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Re: tunis family surname

chez4211 — 2009-10-23 18:38:31Z

Did you know that the Tunis families some also go by the last name of Truno. Maybe that might help you in your search.

I know my grandfather Natale Tunis aka Trunzo he lived in Scranton PA.

Re: Florham Park, NJ 1883-1948 Carrie A. Teneyck, w/o F. Harlie Tunis

nrtennis — 2009-10-23 16:54:53Z

Have you checked any of the census's? That might show children.

Have you tried to obtain a copy of their death certificate? Might tell you more who they were?

I did find in the WWII Draft Registration

Edward Harlie Tunis, born 25 August 1882 at Florham Park, N.J.
residing at 304 Greenwood Ave
Madison, Morris co., New Jersey
with a Mrs. Carrie Tunis at same residence
Edward Harlie self employed

Florham Park, NJ 1883-1948 Carrie A. Teneyck, w/o F. Harlie Tunis

una13aa — 2009-10-22 17:57:38Z

New Jersey Cemetery Record John Hancock Cem.2006 listed
Teneyck, Carrie A. I'm searching for genealogical records showing when in 1883 she was born,to whom,who F. Harlie Tunis was, if they had children. Please and thanks!

Re: Looking for any Tunis Family in the Oklahoma Area

chez4211 — 2009-06-13 02:26:53Z

My grandfather came from Italy and then resided in Scranton, PA until he died. Do you know the names of your grandparents? I also knwo that Tunis Family were also known as Trunzo Family don't know why they changed the last name from Trunzo to Tunis?

Re: Looking for any Tunis Family in the Oklahoma Area

patrickthafam — 2009-06-11 15:32:18Z

My name is Patrick Tunis. I don't live in Oklahoma but I was interested in learning something about the name. My dad is Roy C. Tunis. If you have any info please inform me. Thanks.

Re: Oklahoma Tunis Family

freeeagle777 — 2009-03-03 16:02:09Z

I believe that I may be a cousin. Feel free to contact me at freeeagle777@yahoo.com. My grandpa's name is George Anthony Tunis and my great-grandpa's name is Felix Tunis.

Re: Looking for any Tunis Family in the Oklahoma Area

nrtennis — 2009-03-02 16:34:16Z

Looks like a lot of George Tunis's born in that time frame, but according to the 1900, 1910, 1920 census, your George Anthony Tunis was born in Kansas on 1 Oct 1877 (per WWI draft reg.).

In the 1880 census of Belmont twp., Kingman county, Kansas, there is a George Tunis (age2). His parents are Felix Tunis, age 29, born France. And his mother is Elsy, age 24, born in New York.

Might this Felix Tunis be your ancestor? born 1848 France

Re: Looking for any Tunis Family in the Oklahoma Area

freeeagle777 — 2009-03-02 05:24:58Z

If you are looking for the same Ernest Anthony Tunis that lived most of his life in Garber, OK, it was my father. He was born December 14, 1921. His fathers name was George Anthony Tunis and his mother's name was Maggie Mae Johnson Tunis. That is as far as I have found or can remember at the time.

Jabez C. Tunis, Tunis C. Tarrant

tarrancb — 2008-11-01 16:30:11Z

Seeking information of the family of Jabez C. Tunis who lived in Cincinnati, Ohio throughout the early to mid 1800's. How was he connected to Tunis C. Tarrant?

Re: Oklahoma Tunis Family

liltiggerlvr19741 — 2008-08-31 02:10:08Z

My Grandpa was Ernest A Tunis who past away Feb 2001 and my Grandma is (Rhodes) Tunis who lives in Denver, CO. My mom on the other hand is Louise or Ada Louise Maples now known as Louise Watkins in Aurora, CO. My myself live in Michigan. Feel free to contact me sometime Kevin, I am into talking more about our genealogy. liltiggerlvr1974@sbcglobal.net.

I have a PDF file that has a lot of our history on it but it won't let us submit it through here.

Re: Oklahoma Tunis Family

liltiggerlvr19741 — 2008-08-18 12:38:33Z

Thank you Kevin,
I talked to Jerry Tunis and got a lot of information I found out there are a lot of Tunis' out there. Thank you for your information, I will write this information down.

Feel free to contact me if you would like to give me any more information personally at liltiggerlvr1974@sbcglobal.net

Re: Oklahoma Tunis Family

kevintunis — 2008-08-18 11:39:28Z

My dad Melvin Tunis said that when he was a kid they had visited relatives in Oklahoma. Here is some names if they will help.
granddad: Orville M. Tunis
great granddad: Owen S. Tunis

Thanks,
Kevin Tunis

Re: Looking for any Tunis Family in the Oklahoma Area

nrtennis — 2008-08-13 17:29:28Z

So your grandfather was Ernest Anthony Tunis. Do you know who his parents were or his ancestry? I'm working on the TENNIS/TUNIS descendents from Germantown, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania from the immigration of 1683.
Nelson Tennis of Pa.

