Thomann - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

Re: Thoman/Thomann

meerkat05 — 2015-02-20 21:59:34Z

It is a coincidence that my GGM was a Wilhelmina Weyde who married Charles Thomann, and they had a daughter named Dorothea. I wonder if there is a connection....

Re: Thoman/Thomann

meerkat05 — 2015-02-20 21:56:22Z

My grandfather Frederick C.H. Thomann served in WWI as an engineer. He received the Silver Star

Re: Charles E. Thomann - Switzerland to Boston Area late 1800's

a_thoma1 — 2012-06-09 01:25:23Z

Charles Emile Thomann was my grandfather. He started the
Thomann Brass and Bronze Foundry in Medford, Ma. He was married to my grandmother, Elizabeth Viertel, who was born in Germany. The had six sons and two daughters. Please tell me where your parents came from. Al Thomann

Re: Thoman(n)s of NYC

ljbcushman — 2012-02-28 12:53:27Z

I have Franz/Frank Thoman and Francisca Lee, married 6 May 1860. Six children that I'm aware of - Monica, Christian, Louis, Rose, Joseph, & Edward. Louis is my husband's great-grandfather.

Re: Thomann/Thoman/Thomans??NYC

kal239 — 2012-01-01 13:29:42Z

Just wanted to add to the above post that my NYC Thomanns were all wood turners (made bannisters/spindles, etc), and in the late 1800's lived on West 28th Street for quite a few years in case that helps make a connection.

Re: Charles Thomann & Josephine F

Charles_Thomann — 2011-12-30 14:48:57Z

I am amazed that there is another Charles Thomann!! My Thomann family got here in 1833, landed in Baltimore and then moved to Summerfield, Kansas. They were originally Swiss and then moved to France and lived on Thomann Street in Alsace Lorraine. Thomann means "walkway of the canons"(Priests not boom boom's) and I have been to four Thomann streets in Europe all of which have a Church at one end and a place where the religious people grew their herbs and veggies at the other. When surnames were adopted many took their names from where they lived, Churchill being a good example, Thomann obviously being another. My Mother's family were Brodheads, which meant a broad point of land into a lake in Lancaster, England. I can track them back to 1247. I married Joyce Thompson in 1949. She sadly died of cancer in September 2011. Please contact me at my email address wardog143@verizon.net if you have any questions or comments. I served as Infantry in World War II, Korea and Vietnam so my kids insisted on Wardog. 143, count the letters, means I Love You.

Thoman

anfontana657 — 2011-02-10 04:59:44Z

Looking for Arnold Thoman should be around 85 years old. He drove a tractor trailer when he was around 33 yrs old in the New York/Conn/Mass area, Anyone have any information.
Thank you

John Thomann And Josephine Esh Marriage 1863

Grahamskis — 2010-11-20 03:31:58Z

John Thomann married Josephine Esh in 1863. John had 4 daughters and I am having trouble finding any information on them. His daughters are named Lousia, Laura, Bertie, and Annie. John was the initial founder of the Sutter Home Winery and built the home located on the property. John was born in Switzerland and moved to Napa County. Any and all help would be greatly appreciated.

Re: Thomann/Thoman/Thomans??NYC

kal239 — 2010-11-18 20:43:44Z

I've read through this thread and do not think that any of my Thomann's match up with what anyone else has discussed so far, but figured I would add what I know to the conversation.

