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     Johann Michael Thiehl was born circa 6 March 1680 at Flonheim, Palatinate. He was the son of Augustin Thiehl and Anna Elisabetha Lardener. Johann Michael Thiehl was christened on 7 March 1679/80 at Flonheim, Palatinate. He was buried on 8 March 1679/80 at Flonheim, Palatinate. He died on 8 March 1679/80 at Flonheim, Palatinate.

     Johann Nicolaus Thiehl was born circa 15 March 1690 at Flonheim, Palatinate. He was the son of Augustin Thiehl and Anna Elisabetha Lardener. Johann Nicolaus Thiehl was christened on 16 March 1689/90 at Flonheim, Palatinate.

     Lucretia Thiehl was born circa 1641 at Flonheim, Palatinate. She was the daughter of Nicolaus Thiehl and Susannah (?) Lucretia Thiehl married Johannes Schmolzer on 26 November 1661 at Flonheim, Palatinate.

     Nicolaus Thiehl was also known as Johann Nicolaus. He was born circa 1618. He was the son of Hans Thiehl and Ann Utilia (?) Nicolaus Thiehl married Susannah (?). Nicolaus Thiehl married Catharina (?). Nicolaus Thiehl died in February 1692/93 at Flonheim, Palatinate. He was buried on 12 February 1692/93 at Flonheim, Palatinate.

     Thiehl was born circa 8 March 1681. She was the daughter of Augustin Thiehl and Anna Elisabetha Lardener.

     Noah Webster Thiele was born on 10 August 1885 at West Point, Cuming Co., NE; son of Julius and Martha (Boeckenhauer) Thiele. 1885 birth date as per 1900 census listing. On his WW I draft registration, the year was 1886 -- possibly to enhance his desirability for military service. His January, 1920 census (age 34) listing is consistent with an August 1885 birth date. His reported age lost a year by April, 1930 when he was listed as 43. By April, 1940 he had lost an addiitonal six years, when he was listed as 47. For his WW II draft registration, in 1942, he gave 1892 as his birth year. That is the year shown on his 1943 Orange County, California death record. DLB 2022.¹

He married Josephine Beatrice Munsinger, daughter of Charles Jefferson Munsinger and Emma Josephine Werley, on 21 September 1910 at Livingston, Park Co., MT,

The Muscatine Journal, Muscatine, Iowa; Thursday, 13 OCT 1910, p.8 (Newspapers.com):

Announcements have been received in the city of the marriage of Miss Josephine Beatrice Coulter, of Billings, Mont., a former Muscatine young woman, to Noah W. Thiele. The event was solemnized September 21st at Livingston, Mont.


NOTE: Josephine was listed with marital status "Single" on the 1920 census and thereafter. A legal divorce may or may not have occurred. Noah registered for the WW I draft at Brighton, Adams County, CO about 1917 and reported that he was married, but did not claim exemption.

Noah Webster Thiele lived in 1917 at Brighton, Adams Co., CO, WW I draft registration. He married Marguerite Neuton Tracy on 10 November 1926 at Santa Ana, Orange Co., CA. Noah Webster Thiele lived on 1 April 1935 at Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., CA.² He lived on 7 April 1940 at Fresno City and County Jail, Fresno, Fresno Co., CA, age 47, divorced, no occupation listed.² He died on 11 July 1943 at Orange Co., CA, at age 57. He was buried in July 1943 at Rose Hills Memorial Park, Whittier, Los Angeles Co., CA, Findagrave #145446017.

     Albert Frederick Thiesing was born in November 1834 at Hanover, Germany.¹ He married Louisa M. Klokenbrink circa 1878.²

     Anna Sophia Thiesing was born on 30 April 1879 at New Bremen, Auglaize Co., OH. She was the daughter of Albert Frederick Thiesing and Louisa M. Klokenbrink.¹ Anna Sophia Thiesing married Joseph Edward Rigdon, son of John Rigdon and Catherine Crider, on 8 May 1898 at Allen Co., OH. Anna Sophia Thiesing died on 15 August 1971 at Indianapolis, Marion Co., IN, at age 92.

     Henrietta Thiessen was born in February 1882 at Iowa.¹ She married Herman Ervin Mussman circa 1904.¹ Henrietta Thiessen died in 1958. She was buried in 1958 at Keystone Cemetery, Keystone, Benton Co., IA, Findagrave #81522838.

