Johann Gotthelf Schultz

Johann Gotthelf Schultz and Johanne Henriette Hundrack Johann Gotthelf⁴ Schultz (Johann Samuel⁵, George⁶)⁽¹²⁰⁾ was born in Hoffnungsthal, South Australia on April 11, 1848.⁽¹²¹⁾ He was baptised in Bethany Church, South Australia, April 16, 1848. Johann died on November 23, 1926 at 78 years of age⁽¹²²⁾ and was buried in the Lutheran Cemetery, South Hamilton, Victoria.⁽¹²³⁾

He married Johanne Henriette (Henriette) Hundrack in St. Michael's, Lutheran Church, Hochkirch on April 28, 1870.⁽¹²⁴⁾ Johanne was born May 24, 1849 in Rodewitz, Saxony, Prussia.⁽¹²⁵⁾ She⁽¹²⁶⁾ was the daughter of Johann Hundrack and Anna Rentsch. Johanne immigrated to Australia in 1851. Johanne died on August 28, 1929 in Hamilton, Victoria, Australia at 80 years of age⁽¹²⁷⁾ and was buried in the Lutheran Cemetery, South Hamilton, Victoria.⁽¹²⁸⁾

Gotthelf came to Victoria in 1855 with his parents and attended school at Hochkirch (Tarrington). After their marriage, Gotthelf and Henriette lived at "Poplar Valley" (near Breackneck corner) in the old Hundrack family home. Gotthelf eventually took over "Poplar Valley" and made it their home, where they owned approximately 60 acres of land. The family milked cows and made their own butter. They also baked their bread and kuchen in a large bake-oven made of mud and stone. In later years thay had some sheep. Henriette and Gotthelf had a large family of ten children. Their home "Poplar Valley" was made of mud, straw and logs with a thatched roof. It had seven rooms and an upstairs loft, with extra sleeping accommodation. The grandchildren believed Father Christmas lived in the loft as at Christmas time. Grandmother Schultz climed up unnoticed and threw nuts from the loft to the family. The family attended church in Hochkirch every Sunday morning. Most walked as there wasn't room in the double seater buggy for all to ride. On Sunday evenings they would often walk back to Tarrington for an evening with relations or friends. In later years the family each received 20 acres of land from their parents. These blocks were all situated between Pierre Point and Breakneck corner area. Heinrich (Harry) walked approximately three miles every day to his block on which was a large stone quarry which now belongs to Noske Bros., Hamilton. Ashely Schneider now owns the block which belonged to Paul.

Johann Gotthelf Schultz and Johanne Henriette Hundrack had the following children:

	Maria Theresia (Therese⁾³ Schultz⁽¹²⁹⁾ was born in Hamilton, Victoria, Australia on February 13, 1871.⁽¹³⁰⁾ Maria died on October 27, 1960 at 89 years of age. She married Ludwig Carl Wiese.⁽¹³¹⁾ Ludwig was born on April 20, 1862. (Additional notes for Ludwig Carl Wiese⁽¹³²⁾) Ludwig died on June 18, 1954 at 92 years of age. Ludwig and Theresee resided in Minyip then Hamilton, Victoria, Australia. Occupation: Farmer.
	Ernst Schultz⁽¹³³⁾ was born on August 20, 1873. Ernst died on May 27, 1956 at 82 years of age.⁽¹³⁴⁾ He was buried at the Lutheran Cemetery in South Hamilton, Victoria, Australia.⁽¹³⁵⁾ He married Bertha Thomson. Bertha was born on December 17, 1884 in Byaduk, Victoria, Australia.⁽¹³⁶⁾ She⁽¹³⁷⁾ was the daughter of Robert Thomson and Louise Rosina Handreck. Bertha died on April 27, 1934 at 49 years of age.⁽¹³⁸⁾ She was buried at the Lutheran Cemetery in South Hamilton, Victoria, Australia.⁽¹³⁹⁾ Ernst and Bertha Thomson resided in Pierrepoint, Hochkirch, Victoria, Australia.
	Heinrich (Harry) Schultz⁽¹⁴⁰⁾ was born in Hamilton, Victoria, Australia on September 12, 1875.⁽¹⁴¹⁾ Heinrich died on February 1, 1952 at 76 years of age. Harry resided in Pierrepoint, Hochkirch, Victoria, Australia. Occupation: Farmer.
	Bernhard (Ben) Schultz⁽¹⁴²⁾ was born in Hamilton, Victoria, Australia on September 23, 1877.⁽¹⁴³⁾ Bernhard died on November 10, 1945 at 68 years of age. He married Anna Sophie Miller.⁽¹⁴⁴⁾ Anna was born on March 28, 1878. (Additional notes for Anna Sophie Miller⁽¹⁴⁵⁾) Anna died on March 21, 1939 at 60 years of age. Ben and Anna resided in Croxton East, Victoria, Australia. Occupation: Farmer.
	Paul Schultz⁽¹⁴⁶⁾ was born on April 26, 1880. Paul died on March 28, 1958 at 77 years of age. Paul Schultz resided in 'Poplar Valley', Hochkirch, Victoria, Australia. Occupation: Farmer.
	Anna Ernstine (Teenie) Schultz⁽¹⁴⁷⁾ was born in Hamilton, Victoria, Australia on October 23, 1882.⁽¹⁴⁸⁾ Anna died on February 5, 1962 at 79 years of age. Teenie Schultz resided in 'Poplar Valley', Hochkirch, Victoria, Australia. Occupation: Home Duties.
	Phillip Schultz⁽¹⁴⁹⁾ was born on June 18, 1885. Phil died on August 14, 1963 at 78 years of age. He married Helena Sophia Thomson. She was known as Lena. Lena was born on August 21, 1888 in Cavendish, Victoria, Australia.⁽¹⁵⁰⁾ She⁽¹⁵¹⁾ was the daughter of Robert Thomson and Louise Rosina Handreck. Lena died on October 12, 1969 at 81 years of age. Phillip and Helena Schultz resided in Tarrington, Victoria, Australia. Occupation: Farmer/Labourer.
	Otto Dick Schultz⁽¹⁵²⁾ was born on December 10, 1887. Otto died on August 31, 1966 at 78 years of age. He married Emilie Dorothea Kuhne.⁽¹⁵³⁾ Emilie was born on December 20, 1896. (Additional notes for Emilie Dorothea Kuhne⁽¹⁵⁴⁾) Emilie died on July 2, 1979 at 82 years of age. Otto and Emiliez resided in Warrnambool, Victoria, Australia. Occupation: Labourer.
	Henrietta Ida Schultz was born on May 20, 1890.
	Carl Charlie Schultz⁽¹⁵⁵⁾ was born on October 29, 1894. Carl died on June 19, 1967 at 72 years of age. Carl Charlie Schultz resided in Portland, Victoria, Australia. Occupation: Farmer.