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Thayer Last Name History & Origin
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I am the Family Historian/Genealogist for the Thayer Families Association and the Author of A Comprehensive Genealogy of the Thayer Family of America. I have the genealogical information of over 77,000 Thayers in my database and am currently in the process of publishing my 10th volume on the Thayer family. See ThayerFamilies.org for more information. I have the history of the Thayer family going back to 1500 in Thornbury, Gloucestershire, England. -Patricia Thayer Muno
History
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Name Origin
The Thayer surname is derived from the Saxon word "Tayer" meaning a person who worked in leather.
Spellings & Pronunciations
Tayer, Theyer, Thair, etc.
Nationality & Ethnicity
Thornbury, Gloucestershire, England
Famous People named Thayer
General Sylvanus Thayer ("Father of West Point Military academy") is the most famous, but there are too many to list here!
Early Thayers
These are the earliest records we have of the Thayer family.
Sarah (Farnum) Thayer of Uxbridge, Massachusetts United States was born on July 20, 1736 in Uxbridge to John Cornet Farnum and Mary (Wood) Farnum. She had siblings David Farnum, Abigail White, Thomas Farnum, Jonathan Farnum, and Joshua Farnum. Sarah Thayer died at age 42 years old in 1778.
Relief (Thayer) French was born on April 18, 1759. She was in a relationship with Zenas French, and had children Sally (French) Whitcomb, Betsy French, Zenas French Jr., Ruth (French) Whitcomb, Moses French, Aaron French, and Caleb French. Relief French died at age 31 years old on August 22, 1790 in Holbrook, Norfolk County, Massachusetts United States. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Relief (Thayer) French.
Abijah Thayer was born on September 11, 1766 in Braintree, Norfolk County, Massachusetts United States, and died at age 44 years old on January 18, 1811 in Boston, Suffolk County. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Abijah (French) Thayer.
Oel Thayer was born on September 4, 1806. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Oel Thayer.
Phyllis Thayer of Yarmouth Port, Barnstable County, MA was born on April 10, 1820, and died at age 166 years old in September 1986.
Orletus C. Thayer was a soldier in the United States Civil War.
Orletus C Thayer [14 Feb 1823, NY-?] m: 16 April 1846 Clarissa Wadsworth [ca 1828, NY-?], by George King, Minister of the Gospel, at the house of James W Wadsworth. Both of the Town of Newark, Allegan County, MI. He was 25 and she 18. ("Clarisa" on record.) Witnesses: Elihu Wadsworth and Harriet Wadsworth. FamilySearch Michigan County Marriages 1820-1940, Allegan County, page 42.
Ormenus H. Thayer was a soldier in the United States Civil War.
The marriage to Ormenus H Thayer on 17 September 1857 to Mrs Dorcas Bolles of Pineplains in the Town of Pineplains was performed by Joseph Evarts, JP. Both were 31. Witnesses: Thomas Raplee and wife and their children Mathew and Sarah Raplee. FamilySearch Michigan County Marriages 1820-1940, Allegan County, page 24 ½.
Albert Thayer was born on January 20, 1836. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Albert Thayer.
Amanda B Thayer was born on September 3, 1838. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Amanda B Thayer.
Henry O Thayer was born on January 9, 1840. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Henry O Thayer.
Thayer Family Members
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Richard Thayer
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Stuart Thayer
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Vannette Thayer
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Wheeler Thayer
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Woodrow Thayer
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Zona Thayer
Surnames: Teyler - Theimers
Thayer Family Photos
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Estelle Smith, Florence Brede, & Marian Thayer
A photo of Estell Smith, Florence Brede-Thayer-Snider, and Marian Edith Thayer-Smith. Gramma with Uncle Smitty and Aunt Marian after their wedding.
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Georgia Katherine Thayer
A photo of the obituary of Georgia Katherine Thayer
People in photo include: Georgia Katherine Thayer
People in photo include: Georgia Katherine Thayer
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Marian (Thayer) & Estell Smith
A photo of the wedding announcement for Marian Edith Thayer and Estell "Smitty" Smith, USAF
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Georgia Katherine Thayer
A photo of Uncle Larry Ellwood, Aunt Georgie Thayer-Ellwood (1926 - 1976) and cousin Noreen Ellwood. This photo is taken 6 years after Aunt Georgie was hit by a car, lost her right leg and ended up wheelchair bound. It's a shame since she only wanted to be a dancer.
People in photo include: Larry Ellwood, Larry Elwood, Larry Elwood, and Noreen Ellwood
People in photo include: Larry Ellwood, Larry Elwood, Larry Elwood, and Noreen Ellwood
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Frederick Richard Thayer
UMT News Arcticle of Gramma Snider's visit with Frederick (Fred) Richard Thayer while at Ft Knox, KY in training
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Albert & Ellie (Priest) Thayer
A photo of Albert James Thayer & wife Dorothy Elouise Priest, dad Al and mom Ellie, both in 1958 and again in 2002.
