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Chester Ray Thomas 1892–1963 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 2 May 1892

Birth Location: Larksville, Luz County, Pennsylvania

Death Date: 17 Jun 1963

Death Location: Hanover, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Father: John Thomas

Mother: Marion Williams

Spouse(s): Rachel Jones

Children(s):

The story of Chester Ray Thomas began in 1892 in Larksville, Luz County, Pennsylvania. In 1900, Chester Ray Thomas resided in Plymouth, Luzerne, Pennsylvania, USA. In 1910, Chester Ray Thomas resided in Larksville, Luzerne, Pennsylvania, USA. Chester Ray Thomas married Rachel Jones. Chester Ray Thomas passed away in 1963 in Hanover, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of Chester Ray Thomas began in 1892 in Larksville, Luz County, Pennsylvania.
  • In 1900, Chester Ray Thomas resided in Plymouth, Luzerne, Pennsylvania, USA.
  • In 1910, Chester Ray Thomas resided in Larksville, Luzerne, Pennsylvania, USA.
  • Chester Ray Thomas married Rachel Jones.
  • Chester Ray Thomas passed away in 1963 in Hanover, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

John Thomas
1859–1925
Birth Location: Mason County, West Virginia, USA
JT
Marion Williams
1858–
Birth Location: Ohio
MW

Spouses(s)

Rachel Jones
1888–1967
Birth Location: Minersville, Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
RJ

Children(s)

Chester Thomas's Ancestors

Self
Chester Thomas
1892–1963
Birth Place: Larksville, Luz County, Pennsylvania
Parents
John Philip Thomas
1859–1925
Mason County, West Virginia, USA
Marion Williams
1858–
Ohio
Grandparents
David (H) Thomas
1820–1891
Llanelly, Carmarthenshire, Wales
Margaret Phillip
1823–
Llanelly, Carmarthenshire, Wales
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Chester Thomas's Timeline

9 Records

1892
2 May 1892
Birth of Chester Ray Thomas in Larksville, Luz County, Pennsylvania
Larksville, Luz County, Pennsylvania
1900
1900
Age 8
Chester Ray Thomas resided here in Plymouth, Luzerne, Pennsylvania, USA
Plymouth, Luzerne, Pennsylvania, USA
1910
1910
Age 18
Chester Ray Thomas resided here in Larksville, Luzerne, Pennsylvania, USA
Larksville, Luzerne, Pennsylvania, USA
1920
1920
Age 28
Chester Ray Thomas resided here in Miners Mill Ward 1, Luzerne, Pennsylvania, USA
Miners Mill Ward 1, Luzerne, Pennsylvania, USA
1930
1930
Age 38
Chester Ray Thomas resided here in Wilkes-Barre, Luzerne, Pennsylvania, USA
Wilkes-Barre, Luzerne, Pennsylvania, USA
1935
1935
Age 43
Chester Ray Thomas resided here in Wilkes-Barre, Luzerne, Pennsylvania
Wilkes-Barre, Luzerne, Pennsylvania
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 48
Chester Ray Thomas resided here in Wilkes-Barre, Luzerne, Pennsylvania, USA
Wilkes-Barre, Luzerne, Pennsylvania, USA
1942
1942
Age 50
Chester Ray Thomas resided here in Luzerne, Pennsylvania, USA
Luzerne, Pennsylvania, USA
1963
17 Jun 1963
Age 71
Death of Chester Ray Thomas in Pottstown, Montgomery, Pennsylvania, USA
Pottstown, Montgomery, Pennsylvania, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 2 May 1892
    Event Place: Larksville, Luz County, Pennsylvania
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S. World War II Draft Registration Cards, The National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; Draft Registration Cards for Fourth Registration for Pennsylvania, 04271942 - 04271942; NAI Number: 563728; Record Group Title: Records of the Selective Service System; Record Group Number: 147
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Wilkes-Barre, Luzerne, Pennsylvania; Roll: T627_3564; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 40-342
    [3] Pennsylvania, Death Certificates
    [4] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Miners Mill Ward 1, Luzerne, Pennsylvania; Roll: T625_1594; Page: 17B; Enumeration District: 122
    [5] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Wilkes-Barre, Luzerne, Pennsylvania; Roll: 2074; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 0272; FHL microfilm: 2341808
    [6] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Plymouth, Luzerne, Pennsylvania; Roll: 1434; Page: 19B; Enumeration District: 0131; FHL microfilm: 1241434
    [7] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Larksville, Luzerne, Pennsylvania; Roll: T624_1368; Page: 27A; Enumeration District: 0065; FHL microfilm: 1375381
    [8] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [9] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
    [10] Pennsylvania, Marriages

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Plymouth, Luzerne, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Plymouth, Luzerne, Pennsylvania; Roll: 1434; Page: 19B; Enumeration District: 0131; FHL microfilm: 1241434

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Larksville, Luzerne, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Larksville, Luzerne, Pennsylvania; Roll: T624_1368; Page: 27A; Enumeration District: 0065; FHL microfilm: 1375381

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Miners Mill Ward 1, Luzerne, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Miners Mill Ward 1, Luzerne, Pennsylvania; Roll: T625_1594; Page: 17B; Enumeration District: 122

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Wilkes-Barre, Luzerne, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Wilkes-Barre, Luzerne, Pennsylvania; Roll: 2074; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 0272; FHL microfilm: 2341808

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Wilkes-Barre, Luzerne, Pennsylvania
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Wilkes-Barre, Luzerne, Pennsylvania; Roll: T627_3564; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 40-342

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Wilkes-Barre, Luzerne, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Wilkes-Barre, Luzerne, Pennsylvania; Roll: T627_3564; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 40-342

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1942
    Event Place: Luzerne, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: U.S. World War II Draft Registration Cards, The National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; Draft Registration Cards for Fourth Registration for Pennsylvania, 04271942 - 04271942; NAI Number: 563728; Record Group Title: Records of the Selective Service System; Record Group Number: 147

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 17 Jun 1963
    Event Place: Pottstown, Montgomery, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Pennsylvania, Death Certificates
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Hanover, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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