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Joseph Franklin Thomas 1857–1909 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 3 Jan 1857

Birth Location: Indiana

Death Date: 6 Dec 1909

Death Location: Oklahoma

Father: Wellington Thomas

Mother: Jane Marsh

Spouse(s): Cenia Adams

Children(s): Harry Thomas, Ethel Thomas, Maude Thomas, Paul Thomas, Ray Thomas, Maud Thomas, Perl Thomas, Carl Thomas

The story of Joseph Franklin Thomas began in 1857 in Indiana. In 1860, Joseph Franklin Thomas resided in Madison, Clinton, Indiana, USA. In 1870, Joseph Franklin Thomas resided in Hanover, Shelby, Indiana, USA. Joseph Franklin Thomas married Catherine King, Cenia Adra Adams, and had children including Carl Owen Thomas, Ethel Jane Thomas, Harry Carl Thomas, Maud Thomas, Maude Done Thomas, Paul Wellington Thomas, Perl M Thomas, Ray Thomas. Joseph Franklin Thomas passed away in 1909 in Oklahoma.

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Biography

  • The story of Joseph Franklin Thomas began in 1857 in Indiana.
  • In 1860, Joseph Franklin Thomas resided in Madison, Clinton, Indiana, USA.
  • In 1870, Joseph Franklin Thomas resided in Hanover, Shelby, Indiana, USA.
  • Joseph Franklin Thomas married Catherine King, Cenia Adra Adams, and had children including Carl Owen Thomas, Ethel Jane Thomas, Harry Carl Thomas, Maud Thomas, Maude Done Thomas, Paul Wellington Thomas, Perl M Thomas, Ray Thomas.
  • Joseph Franklin Thomas passed away in 1909 in Oklahoma.

Immediate Family

Parents

Wellington Thomas
1836–1906
Birth Location: Hancock co, Indiana
WT
Jane Marsh
1835–1901
Birth Location: Ohio, USA
JM

Spouses(s)

Cenia Adams
1862–1897
Birth Location: Monroe County, Indiana, USA
CA

Children(s)

Harry Thomas
1883–1972
Birth Location: Missouri
HT
Ethel Thomas
1883–1953
Birth Location: Chillicothe, Livingston, Missouri, USA
ET
Maude Thomas
1892–1958
Birth Location: Stone County, Missouri, USA
MT
Paul Thomas
1892–1967
Birth Location: Chillicothe, Livingston, Missouri, USA
PT
Ray Thomas
1894–1975
Birth Location: Missouri
RT
Maud Thomas
1887–
Birth Location: Missouri
MT
Perl Thomas
1889–1890
Birth Location: –
PT
Carl Thomas
1885–1963
Birth Location: Brunswick Ch, Missouri
CT

Joseph Thomas's Ancestors

Self
Joseph Thomas
1857–1909
Birth Place: Indiana
Parents
Wellington Thomas
1836–1906
Hancock co, Indiana
Jane Marsh
1835–1901
Ohio, USA
Grandparents
Joseph Marsh
1795–1849
Pennsylvania, United States
Hannah Rigby
1796–1880
Chester, Delaware, Pennsylvania, USA
Great-Grandparents
Daniel Rigby
1757–1845
Abigail Baker
1764–1807
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Aaron Baker
1726–1788
Mary Regester
1735–1811