I have an Anthony & Magdalen Thomann (my 4th great grandparents) both born around 1800 in Alsace. I have yet to determine when they came to NYC or when they were married but all of their children were listed in censuses as being born in NY and are as follows: Joseph (b. 1836), Teresa (b. 1838), Magdalen (b. 1839), Mary (b. 1841), Francis (b. 1842) and George (b. 1848). I have not found the family any earlier than the 1850 census at this stage (where their surname was listed as "Thomances")

Francis Thomann was my 3rd great grandfather and was married to Anna Maria Michel (b. 1842 in NYC) who is sometimes noted as Anna Michaels, Mary Michaels, Mary Michel, etc. just to keep me on my toes. Their marriage is listed as taking place around 1865 but I have not yet gotten my hands on a marriage license. They had the following children, all born in NYC: Francis (b. 1867), Mary (b. 1868), Peter (b. 1869), Teresa (b. 1871), Margaret (b. 1872), Jacob (b. 1874), Henry (b. 1875), Charles (b. 1878), Mary (b. 1883), and Margaret (b. 1885). Note that there are two Marys and two Margarets, I am assuming at this stage that the first Mary & Margaret died early. Starting in the 1900 Census, the Thomann family was living in West Hoboken, New Jersey.

Teresa Thomann was my 2nd great-grandmother and married Frederick Hilb in 1892 in NYC.

Obviously am in beginning stages here and a lot of gaps to fill in, but figured I would share what I had in hopes of finding a connection.

Charles Thomann & Josephine F

BernardMacArthur — 2010-11-01 19:13:32Z

The couple are married sometime before the 1920 Census and live in Medford. I am attempting to determine the last name of Josephine. I believe it is either McArthur or MacArthur.

Re: Thoman(n)s of NYC

momiles — 2010-07-14 15:38:43Z

I am still looking for the Thoman(n)s from New York City in early 1900s... Mr. Thoman married Ida Wiberley and they had daughter Dorothy Nelkin (married name)and Audrey Walters (married name) ... Any clues please?? THANK YOU

Re: Thoman(n)s of NYC

gghewett — 2010-07-12 19:54:34Z

Maxine,

This is all thrilling to me. All my info is from Thomas Gomez' Universal Studio biography and pieces by his publicity agent, Stan Musgrove, as well as from my great-aunt Lee (Leocadia Gomez Smock), Tom's sister. My grandmother was the second of the three children, Helen Gomez Powell. The genealogy is of interest to me, although I am a novice.

I knew my great-grandmother, Ida Thoman Gomez, when I was a young boy,and I may have met Aunt Jo (her twin). My mother has photos of the twins as young women, and they agree with all reports: they are beautiful women. Though the family's name may be German-Alsatian (as opposed to French), my understanding is that they were French-speaking, and culturally French. Creole, in the strictest sense of the word when they arrived in New Orleans.

The story of moving to New York from New Orleans is what links the Thoman and Gomez clans. They went to open a hotel on what is now known as Lady's Mile. Ed Denneshaud was married to one of the Gomez sisters. If you send your email, I will send you the brief part of the Thomas Gomez biog. that deals with ancestry.

I would so appreciate it if you could send me the materials you mention. It is so generous of you. Sorry to be so long...I was in the woods, away from Internet service.

Gratefully,

Greg Hewett
838 Nebraska Ave. W.
St. Paul, MN 55117-3453

Re: Thoman(n)s of NYC

Maxine_Goodman — 2010-07-09 04:21:00Z

Bingo!! It IS the same family. My mother in law was Hazel Thomann, first cousin of Tom Gomez. They lived in the same neighborhood as kids and apparently stayed in contact over the years. In fact, in the early 60s she just picked up the phone, called Tom and asked if he could arrange for tickets for us to see “A Man for All Seasons” when he was on Broadway. He did and we went backstage after the show to meet him in his dressing room, which was a real treat. From my research I gather that Tom was the son of Ida Josephine Thomann Gomez (twin sister of Josephine Ida) while Hazel was the daughter of James Thomann, all children of Frank and Hannah. Hazel told me that the family dropped the second N during WWI to make the name sound less German.