People in photo include: Dorothy Elouise (Priest) Thayer
People in photo include: Dorothy Elouise (Priest) Thayer
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Albert & Donald Thayer
A photo of Uncle Don Thayer (left) and dad (Albert Thayer) when they lived on CAPAC Farms before WWII (while gramma was in hospital)
People in photo include: Donald Maxwell Thayer and Donald Maxwell Thayer
People in photo include: Donald Maxwell Thayer and Donald Maxwell Thayer
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Albert James Thayer
A photo of Dad, Albert James Thayer (1935 - 2004) at Joyce Warren-Cancilla's wedding. He was such a snappy dresser.
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Albert James Thayer
A photo of Albert James Thayer (1935 - 2004), Dad, enjoying the beach, sun and his family during his final days.
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Alfred Regis Thayer
A photo of Alfred Regis Thayer (or Theyere) under his Air Corps alias James Regis Long. My grandfather served 2 stints in the Army Air Corps, changing his name and birthday on the 2nd stint so he could remain in the military that he so loved. He was an army cook in the European Theater and received his training in St Louis, Jefferson Barracks.
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Thayer Family Tree
Discover the most common names, oldest records and life expectancy of people with the last name Thayer.
Updated Thayer Biographies
Evelyn Mae (Thayer) Warren was born on May 13, 1924 in Cleveland, Cuyahoga County, Ohio United States, and died at age 87 years old on February 21, 2012 in Livonia, Wayne County, MI. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Evelyn Mae (Thayer) Warren.
Frederick Alfred Thayer was born on February 23, 1929 in Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan United States to Florence Mae (Brede) Thayer and Alfred Regis Thayer, and has siblings Marian Edith (Thayer) Smith, Donald Maxwell Thayer, Albert James Thayer, Evelyn Mae (Thayer) Warren, Helen Elizabeth Thayer, and Georgia Katherine (Thayer) Ellwood. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Frederick Richard Thayer.
Florence Mae (Brede) Thayer was born on December 24, 1896 in Rochester, Monroe County, New York United States. Florence was baptized on September 13, 1914 at First English Lutheran Church in Rochester. She was married to Alfred Regis Thayer, and had children Evelyn Mae (Thayer) Warren, Georgia Katherine (Thayer) Ellwood, Marian Edith (Thayer) Smith, Frederick Richard Thayer, Helen Elizabeth Thayer, Donald Maxwell Thayer, and Albert James Thayer. Florence Thayer died at age 82 years old on August 10, 1979 at Marian's House (daughter) in Garden City, Wayne County, MI, and was buried in August 1979 in Livonia. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Florence Mae (Brede) Thayer.
Georgia Katherine (Thayer) Ellwood was born on December 9, 1925 in Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan United States to Florence Mae (Brede) Thayer and Alfred Regis Thayer, and had siblings Marian Edith (Thayer) Smith, Donald Maxwell Thayer, Albert James Thayer, Evelyn Mae (Thayer) Warren, Helen Elizabeth Thayer, and Frederick Richard Thayer. Georgia Ellwood died at age 50 years old on June 30, 1976 in Burbank, Los Angeles County, CA. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Georgia Katherine (Thayer) Ellwood.
Kenneth Alfred Thayer of Silverdale, Kitsap County, WA was born on October 3, 1923, and died at age 78 years old on December 23, 2001. Kenneth Thayer was buried at Tahoma National Cemetery
Section 25 Site 628 18600 Se 240th St, in Kent.
Jesse N Thayer of Seaside, Clatsop County, OR was born on April 9, 1928, and died at age 71 years old on August 11, 1999.
Leon D Thayer of Morrisville, Madison County, NY was born on June 15, 1911, and died at age 89 years old on September 19, 2000.
Gordon F Thayer of Springfield, Hampden County, MA was born on June 28, 1921, and died at age 63 years old on November 3, 1984.
Frank C Thayer of Newburgh, Orange County, NY was born on July 29, 1921, and died at age 84 years old on June 19, 2006.
Frank E Thayer of Clinton, Dewitt County, IL was born on February 22, 1925, and died at age 82 years old on October 7, 2007.
Frank A Jr Thayer of Halethorpe, Baltimore County, Maryland was born on May 5, 1924, and died at age 59 years old in February 1984.
Carl K Thayer of Tacoma, Pierce County, Washington was born on September 27, 1918, and died at age 54 years old in July 1973.
Matthew J Thayer of Albany, Albany County, New York was born on May 26, 1907, and died at age 67 years old in February 1975.
Donald Melvin Thayer of Houston, Harris County, TX was born on July 31, 1926, and died at age 80 years old on January 12, 2007.
