Family History

A HISTORY OF THE THOMA / THOMÆ FAMILY

AND ALLIED AND

RELATED FAMILIES

INCLUDING

A COMPLETE INDEX OF ALL SURNAMES

August 29, 1999

Table of Contents

GERMAN PRINCIPALITIES AND STATES *

SONNEFELD AND HOFSTÄDTEN GERMANY *

FIRST GENERATION *

……….History of Christoph Thomæ *

SECOND GENERATION *

……….History of Stephan Thomæ *

THIRD GENERATION *

……….History of Johann Christian Thomæ *

……….History of Johann Sebastian Thomæ *

FOURTH GENERATION *

……….History of Johann Stephan Thomæ *

……….History of Johann Conrad Thomæ *

……….History of Christian Valentin Thomæ *

……….History of Stephan Thomas Thomæ *

FIFTH GENERATION *

……….History of Christian Johann Friedrich Thomæ *

……….History of Gottfried Heinrich Thomæ *

……….History of Georg Friedrich Thomæ *

……….History of Johann Ernst Thomæ *

……….History of Johann Georg Thomæ *

……….History of Johann Conrad Thomæ *

SIXTH GENERATION *

……….History of Christiane Sophia Thomæ *

……….History of Johann Ludwig Thomæ *

SEVENTH GENERATION *

……….History of Karl Friedrich Barbara Waechter *

……….History of Margaretha Barbara Thomæ *

……….History of Lorenz "Lawrence" George Thomæ *

……….History of Johann Lorenz Thomæ *

EIGHTH GENERATION *

……….History of John Casper Thoma *

……….History of George John Thoma *

……….History of William "Bill\ Henry Thoma *

……….History of Bertha Emilie Thoma *

……….History of Edward George Thoma *

NINTH GENERATION *

……….History of George Edward Thoma *

……….History of John Wilson Thoma *

……….History of James Washington Thoma *

……….History of Benjamin Thomas Thoma *

……….History of Maggie Jane Thoma *

……….History of Earl Franklin Thoma *

……….History of Marguerite "Maggie" Birch Thoma *

……….History of Dora Tolivar Thoma *

……….History of Lawrence "Lon" Garfield Thoma *

……….History of Otto Wald Thoma *

……….History of Minnie T. Thoma *

……….History of Annie M. Thoma *

……….History of Peter John Thoma *

……….History of Laura E. Thoma *

……….History of Frank Joseph "Pete" Thoma *

……….History of Nora A. Goodman *

……….History of John Henry Goodman *

……….History of Clara M. Goodman *

……….History of Bernice Stella Thoma *

……….History of Edgar Walter Thoma *

……….History of Clarence Warney Thoma *

……….History of Martha Helen Thoma *

……….History of Maurice Russell Thoma *

……….History of Annie Margaret Thoma *

……….History of Lawrence Henry Thoma *

TENTH GENERATION *

……….History of Mary Ellen Thoma *

……….History of George William Thoma *

……….History of Cora Belle Thoma *

……….History of Bessie Rebecca Thoma *

……….History of Jesse Edward Thoma *

……….History of Ruth Elizabeth Thoma *

……….History of Jesse Wilson Thoma *

……….History of Cordia Lucinda Thoma *

……….History of John David Thoma *

……….History of Glenn Leonard Thoma *

……….History of James Gladden Thoma *

……….History of Olive Jewell Thoma *

……….History of Gladys Thoma *

……….History of John "Johnnie" A. Thoma *

……….History of Evelyn Olive Dunbar *

……….History of Howard Allen Dunbar, Sr. *

……….History of Robert Glenn Dunbar *

……….History of Merle Dalton "Fleet" Dunbar *

……….History of Lawrence Edward Thoma *

……….History of Margaret Annie Thoma *

……….History of Lyla Gail Thoma *

……….History of Walter August Viertel *

……….History of Sophia Isabelle Thoma *

……….History of Hershel Pete Thoma *

……….History of Bill Gene Thoma *

……….History of Merle Dalton Thoma *

……….History of Henrietta June Goodman *

……….History of Jo Ann Goodman *

……….History of Goodman Frederich Boller *

……….History of Buford Carver, II *

……….History of Kenneth Edgar Thoma *

……….History of Betty Jean Thoma *

……….History of Nancy Jean Thoma *

……….History of Sandra Lee Thoma *

……….History of Sara Belle Thoma *

……….History of Robert Maurice Thoma *

……….History of Marvin Wayne Carlson *

……….History of Sharon Carlson *

ELEVENTH GENERATION *

……….History of Jessie Rebecca Durbin *

……….History of Thomas Ness *

……….History of Joan Del Thoma *

……….History of Carol Lee Thoma *

……….History of Marilyn Anita Thoma *

……….History of Shirley Ann Thoma *

……….History of Barbara Jean Taylor *

……….History of Thomas Jerald Peardon *

……….History of William Allen Peardon *

……….History of Katherine Ada Peardon *

……….History of Richard Henry Peardon *

……….History of John Wesley Dunbar *

……….History of Howard Allen Dunbar, Jr. *

……….History of Karen Faye Dunbar *

……….History of Larry Glenn Dunbar *

……….History of Chester Lewis Gibson (Dunbar) *

……….History of Marsha Anne Dunbar *

……….History of Susan Jane Dunbar *

……….History of Jeffrey Warren Dunbar *

……….History of Gary Lawrence Thoma *

……….History of Ronald Edward Thoma *

……….History of Jon Edwin Thoma *

……….History of James Frederick Thoma *

……….History of Robert Wayne Thoma *

……….History of Gail Frances Edwards *

……….History of Dixie Dean Edwards *

……….History of Roy Thoma Bradfield *

……….History of George Edward Bradfield *

……….History of Deborah Ann Thoma *

……….History of Cynthia "Cindy" Lynn Thoma *

……….History of Barry Alan Thoma *

……….History of Becky Jo Thoma *

……….History of Russ Dane Thoma *

……….History of Karen Lynn Carpenter *

……….History of Kenneth Loem Rall *

……….History of Susan Roberta Rall *

……….History of Kurt Frederick Rall *

……….History of Robert Craog Thoma *

……….History of Dean Roland Carlson *

TWELFTH GENERATION *

……….History of Paul Michael Crow *

……….History of Lela Rebecca Crow *

……….History of Jason Edward Peardon *

……….History of Gary Douglas "Doug" Thoma *

……….History of Gena Deneil Thoma *

……….History of Ginger Kay Thoma *

……….History of Mary Beth Thoma *

……….History of Lindsay Michelle Thoma *

……….History of Jane Elizabeth Rickey *

……….History of Bridgett Lee Bradfield *

……….History of Tara Jean Loesing *

……….History of Tracie Rena Thoma *

Introduction

The index at the end of this manuscript lists all people mentioned in this manuscript. They are indexed by maiden and married names. There is only a single reference to a female’s married name; but there may be multiple references to her maiden name. Since the previous edition, the information included in this manuscript and other information that has not included in this manuscript has been placed in computer files. If additional information is contained in the computer database then it is indicated by the following (*).

The history section of this manuscript is listed alphabetically (last name, first name) by the male genealogy. The exceptions being if the male's first name is unknown or the female never married. Histories of females are included with their spouses.

Large portions of the information contained in this documents did not originate with the author. Instead they were compiled by various family members. The author is deeply indebted to those people who have taken their valuable time to contribute to this family history. Some sections of the lineages compiled by other family members were either corrected or added to by the author.

If errors are noted, additions found, or if a personal history is desired to be included; please contact:

James F. Thoma

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German Principalities and States

Sometimes the German spelling may appear in the place of current spelling. For example, Sachsen in place of Saxe, Koeburg in place of Coburg, or even Coeburg in place of Coburg. Since the organization of present day Germany is not the same as it was when our ancestors came over; one will need to look for information in the current states rather than the ones our ancestors knew.

Saxe-Coburg-Gotha, formerly a sovereign Duchy of Germany and a constituent member of the German empire, and after 1919 incorporated into Thuringia. The District of Coburg came into the possession of the family of Wettin in the 14th century, and after the Wettins had become electors of Saxony this part of their lands fell at the partition of 1485 to the Ernestine branch of the house. From that time onward Coburg, Gotha and Saalfield were frequently partitioned and repartitioned until 1826, when Ernest, Duke of Saxe-Coburg-Gotha, exchanged Saalfield for Gotha, took the title of Duke of Saxe-Coburg-Gotha and became the founder of the house which ruled until the revolution of 1918. Saxe Coburg was merged with Bavaria, while Saxe-Gotha was incorporated into Thuringia.

Saxe-Meiningen, former duchy of Germany, and after 1919 a part of Thuringia. The Duchy of Saxe-Meiningen, or more correctly Saxe-Meiningen-Hildburghausen, was founded in 1681 by Bernard, the Third son of Ernest the Pious, Duke of Saxe-Gotha, and consisted originally of the district around Meiningen. By the rearrangement of the Saxon duchies in 1826, the are of Saxe-Meiningen more than doubled by the addition of the duchies of Saxe-Hildburghausen and Saxe-Saalfield, and the districts of Themar, Kranichfeld and Kamburg. Saxe-Meiningen became a member of the new German empire in 1871. In 1918 the ruling family lost power in the general revolution.

Saxe-Weimar-Eisenach, formerly a Grand Duchy of Germany and a sovereign and constituent state of the German empire, and after 1919 part of Thuringia. In early times Weimar & district belonged to the Counts of Orlamunde, and from the end of the 10th century until 1067 it was the seat of the Counts of Weimar. In the 14th century it passed to the Elector of Saxony, falling at the partition of 1485 to the Ernestine branch of the Wettin family. In 1641 having inherited Coburg and Eisenach, the three brothers, William, Albert and Ernest, founded the three principalities of Saxe-Weimar, Saxe-Eisenach, and Saxe-Gotha. Eisenach fell to Saxe-Weimar in 1644 and although the enlarged principality of Saxe-Weimer-Eisenach was temporarily split up into the lines of Saxe-Weimer, Saxe-Eisenach, and Saxe-Jena, it was united under Ernest Augustus who began to reign in 1728. Charles Augustus, who assumed the government in 1775 attracted to his court scholars such as Goethe, Schiller and Herder.

The congress of Vienna in 1815 added about 660 sq. miles to its area and gave its ruler the title of Grand Duke. Charles Augustus was the first German sovereign to give a constitution to his state under Article XIII of the Federal Act. Freedom of the press being secured under its constitution, Weimar became a focus of liberal agitation, which drew down upon the grand duke the wrath of the reactionary powers. He was thus forced to curtail some of the liberties granted. In 1866 the Grand Duchy joined Prussia against Austria and afterward entered the North German confederation and the new German empire. In 1919 it was absorbed in the former republican state of Thuringia, with the capital at Weimar.

Sonnefeld and Hofstädtten Germany

The Thomæ family originated in the town of Sonnefeld, Sachsen-Coburg, Germany. The following sketch of the town, written in 1975, was provided by Wilbur Hanson KALB, which in turn was translated by a Mrs. KALMAN.

The Community of Sonnefeld (now several villages incorporated) lies in the Bieberbach Valley about ten miles southeast of Coburg, which is very near the East German border. The present population of the community is about fifty-two hundred.

Sonnefeld has been a frequent winner in district contests not only because of its attractiveness, but also for its athletic achievements. It is now a thoroughly modern little town with parks, playgrounds, paved streets, a heated indoor swimming pool, and even an equestrian exercise ring. Industry has come to Sonnefeld, and the inhabitants earn a good living in the furniture factories and the textile workshops.

But if living is easy in Sonnefeld today, it was not always so. It has been laid waste many times by war, fire, famine, and disease.

From the bowels of history comes the name HOFSTÄTTEN (translated - a place of the royal court), a small community originating from an old royal estate. In the thirteenth century the village was given by its owner to the Cistercian Convent SONNEFELD, which had been founded nearby. In the next three centuries the Convent suffered many misfortunes - - plunder, fire, rebellion - - and early in the sixteenth century the Convent was dissolved and the State took over its properties

Shortly thereafter the German Empire became a mosaic of little principalities, dukedoms and bishoprics - - "to each his own" - - at one time more than twenty-five hundred of them. The ruler of each was permitted to choose the religious affiliation of his people. The schism within the Christian faith was by this time complete, and Protestantism was a reality; most of Germany was Protestant, having adopted the statement of the Lutheran principles (The Ausburg Confession) as the basis of their faith, Dissension remained, however, and led to the Thirty Years War.

Sonnefeld-Hofstätten (Hofstädten, Hofstaedten) suffered severely. Troops were often quartered in the area at the villagers’ expense. The village was invaded, plundered and burned; crops were unattended, famine and disease were everywhere. In nearby Gestungshausen (now a part of Sonnefeld) eleven hundred of the thirteen hundred inhabitants died, and in all of Germany more than half the populace perished. But late in the century Hofstädten was granted certain market rights by the Duke of Gotha, giving it some importance in the area, and increasing its revenue.

The seventeen hundreds brought more peaceful pursuits: the Convent Church was restored, school inspections were held, and roads and taverns were built. But there were some losses by fire, troops still moved through the area, and a severe famine in 1771-1772 took many lives in Hofstädten.

In the eighteen hundreds wars came again to Germany and once more Sonnefeld - Hofstädten contributed food, grain, money - - - and the lives of men. Compulsory conscription had become a reality. Troops of many nations passed through the area, and some were quartered there for many months, and at such expense that the community had to borrow money to maintain them. Once again there were famine and hardship. But there were happier moments, perhaps most notably the initiation of the children’s festival in 1851. In 1889 Sonnefeld - Hofstädten officially became Sonnefeld.

The tragedies of the two World Wars need no review. Sonnefeld, as did many other communities in Germany, sacrificed precious possessions for armaments - - two bells from the Moritz Church, and pipes from the organ. Just prior to World War II Sonnefeld had a population of about fourteen hundred. Most of the men were drafted, and more than two hundred were killed or reported missing.

The Convent Church dating from the thirteenth century, many times burned, many times plundered, many times restored, is a significant historical edifice in Sonnefeld. And the Moritz Church as well, which is first mentioned in the brochure as of 1442. Martin Reissenweber, in his letter of January 15, 1858, mentions both churches as having been restored, and he says, "There are no two church more beautiful than ours". The Moritz Church was last restored in 1970; many Reissenwebers have been buried in its beautiful well-attend churchyard. (only the graves of the recent dead are to be found. Graves are not purchased permanently, and bodies are not embalmed. There are often beautiful markers; these are retained by the family.)

And finally, a word about basket-weaving, the industry in Sonnefeld from the time of its introduction in the nineteenth century until World War II. Previously agricultural pursuits had been the exclusive occupation of the residents. But when basket-making come to Sonnefeld, there was a complete change; baskets of all kinds, from very small and dainty ones to those of great size for industrial and business use - - all could be made in the homes. And the world was there market.

It is my understanding that certain willows and appropriate grasses grew abundantly in the area, making it a "natural" for the development of the industry."

First Generation

HISTORY of Christoph THOMÆ

Christoph Thomæ

Christoph THOMÆ was most probably, in Hildburghausen, Sachsen-Meningen, Thuringen, Germany. Christoph was the village schoolmaster of Hildburghausen. He then became assistant headmaster and Deacon at Melchior Weigler’s parsonage from which he was promoted to Coburg, Sachsen-Coburg, Thuringen, Germany as superintendent of St. Mortiz. Christoph died on 06 Jun 1634 in Hildburghausen, Sachsen-Meningen, Thuringen, Germany. There are Thoma families still living in Hildburghausen and are probably descendants of Christoph THOMÆ.

Children of Christoph THOMÆ

2. i. Stephan THOMÆ, was born on 24 Aug 1629 in Hildburghausen, Sachsen-Meningen, Thuringen, Germany and died on 22 Jul 1706 in Hofstädten, Sachsen-Coburg, Thuringen, Germany

Second Generation

2. HISTORY of Stephan THOMÆ

Stephan Thomæ² / Christoph Thomæ¹

Stephan THOMÆ was born on St. Bartholmoew’s Day, 24 Aug 1629 in Hildburghausen, province of Sachsen-Meningen, Germany, the son of Christoph THOMÆ. In 1662 Stephan become a Lutheran pastor in the town of Wiesenfeld in the province of Sachsen-Coburg Germany. He served the town of Wiesenfeld for a period of little over five years until he became the pastor of Neuhaus in 1668. (Author's note: Schierschnitz and Neuhaus are adjoining towns as are now known as Neuhaus-Schierschnitz.) Stephan served the town of Neuhaus for nearly 10 years until 1678 when he succeeded as the Adjutant of Sonnefeld. His move from Neuhaus is given in his own words: "Departed on 21 February 1678 from Schierschnitz with full blessings, and arrived in the afternoon towards 3 o’clock in Sonnefeld happily with mine own. Thereupon, called upon the Lord, entered upon the Holy Communion with a obligatory sermon and the administration of the Lord’s Supper: GOD GIVES TO THE FUTURE PLANTING AND WATERING OF THE BLESSED GROWTH". As the Adjutant of Sonnefeld, or Assistant to the Bishop, Stephan’s job besides being Pastor was to protect the Lutheran faith and his flock against the Catholic faith. A position in which he, evidently, excelled. One of the records from the beginning of Stephan’s service at Sonnefeld can be found in the Church Book of the Evangelical Lutheran Parish at Sonnefeld and reads: "In the year 1678 - DOMINICA - SEPTUAGESIMA [9th Sunday before Easter] I am Pastor Stephanus Thoma, formerly Pastor of Wiesenfeld, afterwards for ten years as Pastor of Neuenhaus, at the courtesy of Reverend M. JOHANN LAURENTIUS HOFMAN, deceased. - to a Pastor and Adjutant through Reverend JOHANN FRIEDRICH HENDRICH, Finance Minster of Coburg, and official of this place, presented before noon a proper and maiden sermon about the orderly evangelism - Matthew 20 - in this church of Sonnefeld and also of the whole community, on 31 January 1679. Written [untranslatable] and on the seven Sunday after Trinity was invested." Stephan served as Pastor and Adjutant of Sonnefeld until his death on 25 Jul 1706. His burial entry from the church book of the Evangelical Lutheran Parish at Sonnefeld reads: "On 25 July 1706 - St. Jacob’s Day, Sonnefeld the 8th Sunday after Trinity the well revered and very well learned and in the 28 years faithful and industrious former Pastor and Adjutant: Mr. Stephan Thoma, who on 22 July, the feast day of Maria Magdalena, towards 2 o’clock in the morning, passed away sweetly and happily to his Savior, in people-rich gathering under many tears of his listeners in the church of this place, was lowered opposite the pulpit. Age 77 [years] - ministry 43 [years] -. The funeral sermon was delivered by Clement M. FROMANN, Pastor of Großgarnstadt, from Acts 4:4-8, 7:55-56. Stephan however full of faith and the Holy Spirit - gained the Son in Heaven with great efforts." His tombstone, which still resides inside the Cloister Church in Sonnefeld on the wall opposite the pulpit, has the following inscription: "Here rests, enfeebled by the great age and wearied by many labors, the bones of a true Servant of God, namely Mr. Stephan THOMÆ of Hildburghausen, theologian and deserving Adjutant of this place. This Man, God - fearing, true to his office and other priestly virtues rewarded God with three crowns, two he carried with in this mortality, with the third he produced only in the eternity, after he lived for LXXVII [77 years] - taught in Wiesenfeld for V [five years] - in Neuhaus X [ten years] - in Sonnefeld XXVIII [27 years] - altogether XLIII [43 years], - and was in the matrimony XLI [41] years. Died blessed 1706. His son Johann Christian Thomæ, rector of Neustadt, Author of ‘Light in the Evening’!"

The marriage of Stephan appears to be an interesting one. In the church records it is listed as Thomæ’s consort: Johanna CORDULA, the youngest daughter of the Senior Minister: Michael BUCHENRODER of Heldburg, Sachsen-Coburg, Thuringen, Germany. In her death record it is listed as Mrs. CORDULA. Stephan and Johanna lived in house number 46 in Hofstädten from 1687 to 1706. Johanna, presumed to have been born in Heldburg, Sachsen-Coburg, Thuringen, Germany, died on 10 Mar 1712 in Hofstädten, Sachsen-Coburg, Thuringen, Germany and was buried in Sonnefeld, Sachsen-Coburg, Thuringen, Germany.

Children of Stephan THOMÆ and Johanna CORDULA

3. i. Johann Christian THOMÆ in 1668 in Heldburg, Sachsen-Coburg, Thuringen, Germany and died 22 May 1723 in Neustadt, Sachsen-Coburg, Thuringen, Germany.

ii. Sara Elisabetha THOMÆ was born in Neuhaus, Sachsen-Coburg, Thuringen, Germany on 16 Mar 1672. Sara never married and died in Hofstädten, Sachsen-Coburg, Thuringen in Apr 1737. She was buried on 22 Apr 1737 in Sonnefeld, Sachsen-Coburg, Thuringen, Germany. It was noted that Sara was buried with a funeral sermon. This is a strange comment and makes one wonder whether most people were buried without a church sermon.

iii. Sabina Maria THOMÆ was born in Neuhaus, Sachsen-Coburg, Thuringen, Germany on 27 Nov 1674. Like several of her sisters, Sabina never married. She died on 30 Aug 1733 in Hofstädten, Sachsen-Coburg, Germany and was buried on 01 Sep 1733 in Sonnefeld, Sachsen-Coburg, Thuringen, Germany. Sabina died at 5 o’clock in the morning and went to a sweet and happy death with a funeral sermon.

iv. Christina Cordula THOMÆ was born in February of 1676 in Neuhaus, Sachsen-Coburg, Thuringen, Germany. Christina who evidently was named after her mother never married. She died in Nov 1740 in Hofstädten, Sachsen-Coburg, Thuringen, Germany and was buried on 04 Nov 1740 in Sonnefeld, Sachsen-Coburg, Thuringen, Germany. It was noted that Christina was afflicted for over nine years to her end with great depression and melancholia.

4. v. Johann Sebastian THOMÆ was born in 1678 in Neuhaus, Sachsen-Coburg, Thuringen, Germany and died circa 1740 in Hofstädten, Sachsen-Coburg, Thuringen, Germany.

vi. Unknown THOMÆ , a male child, was born and died on 05 May 1678 in Hofstädten, Sachsen-Coburg, Thuringen, Germany.

vii. Stephan Thomas THOMÆ was born on 27 May 1679 in Hofstädten, Sachsen-Coburg, Thuringen, Germany. He studied in Coburg, Germany from 1696 to 1700. He was in Jena in 1700 and in Erfurt from 1702 to 1722. Stephan Thomas died in 1740.

viii. Martha Catharina THOMÆ was born on 27 Jun 1682 in Hofstädten, Sachsen-Coburg, Thuringen, Germany.

ix. Johann Andreas THOMÆ was born on 19 Mar 1688 in Hofstädten, Sachsen-Coburg, Thuringen, Germany.

Third Generation

3. HISTORY of Johann Christian THOMÆ

Johann Christian Thomæ³ / Stephan Thomæ² / Christoph¹

Johann Christian THOMÆ was born in Heldburg, Sachsen-Coburg, Thuringen, Germany, in the year 1668. Like his father, Johann Christian was a Lutheran pastor and later a historian of some note. In 1697 he moved to Neustadt bei Coburg, Sachsen-Coburg, Thuringen, Germany where he was appointed pastor at the rectory. There, in 1722, he wrote his book entitled "The Complete Protestant Churches, Particularly in the Entire Principality of Coburg, Devoted Light in the Evening: that is, Historical Description of the Salubrious Reformation Works and Life of Luther - all Protestant Ministers and Cities, Schools, Colleges of the Principality of Coburg". This book was more commonly known as "Light in the Evening".

It was in Neustadt on 09 Jun 1700 that he married Margaretha Dorothea EYRING. Margaretha was the daughter of Johann Andreas EYRING and Anna Ursula BRECHTOLD. She was most likely born in the province of Sachsen-Coburg, Thuringen, Germany. It was also in the town of Neustadt that Johann Christian THOMÆ died on 22 May 1723, only one year after completing his book.

Children of Johann Christian THOMÆ and Margaretha Dorothea EYRING

i. Ursula Margaretha THOMÆ was baptized on 14 Nov 1702 in Neustadt, Sachsen-Coburg, Thuringen, Germany. And as was the custom was named after her grandmother. As an aside the Germany custom for naming children is as follows: the first male child is name after the father's father; the second male child is name after the father; the third male child is named after the father's oldest brother; the first female child is named after the mother's mother; the second female child is named after the mother; and the third female child is named after the mother's oldest sister. Additionally, the child was given a first and middle name and was commonly called after the middle name. So Ursula Magaretha would have been called Margaret.

ii. Justina Dorothea THOMÆ was baptized on 27 Jul 1705 in Neustadt, Sachsen-Coburg, Thuringen, Germany.

iii. Andreas Eusebius Christanus THOMÆ was born on 05 Feb 1709 in Neustadt; and christened on 05 Sep 1709 in Neustadt, Sachsen-Coburg, Thuringen, Germany.

iv. Sabina Maria THOMÆ was baptized on 15 Aug 1711 in Neustadt, Sachsen-Coburg, Thuringen, Germany. Sabina died in Neustadt, Sachsen-Coburg, Thuringen, Germany on 12 Apr 1715.

v. Johann Christian THOMÆ was baptized in Neustadt, Sachsen-Coburg, Thuringen, Germany on 12 Feb 1714 and died in the same city on 06 Jun 1714.

4. HISTORY of Johann Sebastian THOMÆ

Johann Sebastian Thomæ³ / Stephan Thomæ² / Christoph Thomæ¹

Johann Sebastian THOMÆ was born in 1678 in the town of Neuhaus, Sachsen-Coburg, Thuringen, Germany. He moved with his parents to the town of Hofstädten where he took up the occupation of joiner. Another term for the occupation of joiner would be a cabinet maker. On 22 May 1703, Johann Sebastian married Anna GUTSEL in Sonnefeld, Sachsen-Coburg, Thuringen, Germany The wedding sermon was performed by Herr Bathasar FROMANN, Pastor of Großgarnstadt.

Anna’s father was Johann GUTSEL, a potter in the town of Hofstädten, the same town in which Anna was born in 1680.

Johann Sebastian and Anna lived in house number 46 in the town of Sonnefeld; in the same house that his father lived. In 1706, the same year that his father died, he is listed as paying taxes on one half of the house and his daughter, Christina Cordelia, the other half. In 1740 he is listed as living in one half of the house and Chrn. Val. THOMÆ (presumed to be Christian Valentin THOMÆ) as living in the other half of the house.

Anna died on 27 Apr 1741 in Hofstädten, Sachsen-Coburg, Thuringen, Germany and is buried in Sonnefeld, Sachsen-Coburg, Thuringen, Germany. In 1741, Johann Sebastian in no longer living in house 46, making his presumed year of death as sometime between 1740 and 27 Apr 1741.

Children of Johann Sebastian THOMÆ and Anna GUTSEL

5. i. Johann Stephan THOMÆ was baptized on 25 Mar 1704 in Sonnefeld, Sachsen-Coburg, Germany. Johann Stephan died 13 Feb 1782 in Schmoelin, Sachsen-Altenburg, Thuringia, Germany.

6. ii. Johann Conrad THOMÆ was baptized on 12 Apr 1706 in the town of Sonnefeld, Sachsen-Coburg, Thuringen, Germany.

iii. Johann Sebastian THOMÆ was baptized on 29 Sep 1708 in the town of Sonnefeld, Sachsen-Coburg, Thuringen, Germany. His Godfather was Master Johann HUMMEL, potter of Hofstädten, Sachsen-Coburg, Thuringen, Germany.

7. iv. Christian Valentin THOMÆ was born Sep 1711 in Hofstädten, Sachsen-Coburg, Germany and died 1765 in Hofstädten, Sachsen-Coburg, Thuringen, Germany.

8. v. Stephan Thomas THOMÆ was baptized on 19 Aug 1714 in Sonnefeld, Sachsen-Coburg, Thuringen, Germany, and died on 03 Apr 1788 in Hofstädten, Sachsen-Coburg, Thuringen, Germany.

Fourth Generation

5. HISTORY of Johann Stephan THOMÆ

Johann Stephan Thomæ⁴ / Johann Sebastian Thomæ³ / Stephan Thomæ² / Christoph Thomæ¹

Johann Stephan THOMÆ was baptized on 25 Mar 1704 in Sonnefeld, Sachsen-Coburg, Germany. His Godfather was the "worthy and honorable Master Johann BERGNER, judge and innkeeper in Küps". The inscription from his baptismal record reads "God gives straight to this child preparation, and lets him proceed to his glory." This inscription is also puzzling.

He first Married Maria WILDE on 29 Nov 1730 in Schmoelin, Sachsen-Altenburg, Thuringia, Germany. Maria was born in 1694 in Schmoelin, Sachsen-Altenburg, Thuringia German and died on 07 Jan 1733 in Schmoelin. He next married Susanna Maria MENGE on 20 May 1734 in Schmoelin, Sachsen-Altenburg, Thuringia, Germany. Susanna Maria was born 1703 in Schmoelin, Sachsen-Altenburg, Thuringia, Germany and died on 01 Nov 1739 in Schmoeline, Sachsen-Altenburg, Thuringia, Germany. She was christened on 30 Aug 1703 in Schmoelin, Sachsen-Altenburg, Thuringia, Germany He last married Anna Christina PHILIPP on 22 Nov 1740 in Schmoelin, Sachsen-Altenburg, Thuringia, Germany. Anna Christina was Elia PHILIPP and Anna nee' SEYDEL^(*). Anna Christina was born in 1715 in Schmoelin, Sachsen-Altenburg, Thuringia, Germany, christened on 10 Dec 1715 in Schmoelin, and died on 25 Mar 1788 in Schmoelin. Johann Stephan out lived all his wives but Anna Christina; dying on 13 Feb 1782 in Schmoelin, Sachsen-Altenburg, Thuringia, Germany.

Children of Johann Stephan THOMÆ and Maria WILDE

i. Gottlieb Heinrich THOMÆ was born on 12 Feb 1732 in Schmoelin, Sachsen-Altenburg, Thuringia, Germany. He died on 14 Feb 1732 in Schmoelin, Sachsen-Altenburg, Thuringia, Germany.

ii. Anna Christina THOMÆ was born on 04 Jan 1733 in Schmoelin, Sachsen-Altenburg, Thuringia, Germany. She died on 04 Jan 1733 in Schmoelin, Sachsen-Altenburg, Thuringia, Germany.

Children of Johann Stephan THOMÆ and Susanna Maria MENGE

iii. Gottfried Heinrich THOMÆ was born on 17 Sep 1738 in Schmoelin, Sachsen-Altenburg, Thuringia, Germany. He died on 23 Sep 1738 in Schmoelin, Sachsen-Altenburg, Thuringia, Germany.

iv. Maria Rosina THOMÆ was born on 30 Sep 1739 in Schmoelin, Sachsen-Altenburg, Thuringia, Germany. She died on 15 Oct 1739 in Schmoelin, Sachsen-Altenburg, Thuringia, Germany.

Children of Johann Sephan THOMÆ and Anna Christina PHILIPP

9. v. Christian Johann Friedrich THOMÆ was born on 23 Dec 1750 in Schmoelin, Sachsen-Altenburg, Thuringia, Germany.

10. vi. Gottfried Heinrich THOMÆ was born on 08 Jan 1742 in Schmoelin, Sachsen-Altenburg, Thuringia, Gemany. He died on 16 May 1813 in Schmoelin, Sachsen-Altenburg, Thuringia, Germany.

vii. Christinia Sophia THOMÆ was born on 27 Jul 1744 in Schmoelin, Sachsen-Altenburg, Thuringia, Germany. Christinia Sophia died on 17 Jul 1758 in Sachsen-Altenburg, Thuringia, Germany..

6. HISTORY of Johann Conrad THOMÆ

Johann Conrad Thomæ⁴ / Johann Sebastian Thomæ³ / Stephan Thomæ² / Christoph Thomæ¹

Johann Conrad THOMÆ was baptized on 12 Apr 1706 in the town of Sonnefeld, Sachsen-Coburg, Thuringen, Germany. His Godfather was Master Johann Conrad EYRICH, potter of Weidhausen, Sachsen-Coburg, Thuringen, Germany (also known as Weidhausen bei Coburg). The inscription from his baptismal record reads "God allows this boy grow up to his glory.". John had an illegitimate child by Margaretha GÜNTHER. It is not known whether the two ever legally married.

Children of Johann Conrad THOMÆ and Margaretha GÜNTHER

i. Anna THOMÆ was baptized in Sonnefeld, Sachsen-Coburg, Thuringen, Germany on 12 Sep 1727. She was an illegitimate child.

7. HISTORY of Christian Valentin THOMÆ

Christian Valentin Thomæ⁴ / Johann Sebastian Thomæ³ / Stephan Thomæ² / Christoph Thomæ¹

Christian Valentin THOMÆ was baptized on 07 Sep 1711 in Hofstädten, Sachsen-Coburg, Thuringen, Germany. When he reached manhood, Christian became a master potter in his home town. It is supposition that he learned his trade from his grandfather; but it is a logical supposition.

It was in Hofstädten at the Cloister Church that he married Anna Margaretha HEUBACH on 26 Sep 1765. Anna Margaretha was a native of Hofstädten and is believed to have been born in the year 1716.

Christian is shown as owning one half of house number 46 in Hofstädten from 1740 to 1741 and then all of house 46 from 1741 to 1765. Because of this it is believed that he died in 1765. Anna Margaretha died on 17 Apr 1758 in Hofstädten, Sachsen-Coburg, Thuringen, Germany and was buried on 19 Apr 1758 in Sonnefeld, Sachsen-Coburg, Thuringen, Germany.

