Bonas - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

Re: William and Anna(nee Huls) Bonas

lklimchuk — 2014-04-25 19:06:55Z

Love goggling the forum--my grandparents are Mathias Rath and Rosalie Rath ..My Dad is Henry the youngest of the family...Hello cousins out there....FAMILY GOD Bless

Re: MISSING BONAS FAMILY

gbrb86 — 2013-08-26 16:29:23Z

Hi Mark Daniel:

I'm your uncle, Gene Bonas. If you are Greg's and Mary Jane's son, we've discussed the Bonas name briefly. If so, please contact me at: gbrb86@bak.rr.com. I'll send you all the information I have regarding Victor Bonaski and Gertrude von Ruden, your great-great grandparents and Tony and Nell Bonas, your great grandparents.

Re: MISSING BONAS FAMILY

gbrb86 — 2013-08-26 16:14:06Z

Just saw a post with Victor Bonas and Gertrude von Ruden. They were my great grandparents. Please contact me at: gbrb86@bak.rr.com.

Gene

Re: Bonas Family of Poland

gbrb86 — 2013-08-21 17:48:09Z

Hi Shirley:

My name is Gene Bonas and I live in Bakersfield. I just found your post and thought I'd contact you so we might share information. If interested, please respond.

Gene

Re: Bonas Family of Poland

gbrb86 — 2013-08-20 15:32:59Z

My great grandmother, Gertrude von Ruden, was a German Catholic. When she married my great grandfather, Viktor Bonas/Bonaski/Bonasky, he was a Polish Jew who converted to Catholicism and dropped the ki/ky from the name to eliminate the persecution from being Jewish.

Re: Bonas Family of Poland

WolfgangMatz — 2013-08-20 05:24:06Z

Hi Gene,

it sounds not related, because my Bonas Family ist german and yours could be also polish, because of Bonaski(y). And it's also not enough information to find a connection.

Re: Bonas Family of Poland

gbrb86 — 2013-08-20 02:34:56Z

Hi Wolfgang:

My name is Gene Martin Bonas. I am the ninth of nine children born to Charles and Marie (Beebe) Bonas. My dad's father and mother were Anton 'Tony' and Nell Bonas. Dad was born in London, England, and Tony's father was Viktor Bonas or Bonaski/Bonasky from Poland. I hope you receive this as I'd like to know more about you and my grandfather and great grandfather.

Re: William and Anna(nee Huls) Bonas

Bheames — 2013-07-02 05:20:52Z

Hi Daniel,

My grandmother is Bernice Bonas, who would have been a sister to your grandfather Fred (Frederick Wilfred?) Bonas. I came across an old family descendants listing that goes back to the Mathias and Rosalie Rath. Crazy. My name is Benet Heames.

Re: Bonas Family of Poland

DeborahBonas1952 — 2012-10-27 19:32:55Z

It's not her primary email, but Patie can be reached at PatieMillen@facebook.com

Re: Bonas Family of Poland

lindseyfarms — 2012-10-27 19:30:40Z

Hi Debi, I found Patie's email address as of last Feb. & sent it to Gail. I'll friend you on FB.

Re: Bonas Family of Poland

DeborahBonas1952 — 2012-10-27 19:24:05Z

Gail, I can message Patie on Facebook. Is it ok to give her your email address?

When my dad was young, he boxed with Leo and played tennis with Cam.

Re: Bonas Family of Poland

DeborahBonas1952 — 2012-10-27 19:11:39Z

Mary Theresa (Terry) is our second cousin. She is the daughter of Eddie and Mary Bonas Terry. She was Bill and Longina'a daughter. Bill was the youngest brother of our grandfathers,

Re: Bonas Family of Poland

skibbs30 — 2012-10-27 19:09:21Z

Hi Shirley, yes, it is I! I had just tried to send you an email, but it wouldn't go out on my server. Then I saw that there were several responses already here. I'm shocked since the last update on this thread was so long ago. Sylvie has sent me a few pictures, but if you have more, I would really love them. I have a few from Uncle Vinny, but that's about it. Also, I would love Patie's email address. I had her phone number quite a while ago, but have lost it over the years. I would also love any ancestry info you may have. I don't have anything past our grandparents...My email addresss is skibbs@comcast.net.

