Robert Williams

M, b. circa 1910

Robert Williams

M, b. 1894, d. 8 September 1979
  • Robert Williams was born in 1894. He was the son of Charles Williams and Mary Jones.
  • At the age of 20 years, Robert Williams married Constance Lilian Sloss, daughter of John Sloss and Elizabeth Manly, in 1914 in Queensland.
  • On 8 February 1972,his wife, Constance Lilian Sloss died in Queensland.
  • Robert Williams died on 8 September 1979 in Queensland.
  • Robert was buried on 10 September 1979 in Drayton & Toowoomba Cemetery. PLAW3-007-0012.

Robert Williams

M, b. 1876, d. March 1931
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  • Robert Williams was born in 1876 in Queensland.
  • He was the son of Peter Willims and Margaret Culla/Cullen.
  • At the age of 49 years, Robert Williams married Annie Morgen in 1925 in Queensland. Annie was formerly married to a TAYLOR.
  • Robert Williams died in March 1931 in Brisbane, Queensland.
  • Robert was buried on 14 March 1931 in Toowong Cemetery. 27-7-3.

Rosanna Williams

F, b. circa 1850
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  • Rosanna Williams was born circa 1850.
  • Rosanna Williams married Robert Raymond circa 1870.

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Roselyn Eve Williams

F, b. 1925, d. 1989
  • Roselyn Eve Williams was born in 1925.
  • At the age of 27 years, Roselyn Eve Williams married Kenneth Holley, son of Charles Holley and Phyllis Reston, in 1952 in Parramatta, New South Wales.
  • Roselyn Eve Williams died in 1989.

Ruby Frances Williams

F, b. 23 February 1918, d. 24 April 1998
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  • Ruby Frances Williams was born on 23 February 1918 in One Mile Estate, Ipswich. Ruby was the youngest in the family but there was no father mentioned on her birth certificate nor any siblings.
  • She was the daughter of Sarah Priscilla Bartlett Austin.
  • At the age of 17 years, 5 months and 4 days, Ruby Frances Williams married Ernest William Stewart on 27 July 1935 in Methodist Chruch, Ipswich.
  • Ruby Frances Williams died on 24 April 1998 in Nambour, Queensland, at age 80.
  • Ruby was buried in Mooloolah Cemetery.

Russell Henry Victor Williams

M, b. 13 October 1933, d. 21 February 2008
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Sarah Ann Williams

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Child of Sarah Ann Williams and Charles Freeman

Sarah Elizabeth Williams

F, b. 9 August 1904
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Theophilus Cornwall Williams1

M, b. 12 December 1902, d. 22 June 1986
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Thomas Williams

M, b. 1835, d. 16 April 1920
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Thomas Williams and Charlotte Harris (formerly Ward). Photo thanks to B. Grunwald

