Carl August (Charles)
THOMAS
Born
6 April 1851
,
Marklissa, Silesia, Prussia, Germany
Died
31 January 1911
,
Pittsfield, Massachusetts, USA
Parents & Family of Carl August (Charles) THOMAS
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Born: 6 April 1851 in Marklissa, Silesia, Prussia, Germany
Father:
August Wilhelm THOMAS
Mother:
Louisa VOGEL
Carl August (Charles) was an immigrant to the United States, arriving by 1853.
Spouse(s)/Partner(s) and Child(ren):
Carl August (Charles) married Adeline-F DOUVILLE 31 August 1891 in Pittsfield, Massachusetts, USA . The couple had (at least) 1 child.
Adeline-F DOUVILLE was born July 1866 in Québec Province, Canada.
Carl August (Charles) THOMAS died 31 January 1911 in Pittsfield, Massachusetts, USA .
NOTE: It is indicated that he died on the ship Donau, en route from Hamburg, Germany to NYC abt. Dec 1853; however, that does not appear to be true. It looks like it was probably his sister, Pauline.
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Spouse & Children of Carl August (Charles) THOMAS
Carl August (Charles) THOMAS married 
Adeline-F DOUVILLE
Marriage date: 31 August 1891
Marriage place: Pittsfield, Massachusetts, USA
Source: ancestry.com
Adeline-F DOUVILLEMarriage date: 31 August 1891
Marriage place: Pittsfield, Massachusetts, USA
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Marriage notes:
Name: Adaline F Douville
Event Type: Marriage
Birth Date: abt 1867
Marriage Date: 31 Aug 1891
Marriage Place: Pittsfield, Massachusetts
Marriage Age: 24
Father Name: Sable Douville
Mother Name: Adaline
Spouse Name: Chas A Thomas
Spouse Marriage Age: 37
Spouse Father Name: August
Spouse Mother Name: Christine
Ancestry.com. Massachusetts, Town and Vital Records, 1620-1988 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2011.
Children of Carl August (Charles) THOMAS and Adeline-F DOUVILLE
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1851 - Baptism
20 April 1851
Karl August Thomas
son of August Wilhelm Thomas and Louise Vogel
Poland, Evangelical Church Books, 1700-2005
Evangelical
Wrocław
Leśna (Lubań)
Births (Akta urodzeń) 1846-1880
Page 67
Karl August Thomas
son of August Wilhelm Thomas and Louise Vogel
Poland, Evangelical Church Books, 1700-2005
Evangelical
Wrocław
Leśna (Lubań)
Births (Akta urodzeń) 1846-1880
Page 67
Birth — 18516 April 1851
Marklissa, Silesia, Prussia, Germany
Passenger List Ship: Donau Origin: Germany Arrival: New York Arrival Date: 10 Dec 1853
Origin: Germany
Port: Hamburg
Destination: United States
Alwine Feige Child, Youngster 6 F 10 Dec 1853 Germany Donau
Amalie Feige Daughter 10 F 10 Dec 1853 Germany Donau
Auguste Feige Wife 30 F 10 Dec 1853 Germany Donau
Louise Feige Child, Youngster 6 F 10 Dec 1853 Germany Donau
Carl Feige Child, Youngster 4 M 10 Dec 1853 Germany Donau
F.W. Feige Weaver 29 M 10 Dec 1853 Germany Donau
Gustav Froehlich Weaver 24 M 10 Dec 1853 Germany Donau
Maria Froehlich Wife 24 F 10 Dec 1853 Germany Donau
Henriette Theunas Spinster 19 F 10 Dec 1853 Germany Donau
