Family of Christian Frank and Anna Christina BOEHNER

Descendants of Christian FRANK

Christian FRANK, son of Johann George FRANK and Rosine SCHOLLHAMMER, was born in 1752 in Oberurbach Wurttemburg Germany, died in Oberurbach Wurttemburg Germany, and was buried in Oberurbach Wurttemburg Germany.

Christian married Anna Christina BOEHNER, daughter of Mathias BOEHNER and Sybilla SCHWIND,. Anna was born in 1759 in Rheinland Preuben Germany, was christened on 31 October 1759 in Merheim (Kr. Mülheim) Rheinland Preußen Germany, died in 1807 in Oberurbach Wurttemburg Germany at age 48, and was buried in 1807 in Oberurbach Wurttemburg Germany. They had three children: Johann Georg, Elisabetha Magdalena and Friderich.

Johann Georg FRANK was born in 1781 in Oberurbach Wurttemburg Germany, died in 1863 in Oberurbach Wurttemburg Germany at age 82, and was buried in 1863 in Oberurbach Wurttemburg Germany.

Johann married Maria Katharina RUBE, daughter of ____________ ____________ and ____________ ____________. Maria was born in 1784 in Germany, died in 1845 in Germany at age 61, and was buried in 1845 in Germany. They had four children: Jakob, Gottlob, Juliana Friederika and Christian.

Jakob FRANK

was born on 7 November 1816 in Oberurbach Wurttemburg Germany, died on 15 October 1873 in Oberurbach Wurttemburg Germany at age 56, and was buried in October 1873 in Oberurbach Wurttemburg Germany.

Jakob married

Regine BANTEL

, daughter of ____________ ____________ and ____________ ____________, in 1839 in Germany. Regine was born on 17 March 1820, died on 30 June 1848 in Oberurbach Wurttemburg Germany at age 28, and was buried in July 1848 in Oberurbach Wurttemburg Germany. They had four children: Jakob, Johannes "Johan" (John) Friedrich, Jacob W and Regina.

Jakob next married

Karolina "Caroline" RAPP

, daughter of Johann Georg Rapp and Katharina Fezer, on 14 January 1849 in Evangelisch Haubersbron Jagstkreis Wuerttemberg Germany. Karolina was born on 7 March 1826 in Haubersbronn Jagstkreis Wuerttenberg Germany, died on 13 March 1896 in Oberurbach Wurttemburg Germany at age 70, and was buried in March 1896 in Oberurbach Wurttemburg Germany. They had ten children: Johann Georg, (Hans George) Johann Georg, Christian, Johann Gottleb, Karoline, Maria Katharina, Rosine, Wilhelm, Rosina and Friederike.

Gottlob FRANK was born on 4 August 1818 in Oberurbach Wurttemburg Germany.

Gottlob married Rosina Barbara SCHABEL, daughter of Johannes SCHABEL and Barbara HURLEBAUS, on 10 September 1843 in Oberurbach Wurttemburg Germany. Rosina was born on 23 January 1827 in Unterurbach Wurttemburg Germany and was christened on 24 January 1827 in Oberurbach Wurttemburg Germany. They had 11 children: Johann Wilhelm, Eva Emma Bertha, Osswald Adolph Victor, Otto Hugo Fuerchtegott, Traugott Fürchütgott, Ida Emma, Thekla Klara Berta, Johann Gottlieb, Victor Reinhold, Paul "Reinhold" Friedrich and Gustav Adol.

Juliana Friederika FRANK was born on 22 October 1826 in Oberboihingen Württemberg Germany and was christened on 28 October 1826 in Oberboihingen Württemberg Germany.

Juliana married Johann Lorenz BIENZ, son of Johann Georg BIENZ and Maria Katharina FISCHER, on 22 October 1826 in Evangelisch Deizisau Neckarkreis Wuerttemberg Germany. Johann was born on 11 September 1828 and was christened on 12 September 1828 in Evangelisch Deizisau Neckarkreis Wuerttemberg Germany. They had six children: Christian Wilhelm, Karl Augus, Jakob Adolf, Maria Katharina Friederike, Karolina Luise and Christian Heinrich.

Christian FRANK was born on 7 January 1831 in Oberurbach Wurttemburg Germany.

Christian married Gottliebin Barbara MOSER, daughter of Michelbach Germany MOSER and Dorothea Susanna DREISCH, on 5 October 1856 in Evangelisch Comburg Jagstkreis Wuerttemberg Germany. Gottliebin was born on 1 June 1835 in Michelbach Germany. They had four children: Pauline Catharine Rosina, (No Given Name), Bertha Johanna and Georg Ignaz Theodor.

Christian next married Katharina Magdalena BUEHLER, daughter of Johann Friedrich BUEHLER and Katharina GUTMANN, on 23 October 1864 in Evangelisch Comburg Jagstkreis Wuerttemberg Germany. Katharina was born on 3 November 1842 in Haagen Germany and was christened on 6 November 1842 in Evangelisch Comburg Jagstkreis Wuerttemberg Germany. They had four children: Emma Katharine, Lina, (No Given Name) and Eugen.

Christian next married Sophie Elisabetha BETSCH, daughter of Daniel BETSCH and Johanne Juliane ____________, on 8 February 1874 in Stuttgart Württemberg Germany. Sophie was born on 18 March 1828 in Weiler (OA. Schorndorf) Württemberg Germany and was christened on 19 March 1828.

Elisabetha Magdalena FRANK was born on 15 May 1783.

Elisabetha married Johann Georg HUTT, son of Johannes HUTT and Anna Maria SCHWARZENBACH, on 28 April 1816 in Evangelisch Weiler Schorndorf Jagstkreis Wuerttemberg Germany. Johann was born on 26 August 1787. They had three children: Christina Kathrina, Johannes and Rosine.

Christina Kathrina HUTT was born on 17 February 1823 in Unterurbach Wurttemburg Germany and was christened on 17 February 1823 in Oberurbach Wurttemburg Germany.

Christina married Georg Jakob RINKER, son of Johann Georg RINKER and Margaretha Catharina KRAUSS, on 24 January 1850 in Lorch Jagstkreis Wuerttemberg Germany. Georg was born on 15 September 1820 in Lorch Jagstkreis Wuerttemberg Germany. They had four children: Karl, Johann Wilhelm, Luise Katharine and Bertha.

Johannes HUTT was born on 29 April 1826 in Unterurbach Wurttemburg Germany and was christened on 30 April 1826 in Oberurbach Wurttemburg Germany.

Rosine HUTT was born on 25 April 1829 in Unterurbach Wurttemburg Germany, was christened on 26 April 1829 in Oberurbach Wurttemburg Germany, died on 1 April 1869 in Goppingen Stuttgart Germany at age 39, and was buried on 2 April 1869 in Goppingen Stuttgart Germany.

Rosine married Johann Friedrich MICHELFELDER, son of Johann Jakob MICHELFELDER and Christiane Friedrike SCHILLING, on 13 November 1859 in Evangelisch Essingen Jagstkreis Wuerttemberg Germany. Johann was born on 29 May 1829 in Beinstein Württemberg Germany.

Friderich FRANK was born on 20 February 1786 in Germany, died on 1 August 1846 in Germany at age 60, and was buried on 3 August 1846 in Germany.

Friderich married Margaretha BEUTEL, daughter of Johann David BEUTEL and Friderika ABEL, on 14 January 1829 in Evangelisch Haubersbronn Jagstkreis Wuerttemberg Germany. Margaretha was born on 9 September 1799 in Haubersbronn Jagstkreis Wuerttemberg Germany.

Juliana Friederika FRANK and Johann Lorenz BIENZ

Juliana Friederika FRANK, daughter of Johann Georg FRANK and Maria Katharina RUBE, was born on 22 October 1826 in Oberboihingen Württemberg Germany and was christened on 28 October 1826 in Oberboihingen Württemberg Germany.

Juliana married Johann Lorenz BIENZ, son of Johann Georg BIENZ and Maria Katharina FISCHER, on 22 October 1826 in Evangelisch Deizisau Neckarkreis Wuerttemberg Germany. Johann was born on 11 September 1828 and was christened on 12 September 1828 in Evangelisch Deizisau Neckarkreis Wuerttemberg Germany. They had six children: Christian Wilhelm, Karl Augus, Jakob Adolf, Maria Katharina Friederike, Karolina Luise and Christian Heinrich.

Christian Wilhelm BIENZ was christened on 7 September 1856 in Evangelisch Deizisau Neckarkreis Wuerttemberg Germany.

Christian married Friederika Magdalena MUELLER, daughter of Johann Jakob MUELLER and Sophie Katharina GRAESSLE, on 14 April 1884 in Evangelisch Deizisau Neckarkreis Wuerttemberg Germany. Friederika was born on 29 September 1860. They had one daughter Karolina Friederike

Karolina Friederike BIENZ was born on 20 March 1885 in Evangelisch Deizisau Neckarkreis Wuerttemberg Germany and was christened on 6 April 1885.

Karl Augus BIENZ was christened on 27 June 1858 in Evangelisch Deizisau Neckarkreis Wuerttemberg Germany.

Jakob Adolf BIENZ was christened on 13 January 1861 in Evangelisch Deizisau Neckarkreis Wuerttemberg Germany.

Maria Katharina Friederike BIENZ was christened on 9 August 1863 in Evangelisch Deizisau Neckarkreis Wuerttemberg Germany.

Maria married Karl Ernst LEONBERGER, son of Wilhelm LEONBERGER and Marie Magdalene FISCHER, on 22 April 1889 in Evangelisch Deizisau Neckarkreis Wuerttemberg Germany. Karl was born on 5 September 1859.

Karolina Luise BIENZ was christened on 5 November 1865 in Evangelisch Deizisau Neckarkreis Wuerttemberg Germany, died on 30 March 1866, and was buried in April 1866. She never married and had no children.

Christian Heinrich BIENZ was christened on 1 August 1869 in Evangelisch Deizisau Neckarkreis Wuerttemberg Germany.

