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Joseph John Thomas 1840–1919 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1 Jan 1840

Birth Location: Asher, Madison, Arkansas, United States

Death Date: 4 Nov 1919

Death Location: Portland, Multnomah County, Oregon, United States of America

Father: James Thomas

Mother: Jane Bailey

Spouse(s): Susan Foster, Livonia Drake

Children(s): Thomas Thomas, Mary Thomas, George Thomas, Thomas Thomas, Mary Thomas, Lilley Thomas, Laura Thomas, Dora Thomas, Susan Thomas, Mary Thomas, Rhoda Thomas, William Thomas, Mary Thomas, Susan Thomas, Laura Thomas, Lilley Thomas, Dora Thomas, George Thomas, Rhoda Thomas

The story of Joseph John Thomas began in 1840 in Asher, Madison, Arkansas, United States. In 1840, Joseph John Thomas resided in Cedar Creek, Madison, Arkansas, USA. In 1850, Joseph John Thomas resided in Richland, Madison, Arkansas, USA. Joseph John Thomas married Livonia H Drake, Susan Foster, and had children including Chester Thomas, Dora Thomas, George Thomas, George Washington Thomas, Laura Thomas, Lilley Thomas, Mary J Thomas, Mary J Thomas, Noah Thomas, Rhoda Thomas, Susan Thomas, Thomas Lorenzo Dow Thomas, Thomas T Thomas, William Thomas. Joseph John Thomas passed away in 1919 in Portland, Multnomah County, Oregon, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of Joseph John Thomas began in 1840 in Asher, Madison, Arkansas, United States.
  • In 1840, Joseph John Thomas resided in Cedar Creek, Madison, Arkansas, USA.
  • In 1850, Joseph John Thomas resided in Richland, Madison, Arkansas, USA.
  • Joseph John Thomas married Livonia H Drake, Susan Foster, and had children including Chester Thomas, Dora Thomas, George Thomas, George Washington Thomas, Laura Thomas, Lilley Thomas, Mary J Thomas, Mary J Thomas, Noah Thomas, Rhoda Thomas, Susan Thomas, Thomas Lorenzo Dow Thomas, Thomas T Thomas, William Thomas.
  • Joseph John Thomas passed away in 1919 in Portland, Multnomah County, Oregon, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

James Thomas
1815–1878
Birth Location: Harlan, Kentucky, USA
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Jane Bailey
1817–1880
Birth Location: Kentucky, United States of America
JB

Spouses(s)

Susan Foster
1841–1870
Birth Location: Bedford, Tennessee, United States
SF
Livonia Drake
1848–1898
Birth Location: Drakes Creek, Madison County, Arkansas, United States of America
LD

Children(s)

Thomas Thomas
1859–1930
Birth Location: Madison County, Arkansas, United States of America
TT
Mary Thomas
1856–1941
Birth Location: Arkansas
MT
George Thomas
1862–1938
Birth Location: Arkansas
GT
Thomas Thomas
1861–
Birth Location: Arkansas
TT
Mary Thomas
1868–
Birth Location: Arkansas
MT
Lilley Thomas
1871–
Birth Location: Arkansas
LT
Laura Thomas
1873–
Birth Location: Arkansas
LT
Dora Thomas
1877–
Birth Location: Arkansas
DT
Susan Thomas
1880–
Birth Location: Arkansas
ST
Mary Thomas
1868–
Birth Location: Arkansas
MT
Rhoda Thomas
1862–
Birth Location: Arkansas
RT
William Thomas
1867–1954
Birth Location: Arkansas
WT
Mary Thomas
1868–
Birth Location: Arkansas
MT
Susan Thomas
1880–
Birth Location: Arkansas
ST
Laura Thomas
1873–
Birth Location: Arkansas
LT
Lilley Thomas
1871–
Birth Location: Arkansas
LT
Dora Thomas
1877–
Birth Location: Arkansas
DT
George Thomas
1863–1938
Birth Location: Arkansas
GT
Rhoda Thomas
1862–
Birth Location: Arkansas
RT

