Anis Family (pronounced Aaneese)

Anis Family (pronounced Aa-neese)

CHERKOWSKI/CHILKOWSKI (Pol) chylić się. Meaning: to bend, bow, decline.

CHEŁKOWSKI/CHERKOWSKI (Pol) chełch. Toponym: Chełchy.

Franz Anis married Veronica Cherkowska (Chilkowska) (1842-1902), the daughter of Albert Cherkowski & Catharina Stolc of Klein Turse, at "Saint John Nepomuncen" on the 10th of September 1865. While remaining in Klein Turse they had the following children; Joseph (1866-1868), Rosalia (1867-1868), Maria (1869), Franz (1870-1920), Franciszka (1872-1949), & Anna (1874-1947).

Franz Anis married Veronica Cherkowska (Chełkowska) (1842-1902), the daughter of Albert Cherkowski & Catharina Stolc of Klein Turse, at "Saint John Nepomuncen" on the 10th of September 1865. While remaining in Klein Turse they had the following children; Joseph (1866-1868), Rosalia (1867-1868), Maria (1869), Franz (1870-1920), Franciszka (1872-1949), & Anna (1874-1947).

Nearly two years after Franciszka & August Orlowski arrived in New Zealand, the families of Franz & Veronica Annis, Martin & Marianna Grenz (nee Annis), their mother-in-law Regina Annis and Franciszka Cherkowska (youngest sister to Veronica) all decided to migrate to New Zealand. Franz, Veronica & Franciszka left the village of Klein Turse meeting up with Martin & Marianna Grenz with mother-in-law Regina Annis from the village of Klein Malsau (Małżewko) for the city of Hamburg, Germany. They all set aboard the ship "Reichstag" departing on the 10th of May 1874 arriving at Wellington, New Zealand on the 6th of August 1874. Listed on board ship were; Franz Annis 35, Veronika 30, Maria 4, Franz, 3, Franciszka 2, Anna 1, Regine Annis 63, Franciszka Chilkowska 17, Martin Grenz 44, Marianna 44, & Anna 9. Here the families set south to Waihola to meet up with family there.

Nearly two years after Franciszka & August Orłowski arrived in New Zealand, the families of Franz & Veronica Annis, Martin & Marianna Grenz (nee Annis), their mother-in-law Regina Annis and Franciszka Cherkowska (youngest sister to Veronica) all decided to migrate to New Zealand. Franz, Veronica & Franciszka left the village of Klein Turse meeting up with Martin & Marianna Grenz with mother-in-law Regina Annis from the village of Klein Malsau (Małżewko) for the city of Hamburg, Germany. They all set aboard the ship "Reichstag" departing on the 10th of May 1874 arriving at Wellington, New Zealand on the 6th of August 1874. Listed on board ship were; Franz Annis 35, Veronika 30, Maria 4, Franz, 3, Franciszka 2, Anna 1, Regine Annis 63, Franciszka Chilkowska 17, Martin Grenz 44, Marianna 44, & Anna 9. Here the families set south to Waihola to meet up with family there.

Franciszka Cherkowski (Chilkowski) later married Franz Klimeck in 1882 at the house of Franz & Veronica Annis in Waihola.

Franciszka Cherkowski (Chełkowski) later married Franz Klimeck in 1882 at the house of Franz & Veronica Annis in Waihola.

Residing in the village of Sobbowitz (Sobowidz), Simon Anis (1801-1865) married Regina Demmer (1804-1887), the daughter of Mathias Demmer & Elizabeth Brant. In October of 1828, they exchanged vows at the Roman Catholic Church of "Assumption of Our Lady" at Gr. Trampken (Trąbki Wielkie), West Prussia, ethnically the northern region of Kociewie, in the Danzig (woj.gdańskie) district. They remained in Sobbowitz where they had the following children; Johan (1826), Marianna (1826-1880), Anna Barbara (1828) Joseph Valentin (1831), & Barbara (1833). Moving south to the village of Liebenhoff (Zajączkowo) in the Parish of Muhlbanz (Miłobądz) they had a son, Franz (1839-1921). From here the family moved south to the village of Scherpingen (Szczerbęcin) in the Parish of Gardschau (Godziszewo) where they had the remaining family; Michael (1841), Jacob (1843-1846), Barbara Rosalia (1846-1850), & Franciszka Paulina (1849-1939). Some time after 1850 the family moved south to the village of Klein Turse (Małe Turze).

Residing in the village of Sobbowitz (Sobowidz), Simon Anis (1801-1865) married Regina Demmer (1804-1887), the daughter of Mathias Demmer & Elizabeth Brant. In October of 1828, they exchanged vows at the Roman Catholic Church of "Assumption of Our Lady" at Gr. Trampken (Trąbki Wielkie), West Prussia, ethnically the northern region of Kociewie, located in the Danzig (woj.gdańskie) district of Poland. They remained in Sobbowitz where they had the following children; Johan (1826), Marianna (1826-1880), Anna Barbara (1828) Joseph Valentin (1831), & Barbara (1833). Moving south to the village of Liebenhoff (Zajączkowo) in the Parish of Muhlbanz (Miłobądz) they had a son, Franz (1839-1921). From here the family moved south to the village of Scherpingen (Szczerbęcin) in the Parish of Gardschau (Godziszewo) where they had the remaining family; Michael (1841), Jacob (1843-1846), Barbara Rosalia (1846-1850), & Franciszka Paulina (1849-1939). Some time after 1850 the family moved south to the village of Klein Turse (Małe Turze).

Marianna Anis, of Scherpingen (Szczerbęcin), married Martin Grenz (1825-1896), the son of Joseph Grenca & Florentine Zurawska of Klein Turse, at the Roman Catholic Church of "Saint John Nepomuncen" in the Parish of Gardschau on the 16th of November 1851. They later had a daughter Anna born around (1863).

Marianna Anis, of Scherpingen (Szczerbęcin), married Martin Grenz (1825-1896), the son of Joseph Grenca & Florentine Zurawska of Klein Turse, at the Roman Catholic Church of "Saint John Nepomuncen" in the Parish of Gardschau on the 16th of November 1851. They later had a daughter Anna born around (1863).

Franciszka Paulina Anis married August Orłowski (1840-1930), the son of Joseph Orłowski & Bridget Parobkowicz of Klein Turse, at "Saint John Nepomuncen" on the 17th of October 1869. August & Franciszka moved southwest to the village of Labuhnken (Trzcińsk) where they had the following children: Franciszek (1870), & Maria (1872). The family left the village of Labuhnken for the Port of Hamburg, Germany were they set aboard the ship "Palmerston" on the 29th of July 1872 arriving at Port Chalmers, Otago, New Zealand on the 6th of December 1872. Listed on board were; August 32, Franciszka 22, Franz 2 & Maria 6 months.

Franciszka Paulina Anis married August Orłowski (1840-1930), the son of Joseph Orłowski & Bridget Parobkowicz of Klein Turse, at "Saint John Nepomuncen" on the 17th of October 1869. August & Franciszka moved southwest to the village of Labuhnken (Trzcińsk) where they had the following children: Franciszek (1870), & Maria (1872). The family left the village of Labuhnken for the Port of Hamburg, Germany were they set aboard the ship "Palmerston" on the 29th of July 1872 arriving at Port Chalmers, Otago, New Zealand on the 6th of December 1872. Listed on board were; August 32, Franciszka 22, Franz 2 & Maria 6 months.

From the Dunedin immigration barracks they headed south first to the settlement of Greytown (Allanton) to work on the railway through the Taieri and then on to Waihola as the line progressed south. Here they had the following children; Martha (1875), Annie (1876), August Joseph (1878-1963), John (1880), Bernard (1882), James (1884-1970), Alexander (1885), Michael Francis (1889) & Fanny Clara (1891).

