Just curious about the Wendel surname -- where and when was this family found. Always interested in WENDEL because Johannes and Anna Maria Blankenbaker Thoma named their first son - Hans WENDEL Thoma -- and we nothing of the mother of Johannes. Take care. Marilyn Elke, Thank you. I just now found another survey which shows "Christophel" WENDEL as a witness. This is Christopher WENDEL.