Joseph Thomas's Ancestors

Self
Joseph Thomas
1840–1919
Birth Place: Asher, Madison, Arkansas, United States
Parents
James Lorenzo Dow Thomas
1815–1878
Harlan, Kentucky, USA
Jane Bailey
1817–1880
Kentucky, United States of America
Grandparents
James (Harlan) Thomas
1790–1862
Rutherford, North Carolina, USA
Mary (Polly) Johnson
1798–1862
Rutherford, North Carolina, USA
John (Tandy) Bailey
1797–1881
Rogersville, Hawkins, Tennessee, United States
Keziah (Ball) Tunnell
1802–1866
Hawkins, Tennessee, United States
Great-Grandparents
Ensign Thomas
1754–1790
Mary Jetton
1760–1839
Isaac Johnson
1785–1849
Amelia Holman
1788–1878
John V*
1773–1850
Nancy Tunnell
1782–1866
Rev Tunnell
1777–1865
Jane Ball
1775–1816
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Jacob Thomas
1727–1788
Margaret Brevard
1735–1790
John Jr
1720–1787
Elizabeth Jetton
1722–1813
Benjamin Johnson
1760–1821
Charity Bobbitt
1764–1855
Mary Holeman
1762–1829
Stephen Tunnell
1753–1828
Keziah (Monnet)
1755–1836

Joseph Thomas's Descendants

1.
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Joseph (John) Thomas (1 Jan 1840–4 Nov 1919) m. Susan Foster (1841–1 Jan 1870) m. Livonia (H) Drake (1848–5 May 1898)
  1. 1. Thomas (Lorenzo Dow) Thomas 1859–1930 m. Rhoda (Isabell "Lizzy") Homesley 1860–1944
    1. 1. John (Washington) Thomas 1889–1969 m. Celia Poynor 1899–1998 m. Rosa (Lee) Eastman 1900–1918
      1. 1. John (William) Thomas 1920–2007 m. Jacqueline (May) Furlong 1935–2008 m. Bernece (Dexter) Payne 1916–
    2. 2. Cora (M) Thomas 1888–1980 m. Ishmael (T) Howitt 1879–1966
      1. 1. Leonard (C) Howitt 1905–1985 m. Pearl (F) Dixon 1906–1964
    3. 3. Ida (C) Thomas 1880– m. Albert (A) Thomas 1876–
      1. 1. Alberta (C) Thomas 1898–
      2. 2. Minnie (J) Thomas 1922–
      3. 3. Flossie Thomas 1925–
      4. 4. Rosa (A) Thomas 1915–
      5. 5. Henry (C) Thomas 1917–
      6. 6. Dora (M) Thomas 1921–
      7. 7. Lester (W) Thomas 1908–
      8. 8. John (S) Thomas 1919–
      9. 9. George (W) Thomas 1910–
      10. 10. Sarah (P) Thomas 1899–
      11. 11. Robert (L) Thomas 1907–
      12. 12. Flora Thomas 1901–
      13. 13. Cleo Thomas 1905–
      14. 14. Jessie Thomas 1911–
    4. 4. Minnie (L.) Thomas 1878–
    5. 5. Wilber Thomas 1884–1950
      1. 1. Neva (M) Thomas 1907–1985 m. Orlando Robins 1910–
      2. 2. Erma Thomas 1908–
      3. 3. Kenneth (W) Thomas 1913–1986
      4. 4. J (Leland) Thomas 1919–
    6. 6. Bular (V.) Homsley 1879–1947 m. Ida (S) Homesly 1882–1926