Donald C Thayer of Cooperstown, Otsego County, NY was born on August 7, 1920, and died at age 55 years old in September 1975.
Donald W Thayer of Massachusetts was born on March 4, 1901, and died at age 63 years old in August 1964.
Donald E Thayer of Remsen, Oneida County, NY was born on April 13, 1921, and died at age 72 years old on December 3, 1993.
Norman L Thayer of Seattle, King County, WA was born on August 25, 1917, and died at age 86 years old on October 8, 2003.
Earl F Thayer of Providence, Providence County, RI was born on January 30, 1919, and died at age 80 years old on June 23, 1999.
Popular Thayer Biographies
Cherokee Lynea (Thayer) Arndt of Navarre, Florida United States was born circa August 1, 1990 in Lawton, Comanche County, OK. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Cherokee Arndt .
Helen Elizabeth Thayer was born on September 25, 1932 in Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan United States to Florence Mae (Brede) Thayer and Alfred Regis Thayer, and has siblings Marian Edith (Thayer) Smith, Donald Maxwell Thayer, Albert James Thayer, Evelyn Mae (Thayer) Warren, Frederick Richard Thayer, and Georgia Katherine (Thayer) Ellwood. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Helen Elizabeth Thayer.
Clarence L Thayer was born on March 8, 1934 in Pittsfield, Massachusetts. They were the parent of Richard Thayer and Amber Thayer with Sarah Miles. They were the parent of Angela Noiles Black with an unknown spouse. They had Helen Thayer with an unknown partner. They had Shirley Thayer Powell with an unlisted partner. He died on November 22, 1996 at 62 years old. His cause of death is listed as: post operative complications. He was buried in Tewksbury, Massachusetts. Unfortunately this is not a picture of Clarence Thayer!!!
Cheyenne L (Thayer) Scott was born circa August 30, 1992 at Ogden Regional Medical Center 5475 S 500 E, in Ogden, Weber County, Utah United States to Charles L Thayer, and has siblings Cherokee Arndt, Heather L Arnold, and Amber L Sullivan. Cheyenne Scott married Brad R Scott, and has a child Bryton Sean Scott. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Cheyenne L Thayer Scott.
Charles L Thayer of Ogden, Weber County, Utah United States was born on November 25, 1963 in ND. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Charles L Thayer.
Florence Mae (Brede) Thayer was born on December 24, 1896 in Rochester, Monroe County, New York United States. Florence was baptized on September 13, 1914 at First English Lutheran Church in Rochester. She was married to Alfred Regis Thayer, and had children Evelyn Mae (Thayer) Warren, Georgia Katherine (Thayer) Ellwood, Marian Edith (Thayer) Smith, Frederick Richard Thayer, Helen Elizabeth Thayer, Donald Maxwell Thayer, and Albert James Thayer. Florence Thayer died at age 82 years old on August 10, 1979 at Marian's House (daughter) in Garden City, Wayne County, MI, and was buried in August 1979 in Livonia. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Florence Mae (Brede) Thayer.
Richard Thayer was born on March 27, 1987 in Lowell, Middlesex County, Massachusetts United States. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Richard L. Thayer.
Alfred Regis Thayer was born on March 5, 1900 in Bowling Green, Warren County, Kentucky United States. He married Florence Mae (Brede) Thayer, and they had children Evelyn Mae (Thayer) Warren, Georgia Katherine (Thayer) Ellwood, Marian Edith (Thayer) Smith, Frederick Richard Thayer, Helen Elizabeth Thayer, Donald Maxwell Thayer, and Albert James Thayer. He was the parent of Donald Maxwell Thayer, and Albert James Thayer. Alfred Thayer died at age 70 years old on October 10, 1970 in Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, CA, and was buried on October 15, 1970 at Pierce Brothers Valhalla Memorial Park in Los Angeles. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Alfred Regis Thayer.
Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Carol (Goralski) Thayer.
Donald Maxwell Thayer of inkster rd, in garden city, wayne County, Michigan us was born on October 31, 1934 in Detroit to Alfred Regis Thayer. He had a brother Albert James Thayer. He was in a relationship with Carol (Goralski) Thayer, and had children Theresa L Thayer and Maryann Thayer. Donald Thayer died at age 47 years old on September 11, 1982 at Marian Smith's House Inkster Rd, in Garden City, and was buried on September 14, 1982 at Parkview Memorial Cemetery 34205 5 Mile Rd - Grave #2, Block Garden "Devotion", Section 323, in Livonia.
Evelyn Mae (Thayer) Warren was born on May 13, 1924 in Cleveland, Cuyahoga County, Ohio United States, and died at age 87 years old on February 21, 2012 in Livonia, Wayne County, MI. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Evelyn Mae (Thayer) Warren.
