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George Calder Thomas 1850–1905 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 08 Jun 1850

Birth Location: Onondaga Township, Brant, Ontario, Canada

Death Date: 30 Oct 1905

Death Location: Woodward, Dallas County, Iowa, USA

Father: Geo Thomas

Mother: Matilda Thomas

Spouse(s): Mary Rhoads, Eldora Nance

Children(s): Sophia Thomas, Maud Thomas, George Thomas

In 1850, George Calder Thomas entered the world in Onondaga Township, Brant, Ontario, Canada, born to Geo C Thomas And Matilda Thomas. In 1852, George Calder Thomas resided in Brant County, Canada West (Ontario), Canada. In 1860, George Calder Thomas resided in Washington, Winneshiek, Iowa, USA. George Calder Thomas married Eldora Officer Nance, Mary Jane Rhoads, and had children including George Wayne Shug Thomas, Maud M Thomas, Sophia M Thomas. George Calder Thomas passed away in 1905 in Woodward, Dallas County, Iowa, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1850, George Calder Thomas entered the world in Onondaga Township, Brant, Ontario, Canada, born to Geo C Thomas And Matilda Thomas.
  • In 1852, George Calder Thomas resided in Brant County, Canada West (Ontario), Canada.
  • In 1860, George Calder Thomas resided in Washington, Winneshiek, Iowa, USA.
  • George Calder Thomas married Eldora Officer Nance, Mary Jane Rhoads, and had children including George Wayne Shug Thomas, Maud M Thomas, Sophia M Thomas.
  • George Calder Thomas passed away in 1905 in Woodward, Dallas County, Iowa, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

George Thomas's Ancestors

Self
George Thomas
1850–1905
Birth Place: Onondaga Township, Brant, Ontario, Canada
Parents
Geo C Thomas
1812–1889
Pennsylvania, USA
Matilda Thomas
1820–1873
Canada
Grandparents
Richard (Higeson) Thomas
1755–1834
Shropshire, England
Elizabeth Calder
1769–1871
Ireland
Benjamin Strowbridge
1795–1879
Ancaster Township, Wentworth County, Ontario, Canada
Nancy Hawley
1796–1863
South Salem, Westchester, New York, USA
Great-Grandparents
Thomas (Thomosee)
1730–
Catherine Higeson
1731–1803
Crispus Trowbridge
1743–1828
Kesiah
1758–1827
Daniel Hawley
1774–1844
Sarah Raymond
1778–1820
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Georgii Thomosee
1710–
David Trowbridge
1709–1768
Lydia Holmes
1715–1792
John Hawley
1739–1783
Abigail Sanford
1742–1830
Sands Raymond
1730–1803
Sarah Betts
1735–

George Thomas's Descendants

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George (Calder) Thomas (08 Jun 1850–30 Oct 1905) m. Mary (Jane) Rhoads (14 Oct 1846–21 Jun 1886) m. Eldora (Officer) Nance (23 Sep 1866–17 Apr 1938)
  1. 1. Sophia (M.) Thomas 1874–1879
  2. 2. Maud (M.) Thomas 1876–
  3. 3. George (Wayne (Shug)) Thomas 1892–1941 m. Minnie (Inez Lavinia) Frantz 1895–1971
    1. 1. Dorothy (Elizabeth) Thomas 1924–2000 m. Jamie (W) Stepp 1919–2004 m. Erwin (Arthur) Feltz 1924–1970

George Thomas's Timeline

16 Records

1850
08 Jun 1850
Birth of George Calder Thomas in Onondaga Township, Brant, Ontario, Canada
Onondaga Township, Brant, Ontario, Canada
1852
1852
Age 2
George Calder Thomas resided here in Brant County, Canada West (Ontario), Canada
Brant County, Canada West (Ontario), Canada
1860
13 Jul 1860
Age 10
George Calder Thomas resided here in Washington, Winneshiek, Iowa, USA
Washington, Winneshiek, Iowa, USA
1870
03 Aug 1870
Age 20
George Calder Thomas resided here in Jefferson, Polk, Iowa, USA
Jefferson, Polk, Iowa, USA
1880
11 Jun 1880
Age 30
George Calder Thomas resided here in Peoples, Boone, Iowa, USA
Peoples, Boone, Iowa, USA
1882
1882
Age 32
George Calder Thomas was employed
None
1885
1885
Age 35
George Calder Thomas resided here in Woodward
Woodward
1888
17 Feb 1888
Age 38
George Calder Thomas resided here in Woodward, Dallas, Iowa, United States
Woodward, Dallas, Iowa, United States
1889
1 Jul 1889
Age 39
George Calder Thomas resided here in Dallas, Iowa, USA
Dallas, Iowa, USA
1890
25 February 1890
Age 40
George Calder Thomas was married
None
1895
1895
Age 45
George Calder Thomas resided here in Woodward, Dallas, Iowa, USA
Woodward, Dallas, Iowa, USA
1900
1900
Age 50
George Calder Thomas resided here in Woodward town, Dallas, Iowa
Woodward town, Dallas, Iowa
1900
03 Jun 1900
Age 50
George Calder Thomas resided here in Woodward, Dallas, Iowa, USA
Woodward, Dallas, Iowa, USA
1902
11 Sep 1902
Age 52
George Calder Thomas resided here in Perry, Iowa, USA
Perry, Iowa, USA
1905
29 Oct 1905
Age 55
Death of George Calder Thomas in Woodward, Dallas, Iowa, USA
Woodward, Dallas, Iowa, USA
1905
30 Oct 1905
Age 55
Burial of George Calder Thomas in Woodward, Dallas County, Iowa, USA
Woodward, Dallas County, Iowa, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 08 Jun 1850
    Event Place: Onondaga Township, Brant, Ontario, Canada
    Record Source:
    [1] 1851 Census of Canada East, Canada West, New Brunswick, and Nova Scotia
    [2] Iowa, State Census Collection
    [3] 1880 United States Federal Census
    [4] Iowa, U.S., State Census, 1895, State Historical Society of Iowa; Des Moines, IA, USA; Iowa State Census, 1895
    [5] 1900 United States Federal Census
    [6] 1860 United States Federal Census
    [7] Iowa, Marriage Records, Iowa Department of Public Health; Des Moines, Iowa; Series Title: Iowa Marriage Records, 1880–1922; Record Type: Textual Records
    [8] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [9] Iowa, Find a Grave Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 25 February 1890
    Record Source: Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1852
    Event Place: Brant County, Canada West (Ontario), Canada
    Record Source: 1851 Census of Canada East, Canada West, New Brunswick, and Nova Scotia