Rosalie Theunas Spinster 27 F 10 Dec 1853 Germany Donau
A. W. Thomas, 26, male, weaver
Louise Thomas, 26, female, his wife
Emilda Thomas, 3, female
Carl Thomas, 2, male, died on the voyage
Pauline Thomas, 7 months, female, baby
Rosine Schmidt, 57?, female, woman
Elisabeth Vogel, 58, female, woman
Port: Hamburg
Destination: United States
Alwine Feige Child, Youngster 6 F 10 Dec 1853 Germany Donau
Amalie Feige Daughter 10 F 10 Dec 1853 Germany Donau
Auguste Feige Wife 30 F 10 Dec 1853 Germany Donau
Louise Feige Child, Youngster 6 F 10 Dec 1853 Germany Donau
Carl Feige Child, Youngster 4 M 10 Dec 1853 Germany Donau
F.W. Feige Weaver 29 M 10 Dec 1853 Germany Donau
Gustav Froehlich Weaver 24 M 10 Dec 1853 Germany Donau
Maria Froehlich Wife 24 F 10 Dec 1853 Germany Donau
Henriette Theunas Spinster 19 F 10 Dec 1853 Germany Donau
Rosalie Theunas Spinster 27 F 10 Dec 1853 Germany Donau
A. W. Thomas, 26, male, weaver
Louise Thomas, 26, female, his wife
Emilda Thomas, 3, female
Carl Thomas, 2, male, died on the voyage
Pauline Thomas, 7 months, female, baby
Rosine Schmidt, 57?, female, woman
Elisabeth Vogel, 58, female, woman
 THOMAS - 1853 Donau Passenger List
LAST NAME FIRST NAME AGE SEX ARRIVAL DATE PLACE OF LAST RESIDENCE
FEIGE ALWINE 6 F 10 Dec 1853 U
FEIGE AMALIE 10 F 10 Dec 1853 U
FEIGE AUGUSTE 30 M 10 Dec 1853 U
FEIGE CARL 4 M 10 Dec 1853 U
FEIGE F.W. 29 M 10 Dec 1853 U
FEIGE LOUISE 6 M 10 Dec 1853 U
FROEHLICH GUSTAV 24 M 10 Dec 1853 U
FROEHLICH MARIA 24 F 10 Dec 1853 U
SCHMIDT ROSINE 37 F 10 Dec 1853 U
NOTE: Is 37 an error?
THEUNAS ROSALIE 27 F 10 Dec 1853 U
THEUNAS HENRIETTE 19 F 10 Dec 1853 U
THOMAS CARL 2 M 10 Dec 1853 U
THOMAS EMILIE 3 M 10 Dec 1853 U
THOMAS LOUISE 26 M 10 Dec 1853 U
THOMAS PAULINE 7 m F 10 Dec 1853 U
THOMAS A.W. 26 M 10 Dec 1853 U
VOGEL ELISABETH 58 F 10 Dec 1853 U){kind=small}
1853 Donau Passenger List
LAST NAME FIRST NAME AGE SEX ARRIVAL DATE PLACE OF LAST RESIDENCE
FEIGE ALWINE 6 F 10 Dec 1853 U
FEIGE AMALIE 10 F 10 Dec 1853 U
FEIGE AUGUSTE 30 M 10 Dec 1853 U
FEIGE CARL 4 M 10 Dec 1853 U
FEIGE F.W. 29 M 10 Dec 1853 U
FEIGE LOUISE 6 M 10 Dec 1853 U
FROEHLICH GUSTAV 24 M 10 Dec 1853 U
FROEHLICH MARIA 24 F 10 Dec 1853 U
SCHMIDT ROSINE 37 F 10 Dec 1853 U
NOTE: Is 37 an error?
THEUNAS ROSALIE 27 F 10 Dec 1853 U
THEUNAS HENRIETTE 19 F 10 Dec 1853 U
THOMAS CARL 2 M 10 Dec 1853 U
THOMAS EMILIE 3 M 10 Dec 1853 U
THOMAS LOUISE 26 M 10 Dec 1853 U
THOMAS PAULINE 7 m F 10 Dec 1853 U
THOMAS A.W. 26 M 10 Dec 1853 U
VOGEL ELISABETH 58 F 10 Dec 1853 U
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1860 Adams, Berkshire, Massachusetts
Name: Augustus Thomas
Residence: , Berkshire, Massachusetts
Ward: Adams
Age: 33 years
Estimated Birth Year: 1827
BirthPlace: Germany
Gender: Male
PAge: 123
Family Number: 26
Film Number: 803487
DGS Number: 4231347
Image Number: 00302
NARA Number: M653
Collection: United States Census, 1860
Augustus Thomas, 33
Loisa Thomas, 33
Chas Thomas, 9
Terese Thomas, 75 (Is this Augustus' mother? Census record does not indicate who she is.)
