# Fred William Spann

Fred William Spann (6 APR 1883 – 1959); child of Christian Friedrich Wilhelm Spann and Maria Magdalene Eggert; born in Fernvale, Queensland, Australia; married Mary Ann McKee; with Alma Raabe; died in Queensland, Australia.

**Lifespan:** 6 APR 1883 – 1959

## Also known as
- William Fred Spann

## Parents
- [Christian Friedrich Wilhelm Spann](/p/christian-friedrich-wilhelm-spann-16289.md) (father)
- [Maria Magdalene Eggert](/p/maria-magdalene-eggert-16288.md) (mother)

## Partners
- [Alma Raabe](/p/alma-raabe-16522.md)
- [Mary Ann McKee](/p/mary-ann-mckee-16523.md) — m. 1913

## Timeline
- 6 APR 1883 — **Born** at Fernvale, Queensland, Australia
- 28 NOV 1906 — **William Spann is a groomsman at the wedding of Alma Raabe's Sis** at Kirchheim, Queensland, Australia — This may be where William Spann met Alma, or they may have already been in a relationship at this stage.
- 1908 — **Residence** at Oxley, Queensland, Australia — This electoral role shows a William Fred Spann as a constable at South Brisbane, it may be the same William.
- 4 FEB 1908 — **Application and Declaration for Police Force** at 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
- 12 FEB 1908 — **Birth of William's daughter Wilhelmina Isidore Raabe** at Kirchheim, Queensland, Australia — http://trove.nla.gov.au/ndp/del/article/112038993 Courier Mail, Friday 2 September 1910
- 18 FEB 1908 — **Formally enrolled in Police Force** at Queensland, Australia — William is formally enrolled in the police force
- 9 MAY 1908 — **The Spann Family Lose Their Oldest Son Christian Spann** at 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
- 15 JUL 1908 — **William unsucessfully attempts to resign from Police Force** at 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.
- 10 MAY 1909 — **Paternity Case (Affiliation Case) William Spann vs Alma Raabe** at Ipswich, Queensland, Australia — http://trove.nla.gov.au/ndp/del/article/112061495
- 4 JUN 1909 — **Resignation from Police Force** at 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.
- 1913 — **Residence** at Lowood, Queensland, Australia — Working as a butcher in his father's shop
- 27 FEB 1914 — **A Timber Case** at 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
- 21 APR 1914 — **William Spann loses his Brother George in a Terrible Accident** at 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
- 6 JUN 1914 — **Non payment of maintenance case** at 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
- 1 JUN 1918 — **William Sucessfully rejoins the Police Force** at Brisbane, Queensland, Australia — With a few really good recommendations and references, William reapplies and is accepted into the Queensland Police Force.
- 1925 — **Residence** at Kurilpa, Queensland, Australia — Working as a police constable and married to Mary Ann
- 20 OCT 1929 — **Newspaper Article Extolling the Abilities of Det. William Spann** at Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
- 1937 — **Residence** at Ithaca, Queensland, Australia — Working as a police constable, married to Mary Ann
- JUL 1944 — **Retired** at Brisbane, Queensland, Australia — Retirement from the police force   http://trove.nla.gov.au/ndp/del/article/48948000  Saturday 29 July 1944 Courier Mail Brisbane
- 1958 — **Residence** at Paddington, Queensland, Australia — Listed as a police constable (retired) and living with Mary Ann
- 1959 — **Died** at Queensland, Australia

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