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Johann Heinrich “John Henry” Verrenkamp

Birth	:	1841 Bremen, Stadtgemeinde Bremen, Bremen, Germany
Death	:	27 Sep 1926 Ipswich City, Queensland, Australia
Burial	:	Marburg Trinity Lutheran Cemetery, Marburg, Ipswich City, Australia
Description	:	A well-known and highly respected pioneer of the Marburg district, at the age of 86. Deceased was a native of Bremen, Germany. When a young man he went to sea as a sailor and ship's carpenter. In 1864 he landed in Brisbane and in the following year married and took up his residence in Ipswich. He was engaged by Mr. J. Hancock, who placed him in charge of the steam punt conveying timber from Ipswich to Brisbane. He also assisted in driving the piles from the Saddler's Crossing Railway bridge, and worked on the railway construction between Grandchester and Murphy's... Read More	A well-known and highly respected pioneer of the Marburg district, at the age of 86. Deceased was a native of Bremen, Germany. When a young man he went to sea as a sailor and ship's carpenter. In 1864 he landed in Brisbane and in the following year married and took up his residence in Ipswich. He was engaged by Mr. J. Hancock, who placed him in charge of the steam punt conveying timber from Ipswich to Brisbane. He also assisted in driving the piles from the Saddler's Crossing Railway bridge, and worked on the railway construction between Grandchester and Murphy's Creek. In 1867 he came to reside at Haigslea, and in 1890 took up his residence in Marburg. Forty years ago he elected a residence at Marburg, which is now occupied by Mr. W. Cooper, M.L.A. Since then many other houses were erected by him. Since 1911 he had lived a retired life. The late Mr Verrenkamp is survived by a widow and eleven grown up children. There are also 41 grandchildren, and 18 great grandchildren. The members of the family are: Frederick William (Cairns), Edward Herrman (Bundaberg), John Henry (Marburg), Conrad Jacob (Cairns), Peter Charles (Cairns), Mrs. George Hollworth (Cairns), Mrs. Tom Lane (Boonah), Mrs. Dan Sareski (Taroom), Mrs. H. Beitzel (Murgon), Mrs. George and Mrs. Alexander Steffen (Tarome).

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Johann Heinrich “John Henry” Verrenkamp's memorial is located at: Marburg Trinity Lutheran Cemetery, Marburg, Ipswich City, Australia.
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Johann Heinrich “John Henry” Verrenkamp death on 27 Sep 1926 in Ipswich City, Queensland, Australia

Family Members:

Spouse

Annie Gertrude Kreis Verrenkamp

(1846 - 1930)

Children

Anna Elizabeth Verrenkamp Hollsworth

(1867 - 1937)

Elizabeth Anna Verrenkamp Hollworth

(1867 - 1937)

John Henry Casper Otto Verrenkamp

(1873 - 1948)

Mary Mina Verrenkamp Beitzel

(1887 - 1965)

Louise Henrietta Verrenkamp Stephan

(1890 - 1961)

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Nearby Cemetories:

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Coordinate: -27.6690700, 152.4613500

2. Minden Baptist Church Cemetery
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3. Minden Zion Lutheran Cemetery
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4. St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Cemetery
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5. St Pauls Anglican Church
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6. Tallegalla Pioneer Catholic Cemetery
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7. Baptist Church Cemetery
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Coordinate: -27.5397797, 152.7114258

8. Friedhof Moischt
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9. Marburg Anglican Cemetery
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10. Marburg Trinity Lutheran Cemetery
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Coordinate: -27.6158620, 152.8857420

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12. Rosewood Columbarium Wall
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Coordinate: -27.7786740, 152.4292090

13. Grandchester Cemetery
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Coordinate: -27.6690700, 152.4613500

14. Redbank
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15. Stone Quarry Cemetery
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Coordinate: -27.6501246, 152.6590767

16. Purga Aboriginal Cemetery
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Coordinate: -27.7198020, 152.7511656

17. Ipswich General Cemetery
Ipswich, Ipswich City, Australia
Coordinate: -27.6315406, 152.7586528

18. Tallegalla Cemetery
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Coordinate: -27.6074740, 152.5777358

19. Pine Mountain Congregational Church Cemetery
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Coordinate: -27.5397797, 152.7114258

20. St. Michael's Roman Catholic Cemetery
Pine Mountain, Ipswich City, Australia
Coordinate: -27.5424200, 152.7138990

21. St. Peter's Anglican Cemetery
Pine Mountain, Ipswich City, Australia
Coordinate: -27.5424200, 152.7140810

22. Goodna Cemetery
Goodna, Ipswich City, Australia
Coordinate: -27.6158620, 152.8857420

23. Heritage Park Crematorium
Goodna, Ipswich City, Australia
Coordinate: -27.6146560, 152.8864100

24. Mount Mort Historic Cemetery
Mount Mort, Ipswich City, Australia
Coordinate: -27.7786740, 152.4292090