Descendants of Traugott Fürchütgott FRANK - Germany to America

Traugott Fürchütgott FRANK, (whose name means "Trust God, Fear God") son of Gottlob FRANK and Rosina Barbara SCHABEL, was born on 7 November 1849 in Stuttgart Württemberg Germany, died on 11 April 1933 in Cleveland Cuyahoga Ohio USA at age 83, and was buried on 14 April 1933 in West Park Cemetery Ohio USA.

Traugott departed from Bremen Germany and immigrated to the United States of America on "SS Admiral" arriving in New York on 7 September 1868 at the age of 18 - his occupation was listed as Basket Maker and he was finally naturalised in 1902

Traugott married Amelia/Emelie SHALOSKI on 13 February 1886 in Cuyahoga County Ohio USA. Amelia/Emelie was born 14 August 1860 Posen Germany, died 14 August 1860 Cleveland Cuyahoga Ohio USA and was buried on 13 June 1942 in West Park Cemetery Ohio USA They had four children:

Oscar F, Elle, Otto P and Lena.


General Notes: Name: Traugott Fürchütgott Frank
Gender: Male
Christening Date: 18 Nov 1849
Christening Place: Stuttgart, Württemberg, Germany
Birth Date: 07 Nov 1849
Birthplace: Stuttgart
Death Date:
Name Note:
Race:
Father's Name:Gottlob Frank
Father's Birthplace:
Father's Age:
Mother's Name:Rosine Schabel
Mother's Birthplace:
Mother's Age:
Indexing Project (Batch) Number:C91611-8
System Origin: Germany-EASy
GS Film number:1055628
Reference ID: P59


Trugott Frank, "United States Census, 1900"
Name: Trugott Frank
Titles and Terms:
Event Type: Census
Event Date: 1900
Event Place: ED 198 Precinct C Cleveland City Ward 40, Cuyahoga, Ohio, United States
Birth Date: Nov 1851
Birthplace: Germany
Relationship to Head of Household: Head
Father's Birthplace: Germany
Mother's Birthplace: Germany
Race: White
Gender: Male
Marital Status: Married
Years Married: 15
Marriage Year (Estimated): 1885
Mother of how many children:
Number of Living Children:
Immigration Year: 1867
Page: 16
Sheet Letter: B
Family Number: 337
Reference ID: 85
GS Film number:1241260
Digital Folder Number:004117719
Image Number: 00092
Household Gender Age Birthplace
Head Trugott Frank M 49 Germany
Wife Amelia Frank F 34 Germany
Son Oscar Frank M 12 Ohio
Daughter Elle Frank F 12 Ohio
Son Otto Frank M 10 Ohio
Daughter Lena Frank F 6 Ohio


Name: Traugott Frank
Event Type: Naturalization
Event Date: 1902
Event Place: Cleveland, Cuyahoga, Ohio, United States
Age:
Birth Year: 1851
Birth Year (Estimated):
Birthplace: Germany
GS Film number:1819030
Digital Folder Number:005486381
Image Number: 01653

Name: Traugott Frank
Titles and Terms:
Event Type: Death
Event Date: 11 Apr 1933
Event Place: Cleveland, Cuyahoga, Ohio
Residence Place: Cleveland, Cuyahoga, Ohio
Address: 4120 Cyril Ave
Gender: Male
Age: 80
Marital Status: Married
Race: w
Occupation: Retired
Birth Date: 07 Nov 1852
Birthplace: Germany
Birth Year (Estimated): 1853
Burial Date: 14 Apr 1933
Burial Place:
Cemetery: West Park
Father's Name:Traugott Frank
Father's Titles and Terms:
Father's Birthplace: Germany
Mother's Name:Barbara Schable
Mother's Titles and Terms:
Mother's Birthplace: Germany
Spouse's Name:Emilie
Spouse's Titles and Terms:
File Number: fn 20742
GS Film number:1992871
Digital Folder Number:004001875
Image Number: 03122



Oscar F FRANK was born on 11 May 1888 in Cleveland Cuyahoga Ohio USA.

Name: Oscar F Frank
Event Type: Draft Registration
Event Date: 1917-1918
Event Place: Cleveland City no 1, Ohio, United States
Gender: Male
Birth Date: 11 May 1888
Birthplace: Cleveland, Ohio, United States
Nationality: United States
Affiliate Publication Title: World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards
Affiliate Publication Number: M1509
GS Film number:1411593
Digital Folder Number:005251441
Image Number: 02153

Name: Oscar Frank
Titles and Terms:
Event Type: Census
Event Year: 1920
Event Place: Cleveland Ward 15, Cuyahoga, Ohio, United States
District: 305
Gender: Male
Age: 32
Marital Status: Married
Race: White
Race (Original): White
Can Read:
Can Write:
Relationship to Head of Household: Head
Relationship to Head of Household (Original): Head
Own or Rent:
Birth Year (Estimated): 1888
Birthplace: Ohio
Immigration Year:
Father's Birthplace: Ohio
Mother's Birthplace: England
Sheet Number and Letter: 21B
Household ID: 525
Line Number: 90
Affiliate Name: The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA)
Affiliate Publication Number: T625
GS Film number:1821367
Digital Folder Number:004384859
Image Number: 00691
Household Gender Age Birthplace
Head Oscar Frank M 32 Ohio
Wife Elizabeth Frank F 29 Ohio
Daughter Dorthey Frank F 7 Ohio
Son Melvin Frank M 1 Ohio

Oscar married Natina A WEISS, daughter of Rev Carl W WEISS and Frieda SCHATZEL, on 17 October 1911 in Cleveland Cuyahoga Ohio USA. Natina was born in 1885 in Cleveland Cuyahoga Ohio USA, died on 2 August 1919 in Cleveland Cuyahoga Ohio USA at age 34, and was buried on 5 August 1919 in West Park Cemetery Ohio USA. They had one daughter: Dorothy.

Marriage Notes: Name: Oscar F. Frank
Birth Date:
Birthplace: Cleveland, Cuyahoga, Ohio
Age:
Spouse's Name: Natina A. Weiss
Spouse's Birth Date: 1885
Spouse's Birthplace: Cleveland, Cuyahoga, Ohio
Spouse's Age: 26
Event Date: 17 Oct 1911
Event Place: Cleveland, Cuyahoga, Ohio
Father's Name:T. F.
Mother's Name:Emily Shaloski
Spouse's Father's Name:Rev. C. W.
Spouse's Mother's Name:Frieda Schltzel
Race:
Marital Status:
Previous Wife's Name:
Spouse's Race:
Spouse's Marital Status:
Spouse's Previous Husband's Name:
Indexing Project (Batch) Number:M86889-2
System Origin: Ohio-VR
GS Film number:886226
Reference ID: 2:3K64Z5G

General Notes: Name:Natina Frank
Titles and Terms:
Event Type: Death
Event Date: 02 Aug 1919
Event Place: Cleveland, Cuyahoga, Ohio
Residence Place: City
Address: 3120 W. 47th St.
Gender: Female
Age: 33
Marital Status: Married
Race: White
Occupation: Housewife
Birth Date: 27 Sep 1885
Birthplace: Cleveland
Birth Year (Estimated): 1886
Burial Date: 05 Aug 1919
Burial Place:
Cemetery: West Park
Father's Name:Carl Weiss
Father's Titles and Terms:
Father's Birthplace: Germany
Mother's Name:Freda Schatzal
Mother's Titles and Terms:
Mother's Birthplace: Germany
Spouse's Name: Oscar F. Frank
Spouse's Titles and Terms:
File Number: fn 47011
GS Film number:1984825
Digital Folder Number:004021999
Image Number: 00337

Dorothy FRANK was born in 1913 in Cleveland Cuyahoga Ohio USA.

Oscar next married Elizabeth. Elizabeth was born in 1891. They had one son: Melvin.

Melvin FRANK was born in 1919 in Cleveland Cuyahoga Ohio USA.

Elle FRANK was born in August 1888 in Cleveland Cuyahoga Ohio USA.

Otto P FRANK was born on 12 December 1890 in North Canton Stark County Ohio USA, died on 18 February 1982 in Louisville Stark County Ohio USA at age 91, and was buried in February 1982 in Calvery Cemetery Massillon Stark County Ohio USA.


Otto Frank, "United States Census, 1940"
Name: Otto Frank
Titles and Terms:
Event Type: Census
Event Date: 1940
Event Place: Nimishillen Township, Stark, Ohio, United States
Gender: Male
Age: 50
Marital Status: Married
Race (Original): White
Race: White
Relationship to Head of Household (Original): Head
Relationship to Head of Household: Head
Birthplace: Ohio
Birth Year (Estimated): 1890
Last Place of Residence: Same House
District: 76-72
Family Number: 446
Sheet Number and Letter: 24A
Line Number: 28
Affiliate Publication Number: T627
Affiliate Film Number: 3150
Digital Folder Number:005460679
Image Number: 00385
Household Gender Age Birthplace
Head Otto Frank M 50 Ohio
Wife Rose Frank F 47 Ohio
Son Robert Frank M 21 Ohio
Son Gilbert Frank M 19 Ohio
Son Harold Frank M 16 Ohio
Son Carl Frank M 13 Ohio
Daughter Rita Frank F 11 Ohio
Son Eugene Frank M 6 Ohio


Otto married Rose Victoria SCHEETZ. Rose was born in 1893, died on 27 August 1969 in Stark County Ohio USA at age 76, and was buried in August 1969 in Calvery Cemetery Massillon Stark County Ohio USA.
They had six children: Robert J, Gilbert T, Harold C, Carl Leo, Rita Rose and Eugene.


Robert J FRANK was born on 30 January 1919 in Canton Stark Ohio USA, died on 9 June 1993 in Aultman Hospital Canton Stark Ohio USA at age 74, and was buried in June 1993 in Canton Stark Ohio USA.