From the Dunedin immigration barracks they headed south first to the settlement of Greytown (Allanton) to work on the railway through the Taieri and then on to Waihola as the line progressed south. Here they had the following children; Martha (1875), Annie (1876), August Joseph (1878-1963), John (1880), Bernard (1882), James (1884-1970), Alexander (1885), Michael Francis (1889) & Fanny Clara (1891).

Nearly two years after Franciszka & August Orlowski arrived in New Zealand, the families of Franz & Veronica Annis, Martin & Marianna Grenz (nee Annis), their mother-in-law Regina Annis and Franciszka Cherkowska (youngest sister to Veronica) all decided to migrate to New Zealand. Franz, Veronica & Franciszka left the village of Klein Turse meeting up with Martin & Marianna Grenz with mother-in-law Regina Annis from the village of Klein Malsau (Małżewko) for the city of Hamburg, Germany. They all set aboard the ship "Reichstag" departing on the 10th of May 1874 arriving at Wellington, New Zealand on the 6th of August 1874. Listed on board ship were; Franz Annis 35, Veronika 30, Maria 4, Franz, 3, Franciszka 2, Anna 1, Regine Annis 63, Franciszka Chilkowska 17, Martin Grenz 44, Marianna 44, & Anna 9. Here the families set south to Waihola to meet up with family there.

Nearly two years after Franciszka & August Orlowski arrived in New Zealand, the families of Franz & Veronica Annis, Martin & Marianna Grenz (nee Annis), their mother-in-law Regina Annis and Franciszka Cherkowska (youngest sister to Veronica) all decided to migrate to New Zealand. Franz, Veronica & Franciszka left the village of Klein Turse meeting up with Martin & Marianna Grenz with mother-in-law Regina Annis from the village of Klein Malsau (Małżewko) for the city of Hamburg, Germany. They all set aboard the ship "Reichstag" departing on the 10th of May 1874 arriving at Wellington, New Zealand on the 6th of August 1874. Listed on board ship were; Franz Annis 35, Veronika 30, Maria 4, Franz, 3, Franciszka 2, Anna 1, Regine Annis 63, Franciszka Chilkowska 17, Martin Grenz 44, Marianna 44, & Anna 9. Here the families set south to Waihola to meet up with family there.

Franciszka Cherkowski (Chilkowski) later married Franz Klimeck in 1882 at the house of Franz & Veronica Annis in Waihola.

Franciszka Cherkowski (Chilkowski) later married Franz Klimeck in 1882 at the house of Franz & Veronica Annis in Waihola.

Regina Anis died on the 8th of December 1890 at Waihola aged 86.Grave Veronica Annis died on the 11th of June 1902 aged 59 & Franz Annis died on the 19th of August 1921 aged 82. Grave All are buried at the Waihola Cemetery.

Regina Anis died on the 8th of December 1890 at Waihola aged 86.Grave Veronica Annis died on the 11th of June 1902 aged 59 & Franz Annis died on the 19th of August 1921 aged 82. Grave All are buried at the Waihola Cemetery.

Residing in the village of Sobbowitz (Sobowidz), Simon Anis (1801-1865) married Regina Demmer (1804-1887), the daughter of Mathias Demmer & Elizabeth Brant. In October of 1828, they exchanged vows at the Roman Catholic Church of "Assumption of Our Lady" at Gr. Trampken (Trąbki Wielkie), West Prussia, ethnically the northern region of Kociewie, in the Danzig (Gdanskie) district. They remained in Sobbowitz where they had the following children; Johan (1826), Marianna (1826-1880), Anna Barbara (1828) Joseph Valentin (1831), & Barbara (1833). Moving south to the village of Liebenhoff (Zajączkowo) in the Parish of Muhlbanz (Miłobądz) they had a son, Franz (1839-1921). From here the family moved south to the village of Scherpingen (Szczerbęcin) in the Parish of Gardschau (Godziszewo) where they had the remaining family; Michael (1841), Jacob (1843-1846), Barbara Rosalia (1846-1850), & Franciszka Paulina (1849-1939). Some time after 1850 the family moved south to the village of Klein Turse (Małe Turze).

Residing in the village of Sobbowitz (Sobowidz), Simon Anis (1801-1865) married Regina Demmer (1804-1887), the daughter of Mathias Demmer & Elizabeth Brant. In October of 1828, they exchanged vows at the Roman Catholic Church of "Assumption of Our Lady" at Gr. Trampken (Trąbki Wielkie), West Prussia, ethnically the northern region of Kociewie, in the Danzig (woj.gdańskie) district. They remained in Sobbowitz where they had the following children; Johan (1826), Marianna (1826-1880), Anna Barbara (1828) Joseph Valentin (1831), & Barbara (1833). Moving south to the village of Liebenhoff (Zajączkowo) in the Parish of Muhlbanz (Miłobądz) they had a son, Franz (1839-1921). From here the family moved south to the village of Scherpingen (Szczerbęcin) in the Parish of Gardschau (Godziszewo) where they had the remaining family; Michael (1841), Jacob (1843-1846), Barbara Rosalia (1846-1850), & Franciszka Paulina (1849-1939). Some time after 1850 the family moved south to the village of Klein Turse (Małe Turze).

Residing in the village of Sobbowitz (Sobowidz), Simon Anis (1801-1865) married Regina Demmer (1804-1887), the daughter of Mathias Demmer & Elizabeth Brant. In October of 1828, they exchanged vows at the Roman Catholic Church of "Assumption of Our Lady" situated at Gr. Trampken (Trąbki Wielkie), West Prussia, ethnically the northern region of Kociewie, in the Danzig (Gdansk) district. They remained in Sobbowitz where they had the following children; Johan (1826), Marianna (1826-1880), Anna Barbara (1828) Joseph Valentin (1831), & Barbara (1833). Moving south to the village of Liebenhoff (Zajączkowo) in the Parish of Muhlbanz (Miłobądz) they had a son, Franz (1839-1921). From here the family moved south to the village of Scherpingen (Szczerbęcin) in the Parish of Gardschau (Godziszewo) where they had the remaining family; Michael (1841), Jacob (1843-1846), Barbara Rosalia (1846-1850), & Franciszka Paulina (1849-1939). Some time after 1850 the family moved south to the village of Turse (Turze).

Residing in the village of Sobbowitz (Sobowidz), Simon Anis (1801-1865) married Regina Demmer (1804-1887), the daughter of Mathias Demmer & Elizabeth Brant. In October of 1828, they exchanged vows at the Roman Catholic Church of "Assumption of Our Lady" at Gr. Trampken (Trąbki Wielkie), West Prussia, ethnically the northern region of Kociewie, in the Danzig (Gdanskie) district. They remained in Sobbowitz where they had the following children; Johan (1826), Marianna (1826-1880), Anna Barbara (1828) Joseph Valentin (1831), & Barbara (1833). Moving south to the village of Liebenhoff (Zajączkowo) in the Parish of Muhlbanz (Miłobądz) they had a son, Franz (1839-1921). From here the family moved south to the village of Scherpingen (Szczerbęcin) in the Parish of Gardschau (Godziszewo) where they had the remaining family; Michael (1841), Jacob (1843-1846), Barbara Rosalia (1846-1850), & Franciszka Paulina (1849-1939). Some time after 1850 the family moved south to the village of Klein Turse (Małe Turze).

Marianna Anis, of Scherpingen (Szczerbęcin), married Martin Grenz (1825-1896), the son of Joseph Grenca & Florentine Zurawska of Klein Turse (Turze Mały), at the Roman Catholic Church of "Saint John Nepomuncen" in the Parish of Gardschau on the 16th of November 1851. They later had a daughter Anna born around (1863).

Marianna Anis, of Scherpingen (Szczerbęcin), married Martin Grenz (1825-1896), the son of Joseph Grenca & Florentine Zurawska of Klein Turse, at the Roman Catholic Church of "Saint John Nepomuncen" in the Parish of Gardschau on the 16th of November 1851. They later had a daughter Anna born around (1863).

