BILDERBECK GROOMS
Arthur Leslie 'Les' Bilderbeck (1903-1985)
born in Paeroa to Martin & Martha Bilderbeck
married Ivy Paulina Climo (1908-1994) in 1928
* daughter of Alfred Climo & Jane Augusta Kappely
Arthur died 15 Aug 1985 in Wanganui and ashes scattered at Hamilton Park, Waikato
* Ivy died 8 Sep 1994 at Karina Nursing Home in Palmerston North and is buried at Kelvin Grove

Bernard 'Bert' Bilderbeck (1909-1986)
born Taihape, son of Martin & Martha Bilderbeck
married Emily Lydia McLean (nee Moore-Maddison 1899-1986) in 1938
* Emily was born in Bunnythorpe to Herbert Hartfield Harman Moore & Louisa Maude Wildbore
Stephen (1851-1914) & Mary Ann 1852-1917 Maddison) .. Anthony Maddison (1886-1954) & Annie Gosling (1875-1951) ..
* Emily first married George Redvers 'Alan' McLean (1902-1929) in Wanganui 1926. She died in Wanganui 26 Dec 1985
Bert died 4 Oct 1986 in Wanganui and is buried at Aramoho

George Bilderbeck (1894-1977)
born in Feilding to Christiana Bilderbeck, father not registered
married Christina Kelly (aka Hamilton? 1896-1977) in 1918
* daughter of Henry Warren Kelly, Mayor of Richmond Borough
their known children
* 1919 - 2013 Alma Joan Bilderbeck (+Foley)
* 1936 - 2009 Esma Juliette Bilderbeck (+Tasker)
* Christina died 8 Jan 1977 aged 80 in Masterton
George died 31 Oct 1977 in Masterton
They are buried Plots 67 & 68, Row K, Lawn A-X at Archer Street

Hans Herman Leberecht Bilderbeck (1845-1915)
born 12 Feb 1849 in Lubeck, Schleswig-Holsten, Germany to Hermann Bilderbeck (1798-1862) & Magdalena Elizabeth Sartori (1799-1826)
married Christiana Kossatz (1848-1923)
* born in Peitz, Germany, a daughter of Hanns Kossatz & Anna Scholodder (1811-1903). Her father died & Anna remarried to George Kaina (1814-1897) in 1853. Anna arrived into NZ with her 3 surviving daughters (Maria, Anna & Christiana), husband George and a son, Frederick Kaina (1854-1879) on the 'Alfred' into Auckland 18 Nov 1864.
They are listed as Kaina on the ships list, although the daughters were still Kossatz. Anna remarried in 1867 to Hinrich Cordes
known children of Hans & Christiana
* 1869 - Annie Magdalene 'Hannah' Bilderbeck
* 1871 - 1956 Hermann Bilderbeck (born Nelson)
* 1872 - 1933 Martin Bilderbeck (born Nelson)
* 1874 - 1948 Otto Bilderbeck (born Nelson)
* 1874 - Margarita Lillian 'Charlotte' Bilderbeck
* 1875 - 1961 Rudolph Bilderbck (born Nelson)
* 1877 - 1878 George Bilderbeck
* 1879 - Betty Bilderbeck
* 1880 - 1968 Christina Bilderbeck (born Feilding)
* 1894 - 1977 George Bilderbeck (born Feilding)
* Hans was a Carpenter in Feilding. He & Christiana divorced.
Hans next married Tracey Celestine Veronica Blake (1878-1956) in 1907
known children of Hans & Tracey
* 1908 - 1995 Lindus Charles Hermann Bilderbeck
Hans died 24 Oct 1915 in Feilding
Feilding Star, 25 Oct 1915
BILDERBECK - At his residence, Hobson Street, Feilding, on October 24, 1915, Hansa Herman Leberecht Bilderbeck, beloved husband of Mrs Tracey Bilderbeck, aged 66 years. Private interment, Tuesday
BILDERBECK The death of Mr H. H. Bilderbeck, one of the oldest residents of the Feilding district, occurred on Sunday. The deceased, who was for many years a Government inspector of bridge construction, was 66 years of age. He leaves a widow and a son.
He is buried Plot 316, Row 34, Block 3 at Feilding
* Christiana died 29 Dec 1923 in Masterton aged 75. Her last address was 9 Kirton St. She is buried Plot CB, Row 2, Plan VII at Archer Street
* Tracey died 6 March 1956 aged 78 in Silverstream Hospital & cremated at Karori

