Jes Frederick  Kunst

Jes Frederick Kunst[1, 2]

Male Abt 1852 - 1934  (~ 82 years)

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  • Name Jes Frederick Kunst 
    Nickname Fritz 
    Born Abt 1852  Brunshoem, Germany Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Gender Male 
    Emigration 17 Nov 1885  To Queensland, Australia Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Queensland Migrant Shipping (1886-1895)
    DUKE OF WESTMINSTER 11 01 1886 Brisbane London 17 11 1885 PL M1701 (imm/121) .... .... DUKE OF WESTMINSTER 14 01 1886 Maryborough ... ... .. AL M471 (ima 3/7) [IA] Maryborough depot:

    Index to Registers of Immigrant Ships' Arrivals 1848-1912 Series ID 13086
    NAME Age Ship Date Location Page M/film 1 Microfilm 2
    KUNST (see KNUST) Duke of Westminster 11 Jan 1886 IMM/121 47 Z1962 M1701, M1702
    KNUST Anna 29 Duke of Westminster 11 Jan 1886 IMM/121 47 Z1962 M1701, M1702
    KNUST Fred 33 Duke of Westminster 11 Jan 1886 IMM/121 47 Z1962 M1701, M1702
     
    Queensland Electoral Roll 1805 - 1913  Munna Creek Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Queensland Electoral Roll 1905
    Miva - Wide Bay Division
    No 76: KUNST Anna Christina: Place of Living: Munna Creek: Occupation domestic duties
    No 81: KUNST Frederick Jes: Place of Living: Munna Creek: Occupation: farmer
    Queensland Electoral Roll 1908
    Division of Wide Bay - Subdivision of Tiaro South
    No 655: KUNST Anna Christina: Place of Living: Munna Creek: Occupation: home duties
    No 661: KUNST Frederick Jes: Place of Living: Munna Creek: Occupation: farmer

    Queensland Electoral Roll 1913
    Division of Wide Bay - Subdivision of Tiaro
    No 799: KUNST Anna Christina: Place of Living: Munna Creek: Occupation: home duties
    No 791: KUNST Jes Frederick: Munna Creek: Occupation: farmer

    Queensland Electoral Roll 1913
    Division of Wide Bay - Subdivision of Tiaro South
    No 718: KUNST Anna Christina: Place of Living: Munna Creek: Occupation: home duties
    No 730: KUNST Jes Frederick: Munna Creek: Occupation: farmer
     
    Queensland Electoral Roll 1919 & 1925  Munna Creek, Miva Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Queensland Electoral Roll 1919
    Division of Wide Bay - Subdivision of Tiaro South
    No 716: KUNST Anna Christina: Place of Living: Miva: Occupation: home duties
    No 733: KUNST Jes Frederick: Munna Creek: Occupation: farmer

    Queensland Electoral Roll 1925
    Division of Wide Bay - Subdivision of Tiaro
    No 1182: KUNST Anna Christina: Place of Living: Miva: Occupation: home duties
    No 1199: KUNST Jes Frederick: Munna Creek: Occupation: farmer

    Queensland Electoral Roll 1936
    Division of Wide Bay - Subdivision of Tiaro
    No 1593: KUNST Anna Christina: Place of Living: Miva: Occupation: home duties
     
    Golden Wedding 12 Jan 1929  Maryborough Chronicle, Wide Bay and Burnett Advertiser, Queensland Find all individuals with events at this location 
    GOLDEN WEDDING
    KUNST-PETERSEN
    On Saturday, January 5, Mr. & Mrs. J. F. Kunst of Miva, celebrated the 50th. anniversary of their wedding, which took place at Esgrus-Berisk-Schleswig, Germany. In the early hours of the morning relatives of the couple began to arrive, and when the gathering sat down to the wedding breakfast at 1 p.m., there were 40 guests present. The tables were tastefully arranged, the cheif centre of attraction being a handsome three-tier wedding cake, mounted with gold trimmings. The cake was the handiwork of Mrs. Arthur Kunst. During the breakfast the following toast list was honoured;-"The King," proposed by the chairman, (Mr. W. H. Sauer); "Bride and Bridegroom," proposed by Mr. W. H. Sauer, supported by Mr. Andy Hoffman, and responded to by Mr. J. F. Kunst: " The Family," proposed by Mr. W. Sauer, and responded to by Mr. August Kunst; "The Brothers," proposed by M. E. Kunst ans responded to by Mr. C. H. Kunst; "The Helpers," proposed by Mr. Hans Kunst, and replied to on behalf of ladies by Mr. O. J. Kunst; "The Chairman,' proposed by Mr.J. F. Kunst and responded to by Mr. Sauer. Special mention was made during the evening to the untiring work of Miss Crouch as waitress.

    After the breakfast the guests went into the garden, where Mr.-Rasmussen of Deborah, took several photographs of the family and descendants, which include nine sons, one daughter, 26 grand-children, and two great-grand-children. during the afternoon the younger generation played games and generally enjoyed themselves. At night the gathering was augmented by a small suprise party. Those late arrivals, and a number of the guests adjourned to the barn, where old-time dancing was indulged in, whilst card games were by the older folk till midnight, when once again all were invited to the tables for supper.