Children of Christian Valentin THOMÆ and Anna Margaretha HEUBACH

i. Johann Martin THOMÆ was baptized in Sonnefeld, Sachsen-Coburg, Thuringen, Germany on 24 Dec 1735. He lived until almost three years of age when he died on 18 Sep 1738 in Hofstädten, Sachsen-Coburg, Germany.

11. ii. Georg Friedrich THOMÆ was baptized on 28 Jul 1737 in Sonnefeld, Sachsen-Coburg, Thuringen, Germany.

iii. Stephan THOMÆ was baptized on 15 Jul 1739 in Sonnefeld, Sachsen-Coburg, Thuringen, Germany. His Godparent was his uncle, Stephan Thomas THOMÆ.

iv. Susanna Margaretha THOMÆ was baptized on 09 Oct 1741 in Sonnefeld, Sachsen-Coburg, Germany and born in Hofstädten, Sachsen-Coburg, Thuringen, Germany.

v. Johann Georg THOMÆ was baptized on 12 Dec 1743 in Sonnefeld, Sachsen-Coburg, Thuringen, Germany.

12. vi. Johann Ernst THOMÆ was born in Mar 1747 in Hofstädten, Sachsen-Coburg, Germany and died before 1819 in Hofstädten, Sachsen-Coburg, Thuringen, Germany.

vii. Johann Paul THOMÆ was born on 16 Aug 1750 in Hofstädten, Sachsen-Coburg, Germany. It is believed that he lived in house 51a in Hofstädten from 1778 to 1811. If this is correct then his probable death year would be 1811.

viii. Catharina THOMÆ was born in Hofstädten, Sachsen-Coburg, Thuringen, Germany on 23 Sep 1755.

8. HISTORY of Stephan Thomas THOMÆ

Stephan Thomas Thomæ⁴ / Johann Sebastian Thomæ³ / Stephan Thomæ² / Christoph Thomæ¹

Stephan Thomas THOMÆ was baptized on 19 Aug 1714 in Sonnefeld, Sachsen-Coburg, Thuringen, Germany. Stephan, unlike his father became a potter; a trade probably learned from his grandfather.

He was twice married. First to Catharina RÄDLEIN on 24 Apr 1742 in Sonnefeld, Sachsen-Coburg, Thuringen, Germany.

Catharina, born in 1716, was the oldest legitimate daughter of Johann RÄDLEIN, called "Schillig", who was a resident and one time civil official of Weidhausen, Sachsen-Coburg, Thuringen, Germany, and also a juryman of Graitz (Author's Note: Believed to be the town of Marktgraitz southeast of Weidhausen.). Catharina died in Hofstädten, Sachsen-Coburg, Thuringen, Germany on 01 Nov 1745, shortly after the birth of her twin sons.

Stephan then married Renate Magdalene BRAUNSCHMIDT in Hofstädten, Sachsen-Coburg, Thuringen, Germany on 18 Apr 1747. Renate, born in 1723, was the youngest daughter by first marriage of Johann Georg BRAUNSCHMIDT, former caretaker for an Imperial nobleman of Redwitz, Sachsen-Coburg, Thuringen, Germany (Author's Note: A town southeast of Sonnefeld and in a direct line with Weidhausen and Marktgraitz and then to the east of Marktgraitz.) in Thieisenorth and at the time of his daughter’s marriage was living in Horb, Sachsen-Coburg, Thuringen, Germany (Author's Note: Horb is to the east of Sonnefeld.). It is interesting that the marriage record notes that the marriage became legal after proclamations were made three times. Renate Magdalene died on 08 Jan 1786 in Hofstädten, Sachsen-Coburg, Thuringen Germany.

In 1740 until the time of his death, Stephan Thomas is listed as living in house number 59 in Sonnefeld. This is the same house that once belonged to Hans GUTSEL. Stephan, who outlived both of his wives died on 03 Apr 1788 in Hofstädten, Sachsen-Coburg, Thuringen, Germany.

Children of Stephan Thomas and Catharina RÄDLEIN

i. Anna Barbara THOMÆ was baptized on 22 Feb 1743 in Sonnefeld, Sachsen-Coburg, Thuringen, Germany.

ii. Johann Lorenz THOMÆ was baptized and born on 14 Oct 1745 at his home in Hofstädten, Sachsen-Coburg, Thuringen, Germany. Johann Lorenz was the twin of Stephan THOMÆ.

iii. Stephan THOMÆ was baptized on 14 Oct 1745 in Sonnefeld, Thuringen, Germany. It is known that he "came into the world dead". Based on this, the presumption is that he was born, baptized, and died all on 14 Oct 1745. Stephan was the twin brother of Johann Lorenz.

Children of Stephan Thomas THOMÆ and Renate Magdalene BRAUNSCHMIDT

i. Johann Friedrich THOMÆ was baptized on 10 Oct 1748 in Sonnefeld, Sachsen-Coburg, Thuringen, Germany. His Godparents were Johann Friedrich BRAUNSCHMIDT, the brother-in-law of Stephan Thomas THOMÆ. At the time of Johann Friedrich’s baptism, his Godfather was in the service of the King of Prussia. Since he was not available, Christian Valentin THOMÆ took his place at the baptism. Like his father, Johann Friedrich became a potter.

On 15 May 1777, Johann Friedrich married Margaretha Barbara FEILER at the Cloister Church, Sonnefeld, Sachsen-Coburg, Thuringen, Germany. Margaretha was the only legitimate daughter of Johann Nikolaus FEILER a carpenter and farmer with twelve acres around Hofstädten. Johann Nikolaus FEILER died on 14 May 1777 and his daughter was married the next day.

ii. Johann Stephan THOMÆ was born in Hofstädten, Sachsen-Coburg, Thuringen, Germany on 30 Dec 1750. He married Margaretha Barbara ZEUNER at the Cloister Church, Sonnefeld, Sachsen-Coburg, Thuringen, Germany on 15 Nov 1774.

Margaretha Barbara was the only legitimate daughter of Lorenz ZEUNER, a cooper of Frohnlach, Sachsen-Coburg, Germany (Author's Note: The town of Frohnlach is directly west of Sonnefeld and directly adjoins the town of Ebersdorf).

13. iii. Johann Georg THOMÆ was born on 28 Dec 1752 in Hofstädten, Germany

14. iv. Johann Conrad THOMÆ was born in Hofstädten, Sachsen-Coburg, Thuringen, Germany on 12 Dec 1755 and died on 04 Jul 1790 in Hofstädten, Sachsen-Coburg, Thuringen, Germany.

Fifth Generation

9. HISTORY of Christian Johann Friedrich THOMÆ

Christian Johann Friedrich Thomæ⁵ / Johann Stephan Thomæ⁴ / Johann Sebastian Thomæ³ / Stephan Thomæ² / Christoph Thomæ¹

Christian Johann Friedrich THOMÆ was born on 23 Dec 1750 in Schmoelin, Sachsen-Altenburg, Thuringia, Germany. He married Anna Dorothea WIRTH on 03 Oct 1780 in Schmoelin, Sachsen-Altenburg, Thuringia, Germany. Anna Dorothea was the daughter of Johann Christoph WIRTH and Anna Dorothea FRITZSCHE^(*). Anna Dorothea was born on 30 Jun 1753 in Schmoelin, Sachsen-Altenburg, Thuringia, Germany.

Children of Christian Johann Friedrich THOMÆ and Anna Dorothea WIRTH

i. Christian Gottlob THOMÆ was born on 23 Feb 1782 in Schmoelin, Sachsen-Altenburg, Thuringia, Germany. He died on 08 Apr 1783 in Schmeolin, Sachsen-Altenburg, Thuringia, Germany.

ii. Johanna Rosina THOMÆ was born on 23 Feb 1783 in Schmoelin, Sachsen-Altenburg, Thuringia, Germany. She married Johann Samuel FRIEDRICH on 15 Feb 1803 in Schmoelin, Sachsen-Altenburg, Thuringia, Germany. Johann Samuel was born in 1779 in Schmoelin, Sachsen-Altenburg, Thuringia, Germany and died on 15 Feb 1803 also in Schmoelin. Johanna Rosina died on 25 Dec 1805 in Schmeolin, Sachsen-Altenburg, Thuringia, Germany.

iii. Johanna Doroteha THOMÆ was born on 26 Jan 1788 in Schmoelin, Sachsen-Altenburg, Thuringia, Germany. She married Johann Benjamin FRIEDRICH on 26 Dec 1806 in Schmoelin, Sachsen-Altenburg, Thuringia, Germany. Johann Samuel was born in 1784 in Schmoelin, Sachsen-Altenburg, Thuringia, Germany. Johanna Dorothea died on 25 Dec 1864 in Schmeolin, Sachsen-Altenburg, Thuringia, Germany.

15. iv. Christiane Sophie THOMÆ was born on 01 Mar 1786 in Schmoelin, Sachsen-Altenburg, Thuringia, Germany and died on 13 Jul 1860.

v. Christiana Wilhelmine THOMÆ was born on 02 Dec 1792in Schmoelin, Sachsen-Altenburg, Thuringia, Germany. He died on 30 Jul 1793 in Schmeolin, Sachsen-Altenburg, Thuringia, Germany.

vi. Christian Friedrich THOMÆ was born on 17 Jan 1795 in Schmoelin, Sachsen-Altenburg, Thuringia, Germany. He died on 26 Aug 1800 in Schmeolin, Sachsen-Altenburg, Thuringia, Germany.

10. HISTORY of Gottfried Heinrich THOMÆ

Gottfried Heinrich Thomæ⁵ / Johann Stephan Thomæ⁴ / Johann Sebastian Thomæ³ / Stephan Thomæ² / Christoph Thomæ¹

Gottfried Heinrich THOMÆ was born on 08 Jan 1742 in Schmoelin, Sachsen-Altenburg, Thuringia, Germany. And died 16 May 1813 in Schmoelin, Sachsen-Altenburg, Thuringia, Germany. Gottfried Heinrich first married Maria Elisabeth KOEHLER on 26 Jan 1766 in Schmoelin. Maria Elisabeth was the daughter of John KOEHLER and Eva BOETTCHER^(*). Maria Elisabeth was born on 05 Oct 1729 in Schmoelin, Sachsen-Altenburg, Thuringia, Germany and died on 04 Dec 1770 in Schmoelin. Gottfried next married Eva Maria TRUEMMER on 07 Jan 1772 in Schmoelin, Sachsen-Altenburg, Thuringia, Germany. Eva Maria was born in 1746 in Schmoelin and died on 25 Feb 1783 in Schmoelin, Sachsen-Altenburg, Thuringia, Germany. He last married Johanne Friedricke MEINHARDT. Johanne Friedricke was born in 1762 in Waldersdorf, Sachsen-Altenburg, Thuringia, Germany and died 26 Jun 1817 in Schmoelin, Sachsen-Altenburg, Thuringia, Germany.

Children of Gottfried Heinrich THOMÆ and Maria Koehler KOEHLER

i. Christoph Heinrich THOMÆ was born on 02 Aug 1766 in Schmoelin, Sachsen-Altenburg, Thuringia, Germany.

ii. Johann Friedrich THOMÆ was born on 27 Feb 1769 in Schmoelin, Sachsen-Altenburg, Thuringia, Germany.

Children of Gottfried Heinrich THOMÆ and Eva Maria TRUEMMER

iii. Christian Friedrich THOMÆ was born on 11 Feb 1773 in Schmoelin, Sachsen-Altenburg, Thuringia, Germany.

iv. Christiana Sophia THOMÆ was born on 15 May 1775 in Schmoelin, Sachsen-Altenburg, Thuringia, Germany.

v. Johann Gottlob THOMÆ was born on 29 Jun 1777 in Schmoelin, Sachsen-Altenburg, Thuringia, Germany. Johann Gottlob died on 11 May 1787 in Schmoelin, Sachsen-Altenburg, Thuringia, Germany

vi. Friedrich Gottlieb THOMÆ was born on 26 Feb 1781 in Schmoelin, Sachsen-Altenburg, Thuringia, Germany. Friedrich Gottlieb died on 27 Dec 1809 in Schmoelin, Sachsen-Altenburg, Thuringia, Germany

11. HISTORY of Georg Friedrich THOMÆ

Georg Friedrich Thomæ⁵ / Christian Valentin Thomæ⁴ / Johann Sebastian Thomæ³ / Stephan Thomæ² / Christoph Thomæ¹

Georg Friedrich THOMÆ was baptized on 28 Jul 1737 in Sonnefeld, Sachsen-Coburg, Thuringen, Germany. As he grew up Georg Friedrich became a potter like most of his family. Whether he ever married is not known. However, he did have an illegitimate child with Anna Margaretha GRIEBNER. At the time Anna was a widower living in Hofstädten, Sachsen-Coburg, Thuringen, Germany.

Children of Georg Friedrich THOMÆ and Anna Margaretha GRIEBNER

i. Margaretha Barbara THOMÆ was born on 21 Oct 1764 in Hofstädten, Sachsen-Coburg, Thuringen, Germany.

12. HISTORY of Johann Ernst THOMÆ

Johann Ernst Thomæ⁵ / Christian Valentin Thomæ⁴ / Johann Sebastian Thomæ³ / Stephan Thomæ² / Christoph Thomæ¹

Johann Ernst THOMÆ was born in Hofstädten, Sachsen-Coburg, Thuringen, Germany. He was baptized in Sonnefeld, Sachsen-Coburg, Thuringen, Germany on 15 Mar 1747. His Godparents was Johann Ernst HUMMEL, a potter in Oeslau, Sachsen-Coburg, Thuringen, Germany. As he grew up, Johann Ernst became a potter in the town of Hofstädten. On 20 Oct 1766, Johann married Maria Sabina BECHMANN in Hofstädten, Sachsen-Coburg, Thuringen, Germany. They were married overnight or the literal translation of "in a hour of bed". Which means that they were married in secret or eloped. At this time, Johann Ernst was only an apprentice potter in Hofstädten.

Maria Sabina, who was the child of Johann Peter BECHMANN, a potter in Hofstädten, and his wife Anna Barbara GUTSEL; was baptized on 05 May 1745 in Sonnefeld, Sachsen-Coburg, Germany. Her Godparents were Paul SCHAUMBERGER, a cooper in Hofstädten, and his wife Maria Sabina SCHAUMBERGER. From 1811 to 1821, Johann Ernst is listed as living in house 51a. During that same time frame the house is also listed as belonging to the widower Sabine THOMÆ. It is interesting to note that from 1761 to 1778 this house belonged to Maria Sabina’s parents and from 1778 to 1811 it belonged to Johann Paul THOMÆ (most likely Johann Ernst’s brother). But it is know that Johann Ernst died before 1819 because when his daughter Catharina died he was already deceased. All of this makes the most probable death year for Maria Sabina as 1821.

Children of Johann Ernst THOMÆ and Maria Sabina BECHMANN

i. Barbara THOMÆ was born on 12 Dec 1766 in Hofstädten, Sachsen-Coburg, Thuringen, Germany.

ii. Johann Paul THOMÆ was born on 27 Nov 1768 in Hofstädten, and died in the same town on 23 Jan 1770.

iii. Catharina THOMÆ was born in Hofstädten, Sachsen-Coburg, Thuringen, Germany on 01 Jan 1771. Catharina never married and died a spinster on 30 Sep 1819 in Hofstädten, Sachsen-Coburg, Thuringen, Germany.

iv. Eva Barbara THOMÆ was born on 24 Aug 1773 in Hofstädten, Sachsen-Coburg, Thuringen, Germany.

v. Margaretha Barbara THOMÆ was born on 06 Mar 1775 in Hofstädten, Sachsen-Coburg, Thuringen, Germany.

vi. Johann Casper THOMÆ was born on 04 Jun 1777 in Hofstädten, Sachsen-Coburg, Thuringen, Germany.

vii. Johann THOMÆ was born on 28 Dec 1778 in Hofstädten, Sachsen-Coburg, Thuringen, Germany.

16. viii. Johann Ludwig THOMÆ was born 08 Jun 1781 in Hofstädten, Sachsen-Coburg, Thuringen, Germany and died on 23 October 1854 in Hofstädten, Sachsen-Coburg, Thuringen, Germany.

ix. Johann Julius THOMÆ was born on 18 Jul 1784 in Hofstädten and died only three days later in Hofstädten on 21 Jul 1784.

x. Johann Conrad THOMÆ was born on 26 Jun 1786 in Hofstädten, Sachsen-Coburg, Thuringen, Germany.

xi. Margaretha THOMÆ was born on 15 Mar 1789 in Hofstädten and died in the same town on 20 Apr 1863. Margaretha never married.

13. HISTORY of Johann Georg THOMÆ

Johann Georg Thomæ⁵ / Stephan Thomas Thomæ⁴ / Johann Sebastian Thomæ³ / Stephan Thomæ² / Christoph Thomæ¹

Johann Georg THOMÆ was born on 28 Dec 1752 in Hofstädten, Germany. Although no marriage record can be found it is known that he married Elisabeth STÜPFERT. Johann Georg became a potter.

Children of Johann Georg THOMÆ and Elisabeth STÜPFERT

i. Margaretha Barbara THOMÆ was born on 14 Jan 1781 in Hofstädten, Germany.

ii. Margaretha Elisabeth THOMÆ was born on 06 Oct 1782 in Hofstädten, Sachsen-Coburg, Thuringen, Germany.

14. HISTORY of Johann Conrad THOMÆ

Johann Conrad Thomæ⁵ / Stephan Thomas Thomæ⁴ / Johann Sebastian Thomæ³ / Stephan Thomæ² / Christoph Thomæ¹

Johann Conrad THOMÆ was born in Hofstädten, Sachsen-Coburg, Thuringen, Germany on 12 Dec 1755. Like his brothers he became a potter. On 25 Jan 1785 he married Anna Barbara GÄRTNER in Hofstädten, Germany. Anna Barbara was the oldest daughter by the first marriage of Johann GÄRTNER, farrier and armourer of Ebersdorf, Sachsen-Coburg, Thuringen, Germany. Although, not known, it is believed that Anna Barbara was born in Ebersdorf, Sachsen-Coburg, Thuringen, Germany. Johann Conrad died on 04 Jul 1790 in Hofstädten, Sachsen-Coburg, Thuringen, Germany.

Children of Johann Conrad THOMÆ and Anna Barbara GÄRTNER

i. Sabine THOMÆ was born on 18 Mar 1787 in Hofstädten, Germany and died in the same town on 08 Dec 1790.

ii. Johann Heinrich THOMÆ was born on 08 Jun 1789 in Hofstädten, Sachsen-Coburg, Germany.

Sixth Generation

15. HISTORY of Christiane Sophie THOMÆ (WAECHTER) KOSSKY

Christiane Sophie Thomæ⁶ / Christian Johann Friedrich Thomæ⁵ / Johann Stephan Thomæ⁴ / Johann Sebastian Thomæ³ / Stephan Thomæ² / Christoph Thomæ¹

Christiane Sophie THOMÆ was born on 01 Mar 1786 in Schmoelin, Sachsen-Altenburg, Thuringia, Germany and died 13 Jul 1860. She first married Johann August Ferdinand WAECHTER on 19 Feb 1810 in Schmoelin, Sachsen-Altenburg, Thuringia, Germany. Johann August Ferdinand was the son of Johann Georg WAECHTER and Johanna Susanne DIETZSCH^(*).^(*).He was born on 11 Aug 1784 in Altenburg, Sachsen-Altenburg, Thuringia, Germany and died on 29 Sep 1822 in Altenburg, Sachsen-Altenburg, Thuringia, Germany. Christiane Sophie next married Friedrich Wilhelm KOSSKY. ^(*). Friedrich Wilhelm was born about 1780 in Sachsen-Altenburg, Thuringia, Germany.

Children of Christiane Sophie THOMÆ and Johann August Ferdinand WAECHTER

17. i. Karl Friedrich WAECHTER was born 17 Nov 1811 in Altenburg, Sachsen-Altenburg, Thuringia, Germany. Karl Friedrich died on 14 Mar 1875 in Altenburg, Sachsen-Altenburg, Thuringia, Germany

Children of Christiane Sophie THOMÆ and Friedrich Wilhelm KOSSKY

ii. Johann Heinrich Franz WAECHTER was on 07 Jun 1826 in Altenburg, Sachsen-Altenburg, Thuringia, Germany and died on 07 Aug 1826 in Altenburg, Sachsen-Altenburg, Thuringia, Germany.

17. HISTORY of Johann Ludwig THOMÆ

Johann Ludwig Thomæ⁶ / Johann Ernst Thomæ⁵ / Christian Valentin Thomæ⁴ / Johann Sebastian Thomæ³ / Stephan Thomæ² / Christoph Thomæ¹

Johann Ludwig THOMÆ was born in Hofstädten, Sachsen-Coburg, Germany on 08 Jun 1781. He was a potter, a profession many of descendants was to follow. Johann Ludwig married Kunigunda SCHRAUTER, who was born in 1784 Großgarnstadt, Sachsen-Coburg, Germany. In 1821 he is living in house 51b. In 1835 he had purchased the other half of the house, 51b. In 1842 Lorenz THOMÆ, was living in house 51b and in 1844 Lorenz "Lawrence" George THOMÆ, was living in house 51b. In 1854, Ludwig was no longer living in house 51a but was living in house 51b. Johann Ludwig died in Hofstädten on 23 Oct 1854 and his wife, Kunigunda, was to follow him in death on 12 Nov 1854. By 1855, Margaret THOMÆ is living in the house. This could be anyone of three daughters; but I suspect that it is Margaretha Barbara born 1819.

Children of Johann Ludwig and Kunigunda nee’ SCHRAUTER THOMÆ

i. Anna Margaretha THOMÆ was born in Hofstädten, Sachsen-Coburg, Thuringen, Germany.

ii. Anna Barbara THOMÆ, commonly known as Barbara, was born on 13 Mar 1814 in Hofstädten, Sachsen-Coburg, Thuringen, Germany. Five days later on 18 Mar 1814 she was baptized in Sonnefeld, Sachsen-Coburg, Germany. Anna Barbara never married and died a spinster on 29 Feb 1888 in Hofstädten Sachsen-Coburg, Thuringen, Germany.

iii. Margaretha Barbara THOMÆ, commonly known as Margaretha, was born on 19 Nov 1816 in Hofstädten and was baptized on 21 Nov 1816 in Sonnefeld. Like her sister, Margaretha never married and died a spinster in Hofstädten on 21 April 1887.

18. iv. Margaretha Barbara THOMÆ was born on 04 Jul 1819 in Hofstädten died on 13 Nov 1884 Hofstädten, Sachsen-Coburg, Thuringen, Germany

v. Dorothea THOMÆ was born in Hofstädten on 17 Jun 1821. She was baptized in Sonnefeld on 24 Jun 1821. Her Godparent was Dorothea ENGEL, the lawful wife of farmer Heinrich ENGEL of Weickenbach.

19. vi. Lorenz "Lawrence" Georg THOMÆ was born 05 Jul 1823 in Hofstädten, Sachsen-Coburg, Thuringen, Germany and died on 11 Jan 1881 at his residence in Boonville, Cooper County, Missouri.

20. VII. Johann Lorenz THOMÆ was born in Hofstädten, Sachsen-Coburg, Thuringen, Germany on 13 Jan 1824 and is known to have died before 1884.

Seventh Generation

17. HISTORY of Karl Friedrich WAECHTER

Karl Friedrich Waechter⁷ / Christiane Sophie Thomæ⁶ / Christian Johann Friedrich Thomæ⁵ / Johann Stephan Thomæ⁴ / Johann Sebastian Thomæ³ / Stephan Thomæ² / Christoph Thomæ¹

Karl Friedrich WAECHTER was born on 17 Nov 1811 in Altenburg, Sachsen-Altenburg, Thuringia, Germany and died on 14 Mar 1875 in Altenburg, Sachsen-Altenburg, Thuringia, Germany. He married Christiane MUELLER on 01 Nov 1843 in Goesnitz, Germany. Christiane was born about 1820 in Goesnitz, Germany.

Children of Karl Friedrich and Christiane nee' MUELLER WAECHTER

i. Auguste Wilhelmine WAECHTER was born on 26 Nov 1843 in Altenburg, Sachsen-Altenburg, Thuringia, Germany.

ii. Gustav Adolph WAECHTER was born on 25 Jun 1845 in Altenburg, Sachsen-Altenburg, Thuringia, Germany.

18. HISTORY of Margaretha Barbara THOMÆ

Margaretha Barbara Thomæ⁷ / Johann Ludwig Thomæ⁶ / Johann Ernst Thomæ⁵ / Christian Valentin Thomæ⁴ / Johann Sebastian Thomæ³ / Stephan Thomæ² / Christoph Thomæ¹

Margaretha Barbara THOMÆ, commonly known as Margaretha Barbara was born on 04 Jul 1819 in Hofstädten. She was baptized in Sonnefeld on 08 Jul 1819. Her Godparent was Margaretha Barbara TRUCKENBRODT (*), the wife of Johann Peter STEGNER (*) a cooper from Frohnlach, Sachsen-Coburg, Thuringen, Germany. Margaretha Barbara died in Hofstädten on 13 Nov 1884.

Children of Margaretha Barbara THOMÆ

i. Margaretha Barbara THOMÆ was a known, but illegitimate child of her mother. She retained the Thomæ name and later married a BÖHM.

19. HISTORY of Lorenz George THOMÆ

Lorenz George Thomæ⁷ / Johann Ludwig Thomæ⁶ / Johann Ernst Thomæ⁵ / Christian Valentin Thomæ⁴ / Johann Sebastian Thomæ³ / Stephan Thomæ² / Christoph Thomæ¹

Lorenz "Lawrence" GeorgeTHOMÆ, was born Hofstädten, Sachsen-Coburg, Thuringen, Germany on 05 Jan 1823. He was the son of Johann Ludwig THOMÆ and Kunigunda SCHRAUTER. He spent his early life in Sonnefeld and there learned the craft of pottery making.

In 1848 he married Margarethe Barbara WALTHER, who was born on 21 Feb 1824 in Sonnefeld, Sachsen-Coburg, Germany. However, there is also a marriage recorded for them in the Cooper County Marriage Records. They were married on 25 Jan 1855 in Boonville, Cooper County, Missouri by John WETTLE, Lutheran Pastor. A search of the Evangelical Lutheran Church records in Sonnefeld do not provide any indications of a marriage in Germany. But there are some indications that the marriage may have occurred in Gestungshausen. All of this may have some bearing in fact if another piece of information can be proven. Herr Emil SCHMIDT, a genealogist in Hofstaedten has Walther ancestors. He asserts that John Casper Thoma is actually a child of Margaretha Barabara Walther and one of her brothers.

Sometime in the mid 1850's Lorenz, his wife Margaret, and his two sons set sail for America. The actual date of immigration has always been a puzzle. At times various family members claimed they immigrated to the United States in either 1849, 1852, 1853, 1854, or 1855. Since George John was born 12 Apr 1854 in Hofstaedten, Germany and William Henry was born 24 May 1857, the date of immigration had to occur sometime between these two dates. The next piece of information comes from the tax rolls of Hofstaedten Germany where in 1854 Lorenz Thoma sold the house (number 51a) that he and his family had been living in to his father. If one assumes a three month ocean voyage then the date of immigration had to occur between Apr 1854 and Apr 1855.

After their arrival in Boonville, the family started working on new life in this land. This was characterized by hard work, a trait of all the German immigrants of this time period. Lawrence was a potter by profession, a trade that most of his family followed. At first, he most probably worked at the Vollrath pottery mill located between Locust Street and Reams Branch directly west of what is now the David Barton School. There is no proof that Lawrence worked for Vollrath, only a firm belief. George VOLLRATH(^*) was born in Frohnlach, Germany only a few miles from Hofstaedten, the home village of Lawrence. Vollrath, in his pottery in Boonville was known to have hired a large number of potters who had also immigrated from his village and surrounding villages in Germany. Additionally, Lawrence and his family lived on Locust street in very close proximity of Vollrath's pottery mill. Putting all of this together the only reasonable conclusion was that Lawrence Thoma worked for Vollrath.

In late 1865 the family moved from lower Locust street to the intersection of Locust and 11^th streets. The property that was purchased contained a log cabin into which the family moved and sometime later clapboarded. The land that Lorenz and Margaret purchased is as follows: "Beginning at the north west corner of a tract of land deeded by David LILLY and wife to William GIBSON, said corner being in the road leading from Boonville to Rocheport; thence west 1.62 chains, thence south to the northwest corner of a tract of land deed by Willam MEYERS and wife to Franz STRETZ(^*); thence east to land of William Gibson and thence northwardly to the beginning, containing one and thirty one-hundreths acres more or less." The land was purchased from George STRETZ(^*) and his wife, Margaretha STRETZ(^*) on 01 Nov 1865 for the price of $635.00.

On 04 Dec 1866 they purchased another section of land described as "Beginning at a point in the north west quarter of section 36, township 49, range 17, where lands of William Gibson, John J. GIBSON, George W. GIBSON, Henry M. MEYERS and George KLEIN adjoin; thence north on west boundary line of Gibson's land 273 yards to a point in Boonville and Rocheport road, thence east 35 years and 7 inches to a point in said road; thence south on a line parallel with said west boundary line of Gibson's land, 273 years to a point on line between said Gibson's and Meyers, thence west on said line 35 years and 7 inches to the beginning, containing two acres more or less." This land was purchased from William GIBSON and Emily, his wife and George W. GIBSON and John J. GIBSON.

By sometime in 1870 Lawrence had started his own pottery mill in Boonville. Using the two acres of land that he had purchased in December of 1866; he borrowed nine hundred dollars from John Adam STEGNER(^*). The loan against a deed of trust dated 22 Feb 1870 was for two years at a ten percent interest rate. By June of 1870 the census lists Lawrence's assets at $1300 in real estate and $1000 in personal property. The census also indicates that Lawrence and the older sons all worked at the pottery craft while the younger children ran a "market garden"; growing and selling produce to the local towns people. Finally hard work and diligence had proved to be the way to success.

But sometimes everything is not as it seems and business must have been difficult. Because an advertisement in the August 20^th and 27^th issues of the Boonville Weekly Eagle contains a notice to delinquent city tax payers. In this list Lawrence Thoma is shown being delinquent on his taxes to the tune of $12.25. In May 16, 1871 the delinquent tax notice is repeated for a new year. This time Lawrence owed $19.25 in back taxes. Things progressed and on 27 May 1872 John Adam Stegner acknowledged that he had been paid in full against the deed of trust. Or at least so it seemed. The money for payment to John Adam Stegner was made by going deeper into debt. This time a deed of trust dated 27 May 1872 was made out to Louis VOGEL(^*) and the promissary note was for $2747.10. Again this was at a 10% annual interest rate. Sometimes when things look black, they get blacker. On 03 Aug 1872 Lawrence and Barbara were forced to sell their personal property. The personal property consisted of: one black horse, 8 years old; one brown horse, 4 years old; one white mare, 10 years old; one two horse wagon; one one horse wagon; one brown cow, 4 years old; 12 head of hogs; 4000 gal stone jars; and 3,000 fine bricks. They were sold for $250.00 to Jacob and Mary THAUER(^*). By now, you can guess the inevitable. Lawrence and Barbara became delinquent on their payments which were backed by the deed of trust. A notice appeared in the 03 Nov 1876 issue of the Boonville Weekly Eagle indicating that the land would be sold to the highest bidder. And on the 16^th day of December 1876 the property was sold to Louis VOGEL for $500. Louis the same person who caused the deed of trust to be executed.

With the passage of time it is easy to bemoan what happened to Lawrence. But in truth he probably received the most lenient and generous terms that he could. Because the people that he dealt with were either coworkers or relatives. John Adam STEGNER was born in the neighboring village of Frohnlach in Germany and was also a potter. Louis VOGEL's wife was Anna Barbara nee' WALTHER VOGEL(^*), a sister to Margaretha Barbara THOMA. Mary THAUER was actually Mary nee' WALTHER THAUER another sister to Margaretha Barbara THOMA.

If I could digress a little into the pottery mills of Boonville. The first thing to note is that of the four potteries in Boonville: Jegglin's, Vollrath's, Thoma's, and Weyrich's all four were owned and operated by Germans. Two of the four potteries were started by people who had lived within five miles of each other in the mother country. All four pottery familes were either directly or distantly related to one another. And finally the vast majority of the German workers in this mills came the same very small area in Germany. You might say that the potteries of Boonville were a family business.

Little is known of Lawrence's pottery business; probably due to its unsuccessful nature. However, some information can be gleaned. The following excerpt is from the Boonville Weekly Eagle of 11 Aug 1871 on Home Industry - The Boonville Stoneware Factories. It reads: "Another factory occupies a good sized frame building in the vicinity of Walnut Grove Cemetery, which is owned by Lawrence THOMA. He has but recently started, but is rapidly progressing, and bids fair to command a good share of trade." The Boonville Weekly Eagle of 17 May 1872 notes: "Mr. Thoma has a manufactory in full blast in the Eastern portion of the city, near Walnut Grove Cemetery, but we have not yet visited his establishment, but understand he is doing a good business, although he has only been in operation about two years." In November of 1934, Charles VAN RAVANSWAAY recorded a conversation with Mr. August BLANK. Mr. Blank recalled the pottery and noted that Phil Huffman used to work at the Thoma pottery. The actual location of the pottery has always been a mystery. The most probable area is the two acres of land directly east and behind the house on 11^th Street. That area is full of broken pottery shards. Other probable areas are directly north of the Locust Street side of Walnut Grove Cemetery. Two ravines lead north to the river in this block long area and both are full of pottery shards. Next to the western most ravine is an abnormal mound of earth which could have been the kiln area. No photographs remain of this pottery. The frame building mentioned in the Boonville Weekly Eagle article no longer exists.

