• Carl Willhelm Theodor (Chaarlie) Schefe died on 26 July 1929 in Queensland at age 68.

Charles Percy Schefe

• Charles Percy Schefe was born in 1893 in Queensland.
• He was the son of Frederick Mathias Christy Schefe and Maria Franciska Knack.
• At the age of 28 years, Charles Percy Schefe married Ellen Louisa Lucht, daughter of John (Frederick) Lucht and Wilhelmina (Louisa) Kann, in 1921 in Queensland. They lived at Kilburnie for many years.
  
• Charles Percy Schefe died on 29 April 1961 in Queensland.
• Charles was buried on 30 April 1961 in Goombungee Cemetery.

Edith Mary (Ida Maria) Schefe

• Edith Mary (Ida Maria) Schefe was also known as Ida Maria.
• She was born on 19 September 1885 in Glencoe.
• She was the daughter of Frederick Mathias Christy Schefe and Maria Franciska Knack.
• At the age of 21 years, 2 months and 9 days, Edith Mary (Ida Maria) Schefe married Heinrich Carl Raatz, son of Hermann Julius Raatz and Henrietta Moritz, on 28 November 1906. They settled at Coalbank.
  
• Edith Mary (Ida Maria) Schefe and Heinrich Carl Raatz appeared on the Electoral Roll between 1926 and 1930 living at Murra Murra. Heinrich was a farmer and Edith carried out home duties.
  
• Edith Mary (Ida Maria) Schefe appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1943 living at Coalbank. Henry was a farmer.
  
• On 24 January 1948,her husband, Heinrich Carl Raatz died in Queensland at age 67.
• Edith Mary (Ida Maria) Schefe died on 3 July 1961 in Queensland at age 75.
• Edith was buried on 5 July 1961 in Crow's Nest Cemetery.

Ernest Matthies Schefe

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• Ernest Matthies Schefe was born in 1898 in Queensland.
• He was the son of Frederick Mathias Christy Schefe and Maria Franciska Knack.
• At the age of 22 years, Ernest Matthies Schefe married Martha Louise Priebe, daughter of Carl August Friedrich Priebe and Wilhelmine Grunwald, in 1920 in Queensland. He lived in Coalbank and retired to Crow's Nest in 1967.
• Ernest Matthies Schefe and Martha Louise Priebe appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1930 living at Glenaven. Ernie was a school teacher and Martha carried out home duties.
  
• Ernest Matthies Schefe and Martha Louise Priebe appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1943 living at Coalbank. Martha and Ernie lived at Mariandale. Ernie was a farmer.
  
• Ernest Matthies Schefe died on 4 June 1987 in Crow's Nest.

Estelle Venine Schefe

• Estelle Venine Schefe was born in 1929.
• She was the daughter of Venn John Schefe and Esther Elizabeth Genrich.
• Estelle Venine Schefe died on 24 June 1997.
• Estelle was buried on 27 June 1997 in Garden of Remembrance, Toowoomba.

Ethel Emily Schefe

• Ethel Emily Schefe was born in 1888 in Queensland.
• She was the daughter of Frederick Mathias Christy Schefe and Maria Franciska Knack.
• Ethel Emily Schefe died in January 1933 in Queensland.
• Ethel was buried on 27 January 1933 in Bergen Djuan Cemetery.

Frederick Mathias Christy Schefe

• Frederick Mathias Christy Schefe was born on 16 February 1859 in Denmark.
• He was the son of Mathias Johann Jochim Schefe and Sophia Catherina Frese.
• Frederick Mathias Christy Schefe immigrated on 5 September 1863 to Queensland with Mathias Johann Jochim Schefe and Sophia Catherina Frese. Mathias aged 34, and Sophia aged 28, travelled to Australia on the "Beausite" with their children Carl aged 2, and Mathilde, an infant. Their son Frederick must have travelled with them, though his name is not on the ships manafest.
  The family settled at Gowrie Junction.
  
• His first job was at Borah Water Holes and Goombungee, then part of Gowrie Station owned by Colonel King, where he shephered sheep. He worked with a brother, camping with the sheep and relying on his family to supply their food. He was paid £20 a year.
  He once made a trip with five thousand drought struck sheep to Cunnamulla with only one person to help him, an aboriginal. He was a shearer and often rode 500 miles to Cunamulla to follow the shearing circuit and be home for Christmas. He also did fencing, and was contracted to the railway.
  