Hermann Bilderbeck (1871-1956)
born in Matakitaki, Nelson to Hans & Christiana Bilderbeck
married Norah Margaret Nielsen (1878-1906) in 1895
their known children
* 1895 - 1918 Harry Claude Bilderbeck
* 1897 - Alfred Roy Bilderbeck
* 1900 - 1961 Stanley Roland Bilderbeck
* 1902 - 1992 Annie Daphne Gwendoline Bilderbeck
Hermann next married Ethel Violet Merrick (1888-1977) in 1927

Herman George Bilderbeck (1898-1968)
son of Martin & Martha Bilderbeck
served as George Herman, Private 10/3483 with the 9th Reinforcements, Wellington Infantry Battalion, B Company, NZEF. His next of kin was his mother at Winiata, Taihape
married Nellie Stewart Waterson (nee Beckham 1905-1967) in 1936
* Nellie was a daughter of Alfred Beckham (1869-1942) from Victoria, Australia & Adelaide Scott. She first married Roy James Waterson (1890-1930) in 1923

Laurence Clive 'Duff' Bilderbeck (1904-1985)
born in Bulls to Martin & Martha Bilderbeck
married Caroline Constance Mosen (1906-1965) in 1932
* Caroline was born in Havelock, a daughter of Thomas Joseph Mosen & Edith may Pope
he served as Sapper 11694, 2nd NZEF, 2nd Echelon in WWII. His next of kin was his wife Caroline at 2 Gurr St., Aramoho, Wanganui
Laurence died 19 Jan 1985 in Wanganui

Leslie Otto Bilderbeck (1911-1976)
born in Levin to Otto & Ethel Bilderbeck
married Isabel Eileen May Hope (1911-1999) in 1938
* Isabel was born in Blenheim to Charles Albert Hope & Louisa May Witt
their known children
* 1940 - 2015 Peter Charles Bilderbeck - born Wanganui, died Paraparaumu, buried Awa Tapu)
* 1942 - Diane Ethel Bilderbeck - born Wanganui, died Tauranga
Leslie died 25 Oct 1976 in Wanganui and is buried Plot 523 at Aramoho cemetery

Lindus Charles Hermann 'Bill' Bilderbeck (1908-1995)
son of Hans & Tracey Bilderbeck
* He was in Standard VI at the College St School, Palmerston North in 1921 and won a first price at the West End Sunday School annual scriptural examinations
married Louisa Ham (nee Bradshaw 1897-1990) in 1937
* Louisa first married Victor Rowland Ham (1897-1950) in St Peters, NSW in 1918. They were granted a divorce, decree absolute, in March 1928
Evening Post, 3 April 1937
BILDERBECK-HAM On March 5 1937, at St Jame's Church, Lower Hutt, by the Rev H. E. K. Fry, Louise, second daughter of Mrs E. H. Bradshaw and the late Mr Bradshaw, Sydney, N.S.W., to Lindus Charles, only son of Mrs R. C. Bilderbeck and the late Mr Bilderbeck, Lower Hutt
* Louisa died 3 April 1990 aged 92 and was cremated at Karori

