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Cornelia Ann Thomas 1856–1884 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 6 Jun 1856

Birth Location: Mathews, Virginia, USA

Death Date: 08 Apr 1884

Death Location: Norfolk, Virginia, USA

Father: John Thomas

Mother: Lucy Minter

Spouse(s): William Godfrey

Children(s):

In 1856, Cornelia Ann Thomas entered the world in Mathews, Virginia, USA, born to John Wesley Thomas And Lucy Howard Minter. In 1860, Cornelia Ann Thomas resided in District 1, Mathews Court House, Mathews, Virginia. In 1870, Cornelia Ann Thomas resided in Westville Magisterial District, Mathews, Virginia. Cornelia Ann Thomas married William T Godfrey. Cornelia Ann Thomas passed away in 1884 in Norfolk, Virginia, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1856, Cornelia Ann Thomas entered the world in Mathews, Virginia, USA, born to John Wesley Thomas And Lucy Howard Minter.
  • In 1860, Cornelia Ann Thomas resided in District 1, Mathews Court House, Mathews, Virginia.
  • In 1870, Cornelia Ann Thomas resided in Westville Magisterial District, Mathews, Virginia.
  • Cornelia Ann Thomas married William T Godfrey.
  • Cornelia Ann Thomas passed away in 1884 in Norfolk, Virginia, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

John Thomas
1827–1898
Birth Location: Mathews, Virginia, USA
JT
Lucy Minter
1838–1922
Birth Location: Bohannon, Mathews, Virginia, USA
LM

Spouses(s)

William Godfrey
1857–1908
Birth Location: Virginia, USA
WG

Children(s)

Cornelia Thomas's Ancestors

Self
Cornelia Thomas
1856–1884
Birth Place: Mathews, Virginia, USA
Parents
John Wesley Thomas
1827–1898
Mathews, Virginia, USA
Lucy (Howard) Minter
1838–1922
Bohannon, Mathews, Virginia, USA
Grandparents
William (Massey) Thomas
1802–1830
Mary (Hunley) White
1803–1837
Gloucester, Virginia, USA
Great-Grandparents
John Thomas
1776–1840
Catherine Yorath
1782–1821
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Cornelia Thomas's Timeline

6 Records

1856
6 Jun 1856
Birth of Cornelia Ann Thomas in Mathews, Virginia, USA
Mathews, Virginia, USA
1860
1860
Age 4
Cornelia Ann Thomas resided here in District 1, Mathews Court House, Mathews, Virginia, USA
District 1, Mathews Court House, Mathews, Virginia, USA
1870
1870
Age 14
Cornelia Ann Thomas resided here in Westville Magisterial District, Mathews, Virginia, USA
Westville Magisterial District, Mathews, Virginia, USA
1877
1877
Age 21
Cornelia Ann Thomas resided here in Norfolk, Virginia, USA
Norfolk, Virginia, USA
1880
1880
Age 24
Cornelia Ann Thomas resided here in Norfolk, Virginia, USA
Norfolk, Virginia, USA
1884
08 Apr 1884
Age 28
Death of Cornelia Ann Thomas in Norfolk, Virginia, USA
Norfolk, Virginia, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 6 Jun 1856
    Event Place: Mathews, Virginia, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Virginia, U.S., Deaths and Burials Index, 1853-1917
    [2] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Norfolk, Norfolk, Virginia; Roll: 1381; Page: 481C; Enumeration District: 074
    [3] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Westville, Mathews, Virginia; Roll: M593_1662; Page: 174A
    [4] 1860 United States Federal Census
    [5] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [6] Virginia, U.S., Death Registers, Library of Virginia; Richmond, VA, USA; Virginia Deaths and Burials, 1853-1912
    [7] Virginia, U.S., Birth Registers, Library of Virginia; Richmond, VA, USA; Virginia, Birth Registers, 1853-1911
    [8] Virginia, U.S., Marriage Registers, Library of Virginia; Richmond, VA; Virginia Marriages, 1853-1935

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: District 1, Mathews Court House, Mathews, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Westville Magisterial District, Mathews, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Westville, Mathews, Virginia; Roll: M593_1662; Page: 174A

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1877
    Event Place: Norfolk, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Norfolk, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Norfolk, Norfolk, Virginia; Roll: 1381; Page: 481C; Enumeration District: 074

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 08 Apr 1884
    Event Place: Norfolk, Virginia, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Virginia, U.S., Deaths and Burials Index, 1853-1917
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [3] Virginia, U.S., Death Registers, Library of Virginia; Richmond, VA, USA; Virginia Deaths and Burials, 1853-1912
    [4] City of Norfolk; Norfolk, Virginia, USA; Burial Records

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Norfolk, Virginia, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Virginia, U.S., Deaths and Burials Index, 1853-1917
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [3] City of Norfolk; Norfolk, Virginia, USA; Burial Records
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