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Re: The Mandas from Austria - Albert A. Manda, horticulturalist and landscape gardener, East Orange, New Jersey [1863- ]

rlee1971 — 2009-08-20 01:43:24Z

W. Albert Manda was born Nov. 11, 1862 near Prague, Bohemia (Czech.) The son of a forester, he is the eldest of a family of 14. Yes, he served as Curator of the Harvard University Botanical Gardens. He is my mother's great uncle. His brother, Joesph A. Manda, is my mother's grandfather.
My mother's father is Willam Joseph Manda born Feb. 13, 1897. These Manda's are known for orchids.

Re: The Mandas from Austria

LizPeterson06 — 2008-09-19 22:44:15Z

Hi Andrea,

I don't have a Frank Joseph Manda in my family tree, although I do have lots of MANDA's. What caught my attention is that my ancestors are Josef b. 1841 and Anna (Kacirek) MANDA. Anna was b. 1848, two of your surnames.

Where do your KACIREK's and MANDA's fit into your research? My KACIREK's and MANDA's came from the same town, Neumetely, Bohemia, Austro-Hungary.

Liz (MANDA) Peterson

Re: The Mandas from Austria

andrea1308 — 2008-05-12 20:19:09Z

Hello Jane,

My cousin, Jacky, is married to Roger whos father was Frank Josef Melhuish Manda and mother was Rose Catherine Thompson. I did some research for him some time ago and discovered his family came from Austria. We then discovered he had a half sister and brother in London who he has since met and now has a very friendly relationship with them. I have been trying to trace further family for him.With the names you have given me there certainly seems to be a connection. Funnily enough, Roger's half sister is called Jane, you don't happen to be her do you?? If not, would you like me to ask Roger and Jacky to make contact with you?

Kind regards, Andrea

Re: The Mandas from Austria

rhiannonc21 — 2008-05-12 16:22:59Z

Dear Andrea
My daughter Rhiannon has just seen your message re the Manda family from Austria. My father was Frank Josef Manda born in 1913. His father was Franz Carl Manda and was married to Frances A Melhuish (my grandmother). Franz Manda was interned in Crystal Palace for the duration of WW1 and then sent back to Austria. My father Frank died in 1995. What is your connection to this family?
Regards
Jane Broad

Re: The Mandas from Austria

LizPeterson06 — 2008-01-06 22:20:41Z

I am a descendant of a Josef Manda who immigrated to Chicago, Illinois, so I am not related to this Manda family as far as I know. However, the last name of Kacirek caught my eye. I am also a descendant of Anna daughter of Frantisek (Frank) Kacirek. She married Josef Manda. They were from Neumetely, Bohemia. How does your Kacirek line fit in with your Manda line?

Manda/Mando Immigrants from Kis Azar, Hungary/Slovakia

kleback — 2006-11-05 20:03:09Z

I have located the following Manda/Mando immigrants from Kis Azar, Hungary/Slovakia at ellisisland.org:

Erzla Manda, 34 y, arrived 10 Mar 1893
Jano Manda, 10 y, arrived 10 Mar 1893
Marie Manda, 9 y, arrived 10 Mar 1893
Erasch Manda, 7 y, arrived 10 Mar 1893
Susana Manda, 1 y, arrived 10 Mar 1893

Maria Manda, 18 y, arrived 21 Nov 1904
Pal Manda, 17 y, arrived 22 Sep 1903

Re: Henry MANDA: Germany PA

peggymarple — 2006-10-10 12:07:37Z

Hanry Manda and Jane Wagner were married 30 JUN 1861 at St. John Gaulbert Catholic Church in Johnstown, PA. Jane, nee Conrad, was previously marrried to James O. Evans and Alexander Wagner. The Wagner and Evans children in the censuses are hers.

Re: The Mandas from Austria - Albert A. Manda, horticulturalist and landscape gardener, East Orange, New Jersey [1863- ]

2006-04-24 15:40:48Z

Hello Kurt,

I have done very little research on this family so far at the request of my cousin, so I don't think I can give you very much at this stage.

My cousin is married to Roger, he was born MANDA but his father deserted him and his mother when he was only about 18 months old. She subsequently married a man by the name of SMITH and Roger took on this name and still uses it today.

However, I found that his father was Frank Josef Melhuish MANDA and his father was Franz Charles MANDA, his father was Josef MANDA.

I found that the family at some stage came from the Austrian/Hungarian border area and that one of them, I think it was Franz Charles came to London and was so annoyed when he was interned during the war that he went back to Vienna where he opened a restaurant.

I have found Albert MANDA, born in Austria and aged 22 living in London with a family by the name of COX. John COX was a gardener.

After the 1881 census he disappeared and I suspect this is when he went to America.

Because all the MANDAs ended up in the London area I suspect they are connected in some way but I have yet to find that connection.

I am sorry this all seems a little dis jointed but I am trying to fit the puzzle together. You may also be interested to know that Rogers' father went on to have 2 more children which no one knew about and I found them recently and Roger has been in contact with them and they are to arrange a meeting.