    After supper, dancing was continued, and dawn had broken when the party had joined in the singing of "Auld Lang Sine" before dispersing. During the day and night, Mr. and Mrs. Kunst were the recipients of congratulatory messages, and everyone expressed a hope that they would all be able to meet at "Spring Hill" in 10 years time to once more honour this popular and obliging couple.

    Mr. and Mrs. Kunst are spending their "Golden Honeymoon" at Pialba. It is 43 years on January 12 since Mr. and Mrs. Kunst arrived in Queensland, with a family of four sons. Prior to his marriage Mr. Kunst served three years in the German Army, and after his marriage worked as a bricklayer and carpenter for the princely sum of 15/ a week and keep.Aome three years before this three of Mr. Kunst's brothers (all well-known and highly respected residents) came to Queensland, and they induced their brother Fritz to follow them. This step he has had no cause to regret. About 30 years ago he selected his present property, and after the usual trials of the pioneer, and with the aid of his loyal wife and family, he built up his present home, an achievement of which any man may be proud. Mr. Kunst considers that one of the best tasks he performed was his success in inducing the council to build what is known as Johnson's bridge-a benifet known only to well to local settlers today. About three years ago Mr. and Mrs. Kunst decided to take their well-earned rest and handed over the management of the farm to their two sons, O. J. and Asmus Kunst.

    Maryborough Chronicle, Wide Bay and Burnett Advertiser, Queensland, Saturday, 12 January 1929  
    Golden Wedding 17 Jan 1929  The Brisbane Courier, Queensland Find all individuals with events at this location 
    A GOLDEN WEDDING.
    Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Kunst, of Miva, recently celebrated their golden wedding at their residence, in the presence of their descendants, which comprise nine sons, one daughter, 26 grand-children, and two great grand-children. After the customary wedding breakfast, a toast list was honoured, with Mr. W. H. Sauer as chairman.

    At night the guests, augmented by other friends, enjoyed dancing. Mr. and Mrs. Kunst, who are now spending a holiday at Pialba, were married at Esgrus Berisk, Schleswig, Germany, and came to Queensland 43 years ago, three brothers of Mr. Kunst having previously settled in the State. Thirty years ago Mr. Kunst selected his present farm at Miva, and, with the aid of his wife, such success attended his effort that three years ago Mr. and Mrs. Kunst were able to hand over the business to their sons (Messrs.O.J. and Asmus Kunst), and enjoy that rest which should be the evening of the lives of all pioneers.

    It is interesting to note that after he was married in Germany, Mr. Kunst served in the army there, and worked as & carpenter and bricklayer for 15/ per week.
    The Brisbane Courier, Queensland, Thursday, 17 January 1929

    (Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Kunst, Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Kunst) 
    Buried May 1934  Munna Creek Cemetery, Queensland, Australia Find all individuals with events at this location 
    • Munna Creek Cemetery
      Tiaro Shire, Queensland, Australia
      Kunst, Jes Fredrick, d. 1-5-1939, Age:82
      Kunst, Anna C, d. 10-2-1952, Age:96
    Death 1 May 1934  The Courier-Mail,Brisbane, Queensland Find all individuals with events at this location 
    MIVA.
    Mr. Jes. Kunst, one of the oldest residents of the Miva district, died on May I at the age of 82 years. He was a native of Germany, but had resided in Queensland for most of his life. He came to Miva over 40 years ago, and carrled on farming there for a long time. He is survived by his widow, eight sons, and one daughter - Mrs. A. J. Hoffman- all of Miva.
    Transcribed from "The Courier-Mail,Brisbane, Queensland," Saturday 5 May 1934
     
    Died 01 May 1934  Munna Creek, Miva District, Queensland, Australia Find all individuals with events at this location 
    • Death Registration
      KUNST Jes Friedrick: Death: 1934: Father Thomas: Mother Anna - : ** born Brunshoem, Germany aged 82 years 1929/4535 [Queensland Death Register]
    Death Notice 2 May 1934  Maryborough Chronicle, Wide Bay and Burnett Advertiser, Queensland Find all individuals with events at this location 
    KUNST.-At Miva, on May 1, 1934, Jes Frederich, beloved husband of Anna Kunst and father of Nicholas, Ernest, Hans, Asmus, Julius, August,Frederich, and Otto Kaost, and Mrs. A. J. Hoffman. Ayed 82 years.
    Maryborough Chronicle, Wide Bay and Burnett Advertiser, Queensland, Wednesday, 2 May 1934 
    Funeral Notice 2 May 1934  Maryborough Chronicle, Wide Bay and Burnett Advertiser, Queensland, Wednesday Find all individuals with events at this location 
    THE relatives and friends of Anna Kunst, Miva, are respectfully invited to attend the funeral of her late husband, JES FREDERICH KUNST, to move from the residence Mr. W. H. Sauer, Miva, at 12 noon on THUESDAY, May 8, for the Miva (Munna Creek) Cemetery.
    J. CORNES.
    Undertaker.
    Maryborough Chronicle, Wide Bay and Burnett Advertiser, Queensland, Wednesday, 2 May 1934  
    Obituary 12 May 1934  Maryborough Chronicle, Wide Bay and Burnett Advertiser, Queensland Find all individuals with events at this location 
    OBITUARY
    MR. J. F. KUNST
    The death of Mr. Jes Frederich Kunst at his residence, Miva, on May 1 removed one of the old residents and a familiar figure of the district. The late Mr. Kunst was born at Schlezwig Holstein, Germany, on March 15, 1852, and so had attained the age of years. In 1885, on the advice of his brothers already domiciled in Queenland, Mr. Kunst with his young wife and four children decided to migrate to Queensland and arrived at Brisbane on January 12, 1886, in the ship, Duke of Westminster. He came to one of his brothers at Greenwood, staying there for two years. Being of an adapt able nature he soon learned the ways of his adopted country.