Here is what else we know: Frank and Hannah had 13 kids. James was #5, Josephine and Ida were further down the birth order. As so often happened, several of those 13 kids died in infancy. On the internet I stumbled on the widow of Frank and Hannah’s youngest child Damas and she had not only photographs of Frank and Hannah but also some documentation of the birth of Francois Joseph Thomann in Wintzenheim, Alsace-Lorraine in April of 1835, It is in Alsatian but I believe she sent a translation (I’ll have to dig it out). Francois was the son of Francois Sr and Marie Agathe (no last name provided). He died in 1916; Hannah died in 1910. On her death certificate it says that Hannah’s father was John and her mother’s maiden name was Mary Clure. If you will send me your address I will make copies of what documents I have and get them to you. I don’t know whether that info will be a help in your biography of Tom but you may find them interesting nonetheless.

Your info re the home town of Hannah was new info to me. Until today we had no idea where she was from other than from Cork, which is a big place. According to Aunt Dorothy Thoman, sister of Hazel, Hannah originally spelled her name Kief. The DOB she had for Hannah (July 1842) agrees with your info but in one of the later censuses her DOB is given as March, 1846. What is the source of your DOB info?

The bit about Frank immigrating to New Orleans and perhaps being in Farragut’s navy is fascinating. The 1900 census says that he and Hannah were married in 1862. I have not been able to find a marriage certificate (NYC BMD records are not indexed before 1864) but there is a record of the birth of a daughter Hannah in August 1864. However I believe there was a son born before her (Charles) in 1863 who died in infancy. If these dates are correct, then it is unlikely that the story about Farragut is true, but obviously more research is required.

Thank you so much for contacting me. You have provided invaluable info and I now have clearer direction for my research.

Regards, Maxine
e-Mail: airportdirect@verizon.net

Re: Thoman(n)s of NYC

gghewett — 2010-07-07 16:59:51Z

I've come upon this conversation by accident. I am writing a biography of the actor, Thomas Gomez (born Sabino Tomas Gomez, 1905-1971), my maternal great-uncle (his father had the same name). My great-uncle's maternal grandfather was Frank Thoman from Alsace Lorraine (Francis Joseph Thoman), who, before moving New York City, had emigrated to New Orleans. He may have fought in Farragut's Civil War navy. He married Hannah O'Keefe (1842-1910) from New Market, Ireland. The name and birthplace for her are close to yours...Any clarification?

Re: elizabeth thomann stuttig

jmoore189 — 2009-10-16 23:18:44Z

I just came across your post from 2000.

Elizabeth (Lizzie) Thomann Stuttig was the daughter of Edward Stuttig and Wilhemina Thomann. Sophie and Anna Stuttig were two of her sisters. Other siblings were Edward Walter, Rudy, Mary, Lena, and Charlie. Elizabeth and Dorthea Thomann were sisters.

I saw a post which said that Dorthea Thomann married Alphonse Werder. Apparently this is your Dora.

Mildred C. Thomann

JIWelsch — 2009-09-15 11:21:52Z

RIVERSIDE, Iowa - Mildred C. Thomann, 100, of Riverside, died Thursday, October, 9, 2008, at Mercy Hospital in Iowa City.

Services are pending at the Sorden-Lewis Home for Funeral and Cremation Services in Riverside.

Re: Thoman/Thomann

2006-03-15 05:07:33Z

Sorry, no Frederick Thoman(n)s

Re: Charles E. Thomann - Switzerland to Boston Area late 1800's

2005-09-13 21:56:52Z

Luisa Thomann

2004-11-30 20:08:22Z

Hi there, I am looking for information on my great-great grandmother Luisa Thomann. She was born June 25th, 1865 in Bern, Switzerland. Died February 4th, 1950 in Missouri.

I don't know what her father's name is, but her mother's name is Annie. Luisa married Christian Butler in St. Joseph, Buchanan, Missouri on January 11th, 1888.

They had 7 children before 1900, seeing as how Christian died in 1900 (possibly 1899). The youngest child was born in December 1899.

Luisa's mother remarried to a man named Daniel Slope (sp?), who was from Germany.

Is anyone else related to Luisa?