     Norman Dave Thiessen was born on 1 March 1934 at Okeene, Blaine Co., OK; son of John Adam and Myrtle H. (Sines) Thiessen. He married Margaret Ellen Buelow, daughter of Louis Herbert Buelow and Cornelia Beatrice Deardorff, on 20 June 1964. Norman Dave Thiessen died on 6 December 2019 at Cedar Rapids, Linn Co., IA, at age 85

Obituary -- (Findagrave.com):

Norman Dave Thiessen, age 85, died December 6, 2019, at St. Luke’s Hospital, from an apparent heart attack.

Funeral services will be held at 1:30 PM, Wednesday, December 11, 2019 at St. Stephen’s Lutheran Church in Atkins with Rev. Douglas Woltemath officiating. Interment will be held at St. Stephen’s Cemetery, rural Atkins. Visitation will be held from 4:00 until 7:00 PM Tuesday also at the St. Stephens Lutheran Fellowship Hall in Atkins

Norman was born March 1, 1934, near O’Keene, OK, to John and Myrtle Thiessen. From O’Keene, their family moved to Missouri where his father got hailed out three years in a row, which forced them to move to Iowa in 1942. He attended country school near Van Horne through 5th grade and then went to Van Horne High School, graduating in 1954.

He then joined the U.S. Air Force where he was in aircraft control. The last two years of the four years he was sent to Okinawa and to the lower islands of Japan.

On June 20, 1964, he was united in marriage to Margaret Buelow at St. Andrew’s Lutheran Church, Van Horne. Their lives together were blessed with the birth of two daughters, Kristi and Carol.

He was confirmed into the Lutheran faith in 1966 at St. Andrew’s Lutheran Church, Van Horne.

Norman was employed at Iowa Electric for 29 years, retiring in 1996. The last 23 years were spent at the DAEC Nuclear Plant, Palo.

He and his wife farmed actively near Atkins for many years. He was a very talented carpenter and woodworker, making furniture for themselves and his two daughters.

Survivors include his wife, Margaret, and his daughters, Kristi (Curtis) Rottman of Atkins, and Carol (Randy) Woodley, of Atkins. Grandchildren, Rachel and Hannah Woodley and Nathan Rottman. Also surviving are his brothers, Bill (Jan) Thiessen and Bruce (Charla) Thiessen, his sisters, Wanda (Richard) Mauck, Margaret (George) Fetter and Freda (Steph) Hurlsburt, along with many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; two sisters, Emma and Martha; and one brother, Francis.

He was a member of St. Stephen’s Lutheran Church, Atkins.

Norman was a loving husband, father and grandfather who greatly enjoyed his grandchildren.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the Bell Tower project in care of St. Stephen’s Church, Atkins.

He was buried in December 2019 at St. Stephens Lutheran Cemetery, Atkins, Benton Co., IA, Findagrave #205324874.

     Ernest N. Thietje was born on 8 August 1918 at Dixon, Gregory Co., SD. He began military service WW II service, U.S. Army, Pacific Theater. He married Arlene Vera Brunmeier on 1 June 1946. Ernest N. Thietje died on 10 October 2004 at Sioux Valley Hospital, Sioux Falls, Minnehaha Co., SD, at age 86. He was buried in October 2004 at Monroe Reformed Church Cemetery, McCook Co., SD, Findagrave #116347826.

     Grace Thigpen married Robert S. Barrett, son of Harry H. Barrett and Pearl V. Simpson, in 1932. Grace Thigpen and Robert S. Barrett were divorced.

     Anthony Nickolas Thill was also known as "Tony". He was born on 12 October 1914 at Plymouth, Cerro Gordo Co., IA. He married Marie Theresa Steffel on 25 June 1940 at Brown Co., MN. Anthony Nickolas Thill died in 1983. He was buried in 1983 at Saint Josephs Catholic Cemetery, Benton Co., IA.

     Josephine Thinnes was born on 20 May 1918 at Overton, Dawson Co., NE.¹ She was the daughter of Nicholas Thinnes and Elizabeth Mary Wengler.¹ Josephine Thinnes married Floyd J. McDonald, son of Henry McDonald and Laura Louise Faulhaber, in 1943 at Buffalo Co., NE. Josephine Thinnes died on 25 December 2009 at Kearney, Buffalo Co., NE, at age 91

Obituary -- (Findagrave.com):

Josephine D. McDonald, 91, of Kearney, Nebraska, formerly of Overton, Nebraska died Friday, December 25, 2009, at the St. Luke's Good Samaritan Village in Kearney.

She was born May 20, 1918, at Overton, Nebraska, to Nick Thomas and Elizabeth Mae (Wengler) Thinnes. She attended school in Overton and graduated from Overton High School in 1936.

