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Alva McClellan Thomas 1883–1953 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 26 Jun 1883

Birth Location: Watson, Lycoming, Pennsylvania, USA

Death Date: Apr 1953

Death Location: Crestmont, Clinton County, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Father: Warren Thomas

Mother: Mary Keifer

Spouse(s): Aida Sweeley

Children(s): John Fisher, Bertha Thomas

Alva McClellan Thomas was born in 1883 in Watson, Lycoming, Pennsylvania, USA, the child of Warren Thomas And Mary Elizabeth Keifer. In 1900, Alva McClellan Thomas was employed in Pine Creek, Clinton, Pennsylvania. In 1900, Alva McClellan Thomas resided in Pine Creek, Clinton, Pennsylvania. Alva McClellan Thomas married Aida Pearl Sweeley, and had children including Bertha Elizabeth Thomas, John F Fisher. Alva McClellan Thomas passed away in 1953 in Crestmont, Clinton County, Pennsylvania, United States of America.

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Biography

  • Alva McClellan Thomas was born in 1883 in Watson, Lycoming, Pennsylvania, USA, the child of Warren Thomas And Mary Elizabeth Keifer.
  • In 1900, Alva McClellan Thomas was employed in Pine Creek, Clinton, Pennsylvania.
  • In 1900, Alva McClellan Thomas resided in Pine Creek, Clinton, Pennsylvania.
  • Alva McClellan Thomas married Aida Pearl Sweeley, and had children including Bertha Elizabeth Thomas, John F Fisher.
  • Alva McClellan Thomas passed away in 1953 in Crestmont, Clinton County, Pennsylvania, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Warren Thomas
1859–1923
Birth Location: Pine Creek, Clinton, Pennsylvania, United States
WT
Mary Keifer
1853–1920
Birth Location: Maryland
MK

Spouses(s)

Aida Sweeley
1884–1985
Birth Location: Allison, Clinton, Pennsylvania, USA
AS

Children(s)

John Fisher
1905–1961
Birth Location: Pennsylvania
JF
Bertha Thomas
1906–1999
Birth Location: Avis, Clinton, Pennsylvania, USA
BT

Alva Thomas's Ancestors

Self
Alva Thomas
1883–1953
Birth Place: Watson, Lycoming, Pennsylvania, USA
Parents
Warren Thomas
1859–1923
Pine Creek, Clinton, Pennsylvania, United States
Mary (Elizabeth) Keifer
1853–1920
Maryland
Grandparents
Samuel (Allison) Thomas
1826–1889
Pennsylvania
Mary (E) Thomas
1830–1889
Pennsylvania
John Keiffer
1820–1895
Germany
Caroline (Maria Catherine) Rubright
1829–1897
Switzerland
Great-Grandparents
Samuel Thomas
1780–1838
Elanor Thomas
1794–1858
Samuel Ross
1797–1866
Margaret Huligan
1810–1879
George (Weber)
1803–1888
Catherine Detenbeck
1808–1878
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Samuel Thomas
1745–1793
Margaret Huling
1747–1810
Robert Allan
1747–
William Ross
1776–1846
Lydia Osborn
1773–1800
Stephen Hulgan
1780–1845
Sarah Miller
1780–1841
Adam Weber
1780–1824
Magdalena Gerwig
1770–1853
Michael Dietenbeck
1781–1883
Barbara Koebel
1784–1851

Alva Thomas's Descendants

1.
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Alva (McClellan) Thomas (26 Jun 1883–Apr 1953) m. Aida (Pearl) Sweeley (12 Mar 1884–16 Apr 1985)
  1. 1. John (F.) Fisher 1905–1961 m. Ethel (Mae) Bailey 1910–
    1. 1. Jack (E) Thomas 1931–2013 m. Ann (Louis) Kryder 1934–2015
    2. 2. Baby (Girl) Thomas 1927–1927
  2. 2. Bertha (Elizabeth) Thomas 1906–1999 m. Allison (Brown) Jr 1902–1957
    1. 1. Elizabeth (Suzanne) Brown 1946–1946
    2. 2. Aida (Carole) Brown 1944–2019
    3. 3. Allison (T) Brown 1926–1942
    4. 4. William (Alvia) Brown 1931–2013 m. Ruth Aikman 1933–1990 m. Frances (C. Rowe) Heydt 1927–2011