Re: Thoman/Thomann

2004-08-19 12:48:15Z

My great grand mother was a wilhelmina thomann who married a edward stuttig in nyc. Wilhelmina had a sister named Dorothea who was born (1851) in Germany (where ?), died 21 Dec 1897 in nyc. Her husband was Alphons Werder, her Father was Franz Thomann. We are probably related, just need to make the conection. Hope to hear back from you.

Re: arthur thomann

2003-07-11 14:03:29Z

My grand-father was a brother of Arthur Thomann. I can tell you more about the history of the family!
Greetings from germany
Oliver

Re: Thomann, Canton Thurgau, Switzerland

2002-11-30 20:18:35Z

I hope you can help. I am searching for ancestors in Switzerland. Felix Thomann, born around 1800-1820 in Bettlach, his father was Johann Thomann. He married Euphorsia Maria Birang. I am aware of only one child, Joseph Adolph Thomann, born 27 Aug 1843 in Bettlach.

Re: elizabeth thomann stuttig

2002-08-27 14:20:47Z

GO TO===HTTP.//THOMANN.NET/BPS/INDEX.SHT
IT MAY HELP

Re: Thomann, Canton Thurgau, Switzerland

2002-03-28 17:58:19Z

By the way, Do you live in Switzerland? I always wanted to go there, to the place were Thomas was born. I have a picture of the house. He in many ways was a role model to me, even without knowing him. I met his wife, although I don't remember her. I was born on Jan. 16, 1969. She died on Jan. 31, 1969.

Re: Thomann, Canton Thurgau, Switzerland

2002-03-28 17:55:02Z

Yeah, I know...
If it makes you feel better, I just e-mail my mother to get a copy of our tree, it goes back to the 1700's. An aunt made it in the 60's and my generation is the last one there. I'm planning to continue it and if I can dig farther that 1700, I will. When she did it it was in the old fashioned way, asking people, travelling, checking documents... I wish I had the time and money!!!!
Be a good guy and wait. It won't take long.
See you "Cous"

Re: Thomann, Canton Thurgau, Switzerland

2002-03-28 15:36:05Z

I have no problem, but I'll need some time, all the information I have is in Argentina, there is were Thomas went to when he left Switzerland, so I need to contact My grandaunt (Is that a word?) She is one of Thomas's daughters and she is the one that started all this "trying to get information" about our ancestry. I'll keep in contact with you.

Re: Thomann, Canton Thurgau, Switzerland

2002-03-28 05:23:53Z

My Thomanns were from Maerwil. Emilie's parents are supposed to be Hans Ulrich Thomann and Anna Ursula Schmid. I don't have a Thomas in the information I have; but there were lots of Thomann in Maerwil. Perhaps we could share information.

Re: Thomann, Canton Thurgau, Switzerland

2002-03-28 03:33:22Z

I have no clue about the people you are looking for, but my family comes from the same Canton in Switzerland, my maiden name is Thomann. Is the Thomas Thomann of any use for you, for the dates you are talking about, this Thomas could be a nephew or cousin. He was born in the late 1800's. I have to get the exact data though. Good luck in your search.

Thoman(n)s of NYC

ARooney8350 — 2001-07-01 05:28:49Z

I don't know if this is any connection but my great-grandfather in law was Frank Thoman of NYC born 1835 in Wintgenheim, Alsace Lorrraine; his son James was born in NYC in 1871. Frank was married to Hannah Kieffe of County Cork born 1842. Could Monica be a sibling? Anne

thomann family

ARooney8350 — 2001-07-01 05:28:49Z

guess there's no link--our Frank Thomann died in 1916. Thanks for the response. Anne

Thoman(n) Family

ARooney8350 — 2001-07-01 05:28:49Z

Deb--
Thanks for your reply but our branch of the Thoman(n) family was from Alsace-Lorraine. Guess there are lots of Thomanns out there. Anne

Thoman/Thomann

ARooney8350 — 2001-07-01 05:28:49Z

Tracey--
It doesn't sound like we are looking for the same branch of the Thoman(n) family. We are descended from Frank Thoman(n), born 1835 in Wintzenheim. He immigrated to NYC about 1850. We have no other information.