Looking for any Tunis Family in the Oklahoma Area

liltiggerlvr19741 — 2008-08-13 06:52:18Z

I am part of the Tunis family, my grandfather was Ernest A. Tunis and he passed in Feb/2001 and would like to get to know anyone that is interested in meeting me or just keeping contact with me via internet. If you are please contact me.

Re: Oklahoma Tunis Family

liltiggerlvr19741 — 2008-08-13 06:39:20Z

Alicia, I think I am related to you! I was just talking to my mom in Colorado and she was saying that there are family all over Oklahoma that I am related to. Garber, OK is one of them. My grandfather was Ernest A. Tunis but passed in Feb/2001.

Re: tunis family surname

liltiggerlvr19741 — 2008-08-13 06:19:37Z

My grandfathers first name was Ernest A. Tunis and he past in Feb/2001.

Re: tunis family surname

liltiggerlvr19741 — 2008-08-13 06:14:20Z

I know of some tunis' that live in CO one of them being my grandfather who passed on a few years ago but not too sure of the the full name I know his middle name was Anthony. I am still trying to find out more about my ancestry because of being adopted. I know my mom is also a Tunis and lives in Colorado, I have given her this sight so maybe when she has time to sit down to look I will let her know. As far as them coming from Canada I am not sure about that. I will get back to you tomorrow about what the first name of my grandfather's name was.

Re: there are tunis' in michigan

nrtennis — 2008-01-22 16:40:43Z

Do you know who your TUNIS immigrant was?

I'm searching for descendents of
Anthony Tunis [1693-1762] &
Mary Susanna Williams [1694-1769]
of Lower Merion, Montgomery co., Pa.,
just NW of Philadelphia.

Richard Tunis, Stockton, CA. 1804-1872 ?

2006-10-24 16:56:48Z

Stockton Daily Independent
March 1872
Location: Stockton
Description: Mar. 11-16, 1872

>>Monday, 11 Mar 1872<<
STARTLING SUICIDE -- Richard TUNIS, one of Stockton’s pioneers and a highly respectable citizen, committed suicide by shooting himself through the head with a Colt’s navy revolver, on Saturday morning last. The act was committed at the dwelling of I.V. LEFFLER, on Stanislaus street, between Weber avenue and Channel street, to which house he had been removed the previous day in order the better to receive such care and attention as his debilitated condition demanded. Coroner BOND was notified of the sad occurrence, and that officer took charge of the body and summoned a jury of inquest.

RICHARD TUNIS’ WILL -- Richard TUNIS, deceased, has left $500 in gold coin to the Ladies’ Benevolent Association of this city, the sum to be deposited in the Savings and Loan Society’s bank and to be drawn semi-annually, principle and interest, at the option of the legatees. He leaves $200 to John NYE, and the remainder of his property goes to Lloyd J. DAVIS and 3 daughter, Philadelphia.

Anyone know the family of this Richard and next mentioned Captain Benjamin Tunis?

Re: New E- Mail Address on anything listed, Van and Eliza Tunis-by Georgia Golian

2006-09-05 02:39:05Z

Does anyone know where Van's father James Tunis, b.1813 Pa. was from? Was he from Philadelphia?

Nelson Tennis

Re: tunis=vanover

2006-08-27 18:29:18Z

nelson
i only know that he was married to mary polly vanover in
randolph co ill. he had 3/4 girls then he must have died or something either way mary polly married james casteel and had another daughter i have her probate will and other info on her and the kids but none really on him betty

Re: Oklahoma Tunis Family

2005-07-19 14:30:01Z

Alicia,
Charles Tunis of Garber Oklahoma is my uncle. Is this the Charles you are refering to? If so, I have quite a bit of information on the Tunis family that I would be happy to share with you if you are still interested.

Jim
07/19/05

Tunis family of DORCHESTER Co., MARYLAND

2005-05-25 03:32:33Z

In 1837, a Nancy Tunis, b. Nov 15, 1818, married Levin T. Dunnock in Dorchester County, Md. Nancy's parents were Nancy Johnson of Joshua and ELIJAH TUNIS, b. 1775 d. 1846. I have been working on Elijah for some time now and am stuck... hopefully, we share some ancestry with one of you.... any help is always appreciated..

