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Eva Ellen Thomas 1876–1934 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 15 OCT 1876

Birth Location: Eden, Maine (Hancock)

Death Date: 1934

Death Location: Bar Harbor, Maine (Hancock)

Father: John Thomas

Mother: Elmira Somes

Spouse(s): Wilbur Colson, Harvey Gilbert

Children(s): Harris Colson, Ralph Colson, Gladys Colson

In 1876, Eva Ellen Thomas entered the world in Eden, Maine (Hancock), born to John Howard Thomas And Elmira Augusta Somes. In 1880, Eva Ellen Thomas resided in Eden, Maine (Hancock). In 1897, Eva Ellen Thomas resided in Eden, Maine (Hancock). Eva Ellen Thomas married Harvey L Gilbert, Wilbur Vernon Colson, and had children including Gladys K Colson, Harris H Colson, Ralph E Colson. Eva Ellen Thomas passed away in 1934 in Bar Harbor, Maine (Hancock).

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Biography

  • In 1876, Eva Ellen Thomas entered the world in Eden, Maine (Hancock), born to John Howard Thomas And Elmira Augusta Somes.
  • In 1880, Eva Ellen Thomas resided in Eden, Maine (Hancock).
  • In 1897, Eva Ellen Thomas resided in Eden, Maine (Hancock).
  • Eva Ellen Thomas married Harvey L Gilbert, Wilbur Vernon Colson, and had children including Gladys K Colson, Harris H Colson, Ralph E Colson.
  • Eva Ellen Thomas passed away in 1934 in Bar Harbor, Maine (Hancock).

Immediate Family

Parents

John Thomas
1842–1920
Birth Location: Newark, New Jersey (Essex)
JT
Elmira Somes
1847–1917
Birth Location: Tremont, Maine (Hancock)
ES

Spouses(s)

Wilbur Colson
1870–
Birth Location: Machiasport, Maine (Washington)
WC
Harvey Gilbert
–1930
Birth Location: –
HG

Children(s)

Harris Colson
1899–
Birth Location: Eden, Maine (Hancock)
HC
Ralph Colson
1901–1987
Birth Location: Bar Harbor, Maine (Hancock)
RC
Gladys Colson
1911–
Birth Location: Eden, Maine (Hancock)
GC

Eva Thomas's Ancestors

Self
Eva Thomas
1876–1934
Birth Place: Eden, Maine (Hancock)
Parents
John Howard Thomas
1842–1920
Newark, New Jersey (Essex)
Elmira (Augusta) Somes
1847–1917
Tremont, Maine (Hancock)
Grandparents
Leonard (Jarvis) Thomas
1805–1880
Eden, Maine (Hancock)
Amelia (Frances) Townsend
1808–1880
Trenton, Maine (Hancock)
Abraham Somes
1823–1851
Eden, Maine (Hancock)
Abigail Asticou
1813–
Eden, Maine (Hancock)
Great-Grandparents
Nicholas Thomas
1780–1865
Hannah Wasgatt
1783–
John Somes
1797–1862
Joann Ober
1799–
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Nicholas Thomas
1753–1838
Lucy Somes
1759–1792
Thomas Wasgatt
1754–1820
Hannah Thomas
1756–1840
Abraham Somes
1763–1845
Rachel Babson
1776–1839

Eva Thomas's Descendants

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Eva (Ellen) Thomas (15 OCT 1876–1934) m. Wilbur (Vernon) Colson (JAN 1870–) m. Harvey (L.) Gilbert (–BEF 1930)
  1. 1. Harris (H.) Colson 1899– m. Josephine ((Mary)) Myshrall 1909–1972
  2. 2. Ralph (E.) Colson 1901–1987
  3. 3. Gladys (K.) Colson 1911–

Eva Thomas's Timeline

9 Records

1876
15 OCT 1876
Birth of Eva Ellen Thomas in Eden, Maine (Hancock)
Eden, Maine (Hancock)
1880
1880
Age 4
Eva Ellen Thomas resided here in Eden, Maine (Hancock)
Eden, Maine (Hancock)
1897
1897
Age 21
Eva Ellen Thomas resided here in Eden, Maine (Hancock)
Eden, Maine (Hancock)
1901
1901
Age 25
Eva Ellen Thomas resided here in Eden, Maine (Hancock)
Eden, Maine (Hancock)
1920
1920
Age 44
Eva Ellen Thomas resided here in Bar Harbor, Maine (Hancock)
Bar Harbor, Maine (Hancock)
1920
JUL 1920
Age 44
Eva Ellen Thomas resided here in Bar Harbor, Maine (Hancock)
Bar Harbor, Maine (Hancock)
1927
1927
Age 51
Eva Ellen Thomas resided here in Bar Harbor, Maine (Hancock)
Bar Harbor, Maine (Hancock)
1930
1930
Age 54
Eva Ellen Thomas resided here in Bar Harbor, Maine (Hancock)
Bar Harbor, Maine (Hancock)
1934
1934
Age 58
Death of Eva Ellen Thomas in Bar Harbor, Maine (Hancock)
Bar Harbor, Maine (Hancock)

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 15 OCT 1876
    Event Place: Eden, Maine (Hancock)
    Record Source:
    [1] Barbara Jean Colson
    [2] 1880 census, Eden, Maine (Hancock), Pg. 345d
    [3] 1920 Census, Pg. 2b -------------------- 6-7 January 1920
    [4] 1930 Census, Pg. 23 of 47
    [5] Maine Marriages, Marriage Certificate, Harris H. Colson and Josephine Myshrall - 24 Nov 1927
    [6] Maine Birth Records, Unnamed Female Colson 3rd born - 14 Oct 1911

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Eden, Maine (Hancock)
    Record Source: 1880 census, Eden, Maine (Hancock), Pg. 345d

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1897
    Event Place: Eden, Maine (Hancock)
    Record Source: Maine Marriages, Marriage Certificate, Wibur Vernon Colson and Eva Ellen Thomas - 15 Sep 1897

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1901
    Event Place: Eden, Maine (Hancock)
    Record Source: Maine Birth Records, Ralph E. Colson, 2nd born - 14 Sep 1901

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Bar Harbor, Maine (Hancock)
    Record Source: 1920 Census, Pg. 2b -------------------- 6-7 January 1920

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: JUL 1920
    Event Place: Bar Harbor, Maine (Hancock)
    Record Source: Maine Marriages, 1892-1966, 1977- 2009 ONLINE

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1927
    Event Place: Bar Harbor, Maine (Hancock)
    Record Source: Maine Marriages, Marriage Certificate, Harris H. Colson and Josephine Myshrall - 24 Nov 1927

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Bar Harbor, Maine (Hancock)
    Record Source: 1930 Census, Pg. 23 of 47

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1934
    Event Place: Bar Harbor, Maine (Hancock)
    Record Source: Barbara Jean Colson
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