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This page will serve as a way of finding out what the LATEST discoveries I've made on the OHMER surname. Lately, my research has brought me again and AGAIN to the Assumption Parish Courthouse and the Assumption Parish Library in Napoleonville, LA. Several trips through the Census microfilms and the courthouse vault have paid off in many ways! The following are some of my latest discoveries, some understood and some leave questions unanswered.
Do you have any old documents concerning OHMER ancestors in your direct OHMER lineage? PLEASE E-mail me and we'll put them up to further our knowledge of where we come from!

4/03
Family Trees section updated
Updated the Louisiana OHMERs family tree to include some new data received from several sources.1/03

Family Trees section updated
Updated the Louisiana OHMERs family tree to include some new data received from several sources.

French Ohmers family tree added.

12/02
Neupotz History Book received
Frithjof Mosel, has graciously sent me a copy of the book which chronicles the history of Neupotz, Germany. Forthcoming are scans and translations. Happiest of Holidays!

11/02
Happy Fourth Anniversary!!
This month marks the fourth year that this site is up and running. Thank You for all your help and support!!!

7/02
Tobias Ambre Ohmer migration info
Frithjof Mosel, who lives in Tobias Ambre Ohmer’s home village of Neupotz, Germany, has helped me piece together clues which provide a clearer picture of his migration to the United States.

8/02
Neupotz History
Through many emailed conversations with Frithjof Mosel of Neupotz, Pfalz, Germany, i have been able to further expand my Neupotz History page.

7/02
Neupotz History
In late July, I made contact with Frithjof J. Mosel, who lives in Neupotz, Pfalz, Germany and has graciously taken on the task of helping me purchase a copy of the Neupotz history book. Once I receive the book, and manage to translate the text, I will include some of the pertinent info on the site.

4/02
Dr. Merlin Ohmer Interview
The Thursday, April 25, 2002 issue of The Thibodaux Chamber Insight featured an interview with the retired Dr. Merlin Ohmer. Dr. Ohmer served as Dean of the College of Sciences and Arts at Nicholls State University in Thibodaux, Louisiana.

3/02
Updated History Section
I’ve updated the History section of the site to include a timeline of the Pfalz and Europe, and corrected a problem in the navigation system that bypassed this section completely.

1/02
Annoucing the arrival of Haven Mary OHMER
On Wednesday, January 30 at 6:16 AM, we welcomed into this world our new daughter Haven Mary Ohmer. She weighed 7lb 9oz, and was 19½" long. Mom, big brothes and baby are all doing fine, as am I.

12/01
MAJOR OHMER genealogy discovery!!
On November 24, 2001 I received an E-mail from Sharon Hawkins stating that she was of the Herxheim OHMER lineage, and that she had much information to share. I promptly e-mailed her stating that the Louisiana OHMER lineage went as far as Tobias Ambre OHMER, but his parentage had eluded us. She then e-mailed me back and provided the info necessary to FINALLY tie Tobias to Peter Aumer ’s lineage!!! WOW! We can now trace the Louisiana OHMERS back to 1630!!! Details to come!

OHMER surname meaning
I’ve finally gotten the chance to include the section from Gerard OHMER’s book on the origin of the OHMER surname. Click HERE to go there.

11/01
A Great OHMER has left us...
It is with a heavy heart, indeed, that I report that Gerard OHMER - author of the OHMER GENEALOGY book, has passed away on October 13, 2001. I spoke with his sister, Betty Lou, in late November, and expressed my deepest condolences. Contact me if you’d like to pass on your condolences.

9/01
YET ANOTHER OHMER...
Once again, i’m PROUD to announce the news of yet another OHMER baby... My lovely wife Michelle recently discovered she is expecting yet again and we anticipate the birth of our 3rd child on Febuary 9th.

9/00
Announcing the arrival of Sagan Michael OHMER!!
On Thursday, September 14 at 1:45 AM, we welcomed into this world our new son Sagan Michael Ohmer. He tipped the scales at 6 LB 7 oz, and was 20" long. Mom, big brother and baby are all doing fine, as am I.

2/00
New OHMER announced!!!
I am VERY PLEASED to announce that my beautiful wife Michelle and I are expecting a NEW OHMER BABY!!!! Her due date is September 7th, 2000.

10/99
Alaskan OHMER info UPDATED!!!
I am EXTREMELY excited to let you know that Dave OHMER and his sister Katelyn OHMER Markley have provided me with some updated info on the Alaskan string of the OHMER family! Thanks SO MUCH, guys! Click HERE to check out that new info!