      1. 1. Luretta Homesly 1906– m. Wendell (K) Wheeler 1902– m. Thomas (F.) McIntire 1904– m. Archie (F) Davis 1903–
        1. 1. Roland (V) Wheeler 1924–1987
      2. 2. Claude Homesley 1914–1961 m. Reba (A) Homsley 1916–
        1. 1. Patsy (J) Homsley 1934–1997
      3. 3. Edna (D) Homesly 1903–1987 m. Randall (R) Lacey 1895–1979
        1. 1. Jack (N) Lacey 1921–2004 m. Mary (Louellen) Lacey 1922–2007
      4. 4. Vera (M) Tatro 1909–
      5. 5. Lillian Davis 1905–
      6. 6. Vera (M) Tatro 1909–
    7. 7. William (John Dow) Thomas 1891– m. Dora (Margaret) Gerths 1882–1965
  2. 2. Mary (J.) Thomas 1856–1941 m. William Penman 1873–
  3. 3. George (Washington) Thomas 1862–1938 m. Mary (Jane) Thomas 1860–1931
    1. 1. Joseph (Andrew Thomas) Sr 1900–1974 m. Helen (B) Thomas 1917–
      1. 1. Helen (M) Thomas 1923–
      2. 2. William (L) Thomas 1922–
      3. 3. Joseph (A Thomas) Junior 1921–
    2. 2. Charles (Washington) Thomas 1896–1940 m. Lena (M) Drefs 1898–
    3. 3. William (D) Thomas 1889–
    4. 4. Cynthia (Cordelia Thomas) Bush 1891–
  4. 4. Thomas (T) Thomas 1861–
  5. 5. Mary (J) Thomas 1868–
  6. 6. Lilley Thomas 1871–
  7. 7. Laura Thomas 1873–
  8. 8. Dora Thomas 1877–
  9. 9. Susan Thomas 1880–
  10. 10. Mary (J.) Thomas 1868–
  11. 11. Rhoda Thomas 1862–
  12. 12. William Thomas 1867–1954 m. Christie Thomas 1875–1961 m. Christie (A) Thomas 1873–1961
    1. 1. Eva Thomas 1899–1985 m. Mark (Moses) Aspinwall 1894–1963
    2. 2. Millie Thomas 1893–
    3. 3. Hazel Thomas 1895–1926 m. John (R) McCall 1893–
      1. 1. Dorothy McCall 1920–1994 m. Elmer Ford 1918–
      2. 2. Ruth Mccall 1914–1984
    4. 4. Lillian (Dell) Thomas 1892–1988 m. Willard (W) Nelson 1886–
      1. 1. Margorie (L) Nelson 1921–
    5. 5. Walter Thomas 1898–1983 m. Elda (Eyrl) Chodrick 1905–
      1. 1. Clifford (Richmond) Thomas 1926–1997
      2. 2. Evelyn (Jeanette) Buckner 1928–2008
    6. 6. Lillie Thomas 1893–
  13. 13. Mary (J.) Thomas 1868–
  14. 14. Susan Thomas 1880–
  15. 15. Laura Thomas 1873–
  16. 16. Lilley Thomas 1871–
  17. 17. Dora Thomas 1877–
  18. 18. George Thomas 1863–1938 m. Mary (Jane Neal) Thomas 1860–1931 m. Lula (G) Clark 1872–
    1. 1. Charles (W.) Thomas 1896–1940
    2. 2. Joseph (Andrew Thomas) Sr 1900–1974 m. Ruth (Kathleen) Spinney 1906– m. Helen (B) Hawton 1917–
      1. 1. Joseph (Andrew Jr Thomas) Jr 1920–2011 m. June (B) Rowley 1925–2006
      2. 2. William (L) Thomas 1921–2004
      3. 3. Helen (M) Thomas 1924–
    3. 3. Cynthia (Cordelia Thomas) Bush 1891–
    4. 4. William (D) Thomas 1889–
  19. 19. Rhoda Thomas 1862–

