Klimek & Chełkowski Family (pronounced Kleemak & Howkovskee)

Klimek & Chełkowski Family (pronounced Kleemak & Hewkovskee)

It seems that Mathias was the only child to be born with the name Klimkowski while the rest of the siblings were named Klimek which was shortend for one reason or another. Church records show this came into being around 1820. Older members of the family still living in New Zealand today and abroad in Australia where aware of the orginal name being passed on by the original settlers who migrated to New Zealand.

It seems that Mathias was the only child to be born with the name Klimkowski while the rest of his siblings were recorded as Klimek. Church records show this came into being around 1820. Older family members in New Zealand and in Australia recall the orginal name told by their migrant grandparents and that the shortened version would be easier to say in the new country.

It has been said that after a train trip, some German Soldiers came looking for one of the male family members, believed to be an uncle. Theodor remembers blood in the doorway and snow after his uncle was shot. He was about seven years old, which would place the time around the winter of 67- 68, the family still residing in the village of Malsau. The family think that it may have something to do with someone in the Army, most probably the Prussian Army.

It has been said that after a train trip, some German Soldiers came looking for one of the male family members, believed to be an uncle. Theodor remembers blood in the snow and doorway after his uncle was shot. He was about seven years old, which would place the time around the winter of 67- 68, the family still residing in the village of Malsau. The family think that it may have something to do with army matters, possibly with the Prussian Army.

Sometime during the years 1869-1870 the Klimek family moved and established themselves in the village of Rokittken (Rokittki), in the Parish of Dirschau (Tczew). It is believed that Mathias at some time in Poland worked as a coachman for an aristocratic family.

Sometime during the years 1869-1870 the Klimek family moved and established themselves in the village of Rokittken (Rokittki), in the Parish of Dirschau (Tczew). Mathias worked as a labourer and coachman around Kociewie working for a time for aristocratic family.

Klimkowski/Klimek & Cherkowski/Chilkowski Family (pronounced Kleemak & Heelkovskee)

Klimek & Chełkowski Family (pronounced Kleemak & Howkovskee)

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

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

LUKOWSKI (Slavic root) luk. Meaning: (archer's) bow, arch or <first names Lukasz and Lukan (old form of Lucjan) and place names, e.g. Lukow.

ŁUKOWSKI (Slavic root) luk. Meaning: (archer's) bow, arch or <first names Lukasz and Lukan (old form of Lucjan) and place names, e.g. Lukow.

• Franciszka Apolonica (nee Cherkowska), Frank, Annie & Felix Klimeck, Waihola 1886:
  

• Franciszka Apolonica (nee Chełkowska), Frank, Annie & Felix Klimeck, Waihola 1886:
  

Franz (Frank) Klimeck married Franciszka (Fanny) Apolonica Cherkowska (Chilkowska), the daughter of Adalbert Cherkowski & Catharina Stolc, on the 22nd of April 1882 at Waihola . The wedding ceremony was held at the house of Franz and Veronica Annis (nee Cherkowska), older sister to Franciszka.

Franz (Frank) Klimeck married Franciszka (Fanny) Apolonica Cherkowska (Chełkowska), the daughter of Adalbert Cherkowski & Catharina Stolc, on the 22nd of April 1882 at Waihola . The wedding ceremony was held at the house of Franz and Veronica Annis (nee Cherkowska), older sister to Franciszka.

• Annie, Franciszka, Frank & Felix Klimeck, Waihola 1886:
  

• Franciszka Apolonica (nee Cherkowska), Frank, Annie & Felix Klimeck, Waihola 1886:
  

Klimkowski/Klimek & Cherkowski/Chiłkowski Family (pronounced Kleemak & Heewkovskee)

Klimkowski/Klimek & Cherkowski/Chilkowski Family (pronounced Kleemak & Heelkovskee)

Klimkowski/Klimek Family (pronounced Kleemak)

Klimkowski/Klimek & Cherkowski/Chiłkowski Family (pronounced Kleemak & Heewkovskee)

Klimkowski/Klimek Family

Klimkowski/Klimek Family (pronounced Kleemak)

STOLC/STOLZ (Ger) stolz Meaning: proud.

STOLZ/STOLC (Ger) stolz Meaning: proud.

Mathias Klimeck (Mathew) left Waihola to live with his daughter Matilda & family. During the years from 1896 to 1898, Mathias Klimeck resided at Shag Point with his son-in-law, Frederick Teike, who was working in the coalmines there. While residing here Mathias was given outdoor relief from an illness, through the Otago Benevolent Institute until his condition worsened. Shortly later Mathias and Frederick Teike moved to Macandrew Road, South Dunedin. On the 11th of September 1897, Mathias was institutionalized to the Otago Benevolent Institute, Caversham, Dunedin, and is recorded in the health records as suffering from results of past work and old age. After 16 months in the Institute, Mathias passed away on the 8th of February 1899 at the age of 80 and is buried in the Southern Cemetery, Dunedin. Grave

Mathias Klimeck (Mathew) left Waihola to live with his daughter Matilda & family. During the years from 1896 to 1898, Mathias Klimeck resided at Shag Point with his son-in-law, Frederick Teike, who was working in the coalmines there. While residing here Mathias was given outdoor relief from an illness, through the Otago Benevolent Institute until his condition worsened. Shortly later Mathias and Frederick Teike moved to Macandrew Road, South Dunedin. On the 11th of September 1897, Mathias was institutionalized to the Otago Benevolent Institute, Caversham, Dunedin, and is recorded in the health records as suffering from results of past work and old age. After 16 months in the Institute, Mathias passed away on the 8th of February 1899 at the age of 80 and is buried in the Southern Cemetery, Dunedin. Grave

Mathias Klimeck (Mathew) left Waihola to live with his daughter Matilda & family. During the years from 1896 to 1898, Mathias Klimeck resided at Shag Point with his son-in-law, Frederick Teike, who was working in the coalmines there. While residing here Mathias was given outdoor relief from an illness, through the Otago Benevolent Institute until his condition worsened. Shortly later Mathias and Frederick Teike moved to Macandrew Road, South Dunedin. On the 11th of September 1897, Mathias was institutionalized to the Otago Benevolent Institute, Caversham, Dunedin, and is recorded in the health records as suffering from results of past work and old age. After 16 months in the Institute, Mathias passed away on the 8th of February 1899 at the age of 80 and is buried in the Southern Cemetery, Dunedin. Grave

Mathias Klimeck (Mathew) left Waihola to live with his daughter Matilda & family. During the years from 1896 to 1898, Mathias Klimeck resided at Shag Point with his son-in-law, Frederick Teike, who was working in the coalmines there. While residing here Mathias was given outdoor relief from an illness, through the Otago Benevolent Institute until his condition worsened. Shortly later Mathias and Frederick Teike moved to Macandrew Road, South Dunedin. On the 11th of September 1897, Mathias was institutionalized to the Otago Benevolent Institute, Caversham, Dunedin, and is recorded in the health records as suffering from results of past work and old age. After 16 months in the Institute, Mathias passed away on the 8th of February 1899 at the age of 80 and is buried in the Southern Cemetery, Dunedin. Grave

Frank Klimeck died at Riverton, on the 2nd of June 1919 and is buried at Wrey's Bush Cemetery, just east of Nightcaps. Grave

Frank Klimeck died at Riverton, on the 2nd of June 1919 and is buried at Wrey's Bush Cemetery, just east of Nightcaps. Grave

Martin and Minnie Klimeck had seven children being: Mary Louise (1888-1972), Wilhelmina Augusta (1889-1993), William Patrick (1892-1977), Eleanor Annie (1893-1991), Martin Joseph (Fr. Edmond Klimeck) (1895-1983), Rosalie Theresa (1899-2003) & Peter John (1902-1960). The first four children were born in Waihola and the last three were born in the Tokomairiro & Akatore area.