Re: Bonas Family of Poland

lindseyfarms — 2012-10-27 18:54:14Z

This thread thing is confusing. I lost Mary Theresa's thread. I think she is your 1st cousin, is that right? Or we are all 2nd cousins? Cause we have the same great-grandparents? Yikes! I'm glad you are good at this, Debi.

Re: Bonas Family of Poland

lindseyfarms — 2012-10-27 18:48:30Z

Oh, just found this. It is you, Gail. :) I'm Shirley. I have pix you may want, or maybe already have them. I'll locate them again, and let you know who they are in your family. My Mom & Dad inherited all the pictures after Grandma died. My brother Rick, who took over their house, was going to toss them, and I said "NO".
I had Patie's email address, on my other computer. I'll search it out, if you don't already have it. My email address is lindseyfarms@mac.com

Re: Bonas Family of Poland

DeborahBonas1952 — 2012-10-27 18:45:11Z

Hi Shirley! It sure has been a while! Yes, this is Alain and Sylvie's Gail. Other than going to all their weddings, I didn't know them well.

Re: MISSING BONAS FAMILY

myoung80433 — 2010-06-28 06:19:58Z

My grandfather was Anthony W., Madeline's brother. I've just started researching the Bonas clan and have gotten stuck at Charles Joseph. Is there any info you can share with me?

Re: Bonas Family of Poland

patie116 — 2007-10-06 03:40:39Z

Hi Mary,
I remember your mother well. She was a lot of fun. I met you at Aunt Margaret and Uncle Art's home. My dad, Camille, was one of Rose and Matt's sons. We lived in San Gabriel until 1964 and then moved to Sherman Oaks. Both of my parents have passed on, my mother, Charlotte, in 1999 and my dad in 1990. Lots of kids in your family. I think I have either a photo or movie of Eddie and Mary holding you on a couch when you were an infant.
I live in Ashland, Oregon. I noticed that a Shelly Bonas lives in a neighboring town about 3 miles from me. Does anyone know if she is related?
I've had Aunt Margaret on my mind for a while. She was always one of my favorites. I saw her a few years ago at Rita's house in Folsom for Thanksgiving. I heard that Rita is struggling with a recurrence of breast cancer.
I would also love to see any photos. Shirley was awesome and sent a ton of photos to me by email, but I lost them when my computer crashed shortly thereafter.
Would love to hear from you all.
Patie Millen 541-301-3435

Re: family tree message board

G_Bonas — 2008-11-03 07:51:24Z

I did not know Sylvies kin at all. Sylvie and Alain I recall quite well.

Thank you so much for that family background and contact information so that I can try to re-unite.

Bless You

For your use and information, some of my pro bono Juris Doctor work and background are posted at this link:

http://cbonas1.spaces.live.com/files/

You may have read something about Bill Lerach. He was very high profile and I worked with him from 1995-2000, when the "investigation" and subsequent indictments came down.

Re: family tree message board

G_Bonas — 2008-07-10 09:28:31Z

I am curious about my genology and un-known relatives bearing the last name "Bonas," which, to my knowledge, is un-common.

Do you have any sources? My father's name was Gary also. His father's name was Sylvester and his mother's name was Alain. I do not know much about my father's parents at all - zero in fact - and I do not understand why.

My father had 4 sisters - Dianne, who lived in Hawaii, but passed away, Gail, Sylvie .... We just weren't in touch with that side of the family at all.

Thank you.

Re: Maddock, Bonas family bible

fanbelt3 — 2007-10-02 13:57:49Z

Email me at generalmanager@econelec.com and I will send you a descendancy sheet for Wiktor (AKA Victor) Bonas. I need to dig up the photos for the bible of Rose Maddock, but I can scan it again if I need to. I don't have much on your grandfather or his descendants, so if you could share that with me I would appreciate it.

