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Bertha Avilda Thomas 1906–1966 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 14 May 1906

Birth Location: Downey, Bannock, Idaho, United States

Death Date: 1966

Death Location: Preston Cemetery, Preston, Franklin County, Idaho, United States

Father: Nathaniel Thomas

Mother: Susan Whitt

Spouse(s): Clarence Merrill

Children(s): Miggs Merrill

Bertha Avilda Thomas was born in 1906 in Downey, Bannock, Idaho, United States, the child of Nathaniel Eli Thomas And Susan Elizabeth Whitt. In 1910, Bertha Avilda Thomas resided in Marsh Valley, Bannock County, Idaho, United States. In 1920, Bertha Avilda Thomas resided in Downey, Bannock, Idaho. Bertha Avilda Thomas married Clarence Orin Merrill, and had children including Miggs Merrill, Myrna Merrill. Bertha Avilda Thomas passed away in 1966 in Preston Cemetery, Preston, Franklin County, Idaho, United States.

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Biography

  • Bertha Avilda Thomas was born in 1906 in Downey, Bannock, Idaho, United States, the child of Nathaniel Eli Thomas And Susan Elizabeth Whitt.
  • In 1910, Bertha Avilda Thomas resided in Marsh Valley, Bannock County, Idaho, United States.
  • In 1920, Bertha Avilda Thomas resided in Downey, Bannock, Idaho.
  • Bertha Avilda Thomas married Clarence Orin Merrill, and had children including Miggs Merrill, Myrna Merrill.
  • Bertha Avilda Thomas passed away in 1966 in Preston Cemetery, Preston, Franklin County, Idaho, United States.

Immediate Family

Parents

Nathaniel Thomas
1879–1917
Birth Location: Richmond, Cache, Utah, United States
NT
Susan Whitt
1884–1965
Birth Location: Ogden, Weber, Utah, USA
SW

Spouses(s)

Clarence Merrill
1904–1963
Birth Location: Mapleton, Franklin County, Idaho
CM

Children(s)

Miggs Merrill
1937–2008
Birth Location: Idaho, United States
MM

Bertha Thomas's Ancestors

Self
Bertha Thomas
1906–1966
Birth Place: Downey, Bannock, Idaho, United States
Parents
Nathaniel Eli Thomas
1879–1917
Richmond, Cache, Utah, United States
Susan (Elizabeth) Whitt
1884–1965
Ogden, Weber, Utah, USA
Grandparents
Martin (Washburn) Thomas
1836–1903
Vinal Haven, Fox Island, Maine, USA
Eliza (Emma) Adams
1848–1898
Rounds, North Hamptonshire, England
Floyd (Flornoy Whitt) Sr.
1854–1944
Clynch Valley, Tazewell County, Virginia, United States
Susan (Elizabeth) Bowles
1854–1924
Burkes Garden, Tazewell County, Virginia, United States
Great-Grandparents
William Whitt
1825–1897
Sarah Lockhart
1826–1880
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Bertha Thomas's Descendants

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Bertha (Avilda) Thomas (14 May 1906–1966) m. Clarence (Orin) Merrill (1 Dec 1904–31 Oct 1963)
  1. 1. Miggs Merrill 1937–2008 m. Jerry (Holbrook) Lower 1934–1995

Bertha Thomas's Timeline

8 Records

1906
14 May 1906
Birth of Bertha Avilda Thomas in Downey, Bannock, Idaho, United States
Downey, Bannock, Idaho, United States
1910
19 may 1910
Age 4
Bertha Avilda Thomas resided here in Marsh Valley, Bannock County, Idaho, United States
Marsh Valley, Bannock County, Idaho, United States
1920
1920
Age 14
Bertha Avilda Thomas resided here in Downey, Bannock, Idaho
Downey, Bannock, Idaho
1930
8 Apr 1930
Age 24
Bertha Avilda Thomas resided here in Burley, Cassia County, Idaho, United States
Burley, Cassia County, Idaho, United States
1935
1935
Age 29
Bertha Avilda Thomas resided here in McCammon, Bannock County, Idaho, United States
McCammon, Bannock County, Idaho, United States
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 34
Bertha Avilda Thomas resided here in McCammon, Bannock County, Idaho, United States
McCammon, Bannock County, Idaho, United States
1966
17 Oct 1966
Age 60
Death of Bertha Avilda Thomas in Preston, Franklin County, Idaho, United States
Preston, Franklin County, Idaho, United States
1966
1966
Age 60
Burial of Bertha Avilda Thomas in Preston Cemetery, Preston, Franklin County, Idaho, United States
Preston Cemetery, Preston, Franklin County, Idaho, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 14 May 1906
    Event Place: Downey, Bannock, Idaho, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: McCammon, Bannock, Idaho; Roll: T627_737; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 3-54
    [2] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Downey, Bannock, Idaho; Roll: T625_288; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 39; Image: .
    [3] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Burley, Cassia, Idaho; Roll: 398; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 11; Image: 260.0.
    [4] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Marsh Valley, Bannock, Idaho; Roll: T624_221; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 31; Image: 997.
    [5] Idaho, Birth Index, 1861-1912, Stillbirth Index, 1905-1962
    [6] Utah, Select County Marriages
    [7] Utah, Select Marriages
    [8] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [9] Web: Idaho, Find A Grave Index, 1863-2011
    [10] BillionGraves.com Burial Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 19 may 1910
    Event Place: Marsh Valley, Bannock County, Idaho, United States
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Marsh Valley, Bannock, Idaho; Roll: T624_221; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 31; Image: 997.

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Downey, Bannock, Idaho
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Downey, Bannock, Idaho; Roll: T625_288; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 39; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 8 Apr 1930
    Event Place: Burley, Cassia County, Idaho, United States
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Burley, Cassia, Idaho; Roll: 398; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 11; Image: 260.0.

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: McCammon, Bannock County, Idaho, United States
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: McCammon, Bannock, Idaho; Roll: T627_737; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 3-54

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: McCammon, Bannock County, Idaho, United States
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: McCammon, Bannock, Idaho; Roll: T627_737; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 3-54

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 17 Oct 1966
    Event Place: Preston, Franklin County, Idaho, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] Web: Idaho, Find A Grave Index, 1863-2011
    [3] BillionGraves.com Burial Index

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: 1966
    Event Place: Preston Cemetery, Preston, Franklin County, Idaho, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] Web: Idaho, Find A Grave Index, 1863-2011
    [3] BillionGraves.com Burial Index
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