Name: Robert J Frank
Name Prefix:
Name Suffix:
Event Type: Death
Event Date: 09 Jun 1993
Time: 04:30 PM
Event Place: Canton, Stark, Ohio, United States
Registration Place: Aultman Hospital
Registration State:
Registration Date:
Residence Place: Ohio
Address:
Residence Postal Code:
Within City Limits:
Gender: Male
Age: 74
Marital Status: Married
Race: White
Hispanic Origin: Not Hispanic
Ethnicity:
Industry: Not specified manufacturing industries
Education Level: 11
Occupation: Purchasing agents and buyers, not elsewhere classified
Military Service:
Military Service Branch:
Social Security Number: 274-07-0167
Birth Date: 30 Jan 1919
Birthplace: Canton, Stark, Ohio, United States
Father's Surname: Frank
Mother's Surname: Scheets
Injury in Ohio:
Injury at Work:
Type or Place of Injury:
Hospital Status: Hospital/Inpatient
Referred to Coroner:
Autopsy Performed:
Method of Disposition:
Infant Certificate Number:
Certificate Number: 055977
Volume Number: 29476
Registrar Certificate Number:
Page:
Certifier's Role:
Census Tract:
Registration District: 7601
Affiliate Line Number: 55931
Affiliate File Name: DEATHS93.DAT
Source Reference: Ohio Department of Health


Gilbert T FRANK was born on 8 February 1921 in Canton Stark Ohio USA, died on 24 February 1982 in Canton Stark Ohio USA at age 61, and was buried in February 1982 in Saint Louis Cemetery Louisville Stark County Ohio USA.

Gilbert married Anne M GROSSCHMIDT. Anne was born on 1 August 1922 in Canton Stark Ohio USA, died on 24 October 2011 in Louisville Stark County Ohio USA at age 89, and was buried in October 2011 in Saint Louis Cemetery Louisville Stark County Ohio USA.

Harold C FRANK was born in 1924 in Ohio USA, died in 2004 at age 80, and was buried in 2004.

Carl Leo FRANK was born on 16 June 1925 in Ohio USA, died on 22 February 2011 in Pleasant View Nursing Center Barberton Ohio USA at age 85, and was buried in February 2011 in Greenlawn Cemetery Barberton Ohio USA.

General Notes: Name: Carl Leo Frank
Titles and Terms (Original):
Also Known As:
2nd Also Known As Name:
3rd Also Known As Name:
Residence Date: 22 Sep 1952-01 Jan 2009
Residence Place: Barberton, Ohio, United States
Birth Date: 16 Jun 1925
Phone Number: (216) 745-4943
Phone Number Recorded Date: 01 Jan 2009
Address: 616 E Tuscarawas Ave
Address Continued: Barberton, Ohio 44203
Address Date: 22 Sep 1952-01 Jan 2009
Possible Relatives: Veronica Eva Frank
Record Number: 121959062

Name: Carl L Frank
Name (Original): FRANK CARL L
Event Type: Military Service
Event Date: 24 Oct 1944
Term of Enlistment: Enlistment for the duration of the War or other emergency, plus six months, subject to the discretion of the President or otherwise according to law
Event Place: Cleveland, Ohio, United States
Residence Place:
Race: White
Citizenship Status: citizen
Birth Year: 1925
Birthplace: OHIO
Education Level: 3 years of high school
Civilian Occupation:
Marital Status: Single, without dependents
Military Rank: Private
Army Branch: No branch assignment
Army Component: Selectees (Enlisted Men)
Source Reference: Civil Life
Serial Number: 35852320
Affiliate Publication Title: Electronic Army Serial Number Merged File, ca. 1938-1946
Affiliate ARC Identifier: 1263923
Box Film Number: 10015.63

Carl Leo Frank, "United States Social Security Death Index"
Given Name: Carl
Middle Name: Leo
Surname: Frank
Name Suffix:
Birth Date: 16 June 1925
Social Security Number:
State: Ohio
Last Place of Residence: Summit, Ohio
Previous Residence Postal Code: 44203
Event Date: 22 February 2011
Age: 86


Carl Leo Frank Obituary

Carl Leo Frank, 85, passed away peacefully surrounded by his wife and daughter on February 22, 2011 at Pleasant View Nursing Center in Barberton.

Born June 16, 1925 in Canton, Carl grew up in Louisville and moved to Barberton after marrying the love of his life, Veronica Brendel. Carl proudly served his country as an infantry soldier in World War II having fought in the final days of the Battle of the Bulge. He worked as the Superintendent of The Bernard Construction Company, retiring after 43 years of dedicated service. Carl was known as the ``go to' man for any questions related to construction and there wasn't anything Carl couldn't fix. Carl loved to play the harmonica and was known as the best polka dancer to those who had the privilege to dance with him.

Preceded in death by his parents, Otto and Rose Frank, brothers Harold, Robert (Marge) and Gilbert Frank and sister, Rita (Don) Adams, he is survived by his loving wife of 61 years, Veronica; daughter, Sandy Nervo; grandson and best buddy, Jacob Nervo; sisters-in-law, Anne Frank and Caroline (Michael) Weigand; many nieces and nephews.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 1 p.m. on SATURDAY, February 26, 2011 at St. Augustine Catholic Church, 204 Sixth St., NW in Barberton, with Father Jim Singler celebrant. Interment at Greenlawn Cemetery. Friends may call FRIDAY from 5 to 7 p.m. at Cox Funeral Home, 222 Norton Ave. in Barberton. Memorials may be made to St. Augustine Parish Endowment Fund or the MS Society.

The family extends their heartfelt appreciation to the caring staff at Hospice of Medina County and Pleasant View Nursing Center for their kind and compassionate care.

(COX, BARBERTON, 330-745-3311) Published in Akron Beacon Journal from February 24 to February 25, 2011

Carl married Veronica Eva BRENDEL in 1950. They had one daughter: Sandy.

Sandy FRANK.

Sandy married NERVO. They had one son: Jacob.

Jacob NERVO.

Rita Rose FRANK was born on 26 April 1929 in Ohio USA, died on 20 November 2009 in Ohio USA at age 80, and was buried in November 2009 in North Lawn Cemetery Ohio USA.


Rita married Donald Leroy ADAMS, son of William G ADAMS and Daisy M ROSENBERRY, on 5 October 1949 in Stark County Ohio USA. Donald was born on 12 April 1928 in Carroll Ohio USA, died on 25 March 1998 in Louisville Stark County Ohio USA at age 69, and was buried in March 1998 in North Lawn Cemetery Ohio USA.

Marriage Notes: Rita Rose Frank, "Ohio, County Marriages, 1789-1994"
Name:Donald Leroy Adams
Titles and Terms:
Event Type: Marriage
Event Date: 05 Oct 1949
Event Place: Stark, Ohio, United States
Event Place (Original):
Age: 21
Birth Year (Estimated): 1928
Birth Date:
Birthplace:
Father's Name:William G Adams
Father's Titles and Terms:
Mother's Name:Daisy M Rosenberry
Mother's Titles and Terms:
Spouse's Name: Rita Rose Frank
Spouse's Titles and Terms:
Spouse's Age: 20
Spouse's Birth Year (Estimated): 1929
Spouse's Birthplace:
Spouse's Father's Name:Otto P Frank
Spouse's Father's Titles and Terms:
Spouse's Mother's Name:Rose Sheets
Spouse's Mother's Titles and Terms:
Reference ID:
GS Film number:2251660
Digital Folder Number:005261980
Image Number: 01291

General Notes: Donald L Adams, "Ohio, Death Index, 1908-1932, 1938-1944, and 1958-2007"
Name: Donald L Adams
Name Prefix:
Name Suffix:
Event Type: Death
Event Date: 25 Mar 1998
Time: 09:04 AM
Event Place: Louisville, Stark, Ohio, United States
Registration Place: Home
Registration State:
Registration Date:
Residence Place: Ohio
Address:
Residence Postal Code:
Within City Limits:
Gender: Male
Age: 69
Marital Status: Married
Race: White
Hispanic Origin: Not Hispanic
Ethnicity:
Industry: Motor vehicles and motor vehicle equipment
Education Level: 12
Occupation: Machinists
Military Service: No
Military Service Branch:
Social Security Number: 276-24-5459
Birth Date: 12 Apr 1928
Birthplace: Carroll, Ohio, United States
Father's Surname: Adams
Mother's Surname: Rosenberry
Injury in Ohio:
Injury at Work:
Type or Place of Injury:
Hospital Status: Other/Residence
Referred to Coroner:
Autopsy Performed:
Method of Disposition:
Infant Certificate Number:
Certificate Number: 025934
Volume Number: 31491
Registrar Certificate Number:
Page:
Certifier's Role: Physician
Census Tract:
Registration District: 7604
Affiliate Line Number: 25865
Affiliate File Name: Deaths98.dat
Source Reference: Ohio Department of Health

Eugene FRANK was born in 1934 in Ohio USA.


Lena FRANK was born in 1894 in Cleveland Cuyahoga Ohio USA.

Lena married Elmer A SCHAUF, son of George SCHAUF and Ida ISAAC, on 29 November 1917 in Cuyahoga Ohio USA. Elmer was born in 1893 in Cleveland Cuyahoga Ohio USA.

Name:Elmer A. Schauf
Titles and Terms:
Event Type: Marriage
Event Date: 29 Nov 1917
Event Place: Cuyahoga, Ohio, United States
Event Place (Original):
Age: 24
Birth Year (Estimated): 1893
Birth Date:
Birthplace: Cleveland, O.
Father's Name:Geo.
Father's Titles and Terms:
Mother's Name:Ida Isaac
Mother's Titles and Terms:
Spouse's Name: Lena Frank
Spouse's Titles and Terms:
Spouse's Age: 23
Spouse's Birth Year (Estimated): 1894
Spouse's Birthplace: Cleveland, O.
Spouse's Father's Name:Trangott
Spouse's Father's Titles and Terms:
Spouse's Mother's Name:Emily Schaloske
Spouse's Mother's Titles and Terms:
Reference ID: 123976
GS Film number:1888793
Digital Folder Number:004030141
Image Number: 00909

Frank Family - Germany to Australia

Family research by Ruth McLeod and Margaret Hamilton, (with help from Carolyn Keane, Janet Cheal and Shirley Vassella) have come up with the following information – so much is still missing, however the search goes on. Extracts from Ted Deckert’s book gives some of the following information.