Jim

Re: Bonas Family of Poland

MaryThereseWilliams77 — 2007-10-06 01:41:15Z

Hello Shirley,
I am Mary Therese Williams nicknamed Terry and am the granddaughter of William Bonas, the youngest child of Victor and Gertrude Von Ruden Bonas. My mother Mary Gertrude Bonas married Edward Tamulinas and they had 8 children of which I am the oldest. Our Tamulinas last name was legally changed to Terry in the 1950's as my dad had used the name for business, making me Terry Terry which I hated. The nuns would never call me Terry so to all except the family I am called Mary. My mother is still living and will be 90 yrs in November. I am sure that sometime I did meet Great Uncle Matt, your grandpa. Our Terry family grew up in Los Angeles and my Grandpa Bonas and most of the family lived in San Gabriel. I do recognize the names of your family we may have been at my Uncle Art and Aunt Margaret Bonas' house together. Being kids we just played with our cousins and ignored the adults of course. I would like to know more about your family and see the pictures too. I know my mom would enjoy them too.
Terry Williams

Re: William and Anna(nee Huls) Bonas

MaryThereseWilliams77 — 2010-01-01 05:20:34Z

Hello Daniel,

Yes you are related to William Bonas. If Fred Bonas is your grandfather then your great-grandfather, Fred's father whose name escapes me right now, is William's brother. Fred is my mother Mary Bonas Terry's first cousin. Which son of Fred's is your father? Do you have your family vitals on
ancestry? Would be glad to know more about you.
Mary Therese Nicknamed Terry by my fmaily.

Re: MISSING BONAS FAMILY

mdbonas — 2011-09-29 23:11:51Z

Hi Deborah, Charles Joseph was my Great Grandfather. One of his 9 children was Greggory J Bonas who was my Grandfather. He married Mary Jane Ariey and they had five children, all in Bakersfield. I'm 25 and always wondered about the Bonas side of my family, no one seemed to know anything. I really liked the story about Anton (Tony) Bonas joining the circus. I would like to learn more, it's so interesting. Do you have any other interesting stories?

Re: Bonas Family of Poland

lindseyfarms — 2012-10-27 18:39:30Z

Hi Debi, we haven't emailed in so long. I'll find you on FB. Is this Gail Bonas? Sylvester & Alain's daughter? I keep running across family pix, I'll have to start scanning again. Some, I'm sure Gail would want.

Re: Bonas Family of Poland

lindseyfarms — 2007-10-06 02:23:26Z

Hi Terry,
How nice to hear from you. Yes, I remember relatives in San Gabriel. I was so little that I never knew who was who, other than Uncle Bill, cause all the Bonas brothers looked alike, even to a kid. You can get my email address on my website lindseyfarms.com, then we can exchange pictures and chat more. I have lots of old pics, that I inherited when my parents passed away.
Shirley Lindsey

Re: William and Anna(nee Huls) Bonas

Macgrhuls — 2009-03-29 21:29:14Z

Thanks for reaching out again. I believe I still have your e-mail address so will contact you today

Re: Maddock, Bonas family bible

danabonas — 2009-12-31 19:28:42Z

My grandfather was Leo Bonas. One of 5 sons born to Matthew and Rose Bonas. He died on December 25, 1996. I am not sure when Matthew died, but I may be able to find out from my dad, Richard Bonas. Rose Maddock Bonas died in 1976 and her son Vincent died in 1977. Sylvie and Camille died some time after Vinny but before Leo. My grandp was the last to die of the 5 boys. There was another son named Matthew that died young. hope this helps. My name is Dana.

Re: Maddock, Bonas family bible

danabonas — 2010-01-01 02:29:25Z

Yes, I do remember hearing that. I think I saw you on Facebook. Do you still have an account? My dad lives in Wrightwood near Mt. High. Are you nearby?

Re: Maddock, Bonas family bible

danabonas — 2009-12-31 22:26:03Z

Hi Deborah,

You and I exchanged emails a couple of years back. Rose is Leo's mother. I was talking to my dad today and while on the phone with him googled Leo Bonas. I came across a message board where someone was asking when these 5 brothers were born and when they died so I replied. If you have any photos I would love to have them. My computer crashed and if I had any they are gone. Have a great New Year.

