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Howard John Thomas 1885–1941 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 18 MAY 1885

Birth Location: East St Louis, St Clair, Illinois

Death Date: 3 Sept 1941

Death Location: ST LOUIS MISSOURI USA

Father: Howard Thomas

Mother:

Spouse(s): Kathryn Ratliff

Children(s): Quay Thomas, B Thomas, Ray Thomas

In 1885, Howard John Thomas entered the world in East St Louis, St Clair, Illinois, born to Howard Dawson Thomas And Anna Klue. In 1900, Howard John Thomas resided in Central, St Louis, Missouri, USA. In 1917, Howard John Thomas resided in Chicago, Cook, Illinois. Howard John Thomas married Kathryn E Ratliff, and had children including B Marie Thomas, Quay Dawson Thomas, Ray H Thomas. Howard John Thomas passed away in 1941 in ST LOUIS MISSOURI USA.

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  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
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Biography

  • In 1885, Howard John Thomas entered the world in East St Louis, St Clair, Illinois, born to Howard Dawson Thomas And Anna Klue.
  • In 1900, Howard John Thomas resided in Central, St Louis, Missouri, USA.
  • In 1917, Howard John Thomas resided in Chicago, Cook, Illinois.
  • Howard John Thomas married Kathryn E Ratliff, and had children including B Marie Thomas, Quay Dawson Thomas, Ray H Thomas.
  • Howard John Thomas passed away in 1941 in ST LOUIS MISSOURI USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Howard Thomas
1849–1920
Birth Location: Greene Cty, Indiana
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Spouses(s)

Kathryn Ratliff
1892–1975
Birth Location: Illinois
KR

Children(s)

Quay Thomas
1914–1983
Birth Location: Cook, Illinois, United States
QT
B Thomas
1916–
Birth Location: Illinois
BT
Ray Thomas
1918–
Birth Location: Illinois
RT

Howard Thomas's Ancestors

Self
Howard Thomas
1885–1941
Birth Place: East St Louis, St Clair, Illinois
Parents
Howard Dawson Thomas
1849–1920
Greene Cty, Indiana
Grandparents
William (E.) Thomas
1814–1880
New York
Elizabeth Chapman
1825–
Virgina
Great-Grandparents
Thomas Chapman
1790–1853
Sarah Bryan
1796–1873
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Howard Thomas's Descendants

1.
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Howard (John) Thomas (18 MAY 1885–3 Sept 1941) m. Kathryn (E) Ratliff (5 Oct 1892–Dec 1975)
  1. 1. Quay (Dawson) Thomas 1914–1983 m. Helene Guidry 1918–1975
    1. 1. Quay (Robert) Thomas 1936–1993 m. Dinelle (Elaine) Jensen 1947–2008
  2. 2. B (Marie) Thomas 1916–
  3. 3. Ray (H) Thomas 1918–

Howard Thomas's Timeline

8 Records

1885
18 MAY 1885
Birth of Howard John Thomas in East St Louis, St Clair, Illinois
East St Louis, St Clair, Illinois
1900
1900
Age 15
Howard John Thomas resided here in Central, St Louis, Missouri, USA
Central, St Louis, Missouri, USA
1917
1917-1918
Age 32
Howard John Thomas resided here in Chicago, Cook, Illinois
Chicago, Cook, Illinois
1920
1920
Age 35
Howard John Thomas resided here in Chicago Ward 32, Cook (Chicago), Illinois, USA
Chicago Ward 32, Cook (Chicago), Illinois, USA
1930
1930
Age 45
Howard John Thomas resided here in East St Louis, St Clair, Illinois, USA
East St Louis, St Clair, Illinois, USA
1935
1935
Age 50
Howard John Thomas resided here in St Louis, St Louis City, Missouri
St Louis, St Louis City, Missouri
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 55
Howard John Thomas resided here in St Louis, St Louis City, Missouri, USA
St Louis, St Louis City, Missouri, USA
1941
3 Sept 1941
Age 56
Death of Howard John Thomas in ST LOUIS MISSOURI USA
ST LOUIS MISSOURI USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 18 MAY 1885
    Event Place: East St Louis, St Clair, Illinois
    Record Source:
    [1] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: St Louis, St Louis City, Missouri; Roll: T627_2209; Page: 62B; Enumeration District: 96-701A
    [2] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Chicago Ward 32, Cook (Chicago), Illinois; Roll: T625_351; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 2028; Image: 174
    [3] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: East St Louis, St Clair, Illinois; Roll: 557; Page: 19B; Enumeration District: 0065; Image: 242.0; FHL microfilm: 2340292
    [4] U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Illinois; Registration County: Cook; Roll: 1503987; Draft Board: 77
    [5] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Central, St Louis, Missouri; Roll: 888; Page: 11A; Enumeration District: 0116; FHL microfilm: 1240888

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Central, St Louis, Missouri, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Central, St Louis, Missouri; Roll: 888; Page: 11A; Enumeration District: 0116; FHL microfilm: 1240888

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1917-1918
    Event Place: Chicago, Cook, Illinois
    Record Source: U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Illinois; Registration County: Cook; Roll: 1503987; Draft Board: 77

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Chicago Ward 32, Cook (Chicago), Illinois, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Chicago Ward 32, Cook (Chicago), Illinois; Roll: T625_351; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 2028; Image: 174

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: East St Louis, St Clair, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: East St Louis, St Clair, Illinois; Roll: 557; Page: 19B; Enumeration District: 0065; Image: 242.0; FHL microfilm: 2340292

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: St Louis, St Louis City, Missouri
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: St Louis, St Louis City, Missouri; Roll: T627_2209; Page: 62B; Enumeration District: 96-701A

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: St Louis, St Louis City, Missouri, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: St Louis, St Louis City, Missouri; Roll: T627_2209; Page: 62B; Enumeration District: 96-701A

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 3 Sept 1941
    Event Place: ST LOUIS MISSOURI USA
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