In 1876 Lawrence was working for Charles WEYRICH's pottery mill. He may have worked there up until the time of his death at age 55. Lawrence THOMA died on 11 Jan 1881 at his home in Boonville, and is buried in Lot A160 Division 3 of the Walnut Grove Cemetery, Boonville, Missouri. The burial occurred on 13 Jan 1881 and was one of the first burials in this Cemetery as he was buried before burial numbers were issued. His grave is almost directly across from the house in which he lived.

On the 8^th of November 1881 Anna Barbara nee' WALTHER VOGEL sold the two acre plot of land and house back to her sister for the sum of $100. The remainder of land she sold to William "Bill" Henry THOMA for the sum of $100. After Lawrence's death, Barbara continued to live in the house with her daughter. Her son Bill built a house next door and the entire family looked after here. When Margarethe was well into her 80's, she still gave her occupation as a gardener. In her later years she became senile and at least one child was always sent accompany her whenever she went outside.

Margaret followed Lawrence in death, living to be 92 years old. She died on 23 Sep 1916 in her home. Margaret was buried in Lot 160 Division 2 of the Walnut Grove Cemetery on 25 Sep 1916.

In her will dated 21 May 1906, Margaret willed her children: John, George, William, Edward, and Amelia each the sum of $5.00. The remainder of her estate was left to her unmarried daughter Anna Wilhelmina "Miss Annie". This was done because: "She has devoted her entire time and attention to my welfare as well as the management of my said estate since the death of my late husband, and for those reasons she is entitled in my judgment to said remainder of my estate in fee."

The house that Lawrence and Margarethe lived, and the family grew up in was located on the present day site of the Eagles Lodge. This house was actually described as a log cabin, this is what it most likely was. It was later described as a one story weatherboarded log house with frame additions. In 1955 the house was sold and torn down. The Archway cookie plant was built on the site. Later this became the Eagles Lodge. It was noted that when the house was torned down that large quantities of pottery pieces were found under the house.

Lawrence and Margaret were members of the Evangelical Church of Boonville.

Children of Lawrence George THOMÆ and Margaret Barbara WALTHER

21. i. John Casper THOMA was born 10 Jul 1849 in Hofstädten, Sachsen-Coburg, Germany and died 28 Mar 1944 in Rio Oso, Sutter County, California.

22. ii. George John THOMA was born 12 Apr 1854 in Hofstädten, Sachsen-Coburg, Germany and died 10 Nov 1922 at his residence in Pocahontas, Randolph County, Arkansas.

23. iii. William "Bill" Henry THOMA was born 24 May 1857 in Boonville, Cooper County, Missouri and died 15 Jan 1934 in Boonville, Cooper County, Missouri.

24. iv. Bertha Emilie THOMA was born 28 Nov 1859 in Boonville, Cooper County, Missouri and died in 1949 in Boonville, Cooper County, Missouri.

25. v. Edward George THOMA was born 23 Dec 1862 in Boonville, Cooper County, Missouri and died on 31 Dec 1924 at his residence in Boonville, Cooper County, Missouri.

vi. Annie Wilhelmine THOMA was born in Boonville, Cooper County, Missouri on 04 Apr 1865. In 1867 Annie moved to the house on 11th Street where she was to live until her death. She was lived first with her parents and siblings; and then with her mother until her mother's death. After the death of her mother, Annie continued to live alone in the family home next door to her sister-in-law Minnie nee' RABINE THOMA. It was evidently a family agreement that Henry J. GOODMAN and his family would look after Annie and in turn receive her estate when she died. And this is the case as her will dated 16 May 1939 directs that $5.00 each by given to her brother John THOMA, and her sister Amelia B. nee' THOMA GOODMAN. The remainder of her estate was given to Henry. However, since he died before Annie; it passed to his daughters Jo Ann LOWE and Henrietta June MARSHALL.

Annie made her living by taking in laundry. She would wash and iron clothes and then carry them to her clients. She was still doing this when she was eighty years. She was a stubborn woman when carrying her laundry, people would often offer her rides and she would always refuse them. She was also difficult to get along with feuding with other members of the family. The authors recollection of Annie and her sister-in-law ,Minnie THOMA, was of two ancient spinsters who always dressed in black. They were frightening and forbidding figures. However, it is doubtful that they were really all that forbidding.

Annie was left $200 in the will of George EFINGER. Evidently, George owned the land next to the Lorenz "Lawrence" George THOMÆ property. However, why she was left anything in the will is unknown. Annie was a life long member of the Evangelical and Reformed Church of Boonville. Annie died at the Haas Convalescent Center at age 90 on 21 Aug 1955. She was buried on 22 Aug 1955 in Lot 160, Division 1, of the Walnut Grove Cemetery, in Boonville, Cooper County, Missouri.

20. HISTORY OF Johann Lorenz THOMÆ

Johann Lorenz Thomæ⁷ / Johann Ludwig Thomæ⁶ / Johann Ernst Thomæ⁵ / Christian Valentin Thomæ⁴ / Johann Sebastian Thomæ³ / Stephan Thomæ² / Christoph Thomæ¹

Johann LorenzTHOMÆ was born in Hofstädten, Sachsen-Coburg, Thuringen, Germany on 13 Jan 1824. He was baptized on 17 January 1824 in Sonnefeld, Sachsen-Coburg, Thuringen, Germany. His Godparent was Johann Lorenz THOMÆ, a potter of Frohnlach (Editor's Note: This may be the child of Stephan Thomas THOMÆ). Johann Lorenz married Eva Barbara STAMMBERGER, who was born in Gestungshausen, Sachsen-Coburg, Thuringen Germany; a small town to the East Northeast of Sonnefeld. It is also suspected that this marriage occurred in Gestungshausen, Sachsen-Coburg, Thuringen, Germany.. Johann Lorenz became a potter like his father and is believed to have moved to Mitwitz, Sachsen-Coburg, Thuringen, Germany (a town further East Northeast of Sonnefeld and Gestungshausen) to practice his profession in that town. It is known that he died before 1884.

Children of Johann Lorenz THOMÆ and Eva Barbara STAMMBERGER

i. Unknown Male THOMÆ was born in Germany.

ii. Lorenz THOMÆ was born on 02 Jul 1849 in Mitwitz, Sachsen-Coburg, Thuringen, Germany. He became a potter and is believed to have moved back to Hofstädten, Sachsen-Coburg, Thuringen, Germany. He married Anna Margaretha MARTIN on 26 Oct 1884 in the Cloister Church in Sonnefeld, Sachsen-Coburg, Thuringen, Germany. Anna Margaretha was the third daughter of Christoph MARTIN and his wife Margaretha ENGEL. Anna Margaretha was born on 20 Oct 1852.

Eighth Generation

21. HISTORY of John Casper THOMA

John Casper Thoma⁸ / Lorenz George Thomæ⁷ / Johann Ludwig Thomæ⁶ / Johann Ernst Thomæ⁵ / Christian Valentin Thomæ⁴ / Johann Sebastian Thomæ³ / Stephan Thomæ² / Christoph Thomæ¹

John CasperTHOMA was born on 10 Jul 1849 in Hofstäden, Sachsen-Coburg, Thuringen, Germany and immigrated to the United States with his parents and brother. John's early life was spent in the town of Boonville, Missouri where he followed the trade of his father, becoming potter. John married Nancy "Nannie" Lucinda ROACH on 30 Apr 1874 in Boonville, Cooper County, Missouri. The ceremony was performed by C. L. GREINER, MG. Nancy was born on 31 Jul 1853 in Henry County, Missouri.

Sometime between 1870 and 1880 the demand for potters in Boonville diminished. As a result, John moved to Calhoun, Henry County, Missouri to follow his trade in that city. This date is most likely around 1871 as this is the date when his father started up his pottery shop in Boonville. Or the date could have been 1876 when his father lost his pottery shop. Calhoun, Missouri was a thriving pottery town at this time and employed about 10% of it's working male population in the trade. John and Nancy lived in the town of Calhoun, and it was there that the first three of their children were born.

One of their neighbors was Amelia DORING and Amelia daughter, Minnie RABINE. Minnie married John's brother, William Henry THOMA. William was known to visit John by taking the train to Calhoun. And it must have been through this visits that William met his future wife, Minnie.

Eventually, the demand for potters abated all over the state of Missouri. And as a result, John was forced in earn his living in another occupation. He moved to outside of Bolivar, Marion Township, Polk County, Missouri and rented a farm that he was to later own. Nancy died on 15 Apr 1911 in Marion Township and is also buried in Marion Township, Polk County, Missouri. John remained on the farm in Polk County until at least 1916. He then moved to Rio Oso, Sutter County, California. John died in Rio Oso on 28 Mar 1944 and was buried on 31 Mar 1944 in Sierra View Cemetery, Marysville, Yuba County, California

Children of John Casper THOMA and Nancy Lucinda ROACH

26. i. George EdwardTHOMA was born in Calhoun, Henry County, Missouri on 17 Jun 1875. He died on 10 Jan 1946 in Missouri.

ii. William Henry THOMA was born on 02 Dec 1876 in Calhoun, Henry County, Missouri. William was married in Sep 1895 in Marion Township, Polk County, Missouri. Nothing more is known about William Henry or his wife.

27. iii. John Wilson THOMA was born on 26 Nov 1880 in Calhoun, Henry County, Missouri and John died on 08 Feb 1947 in the state of California.

28. iv. James Washington THOMA was born in Calhoun, Henry County, Missouri on 09 Jan 1883 and died in Yuba City, Sutter County, California in Aug 1966.

29. v. Benjamin "Ben" Thomas THOMA was born on 19 Jun 1889, most likely in Marion Township, Polk County, Missouri.

30. vi. Maggie Jane THOMA was born on 24 Apr 1892 in Bolivar, Polk County, Missouri. She died on 23 Sep 1968 in Marysville, Sutter County, California.

31. vii. Earl Franklin THOMA was born on 23 Oct 1894 in Missouri, most likely Marion Township and died on 07 May 1959 in the State of California.

22. HISTORY of George John THOMA

George John Thoma⁸ / Lorenz George Thomæ⁷ / Johann Ludwig Thomæ⁶ / Johann Ernst Thomæ⁵ / Christian Valentin Thomæ⁴ / Johann Sebastian Thomæ³ / Stephan Thomæ² / Christoph Thomæ¹

George John THOMA was the second child born to Lorenz "Lawrence" George THOMÆ and Margarethe Barbara WALTHER. He was born on 12 Apr 1854 in Hofstäden, Sachsen-Coburg, Germany and immigrated to the United States with the rest of his family. In 1870, George was living with his parents on Jefferson City Road, or what is present day 11th Street. The family house was located on the site of what is now the Eagles Lodge. George followed his father's trade and became a potter. In 1876 he was working as a potter for Vollrath and Kline in Boonville, Cooper County, Missouri. In 1878, George became a naturalized citizen.

On 22 Nov 1876, George was married Annie Marie WALD at the home of George’s parents in Boonville, Missouri. They were married by the Rev. C. L. GREINER. After their marriage, they settled in their own home which was located on what is present day 11th Street. Where this house was located is unknown. However, census records would indicate that it was located about halfway down 11th Street. Combining this with oral family history, it would place their home close to where Gary Lawrence THOMA and Robert Wayne THOMA currently live. Oral history indicates that George and Annie owned the land in this general location back close to 7th Street.

Sometime prior to 1900, George and Annie moved to a farm in Blackwater Township and where George assumed the occupation of farmer. According to the Blackwater News, the local newspaper, George and some of his friends must have become dissatisfied with Blackwater. They made "prospecting" trips to Galveston, Texas and then two trips to Arkansas in late 1905. An example from the Blackwater News of 22 Dec 1905 reads: "Milt CRAMAR, George Thoma, and William CROCKETT left Tuesday for Arkansas on a prospecting tour. This is the second southern trip this fall for Cramar and Thoma. They ought to bring the South back with them and keep it all here. They expect to return in time for Christmas." A second example from 09 Feb 1906 reads "George Thoma orders the News address changed from Blackwater to Biggers, Ark. Biggers is in Randolph County." George sold his farm and equipment in 1906 and moved his family to Biggers. The Blackwater farm was sold to Milton CRAMAR.

In Biggers, Arkansas George purchased 200 acres of land. This land was approximately 50 acres of bottom land and 150 acres of hill land. It was located as follows: "North half South East Quarter and South East Quarter of South East quarter all in Section Twenty two in Township Nineteen North of Base line and in Range Two East of the 5th Principal Meridian - containing 120 acres - also the following Lands to-Wit: Part of the north West Quarter of Section Twenty Seven in Township Nineteen, North of Base Line in range Two East, containing 80 acres. Making in all the Same of 200 acres." This land is on a tributary to the Black River in Randolph County. It abuts the current Dave Donaldson Black River Wildlife Management Area. Although, this land is as close to the town of Pocahontas as it is to Biggers, the only road out of it goes north to Biggers. Thus George’s address is given as the town of Biggers.

Later, George was to retire from farming. He then purchased on 29 Dec 1919 all of block number five of Franklin addition to the town of Pocahontas, Arkansas. George and Annie then moved into town where on 10 Nov 1922, George was to die at his home in Pocahontas, Randolph County, Arkansas. He was buried in the Masonic Cemetery in Pocahantas, Arkansas on 12 Nov 1922.

Anne wasn't happy in Arkansas and moved back to Boonville after the death of her husband. Shortly before her death, she made a visit to her son Otto Wald THOMA in Breckenridge, Texas. In Boonville she lived on 3rd Street and it was there that she died on December 31, 1925 of heart disease. It is a coincidence that she died on the same day as her mother, sixty four years earlier; and exactly one year after her brother-in-law, Edward George THOMA. Annie was buried Walnut Grove Cemetery, Division 9, Lot A239, Boonville Cooper County, Missouri on January 3, 1926. She is buried next to her son Lawrence "Lon" Garfield THOMA.

At this time, little else is known about Annie. It is known that she and her parents were born in Germany. Annie Marie was born on 01 Jun 1854 on the boat over from Germany. Her parents were George Emmanuel WALD (*) and Mary Dora WALD (*) (Click here for the History of George Emmanuel Wald). Family history indicates that she was a short person. Annie worked as a servant before her marriage to George.

Children of George John THOMA and Annie WALD THOMA

32. i. Marguerite "Maggie" Birch THOMA was born on 05 Apr 1877 in Boonville, Cooper County, Missouri and died on 15 Jul 1934 in Jefferson City, Cole County, Missouri.

33. ii. Dora Tolivar THOMA was born on 07 Sep 1878 in Boonville, Cooper County, Missouri and died on 23 Feb 1933 at the St. Joseph's Hospital in Boonville, Cooper County, Missouri.

34. iii. Lawrence "Lon" Garfield THOMA was born on 23 Sep 1880 in Boonville, Cooper County, Missouri and died on 02 Mar 1947 at his residence in Boonville, Cooper County, Missouri.

35. iv. Otto Wald THOMA was born on 10 Apr 1882 Boonville, Cooper County, Missouri and Otto died on 07 Feb 1967 in Weatherford, Parker County, Texas.

36. v. Minnie T. THOMA was born on 28 Feb 1884 in Boonville, Cooper County, Missouri and died on 05 Mar 1959 at the St. Joseph's Hospital in Boonville, Cooper County, Missouri.

vi. Mamie Barbara THOMA was born in Boonville, Cooper County, Missouri on 16 Mar 1886. She died as an infant on 24 Apr 1886 and is buried in Lot 160 Division 10A of the Walnut Grove Cemetery, Boonville, Cooper County, Missouri. Cause of death is unknown.

37. vii. Annie M. THOMA was born on 17 Feb, 1887 in Boonville, Cooper County, Missouri and died on 28 May 1910 in Boonville and in buried in Walnut Grove Cemetery in Boonville.

viii. George THOMA, Jr. was born on 29 Jul 1889 in Boonville, Cooper County, Missouri. He died as an infant on 29 Oct 1892 and is buried in Lot 160 Division A of the Walnut Grove Cemetery in Boonville, Cooper County, Missouri.

ix. Estella "Estill" C.THOMA was born on 04 Sep 1891 in Boonville, Cooper County, Missouri. She moved with her family to Biggers, Arkansas in 1906. It was there that she met and married A. HAYNES. They were married on 14 Apr 1907 in Randolph County, Arkansas. Mr. Haynes was born in 1883 in Holmes, Randolph County, Arkansas. This is believed to have been a brief marriage and it is only mentioned in passing in the family records. Estella was only 16 years old at the time and there is a court order attached to the marriage record. She later married Dave TRIPLETT.

Dave and Estella moved to St. Louis, Missouri where they lived until 1922. They then moved to Neelyville, Missouri and were they were known to be living during the years 1926 to 1933. They had moved to and were living in Popular Bluff, Missouri in 1947 and 1959, and finally to Pocahantas, Randolph County, Missouri.

Estill died in Pocahantas, Randolph County, Missouri and is buried in Arkansas. David was born on 18 Sep 1885. He died in Arkansas in Jan 1968 and is buried there.

38. x. Peter John THOMA was born on 13 Oct 1892 in Boonville, Cooper County, Missouri and died on 08 Jan 1955 in McCrory, Woodruff County, Arkansas.

39. xi. Laura E. THOMA was born in March 1896 in Boonville, Cooper County, Missouri and died on 02 Jul 1963 in Illinois.

xii. Paul "Uncle Polly" THOMA was born on 18 Oct 1901 in Blackwater Township, Cooper County, Missouri. In Arkansas he met and married a woman named Nora THOMA. Paul and Nora never had any children. They had moved to and were living in Neelyville, Missouri in 1926 but later retired to McCrory. Both Paul and Nora died and are buried in McCrory, Woodruff County, Arkansas. Nora was born on 17 Feb 1894 and in Jun of 1985.

23. HISTORY of William "Bill" Henry THOMA

William Henry Thoma⁸ / Lorenz George Thomæ⁷ / Johann Ludwig Thomæ⁶ / Johann Ernst Thomæ⁵ / Christian Valentin Thomæ⁴ / Johann Sebastian Thomæ³ / Stephan Thomæ² / Christoph Thomæ¹

William "Bill" Henry THOMA was born in Boonville, Cooper County Missouri on 24 May 1857. He was the third child born on Lorenz "Lawrence" George THOMÆ and Margarethe Barbara WALTHER. In 1866, Bill was confirmed in the faith at the German Evangelical Church, Boonville, Cooper County, Missouri. Bill began work as a potter beginning first as a laborer at the Boonville pottery. In the 1870's he undoubtedly worked for his father in their own pottery located north of the Walnut Grove Cemetery in Boonville. Still later Bill was working at the Volrath and Kline Pottery. Finally all employment as a potter in Boonville came to an end and by 1920, Bill was working as a "public teamster". None the less, Bill was an accomplished potter and a ceramic free form sculpture of a black cocker spaniel survives as an example of his work. This dog is in the possession of his granddaughter, Charlene Georgia THOMA

On 15 Jun 1885, Bill married Minnie RABINE in Cooper County, Missouri. Minnie was born on 28 Apr 1868 in Calhoun, Henry County, Missouri, the daughter of Farnart RABINE(*) and Amelia DORING(*). Her courtship to Bill must have been a long distance one as Minnie was not living in Boonville at the time. What is known is that Bill's brother, John Casper THOMA was living in Calhoun, Missouri at the time. Minnie and her mother were living several houses down from John. At the time of their courtship, Bill had to be either working as a potter in Calhoun or visiting his brother on a frequent basis. After her marriage to Bill, they lived on Jefferson Road or what is now 11th Street. In 1900 they lived next door to William's mother, Margaret, in what was once the Thomas GOODMAN and Amelia THOMA house. After the death of her husband Minnie continued to live in the house keeping a eye on her sister-in-law, Annie Wilhelmine THOMA who lived next door. William and Minnie were members of the Evangelical and Reformed Church of Boonville.

William preceded his wife in death, dying at the age of 76 on 15 Jan 1934. He is buried in Lot A40 Division 8 of the Walnut Grove Cemetery in Boonville, Missouri. Minnie died on 01 Oct 1955 at the age 87 in the Haas Convalescent Center in Boonville, Missouri. She was buried on 04 Oct 1955 in Lot A40 Division 2 of the Walnut Grove Cemetery in Boonville.

Children of William "Bill" Henry THOMA and Minnie RABINE

i. Henry W. THOMA was born in Boonville on 17 Mar 1888. At age 22, he worked as a bill poster. Later on, Henry worked as a fireman for Missouri Power and Light Company in Boonville. Henry never married and died at his home on 03 Apr 1947. Henry was buried on 07 Apr 1947 in Lot A40 Division 9 of the Walnut Grove Cemetery in Boonville, Missouri.

40. ii. Frank Joseph "Pete" THOMA was born on 13 Mar 1892 in Boonville, Cooper County, Missouri and died on 31 Dec 1951 in Boonville, Cooper County, Missouri.

24. HISTORY of Bertha Emilie THOMA

Bertha Emilie Thoma⁸ / Lorenz George Thomæ⁷ / Johann Ludwig Thomæ⁶ / Johann Ernst Thomæ⁵ / Christian Valentin Thomæ⁴ / Johann Sebastian Thomæ³ / Stephan Thomæ² / Christoph Thomæ¹

Bertha Emilie THOMA was born in Boonville, Cooper County, Missouri on 28 Nov 1859. She was the child of Lorenz "Lawrence" George THOMÆ and Margarethe Barbara WALTHER. She was baptized on 09 Jan 1859 at the German Evangelical Church in Boonville and confirmed in the faith at the same church on 19 Mar 1872.

Thomas Warren GOODMAN was the child of Benjamin B. GOODMAN(*) and Mary Ann "Eliza" DUNAVANT(*). Thomas was born on 24 Jul 1857 in Clark's Fork Township, Cooper County, Missouri. Thomas married Amelia "Mary" Betty THOMA on 24 Jul 1878. They were married at the Methodist Episcopal Church in Boonville by the Reverend G. H. BRIGGS. It is interesting to note that Amelia and Thomas were married exactly on Thomas' 21st birthday. This makes one wonder whether Thomas was forbidden to marry until his 21st birthday. One even wonders whether the marriage was approved of by Thomas' parents.

Thomas worked as a potter prior to becoming sexton of Walnut Grove Cemetery, a position that he performed for a period of 21 years. He later became a cabinet maker with George and Goodman, his son's furniture store, in Boonville. This was later to become the George and Goodman furniture and undertaking business. Thomas and Amelia's original family home is located on 11th Street, next to the Eagles Lodge and across from the Walnut Grove Cemetery. When Thomas became sexton of the cemetery, they moved to the sexton's house located next to the cemetery on Locust Street. A picture is this house was printed in the 30 Mar 1988 issue of the "Record".

Thomas died in 1931 and is buried in the Walnut Grove Cemetery in Boonville, Cooper County, Missouri. Amelia died in 1949 and is also buried in the Walnut Grove Cemetery in Boonville, Cooper County, Missouri.

Children of Thomas Warren GOODMAN and Bertha Emilie THOMA

41. i. Nora A. GOODMAN was born in May 1879 in Boonville, Cooper County, Missouri. and died in 1933

ii. Thomas Warren GOODMAN, Jr. was born in Sep 1881 in Boonville, Missouri. He later became an undertaker and moved to Holden, Johnson County, Missouri sometime after 1900. Nothing further is known on this family branch.

42. iii. John "Goodie" Henry GOODMAN was born on 28 Feb 1884 in Boonville, Missouri and died on June 9, 1954 at St. Joseph's Hospital in Boonville, Cooper County, Missouri.

43. iv. Clara M. GOODMAN was born in Dec 1886 in Boonville, Cooper County, Missouri and died in 1969 in Boonville.

25. HISTORY of Edward George THOMA

Edward George Thoma⁸ / Lorenz George Thomæ⁷ / Johann Ludwig Thomæ⁶ / Johann Ernst Thomæ⁵ / Christian Valentin Thomæ⁴ / Johann Sebastian Thomæ³ / Stephan Thomæ² / Christoph Thomæ¹

Edward George THOMA was born in Boonville, Cooper County, Missouri on 23 Dec 1862. He was the fifth child born to Lorenz "Lawrence" George THOMÆ and Margarethe Barbara WALTHER. Edward was baptized on 20 Jul 1862 at the German Evangelical Church in Boonville, Cooper County, Missouri. As a young boy, Edward, worked in the family market garden growing produce to be sold in town. Edward did not become a potter, a trade that several of his brothers followed. Instead, he became a bricklayer and was later to become a carpenter and one of Boonville's building contractors. The following article on Edward's business is taken from the 26 Oct 1905 issue of the Central Missouri Republican. "Thoma & Stammerjohn will finish the concrete sidewalk in front of Hotel Frederick this week. The walk is 12 feet wide and the top is corrugated with a new device made by Mr. Thoma. It is the neatest job of its kind in the city. The verandah on the west and north side is to be concrete with pillars of concrete for supports. Messrs. Thoma and Stammerjohn expect to begin on that work soon and will complete it before cold weather."

On 20 Dec 1892 Edward married Helene Augusta "Lena" SCHRADER. They were married by the Rev. B. H. LEESMAN in Boonville, Cooper County, Missouri. Helene was born on 13 Nov 1871 in Schleswig-Holstein, Germany. She was the child of Henry SCHRADER (*) and Henrietta STAACK(*). In 1882 Lena and her family immigrated to the United States and settled in Boonville Township, Cooper County, Missouri. There her father operated a dairy farm located on the outskirts of Boonville. The Schraders were members of the Evangelical Church in Boonville.

After their marriage Edward and Helene lived on 11^th Street, just east of Walnut Grove Cemetery. They moved to south 6th Street in Boonville, Missouri and then moved to 721 7th Street in Boonville where he built a home and work sheds and other buildings for livestock. It was here that they raised their family of eleven children. Their next move was to the small masonry, stucco covered with stone chips, just to the south of the house on 7^th Street and out at street side.

Edward and Helene were life long members of the Evangelical Church in Boonville. Edward was a member of the Modern Woodmen and the Knights of Pythias.

Edward died on 31 Dec 1924 at his home on 7th Street. He was buried in lot A224 of the Walnut Grove Cemetery on 02 Jan 1925. Helen outlived Edward dying at the age of 81 on 26 Sep 1953. She passed away at the St. Joseph’s Hospital in Boonville. Helen was buried in lot A224 Division 5 of the Walnut Grove Cemetery, Boonville, Cooper County, Missouri on 29 Sep 1953.

Children of Edward George THOMA and Helene "Lena" SCHRADER

i. Walter Carl THOMA was born on 09 Nov 1893 in Boonville, Cooper County, Missouri and was baptized in the German Evangelical Church in Boonville on 24 Dec 1893. Walter died on 28 Oct 1900 of diphtheria in Boonville, Missouri. Walter is buried in lot A224 of the Walnut Grove Cemetery, Boonville, Missouri.

ii. Stella Emma Henrietta THOMA was born in Boonville, Cooper County, Missouri on 13 Sep 1895 and was baptized in the German Evangelical Church in Boonville on 22 Jun 1896. Stella was following her mother through the vegetable garden one day and swallowed a piece of corn. The corn got lodged in her throat and her parents took her to the doctor. The doctor didn't know what to do and had them take Stella home. Later the corn swelled in her throat causing her death on 11 Dec 1898. She is buried in Lot 160 Division 8 of the Walnut Grove Cemetery, Boonville, Cooper County, Missouri.

iii. Leonard Eduard THOMA was born on 01 May 1897 in Boonville, Cooper County, Missouri. Leonard was baptized at the German Evangelical Church in Boonville on 13 Nov 1901. As a youth he worked for his uncle, Paul "Bob" Philip VIERTEL asa mechanic. It was this skill that he was assigned to in the army during WWI. He died on 30 Sep, 1918 while on duty as a chief mechanic with Battalion 7, 77th Field Artillery in France. Leonard died of wounds received at Chateau Therry in the Battle of the Argonne Forest. Leonard was Boonville's first casualty of the First World War. In honor, the Thoma / Tuttle American Legion Post was named after him. His body was returned to Boonville and he is buried in lot A224 of the Walnut Grove Cemetery.

44. iv. Bernice Stella THOMA was born on 21 Mar 1899 in Boonville, Cooper County, Missouri and died in Jul 1980 in Independence, Jackson County, Missouri.

45. v. Edgar Walter THOMA was born on 09 Nov 1901 in Boonville, Cooper County, Missouri and died in Texas on 22 Apr 1991.

46. vi. Clarence Warney THOMA was born on 25 Mar 1903 in Boonville, Cooper County, Missouri and died on 21 Dec 1969 at the University of Missouri Medical Center in Columbia, Boone County, Missouri

47. vii. Martha Helen THOMA was born on 16 Apr 1905 in Boonville, Cooper County, Missouri and died in Jan 1982 in Los Angeles County, California.

viii. Elna Nora THOMA was born on 30 Mar 1906 in Boonville, Cooper County, Missouri. Elna Nora was baptized on 25 Jul 1907 at the Evangelical Church in Boonville, Cooper County, Missouri. Family histories all indicate that Elna never married. However, legal documents show that she was married, however briefly, to a man named WEIS. Elna was pretty much a free spirit. In 1953 she was single and living in New York City, New York. In 1976, she was still single and was living in Hollywood, California. Elna died on 21 Oct 1981 in Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California. Her body was cremated.

48. ix. Maurice "Morris" Russell THOMA was born on 18 Mar 1908 in Boonville, Cooper County, Missouri and died on April 25, 1976 at the Boone County Hospital in Columbia, Boone County, Missouri

49. x. Annie Margaret THOMA was born on 08 Feb 1909 in Boonville, Cooper County, Missouri.

50. xi. Lawrence Henry THOMA was born on 14 Feb 1912 in Boonville, Cooper County, Missouri. He died 17 Jan 1998 at his residence in San Gabriel, Los Angeles County, California.

Ninth Generation

26. HISTORY of George Edward THOMA

George Edward Thoma⁹ / John Casper Thoma⁸ / Lorenz George Thomæ⁷ / Johann Ludwig Thomæ⁶ / Johann Ernst Thomæ⁵ / Christian Valentin Thomæ⁴ / Johann Sebastian Thomæ³ / Stephan Thomæ² / Christoph Thomæ¹

George Edward THOMA was born in Calhoun, Henry County, Missouri on 17 Jun 1875. George married Nancy Lucinda PRICE in Willard, Greene County, Missouri on 29 Mar 1904. Nancy, the daughter of George PRICE was born on 25 Feb 1883. Shortly after their marriage they moved to Oklahoma and then sometime around 1917, they moved to Cuba, Missouri. George spent his entire life working for the Frisco railroad. George died on 10 Jan 1946 in Missouri. He was followed in death by Nancy who died in St. Peters, St. Charles County, Missouri on 31 Dec 1969.

Children of George Edward THOMA and Nancy Lucinda Price

i. Johnard THOMA, a male child.

51. ii. Mary Ellen THOMA was born on 02 Apr 1905 and died on 23 Mar 1944.

52. iii. George William THOMA was born on 08 Jul 1907 and died on 16 Dec 1952.

53. iv. Cora Belle THOMA, a twin to Nora was born on 28 Jun 1908 and died on 14 Feb 1989 at her home in Hayti, Crawford County, Missouri.

v. Nora THOMA, a twin to Cora Belle, was born on 28 Jun 1908 and died at age three or four months.

54. vi. Bessie Rebecca THOMA, a twin to Jesse Edward was born in Missouri on 10 Jul 1909 and died in St. Louis County, Missouri on 03 Jan 1997.

55. vii. Jesse Edward THOMA was born in Missouri on 10 Jul1909 and was a twin to Bessie Rebecca and died on 24 Mar 1989 in Cuba, Crawford County, Missouri.

56. viii. Ruth Elizabeth THOMA was born in Missouri on 15 Nov 1911 and on 19 Aug 1983 at her home five miles north of Cuba, Crawford County, Missouri.

27. HISTORY of John Wilson THOMA

John Wilson Thoma⁹ / John Casper Thoma⁸ / Lorenz George Thomæ⁷ / Johann Ludwig Thomæ⁶ / Johann Ernst Thomæ⁵ / Christian Valentin Thomæ⁴ / Johann Sebastian Thomæ³ / Stephan Thomæ² / Christoph Thomæ¹

John Wilson THOMA was born on 26 Nov 1880 in Calhoun, Henry County, Missouri. He married Olive E. HUTCHESON on 03 Mar 1901 in Marion Township, Polk County, Missouri. Olive was born on 13 Jan 1994 in Bolivar, Polk County, Missouri. She was the child of Jesse Pinkney HUTCHESON and Mary C. BUTLER. John and Olive moved to California where John died on 08 Feb 1947. Olive died on 23 Nov 1953 in the State of California.

Children of John Wilson THOMA and Olive E. HUTCHISON

i. Ruth THOMA.

ii. Zella THOMA.

57. iii. Jesse Wilson THOMA was born in Sutter County, California in 1910.

28. HISTORY of James Washington THOMA

James Washington Thoma⁹ / John Casper Thoma⁸ / Lorenz George Thomæ⁷ / Johann Ludwig Thomæ⁶ / Johann Ernst Thomæ⁵ / Christian Valentin Thomæ⁴ / Johann Sebastian Thomæ³ / Stephan Thomæ² / Christoph Thomæ¹

James Washington THOMA was born in Calhoun, Henry County, Missouri on 09 Jan 1883. James married Minnie Lee HENSON and moved to Yuba City, Sutter County, California. It was there that James died in Aug 1966. Minnie who was born on 09 Dec 1882 died on 15 Apr 1970 in Yuba City, Sutter County, California

Children of James Washington THOMA and Minnie Lee HENSON

58. i. Cordia Lucinda THOMA was born in Yuba City, Sutter County, California on 14 Jul 1906 and died on 24 Sep 1993

59. ii John David THOMA was on 14 Feb 1908 Yuba City, Sutter County, California and died in Marysville, Yuba County, California in Mar 1973.

