Thome Family - Chantilly France 1900's
I am 1 of about 10 Thome's that live in South Africa.I am trying to trace family. I have our family crest which an aunt tracked down. Our family originated from Chantilly - France.My grandfather's mom & dad came to Mauritius when it was under French rule.My grandfather Marcel Joseph Thome stowed away on a ship and was caught and made to join the merchant navy in South Africa (this is around 1930's) My great aunt was the Mother Superior Martha "Mercedes" Thome of the convent in Calcutta - India also a long way back.She used to write to me in French when I was a little girl, but sadly my grandfather died before he could teach me to speak french fluently.I was only 8 when he passed on.My great aunt Mother Martha "Mercedes" died at +-99.It would be wonderful to find our family "roots".If there is a relative somewhere out there I would love to hear from you.At this moment in time I am already 54years and would love to leave something of my family-heritage for my son 15yrs and daughter 13years.