Dana

Re: Bonas Family of Poland

charles14527 — 2008-05-19 13:32:49Z

Our family came from outside Cracow and then supposedly went to Ireland. This happened around 1870. One brother was in South Africa and several in England. We do not know which village we came from.

Re: William and Anna(nee Huls) Bonas

guyousa — 2009-12-30 05:28:00Z

mm hi my name is Daniel Bonas, my dad was born in los angeles of fred and mavis Bonas, am I related to William and Anna

Re: family tree message board

DeborahBonas1952 — 2008-11-02 17:41:39Z

Your grandfather, Sylvester, known as Sylvie, was the first cousin of my dad, Harry Bonas. Their fathers were brothers. Sylvie's parents were Mathew Bonas and Rose Maddock. Mathew was the son of Victor Bonas and Gertrude Von Ruden. Sylvie's brothers were Matt, Camille, Vincent and Leo. One sister, Ethel, died as a toddler. I remember Sylvie and Alaine well, and being at the weddings of their children.

Re: Bonas Family of Poland

DeborahBonas1952 — 2008-11-02 17:28:54Z

Hi Terry (and Joyce, Shirley and Patie)

This is Deborah Bonas Kearney, daughter of Harry Bonas, granddaughter of Charles Andrew Bonas, who was a son of Victor and Gertrude. It's nice to "see" Terry, Joyce and Patie again. And Shirley, after all the communicating we've done, we realy need to meet someday. It's odd we haven't, since are dads were not only cousins, but best friends. I think so much about the days at Art and Margaret's in San Marino and Carlsbad and also of the Mary and Ed Terry gatherings in Downey. I miss those days. As an only child, that was what family meant to me.

Re: William and Anna(nee Huls) Bonas

DeborahBonas1952 — 2008-11-02 17:16:41Z

This is six years later, but if you are still looking, I have several pictures of Bill Bonas and his second wife, Anna Huls. Bill was my great uncle. Bill and Anna had no biological children, but Bill had four with his first wife, Longina. Before Longina's passing, Anna was their live in employee who migrated from Saskatchewan to Los Angeles with them.

Re: Maddock, Bonas family bible

DeborahBonas1952 — 2009-12-31 20:27:39Z

Hi Dana,
My father was Leo's first cousin and they were also best friends when they were young. I've been communicating with your Aunt Shirley for quite a while and she has access to my tree. I have all the vital information on Leo, his brothers and his sister Rose. Leo's father was my grandfather's brother. I also have many photos, some of which I got from Shirley. I met your father once when we were going to the same college. We grew up within a few miles of each other, but never had met.

Re: Maddock, Bonas family bible

DeborahBonas1952 — 2009-12-31 22:36:35Z

Actually, the five brothers had a sister named Ethelberga Rose Bonas who died when she was six months old. I've heard her referred to as either Ethel or Rose after her mother. She is buried in the cemetery in Muenster, Sask. near my grandmother Rose Rath Bonas. There are so many Roses in the Bonas family. Happy new year!

Re: William and Anna(nee Huls) Bonas

DeborahBonas1952 — 2010-01-01 13:07:20Z

Fred's father, John, was an older brother of Bill Bonas.

Re: Bonas Family of Poland

DeborahBonas1952 — 2012-10-27 18:22:25Z

Welcome, Gail! My Father, Harry Bonas, was first cousins with your dad. I remember going to several weddings in your family. I'm in contact with Shirley. We have exchanged photos that we have both inherited from our parents'. I communicate with Patie mainly on Facebook. I'm very involved with my ancestry tree and update it several times a week.

It's good to hear from you!
Deborah Bonas Kearney

Re: MISSING BONAS FAMILY

DeborahBonas1952 — 2010-06-28 07:49:45Z

Tony's parents were Victor Bonas who migrated from Poland. His wife was Gertrude Von Ruden and was of German descent.

