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Charles Edward Thomas 1920–1991 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 27 November 1920

Birth Location: Monteagle, Grundy, Tennessee, USA

Death Date: 5 Dec 1991

Death Location: Grundy County, Tennessee, United States of America

Father: Clarence Thomas

Mother: Ida Layne

Spouse(s): Odell Minyard

Children(s):

In 1920, Charles Edward Thomas entered the world in Monteagle, Grundy, Tennessee, USA, born to Clarence Thomas And Ida Era Layne. In 1930, Charles Edward Thomas resided in District 3, Grundy, Tennessee, USA. In 1935, Charles Edward Thomas resided in Rural, Grundy, Tennessee. Charles Edward Thomas married Odell V Minyard. Charles Edward Thomas passed away in 1991 in Grundy County, Tennessee, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1920, Charles Edward Thomas entered the world in Monteagle, Grundy, Tennessee, USA, born to Clarence Thomas And Ida Era Layne.
  • In 1930, Charles Edward Thomas resided in District 3, Grundy, Tennessee, USA.
  • In 1935, Charles Edward Thomas resided in Rural, Grundy, Tennessee.
  • Charles Edward Thomas married Odell V Minyard.
  • Charles Edward Thomas passed away in 1991 in Grundy County, Tennessee, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Clarence Thomas
1895–1985
Birth Location: Grundy County, Tennessee, USA
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Ida Layne
1893–1950
Birth Location: Grundy County, Tennessee, USA
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Spouses(s)

Odell Minyard
1921–1990
Birth Location: Tracy City, Grundy, Tennessee, USA
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Children(s)

Charles Thomas's Ancestors

Self
Charles Thomas
1920–1991
Birth Place: Monteagle, Grundy, Tennessee, USA
Parents
Clarence Thomas
1895–1985
Grundy County, Tennessee, USA
Ida (Era) Layne
1893–1950
Grundy County, Tennessee, USA
Grandparents
Isaac (Henderson) Layne
1864–1958
Grundy County, Tennessee, USA
Tecli Meeks
1868–1911
Grundy County, Tennessee, USA
Great-Grandparents
Preston Layne
1835–1883
Martha Thomas
1838–1880
Willis Meeks
1843–1904
Mary Meeks
1853–
2nd-Great-Grandparents
John Layne
1803–1900
Esther Kilgore
1808–1880
James Thomas
1814–1879
Marinda Walker
1814–1908
Isaac Meeks
1804–1867
Tabitha More
1811–
Samuel Tucker
1809–1858
Jane Meeks
1815–

Charles Thomas's Timeline

7 Records

1920
27 November 1920
Birth of Charles Edward Thomas in Monteagle, Grundy, Tennessee, USA
Monteagle, Grundy, Tennessee, USA
1930
1930
Age 10
Charles Edward Thomas resided here in District 3, Grundy, Tennessee, USA
District 3, Grundy, Tennessee, USA
1935
1935
Age 15
Charles Edward Thomas resided here in Rural, Grundy, Tennessee
Rural, Grundy, Tennessee
1940
1940
Age 20
Charles Edward Thomas resided here in Civil District No 2, Grundy, Tennessee, USA
Civil District No 2, Grundy, Tennessee, USA
1941
1941
Age 21
Charles Edward Thomas resided here in Montgomery, Alabama, USA
Montgomery, Alabama, USA
1991
5 Dec 1991
Age 71
Death of Charles Edward Thomas in Monteagle, Grundy, Tennessee, USA
Monteagle, Grundy, Tennessee, USA
1992
1992
Age 72
Charles Edward Thomas resided here in Monteagle, TN
Monteagle, TN

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 27 November 1920
    Event Place: Monteagle, Grundy, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Tennessee, Marriage Records
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Grundy, Tennessee; Roll: m-t0627-03897; Page: 19B; Enumeration District: 31-5
    [3] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 410-28-7671; Issue State: Tennessee; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [4] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: District 3, Grundy, Tennessee; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 0006; FHL microfilm: 2341984
    [5] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [6] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: District 3, Grundy, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: District 3, Grundy, Tennessee; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 0006; FHL microfilm: 2341984

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Rural, Grundy, Tennessee
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Grundy, Tennessee; Roll: m-t0627-03897; Page: 19B; Enumeration District: 31-5

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Civil District No 2, Grundy, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Grundy, Tennessee; Roll: m-t0627-03897; Page: 19B; Enumeration District: 31-5

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1941
    Event Place: Montgomery, Alabama, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1992
    Event Place: Monteagle, TN
    Record Source: U.S., Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 1

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Monteagle, TN
    Record Source: U.S., Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 2

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 5 Dec 1991
    Event Place: Monteagle, Grundy, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 410-28-7671; Issue State: Tennessee; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [3] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Grundy County, Tennessee, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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