The Frank family had lived in the same house at Oberurbach Wurttemburg Germany (which was near Stuttgart) for 200 years – it had two storeys and heavy timbered beams.



Johann George FRANK was born in 1695 in Weissbuch Neckarkreis Württemberg Germany, died on 16 June 1754 in Hegenau Jagstkreis Württember, Germany at age 59, and was buried in June 1754 in Hegenau Jagstkreis Württember, Germany.

Johann George married Rosine SCHOLLHAMMER daughter of JACOB SCHOLLHAMMER (1669-1757) and URSULA SCHROTER (1669-1736). Rosine was born in 1714, died in 1794 at age 80, and was buried in 1794. They had one son: Christian.

Christian FRANK was born in 1752 in Germany, died in Germany, and was buried in Germany.

Christian married Anna Christina BOEHNER daughter of Mathais Boehner and Sybilla SCHWIND. Anna Christina was born in 1759, christened 31 October 1759 at Merheim (Kr. Mülheim) Rheinland Preußen Germany and died in 1807 at age 48, and was buried in 1807. They had three children: Johann Georg, Elisabetha Magdalena and Friderich.

Johann Georg FRANK was born in 1781 in Germany, died in 1863 in Germany at age 82, and was buried in 1863 in Germany.

Johann Georg married Maria Katharina RUBE. Maria Katharina was born in 1784 in Germany, died in 1845 in Germany at age 61, and was buried in 1845 in Germany. They had four children: Jakob, Gottlob, Juliana Friederika and Christian.

Jakob Frank(7 November 1816 - 15 October 1873 ) born Oberurbach Wurttemburg Germany

Jakob Frank’s 14 children had been born in that house – where the inheritance had passed down in the German pattern through the eldest living sons from Jacob who established the estate very soon after the settlement of the Reformation wars in the 17th century.

Oberurbach was near Stuttgart. The family had status in the district, and the brother Gottlieb was Burgomeister of Ebisbach. Jakob, Caroline’s father stood about 6 feet tall, was well built ‘very Christian and very strict. “The Burgomeister also”, Theo Frank wrote in a letter to Frieda, Ted Deckert’s stepsister, “was a big strong man with a righteous character”. In 1927 the members of the family were still occupying the family estate and well respected in this locality – one of the richest valleys in Wurtemburg.

The German word Burgermeister often spelled in English as Burgomaster or Burgomeister means master of the citizens.
A Burgermeister is chairman of the executive council (or cabinet) in many towns and cities in Germany. The title is usually translated into English as Mayor.


Jakob married Regine BANTEL pre 1841 in Germany. Regine was born on 17 March 1820, died on 30 June 1848 in Germany at age 28, and was buried in July 1848 in Germany. They had four children - Jakob, Johannes "Johan" (John) Friedrich, Jacob W and Regina.


1. Jakob FRANK was born on 3 July 1840 in Oberurbach Wurttemburg Germany, , died on 31 December 1840 in Oberurbach Wurttemburg Germany, , and was buried in January 1841 in Oberurbach Wurttemburg Germany, aged under 1 year.

2. Pastor Johannes "Johan" (John) Friedrich FRANK, son of Jakob FRANK and Regine BANTEL, was born on 4 January 1842 in Oberurbach Wurttemburg Germany, died on 16 February 1927 in Skew Street Sherwood Brisbane Queensland Australia at age 85, and was buried on 17 February 1927 in Walloon Cemetery Queensland Australia. Another name for Johan was Johan FRANK. He was usually called Johan.

Johan married Hulda Amelia Rosina Mathilde VON KERN, daughter of Major Hieronymus Carl VON KERN and Lady Mathilda VAN ADLERSFELD, on 26 October 1870 in Wilson's Church Mumbai India. Hulda was born on 17 May 1838 in Leippe Brieg Selesia, died on 12 July 1905 in Ipswich Queensland Australia at age 67, and was buried in July 1905 in Haigslea Lawn Cemetery Ipswich Queensland Australia. They had four children: Heronymus Theoph, Beatus, Johannes Frederich Theodore "Theo" and Johannah Hulda "Matilda".

2a. Heronymus Theoph Frank (January 1872 Raepore, Central Province of India - 6 June 1873 Bull Street Castlemaine Victoria Australia).

Record of Revd John Frank, wife and infant child arriving May 1872 on the SS Nubia from a foreign port (India?)

2b Beatus Frank(23 March1874-24 March 1874 Parker Street Castlemain Loddon Victoria Australia

2c. Johannes Frederich Theodore "Theo" Frank (18 March 1875 Loddon Victoria Australia - 21 October 1934 Melbourne Victoria Australia) at age 59, and was buried on 23 October 1934 in Melbourne Victoria Australia. The cause of his death was Chronic Nephritis - Uraemia. Another name for Johannes Frederich Theodore "Theo" was Theodore Johann Friedrich Frank.


2d. Johannah Hulda "Matilda" Frank(18 January 1877 Castlemaine Victoria Australia - 17 November 1961 Ipswich Queensland Australia.

Johannah Hulda "Matilda" Frank

Johannes “John” Frank studied at the Basel Mission in Switzerland from 1863 to 1869 when he went to Boblingen in Wurttemberg for his ordination.

Mission work was the reason why Johannes was in America. The story is told in the Frank family that Hulda first saw him when he was preaching in a church in Boston. Another report says that it was a “brief acquaintance” through a friend in New York. Whatever the case, they did not meet in Europe. Something “clicked” in America, whether it was “love at first sight” or a common passion for mission work among the heathen, or combination of all of these.

Why was Pastor Frank in America? He had trained at the Basal Mission Institute and on completion of his studies had received an appointment to the Gold Coast West Africa with the Bremer Mission. Due to war in West Africa this appointment was cancelled. Two Americans from a Mission Society based in New York had asked Basal to send missionaries for India. Pastor Frank was in the USA to prepare for his new appointment in India.

Next meeting of Hulda and Pastor Frank, after their brief acquaintance in the USA was in India for their marriage. He arrived in Bombay in 1869 and was at first stationed at Raipur with a Missionary Lohr, a former Gossner missionary now in the services of the Missionary Society based in the USA.

Hulda, it is assumed, followed him there for their intended marriage, though it is not possible that she had been enlisted at the same time for mission work. It was, in a way, a marriage of two missionaries.

Due to health reasons he left there in 1871 and came to Australia. He started in Castlemaine Victoria from 1872 to 1878 then the Wimmera Parish of Dimboola-Natimuk from 1878 to 1882. In 1888 he accepted a call to Queensland. (Kirchheim-Marburg-Minden Parish. He remained in Queensland until his death. During the first world war he filled in for other Pastors who had been interned. He and his wife Hulda are buried at Haigslea Lawn Cemetery, Cemetery Road, Haigslea

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Pastor Johannes Friedrich Frank was pastor at Kirchheim between 1888 and 1913. Kirchheim is of course now Haigslea. St. Paul's church, Kirchheim was one of the foundation members of the United German and Scandinavian Lutheran Synod (UGSLS) but seceded in 1886 to the Evangelical Lutheran Synod of Queensland (ELSQ) but rejoined the UGSLS in 1915.



Johannes married for the second time on 3 December 1908 Queensland Australia to Henriette BOGISCH (nee GUYMULLER) (5th Feb 1850 St Marie Alsace France - 16 April 1944 Queensland Australia) They had no children.

FRANK.—The Funeral of the late Mrs. Henriette Frank, relict of the late Pastor J. Frank, Skew St., Sherwood, will leave the Lutheran Church, Hawthorne St., South Brisbane, for the Crematorium, Mount Thompson, after service commencing at 2.45 o'clock This (Tuesday 18 April 1944) Afternoon. By request no flowers.
CANNON & CRIPPS. LTD., Funeral Directors



Henriette was first married to Rev Hermann "Paul" Bogisch (his second marriage)

Herman Paul Bogisch was born in Sagan Schlesian in Germany on 22nd Jan 1845.
At first he followed in the foot steps of his father Friedrich who was a master weaver.
It was not long before he left the trade to study theology, and was ordained deacon at Herrnhut 3rd June 1877.
He married Sr Amalie Jindra at Neusalz Prussia (on the Oder, another Moravian settlement founded 1744).
The missionary zeal was not just confined to him. Rev Paul had two brothers -
Adolf the eldest had two children, Bertha a deaconess who remained in Germany, and Rev Theodor who like his uncle migrated from Germany, but instead to Texas USA.
Paul's second eldest brother Julius remained in Germany; he married and moved to Forst where he established a family textile industry. War split Germany and decimated the industry, but contact with the Australian descendants has been maintained through this lineage.

On May 10 1944 the ashes of the late Mrs Henriette Frank were interned in the Frank’s family grave at Wallon cemetery Queensland following a funeral service held at South Brisbane Church on a previous day.

The late Mrs Frank was the only daughter of Dr & Mrs Adolph Geymuller and was born in Colmac Alsace in 1850. She was baptised, educated and confirmed at the Moravian Church Institutions of Herrnhul and Koenigsfeld, went to America in the early twenties and came to Australia in the 1880’s becoming language mistress at a leading private school in Melbourne.







2. Jacob W Frank – (17 August 1844-24 September 1874) born Oberurbach Wurttemburg Germany died Castlemaine Victoria Australia.
He married Christine Catharina "Cath" Benzenhoefer daughter of Johann Michael Benzenhoefer and Christine Rosine Frank (born 17 November 1848 Germany – died 16 June 1906 Castlemaine Victoria Australia buried June 1906 Harcourt Cemetery Victoria Australia) on 23 January 1872 Oberurbach Wurttemburg Germany
They had two children –
Edward Frederick Frank (15 February 1873-5 October 1918)- married Sophia Middleton 1909 Castlemaine Victoria Australia. Sophia was born (? - died 1951)
Marie Katherine Frank (26 July 1874 - ?)