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 13 Jul 1860
    Event Place: Washington, Winneshiek, Iowa, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 03 Aug 1870
    Event Place: Jefferson, Polk, Iowa, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 11 Jun 1880
    Event Place: Peoples, Boone, Iowa, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Selected Federal Census Non-Population Schedules, 1850-1880, National Archives at Washington, DC; Washington, DC; Non-population Census Schedules for Iowa, 1850-1880; NAID: 2791276; Record Group Number: 29; Record Group Title: Records of the Bureau of the Census, 1790-2007
    [2] 1880 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Occupation
    Event Date: 1882

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1885
    Event Place: Woodward
    Record Source: Iowa, State Census Collection

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 16 Sep 1887
    Event Place: Perry, Iowa
    Record Source: Newspapers.com - The Perry Daily Chief - 16 Sep 1887 - Page 5, Geo Thomas who was in Nebraska visiting came home Monday 16 Sep 1887

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 17 Feb 1888
    Event Place: Woodward, Dallas, Iowa, United States
    Record Source: U.S., Appointments of U. S. Postmasters, 1832-1971, National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Washington, D.C.; Record of Appointment of Postmasters, 1832-Sept. 30, 1971; Roll #: 36; Archive Publication #: M841

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 24 Feb 1888
    Event Place: Falls City, Nebraska
    Record Source: Newspapers.com - Falls City Daily News - 24 Feb 1888 - Page 2, The postmaster at Woodward, Iowa, has run away with an unknown lady. 24 Feb 1888

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Jul 1889
    Event Place: Dallas, Iowa, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Register of Civil, Military, and Naval Service, 1863-1959

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1895
    Event Place: Woodward, Dallas, Iowa, USA
    Record Source: Iowa, U.S., State Census, 1895, State Historical Society of Iowa; Des Moines, IA, USA; Iowa State Census, 1895

    Genealogy Event 14
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Woodward town, Dallas, Iowa
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 15
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 03 Jun 1900
    Event Place: Woodward, Dallas, Iowa, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 16
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 11 Sep 1902
    Event Place: Perry, Iowa, USA
    Record Source: Iowa, U.S., Newspapers.com Stories and Events Index, The Perry Daily Chief; Publication Date: 11 Sep 1902; Publication Place: Perry, Iowa, USA

    Genealogy Event 17
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 22 Sep 1903
    Event Place: York, Pennsylvania
    Record Source: Newspapers.com - The Gazette - 22 Sep 1903 - Page 4, The Famous Degree Staff 22 Sep 1903

    Genealogy Event 18
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 22 Sep 1903
    Event Place: Marshalltown, Iowa
    Record Source: Newspapers.com - Evening Times-Republican - 22 Sep 1903 - Page 8, Woodward Team Goes to Baltimore 22 Sep 1903

    Genealogy Event 19
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 26 Sep 1903
    Event Place: Baltimore, Maryland
    Record Source: Newspapers.com - The Baltimore Sun - 26 Sep 1903 - Page 7, IOOF Competition Results 26 Sep 1903

    Genealogy Event 20
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 16 Dec 1903
    Event Place: Baltimore, Maryland
    Record Source: Newspapers.com - The Baltimore Sun - 16 Dec 1903 - Page 6, Odd Fellows' Picture from Iowa 16 Dec 1903

    Genealogy Event 21
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 29 Oct 1905
    Event Place: Woodward, Dallas, Iowa, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] Iowa, Find a Grave Index

    Genealogy Event 22
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: 30 Oct 1905
    Event Place: Woodward, Dallas County, Iowa, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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