New York Dinner Companions

I thought it would be interesting to delve some more into Colonel Thorn's various dinner companions, to paint a picture of the society and conversations he experienced. These are little snapshots that let us glimpse Thorn's world as it was just prior to the Gilded Age. For instance, at dinner at the residence of his... Continue Reading →

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The New York Connection

The Thorn's return to New York in late 1845 was prompted by a regime change in France. "He arrived at the port of New York aboard the ship Zurich on 9 Sep 1845.[2][3] The traveling party included Col Thorn age 60, Mrs. Thorn age 45, Mr. Alfred Thorn age 18, Mr. Eugene Thorn age 16, Ellen... Continue Reading →