Could you tell me if you think you fit into this tree as Roger would be delighted to know about you.

Look forward to hearing from you again and please feel free to e-mail me off-line if you wish.

Bye for now, Andrea

Re: The Mandas from Austria - Albert A. Manda, horticulturalist and landscape gardener, East Orange, New Jersey [1863- ]

2006-04-23 17:19:28Z

I am still sorting through the names and sequences, but I believe that Albert A. Manda's father may have been Walter A. Albert's wife was Gertrude E. (Gertie) in the 1920 and 1930 census of South Orange. Albert immigrated in 1882 and became a citizen in 1891. Walter A. was a diamond setter. His sons Robert F. and Albert A. were florists (horticulturalists).

I would love to receive any information you have have on the life and careers of Walter and Albert and ideally photos of both gentlemen.

Re: The Mandas from Austria - Albert A. Manda, horticulturalist and landscape gardener, East Orange, New Jersey [1863- ]

2006-04-23 10:33:45Z

Kurt,

Thank you for this information, it certainly looks like the correct family. This is my cousins family and I will pass the information on to them.

Once again, thank you for your help,

Kind regards, Andrea

Re: The Mandas from Austria - Albert A. Manda, horticulturalist and landscape gardener, East Orange, New Jersey [1863- ]

kculbertson169 — 2006-04-22 23:09:51Z

Albert A. Manda was born in Bohemia (1863) and came to the United States to collect plants. He ended up being in charge of the Harvard Botanical Gardens. Eventually with James R. Pitcher he founded Pitcher and Manda or the United States Nurseries in East Orange, New Jersey. As Bohemia would have been part of the Austro-Hungarian empire at this time, this is perhaps the family you are looking for.

Kurt

Re: Henry MANDA: Germany PA

TJanshego — 2006-04-19 01:47:56Z

The spelling is Henry Mandae married Jane Evans

Children:

Rebecca Mandae 1862
Lewis Charles Mandae 1865
Lorenzo Mandae 1869
Edward Mandae 1871
Henry W. Mandae 1874

Jane Evans was also married to James Oliver Evans

Children

Anna Evans 1845
William Evans 1847-1850
Albert Evans 1848
Austin Evans 1850
Anicetus Sylvester Evans 1853

Jane also married Wagner

Children

Mary J. Wagner 1854
Walter Wagner 1856
Alexander Wagner 1859

The Mandas from Austria

2005-11-19 16:59:36Z

Hello,

I notice that there has been no message since 2003, therefore I hope someone will see this!

I am trying to trace the Manda family, Frank Joseph was born in England in 1913, his father was Frank (or Frans) Manda who married in London in 1912. I don't know his mothers' name yet.

I believe that they may have come from Austria, or it might heve been their parents.

This is not a lot of information as I have just started looking for this family, but does anyone recognise these people and can help me?

Many thanks, Andrea

Re: manda from kansas

2004-10-12 04:02:39Z

My grandfather's name was Conrad (Konrad) Manda. He was born in Denver Colorado in 1902. His parents were Germans from Russia. I dont know when they immigrated to the U.S. I cant find them on the Ellis Island Website. I have never been able to find them in Colorado. I did find them in Idaho in 1910 but not again until they moved to Yakima Washington in the 1920's. I was just wondering if you have ever seen anything about these Mandas in your search. His father was also named Conrad and his mother was Elizabeth Holman, also a German from Russia. They spoke fluent German in their home. My grandfather had a sister and two or three brothers. Thank you for any information you might have.

manda from kansas

tkavulla — 2004-02-23 16:23:14Z

Looking for information on the Manda's from Kansas

Tim Kavulla

Henry

2000-04-13 14:54:52Z

Lois,
Can you tell me the date that Henry Manda died and where? Do you know where he is buried. This would help me find Jane.
Thanks Brian

Manda

2000-03-28 05:04:54Z

Lois,
I do not know when they got married. I
just started working on this side of my family
You are correct, none of the children in the 1880
census are hers, with the exception of Sylvester
who was 27 at the time.My great Grandfather,
sylvester got married in 1885 to Anna Walheim.
His best man was George Manda, what relation is George to you?
George was also mentioned in Sylvesters obit
as surviving Slyvester and living in New York.
The census also said that Henry was from Saxony as were
his parents.When I find there marriage date I will let you know.
If you find out anything on Jane please let
me know.

Brian

Henry Manda

2000-03-27 16:41:46Z

Your Henry Manda is definitely my gr-gr-grandfather. Do you know when he and Jane Evans got married? I do not know if any of the children listed in the census are hers. I do not have a previous marriage for him.
Thanks,
Lois

Henry Manda

2000-03-25 10:35:50Z

Hi,
I have been searching for my Great Grandmother Jane Evans, Her 3rd husband was Henry Manda, per the Cambria County PA census of 1880. They lived in Conemaugh Burough outside of Johnstown. He was a coal miner as was his step son Sylvester Evans, my Great Grandfather. If this helps E-mail me at the above E-mail address.

Brian

Henry MANDA: Germany PA

1999-11-13 20:03:48Z

Looking for Henry MANDA and family.