60. iii. Glenn Leonard THOMA was born in Yuba City, Sutter County, California on 27 Oct 1912 and died on 10 Mar 1989 in Yuba City, Sutter County, California.

61. iv. James Gladden THOMA was born on 01 Oct 1915 Yuba City, Sutter County, California and died in California in Jun 1976.

62. v. Olive Jewel THOMA was born on 13 Mar 1918 in Yuba City, Sutter County, California. She in Aug 1992 in Marysville, Yuba County, California.

63. vi. Gladys THOMA was born on 02 Oct 1923 in the Yuba City, Sutter County, California.

vii. Harold Edwin THOMA was born in Mar 1926 in Yuba City, Sutter County, California. In 1971 he married a woman with the first name of Rose THOMA.

29. HISTORY of Benjamin Thomas THOMA

Benjamin Thomas Thoma⁹ / John Casper Thoma⁸ / Lorenz George Thomæ⁷ / Johann Ludwig Thomæ⁶ / Johann Ernst Thomæ⁵ / Christian Valentin Thomæ⁴ / Johann Sebastian Thomæ³ / Stephan Thomæ² / Christoph Thomæ¹

Benjamin "Ben" Thomas THOMA was born in Missouri in 19 Jun 1889, most likely in Marion Township, Polk County. In 1909 he married Mahala "Mae" L. in Marion Township, Polk County, Missouri. Mahala was born in 1883 in Missouri. She was married prior to her marriage to Ben and had one child by her first husband. Ben was a farmer in Marion Township and lived on the farm next to his father.

Children of Benjamin "Ben" Thomas THOMA and Mahala "MAE" L.

64. i. John "Johnnie" A.THOMA was born in Oct 1909 in Marion Township, Polk County, Missouri. Johnnie married a woman by the name of Julia THOMA.

30. HISTORY of Maggie Jane THOMA

Maggie Jane Thoma⁹ / John Casper Thoma⁸ / Lorenz George Thomæ⁷ / Johann Ludwig Thomæ⁶ / Johann Ernst Thomæ⁵ / Christian Valentin Thomæ⁴ / Johann Sebastian Thomæ³ / Stephan Thomæ² / Christoph Thomæ¹

Maggie Jane THOMA was born on 24 Apr 1892 in Bolivar, Polk County, Missouri. On 01 Jul 1914 in Marysville, Yuba County, California, she married Allen Fleet DUNBAR. Allen was born in San Francisco, California on 22 Mar 1892, the son of Allen James DUNBAR^(*) and Mary KING^(*). Allen was a teamster for most of his life.

Allen preceded Maggie in death, passing away on 04 Nov 1937 in Marysville, Yuba County, California. He along with Maggie is buried in Sierra View Memorial Park Cemetery in Marysville. Maggie died on 23 Sep 1968 also in Marysville.

Children of Allen Fleet DUNBAR and Maggie Jane THOMA

65. i. Evelyn Olive DUNBAR was born on 07 Jul 1915 in Sacramento, Sacramento County, California and died on 20 Oct 1997 in Half Moon Bay, San Mateo, California

66. ii. Howard Allen DUNBAR, Sr. was born in Hood, California on 08 Apr 1917 and died on 22 Jan 1997.

67. iii. Robert Glenn DUNBAR was born on 11 Jul 1922 in Hood, California and died on 25 Apr 1973 in Yuba City, Sutter County, California.

68. iv. Merton Dale "Fleet" DUNBAR was born in Rio Oso, Sutter County, California on 24 Sep 1924 and died 27 Nov 1996.

31. HISTORY of Earl Franklin THOMA

Earl Franklin Thoma⁹ / John Casper Thoma⁸ / Lorenz George Thomæ⁷ / Johann Ludwig Thomæ⁶ / Johann Ernst Thomæ⁵ / Christian Valentin Thomæ⁴ / Johann Sebastian Thomæ³ / Stephan Thomæ² / Christoph Thomæ¹

Earl Franklin THOMA was born on 23 Oct 1894 in Marion Township, Polk County, Missouri. In California Earl married Ethel BUTLER. Earl died on 07 May 1959 in the State of California. Ethel was born on 15 Sep 1896 and died 17 Dec 1990 in Neward, Alameda County, California.

Children of Earl Franklin and Ethel THOMA

i. Earl Franklin THOMA, Jr.

ii. Florence Helen THOMA; and died before 1997.

32. HISTORY of Marguerite "Maggie" Birch THOMA

Marguerite Birch Thoma⁹ / George John Thoma⁸ / Lorenz George Thomæ⁷ / Johann Ludwig Thomæ⁶ / Johann Ernst Thomæ⁵ / Christian Valentin Thomæ⁴ / Johann Sebastian Thomæ³ / Stephan Thomæ² / Christoph Thomæ¹

Marguerite "Maggie" Birch THOMA was born on 05 Apr 1877 in Boonville, Cooper County, Missouri. On 24 Aug 1897, she married John Henry BROCKMAN in Boonville, Cooper County, Missouri. They were married by James C. BRAYLES, a Minister of the Gospel, at the home of George and Annie THOMA. John was born in 1866 in Cooper County, Missouri, the son of Johann Gerhard BROCKMAN(*) and Catherine SCHNUCK(*). In 1920, John and Maggie were living at 921 Madison Street in Jefferson City, Missouri. In 1927, John and Maggie were living in Estes, Cole County, Missouri. Margaret died on 15 Jul 1934 in Jefferson City, Cole County, Missouri.

Children of John Henry BROCKMAN and Marguerite Birch THOMA

i. Catherine BROCKMAN was born in 1898 in Missouri. She married Paul VOGENITZ. Catherine died in Dec 1986.

ii. John "Jacob" BROCKMAN was born on 14 May 1899 in Jefferson City, Cole County, Missouri. John died on 10 Jul 1986.

iii. Francis BROCKMAN.

iv. Daniel BROCKMAN was born on 21 Oct 1902 in Jefferson City, Cole County, Missouri. In 1920, Daniel was working at the dress factory in Jefferson City. Daniel died in Aug 1977 in New Bloomfield, Callaway County, Missouri.

v. Carl BROCKMAN was born in 1907 in Jefferson City, Missouri.

vi. Robert BROCKMAN was born on 30 Mar 1909 in Jefferson City, Cole County, Missouri. Robert died on 19 Aug 1993 in New Bloomfield, Callaway County, Missouri.

vii. Roy BROCKMAN was born in 1914 in Jefferson City, Missouri.

viii. Harold BROCKMAN was born Apr 1920 in Jefferson City, Missouri.

ix. Selma BROCKMAN was born Apr 1920 in Jefferson City, Missouri.

33. HISTORY of Dora Tolivar THOMA

Dora Tolivar Thoma⁹ / George John Thoma⁸ / Lorenz George Thomæ⁷ / Johann Ludwig Thomæ⁶ / Johann Ernst Thomæ⁵ / Christian Valentin Thomæ⁴ / Johann Sebastian Thomæ³ / Stephan Thomæ² / Christoph Thomæ¹

Dora Tolivar THOMA was born on 07 Sep 1878 in Boonville, Cooper County, Missouri. Dora was the scandal of the family and had an illegitimate son named Earl Robert THOMA. Dora brought a paternity suit against Robert FRANKLIN but, on 15 May 1898, dismissed this suit. After the birth of her son, Dora left her parents house and moved to 1st Street in Boonville. There she supported herself and her son as a washerwoman. Dora married William Andrew BAUER on 18 Jan 1910 in Boonville, Cooper County, Missouri. The ceremony was performed by L. A. EDWARDS, a Justice of the Peace.

William was of German descent, being the son of John "Julius" George BAUER(*) and Elizabeth M. KIRCHNER(*). William was born in Mar 1885 in Boonville, Cooper County, Missouri.

William and Annie moved to 119 W. Morgan Street in Boonville. William first helped his father as a fisherman and later worked for Massman Construction company for many years. Still later, William worked for the U. S. Engineer Department working on a dredge boat on the Missouri River.

Dora converted to the Catholicism and on 01 Feb 1933 was baptized at the St. Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Boonville. Shortly thereafter on 23 Feb 1933, Dora died at the St. Joseph's Hospital in Boonville, Missouri after a lingering illness. She was buried in the Walnut Grove Cemetery, Boonville, Cooper County, Missouri on 25 Feb 1933. Funeral services for Dora were held at the Catholic Church in Boonville.

William then married a woman named Rose (BAUER) and moved to St. Joseph, Buchanan County, Missouri. William died on 07 Jan 1968 in St. Joseph, Missouri at a nursing home. He was buried on 11 Jan 1968 in the Walnut Grove Cemetery in Boonville, Cooper County, Missouri. He is buried next to his wife Dora, who is buried in the Thoma plot. Both graves are unmarked.

Children of Dora Tolivar THOMA

i. Earl Robert THOMA was born on 26 Jan 1898 in Boonville, Cooper County, Missouri. It is known that Dora brought a paternity suit against Robert FRANKLIN, but dropped the suit on 18 May 1898. Earl died on Thursday 05 Feb 1916 of unknown causes at the home of his parents. He was buried on 07 Feb 1916 in Lot A239 division 10 of the Walnut Grove Cemetery in Boonville, Cooper County, Missouri. Funeral services were conducted at St. Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Boonville.

Children of William Andrew and Dora Tolivar nee’ THOMA BAUER

i. James H. JONES BAUER was their adopted son. James was born on 22 Jun 1917 in Missouri. John had a sister who later married John ADKINS. He attended the local schools in Boonville and graduated from Boonville High School in 1937. James died in 10 Oct 1983 in Salt Lake City, Salt Lake County, Utah. He is buried in the Wasatch Lawn Memorial Park Cemetery in Salt Lake City, Salt Lake County, Utah. It is known that James married.

34. HISTORY of Lawrence "Lon" Garfield THOMA

Lawrence Garfield Thoma⁹ / George John Thoma⁸ / Lorenz George Thomæ⁷ / Johann Ludwig Thomæ⁶ / Johann Ernst Thomæ⁵ / Christian Valentin Thomæ⁴ / Johann Sebastian Thomæ³ / Stephan Thomæ² / Christoph Thomæ¹

Lawrence "Lon" Garfield THOMA was born in Boonville, Cooper County, Missouri on 23 Sep 1880. He was the child of George John THOMA and Annie Marie WALD. Lon's early childhood was spent at the family home on what is now 11th Street. By 1900 the family had moved to and owned a farm in Blackwater Township, Cooper County, Missouri. Here Lawrence worked on the farm helping his father out. Evidently, he decided that he did not like farming as he never returned to this occupation. When George and Annie decided to move to Arkansas; Lon stayed behind. He was twenty nine years old at this time. After his parents moved to Arkansas, Lon, moved back to Boonville and took a job as a laborer. Here on 28 Feb 1909 he joined the First Presbyterian Church of Boonville. After his marriage, he would change his membership to the Christian Church where he would remain a member the rest of his life. During this time, he stayed at the home of his sister Dora Tolivar THOMA and her husband William Andrew BAUER. The Bauer home was located at 119 West Morgan Street in Boonville.

Lawrence married Agnes Cornelia DUVALL on September 10, 1913. They were married at the home of James Israel DUVALL on Seventh Street in Boonville, Missouri. The wedding which took place at seven o'clock in the evening was performed by J. B. WELDON, Pastor of the Christian Church in Boonville. Agnes was the child of James Israel DUVALL and Margaret Louise FOUZER. She was born on December 25, 1892 on the family farm in Lamine Township, Cooper County, Missouri. She was delivered by Dr. H. D. QUIGG. It is probable that Lawrence and Agnes met while he was working on the family farm in Blackwater Township. The two farms were located within a short distance of each other.

Lawrence and Agnes lived in several locations. After their marriage they lived at 927 Main Street in Boonville. It is at their home that their first two children were born. Later they moved to a large white house on the top of the hill on Locust Street where the David Barton school is now located. Later they moved to their final home where they spent the rest of their married life together. This home was located at 924 7th Street in Boonville. After her husband died Agnes move to Vine Street next to her sister Nellie Foster DUVALL. Later she lived with her daughter and son-in-law, Margaret Annie THOMA EDWARDS and John Monroe EDWARDS.

Lawrence was a skilled mechanic. Immediately before and after his marriage he worked at the R. L. Moore and Company machine shops. Later he was the head mechanic at the Viertel Brothers Garage in Boonville. Paul VIERTEL, one of the brothers in the partnership of the Viertel Brothers Garage had married a sister of Lon's. Lawrence was a partner in Stock and Thoma Machine Shop in Boonville. A business that he excelled in. The original partnership was between H. W. STOCK and Lawrence. Later in 1945 or 1946, William SCHNELL was included in the partnership at a one third interest. One man, who now lives in Columbia, Missouri remembers doing business with Lon. As he observed, Lon was the only one around who knew how to work on his steam engines. Lawrence was a well respected member of his community. Several people have mentioned that Lon was "The finest Christian man, I have ever known, bar none." He served several terms on the City Council of Boonville. While serving on the City Council; Thoma Street in Boonville was named out of respect for him. He served as a member of Boonville's Special Road District Commission. Both Lon and Agnes were active members of the Christian Church in Boonville. Lon serving on the governing board of the church baseball league for the Christian Church. He was a member of the Far West Lodge Number 4 of the Oddfellows.

Lawrence died at his home on 02 Mar 1947 at the age of 66. He was buried in Lot A239 Division 1, Walnut Grove Cemetery, Boonville, Missouri on 04 Mar 1947. Agnes lived for another 24 years as a widower. She died on Sunday, August 1, 1971 at Keller Memorial Hospital in Fayette, Howard County, Missouri. She was buried on 03 Aug 1971 in Lot A239 Division 3 of the Walnut Grove Cemetery in Boonville.

Children of Lawrence "Lon" Garfield THOMA and Agnes Cornelia DUVALL

69. i. Lawrence Edward THOMA was born 12 Aug 1914 in Boonville, Cooper County, Missouri and died 03 Feb 1999 at his residence in Boonville.

70. ii. Margaret Annie THOMA was born on 14 Jan 1916 in Boonville, Cooper County, Missouri.

71. iii. Lyla Gail THOMA was born on 25 Sep 1921 in Boonville, Cooper County, Missouri and died on 07 Jun 1996 in Colorado Springs, El Paso County, Colorado.

35. HISTORY of Otto Wald THOMA

Otto Wald Thoma⁹ / George John Thoma⁸ / Lorenz George Thomæ⁷ / Johann Ludwig Thomæ⁶ / Johann Ernst Thomæ⁵ / Christian Valentin Thomæ⁴ / Johann Sebastian Thomæ³ / Stephan Thomæ² / Christoph Thomæ¹

Otto Wald THOMA was born on 10 Apr 1882 Boonville, Cooper County, Missouri. Otto left home at a very early age (about 14 or younger). He worked at many different jobs (carpentry, railroading, logging, etc.) and came home only for short visits. He met his wife, Lottie Jane TINER at a carnival in Arkansas. He was working with the carnival running a horse drawn swing. The romance started when Otto bought Lottie a strawberry soda pop. He was always teased about this by his family. They were married 10 Apr 1908 (Otto's birthday) in Swartz, Randolph County, Arkansas.

Lottie was born on 13 Jul 1889 in Pocahantas, Randolph County, Arkansas. She was the child of Thomas TINER and Jane Louise MORRIS. Her father, Thomas, was born on 18 Oct 1857 in Arkansas. Her mother was born on 16 Sep 1857 also in Arkansas.

The couple purchased approximately 40 acres of land near Holmes in Randolph County, Arkansas on 22 Aug 1908 only several months after their marriage. Otto and Lottie later moved to Lipan, Texas and from there to Breckenridge, Texas and finally to Weatherford, Parker County, Texas where Otto became a carpenter and house mover. In Weatherford they lived at 912 Hanover Street. The land in Arkansas was sold on 13 Dec 1922. They both lived a very active and full life. They were members of the Northside Baptist Church in Weatherford, Texas. There were nine children born to them. Two died as babies and two of the boys were killed in accidents.

Lottie preceded her husband in death, dying on 02 Jul 1957 in Weatherford, Parker County, Arkansas. She was buried on 05 Jul 1957 in Section A, Lot 14 11-12 of the Parker County Memorial Park. Otto died on 07 Feb 1967 in Weatherford, Parker County, Texas. He was buried on 09 Feb 1967 in Section A, Lot 19 11-12 of the Parker County Memorial Park.

Children of Otto Wald THOMA and Lottie Jane TINER

i. Mamie THOMA was born on 01 Aug 1909 in Pocahantas, Randolph County, Arkansas. She married Winifred O. MORRIS in Breckenridge, Stephens County, Texas. Mamie died of cancer in Texas on 14 Apr 1988.

ii. Thelma THOMA was born on 20 Jan 1911 in Pocahantas, Randolph County, Arkansas. She married Carl A. SNOW in Albany, Shackelford County, Texas.

iii. Frank Jefferson THOMA was born on 03 May 1912 in Pocahantas, Randolph County, Arkansas. He married Frances B. CLARK in 1937 in Amarillo, Potter County, Texas. Frank died an accidental death on 14 Nov 1977 in Mesquite, Kaufman County, Texas. He is buried in Dallas, Dallas County, Texas in the Laurland Cemetery.

iv. James Otto THOMA was born on 20 Jun 1914 in Pocahantas, Randolph County, Texas. He married Tiny Ruth NEWBELL on 13 Jul 1946 in Weatherford, Parker County, Texas.

v. Kathaleen THOMA was born on 29 Apr 1917 in Pocahantas, Randolph County, Arkansas. She died in 1918 in Pocahantas, Randolph County, Arkansas and is buried in the Masonic Cemetery in Pocahantas.

vi. Connajean THOMA was born on 15 Apr 1919 in Biggers, Randolph County, Arkansas. She died on 27 Apr 1919 in Biggers and is buried in the Masonic Cemetery in Pocahantas, Randolph County, Arkansas.

vii. Thomas George THOMA was born on 13 Apr 1920 in Lipan, Hood County, Texas. He married Helen Louis BRISCOE on 17 Jun 1938 in Weatherford, Parker County, Texas. Thomas died an accidental death on 11 Feb 1975 in Arlington, Tarrant County, Texas. He is buried in the Parker County Memorial Cemetery in Weatherford, Parker County, Texas.

viii. Virginia THOMA was born on 05 Dec 1922 in Breckenridge, Stephens County, Texas. In November she married Claude Truett HASLEY in Weatherford, Parker County, Texas.

ix. Patsy Ruth THOMA was born on 01 Oct 1929 in Breckenridge, Stephens County, Texas. On 07 Dec 1942 she married Henry Franklin BRADY in Weatherford, Parker County, Texas. Patsy was a school teacher.

36. HISTORY of Minnie T. THOMA

Minnie T. Thoma⁹ / George John Thoma⁸ / Lorenz George Thomæ⁷ / Johann Ludwig Thomæ⁶ / Johann Ernst Thomæ⁵ / Christian Valentin Thomæ⁴ / Johann Sebastian Thomæ³ / Stephan Thomæ² / Christoph Thomæ¹

Minnie T. THOMA was born on 28 Feb 1884 in Boonville, Cooper County, Missouri. She married Romie SETTLE, of Howard County, on 11 Oct 1905. They were married in Boonville, Cooper County, Missouri by Sam P. GOTT, . Minister of the Gospel, at the home of Dora Tolivar THOMA.

Romie was born on 27 Feb 1885 in Howard County, Missouri. After his marriage, he again returned to rural Howard County, Missouri to farm. Romie and Minnie lived in a white house on top of a small hill. The front and back yards were covered with large maple trees which gave a blaze of unequaled autumn color. Minnie was a member of the Rural Dames Extension Club and the Turner Hustler Club. She and Romie were members of the Sulphur Springs Baptist Church in Howard County, Missouri from 1913 until the times of their deaths.

Minnie died on 05 Mar 1959 at the age of 75 at the St. Joseph's Hospital in Boonville, Cooper County, Missouri after an illness of several days. She was buried in Walnut Grove Cemetery, Boonville, Missouri on 08 Mar 1959. Funeral services were held at the Sulphur Springs Baptist Church. Romie outlived Minnie, living to be 90 years old. He died in Oct 1975 in Minden, Webster County, Louisiana. Even though his name is inscribed on the grave marker in Walnut Grove Cemetery; he is actually buried in Sulphur Springs Cemetery, Howard County, Missouri.

Children of Romie SETTLE and Minnie T. THOMA

i. James Wallace SETTLE was born on 02 Aug 1906 in Howard County, Missouri. By 1959 he was living in Minden, Louisiana. He died in May of 1976 in Minden, Webster County, Louisiana

ii. George Bradford SETTLE was born on 09 Jun 1915 in Howard County, Missouri. George was inducted into the Army in Jan 1942 and was sent to Europe. He was serving as a Sergeant with the 276 Infantry, 70th Division when, on 04 Mar 1945, he was killed in action in Lorraine, France. He was buried in the Military Cemetery, St. Avoid, Lorraine, France.

37. HISTORY of Annie M. THOMA

Annie M. Thoma⁹ / George John Thoma⁸ / Lorenz George Thomæ⁷ / Johann Ludwig Thomæ⁶ / Johann Ernst Thomæ⁵ / Christian Valentin Thomæ⁴ / Johann Sebastian Thomæ³ / Stephan Thomæ² / Christoph Thomæ¹

Annie M. THOMA was born on 17 Feb, 1887 in Boonville, Cooper County, Missouri. She married Paul "Bob" Philip VIERTEL on 02 Nov 1905 in Blackwater Township, Cooper County Missouri. They were married by D. B. MILES, a Justice of the Peace at the home of Annie’s parents. The following is from the 03 Nov 1905 issue of The Blackwater News and describes the wedding. "At the home of the bride near Blackwater, on Thursday morning, November 2, 1905, Miss Anna Thoma, daughter of George Thoma to P. P. Viertel of near Boonville. This is the second wedding of the Thoma household within a month. Mr. Viertel is a well-to-do farmer, living two miles east of Boonville, while his wife is another daughter of George Thoma, who recently sold his farm to Milt CRAMAR. Bride and Groom left yesterday on the morning train east, and will go to house-keeping at once at the groom’s nice home. Miss RITCHEY of Nelson and Miss HALEY of Boonville were guests at the marriage. Justice D. B. Miles performed the ceremony and sent the young people on their way rejoicing. The guests and Lon THOMA, brother of the bride went with the couple to their home where a reception was held last night, Thursday. The NEWS extend congratulations and best wishes for all - happiness."

Paul was born on 15 Jan 1863 in Baltimore, Baltimore County, Maryland. He was the son of John B. VIERTEL(*) and Maria Anne SCHNUCK(*). Paul's father was born on 13 Sep 1822 in Bavaria, Germany; he died on 21 Dec 1903 and is buried in the Walnut Grove Cemetery in Boonville, Cooper County, Missouri. His mother, Maria, was born in Hanover, Germany on 17 Apr 1818, died on 03 Jan 1904 and is buried in the Walnut Grove Cemetery. several other of their children are buried with them in the family plot. John and Maria farmed in Boonville Township, Cooper County, Missouri.

Paul and Annie lived on a farm approximately two miles east of Boonville. Paul operated the Viertel Brothers Garage with his brother William VIERTEL. Here Paul employed his nephew Leonard THOMA. The Viertel garage was a landmark in Boonville. It was destroyed in one of Boonville's worst fires at 10:30 in the morning of 13 Sep 1951.

Paul and Annie later moved to Boonville where they in a house between 809 and 817 Locust Street in Boonville. Paul and Annie's marriage was a brief one. Annie died on 28 May 1910 in Boonville and in buried in Walnut Grove Cemetery in Boonville. After Annie’s death Paul moved to sixth street where he lived with his sister, Elizabeth "Lizzie" VIERTEL and next door to his brother, William. Paul died on 20 Jan 1920 in Boonville, Cooper County, Missouri. He is also buried in Walnut Grove Cemetery in Boonville.

Children of Paul "Bob" Philip VIERTEL and Maria Annie THOMA

72. i. Walter August VIERTEL was born in Boonville, Cooper County, Missouri on 27 Aug 1906 and died on 23 Feb 1958 at Providence Hospital, Kansas City, Wyandotte County, Kansas

ii. Annie Marie VIERTEL was born 06 Oct 1907 in Boonville, Missouri. She was baptized on 22 Apr 1910 at the German Evangelical Church in Boonville. She later married Eldon BERRY in the same church. Annie died in 1927.

iii. Lula May VIERTEL was born in Boonville, Cooper County, Missouri on 15 Feb 1909. Lula was baptized on 22 Apr 1910 at the German Evangelical Church in Boonville. Lula died when she was an infant on 20 Nov 1912 and is buried in the Walnut Grove Cemetery.

38. HISTORY of Peter John THOMA

Peter John Thoma⁹ / George John Thoma⁸ / Lorenz George Thomæ⁷ / Johann Ludwig Thomæ⁶ / Johann Ernst Thomæ⁵ / Christian Valentin Thomæ⁴ / Johann Sebastian Thomæ³ / Stephan Thomæ² / Christoph Thomæ¹

Peter John THOMA was born on 13 Oct 1892 in Boonville, Cooper County, Missouri. When the family moved to Arkansas, Pete went with them and remained there when his mother returned to Boonville. There on 15 Oct 1916, he married Opal Irene VINYARD in Pocahantas, Randolph County, Arkansas.

Opal was born on 26 Dec 1897 in Anna, Union County, Illinois. She was the child of Thomas Milligan VINYARD and Rodia Isabelle PETTIGREW. After their marriage, Pete and Opal moved to McCrory, Arkansas. There Pete either owned or managed a sawmill in Augusta, Arkansas; a town about 10 miles west of McCrory. Later they moved to Oregon where Pete went into the lumber business. Peter was a millwright superintendent. They returned to Arkansas and lived for awhile in Augusta, Woodruff County; and later moved to McCrory, Arkansas. There on 04 May 1954 Opal died in McCrory, Woodruff County, Arkansas and was buried in Fakes Cemetery on 07 May 1954. Peter died shortly there after on 08 Jan 1955 in McCrory, Woodruff County, Arkansas and was also buried in Fakes Cemetery on 10 Jan 1955. Fakes Cemetery is located on State Road 18 about 1/2 mile north of McCrory on a small knoll. Both Peter and Opal were members of the Baptist Church.

Children of Peter John THOMA and Opal Irene VINYARD

73. i. Sophia Isabelle THOMA was born on 18 Jun 1918 in Augusta, Woodruff County, Arkansas.

74. ii. Hershel Pete THOMA was born on July 29, 1919 in Augusta, Woodruff County, Arkansas and died on 26 Oct 1993 at 1:35 PM at the Murray - Calloway County Hospital in Murray, Calloway County, Kentucky.

39. HISTORY of Laura E. THOMA

Laura E. Thoma⁹ / George John Thoma⁸ / Lorenz George Thomæ⁷ / Johann Ludwig Thomæ⁶ / Johann Ernst Thomæ⁵ / Christian Valentin Thomæ⁴ / Johann Sebastian Thomæ³ / Stephan Thomæ² / Christoph Thomæ¹

Laura E. THOMA was born in March 1896 in Boonville, Cooper County, Missouri. Laura married Silas RICE in Biggers, Randolph County, Arkansas on 17 Jan 1915. Silas was born in Biggers, Randolph County, Arkansas. Laura and Silas were living in Boonville during 1933 and later moved to Bellvue, Illinois where Laura was known to be living in 1947 and 1959. Silas died and is buried in Pocahantas, Randolph County, Arkansas. Laura died on 02 Jul 1963 in Illinois and is buried in Illinois.

Children of Silas RICE and Laura E. THOMA

i. Loretta RICE married John HARIBSON.

ii. Shirley RICE.

40. HISTORY of Frank Joseph "Pete" THOMA

Frank Joseph Thoma⁹ / George John Thoma⁸ / Lorenz George Thomæ⁷ / Johann Ludwig Thomæ⁶ / Johann Ernst Thomæ⁵ / Christian Valentin Thomæ⁴ / Johann Sebastian Thomæ³ / Stephan Thomæ² / Christoph Thomæ¹

Frank Joseph "Pete" THOMA was born on 13 Mar 1892 in Boonville, Cooper County, Missouri. He worked as a youth as a cemetery laborer at the Walnut Grove Cemetery, most likely for his uncle Thomas Warren GOODMAN. When World War I broke out, Frank served in the army in Europe.

After his return from the war, Frank married Margaret Ellen HALLER, on 09 Jun 1923 at the home of J. Scott GREER in Pilot Grove, Cooper County, Missouri. Margaret was born on 21 Oct 1897 in Pilot Grove, Pilot Grove Township, Cooper County, Missouri. Margaret was the daughter of William Andrew HALLER(*) and Minnie Mariam Ellen EDSON(*).

After their marriage, Frank and Margaret moved to New Franklin, Howard County, Missouri. There Frank work for the Garth Clinkscales Ford Motor Agency in New Franklin. It was there that Charlene Georgia THOMA was born. When Charlene was about two months old they moved back to Boonville. Here Frank continued to work as a mechanic for the Clinkscales Ford Motor Company in Boonville.

Frank preceded Margaret in death dying in Boonville on 31 Dec 1951 at the age of 58. Frank was buried in Lot A470 Division 3 of the Walnut Grove Cemetery in Boonville, Missouri on 03 Jan 1952. Margaret died on 14 Aug 1981 in the Boone County Hospital, Columbia, Missouri at the age of 83. Margaret was buried on August 18, 1981 in Lot A470 Division 2 of the Walnut Grove Cemetery in Boonville, Missouri.

Children of Frank Joseph THOMA and Margaret Ellen HALLER

i. Charlene Georgia THOMA was born in New Franklin, Howard County, Missouri. Charlene has lived in Boonville all of her life. She has worked at the Boonville Daily News and The Record in Boonville. Charlene is currently retired and resides at 213 3rd Street in Boonville.

75. ii. Bill "Billy" Gene THOMA was born in Boonville, Cooper County, Missouri on 01 Dec 1926 and died Tuesday, July 10, 1996 at his home in Columbia, Boone County, Missouri.

76. iii. Merle Dalton "Jack" THOMA was born in Boonville, Cooper County, Missouri on 06 Sep 1929 and died in Fayette Howard County, Missouri on 02 Jul 1977.

41. HISTORY of Nora A. GOODMAN

Nora A. Goodman⁹ / Bertha Emilie Thoma⁸ / Lorenz George Thomæ⁷ / Johann Ludwig Thomæ⁶ / Johann Ernst Thomæ⁵ / Christian Valentin Thomæ⁴ / Johann Sebastian Thomæ³ / Stephan Thomæ² / Christoph Thomæ¹

Nora A. GOODMAN was born in May 1879 in Boonville, Cooper County, Missouri. She graduated from Boonville High School in 1897. She later became a school teacher. On 25 Dec 1906 she married Arthur Chester DUNCAN in Boonville, Cooper County, Missouri. They were married by George H. BASSETT, a Minister of the Gospel.

Arthur was born in Columbus, Muscogee County, Georgia in 1880. In Boonville, Arthur worked as a manual training teacher. The Duncans moved to Cleveland Heights, Cuyahoga County, Ohio. Nora died in 1933 and Arthur died in 1957. They are both buried in the Walnut Grove Cemetery in Boonville, Missouri.

Children of Arthur Chester DUNCAN and Nora A. GOODMAN DUNCAN

i. Elizabeth DUNCAN was born on 05 Apr 1909 in Quincy, Adams County, Illinois. She was married on 09 Aug 1931 to Arthur Patterson CLARK in Cleveland, Cuyahoga County, Ohio. When Elizabeth died, she requested that she be buried in a wild cherry casket in the Walnut Grove Cemetery in Boonville, Cooper County, Missouri. When she died in Cleveland, Ohio, Arthur fulfilled this request. There were no children born of this union.

ii. Margaret DUNCAN was born in 1915. She married Paul STIMSON of Cleveland Heights, Cuyahoga County, Ohio.

42. HISTORY of John Henry GOODMAN

John Henry Goodman⁹ / Bertha Emilie Thoma⁸ / Lorenz George Thomæ⁷ / Johann Ludwig Thomæ⁶ / Johann Ernst Thomæ⁵ / Christian Valentin Thomæ⁴ / Johann Sebastian Thomæ³ / Stephan Thomæ² / Christoph Thomæ¹

John "Goodie" Henry GOODMAN was born on 28 Feb 1884 in Boonville, Missouri. He first worked in the furniture and undertaking business in town. He was later to turn the undertaking side of it into the full time business. On February 2, 1909 he married Bertha Cecilia VOLLRATH at the Roman Catholic Church in Boonville. They were married by Father Theodor NUSSMAN.

Bertha was born on 31 May 1884 in Boonville, Cooper County, Missouri. She was child the first child born to Charles Leopold VOLLRATH(*) and Pauline Catharine KRATZ(*). She was delivered by Dr. C. J. BURGER. Bertha was baptized on 08 Jun 1884 at St. Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Boonville. She was later confirmed in the same church on 30 May 1900. She attended the local schools and graduated from Boonville High School in 1902. After their marriage John and Bertha lived at 25 Morgan Street in Boonville. Bertha and John were later divorced. Bertha continued to live at the family home on High Street which, after her death, was converted into the Red Door restaurant. Bertha died on 06 Dec 1964 and was buried on 09 Dec in the Walnut Grove Cemetery in Boonville.

After his divorce, John married Helen Marcella KRUSE on 29 Sep 1931. They were married at the Christian Church in Boonville with the ceremony being performed by Henry C. CLARK.