Residence: , Berkshire, Massachusetts
Ward: Adams
Age: 33 years
Estimated Birth Year: 1827
BirthPlace: Germany
Gender: Male
PAge: 123
Family Number: 26
Film Number: 803487
DGS Number: 4231347
Image Number: 00302
NARA Number: M653
Collection: United States Census, 1860
Augustus Thomas, 33
Loisa Thomas, 33
Chas Thomas, 9
Terese Thomas, 75 (Is this Augustus' mother? Census record does not indicate who she is.)
Source / record details
1860 Census Ancestry (U.S.)
Exploring the U.S. Census: Your Guide to America’s Data
1860 Census Ancestry (U.S.)
Exploring the U.S. Census: Your Guide to America’s Data
1865 Pittsfield, Berkshire, Massachusetts
Name: AUGUSTUS THOMAS
Age: 38 YEARS
ESTIMATED Birth Year: 1827
Gender: MALE
Race:
BIRTHPlace: GERMANY
Marital Status: MARRIED
Residence: PITTSFIELD, BERKSHIRE, MASSACHUSETTS
FAMILY NUMBER: 1619
Line Number: 24
Film Number: 0953967
Digital Folder Number: 4286754
Image Number: 00606
COLLECTION: MASSACHUSETTS STATE CENSUS, 1865
Name: LOUISA THOMAS
Age: 28 YEARS
ESTIMATED Birth Year: 1837
Gender: FEMALE
Race:
BIRTHPlace: GERMANY
Marital Status: MARRIED
Residence: PITTSFIELD, BERKSHIRE, MASSACHUSETTS
FAMILY NUMBER: 1619
Line Number: 25
Name: CHARLES THOMAS
Age: 13 YEARS
ESTIMATED Birth Year: 1852
Gender: MALE
Race:
BIRTHPlace: GERMANY
Marital Status:
Residence: PITTSFIELD, BERKSHIRE, MASSACHUSETTS
FAMILY NUMBER: 1619
Line Number: 26
Name: EDWARD THOMAS
Age: 1 YEAR
ESTIMATED Birth Year: 1864
Gender: MALE
Race:
BIRTHPlace: MASSACHUSETTS
Marital Status:
Residence: PITTSFIELD, BERKSHIRE, MASSACHUSETTS
FAMILY NUMBER: 1619
Line Number: 27
Age: 38 YEARS
ESTIMATED Birth Year: 1827
Gender: MALE
Race:
BIRTHPlace: GERMANY
Marital Status: MARRIED
Residence: PITTSFIELD, BERKSHIRE, MASSACHUSETTS
FAMILY NUMBER: 1619
Line Number: 24
Film Number: 0953967
Digital Folder Number: 4286754
Image Number: 00606
COLLECTION: MASSACHUSETTS STATE CENSUS, 1865
Name: LOUISA THOMAS
Age: 28 YEARS
ESTIMATED Birth Year: 1837
Gender: FEMALE
Race:
BIRTHPlace: GERMANY
Marital Status: MARRIED
Residence: PITTSFIELD, BERKSHIRE, MASSACHUSETTS
FAMILY NUMBER: 1619
Line Number: 25
Name: CHARLES THOMAS
Age: 13 YEARS
ESTIMATED Birth Year: 1852
Gender: MALE
Race:
BIRTHPlace: GERMANY
Marital Status:
Residence: PITTSFIELD, BERKSHIRE, MASSACHUSETTS
FAMILY NUMBER: 1619
Line Number: 26
Name: EDWARD THOMAS
Age: 1 YEAR
ESTIMATED Birth Year: 1864
Gender: MALE
Race:
BIRTHPlace: MASSACHUSETTS
Marital Status:
Residence: PITTSFIELD, BERKSHIRE, MASSACHUSETTS
FAMILY NUMBER: 1619
Line Number: 27
1868 - The typewriter is invented (Christopher Latham Sholes, United States)Thomas Edison applies for his first patent, the electric vote recorder.