Alva Thomas's Timeline

23 Records

1883
26 Jun 1883
Birth of Alva McClellan Thomas in Watson, Lycoming, Pennsylvania, USA
Watson, Lycoming, Pennsylvania, USA
1900
1900
Age 17
Alva McClellan Thomas was employed in Pine Creek, Clinton, Pennsylvania
Pine Creek, Clinton, Pennsylvania
1900
1900
Age 17
Alva McClellan Thomas resided here in Pine Creek, Clinton, Pennsylvania
Pine Creek, Clinton, Pennsylvania
1910
1910
Age 27
Alva McClellan Thomas was employed in Avis, Clinton, Pennsylvania, USA
Avis, Clinton, Pennsylvania, USA
1910
1910
Age 27
Alva McClellan Thomas resided here in Avis, Clinton, Pennsylvania, USA
Avis, Clinton, Pennsylvania, USA
1910
1910
Age 27
Alva McClellan Thomas resided here in Avis, Clinton, Pennsylvania, USA
Avis, Clinton, Pennsylvania, USA
1910
1910
Age 27
Alva McClellan Thomas resided here in Avis, Clinton, Pennsylvania, USA
Avis, Clinton, Pennsylvania, USA
1910
1910
Age 27
Alva McClellan Thomas resided here in Avis, Clinton, Pennsylvania, USA
Avis, Clinton, Pennsylvania, USA
1910
1910
Age 27
Alva McClellan Thomas resided here in Avis, Clinton, Pennsylvania, USA
Avis, Clinton, Pennsylvania, USA
1917
1917
Age 34
Alva McClellan Thomas was employed in Avis, Clinton, Pennsylvania, USA
Avis, Clinton, Pennsylvania, USA
1920
1920
Age 37
Alva McClellan Thomas was employed in Avis, Clinton, Pennsylvania, USA
Avis, Clinton, Pennsylvania, USA
1920
1920
Age 37
Alva McClellan Thomas resided here in Avis, Clinton, Pennsylvania, USA
Avis, Clinton, Pennsylvania, USA
1930
1930
Age 47
Alva McClellan Thomas resided here in Avis, Clinton, Pennsylvania, USA
Avis, Clinton, Pennsylvania, USA
1935
1935
Age 52
Alva McClellan Thomas resided here in Avis, Clinton, Pennsylvania, USA
Avis, Clinton, Pennsylvania, USA
1939
1939
Age 56
Alva McClellan Thomas - Property in Park Avenue, Avis, Clinton, Pennsylvania, USA
Park Avenue, Avis, Clinton, Pennsylvania, USA
1939
1 Feb 1939
Age 56
Alva McClellan Thomas resided here in Lock Haven, Pennsylvania, USA
Lock Haven, Pennsylvania, USA
1940
1940
Age 57
Alva McClellan Thomas was employed in Avis, Clinton, Pennsylvania, USA
Avis, Clinton, Pennsylvania, USA
1940
01 Apr 1940
Age 57
Alva McClellan Thomas resided here in Avis, Clinton, Pennsylvania, USA
Avis, Clinton, Pennsylvania, USA
1942
1942
Age 59
Alva McClellan Thomas resided here in Avis, Clinton, Pennsylvania, USA
Avis, Clinton, Pennsylvania, USA
1942
27 Apr 1942
Age 59
Alva McClellan Thomas resided here in Park Avenue, Avis, Clinton, Pennsylvania, USA
Park Avenue, Avis, Clinton, Pennsylvania, USA
1950
1950
Age 67
Alva McClellan Thomas resided here in Avis, Clinton, Pennsylvania, USA
Avis, Clinton, Pennsylvania, USA
1953
02 Apr 1953
Age 70
Death of Alva McClellan Thomas in Jersey Shore, Lycoming, Pennsylvania, USA
Jersey Shore, Lycoming, Pennsylvania, USA
1953
Apr 1953
Age 70
Burial of Alva McClellan Thomas in Crestmont, Clinton County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Crestmont, Clinton County, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 26 Jun 1883
    Event Place: Watson, Lycoming, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942, U.S. World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, 1940 United States Federal Census
    [3] Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1924, Pennsylvania Historic and Museum Commission; Pennsylvania, USA; Certificate Number Range: 034651-037350
    [4] 1920 United States Federal Census, 1920 United States Federal Census
    [5] 1930 United States Federal Census, 1930 United States Federal Census
    [6] U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918
    [7] 1900 United States Federal Census, 1900 United States Federal Census
    [8] 1910 United States Federal Census, 1910 United States Federal Census
    [9] Pennsylvania, Birth Records, 1906-1910, Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission; Harrisburg, PA, USA; Pennsylvania (State). Birth Certificates, 1906-1913; Box Number: 11; Certificate Number Range: 030001-033000
    [10] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [11] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
    [12] U.S., Railroad Retirement Pension Index, The National Archives at Atlanta; Morrow, Georgia; Records of the Railroad Retirement Board, 1934 - 1987; Record Group Number: 184
    [13] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Avis, Clinton, Pennsylvania; Roll: T625_1554; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 1; Image: 13.
    [14] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Avis, Clinton, Pennsylvania; Roll: 2021; Page: 11B; Enumeration District: 2; Image: 570.0.
    [15] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Avis, Clinton, Pennsylvania; Roll: 2021; Page: 11B; Enumeration District: 2; Image: 570.0.
    [16] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Avis, Clinton, Pennsylvania; Roll: T624_1332; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 21; Image: 747.
    [17] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Pine Creek, Clinton, Pennsylvania; Roll: T623 1397; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 26.
    [18] U.S. World War II Draft Registration Cards, Roll: WW2_2281476; Local board: Clinton , Pennsylvania.
    [19] Public Member Trees
    [20] U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration Location: Clinton County, Pennsylvania; Roll: 1877880; Draft Board: 0.
    [21] Ancestry Family Trees, Database online.