  • Thomas Williams was born in 1835 in Newlyn, Cornwall, England.
  • He was the son of William Williams and Amelia Rodda.
  • Thomas Williams was baptized on 16 August 1835 in St Marys, Penzance.
  • At the age of 27 years, Thomas Williams married Catherine Maddern, daughter of Thomas Maddern and Priscilla Lower, on 18 January 1862 in Paul, Newlyn, Cornwall, England. They were married by Banns. Thomas Williams 26 was a Sailor of Newlyn (Father: William Williams, Fisherman) and Catherine Maddern 24 was also of Newlyn (Father: Thomas Maddern, Agent). Witnesses were Thomas Maddern, Grace Maddern.
  • Thomas Williams witnessed the marriage of Richard May and Priscilla Maddern on 12 August 1868 in Madron Church, Madron, Cornwall, England; They were married by banns. Richard May was a 23 year old Cab Proprietor of Penzance [Mark] (Father: Thomas May, Labourer) and Priscilla Maddern, 23, was of Penzance (Father: Thomas Maddern, Farmer). Witnesses to the marriage were Thos. Maddern and Thomas Williams.
  • In 1868 he was Surveyor, Mr Hume in Stanthorpe, Queensland.
  • Thomas Williams immigrated to Moreton Bay in 1868.
  • In 1870 Thomas Williams lived in Stanthorpe, Queensland.
  • In 1875 he was Farmer, surveyor.
  • In 1875 Thomas Williams lived in Crow's Nest, Queensland.
  • On the 22 November 1875 Thomas Williams selected 320 acres at Crows Nest at 12 pound rental making him one of the first settlers in Crow's Nest. His brothers-in-law Charles Barnes and John Maddern also selected land nearby.
  • This is an extract from "Crows Nest History" by Robin Smith
    Born at Cornwall, Thomas Williams was another Cornishman. He had been a fisherman, excursions which often took him into the North Sea around Scotland. Once the fishing smack was "run down" and sank in five minutes, but all hands were rescued. In the late sixties he came to Australia and first saw Crows Nest when he passed through in 1868 with surveyor Hume. He was with Mr Hume for 16 years during which time he helped survey most of the best land on the Darling Downs and Moreton. Eventually he selected the country at the Tin Mines, Crow's Nest. Mr Hume strongly advised him to take up land where Pittsworth now stands, but he refused to look at it. In later years, asked why he had chosen Crow's Nest he would reply: Birds of a feather flock together - Littletons, Barnes, Madderns and another Cousin Jacks settled in Crow's Nest so I thought I'd roost there too"
    It is said that Cornishmen generally are adapts at wrestling, because it is one of the principle past times of Cornish youth. Mr Williams was a great wrestler. His first wrestle after leaving his home, was on ship on which he was travelling to Australia. He was one of four constables whose duty it was to keep order among the passengers. This was no easy task with sixty or seventy women on board, and one day a ship's mate said to Mr Williams "Why don't you turn into those women and keep them in order" "I'd rather turn into you than tackle that lot" was the reply. The wrestling followed. Victory for Mr Williams resulted in a challenge to fight from the vanquished one. Mr Williams proved here that the Cornishmen can also fight. His man went down the second time quicker than the first.
    Another wrestling match in which he took part was held in the 80's on the old sports ground at Toowoomba. His opponent on this occasion was a man named Grehan of Hampton. Some time later Mr Williams was challenged by a native named Paddy Perkins who had an uncontrollable desire to throw Mr Williams the white wrestling champion. Paddy had upended every abbo (sic) with whom he had grappled and felt he could do the same to any white man     The abbo pushed his claim for a tussle so strenuously that Willilams agreed to meet him. A match was arranged and took place in Toowoomba. Paddy was a splendid example of the best type of Australian native - strong, muscular, lithe, slippery as an eel and the greatest hand springer known. On the day of the match the contestants appeared early. Paddy as near his natural state as civilization would allow. He had no desire to spoil his Sunday suit, so wore only an old pair of trousers which covered him with patches. Following is and account of the match as it was reported in the newspaper of the day--- The black led the way to a stony piece of ground and then stood up with a defian, never to be beaten look, ready for the fray. Williams who was not at all enarmoured of the spot chosed, sail " What did you bring me to this rought ground for Paddy""; "Because I'm going to throw yer - and hard'll be your fall ol' man" "Oh " said Williams, "Well, you get a bit of clothes on man, I can't grab your greasy old black hide"
    Paddy's reply was empathic, "You cath it shoulder - ribs - stomach- catch where you can- dat's the game of rasilin' boy; By gosh i'm ready-you come on white pellow and I'll show you. There was a grab and a little shuffle and things looked very pie-bald for a few seconds. Paddy was trying to lift Williams up in his arms for the purpose of trrowing him over the fence into the street. But the lift came from the white man. Paddy's feet wer soon beating time in the air where his head should have been. Another Cornish twist and away went Paddy - nearly minus pants altoghther. After a second attempt to throw the white man which ended more disasterously than the first, the wrestling itch left Paddy.
    Wrestling was not Mr Williams' only accomplishment, at one time no concert or entertainment in the district was a success unless Thomas William's name was on the programme to sing one of his cheery ditties. A great favourite, and one he dang hundreds of times was "Betsy Baker", another, "Cheer Boys Cheer".
    He ws once invited to join a touring concert party, but declined the honour, preferring to cheer the boys in his own town with his gifts.