Albert James Thayer of Raeford, Hoke County, NC was born on December 9, 1935 in Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan United States to Alfred Regis Thayer. He had a brother Donald Maxwell Thayer. Albert Thayer died at age 68 years old on March 26, 2004 in Raeford, Hoke County, NC, and was buried on July 4, 2005 at Mackinac Island Scattered Ashes, in Mackinac County, MI.
Relief (Thayer) French was born on April 18, 1759. She was in a relationship with Zenas French, and had children Sally (French) Whitcomb, Betsy French, Zenas French Jr., Ruth (French) Whitcomb, Moses French, Aaron French, and Caleb French. Relief French died at age 31 years old on August 22, 1790 in Holbrook, Norfolk County, Massachusetts United States. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Relief (Thayer) French.
Georgia Katherine (Thayer) Ellwood was born on December 9, 1925 in Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan United States to Florence Mae (Brede) Thayer and Alfred Regis Thayer, and had siblings Marian Edith (Thayer) Smith, Donald Maxwell Thayer, Albert James Thayer, Evelyn Mae (Thayer) Warren, Helen Elizabeth Thayer, and Frederick Richard Thayer. Georgia Ellwood died at age 50 years old on June 30, 1976 in Burbank, Los Angeles County, CA. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Georgia Katherine (Thayer) Ellwood.
Frederick Alfred Thayer was born on February 23, 1929 in Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan United States to Florence Mae (Brede) Thayer and Alfred Regis Thayer, and has siblings Marian Edith (Thayer) Smith, Donald Maxwell Thayer, Albert James Thayer, Evelyn Mae (Thayer) Warren, Helen Elizabeth Thayer, and Georgia Katherine (Thayer) Ellwood. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Frederick Richard Thayer.
Orletus C. Thayer was a soldier in the United States Civil War.
Orletus C Thayer [14 Feb 1823, NY-?] m: 16 April 1846 Clarissa Wadsworth [ca 1828, NY-?], by George King, Minister of the Gospel, at the house of James W Wadsworth. Both of the Town of Newark, Allegan County, MI. He was 25 and she 18. ("Clarisa" on record.) Witnesses: Elihu Wadsworth and Harriet Wadsworth. FamilySearch Michigan County Marriages 1820-1940, Allegan County, page 42.
Thayer Death Records & Life Expectancy
The average age of a Thayer family member is 74.0 years old according to our database of 6,942 people with the last name Thayer that have a birth and death date listed.
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Oldest Thayers
These are the longest-lived members of the Thayer family on AncientFaces.
Agnes M Thayer of Midland, Midland County, MI was born on August 8, 1898, and died at age 107 years old on August 20, 2005.
Ralph F Thayer of Longboat Key, Manatee County, FL was born on August 15, 1898, and died at age 106 years old on January 6, 2005.
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Dorothy M Thayer of Keene, Cheshire County, New Hampshire was born on December 28, 1905, and died at age 104 years old on January 11, 2010.
Ethel N Thayer of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County, OK was born on February 9, 1884, and died at age 105 years old on February 28, 1989.
Alice M Thayer of Oakland, Kennebec County, ME was born on May 1, 1885, and died at age 104 years old on August 15, 1989.
Lona M Thayer of Owls Head, Knox County, ME was born on May 16, 1892, and died at age 103 years old in March 1996.
Etta M Thayer of Brook, Newton County, IN was born on December 24, 1892, and died at age 103 years old on December 13, 1996.
Edna E Thayer of Vista, San Diego County, CA was born on April 16, 1897, and died at age 104 years old on April 26, 2001.
Frances Thayer of Eugene, Lane County, Oregon was born on June 16, 1878, and died at age 103 years old in May 1982.
Ruth Hubley Thayer of Highland Park, Middlesex County, NJ was born on May 7, 1906, and died at age 103 years old on December 12, 2009.
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Steven Thayer
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01/08/2015
My grandmother and grandfather taught me everything about fishing we loved going to grand cooly dam and the Columbia river wed always go somewhere and when we got there we would fish boy do I miss them I couldn't have asked for better grandparents its hard to write this I been so lost in life without them she was my best friend my grandma doll
Heaven Ulrich
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12/25/2013
Hello my name is Heaven Ulrich(liberty-Plumadore). Ivis May Thayer was my Grandmother. Today is Christmas and I can hardly believe its been 10 yrs since she has passed away. Holidays are still hard without you. She loved crazy 8's and always got mad when I was bad at hearts lol. Love her.
My mother is Ginger. Would love to find other relatives so I can tell my children about family history. My husband and I have 4 children and I was pregnant with baby # 2 when she passed away. Missed always. I love you Grandma. Please write back if you can help with information.
My mother is Ginger. Would love to find other relatives so I can tell my children about family history. My husband and I have 4 children and I was pregnant with baby # 2 when she passed away. Missed always. I love you Grandma. Please write back if you can help with information.
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