Helen was the daughter of J. D. KRUSE and Clara FALL. Helen was born on 26 Jan 1910 in Blackwater Township, Cooper County, Missouri. Helen was a member of the Methodist Church and John also joined that church. John was a member of the Ancient Free and Accepted Masons, the Knights of Pythias, the Woodmen of the World, the Ancient Order of United Workmen, and the Boonville Rotary Club. John died on June 9, 1954 at St. Joseph's Hospital, Boonville, Cooper County, Missouri and is buried in the Walnut Grove Cemetery in Boonville. Helen was last known to be living in Boonville at the Village Gardens Apartments.

Children of John Henry GOODMAN and Helen Marcella KRUSE

77. i. Henrietta June GOODMAN was born on 20 Jun 1933 in Boonville, Cooper Co., Missouri

78. ii. Jo Ann GOODMAN was born in Boonville, Cooper County, Missouri on 08 Aug 1935.

43. HISTORY of Clara M. GOODMAN

Clara M. Goodman⁹ / Bertha Emilie Thoma⁸ / Lorenz George Thomæ⁷ / Johann Ludwig Thomæ⁶ / Johann Ernst Thomæ⁵ / Christian Valentin Thomæ⁴ / Johann Sebastian Thomæ³ / Stephan Thomæ² / Christoph Thomæ¹

Clara M. GOODMAN was born in Dec 1886 in Boonville, Cooper County, Missouri. She attended the local schools and in 1904 graduated from Boonville High School. On 04 Nov 1908 she married Gustav "Gus" Friederich BOLLER in Boonville, Missouri. They were married by J. B. WELDON, a Minister of the Gospel.

Gus was born on a farm in Boonville Township, Cooper County, Missouri on 04 Nov 1887. He was the son of Frederick "Fred" Justus BOLLER(*) and Dorothea "Dora" Wilhelmena WEHLING(*). In 1901 he was confirmed in the Evangelical Church in Boonville.

After their marriage Gus and Clara lived at 217 Spring Street in Boonville. Gus worked as an accountant for Hirsch Dry Goods. He later joined his brother-in-law in the funeral business forming Goodman and Boller Funeral Home in Boonville, Missouri. Gus and Clara were active members of the Evangelical and Reformed Church of Boonville. Gus was a member of the Masonic and Knights of Pythias orders. He was president of the Kiwanis Club, member of the Board of Education, and a director of the Boonville Chamber of Commerce.

Both Clara and Gus died in Boonville, Cooper County, Missouri; Clara in 1969 and Gus in Apr 1966. Both are buried in the Walnut Grove Cemetery in Boonville, Cooper County, Missouri.

Children of Gustav "Gus" Frederich BOLLER and Clara M. GOODMAN

79. i. Goodman Frederich BOLLER was born in Boonville, Missouri on 05 Oct 1910 and died in 1967.

44. HISTORY of Bernice Stella THOMA

Bernice Stella Thoma⁹ / Edward George Thoma⁸ / Lorenz George Thomæ⁷ / Johann Ludwig Thomæ⁶ / Johann Ernst Thomæ⁵ / Christian Valentin Thomæ⁴ / Johann Sebastian Thomæ³ / Stephan Thomæ² / Christoph Thomæ¹

Bernice Stella THOMA was born on 21 Mar 1899 in Boonville, Cooper County, Missouri. On 13 Nov 1901, Bernice was baptized at the German Evangelical Church in Boonville. Her sponsors were Frau Shröeder (Henrietta STAACK) and Margaret Thoma (Margaretha Barbara WALTHER). It was at this same church that she married Buford I. CARVER on 06 Jul 1919. Buford was raised by George EFINGER and upon the death of George received 1/3 of his estate. Buford and Bernice later moved to Kansas City, Missouri, where Buford died in Nov 1986. Bernice died in Jul 1980 in Independence, Jackson County, Missouri.

Children of Buford I. CARVER and Bernice Stella THOMA

i. Helen Jean CARVER was born in Missouri. Helen never married.

80. ii. Buford CARVER, II was born in Missouri. He married a woman named Luella (CARVER).

45. HISTORY of Edgar Walter THOMA

Edgar Walter Thoma⁹ / Edward George Thoma⁸ / Lorenz George Thomæ⁷ / Johann Ludwig Thomæ⁶ / Johann Ernst Thomæ⁵ / Christian Valentin Thomæ⁴ / Johann Sebastian Thomæ³ / Stephan Thomæ² / Christoph Thomæ¹

Edgar Walter THOMA was born on 09 Nov 1901 in Boonville, Cooper County, Missouri. He was baptized on 13 Nov 1901 at the Evangelical Church in Boonville, Missouri by the Rev C. P. BROWNING. Edgar married Fannie Mae DOUGHTERTY on 02 Mar 1925 in Boonville, Missouri. Fannie was born in Howard County, Missouri on 30 May 1902. Edgar and Fannie moved to Muskogee, Oklahoma in 1925, then to Dallas, Texas where they were living in 1953, and finally To Maybank, Texas where they were living in 1976. Edgar died in Texas on 22 Apr 1991. Fannie died on 02 Jan 1988 in Mineola, Wood County, Texas

Children of Edgar Walter THOMA and Fannie Mae DOUGHTERTY

81. i. Kenneth Edgar THOMA was born on 04 Feb 1926 in Maybank, Kaufman County, Texas. He died 05 Jan 1998in Dallas, Dallas County, Texas

46. HISTORY of Clarence Warney THOMA

Clarence Warney Thoma⁹ / Edward George Thoma⁸ / Lorenz George Thomæ⁷ / Johann Ludwig Thomæ⁶ / Johann Ernst Thomæ⁵ / Christian Valentin Thomæ⁴ / Johann Sebastian Thomæ³ / Stephan Thomæ² / Christoph Thomæ¹

Clarence Warney THOMA was born on 25 Mar 1903 in Boonville, Cooper County, Missouri. He was baptized on 21 Oct 1903 at the Evangelical Church in Boonville, Cooper County, Missouri. Clarence married Sarah Alberta CASSING on 28 May 1933. Sarah was born on October 3, 1910 in Sedalia, Pettis County, Missouri. Clarence and Sarah moved to Sedalia, Pettis County, Missouri in 1945. Clarence died on 21 Dec 1969 at the University of Missouri Medical Center in Columbia, Boone County, Missouri. He was buried on 23 Dec 1969 in Memorial Park Cemetery in Sedalia, Missouri. He was a member of the Knights of Pythias in Boonville, the Immanuel United Church of Christ in Sedalia, and a member of the Local No 4 of the Brickmasons Union. Sara died on 09 Oct 1990 and is buried in the Memorial Park Cemetery in Sedalia, Missouri.

Children of Clarence Warney THOMA and Sarah Alberta CASSING

82. i. Betty Jean THOMA was born on 14 Nov 1934 in Sedalia, Pettis County, Missouri

83. ii. Nancy Jean THOMA was born on 08 Apr 1938 in Sedalia, Pettis County, Missouri.

84. iii. Sandra Lee THOMA was born on 14 Nov 1939 in Sedalia, Pettis County, Missouri.

47. HISTORY of Martha Helen THOMA

Martha Helen Thoma⁹ / Edward George Thoma⁸ / Lorenz George Thomæ⁷ / Johann Ludwig Thomæ⁶ / Johann Ernst Thomæ⁵ / Christian Valentin Thomæ⁴ / Johann Sebastian Thomæ³ / Stephan Thomæ² / Christoph Thomæ¹

Martha Helen THOMA was born on 16 Apr 1905 in Boonville, Cooper County, Missouri. She was baptized at the Evangelical Church in Boonville on 25 Jul 1907. Helen married Ivan FRANKLIN and the couple moved to El Monte, California where they were living in 1953. In 1976 Helen and Ivan were living in Alhambra, California. Helen died on 09 Feb 1997 in Pasadena, Los Angeles County, California.

Children of Ivan FRANKLIN and Martha Helen THOMA

i. Lowell FRANKLIN married a woman named Virginia (FRANKLIN).

ii. Barbara Ann FRANKLIN was twice married.

iii. Donald FRANKLIN.

48. HISTORY of Maurice Russell THOMA

Maurice Russell Thoma⁹ / Edward George Thoma⁸ / Lorenz George Thomæ⁷ / Johann Ludwig Thomæ⁶ / Johann Ernst Thomæ⁵ / Christian Valentin Thomæ⁴ / Johann Sebastian Thomæ³ / Stephan Thomæ² / Christoph Thomæ¹

Maurice "Morris" RussellTHOMA was born on 18 Mar 1908 in Boonville, Cooper County, Missouri. On 13 Nov 1908, he was baptized at the Evangelical Church in Boonville. Maurice was a graduate of Laura Speed Elliott High School and Bowen' School of Pharmacy of Brookfield, Missouri. Maurice married Geneva Luvicia LEWIS on 11 Oct 1931 at the Evangelical Church in Boonville by the Rev. Frederick STOERKER. Geneva, daughter of Charles Preston LEWIS and Emma Etta nee' OSWALD was born on 04 Feb 1909 in Pettis County, Missouri. She graduated from Smith Cotton High School. After her graduation from high school her family relocated to Boonville. She graduated from Dunkles Business School and served as secretary t6o the president of the Corn Cob Pipe Factory. Maurice was employed by Miller's Drug for several years. Next they moved to St. Charles, where he was employed by Standard Drug. Within two years they had returned to Boonville where he opened the 3^rd store of the chain. He eventually bought the Boonville Store which was located on Main Street. He operated that store until his retirement in 1970.

Initially they bought a house on 4^th street and then came a move to 14 Riverside Drive, which was on a horseshoe shaped street on the north side of Morgan street near the Director's home at the Boy's Reformatory south of St . Joseph's Hospital. Their next move was to a house they built in 1952 on Jefferson Road east of town. He said he could remember driving cows home along Jefferson as a child and when the time was right he bought several acres on the top of the hill and had a home built. From the house, one could see across the bottoms and watch the headlights of cars on US 40 highway going up and down the hill out of the bottoms. Geneva celebrated her 90^th birthday Feb. 4^th on Maurice's hill.

Maurice was a typical Thoma with 15 projects to do at one time. He raised exotic birds including peacocks. He didn't hesitate stripping the tail feathers from them so t hat his two oldest grandsons could sell the feathers on Main Street. He loved fishing and hunting. Robert should have been born first so that they could have enjoyed these hobbies together. Sara got taken fishing a lot to paddle the boat. He and Geneva were very busy with Robert in 4-H. They raised Shetland ponies and Robert showed them to a sulky and won many trophies. He looked so handsome in the ring at the State Fair when he won 1^st place. Maurice died after a lengthy illness on April 25, 1976 at the Boone County Hospital in Columbia, Missouri. He was buried in lot 224 Division 2 of the Walnut Grove Cemetery in Boonville on 27 Apr 1976.

Children of Maurice Russell THOMA and Geneva L. LEWIS

85. i. Sara Belle THOMA was born on 29 Aug 1934 in Boonville Cooper County, Missouri

86. ii. Robert Maurice THOMA was born in Boonville, Cooper County, Missouri on 06 Apr 1948.

49. HISTORY of Annie Margaret THOMA

Annie Margaret Thoma⁹ / Edward George Thoma⁸ / Lorenz George Thomæ⁷ / Johann Ludwig Thomæ⁶ / Johann Ernst Thomæ⁵ / Christian Valentin Thomæ⁴ / Johann Sebastian Thomæ³ / Stephan Thomæ² / Christoph Thomæ¹

Annie Margaret THOMA was born on 08 Feb 1909 in Boonville, Cooper County, Missouri. She was baptized at the Evangelical Church in Boonville on 24 Dec 1910. Annie married Marvin A. CARLSON on 22 Mar 1933 at the Evangelical Church in Boonville. They were married by the Rev. Frederick STOERKER. They moved to Rosemead, California in 1933 where they were known to be living in 1953 and 1976

Marvin was born in Cambridge, Henry County, Illinois on 16 Mar 1909. He attended Augustana College in Illinois. After moving to Rosemead, Marvin worked in the Rosemead Post Office as Assistant Post Master for many years; retiring in 1969

Children of Marvin R. CARLSON and Annie Margaret THOMA

87. i. Marvin Wayne CARLSON was born in Rosemead, California.

88. ii. Sharon CARLSON was born in Rosemead, California.

50. HISTORY of Lawrence Henry THOMA

Lawrence Henry Thoma⁹ / Edward George Thoma⁸ / Lorenz George Thomæ⁷ / Johann Ludwig Thomæ⁶ / Johann Ernst Thomæ⁵ / Christian Valentin Thomæ⁴ / Johann Sebastian Thomæ³ / Stephan Thomæ² / Christoph Thomæ¹

Lawrence Henry THOMA was born on 14 Feb 1912 in Boonville, Cooper County, Missouri. Lawrence was baptized on 20 Mar 1914 at the Evangelical Church in Boonville. He converted to Catholicism and was baptized on 12 Mar 1940 at the St. Peter and Paul Church in Boonville. It was at this church that he married Lucia "Lucille" Martha YOUNG on 07 May 1940. Lucille was the child of Bernard "Ben" YOUNG(*) and Sophie NECKERMAN. Lucille was born on 11 Jun 1920 near Clifton City, Cooper County, Missouri and was baptized on 13 Jun 1920 at St. John’s Catholic Church, Clear Creek, Cooper County, Missouri. Lawrence and Lucille moved to Rosemead, California where they were living in 1953. In 1976 they were living in San Gabriel, California. It was at his home in San Gabriel, Los Angeles County, California that Larry died on 17 Jan 1998. He was buried on 21 Jan 1998 at the Pierce Brother's Chapel.

Children of Lawrence Henry and Lucia "Lucille" Martha nee' YOUNG THOMA

i. Larry "Bud" THOMA was born in California.

ii. Marilyn THOMA was born in California and married a man by the name of GRIFFIN.

iii. Veronica D, THOMA was born in California and married a man by the name of McCORMICK.

Tenth Generation

51. HISTORY of Mary Ellen THOMA

Mary Ellen Thoma¹⁰ / George Edward Thoma⁹ / John Casper Thoma⁸ / Lorenz George Thomæ⁷ / Johann Ludwig Thomæ⁶ / Johann Ernst Thomæ⁵ / Christian Valentin Thomæ⁴ / Johann Sebastian Thomæ³ / Stephan Thomæ² / Christoph Thomæ¹

Mary Ellen THOMA was born on 02 Apr 1905 and died on 23 Mar 1944. She married August Dee GRIFFEY on 17 Jun 1925. August was born on 16 Aug 1902.

Children of August Dee GRIFFEY and Mary Ellen THOMA

i. Harold GRIFFEY was born on 10 Apr 1926 and died on 21 Feb 1992.

ii. Vernon GRIFFEY was born on 30 Apr 1927.

52. HISTORY of George William THOMA

George William Thoma¹⁰ / George Edward Thoma⁹ / John Casper Thoma⁸ / Lorenz George Thomæ⁷ / Johann Ludwig Thomæ⁶ / Johann Ernst Thomæ⁵ / Christian Valentin Thomæ⁴ / Johann Sebastian Thomæ³ / Stephan Thomæ² / Christoph Thomæ¹

George William THOMA was born on 08 Jul 1907 and died on 16 Dec 1952. He married Edith CRAMER on 04 Apr 1929. George later married Fannie Viola LARAMORE on 02 Dec 1941.

Children of George William THOMA and Edith CRAMER

i. David Eugene THOMA was born on 27 Dec 1929.

ii. Norma Lee THOMA was born on 07 Aug 1933.

53. HISTORY of Cora Belle THOMA

Cora Belle Thoma¹⁰ / George Edward Thoma⁹ / John Casper Thoma⁸ / Lorenz George Thomæ⁷ / Johann Ludwig Thomæ⁶ / Johann Ernst Thomæ⁵ / Christian Valentin Thomæ⁴ / Johann Sebastian Thomæ³ / Stephan Thomæ² / Christoph Thomæ¹

Cora Belle THOMA, a twin to Nora was born on 28 Jun 1908. She was first married to James SELLERS on 22 Mar 1927. She was later married to Edwin JOHNSON on 25 Jul 1937. Cora lived most of her life in Hayti, Crawford County, Missouri. She died on 14 Feb 1989 in St. Louis County, Missouri.

Children of James SELLERS and Cora Belle THOMA

i. Samuel SELLERS was born on 05 Jun 1925.

ii. Mary Ruth SELLERS was born on 05 Jul 1931.

54. HISTORY of Bessie Rebecca THOMA

Bessie Rebecca Thoma¹⁰ / George Edward Thoma⁹ / John Casper Thoma⁸ / Lorenz George Thomæ⁷ / Johann Ludwig Thomæ⁶ / Johann Ernst Thomæ⁵ / Christian Valentin Thomæ⁴ / Johann Sebastian Thomæ³ / Stephan Thomæ² / Christoph Thomæ¹

Bessie Rebecca THOMA, a twin to Jesse Edward was born in Missouri on 10 Jul 1909. She moved with her family to Cuba, Missouri when she was six or seven years old and all of her married life was spent there expect for a couple of years during World War II when she lived in Northwest Missouri. She married Walter Edward DURBIN on 22 May 1937. Walter was born on 23 Aug 1904 and died in Cuba, Crawford County, Missouri on 20 Apr 1979. Bessie died of cancer in St. Louis County, Missouri on 03 Jan 1997. Both are buried in Cuba, Crawford County, Missouri.

Children of Walter Edward DURBIN and Bessie Rebecca THOMA

89. i. Jessie Rebecca DURBIN was born in Cuba, Crawford County, Missouri on 21 Sep 1938.

ii. Robert Allen DURBIN was born in Cuba, Crawford County, Missouri on 26 Jul 1940.

iii. Samuel Edward DURBIN was born on 03 Oct 1947 in Cuba, Crawford County, Missouri. Sam enjoys raising and showing mules.

55. HISTORY of Jesse Edward THOMA

Jesse Edward Thoma¹⁰ / George Edward Thoma⁹ / John Casper Thoma⁸ / Lorenz George Thomæ⁷ / Johann Ludwig Thomæ⁶ / Johann Ernst Thomæ⁵ / Christian Valentin Thomæ⁴ / Johann Sebastian Thomæ³ / Stephan Thomæ² / Christoph Thomæ¹

Jesse Edward THOMA was born in Missouri on 10 Jul 1909 and was a twin to Bessie Rebecca. On 10 Dec 1936 he married Clara Edith DURBIN. Clara, who was born on 31 Aug 1911 was a sister to Walter Edward DURBIN. Jesse died on 24 Mar 1989 in Cuba, Crawford County, Missouri. For most of his life he worked on the railroad.

Children of Jesse Edward THOMA and Clara Edith DURBIN

i. Judith THOMA was born in Missouri on 06 Mar 1939.

ii. Mary Ellen THOMA was born in Missouri on 26 Jul 1947.

56. HISTORY of Ruth Elizabeth THOMA

Ruth Elizabeth Thoma¹⁰ / George Edward Thoma⁹ / John Casper Thoma⁸ / Lorenz George Thomæ⁷ / Johann Ludwig Thomæ⁶ / Johann Ernst Thomæ⁵ / Christian Valentin Thomæ⁴ / Johann Sebastian Thomæ³ / Stephan Thomæ² / Christoph Thomæ¹

Ruth Elizabeth THOMA was born in Missouri on 15 Nov 1911. On 28 May 1927 she married Lawrence CAPEHART. Lawrence was born on 06 Sep 1904 and died in Jan 1985 at his home five miles north of Cuba, Crawford County, Missouri. Which is where Ruth died on 19 Aug 1983.

Children of Lawrence CAPEHART and Ruth Elizabeth THOMA

i. George CAPEHART was born in Missouri on 13 Mar 1928.

ii. John Earl CAPEHART was born in Missouri on 03 Dec 1929.

iii. William CAPEHART was born in Missouri on 16 Dec 1931.

iv. Nellie Elizabeth CAPEHART was born in Missouri on 11 Oct 1933.

57. HISTORY of Jesse Wilson THOMA

Jesse Wilson Thoma¹⁰ / John Wilson Thoma⁹ / John Casper Thoma⁸ / Lorenz George Thomæ⁷ / Johann Ludwig Thomæ⁶ / Johann Ernst Thomæ⁵ / Christian Valentin Thomæ⁴ / Johann Sebastian Thomæ³ / Stephan Thomæ² / Christoph Thomæ¹

Jesse Wilson THOMA was born in Sutter County, California in 1910. He was a rancher living in Tudor, Sutter County, California. On 26 May 1930 he married Irene Gladys FULLER at his home in Tudor. They were married by J. B. Williams, Deacon of the Methodist Episcopal Church South of Knights Landing, California.

Irena was born in Michigan on 08 Jan 1909, the daughter of Sydney Earl FULLER and Ida Geneva HINKLE. Irena died in Feb 1980 in Yuba City, Sutter County, California.

Children of Jesse Wilson THOMA and Irene Gladys FULLER

i. Allen Thoma was born, presumably, in the State of California.

58. HISTORY of Cordia Lucinda THOMA

Cordia Lucinda Thoma¹⁰ / James Washington Thoma⁹ / John Casper Thoma⁸ / Lorenz George Thomæ⁷ / Johann Ludwig Thomæ⁶ / Johann Ernst Thomæ⁵ / Christian Valentin Thomæ⁴ / Johann Sebastian Thomæ³ / Stephan Thomæ² / Christoph Thomæ¹

Cordia Lucinda THOMA was born in Sutter County, California on 14 Jul 1906. On 04 Feb 1936, she married Theodore A. NESS in Yuba City, Sutter County, California. Cordia died on 24 Sep 1993. Theodore who was born on 27 Jun 1910 died in August of 1978.

Children of Theodore NESS and Cordia Lucinda THOMA

90. i. Theodore NESS, Jr. was born in the State of California in Jan 1938.

59. HISTORY of John David THOMA

John David Thoma¹⁰ / James Washington Thoma⁹ / John Casper Thoma⁸ / Lorenz George Thomæ⁷ / Johann Ludwig Thomæ⁶ / Johann Ernst Thomæ⁵ / Christian Valentin Thomæ⁴ / Johann Sebastian Thomæ³ / Stephan Thomæ² / Christoph Thomæ¹

John David THOMA was on 14 Feb 1908 in the State of California. It was there that in 1937 he married Maxine MORRISON. John died in Marysville, Yuba County, California in Mar 1973.

Children of John David THOMA and Maxine MORRISON

91. i. Joan Del THOMA was born in Aug 1939 in Sutter County, California

60. HISTORY of Glenn Leonard THOMA

Glenn Leonard Thoma¹⁰ / James Washington Thoma⁹ / John Casper Thoma⁸ / Lorenz George Thomæ⁷ / Johann Ludwig Thomæ⁶ / Johann Ernst Thomæ Ernst Thomæ⁵ / Christian Valentin Thomæ⁴ / Johann Sebastian Thomæ³ / Stephan Thomæ² / Christoph Thomæ¹

Glenn Leonard THOMA was born in the State of California on 27 Oct 1912. Glenn was a farmer in Sutter County. On 23 Jun 1934 he married Naomi L. TEACHNOR in Yuba City, Sutter County, California. They were married by Arthur Bonner, a Methodist Minister. Naomi was born 20 Jun 1916 in California and died in Yuba City, Sutter County, California in Jan 1986. She was the child of J. L. TEACHNOR and Hazel D. GILSON. . Glenn followed Naomi in death on 10 Mar 1989 in Yuba City, California.

Children of Glenn Leonard THOMA and Naomi TEACHNOR

i. Fred THOMA was born on 01 Apr 1936 in California.

61. HISTORY of James Gladden THOMA

James Gladden Thoma¹⁰ / James Washington Thoma⁹ / John Casper Thoma⁸ / Lorenz George Thomæ⁷ / Johann Ludwig Thomæ⁶ / Johann Ernst Thomæ⁵ / Christian Valentin Thomæ⁴ / Johann Sebastian Thomæ³ / Stephan Thomæ² / Christoph Thomæ¹

James Gladden THOMA was born on 01 Oct 1915 in the State of California. In 1937 he married Anita KARSTENS. James died in Jun 1976 in the State of California.

Children of James Gladden THOMA and Anita KARSTENS

92. i. Carol Lee THOMA was born in Oct 1938 in the State of California.

93 ii. Marilyn Anita THOMA was born in May 1941 in the State of California.

94. iii. Shirley Ann THOMA was born in Jan 1944 in the State of California.

62. HISTORY of Olive Jewell THOMA

Olive Jewell Thoma¹⁰ / James Washington Thoma⁹ / John Casper Thoma⁸ / Lorenz George Thomæ⁷ / Johann Ludwig Thomæ⁶ / Johann Ernst Thomæ⁵ / Christian Valentin Thomæ⁴ / Johann Sebastian Thomæ³ / Stephan Thomæ² / Christoph Thomæ¹

Olive Jewel THOMA was born in 13 Mar 1918 in the State of California. In 1938, in California, she married Jack TAYLOR. Jack was born 28 Jun 1913 and died in Jan 1966 in Marysville, Yuba County, California. Olive died in Aug1992, in Marysville, Yuba County, California.

Children of Jack TAYLOR and Olive Jewell THOMA

95. i. Barbara Jean TAYLOR was born in Jul 1941 in the State of California.

ii. Donald Russel TAYLOR was born in Aug 1945 in the State of California.

63. HISTORY of Gladys THOMA

Gladys Thoma¹⁰ / James Washington Thoma⁹ / John Casper Thoma⁸ / Lorenz George Thomæ⁷ / Johann Ludwig Thomæ⁶ / Johann Ernst Thomæ⁵ / Christian Valentin Thomæ⁴ / Johann Sebastian Thomæ³ / Stephan Thomæ² / Christoph Thomæ¹

Gladys THOMA was born on 02 Oct 1923 in the State of California. She married Herman SMALLING.

Children of Herman SMALLING and Gladys THOMA

i. Bobby Joe SMALLING was born in 1942 in the State of California.

ii. Johnnie SMALLING was born in the State of California.

iii. Terry SMALLING was born in the State of California.

64. HISTORY of John "Johnnie" A. THOMA

John A. Thoma¹⁰ / Benjamin Thomas Thoma⁹ / John Casper Thoma⁸ / Lorenz George Thomæ⁷ / Johann Ludwig Thomæ⁶ / Johann Ernst Thomæ⁵ / Christian Valentin Thomæ⁴ / Johann Sebastian Thomæ³ / Stephan Thomæ² / Christoph Thomæ¹

John "Johnnie" A. THOMA was born in 20 Aug 1909 in Marion Township, Polk County, Missouri. Johnnie married a woman by the name of Julia THOMA. John died in Apr 1969.

Children of John A. and Julia THOMA

i. Marcella THOMA.

ii. Margaret THOMA.

65. HISTORY of Evelyn Olive DUNBAR

Evelyn Olive Dunbar¹⁰ / Maggie Jane Thoma⁹ / John Casper Thoma⁸ / Lorenz George Thomæ⁷ / Johann Ludwig Thomæ⁶ / Johann Ernst Thomæ⁵ / Christian Valentin Thomæ⁴ / Johann Sebastian Thomæ³ / Stephan Thomæ² / Christoph Thomæ¹

Evelyn Olive DUNBAR was born on 07 Jul 1915 in Sacramento, Sacramento Co., California. She was married to William Thomas PEARDON on 25 Dec 1935 in Rio Oso, Sutter County, California. William was born on 20 Sep 1911. Evelyn passed away on 20 Oct 1997.

Children of William Thomas PEARDON and Evelyn Olive DUNBAR

96. i. Thomas Jerald PEARDON was born on 10 Aug 1937 in Yuba City, Sutter County, California.

97. ii. William Allen PEARDON was born on 06 Jul 1940 in Marysville, Yuba County, California.

98. iii. Katherine Ada PEARDON was born on 13 Sep 1942 in Yuba City, Sutter County, California.

99. iv. Richard Henry PEARDON was born in Marysville, Yuba County, California on 09 Jan 1944.

v. Linda Gail PEARDON was born on 31 Jul 1952 in Marysville, Yuba County, California. On 15 Aug 1970 she married Dwight GOTO. Linda later married Keith RANIERI on 24 Apr 1977. Keith was born in Germany on 06 Feb 1952.

66. HISTORY of Howard Allen DUNBAR, Sr.

Howard Allen Dunbar, Sr.¹⁰ / Maggie Jane Thoma⁹ / John Casper Thoma⁸ / Lorenz George Thomæ⁷ / Johann Ludwig Thomæ⁶ / Johann Ernst Thomæ⁵ / Christian Valentin Thomæ⁴ / Johann Sebastian Thomæ³ / Stephan Thomæ² / Christoph Thomæ¹

Howard Allen DUNBAR, Sr. was born in Hood, California on 08 Apr 1917. In California on 23 Jun 1938 he married Betty Louise JOHNSON. Betty was born on 26 Aug 1920 in Grass Valley, Yuba County, California. Howard died on 22 Jan 1997. Howard and Betty were ranchers in Yuba County.

Children of Howard Allen Sr. DUNBAR and Betty Louise JOHNSON

100. i. John Wesley DUNBAR was born on 17 Sep 1942 in Sacramento, Sacramento County, California. He was adopted by Howard and Betty.

101. ii. Howard Allen DUNBAR, Jr. was born in Marysville, Yuba County, California on 13 Apr 1951.

102. iii. Karen Faye DUNBAR was born in Marysville, Yuba County, California on 21 Jul 1952.

67. HISTORY of Robert Glenn DUNBAR

Robert Glenn Dunbar¹⁰ / Maggie Jane Thoma⁹ / John Casper Thoma⁸ / Lorenz George Thomæ⁷ / Johann Ludwig Thomæ⁶ / Johann Ernst Thomæ⁵ / Christian Valentin Thomæ⁴ / Johann Sebastian Thomæ³ / Stephan Thomæ² / Christoph Thomæ¹

Robert Glenn DUNBAR was born on 11 Jul 1922 in Hodd, California. Robert was married in California on 23 Mar 1946 to Hazel Mildred COPPIN. Mildred was born in Sacramento, Sacramento County, California on 19 Feb 1922. Robert died on 25 Apr 1973 in Yuba City, Sutter County, California and is buried in the same city.

Children of Robert Glenn DUNBAR and Hazel Mildred COPPIN

103. i. Larry Glenn DUNBAR was born on 29 Oct 1947 in Yuba City, Sutter County, California.

ii. Allen William DUNBAR was born on 27 Aug 1950 in Yuba City, Sutter County, California.

68. HISTORY of Merton Dale "Fleet" DUNBAR

Merton Dale Dunbar¹⁰ / Maggie Jane Thoma⁹ / John Casper Thoma⁸ / Lorenz George Thomæ⁷ / Johann Ludwig Thomæ⁶ / Johann Ernst Thomæ⁵ / Christian Valentin Thomæ⁴ / Johann Sebastian Thomæ³ / Stephan Thomæ² / Christoph Thomæ¹

Merton Dale "Fleet" DUNBAR was born in Rio Oso, Sutter County, California on 24 Sep 1924. In 1948 he married Nancy Marie BOWERS. Nancy was born on 30 Jan 1925 in Marysville, Yuba County California. Prior to her marriage to Merton, Nancy was married to a GIBSON and had one child by her previous husband. Merton passed away on 27 Nov 1996.

Children of Merton Dale "Fleet" DUNBAR and Nancy Marie BOWERS

104. i. Chester Lewis GIBSON was born on 06 Feb 1948 and adopted by Fleet and Nancy.

105. ii. Marsha Anne DUNBAR was born on 03 Apr 1949 in Marysville, Yuba County, California

106. iii. Susan Jane DUNBAR was born on 01 Jun 1950 in Marysville, Yuba County, California

107. iv. Jeffrey Warren DUNBAR was born on 08 Feb 1952 in Marysville, Yuba County, California.

69. HISTORY of Lawrence Edward THOMA

Lawrence Edward Thoma¹⁰ / Lawrence Garfield Thoma⁹ / George John Thoma⁸ / Lorenz George Thomæ⁷ / Johann Ludwig Thomæ⁶ / Johann Ernst Thomæ⁵ / Christian Valentin Thomæ⁴ / Johann Sebastian Thomæ³ / Stephan Thomæ² / Christoph Thomæ¹

Lawrence Edward THOMA was born on Wednesday evening 12 Aug 1914 in Boonville, Cooper County, Missouri. He was the only son and first born child of Lawrence "Lon" Garfield THOMA and Agnes Cornelia DUVALL. To his parents, Lawrence was better known as Jack, supposedly a diminutive form of Lawrence; a name they called him by all of their lives. As a lad Lawrence loved the outdoors taking the opportunity to hunt and fish whenever he could. He played left field on the Christian Church baseball league. He claims to have never been a good baseball player and remembers the only home run which he every hit. It was at the ball field in Glasgow, Missouri and Lawrence still remembers that home run sailing over the fence. However, it was not all work and no play. At about the same time, Lawrence worked at the Sinclair Service Station on Main Street.

He married May Pearl FRIEDRICH on 04 Jun 1937. They were married at 2:00 o'clock in the afternoon at the Evangelical Church in Boonville. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. E. F. ABELE. Margaret Annie THOMA was the maid of honor and Joseph BOONE was the best man. It is interesting to know that Joe Boone was once one of May Pearl's boy friends. After the wedding, they left from a honeymoon trip to the Lake of the Ozarks. After the honeymoon they returned to their first home at 924 7th Street in Boonville.