Joseph Thomas's Timeline

12 Records

1840
1 Jan 1840
Birth of Joseph John Thomas in Asher, Madison, Arkansas, United States
Asher, Madison, Arkansas, United States
1840
1840
Joseph John Thomas resided here in Cedar Creek, Madison, Arkansas, USA
Cedar Creek, Madison, Arkansas, USA
1850
1850
Age 10
Joseph John Thomas resided here in Richland, Madison, Arkansas, USA
Richland, Madison, Arkansas, USA
1860
1860
Age 20
Joseph John Thomas resided here in Richland Township, Madison County, AR
Richland Township, Madison County, AR
1870
1870
Age 30
Joseph John Thomas resided here in Richland, Madison, Arkansas, USA
Richland, Madison, Arkansas, USA
1880
1880
Age 40
Joseph John Thomas resided here in Union, Madison, Arkansas, USA
Union, Madison, Arkansas, USA
1885
1885
Age 45
Joseph John Thomas resided here in Clark, Washington
Clark, Washington
1887
1887
Age 47
Joseph John Thomas resided here in Clark, Washington
Clark, Washington
1900
1900
Age 60
Joseph John Thomas resided here in MT Tabor, Multnomah, Oregon, USA
MT Tabor, Multnomah, Oregon, USA
1904
1904
Age 64
Joseph John Thomas resided here in Sawtelle, Los Angeles, California, USA
Sawtelle, Los Angeles, California, USA
1910
1910
Age 70
Joseph John Thomas resided here in Malibu, Los Angeles, California, USA
Malibu, Los Angeles, California, USA
1919
4 Nov 1919
Age 79
Death of Joseph John Thomas in Roseburg, Douglas County, Oregon, United States of America
Roseburg, Douglas County, Oregon, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1 Jan 1840
    Event Place: Asher, Madison, Arkansas, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] Washington State and Territorial Censuses
    [2] U.S. National Homes for Disabled Volunteer Soldiers
    [3] U.S., Civil War Soldier Records and Profiles, 1861-1865
    [4] U.S., Union Soldiers Compiled Service Records, 1861-1865, National Archives and Records Administration; Washington, D.C.; Record Group Title: Records of the AGO, 1780s-1917; Record Group #: 94; Series Number: M399; Roll #: 0051
    [5] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Union, Madison, Arkansas; Roll: 50; Page: 546D; Enumeration District: 104
    [6] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Richland, Madison, Arkansas; Roll: M593_58; Page: 436B; Family History Library Film: 545557
    [7] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: MT Tabor, Multnomah, Oregon; Page: 15; Enumeration District: 0088
    [8] 1860 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M653; Residence Date: 1860; Home in 1860: Richland, Madison, Arkansas; Roll: M653_45; Page: 424; Family History Library Fil
    [9] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Richland, Madison, Arkansas; Roll: M653_45; Page: 425; Family History Library Film: 803045
    [10] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Malibu, Los Angeles, California; Roll: T624_85; Page: 18B; Enumeration District: 0288; FHL microfilm: 1374098
    [11] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Richland, Madison, Arkansas; Roll: M432_27; Page: 265A; Image: 537
    [12] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [13] Oregon, U.S., State Deaths, 1864-1971, Oregon State Archives; Salem, Oregon; Oregon, Death Records, 1864-1967
    [14] Oregon, U.S., State Deaths, Oregon State Archives; Salem, Oregon; Oregon, Death Records, 1864-1967
    [15] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1840
    Event Place: Cedar Creek, Madison, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source: 1840 United States Federal Census, Year: 1840; Census Place: Cedar Creek, Madison, Arkansas; Page: 26

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Richland, Madison, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Richland, Madison, Arkansas; Roll: M432_27; Page: 265A; Image: 537

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Richland Township, Madison County, AR
    Record Source:
    [1] Arkansas, Compiled Census and Census Substitutes Index
    [2] 1860 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M653; Residence Date: 1860; Home in 1860: Richland, Madison, Arkansas; Roll: M653_45; Page: 424; Family History Library Fil
    [3] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Richland, Madison, Arkansas; Roll: M653_45; Page: 425; Family History Library Film: 803045

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Richland, Madison, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Richland, Madison, Arkansas; Roll: M593_58; Page: 436B; Family History Library Film: 545557

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Union, Madison, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Union, Madison, Arkansas; Roll: 50; Page: 546D; Enumeration District: 104

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1885
    Event Place: Clark, Washington
    Record Source: Washington State and Territorial Censuses

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1887
    Event Place: Clark, Washington
    Record Source: Washington State and Territorial Censuses

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: MT Tabor, Multnomah, Oregon, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: MT Tabor, Multnomah, Oregon; Page: 15; Enumeration District: 0088

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1904
    Event Place: Sawtelle, Los Angeles, California, USA
    Record Source: U.S. National Homes for Disabled Volunteer Soldiers

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Malibu, Los Angeles, California, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Malibu, Los Angeles, California; Roll: T624_85; Page: 18B; Enumeration District: 0288; FHL microfilm: 1374098

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 4 Nov 1919
    Event Place: Roseburg, Douglas County, Oregon, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Civil War Soldier Records and Profiles, 1861-1865
    [2] Oregon, Death Index, Oregon State Library; Oregon Death Index 1903-1920 Begin Taylor, Albert Reel #10; Reel Title: Oregon Death Index M-Z; Year Range: 1903-1920
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [4] Oregon, U.S., State Deaths, 1864-1971, Oregon State Archives; Salem, Oregon; Oregon, Death Records, 1864-1967

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