Josephine was united in marriage to Floyd McDonald on April 29, 1943 in Elm Creek, Nebraska. Five children were blessed to this union; Janet, Robert, Peggy, Dan and Marilyn.

Josephine and Floyd farmed most of their life until Floyd's passing in 1981, and then Josephine continued the farming operation.

Josephine was a member of the Holy Rosary Catholic Church and a member of the Altar Society. She enjoyed doing embroidery, canning, gardening and attending her children's school activities.

Josephine was an extremely hard worker, but always had time and enjoyed being with her family. When she was an active member of the Altar society, she made banners for the church and she also read books to school kids at Bryan Elementary School in Lexington.

Survivors include her two sons: Robert and wife Patricia McDonald of Bellevue, Nebraska Dan and wife Barb McDonald of Overton, Nebraska.

Three daughters: Janet and husband Jerry Schroeder of Lexington, Nebraska

Peggy and husband Randy Carpenter of Lexington, Nebraska

Marilyn and husband Ron Crandell of St. Cloud, Minnesota

Eighteen grandchildren and many great-grandchildren

Two sisters: Elizabeth Earl of Elm Creek, Nebraska

Eileen Lauby of Lexington, Nebraska

Many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Josephine was preceded in death by her parents, husband Floyd, one granddaughter Michele, five brothers and seven sisters.

She was buried in December 2009 at Saint Anns Cemetery, Lexington, Dawson Co., NE, Findagrave #46062059.

     Leona J. Thinnes was born on 20 August 1920 at Overton, Dawson Co., NE; daughter of Nicholas Thomas and Elizabeth Mary (Wengler) Thinnes. She was the daughter of Nicholas Thinnes and Elizabeth Mary Wengler.¹ Leona J. Thinnes married Pvt. Dallas Patrick McDonald, son of Henry McDonald and Laura Louise Faulhaber. Leona J. Thinnes died on 27 April 1996 at Sequim, Clallam Co., WA, at age 75

Obituary -- (Findagrave.com):

Leona J. Saulsbury, 75, Sequim, Washington, died April 27, 1996 at Port Angeles, Washington.
She was born August 20, 1920 at Overton to Nicholas and Elizabeth (Wengler) Thinnes. Leona married Dallas McDonald who was killed in action in WWII in 1945. She then married Keith Saulsbury in February of 1948 at Elm Creek. They spent most of their married life in Southern California, retiring in 1982 and moving to Sequim, Washington. She was active in the Ladies Club of St. Joseph's Catholic Church and the Ladies of the Elks.
She was preceded in death by per parents, her first husband, brother, Nickie, in infancy and Matthew; sisters, Anna Guntrorad, Mary Bresel and Katherine Walker.

     Nicholas Thinnes was born on 9 April 1877 at Luxembourg.¹ He married Elizabeth Mary Wengler circa 1901.¹ Nicholas Thinnes lived on 12 April 1930 at Overton Precinct, Dawson Co., NE, farming.¹ He died on 8 March 1969 at Lexington, Dawson Co., NE, at age 91

Obituary -- (Findagrave.com):

Nick Thinnes, who came to Dawson county from his native Germany as a small child, died at the age of 91 on Saturday in the Lexington Hospital. He and his wife Elizabeth had been married for 66 years at the time of her death three years ago.
Mr. Thinnes had 102 descednants at the time of his death, 13 children of the 15 born to him and Mrs. Thinnes, 36 grandchildren and 53 great-grandchildren.
Funeral Services were Tuesday at 10 AM in Holy Rosary Catholic Church, Overton.

Note: Nick Thinnes was born in Luxenberg Germany (sic), April 9, 1877. He came from a family of five (three brothers and dying before they came to America two sisters. His brothers were, John Thinnes, 1872-1932, and Matthew Thinnes. John lived most of his life north of Overton, NE. He married a sister of Nick's wife (Elizabeth Wengler). Matthew Thinnes lived in Hastings, NE.

He was buried in March 1969 at Saint Anns Cemetery, Lexington, Dawson Co., NE, Findagrave #30966315.

     Rachel Mae Thirsty was born on 8 January 1913 at Jay, Delaware Co., OK. She married Charley Starr Jr., son of Charley Starr and Maggie Jones. Rachel Mae Thirsty died on 15 August 1999 at Stilwell, Adair Co., OK, at age 86

Obituary -- (Findagrave.com):

Rachel Mae THIRSTY STARR was born January 8, 1913, in Jay to John Goodmoney and Lucy NIX THIRSTY. She departed this life August 15, 1999 in Tulsa at the age of 86 years, 7 months and 7 days.

