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Buford Hale "Buff" Thomas 1900–1971 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: April 4, 1900

Birth Location: Tennessee, USA

Death Date: June 1, 1971

Death Location: Knoxville, Knox, Tennessee, USA

Father: Henry Thomas

Mother: Emma Brown

Spouse(s): Ethel Hunter

Children(s):

The story of Buford Hale "Buff" Thomas began in 1900 in Tennessee, USA. In 1900, Buford Hale "Buff" Thomas resided in Sevier County, Tennessee, USA. In 1910, Buford Hale "Buff" Thomas resided in Knox County, Tennessee, USA. Buford Hale "Buff" Thomas married Ethel Evelyn Hunter. Buford Hale "Buff" Thomas passed away in 1971 in Knoxville, Knox, Tennessee, USA.

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  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
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Biography

  • The story of Buford Hale "Buff" Thomas began in 1900 in Tennessee, USA.
  • In 1900, Buford Hale "Buff" Thomas resided in Sevier County, Tennessee, USA.
  • In 1910, Buford Hale "Buff" Thomas resided in Knox County, Tennessee, USA.
  • Buford Hale "Buff" Thomas married Ethel Evelyn Hunter.
  • Buford Hale "Buff" Thomas passed away in 1971 in Knoxville, Knox, Tennessee, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Henry Thomas
1853–1900
Birth Location: Tennessee, USA
HT
Emma Brown
1870–1900
Birth Location: Sevier County, Tennessee, USA
EB

Spouses(s)

Ethel Hunter
1900–1979
Birth Location: Tennessee, USA
EH

Children(s)

Buford Thomas's Ancestors

Self
Buford Thomas
1900–1971
Birth Place: Tennessee, USA
Parents
Henry C. Thomas
1853–1900
Tennessee, USA
Emma (Letitia) Brown
1870–1900
Sevier County, Tennessee, USA
Grandparents
Cornelius Thomas
1814–1880
Tennessee, USA
Mary (Catherine) Connatser
1817–1903
TN
Sgt. (Samuel H. Brown , 4GG, Civil War - Union, DNA) Confirmed
1833–1910
Sevier County, Tennessee, USA
Lydia (Catherine Atchley , 4GG, Baptist, DNA) Confirmed
1834–1876
Sevier County, Tennessee, USA
Great-Grandparents
Private Confirmed
1785–1860
Frances Confirmed
1790–1872
Noah Confirmed
1807–1870
Elizabeth slaves?
1807–1869
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Edward 6GG
1737–1810
Henrietta Owner
1756–1829
Edward EOL
1760–1826
Ann\Eliza EOL
1760–
Pvt. Owner
1756–1837
Lydia Owner
1762–1850
Pvt. Owner
1771–1858
Catherine Owner
1780–1858

Buford Thomas's Timeline

9 Records

1900
April 4, 1900
Birth of Buford Hale "Buff" Thomas in Tennessee, USA
Tennessee, USA
1900
1900
Buford Hale "Buff" Thomas resided here in Sevier County, Tennessee, USA
Sevier County, Tennessee, USA
1910
1910
Age 10
Buford Hale "Buff" Thomas resided here in Knox County, Tennessee, USA
Knox County, Tennessee, USA
1920
1920
Age 20
Buford Hale "Buff" Thomas resided here in Knoxville, Knox, Tennessee, USA
Knoxville, Knox, Tennessee, USA
1930
1930
Age 30
Buford Hale "Buff" Thomas resided here in Chattanooga, Hamilton, Tennessee, USA
Chattanooga, Hamilton, Tennessee, USA
1932
1932
Age 32
Buford Hale "Buff" Thomas resided here in Knoxville, Tennessee, USA
Knoxville, Tennessee, USA
1935
1935
Age 35
Buford Hale "Buff" Thomas resided here in Fountain, Knox County, Tennessee, USA
Fountain, Knox County, Tennessee, USA
1940
April 1, 1940
Age 40
Buford Hale "Buff" Thomas resided here in Fountain, Knox, Tennessee, USA
Fountain, Knox, Tennessee, USA
1971
June 1, 1971
Age 71
Death of Buford Hale "Buff" Thomas in Knoxville, Knox, Tennessee, USA
Knoxville, Knox, Tennessee, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: April 4, 1900
    Event Place: Tennessee, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Fountain, Knox, Tennessee; Roll: T627_3909; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 47-3B
    [2] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 413-14-1771; Issue State: Tennessee; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [3] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Knoxville Ward 15, Knox, Tennessee; Roll: T625_1749; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 105
    [4] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Chattanooga, Hamilton, Tennessee; Roll: 2250; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 0005; FHL microfilm: 2341984
    [5] U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Tennessee; Registration County: Knox; Roll: 1877374; Draft Board: 2
    [6] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Civil District 7, Sevier, Tennessee; Roll: 1596; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 0142; FHL microfilm: 1241596
    [7] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Civil District 3, Knox, Tennessee; Roll: T624_1508; Page: 15A; Enumeration District: 0108; FHL microfilm: 1375521
    [8] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Sevier County, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Civil District 7, Sevier, Tennessee; Roll: 1596; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 0142; FHL microfilm: 1241596

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Knox County, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Civil District 3, Knox, Tennessee; Roll: T624_1508; Page: 15A; Enumeration District: 0108; FHL microfilm: 1375521

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Knoxville, Knox, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Knoxville Ward 15, Knox, Tennessee; Roll: T625_1749; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 105

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Chattanooga, Hamilton, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Chattanooga, Hamilton, Tennessee; Roll: 2250; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 0005; FHL microfilm: 2341984

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1932
    Event Place: Knoxville, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Fountain, Knox County, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Fountain, Knox, Tennessee; Roll: T627_3909; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 47-3B

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: April 1, 1940
    Event Place: Fountain, Knox, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Fountain, Knox, Tennessee; Roll: T627_3909; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 47-3B

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Knoxville, Knox, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Tennessee; Registration County: Knox; Roll: 1877374; Draft Board: 2

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: June 1, 1971
    Event Place: Knoxville, Knox, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 413-14-1771; Issue State: Tennessee; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Knoxville, Knox, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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