Franz Anis married (1865 Gardschau) Veronica Cherkowska (Chilkowska) (1842-1902), the daughter of Albert Cherkowski & Catharina Stolc. While residing in Turse they had the following children; Joseph (1866-1868), Rosalia (1867-1868), Maria (1869), Franz (1870-1920), Franciszka (1872-1949), & Anna (1874-1947).

Franz Anis married Veronica Cherkowska (Chilkowska) (1842-1902), the daughter of Albert Cherkowski & Catharina Stolc of Klein Turse, at "Saint John Nepomuncen" on the 10th of September 1865. While remaining in Klein Turse they had the following children; Joseph (1866-1868), Rosalia (1867-1868), Maria (1869), Franz (1870-1920), Franciszka (1872-1949), & Anna (1874-1947).

Franciszka Paulina Anis married (1869 Gardschau) August Orlowski (1840-1930), the son of Joseph Orlowski & Bridget Parobkowicz. August & Franciszka moved southwest to the village of Labuhnken (Trzcinsk) where they had the following children: Franciszek (1870), & Maria (1872). The family left the village of Labuhnken for the Port of Hamburg, Germany were they set aboard the ship "Palmerston" on the 29th of July 1872 arriving at Port Chalmers, Otago, New Zealand on the 6th of December 1872. On board were; August 32, Franciszka 22, Franz 2 & Maria 6 months.

Franciszka Paulina Anis married August Orłowski (1840-1930), the son of Joseph Orłowski & Bridget Parobkowicz of Klein Turse, at "Saint John Nepomuncen" on the 17th of October 1869. August & Franciszka moved southwest to the village of Labuhnken (Trzcińsk) where they had the following children: Franciszek (1870), & Maria (1872). The family left the village of Labuhnken for the Port of Hamburg, Germany were they set aboard the ship "Palmerston" on the 29th of July 1872 arriving at Port Chalmers, Otago, New Zealand on the 6th of December 1872. Listed on board were; August 32, Franciszka 22, Franz 2 & Maria 6 months.

Nearly two years after Franciszka & August Orlowski arrived in New Zealand, the families of Franz & Veronica Annis, Martin & Marianna Grenz (nee Annis), their mother-in-law Regina Annis and Franciszka Cherkowska (youngest sister to Veronica) all decided to migrate to New Zealand. Franz, Veronica & Franciszka left the village of Klein Turse (Maly Turze) meeting up with Martin & Marianna Grenz with mother-in-law Regina Annis from the village of Klein Malsau (Malzewko) for the city of Hamburg, Germany. They all set aboard the ship "Reichstag" departing on the 10th of May 1874 arriving at Wellington, New Zealand on the 6th of August 1874. On board ship were; Franz Annis 35, Veronika 30, Maria 4, Franz, 3, Franciszka 2, Anna 1, Regine Annis 63, Franciszka Chilkowska 17, Martin Grenz 44, Marianna 44, & Anna 9. Here the families set south to Waihola to meet up with family already residing there.

Nearly two years after Franciszka & August Orlowski arrived in New Zealand, the families of Franz & Veronica Annis, Martin & Marianna Grenz (nee Annis), their mother-in-law Regina Annis and Franciszka Cherkowska (youngest sister to Veronica) all decided to migrate to New Zealand. Franz, Veronica & Franciszka left the village of Klein Turse meeting up with Martin & Marianna Grenz with mother-in-law Regina Annis from the village of Klein Malsau (Małżewko) for the city of Hamburg, Germany. They all set aboard the ship "Reichstag" departing on the 10th of May 1874 arriving at Wellington, New Zealand on the 6th of August 1874. Listed on board ship were; Franz Annis 35, Veronika 30, Maria 4, Franz, 3, Franciszka 2, Anna 1, Regine Annis 63, Franciszka Chilkowska 17, Martin Grenz 44, Marianna 44, & Anna 9. Here the families set south to Waihola to meet up with family there.

Regina Anis died on the 8th of December 1890 at Waihola aged 86.Grave Veronica Annis died on the 11th of June 1902 aged 59 & Franz Annis died on the 19th of August 1921 aged 82. Grave All are buried in the Waihola Cemetery.

Regina Anis died on the 8th of December 1890 at Waihola aged 86.Grave Veronica Annis died on the 11th of June 1902 aged 59 & Franz Annis died on the 19th of August 1921 aged 82. Grave All are buried at the Waihola Cemetery.

Anis Family (pronounced Aneese)

Anis Family (pronounced Aaneese)

CHERKOWSKI/CHILKOWSKI (Pol) chylic sie. Meaning: to bend, bow, decline.

CHERKOWSKI/CHILKOWSKI (Pol) chylić się. Meaning: to bend, bow, decline.

ORLOWSKI (Rus) Orlov & (Pol) orzel. Meaning: Eagle or descendant of one with eagle-like characteristics. From the nickname Oryol - eagle.

ORŁOWSKI (Rus) Orłóv & (Pol) orzeł. Meaning: Eagle or descendant of one with eagle-like characteristics. From the nickname Oryol - eagle.

Simon Anis (1801-1865) married (1825 Gr. Trampken) Regina Demmer (1804-1887), the daughter of Mathias Demmer & Elizabeth Brant. The family resided in the village of Sobbowitz (Sobowidz), West Prussia, ethnically the region of Kociewie, in the district of Danzig (Gdansk), Poland. Here they had the following children; Johan (1826), Marianna (1826-1880), Anna Barbara (1828) Joseph Valentin (1831), & Barbara (1833). Moving south to the village of Liebenhoff (Zajaczkowo) in the Parish of Muhlbanz (Milobadz) they had a son, Franz (1839-1921). From here the family moved south to the village of Scherpingen (Szczerbecin) in the Parish of Gardschau (Godziszewo) where they had the remaining family; Michael (1841), Jacob (1843-1846), Barbara Rosalia (1846-1850), & Franciszka Paulina (1849-1939). Some time after 1850 the family moved south to the village of Turse (Turze).

Residing in the village of Sobbowitz (Sobowidz), Simon Anis (1801-1865) married Regina Demmer (1804-1887), the daughter of Mathias Demmer & Elizabeth Brant. In October of 1828, they exchanged vows at the Roman Catholic Church of "Assumption of Our Lady" situated at Gr. Trampken (Trąbki Wielkie), West Prussia, ethnically the northern region of Kociewie, in the Danzig (Gdansk) district. They remained in Sobbowitz where they had the following children; Johan (1826), Marianna (1826-1880), Anna Barbara (1828) Joseph Valentin (1831), & Barbara (1833). Moving south to the village of Liebenhoff (Zajączkowo) in the Parish of Muhlbanz (Miłobądz) they had a son, Franz (1839-1921). From here the family moved south to the village of Scherpingen (Szczerbęcin) in the Parish of Gardschau (Godziszewo) where they had the remaining family; Michael (1841), Jacob (1843-1846), Barbara Rosalia (1846-1850), & Franciszka Paulina (1849-1939). Some time after 1850 the family moved south to the village of Turse (Turze).

Marianna Anis married (1851 Gardschau) Martin Grenz (1825-1896) and had a daughter Anna born around (1863).

Marianna Anis, of Scherpingen (Szczerbęcin), married Martin Grenz (1825-1896), the son of Joseph Grenca & Florentine Zurawska of Klein Turse (Turze Mały), at the Roman Catholic Church of "Saint John Nepomuncen" in the Parish of Gardschau on the 16th of November 1851. They later had a daughter Anna born around (1863).

Anis Family

Anis Family (pronounced Aneese)

BRANT/BRANDT (Ger) Hildebrand. Meaning: Dweller on a farm cleared by burning or dweller near the (Brant) steep.