Martin and Minnie Klimeck had seven children being: Mary Louise (1888-1972), Wilhelmina Augusta (1889-1993), William Patrick (1892-1977), Eleanor Annie (1893-1991), Martin Joseph (Fr. Edmond Klimeck) (1895-1983), Rosalie Theresa (1899-2003) & Peter John (1902-1960). The first four children were born in Waihola and the last three were born in the Tokomairiro & Akatore area.

It is believed that Minnie is standing at the door to the left of the photo and Martin at the other.

Minnie is standing at the sitting room doorway to the left and Martin at the bar doorway.

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Franciszka Cherkowska immigrated to New Zealand with her older sister Veronica & husband Franz Annis with family leaving the village of Turze. They set aboard the ship "Reichstag" on the 10th of May 1874 at Hamburg, Germany arriving at Port Nicholson, Wellington, New Zealand on the 6th of August 1874. From Wellington they set forth arriving at their final destination, to the Polish settlement at Waihola in the South Island. Also aboard ship were the Barra family who would later marry into the Klimeck family. Rosalia Kreft (nee Cherkowska) another older sister to Franciszka, came out to New Zealand in 1875 aboard the Lammershagen with her husband Johann Martin Kreft and child.

Franciszka Cherkowska immigrated to New Zealand with her older sister Veronica & husband Franz Annis with family leaving the village of Turze. They set aboard the ship "Reichstag" on the 10th of May 1874 at Hamburg, Germany arriving at Port Nicholson, Wellington, New Zealand on the 6th of August 1874. From Wellington they set forth arriving at their final destination, to the Polish settlement at Waihola in the South Island. Also aboard ship were the Barra family who would later marry into the Klimeck family. Rosalia Kreft (nee Cherkowska) another older sister to Franciszka, came out to New Zealand in 1875 aboard the Lammershagen with her husband Johann Martin Kreft and child. A brother, Johann Jacob Cherkowski, immigrated to America with his wife Barbara and children aboard the "Belgenland". They departed from Antwerp, Belgium and arrived at Philadelphia, Pensylvania on the 14th of August 1891.

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On the 14th of April 1894, Martin Klimeck at the age of 29, was naturalised as a New Zealand Citizen and living in Waihola at the time. Martin's railway work was broken at times by his attempts at farming, first at Chrystals Beach, Glenledi, then called Bull Creek, 12 miles east of Milton from 1897 - 1900. On the farm at Bull Creek, before school every morning, the children would collect the water from the well for the day to be heated on the open fire. They would then round up the cows to be milked by hand. All this before a two-mile hike up the hill to school which usually took them all of half an hour. At night there was only one lamp used to light the whole house. Also on their farm they had four horses that they greatly cherished. Mary, Wilhelmina & William were noted in the Otago Education Board Examinations as attending Glenledi Public School from 1897-1899. Wilhelmina is said to recall sitting at a desk, which sat three others and studied subjects such as reading, writing, history and geography. At home they apparently didn't have much time to play games because of their daily chores. The children were allowed one new outfit a year. At the age of 12, Wilhelmina recalls getting a horse by the name of Jess.

On the 14th of April 1894, Martin Klimeck at the age of 29, was naturalised as a New Zealand Citizen and living in Waihola at the time. Martin's railway work was broken at times by his attempts at farming, first at Chrystals Beach, Glenledi, then called Bull Creek, 12 miles east of Milton from February 1896 - 1900. On the farm at Bull Creek, before school every morning, the children would collect the water from the well for the day to be heated on the open fire. They would then round up the cows to be milked by hand. All this before a two-mile hike up the hill to school which usually took them all of half an hour. At night there was only one lamp used to light the whole house. Also on their farm they had four horses that they greatly cherished. Mary, Wilhelmina & William were noted in the Otago Education Board Examinations as attending Glenledi Public School from 1897-1899. Wilhelmina is said to recall sitting at a desk, which sat three others and studied subjects such as reading, writing, history and geography. At home they apparently didn't have much time to play games because of their daily chores. The children were allowed one new outfit a year. At the age of 12, Wilhelmina recalls getting a horse by the name of Jess.

Martin and family, still involved in farming, moved to Laudens Gully around 1901 and stayed until 1907. Here the Klimeck children attended the Akatore Public School from 1900 to 1905.

Martin and family, still involved in farming, moved to Laudens Gully around May 1900 and stayed until 1907. Here the Klimeck children attended the Akatore Public School from 1900 to 1905.

Mathias Klimeck (Mathew) left Waihola to live with his daughter Matilda & family. During the years from 1896 to 1898, Mathias Klimeck resided at Shag Point with his son-in-law, Frederick Teike, who was working in the coalmines there. While residing here Mathias was given outdoor relief from an illness, through the Otago Benevolent Institute until his condition worsened. Shortly later Mathias and Frederick Teike moved to Macandrew Road, South Dunedin. On the 11th of September 1897, Mathias was institutionalized to the Otago Benevolent Institute, Caversham, Dunedin, and is recorded in the health records as suffering from results of past work and old age. After 16 months in the Institute, Mathias passed away on the 8th of February 1899 at the age of 80 and is buried in the Southern Cemetery, Dunedin. Grave

Mathias Klimeck (Mathew) left Waihola to live with his daughter Matilda & family. During the years from 1896 to 1898, Mathias Klimeck resided at Shag Point with his son-in-law, Frederick Teike, who was working in the coalmines there. While residing here Mathias was given outdoor relief from an illness, through the Otago Benevolent Institute until his condition worsened. Shortly later Mathias and Frederick Teike moved to Macandrew Road, South Dunedin. On the 11th of September 1897, Mathias was institutionalized to the Otago Benevolent Institute, Caversham, Dunedin, and is recorded in the health records as suffering from results of past work and old age. After 16 months in the Institute, Mathias passed away on the 8th of February 1899 at the age of 80 and is buried in the Southern Cemetery, Dunedin. Grave

Anna Klimeck (nee Smolinski) died of cancer of the face on the 30th of October 1882 at the age of 63 at Green Island. She was staying at the time with her daughter Matilada Teike. She is buried in the Roman Catholic section of the Southern Cemetery in Dunedin.