She was a homemaker and was a member of the Johnson Baptist Church. Rachel was married to Charley STARR. He preceded her in death on June 22, 1999. Although she did not have any children of her own, Rachel had several nieces and nephews that she loved very much and took care of.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; six brothers, Scott, Joe, Ralph, Redwing, William and Adam THIRSTY and one sister, Alice THIRSTY.

Rachel is survived by three sisters, Edna, Rose and Ella Mae; and one step-son Arthur, all of Okla.

     Margaret T. Thom was born on 4 May 1917 at Antigo, Langlade Co., WI. She was the daughter of Winfield Scott Thom and Katharine Ross Bissell. Margaret T. Thom married Robert Carr Lovejoy, son of Allen Perry Lovejoy and Isabelle Carr Thomas, in June 1941 at Wausau, Marathon Co., WI. Margaret T. Thom died on 3 December 2014 at Janesville, Rock Co., WI, at age 97 Obituary (findagrave.com):

Margaret "Margot" (Thom) Lovejoy age 97 died peacefully on December 3, 2014. She was born in Antigo, WI on May 4, 1917, the eldest child of Katharine (Bissell), and Walter Thom. Orphaned at an early age she and her sisters were raised by her aunt Mary (Thom) and uncle Jack Mylrea in Rhinelander, WI. She graduated from Vassar College in Poughkeepsie, NY in 1939 and then studied at the Ecole des Beaux Arts in Fountainbleau, France and the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts in Philadelphia, PA. She married Robert Lovejoy in June 1941 in Wausau, WI. He was a lawyer in Janesville. He died in 1988. During her early married life, Margot was active in community service – the YWCA, Scouting, the League of Women Voters, PTA, and the First Congregational Church. She was a founding member of the Blackhawk Curling Club and also enjoyed golf and cross country skiing. When her children were young, Margot painted and drew pictures for them. Margot and Robert were seasoned travelers and visited almost every continent; after he died, she continued to travel abroad. She researched and wrote three books of family history, which she distributed, to family and friends. Margot is survived by four children; son in law; sister; twelve grandchildren and ten great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Lovejoy; a daughter, Alexandra Waeffler; her sister, Julia Murray; and a grandson.

She was buried in December 2014 at Oak Hill Cemetery, Janesville, Rock Co., WI, Find A Grave Memorial# 139566136.

     Winfield Scott Thom was born on 17 October 1885 at Bergen, Rock Co., WI. He married Katharine Ross Bissell on 28 June 1916 at Wausau, Marathon Co., WI. Winfield Scott Thom died on 19 July 1930 at age 44 Obituary (findagrave.com):

Winfield Thom was born in Beloit, Rock County, Wisconsin on October 17, 1885, the son of Henry Cassius and Julia Helen (Scott) Thom, esteemed and influential residents of Madison, WI. Winfield began his education in the public school of Beloit, later attended grade school and high school in Madison and subsequently pursued special work at the University of Madison.
He entered the lumber business in 1909, first working for Weyerhaeuser Lumber Company for two years. He next became sales manager for the Hill-Mylrea Company of Wausau for the next seven years and in 1916 accepted a similar position as sales manager for the Langlade Lumber Company of Antigo. In 1921 he severed ties with them and in partnership with J.J. Adams, established his own company, the Adams-Thom Lumber Company of Wausau, which he served as president until the company was dissolved in 1927. For the last three years of his life he was in the real estate and insurance business.
Winfield Thom was married in Wausau on June 28, 1916 to Miss Katharine Ross Bissell, daughter of pioneer lumberman Walter Bissell. Together they had three daughters. Mr. Thom was a member of Elks Lodge #666, the Wausau Club, the Wausau Country Club, the Rotary Club of Wausau and the Northwestern Lumber Club.
Winfield Thom, just 45 years of age, died on July 19, 1930. He is buried in Pine Grove Cemetery in Wausau, WI.

He was buried in July 1930 at Pine Grove Cemetery, Wausau, Marathon Co., WI, Find A Grave Memorial# 86506622.

     Dixie Ann Thoma was born on 28 March 1931 at Ft. Wayne, Allen Co., IN. She died on 17 March 2014 at age 82. She was buried in March 2014 at Uniontown Cemetery, Zanesville, Wells Co., IN, Findagrave #126524389.

     (?) Thomas married Margaret Danford, daughter of Peter Danford and Margaret Starr, on 26 December 1822 at Belmont Co., OH.