Anne

Re: Thomann, Canton Thurgau, Switzerland

Vesnelle — 2003-03-12 19:08:38Z

I will wait, with patience, as much as I can. Addicts of genealogy are notorious for lack of patience. It would be fun to find another cousin. In the meantime I will do some research on Thomas and see what I can find.

Re: Thomann, Canton Thurgau, Switzerland

Vesnelle — 2003-03-12 19:08:38Z

Got both messages. No, I don't live in Switzerland. But, I was there last August for two weeks. It was the most wonderful experience! I got to go to the village where my great-grandfather Berger was born (Munsingen, Canton Berne) and Maerwil, Canton Thurgau, where my great grandmother was born. My hostess isn't much into genealogy so I didn't get to do some things I would have liked. I saw most of Switzerland, via back roads and small village hotels (wonderful and cheap), went into Italy, Germany, Austria (spent a day and a half there) and of course, Lichtenstein (had to be told when we went in and went out, there are no borders between them and Switzerland and their laws are interchangable. I still can't believe I was really there. Only disappointing thing is the custom (out of necessity) of Swiss graves only being searchable about 25 years. That was a real shock! But after seeing how little level ground there is in Switzerland I can see why they don't want to "waste" it on graves. The Swiss records are a wonder and if ever families are traced to city of origin and if you can read old German they have everything available. I gave up and hired a Swiss researcher who is wonderful and who became a friend in the process.
By the way, I live in Idaho.

Re: Thomann, Canton Thurgau, Switzerland

Vesnelle — 2003-03-12 19:08:38Z

My Thomann connection is Emilie born 1/Nov/1838 in Hosenruck. Her parents were Johann Ulrich Thoman b. 12/Jan/1809 and Anna Ursula Schmid b. 4/Mar/1894

Re: Thoman/Thomann

NelopeDreamwever — 2002-08-27 05:18:18Z

Well I am a Thoman (the second N dropped3 generations ago) and this is what I know of my background if ANYONE can help me out! Im 24 My father is John Andrew Thoman 3 married to Carmella Nemeth,his father John Andrew Thoman JR. was married to Connie Heinz in Metuchen,NJ. His father John Andrew Thoman (Thomann?) Sr.was married to an Indian woman from Penn. Before that he was in Switzerland.Before that I am at a loss. I am actually looking for the ancestry from this Dora lady whom i was informed was an Indian princess(which is really cool if its true). I am not even sure what tribe would've been in Penn at that time!!!I've got alot of work to do!!! If you are current relative of the Thomans I am also looking for my father (whom I havent seen for 17 years) if you are a relative PLEASE contact me !!!!

Re: elizabeth thomann stuttig

NelopeDreamwever — 2002-08-27 05:02:58Z

hi! I am christina Thoman(last N dropped 3 generations ago i think) my great great grandfather married a woman with the first name Dora.Although I dont know her last name but I was told she was an Indian princess of a tribe in Penn. He immigrated from Switzerland. Does this help you? I am also trying to find past info on this line, as well as current I havent seen John A Thoman 3 in 17 years (my father)I am 24 and think its about time.So if you are a relative Id love to talk to you!

thomann of mass bronze factory

blask79 — 2007-03-29 13:43:02Z

my husband is a member of the thomanns that came from germany & switz- charles was his g-granf. william his granf i have info but am looking for a baby viola born in 1907 she may have been put up for adoption in the 1910 cencus she is living with her father william and his parents her mpom was lilly champniss. the family was from medford and sommervill mass and owned and ran a brass factory in medford.

Re: Thoman/Thomann

margaretporter60 — 2004-12-09 12:10:34Z

I have not worked on the Thoman/Thomann genealogy for a while.... I believe my Thomans lived in the Bronz, NYC... I will check on more information... Thanks for the update... The sisters I knew were Audrey Walters Miles Baldwin (Old Saybrook, Ct.died 1975) and Dorothy Walters Nelkin died abt.2001 in Colchester, Ct....

