“John Stephan Thomas, second son of Hans George Thomas, by first marriage, and Anna Maria Moellerin Mathews Meller’s our Village Millers youngest daughter were quietly married in Church, August the 14th.” [Church book of the Evangelical Church of Wohlmuthausen, anno 1752, page 227. Verified by the Rev. Reifart. Information collected by August Thomas, transcribed by Edna Fredericka Thomas.] (Presumably the birth of their daughter Anna Maria on 27 August is why John Stephen and Anna Maria were “quietly” married on 14 August.)

“Our esteemed Citizen and Village miller Hans Stephan Thomas, died February the 4th 9 P.M. and was buried on February the 7th. His age was 54 years, 4 months, 1 week & and 2 days. He was mourned by his wife and two small children.” [Church book of the Evangelical Church of Wohlmuthausen, anno 1762, page 379. Verified by the Rev. Reifart. Information collected by August Thomas, transcribed by Edna Fredericka Thomas.]