Theodor Scherk

Johann Theodor Scherk (8 July 1836 – 10 August 1923), generally referred to as J. T. Scherk or Theodor Scherk, was an Australian politician who represented the South Australian House of Assembly multi-member seats of East Adelaide from 1886 to 1902 and Adelaide from 1902 to 1905.^[2] He was born in Kiel, Holstein, Denmark on 8 July 1836 and migrated to South Australia in 1861.^[1]

Born(1836-07-08)8 July 1836

Kiel, Holstein, Denmark

Died10 August 1923(1923-08-10) (aged 87)

Adelaide

Resting placeWest Terrace Cemetery

Spouse

Agnes Wilhelmine Wilke

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(m. 1862)​

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Theodor Johannes Scherk
Member for East Adelaide
In office 1886–1902
Member for Adelaide
In office 1902–1905
Personal details
Born	(1836-07-08)8 July 1836 Kiel, Holstein, Denmark
Died	10 August 1923(1923-08-10) (aged 87) Adelaide
Resting place	West Terrace Cemetery
Spouse	Agnes Wilhelmine Wilke ​ ​ (m. 1862)​ [1]

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He served for a time as president of the Adelaide German Club.