May Pearl was born on 21 Jun, 1915 at her parents home in Choteau Springs, Cooper County, Missouri. She was the second child born to Richard Adolph FRIEDRICH and Pearl SIMMONS. Her mother contracted tuberculous when May Pearl was still a young child. Richard and Pearl left for New Mexico and Arizona looking for a better climate for Pearl. They left May Pearl and her brother Earl Henry Nicholas FRIEDRICH with their grandparents Henry J. SIMMONS and Mary LANGLOTZ. After Richard and Pearl found a place in Tucson, Arizona, they sent for their children. To accompany them on the train ride to Arizona, Pearl's sister, Emma went with them. Pearl's health improved and then worsened. She finally went to a sanitarium where she died. A short funeral service was held for Pearl in Arizona and then her body was sent back to Missouri for burial. Richard went back to Missouri at this time. The children stayed with Emma in Arizona. Richard came back to Arizona and married Emma SIMMONS. In a little over a year, the family left Arizona and returned to Missouri where they were to live for the rest of their lives. Here May Pearl went to school completing the 8th grade and attending Dunkle's Business School. This short education is attributed to that fact that her father did not believe that women needed and education.

May Pearl died of heart blockage on 06 Mar 1997 at Boone Hospital in Columbia, Boone Co., Missouri. She was buried on 09 Mar 1997 in the Walnut Grove Cemetery in Boonville. Her eulogy was delivered by her son Jon.

After May Pearl's death, Lawrence continued to live at the family home until his death on 03 Feb 1999 when he passed away due to a heart attack. He was buried next to May Pearl in Walnut Grove Cemetery on 06 Feb 1999. His eulogy was delivered by her son, Jon.

Children of Lawrence Edward THOMA and May Pearl FRIEDRICH

108. i. Gary Lawrence THOMA was born 21 Dec 1941 at St. Joseph's Hospital in Boonville, Cooper County, Missouri.

109. ii. Ronald Edward THOMA was born 23 Nov 1943 at St. Joseph's Hospital in Boonville, Cooper County, Missouri.

110. iii. Jon Edwin THOMA was born 21 Jul 1947 at St. Joseph's Hospital in Boonville, Cooper County, Missouri.

111. iv. James Frederick THOMA was born 26 Nov 1949 at St. Joseph's Hospital in Boonville, Cooper County, Missouri.

112. v. Robert Wayne THOMA was born 04 Jul 1953 at St. Joseph's Hospital in Boonville, Cooper County, Missouri.

70. HISTORY of Margaret Annie THOMA

Margaret Annie Thoma¹⁰ / Lawrence Garfield Thoma⁹ / George John Thoma⁸ / Lorenz George Thomæ⁷ / Johann Ludwig Thomæ⁶ / Johann Ernst Thomæ⁵ / Christian Valentin Thomæ⁴ / Johann Sebastian Thomæ³ / Stephan Thomæ² / Christoph Thomæ¹

Margaret was the child of Lawrence "Lon" Garfield THOMA and Agnes Cornelia DUVALL. She was born on 14 Jan 1916 in Boonville, Cooper County, Missouri. Margaret was born in a house that used to stand at the corner of Main and Ashley Street. She graduated from Laura Speed Elliot High School in 1934. She represented the town of Boonville in 1939 as Daniel Boone day queen.

John Monroe EDWARDS was born on 20 Nov 1914 in Centralia, Boone County, Missouri. He was the child of Julius Robinson EDWARDS and Virginia "Jennie" Pearl McKENZIE. He attended public schools in Centralia and in 1938 was graduated from the University of Missouri with a degree in agriculture. His first assignment was as office manager in Cooper and Moniteau counties for the farm Security Administration. John married Margaret Annie THOMA on 29 Oct 1939 in Boonville, Cooper County, Missouri. They were married by the Reverend Roy BLALOCK at the home of Margaret's parents.

After their marriage, John and Margaret lived briefly at the SOMMER place in West Boonville. They then rented the place out, asking Carl Henry Ernest WALTHER to look out after the place. On December 8, John was ordered into active duty with the U. S. Army. After receiving training in several camps in this country, he was sent to the European Theater of Operations where he served as a platoon commander and a forward observer for the 94^th Division. Upon his return to Boonville, he was instrumental in the reactivation of the National Guard Battery and commanded the post for several years. In 1948, John and Margaret moved to rural Fayette in Howard County, Missouri where they lived for a number of years. John was employed with the Farmers Home Administration until his retirement when he entered the real estate business with Henry Summers in Kline Real Estate Company in Howard County, Missouri. John became of ill health and moved to a nursing home in Columbia. Margaret sold their home in rural Howard County and moved to Fayette, Howard County, Missouri.

John died at the Candlelight Lodge in Columbia, Missouri on 29 Mar 1997 and was buried on 05 Apr 1997.

Children of John Monroe EDWARDS and Margaret Annie THOMA

113. i. Gail Frances EDWARDS was born on 13 Jan 1941 in Boonville, Cooper County, Missouri.

ii. Ruth Ann EDWARDS was born on 21 Jan 1944 in Boonville, Cooper County, Missouri. Ruth has never married.

114. iii. Dixie Dean EDWARDS was born on 06 Sep 1946 in Boonville, Cooper County, Missouri.

71. HISTORY of Lyla Gail THOMA

Lyla Gail Thoma¹⁰ / Lawrence Garfield Thoma⁹ / George John Thoma⁸ / Lorenz George Thomæ⁷ / Johann Ludwig Thomæ⁶ / Johann Ernst Thomæ⁵ / Christian Valentin Thomæ⁴ / Johann Sebastian Thomæ³ / Stephan Thomæ² / Christoph Thomæ¹

Gail was born on 25 Sep 1921 in Boonville, Cooper County, Missouri. She was the last child of Lawrence "Lon" Garfield THOMA and Agnes Cornelia DUVALL. Gail graduated from Laura Speed Elliot High School in Boonville where she was active in the high school band.

Roy Franklin BRADFIELD, Jr. was born in Sedalia, Pettis County, Missouri on 22 Jan 1919. He was the child of Roy Franklin BRADFIELD and Ethel GOUDGE. Roy married Lyla Gail THOMA on 01 Feb 1942 in Boonville, Cooper County, Missouri. The couple was married by the Reverend Roy BLALOCK in Boonville, Cooper County, Missouri.

Roy was a meat salesman earlier in his life and later an insurance salesman. After their marriage, Roy and Gail lived in Columbia, Boone County, Missouri. Later they lived in Boulder, Boulder County, Colorado. It was there that Roy died of a myocardial infarction on 25 Aug 1977 at the Boulder Community Hospital. Roy was buried on 29 Aug 1977 at Mountain View Memorial Park in Boulder, Boulder County, Colorado.

After the death of her husband, Gail moved to Columbia, Boone County, Missouri to be close to her son, Roy. After the death of Roy she moved to Colorado Springs, El Paso County, Colorado to be close to her other son, George. It was there that she died on 07 Jun 1996. Gail was buried on 10 Jun 1996 at Mountain View Memorial Park Cemetery in Boulder, Boulder County, Colorado.

Children of Roy Franklin BRADFIELD and Lyla Gail THOMA

115. i. Roy Thoma BRADFIELD was born on 11 Jun 1943 in Boonville, Cooper County, Missouri and died on 28 Jul 1995 in Columbia, Boone County, Missouri.

116. ii. George Edward BRADFIELD was born in Columbia, Boone County, Missouri on 16 Sep 1945.

72. HISTORY of Walter August VIERTEL

Walter August Viertel¹⁰ / Annie M. Thoma⁹ / George John Thoma⁸ / Lorenz George Thomæ⁷ / Johann Ludwig Thomæ⁶ / Johann Ernst Thomæ⁵ / Christian Valentin Thomæ⁴ / Johann Sebastian Thomæ³ / Stephan Thomæ² / Christoph Thomæ¹

Walter August VIERTEL was born in Boonville, Cooper County, Missouri on 27 Aug 1906. He was baptized in the Evangelical Church on 22 Apr 1910 in Boonville. He spent his early life in Boonville and was educated in the local schools. For a time he operated the Viertel garage in Boonville. He later operated a gasoline bulk agency in Boonville and then managed stores in Missoula, Montana and Sedalia, Missouri before moving to Kansas City in 1955. Walter died on 23 Feb 1958 at Providence Hospital in Kansas City, Wyandotte County, Kansas after a short illness. He was buried on 26 Feb 1958 in the Walnut Grove Cemetery in Boonville, Missouri.

On 03 Sep 1927 he married Georgia Leana MEYER, Georgia, the child of John F. MEYER^(*) and Minnie B. SMITH^(*), was born on 10 Mar 1903 in Pilot Grove, Cooper County, Missouri. They were married by Father Thomas F. PRENDERGAST. Walter and Georgia were separated. Georgia died on 26 Dec 1988 at the Colonial Gardens in Boonville, Cooper County, Missouri. She willed her body to the University of Missouri Hospital and Clinic.

Later Walter married Ann MORRISON and had children by her.

Children of Walter August VIERTEL and Ann MORRISON

i. Walter August VIERTEL, Jr.

ii. Nancy VIERTEL.

73. HISTORY of Sophia Isabelle THOMA

Sophia Isabelle Thoma¹⁰ / Peter John Thoma⁹ / George John Thoma⁸ / Lorenz George Thomæ⁷ / Johann Ludwig Thomæ⁶ / Johann Ernst Thomæ⁵ / Christian Valentin Thomæ⁴ / Johann Sebastian Thomæ³ / Stephan Thomæ² / Christoph Thomæ¹

Sophia Isabelle THOMA was born on 18 Jun 1918 in Augusta, Woodruff County, Arkansas. She married Joseph Hubert MANN on 24 Nov 1937 in Augusta, Woodruff County, Arkansas. Hubert was born on 16 Dec 1915. It is known that Hubert was in the US Navy. Joseph Hubert MANN died on 24 Jul 1987 and is buried in Fakes Cemetery, McCrory, Woodruff County, Arkansas. Hubert’s parents are Joseph L. MANN, born 26 Jul 1877, died 01 Jan 1922, buried in Fakes Cemetery and Katie M. MANN, born 01 Jan 1880, died 25 Mar 1954 and buried in Fakes Cemetery. Sophia died on 17 Jul 1997 in Texarkana, Miller County, Arkansas.

Children of Joseph Hubert MANN and Sophia Isabelle THOMA

i. La Wanda MANN married a man by the next of WEST and was last known to be living in Texarkana, Texas.

74. HISTORY of Hershel Pete THOMA

Hershel Pete Thoma¹⁰ / Peter John Thoma⁹ / George John Thoma⁸ / Lorenz George Thomæ⁷ / Johann Ludwig Thomæ⁶ / Johann Ernst Thomæ⁵ / Christian Valentin Thomæ⁴ / Johann Sebastian Thomæ³ / Stephan Thomæ² / Christoph Thomæ¹

Hershel Pete THOMA was born on July 29, 1919 in Augusta, Woodruff County, Arkansas. He married Hope Nadene MARTIN on July 6, 1946 in Augusta, Woodruff County, Arkansas. Hope was born 16 Jul 1922.

Pete was an electrician and eventually lived in the Lynn Grove, Kentucky community. He was evidently an avid fisherman as a catfish is etched on his headstone. Pete died on 26 Oct 1993 at 1:35 PM at the Murray - Calloway County Hospital in Murray, Calloway County, Kentucky. He was buried on 29 Oct 1993 at the Salem Cemetery, Lynn Grove, Calloway County, Kentucky.

Nadine survives Pete and resides at Route 7, Murray, Kentucky.

Children of Hershel Pete THOMA and Hope Nadine MARTIN

i. Patty THOMA married Bill WYNN and lives in Paris, Tennessee.

ii. Susan THOMA married Wesley VAN HORN and lives in C’Oeur d’Alene, Idaho.

iii. Cathy THOMA married Keith MANNING and lives in Murray, Calloway County, Kentucky.

iv. Cindy THOMA married Larry AUSTIN and lives in San Diego, California.

v. Lisa THOMA married Chris BECKER and lives in Louisville, Kentucky.

75. HISTORY of Bill Gene THOMA

Bill Gene Thoma¹⁰ / Frank Joseph Thoma⁹ / William Henry Thoma⁸ / Lorenz George Thomæ⁷ / Johann Ludwig Thomæ⁶ / Johann Ernst Thomæ⁵ / Christian Valentin Thomæ⁴ / Johann Sebastian Thomæ³ / Stephan Thomæ² / Christoph Thomæ¹

Bill "Billy" Gene THOMA was born in Boonville, Cooper County, Missouri on 01 Dec 1926. Around 1949, Bill married Verneal McDANIEL at Ft. Sam Houston, Texas. This marriage was to be short as Bill married Helen DYER on 21 Dec 1950 in Boonville, Cooper County, Missouri. Helen was born on 13 Oct 1933 in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, the daughter of Poe Robert DYER and Mabel Beatrice CLEMENTS. She was also married to Robert GARCIA. Bill and Helen were divorced. Helen was last known to be living in Portales, New Mexico. After his marriage to Helen, Bill was to marry Betty J. WELLS on 19 Nov 1977 at the Moniteau Chapel in Howard County, Missouri. Betty was previous married to Bill’s brother, Merle and after his death married Bill. Bill was known to have lived in Springfield, Missouri and Albuquerque, New Mexico. After his retirement from Mail Contractors of Arkansas, Inc, he returned to Missouri.

Bill died Tuesday, July 10, 1996 at his home in Columbia, Boone County, Missouri. Bill was cremated and his remains were taken home with his daughters to Albuquerque, Barnalillo County, New Mexico.

Children of Bill Gene THOMA and Helen DYER

117. i. Deborah "Debbie" Ann THOMA was born on 07 Jan 1953 in Boonville, Cooper County, Missouri

118. ii. Cynthia "Cindy" Lynn THOMA was born on 07 Apr 1960 in Albuquerque, Bernalillo County, New Mexico.

76. HISTORY of Merle Dalton "Jack" THOMA

Merle Dalton Thoma¹⁰ / Frank Joseph Thoma⁹ / William Henry Thoma⁸ / Lorenz George Thomæ⁷ / Johann Ludwig Thomæ⁶ / Johann Ernst Thomæ⁵ / Christian Valentin Thomæ⁴ / Johann Sebastian Thomæ³ / Stephan Thomæ² / Christoph Thomæ¹

Merle Dalton "Jack" THOMA was born in Boonville, Cooper County, Missouri on 06 Sep 1929. Jack, as he was commonly known, married Edith Mae KLUSMEYER on 29 Aug 1948 at the Evangelical Parsonage in New Franklin, Howard County, Missouri.

Edith, the child of John Otto KLUSMEYER^(*) and Mary Elesabeth AMBROSE^(*), was born in Howard County, Missouri on 04 Jan 1928. Jack and Edith were separated on 01 Feb 1960. Edith was last residing in Columbia, Boone County, Missouri.

Jack then married Betty J. WELLS on 23 Sep 1971 in Miami, Ottawa County, Oklahoma. Betty was previously married to a BRENGARTH. Jack died in Fayette Howard County, Missouri on 02 Jul 1977 of a broken neck sustained as a result of an accident. After Jack’s death, Betty married his brother, Bill Gene THOMA.

Children of Merle "Jack" Dalton THOMA and Edith Mae KLUSMEYER

119. i. Barry Alan THOMA was born on 16 Jun 1949 in Boonville, Cooper County, Missouri.

120. ii. Becky Jo THOMA was born in Boonville, Missouri on 09 Jun 1954.

121. iii. Russ Dane THOMA was born on 09 Nov 1955 in Boonville, Cooper County, Missouri.

Children of Merle "Jack" Dalton THOMA and Betty J. WELLS

i. Jacqueline "Jackie" Rene THOMA was born on 29 Jul 1959 in Boonville, Cooper County Missouri. Jackie married a LEACH and currently resides in Fayette, Howard County, Missouri.

ii. Mitchell G. THOMA was born on 09 Apr 1963 in Boonville, Cooper County, Missouri. Mitchell was last known to be living in St. Louis, Missouri.

77. HISTORY of Henrietta June GOODMAN

Henrietta June Goodman¹⁰ / John Henry Goodman⁹ / Bertha Emilie Thoma⁸ / Lorenz George Thomæ⁷ / Johann Ludwig Thomæ⁶ / Johann Ernst Thomæ⁵ / Christian Valentin Thomæ⁴ / Johann Sebastian Thomæ³ / Stephan Thomæ² / Christoph Thomæ¹

Henrietta June GOODMAN was born on 20 Jun 1933 in Boonville, Cooper Co., Missouri. She married James Willard MARSHALL of Blackwater, Cooper County, Missouri on 06 Sep 1952. They were married at the Methodist Church in Boonville. June and James are now divorced.

Children of James Willard MARSHALL and Henrietta June GOODMAN

i. Julie Anna MARSHALL was born on 05 May 1957 in Boonville, Cooper County, Missouri. Julie married Glenn SHUPP, a Kemper Military School cadet. The Shupp's were last known to be living in Montgomery City, Montgomery County, Missouri.

78. HISTORY of Jo Ann GOODMAN

Jo Ann Goodman¹⁰ / John Henry Goodman⁹ / Bertha Emilie Thoma⁸ / Lorenz George Thomæ⁷ / Johann Ludwig Thomæ⁶ / Johann Ernst Thomæ⁵ / Christian Valentin Thomæ⁴ / Johann Sebastian Thomæ³ / Stephan Thomæ² / Christoph Thomæ¹

Jo Ann GOODMAN was born in Boonville, Cooper County, Missouri on 08 Aug 1935. She married William E. LOWE, of Chicago, Illinois. They were married on 06 Jun 1954 at the home of Jo Ann’s father in Boonville. William was a Kemper Military School cadet; who was born in Sioux Falls, Minnehaha County, South Dakota.

Children of William E. and Jo Ann nee' GOODMAN LOWE

i. Robert Goodman LOWE was born on 28 May 1955 in Boonville, Cooper County, Missouri.

ii. Michael William LOWE was born on 20 Jan 1958 in Columbia, Boone County, Missouri.

iii. Teri Sue LOWE child was born on 03 Nov 1964 in Chicago, Cook County, Missouri.

79. HISTORY of Goodman Frederich BOLLER

Goodman Frederich Boller¹⁰ / Clara M. Goodman⁹ / Bertha Emilie Thoma⁸ / Lorenz George Thomæ⁷ / Johann Ludwig Thomæ⁶ / Johann Ernst Thomæ⁵ / Christian Valentin Thomæ⁴ / Johann Sebastian Thomæ³ / Stephan Thomæ² / Christoph Thomæ¹

Goodman Frederich BOLLER was born in Boonville, Missouri on 05 Oct 1910 and was baptized on 26 Dec 1910 at the Evangelical Church in Boonville. Gus married Mary Sue AINSWORTH on 28 Jun 1936. They were married at the Boonville Evangelical Church in Boonville, Missouri by the Reverend E. F. ABELE.

Mary was born on 27 Jan 1914 in Franklin, Howard County, Missouri. She was the daughter of Edgar and Murl nee' SNODDY AINSWORTH.

Goodman was in the funeral business and also either owned or ran the Lyric Theater in Boonville.

Goodman died in 1967 and is buried in the Walnut Grove Cemetery. Sue died on 19 Dec 1997 at the Boone Hospital Center in Columbia, Boone County, Missouri. She was buried on 21 Dec 1997 in Walnut Grove Cemetery in Boonville, Missouri.

Children of Goodman Frederich BOLLER and Mary ARNSWORTH

i. Robert Frederich BOLLER was born on 08 Aug 1950 in Boonville, Cooper County, Missouri. He married Gale WILMSMEYER on 11 Jun 1972 in Boonville, Cooper County, Missouri. Gale is the child of Edward WILMSMEYER and was born in Cooper County in 1950.

80. HISTORY of Buford CARVER II

Buford Carver II¹⁰ / Bernice Stella Thoma⁹ / Edward George Thoma⁸ / Lorenz George Thomæ⁷ / Johann Ludwig Thomæ⁶ / Johann Ernst Thomæ⁵ / Christian Valentin Thomæ⁴ / Johann Sebastian Thomæ³ / Stephan Thomæ² / Christoph Thomæ¹

Buford CARVER, II was born in Missouri. He married a woman named Luella (CARVER).

Children of Buford and Luella CARVER

i. Luenna CARVER.

ii. John CARVER.

81. HISTORY of Kenneth Edgar THOMA

Kenneth Edgar Thoma¹⁰ / Edgar Walter Thoma⁹ / Edward George Thoma⁸ / Lorenz George Thomæ⁷ / Johann Ludwig Thomæ⁶ / Johann Ernst Thomæ⁵ / Christian Valentin Thomæ⁴ / Johann Sebastian Thomæ³ / Stephan Thomæ² / Christoph Thomæ¹

Kenneth Edgar THOMA was born on 04 Feb 1926 in Maybank, Kaufman County, Texas. He married Ella Jeanne WHITE on 25 Aug 1950 in Missouri. Ella was born on 25 Jan 1933. Kenneth died on 05 Jan 1998 in Dallas, Dallas County, Texas.

Children of Kenneth Edgar THOMA and Ella Jeanne WHITE

i. Nancy Jane THOMA was born on 23 Jun 1951 in Texas.

ii. Paulla Jean THOMA was born on 29 Jul 1953 in Texas.

iii. Trudy Helene THOMA was born on 26 Jun 1963 in Texas.

82. HISTORY of Betty Jean THOMA

Betty Jean Thoma¹⁰ / Clarence Warney Thoma⁹ / Edward George Thoma⁸ / Lorenz George Thomæ⁷ / Johann Ludwig Thomæ⁶ / Johann Ernst Thomæ⁵ / Christian Valentin Thomæ⁴ / Johann Sebastian Thomæ³ / Stephan Thomæ² / Christoph Thomæ¹

Betty Jean THOMA was born on 14 Nov 1934 in Sedalia, Pettis County, Missouri. Betty was married to Donald CARPENTER on 06 Nov 1955 in Missouri. Donald was born on 05 Oct 1931 in Missouri. Donald and Betty were last known to be living at 2509 SW Boulevard, Sedalia, Missouri.

Children of Donald CARPENTER and Betty Jean THOMA

122. i. Karen Lynn CARPENTER was born on 22 Aug 1957 in Missouri.

ii. David Lyle CARPENTER was born 03 Dec 1960 in Missouri.

83. HISTORY of Nancy Jean THOMA

Nancy Jean Thoma¹⁰ / Clarence Warney Thoma⁹ / Edward George Thoma⁸ / Lorenz George Thomæ⁷ / Johann Ludwig Thomæ⁶ / Johann Ernst Thomæ⁵ / Christian Valentin Thomæ⁴ / Johann Sebastian Thomæ³ / Stephan Thomæ² / Christoph Thomæ¹

Nancy Jean THOMA was born on 08 Apr 1938 in Sedalia, Pettis County, Missouri. She married James J. LANE on 04 Apr 1959. Jim was born on 10 Oct 1936. Nancy and James were last known to be living at 1818 East 14th, Sedalia, Missouri; but no longer reside at that address.

Children of James J. LANE and Nancy Jean THOMA

i. J J. LANE was born on 28 Jun 1961 in Sedalia, Pettis County, Missouri.

ii. Susan Denise LANE was born on 27 Feb 1966 in Sedalia, Pettis County, Missouri.

84. HISTORY of Sandra Lee THOMA

Sandra Lee Thoma¹⁰ / Clarence Warney Thoma⁹ / Edward George Thoma⁸ / Lorenz George Thomæ⁷ / Johann Ludwig Thomæ⁶ / Johann Ernst Thomæ⁵ / Christian Valentin Thomæ⁴ / Johann Sebastian Thomæ³ / Stephan Thomæ² / Christoph Thomæ¹

Sandra Lee THOMA was born on 14 Nov 1939 in Sedalia, Pettis County, Missouri. Sandra married Milton Gene SCHLOTZHAUER on 09 Mar 1962. Gene was born on 21 Dec 1937. Sandra and Gene were last known to be living at Route 2, Sedalia, Missouri; but no longer reside at that address.

Children of Milton Gene SCHLOTZHAUER and Sandra Lee THOMA

i. Michael Gene SCHLOTZHAUER was born on 20 Nov 1964. On 15 Nov 1986 he married Brenda Fay ALLEN. Brenda was born on 06 Jun 1966.

ii. Stephen Lee SCHLOTZHAUER was born on 02 Nov 1966.

85. HISTORY of Sara Belle THOMA

Sara Belle Thoma¹⁰ / Maurice Russell Thoma⁹ / Edward George Thoma⁸ / Lorenz George Thomæ⁷ / Johann Ludwig Thomæ⁶ / Johann Ernst Thomæ⁵ / Christian Valentin Thomæ⁴ / Johann Sebastian Thomæ³ / Stephan Thomæ² / Christoph Thomæ¹

Sara Belle THOMA was born on 29 Aug 1934 in Boonville Cooper County, Missouri. She graduated from Laura Speed Elliot High School in 1952 and Central Missouri State College in Warrensburg in 1956. On 27 May 1956 she married Kenneth L. RALL, also a graduate of CMSU. Kenneth was born on 11 Feb 1935 in Independence, Jackson County, Missouri to Harold Fruedenberg RALL , and Lola Emma nee' GIVENS . Lola died in childbirth and Kenneth was adopted by his maternal aunt Roberta Frances nee' Givens RALL and her husband Alberta Arnold RALL. Albert was the Safety Director of the Kansas City Power and Light Company. Ken lived his early life in Independence Missouri and graduated from William Chrisman High School, though his family had moved to rural Sibley his high school years. Kenneth and Sara meet on the first day they attended CMSU. Kenneth attended medical school at the University of Missouri - Columbia graduating in 1960. Sara taught high school biology during his medical training. His year of internship was in Pontiac, Michigan. After which they returned to Columbia where he took a 3-year residency in Radiology. Immediately after his residency, they were stationed by the U.S. Army at Redstone Arsenal, Huntsville, Alabama. At this base Werner Von Braun and other space engineers were testing the Saturn Missile rockets. In 1966 they returned to Columbia, where he was in private practice several years. He joined the medical school staff at University of Missouri - Kansas City and then at the invitation of the staff at Missouri Medical School, Columbia returned to the school in which he was trained. Sara completed a Masters of Science Teaching from UMC in 1982 and served as Academic Advisor for the School of Natural Resources until her retirement in 1995.

Children of Kenneth RALL and Sara Belle THOMA

123. i. Kenneth Loem RALL was born on 11 May 1959 at Boone County Hospital, Columbia, Boone County, Missouri

124. ii. Roberta Susan RALL was born on 25 May 1961 at Pontiac General Hospital, Pontiac, Michigan.

125. iii. Kurt Frederick RALL was born on 16 Oct 1963 at University Hospital, Columbia, Boone County, Missouri

86. HISTORY of Robert Maurice THOMA

Robert Maurice Thoma¹⁰ / Maurice Russell Thoma⁹ / Edward George Thoma⁸ / Lorenz George Thomæ⁷ / Johann Ludwig Thomæ⁶ / Johann Ernst Thomæ⁵ / Christian Valentin Thomæ⁴ / Johann Sebastian Thomæ³ / Stephan Thomæ² / Christoph Thomæ¹

Robert Maurice THOMA was born in Boonville, Cooper County, Missouri on 06 Apr 1948. Robert graduated from Laura Speed Elliot High School in 1966 and attended Central Methodist College in Fayette, Missouri. He married Carol Ann LAMM.

Carol was born on 17 Sep 1950 in Boonville, Cooper County, Missouri. She was the child of Henry Silas "Tyke" LAMM(*) and Mildred Jean PFEIFFER(*). Carol was a 1968 graduate of Boonville High School, attended Central Methodist College, and was a graduate of LPN school. She sold real estate in Overland Park, Kansas at the time of her death on 21 Sep 1999. She was buried in Clayton Cemetery, Wooldridge, Cooper County, Missouri on 23 Sep 1999.

After their marriage, Robert entered the Air Force and remained active military until 1972, then moved to Columbia, Boone County, Missouri and was employed in Sales with Columbine Insurance, then with Joe Macken Ford. Robert and Carol were divorced in 1973.

Robert married Elizabeth Sue "Susie" VERNER in 1978. Susie was born on 18 Nov 1949, and prior to her marriage to Robert, was married to Jimmie Lee JONES. Robert and "Susie" lived in Colorado Springs, Colorado until 1990 where Robert was the service manager for a major automobile dealership. Robert and Susie returned to Boonville and Robert operates a lawn care service.

Children of Robert Maurice and Carol Ann nee' LAMM THOMA

126. i. Robert Craig THOMA was born on 25 Oct 1969 in Biloxi, Harrison County, Mississippi. On 26 Mar 1994 he married Barbara CLARK in Ft. Leavenworth, Leavenworth County, Kansas.

ii. Gregory Chad THOMA was born on 11 Jul 1971 in Warrensburg, Johnson County, Missouri. He graduated from Doherty High School in Colorado Springs, Colorado in 1990, attended Nova Junior College in Washington, D.C. He then entered into the U.S. Army Reserves, serving in an Engineer Battalion. He married Bianca LINDE on April 28, 1999

Children of Robert Maurice and Susie nee' VERNER THOMA

i. Shawn Lee JONES was born on 28 Apr 1968 in Columbia, Boone County, Missouri. Shawn married Jeanette Julyan FRIEDLAND on 01 Jun 1991 at Washington, D.C. They have two children, Cheyenne Elizabeth JONES who was born 23 Mar 1994 in Honolulu, Hawaii and Dakota Lee JONES, born 06 Aug 1997 in Bettendorf, Iowa. Shawn and Jeanette are currently living in Bettendorf, Iowa.

ii. Monica Lynn JONES was born on 13 Oct 1971 in Columbia, Boone County, Missouri. Monica graduated from Doherty High School in Colorado Springs, Colorado and earned an AA degree from Kemper Junior College. She graduated from Columbia College and is currently employed at Ashley Manor Rest Home in Boonville. She married Kevin Lee MYERS on 17 May 1997 at the Santa Fe Baptist Church in Boonville, Cooper County, Missouri. Kevin is employed by Kircher and Storjohann in New Franklin. The couple reside in Bunceton, Missouri.

87. HISTORY of Marvin Wayne CARLSON

Marvin Wayne Carlson¹⁰ / Annie Margaret Thoma⁹ / Edward George Thoma⁸ / Lorenz George Thomæ⁷ / Johann Ludwig Thomæ⁶ / Johann Ernst Thomæ⁵ / Christian Valentin Thomæ⁴ / Johann Sebastian Thomæ³ / Stephan Thomæ² / Christoph Thomæ¹

Marvin Wayne CARLSON was born in Rosemead, California. He graduated from Rosemont High School and Los Angeles State College majoring in Education and Administration. He taught in the Los Angeles school program. He instituted the "Adopt-a-School" program and traveled throughout the United States lecturing and setting up those programs.

In 1957 he married Ronda WASHINGTON. She was also in the teaching profession.

Children of Marvin Wayne and Ronda nee' WASHINGTON CARLSON

i. Brian Edward CARLSON was born in 1959 in California. He graduated from Arcadia High School and is a licensed general contractor.

127. i. Dean Roland CARLSON was born in the State of California.

88. HISTORY of Sharon CARLSON

Sharon Carlson¹⁰ / Annie Margaret Thoma⁹ / Edward George Thoma⁸ / Lorenz George Thomæ⁷ / Johann Ludwig Thomæ⁶ / Johann Ernst Thomæ⁵ / Christian Valentin Thomæ⁴ / Johann Sebastian Thomæ³ / Stephan Thomæ² / Christoph Thomæ¹

Sharon CARLSON was born in Rosemead, California. She married Robert ANDREWS. Sharon and Robert adopted two children.

Children of Robert and Sharon nee' CARLSON ANDREWS

i. Linda Christine Edward ANDREWS was adopted by Robert and Sharon. She is manager of Administration for a garment factory.

ii. David Robert ANDREWS was adopted by Robert and Sharon. He is married to Antoinette RAMARIEZ. David obtained a degree in Business Administration.

Eleventh Generation

89. HISTORY of Jessie Rebecca DURBIN

Jessie Rebecca Durbin¹¹ / Bessie Rebecca Maurice¹⁰ / George Edward⁹ / John Casper Thoma⁸ / Lorenz George Thomæ⁷ / Johann Ludwig Thomæ⁶ / Johann Ernst Thomæ⁵ / Christian Valentin Thomæ⁴ / Johann Sebastian Thomæ³ / Stephan Thomæ² / Christoph Thomæ¹

Jessie Rebecca DURBIN was born in Cuba, Missouri on 21 Sep 1938.

Becky married Ellsworth Calvin "Red" CROW on 10 Aug 1956 in Cuba, Crawford County, Missouri. Becky and Red were later divorced.

Ellsworth Calvin Crow was born 21 Sep 1933 at Tenino, Thurston County, Washington.She is currently living in St. Peters, Missouri.

Children of Unknown CROW and Jessie Rebecca DURBIN

128. i. Paul Michael CROW was born 17 Jun 1957 at Rolla, Phelps County, Missouri.

129. ii. Lela Rebecca CROW was born on 16 Dec 1958 at Cuba, Crawford Co., Missouri.

iii. Linda Darlene CROW was born 03 Jan 1963 at Farmington, San Juan County, New Mexico.

90. HISTORY of Theodore NESS

Theodore Ness¹¹ / Cordia Lucinda Thoma¹⁰ / James Washington Thoma⁹ / John Casper Thoma⁸ / Lorenz George Thomæ⁷ / Johann Ludwig Thomæ⁶ / Johann Ernst Thomæ⁵ / Christian Valentin Thomæ⁴ / Johann Sebastian Thomæ³ / Stephan Thomæ² / Christoph Thomæ¹

Theodore NESS, Jr. was born in the State of California in Jan 1938 and it was in California that he married Marilyn GROVE.

Children of Theodore NESS, Jr. and Marilyn GROVE

i. Eric NESS was born in the State of California.

ii. Josie NESS was born in the State of California.

iii. Brian NESS was born in the State of California.

