Re: Amen Thomas, Olean NY Lebanese ancestors
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Amen Thomas, Olean NY Lebanese ancestors
1/18/99
Grandparents: Adla Nahara Thomas & Salem (Sam)Thomas OF Olean, NYLast name was Barracat (sp?) Middle name was Tanous (Anthony) but sounded like Thomas. Immigration dropped the last name and we got Thomas.My parents: Louise M. Thomas& JOseph Knieser.My dad's sister, Julia Farris, in Olean, might have some info for you about Uncle Amen & Aunt Genny, Uncle Ward.I remember Uncle Sam & Aunt Freda (who has grand kids in Buffalo).Fr. Don Thomas in Olean is Jim Thomas's son.