In my research, I have come across some snippets about Herman Thorn's grandchildren. I thought I would collect them in one post, and will continue to add to this as I find more. Jane Mary Jauncey Cruger Jane Mary (or Mary Jane) Cruger (Jacqueline Dunn's ancestor - pictured above) is the daughter of James Jauncey... Continue Reading →
The Cruger Connection
Today Jacqueline shared with me this image of Euphemia White van Rensselaer (1842) painted by George Healey. Euphemia was John Church Cruger's wife, and step-mother-in-law to Jane Mary Jauncey Cruger. Apparently Jackie Kennedy loved it so much she had it hanging in the Whitehouse. This was painted a year before she married Cruger, and her... Continue Reading →















I noticed that too..nicknames add even more color to the picture
Oh, yes I found the photo amd put it on the poat about the Thorn granchildren! From Jane's letters it…
I shared her portrait and her father James with you…James is the black framed portrait vs the giant gold framed…
Dear Jacqueline, I feel the same as you. It has brought so much to life. Jane is clearly very fond…
How wonderful to hear the voices of the family..the daily life, the visits the boredom…first hand accounts from woman are…