Anna Klimeck (nee Smolinski) died of cancer of the face on the 30th of October 1882 at the age of 63 at Green Island. She was staying at the time with her daughter Matilada Teike. She is buried in the Roman Catholic section of the Southern Cemetery in Dunedin. Grave

Mathias Klimeck (Mathew) left Waihola to live with his daughter Matilda & family. During the years from 1896 to 1898, Mathias Klimeck resided at Shag Point with his son-in-law, Frederick Teike, who was working in the coalmines there. While residing here Mathias was given outdoor relief from an illness, through the Otago Benevolent Institute until his condition worsened. Shortly later Mathias and Frederick Teike moved to Macandrew Road, South Dunedin. On the 11th of September 1897, Mathias was institutionalized to the Otago Benevolent Institute, Caversham, Dunedin, and is recorded in the health records as suffering from results of past work and old age. After 16 months in the Institute, Mathias passed away on the 8th of February 1899 at the age of 80 and is buried in the Southern Cemetery, Dunedin.

Mathias Klimeck (Mathew) left Waihola to live with his daughter Matilda & family. During the years from 1896 to 1898, Mathias Klimeck resided at Shag Point with his son-in-law, Frederick Teike, who was working in the coalmines there. While residing here Mathias was given outdoor relief from an illness, through the Otago Benevolent Institute until his condition worsened. Shortly later Mathias and Frederick Teike moved to Macandrew Road, South Dunedin. On the 11th of September 1897, Mathias was institutionalized to the Otago Benevolent Institute, Caversham, Dunedin, and is recorded in the health records as suffering from results of past work and old age. After 16 months in the Institute, Mathias passed away on the 8th of February 1899 at the age of 80 and is buried in the Southern Cemetery, Dunedin. Grave

Four years to the month, after the death of Frank's Mother, his wife Franciszka took ill and died of apoplexy on the 2nd of October 1886 at the age of only 28. She is buried at the Waihola Cemetery behind the Annis family plot.

Four years to the month, after the death of Frank's Mother, his wife Franciszka took ill and died of apoplexy on the 2nd of October 1886 at the age of only 28. She is buried at the Waihola Cemetery behind the Annis family plot. Grave

Frank Klimeck died at Riverton, on the 2nd of June 1919 and is buried at Wrey's Bush Cemetery, just east of Nightcaps.

Frank Klimeck died at Riverton, on the 2nd of June 1919 and is buried at Wrey's Bush Cemetery, just east of Nightcaps. Grave

They purchased land at 20 Market Street, St. Kilda, Dunedin and built their retirement home where they lived till they passed on, which still stands today. Martin Klimeck died on the 8th of July 1932 and Minnie died on the 25th of February 1946. Both buried at the Andersons Bay Cemetery, Dunedin.

They purchased land at 20 Market Street, St. Kilda, Dunedin and built their retirement home where they lived till they passed on, which still stands today. Martin Klimeck died on the 8th of July 1932 and Minnie died on the 25th of February 1946. Both buried at the Andersons Bay Cemetery, Dunedin. Grave

Mathias Klimek married Anna Smolinska (1820-1882) the daughter of Simon Smolinski & Dorothea Rybicka, at Gardschau (Godziszewo) in 1847, both residing in the village of Turse (Turze) along the banks of Lake Damaschken. It has been said that Anna Smolinski worked as a maid for an estate where guests were often entertained and it was common for guests to fratinize with the staff. It is while working for this estate that Anna gave birth to a son, Johann Smolinski (1844-1922), while residing at the village of Stenzlau (Stanislawie). One month after Johann's birth, Anna's mother Dorothea dies one day after giving birth in the village of Stenzlau.

Mathias Klimek married Anna Smolinska (1820-1882) the daughter of Simon Smolinski & Dorothea Rybicka, at Gardschau (Godziszewo) in 1847, both residing in the village of Turse (Turze) along the banks of Lake Damaschken. It has been said that Anna Smolinski worked as a maid for an estate where guests were often entertained and it was common for guests to fratinize with the staff. It is while working for this estate that Anna gave birth to a son, Johann Smolinski (1844-1922), while residing at the village of Stenzlau (Stanislawie). Another version is that Johan was actually the son of the Count whom Anna worked for. One month after Johann's birth, Anna's mother Dorothea dies one day after giving birth in the village of Stenzlau.

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

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

Franciszka Cherkowska decided to immigrate with the Annis family who had been living in the village of Turze. They set aboard the ship "Reichstag" on the 10th of May 1874 at Hamburg, Germany arriving at Port Nicholson, Wellington, New Zealand on the 6th of August 1874. From Wellington they set forth arriving at their final destination, to the Polish settlement of Waihola in the South Island. Also aboard ship were the Barra family who would later marry into the Klimeck family. Rosalia Kreft (nee Cherkowska) another older sister to Franciszka, came out to New Zealand in 1875 aboard the Lammershagen with her husband Johann Martin Kreft and child.

Franciszka Cherkowska immigrated to New Zealand with her older sister Veronica & husband Franz Annis with family leaving the village of Turze. They set aboard the ship "Reichstag" on the 10th of May 1874 at Hamburg, Germany arriving at Port Nicholson, Wellington, New Zealand on the 6th of August 1874. From Wellington they set forth arriving at their final destination, to the Polish settlement at Waihola in the South Island. Also aboard ship were the Barra family who would later marry into the Klimeck family. Rosalia Kreft (nee Cherkowska) another older sister to Franciszka, came out to New Zealand in 1875 aboard the Lammershagen with her husband Johann Martin Kreft and child.

On the 24th of April 1911, Martin sold his property at Loudens Gully to Richard Pearce, New Zealand's first aviator, possibly the worlds. The property today is now a portion of the Barra Property where the original homestead still stands, now used as a wool barn. Near the property there is a track where the logs were dragged out after felling and was named "Klimek's Track".

On the 24th of April 1911, Martin sold his property at Loudens Gully to Richard Pearce, New Zealand's first aviator, possibly the worlds. The property today is now a portion of the Barra Property where the original homestead still stands, now used as a wool barn. Near Chrystals Beach, Glenledi, there is a track where the logs were dragged out by bullock after felling and was named "Klimek's Track". Today only some cuttings remain where the track existed and has been now covered with native bush.

Mathias Klimek married Anna Smolinska (1820-1882) the daughter of Simon Smolinski & Dorothea Rybicka, at Gardschau (Godziszewo) in 1847, both residing in the village of Turse (Turze) along the banks of Lake Damaschken. It has been said that Anna Smolinski worked as a maid for an estate where guests were often entertained and it was common for guests to fratinize with the staff. It is while working for this estate that Anna gave birth to a son, Johann Smolinski (1844-1922), while residing at the village of Stenzlau (Stanislawie). One month after Johann's birth, Anna's mother, Dorothea dies one day after giving birth in the village of Stenzlau.

Mathias Klimek married Anna Smolinska (1820-1882) the daughter of Simon Smolinski & Dorothea Rybicka, at Gardschau (Godziszewo) in 1847, both residing in the village of Turse (Turze) along the banks of Lake Damaschken. It has been said that Anna Smolinski worked as a maid for an estate where guests were often entertained and it was common for guests to fratinize with the staff. It is while working for this estate that Anna gave birth to a son, Johann Smolinski (1844-1922), while residing at the village of Stenzlau (Stanislawie). One month after Johann's birth, Anna's mother Dorothea dies one day after giving birth in the village of Stenzlau.