Re: Thoman/Thomann

CharCross — 2006-03-15 02:44:07Z

Does anyone have a fredrick (sp) in their fmaily line that could have served in WW1?

Charles E. Thomann - Switzerland to Boston Area late 1800's

djmah911 — 2003-01-10 22:33:56Z

Charles Emil Thomann was my husband's great grand father. All we know is that he emigrated from Switzerland to the U.S. in the late 1800's (1880's?) with his brother. Charles settled in the Boston area and his brother Joseph went to the Philadelphia area. Charles married a woman with the last name of Vuertel (sp?). They had a son Albert H. Thomann. They started a bronze foundry in Medford, MA. Does anybody have any information on Charles and how I can trace our family further back? Any help would be much appreciated as we engage on our search.

Re: Thoman/Thomann

auspole — 2009-05-18 11:01:59Z

RE : Russ Pringle's post

I have a Franz Tomann in my tree (not listed as Thomann, but Tomann on birth certificate), but there may still be a link. He was born in 1824 (which is consistant with a child born in 1851) in czech republic i think?? Do you have any other information about Franz? Do you know if Dorothea had any siblings?

Cheers,
Kate
aus underscore pole AT optusnet DOT com DOT au

Fred Thomann & Emily Fox

BobbiesueCarman — 2007-08-28 00:37:46Z

I have a marriage license copy for the above Nassau County NY . Email me please

Re: Nicholas Thomann-Ohio correction

carol_strebler — 2006-08-03 16:39:11Z

Nicholas Thomann was married to Getrude Leicht, not Ruhesanft as mentioned earlier. Still looking for any family!

carol

Thomann, Canton Thurgau, Switzerland

VesnelleR — 2001-12-31 19:29:24Z

I am searching for Johann Ulrich Thomann b. 12/Jan/1809, married Anna Ursula Schmid 4/Oct/1836 and died 17/June/1881. His parents were Hans Georg and Elizabeth Rather. Children: Maria Katharina, Emilie, Albertina, Berthold, and Jacob born between 1837 and 1849.

Re: Luisa Thomann

djhill148 — 2005-09-01 06:04:22Z

Louisa Thomann is my Great Grandmother. After her husband died she remarried. His name is John Ashler. I have been trying to find info on her and my Great Grandfather (Christian Butler). Do you know where he is buried?

Nicholas Thomann-Ohio

crstrebler — 2001-11-04 00:38:03Z

Seeking information re: Nicholas Thomann b.1859 married to Gertrude Ruhesanft. They had 8 children in Akron, Ohio.

Re: Thoman/Thomann

anrooney29 — 2002-03-02 12:11:12Z

Anne, do you think your Frank Thoman could be a brother of my Ephraim Thoman. Ephraim was b. 1850, don't know if it was N. America or Europe. I think he lived for a while in Penn than immigrated to Brantfort, ont. I'd appreciate on info you have on any Thomans, somewhere there's got to be a link to join us together. About a year ago I found Thoman's in Switzerland in 1550 but I can't find anything more recent. Tks Judy

arthur thomann

werdorf — 2001-06-27 20:01:00Z

ARTHUR THOMANN CAME FROM KAISERSLAUTERN, GERMANY. HE WAS
21 WHEN HE CAME TO USA IN 1923. WHO WERE HIS PARENTS AND
GRANDPARENTS? KNOW OF OTHER THOMANNS THAT CAME FROM THE
SAME AREA.

elizabeth thomann stuttig

werdorf — 2001-06-27 19:53:56Z

looking for family of elizabeth{lizzie}
thomann stuttig. who was her mother? who
were sophie anna thomann in relation to
lizzie?ed stuttig was her father. he had a
bakery in nyc.was there a dorathea thomann
in this family? dora married alphons werder
in nyc. they are our grandparents. please help