    And this article was contributed by Corny Williams, Thomas and Catherine's son
    When but a babe in arms Mr Corney Williams, who was to become a distinguished Pinelands personality, arrived at Crow's Nest with his parents, Mr and Mrs Thomas Williams. The family comprised of five children - Tom aged 11; Kate nine; Mark and Owen, both younger. The family came direct from Stanthorpe where Corney was born on 20 June 1875. Other members of the family who were born at Crow's Nest were Fred and Lily. Lily was born 1 July 1879. The trip was made from Stanthorpe in a horse and dray. His father took up a selection in the vicinity of the Tin Mines and worked for Mr Hume the surveyor, who was operating in the district and did odd jobs, plus a little on his selection when the needs of providing a livelihood permitted such a respite. The Littletons were the only other residents of Crows Nest when the Williams family arrived. Corney attended Crows Nest School when Mr Jackson was the teacher. The name Corney springs from Cornwall England, of which his mother was a native and she commemorated her birth place by naming her fifth child, Cornwall. The family arrived in Crow's Nest in July 1875.
  • He enrolled his son Arthur Henry Williams and his siblings Thomas, Catherine and Owen in school at Crow's Nest State School in 1877. The Williams children had previously attended the Drayton School.
  • On 23 October 1879,his wife, Catherine Maddern died in Crow's Nest, Queensland, at age 42.
  • In 1886 Thomas Williams was paying rates to the Crow's Nest Shire Council on Port 22; 320 acres.
  • At the age of 51 years, Thomas Williams married Charlotte Harris on 17 August 1886 in Toowoomba, Queensland. Witnesses to the marriage were Henry and Sarah Tewes.
  • Thomas Williams appeared on the Electoral Roll between 1903 and 1908 living at Crow's Nest. Thomas was a grazier and Charlotte carried out domestic duties.
  • On 9 July 1911,his wife, Charlotte Harris died in Crow's Nest, Queensland, at age 67.
  • Thomas Williams appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1913 living at Queen Street, Crow's Nest. Thomas was a grazier.
  • Thomas Williams died on 16 April 1920 in Crow's Nest, Queensland.
  • Thomas was buried after 16 April 1920 in Crow's Nest Cemetery.
  • The Methodist Church in Crow's Nest erected memorial plaques to early Crow's Nest Pioneers on the Church building and fence. Thomas and Catherine's names were amongst them.
    Pioneer Plaque to Thomas and Catherine Williams - Crow's Nest Methodist Church

Children of Thomas Williams and Catherine Maddern

Thomas Williams

M, b. 18 January 1881, d. 1970
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  • Thomas Williams was born on 18 January 1881 in Crow's Nest, Queensland. His birth registration shows his father was Peter Williams, a farmer aged 48 years born Holstein, Denmark and married 19 Dec 1868 at Ipswich to Margaret formerly Culla aged 29 born Tipperary, Ireland. Previous living children were Johanna 13, John 9, Peter 7, Robert 4. One male was deceased. The informant was Margaret Williams of Crow's Nest.
  • He was the son of Peter Willims and Margaret Culla/Cullen.
  • Thomas Williams died in 1970 in Brisbane, Queensland.