Mathias Klimek married Anna Smolinska (1820-1882) the daughter of Simon Smolinski & Dorothea Rybicka, at Gardschau (Godziszewo) in 1847 both residing in the village of Turse (Turze) at the edge of Lake Damaschken. Anna previously gave birth to a son, Johann Smolinski (1844-1922), while residing at the village of Stenzlau (Stanislawie). One month after Johann's birth, Anna's mother, Dorothea dies one day after giving birth in the village of Stenzlau.

Mathias Klimek married Anna Smolinska (1820-1882) the daughter of Simon Smolinski & Dorothea Rybicka, at Gardschau (Godziszewo) in 1847, both residing in the village of Turse (Turze) along the banks of Lake Damaschken. It has been said that Anna Smolinski worked as a maid for an estate where guests were often entertained and it was common for guests to fratinize with the staff. It is while working for this estate that Anna gave birth to a son, Johann Smolinski (1844-1922), while residing at the village of Stenzlau (Stanislawie). One month after Johann's birth, Anna's mother, Dorothea dies one day after giving birth in the village of Stenzlau.

It seems that Mathias was the only child to be born with the name Klimkowski while the rest of the siblings were named Klimek. Older members of the family recall the name was shortened by the Germans. The church records show this came into being around 1820.

It seems that Mathias was the only child to be born with the name Klimkowski while the rest of the siblings were named Klimek which was shortend for one reason or another. Church records show this came into being around 1820. Older members of the family still living in New Zealand today and abroad in Australia where aware of the orginal name being passed on by the original settlers who migrated to New Zealand.

Soon after, the Tejke family moved and established themselves in the village of Rokittken where Mathais & Anna Klimek were residing at this time. A year later the Tejke family decided to join the mass of families who were traveling overseas for a better life. They travelled to Hamburg, via Gdansk, where they set aboard the ship "Palmerston", the third ship with assisted and nominated Polish immigrants to New Zealand sent on behalf of the Vogel Scheme. It was believed that they thought they were on their way to America as were most at this time. Further information on this family is noted under "Tejke Family."

Soon after, the Tejke family moved and established themselves in the village of Rokittken where Mathais & Anna Klimek were residing at this time. A year later the Tejke family decided to join the mass of families who were traveling overseas for a better life. They travelled to Hamburg, via Gdansk, where they set aboard the ship "Palmerston", the third ship with assisted and nominated Polish immigrants to New Zealand sent on behalf of the Vogel Scheme. It was believed that they thought they were on their way to America as were most at this time. Click here for further information on the Teike family.

On the 17th of October 1869, Johann Smolinski married Francisca Malinowska, the daughter of Thomas Malinowski & Catharina Rekowska, at the church of "The Holy Trinity" in the village of Liebschau. Further history of this family is noted under "Smolinski Family."

On the 17th of October 1869, Johann Smolinski married Francisca Malinowska, the daughter of Thomas Malinowski & Catharina Rekowska, at the church of "The Holy Trinity" in the village of Liebschau. Click here for further information on the Smolinski family.

Soon after, the Tejke family moved and established themselves in the village of Rokittken where Mathais & Anna Klimek were residing at this time. A year later the Tejke family decided to join the mass of families who were traveling overseas for a better life. They travelled to Hamburg, via Gdansk, where they set aboard the ship "Palmerston", the third ship with assisted and nominated Polish immigrants to New Zealand sent on behalf of the Vogel Scheme. It was believed that they thought they were on their way to America as were most at this time. Further information on this family is noted under "Tejke Family."

Soon after, the Tejke family moved and established themselves in the village of Rokittken where Mathais & Anna Klimek were residing at this time. A year later the Tejke family decided to join the mass of families who were traveling overseas for a better life. They travelled to Hamburg, via Gdansk, where they set aboard the ship "Palmerston", the third ship with assisted and nominated Polish immigrants to New Zealand sent on behalf of the Vogel Scheme. It was believed that they thought they were on their way to America as were most at this time. Further information on this family is noted under "Tejke Family."

On the 17th of October 1869, Johann Smolinski married Francisca Malinowska, the daughter of Thomas Malinowski & Catharina Rekowska, at the church of "The Holy Trinity" in the village of Liebschau. Further history of this family is noted under "Smolinski Family."

On the 17th of October 1869, Johann Smolinski married Francisca Malinowska, the daughter of Thomas Malinowski & Catharina Rekowska, at the church of "The Holy Trinity" in the village of Liebschau. Further history of this family is noted under "Smolinski Family."

Sometime after the death of their mother, Felix and Annie Klimeck were sent to live with their Uncle Fred and Auntie Mathilda Tikey. The two children grew up in Fairfield where they went to the Green Island and Walton Schools with their cousins during the late 1880's & 90's. It is presumed after Fanny's death that Frank went over to Tasmania for a while and worked with brother Felix. The Victorian unassisted shipping lists document a Mr F. Klimeck arriving on the 29th of July 1888 aboard the ship "Te Anau". Frank finding Australia not to his liking, is later noted as residing in Nightcaps, Southland around 1911 working as a labourer where he lived in a small hut at the back of his son's property.

Sometime after the death of their mother, Felix and Annie Klimeck were sent to live with their Uncle Fred and Auntie Mathilda Tikey. The two children grew up in Fairfield where they went to the Green Island and Walton Schools with their cousins during the late 1880's & 90's. It is presumed after Fanny's death that Frank went over to Tasmania for a while and worked with brother Felix. The Victorian unassisted shipping lists document a Mr F. Klimeck arriving at Melbourne on the 20th of July 1888 aboard the ship "Te Anau". The ship departed from Dunedin on the 12th of July. Frank finding Australia not to his liking, is later noted as residing in Nightcaps, Southland around 1911 working as a labourer where he lived in a small hut at the back of his son's property.

On the 22nd of February 1887, Martin Klimeck married Minnie Barra, the daughter of Peter Barra and Eleonora Maash, in the Parish of Milton. Just prior to marrying Martin Klimeck, for a brief period, worked in Melbourne, Australia laying tram lines with his brother Felix & is also believed to have worked in Hobart, Tasmania It is possible that Martin & Minnie returned to Melbourne for a brief period as the Victorian unassisted shipping lists document a Mr & Mrs Klemick arriving in March of 1887 aboard the ship "Waihora". Martin Klimeck in his early life worked as a plate layer with other Polish settlers on the construction of the Railway line between Wingatui and Alexandra, a distance of about 225 km. He also worked on the Catlins, Owaka, Otago Central, (via Middlemarch) and the Riversdale railway line. Here Martin was boss of a working gang on the Waikaia railway line employing workers. Martin Klimeck on record had purchased property at Waihola, (Cnr. Chatham & Greenhithe Streets) on the 20th of June 1888 and later sold it on the 3rd of October 1900.

