Gustav F. Schmitkie, Australia

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05/19/2012

Gustav F. Schmitkie, Australia

This is a photo of Gustav Friedrich SCHMITKE born 8 December 1853 Strava Prussia; died 7 April 1914 Rosedale South Australia, Australia. His parents were Gustav and Auguste nee MEIER. He had 3 brothers, August Heinrich, Carl Friedrich and Edward.
Have information on Gustav Friedrich from his arrival in Australia. Looking for information on family prior to that.
Some members of the family spell their name SCHMIDTKE.
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Rod and Sue Schmitke

Date & Place: circa 1900 in South Australia Australia

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Gustav Friedrich Schmitke Dec 8, 1853 - Apr 7, 1914 Rosedale, Australia

Gustav Friedrich Schmitke was born on December 8, 1853 in Strava Prussia, and died at age 60 years old on April 7, 1914 in Rosedale Australia. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Gustav Friedrich Schmitke.

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