Hermann “Harry” Oberg

Hermann “Harry” Oberg

Birth
Death
12 Jan 1924
Burial
Brisbane, Brisbane City, Queensland, Australia
Plot
Portion 18 Section 34 Grave 15
Memorial ID
35805644 View Source
My great grand-father Hermann Oberg was reportedly a ship's captain, who jumped ship in Brisbane in order to marry my great grand-mother.

He married Emma Cripps (b. 1853 in England - d. 26 June 1903 in Brisbane) on 2 November 1875 i

Together they had 11 children: William (1875-1876); Joseph (1877-1960); Louisa (1879-1916); Lydia (my grand-mother)(1881-1927); Alice (1883-1924); Alfred (1885-1912); Edward (1887-1892) Mabel (1890-1890); Orelia (1891-); Herman (also known as Harry)(1894-1986); Gladys (1897-1933).

Hermann died in Brisbane Hospital in his 73 year from Chronic endocarditis and Ventricular fibrillation.

FUNERAL NOTICE - 'THE BRISBANE COURIER' 14 JANUARY 1924

OBERG - The Friends of Mr. HARRY OBERG (deceased) are respectably invited to attend his Funeral, to move from the residence of his Son, Mr. Joseph Oberg, Paradise Avenue, Toowong, THIS (Monday) AFTERNOON, at 2 o'clock, to the Toowong Cemetery.
CANNON & CRIPPS FUNERALS

+++ My heartfelt and sincere thanks to Billie for sponsoring my Grandpa Oberg's Memorial. Bless You. +++
My great grand-father Hermann Oberg was reportedly a ship's captain, who jumped ship in Brisbane in order to marry my great grand-mother.

He married Emma Cripps (b. 1853 in England - d. 26 June 1903 in Brisbane) on 2 November 1875 i

Together they had 11 children: William (1875-1876); Joseph (1877-1960); Louisa (1879-1916); Lydia (my grand-mother)(1881-1927); Alice (1883-1924); Alfred (1885-1912); Edward (1887-1892) Mabel (1890-1890); Orelia (1891-); Herman (also known as Harry)(1894-1986); Gladys (1897-1933).

Hermann died in Brisbane Hospital in his 73 year from Chronic endocarditis and Ventricular fibrillation.

FUNERAL NOTICE - 'THE BRISBANE COURIER' 14 JANUARY 1924

OBERG - The Friends of Mr. HARRY OBERG (deceased) are respectably invited to attend his Funeral, to move from the residence of his Son, Mr. Joseph Oberg, Paradise Avenue, Toowong, THIS (Monday) AFTERNOON, at 2 o'clock, to the Toowong Cemetery.
CANNON & CRIPPS FUNERALS

+++ My heartfelt and sincere thanks to Billie for sponsoring my Grandpa Oberg's Memorial. Bless You. +++

Gravesite Details

Family grave shared with wife Emma as well as children Edward and Mabel



  • Created by: Muriel Butler
  • Added: 
  • Find a Grave Memorial ID: 35805644
  • Billie
  • Find a Grave, database and images (: accessed ), memorial page for Hermann “Harry” Oberg (1850–12 Jan 1924), Find a Grave Memorial ID 35805644, citing Toowong Cemetery, Brisbane, Brisbane City, Queensland, Australia; Maintained by Muriel Butler (contributor 46849170).