Thomas John Williams

M, b. December 1864, d. 15 February 1949
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  • Thomas John Williams's birth was registered in the Penzance, Cornwall Registration District in the December 1864 Quarter.
  • He was the son of Thomas Williams and Catherine Maddern.
  • Thomas John Williams commenced school at Crow's Nest State School in 1877.
  • At the age of 28 years and 5 months, Thomas John Williams married Margaret Auld, daughter of Archibald Auld and Catherine Heaps, on 17 May 1893 in Queensland.
  • Thomas John Williams enrolled his son Archibald Thomas Williams in school at Crow's Nest State School in 1902.
  • In 1903 he was Member Crows Nest Show Society.
  • Thomas John Williams and Margaret Auld appeared on the Electoral Roll between 1903 and 1908 living at Thallon Street, Crow's Nest. Thomas John was a storekeeper. Margaret carried out domestic duties.
  • In 1905 he was President Crows Nest Cricket Club.
  • Thomas John Williams and Margaret Auld appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1913 living at Crow's Nest. Thomas was a storekeeper and Margaret carried out home duties.
  • In June 1931 Harry Edser and James Reddlex were involved in an inquiry into the destruction of a truck and blacksmith's shop. The Brisbane Courier reported:- " TOOWOOMBA FIRE INQUIRY.
    An Inquiry was conducted before Mr PCM Burne PM yesterday into a fire which occurred at Emu Creek road on December 25 whereby a six-wheel motor truck the property of James Reddlex and Harry Edser was destroyed and a blacksmiths shop the property of Thomas J Williams, Windsor, Brisbane was damaged. Plain clothes Constable Beahan said that Harry Edser denied that he had had any conversation with Reddlex about the destruction of the truck. Later Reddlex in the presence of Edser said Edser asked him what he was going to do about the payments on the truck and he told him that he could not keep the payments up. Reddlex then said to Edser "You then asked me to take the truck out and got a load of pine and set fire to it on the way in ." Edser replied: " What are you trying to put me in for. I have always been a good friend to you?" In reply to witness Reddlex, stated that on another occasion Edser asked him to put the truck in an old blacksmiths shop where he could set fire to it or get some one else to do it. Constable Beahan said he had not been able to ascertain how the fire originated nor connect any one with its origin. The inquiry was adjourned to Brisbane."
  • Thomas John Williams died on 15 February 1949 in Brisbane, Queensland, at age 84.

Children of Thomas John Williams and Margaret Auld

Thomas Roberts Williams

M, b. circa 1850, d. 1905
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  • Thomas Roberts Williams was born circa 1850. He was the son of Thomas Williams and Mary.
  • Thomas Roberts Williams married Frances Hockey, daughter of Samuel Hockey and Mary Dalley, in 1872 in Orange, New South Wales.
  • Thomas Roberts Williams died in 1905 in Blayney, New South Wales.

Children of Thomas Roberts Williams and Frances Hockey

Valmae Lyle Williams

F, b. 14 March 1931, d. 8 January 1999
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  • Valmae Lyle Williams was born on 14 March 1931 in Brisbane, Queensland.
  • She was the daughter of Alexander Forrest Williams and Edna May Tacey.
  • Valmae Lyle Williams died on 8 January 1999 in Lacey Road, Caseldine, Brisbane, at age 67.

Victor Owen Williams

M, b. 11 May 1898, d. 15 April 1985
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  • Victor Owen Williams was born on 11 May 1898 in Toowoomba, Queensland.
  • He was the son of Owen Charles Williams and Bertha Mathilda Fiedrike Nitz.
  • Victor Owen Williams began military service between 1916 and 1918. A I F, France.
  • In 1919 he was Farmer, Timbergetter, East Cooyar.
  • At the age of 25 years, 8 months and 5 days, Victor Owen Williams married Mary Ruth Chapman, daughter of Thomas Henry Chapman and Emily Louisa Charlotte Goodrick, on 16 January 1924 in Toowoomba, Queensland.
  • Victor Owen Williams and Mary Ruth Chapman appeared on the Electoral Roll between 1925 and 1930 living at Murra Murra. Vic was a farmer.
  • On 15 August 1939 Victor Owen Williams and John Victor David Maddern signed a lease agreement entitling Vic Williams to rent a shop built on the land owned by Jack Maddern. Vic had paid two hundred pound for the erection of the shop and the accruement of the rent offset repayments by Jack Maddern for the money Vic paid to have the shop built. The shop became Williams Electrical.

    -----AGREEMENT OF LEASE------

    between JOHN VICTOR DAVID MADDERN and VICTOR OWEN WILLIAMS

    1.          In consideration of the sum of £200- (Two hundred pounds) expended by Victor Owen Williams on the erection of a shop on the property at present owned by John Victor David Maddern in William street, Crow's Nest, in the State of Queensland, and adjoining the premises of John Victor David Maddern it is agreed that the said John Victor David Maddern allow and give the said Victor Owen Williams a lease of the said shop for a period of 8 (eight) years and 6 (months) from 21 August 1939.(date initialled by both parties)

    2.          It is understood that the expiration of the said lease the said John Victor David Maddern shall become the sole owner of the said shop and will no longer be indebted to the said Victor Owen Williams for the £200- (Two hundred pounds) expended by the said Victor Owen Williams in the erection of the shop.