Re: MISSING BONAS FAMILY

DeborahBonas1952 — 2010-06-28 07:45:57Z

Charles Joseph's parents were Anton (Tony) and Eleanor (Nell) Elston Bonas.. Tony was from Saskatchewan via North Dakota and he met Nell in England while traveling with the Barnum and Bailey Circus. Tony and Nell were Godparents to my father. Charles Joseph was their only child. They had adopted one child in 1911 (Alfred) who died in infancy. There has been some questions regarding Charles' paternity. It has been questioned whether Nell already had Charles when she met Tony. However, Charles and Joseph are the names of two brothers that Tony was close to. The older Charles was my grandfather and Joseph my great uncle who raise my dad and his siblings. I have a good photo of Tony and Nell. It's my understanding that their descendants eventually settled in Bakersfield.

Re: MISSING BONAS FAMILY

DeborahBonas1952 — 2012-06-18 21:01:16Z

Hi! Yes, Tony and Nelle were your great grandparents. Tony's younger brother was my grandfather. Tone and Nelle were also my dad's godparents. I'm running right now, but I'l right more tonight. I'll get the photo for you also.

My direct email is debik52@aol.com

Debi

Re: MISSING BONAS FAMILY

pookiemom100 — 2012-06-18 18:24:31Z

Me again Deborah. I would love to have a copy of the photo of Tony and Nell emailed as it appears they were my Great Grandparents. pookiemom100@yahoo.com or find me on fb. :)

Re: William and Anna(nee Huls) Bonas

pookiemom100 — 2012-06-18 17:54:23Z

Hello Deborah,
I am part of the Bonas clan who eventually settled in Bakersfield. My Father was the namesake and oldest child of Charles Joseph Bonas and his wife Marie. He was the eldest of nine. His name was Charles Edward Bonas. Only two of the siblings of Charles senior are still living. Both in Bakersfield but with many, many children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. I would love to have the history that you have compiled as my father passed when I was still quite young. Many in the family have lost touch and I would love to share any stories you may have or help you in any way possible. I am jumping on the band wagon way late but happy that I stumbled upon your posts. :) email pookiemom100@yahoo.com

Re: MISSING BONAS FAMILY

pookiemom100 — 2012-06-18 21:48:56Z

Re: MISSING BONAS FAMILY

ITSMECSM — 2010-03-10 03:55:25Z

Hi,
Not sure if I can help but my mother's madon name was Madeline E Bonas her father was Charles J Bonas born in England.

Re: Bonas Family of Poland

skibbs30 — 2012-10-27 18:15:34Z

Hello, I just came across this website...It looks like I am late to the party! Is anyone still reading this? I am Sylvester Bonas' 4th child, Gail. I am very interested in this info, and especially interested in seeing my cousins Shirley and Patie on this site! Please respond if anyone is still pursuing our family history.

Re: William and Anna(nee Huls) Bonas

bonasboys — 2012-08-05 20:53:31Z

Hi Daniel...my Dad was Bill Bonas, My Uncle Freds brother. is your dad my cousin Maury?..patrick bonas

Re: Maddock, Bonas family bible

MaryThereseWilliams77 — 2007-10-02 04:03:14Z

Dear Jim,
My grandfather was William Bonas the youngest of the 7 living Bonas children of Victor and Gertrude Von Ruden Bonas. Matthew Bonas m Rose Maddoc and was one of William's brothers. I have some dates and pictures and would be willing to share them. I would like to know the birth, marriage and death dates of Matthew and Rose as well as their children. My grandfather, William was born in Grand Forks, ND on 3 July 1893. From ND the family moved to homestead in Saskatchewan, Canada. Moved to Calif in 1920's. Love to hear from you. "Terry" Williams (Mary Therese)

William and Anna(nee Huls) Bonas

Macgrhuls — 2005-01-18 03:40:47Z

Looking for any info on Bill and Anne. Last known living in California raising foster children. Bill born July 3, 1893 died April 1980, Anna born October 21, 1904 died March 1975.
Deaths recorded in San Gabriel, Los Angeles, California