On the 22nd of February 1887, Martin Klimeck married Minnie Barra, the daughter of Peter Barra and Eleonora Maash, in the Parish of Milton. Just prior to marrying Martin Klimeck, for a brief period, worked in Melbourne, Australia laying tram lines with his brother Felix & is also believed to have worked in Hobart, Tasmania. It is possible that Martin & Minnie returned to Melbourne for a brief period, a few days following their wedding, as the Victorian unassisted shipping list documents a Mr & Mrs Klemick arriving at Melbourne on the 4th of March 1887 aboard the ship "Waihora". The ship departed from Dunedin on the 25th of February. Also on board was a Mr Halba, possibly Joseph Halba of Waihola, a future brother inlaw to Minnie.

Martin Klimeck in his early life worked as a plate layer with other Polish settlers on the construction of the Railway line between Wingatui and Alexandra, a distance of about 225 km. He also worked on the Catlins, Owaka, Otago Central, (via Middlemarch) and the Riversdale railway line. Here Martin was boss of a working gang on the Waikaia railway line employing workers. Martin Klimeck on record had purchased property at Waihola, (Cnr. Chatham & Greenhithe Streets) on the 20th of June 1888 and later sold it on the 3rd of October 1900.

Sometime after the death of their mother, Felix and Annie Klimeck were sent to live with their Uncle Fred and Auntie Mathilda Tikey. The two children grew up in Fairfield where they went to the Green Island and Walton Schools with their cousins during the 1890's. It is presumed after Fanny's death that Frank went over to Tasmania for a while and worked with brother Felix. Frank, finding Australia not to his liking, is later noted as residing in Nightcaps, Southland around 1911 working as a labourer where he lived in a small hut at the back of his son's property.

Sometime after the death of their mother, Felix and Annie Klimeck were sent to live with their Uncle Fred and Auntie Mathilda Tikey. The two children grew up in Fairfield where they went to the Green Island and Walton Schools with their cousins during the late 1880's & 90's. It is presumed after Fanny's death that Frank went over to Tasmania for a while and worked with brother Felix. The Victorian unassisted shipping lists document a Mr F. Klimeck arriving on the 29th of July 1888 aboard the ship "Te Anau". Frank finding Australia not to his liking, is later noted as residing in Nightcaps, Southland around 1911 working as a labourer where he lived in a small hut at the back of his son's property.

On the 22nd of February 1887, Martin Klimeck married Minnie Barra, the daughter of Peter Barra and Eleonora Maash, in the Parish of Milton. Just prior to marrying Martin Klimeck, for a brief period, worked in Melbourne, Australia laying tram lines with his brother Felix & is also believed to have worked in Hobart, Tasmania Martin Klimeck in his early life worked as a plate layer with other Polish settlers on the construction of the Railway line between Wingatui and Alexandra, a distance of about 225 km. He also worked on the Catlins, Owaka, Otago Central, (via Middlemarch) and the Riversdale railway line. Here Martin was boss of a working gang on the Waikaia railway line employing workers. Martin Klimeck on record had purchased property at Waihola, (Cnr. Chatham & Greenhithe Streets) on the 20th of June 1888 and later sold it on the 3rd of October 1900.

On the 22nd of February 1887, Martin Klimeck married Minnie Barra, the daughter of Peter Barra and Eleonora Maash, in the Parish of Milton. Just prior to marrying Martin Klimeck, for a brief period, worked in Melbourne, Australia laying tram lines with his brother Felix & is also believed to have worked in Hobart, Tasmania It is possible that Martin & Minnie returned to Melbourne for a brief period as the Victorian unassisted shipping lists document a Mr & Mrs Klemick arriving in March of 1887 aboard the ship "Waihora". Martin Klimeck in his early life worked as a plate layer with other Polish settlers on the construction of the Railway line between Wingatui and Alexandra, a distance of about 225 km. He also worked on the Catlins, Owaka, Otago Central, (via Middlemarch) and the Riversdale railway line. Here Martin was boss of a working gang on the Waikaia railway line employing workers. Martin Klimeck on record had purchased property at Waihola, (Cnr. Chatham & Greenhithe Streets) on the 20th of June 1888 and later sold it on the 3rd of October 1900.

Soon after, the Tejke family moved and established themselves in the village of Rokittken where Mathais & Anna Klimek were residing at this time. A year later the Tejke family decided to join the mass of families who were traveling overseas for a better life. They travelled to Hamburg, via Gdansk, where they set aboard the ship "Palmerston", the third ship with assisted and nominated Polish immigrants to New Zealand sent on behalf of the Vogel Scheme. It was believed that they thought they were on their way to America as were most at this time. Further information on this family is noted under "Tejke Family."

Soon after, the Tejke family moved and established themselves in the village of Rokittken where Mathais & Anna Klimek were residing at this time. A year later the Tejke family decided to join the mass of families who were traveling overseas for a better life. They travelled to Hamburg, via Gdansk, where they set aboard the ship "Palmerston", the third ship with assisted and nominated Polish immigrants to New Zealand sent on behalf of the Vogel Scheme. It was believed that they thought they were on their way to America as were most at this time. Further information on this family is noted under "Tejke Family."

On the 17th of October 1869, Johann Smolinski married Francisca Malinowska, the daughter of Thomas Malinowski & Catharina Rekowska, at the church of "The Holy Trinity" in the village of Liebschau. Further history of this family is noted under "Smolinski Family."

On the 17th of October 1869, Johann Smolinski married Francisca Malinowska, the daughter of Thomas Malinowski & Catharina Rekowska, at the church of "The Holy Trinity" in the village of Liebschau. Further history of this family is noted under "Smolinski Family."

Mathilda Klimek, eldest child to Mathias and Anna Klimek, married Frederick Wilhelm Tejke, the son of Ludwig Tejke (Prussian Army Officer) & Marianna Parobkiewicz. The couple were married on the 11th of October 1868 at the church of "The Holy Trinity" in the village of Liebschau (Lubiszewo Tczewskie). Frederick worked as a farm labourer in Liniewken (Liniewko) in the Parish of Liebschau, where they settled and had the first of their children, being: Francisca (1869-1956) known as Mary in New Zealand, & Franz (1871-1919).

Mathilda Klimek, eldest child to Mathias and Anna Klimek, married Frederick Wilhelm Tejke, the son of Ludwig Tejke (Prussian Army Officer) & Marianna Parobkiewicz. The couple were married on the 11th of October 1868 at the church of "The Holy Trinity" in the village of Liebschau (Lubiszewo Tczewskie). Frederick worked as a farm labourer in Liniewken (Liniewko) in the Parish of Liebschau, where they settled and had the first of their children, being: Franciszka (1869-1956) known as Mary in New Zealand, & Franz (1871-1919).

• Right: Ellen Klemick (nee Walsh), Frank & Annie Klimeck:
  

• Right: Ellen Klemick, Frank & Annie Klimeck:
  

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STOLC/STOLZ (Ger) stolz Meaning: proud.

On May the 4th, 1817, Jan Klimkowski married Marianna Lukowska at the church of "Birth of the Blessed Virgin Mary" in the village of Pehsken (Piaseczno), West Prussia, ethnically the district of Kociewie, Poland. Jan was possibly a farm labourer who joined thousands of Poles criss-crossing the countryside looking for seasonal work, as the family regularly moved about.