1870 Pittsfield, Berkshire, Massachusetts
Thomas, August, 43, farmer, b. Prussia
Thomas, Louisa, 43, keeping house, b. Prussia
Thomas, Charles, 14 or 19, works on farm, b. Prussia
Thomas, Edward, 6, at school, b. MA
Slater, Henry, 43, works on farm, b. Germany
Thomas, Louisa, 43, keeping house, b. Prussia
Thomas, Charles, 14 or 19, works on farm, b. Prussia
Thomas, Edward, 6, at school, b. MA
Slater, Henry, 43, works on farm, b. Germany
Source / record details
1870 Census Ancestry (U.S.)
Exploring the U.S. Census: Your Guide to America’s Data
1870 Census Ancestry (U.S.)
Exploring the U.S. Census: Your Guide to America’s Data
1880 Pittsfield, Berkshire, Massachusetts
Name Relation Marital Status Gender Race Age Birthplace Occupation Father's Birthplace Mother's Birthplace
August THOMAS Self M Male W 53 BADEN Farmer BADEN BADEN
Luise THOMAS Wife M Female W 53 BADEN Keeping House BADEN BADEN
Charles THOMAS Son S Male W 27 BADEN Farmer BADEN BADEN
Edward THOMAS Son S Male W 15 MA At School BADEN BADEN
Henry SLATER Other S Male W 53 BADEN Servant BADEN BADEN
Rosa BORINE Other W Female W 28 MA Keeping House IRE IRE
John BORINE Other S Male W 3 MA MA MA
Elisbeth HURRA Other W Female W 65 IRE Retired House Keeper IRE IRE
August THOMAS Self M Male W 53 BADEN Farmer BADEN BADEN
Luise THOMAS Wife M Female W 53 BADEN Keeping House BADEN BADEN
Charles THOMAS Son S Male W 27 BADEN Farmer BADEN BADEN
Edward THOMAS Son S Male W 15 MA At School BADEN BADEN
Henry SLATER Other S Male W 53 BADEN Servant BADEN BADEN
Rosa BORINE Other W Female W 28 MA Keeping House IRE IRE
John BORINE Other S Male W 3 MA MA MA
Elisbeth HURRA Other W Female W 65 IRE Retired House Keeper IRE IRE
Source / record details
1880 Census Ancestry (U.S.)
Exploring the U.S. Census: Your Guide to America’s Data
1880 Census Ancestry (U.S.)
Exploring the U.S. Census: Your Guide to America’s Data
1884 - Photographic film is invented (George Eastman, United States)The first gravity roller coaster amusement ride (LeMarcus A. Thompson, United States)
Gazetteer of Berkshire County, Mass., 1725-1885
TOWN OF PITTSFIELD - OUTSIDE FIRE DISTRICT
Thomas, August W., r 13, weaver, Pontoosuc mill, farmer 70.
Thomas Charles A., r 13, carpenter, son of August W.
Thomas Edward A., r 13, weaver, Pontoosuc mill, son of August W.
Title Gazetteer of Berkshire County, Mass., 1725-1885
Compiled by Hamilton Child
Publisher Printed at the Journal Office, 1885
Page 377
Thomas, August W., r 13, weaver, Pontoosuc mill, farmer 70.
Thomas Charles A., r 13, carpenter, son of August W.
Thomas Edward A., r 13, weaver, Pontoosuc mill, son of August W.
Title Gazetteer of Berkshire County, Mass., 1725-1885
Compiled by Hamilton Child
Publisher Printed at the Journal Office, 1885
Page 377
1891 Marriage / PartnerCarl August (Charles) THOMAS and Adeline-F DOUVILLE 31 August 1891, Pittsfield, Massachusetts, USA (Coltsville)
He was 40 years old.
1891 - The zipper is invented (Whitcomb L. Judson, United States)The motion picture camera is invented (Thomas Alva Edison, William K.L. Dickson, United States)
First Perforated Toilet Paper Roll is Patented
1900 Pittsfield, Berkshire, Massachusetts
Thomas, Charles, head, b. Apr 1853, age 47, married 9 years, b. Germany, parents b. Germany, year of immigration 1854, naturalized, carpenter
Thomas, Adeline, wife, b. July 1866, age 33, married 9 years, no children, b. Canada, year of immigration 1868
living nearby
Thomas, Edward, head, b. Oct 1863, married 9 years, b. MA, parents b. Germany, city excavator
Thomas, Nellie, wife, b. Apr 1872, age 28, married 9 years, b. MA
Thomas, Harry, son, b. Feb 1893, age 7, b. MA
also a couple of servants living there
Thomas, Adeline, wife, b. July 1866, age 33, married 9 years, no children, b. Canada, year of immigration 1868
living nearby
Thomas, Edward, head, b. Oct 1863, married 9 years, b. MA, parents b. Germany, city excavator