Martin Bilderbeck (1872-1933)
born in Matakitaki, Nelson to Hans & Christiana Bilderbeck
married Martha Myszewski (1880-1954)
* Martha was born in Midhurst, Taranaki to Johan 'John' Myszewski/Mischewski (1834-1918) & Carolina Junka (1853-1899)
their known children
* 1898 - 1968 Hermann Geroge 'George' Bilderbeck
* 1900 - 1980 Martin Lionel 'Jim' Bilderbeck (born Stratford)
* 1903 - 1985 Arthur Leslie 'Les' Bilderbeck
* 1904 - 1985 Lawrence Clive 'Duff' Bilderbeck
* 1905 - 1985 Celia 'May' Bilderbeck
* 1907 - 1908 Dulcie Bilderbeck
* 1908 - 1984 Elsie 'Stet' Bilderbeck
* 1909 - 1986 Bernard 'Ben/Bert' Bilderbeck
* 1911 - 1973 Ronald John 'Jack' Bilderbeck, served in WWII as Private 43850. He enlisted from Taihape or Raetihi. His mother was his next of kin at 108 Liverpool St., Wanganui
* 1912 - 1980 Florence Bilderbeck
* 1914 - 1983 Joyce Thelma 'Dolly' Bilderbeck
* 1916 - 1942 Norman Clarence 'Bill' Bilderbeck, husband of Elizabeth Blanche Bilderbeck, of Motueka, served in WWII as Gunner 24428, 6 Field Regiment, NZ Artillery. He was Killed in action 25 Oct 1942 aged 26 in Western Desert & buried El Alamein
* 1918 - 2005 Mary Agnes Bilderbeck
* 1919 - 1984 Katherine 'Kathy' Bilderneck
* 1920 - another daughter Bilderbeck
Martin died 15 Sep 1933 in Wanganui and is buried at Aramoho cemetery
* Martha died 13 Sep 1954
They are buried Plot 685, Division 10, Block F at Aramoho

Martin Lionel 'Jim' Bilderbeck (1900-1980)
born in Stratford to Martin & Martha Bilderbeck
married Olive Myrtle Lane (1900-1995) in 1924
* Myrtle was a daughter of George Charles Lane (1870-1937) & Elizabeth Brown Mason (1879-1963)
* Martin was a Foreman with the NZ Railways
Martin died 28 Nov 1980 in Horowhenua Hospital and was cremated at Kelvin Grove
* Olive died 21 Jan 1995 and is buried Plot 68, Block 2, Area GK at Kelvin Grove

Otto Bilderbeck (1874-1948)
born in Nelson to Hans & Christiana Bilderbeck
married Ethel Sophia Matilda Franklin (1881-1967) in Palmerston North 10 Dec 1902
* Ethel was born in Wanganui to William Arthur Kinders Franklin (1853-1880) & Abigail Tudor Nightingale (1854-1929)
their known children
* 1903 - 1979 Enid Ethel Bilderbeck (born Bulls)
* 1905 - 1980 Owen Tudor Bilderbeck
* 1907 - 1985 Kenneth Ellis Bilderbeck
* 1910 - 1939 Ina Lucilla Bilderbeck
* 1911 - 1976 Leslie Otto Bilderbeck
Otto died 4 May 1948 in Palmerston North and is buried Plot 75, Block 10, Area H at Kelvin Grove
* Ethel died 24 Sep 1967 in Wanganui and is buried Plot 295 at Aramoho cemetery with daughter Enid

Owen Tudor Bilderbeck (1905-1980)
son of Otto Bilderbeck & Ethel Matilda Sophia Franklin
* Owen was a Panel Beater
married Elsie May Burns (1903-2003) 28 Dec 1932
* daughter of John Alfred Burns (1872-1959) & Margaret Nancy Porter (1877-1960)
Owen died 19 May 1980 in Wanganui
* Elsie died 17 July 2003 aged 99.9 in Loma Linda Rest Home in Wanganui
They are buried Plot 245 at Aramoho cemetery