• At the age of 23 years, Frederick Mathias Christy Schefe married Maria Franciska Knack in 1883 in Queensland. They settled at Muniganeen, also known as Prickly Pear Gully (between Goombungee and Meringandan.)
  
• In 1893 Frederick Mathias Christy Schefe and Maria Franciska Knack moved to Bergen where they took over Fred's brother's selection. John had been drowned during a flood the year before. Here they built a slab hut with a large fireplace big enough to hold the camp oven used to bake the bread. The vine scrub was felled, cleared and planted to enable dairying to commence. The cream, sometimes only a small amount, was sent to the depot near the Bergen school. It was then sent to Meringandan, and from there by rail to the Silverwood Butter Factory in Toowoomba. A factory was later built at Crow's Nest and then one at Goombungee. Fred was director of the factory until it closed.
  Fred was the Chairman of the Bergen School committee. He was also involved with the Farmer's Union and the Goombungee-Haden Show Committee.
  Meanwhile Mary ran the local Post Office for a number of years. The mail would arrived by pack horse and was sorted for neighbours to collect three times a week.
  
• Frederick Mathias Christy Schefe and Maria Franciska Knack appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1903 living at Bergen. Fred was a farmer and Mary, as she was known, carrried out domestic duties.
  
• Frederick Mathias Christy Schefe was listed as the next of kin of Henry Christie Schefe when she enlisted in the Australian Army on 20 January 1916 in Toowoomba. His service number was 3630 and he gave his next of kin as his father Frederick Schefe of Murra Murra Road, Crow's Nest. His brother Norman joined the same day.
• On 29 June 1918,their son, Henry Christie Schefe died in France.
• Frederick Mathias Christy Schefe and Maria Franciska Knack appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1937 living at Murra Murra. Frederick was a farmer. He gave his address as Neuve while Mary gave hers as Murra Murra.
  
• Frederick Mathias Christy Schefe died in July 1940 in Queensland at age 81.
• Frederick was buried on 14 July 1940 in Bergen Djuan Cemetery.

Frederike Sophia Schefe

• Frederike Sophia Schefe was born in 1887 in Queensland.
• She was the daughter of Frederick Mathias Christy Schefe and Maria Franciska Knack.
• At the age of 32 years, Frederike Sophia Schefe married Alfred Jones in 1919 in Queensland. They lived at Kilburnie.
  
• Frederike Sophia Schefe died in 1974 in Queensland.

Henry Bantolt Schefe

• Henry Bantolt Schefe was born on 22 July 1871 in Queensland.
• He was the son of Mathias Johann Jochim Schefe and Sophia Catherina Frese.
• Henry Bantolt Schefe died on 9 December 1881 in Gowrie Scrub, Queensland, at age 10. He died when he was hit by a barrell of water fallingfrom a dray.

Henry Christie Schefe

• Henry was buried in Meringandan Cemetery.
• He was born in 1896 in Bergen, Queensland.
• He was the son of Frederick Mathias Christy Schefe and Maria Franciska Knack.
• Henry Christie Schefe enlisted in the AIF on 20 January 1916 in Toowoomba His service number was 3630 and he gave his next of kin as his father Frederick Schefe of Murra Murra Road, Crow's Nest. His brother Norman joined the same day.
• Henry Christie Schefe was killed in action on 29 June 1918 in France.
• Henry was buried in France.

Johann Jochim Mathias Schefe

• Johann Jochim Mathias Schefe was born on 8 June 1865 in Queensland.
• He was the son of Mathias Johann Jochim Schefe and Sophia Catherina Frese.

Johann Wilhelm Schefe

• Johann Wilhelm Schefe was born on 18 April 1867 in Queensland.
• He was the son of Mathias Johann Jochim Schefe and Sophia Catherina Frese.
• Johann Wilhelm Schefe died on 6 November 1892 in Queensland at age 25. He died during a flood in Tuan Creek. After his death his brother Fred and his wife Mary took over his selection at Bergen.

Lizzie Catherina Schefe

• Lizzie Catherina Schefe was born in 1902 in Queensland.
• She was the daughter of Frederick Mathias Christy Schefe and Maria Franciska Knack.
• Lizzie Catherina Schefe died in February 1932 in Queensland.
• Lizzie was buried on 21 February 1932 in Bergen Djuan Cemetery.