    He then went to his brother Henry's place on the lower Munna, and after a period of nine years decided to launch out on his own on a farm at Deborah.
    Whilst here Mr. Kunst struck one of those bad periods that so to make up the average life. He lost practically all his savings by fire, and nearly all his stock by disease, and his two valuable farm horses were shot-a blow which made even his stout heart quail.

    Undauntcd, Mr. Kunst then selected the piece of land on which he was destined to end his days. Arriving here on May 5, 1900, he again set to work to build a home for his wife and family under conditions which at that time were anything but bright. Here success crowned his work and the homestead and surroundings stand testimony today to the efforts of himself, wife and family.

    The late Mr. Kunst was of a retiring disposition and ever ready to lend a helping hand for the advancement of the district. He is survived by a sorrowing wife, eight sons and one daughter, one son having predeceased him 39 years ago. The funeral which left the residence of Mr. W. H. Sauer for the Miva (Munna Creek) Cemetery, was attended, the cortege comprising 37 cars and one sulky, whilst a number of people, unable to cross Miva Crossing by car, were waiting at the graveside. There was a big array of floral tributes. The Rev. Jones, Tiaro, officiated at the graveside and the funeral arrangements were carried out by Mr. Jack Cornes, Gympie

    Maryborough Chronicle, Wide Bay and Burnett Advertiser, Queensland, Saturday, 12 May 1934
     
    Person ID I5610  Hickey, List, Bundesen, Thomsen, Jensen, Jessen
    Last Modified 7 Oct 2014 

    Father Thomas Kunst,   b. Germany Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Mother Anna Johannson 
    Family ID F1819  Group Sheet

    Family Anna Christina Petersen,   b. Abt 1856, Germany Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 18 Feb 1952, Miva District, Queensland, Australia Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age ~ 96 years) 
    Married 5 Jan 1879  Esgrus, Berisk, Schleswig, Germany Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Children 
    +1. Thomas Nicholas Kunst,   b. Abt 1879, Germany Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 6 Feb 1963, Tarrawanna, New South Wales, Australia Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age ~ 84 years)
     2. Hans Johannes Kunst,   b. Abt 1881, Germany Find all individuals with events at this location,   bur. 5 May 1970, Gympie Cemetery, Queensland, australia Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age ~ 89 years)
     3. Ernst/Ernest Kunst,   b. Abt 1883, Germany Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 9 Apr 1960, Base Hospital, Maryborough, Queensland, Australia Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age ~ 77 years)
     4. Asmus Kunst,   b. Abt 1885, Brunshoem or Havelholz, Germany Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 2 Aug 1961, Base Hospital, Maryborough, Queensland, Australia Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age ~ 76 years)
    +5. Julius Kunst,   b. Abt 1887,   d. Aug 1969, Gympie, Queensland, Australia Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age ~ 82 years)
    +6. Frederick Kunst,   b. 12 Jul 1890, Queensland, Australia Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 13 Nov 1964, Gympie, Queensland, Australia Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 74 years)
    +7. August Kunst,   b. 12 Jan 1890, Miva, Queensland, Australia Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 1956, Qld Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 65 years)
     8. Gustav Adolf Kunst,   b. 31 Aug 1892, Queensland, Australia Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 24 Feb 1896, Queensland, Australia Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 3 years)
     9. Otto Jacob Kunst,   b. 23 Mar 1899, Queensland, Australia Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. Jun 1984, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 85 years)
    +10. Anna Maria Gertrude Kunst,   b. 08 Apr 1895, Queensland, Australia Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 05 Feb 1975, Gympie Queensland, Australia Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 79 years)
    Last Modified 4 Oct 2014 
    Family ID F1818  Group Sheet

  • Headstones
    Kunst, Jes Frederick and Anna Christina (nee Petersen)
    Kunst, Jes Frederick and Anna Christina (nee Petersen)

  • Sources 
    1. [S66] Mrs Laurina Collins.

    2. [S115] Trove.


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