Ludwig Hasenkam (son of Peter C) married Ruth Bayliss (daughter of Charlotte Bursill and Edward Bayliss) in 1874 (Mudgee District). (NSW BDM 3015/1874)
Johan Ludvig and Ruth Hasenkam's children included:
- Francis Ludvig Hasenkam b 1875; m Ida L Greenhalgh (1901, Gulgong); died 1950.
- Mavis Estelle Hasenkam m Thomas Frederick Foster (1942, Canterbury)
- Mercy Charlotte Hasenkam b 1880; m Frederick R Tomlinson (1898, Gulgong); died ??
- Linda M Hasenkam - b 1886; married James J Jones (1907, Inverell)
- Carl W
- Ruby M
- Harold Clyde
- Herbert Raymond
The late Mr. L. Hasenkam was born, in Copenhagen Denmark, about 87 years ago. For years he followed the sea as an occupation, in the days when 'wind-jammers' were many and steam driven ships few and far between.
He came to Australia about 65 years ago, and, up to the time of his demise last week, followed the mining fields in the great eastern gold belt of this continent. He came to Gulgong Goldfield in the 'Roaring Days,' when Herbert and Mayne Streets often carried fifteen and twenty thousand diggers. Here it was he finally settled down, raised a large and respected family, and followed district mining right up to the end. It is, indeed, only a few months ago that he made his last mineral deal — the sale of an aluminium deposit to a city syndicate.
For over ?? years he has been prospecting the mineral and metal deposits of this district; and his knowledge of the geological formations have been of great use to the surveying staff in bringing the ??, one of the, greatest alluvial goldfields the world has known, up to date.
Although he was never very successful as a searcher for elusive metal, yet his whole life here has been of incalculable benefit to the community in particular and to the State as a whole, without such men as Mr. Hasenkam, empires are not built.
He possessed all the qualities of which pioneers and patriots are made, and his name will long be remembered in the community.
His death removes a figure as familiar as veterans Tom Saunders and Jimmy Merrit. Nearly four years ago he lost the best mate a digger ever had— his good wife — and he appeared to long to follow her. His death was quite painless for he passed away just as the candle burns out— his life's work finished. At the funeral on Wednesday last his remains were followed to Gulgong cemetery by an unusually large concourse of friends and mourners. He leaves a fairly large family— four boys and three girls; Francis, Frederick, Harold, Raymond, Mrs. H. Falconer, Mrs. F. Tomilson, and Mrs. J. Jones. Also a large number of grand children and great grandchildren. The Rev. W. H. Palmer officiated at the graveside.
Hasenkam headstone, Gulgong
Source: Austcemindex
Mercy Tomlinson nee Hasenkam
Headstone of Mercy Tomlinson nee Hasenkam, Gulgong
Source: Austcemindex
1928 - Shocking Fatality - GULGONG GIRL DROWNED TWO OTHERS RESCUED
A shocking drowning fatality occurred in the Cudgegong River near Yamble on Sunday afternoon. A party from Gulgong was on a visit to the river, when Muriel Spencer (12,) Joan Heard (18.) and Mavis Hasenkam got into difficulties while bathing in the stream.
Their cries attracted Messrs. Heard and S. Spencer, fathers of two of the girls and after running a considerable distance they dived into the riyer without waiting to divest themselves of their clothes.
After a struggle they succeeded in rescuing two of the girls, but were unable to locate Muriel Spencer, whose body was not recovered until some time later, when all efforts at resuscitation failed.
The funeral of the unfortunate young girl took place to-day, and was very largely attended.
To the bereaved ones we extend our deepest sympathy.
1943 - WEDDINGS. FOSTER—HASENKAM.
Of interest to their many friends was the quiet wedding of Mavis, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Hasenkam, of Gulgong, and W.O. Tom Foster, A.I.F., son of the late James and Mrs. Foster, of Gulgong and Sydney, which took place at the old church of St. Paul's, Canterbury, on Saturday, December 26 last. Sister Selma Hasenkam, 113th A.G.H., attended her sister as bridesmaid, and Mr. John Helmrich, brother-in-law of the groom, was best man, with Dr. Arthur Capell officiating. A reception was given by Mrs. W. N. Rook at her home, the rectory, Canterbury, and the couple spent their honeymoon at the Hotel Wentworth.
1950 - By The Death of Mr. F. L. Hasenkam - Town Has Lost a Fine Honorable Citizen
The death of Mr. F. Hasenkam at his residence, Belmore Street, on Sunday afternoon last, has severed a link with the early days of Gulgong, for he grew up with the town. He was part of Gulgong and lived through the days that saw the town develop from a mining encampment of some thousands of people to the township it is to-day — in the centre of a good wheat and wool district.
Deceased took a keen interest in gold mining for the greater part of his life, the last 20 years of which were spent as a railway official in charge of the water supply for the local railway station.
His opinions on mining matters were valued by prospectors all over the district. He was one of the most widely known citizens and his passing, after a brief illness, was the occasion of widespread expressions of regret amongst a very wide circle of friends, to whom deceased and his family have been very highly esteemed. The town has lost a fine, honourable citizen. Upright, just and charitable in his views, he spoke ill of no man. His friends will miss him sadly. He had a likeable manner and he was acclaimed as one of the best — one in whom confidence and trust could be reposed with implicit faith. Of an unassuming nature, he hated the limelight. Everyone respected him as a quiet, sincere man; as one who endeavoured to do the right thing by his fellows.
The late Mr. Hasenkam leaves a widow and the following grown-up family: Messrs. Gordon Hasenkam (Cowra), Ralph Hasenkam (Canberra), Mesdames Una Moffitt (Gulgong), Phyllis Rooke (Sydney), Ina McPhillamy (Sydney), Selma Jones (Sydney), Gwen Campbell (Forbes) and Mavis Foster (Brisbane, Q.). The following brothers and sisters also survive:—Messrs Clyde Hasenkam (Gulgong), Ray Hasenkam (Dunedoo), Frederick Hasenkam (Muswellbrook), Mesdames F. R. Tomlinson (Gulgong) and H. Falconer (Glen Innes).
The funeral took place to the Presbyterian portion of the Gulgong cemetery on Monday afternoon. Rev. Alex J. Watt officiating. Our sincere sympathy is extended to the bereaved ones.Source: Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative (NSW : 1890 - 1954) Thu 22 Jun 1950 Page 16
