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Chester Arthur Thomas 1910–1960 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: April 1, 1910

Birth Location: Cabin Creek, Kanawha, West Virginia, United States

Death Date: May 15, 1960

Death Location: Summerfield, Noble County, Ohio, USA

Father: John Thomas

Mother: Emma Belcher

Spouse(s): Mary Leasure

Children(s): Chester Jr

In 1910, Chester Arthur Thomas entered the world in Cabin Creek, Kanawha, West Virginia, United States, born to John Thomas And Emma Larnuma Belcher. In 1920, Chester Arthur Thomas resided in Crown Hill, Kanawha, West Virginia. In 1930, Chester Arthur Thomas resided in Shadyside, Belmont, Ohio, USA. Chester Arthur Thomas married Mary Leasure, and had children including Chester Thomas Jr. Chester Arthur Thomas passed away in 1960 in Summerfield, Noble County, Ohio, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1910, Chester Arthur Thomas entered the world in Cabin Creek, Kanawha, West Virginia, United States, born to John Thomas And Emma Larnuma Belcher.
  • In 1920, Chester Arthur Thomas resided in Crown Hill, Kanawha, West Virginia.
  • In 1930, Chester Arthur Thomas resided in Shadyside, Belmont, Ohio, USA.
  • Chester Arthur Thomas married Mary Leasure, and had children including Chester Thomas Jr.
  • Chester Arthur Thomas passed away in 1960 in Summerfield, Noble County, Ohio, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

John Thomas
1881–1932
Birth Location: , , West Virginia, USA
JT
Emma Belcher
1884–1929
Birth Location: Cabin Creek Dist , Kanawha, West Virginia
EB

Spouses(s)

Mary Leasure
1923–
Birth Location: West Virginia
ML

Children(s)

Chester Jr
1943–1996
Birth Location: Moundsville, Marshall, West Virginia, USA
CJ

Chester Thomas's Ancestors

Self
Chester Thomas
1910–1960
Birth Place: Cabin Creek, Kanawha, West Virginia, United States
Parents
John Thomas
1881–1932
, , West Virginia, USA
Emma ((Larnuma)) Belcher
1884–1929
Cabin Creek Dist , Kanawha, West Virginia
Grandparents
William Thomas
1849–1919
South Wales
Elizabeth Anderson
1856–1954
Ohio
John (W) Belcher
1860–
(West) Virginia, USA
Maggie (Lee) Soe
1865–1941
Blue Creek, Kanawha County, West Virginia, USA
Great-Grandparents
David Thomas
1820–1891
Margaret Phillip
1823–
George Anderson
1824–1900
Margaret Anderson
1826–1900
Birel Belcher
1833–
Nancy Estep
1837–
Richard Proctor
1834–
Caroline Morris
1840–
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Thomas Jr
1802–1882
Ann Young
1798–
John Heslop
1801–1873
Elizabeth Park
1800–1877

Chester Thomas's Descendants

1.
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Chester (Arthur) Thomas (April 1, 1910–May 15, 1960) m. Mary Leasure (abt 1923–)
  1. 1. Chester (Thomas) Jr 1943–1996 m. Stella (M) Baily 1943–2007

Chester Thomas's Timeline

6 Records

1910
April 1, 1910
Birth of Chester Arthur Thomas in Cabin Creek, Kanawha, West Virginia, United States
Cabin Creek, Kanawha, West Virginia, United States
1920
1920
Age 10
Chester Arthur Thomas resided here in Crown Hill, Kanawha, West Virginia
Crown Hill, Kanawha, West Virginia
1930
1930
Age 20
Chester Arthur Thomas resided here in Shadyside, Belmont, Ohio, USA
Shadyside, Belmont, Ohio, USA
1935
1935
Age 25
Chester Arthur Thomas resided here in Moundsville, Marshall, West Virginia
Moundsville, Marshall, West Virginia
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 30
Chester Arthur Thomas resided here in Moundsville, Marshall, West Virginia, USA
Moundsville, Marshall, West Virginia, USA
1960
May 15, 1960
Age 50
Death of Chester Arthur Thomas in Moundsville, Marshall, West Virginia, USA
Moundsville, Marshall, West Virginia, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: April 1, 1910
    Event Place: Cabin Creek, Kanawha, West Virginia, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Moundsville, Marshall, West Virginia; Roll: T627_4426; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 26-15
    [2] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Crown Hill, Kanawha, West Virginia; Roll: T625_1957; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 67; Image: 582
    [3] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Shadyside, Belmont, Ohio; Roll: 1750; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 0012; Image: 755.0; FHL microfilm: 2341484
    [4] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Crown Hill, Kanawha, West Virginia
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Crown Hill, Kanawha, West Virginia; Roll: T625_1957; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 67; Image: 582

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Shadyside, Belmont, Ohio, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Shadyside, Belmont, Ohio; Roll: 1750; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 0012; Image: 755.0; FHL microfilm: 2341484

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Moundsville, Marshall, West Virginia
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Moundsville, Marshall, West Virginia; Roll: T627_4426; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 26-15

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Moundsville, Marshall, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Moundsville, Marshall, West Virginia; Roll: T627_4426; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 26-15

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: May 15, 1960
    Event Place: Moundsville, Marshall, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] West Virginia, Deaths Index
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Summerfield, Noble County, Ohio, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] West Virginia, Deaths Index
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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