a splendid and tragic real-life nineteenth century family saga
It's these incidental pieces of information that build such a rich picture of the Thorn family's life. Of course, I'm curious about who was in the carriage! Being 1842, I expect it was Jane, Alice or Mary. 1842: The axle of the Duke of Orléans' car broke on the way, but the car did not... Continue Reading →
This passage in Le Mémorial bordelais : feuille politique et littéraire has revealed some fascinating kernels of Thorn history. It seems that when the family packed up ready to return to New York for good, they left Hotel Matignon and stayed temporarily at Hotel Forbin just outside Marseille. My assumption is that their boat was... Continue Reading →
I am continuing to compile research on the ships owned or commanded by the Jauncey's in the early part of their business careers and have created a page in the website's top menu (Timeline - The Jauncey Ships) to keep a chronological record. Their privateers (and piracy) were how they amassed their wealth, and are... Continue Reading →
Below is a series of biographical notes about James Jauncey senior - father to William, and Jane Mary's father, John. (Jane Mary then married Herman Thorn and they called one of their boys James. James Thorn was forced to change his name to James Jauncey to inherit his uncle's money). The elder Jauncey's (James and... Continue Reading →
The Colonel and Mrs Thorn 
Hey Serge, can you please send it to me. The comments section wont accept the image
[image: DSC_0018 - Copie1.jpg] This is the coat of arms of Jauncey thorn as it appears on some silver plated…
Lovely to meet you. Do you have any more information to share? best Marianne
She was my 9th great grandmother. I am from Jacque.
Thanks