BRANDT/BRANT (Ger) Hildebrand. Meaning: Dweller on a farm cleared by burning or dweller near the (Brant) steep.

STOLC/STOLZ (Ger) stolz Meaning: proud.

STOLZ/STOLC (Ger) stolz Meaning: proud.

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In the settlement of Waihola, Franz & Veronica Annis had a further six children being; John (1876), Bernhardt Robert (1878), August (1879-1962), Martha (1881-1927) & Catherine (1884-1905). Franz Annis purchased sections 10 to 14 of block 23 in the settlement of Waihola on the 21st of November 1876 and in the 1882 Freeholders he is listed as owning 1 acre at Waihola to the value of Ł120. On the 10th of June 1890 Franz purchased section 59 of Block I in the Clarendon district high above the settlement of Waihola overlooking a grandeur view of the lake. Here the family built a wooden cottage, their second home, next to the old stone dairy. Later Frank was naturalised on the 30th of November 1899 residing at Waihola.

In the settlement of Waihola, Franz & Veronica Annis had a further six children being; John (1876), Bernhardt Robert (1878), August (1879-1962), Martha (1881-1927) & Catherine (1884-1905). They also fostered Joseph Tikey (1878-1954), the son of Frederick & Mathilda Tikey.

Franz Annis purchased sections 10 to 14 of block 23 in the settlement of Waihola on the 21st of November 1876 and in the 1882 Freeholders he is listed as owning 1 acre at Waihola to the value of Ł120. On the 10th of June 1890 Franz purchased section 59 of Block I in the Clarendon district high above the settlement of Waihola overlooking a grandeur view of the lake. Here the family built a wooden cottage, their second home, next to the old stone dairy. Later Frank was naturalised on the 30th of November 1899 residing at Waihola.

Franz Anis married (1865 Gardschau) Veronica Cherkowska (Chilkowska) (1842-1902), the daughter of Albert Cherkowski & Catharina Stolc. While residing in Turse they had the following children; Joseph (1866-1868), Rosalia (1867-1868), Maria (1869), Franz (1870-1920), Franciszka (1872), & Anna (1874-1947).

Franz Anis married (1865 Gardschau) Veronica Cherkowska (Chilkowska) (1842-1902), the daughter of Albert Cherkowski & Catharina Stolc. While residing in Turse they had the following children; Joseph (1866-1868), Rosalia (1867-1868), Maria (1869), Franz (1870-1920), Franciszka (1872-1949), & Anna (1874-1947).

Franz Anis married (1865 Gardschau) Veronica Cherkowska (Chilkowski) (1842-1902), the daughter of Albert Cherkowski & Catharina Stolc. While residing in Turse they had the following children; Joseph (1866-1868), Rosalia (1867-1868), Maria (1869), Franz (1870-1920), Franciszka (1872), & Anna (1874).

Franz Anis married (1865 Gardschau) Veronica Cherkowska (Chilkowska) (1842-1902), the daughter of Albert Cherkowski & Catharina Stolc. While residing in Turse they had the following children; Joseph (1866-1868), Rosalia (1867-1868), Maria (1869), Franz (1870-1920), Franciszka (1872), & Anna (1874-1947).

In the settlement of Waihola, Franz & Veronica Annis had a further six children being; John (1876), Bernhardt Robert (1878), August (1879-1962), Martha (1881) & Catherine (1884-1905). Franz Annis purchased sections 10 to 14 of block 23 in the settlement of Waihola on the 21st of November 1876 and in the 1882 Freeholders he is listed as owning 1 acre at Waihola to the value of Ł120. On the 10th of June 1890 Franz purchased section 59 of Block I in the Clarendon district high above the settlement of Waihola overlooking a grandeur view of the lake. Here the family built a wooden cottage, their second home, next to the old stone dairy. Later Frank was naturalised on the 30th of November 1899 residing at Waihola.

In the settlement of Waihola, Franz & Veronica Annis had a further six children being; John (1876), Bernhardt Robert (1878), August (1879-1962), Martha (1881-1927) & Catherine (1884-1905). Franz Annis purchased sections 10 to 14 of block 23 in the settlement of Waihola on the 21st of November 1876 and in the 1882 Freeholders he is listed as owning 1 acre at Waihola to the value of Ł120. On the 10th of June 1890 Franz purchased section 59 of Block I in the Clarendon district high above the settlement of Waihola overlooking a grandeur view of the lake. Here the family built a wooden cottage, their second home, next to the old stone dairy. Later Frank was naturalised on the 30th of November 1899 residing at Waihola.

Regina Anis died on the 8th of December 1890 at Waihola aged 86. Veronica Annis died on the 11th of June 1902 aged 59 & Franz Annis died on the 19th of August 1921 aged 82. All are buried in the Waihola Cemetery.

Regina Anis died on the 8th of December 1890 at Waihola aged 86.Grave Veronica Annis died on the 11th of June 1902 aged 59 & Franz Annis died on the 19th of August 1921 aged 82. Grave All are buried in the Waihola Cemetery.

Nearly two years after Franciszka & August Orlowski arrived in New Zealand, the families of Franz & Veronica Annis, Martin & Marianna Grenz (nee Annis), their mother-in-law Regina Annis and Franciszka Cherkowska (youngest sister to Veronica) all decided to migrate to New Zealand. Franz, Veronica & Franciszka left the village of Klein Turse (Maly Turze) meeting up with Martin & Marianna Grenz with mother-in-law Regina Annis from the village of Klein Malsau (Malzewko) for the city of Hamburg, Germany. They all set aboard the ship "Reichstag" departing on the 10th of May 1874 arriving at Wellington, New Zealand on the 6th of August 1874. On board ship were; Franz Annis 35, Veronika 30, Maria 4, Franz, 3, Franciszka 2, Anna 1, Regine Annis 63, Franciszka Chilkowska 17, Martin Grenz 44, Marianna 44, & Anna 11. Here the families set south to Waihola to meet up with family already residing there.

Nearly two years after Franciszka & August Orlowski arrived in New Zealand, the families of Franz & Veronica Annis, Martin & Marianna Grenz (nee Annis), their mother-in-law Regina Annis and Franciszka Cherkowska (youngest sister to Veronica) all decided to migrate to New Zealand. Franz, Veronica & Franciszka left the village of Klein Turse (Maly Turze) meeting up with Martin & Marianna Grenz with mother-in-law Regina Annis from the village of Klein Malsau (Malzewko) for the city of Hamburg, Germany. They all set aboard the ship "Reichstag" departing on the 10th of May 1874 arriving at Wellington, New Zealand on the 6th of August 1874. On board ship were; Franz Annis 35, Veronika 30, Maria 4, Franz, 3, Franciszka 2, Anna 1, Regine Annis 63, Franciszka Chilkowska 17, Martin Grenz 44, Marianna 44, & Anna 9. Here the families set south to Waihola to meet up with family already residing there.

Franciszka Paulina Anis married (1869 Gardschau) August Orlowski (1840-1930), the son of Joseph Orlowski & Bridget Parobkowicz. August & Franciszka moved southwest to the village of Labuhnken (Trzcinsk) where they had the following children: Franciszek (1870), & Maria (1872). The family left the village of Labuhnken and sailed for Hamburg, Germany via the city of Danzig (Gdansk). Here they set aboard the ship "Palmerston" on the 29th of July 1872 arriving at Port Chalmers, Otago, New Zealand on the 6th of December 1872. On board were; August 32, Franciszka 22, Franz 2 & Maria 6 months.

Franciszka Paulina Anis married (1869 Gardschau) August Orlowski (1840-1930), the son of Joseph Orlowski & Bridget Parobkowicz. August & Franciszka moved southwest to the village of Labuhnken (Trzcinsk) where they had the following children: Franciszek (1870), & Maria (1872). The family left the village of Labuhnken for the Port of Hamburg, Germany were they set aboard the ship "Palmerston" on the 29th of July 1872 arriving at Port Chalmers, Otago, New Zealand on the 6th of December 1872. On board were; August 32, Franciszka 22, Franz 2 & Maria 6 months.

