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James J Thomas 1778–1888 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 27 Aug 1778

Birth Location: Amherst, VA

Death Date: 2 Mar 1888

Death Location: Pleasant Hill, Cass, MO

Father: Thomas Jr

Mother: Susan Woodlief

Spouse(s): Hensen None

Children(s): Alfred Thomas, Robert THOMAS, Joseph THOMAS, Thomas Downey, William Thomas, Rebecca Thomas, John Thomas, Joseph Thomas

The story of James J Thomas began in 1778 in Amherst, VA. In 1800, James J Thomas resided in No Township Listed, Barren County, KY. In 1810, James J Thomas resided in Barren, Kentucky, United States. James J Thomas married Hensen, and had children including Alfred Hensen Thomas, John James Thomas, Joseph Thomas, Rebecca Eveline Thomas, Robert Thomas, Thomas Downey, William Pressley Thomas. James J Thomas passed away in 1888 in Pleasant Hill, Cass, MO.

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Biography

  • The story of James J Thomas began in 1778 in Amherst, VA.
  • In 1800, James J Thomas resided in No Township Listed, Barren County, KY.
  • In 1810, James J Thomas resided in Barren, Kentucky, United States.
  • James J Thomas married Hensen, and had children including Alfred Hensen Thomas, John James Thomas, Joseph Thomas, Rebecca Eveline Thomas, Robert Thomas, Thomas Downey, William Pressley Thomas.
  • James J Thomas passed away in 1888 in Pleasant Hill, Cass, MO.

Immediate Family

Parents

Thomas Jr
1752–1836
Birth Location: Kilkennin, Cardiganshire, Wales
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Susan Woodlief
1762–
Birth Location: –
SW

Spouses(s)

Hensen None
1775–1867
Birth Location: Kentucky, United States
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Children(s)

Alfred Thomas
1805–1851
Birth Location: Barren Co, KY
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Robert THOMAS
1807–1888
Birth Location: Williamstown, Grant County, KY
RT
Joseph THOMAS
1803–1850
Birth Location: Kentucky, United States
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Thomas Downey
1806–1880
Birth Location: Grant, Kentucky, United States
TD
William Thomas
1809–1840
Birth Location: Williamstown, Pendleton, Kentucky, United States
WT
Rebecca Thomas
1814–1870
Birth Location: Williamstown, Grant, Kentucky, United States
RT
John Thomas
1815–
Birth Location: Williamstown, Grant, Kentucky, United States
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Joseph Thomas
1829–
Birth Location: Illinois, United States
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James Thomas's Ancestors

Self
James Thomas
1778–1888
Birth Place: Amherst, VA
Parents
Thomas Thomas Jr
1752–1836
Kilkennin, Cardiganshire, Wales
Susan Woodlief
1762–
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