    3.          By this arrangement it is understood that repayments of the sum of £200- (Two hundred pounds) by the said John Victor David Maddern are and will be in the form of rents accruing over the period of the lease and due by the said Victor Owen Williams.

    4.          For purpose of compilation the payment of rent is fixed at 11/6 (Eleven shillings and six pence) per week and a cash payment by the said Victor Owen Williams of £9 (Nine Pounds) payable on the first day of October in each year. The rents will commence to accrue from the date of the lease.

    5.           The said John Victor David Maddern reserves the right to pay off the whole of the indebtedness to the said Victor Owen Williams at any time and the said Victor Owen Williams does agree; and the said John Victor David Maddern may sell part or whole of the property and land situate in William Street Crow's Nest belonging to him the said John Victor David Maddern subject to the least for period of 8 (eight) years and 6 (six) months from the date of this lease.

    6.          The said Victor Owen Williams reserves the right to terminate the lease in the event of the sale of property and land in William Street, Crow's Nest on which the shop is erected and owned by the said John Victor David Maddern and also reserves the right to terminate the lease in the event of thee said John Victor David Maddern exercising his right to pay off the whole of the indebtedness at any one time.

    7.          The said Victor Owen Williams will at any time be entitled to sublet part or whole of the shop to a tenant approved the the said John Victor Maddern

    8.          Any expenses of repairs necessary during the currency of the lease are to be borne by the said John Victor David Maddern.

    9.          During the term of the lease neither party to the lease will trade in goods or kind conflicting with the business of the other.

    10.          This agreement in all clauses will be binding to the parties and their executors and assigns.

              Dated at Crow's Nest this Fifteenth Day of August 1939

                                  Parties to the Lease (signed by both.)

  • Victor Owen Williams and Mary Ruth Chapman appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1943 living at Plainby, Crow's Nest. Vic gave his address as Plainby while Mary gave hers as Murra Murra.
  • In 1948 he was Radio Technician.
  • In 1950 he was Store Owner.
  • Victor Owen Williams died on 15 April 1985 in Crow's Nest, Queensland, at age 86.
  • Victor was buried on 16 April 1985 in Crow's Nest Cemetery.

Child of Victor Owen Williams and Mary Ruth Chapman

Vincent Goerge Williams

M, b. 1876, d. 1941
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  • Vincent Goerge Williams was born in 1876 in Orange, New South Wales.
  • He was the son of George Sydney Williams and Eliza Emma Hockey.
  • At the age of 33 years, Vincent Goerge Williams married Sarah Smith in 1909 in Sydney, New South Wales.
  • Vincent Goerge Williams died in 1941 in Petersham, New South Wales.

William Williams

M, b. circa 1810
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  • William Williams was born circa 1810.
  • William Williams married Amelia Rodda circa 1830.

Child of William Williams and Amelia Rodda

William Williams

M, b. 1 December 1799
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  • William Williams was born on 1 December 1799 in Philleigh, Cornwall.
  • At the age of 31 years, 7 months and 20 days, William Williams married Mary Ann Vowden, daughter of Stephen Vowden and Ann Teague, on 21 July 1831 in Veryan, Cornwall.
  • William Williams and Mary Ann Vowden appeared on the census of 7 June 1841 in Calendra, Veryan. William senior is shown as a 40 year old agricultural labourer living with his 30 year old wife Mary and their children William 9, Elizabeth 6, Emma 5 and Lavinia 2. All were born in the county.

  • William Williams and Mary Ann Vowden appeared on the census of 30 March 1851 in Trevella, Feock. William senior is shown as a 51 year old labourer born Philleigh, livng with his wife Mary A, 41, born Merthyr, and their children William R Williams, 18 a sailor, Elizabeth A, a 16 year old dressmaker, Emma J 15, Lavinia 12, a scholar, James H 5 - all born Veryan and Edwin 3 born Feock.