District: Schorndorf Name: Frank, Jakob W Birth Date: 17 Aug 1844 Birth Place: Oberurbach Application Date: Aug 1872 Destination: Australia Number: 801468


Jacob was a consumptive, a victim of the Franco-Prussian War (1870-71), who sought to farm in a more pleasant climate. He survived only 2 years.

Jacob’s widow married Matthias Ingerart Nielson (son of Matthias Nielsen and Anna Johanna Petersen)(Born 1847 Denmark - died 29 September 1889 Castlemaine Victoria Australia buried 1st October 1889 Harcourt Cemetery Victoria Australia) in 22 February 1877 at Lutheran Parsonage Castlemaine Victoria Australia and had 5 children -
Mathais Petersen Nielsen (1879-1948),
Anna Johanna Nielsen (1881-1969),
Christine Caroline Nielsen (1883-1925)
Elizabeth Jane Nielsen (1886 -1976), &
John Michael "Jack" Nielsen(1890-1910).

Photo of Katherine Nielsen



Matthias occupation was Wood Carter

Headstones at Harcourt Cemetery - Harcourt is a small Central Highlands town located approximately 9 km northeast of Castlemaine Victoria Australia

4. Regina FRANK was born on 24 January 1848 in Oberurbach Wurttemburg Germany, , died on 15 May 1888 in Germany at age 40, and was buried in May 1888 in Oberurbach Wurttemburg Germany. Regina was 5 months old when her mother died.

Regina married Friedrich EHMANN in 1873 in Germany. They had three children: Regine Katharine, Karoline Marie and Georg Friedrich.

Regine Katharine EHMANN was born on 23 August 1874 in Asperglen Germany.

Karoline Marie EHMANN was born on 6 November 1875 in Asperglen Germany.

Georg Friedrich EHMANN was born on 29 March 1877 in Asperglen Germany.


At the time of Regine's death her children were aged: -
Jakob - deceased
Johannes - 6 years
Jacob - 4 years
Regine - 5 months.


Jakob next married Karolina "Caroline" RAPP, daughter of Johann Georg Rapp and Katharina Fezer, on 14 January 1849 in Evangelisch Haubersbron Jagstkreis Wuerttemberg Germany. Karolina "Caroline" was born on 7 March 1826 in Haubersbronn Jagstkreis Wuerttenberg Germany, died on 13 March 1890 in Germany at age 64, and was buried March 1896 in Germany.

When Jakob married Karolina his children were aged -

Jakob - deceased
Johannes - 7 years
Jacob 5 years
Regine - 1 year

Jakob and Karolina had ten children: Johann Georg, Johann Georg, Christian, Johann Gottleb, Caroline, Maria Katharina, Rosine, Wilhelm, Rosina and Friederike.


1. Johann Georg FRANK was born on 23 May 1850 in Oberurbach Wurttemburg Germany, died on 31 December 1850 in Oberurbach Wurttemburg Germany, at age 7 months, and was buried in January 1851 in Oberurbach Wurttemburg Germany. He never married and had no children.

2. Johann Georg FRANK was born on 3 September 1851 in Oberurbach Wurttemburg Germany, died on 20 June 1918 in Oberurbach Wurttemburg Germany, at age 66, and was buried in June 1918 in Oberurbach Wurttemburg Germany, .

Johann Georg married Barbara OESTERLE. Barbara was born on 20 December 1848 in Germany, died on 19 December 1900 in Germany, at age 51 and was buried in Germany. They had six children: Johannes, Gottlieb, Friedericke, Wilhelmine, Caroline and Christian Johann Georg maintained family estate.

2.1 Johannes FRANK was born on 2 March 1880 in Germany, died on 18 March 1880 in Germany, and was buried in March 1880 in Germany. He had no relationships and no children.

2.2. Gottleib FRANK was born on 19 February 1881 in Germany, died on 21 October 1917 in France - WW1 at age 36, and was buried in October 1917 in France - WW1.

Gottleib married Friederike HURLEBAUS in Germany. Friederike was born on 14 May 1888 in Germany, died on 9 April 1950 in Germany at age 61, and was buried in April 1950 in Germany. They had four children: Anna, Hermann, Richard and Clara.

2.3 Friedericke FRANK was born on 13 October 1882 in Germany, died on 11 February 1963 in Germany at age 80, and was buried in February 1963 in Germany.

Friedericke married Wilhelm RIENTH on 6 April 1906 in Germany. Wilhelm was born on 4 August 1877 in Fellbach Neckarkreis Württemberg Germany, died on 18 June 1956 in Germany at age 78, and was buried in June 956 in Germany. They had seven children: Albert, Hermann, Friedrich, Paul, Otto, Lydia and Erwin.

2.4. Wilhelmine FRANK was born on 20 September 1884 in Germany, died on 13 January 1963 in Germany at age 78, and was buried in January 1963 in Germany.

Wilhelmine married Frank RIENTH about 1908. Frank was born in Germany, died in Germany, and was buried in Germany.

Wilhelmine next married David ZEHENDER in 1915. David was born on 23 October 1864 in Unterurbach Germany, died on 9 March 1923 in Germany at age 58, and was buried in March 1923 in Germany. They had two children: Emilie and Eugen.

2.5. Caroline FRANK was born on 20 August 1893 in Germany, died in 1900 in Germany at age 7, and was buried in 1900 in Germany. She had no relationships and no children.

2.6 Christian FRANK was born on 21 October 1898 in Oberurbach Wurttemburg Germany, died in 1974 in Oberurbach Wurttemburg Germany at age 76, and was buried in 1974 in Germany.

Christian married Pauline Rosine HURLEBAUS on 17 October 1918 in Oberurbach Wurttemburg Germany. Pauline was born on 10 April 1888 in Oberurbach Wurttemburg Germany, died on 6 June 1964 in Oberurbach Wurttemburg Germany at age 76, and was buried in June 1964 in Germany. They had five children: Marta, Helene "Hermonie," Adolf, Theodor and Helene.

4. Johann Gottleb FRANK was born on 18 February 1856 in Oberurbach Wurttemburg Germany, died on 29 June 1913 in Germany at age 57, and was buried in June 1913 in Germany. Gottleb remained in Germany - Burgomeister (Mayor)of Elisbach. widow and son in Ebershock

Gottleb married Berta KAUFFMAN. Berta was born in Germany, died in Germany, and was buried in Germany. They had one son: (No Given Name).

? FRANK was born and died in Germany.


OUR GREAT GRANDMOTHER

5. Caroline Frank (Karoline von Frank) was born 28 May 1858 Oberurbach Wurttemburg Germany died 30 April 1919 Lorquon Victoria Australia and buried 1 May 1919 Lorquon Cemetery Victoria Australia.

She came from high class parents, the elite of Germany, from the city of Stuggart. As well as being proficient in English she spoke excellent high German.

District: Schorndorf Name: Frank, Caroline
Birth Date: 28 May 1858 Birth Place: Oberurbach
Application Date: Aug 1872 Destination: Australia Number: 801468

On the passenger lists for the ship Vernon arriving in Victoria 28 December 1872 there are three Francks: Caroline age 24 (should be 14) and Jacob age 30 (should be 28) and his wife Christine Catharina "Cath" age 28 (should be 24). However, the Fiche reference for all three is the same 315. Index to Unassisted Inward Passenger Lists for British, Foreign and New Zealand Ports 1852-1923

Caroline came out to Australia with her married brother Jacob and wife Christine in December 1872 when she was 15 years of age. Jacob was a consumptive, a victim of the Franco-Prussian War (1870-71), who sought to farm in a more pleasant climate. He survived only 2 years.

The Moravians had Ebenezer which is about 5 kilometres from Antwerp
The 2 missions no doubt had a close relationship - as shown if nothing else by the fact that Johannes married the Rev Bogisch's widow


Several of the family migrated to Australia. Others remained at home and maintained the estate which apparently had a varied history of farming, shepherding and vine-dressing.


The wedding of Caroline (29 years) to Carl Herman August Deckert (Widower - 38 years of age and with 4 children aged 13 to 6 yrs ) took place on Sept 1, 1987 Dimboola District Of Netherby Victoria Australia

Carl Herman August DECKERT, son of Johann Carl Hermann "August" DECKERT and Johanna "Christiane" GRAETZ, was born on 12 May 1849 in Wanztzen Schlesien Preussen Germany, died on 6 June 1921 in Lorquon Victoria Australia at age 72, and was buried in June 1921 in Lorquon Cemetery Victoria Australia.

Carl Herman August Deckertfirst married Maria Mathilde EILSEN, daughter of Johann Samuel EILSEN and Anna Dorothea KOWALD, on 12 February 1874 in Friedrichswalde (Tarnma) South Australia. Maria Mathilde was born on 12 November 1852 in Lobethal South Australia, died on 6 April 1885 in Robertstown South Australia at age 32, and was buried in April 1885 in South Australia. The cause of her death was Died 2 weeks after giving birth to twins Louisa and Heinrich. They had six children: Carl "Herman," Paul "August," Emma Emili Mathilde, Gustav Theodor "Ted," Louise Clara and Heinrich Wilhelm "Will". "Will" was adopted by Woithe family following his mother's death.





Gustav Theodor "Ted" Deckert and Johanna Selma "Martha" Reichelt

Heinrich Wilhelm "Will" Woithe

Family of Paul "August" Deckert and Anna Johanna Caroline Reichelt

Carl Herman August next married Caroline FRANK, daughter of Jakob FRANK and Karolina "Caroline" RAPP, on 1 September 1887 in Dimboola District Of Netherby Victoria Australia. Caroline was born on 28 May 1858 in Oberurbach Wurttemburg Germany, died on 30 April 1919 in Lorquon Victoria Australia at age 60, and was buried on 1 May 1919 in Lorquon Cemetery Victoria Australia. The cause of her death was Carcinoma of the Womb, Toxiemia. They had three children: Augusta "Frieda," Christina "Lena" and Pauline Hedwig "Heddie/Hettie".