91. HISTORY of Joan Del THOMA

Joan Del Thoma¹¹ / John David Thoma¹⁰ / James Washington Thoma⁹ / John Casper Thoma⁸ / Lorenz George Thomæ⁷ / Johann Ludwig Thomæ⁶ / Johann Ernst Thomæ⁵ / Christian Valentin Thomæ⁴ / Johann Sebastian Thomæ³ / Stephan Thomæ² / Christoph Thomæ¹

Joan Del THOMA was born in Aug 1939 in Sutter County, California. On 24 Sep 1960 in Yuba City, Sutter County, California she was married to John WOLFENDEN.

Children of John WOLFENDEN and Joan Del THOMA

i. Charles WOLFENDEN was born in the State of California.

ii. David WOLFENDEN was born in 1961 in the State of California.

92. HISTORY of Carol Lee THOMA

Carol Lee Thoma¹¹ / James Gladden Thoma¹⁰ / James Washington Thoma⁹ / John Casper Thoma⁸ / Lorenz George Thomæ⁷ / Johann Ludwig Thomæ⁶ / Johann Ernst Thomæ⁵ / Christian Valentin Thomæ⁴ / Johann Sebastian Thomæ³ / Stephan Thomæ² / Christoph Thomæ¹

Carol Lee THOMA was born in Oct 1938 in the State of California. She was married in 1961 to Jerry GREGORY.

Children of Jerry GREGORY and Carol Lee THOMA

i. Diana GREGORY was born in the State of California.

ii. Stephen GREGORY was born in the State of California.

iii. James GREGORY was born in the State of California.

93. HISTORY of Marilyn Anita THOMA

Marilyn Anita Thoma¹¹ / James Gladden Thoma¹⁰ / James Washington Thoma⁹ / John Casper Thoma⁸ / Lorenz George Thomæ⁷ / Johann Ludwig Thomæ⁶ / Johann Ernst Thomæ⁵ / Christian Valentin Thomæ⁴ / Johann Sebastian Thomæ³ / Stephan Thomæ² / Christoph Thomæ¹

Marilyn Anita THOMA was born in May 1941 in the State of California. In 1960 she married Thomas STASS.

Children of Thomas STASS and Marilyn Anita THOMA

i. Christopher STASS was born in the State of California.

ii. Lynette STASS was born in the State of California.

iii. Kathy STASS was born in the State of California.

94. HISTORY of Shirley Ann THOMA

Shirley Ann Thoma¹¹ / James Gladden Thoma¹⁰ / James Washington Thoma⁹ / John Casper Thoma⁸ / Lorenz George Thomæ⁷ / Johann Ludwig Thomæ⁶ / Johann Ernst Thomæ⁵ / Christian Valentin Thomæ⁴ / Johann Sebastian Thomæ³ / Stephan Thomæ² / Christoph Thomæ¹

Shirley Ann THOMA was born in Jan 1944 in the State of California. Sometime around 1962 she married Michael GRANNING, Sr. Later around 1970 she married Neil DUCKELS.

Children of Michael GRANNING and Shirley Ann THOMA

i. Debbie GRANNING was born in the State of California.

ii. Michael GRANNING, Jr. was born in the State of California.

Children of Neil DUCKELS and Shirley Ann THOMA

i. Neil Wood DUCKELS was born in the State of California.

95. HISTORY of Barbara Jean TAYLOR

Barbara Jean Taylor¹¹ / Olive Jewel Thoma¹⁰ / James Washington Thoma⁹ / John Casper Thoma⁸ / Lorenz George Thomæ⁷ / Johann Ludwig Thomæ⁶ / Johann Ernst Thomæ⁵ / Christian Valentin Thomæ⁴ / Johann Sebastian Thomæ³ / Stephan Thomæ² / Christoph Thomæ¹

Barbara Jean TAYLOR was born in Jul 1941 in the State of California. In 1960 Barbara married Ron FERGUSON. In 1970 she was to married Clifford BEUMEL, Sr.

Children of Ron FERGUSON and Barbara Jean TAYLOR

i. Greg FERGUSON was born in the State of California.

ii. Denise FERGUSON was born in the State of California.

Children of Clifford BEUMEL, Sr. and Barbara Jean TAYLOR

i. Clifford BEUMEL, Jr. was born in the State of California.

96. HISTORY of Thomas Jerald PEARDON

Thomas Jerald Peardon¹¹ / Evelyn Olive Dunbar¹⁰ / Maggie Jane Thoma⁹ / John Casper Thoma⁸ / Lorenz George Thomæ⁷ / Johann Ludwig Thomæ⁶ / Johann Ernst Thomæ⁵ / Christian Valentin Thomæ⁴ / Johann Sebastian Thomæ³ / Stephan Thomæ² / Christoph Thomæ¹

Thomas Jerald PEARDON was born on 10 Aug 1937 in Yuba City, Sutter County, California. On 28 Jun 1963 he married Mary SMITH. Mary was born in 1940 in New York.

Children of Thomas Jerald PEARDON and Mary SMITH

i. Monica Patricia PEARDON was born in Sunnyvale, Santa Clara County, California on 04 Nov 1964.

ii. Noreen PEARDON was born on 02 Apr 1966 in Sunnyvale, Santa Clara County, California.

iii. Michael Scott PEARDON was born on 18 Jun 1969 in Sunnyvale, Santa Clara County, California.

97. HISTORY of William Allen PEARDON

William Allen Peardon¹¹ / Evelyn Olive Dunbar¹⁰ / Maggie Jane Thoma⁹ / John Casper Thoma⁸ / Lorenz George Thomæ⁷ / Johann Ludwig Thomæ⁶ / Johann Ernst Thomæ⁵ / Christian Valentin Thomæ⁴ / Johann Sebastian Thomæ³ / Stephan Thomæ² / Christoph Thomæ¹

William Allen PEARDON was born on 06 Jul 1940 in Marysville, Yuba County, California. On 09 Sep 1959 he married Judy Carol LINDSAY in Yuba City, Sutter County, California. Judy was born on 19 Feb 1940 in Grand Island, Hall County, Nebraska.

Children of William Allen PEARDON and Judy Carol LINDSAY

i. Debra Ann PEARDON was born on 07 Jul 1960 in Marysville, Yuba County, California. On 06 Sep 1986 she married Chris BENSON. Chris was born on 28 Feb.

ii. Roxanna Carol PEARDON was born in Marysville, Yuba County, California on 14 Dec 1963. Roxanna was married in Dec 1986 and then on 17 Jan 1987 to Daryl L. ROBISON. Daryl was born on 01 Apr 1964.

iii. Brian Allen PEARDON was born on 04 Oct 1972 in Sacramento, Sacramento County, California.

98. HISTORY of Katherine Ada PEARDON

Katherine Ada Peardon¹¹ / Evelyn Olive Dunbar¹⁰ / Maggie Jane Thoma⁹ / John Casper Thoma⁸ / Lorenz George Thomæ⁷ / Johann Ludwig Thomæ⁶ / Johann Ernst Thomæ⁵ / Christian Valentin Thomæ⁴ / Johann Sebastian Thomæ³ / Stephan Thomæ² / Christoph Thomæ¹

Katherine Ada PEARDON was born on 13 Sep 1942 in Yuba City, Sutter County, California. On 07 Aug 1965 she married Robert COLLIER. Robert was born on 14 Apr.

Children of Robert COLLIER and Katherine Ada nee’ PEARDON

i. Robert Michael COLLIER was born on 21 Mar 1968.

ii. Jill Elizabeth COLLIER was born on 01 May 1974.

99. HISTORY of Richard Henry PEARDON

Richard Henry Peardon¹¹ / Evelyn Olive Dunbar¹⁰ / Maggie Jane Thoma⁹ / John Casper Thoma⁸ / Lorenz George Thomæ⁷ / Johann Ludwig Thomæ⁶ / Johann Ernst Thomæ⁵ / Christian Valentin Thomæ⁴ / Johann Sebastian Thomæ³ / Stephan Thomæ² / Christoph Thomæ¹

Richard Henry PEARDON was born in Marysville, Yuba County, California on 09 Jan 1944. On 10 May 1969 he married Nancy Ann DEE. Nancy was born 02 Apr.

Children of Richard Henry PEARDON and Nancy Ann DEE

130. i. Jason Edward PEARDON was born on 10 Dec 1969 in Palo Alto, Santa Clara County, California.

ii. Adam Joseph PEARDON was born on 27 Jun 1972 in Palo Alto, Santa Clara County, California.

100. HISTORY of John Wesley DUNBAR

John Wesley Dunbar¹¹ / Howard Allen Dunbar, Sr.¹⁰ / Maggie Jane Thoma⁹ / John Casper Thoma⁸ / Lorenz George Thomæ⁷ / Johann Ludwig Thomæ⁶ / Johann Ernst Thomæ⁵ / Christian Valentin Thomæ⁴ / Johann Sebastian Thomæ³ / Stephan Thomæ² / Christoph Thomæ¹

John Wesley DUNBAR was born on 17 Sep 1942 in Sacramento, Sacramento County, California. On 18 May 1968 he married Susan Marie VOGEL. Prior to her marriage to John, Susan was married to a COPPIN and had children by that marriage.

Children of John Wesley DUNBAR and Susan Marie VOGEL

i. Heidi Marie COPPIN was born on 06 Feb 1965 and was adopted by John and Susan..

ii. Teressa Irene COPPIN was born on 12 Jun 1967 and was adopted by John and Susan. Teressa was married and later divorced in Jul 1988.

iii. Shannon Michael DUNBAR was born on 25 Jun 1970. Shannon married Linda WILKLE on 01 Aug 1987. Shannon and Linda were separated in Jul 1988.

101. HISTORY of Howard Allen DUNBAR, Jr.

Howard Allen Dunbar, Jr.¹¹ / Howard Allen Dunbar, Sr.¹⁰ / Maggie Jane Thoma⁹ / John Casper Thoma⁸ / Lorenz George Thomæ⁷ / Johann Ludwig Thomæ⁶ / Johann Ernst Thomæ⁵ / Christian Valentin Thomæ⁴ / Johann Sebastian Thomæ³ / Stephan Thomæ² / Christoph Thomæ¹

Howard Allen DUNBAR, Jr. was born in Marysville, Yuba County, California on 13 Apr 1951. On 11 Dec 1971 he married Diane Marie DALY. Diane was born on 19 Jun 1950 in Marysville, Yuba County, California.

Children of Howard Allen DUNBAR Jr. and Diane Marie nee’ DALY

i. Melanie Rene DUNBAR was born on 05 Dec 1978 in Ontario, Riverside County, California.

ii. Timothy Allen DUNBAR was born on 31 Oct 1980 in Ontario, Riverside County, California.

102. HISTORY of Karen Faye DUNBAR

Karen Faye Dunbar¹¹ / Howard Allen Dunbar, Sr.¹⁰ / Maggie Jane Thoma⁹ / John Casper Thoma⁸ / Lorenz George Thomæ⁷ / Johann Ludwig Thomæ⁶ / Johann Ernst Thomæ⁵ / Christian Valentin Thomæ⁴ / Johann Sebastian Thomæ³ / Stephan Thomæ² / Christoph Thomæ¹

Karen Faye DUNBAR was born in Marysville, Yuba County, California on 21 Jul 1952. On 05 Jun 1971 she married Darwin A. R. TRIMBLE; born 09 Nov 1949. Darwin and Karen were divorced on 03 Feb 1978. On 15 Jan 1989 Karen married Gabriel E. SILBERMAN.; born 06 Feb 1951. Karen is currently living in Elgin, Illinois where she works for Gibson Guitars.

Children of Darwin A. R. TRIMBLE and Karen Faye DUNBAR

i. Tessa Marie TRIMBLE was born in Roseville, Yuba County, California on 16 Aug 1973. Tessa married and had a boy in Feb 1992, the boy was premature.

103. HISTORY of Larry Glenn DUNBAR

Larry Glenn Dunbar¹¹ / Robert Glenn Dunbar¹⁰ / Maggie Jane Thoma⁹ / John Casper Thoma⁸ / Lorenz George Thomæ⁷ / Johann Ludwig Thomæ⁶ / Johann Ernst Thomæ⁵ / Christian Valentin Thomæ⁴ / Johann Sebastian Thomæ³ / Stephan Thomæ² / Christoph Thomæ¹

Larry Glenn DUNBAR was born on 29 Oct 1947 in Yuba City, Sutter County, California. On 22 Jun 1968 he married Jane Marie FILTER in Yuba City. Jane was born on 24 Dec 1947 in Marysville, Yuba County, California.

Children of Larry Glenn DUNBAR and Jane Marie nee’ FILTER

i. Meilisa Ann DUNBAR was born on 28 Jul 1969 in Yuba City, California.

ii. Matthew Glenn DUNBAR was born on 13 May 1971 in Yuba City, Sutter County, California.

iii. Melanie Marie DUNBAR was born on 04 Jul 1974 in Yuba City, Sutter County, California.

104. HISTORY of Chester Lewis GIBSON

Chester Lewis Gibson¹¹ / Merton Dale Dunbar¹⁰ / Maggie Jane Thoma⁹ / John Casper Thoma⁸ / Lorenz George Thomæ⁷ / Johann Ludwig Thomæ⁶ / Johann Ernst Thomæ⁵ / Christian Valentin Thomæ⁴ / Johann Sebastian Thomæ³ / Stephan Thomæ² / Christoph Thomæ¹

Chester Lewis GIBSON was born on 06 Feb 1948. In 1970, Chester married Mary Christine SILVEIRA. Mary was born in 1948 in Escalon, Alameda County, California. Chester and Mary were divorced in 1977 and Chester then married Andrea ICKES.

Children of Chester Lewis (DUNBAR) GIBSON and Mary Christine SILVEIRA

i. Sarah Marie DUNBAR was born in 1977.

105. HISTORY of Marsha Anne DUNBAR

Marsha Anne Dunbar¹¹ / Merton Dale Dunbar¹⁰ / Maggie Jane Thoma⁹ / John Casper Thoma⁸ / Lorenz George Thomæ⁷ / Johann Ludwig Thomæ⁶ / Johann Ernst Thomæ⁵ / Christian Valentin Thomæ⁴ / Johann Sebastian Thomæ³ / Stephan Thomæ² / Christoph Thomæ¹

Marsha Anne DUNBAR was born on 03 Apr 1949 in Marysville, Yuba County, California. In 1966 she married Scott Michael ORMSBY. Scott was born in 1948 at Omaha, Douglas County, Nebraska.

Children of Scott Michael ORMSBY and Marsha Anne DUNBAR

i. Shawn Michael ORMSBY was born in 1967 Roseville, Placer County, California.

ii. Brenda Anna ORMSBY was born in 1974 in Sacramento, Sacramento County, California.

106. HISTORY of Susan Jane DUNBAR

Susan Jane Dunbar¹¹ / Merton Dale Dunbar¹⁰ / Maggie Jane Thoma⁹ / John Casper Thoma⁸ / Lorenz George Thomæ⁷ / Johann Ludwig Thomæ⁶ / Johann Ernst Thomæ⁵ / Christian Valentin Thomæ⁴ / Johann Sebastian Thomæ³ / Stephan Thomæ² / Christoph Thomæ¹

Susan Jane DUNBAR was born on 01 Jun 1950 in Marysville, Yuba County, California. In 1969 she married William Glenn BURELLE. William Glenn was born in 1944 in Sierraville, California.

Children of William Glenn BURELLE and Susan Jane DUNBAR

i. Lori Michelle BURELLE was born in 1970 in Reno, Storey County, Nevada.

ii. Joshua Medric BURELLE was born in 1974 in Reno, Storey County, Nevada.

107. HISTORY of Jeffrey Warren DUNBAR

Jeffrey Warren Dunbar¹¹ / Merton Dale Dunbar¹⁰ / Maggie Jane Thoma⁹ / John Casper Thoma⁸ / Lorenz George Thomæ⁷ / Johann Ludwig Thomæ⁶ / Johann Ernst Thomæ⁵ / Christian Valentin Thomæ⁴ / Johann Sebastian Thomæ³ / Stephan Thomæ² / Christoph Thomæ¹

Jeffrey Warren DUNBAR was born on 08 Feb 1952 in Marysville, Yuba County, California. On 11 Dec 1972 he married Susan Irene VAN DYKE. Susan was born in Sacramento, Sacramento County, California in 1951.

Children of Jeffrey Warren DUNBAR and Susan Irene VAN DYKE

i. Jason Matthew DUNBAR was born in 1977 in Yuba City, California.

ii. Nicole Cheri DUNBAR was born in 1980 in Yuba City.

iii. Adam Michael DUNBAR was born in 1984 in Yuba City, Sutter County, California.

108. HISTORY of Gary Lawrence THOMA

Gary Lawrence Thoma¹¹ / Lawrence Edward Thoma¹⁰ / Lawrence Garfield Thoma⁹ / George John Thoma⁸ / Lorenz George Thomæ⁷ / Johann Ludwig Thomæ⁶ / Johann Ernst Thomæ⁵ / Christian Valentin Thomæ⁴ / Johann Sebastian Thomæ³ / Stephan Thomæ² / Christoph Thomæ¹

Gary Lawrence THOMA was the first child born to Lawrence Edward THOMA and May Pearl FRIEDRICH. Gary was born at 8:45 on Sunday morning, 21 Dec 1941. He weighed 6 pounds 1 ounce when he was born in St. Joseph's Hospital, Boonville, Cooper County, Missouri. He was baptized in Dec 1944 at the Evangelical and Reformed Church of Boonville. He attended the local grade schools and was a 1959 graduate of Laura Speed Elliot High School in Boonville. He was married on 26 Jun 1964 to Sharon Kay HARRIS at the Trinity Lutheran Church in Clark's Fork Township, Cooper County, Missouri.

Sharon was born on 26 Oct 1946 at St. Joseph's Hospital in Boonville, Cooper County, Missouri. She is the child of Clyde Lacy HARRIS(*) and Wilma Louise MARTIN(*). On 19 Jan 1947 she was baptized into the Lutheran faith at her home in Boonville. Later she on 17 Apr 1960 she was confirmed in that same faith at Trinity Lutheran Church in Clarks Fork, Cooper County, Missouri. Sharon was a 1964 graduate of the Prairie Home High School, Prairie Home, Cooper County, Missouri

Gary is a member of the Eagles Aerie 1022 in Boonville, Missouri. Gary currently is currently employed by the City of Boonville, Parks and Recreation Department. Sharon is a medical bookkeeper with a Physicians office in Columbia, Boone County, Missouri.

Children of Gary Lawrence THOMA and Sharon Kay HARRIS

131. i. Gary Douglas "Doug" THOMA was born on 26 Oct 1967 in St. Joseph's Hospital in Boonville, Cooper County, Missouri.

132. ii. Gena Deneil THOMA was born on 13 Sep 1972 in the Cooper County Memorial Hospital, Boonville, Cooper County, Missouri

133. iii. Ginger Kay THOMA was born on 03 Mar 1975 in the Cooper County Hospital, Boonville, Cooper County, Missouri.

109. HISTORY of Ronald Edward THOMA

Ronald Edward Thoma¹¹ / Lawrence Edward Thoma¹⁰ / Lawrence Garfield Thoma⁹ / George John Thoma⁸ / Lorenz George Thomæ⁷ / Johann Ludwig Thomæ⁶ / Johann Ernst Thomæ⁵ / Christian Valentin Thomæ⁴ / Johann Sebastian Thomæ³ / Stephan Thomæ² / Christoph Thomæ¹

Ronald Edward THOMA was the second child born to Lawrence Edward THOMA and May Pearl FRIEDRICH. He was born on 23 Nov 1943 at St. Joseph's Hospital in Boonville, Cooper County, Missouri. Ronnie was baptized on 10 Dec 1943 in the Evangelical and Reformed Church of Boonville. As a young adult he worked at a variety of jobs. He began working for Elston J. MELTON at the Cooper County Record, a weekly newspaper. He graduated from Laura Speed Elliot High School in Boonville in 1961. Ronnie attended and graduated from Central Missouri State University at Warrensburg, Missouri with a B.S. Degree in Biology.

After his graduation, he was drafted into the United States Army. Here his degree in biology served him in good stead. He was assigned to Company B, Troop Command, Walter Reed Army Medical Center, Washington, D. C. He spent his tour of duty as a malarial researcher. While in the army, he met and married his wife Ellen Hoffman ROEDER. They were married on 09 May 1969 in Washington, D.C..

Ellen was born on 28 May 1948 in Palmerton, Carbon County, Pennsylvania; the child of Samuel Norman ROEDER and Edith Maps CROCKETT. She spent most of her life in Palmerton, Carbon County, Pennsylvania. She graduated from college with a Degree in English. Attending Hood College in Maryland and Lincoln University in Jefferson City, Missouri. Ellen is descended from the following lineage:

Walter C. CROCKETT was born in 1878 in Rockland, Knox County, Maine. He married S. Adele KELLER. Adele was born on 14 Dec 1889 in Wallington, Hunterdon County, New Jersey. Born to them on 04 Dec 1920 was Edith Maps CROCKETT. Edith was born in Rutherford, Hudson County, New Jersey. She is currently a retired English teacher; having taught at Slatington High School in Slatington, Pennsylvania.

George W. ROEDER was born in 1898 in Hosensack, Pennsylvania. He married Gertrude HOFFMAN. Gertrude was born in 1899 in Pennsburg, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. Born to them on 08 Jan 1918 in Pennsburg, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania was Samuel Norman ROEDER. Samuel is currently a retired chemist; having worked for New Jersey Zinc Company in Palmerton, Pennsylvania.

After the army, Ronnie and Ellen returned to Missouri where Ronnie started work with the Missouri Department of Conservation in the Land Acquisition Department. Ellen began working with a local bank and eventually became Assistant Vice President of a branch bank. She later resigned from this position to devote her full time to the family. But the working itch has struck again and Ellen is has obtained her real estate license. Ron has retired from from the Conservation Department as Head of the Acquisitions Department. They are members of the United Church of Christ in Jefferson City, Missouri.

Children of Ronald Edward THOMA and Ellen Hoffman ROEDER

i. Ronald Friedrich THOMA was born on 01 Feb 1970 at Palmerton hospital in Palmerton, Carbon County, Pennsylvania.

ii. Sue Ellen Adele THOMA was born on 16 Sep 1982 at St. Mary's Hospital in Jefferson City, Cole County, Missouri.

iii. Michelle Cathryn THOMA was born on 11 Apr 1984 at St. Mary's Hospital in Jefferson City, Cole County, Missouri.

110. HISTORY of Jon Edwin THOMA

Jon Edwin Thoma¹¹ / Lawrence Edward Thoma¹⁰ / Lawrence Garfield Thoma⁹ / George John Thoma⁸ / Lorenz George Thomæ⁷ / Johann Ludwig Thomæ⁶ / Johann Ernst Thomæ⁵ / Christian Valentin Thomæ⁴ / Johann Sebastian Thomæ³ / Stephan Thomæ² / Christoph Thomæ¹

Jon Edwin THOMA was the third child born to Lawrence Edward THOMA and May Pearl FRIEDRICH. Jon was born on 21 Jul 1947 at St. Joseph's Hospital, Boonville, Cooper County, Missouri. At birth he weighed 8 pounds 4 ounces. Jon was baptized on 07 Dec 1947 in the Evangelical and Reformed Church of Boonville. He like all of his other brothers, Jon worked for Elston J. MELTON at the Cooper County Record. He was a 1965 graduate of Laura Speed Elliot High School in Boonville. He was a 1966 graduate of the Offset Printing School at the University of Missouri in Columbia. On 17 Mar 1968 he married Barbara Kay GANDER at the first Baptist Church in Boonville.

Barbara was the child of John Franklin GANDER(*) and Ruby Lee KLEIN(*). Barbara was born on 16 Aug 1948 at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Boonville, Missouri.. She was a 1966 graduate of Laura Speed Elliot High School in Boonville and attended Central Missouri State College in Warrensburg, Missouri and the University of Missouri in Columbia. She is currently working as a nurse.

Children of Jon Edwin THOMA and Barbara Kay nee' GANDER

i. Jon Keith THOMA was born on 16 Oct 1969 at Audrain County Hospital in Mexico, Audrain County, Missouri. He weighed 7 pounds 1 ounce at birth. Keith graduated from the University of Missouri in Columbia with a degree in architecture. He is currently employed by Fuqua Homes in Boonville. On 19 Aug 1995, Keith married Kimberly Ann LASHLEY at the First Baptist Church in Columbia, Boone County, Missouri. Kimberly is the daughter of M/M Charles F. LASHLEY. Keith and Kim currently reside in Columbia, Boone County, Missouri.

ii. Christopher "Chris" Franklin THOMA was born on 22 Aug 1973. He was born at 2:55 P.M. at Keller Hospital, Fayette, Howard County, Missouri. On 12 Aug 1995, Chris married Jennifer Julia TROOST at the First Baptist Church in Boonville. Jennifer is the daughter M/M Keith D. TROOST.

iii. Brent Patrick THOMA was born on 07 Jul 1978 at Boone County Hospital, Columbia, Boone County, Missouri. He weighed 7 pounds 13 ounces at birth.

134. iv. Mary Beth THOMA was born on 25 Apr 1980 at the Boone County Hospital, Columbia, Boone County, Missouri. She was adopted on 20 Apr 1987.

111. HISTORY of James Frederick THOMA

James Frederick Thoma¹¹ / Lawrence Edward Thoma¹⁰ / Lawrence Garfield Thoma⁹ / George John Thoma⁸ / Lorenz George Thomæ⁷ / Johann Ludwig Thomæ⁶ / Johann Ernst Thomæ⁵ / Christian Valentin Thomæ⁴ / Johann Sebastian Thomæ³ / Stephan Thomæ² / Christoph Thomæ¹

James Frederick THOMA was the fourth child born to Lawrence Edward THOMA and May Pearl FRIEDRICH. He was born on Saturday, 26 Nov 1949 at 9:45 A.M. in St. Joseph Hospital in Boonville, Cooper County, Missouri. When it came time to name the infant; his parents had run out of names. So his grandmother Agnes Cornelia DUVALL helped name him. His mother supplied the first name and his grandmother supplied the middle name. Jim was baptized on 09 Apr 1950 and confirmed in the Evangelical and Reformed Church on 15 Apr 1962. He spent his childhood at the family home at 1009 Locust Street, Boonville, Mo. He attended Central School, David Barton Middle School, and Laura Speed Elliot High School. Beginning in the 7th grade he worked after school and on weekends at the Cooper County Record; a local weekly newspaper. There he learned the principle of printing, a trade that was to serve him in good stead later.

His early childhood was one of both hard work and fun. Work consisted of working in the family gardens and other household chores. When not working playing with the neighborhood boys in the pasture next door filled a lot of hours. Other than that, it was the normal pursuits of a young boy; baseball, basketball, football, etc.

After graduation from high school, Jim entered the University of Missouri to begin studies in Chemical Engineering. He supplemented scholarships with working at the Missouri Book Store as a printer. However, after six months at the University; Jim enlisted in the U.S. Army. While still a civilian, Jim met his wife to be: Linda Kay McQUIGG. Linda was the first child of James Donald McQUIGG and Marcella Mae KOUBA. They first met at the house of Sarah JOHNSON of Boonville. Before beginning his army training, Jim asked Linda to be his wife. They would see very little of each other over the next two years. Instead they corresponded daily.

Linda was born at 9:55 PM on 06 Oct 1947 at the Iowa Methodist Hospital is Des Moines, Iowa. She weighed 4 pounds 14 ounces at birth. She was baptized on 21 Mar 1948 at the First Methodist Church in Des Moines, Iowa and confirmed in 1959 at Missouri United Methodist Church in Columbia, Boone County, Missouri.

As a child, Linda moved with her parents; living in Minneapolis, Minnesota; Silver Springs, Maryland; Omaha, Nebraska; and Columbia, Missouri. She graduated from Hickman High School in Columbia, Missouri. She graduated from Central Methodist College in Fayette, Missouri with as Bachelor's degree in Elementary Education. After graduation she accepted a teaching position with the R3 Washington Missouri school district. There she lived the high life while Jim was overseas.

After completing his basic and advanced training, Jim was sent to Vietnam in Nov 1968. There he served with Company D, 1st Battalion, 5th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Air Cavalry Division. While in Vietnam, Jim was twice wounded. Jim left the army and Vietnam in Dec 1968.

Once out of the army, Jim returned to the University. This time pursuing a B.S. Degree in Chemistry. On 12 Jun 1970, while still a student; Jim and Linda were married in Columbia at Missouri United Methodist Church. At first the lived in Tiger Apartments, later living in a small house on Gentry Street. Linda accepted a teaching position with the Calloway County School District and commuted from Columbia to work. In Dec 1972, Jim completed his B.S. Degree in Chemistry. While in Columbia, Linda completed her Master in Education degree, graduating in December of 1972. After all fun and no work at college, Jim accepted a position with the Veteran's hospital and the family moved to Iowa City, Iowa.

There Jim began work as a biochemical researcher with the Veteran's hospital in Iowa City. Even though the work was rewarding (Jim eventually co-authoring two papers); the financial remuneration was not. So Jim started studies with the University of Iowa that was to eventually result in a M.S. Degree in Business.

During this time two new members were added to the their family. Laura and then Lindsay Thoma were born at Mercy Hospital in Iowa City, Iowa. Linda devoting her working hours raising two young children.

With the M.S. degree freshly in hand, the family packed up one more time in Jan 1978. This time to Tennessee where Jim was to begin work as a Production Planner with Tennessee Eastman Company. Some time has passed, and Jim is now Procurement Manager with Eastman Chemical Company. Linda has determined that her avocation is in Christian Education and in particular with young children. She was Preschool Director for Colonial Heights United Methodist Church. Linda has been Director of Christian Education for Glen Alpine United Methodist Church, Cassidy United Methodist Church, and Gray United Methodist Church. She is currently Program Director at Gray United Methodist Church.

Children of James Frederick THOMA and Linda Kay McQUIGG

Laura Christine THOMA was born on 16 Feb 1973 at Mercy Hospital, Iowa City, Johnson County, Iowa. She was baptized on 22 Apr 1973 at the Missouri United Methodist Church in Columbia, Boone County, Missouri and was confirmed on 22 Apr 1984 at Mayfair United Methodist Church in Kingsport, Sullivan County, Tennessee. She attended the local grade schools and graduated from Sullivan South High School. In May 1995, Laura graduated from East Tennessee State University with a degree in Secondary Education. On 27 May 1955 Laura married Peter "Pete" Scott ROLLER at Gray United Methodist Church in Gray, Washington County, Tennessee.

Pete was born on 10 Jun 1970 in Kingsport, Sullivan County, Tennessee. He also graduation from Sullivan South High School and from East Tennessee State University with a degree in Marketing. Laura is the Drama teacher at Sullivan South high school in Kingsport and Pete is manager of American General Finance in Kingsport. The couple live in the historic Arcadia community in Sullivan County, Tennessee.

135. ii. Lindsay Michelle THOMA was born on 11 Jan 1976 at Mercy Hospital, Iowa City, Johnson County, Iowa

112. HISTORY of Robert Wayne THOMA

Robert Wayne Thoma¹¹ / Lawrence Edward Thoma¹⁰ / Lawrence Garfield Thoma⁹ / George John Thoma⁸ / Lorenz George Thomæ⁷ / Johann Ludwig Thomæ⁶ / Johann Ernst Thomæ⁵ / Christian Valentin Thomæ⁴ / Johann Sebastian Thomæ³ / Stephan Thomæ² / Christoph Thomæ¹

Robert Wayne THOMA was the fifth and last child born to Lawrence Edward THOMA and May Pearl FRIEDRICH. He was born at 6:30 P.M. on Independence Day, 04 Jul 1953 at St. Joseph's Hospital in Boonville, Cooper County, Missouri. He weighed 6 pounds 3 ounces at birth. He wasn't exactly welcomed into the family. His older brother Jim when learning of the news ran and hid under the bed asking his grandmother to have Robert sent back to the hospital. However, this was not to be and Robert was allowed to remain in the family. On 27 Jul 1953 Robert was baptized in the Evangelical and Reformed Church in Boonville. Robert like the rest of his brothers worked for Elston J. MELTON at the Cooper County Record on Morgan Street, Boonville, Missouri. He graduated from Laura Speed Elliot High School in 1971. He attended Central Missouri State University at Warrensburg, Missouri. He returned to Boonville, where he worked as a plumber and electrician.

He met Barbara Lynn CLASS of Prairie Home and soon they were married. They were married on 02 Dec 1977 in Pisgah, Cooper County, Missouri. Barbara is the child of Carl Albert CLASS(*) and Emma Isabelle ALLEN(*) of Prairie Home, Missouri. She was born on 21 Jan 1959 at Latham Sanitarium, California, Moniteau County, Missouri. Barbara was a past church secretary for the First Baptist Church of Boonville, Missouri. Barbara is currently a full time housewife. Robert and Barbara are both members of First Baptist Church in Boonville and currently reside at 1026 11th Street, Boonville, Cooper County, Missouri.

Children of Robert Wayne THOMA and Barbara Lynn CLASS

i. Jillian Danielle THOMA was born on 16 Dec 1984 at Boone County Hospital, Columbia, Boone County, Missouri.

113. HISTORY of Gail Frances EDWARDS

Gail Frances Edwards¹¹ / Margaret Annie Thoma¹⁰ / Lawrence Garfield Thoma⁹ / George John Thoma⁸ / Lorenz George Thomæ⁷ / Johann Ludwig Thomæ⁶ / Johann Ernst Thomæ⁵ / Christian Valentin Thomæ⁴ / Johann Sebastian Thomæ³ / Stephan Thomæ² / Christoph Thomæ¹

Gail Frances EDWARDS was born on 13 Jan 1941 in Boonville, Cooper County, Missouri. She married Charles Donald MOUNTER on 10 Sep 1961. Charles is the son of Clyde A. MOUNTER and Sarah Bea CRIGLER(*). Charles was born on 25 Aug 1941.