Children of William Williams and Mary Ann Vowden

William Williams

M, b. 1877

William Pope Williams

M, b. circa 1905, d. 1971

William R Williams

M, b. 1832
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  • William R Williams was born in 1832 in Cornwall.
  • He was the son of William Williams and Mary Ann Vowden.
  • At the time of the 7 June 1841 census, William R Williams was living in the household of William Williams and Mary Ann Vowden in Calendra, Veryan. William senior is shown as a 40 year old agricultural labourer living with his 30 year old wife Mary and their children William 9, Elizabeth 6, Emma 5 and Lavinia 2. All were born in the county.

  • At the time of the 30 March 1851 census, William R Williams was living in the household of William Williams and Mary Ann Vowden in Trevella, Feock. William senior is shown as a 51 year old labourer born Philleigh, livng with his wife Mary A, 41, born Merthyr, and their children William R Williams, 18 a sailor, Elizabeth A, a 16 year old dressmaker, Emma J 15, Lavinia 12, a scholar, James H 5 - all born Veryan and Edwin 3 born Feock.

Charles Williamson

M, b. circa 1845
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Children of Charles Williamson and Mary Ann Barnett

Jane Williamson

F, b. 1879
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  • Jane Williamson was born in 1879 in Welllington, New South Wales.
  • She was the daughter of Charles Williamson and Mary Ann Barnett.
  • At the age of 25 years, Jane Williamson married Aubrey John (Jack) Keys in 1904 in Orange, New South Wales.
  • In 1936,her husband, Aubrey John (Jack) Keys died in Dubbo, New South Wales.
  • At the age of 59 years, Jane Williamson married John Katen Delaney in 1938 in Granville, New South Wales.

Child of Jane Williamson and Aubrey John (Jack) Keys

Martha Williamson

F, b. 1877, d. between 1956 and 1958
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  • Martha Williamson was born in 1877 in Welllington, New South Wales.
  • She was the daughter of Charles Williamson and Mary Ann Barnett.
  • At the age of 30 years, Martha Williamson married John Foster in 1907 in Bathurst, New South Wales.
  • Martha Williamson died between 1956 and 1958 in New Zealand.

Child of Martha Williamson and John Foster

Albertine Emilie Willims

F, b. 1875, d. 18 November 1952
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Carl John Willims

M, b. 1878, d. 28 July 1963
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Caroline Auguste Willims

F, b. 1877, d. 1958
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  • Caroline Auguste Willims was born in 1877 in Queensland.
  • She was the daughter of Johnann Willims and Emilie Bertha Zupp.
  • Caroline Auguste Willims appeared on the Electoral Roll with Emilie Bertha Zupp and Johnann Willims in 1905 in Koorjarewon (Highfields). John was a farmer and Emilie carried out home duties. Their daughter Augusta Paulina (Caroline Augusta???) also lived at Koorjarewon.
  • Caroline Auguste Willims appeared on the Electoral Roll with Johnann Willims and Emilie Bertha Zupp in 1908 in Koorjarewon (Highfields). John was a farmer. Amelia and Auguste carried out home duties and son Fred (surname spelt Williams) was a labourer.
  • Caroline Auguste Willims and Johnann Willims appeared on the Electoral Roll between 1926 and 1937 living at Highfields. John was a farmer.
  • Caroline Auguste Willims died in 1958 in Queensland.

Christina Louisa Willims

F, b. 1885, d. 27 August 1962
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  • Christina Louisa Willims was born in 1885 in Queensland.
  • She was the daughter of Johnann Willims and Emilie Bertha Zupp.
  • At the age of 22 years, Christina Louisa Willims married Samuel Polzin, son of Joseph Polzin and Emilie (Amelia) Panzram, in 1907 in Queensland.
  • Christina Louisa Willims and Samuel Polzin appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1925 living at Highfields. He was a farmer and Louisa a housewife.
  • Christina Louisa Willims died on 27 August 1962 in Queensland.
  • Christina was buried on 29 August 1962 in Cabarlah Cemetery.

Children of Christina Louisa Willims and Samuel Polzin

Ferdinand Heinrich Willims

M, b. 1880, d. 1881
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  • Ferdinand Heinrich Willims was born in 1880 in Queensland.
  • He was the son of Johnann Willims and Emilie Bertha Zupp.
  • Ferdinand Heinrich Willims died in 1881 in Queensland.
  • Ferdinand was buried in Highfields Baptist Cemetery.