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Jonah Thomas 1875–1962 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 19 December 1875

Birth Location: Mitchell County, North Carolina, United States of America

Death Date: 5 February 1962

Death Location: Roaring Creek, Avery County, North Carolina, United States of America

Father: Jacob Thomas

Mother: Peggy Thomas

Spouse(s): Martha Thomas

Children(s): Jesse Thomas, Rome Thomas, George Thomas, Margaret Blankinship

The story of Jonah Thomas began in 1875 in Mitchell County, North Carolina, United States of America. In 1900, Jonah Thomas resided in Roaring Creek, Mitchell, North Carolina, USA. In 1935, Jonah Thomas resided in Rural, Mitchell, North Carolina. Jonah Thomas married Martha Thomas, and had children including George Thomas, Jesse Thomas, Margaret T Blankinship, Rome Thomas. Jonah Thomas passed away in 1962 in Roaring Creek, Avery County, North Carolina, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of Jonah Thomas began in 1875 in Mitchell County, North Carolina, United States of America.
  • In 1900, Jonah Thomas resided in Roaring Creek, Mitchell, North Carolina, USA.
  • In 1935, Jonah Thomas resided in Rural, Mitchell, North Carolina.
  • Jonah Thomas married Martha Thomas, and had children including George Thomas, Jesse Thomas, Margaret T Blankinship, Rome Thomas.
  • Jonah Thomas passed away in 1962 in Roaring Creek, Avery County, North Carolina, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Jonah Thomas's Ancestors

Self
Jonah Thomas
1875–1962
Birth Place: Mitchell County, North Carolina, United States of America
Parents
Jacob Andrew Thomas
1840–1908
Mitchell County, North Carolina, United States of America
Peggy Thomas
1849–1933
North Carolina
Grandparents
Aaron (Obediah THOMAS) JR
1804–1909
Buncombe, North Carolina, United States
Elmyra ("Mira") Ray
1805–1904
North Carolina, USA
Sarah ((Sallie)) Ledford
1810–1888
Morganton, Burke, North Carolina, United States
Great-Grandparents
Aaron Sr
1776–1883
Elizabeth Hunsucker
1782–1866
Walter Ray
1790–
Mary Ray
1790–1865
William Ledford
1770–1870
Sarah McKinney
1786–1857
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Cynthia Wilson
1760–1830
Johan Black
1764–1821
Susannah Black
1751–1823
James Ray
1765–1834
Elizabeth Dula
1768–1830
Frederick Ledford
1743–1839
Margaret McCurry
1761–1860

Jonah Thomas's Descendants

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Jonah Thomas (19 December 1875–5 February 1962) m. Martha Thomas (abt 1877–)
  1. 1. Jesse Thomas 1908–
  2. 2. Rome Thomas 1915–
  3. 3. George Thomas 1922–
  4. 4. Margaret (T) Blankinship 1912–

Jonah Thomas's Timeline

5 Records

1875
19 December 1875
Birth of Jonah Thomas in Mitchell County, North Carolina, United States of America
Mitchell County, North Carolina, United States of America
1900
1900
Age 25
Jonah Thomas resided here in Roaring Creek, Mitchell, North Carolina, USA
Roaring Creek, Mitchell, North Carolina, USA
1935
1935
Age 60
Jonah Thomas resided here in Rural, Mitchell, North Carolina
Rural, Mitchell, North Carolina
1940
1940
Age 65
Jonah Thomas resided here in Minneapolis, Avery, North Carolina, USA
Minneapolis, Avery, North Carolina, USA
1962
5 February 1962
Age 87
Death of Jonah Thomas in Avery County, North Carolina, United States of America
Avery County, North Carolina, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 19 December 1875
    Event Place: Mitchell County, North Carolina, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] North Carolina, Death Certificates
    [3] 1900 United States Federal Census
    [4] North Carolina, Birth Indexes
    [5] 1940 United States Federal Census
    [6] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Roaring Creek, Mitchell, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Rural, Mitchell, North Carolina
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Minneapolis, Avery, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Cranberry, Avery, North Carolina
    Record Source: North Carolina, Death Certificates

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 5 February 1962
    Event Place: Avery County, North Carolina, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] North Carolina, Death Certificates

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Roaring Creek, Avery County, North Carolina, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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