Rudolph Bilderbeck (1875-1961)
born in Nelson to Hans & Christina Bilderbeck
* Rudolph was a Blacksmith
married Phoebe Pritchard (1877-1940) in 1898
* Phoebe was born in Blenheim, 1 of 11 children to Henry 'Harry' Pritchard (1832-1897) & Mary Ann Hockey (1868-1938)
their known children
* 1899 - 1971 Christina 'Thelma' Bilderbeck
* 1900? - Val Bilderbeck (see Phoebe's death notice)
* 1903 - 1989 Irene 'Mavis' Bilderbeck
* 1914 - 1978 Jean Ridella Bilderbeck
* Phoebe died 15 Aug 1940 aged 62
Manawatu Standard, 23 Aug 1940 BILDERBECK On August 15 1940 at her residence, 56 Queen's Drive, Lyall Bay, Phoebe, beloved wife of Rudolph Bilderbeck and dearly loved mother of Thelma, Val, Mavis and Jean; aged 62 years. "A patient sufferer at rest"
Rudolph died 26 Sep 1961 aged 86 in Palmerston North Hospital. He was cremated at Kelvin Grove & is buried with Phoebe Plot 40 O, CN ENG2 at Karori

Rudolph Valentine Bilderbeck (1903-1973)
married Eva Beatrice Hunter (1904-1974) in 1926
their known children
* 1928 - Shirley Jean Bilderbeck
* They were in Mornington, Wellington for a time, where Eva was an ardent golf player
* Eva next married John Malcolm Cameron (1914-1973) in 1952
Rudolph died 20 Aug 1973 aged 70 and was cremated at Karori, Wellington

BILDERBECK BRIDES
Annie Daphne Gwendoline Bilderbeck (1902-1992)
daughter of Hermann & Norah Bilderbeck
married Loder/Loader Hills Allen (aka James Hills Allen 1893-1971) in 1922
Annie next married Cuthbert Palmer Tebb (1907-1999)
* Loder next married Elizabeth Muriel 'Betty' Sole (1913-2001). He died 16 June 1971 & is buried Waikumete
Annie died 27 Aug 1992 aged 90 in Auckland and is buried Plot 336, Block B, Area 14 at Hillsborough

Annie Magdalene 'Hannah' Bilderbeck (1869-)
born to Hans & Christiana Bilderbeck
married Alfred Noel Salmon (1864-) in 1897
* son of John James Salmon (1830-1909)

Betty Bilderbeck (1879-)
daughter of Hans & Christiana Bilderbeck
married Charles Schmidt in 1899
Feilding Star, 28 Dec 1899 WEDDING
At the Feilding Wesleyan Church yesterday afternoon, Mr Chas. Schmidt of Wellington and Betty, the third daughter of Mr H. H. L. Bilderbeck of Feilding, were united in the bonds of matrimony by the Rev T. W. Vealie. The bride, who was handsomely attired was attended by Miss Christina Bilderbeck as first bridesmaid and also by Miss Schmidt. The bridegroom was attended by Mr Otto Bilderbeck as groomsman and by Mr Nelson. There was a large congregation at the church to witness the event. Miss Lanyon, the organist, played the wedding march as the couple left the church. In the afternoon the many friends of the happy couple were present at the Foresters' Hall by invitation where a pleasant time was spent. Several toasts were proposed and duly honored, chief among them being "The Bride and Bridegroom" proposed by Mr Vealie. The wedding cake, which was manufactured by Mr Grantham, was generally admired. Mr and Mrs Schmusidt will reside in Wellington
their known children
*1901 - Edna May Schmidt
* Standard III at Clyde Quay school in Wellington 1910

Celia 'May' Bilderbeck (1905-1985)
born in Bulls to Martin & Martha Bilderbeck
married Lindon James Roberts (1897-1975) in 1924
* son of Thomas John Roberts (1863-1927) & Harriet Alice Benge (twin, 1870-1900)
Celia died 29 Oct 1985 in Wellington