Thomas, Nellie, wife, b. Apr 1872, age 28, married 9 years, b. MA
Thomas, Harry, son, b. Feb 1893, age 7, b. MA
also a couple of servants living there
Source / record details
1900 Census Ancestry (U.S.)
Exploring the U.S. Census: Your Guide to America’s Data
1900 Census Ancestry (U.S.)
Exploring the U.S. Census: Your Guide to America’s Data
1900 Birth of ChildMabel Claire THOMAS was born 17 April 1900, Pittsfield, Massachusetts, USA (Coltsville)
Carl August (Charles) was 49 years old.
In 1906, Reginald Fessenden made the first AM radio broadcast on December 24th. This event marked a significant advancement in radio technology, paving the way for the modern broadcasting industry.1910 - Pittsfield, Massachusetts
Name: Charles A Thomas
Age in 1910: 56
Birth Year: abt 1854
BirthPlace: Germany
Home in 1910: Pittsfield Ward 1, Berkshire, Massachusetts
Street: Pecks Road
House Number: 538
Race: White
Gender: Male
Immigration Year: 1855
Relation to Head of House: Head
Marital Status: Married
Spouse's Name: Adeline Thomas
Father's BirthPlace: Germany
Mother's BirthPlace: Germany
Native Tongue: English
Occupation: Farmer
Industry: General Farm
Employer, Employee or Other: Own Account
Home Owned or Rented: Own
Home Free or Mortgaged: Free
Farm or House: Farm
Naturalization Status: Naturalized
Able to Read: Yes
Able to Write: Yes
Years Married: 18
Neighbors: View others on page
Household Members:
Name Age
Charles A Thomas 56
Adeline Thomas 42
Mabel Thomas 9
Age in 1910: 56
Birth Year: abt 1854
BirthPlace: Germany
Home in 1910: Pittsfield Ward 1, Berkshire, Massachusetts
Street: Pecks Road
House Number: 538
Race: White
Gender: Male
Immigration Year: 1855
Relation to Head of House: Head
Marital Status: Married
Spouse's Name: Adeline Thomas
Father's BirthPlace: Germany
Mother's BirthPlace: Germany
Native Tongue: English
Occupation: Farmer
Industry: General Farm
Employer, Employee or Other: Own Account
Home Owned or Rented: Own
Home Free or Mortgaged: Free
Farm or House: Farm
Naturalization Status: Naturalized
Able to Read: Yes
Able to Write: Yes
Years Married: 18
Neighbors: View others on page
Household Members:
Name Age
Charles A Thomas 56
Adeline Thomas 42
Mabel Thomas 9
Source / record details
1910 Census Ancestry (U.S.)
Exploring the U.S. Census: Your Guide to America’s Data
1910 Census Ancestry (U.S.)
Exploring the U.S. Census: Your Guide to America’s Data
Death
Name: Charles A Thomas
Death Date: 31 Jan 1911
Death Place: Pittsfield,,Massachusetts
Gender: Male
Race: White
Death Age: 56
Estimated Birth Year:
Birth Date: 06 Apr 1854
BirthPlace: Germany
Marital Status: Married
Spouse's Name:
Father's Name: August W Thomas
Mother's Name: Louise Vogel
Film Number: 2396049
Digital Folder Number: 4283248
Image Number: 01184
Reference Number: 140
Collection: Massachusetts Deaths, 1841-1915
Death Date: 31 Jan 1911
Death Place: Pittsfield,,Massachusetts
Gender: Male
Race: White
Death Age: 56
Estimated Birth Year:
Birth Date: 06 Apr 1854
BirthPlace: Germany
Marital Status: Married
Spouse's Name:
Father's Name: August W Thomas
Mother's Name: Louise Vogel
Film Number: 2396049
Digital Folder Number: 4283248
Image Number: 01184
Reference Number: 140
Collection: Massachusetts Deaths, 1841-1915
Source / record details
Massachusetts Vital Records, 1841–1925
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Massachusetts Vital Records, 1841–1925
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Postcards and Memories of Pittsfield, Massachusetts, USA (Coltsville)
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