Heinrich Theodore Holzberger (abt. 1809 - 1875)

Born about 1809 in Lerbach, Kurfürstentum Braunschweig-Lüneburg, Französische Militärverwaltung

Husband of Johanne Henriette Wilhelmine (Orlamunder) Holzberger — married 18 Oct 1853 in Lobethal, South Australia, Australia

Descendants

Died 28 Feb 1875 at about age 66 in Mount Gambier, South Australia, Australia

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Biography

Theodor has Holy Roman Empire roots.

Theodor Holzberger migrated from Kingdom of Hannover to Australia.

Heinrich Theodor Holzberger was born in 1809. He married Johanne Henriette Mecke and they had five children together. He then married Johanne Wilhelmine Baumgurtel Orlamunder and they had one son together. He died on February 28, 1875, in Mount Gambier, South Australia, Australia, at the age of 66. ^[1]

Emigration

In late 1848 Theodore, aged 40, and his wife Johanne Henriette and five children departed Bremen on board "George Washington", bound for South Australia. Theodore's wife died on 1 Nov 1848 and was buried at sea. His infant son Carl, died on 23 Dec 1848 and was buried at sea. The ship arrived at Port Adelaide in March 1849.

Surname, first name, origin: ^[2]

• Holzberger, Theodor, Lerbach

Birthday / age: 40 years

Described as a cattle dealer and formerly a woodsman, Theodore was a butcher. For a time he was a publican in Lobethal, owner and licensee of the Alma Hotel.

Parents: Co-emigrants:

• Holzberger, Henriette, geb. Macke (31 years old; died November 4th, 1848 while crossing the river of cholera)
• Holzberger, Hermann (11 years);
• Holzberger, Ludwig (9 years);
• Holzberger, Adam (6 years);
• Holzberger, Charlotte (3 years);
• Holzberger, Carl (1/2 year; died December 23, 1848 of cholera)

Denomination: Destination (country / place):

• Port Adelaide via Bremen

Date of emigration / passport issue: arrived on October 25, 1848 with the ship George Washington under Captain Probst on March 2nd, 1849 financial circumstances: Other: also: Oberbergamt Clausthal-Zellerfeld Subject 154 No. 5, Subject 154 and Subject 155 No. 6

Arrival in Australia

the Ships List

ship George Washington, 461 tons, Captain Mathias Probst, from Bremen 25th October 1848, arrived at Port Adelaide, South Australia 2nd March 1849 {The South Australian Register, Wednesday March 14th, 1849) ^[3]

Passengers per George Washington from Bremen South Australian Register Adelaide, SA Wed 07 Mar 1849 Page 2 Shipping Intelligence. ^[4][5]

• Holzberger / Holtzberger Heinrich Theodore 40 Woodsman 768/2 Lerbach
• Ja Henrietta (Mecke) 31
• Carl Hermann 15
• Ludwig 12
• Adam 5
• Charlotte 3
• Carl inf died at sea, Dec. 23rd, 1848

Marriage 2

Heinrich, aged 45, widower, married Johanne Wilhelmine Baumgürtel nee Orlamünder, widow, on 18 Oct 1853 at Lobethal, according to the rites of the Evangelical Lutheran Church.

Groom: Heinrich Theodor HOLZBERGER

Bride: Johanne Wilhelmine BAUMGART / BAUMGURTEL

Marriage Date: 1853, October 18

Marriage Place: Church Lobethal

Groom Age: 45 Groom Approx. Birth Year: 1808

Groom Marital Status: W

Bride Age: 47 Bride Approx. Birth Year: 1806

Bride Marital Status: W

District: Adelaide

Symbol: Book/Page: 17/169^[6]

In 1859, Theodore left the colony of South Australia. He let the Alma Inn at Lobethal. By the time of his return in February 1865, he had no money and considerable debt. He appeared in the Insolvency Court in Apr 1866. South Australian Register Adelaide, SA Wed 18 Apr 1866 Page 2 ^[7]

The Alma Inn [originally known as the Lobethal Inn] was offered for sale or lease in Apr 1871. The inn was described as containing 13 rooms, with six acres of land, cottage, gardens. South Australian Register Fri 07 Apr 1871 page 3 ^[8]

Theodore moved to Mount Gambier, where he passed away in 1875, aged 66. ^[9]

DEATH IN THE HOSPITAL - At the Mount Gambier Hospital on Sunday two deaths occurred. The names of the deceased being Thompson Hart and Theodore Holzberger. ... The latter, who was formerly a butcher in the town, had also been an invalid for many years. He succumbed at last to his complaint, cancer of the stomach. Border Watch Mount Gambier, SA Wed 3 Mar 1875 Page 2 ^[10]

Theodore was interred at Lake View Cemetery in Mount Gambier. ^[11]

Following Theodore's death, the lease of premises fronting Commercial-street, comprising butcher's shop, dwelling house and all requisite conveniences for carrying on a butcher's business, were offered for sale by auction on 17 Apr 1875 Border Watch Mount Gambier, SA Wed 14 Apr 1875 Page 2 ^[12] Theodore's horse, with saddle and bridle, sausage machine, large scales, shop fittings etc. were offered for sale by auction on 15 May 1875. Border Watch Mount Gambier, SA Sat 15 May 1875 Page 2 ^[13]

Sources

1. ↑ Brophy Family Tree- Ancestry subscription Required https://www.ancestry.com/family-tree/person/tree/27340177/person/2045533565/facts
2. ↑ Niedersachsen Archives NLA HA Hann. 74 Zellerfeld No. 560 https://www.arcinsys.niedersachsen.de/arcinsys/detailAction.action?detailid=v4435276
3. ↑ the Ships List http://www.theshipslist.com/ships/australia/georgewashington1849.shtml
4. ↑ https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/50245709?searchTerm=Holzberger
5. ↑ https://bound-for-south-australia.collections.slsa.sa.gov.au/1849GeorgeWashington.htm
6. ↑ https://www.genealogysa.org.au/
7. ↑ https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/41023027?searchTerm=Holzberger
8. ↑ https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/39255544?searchTerm=Alma
9. ↑ Genealogy SA Death Registration Surname: HOLZBERGER First Names: Theodore Death Date: 28 Feb 1875 Age: 66 Gender: Male Marital Status: N Place of Death: Mount Gambier Residence: Mount Gambier Relative: Not recorded District: Grey Book/Page: 64/161
10. ↑ https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/77175386?searchTerm=Holzberger
11. ↑ https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/206327557/heinrich-theodore-holzberger
12. ↑ https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/77175779?searchTerm=Holzberger
13. ↑ https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/77176062?searchTerm=Holzberger

• Marriage 2: SA BDM Book/Page 17/169
• Death: SA BDM Book/Page 64/161