Re: New E- Mail Address on anything listed, Van and Eliza Tunis-by Georgia Golian

2005-04-23 21:34:11Z

Hello Jennifer. These are my Tunis'es too. I am going through some serious tests right now, but if you will e-mail me direct and send me your address I will try my best to get the information to you as soon as possible. Best regards Georgia-- londonlady@areatech.com

Captain Benjamin TUNIS, death notice 1859 CA

Fireskye1 — 2005-11-28 01:25:40Z

Stockton Daily Argus
Stockton, San Joaquin Co., CA
19-24 Dec 1859
>>Friday, 23 Dec 1859<<

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DIED -- in the city of Stockton, of Consumption, Benjamin TUNIS, in the
65th year of his age. [His friends and acquaintances are respectfully
invited to attend his funeral from St. John's church on Saturday, 24th
inst., at 11 o'clock a.m. The Masonic Fraternity are respectfully invited
to attend.]

DEATH of a PIONEER STOCKTONIAN -- Captain Benjamin TUNIS, whose death we
announce in another column, was a native of Philadelphia, and one of the
Pioneers of Stockton. His father was a soldier of the Revolution, and the
deceased was a veteran of the war of 1812 and 1815, having fought under the
gallant commander DECATUR.

Subsequent to the war, he joined the mercantile marine, and from a boy
"before the mast" became one of the most able and enterprising ship masters
that sailed out of the port of New York. During the financial crisis
consequent upon the removal of the deposits from the bank of the United
States he abandoned the Ocean, and settled in the State of Missouri, where
he resided for a period of 15 years, enjoying during that time the
confidence and respect of all with whom he had any dealings. In the Spring
of 1849 he arrived in Stockton, and, save a brief absence to the East, has
been a resident of the City and County ever since.

Capt. TUNIS was a man of the strictest integrity, high minded and
honorable, plain and unobtrusive in his manners, and like all old "Tars,"
found of dwelling upon those incidents with which he was identified in his
earlier days. The funeral of deceased will take place tomorrow (Saturday)
morning at 11 o'clock, from St. John's Church, and the remains will be
deposited in the Odd Fellows' Cemetery.
- ---------------------------------------

Re: Captain Benjamin TUNIS, death notice 1859 CA

Fireskye1 — 2006-08-28 01:02:00Z

Yes, it was a posting out of the kindness of my heart....and an interesting story with little nuggets of info. I have no connection to the Tunis line.

However, contact either Dee Sardoc deesar@frontiernet.net or Betty [betty@unisette.com]. One of them posted this....

Janet

Re: John Tunis 1780-1832

eknowlton159 — 2007-03-21 11:23:22Z

"The Minnie I knew" This Minnie (maiden name unknown) was born about 1840. She did live in Philadelphia in 1880 when that census was done, but she was born in NC and married both times in Norfolk, VA. Thank you also to the person who found her second husband's, Andrew Sigourney, cemetery information. As I said, what I really need to know is if she first married (early 1860s) John Tunis or Lewis Tunis (brothers) because we want to know our journal writer's father's name. Thanks.

Re: John Tunis 1780-1832

eknowlton159 — 2007-03-16 12:53:05Z

I am not related to this person but am cataloging a travel journal of one of his descendants, the daughter of a Minnie who must have married either John E. Tunis (1834-1866) or Lewis (1841-1864). We are most anxious to know which man was Minnie's husband and what was her maiden name. Thank you so much for posting the cemetery dates to this mailing list. Minnie then married Andrew Sigourney, also of the 54th Regt. VA Militia, but he died before 1870 too.

Re: TUNIS in OHIO

sherrle123 — 2006-07-13 02:33:53Z

Hi Fawn: This is the best I can do, try 1860-1870 census in Ohio, and come up with Alma Tunis with father Madison Tunis. 1900 Census show her married to Wm Whikehart and her name is Bella. So I think that is pretty close. Wm died 3-4-1932. Get a copy of his death certificate and that should help some. Wish I could help more but they are not part of my Tunis Family. Shirley

Re: Ohio-Indiana Tunis'

sherrle123 — 2006-06-12 20:07:16Z

Hi Kathy. My grandmother was Grace Tunis, sister to Dot. I have some info on the Tunis Family, but am trying to get more on the Sorrel/Sorrell side. E-mail me. Shirley

Re: Ohio-Indiana Tunis'

sherrle123 — 2006-06-12 20:04:52Z

Hi James My grandmother was Grace Tunis, sister to Kate & Bessie. Am trying to research the Tunis Family. Drop me an e-mal. Shirley