Reference Letter 3/7/1927 from Pastor Theo Frank Lutheran Church East Melbourne to Frieda Reichelt (nee Deckert) "Kulgoa" near Biddon Gilgandra NSW.

When father and mother (Johannes "Johan" (John) Friedrich Frank and Hulda Von Kern) had to leave India in 1872 they proceeded from Bombay straightway to Melbourne Australia. Father took charge of Castlemaine Parish Victoria.

Most of the people at that time were gold diggers and workers.

Father’s brother Jacob who had been in the 1870-71 German-French war had contracted consumption. Grandfather Jakob thought a milder and warmer climate may do him good and save his life. He was married to Christine Catharina "Cath" Benzenhoefer. Jacob and his wife (also from Oberurbach) and Caroline (your dear mother) came to Australia in 1872.

Father met them in Melbourne and took them to Castlemaine. Caroline stayed with my parents - father had purchased a small farm for Jacob about 4 or 5 miles outside Castlemaine called Chinaman’s Creek. Within two years (1874) Jacob died of sickness developed too far to be cured. They had two children Mary and Edward - both have passed away.

The widow of Jacob Frank married a workman by the name of Matthes Nielson (a Dane). They worked the farm but went bankrupt. My parents lost about £600.

Your mother Caroline then came with us 1879 or 1880 to Dimboola and in 1887 she married Carl Herman August Deckert.

She was a soul of a girl, as much as I can remember. About Christmas time 1887 father and I rode to Lorquon on horseback via Antwerp and Jeparit. I saw Lorquon and your grandfather’s place, had a long chat with Herman, August and Theodore who were very young at that time.

I was 12 when we left for Queensland. I came to Lorquon in September 1905. Our father only once went back to Germany - that was 1899.

Mother never went back to Germany again. In Father's house in Oberurbach (not too far from Stuttgart) lives the second son of his brother Hans George – Christian - generally called Hansjork.

In father’s family were eight, father being the oldest. His father was twice married; father being of the first wife (Regine Bantel) but your mother was of the second wife (Karoline Rapp). The grandfather was a tall well-built man about 6 feet high, very Christian and very strict. All the children were brought up in the fear of God and piety.

Father’s youngest brother Gottlob was Burgermeister (mayor) in Ebisbach. I often visited him, a big strong man with a strong righteous character. He married after I left in 1912, soon died. His widow with one boy lives today in Ebershock, near Stuttgart.

When I arrived 1899 in Germany my grandparents had died. All brothers and sisters of fathers (are also) now dead. Father the eldest was the last of Hansjork; the second son Christian Frank now lives in the old home. The eldest killed in the war. Christian Frank also a brother of fathers had a long illness but [now is] good as gold. His daughter Wilkelmine (now Rienth) [is] living near Stuttgart. They are all very nice. If you met them you would love them….. There is still one son Johannes living in Oberurbach, but rather aged now. Oberurbach is a village of 4000, almost a city in Australia, rather nice and one of the richest valleys in Wurthemberg. I correspond with Frank and Wilkelimine Rienth. Likewise with my mother’s relations

approx ages Frieda 48, Lena 46 and Hedwig 43 yrs

25th Wedding Anniversary of Caroline August Deckert September 1912

Horsham Times 12 September 1912 -
A large gathering of friends assembled at the residence of Mr. P. A. Deckert, Lorquon, to celebrate the silver wedding of his father and mother (Mr. and Mrs. A. Deckert, senr.), the Rev. Mr. Weise conducting the wedding service in his impressive manner. The wedding hymns were heartily sung by the congregation, and were accompanied by Mr. Noack on the organ.

6. Maria Katharina FRANK was born on 25 November 1860 in Oberurbach Wurttemburg Germany, died on 7 December 1868 in Oberurbach Wurttemburg Germany at age 8, and was buried in December 1868 in Oberurbach Wurttemburg Germany. She never married and had no children.

7. Rosine FRANK was born on 29 July 1863 in Oberurbach Wurttemburg Germany, died on 6 August 1863 in Oberurbach Wurttemburg Germany, and was buried in August 1863 in Oberurbach Wurttemburg Germany. She never married and had no children. (Twin)

8. Wilhelm FRANK was born on 29 July 1863 in Oberurbach Wurttemburg Germany, died on 28 August 1863 in Oberurbach Wurttemburg Germany, and was buried in August 1863 in Oberurbach Wurttemburg Germany. He never married and had no children. (Twin)

9. Rosina FRANK was born on 10 September 1864 in Oberurbach Wurttemburg Germany, died on 1 July 1911 in Oberurbach Wurttemburg Germany at age 46, and was buried in July 1911 in Oberurbach Wurttemburg Germany.

Rosina married David ZEHENDER in Germany. David was born in Germany, died in Germany, and was buried in Germany.

10. Friederike FRANK was born on 19 April 1867 in Oberurbach Wurttemburg Germany, died on 28 February 1873 in Oberurbach Wurttemburg Germany at age 5, and was buried in February 1873 in Oberurbach Wurttemburg Germany. He never married and had no children.
























Unidentified Photos

Frank Family - Germany to Australia

Family research by Ruth McLeod and Margaret Hamilton, (with help from Carolyn Keane, Janet Cheal and Shirley Vassella) have come up with the following information – so much is still missing, however the search goes on. Extracts from Ted Deckert’s book gives some of the following information.

The Frank family had lived in the same house at Oberurbach Wurttemburg Germany (which was near Stuttgart) for 200 years – it had two storeys and heavy timbered beams.



Johann George FRANK was born in 1695 in Weissbuch Neckarkreis Württemberg Germany, died on 16 June 1754 in Hegenau Jagstkreis Württember, Germany at age 59, and was buried in June 1754 in Hegenau Jagstkreis Württember, Germany.

Johann George married Rosine SCHOLLHAMMER daughter of JACOB SCHOLLHAMMER (1669-1757) and URSULA SCHROTER (1669-1736). Rosine was born in 1714, died in 1794 at age 80, and was buried in 1794. They had one son: Christian.

Christian FRANK was born in 1752 in Germany, died in Germany, and was buried in Germany.

Christian married Anna Christina BOEHNER daughter of Mathais Boehner and Sybilla SCHWIND. Anna Christina was born in 1759, christened 31 October 1759 at Merheim (Kr. Mülheim) Rheinland Preußen Germany and died in 1807 at age 48, and was buried in 1807. They had three children: Johann Georg, Elisabetha Magdalena and Friderich.

Johann Georg FRANK was born in 1781 in Germany, died in 1863 in Germany at age 82, and was buried in 1863 in Germany.

Johann Georg married Maria Katharina RUBE. Maria Katharina was born in 1784 in Germany, died in 1845 in Germany at age 61, and was buried in 1845 in Germany. They had four children: Jakob, Gottlob, Juliana Friederika and Christian.

Jakob Frank(7 November 1816 - 15 October 1873 ) born Oberurbach Wurttemburg Germany

Jakob Frank’s 14 children had been born in that house – where the inheritance had passed down in the German pattern through the eldest living sons from Jacob who established the estate very soon after the settlement of the Reformation wars in the 17th century.

Oberurbach was near Stuttgart. The family had status in the district, and the brother Gottlieb was Burgomeister of Ebisbach. Jakob, Caroline’s father stood about 6 feet tall, was well built ‘very Christian and very strict. “The Burgomeister also”, Theo Frank wrote in a letter to Frieda, Ted Deckert’s stepsister, “was a big strong man with a righteous character”. In 1927 the members of the family were still occupying the family estate and well respected in this locality – one of the richest valleys in Wurtemburg.

The German word Burgermeister often spelled in English as Burgomaster or Burgomeister means master of the citizens.
A Burgermeister is chairman of the executive council (or cabinet) in many towns and cities in Germany. The title is usually translated into English as Mayor.


Jakob married Regine BANTEL pre 1841 in Germany. Regine was born on 17 March 1820, died on 30 June 1848 in Germany at age 28, and was buried in July 1848 in Germany. They had four children - Jakob, Johannes "Johan" (John) Friedrich, Jacob W and Regina.


1. Jakob FRANK was born on 3 July 1840 in Oberurbach Wurttemburg Germany, , died on 31 December 1840 in Oberurbach Wurttemburg Germany, , and was buried in January 1841 in Oberurbach Wurttemburg Germany, aged under 1 year.

2. Pastor Johannes "Johan" (John) Friedrich FRANK, son of Jakob FRANK and Regine BANTEL, was born on 4 January 1842 in Oberurbach Wurttemburg Germany, died on 16 February 1927 in Skew Street Sherwood Brisbane Queensland Australia at age 85, and was buried on 17 February 1927 in Walloon Cemetery Queensland Australia. Another name for Johan was Johan FRANK. He was usually called Johan.

Johan married Hulda Amelia Rosina Mathilde VON KERN, daughter of Major Hieronymus Carl VON KERN and Lady Mathilda VAN ADLERSFELD, on 26 October 1870 in Wilson's Church Mumbai India. Hulda was born on 17 May 1838 in Leippe Brieg Selesia, died on 12 July 1905 in Ipswich Queensland Australia at age 67, and was buried in July 1905 in Haigslea Lawn Cemetery Ipswich Queensland Australia. They had four children: Heronymus Theoph, Beatus, Johannes Frederich Theodore "Theo" and Johannah Hulda "Matilda".

2a. Heronymus Theoph Frank (January 1872 Raepore, Central Province of India - 6 June 1873 Bull Street Castlemaine Victoria Australia).

Record of Revd John Frank, wife and infant child arriving May 1872 on the SS Nubia from a foreign port (India?)

2b Beatus Frank(23 March1874-24 March 1874 Parker Street Castlemain Loddon Victoria Australia

2c. Johannes Frederich Theodore "Theo" Frank (18 March 1875 Loddon Victoria Australia - 21 October 1934 Melbourne Victoria Australia) at age 59, and was buried on 23 October 1934 in Melbourne Victoria Australia. The cause of his death was Chronic Nephritis - Uraemia. Another name for Johannes Frederich Theodore "Theo" was Theodore Johann Friedrich Frank.