Joseph Thomas's Descendants

1.
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Joseph (Franklin) Thomas (3 Jan 1857–6 Dec 1909) m. Cenia (Adra) Adams (Abt 1862–11 Dec 1897)
  1. 1. Harry (Carl) Thomas 1883–1972 m. Olive Rumans 1901–
    1. 1. Selma Thomas 1921–
    2. 2. Harrietta Thomas 1924–
    3. 3. Marguerite (Allita) Thomas 1925–1990
  2. 2. Ethel (Jane) Thomas 1883–1953 m. Edward (Thompson) Hinton 1874–1949
    1. 1. Hazel Hinton 1903–1983 m. Edward (Francis) Rockwood 1900–1990
      1. 1. Edward (Francis Rockwood) Jr 1937–1996
    2. 2. Mabel Hinton 1904–1934 m. Joel (D.) Jamieson 1899–1981
      1. 1. Gordon (Edgar) Jamieson 1923–2012 m. Grace (Geraldine "Gracie") Falk 1926–1987
        1. 1. Lauren (Alva) Jamieson 1947–2006 m. Walter (Jack) Sandvig 1939–1975 m. Dale (Ellis) Culver 1946–2017
        2. 2. Daniel (Charles) Jamieson 1948–2015
    3. 3. James (Edward) Hinton 1909–1977 m. Violet Melville 1909–
  3. 3. Maude (Done) Thomas 1892–1958
  4. 4. Paul (Wellington) Thomas 1892–1967 m. Opal (V) Proctor 1910–1985 m. Jessie (Jean) Smith 1896–1966
    1. 1. Paula (Joyce) Thomas 1935–1977
    2. 2. Paul (Deloren) Thomas 1912–1995
    3. 3. Keith (R) Thomas 1914–
  5. 5. Ray Thomas 1894–1975
  6. 6. Maud Thomas 1887–
  7. 7. Perl (M.) Thomas 1889–1890
  8. 8. Carl (Owen) Thomas 1885–1963 m. Sylvia (Maye) Colson 1887–1952
    1. 1. Dolorin (Carl) Thomas 1928–2009
    2. 2. Karol (Jeona) Thomas 1921–1990 m. Ralph (L) Lenard 1919–1993
    3. 3. Juandel (K) Thomas 1930–2013
    4. 4. Bernice (Ethel) Puller 1913–2000
    5. 5. Dorothy (Alyce) Thomas 1918–1985 m. Paul (Albert) Deakins 1915–
    6. 6. Lorene Thomas 1909–1966 m. Jennings (Harold) Conyers 1908–2005
      1. 1. Thomas (Jennings) Conyers 1941–2005 m. Marjory (Ann) Witt 1943–2021
    7. 7. Karleta Thomas 1908–

Joseph Thomas's Timeline

6 Records

1857
3 Jan 1857
Birth of Joseph Franklin Thomas in Indiana
Indiana
1860
1860
Age 3
Joseph Franklin Thomas resided here in Madison, Clinton, Indiana, USA
Madison, Clinton, Indiana, USA
1870
1870
Age 13
Joseph Franklin Thomas resided here in Hanover, Shelby, Indiana, USA
Hanover, Shelby, Indiana, USA
1881
1881
Age 24
Joseph Franklin Thomas was married
None
1900
1900
Age 43
Joseph Franklin Thomas resided here in Smith, Carroll, Missouri, USA
Smith, Carroll, Missouri, USA
1909
6 Dec 1909
Age 52
Death of Joseph Franklin Thomas in Oklahoma
Oklahoma

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 3 Jan 1857
    Event Place: Indiana
    Record Source:
    [1] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Hanover, Shelby, Indiana; Roll: M593_357; Page: 153B; Family History Library Film: 545856
    [2] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Smith, Carroll, Missouri; Page: 3; Enumeration District: 0007
    [3] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Madison, Clinton, Indiana; Roll: M653_250; Page: 140; Family History Library Film: 803250

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 1881

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Madison, Clinton, Indiana, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Madison, Clinton, Indiana; Roll: M653_250; Page: 140; Family History Library Film: 803250

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Hanover, Shelby, Indiana, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Hanover, Shelby, Indiana; Roll: M593_357; Page: 153B; Family History Library Film: 545856

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Smith, Carroll, Missouri, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Smith, Carroll, Missouri; Page: 3; Enumeration District: 0007

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 6 Dec 1909
    Event Place: Oklahoma
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