Alfred Rothacker (1868 - 1955)

Born 1868 in Black Forest, Victoria, Australia

Ancestors

Husband of Helen Jane (Leys) Rothacker — married 14 Jun 1906 in Campbells Forest, Victoria, Australia

Died 2 May 1955 at about age 87 in Woodvale, Victoria, Australia

Biography

Alfred Rothacker was born in the Colony of Victoria (1851-1900)

Alfred Rothacker, son of Christian Rothacker and Julia Schlenter, was born in 1870 at Eaglehawk, in the Colony of Victoria.

Alfred married Helen Jane Leys in 1906. Their wedding was reported in The Bendigo Independent (Vic. : 1891 - 1918) Fri 22 Jun 1906 Page 4 COUNTRY NEWS.

COUNTRY NEWS.

CAMPBELL'S FOREST, Tuesday, June 19.

A wedding of unusual interest took place on Thursday, June 14, at the residence of the bride's parents. Tho contracting parties were Miss Helen Leys, oldest daughter of Mr. Thomas Leys ("Willow Farm" ) and Mr. Alfred Rothacker, third son of the late Mr. Christian Rothacker, of Whipstick. The officiating clergyman was the Rev. D. Telfer, of Eaglehawk. The parlor was prettily decorated for the occasion with white roses and heath. The bride, who was given away by her father, wore a very becoming gown of mauve colored voile prettily trimmed with soft white lace and chiffon. The usual wreath and veil was worn; as also was a beautiful gold brooch, set with diamonds, the gift of the bridegroom. The bridesmaid, were Miss Maggie Leys (sister of the bride), who wore a smart tailor-maid gown of wine-coiored cloth, relieved with white silk and chenelle, and a spray of white heath being worn in the hair; also a gold brooch set with rubies and pearls, the gift of the bridegroom; and Miss Alberta Rothacker (niece of the bridegroom) wore a dainty little frock of pale green and white ribbons. Mr. Louie Rothacker (brother of the bridegroom) was best man, and Mr. Tom Leys (brother of the bride) groomsman. After the ceremony about 70 of the most intimate friends of bride and bridegroom sat down to a sumptuous wedding breakfast. The usual toasts were proposed and responded to with great enthusiasm. The bride's travelling dress was of navy cloth, with furs and hat to match. The bride was the recipient of many useful and valuable presents including several cheques. A dance was held in the evening for the young folk, and indulged in till the small hours of the morning.

Alfred and Helen had (at least) 4 children:

1. Thomas Alfred Rothacker, born 1907
2. Fred James Rothacker, born 1908
3. Arthur Christian Rothacker, born 1910
4. Rachel Margaret Rothacker, born 1914

Alfred died in 1955, aged 86 years, at Woodvale, Victoria. He was buried at Eaglehawk Cemetery (Plot: MON-H2X-379), Eaglehawk, Greater Bendigo City, Victoria.

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Sources

• Birth: Registration number: 23056 / 1868, Family name: ROTHACKER, Given name(s): Alfred, Place of event: BLACK FORE, Australia, Mother's name: Julia, Mother's family name at birth: SHLANTER, Father's Name: Christian, Births, Deaths and Marriages Victoria

• Marriage: Registration number: 3835 / 1906, Family name: ROTHACKER, Given name(s): Alfd, Spouse's family name: LEYS, Spouse's given name(s)Helen Jane, Births, Deaths and Marriages Victoria

• Death: Registration number: 18138 / 1955, Family name: ROTHACKER, Given name(s): Alfred, Place of event: WOODVALE, Australia, Age at Death: 86, Place of Birth: EAGLEHAWK, Mother's name: Julia, Mother's family name at birth: UNKNOWN, Father's Name: ROTHACKER Christian, Births, Deaths and Marriages Victoria

• Memorial: Find a Grave (has image)
  Find A Grave: Memorial #160352181 (accessed 3 July 2022)
  Memorial page for Alfred Rothacker (1869-2 May 1955), citing Eaglehawk Cemetery, Eaglehawk, Greater Bendigo City, Victoria, Australia (plot: MON-H2X-379);