2d. Johannah Hulda "Matilda" Frank(18 January 1877 Castlemaine Victoria Australia - 17 November 1961 Ipswich Queensland Australia.

Johannah Hulda "Matilda" Frank

Johannes “John” Frank studied at the Basel Mission in Switzerland from 1863 to 1869 when he went to Boblingen in Wurttemberg for his ordination.

Mission work was the reason why Johannes was in America. The story is told in the Frank family that Hulda first saw him when he was preaching in a church in Boston. Another report says that it was a “brief acquaintance” through a friend in New York. Whatever the case, they did not meet in Europe. Something “clicked” in America, whether it was “love at first sight” or a common passion for mission work among the heathen, or combination of all of these.

Why was Pastor Frank in America? He had trained at the Basal Mission Institute and on completion of his studies had received an appointment to the Gold Coast West Africa with the Bremer Mission. Due to war in West Africa this appointment was cancelled. Two Americans from a Mission Society based in New York had asked Basal to send missionaries for India. Pastor Frank was in the USA to prepare for his new appointment in India.

Next meeting of Hulda and Pastor Frank, after their brief acquaintance in the USA was in India for their marriage. He arrived in Bombay in 1869 and was at first stationed at Raipur with a Missionary Lohr, a former Gossner missionary now in the services of the Missionary Society based in the USA.

Hulda, it is assumed, followed him there for their intended marriage, though it is not possible that she had been enlisted at the same time for mission work. It was, in a way, a marriage of two missionaries.

Due to health reasons he left there in 1871 and came to Australia. He started in Castlemaine Victoria from 1872 to 1878 then the Wimmera Parish of Dimboola-Natimuk from 1878 to 1882. In 1888 he accepted a call to Queensland. (Kirchheim-Marburg-Minden Parish. He remained in Queensland until his death. During the first world war he filled in for other Pastors who had been interned. He and his wife Hulda are buried at Haigslea Lawn Cemetery, Cemetery Road, Haigslea

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Pastor Johannes Friedrich Frank was pastor at Kirchheim between 1888 and 1913. Kirchheim is of course now Haigslea. St. Paul's church, Kirchheim was one of the foundation members of the United German and Scandinavian Lutheran Synod (UGSLS) but seceded in 1886 to the Evangelical Lutheran Synod of Queensland (ELSQ) but rejoined the UGSLS in 1915.



Johannes married for the second time on 3 December 1908 Queensland Australia to Henriette BOGISCH (nee GUYMULLER) (5th Feb 1850 St Marie Alsace France - 16 April 1944 Queensland Australia) They had no children.

FRANK.—The Funeral of the late Mrs. Henriette Frank, relict of the late Pastor J. Frank, Skew St., Sherwood, will leave the Lutheran Church, Hawthorne St., South Brisbane, for the Crematorium, Mount Thompson, after service commencing at 2.45 o'clock This (Tuesday 18 April 1944) Afternoon. By request no flowers.
CANNON & CRIPPS. LTD., Funeral Directors



Henriette was first married to Rev Hermann "Paul" Bogisch (his second marriage)

Herman Paul Bogisch was born in Sagan Schlesian in Germany on 22nd Jan 1845.
At first he followed in the foot steps of his father Friedrich who was a master weaver.
It was not long before he left the trade to study theology, and was ordained deacon at Herrnhut 3rd June 1877.
He married Sr Amalie Jindra at Neusalz Prussia (on the Oder, another Moravian settlement founded 1744).
The missionary zeal was not just confined to him. Rev Paul had two brothers -
Adolf the eldest had two children, Bertha a deaconess who remained in Germany, and Rev Theodor who like his uncle migrated from Germany, but instead to Texas USA.
Paul's second eldest brother Julius remained in Germany; he married and moved to Forst where he established a family textile industry. War split Germany and decimated the industry, but contact with the Australian descendants has been maintained through this lineage.

On May 10 1944 the ashes of the late Mrs Henriette Frank were interned in the Frank’s family grave at Wallon cemetery Queensland following a funeral service held at South Brisbane Church on a previous day.

The late Mrs Frank was the only daughter of Dr & Mrs Adolph Geymuller and was born in Colmac Alsace in 1850. She was baptised, educated and confirmed at the Moravian Church Institutions of Herrnhul and Koenigsfeld, went to America in the early twenties and came to Australia in the 1880’s becoming language mistress at a leading private school in Melbourne.







2. Jacob W Frank – (17 August 1844-24 September 1874) born Oberurbach Wurttemburg Germany died Castlemaine Victoria Australia.
He married Christine Catharina "Cath" Benzenhoefer daughter of Johann Michael Benzenhoefer and Christine Rosine Frank (born 17 November 1848 Germany – died 16 June 1906 Castlemaine Victoria Australia buried June 1906 Harcourt Cemetery Victoria Australia) on 23 January 1872 Oberurbach Wurttemburg Germany
They had two children –
Edward Frederick Frank (15 February 1873-5 October 1918)- married Sophia Middleton 1909 Castlemaine Victoria Australia. Sophia was born (? - died 1951)
Marie Katherine Frank (26 July 1874 - ?)

District: Schorndorf Name: Frank, Jakob W Birth Date: 17 Aug 1844 Birth Place: Oberurbach Application Date: Aug 1872 Destination: Australia Number: 801468


Jacob was a consumptive, a victim of the Franco-Prussian War (1870-71), who sought to farm in a more pleasant climate. He survived only 2 years.

Jacob’s widow married Matthias Ingerart Nielson (son of Matthias Nielsen and Anna Johanna Petersen)(Born 1847 Denmark - died 29 September 1889 Castlemaine Victoria Australia buried 1st October 1889 Harcourt Cemetery Victoria Australia) in 22 February 1877 at Lutheran Parsonage Castlemaine Victoria Australia and had 5 children -
Mathais Petersen Nielsen (1879-1948),
Anna Johanna Nielsen (1881-1969),
Christine Caroline Nielsen (1883-1925)
Elizabeth Jane Nielsen (1886 -1976), &
John Michael "Jack" Nielsen(1890-1910).

Photo of Katherine Nielsen



Matthias occupation was Wood Carter

Headstones at Harcourt Cemetery - Harcourt is a small Central Highlands town located approximately 9 km northeast of Castlemaine Victoria Australia

4. Regina FRANK was born on 24 January 1848 in Oberurbach Wurttemburg Germany, , died on 15 May 1888 in Germany at age 40, and was buried in May 1888 in Oberurbach Wurttemburg Germany. Regina was 5 months old when her mother died.

Regina married Friedrich EHMANN in 1873 in Germany. They had three children: Regine Katharine, Karoline Marie and Georg Friedrich.

Regine Katharine EHMANN was born on 23 August 1874 in Asperglen Germany.

Karoline Marie EHMANN was born on 6 November 1875 in Asperglen Germany.

Georg Friedrich EHMANN was born on 29 March 1877 in Asperglen Germany.


At the time of Regine's death her children were aged: -
Jakob - deceased
Johannes - 6 years
Jacob - 4 years
Regine - 5 months.


Jakob next married Karolina "Caroline" RAPP, daughter of Johann Georg Rapp and Katharina Fezer, on 14 January 1849 in Evangelisch Haubersbron Jagstkreis Wuerttemberg Germany. Karolina "Caroline" was born on 7 March 1826 in Haubersbronn Jagstkreis Wuerttenberg Germany, died on 13 March 1890 in Germany at age 64, and was buried March 1896 in Germany.

When Jakob married Karolina his children were aged -

Jakob - deceased
Johannes - 7 years
Jacob 5 years
Regine - 1 year

Jakob and Karolina had ten children: Johann Georg, Johann Georg, Christian, Johann Gottleb, Caroline, Maria Katharina, Rosine, Wilhelm, Rosina and Friederike.


1. Johann Georg FRANK was born on 23 May 1850 in Oberurbach Wurttemburg Germany, died on 31 December 1850 in Oberurbach Wurttemburg Germany, at age 7 months, and was buried in January 1851 in Oberurbach Wurttemburg Germany. He never married and had no children.

2. Johann Georg FRANK was born on 3 September 1851 in Oberurbach Wurttemburg Germany, died on 20 June 1918 in Oberurbach Wurttemburg Germany, at age 66, and was buried in June 1918 in Oberurbach Wurttemburg Germany, .

Johann Georg married Barbara OESTERLE. Barbara was born on 20 December 1848 in Germany, died on 19 December 1900 in Germany, at age 51 and was buried in Germany. They had six children: Johannes, Gottlieb, Friedericke, Wilhelmine, Caroline and Christian Johann Georg maintained family estate.

2.1 Johannes FRANK was born on 2 March 1880 in Germany, died on 18 March 1880 in Germany, and was buried in March 1880 in Germany. He had no relationships and no children.

2.2. Gottleib FRANK was born on 19 February 1881 in Germany, died on 21 October 1917 in France - WW1 at age 36, and was buried in October 1917 in France - WW1.

Gottleib married Friederike HURLEBAUS in Germany. Friederike was born on 14 May 1888 in Germany, died on 9 April 1950 in Germany at age 61, and was buried in April 1950 in Germany. They had four children: Anna, Hermann, Richard and Clara.

2.3 Friedericke FRANK was born on 13 October 1882 in Germany, died on 11 February 1963 in Germany at age 80, and was buried in February 1963 in Germany.

Friedericke married Wilhelm RIENTH on 6 April 1906 in Germany. Wilhelm was born on 4 August 1877 in Fellbach Neckarkreis Württemberg Germany, died on 18 June 1956 in Germany at age 78, and was buried in June 956 in Germany. They had seven children: Albert, Hermann, Friedrich, Paul, Otto, Lydia and Erwin.

2.4. Wilhelmine FRANK was born on 20 September 1884 in Germany, died on 13 January 1963 in Germany at age 78, and was buried in January 1963 in Germany.

Wilhelmine married Frank RIENTH about 1908. Frank was born in Germany, died in Germany, and was buried in Germany.