Christina Bilderbeck (1881-1968)
born in Feilding to Hans & Christiana Bilderbeck
married Herbert Hill in 1900
their known children
*1901 - 1978 Cyril Freeland Hill
. Cyril married Nita Vera Evans in 1923.
*1902 - 1970 Charles Raymond Hill Charles married his cousin, Irene Maud Mavis Bilderbeck, see below
Christina next married Hugh Mackail in 1922

Christina Thelma Bilderbeck (1899-1971)
daughter of Rudolph & Phoebe Bilderbeck
married Charles Crowther (1894-1918) in 1918
* Charles was born in Shannon, 7th of 9 children of William Henry Crowther & Emily Jane Adams Henderson
Christina next married Robert Joseph Terry (1896-1941) in 1920. A son of Robert Terry & Emily Lulu Wiltshire
Christina died 27 Sep 1971 aged 71

Elsie 'Stet' Bilderbeck (1908-1984)
daughter of Martin & Martha Bilderbeck
married Robert Henry 'Bert' Lock (1903-1972) in 1930
* son of Robert Oliver Lock (1872-1937) from Sandhurst, Victoria & Agnes Alice Jamieson (1874-1949)
their known children
* 1930 - 1998 Mervyn Douglas Lock
* 1931 - 2003 Robert Martin Lock
* 1933 - 1988 June Thelma Lock
* 1935 - 1978 Raymond Leslie Lock
* ? - Betty May Lock
* 1946 - 1980 Mary Agnes Lock
* Robert died 18 Sep 1972 in Eltham, Taranaki
Elsie died 1 May 1984 in New Plymouth
* They are buried Plots 6230 & 6231, Block 7 at Eltham Old lawn

Florence Bilderbeck (1912-1980)
daughter of Martin & Martha Bilderbeck
married Robert Glen (1907-1969) in Wanganui 19 May 1934
* Robert died 24 June 1969 and was cremated at Karori
Florence died 28 March 1980 in Wellington and is buried in Plot 32/5, Section 1/3 at Makara cemetery

Ina Lucilla Bilderbeck (1910-1939)
born in Levin to Otto & Ethel Bilderbeck
married Raymond Morton Lyons (1903-1979) in 1936
* Raymond was born in Invercargill to Thomas Andrew Lyons (1874-1950) & Lilian Marie Morton (1862-1944)
Ina died 28 Dec 1939 in Palmerston North and is buried Plot 21, Block 7, Area H at Kelvin Grove
* Raymond died 29 July 1979 & is buried Plot 69, Block 9, Area R

Irene Maud Mavis Bilderbeck (1903-1989)
born 18 Nov 1903 to Rudolph & Phoebe Bilderbeck
married Harry Carr in 1925
she next married her cousin, Charles Raymond Hill (1902-1970) in 1938
* Charles was a son of Herbert Hill & Christina Bilderbeck

Joyce Thelma 'Dolly' Bilderbeck (1914-1983)
daughter of Martin & Martha Bilderbeck
married John 'Jack' Bullock (1911-1983) 20 July 1932
* son of Arthur Bullock & Ada Ellen Walpole
Joyce died 11 July 1983 aged 69 in Wanganui
* John died 22 Sep 1983 aged 72

Katherine 'Kathy' Bilderbeck (1919-1984)
born Ohakune to Martin & Martha Bilderbeck
married Horace Rohloff (aka Chandler 1916-1997) in 1937
* Horace was born 14 Oct 1916 in Wanganui. His parents were Grace Chandler (nee Benson 1892-) & Ernest Leslie Rohloff (1896-1968)
Kathy died 18 Aug 1984
* Horace died 6 Jan 1997 in Levin
They are buried at Avenue cemetery, Levin

Margarita Lillian 'Charlotte' Bilderbeck (1874-)
born in Nelson to Hans & Christiana Bilderbeck
married Arthur Frederick Andrews in 1904

PHOTO
Plot 40 O, CH ENG2 at Karori
Rudolph & Phoebe Bilderbeck