On May the 4th, 1817, Jan Klimkowski married Marianna Lukowska at the church of "Birth of the Blessed Virgin Mary" in the village of Pehsken (Piaseczno), West Prussia, ethnically the district of Kociewie, Poland. Jan was a farm labourer who joined thousands of Poles criss-crossing the countryside looking for seasonal work, as the family regularly moved about.

They were residing at the village of Bielsk where they had the following children: Mathias (1819-1899) m. Anna Smolinska, Catharina (1821), Joannes (1823-1880) m. (1) Marianna Rexin & (2) Marianna Nodolska, Marianna (1825), & Marianna (1826-1875) m. Johann Tissler.

They were residing at the village of Bielsk when they had the following children: Mathias (1819-1899), Catharina (1821), Joannes (1823-1880), Marianna (1825), & Marianna (1826-1875).

It seems that Mathias was the only child to be born with the name Klimkowski while the rest of the siblings were named Klimek. Older members of the family recall the name was shortened by the Germans. This came into being around 1820.

It seems that Mathias was the only child to be born with the name Klimkowski while the rest of the siblings were named Klimek. Older members of the family recall the name was shortened by the Germans. The church records show this came into being around 1820.

Around 1826-27 the family moved east to the village of Pehsken where they gave birth to Barbara (1828), & Joseph (1830-1862) m. Wilhelmine Wolf. They set off again looking for farm work settling north in the village of Czechlau (Ciecholewy), in the Parish of Kokoschken (Kokoszkowy) near Stargard (Starogard Gdanski). Here they gave birth to Jacob (1832-1832). Unfortunately due to complications, both Mother & child died. Marianna died on the 22nd of July 1832 with Jacob dying two days later.

Around 1826-27 Jan & family moved east to the village of Pehsken where they gave birth to Barbara (1828), & Joseph (1830-1862). They set off again looking for farm work settling north in the village of Czechlau (Ciecholewy), in the Parish of Kokoschken (Kokoszkowy) near Stargard (Starogard Gdanski). Here they gave birth to Jacob (1832-1832). Unfortunately due to complications, both Mother & child died. Marianna died on the 22nd of July 1832 with Jacob dying two days later.

Mathais and Anna moved west to the Parish of Schoneck (Skarszewy) searching for work and settling in the village of Kamerau (Kamierowo). Here they gave birth to their only known daughter, Mathilda Julianna (1848-1921). Late in the next year they had a son, Carl Mathias (1849-1855), in the village of Gr. Paglau (Pawlowo).

Mathais and Anna moved west to the Parish of Schoneck (Skarszewy) searching for work and settled in the village of Kamerau (Kamierowo). Here they gave birth to their only known daughter, Mathilda Julianna (1848-1921). Late in the next year they had a son, Carl Mathias (1849-1855), in the village of Gr. Paglau (Pawlowo).

Between 1850 and 1852 the family moved back to the Parish of Gardschau, to the village of Damaschken (Damaszka), just south of Turze. Here they had two more sons: Theodor Adolph (1852-1855) & Franz (1855-1919). From here the family set off again but unsure as to which district. Here they gave birth to Michael (1857-1870) & Theodor (1861-1922)known as Phil (Felix) in Australia.

Between 1850 and 1852 the family moved back to the Parish of Gardschau, to the village of Damaschken (Damaszka), just south of Turze. Here they had two more sons: Theodor Adolph (1852-1855) & Franz (1855-1919). From here the family set off again but unsure as to which district. Here they gave birth to Michael (1857-1870) & Theodor/Theophil (1861-1922) known as Phil (Felix) in Australia.

Mathilda Klimek, eldest child to Mathias and Anna Klimek, married Frederick Tejke, the son of Ludwig Tejke (Prussian Army Officer) & Marianna Parobkiewicz. The couple were married on the 11th of October 1868 at the church of "The Holy Trinity" in the village of Liebschau (Lubiszewo Tczewskie). Frederick worked as a farm labourer in Liniewken (Liniewko) in the Parish of Liebschau, where they settled and had the first of their children, being: Francisca (1869-1956) known as Mary in New Zealand, & Franz (1871-1919).

Mathilda Klimek, eldest child to Mathias and Anna Klimek, married Frederick Wilhelm Tejke, the son of Ludwig Tejke (Prussian Army Officer) & Marianna Parobkiewicz. The couple were married on the 11th of October 1868 at the church of "The Holy Trinity" in the village of Liebschau (Lubiszewo Tczewskie). Frederick worked as a farm labourer in Liniewken (Liniewko) in the Parish of Liebschau, where they settled and had the first of their children, being: Francisca (1869-1956) known as Mary in New Zealand, & Franz (1871-1919).

Soon after, the Tejke family moved and established themselves in the village of Rokittken where Mathais & Anna Klimek were residing at this time. A year later the Tejke family decided to join the mass of families who were traveling overseas for a better life. They travelled to Hamburg, via Gdansk, where they set aboard the ship "Palmerston", the third ship with assisted and nominated Polish immigrants to New Zealand sent on behalf of the Vogel Scheme. It was believed that they thought they were on their way to America as were most at this time. Further information on this family is noted under "Tejke Family."

Soon after, the Tejke family moved and established themselves in the village of Rokittken where Mathais & Anna Klimek were residing at this time. A year later the Tejke family decided to join the mass of families who were traveling overseas for a better life. They travelled to Hamburg, via Gdansk, where they set aboard the ship "Palmerston", the third ship with assisted and nominated Polish immigrants to New Zealand sent on behalf of the Vogel Scheme. It was believed that they thought they were on their way to America as were most at this time. Further information on this family is noted under "Tejke Family."

Johann Smolinski married Francisca Malinowska, the daughter of Thomas Malinowski & Catharina Rekowska. They were married on the 17th of October 1869 at the church of "The Holy Trinity" in the village of Liebschau. Further history of this family is noted under "Smolinski Family."

On the 17th of October 1869, Johann Smolinski married Francisca Malinowska, the daughter of Thomas Malinowski & Catharina Rekowska, at the church of "The Holy Trinity" in the village of Liebschau. Further history of this family is noted under "Smolinski Family."

In June of 1874, Mathias & Anna with their children Franz, Theodor, and Martin, left the village of Rokittken, for Hamburg, via Gdansk. They were to meet their daughter Mathila & family who had unintentionally arrived in New Zealand. The Klimek family fled due to the boys being forced to enlist for German Military Training. The family were smuggled in the bottom of a boat by Jewish boatmen and were sent down the river (Vistula) to the sea. From the city of Gdansk the family sailed to Hamburg where they set aboard the ship "Gutenburg" a small iron ship, its first voyage to New Zealand on the 4th of July 1874 arriving at Lyttleton, Canterbury, New Zealand on the 25th of October 1874.