7/99
Search Engine added
I DID survive the "puter" problems (see 6/99 below) and yet ANOTHER lightning strike took out my Acer FM56 modem. I am back up and running with a U.S. Robotics 56K. But, throughout all of the confusion, I WAS able to configure and install a search engine (found beneath the toolbar on the left). The service is free and provided by FreeFind. Try it out!

6/99
OKAY, I'm BACK!
I've been having some minor problems with the "puter" lately, and I'm FINALLY back up and running. First, the hard drive crashed and THEN a lightning bolt hit my uncle's nearby house, and the surge temporarily (very luckily, it was temporary) knocked out my modem! Anyhoo, I'm just getting back up to speed and getting settled! Check back soon!

5/99
NEW OHMER family tree from Germany ,dating back to 1600's
I recently received an e-mail from Michael Ohmer of Nürtingen, Germany offering a GEDCOM of his family tree dating back to the 1600's!!! You can access his information HERE! THANKS SO MUCH, Michael, for taking the time to further our OHMER information!!!

3/99
Searching for Tobias Ambre OHMER's ship
Got word from the University of Baltimore's Steamship Historical Society of America Collection that they were UNABLE to locate a photograph or any info on the Ship Carrack. They did, however, include several addresses for other Maritime Collections, such as The Mystic Seaport Museum , The Mariner's Museum and The Peabody Essex Museum. The Mariner's Museum DID indeed have photos of TWO ships named Carrack, so I am sending off the $20.00 research to find out more. I'll keep you posted!

TRIBUTE to Nicholas OHMER added
The Dayton and Montgomery County Public Library in Ohio had in it's archives, a scrapbook belonging to James O. Arnold, which contained a touching tribute to Nicholas Ohmer. This tribute was written by the Montgomery County Horticultural Society, which he himself formed some 40 years prior to his death. Also included is a poem about Nicholas Ohmer, and a personal history.

OHMER surname meaning
Today I spoke with Gerard Ohmer, author of the forthcoming OHMER book, and he gave me some exciting news on the MEANING of the surname OHMER. He gave me a brief description over the phone, and promised something in print in his next letter. I also received some info to be added to the OHMER Origins web page.

OHMERs in Germany section added
I've recently added an OHMERs in Germany section to the site. This section shows the distribution of OHMERs in Germany based on data gathered from online German phone directories. It has given us many clues on which to base where research should be done in Germany to further trace our roots. Created with German Surname Distribution Mapper Shareware.

2/99
CHRISTEN Connection!
I've recently made contact with Mr. Cliff Treadaway who is researching the CHRISTEN surname. John Christen was the son-in-law of Tobias Ambre OHMER, my 3rd great grandfather. Mr. Treadaway's lineage goes back to John Christen by way of John's son, William Christen. His data will hopefully shed some light on Tobias' daughter, Catherine and her descendants. Click HERE to check out Cliff's home page.

OHMER.COM ?
I've been considering for some time to acquire the domain name www.ohmer.com. I'm currently researching the cost, and the ease of forwarding traffic. The price I've found is $25.00 per year for a domain name. Any comments or help locating a more cost effective option would be welcomed. Join the OHMER mailing list and I'll be sure to keep you posted!

Searching for Tobias Ambre OHMER's ship
Today I sent off to the University of Baltimore's Steamship Historical Society of America Collection to *hopefully* find a photo of the ship Carrack, which is the vessel my 3rd Great Grandfather, Tobias Ambre OHMER, traveled on from Harve, France to New Orleans, LA in June of 1851. The University houses approximately, 200,000 photographs of passenger liners, cruise ships, lake and coastal ships, river steam boats, tugboats, cargo vessels, military transports, and work boats are arranged in this collection by ship name. Built dates for these ships span from the mid 1800's to present.

11/98
Naturalization Record of Tobias Ambre OHMER added
Found in the vault of the Assumption Parish Courthouse in Napoleonville, LA, this paper from 1892 describes my 3rd Great Grandfather's intention to become a citizen of the United States of America.

Mortgage Papers of John Christen, son in law of Tobias Ambre OHMER added
Okay, I'm not sure WHAT these papers mean, but there are about 10 or 15 other ones listed in some books labeled "Chattel Mortgages." It seems that John Christen owned a sawmill, and bought the lumber rights to several tracts of land in and around Napoleonville, LA. The land described here is believed to be the same land that my father continues to pay taxes on. Anyone understand this legal gobbledygook? I sure DON'T!

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