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Occupation
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Pine Creek, Clinton, Pennsylvania
    Record Source: Ancestry Family Trees, Database online.

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Pine Creek, Clinton, Pennsylvania
    Record Source: Ancestry Family Trees, Database online.

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Occupation
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Avis, Clinton, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: Ancestry Family Trees, Database online.

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Avis, Clinton, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Avis, Clinton, Pennsylvania; Roll: T624_1332; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 21; Image: 747.

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Avis, Clinton, Pennsylvania, USA

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Avis, Clinton, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995
    [2] 1910 United States Federal Census, 1910 United States Federal Census
    [3] U.S. City Directories (Beta), U.S. City Directories (Beta)

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Avis, Clinton, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: Ancestry Family Trees, Database online.

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Avis, Clinton, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, 1910 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Occupation
    Event Date: 1917
    Event Place: Avis, Clinton, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Occupation
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Avis, Clinton, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: Ancestry Family Trees, Database online.

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Avis, Clinton, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, 1920 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Avis, Clinton, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Avis, Clinton, Pennsylvania; Roll: 2021; Page: 11B; Enumeration District: 2; Image: 570.0.

    Genealogy Event 14
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Avis, Clinton, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, 1940 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 15
    Event Type: Property
    Event Date: 1939
    Event Place: Park Avenue, Avis, Clinton, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: Ancestry Family Trees, Database online.

    Genealogy Event 16
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 1 Feb 1939
    Event Place: Lock Haven, Pennsylvania
    Record Source: Newspapers.com - The Express - 1 Feb 1939 - Page 7, Real estate transfer T A Brown to Alva Thomas 1 Feb 1939

    Genealogy Event 17
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Feb 1939
    Event Place: Lock Haven, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: Pennsylvania, U.S., Newspapers.com Stories and Events Index, The Express; Publication Date: 1 Feb 1939; Publication Place: Lock Haven, Pennsylvania, USA

    Genealogy Event 18
    Event Type: Occupation
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Avis, Clinton, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: Ancestry Family Trees, Database online.

    Genealogy Event 19
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 01 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Avis, Clinton, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, 1940 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 20
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1942
    Event Place: Avis, Clinton, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: U.S. World War II Draft Registration Cards, Roll: WW2_2281476; Local board: Clinton , Pennsylvania.

    Genealogy Event 21
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 27 Apr 1942
    Event Place: Park Avenue, Avis, Clinton, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: Ancestry Family Trees, Database online.

    Genealogy Event 22
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1950
    Event Place: Avis, Clinton, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1950 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 23
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 02 Apr 1953
    Event Place: Jersey Shore, Lycoming, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1924, Pennsylvania Historic and Museum Commission; Pennsylvania, USA; Certificate Number Range: 034651-037350
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [3] U.S., Railroad Retirement Pension Index, The National Archives at Atlanta; Morrow, Georgia; Records of the Railroad Retirement Board, 1934 - 1987; Record Group Number: 184
    [4] Public Member Trees
    [5] Ancestry Family Trees, Database online.
    [6] Newspapers.com - The Express - 1 Feb 1939 - Page 7, Real estate transfer T A Brown to Alva Thomas 1 Feb 1939

    Genealogy Event 24
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: Apr 1953
    Event Place: Crestmont, Clinton County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] Ancestry Family Trees, Database online.
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