Wilhelmine next married David ZEHENDER in 1915. David was born on 23 October 1864 in Unterurbach Germany, died on 9 March 1923 in Germany at age 58, and was buried in March 1923 in Germany. They had two children: Emilie and Eugen.

2.5. Caroline FRANK was born on 20 August 1893 in Germany, died in 1900 in Germany at age 7, and was buried in 1900 in Germany. She had no relationships and no children.

2.6 Christian FRANK was born on 21 October 1898 in Oberurbach Wurttemburg Germany, died in 1974 in Oberurbach Wurttemburg Germany at age 76, and was buried in 1974 in Germany.

Christian married Pauline Rosine HURLEBAUS on 17 October 1918 in Oberurbach Wurttemburg Germany. Pauline was born on 10 April 1888 in Oberurbach Wurttemburg Germany, died on 6 June 1964 in Oberurbach Wurttemburg Germany at age 76, and was buried in June 1964 in Germany. They had five children: Marta, Helene "Hermonie," Adolf, Theodor and Helene.

4. Johann Gottleb FRANK was born on 18 February 1856 in Oberurbach Wurttemburg Germany, died on 29 June 1913 in Germany at age 57, and was buried in June 1913 in Germany. Gottleb remained in Germany - Burgomeister (Mayor)of Elisbach. widow and son in Ebershock

Gottleb married Berta KAUFFMAN. Berta was born in Germany, died in Germany, and was buried in Germany. They had one son: (No Given Name).

? FRANK was born and died in Germany.


OUR GREAT GRANDMOTHER

5. Caroline Frank (Karoline von Frank) was born 28 May 1858 Oberurbach Wurttemburg Germany died 30 April 1919 Lorquon Victoria Australia and buried 1 May 1919 Lorquon Cemetery Victoria Australia.

She came from high class parents, the elite of Germany, from the city of Stuggart. As well as being proficient in English she spoke excellent high German.

District: Schorndorf Name: Frank, Caroline
Birth Date: 28 May 1858 Birth Place: Oberurbach
Application Date: Aug 1872 Destination: Australia Number: 801468

On the passenger lists for the ship Vernon arriving in Victoria 28 December 1872 there are three Francks: Caroline age 24 (should be 14) and Jacob age 30 (should be 28) and his wife Christine Catharina "Cath" age 28 (should be 24). However, the Fiche reference for all three is the same 315. Index to Unassisted Inward Passenger Lists for British, Foreign and New Zealand Ports 1852-1923

Caroline came out to Australia with her married brother Jacob and wife Christine in December 1872 when she was 15 years of age. Jacob was a consumptive, a victim of the Franco-Prussian War (1870-71), who sought to farm in a more pleasant climate. He survived only 2 years.

The Moravians had Ebenezer which is about 5 kilometres from Antwerp
The 2 missions no doubt had a close relationship - as shown if nothing else by the fact that Johannes married the Rev Bogisch's widow


Several of the family migrated to Australia. Others remained at home and maintained the estate which apparently had a varied history of farming, shepherding and vine-dressing.


The wedding of Caroline (29 years) to Carl Herman August Deckert (Widower - 38 years of age and with 4 children aged 13 to 6 yrs ) took place on Sept 1, 1987 Dimboola District Of Netherby Victoria Australia

Carl Herman August DECKERT, son of Johann Carl Hermann "August" DECKERT and Johanna "Christiane" GRAETZ, was born on 12 May 1849 in Wanztzen Schlesien Preussen Germany, died on 6 June 1921 in Lorquon Victoria Australia at age 72, and was buried in June 1921 in Lorquon Cemetery Victoria Australia.

Carl Herman August Deckertfirst married Maria Mathilde EILSEN, daughter of Johann Samuel EILSEN and Anna Dorothea KOWALD, on 12 February 1874 in Friedrichswalde (Tarnma) South Australia. Maria Mathilde was born on 12 November 1852 in Lobethal South Australia, died on 6 April 1885 in Robertstown South Australia at age 32, and was buried in April 1885 in South Australia. The cause of her death was Died 2 weeks after giving birth to twins Louisa and Heinrich. They had six children: Carl "Herman," Paul "August," Emma Emili Mathilde, Gustav Theodor "Ted," Louise Clara and Heinrich Wilhelm "Will". "Will" was adopted by Woithe family following his mother's death.





Gustav Theodor "Ted" Deckert and Johanna Selma "Martha" Reichelt

Heinrich Wilhelm "Will" Woithe

Family of Paul "August" Deckert and Anna Johanna Caroline Reichelt

Carl Herman August next married Caroline FRANK, daughter of Jakob FRANK and Karolina "Caroline" RAPP, on 1 September 1887 in Dimboola District Of Netherby Victoria Australia. Caroline was born on 28 May 1858 in Oberurbach Wurttemburg Germany, died on 30 April 1919 in Lorquon Victoria Australia at age 60, and was buried on 1 May 1919 in Lorquon Cemetery Victoria Australia. The cause of her death was Carcinoma of the Womb, Toxiemia. They had three children: Augusta "Frieda," Christina "Lena" and Pauline Hedwig "Heddie/Hettie".

Reference Letter 3/7/1927 from Pastor Theo Frank Lutheran Church East Melbourne to Frieda Reichelt (nee Deckert) "Kulgoa" near Biddon Gilgandra NSW.

When father and mother (Johannes "Johan" (John) Friedrich Frank and Hulda Von Kern) had to leave India in 1872 they proceeded from Bombay straightway to Melbourne Australia. Father took charge of Castlemaine Parish Victoria.

Most of the people at that time were gold diggers and workers.

Father’s brother Jacob who had been in the 1870-71 German-French war had contracted consumption. Grandfather Jakob thought a milder and warmer climate may do him good and save his life. He was married to Christine Catharina "Cath" Benzenhoefer. Jacob and his wife (also from Oberurbach) and Caroline (your dear mother) came to Australia in 1872.

Father met them in Melbourne and took them to Castlemaine. Caroline stayed with my parents - father had purchased a small farm for Jacob about 4 or 5 miles outside Castlemaine called Chinaman’s Creek. Within two years (1874) Jacob died of sickness developed too far to be cured. They had two children Mary and Edward - both have passed away.

The widow of Jacob Frank married a workman by the name of Matthes Nielson (a Dane). They worked the farm but went bankrupt. My parents lost about £600.

Your mother Caroline then came with us 1879 or 1880 to Dimboola and in 1887 she married Carl Herman August Deckert.

She was a soul of a girl, as much as I can remember. About Christmas time 1887 father and I rode to Lorquon on horseback via Antwerp and Jeparit. I saw Lorquon and your grandfather’s place, had a long chat with Herman, August and Theodore who were very young at that time.

I was 12 when we left for Queensland. I came to Lorquon in September 1905. Our father only once went back to Germany - that was 1899.

Mother never went back to Germany again. In Father's house in Oberurbach (not too far from Stuttgart) lives the second son of his brother Hans George – Christian - generally called Hansjork.

In father’s family were eight, father being the oldest. His father was twice married; father being of the first wife (Regine Bantel) but your mother was of the second wife (Karoline Rapp). The grandfather was a tall well-built man about 6 feet high, very Christian and very strict. All the children were brought up in the fear of God and piety.

Father’s youngest brother Gottlob was Burgermeister (mayor) in Ebisbach. I often visited him, a big strong man with a strong righteous character. He married after I left in 1912, soon died. His widow with one boy lives today in Ebershock, near Stuttgart.

When I arrived 1899 in Germany my grandparents had died. All brothers and sisters of fathers (are also) now dead. Father the eldest was the last of Hansjork; the second son Christian Frank now lives in the old home. The eldest killed in the war. Christian Frank also a brother of fathers had a long illness but [now is] good as gold. His daughter Wilkelmine (now Rienth) [is] living near Stuttgart. They are all very nice. If you met them you would love them….. There is still one son Johannes living in Oberurbach, but rather aged now. Oberurbach is a village of 4000, almost a city in Australia, rather nice and one of the richest valleys in Wurthemberg. I correspond with Frank and Wilkelimine Rienth. Likewise with my mother’s relations

approx ages Frieda 48, Lena 46 and Hedwig 43 yrs

25th Wedding Anniversary of Caroline August Deckert September 1912

Horsham Times 12 September 1912 -
A large gathering of friends assembled at the residence of Mr. P. A. Deckert, Lorquon, to celebrate the silver wedding of his father and mother (Mr. and Mrs. A. Deckert, senr.), the Rev. Mr. Weise conducting the wedding service in his impressive manner. The wedding hymns were heartily sung by the congregation, and were accompanied by Mr. Noack on the organ.

6. Maria Katharina FRANK was born on 25 November 1860 in Oberurbach Wurttemburg Germany, died on 7 December 1868 in Oberurbach Wurttemburg Germany at age 8, and was buried in December 1868 in Oberurbach Wurttemburg Germany. She never married and had no children.

7. Rosine FRANK was born on 29 July 1863 in Oberurbach Wurttemburg Germany, died on 6 August 1863 in Oberurbach Wurttemburg Germany, and was buried in August 1863 in Oberurbach Wurttemburg Germany. She never married and had no children. (Twin)

8. Wilhelm FRANK was born on 29 July 1863 in Oberurbach Wurttemburg Germany, died on 28 August 1863 in Oberurbach Wurttemburg Germany, and was buried in August 1863 in Oberurbach Wurttemburg Germany. He never married and had no children. (Twin)

9. Rosina FRANK was born on 10 September 1864 in Oberurbach Wurttemburg Germany, died on 1 July 1911 in Oberurbach Wurttemburg Germany at age 46, and was buried in July 1911 in Oberurbach Wurttemburg Germany.

Rosina married David ZEHENDER in Germany. David was born in Germany, died in Germany, and was buried in Germany. They had three children.

10. Friederike FRANK was born on 19 April 1867 in Oberurbach Wurttemburg Germany, died on 28 February 1873 in Oberurbach Wurttemburg Germany at age 5, and was buried in February 1873 in Oberurbach Wurttemburg Germany. He never married and had no children.
























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