In June of 1874, Mathias & Anna with their children Franz, Theodor, and Martin, left the village of Rokittken, for Hamburg, via Gdansk. They were to meet their daughter Mathila & family who had unintentionally arrived in New Zealand. The Klimek family fled due to the boys being forced to enlist for German Military Training. The family were smuggled in the bottom of a boat by Jewish boatmen and were sent down the river (Vistula) to the sea. From the city of Gdansk the family sailed to Hamburg where they set aboard the ship "Gutenburg" a small iron ship, its first voyage to New Zealand on the 4th of July 1874 arriving at Lyttleton, Canterbury, New Zealand on the 25th of October 1874.

From Lyttleton the family headed south to the settlement of Waihola where Mathilda and family were residing. The Klimeck family were first recorded in the "1882 list of Free Holders", where Mathias was listed as having owned 3 acres of land to the value of 200 pounds in Waihola. It is believed the family home was situated in Nore Street, on the hillside facing Lake Waihola. Mathias is said to have worked as a labourer during his working years in New Zealand.

• Near Tullah, West Tasmania, 1890's:
  From Lyttleton the family headed south to the settlement of Waihola where Mathilda and family were residing. The earliest mention of the family in New Zealand so far has been found in the Dunedin Hospital records where Frank Klimeck aged 23 was admitted into the Dunedin Hospital on the 15th of September 1878 and discharged on the 2nd of October. It does not mention however what the reason was. The family are then recorded in the "1882 list of Free Holders", where Mathias was listed as having owned 3 acres of land to the value of 200 pounds in Waihola. It is believed the family home was situated in Nore Street, on the hillside facing Lake Waihola. Mathias is said to have worked as a labourer during his working years in New Zealand.

Some time during the early 1880's, as a result of the 1879-1896 depression in New Zealand, brothers Felix & Frank Klimeck, left Waihola and headed for Tasmania, Australia where they worked on the Railways. Frank returned to New Zealand as he found Australia unfavourable while Felix remained.

It is believed the two gentlemen with moustaches are Felix (second on left) & Frank Klimeck (right of photo).

Photo kindly provided by Mary Taylor (Aus).

Anna Klimeck (nee Smolinski) died of cancer of the face on the 30th of October 1882 at the age of 63 in the settlement of Green Island. She was staying at the time with her daughter Matilada Teike. She is buried in the Roman Catholic section of the Southern Cemetery in Dunedin.

Anna Klimeck (nee Smolinski) died of cancer of the face on the 30th of October 1882 at the age of 63 at Green Island. She was staying at the time with her daughter Matilada Teike. She is buried in the Roman Catholic section of the Southern Cemetery in Dunedin.

Mathias Klimeck (Mathew) left Waihola to live with his daughter Matilda & family. During the years from 1896 to 1898, Mathias Klimeck resided at Shag Point with his son-in-law, Frederick Teike, who was working in the coalmines there. While residing here Mathias was given outdoor relief from an illness, through the Otago Benevolent Institute until his condition worsened. Shortly later Mathias and Frederick Teike moved to Macandrew Road, South Dunedin. On the 11th of September 1897, Mathias was institutionalized to the Otago Benevolent Institute, Caversham, Dunedin, and is recorded in the health records as suffering from results of past work and old age. After 16 months in the Institute, Mathias passed away on the 8th of February 1899 at the age of 80 and is buried in the Southern Cemetery, Dunedin.

• Annie, Franciszka, Frank & Felix Klimeck, Waihola 1886:
  Mathias Klimeck (Mathew) left Waihola to live with his daughter Matilda & family. During the years from 1896 to 1898, Mathias Klimeck resided at Shag Point with his son-in-law, Frederick Teike, who was working in the coalmines there. While residing here Mathias was given outdoor relief from an illness, through the Otago Benevolent Institute until his condition worsened. Shortly later Mathias and Frederick Teike moved to Macandrew Road, South Dunedin. On the 11th of September 1897, Mathias was institutionalized to the Otago Benevolent Institute, Caversham, Dunedin, and is recorded in the health records as suffering from results of past work and old age. After 16 months in the Institute, Mathias passed away on the 8th of February 1899 at the age of 80 and is buried in the Southern Cemetery, Dunedin.

Franz (Frank) Klimeck married Franciska (Fanny) Cherkowska (Chilkowska), believed to be the daughter of Johann Cherkowska & Anna Gowalska, on the 22nd of April 1882, at Waihola . The wedding ceremony was held at the house of Franz and Veronica Annis. Veronica Annis (nee Chilkowska) and Francisca were related and Franciska had been working probably in Dunedin as a house servant.

Franz (Frank) Klimeck married Franciszka (Fanny) Apolonica Cherkowska (Chilkowska), the daughter of Adalbert Cherkowski & Catharina Stolc, on the 22nd of April 1882 at Waihola . The wedding ceremony was held at the house of Franz and Veronica Annis (nee Cherkowska), older sister to Franciszka.

There is some mystery as to who Fanny was as she is recalled under various surnames. The parents on the wedding certificate could not be found. She is given the name Rekosskee on the childrens birth records and her own death certificate which also recalls name of parents unknown. On Felix her son's marriage certificate she has the name Annis. After further investigation I have located a Francisca Apollonia born in 1857 to Adalbert Cherkowski & Catharina Stolz, youngest sister to Veronica. I believe this could be her. Franciska and the Annis family had been living in the village of Turze, when they decided to immigrate to New Zealand. They set aboard the ship "Reichstag" on the 10th of May 1874 at Hamburg, Germany arriving at Port Nicholson, Wellington, New Zealand on the 6th of August 1874. Also aboard ship were the Barra family who would later marry into the Klimeck family.

Franciszka Cherkowska decided to immigrate with the Annis family who had been living in the village of Turze. They set aboard the ship "Reichstag" on the 10th of May 1874 at Hamburg, Germany arriving at Port Nicholson, Wellington, New Zealand on the 6th of August 1874. From Wellington they set forth arriving at their final destination, to the Polish settlement of Waihola in the South Island. Also aboard ship were the Barra family who would later marry into the Klimeck family. Rosalia Kreft (nee Cherkowska) another older sister to Franciszka, came out to New Zealand in 1875 aboard the Lammershagen with her husband Johann Martin Kreft and child.

From Wellington they set forth arriving at their final destination, to the Polish settlement of Waihola in the South Island.

Photo kindly provided by Martin Klemick.

* Franciska, Frank, Annie & Felix Klimeck 1886:

• Right: Ellen Klemick (nee Walsh), Frank & Annie Klimeck:
  

After the railway work came to a close, Frank worked as a farm labourer in and around the area. Four years to the month, after the death of Frank's Mother, his wife Francisca took ill and died of apoplexy on the 2nd of October 1886 at the age of only 28. She is buried at the Waihola Cemetery behind the Annis family plots.

Four years to the month, after the death of Frank's Mother, his wife Franciszka took ill and died of apoplexy on the 2nd of October 1886 at the age of only 28. She is buried at the Waihola Cemetery behind the Annis family plot.

Sometime after the death of their mother, Felix and Annie Klimeck were sent to live with their Uncle Fred and Auntie Mathilda Tikey. The two children grew up in Fairfield where they went to the Green Island and Walton Schools with their cousins during the 1890's. Frank Klimeck is noted as residing in Nightcaps, Southland around 1911 working as a labourer where he lived in a small hut at the back of his son's property.