Re: Ohio-Indiana Tunis'

sherrle123 — 2006-06-12 20:02:55Z

Hi: Grace Tunis was my grandmother, related to Dot and Bessie. Am trying to research the Tunis Family. E-mail me please do have some info. Shirley

Re: Ohio-Indiana Tunis'

sherrle123 — 2006-06-05 02:24:20Z

Hi Kathy: Dottie Mae Tunis was my aunt. Am just starting to work on the Tunis Family, and have some great info. E-mail me and I will be happy to share what I have. Shirley

Re: Looking for TUNIS Part 2

sherrle123 — 2006-06-05 02:20:03Z

Hi: My great grandmother was Margaret Sorrel m. to Jasper J. Tunis Oct 29, 1889 Pulaski IN, have marriage license. His father was Joseph J. Tunis m. Catherine Straw 10 July 1851 Marion Ohio. His father was James Tunis b. 1801 NJ married Christina Gale Jan. 15, 1821 Licking Co. OH. Willing to share any info, just e-mail me. Shirley

TUNIS in OHIO

FawnGutridge — 2006-07-18 18:54:25Z

Hi I'm looking for information on TUNIS living in Muskingum Co., Ohio, Velle V. or maybe Velva V. TUNIS born around 1859, she married William H. WHIKEHART on 8 Aug. 1882.

Thank you for your help.

Fawn

Re: TUNIS in OHIO

FawnGutridge — 2006-07-18 18:54:25Z

Shirley,

Thank you for your help.

Fawn

Re: Was a Tunis before adoption

ELIZABETHALBERT65 — 2006-03-07 20:05:35Z

Just found your message. So glad you found your Mom.
I am a Tunis, living in Morris County NJ. Was your Grandfather, Daniel William Tunis, born on 10/14/1920? His family lived in New Vernon?
If so, let me know...I have more info for you and would like to fill in some gaps in my family history.

Re: John Tunis 1780-1832

tmbonneyt_1 — 2007-03-19 00:50:25Z

Andrew Sigourney died 1869 and is buried in Elmwood Cemetery, Norfolk, Virginia (across the road from Cedar Grove Cemetery).

He is the only Sigourney in either cemetery. Will try and get exact birth and death dates but will have to go to the cemetery to do so. Will let you know what I find. Could 'Minnie' have amrried again? Also, there is no Minnie Tunis in either cemetery.

Re: John Tunis 1780-1832

tmbonneyt_1 — 2007-03-21 17:57:24Z

Also on the Lot Card is:

Lot Owner: Mrs. Sigourney Elmwood Cemetery Lot No.21, 6th Alley West, South half of lot.

A. G. Newton, North half of lot, transfered to Minnie E. Newton from Harriett L. Newton Transfered to E. S. Runaldue from Minnie E. Newton, administratrix of estate of Harriett L. Newton

Re: John Tunis 1780-1832

tmbonneyt_1 — 2007-03-21 17:51:03Z

I have just come from Elmwood Cemetery in Norfolk, Virginia. Andrew Sigourney is buried on a lot owned by "Mrs. Sigourney"
There are 5 interments on the lot as follows:

1. Andrew Sigourney grave #2 1827-1869 Tombstone has 6 Nov 1827-9 Feb 1869

2. Minnie E. King grave #1 1841-1894 Tombstone has 24 Mar 1841-1 May 1894

3. John E. Tunis grave #6 1834-1866 Tombstone has John E. Tunis, son of John & Rebecca B. Tunis 23 Jun 1834-23/28 Feb 1866

4. John W. Tunis grave #7 1861-1863 Tombstone broken & unreadable)

5. Carolina E. J. Tunis grave #6 (I believe this may be a mistake because John E. Tunis is in grave 6 and is an adult)If she were a child she may be in grave #7 with John W. Tunis or if she was an adult, she is in another grave. There is no tombstone.

So, Minnie unknown Sigournry must have married a King, also. I will have to goo to the Circuit Court Office to find the marriages when I have time. Give me your email address and I will send you pictures of the lot and interment cards. Mine is timbonney@cox.net.

I am interested in what else you know about the Tunis' and about the journal.

Tim Bonney

Re: Tunis Family

nrtennis — 2007-12-31 16:31:42Z

It's been awhile, but i think i have a contact if you havn't already found them. E-mail me nrtennison@aol.com

Re: tunis family surname

nrtennis — 2007-06-08 05:35:33Z

Yes, there were some TUNIS'S who came from Canada. But they originated in Philadelphia first, then went to Canada about the Revolutionary War time.