ORLOWSKI (Rus) Orlov & (Pol) orzel. Meaning: Eagle or descendant of one with eagle-like characteristics. From the nickname Oryol - eagle.

Simon Anis (1801-1865) married (1825 Gr. Trampken) Regina Demmer (1804-1887), the daughter of Mathias Demmer & Elizabeth Brant. The family resided in the village of Sobbowitz (Sobowidz), West Prussia, ethnically the region of Kociewie, in the district of Danzig (Gdansk), Poland. Here they had the following children: Johan (1826), Marianna (1826-1880), Anna Barbara (1828) Joseph Valentin (1831), & Barbara (1833). Moving south to the village of Liebenhoff (Zajaczkowo) in the Parish of Milobadz (Muhlbanz) they had a son, Franz (1839-1921). From here the family moved south to the village of Scherpingen (Szczerbecin) in the Parish of Gardschau (Godziszewo) where they had the remaining family being: Michael (1841), Jacob (1843-1846), Barbara Rosalia (1846-1850), & Franciszka Paulina (1849-1939). Some time after 1850 the family moved south to the village of Turse (Turze).

Simon Anis (1801-1865) married (1825 Gr. Trampken) Regina Demmer (1804-1887), the daughter of Mathias Demmer & Elizabeth Brant. The family resided in the village of Sobbowitz (Sobowidz), West Prussia, ethnically the region of Kociewie, in the district of Danzig (Gdansk), Poland. Here they had the following children; Johan (1826), Marianna (1826-1880), Anna Barbara (1828) Joseph Valentin (1831), & Barbara (1833). Moving south to the village of Liebenhoff (Zajaczkowo) in the Parish of Muhlbanz (Milobadz) they had a son, Franz (1839-1921). From here the family moved south to the village of Scherpingen (Szczerbecin) in the Parish of Gardschau (Godziszewo) where they had the remaining family; Michael (1841), Jacob (1843-1846), Barbara Rosalia (1846-1850), & Franciszka Paulina (1849-1939). Some time after 1850 the family moved south to the village of Turse (Turze).

Franz Anis married (1865 Gardschau) Veronica Cherkowska (Chilkowski) (1842-1902), the daughter of Albert Cherkowski & Catharina Stolc. While residing in Turse they had the following children: Joseph (1866-1868), Rosalia (1867-1868), Maria (1869), Franz (1870-1920), Franciszka (1872), & Anna (1874).

Franciszka Paulina Anis married (1869 Gardschau) August Orlowski (1840-1930), the son of Joseph Orlowski & Bridget Parobkowicz. August & Franciszka moved southwest to the village of Labuhnken (Trzcinsk) where they had the following children: Franciszek (1870), & Maria (1872).

Franz Anis married (1865 Gardschau) Veronica Cherkowska (Chilkowski) (1842-1902), the daughter of Albert Cherkowski & Catharina Stolc. While residing in Turse they had the following children; Joseph (1866-1868), Rosalia (1867-1868), Maria (1869), Franz (1870-1920), Franciszka (1872), & Anna (1874).

August & Franciszka Orlowski left the village of Labuhnken and sailed for Hamburg, Germany via the city of Danzig (Gdansk). Here they set aboard the ship "Palmerston" on the 29th of July 1872 arriving at Port Chalmers, Otago, New Zealand on the 6th of December 1872.

Franciszka Paulina Anis married (1869 Gardschau) August Orlowski (1840-1930), the son of Joseph Orlowski & Bridget Parobkowicz. August & Franciszka moved southwest to the village of Labuhnken (Trzcinsk) where they had the following children: Franciszek (1870), & Maria (1872). The family left the village of Labuhnken and sailed for Hamburg, Germany via the city of Danzig (Gdansk). Here they set aboard the ship "Palmerston" on the 29th of July 1872 arriving at Port Chalmers, Otago, New Zealand on the 6th of December 1872. On board were; August 32, Franciszka 22, Franz 2 & Maria 6 months.

From the Dunedin immigration barracks they headed south first to the settlement of Greytown (Allanton) to work on the railway through the Taieri and then on to Waihola as the line progressed south. Here they had the following children: Martha (1875), Annie (1876), August Joseph (1878-1963), John (1880), Bernard (1882), James (1884-1970), Alexander (1885), Michael Francis (1889) & Fanny Clara (1891).

From the Dunedin immigration barracks they headed south first to the settlement of Greytown (Allanton) to work on the railway through the Taieri and then on to Waihola as the line progressed south. Here they had the following children; Martha (1875), Annie (1876), August Joseph (1878-1963), John (1880), Bernard (1882), James (1884-1970), Alexander (1885), Michael Francis (1889) & Fanny Clara (1891).

Nearly two years after Franciszka & August Orlowski arrived in New Zealand, the families of Franz & Veronica Annis, Martin & Marianna Grenz (nee Annis), their mother-inlaw Regina Annis and Franciszka Cherkowska (youngest sister to Veronica) all decided to migrate to New Zealand. Franz, Veronica & Franciszka left the village of Klein Turse (Maly Turze) and Martin & Marianna with her mother Regina left the village of Klein Malsau (Malzewko) for the city of Hamburg, Germany. They all set aboard the ship "Reichstag" departing on the 10th of May 1874 arriving at Wellington, New Zealand on the 6th of August 1874. Here the families set south to Waihola to meet up with family.

Nearly two years after Franciszka & August Orlowski arrived in New Zealand, the families of Franz & Veronica Annis, Martin & Marianna Grenz (nee Annis), their mother-in-law Regina Annis and Franciszka Cherkowska (youngest sister to Veronica) all decided to migrate to New Zealand. Franz, Veronica & Franciszka left the village of Klein Turse (Maly Turze) meeting up with Martin & Marianna Grenz with mother-in-law Regina Annis from the village of Klein Malsau (Malzewko) for the city of Hamburg, Germany. They all set aboard the ship "Reichstag" departing on the 10th of May 1874 arriving at Wellington, New Zealand on the 6th of August 1874. On board ship were; Franz Annis 35, Veronika 30, Maria 4, Franz, 3, Franciszka 2, Anna 1, Regine Annis 63, Franciszka Chilkowska 17, Martin Grenz 44, Marianna 44, & Anna 11. Here the families set south to Waihola to meet up with family already residing there.

In the settlement of Waihola, Franz & Veronica Annis had a further six children being: John (1876), Bernhardt Robert (1878), August (1879-1962), Martha (1881) & Catherine (1884-1905). Franz Annis purchased sections 10 to 14 of block 23 in the settlement of Waihola on the 21st of November 1876 and in the 1882 Freeholders Frank Annis is listed as owning 1 acre at Waihola to the value of Ł120. On the 10th of June 1890 Franz purchased section 59 of Block I in the Clarendon district high above the settlement of Waihola overlooking a grandeur view of the lake. Here the family built a wooden cottage, their second home, next to the old stone dairy. Later Frank was naturalised on the 30th of November 1899 residing at Waihola.

In the settlement of Waihola, Franz & Veronica Annis had a further six children being; John (1876), Bernhardt Robert (1878), August (1879-1962), Martha (1881) & Catherine (1884-1905). Franz Annis purchased sections 10 to 14 of block 23 in the settlement of Waihola on the 21st of November 1876 and in the 1882 Freeholders he is listed as owning 1 acre at Waihola to the value of Ł120. On the 10th of June 1890 Franz purchased section 59 of Block I in the Clarendon district high above the settlement of Waihola overlooking a grandeur view of the lake. Here the family built a wooden cottage, their second home, next to the old stone dairy. Later Frank was naturalised on the 30th of November 1899 residing at Waihola.

