George Loesch
12 May 1829 — 21 October 1887
George Loesch, and Frederick Losch (7‑49‑12)
George was born in Baden, Grand Duchy of Baden, to George Loesch on 12 May 1829. George married Maria Anna Eberhardt and worked as a cabman. George, who resided in Hartley Street, Spring Hill, died on 21 October 1887.
Frederick was a son of George and Maria. Flora Murphy married Frederick on 10 October 1882 in St Stephen's Cathedral, Brisbane. Frederick resided with his daughter in Fortescue Street, Spring Hill, when he died on 3 February 1929 aged 69.
Why different surnames?
George's surname is spelt:
- "Loesch" on his death certificate in the Queensland Family history research site.
- "Losch" in Legal Notices for Probate in the Brisbane Courier.
- "Losh" as the Father on Frederick's birth certificate and death certificate
Frederick's surname is spelt "Losch" in his birth, marriage and death certificates.
Maria's surname is spelt "Oberhard" on Frederick's death certificate.