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Alexander Thomas 1775–1860 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 17 Mar 1775

Birth Location: Conemaugh, Somerset, Pennsylvania, United States

Death Date: 13 Feb 1860

Death Location: Markleysburg, Fayette, Pennsylvania, United States

Father: Alexander Thomas

Mother: Maria Boshaar

Spouse(s): Mary Spoolmon

Children(s): Peter Sr

The story of Alexander Thomas began in 1775 in Conemaugh, Somerset, Pennsylvania, United States. In 1790, Alexander Thomas resided in Nash, North Carolina, United States. Alexander Thomas married Mary Spoolmon, and had children including Peter Thomas Sr, Roselvina Catherine Thomas. Alexander Thomas passed away in 1860 in Markleysburg, Fayette, Pennsylvania, United States.

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Biography

  • The story of Alexander Thomas began in 1775 in Conemaugh, Somerset, Pennsylvania, United States.
  • In 1790, Alexander Thomas resided in Nash, North Carolina, United States.
  • Alexander Thomas married Mary Spoolmon, and had children including Peter Thomas Sr, Roselvina Catherine Thomas.
  • Alexander Thomas passed away in 1860 in Markleysburg, Fayette, Pennsylvania, United States.

Immediate Family

Parents

Alexander Thomas
1738–1802
Birth Location: Cocalico Lancaster, Pennsylvania, USA
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Maria Boshaar
1752–1824
Birth Location: Bethel, Berks, Pennsylvania, United States
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Spouses(s)

Mary Spoolmon
1787–1876
Birth Location: Patrick County, Virginia
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Children(s)

Peter Sr
1799–1880
Birth Location: Rutherford, North Carolina, United States (Buncombe)
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Alexander Thomas's Ancestors

Self
Alexander Thomas
1775–1860
Birth Place: Conemaugh, Somerset, Pennsylvania, United States
Parents
Alexander Thomas
1738–1802
Cocalico Lancaster, Pennsylvania, USA
Maria (Catharina) Boshaar
1752–1824
Bethel, Berks, Pennsylvania, United States
Grandparents
Johann (George) Bashore
1717–1787
New Heesberg, Schoharie Valley, NY, USA
Maria (Catharina) Stump
1719–1785
New Heesberg, Schoharie, New York, United States
Great-Grandparents
Anna Bauman
1684–1785
Johann Stump
1676–1735
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Diterich Stump\Stumpff
1659–1725
Anna Muff
1664–1724

Alexander Thomas's Descendants

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Alexander Thomas (17 Mar 1775–13 Feb 1860) m. Mary Spoolmon (abt 1787–7 Jul 1876)
  1. 1. Peter (Thomas) Sr 1799–1880 m. Martha (Patsey) Stice 1797–1826
    1. 1. James (Harrison) Riddle 1852–1910 m. Rosa (P) Thomas 1863–1944 m. Ruth (Drusilla) Lewis 1850–1888
      1. 1. Elizabeth Riddle 1854–1934 m. Andrew (Hezikiah Jackson) Treadway 1852–1943
        1. 1. Robert (Henry) Treadway 1874–1968
        2. 2. Jackson (Aaron) Treadway 1878–1952
        3. 3. Charlotte (Etta) Treadway 1898–1991 m. Flenor Cutshall 1895–1927 m. John (Raymond) Halford 1907–1992
        4. 4. Elmer (Jackson Treadway) Sr 1892–1983
        5. 5. Martha Shelton 1876–1968
        6. 6. Linnie ("Minnie") Treadaway 1895–1987
        7. 7. John (Franklin) Treadway 1877–1952
        8. 8. Rebecca (M) Treadway 1890–1977
        9. 9. Eliza Treadway 1879–1959
        10. 10. Thomas ("Tommy" Treadway) * 1889–1900
        11. 11. Emma (Mae Treadway) * 1882–1968
        12. 12. Mitchael Treadway 1885–
        13. 13. Catherine (Belle "Kate" Treadway) * 1882–1900
        14. 14. Sarah (Caroline Treadway) * 1887–
        15. 15. Frances (Emma Treadway) * 1893–
      2. 2. Mary (Jane) Thomas 1857–1934
      3. 3. Christopher (Columbus "Uncle Lum") Riddle 1882–1951 m. Lillie (Ada) Dickens 1881–1951
        1. 1. Irma (Beatrice) Riddle 1903–1998
        2. 2. Ethel Riddle 1912–2006
        3. 3. Margaret Riddle 1918–1998
      4. 4. Florence (S) Riddle 1888–1972 m. Louis (Charles) England 1887–1948
        1. 1. Avery (James) Cody 1905–1974 m. Della (Irene) Tate 1914–2004
      5. 5. Mary (Francis) Riddle 1884–1945
      6. 6. Maggie (Elen) Riddle 1900–1922
      7. 7. Dosha (Fay) Riddle 1896–1981
      8. 8. Minnie (Lee) Riddle 1902–1983
      9. 9. Julie (A) Riddle 1891–1901
      10. 10. John (J) Riddle 1893–1983
      11. 11. Bettie (Baxter) Riddle 1905–1999
      12. 12. Florentine Riddle 1888–1888
      13. 13. Micajah (Osborne) Riddle 1877–1897
      14. 14. Andrew (Dolphus "Doc") Riddle 1875–1947
      15. 15. William (Franklin Riddle) Sr 1879–1968 m. Julia (Lee) Hullender 1885–1951 m. Lillie (Stephens) Stephens 1889–1974
        1. 1. Margaret (H) Riddle 1910–1984
        2. 2. William (Franklin Riddle) Jr 1914–1963
        3. 3. Rev (Roy Flay) Riddle 1920–1994
        4. 4. John (F.) Riddle 1905–1905
        5. 5. Charles (J.) Riddle 1907–1916
        6. 6. Myrtle (Lee) Riddle 1903–1977
    2. 2. Edmon THOMAS 1822–
    3. 3. Zachariah (Yancey) Thomas 1845–1920
    4. 4. Phillip Thomas 1824–1880
    5. 5. Andrew (Jackson) Thomas 1825–1902
    6. 6. Green Thomas 1836–1863
    7. 7. Eliza (Jane) Thomas 1848–1910
    8. 8. James Thomas 1834–1884
    9. 9. David Thomas 1840–1882
    10. 10. Peter (Thomas) Jr 1838–1900
    11. 11. Noah Thomas 1842–1910

Alexander Thomas's Timeline

3 Records

1775
17 Mar 1775
Birth of Alexander Thomas in Conemaugh, Somerset, Pennsylvania, United States
Conemaugh, Somerset, Pennsylvania, United States
1790
1790
Age 15
Alexander Thomas resided here in Nash, North Carolina, United States
Nash, North Carolina, United States
1860
13 Feb 1860
Age 85
Death of Alexander Thomas in Markleysburg, Fayette, Pennsylvania, United States
Markleysburg, Fayette, Pennsylvania, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 17 Mar 1775
    Event Place: Conemaugh, Somerset, Pennsylvania, United States

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1790
    Event Place: Nash, North Carolina, United States
    Record Source: 1790 United States Federal Census, Year: 1790; Census Place: Nash, North Carolina; Series: M637; Roll: 7; Page: 22; Image: 28; Family History Library Film: 0568147

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 13 Feb 1860
    Event Place: Markleysburg, Fayette, Pennsylvania, United States
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