I have a William Edwin Tunis, born 4 Oct 1874 in Ontario, but have no knowledge of his descendency or whereabouts. Most re-entered the states for work.

Re: Captain Benjamin TUNIS, death notice 1859 CA

nrtennis — 2006-08-27 23:46:14Z

Captain Benjamin TUNIS, whose death we announce in another column, was a native of Philadelphia, and one of the Pioneers of Stockton. His father was a soldier of the Revolution, and the deceased was a veteran of the war of 1812 and 1815, having fought under the gallant commander DECATUR.

I realize you probably posted this from the kindness of your heart, helping others. If you have access to this newspaper? Could you look-up the other column they speak of? I'm trying to connect this Benjamin to the proper TUNIS family from Philadelphia.

Thanks for posting this!!!!!
Nelson

Re: tunis=vanover

nrtennis — 2006-08-27 19:33:03Z

Betty, I have a John Tunis b. 1 Nov 1835 in Harrisburg, Dauphin county, Pennsylvania. But, upon closer checking, he died 9 Mar 1859, but my source doesn't say where. I guess him and Polly could've had 3 children between 20 Jan 1855 & 9 Mar 1859. I'll check closer to see where this John Tunis possibly died.

From ancestry.com, Illinois Marriage 1851-1900 Record shows John Tunis & Polly Stone married in Randolph county, 20 Jan 1855? Film # 0975008-0975012 at the Randolph County Court Records.

Nelson

Re: tunis=vanover

nrtennis — 2006-08-27 02:20:45Z

Could you tell me more about your John Tunis. I have a lot of possiblities in my database from Pa. who may have gone west to Illinois?

Re: Priscilla Tunis

nrtennis — 2006-08-27 02:10:17Z

I have a Priscilla Tunis b. 1853 Ontario, Canada. Daughter of William Tunis & Maria Martha Filman. Priscilla's grandparents were Rees Tunis b. 1788 & Sarah Binkley b. 1789 who came from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania area. Rees and his brother Anthony came to Canada after the Revolutionary War. Rees was son of Anthony Tunis & Mary Thomas of Merion Meeting, Montgomery county, Pa. Anthony was son of Abraham Tunis and Hannah Humphreys of same place. Abraham was son of Anthony Tunis, b. 1693 at Germantown, Philadelphia county, Pa. & Mary Susana Williams, b. 1694 at Somerhausen, Philadelphia county, Pennsylvania. This Anthony was the son of Abraham Tunes & Beatrix Boetzen Luckens whom were one of the original 13 settlers to Germantown, Philadelphia county, Pennsylvania in 1683. I would love to have the descendency of Priscilla if this is the one who married Lafferty.

Re: Found my Tunis line...Thanks to you...

nrtennis — 2006-08-26 16:20:17Z

Lea, we need to talk! I have from Abraham, b. 1786 back to the old country. I also have Charles, s/o John Hansell Tunis as b. abt 1839 and died in infancy. However John Hansell had several grandsons named Charles H. Tunis. Might you have skipped a generation to your James Arthur Tunis?

I would love to connect to your descendency of James Arthur! I have nothing in my database on a James Arthur Tunis.

Nelson Tennis of Central Pa.
nrtennison@aol.com

Re: solder who owned this gun

nrtennis — 2006-08-26 15:37:47Z

I don't know anything about guns, but I have a Dr. Joseph Price Tunis, b. 7 Feb 1866 in Philadelphia, Pa. who served in the Spanish American War as a Surgeon. He was a son of Thomas Roberts Tunis, b. 14 Jun 1828 & Anna Callender Price, b. 3 Nov 1834. I have his ancestry back to 1525 in Holland.

I'm still working on Dr. Tunis's descendency, but I know he married Annis Wister Rossell abt. 1903. They had two daughters, Annis L. Tunis, b. abt. 1904 & Lydia W. Tunis, b. abt. 1907. This is where my descendency of them stops. In 1930 they were residing in Chestnut Hill, Philadelphia county, Pa.

Do you think this gun would be from this era? If so, and you still have it? I would be much interested in purchasing it, as I am collecting family heirlooms. I have many Civil War ancestors, but can't find any of their stuff. Would love to have a gun from The Spanish-American War era!

Nelson Tennis of Central Pa.
nrtennison@aol.com

Re: Was a Tunis before adoption

martinmo01 — 2007-06-10 23:30:39Z

were you called jennifer collins before adoption if not sorry to trouble you

Re: John Tunis 1780-1832

chez4211 — 2007-03-21 03:37:32Z

The Minnie Tunis I knew was living in Pennsylvania. Probably not the same person then.