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Jessie Arlee Thomas 1880–1966 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 30 Jun 1880

Birth Location: Judson, Gregg, Texas, USA

Death Date: 6 Sep 1966

Death Location: Tatum, Rusk County, Texas, United States of America

Father: Ezekiel Thomas

Mother: Artionissie Clark

Spouse(s): William Fears, William Jones

Children(s): Winston Fears, Gracie Fears, Oren Fears, Frances Butter, Allyene Davidson

In 1880, Jessie Arlee Thomas entered the world in Judson, Gregg, Texas, USA, born to Ezekiel Zeke Thomas And Artionissie Art Clark. In 1900, Jessie Arlee Thomas resided in Justice Precinct 2, Gregg, Texas, USA. In 1910, Jessie Arlee Thomas resided in Justice Precinct 7, Panola, Texas, USA. Jessie Arlee Thomas married William Jesse Fears, William Robert Jones, and had children including Allyene Elizabeth Fears Davidson, Frances Fears Butter, Gracie Loucille Fears, Oren William Fears, Winston J Fears. Jessie Arlee Thomas passed away in 1966 in Tatum, Rusk County, Texas, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1880, Jessie Arlee Thomas entered the world in Judson, Gregg, Texas, USA, born to Ezekiel Zeke Thomas And Artionissie Art Clark.
  • In 1900, Jessie Arlee Thomas resided in Justice Precinct 2, Gregg, Texas, USA.
  • In 1910, Jessie Arlee Thomas resided in Justice Precinct 7, Panola, Texas, USA.
  • Jessie Arlee Thomas married William Jesse Fears, William Robert Jones, and had children including Allyene Elizabeth Fears Davidson, Frances Fears Butter, Gracie Loucille Fears, Oren William Fears, Winston J Fears.
  • Jessie Arlee Thomas passed away in 1966 in Tatum, Rusk County, Texas, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Ezekiel Thomas
1840–
Birth Location: Georgia, USA
ET
Artionissie Clark
1844–
Birth Location: Georgia, USA
AC

Spouses(s)

William Fears
1853–1926
Birth Location: Hampton, Henry County, Georgia, USA
WF
William Jones
1877–1961
Birth Location: Upshur County, Texas, USA
WJ

Children(s)

Winston Fears
1921–1927
Birth Location: –
WF
Gracie Fears
1908–1910
Birth Location: Ragley, Panola County, Texas, USA
GF
Oren Fears
1907–1994
Birth Location: Longview, Gregg, Texas, USA
OF
Frances Butter
1911–2002
Birth Location: –
FB
Allyene Davidson
1916–2009
Birth Location: Henderson, Rusk County, Texas, United States of America
AD

Jessie Thomas's Ancestors

Self
Jessie Thomas
1880–1966
Birth Place: Judson, Gregg, Texas, USA
Parents
Ezekiel 'Zeke' Thomas
1840–
Georgia, USA
Artionissie ('Art') Clark
1844–
Georgia, USA
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Jessie Thomas's Descendants

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Jessie (Arlee) Thomas (30 Jun 1880–6 Sep 1966) m. William (Jesse) Fears (20 Jul 1853–18 Jan 1926) m. William (Robert) Jones (22 Nov 1877–17 May 1961)
  1. 1. Winston (J) Fears 1921–1927
  2. 2. Gracie (Loucille) Fears 1908–1910
  3. 3. Oren (William) Fears 1907–1994 m. Veda Davidson 1910–1989
    1. 1. Bonnie (Louise) Fears 1930–2006
    2. 2. Joe (Wallace Fears) Sr 1928–2014
  4. 4. Frances (Fears) Butter 1911–2002
  5. 5. Allyene (Elizabeth Fears) Davidson 1916–2009

Jessie Thomas's Timeline

9 Records

1880
30 Jun 1880
Birth of Jessie Arlee Thomas in Judson, Gregg, Texas, USA
Judson, Gregg, Texas, USA
1900
1900
Age 20
Jessie Arlee Thomas resided here in Justice Precinct 2, Gregg, Texas, USA
Justice Precinct 2, Gregg, Texas, USA
1910
1910
Age 30
Jessie Arlee Thomas resided here in Justice Precinct 7, Panola, Texas, USA
Justice Precinct 7, Panola, Texas, USA
1920
1920
Age 40
Jessie Arlee Thomas resided here in Roguemore and Brockfield, Rusk, Texas, USA
Roguemore and Brockfield, Rusk, Texas, USA
1930
1930
Age 50
Jessie Arlee Thomas resided here in Precinct 3, Precinct 3, Rusk, Texas, USA
Precinct 3, Precinct 3, Rusk, Texas, USA
1935
1935
Age 55
Jessie Arlee Thomas resided here in Longview, Gregg, Texas
Longview, Gregg, Texas
1940
1940
Age 60
Jessie Arlee Thomas resided here in J P #1, Gregg, Texas, USA
J P #1, Gregg, Texas, USA
1965
1965
Age 85
Jessie Arlee Thomas resided here in Texas
Texas
1966
6 Sep 1966
Age 86
Death of Jessie Arlee Thomas in Longview, Gregg County, Texas, USA
Longview, Gregg County, Texas, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 30 Jun 1880
    Event Place: Judson, Gregg, Texas, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Texas, Death Certificates, 1903–1982, Texas Department of State Health Services; Austin Texas, USA
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [3] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
    [4] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, Longview News-Journal; Publication Date: 7 Sep 1966; Publication Place: Longview, Texas, USA; ,0.035177052,0.48712876,0.36443886&xid=3355

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Justice Precinct 2, Gregg, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Justice Precinct 2, Gregg, Texas; Page: 5; Enumeration District: 0033; FHL microfilm: 1241641

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Justice Precinct 7, Panola, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Roguemore and Brockfield, Rusk, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Precinct 3, Precinct 3, Rusk, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Precinct 3, Rusk, Texas; Page: 19A; Enumeration District: 0016; FHL microfilm: 2342121

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Longview, Gregg, Texas
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Gregg, Texas; Roll: m-t0627-04045; Page: 62B; Enumeration District: 92-10

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: J P #1, Gregg, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Gregg, Texas; Roll: m-t0627-04045; Page: 62B; Enumeration District: 92-10

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1965
    Event Place: Texas
    Record Source: U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Social Security Administration; Washington D.C., USA; Social Security Death Index, Master File

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 1966-09-07
    Event Place: Longview, Texas
    Record Source: Newspapers.com - Longview News-Journal - 1966-09-07 - Page 3, Obituary for JESSIE THOMAS JONES (Aged 86) 1966-09-07

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Judson Community
    Record Source: U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, Longview News-Journal; Publication Date: 7 Sep 1966; Publication Place: Longview, Texas, USA; ,0.035177052,0.48712876,0.36443886&xid=3355

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Longview, Gregg, Texas, USA
    Record Source: Texas, Death Certificates, 1903–1982, Texas Department of State Health Services; Austin Texas, USA

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 6 Sep 1966
    Event Place: Longview, Gregg County, Texas, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Texas, Death Certificates, 1903–1982, Texas Department of State Health Services; Austin Texas, USA
    [2] Texas, U.S., Death Index, 1903-2000
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [4] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
    [5] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, Longview News-Journal; Publication Date: 7 Sep 1966; Publication Place: Longview, Texas, USA; ,0.035177052,0.48712876,0.36443886&xid=3355

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Tatum, Rusk County, Texas, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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