Children of Charles Donald MOUNTER and Gail Frances EDWARDS

i. Sarah Ann MOUNTER was born on 05 Sep 1963 in Fayette, Howard County, Missouri. She graduated from Rockhurst college in Kansas City, Missouri in 1984. She was last pursuing her Doctorate in analytical chemistry at the University of Kansas in Lawrence.

ii. Mary Frances MOUNTER was born on 17 Oct 1965 in Fayette, Howard County, Missouri. She graduated from Rockhurst College in Kansas in 1988. Mary's occupation is a computer analyst. She was married on 28 May 1988 at the First Christian Church in Fayette, Howard County, Missouri to James McRae LAY. They were married by the Reverend Raymond McCALLISTER, Jr. at the home of James' parents.

James was born on 16 Feb 1965 in Kansas City, Jackson County, Missouri. He is the son of William B LAY. They currently reside at 10426 Goddard, Overland Park, Kansas. There James is employed by Commonwealth General Insurance Company.

114. HISTORY of Dixie Dean EDWARDS

Dixie Dean Edwards¹¹ / Margaret Annie Thoma¹⁰ / Lawrence Garfield Thoma⁹ / George John Thoma⁸ / Lorenz George Thomæ⁷ / Johann Ludwig Thomæ⁶ / Johann Ernst Thomæ⁵ / Christian Valentin Thomæ⁴ / Johann Sebastian Thomæ³ / Stephan Thomæ² / Christoph Thomæ¹

Dixie Dean EDWARDS was born on 06 Sep 1946 in Boonville, Cooper County, Missouri. She married Charles Allen RICKEY on 19 Dec 1964. Charles, the son of Maurice Henry RICKEY and Margaret Myrtle CONRAW, was born on 27 Jun 1941. The Rickey's currently live on a 14 acre plot just outside of Ashland, Boone County, Missouri.

Children of Charles Allen RICKEY and Dixie Dean nee' EDWARDS

136. i. Jane Elizabeth RICKEY was born on 16 Jan 1970.

115. HISTORY of Roy Thoma BRADFIELD

Roy Thoma Bradfield¹¹ / Lyla Gail Thoma¹⁰ / Lawrence Garfield Thoma⁹ / George John Thoma⁸ / Lorenz George Thomæ⁷ / Johann Ludwig Thomæ⁶ / Johann Ernst Thomæ⁵ / Christian Valentin Thomæ⁴ / Johann Sebastian Thomæ³ / Stephan Thomæ² / Christoph Thomæ¹

Roy Thoma BRADFIELD was born on 11 Jun 1943 in Boonville, Cooper County, Missouri. On 07 Jul 1963 he married Sylvia ROBERTS in Columbia, Missouri. Sylvia was born on 05 Jan 1942 in Columbia, Boone County, Missouri. She was the child of Leo William ROBERTS and Mary Ann FARIS. Roy died on 28 Jul 1995 in Columbia, Boone County, Missouri after a lingering bout with cancer. He was buried in the Memorial Park Cemetery, Columbia, Boone County, Missouri on 29 Jul 1995.

Roy worked in Building Services at the University of Missouri. He and Sylvia were members of the Christian Church in Columbia. Roy was a drummer with a group known as "The Other Band" and was a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles.

Children of Roy Thoma BRADFIELD and Sylvia ROBERTS

i. Brian Douglas BRADFIELD was born in Columbia, Boone County, Missouri on 28 Sep 1964. On 22 Jul 1989, Brian married Katherine Anne WEBER. Katherine was born in Boonville, Cooper County, Missouri on 18 Dec 1970.

ii. Brett David BRADFIELD was born on 26 Jun 1970 in Columbia, Boone County, Missouri.

116. HISTORY of George Edward BRADFIELD

George Edward Bradfield¹¹ / Lyla Gail Thoma¹⁰ / Lawrence Garfield Thoma⁹ / George John Thoma⁸ / Lorenz George Thomæ⁷ / Johann Ludwig Thomæ⁶ / Johann Ernst Thomæ⁵ / Christian Valentin Thomæ⁴ / Johann Sebastian Thomæ³ / Stephan Thomæ² / Christoph Thomæ¹

George Edward BRADFIELD was born in Columbia, Boone County, Missouri on 16 Sep 1945. George married Colleen EDGAR on 28 Jul 1963 in Columbia, Missouri. Colleen was the daughter of C. W. EDGAR, Sr. and Marjory Lee SPURLOCK. George made the army his career, but has since retired. After 21 years of marriage Colleen and George. George has since married Nancy TIBBOEL in Las Vegas, Las Vegas County, Nevada on 09 May 1986.

Children of George Edward BRADFIELD and Colleen EDGAR

137. i. Bridgett Lee¹³¹ BRADFIELD was born on 04 Nov 1967 in Savannah, Chatham County, Georgia

ii. Bobbi Dale BRADFIELD was born in Durango, LaPlata County, Colorado on 20 Jan 1971.

iii. George William BRADFIELD was born on 14 Mar 1974 in Colorado Springs, Colorado.

117. HISTORY of Deborah Ann THOMA

Deborah Ann Thoma¹¹ / Bill Gene Thoma¹⁰ / Frank Joseph Thoma⁹ / William Henry Thoma⁸ / Lorenz George Thomæ⁷ / Johann Ludwig Thomæ⁶ / Johann Ernst Thomæ⁵ / Christian Valentin Thomæ⁴ / Johann Sebastian Thomæ³ / Stephan Thomæ² / Christoph Thomæ¹

Deborah "Debbie" Ann THOMA was born on 07 Jan 1953 in Boonville, Cooper County, Missouri. Debbie was first married to Stanley WHEELER. They were later divorced and Debbie then married Kent STAUFFER. . The Stauffers were last residing in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

Children of Kent STAUFFER and Deborah "Debbie" Ann nee’ THOMA

i. Ryan Mitchell STAUFFER was born on 19 Jun 1975 in Lake Forest, Lake County, Illinois.

ii. Eric Stephen STAUFFER was born on 13 Oct 1977 in Des Plaines, Cook County, Illinois.

118. HISTORY of Cynthia "Cindy" Lynn THOMA

Cynthia Lynn Thoma¹¹ / Bill Gene Thoma¹⁰ / Frank Joseph Thoma⁹ / William Henry Thoma⁸ / Lorenz George Thomæ⁷ / Johann Ludwig Thomæ⁶ / Johann Ernst Thomæ⁵ / Christian Valentin Thomæ⁴ / Johann Sebastian Thomæ³ / Stephan Thomæ² / Christoph Thomæ¹

Cynthia "Cindy" Lynn THOMA was born on 07 Apr 1960 in Albuquerque, Bernalillo County, New Mexico. Cindy married Todd CLEVELAND and currently resides in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

Children of Todd CLEVELAND and Cynthia "Cindy" Lynn nee’ THOMA

i. Jeffery Scott CLEVELAND was born on 19 Oct 1982.

ii. Joel Thomas CLEVELAND was born on 25 May 1986.

119. HISTORY of Barry Alan THOMA

Barry Alan Thoma¹¹ / Merle Dalton Thoma¹⁰ / Frank Joseph Thoma⁹ / William Henry Thoma⁸ / Lorenz George Thomæ⁷ / Johann Ludwig Thomæ⁶ / Johann Ernst Thomæ⁵ / Christian Valentin Thomæ⁴ / Johann Sebastian Thomæ³ / Stephan Thomæ² / Christoph Thomæ¹

Barry Alan THOMA was born on 16 Jun 1949 in Boonville, Cooper County, Missouri. He graduated from Laura Speed Elliott High School in Boonville in 1967. Barry married Ann Loran YETTER in Kaiserslauten, Germany on July 4, 1980, while they were both serving in the army. Ann was born on 22 Jul 1959 in Dayton, Montgomery County, Ohio; the child of Douglas Keith YETTER and Nadine Delores COOPER. Ann continues to serve in the army. Barry, prior to his service in the army, served on the Boonville Police Department. Later he owned an operated a security service. Barry and Ann were last residing in Frederick, Frederick County, Maryland.

Children of Barry Alan THOMA and Ann Loran YETTER

i. Cole Dalton THOMA was born on 10 Sep 1981 at the Army Hospital in Landstuhl, Germany. He died on Nov 11, 1981 at the Army Hospital in Landstuhl, Germany. He was buried on 23 Dec 1981 in Lot A470 Division 1 of the Walnut Grove Cemetery in Boonville, Missouri.

ii. Cameron Stewart Garrick THOMA was born on 25 Jul 1997 in Frederick, Frederick County, Maryland.

120. HISTORY of Becky Jo THOMA

Becky Jo Thoma¹¹ / Merle Dalton Thoma¹⁰ / Frank Joseph Thoma⁹ / William Henry Thoma⁸ / Lorenz George Thomæ⁷ / Johann Ludwig Thomæ⁶ / Johann Ernst Thomæ⁵ / Christian Valentin Thomæ⁴ / Johann Sebastian Thomæ³ / Stephan Thomæ² / Christoph Thomæ¹

Becky Jo THOMA was born in Boonville, Missouri on 09 Jun 1954. She married Thomas Joseph LOESING, Sr. on 01 Dec 1974 at the Immanuel Lutheran Church in Boonville, Cooper County, Missouri. Thomas was the child of Clarence H. LOESING and Margie E. ALLEN and was born on 09 Apr 1954 in Boonville, Missouri. Prior to his marriage to Becky, Thomas was married to Muriel "Penny" Evelyn MARTIN(*). Becky is currently on the staff of Wal-Mart in Boonville, Missouri.

Children of Thomas Joseph LOESING and Becky Jo THOMA

138. i. Tara Jean LOESING was born on 21 Jun 1976 in Boone County, Missouri.

ii. Terri June LOESING was born on 20 Jan 1981 in Boonville, Missouri.

121. HISTORY of Russ Dane THOMA

Russ Dane Thoma¹¹ / Merle Dalton Thoma¹⁰ / Frank Joseph Thoma⁹ / William Henry Thoma⁸ / Lorenz George Thomæ⁷ / Johann Ludwig Thomæ⁶ / Johann Ernst Thomæ⁵ / Christian Valentin Thomæ⁴ / Johann Sebastian Thomæ³ / Stephan Thomæ² / Christoph Thomæ¹

Russ Dane THOMA was born on 09 Nov 1955 in Boonville, Cooper County, Missouri. On 14 Apr 1974 he married DeAnne Elaine HIRLINGER at the St. Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Boonville, Missouri by Father John C. CONDIT. DeAnne was the child of Charles Wayne HIRLINGER(*) and Monica Y. COCKRAN. She was born on 22 Dec 1956 in Columbia, Boone County, Missouri. Russ and DeAnne were separated and Russ then married Linda Gail DUNN on 30 Sep 1988 in Columbus, Muscogee County, Georgia. Linda, the daughter of Walter Lovelace DUNN and Edna Lucy WHITLEY, was born on 21 Jun 1959 in Columbus, Muscogee County, Georgia. Russ and Linda were last living in Cusseta, Georgia.

Children of Russ Dane THOMA and DeAnne Elaine HIRLINGER

139. i. Tracie Rena THOMA was born on 03 Nov 1974 in Boonville, Cooper County, Missouri.

ii. Jonathon Wayne THOMA was born on 02 Jul 1977 in Kentucky.

122. HISTORY of Karen Lynn CARPENTER

Karen Lynn Carpenter¹¹ / Betty Jean Thoma¹⁰ / Clarence Warney Thoma⁹ / Edward George Thoma⁸ / Lorenz George Thomæ⁷ / Johann Ludwig Thomæ⁶ / Johann Ernst Thomæ⁵ / Christian Valentin Thomæ⁴ / Johann Sebastian Thomæ³ / Stephan Thomæ² / Christoph Thomæ¹

Karen Lynn CARPENTER was born on 22 Aug 1957 in Missouri. She married James STEVENSON. James was born on 01 Feb 1954.

Children of James STEVENSON and Karen Lynn CARPENTER

Christie Lee STEVENSON was born on 30 Mar 1979.

123. HISTORY of Kenneth Loem RALL

Kenneth Loem Rall¹¹ / Sara Belle Thoma¹⁰ / Maurice Russell Thoma⁹ / Edward George Thoma⁸ / Lorenz George Thomæ⁷ / Johann Ludwig Thomæ⁶ / Johann Ernst Thomæ⁵ / Christian Valentin Thomæ⁴ / Johann Sebastian Thomæ³ / Stephan Thomæ² / Christoph Thomæ¹

Kenneth Loem RALL was born May 11, 1959 at Boone County Hospital, Columbia, Missouri. He graduated from Hickman High School in 1977 and obtained a degree in Agriculture at Missouri University. He owns a highway and parking lot striping business. In November of 1980 he married Robin Rene McPHEARSON, daughter of Howard McPHEARSON and Diane nee' GIBBERSON, who is a graduate of Rockbridge High. In 1982 she received a degree in elementary education from the University of Missouri - Columbia. She was employed by the Columbia School System and remained in that position until May 1995. She took a leave of absence the next year in order to care for Kristin who had an extremely rare type of cancer. Kris has recovered and plays on the varsity soccer team and 8^th grade basketball team.

Children of Kenneth Loem and Robin Rene nee' McPHEARSON RALL

i. Jason Thomas RALL was born 13 Jan 1985 in Boone Hospital Center, Columbia, Boone County, Missouri.

ii. Kristen Lynn RALL was 09 May 1987 in Boone Hospital Center, Columbia, Boone County, Missouri.

iii. Katelyn Nicole RALL was 21 December, 1994 at Missouri University Hospital in Columbia, Boone County, Missouri.

124. HISTORY of Susan Roberta RALL

Susan Roberta Rall¹¹ / Sara Belle Thoma¹⁰ / Maurice Russell Thoma⁹ / Edward George Thoma⁸ / Lorenz George Thomæ⁷ / Johann Ludwig Thomæ⁶ / Johann Ernst Thomæ⁵ / Christian Valentin Thomæ⁴ / Johann Sebastian Thomæ³ / Stephan Thomæ² / Christoph Thomæ¹

Susan Roberta RALL was born on 25 May 1961 in Pontiac General Hospital, Pontiac, Michigan. She graduated from Hickman High School, Columbia, Missouri in May 1979. She received her Bachelor's Degree in Speech Pathology from MU in 1983 and a Masters from Kansas University in 1985. She was employed by the Shawnee Mission, Kansas school system. On June 21, 1982 she married Dr. Gregory Kent LENZ , a veterinarian educated at Southwest Missouri State University and the University of Missouri School of Veterinary Medicine. Greg was born in Boonville, Cooper County, Missouri in 1961, the son of Richard and Ann nee' KUEFFER LENZ. Richard and Ann have been dairy farmers in the Prairie Home, Missouri area. Greg opened a practice on Route B south of I-70 on the south edge of Boonville. Susan was employed by a private health agency. In 1985 Greg sold his practice and they moved to a farm near Springfield, Missouri. Greg's practice is limited to embryo transfer and artificial insemination work on dairy cattle. Dairy farms are in abundance as the soils are very rocky and hilly. Susan presently is serving a small chain of nursing homes.

Children of Gregory Kent LENZ and Susan Roberta RALL

i. Morgan Elizabeth LENZ was born 02 Aug 1990 at Boone Hospital Center in Columbia, Boone County, Missouri.

Brett Jacob LENZ was born 03 Sep 1995 at Cox Memorial Hospital in Springfield, Greene County, Missouri.

125. HISTORY of Kurt Frederick RALL

Kurt Frederick Rall¹¹ / Sara Belle Thoma¹⁰ / Maurice Russell Thoma⁹ / Edward George Thoma⁸ / Lorenz George Thomæ⁷ / Johann Ludwig Thomæ⁶ / Johann Ernst Thomæ⁵ / Christian Valentin Thomæ⁴ / Johann Sebastian Thomæ³ / Stephan Thomæ² / Christoph Thomæ¹

Kurt Frederick RALL was born on 16 October, 1963 in University Hospital, Columbia, Missouri. Kurt graduated from Hickman High School, Columbia, Missouri in May 1982. In 1986 he received a Bachelor's degree in Finance from the University of Missouri - Columbia campus. He has worked for such companies as NCR as a sales representative to hospitals selling computer systems for their operations, a division of Eli Lily selling heart defibrillators. On September 8, 1990 he married his high school sweetheart, Jane Marie KERNELL of Columbia, Missouri in the Newman Center of the University of Missouri - Columbia campus. Jane is the daughter of Richard and Barbara nee' O'BRIEN KERNELL. Jane graduated from Hickman High School and received a degree in Speech Pathology from UMC in Columbia in 1986. She was granted her Masters Degree in Speech Pathology from Central Missouri St ate University in December 1987. Her first job as a speech therapist was with the Kansas City Special School District. She and moved to Tulsa, Oklahoma. There Jane was employed one year in a rural district and the following year she was on the State of Oklahoma Staff as a screening pathologist. While living in a Chicago suburb she limited her practice to newborns and earl childhood speech disorder.

Children of Kurt Frederick and Jane Marie nee KERNELL RALL

i. Kyle Jordan RALL was born 23 Jul 1994 in Naperville, Illinois.

ii. Natalie Marie RALL was born 17 May 1996 in Shawnee Mission, Kansas.

ii. Michael Christian RALL was born 30 October, 1999 in Shawnee Mission, Kansas.

126. HISTORY of Robert Craig Thoma

Robert Craig Thoma¹¹ / Robert Maurice Thoma¹⁰ / Maurice Russell Thoma⁹ / Edward George Thoma⁸ / Lorenz George Thomæ⁷ / Johann Ludwig Thomæ⁶ / Johann Ernst Thomæ⁵ / Christian Valentin Thomæ⁴ / Johann Sebastian Thomæ³ / Stephan Thomæ² / Christoph Thomæ¹

Robert Craig THOMA was born on 25 Oct 1969 in Biloxi, Harrison County, Mississippi. He graduated from Doherty High School in Colorado Springs in 1989 and attended Nova Junior College in Washington, D.C. On 26 Mar 1994 he married Barbara CLARK in Ft. Leavenworth, Leavenworth County, Kansas. They currently reside in Tampa, Florida where Robert owns a real estate / appraisal business.

Children of Robert Craig THOMA and Barbara CLARK

Jacob William THOMA was born 24 Apr 1998 in Tampa, Hillsborough County, Florida.

Joshua Robert THOMA was born 24 Apr 1998 in Tampa, Hillsborough County, Florida.

127. HISTORY of Dean Roland CARLSON

Dean Roland Carlson¹¹ / Marvin Wayne Carlson¹⁰ / Annie Margaret Thoma⁹ / Edward George Thoma⁸ / Lorenz George Thomæ⁷ / Johann Ludwig Thomæ⁶ / Johann Ernst Thomæ⁵ / Christian Valentin Thomæ⁴ / Johann Sebastian Thomæ³ / Stephan Thomæ² / Christoph Thomæ¹

Dean Roland CARLSON was born in the State of California. He was a graduate of Arcadia High School and became a fully competent baker under Fred "The Baker" who owned a number of Bakeries

Children of Dean Roland CARLSON

i. Leife CARLSON.

ii. Brian Edward CARLSON

iii. Jacob CARLSON

Twelfth Generation

128. HISTORY of Paul Michael CROW

Paul Michael Crow¹² / Jessie Rebecca Durbin¹¹/ Bessie Rebecca Thoma¹⁰ / George Edward Thoma⁹ / John Casper Thoma⁸ / Lorenz George Thomæ⁷ / Johann Ludwig Thomæ⁶ / Johann Ernst Thomæ⁵ / Christian Valentin Thomæ⁴ / Johann Sebastian Thomæ³ / Stephan Thomæ² / Christoph Thomæ¹

Paul Michael CROW was born on 17 Jun 1957 at Rolla, Phelps County, Missouri. Paul married Julie CROW. Paul and Julie current reside in Cuba, Crawford County, Missouri with their children.

Children of Paul Michael and Julie CROW

i. Samantha CROW was born in in Missouri.

ii. Jason CROW was born in Missouri.

129. HISTORY of Lela Rebecca CROW

Lela Rebecca Crow¹² / Jessie Rebecca Durbin¹¹/ Bessie Rebecca Thoma¹⁰ / George Edward Thoma⁹ / John Casper Thoma⁸ / Lorenz George Thomæ⁷ / Johann Ludwig Thomæ⁶ / Johann Ernst Thomæ⁵ / Christian Valentin Thomæ⁴ / Johann Sebastian Thomæ³ / Stephan Thomæ² / Christoph Thomæ¹

Lela Rebecca CROW was born On 16 December 1958 in Cuba, Crawford County, Missouri. Lela is currently living in St. Peters, Missouri.

Children of Lela Rebecca CROW

i. Amy CROW was born in 1982 in Missouri.

ii. Eddie CROW was born in 1985 in Missouri.

130. HISTORY of Jason Edward PEARDON

Jason Edward Peardon¹² / Richard Henry Peardon¹¹/ Evelyn Olive Dunbar¹⁰ / Maggie Jane Thoma⁹ / John Casper Thoma⁸ / Lorenz George Thomæ⁷ / Johann Ludwig Thomæ⁶ / Johann Ernst Thomæ⁵ / Christian Valentin Thomæ⁴ / Johann Sebastian Thomæ³ / Stephan Thomæ² / Christoph Thomæ¹

Jason Edward PEARDON was born on 10 Dec 1969 in Palo Alto, Santa Clara County, California. Jason married a woman by the name of Annie Marie PEARDON.

Children of Jason Edward PEARDON and Annie Marie

i. Ashley Ann PEARDON was born 10 Mar 1989.

131. HISTORY of Gary Douglas "Doug" THOMA

Gary Douglas Thoma¹² / Gary Lawrence Thoma¹¹/ Lawrence Edward Thoma Thoma¹⁰ / Lawrence Garfield Thoma⁹ / George John Thoma⁸ / Lorenz George Thomæ⁷ / Johann Ludwig Thomæ⁶ / Johann Ernst Thomæ⁵ / Christian Valentin Thomæ⁴ / Johann Sebastian Thomæ³ / Stephan Thomæ² / Christoph Thomæ¹

Gary Douglas "Doug" THOMA was born on 26 Oct 1967 in St. Joseph's Hospital in Boonville, Cooper County, Missouri. He was baptized 10 Sep 1968 at Trinity Lutheran Church, Clark's Fork, Cooper County, Missouri. On 28 Nov 1992, Doug married Nicole Denise McMENAMY at St. Peter and Paul Church, Boonville, Cooper County, Missouri. Nicole was born on 03 Jul 1968 in Weisbauden, Germany; the child of James Christopher McMENAMY and Patricia Helen DICKHERBER(*). She was baptized on 21 Jul 1968. Doug is currently a fire fighter for the town of Columbia, Missouri and also and owns and operates Re-Creations Remodeling in Boonville. Nicole is employed by Boone Clinic in Columbia, Missouri. The couple reside in Boonville.

Children of Gary Douglas THOMA and Nicole Denise McMENAMY

i. Haley Camille THOMA was born at Boone County Hospital, Columbia, Boone County, Missouri at 3:37 PM on 04 Feb 1997. She weighed 6 pounds and 3 ounces and was 20 inches in length. Haley was baptized on 06 Apr 1996 at St. Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Boonville.

132. HISTORY of Gena Deneil THOMA

Gena Deneil Thoma¹² / Gary Lawrence Thoma¹¹/ Lawrence Edward Thoma¹⁰ / Lawrence Garfield Thoma⁹ / George John Thoma⁸ / Lorenz George Thomæ⁷ / Johann Ludwig Thomæ⁶ / Johann Ernst Thomæ⁵ / Christian Valentin Thomæ⁴ / Johann Sebastian Thomæ³ / Stephan Thomæ² / Christoph Thomæ¹

Gena Deneil THOMA was born on 13 Sep 1972 in the Cooper County Hospital, Boonville, Cooper County, Missouri. Gena was baptized on 12 Nov 1972 in the Immanuel Lutheran Church in Boonville and later confirmed in that same church. On 23 Jul 1994 she was married to Charles William CAMPBELL at the Immanuel Lutheran Church in Boonville, Missouri. Charles is the son of Sammy and Carol. CAMPBELL. Charles is employed by Zeitlow Distributing and Gena is employed as by a Physicians office in Columbia, Missouri. The Campbells reside in Boonville, Missouri.

Children of Charles William CAMPBELL and Gena Deneil THOMA

Breck Elizabeth CAMPBELL was born on 02 Dec 1993 at the Boone County Hospital in Columbia, Boone County, Missouri. She was baptized on 26 Dec 1993 at the Immanuel Lutheran Church in Boonville, Cooper County, Missouri.

133. HISTORY of Ginger Kay THOMA

Ginger Kay Thoma¹² / Gary Lawrence Thoma¹¹/ Lawrence Edward Thoma¹⁰ / Lawrence Garfield Thoma⁹ / George John Thoma⁸ / Lorenz George Thomæ⁷ / Johann Ludwig Thomæ⁶ / Johann Ernst Thomæ⁵ / Christian Valentin Thomæ⁴ / Johann Sebastian Thomæ³ / Stephan Thomæ² / Christoph Thomæ¹

Ginger Kay THOMA was born on 03 Mar 1975 in the Cooper County Hospital, Boonville, Cooper County, Missouri. She was confirmed in the Lutheran faith on 14 May 1989 at the Immanuel Lutheran Church in Boonville, Missouri. Ginger attended Central Methodist College and the University of Missouri in Columbia to become a physical therapist. On 25 May 1996, Ginger married Jimmy Dale GHOLSON was born on 13 Sep 1972 in the Cooper County Hospital, Boonville, Cooper County, Missouri. Jimmy is a fire fighter with the City of Boonville. The Gholson live on 11^th Street in Boonville.

Children of Jimmy Dale and Ginger Kay nee' THOMA GHOLSON

Bradley Dale GHOLSON was on 21 Mar 1999 at Boone County Hospital in Columbia, Boone County, Missouri.

134. HISTORY of Mary Beth THOMA

Mary Beth Thoma¹² / Jon Edwin Thoma¹¹/ Lawrence Edward Thoma¹⁰ / Lawrence Garfield Thoma⁹ / George John Thoma⁸ / Lorenz George Thomæ⁷ / Johann Ludwig Thomæ⁶ / Johann Ernst Thomæ⁵ / Christian Valentin Thomæ⁴ / Johann Sebastian Thomæ³ / Stephan Thomæ² / Christoph Thomæ¹

Mary Beth THOMA was born on 25 Apr 1980 at the Boone County Hospital, Columbia, Boone County, Missouri. She was adopted on 20 Apr 1987. She married Ben SARGEANT on 03 Feb 1999 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

Children of Ben and Mary Beth nee' THOMA SARGEANT

i. Katelynn Marie SARGEANT was born on 06 Jul 1999 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

135. HISTORY of Lindsay Michelle THOMA

Lindsay Michelle Thoma¹² / James Frederick Thoma¹¹/ Lawrence Edward Thoma¹⁰ / Lawrence Garfield Thoma⁹ / George John Thoma⁸ / Lorenz George Thomæ⁷ / Johann Ludwig Thomæ⁶ / Johann Ernst Thomæ⁵ / Christian Valentin Thomæ⁴ / Johann Sebastian Thomæ³ / Stephan Thomæ² / Christoph Thomæ¹

Lindsay Michelle THOMA was born on 11 Jan 1976 at Mercy Hospital, Iowa City, Johnson County, Iowa. Lindsay weighed 7 pounds 4 and 1/2 ounces at birth. She was baptized on Easter Sunday 18 Apr 1976 at the Missouri United Methodist Church in Columbia, Boone County, Missouri by the Reverend Monk BRYAN. She was confirmed at Cassidy United Methodist Church in Kingsport, Sullivan, Tennessee. Lindsay graduated from Sullivan South High School and graduated from East Tennessee State University in 1998 with a degree in Allied Health. She is currently employed as lab manager with Kingsport Family Practice.. Lindsay married James Joseph Aaron NORRIS on 16 Aug 1996 at Gray United Methodist Church in Gray, Washington County, Tennessee.

Aaron was born on 30 Oct 1977 at the Holston Valley Hospital in Kingsport, Sullivan County, Tennessee. His is the child of George Samuel NORRIS(*) and Emma Ruth DIXON(*), both Kingsport natives. He graduated from Sullivan South High School and attended Walters Community College and Northeast State University. Lindsay and Aaron were divorced in October of 1997.

She married Jason Lee HALL on 16 January, 1999 in Smokey Mountain Chapel, Pigeon Forge, Sevier County, Tennessee. Jason was born on 25 Jun 1972 in Holston Valley Hospital, Kingsport, Sullivan County, Tennessee; the son of Jerry and Julia nee' CORUM HALL. He graduated from Sullivan South High School, attended Northeast State University and is currently employed by Lowe's of Johnson City, Tennessee.

Children of James Joseph Aaron NORRIS and Lindsay Michelle THOMA

i. James Christian Tyler NORRIS was born on 28 Mar 1997 at Holston Valley Hospital in Kingsport, Sullivan County, Missouri. At birth he weighed 8 pounds 15.2 ounces and was 22 inches long. Tyler was baptized on 04 May 1997 at Gray United Methodist Church in Gray, Washington County, Tennessee.

136. HISTORY of Jane Elizabeth RICKEY

Jane Elizabeth Rickey¹² / Dixie Dean Edwards¹¹/ Margaret Annie Thoma¹⁰ / Lawrence Garfield Thoma⁹ / George John Thoma⁸ / Lorenz George Thomæ⁷ / Johann Ludwig Thomæ⁶ / Johann Ernst Thomæ⁵ / Christian Valentin Thomæ⁴ / Johann Sebastian Thomæ³ / Stephan Thomæ² / Christoph Thomæ¹

Jane Elizabeth RICKEY was born on 16 Jan 1970. She was adopted into the Rickey family shortly thereafter. She graduated from high school following her junior year, attended Metro Business College in Jefferson City, and has a degree as a Medical Administrative Assistant. She is employed at Boone County Hospital, Columbia, Missouri as a Medical Transcriptionist. She possesses fine musical ability. She was married to William HATFIELD on 26 Sep 1987.

Jane and William were evidently divorced as Jane married Stephen CHRISTOPHER in 1988.

Children of Stephen CHRISTOPHER and Jane Elizabeth RICKEY

i. Stephanie Lynn CHRISTOPHER was born on 06 Sep 1989.

ii. Michael Allen RICKEY was born on 03 Sep 1976. Mike is interested in math and computer.

137. HISTORY of Bridgett Lee BRADFIELD

Bridget Lee Bradfield¹² / George Edward Bradfield¹¹/ Lyla Gail Thoma¹⁰ / Lawrence Garfield Thoma⁹ / George John Thoma⁸ / Lorenz George Thomæ⁷ / Johann Ludwig Thomæ⁶ / Johann Ernst Thomæ⁵ / Christian Valentin Thomæ⁴ / Johann Sebastian Thomæ³ / Stephan Thomæ² / Christoph Thomæ¹

Bridgett Lee BRADFIELD was born on 04 Nov 1967 in Savannah, Chatham County, Georgia. On 16 Jun 1986 she married Kris RICHTER in San Antonio, Bexar County, Texas.

Children of Kris RICHTER and Bridgett Lee BRADFIELD

Tiffany Morgan RICHTER was born at the United States Army Hospital in Weisbaden, Germany.

138. HISTORY of Tara Jean LOESING

Tara Jean Loesing¹² / Becky Jo Thoma¹¹/ Merle Dalton Thoma¹⁰ / Frank Joseph Thoma⁹ / William Henry Thoma⁸ / Lorenz George Thomæ⁷ / Johann Ludwig Thomæ⁶ / Johann Ernst Thomæ⁵ / Christian Valentin Thomæ⁴ / Johann Sebastian Thomæ³ / Stephan Thomæ² / Christoph Thomæ¹

Tara Jean LOESING was born on 21 Jun 1976 in Boone County, Missouri. She married Douglas Wayne BARNARD on 06 Aug 1994 in Boonville, Missouri. Douglas, the child of Douglas W. BARNARD and Donna J. DUERMEYER was born in Fulton, Callaway County, Missouri on 03 Sep 1975.

Children of Douglas Wayne and Tara Jean nee' LOESING BARNARD

i. Tret Aric BARNARD was born on 16 Jul 1998 in Boonville, Cooper County, Missouri.

139. HISTORY of Tracie Rena THOMA

Tracie Rena Thoma¹² / Russ Dane Thoma¹¹/ Merle Dalton Thoma¹⁰ / Frank JosephThoma⁹ / William Henry Thoma⁸ / Lorenz George Thomæ⁷ / Johann Ludwig Thomæ⁶ / Johann Ernst Thomæ⁵ / Christian Valentin Thomæ⁴ / Johann Sebastian Thomæ³ / Stephan Thomæ² / Christoph Thomæ¹

Tracie Rena THOMA was born on 03 Nov 1974 in Boonville, Cooper County, Missouri. On 03 Jun 1994 she married Roy L. HARDT in Boonville, Missouri. Roy, the child of Jake L. HARDT and Martha S. COMSTOCK was born on 14 Sep 1976 in Modesto, Stanislaus County, California

Children of Roy L. HARDT and Tracie Rena nee’ THOMA

i. Ashlynn Elaine HARDT was born on 17 Sep 1994 in Boonville, Cooper County, Missouri.

ii. Bradlynn Meree HARDT was born on 27 Jun 1996, in presumably, Irvine, Orange County, California.

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