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In the settlement of Waihola, Franz & Veronica Annis had a further six children being: John (1876), Bernhardt Robert (1878), August (1879-1962), Martha (1881) & Catherine (1884-1905). Franz Annis purchased sections 10 to 14 of block 23 in the settlement of Waihola on the 21st of November 1876 and in the 1882 Freeholders Frank Annis is listed as owning 1 acre at Waihola to the value of Ł120. On the 10th of June 1890 Franz purchased section 59 of Block I in the Clarendon district high above the settlement of Waihola overlooking a grandeur view of the lake. Here the family built a wooden cottage, their second home, next to the old stone dairy. Later Frank was naturalised on the 30th of November 1899 residing at Waihola.

Martin & Marianna Grenz along with their daughter Anna of 11 years settled in Waihola where Martin is recorded as purchasing section 16, block 19 on the 21st of November 1876. Here Marianna died on the 15th of August 1880 aged 54. Martin later moved to the settlement of Allanton where he married Mary Frawley and resided until his death in 1896. Anna Grenz married William McDonald on the 25th of December 1889 at Knox Church, Dunedin.

In the settlement of Waihola, Franz & Veronica Annis had a further six children being: John (1876), Bernhardt Robert (1878), August (1879-1962), Martha (1881) & Catherine (1884-1905). Franz Annis purchased sections 10 to 14 of block 23 in the settlement of Waihola on the 21st of November 1876 and in the 1882 Freeholders Frank Annis is listed as owning 1 acre at Waihola to the value of Ł120. On the 10th of June 1890 Franz purchased section 59 of Block I in the Clarendon district high above the settlement of Waihola overlooking a grandeur view of the lake. Here the family built a wooden cottage, their second home, next to the old stone dairy. Later Frank was naturalised on the 30th of November 1899 residing at Waihola.

Martin & Marianna Grenz along with their daughter Anna of 11 years settled in Waihola where Martin is recorded as purchasing section 16, block 19 on the 21st of November 1876. Here Marianna died on the 15th of August 1880 aged 54. Martin later moved to the settlement of Allanton where he married Mary Frawley and resided until his death in 1896. Anna Grenz married William McDonald on the 25th of December 1889 at Knox Church, Dunedin.

From left to right; Annie Sinclair (nee Annis), Graham Sinclair (on knee), Frank Annis, Franciszka Annis, Annie Annis (nee Kenny), James Annis (hat on knee), Bernhardt Annis, Jean Sinclair (ribbon in hair), Charles Kenny, Bill Sinclair & - Sinclair.

From left to right; Annie Sinclair (nee Annis), Graham Sinclair (on knee), Frank Annis, Franciszka Annis, Annie Annis (nee Kenny), James Annis (hat on knee), Bernhardt Annis, Jean Sinclair (ribbon in hair), Charles Kenny, Bill Sinclair & - Sinclair.

BRANT/Brandt (Ger) Hildebrand. Meaning: Dweller on a farm cleared by burning or dweller near the (Brant) steep.

BRANT/BRANDT (Ger) Hildebrand. Meaning: Dweller on a farm cleared by burning or dweller near the (Brant) steep.

DEMER/Demmer a variant of Dempster (Eng, Scot). Meaning: Occupational name for a judge or arbiter of minor disputes.

DEMER/DEMMER a variant of Dempster (Eng, Scot). Meaning: Occupational name for a judge or arbiter of minor disputes.

STOLZ (Ger) stolz Meaning: proud.

STOLC/STOLZ (Ger) stolz Meaning: proud.

Simon Anis (1801-1865) married (1825 Gr. Trampken) Regina Demmer (1804-1887), the daughter of Mathias Demmer & Elizabeth Brantowa. The family resided in the village of Sobbowitz (Sobowidz), West Prussia, ethnically the region of Kociewie, in the district of Danzig (Gdansk), Poland. Here they had the following children: Johan (1826), Marianna (1826-1880), Anna Barbara (1828) Joseph Valentin (1831), & Barbara (1833). Moving south to the village of Liebenhoff (Zajaczkowo) in the Parish of Milobadz (Muhlbanz) they had a son, Franz (1839-1921). From here the family moved south to the village of Scherpingen (Szczerbecin) in the Parish of Gardschau (Godziszewo) where they had the remaining family being: Michael (1841), Jacob (1843-1846), Barbara Rosalia (1846-1850), & Franciszka Paulina (1849-1939). Some time after 1850 the family moved south to the village of Turse (Turze).

Simon Anis (1801-1865) married (1825 Gr. Trampken) Regina Demmer (1804-1887), the daughter of Mathias Demmer & Elizabeth Brant. The family resided in the village of Sobbowitz (Sobowidz), West Prussia, ethnically the region of Kociewie, in the district of Danzig (Gdansk), Poland. Here they had the following children: Johan (1826), Marianna (1826-1880), Anna Barbara (1828) Joseph Valentin (1831), & Barbara (1833). Moving south to the village of Liebenhoff (Zajaczkowo) in the Parish of Milobadz (Muhlbanz) they had a son, Franz (1839-1921). From here the family moved south to the village of Scherpingen (Szczerbecin) in the Parish of Gardschau (Godziszewo) where they had the remaining family being: Michael (1841), Jacob (1843-1846), Barbara Rosalia (1846-1850), & Franciszka Paulina (1849-1939). Some time after 1850 the family moved south to the village of Turse (Turze).

Franz Anis married (1865 Gardschau) Veronica Cherkowska (1842-1902), the daughter of Albert Cherkowski & Catharina Stolz. While residing in Turse they had the following children: Joseph (1866-1868), Rosalia (1867-1868), Maria (1869), Franz (1870-1920), Francisca (1872), & Anna (1874).

Franz Anis married (1865 Gardschau) Veronica Cherkowska (Chilkowski) (1842-1902), the daughter of Albert Cherkowski & Catharina Stolc. While residing in Turse they had the following children: Joseph (1866-1868), Rosalia (1867-1868), Maria (1869), Franz (1870-1920), Franciszka (1872), & Anna (1874).

Franciszka Paulina Anis married (1869 Gardschau) August Orlowski (1840-1930), the son of Joseph Orlowski & Bridget Parobkowicz. August & Francisca moved southwest to the village of Labuhnken (Trzcinsk) where they had the following children: Franciszek (1870), & Maria (1872).

Franciszka Paulina Anis married (1869 Gardschau) August Orlowski (1840-1930), the son of Joseph Orlowski & Bridget Parobkowicz. August & Franciszka moved southwest to the village of Labuhnken (Trzcinsk) where they had the following children: Franciszek (1870), & Maria (1872).

Nearly two years after Francisca & August arrived in New Zealand, the families of Franz & Veronica Annis, Martin & Marianna Grenz (nee Annis), along with their mother Regina Annis decided to migrate to New Zealand. Franz & Veronica left the village of Klein Turse (Maly Turze) and Martin & Marianna with her mother Regina left the village of Klein Malsau (Malzewko) for the city of Hamburg, Germany. They all left aboard the ship "Reichstag" on the 10th of May 1874 arriving at Wellington, New Zealand on the 6th of August 1874. Here the families set south to Waihola to meet up with family.

Nearly two years after Franciszka & August Orlowski arrived in New Zealand, the families of Franz & Veronica Annis, Martin & Marianna Grenz (nee Annis), their mother-inlaw Regina Annis and Franciszka Cherkowska (youngest sister to Veronica) all decided to migrate to New Zealand. Franz, Veronica & Franciszka left the village of Klein Turse (Maly Turze) and Martin & Marianna with her mother Regina left the village of Klein Malsau (Malzewko) for the city of Hamburg, Germany. They all set aboard the ship "Reichstag" departing on the 10th of May 1874 arriving at Wellington, New Zealand on the 6th of August 1874. Here the families set south to Waihola to meet up with family.

