Fred William Spann

Fred William Spann
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1883 – 1959 76 years

Born 6 April 1883 in Fernvale, QueenslandDied 1959 in Queensland, Australia, aged 76

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Family

Parents

CS Christian Friedrich Wilhelm Spann 1853–1931 father ME Maria Magdalene Eggert 1858–1933 mother

Partners

AR Alma Raabe 1885–1968 MM Mary Ann McKee 1879–1966 m. 1913

Places 19 locations

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Timeline

1880s
Born 6 April 1883

Fernvale, Queensland, Australia
1900s
William Spann is a groomsman at the wedding of Alma Raabe's Sis 28 November 1906 aged 23

Kirchheim, Queensland, Australia

This may be where William Spann met Alma, or they may have already been in a relationship at this stage.
Residence 1908 aged 25

Oxley, Queensland, Australia

This electoral role shows a William Fred Spann as a constable at South Brisbane, it may be the same William.
Application and Declaration for Police Force 4 February 1908 aged 24

Queensland, Australia

On 4 February 1908 William signed a declaration stating that he did not have any illegitimate children, this was technically true since Wilhelmina was not born until 8 days after he signed the document
Birth of William's daughter Wilhelmina Isidore Raabe 12 February 1908 aged 24

Kirchheim, Queensland, Australia

http://trove.nla.gov.au/ndp/del/article/112038993 Courier Mail, Friday 2 September 1910
Formally enrolled in Police Force 18 February 1908 aged 24

Queensland, Australia

William is formally enrolled in the police force
The Spann Family Lose Their Oldest Son Christian Spann 9 May 1908 aged 25

Ipswich, Queensland, Australia

Christian Frederick Wilhelm Spann dies in hospital after a heart attack at a young age of 27 http://trove.nla.gov.au/ndp/del/article/124252250 Queensland Times Thursday 14 May 1908 Page 9
William unsucessfully attempts to resign from Police Force 15 July 1908 aged 25

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

After the death of William's brother Christian, William tries to resign as he is needed to help run the farm at Dundas, however he is told he must serve out his minimum of 2 years.
Paternity Case (Affiliation Case) William Spann vs Alma Raabe 10 May 1909 aged 26

Ipswich, Queensland, Australia

http://trove.nla.gov.au/ndp/del/article/112061495
Resignation from Police Force 4 June 1909 aged 26

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

Very soon after the unpleasant Affiliation case William vs Alma, William gets his wish to resign, with an "enforced resignation". Later after he is married he will successfully re-apply for and re-join the Police Force.
1910s
Residence 1913 aged 30

Lowood, Queensland, Australia

Working as a butcher in his father's shop
Married to Mary Ann McKee 1913 aged 30

Queensland, Australia
A Timber Case 27 February 1914 aged 30

Fernvale, Queensland, Australia

Court case and a lot of talk about boundary lines and cut timber ownership http://trove.nla.gov.au/ndp/del/article/120413806
William Spann loses his Brother George in a Terrible Accident 21 April 1914 aged 31

Melmerby, Queensland, Australia

William and his brother Henry desperately try to carry poor George to safety but unfortunately help came too late to save him. http://trove.nla.gov.au/ndp/del/article/120413577 Ipswich Times 28 April 1914 Page 7
Non payment of maintenance case 6 June 1914 aged 31

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

http://trove.nla.gov.au/ndp/del/article/120103186 William Spann having suspended his well paying police job as well as enduring the terrible loss of his brother found himself back in court. http://trove.nla.gov.au/ndp/del/article/120103186
William Sucessfully rejoins the Police Force 1 June 1918 aged 35

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

With a few really good recommendations and references, William reapplies and is accepted into the Queensland Police Force.
1920s
Residence 1925 aged 42

Kurilpa, Queensland, Australia

Working as a police constable and married to Mary Ann
Newspaper Article Extolling the Abilities of Det. William Spann 20 October 1929 aged 46

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
1930s
Death of father Christian Friedrich Wilhelm Spann 20 October 1931 aged 48

Fernvale, Queensland, Australiaaged 78
Death of mother Maria Magdalene Eggert 5 February 1933 aged 49

Fernvale, Queensland, Australiaaged 74
Residence 1937 aged 54

Ithaca, Queensland, Australia

Working as a police constable, married to Mary Ann
1940s
Retired July 1944 aged 61

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

Retirement from the police force http://trove.nla.gov.au/ndp/del/article/48948000 Saturday 29 July 1944 Courier Mail Brisbane
1950s
Residence 1958 aged 75

Paddington, Queensland, Australia

Listed as a police constable (retired) and living with Mary Ann
Died 1959 aged 76

Queensland, Australia