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Chester Thomas 1896–1941 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 16 Apr 1896

Birth Location: Martinsville, Indiana

Death Date: 23 Jun 1941

Death Location: Christian, Kentucky, USA

Father: Albert Thomas

Mother: Almeda Hull

Spouse(s): Valley Ballinger

Children(s):

The story of Chester Thomas began in 1896 in Martinsville, Indiana. In 1900, Chester Thomas resided in Washington, Morgan, Indiana, USA. In 1910, Chester Thomas resided in Washington, Morgan, Indiana, USA. Chester Thomas married Valley Ballinger. Chester Thomas passed away in 1941 in Christian, Kentucky, USA.

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Biography

  • The story of Chester Thomas began in 1896 in Martinsville, Indiana.
  • In 1900, Chester Thomas resided in Washington, Morgan, Indiana, USA.
  • In 1910, Chester Thomas resided in Washington, Morgan, Indiana, USA.
  • Chester Thomas married Valley Ballinger.
  • Chester Thomas passed away in 1941 in Christian, Kentucky, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Albert Thomas
1857–1898
Birth Location: Indiana, USA
AT
Almeda Hull
1855–1909
Birth Location: Hardwick, Warren County, New Jersey, USA
AH

Spouses(s)

Valley Ballinger
1894–1988
Birth Location: Milford, Iroquois County, Illinois, USA
VB

Children(s)

Chester Thomas's Ancestors

Self
Chester Thomas
1896–1941
Birth Place: Martinsville, Indiana
Parents
Albert W Thomas
1857–1898
Indiana, USA
Almeda Hull
1855–1909
Hardwick, Warren County, New Jersey, USA
Grandparents
Eli Thomas
1830–1907
Martinsville, Morgan, Indiana, USA
Ruth Huff
1832–1886
Indiana
Elijah (E) Hall
1824–1881
Newton, Sussex, New Jersey, United States
Elizabeth (H.) Crissman
1821–1891
New Jersey
Great-Grandparents
Peter Thomas
1791–1868
Sarah Graves
1795–1878
Isaac Hull
1782–1837
Mary name)
1780–1851
Nicholas Crissman
1776–1845
Catharine Rice
–1830
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Samuel Hull
1743–1818
Benjamin Hull
1740–1832
Mary Budd
1750–1833

Chester Thomas's Timeline

6 Records

1896
16 Apr 1896
Birth of Chester Thomas in Martinsville, Indiana
Martinsville, Indiana
1900
1900
Age 4
Chester Thomas resided here in Washington, Morgan, Indiana, USA
Washington, Morgan, Indiana, USA
1910
1910
Age 14
Chester Thomas resided here in Washington, Morgan, Indiana, USA
Washington, Morgan, Indiana, USA
1917
1917-1918
Age 21
Chester Thomas resided here in Morgan County, Indiana, USA
Morgan County, Indiana, USA
1928
1928
Age 32
Chester Thomas resided here in Marion, Grant, Indiana, USA
Marion, Grant, Indiana, USA
1941
23 Jun 1941
Age 45
Death of Chester Thomas in Christian, Kentucky, USA
Christian, Kentucky, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 16 Apr 1896
    Event Place: Martinsville, Indiana
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., National Homes for Disabled Volunteer Soldiers, 1866-1938, The National Archives in Washington, DC; Washington, DC, USA; Historical Register of National Homes for Disabled Volunteer Soldiers, 1866-1938; Series: M1749
    [2] Kentucky, U.S., Death Records, 1852-1965, Kentucky Department for Libraries and Archives; Frankfort, Kentucky
    [3] U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Indiana; Registration County: Morgan County
    [4] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Washington, Morgan, Indiana; Roll: 394; Page: 10; Enumeration District: 0053
    [5] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Washington, Morgan, Indiana; Roll: T624_372; Page: 9a; Enumeration District: 0068; FHL microfilm: 1374385
    [6] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
    [7] Indiana, U.S., Marriage Certificates

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Washington, Morgan, Indiana, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Washington, Morgan, Indiana; Roll: 394; Page: 10; Enumeration District: 0053

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Washington, Morgan, Indiana, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Washington, Morgan, Indiana; Roll: T624_372; Page: 9a; Enumeration District: 0068; FHL microfilm: 1374385

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1917-1918
    Event Place: Morgan County, Indiana, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Indiana; Registration County: Morgan County

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1928
    Event Place: Marion, Grant, Indiana, USA
    Record Source: U.S., National Homes for Disabled Volunteer Soldiers, 1866-1938, The National Archives in Washington, DC; Washington, DC, USA; Historical Register of National Homes for Disabled Volunteer Soldiers, 1866-1938; Series: M1749

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Martinsville, Indiana
    Record Source: Indiana, U.S., Marriage Certificates

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 23 Jun 1941
    Event Place: Christian, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: Kentucky, U.S., Death Records, 1852-1965, Kentucky Department for Libraries and Archives; Frankfort, Kentucky
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