• Anis cottage in Clarendon high above Waihola settlement:
  

• Anis cottage in the Clarendon district:
  Martin & Marianna Grenz along with their daughter Anna of 11 years settled in Waihola where Martin is recorded as purchasing section 16, block 19 on the 21st of November 1876. Here Marianna died on the 15th of August 1880 aged 54. Martin later moved to the settlement of Allanton where he married Mary Frawley and resided until his death in 1896. Anna Grenz married William McDonald on the 25th of December 1889 at Knox Church, Dunedin.

Martin & Marianna Grenz along with their daughter Anna of 11 years settled in Waihola where Martin is recorded as purchasing section 16, block 19 on the 21st of November 1876. Here Marianna died on the 15th of August 1880 aged 54. Martin later moved to the settlement of Allanton where he remarried and resided until his death in 1896. Anna Grenz married William McDonald on the 25th of December 1889 at Knox Church, Dunedin.

Franciszka Cherkowski (Chilkowski) later married Franz Klimeck in 1882 at the house of Franz & Veronica Annis in Waihola.

From left to right; Annie Sinclair (nee Annis), Graham Sinclair (on knee), Frank Annis, Franciska Annis, Annie Annis (nee Kenny), James Annis (hat on knee), Bernhardt Annis, Jean Sinclair (ribbon in hair), Charles Kenny, Bill Sinclair & - Sinclair.

From left to right; Annie Sinclair (nee Annis), Graham Sinclair (on knee), Frank Annis, Franciszka Annis, Annie Annis (nee Kenny), James Annis (hat on knee), Bernhardt Annis, Jean Sinclair (ribbon in hair), Charles Kenny, Bill Sinclair & - Sinclair.

Martin & Marianna Grenz along with their daughter Anna of 11 years settled in Waihola where Martin is recorded as purchasing section 16, block 19 on the 21st of November 1876. Here Marianna died on the 15th of August 1880 aged 54. Martin later moved to the settlement of Allanton where he remarried and resided until his death in 1896. Anna Grenz married William McDonald on the 25th of December 1889 at Knox Church, Dunedin.

Martin & Marianna Grenz along with their daughter Anna of 11 years settled in Waihola where Martin is recorded as purchasing section 16, block 19 on the 21st of November 1876. Here Marianna died on the 15th of August 1880 aged 54. Martin later moved to the settlement of Allanton where he remarried and resided until his death in 1896. Anna Grenz married William McDonald on the 25th of December 1889 at Knox Church, Dunedin.

Simon Anis (1801-1865) married (1825 Gr. Trampken) Regina Demmer (1804-1887), the daughter of Mathias Demmer & Elizabeth Brantowa. The family resided in the village of Sobbowitz (Sobowidz), West Prussia, ethnically the region of Kociewie, in the district of Danzig (Gdansk), Poland. Here they had the following children: Johan (1826), Marianna (1826-1880), Anna Barbara (1828) Joseph Valentin (1831), & Barbara (1833). Moving south to the village of Liebenhoff (Zajaczkowo) in the Parish of Milobadz (Muhlbanz) they had a son, Franz (1839-1921). From here the family moved south to the village of Scherpingen (Szczerbecin) in the Parish of Gardschau (Godziszewo) where they had the remaining family being: Michael (1841), Jacob (1843-1846), Barbara Rosalia (1846-1850), & Francisca Paulina (1849-1939). Some time after 1850 the family moved south to the village of Turse (Turze).

Simon Anis (1801-1865) married (1825 Gr. Trampken) Regina Demmer (1804-1887), the daughter of Mathias Demmer & Elizabeth Brantowa. The family resided in the village of Sobbowitz (Sobowidz), West Prussia, ethnically the region of Kociewie, in the district of Danzig (Gdansk), Poland. Here they had the following children: Johan (1826), Marianna (1826-1880), Anna Barbara (1828) Joseph Valentin (1831), & Barbara (1833). Moving south to the village of Liebenhoff (Zajaczkowo) in the Parish of Milobadz (Muhlbanz) they had a son, Franz (1839-1921). From here the family moved south to the village of Scherpingen (Szczerbecin) in the Parish of Gardschau (Godziszewo) where they had the remaining family being: Michael (1841), Jacob (1843-1846), Barbara Rosalia (1846-1850), & Franciszka Paulina (1849-1939). Some time after 1850 the family moved south to the village of Turse (Turze).

Francisca Paulina Anis married (1869 Gardschau) August Orlowski (1840-1930), the son of Joseph Orlowski & Bridget Parobkowicz. August & Francisca moved southwest to the village of Labuhnken (Trzcinsk) where they had the following children: Franciszek (1870), & Maria (1872).

Franciszka Paulina Anis married (1869 Gardschau) August Orlowski (1840-1930), the son of Joseph Orlowski & Bridget Parobkowicz. August & Francisca moved southwest to the village of Labuhnken (Trzcinsk) where they had the following children: Franciszek (1870), & Maria (1872).

August & Francisca Orlowski left the village of Labuhnken and sailed for Hamburg, Germany via the city of Danzig (Gdansk). Here they set aboard the ship "Palmerston" on the 29th of July 1872 arriving in Port Chalmers, Otago, New Zealand on the 6th of December 1872.

August & Franciszka Orlowski left the village of Labuhnken and sailed for Hamburg, Germany via the city of Danzig (Gdansk). Here they set aboard the ship "Palmerston" on the 29th of July 1872 arriving at Port Chalmers, Otago, New Zealand on the 6th of December 1872.

From the Dunedin immigration barracks they headed south first to the settlement of Greytown (Allanton) and then later moving on to Waihola where they had the following children: Martha (1875), Annie (1876), August Joseph (1878-1963), John (1880), Bernard (1882), James (1884-1970), Alexander (1885), Michael Francis (1889) & Fanny Clara (1891).

From the Dunedin immigration barracks they headed south first to the settlement of Greytown (Allanton) to work on the railway through the Taieri and then on to Waihola as the line progressed south. Here they had the following children: Martha (1875), Annie (1876), August Joseph (1878-1963), John (1880), Bernard (1882), James (1884-1970), Alexander (1885), Michael Francis (1889) & Fanny Clara (1891).

Nearly two years after Francisca & August left for New Zealand, Franz & Veronica Annis, Martin & Marianna Grenz (nee Annis), their mother Regina Annis with their children, decided also to migrate to New Zealand. Franz & Veronica left the village of Kline Turze, Martin & Marianna with her mother Regina, left the village of Kline Malsau (Malzewo) for the city of Hamburg, Germany. They all left aboard the ship "Reichstag" on the 10th of May 1874 arriving in Wellington, New Zealand on the 6th of August 1874. Here the families set south to Waihola to meet up with family.

Nearly two years after Francisca & August arrived in New Zealand, the families of Franz & Veronica Annis, Martin & Marianna Grenz (nee Annis), along with their mother Regina Annis decided to migrate to New Zealand. Franz & Veronica left the village of Klein Turse (Maly Turze) and Martin & Marianna with her mother Regina left the village of Klein Malsau (Malzewko) for the city of Hamburg, Germany. They all left aboard the ship "Reichstag" on the 10th of May 1874 arriving at Wellington, New Zealand on the 6th of August 1874. Here the families set south to Waihola to meet up with family.

In the settlement of Waihola, Franz & Veronica Annis had a further six children being: John (1876), Bernhardt Robert (1878), August (1879-1962), Martha (1881) & Catherine (1884-1905). Franz Annis purchased sections 10 to 14 of block 23 in the settlement of Waihola on the 21st of November 1876 and in the 1882 freeholders Frank Annis is listed as owning 1 acre at Waihola to the value of Ł120. On the 10th of June 1890 Franz purchased section 59 of Block I in the Clarendon district high above the settlement of Waihola overlooking a grandeur view of the lake. Here the family built their second home next to the old stone dairy. Later Frank was naturalised on the 30th of November 1899 residing at Waihola.