Sometime after the death of their mother, Felix and Annie Klimeck were sent to live with their Uncle Fred and Auntie Mathilda Tikey. The two children grew up in Fairfield where they went to the Green Island and Walton Schools with their cousins during the 1890's. It is presumed after Fanny's death that Frank went over to Tasmania for a while and worked with brother Felix. Frank, finding Australia not to his liking, is later noted as residing in Nightcaps, Southland around 1911 working as a labourer where he lived in a small hut at the back of his son's property.

Frank Klimeck died at Riverton, on the 2nd of June 1919 and is buried at Wrey's Bush Cemetery, just east of Nightcaps.

• Harriet & Felix Klimeck, 1886:
  Frank Klimeck died at Riverton, on the 2nd of June 1919 and is buried at Wrey's Bush Cemetery, just east of Nightcaps.

They had 10 children in total being: Frank Mathias (1886-1938), Henry Theodor (1888-1968), Alice Matilda (1890-1982), Elsie Annie (1893-1972), Helen Mary (1894-1895), Felix Walter (1896-1897), Joseph Stanislaus (1900-1965), Mary Magdalen (1903-1923), Felix Paul (1906-1980)& Monica Catherine (1909-1996). Felix travelled around Australia with his growing family from Latrobe, Tasmania to Dandenong (Melbourne), Victoria, where he worked on the Cable Trams in Melbourne City. He also worked on the Railways in N.S.W. living in Menindee, south of Broken Hill, as well as working in South Australia and Western Australia laying tracks for T.C. Rail. Later they moved back to Tasmania where Felix worked in the mines. Felix Klimeck died on the 9th of March 1922 at Wynyard, Tasmania and Harriet died on the 15th of December 1953 in Launceston, Tasmania. It is said that Felix's own horses pulled the hearse at his funeral.

They had 10 children in total being: Frank Mathias (1886-1938), Henry Theodor (1888-1968), Alice Matilda (1890-1982), Elsie Annie (1893-1972), Helen Mary (1894-1895), Felix Walter (1896-1897), Joseph Stanislaus (1900-1965), Mary Magdalen (1903-1923), Felix Paul (1906-1980)& Monica Catherine (1909-1996).

Felix travelled around Australia with his growing family from Latrobe, Tasmania to Dandenong (Melbourne), Victoria, where he worked on the Cable Trams in Melbourne City. He also worked on the Railways in N.S.W. living in Menindee, south of Broken Hill, as well as working in South Australia and Western Australia laying tracks for T.C. Rail. Later they moved back to Tasmania where Felix worked in the mines.

Photo kindly provided by Mary Taylor (Aus).

* Phil & Harriet Klimeck with family.:

• Felix Klimeck & Family, 1913:
  
  Back Row: Elsie Annie, Alice Matilda, Henry Theodor, Henriette (nee Harris),
  Middle Row: Joseph Stanislaus, Felix Snr., Harriet (nee Milbourne), Frank Mathias,
  Front Row: Mary Magdalen, Felix Paul, Monica Catherine and Nell Klimeck.
  

Photo kindly provided by Mary Taylor (Aus).

Felix Klimeck died on the 9th of March 1922 at Wynyard, Tasmania and Harriet died on the 15th of December 1953 in Launceston, Tasmania. It is said that Felix's own horses pulled the hearse at his funeral.

• Older members of the Klimeck Family, 1913:
  
  Standing: Henry Theodor, Henriette (nee Harris),
  Sitting: Elsie Annie, Frank Mathias & Alice Matilda.
  

Photo kindly provided by Mary Taylor (Aus).

Martin and Minnie Klimeck had seven children being: Mary Louise (1888-1972), Wilhelmina Augusta (1889-1993), William Patrick (1892-1977), Eleanor Annie (1893-1991), Martin Joseph (Fr. Edmond Klimeck) (1895-1983), Rosalie Theresa (1899-2003) & Peter John (1902-1960). The first four children were born in Waihola and the last three were born in the Tokomairiro & Akatore area.

• A young Martin Klimeck:
  Martin and Minnie Klimeck had seven children being: Mary Louise (1888-1972), Wilhelmina Augusta (1889-1993), William Patrick (1892-1977), Eleanor Annie (1893-1991), Martin Joseph (Fr. Edmond Klimeck) (1895-1983), Rosalie Theresa (1899-2003) & Peter John (1902-1960). The first four children were born in Waihola and the last three were born in the Tokomairiro & Akatore area.

• Georgetown Hotel:
  
  It is believed that Minnie is standing at the door to the left of the photo and Martin at the other.

Photo kindly provided by Pauline Lee.

• Martin Klimeck & Family:
  
  Back Row: Wilhelmina Augusta, Martin Joseph (Father Klimeck), Mary Louise,
  Front Row: William Patrick, Minnie (nee Barra), Peter John, Rosalie, Martin Snr., & Ellenora Klimeck.
  

Photo kindly provided by Patrick Klimeck

* Martin & Minnie Klimeck with family.:

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On May the 4th, 1817, Jan Klimkowski married Marianna Lukowska at the church of "Birth of the Blessed Virgin Mary" in the village of Pehsken (Piaseczno), West Prussia, ethnically the district of Kociewie, Poland. Jan was possibly a farm labourer who joined thousands of Poles criss-crossing the countryside looking for seasonal work, as the family regularly moved about.

On May the 4th, 1817, Jan Klimkowski married Marianna Lukowska at the church of "Birth of the Blessed Virgin Mary" in the village of Pehsken (Piaseczno), West Prussia, ethnically the district of Kociewie, Poland. Jan was possibly a farm labourer who joined thousands of Poles criss-crossing the countryside looking for seasonal work, as the family regularly moved about.

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Klimek Family Tree

KLIMKOWSKI/KLIMEK (Pol) from Clement (Eng)(Dut). The name Clement achieved popularity firstly through having been borne by an early Saint who was a disciple of Saint Paul, and later because it was selected as a symbolic name by a number of Popes. Meaning: mild, compassionate. There is a small village with the name of Klimek situated near Krotoszyn & west of Kalisz. Habitation names: Klimaszewski, Klim(k)owski.

KLIMKOWSKI/KLIMEK (Pol) from Clement (Eng)(Dut). The name Clement achieved popularity firstly through having been borne by an early Saint who was a disciple of Saint Paul, and later because it was selected as a symbolic name by a number of Popes. Meaning: mild, compassionate. There is a small village with the name of Klimek situated near Krotoszyn west of Kalisz. Habitation names: Klimaszewski, Klim(k)owski.

RYBICKI (Pol) ryba. Meaning: fish or rybaki fisherman.

Mathias Klimek married Anna Smolinska (1820-1882) at Gardschau (Godziszewo) in 1847 both residing in the village of Turse (Turze) at the edge of Lake Damaschken. Anna previously gave birth to a son, Johann Smolinski (1844-1922), while residing at the village of Stenzlau (Stanislawie). It is believed that Mathias at some time in Poland worked as a coachman for an aristocratic family.

Mathias Klimek married Anna Smolinska (1820-1882) the daughter of Simon Smolinski & Dorothea Rybicka, at Gardsch