     Abraham Fike Thomas was born on 15 October 1830 at Brandonville, Preston Co., Virginia (now WV). He married Elizabeth Chaney on 9 April 1883 at Mt. Etna, Adams Co., IA. Abraham Fike Thomas died on 27 March 1912 at Mt. Etna, Adams Co., IA, at age 81

Obituary -- (Findagrave.com):

Abraham Fike Thomas, whose death was mentioned in our last issue, died Wednesday, March 27, 1912, at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Francena Stearns, near Mt. Etna, at about 8 o'clock. He passed away quite suddenly from hemorrhage of the brain. Funeral services were held Friday afternoon, at 2 o'clock, at the Dunkard church, conducted by Rev. S. Bucklew, and the body was laid to rest in the Dunkard cemetery. Uncle Abe, as he was familiarly, known, was born In Brandouville, West Virginia, October 15, 1830 to Abraham Michael Thomas and Elizabeth Fike. He grew to manhood in the place of his birth and was there married to Miss Louisa Thomas on the 7th of February, 1855. Alter residing in the old home about five years Mr. and Mrs. Thomas came to Iowa, locating near Mt. Etna. May I8, I860, Mrs. Thomas died. Three children were born to this union, one son who died, and two daughters, Mrs. Francena Stearns and Mrs. Isabel Johnston, both of the vicinity of Mt. Etna. February 21, 1861, Mr. Thomas was united in
marriage with Miss Elizabeth Fees, who passed from this life in 1880. Some three years later, April 9, 1883, Mr. Thomas was again married, the bride being Miss Elizabeth Chaney. To this union, three children were born of whom Mrs. Louisa Beckwith and Jacob Thomas, residing near Mt. Etna survive their parents. The wife and mother died February 14, 1888. Being one of the pioneers of this county Mr Thomas had seen many changes since he located here. He had succeeded in getting a goodly share of this world's goods and at the time of his death he owned about 400 acres of land in Adams county. Mr. Thomas was the first grocer in Mt. Etna, starting and conducting a store there and hauling his goods from Des Moines. He was owner of the mill in Mt. Etna for a time. Mr. Thomas was a gentleman, who made friends with all with whom he came in contact and he was ever ready to lend assistance when needed. He will be missed by many friends.
Adams County Free Press, April 3, 1912, page 1.

He was buried in March 1912 at Mount Etna Cemetery, Mt. Etna, Adams Co., IA, Findagrave #42150506.

     Abram Thomas was born on 17 April 1819 at Washington Co., MD.¹ He married Caroline C. Yontz on 3 February 1842 at Washington Co., MD. Abram Thomas died on 29 August 1898 at Polo, Ogle Co., IL, at age 79. He was buried in September 1898 at Oakwood Cemetery, Mt. Morris, Ogle Co., IL.

     Ada Catherine Thomas was born on 1 January 1875 at Ogle Co., IL.¹ She was the daughter of George Scott Thomas and Mary Butterbaugh.¹ Ada Catherine Thomas married William J. Hammond, son of William A. Hammond and Sarah (?), on 20 January 1892 at Ogle Co., IL. Ada Catherine Thomas died on 24 April 1955 at age 80 dates per headstone. She was buried in April 1955 at Silver Creek Cemetery, Leaf River Twp., Ogle Co., IL.

     Ada Fern Thomas was born circa 1920 at Ogle Co., IL.¹ She was the daughter of Ralph Raymond Thomas and Edith May Butterbaugh.¹

     Ada Mae Thomas was born on 21 December 1886 at Jackson, Jackson Co., MN. She married Roy Graybill Caldwell. Ada Mae Thomas died on 3 September 1964 at Jackson Co., MN, at age 77. She was buried in September 1964 at Lakeview Cemetery, Windom, Cottonwood Co., MN, Findagrave #57558295.

     Agnes Alberta Thomas married Peter Fontaine Armistead. Agnes Alberta Thomas was born on 15 October 1869. She died on 23 April 1942 at age 72.

     Albert Thomas married Maud C. Tindall.

     Alfred Thomas was born in September 1884 at Botetourt Co., VA.¹ He was the son of William Thomas and Minerva Moomaw.¹ Alfred Thomas lived in 1926 at Haymakertown, Botetourt Co., VA.²

     Ann Hope Thomas was also known as "Nannie". She was born on 5 January 1861 at Martinsville, Henry Co., VA. She was the daughter of Christopher Yancey Thomas and Mary Ann Reamey. Ann Hope Thomas married Henry Clay Gravely, son of Benjamin Franklin Gravely and Julia Caroline Thomas. Ann Hope Thomas died on 19 February 1947 at Martinsville, Henry Co., VA, at age 86. She was buried in February 1947 at Oakwood Cemetery, Martinsville, Henry Co., VA, Find A Grave Memorial# 33722485.