In the settlement of Waihola, Franz & Veronica Annis had a further six children being: John (1876), Bernhardt Robert (1878), August (1879-1962), Martha (1881) & Catherine (1884-1905). Franz Annis purchased sections 10 to 14 of block 23 in the settlement of Waihola on the 21st of November 1876 and in the 1882 Freeholders Frank Annis is listed as owning 1 acre at Waihola to the value of Ł120. On the 10th of June 1890 Franz purchased section 59 of Block I in the Clarendon district high above the settlement of Waihola overlooking a grandeur view of the lake. Here the family built a wooden cottage, their second home, next to the old stone dairy. Later Frank was naturalised on the 30th of November 1899 residing at Waihola.

• Anis home in Clarendon above Waihola settlement:
  

• Anis cottage in Clarendon high above Waihola settlement:
  

CHERKOWSKI/CHILKOWSKI (Pol) chylic sie. Meaning: to bend, bow, decline.

STOLZ (Ger) stolz Meaning: proud.

Simon Anis (1801-1865) married (1825 Gr. Trampken) Regina Demmer (1804-1887), the daughter of Mathias Demmer & Elizabeth Brantowa. The family resided in the village of Sobbowitz (Sobowidz), West Prussia, ethnically the region of Kociewie, in the district of Gdansk, Poland. Here they had the following children: Johan (1826), Marianna (1826-1880), Anna Barbara (1828) Joseph Valentin (1831), & Barbara (1833). Moving south to the village of Liebenhoff (Zajaczkowo) in the Parish of Milobadz (Muhlbanz) they had a son, Franz (1839-1921). From here the family moved south to the village of Scherpingen (Szczerbecin) in the Parish of Gardschau (Godziszewo) where they had the remaining family being: Michael (1841), Jacob (1843-1846), Barbara Rosalia (1846-1850), & Francisca Paulina (1849-1939). Some time after 1850 the family moved south to the village of Turse (Turze).

Simon Anis (1801-1865) married (1825 Gr. Trampken) Regina Demmer (1804-1887), the daughter of Mathias Demmer & Elizabeth Brantowa. The family resided in the village of Sobbowitz (Sobowidz), West Prussia, ethnically the region of Kociewie, in the district of Danzig (Gdansk), Poland. Here they had the following children: Johan (1826), Marianna (1826-1880), Anna Barbara (1828) Joseph Valentin (1831), & Barbara (1833). Moving south to the village of Liebenhoff (Zajaczkowo) in the Parish of Milobadz (Muhlbanz) they had a son, Franz (1839-1921). From here the family moved south to the village of Scherpingen (Szczerbecin) in the Parish of Gardschau (Godziszewo) where they had the remaining family being: Michael (1841), Jacob (1843-1846), Barbara Rosalia (1846-1850), & Francisca Paulina (1849-1939). Some time after 1850 the family moved south to the village of Turse (Turze).

August & Francisca Orlowski left the village of Labuhnken and sailed for Hamburg, Germany via the city of Danzig (Gdansk). Here they set aboard the ship "Palmerston" on the 29th of July 1872 arriving in Port Chalmers, Otago, New Zealand on the 6th of December 1872.

August & Francisca Orlowski left the village of Labuhnken and sailed for Hamburg, Germany via the city of Danzig (Gdansk). Here they set aboard the ship "Palmerston" on the 29th of July 1872 arriving in Port Chalmers, Otago, New Zealand on the 6th of December 1872.

Nearly two years after Francisca & August left for New Zealand, Franz & Veronica Annis, Martin & Marianna Grenz (nee Annis), their mother Regina Annis with their children, decided also to migrate to New Zealand. Franz & Veronica left the village of Kline Turze, Martin & Marianna with her mother Regina, left the village of Kline Malsau (Malzewo) for the city of Hamburg, Germany. They all left aboard the ship "Reichstag" on the 10th of May 1874 arriving in Wellington, New Zealand on the 6th of August 1874. Here the families set south to Waihola to meet up with family.

Nearly two years after Francisca & August left for New Zealand, Franz & Veronica Annis, Martin & Marianna Grenz (nee Annis), their mother Regina Annis with their children, decided also to migrate to New Zealand. Franz & Veronica left the village of Kline Turze, Martin & Marianna with her mother Regina, left the village of Kline Malsau (Malzewo) for the city of Hamburg, Germany. They all left aboard the ship "Reichstag" on the 10th of May 1874 arriving in Wellington, New Zealand on the 6th of August 1874. Here the families set south to Waihola to meet up with family.

From left to right: Annie Sinclair (nee Annis), Graham Sinclair (on knee), Frank Annis, Franciska Annis, Annie Annis (nee Kenny), James Annis (hat on knee), Bernhardt Annis, Jean Sinclair (ribbon in hair), Charles Kenny, Bill Sinclair & - Sinclair.

From left to right; Annie Sinclair (nee Annis), Graham Sinclair (on knee), Frank Annis, Franciska Annis, Annie Annis (nee Kenny), James Annis (hat on knee), Bernhardt Annis, Jean Sinclair (ribbon in hair), Charles Kenny, Bill Sinclair & - Sinclair.

From left to right: Annie Sinclair (nee Annis), Graham Sinclair (on knee), Frank Annis, Franciska Annis, Annie Annis (nee Kenny), James Annis (hat on knee), Bernhardt Annis, Jean Sinclair (ribbon in hair), Charles Kenny, Bill Sinclair & - Sinclair.

• Anis home in Clarendon above Waihola settlement:
  

Anis Family Tree

• Anis home in Clarendon above Waihola settlement. :
  

• Anis & Sinclair families on picnic.:
  

• Anis & Sinclair family on picnic:
  

Anis Family Tree

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Anis Family Tree

• Anis home in Clarendon above Waihola settlement. :
  

• Anis & Sinclair families on picnic.:
  

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Anis Family

Anis Family

ANIS possibly (Ger) Hans or equivalent Jan or from the son of Annis (Eng), the popular pronunciation of Agnes. Meaning: Pure, chaste.

ANIS possibly (Ger) Hans or equivalent Jan or from the son of Annis (Eng), the popular pronunciation of Agnes. Meaning: Pure, chaste.

BRANT/Brandt (Ger) Hildebrand. Meaning: Dweller on a farm cleared by burning or dweller near the (Brant) steep.

BRANT/Brandt (Ger) Hildebrand. Meaning: Dweller on a farm cleared by burning or dweller near the (Brant) steep.

DEMER/Demmer: a variant of Dempster (Eng, Scot). Meaning: Occupational name for a judge or arbiter of minor disputes.

DEMER/Demmer a variant of Dempster (Eng, Scot). Meaning: Occupational name for a judge or arbiter of minor disputes.

Franz Anis married (1865 Gardschau) Veronica Cherkowska (1842-1902), the daughter of Albert Cherkowski & Catharina Stobz. While residing in Turse they had the following children: Joseph (1866-1868), Rosalia (1867-1868), Maria (1869), Franz (1870-1920), Francisca (1872), & Anna (1874).

Franz Anis married (1865 Gardschau) Veronica Cherkowska (1842-1902), the daughter of Albert Cherkowski & Catharina Stolz. While residing in Turse they had the following children: Joseph (1866-1868), Rosalia (1867-1868), Maria (1869), Franz (1870-1920), Francisca (1872), & Anna (1874).

In the settlement of Waihola, Franz & Veronica Annis had a further six children being: John (1876), Bernhardt Robert (1878), August (1879-1962), Martha (1881) & Catherine (1884-1905). Franz Annis purchased sections 10 to 14 of block 23 in the settlement of Waihola on the 21st of November 1876 a