Martha Franziske Schefe

• Martha Franziske Schefe was born on 29 December 1884 in Glencoe.
• She was the daughter of Frederick Mathias Christy Schefe and Maria Franciska Knack.
• At the age of 21 years, Martha Franziske Schefe married Herbert Smith, son of Frederick Smith and Ann Langdon, in 1906 in Queensland. They lived at Kilburnie for many years.
  
• Martha Franziske Schefe witnessed the burial of Jordon Charles Smith on 9 July 1910 in Goombungee Cemetery.
• Martha Franziske Schefe witnessed the burial of Henry William Smith on 14 August 1919 in Goombungee Cemetery.
• Martha Franziske Schefe witnessed the burial of Victor Cecil Smith on 20 November 1925 in Goombungee Cemetery.
• Martha Franziske Schefe witnessed the burial of Colin John Smith on 25 February 1931 in Crow's Nest Cemetery.
• Martha Franziske Schefe and Herbert Smith appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1943 living at Anduramba. No occupation was listed on the roll for Herbert.
  
• Martha Franziske Schefe died in 1961 in Queensland.

Martin Bernard Schefe

• Martin Bernard Schefe was born on 7 August 1873 in Gowrie Scrub, Queensland.
• He was the son of Mathias Johann Jochim Schefe and Sophia Catherina Frese.
• At the age of 21 years, Martin Bernard Schefe married Catherina Maria Petersen in 1895 in Queensland.
• Martin Bernard Schefe died on 16 August 1931 in Queensland at age 58.
• Martin was buried on 17 August 1931 in Drayton & Toowoomba Cemetery.

Mathias Johann Jochim Schefe

• Mathias Johann Jochim Schefe was born in 1829 in Germany.
• At the age of 29 years, Mathias Johann Jochim Schefe married Sophia Catherina Frese on 24 May 1858 in Germany.
• Mathias Johann Jochim Schefe and Sophia Catherina Frese immigrated to Queensland on 5 September 1863. Mathias aged 34, and Sophia aged 28, travelled to Australia on the "Beausite" with their children Carl aged 2, and Mathilde, an infant. Their son Frederick must have travelled with them, though his name is not on the ships manafest.
  The family settled at Gowrie Junction.
  
• Mathias Johann Jochim Schefe died on 22 September 1891 in Gowrie Scrub, Queensland.
• Mathias was buried in Meringandan Cemetery.

Matilda Dorothea Schefe

• Matilda Dorothea Schefe was born on 20 November 1862 in Denmark.
• She was the daughter of Mathias Johann Jochim Schefe and Sophia Catherina Frese.
• Matilda Dorothea Schefe immigrated on 5 September 1863 to Queensland with Mathias Johann Jochim Schefe and Sophia Catherina Frese. Mathias aged 34, and Sophia aged 28, travelled to Australia on the "Beausite" with their children Carl aged 2, and Mathilde, an infant. Their son Frederick must have travelled with them, though his name is not on the ships manafest.
  The family settled at Gowrie Junction.
  
• At the age of 19 years, Matilda Dorothea Schefe married Heinrich Friedrich Stein in 1882 in Queensland.
• Matilda Dorothea Schefe died on 12 April 1929 in Queensland at age 66.

Norman Frederick Schefe

• Norman Frederick Schefe was born on 5 December 1890 in Queensland.
• He was the son of Frederick Mathias Christy Schefe and Maria Franciska Knack.
• Norman Frederick Schefe began military service on 20 January 1916 in Toowoomba. His service number was 3631 and he gave his next of kin as his father Frederick Schefe of Murra Murra Road, Crow's Nest. His brother Henry joined the same day. He served in France and returned home on 15 Nov1919.
  
• At the age of 28 years, 2 months and 5 days, Norman Frederick Schefe married Tabatha Watson Stopper on 10 February 1919 in Lincoln, England.
• Norman Frederick Schefe enlisted in the Australian Army on 19 April 1942 in Queensland He gave his addresses as Rocky Creek, and his next of kin as Tabatha. His service number was Q225791. He was discharged on 9 Aug 1944 with the rank of Private in the 7th Battalion Volunteer Defence Corps.
  
• Norman Frederick Schefe died in 1972 in Queensland.

Peter Dornall Schefe

• Peter Dornall Schefe was born on 2 May 1875 in Gowrie, Queensland.
• He was the son of Mathias Johann Jochim Schefe and Sophia Catherina Frese.
• Peter Dornall Schefe died on 6 May 1930 in Queensland at age 55.
• Peter was buried on 7 May 1930 in Drayton & Toowoomba Cemetery.