John Henry Lutge (1866 to 1929) - The first child of Peter Benson and Mary Lutge
Over the next few months, we'll be looking at the 10 children of Peter Benson and Mary Lutge. Again, if you have any photos, documents or information about the Lutge family, please contact me. In an exciting development, I've recently been in contact with members of the Lutge family in Denmark! Early days but very exciting as they live very close to the home town of Peter Benson. Turning to John Henry Lutge, the oldest of the children.... John Henry Lutge circa 1885 Original held by Christine Woodlands, great-granddaughter Eighteen months after the marriage of Peter Benson and Mary Lutge, John Henry was born on 15 April 1866 at Cumberland Street, Sydney. Peter Benson is the informant on John Henry's birth registration. His occupation is shown as stevedore, aged 28 from Denmark and now of Millers Point. Mary is shown as aged 21 from County Donegal. I found it interesting to see "Dr Eichler" is shown as present at the birth. This is unusual for th