Ancestors of Robert John Thomson: Fourth Generation

J. Gottlieb Launer
From Les Zippel.

Johann Gottlieb Launer was born in Blanchetown, South Australia on July 9, 1849. Gottlieb died near Yorketown, South Australia on May 6, 1908. Gottlieb was buried at the Pink Lakes Cemetery near Yorketown, South Australia.

Johann Gottlieb Launer married Johanna Wilhelmine Zippel at Strait Gate Lutheran Church in Lights Pass, South Australia on June 5, 1874. Johanna Wilhelmine Zippel was born on January 22, 1853 in Nandel Bintschen, Posen, Prussia. Wilhelmine was the daughter of Johann Gotthilf Zippel and Dorothea Elisabeth Kleindienst. Wilhelmine died on January 18, 1934. Wilhelmine was buried at the Pink Lakes Cemetery near Yorketown, South Australia.

Johann Gottlieb Launer and Johanna Wilhelmine Zippel had the following children:

i. Carl Friedrich Herrmann Launer was born in South Australia on March 19, 1875. Herrmann died in Williamstown, South Australia on March 19, 1955. Herrmann was buried on March 20, 1955 at the cemetery in Williamstown, South Australia. He was baptised at Strait Gate Lutheran Church in Lights Pass, South Australia on March 28, 1875.Carl Friedrich Herrmann Launer resided in Williamstown, South Australia. Sponsors at his baptism were Caroline Launer, Carl Zippel, Johann Gottlieb Klemm and Adolph Winnecke.

ii. Wilhelm Heinrich Launer was born in South Australia on December 13, 1877. Harry died on February 17, 1962. Wilhelm Heinrich Launer married Anastina Pauline Bishop. Anastina Pauline Bishop was born on March 20, 1879. Tina died on April 16, 1968. He was baptised near Yorketown, South Australia on December 30, 1877.

iii. Johann Carl Launer was born in South Australia on April 9, 1879. Charlie died on July 20, 1961. Charlie was buried in Centennial Park, South Australia. He was baptised at Zion Lutheran Church near Yorketown, South Australia on August 17, 1879.

iv. Caroline Mathilda Launer was born in South Australia on May 7, 1881. Tilly died in Edithburg, South Australia on August 7, 1941. Caroline Mathilda Launer married Gustav Adolph Voigt on September 2, 1903. Gustav Adolph Voigt was born on August 2, 1872. Gustav died on August 31, 1941. She was baptised on May 10, 1881. Sponsors at her baptism were Wilhelm Koop, Karl Zippel and Ernstine Zippel.

v. Gustav Johannes Launer was born in Morowie, York Peninsula, South Australia on April 6, 1883. Jack died in Nhill, Victoria, Australia on October 5, 1956. Jack was buried in Netherby, Victoria, Australia. Gustav Johannes Launer married Ida Martha Deckert at the Lutheran Church in Netherby, Victoria, Australia on October 23, 1912. Ida Martha Deckert was born on September 20, 1888 in Netherby, Victoria, Australia. Ida was the daughter of Carl Gustav Deckert and Louise Hondow. Ida died in Nhill, Victoria, Australia on November 16, 1967. Ida was buried in Netherby, Victoria, Australia. He was baptised at Strait Gate Lutheran Church in Lights Pass, South Australia on May 20, 1883. Occupation: Farmer. Sponsors at his baptism were Karl Zippel, Heinrich Roll, Ernstine Zippel and Marie Koop.

vi. Traugott Alfred Launer was born on January 3, 1885.

vii. Ernest August Launer was born near Yorketown, South Australia on March 27, 1886. Ern died in Yorke Peninsula, South Australia on June 30, 1950. Ern was buried at St John's Lutheran Cemetery in South Kilkerran, South Australia. Ernest August Launer married Selma Alwine Elix in Maitland, South Australia on May 2, 1917. Selma Alwine Elix was born on August 8, 1897 in Daveryston, South Australia. Selma was the daughter of Johann Christian Adolph Elix and Auguste Emma Preuss. Selma died in Yorke Peninsula, South Australia on June 29, 1979. Selma was buried at St John's Lutheran Church Cemetery in South Kilkerran, South Australia. Selma Alwine Elix resided in Maitland, South Australia. He was baptised at Strait Gate Lutheran Church in Lights Pass, South Australia on April 15, 1886. Ernest August Launer resided in Sandilands, South Australia. Occupation: Farmer. Sponsors at his Baptism were J. H. Roll, Friedrich Lehmann and Ernstine Zippel.

viii. Anna Wilhelmina Launer was born in South Australia on August 6, 1888. Minnie died in Centennial Park, South Australia on March 19, 1970.

ix. Helene Sophie Clara Launer was born in South Australia on November 17, 1889. Helene died in Centennial Park, South Australia on January 3, 1963. Helene Sophie Clara Launer married William Henry Price. William is the son of John Charles Price. She was baptised at Strait Gate Lutheran Church in Lights Pass, South Australia. Sponsers at her baptism were Friedrich Lehmann, Maria Thiele, Anna Coop, Wilhelm Reichenbach.

x. Gottlieb Reinhold Launer was born in South Australia on March 20, 1891. Gottlieb died near Yorketown, South Australia on September 5, 1901. Gottlieb was buried on September 10, 1901 in Pink Lakes Cemetery near Yorketown, South Australia. He was baptised at Strait Gate Lutheran Church in Lights Pass, South Australia. Sponsors at his baptism were Wilhelmine Lehmann, Anna Voigt, August Reichenbach and Hermann Fiedler.

xi. Friedrich Wilhelm Carl Launer was born in Moorowie, South Australia on May 9, 1893. Will died on June 17, 1971. Friedrich Wilhelm Carl Launer married Iris Emily Gangell. He was baptised near Yorketown, South Australia on August 6, 1893. Friedrich Wilhelm Carl Launer resided in Nuriootpa, South Australia. Buried by Rev. G. Mibus.