James Thomas's Descendants

1.
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James (J) Thomas (27 Aug 1778–2 Mar 1888) m. Hensen (1775–23 Feb 1867)
  1. 1. Alfred (Hensen) Thomas 1805–1851 m. Mary (Polly) Jouett 1804–1860
    1. 1. Joseph (Dill) Thomas 1850–1941 m. Mary (Elizabeth) Bailey 1854–1891
      1. 1. T (Luther) Thomas 1890–1952 m. Nessie Thomas 1892–1967
        1. 1. Bobbie Thomas 1917–2011 m. Roseann Platania 1923–2013
        2. 2. Veda (Belle) Thomas 1909–1996 m. L (Paul) Horton 1906–1974 m. Fred (Bailey) Minor 1908–1947
        3. 3. Dean Thomas 1914–1976 m. Margie (Faye) Warren 1922–2013
        4. 4. Dorothy Thomas 1921–2016 m. W (F) Cook 1914–1962
      2. 2. William (Durham) Thomas 1881–1962 m. D (L) Thomas 1886–
        1. 1. Otis (Lee) Thomas 1904–
        2. 2. Eula (Dee) Thomas 1906–
      3. 3. James (E.) Thomas 1893–
      4. 4. George (Cleaveland) Thomas 1886–1951 m. Ona (Estelle "Stella") Miller 1899–1972
        1. 1. Leo (Millord) Thomas 1927–1984
      5. 5. Donia ("Dee" L.) Thomas 1878–1964 m. Chieve (Quitman) Davis 1879–1902
        1. 1. Chieve (Quitman) Davis 1903–1992
        2. 2. Leila Davis 1899–
        3. 3. Recie Davis 1899–
        4. 4. Mrs. (Henry McFaddin) Davis 1901–
        5. 5. Luretha Davis 1901–
      6. 6. Mary ("Mollie" Frances) Thomas 1879–1976 m. Albert (Matthew) Yates 1878–1971
        1. 1. Cyril (King) Yates
        2. 2. Charles (Luther) Yates
        3. 3. Coe (Barkley) Yates
        4. 4. Clellan (Joseph) Yates
      7. 7. Mollie (L) Thomas 1880–
    2. 2. Joseph (R.) Thomas 1841–
    3. 3. Abel (Willis) Thomas 1840–1890
    4. 4. Billy Thomas 1833–
    5. 5. Edmond (Fleming) Thomas 1843–1894
    6. 6. Elizabeth (Ann) Thomas 1846–
    7. 7. John (Hardin) Thomas 1830–1896 m. Emily (Jane) Roulhac
      1. 1. Jennie (Jouette) Thomas
      2. 2. Mary (Eleanor) Thomas
      3. 3. Margaret (Bickerton) Thomas
      4. 4. Joseph (Roulhac) Thomas
      5. 5. Martha (Roulhac) Thomas
      6. 6. Emily (Jane) Thomas
      7. 7. Johnnie (Prather) Thomas
    8. 8. Martha (Jane) Thomas 1835–1918
    9. 9. Mary (E.) Thomas 1849–
    10. 10. Matthias (J) Thomas 1828– m. Emily (E) Thomas 1822–
      1. 1. Joseph (N) Thomas 1851–
      2. 2. Martha (J.) Thomas 1855–
      3. 3. Mary (E.) Thomas 1858–
  2. 2. Robert THOMAS 1807–1888 m. Rebecca Thomas 1814–1888
    1. 1. Helen (E.) Wilcox 1846–1927
  3. 3. Joseph THOMAS 1803–1850 m. Martha BUSKIRK 1812–1900
    1. 1. Sarah (A) Thomas 1831–1913
    2. 2. John (L.) THOMAS 1832–1850
    3. 3. Andrew (J.) THOMAS 1834–1850
    4. 4. Nancy (J.) THOMAS 1838–1869
    5. 5. William (L.) THOMAS 1840–1900
    6. 6. Catherine (P.) THOMAS 1842–1880
    7. 7. Joseph (W.) THOMAS 1844–1870
    8. 8. Stephen (O.) THOMAS 1846–1850
    9. 9. Charles (R.) THOMAS 1850–1910
  4. 4. Thomas Downey 1806–1880
  5. 5. William (Pressley) Thomas 1809–1840
  6. 6. Rebecca (Eveline) Thomas 1814–1870
  7. 7. John (James) Thomas 1815–
  8. 8. Joseph Thomas 1829–

James Thomas's Timeline

4 Records

1778
27 Aug 1778
Birth of James J Thomas in Amherst, VA
Amherst, VA
1800
1800
Age 22
James J Thomas resided here in No Township Listed, Barren County, KY
No Township Listed, Barren County, KY
1810
1810
Age 32
James J Thomas resided here in Barren, Kentucky, United States
Barren, Kentucky, United States
1888
2 Mar 1888
Age 110
Death of James J Thomas in Pleasant Hill, Cass, MO
Pleasant Hill, Cass, MO

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 27 Aug 1778
    Event Place: Amherst, VA

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1800
    Event Place: No Township Listed, Barren County, KY
    Record Source: Kentucky, U.S., Compiled Census and Census Substitutes Index, 1787-1890

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1810
    Event Place: Barren, Kentucky, United States
    Record Source: 1810 United States Federal Census, Year: 1810; Census Place: Barren, Kentucky; Roll: 5; Page: 76; Image: 00051; Family History Library Film: 0181350

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 2 Mar 1888
    Event Place: Pleasant Hill, Cass, MO
    Record Source: Age:
    About 83-84
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