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Josiah Prater Thomas 1802–1881 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 11 Feb 1802

Birth Location: Laurens County, South Carolina, USA

Death Date: 24 Aug 1881

Death Location: Webster County, Missouri, USA

Father: Samuel Thomas

Mother: Delilah Prater

Spouse(s): Rachel Strawn

Children(s): Alfred Thomas, Amos Thomas, Minerva Thomas, Samuel Thomas, William Thomas, Francis Thomas

The story of Josiah Prater Thomas began in 1802 in Laurens County, South Carolina, USA. In 1850, Josiah Prater Thomas resided in District 1, Lauderdale, Alabama, USA. In 1860, Josiah Prater Thomas resided in Marshfield, Webster, Missouri, USA. Josiah Prater Thomas married Rachel B Strawn, and had children including Alfred Russell Thomas, Amos Prater A P Thomas, Francis Marion Thomas, Minerva F Thomas, Samuel Thomas, William Shelton Thomas. Josiah Prater Thomas passed away in 1881 in Webster County, Missouri, USA.

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Biography

  • The story of Josiah Prater Thomas began in 1802 in Laurens County, South Carolina, USA.
  • In 1850, Josiah Prater Thomas resided in District 1, Lauderdale, Alabama, USA.
  • In 1860, Josiah Prater Thomas resided in Marshfield, Webster, Missouri, USA.
  • Josiah Prater Thomas married Rachel B Strawn, and had children including Alfred Russell Thomas, Amos Prater A P Thomas, Francis Marion Thomas, Minerva F Thomas, Samuel Thomas, William Shelton Thomas.
  • Josiah Prater Thomas passed away in 1881 in Webster County, Missouri, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Josiah Thomas's Ancestors

Self
Josiah Thomas
1802–1881
Birth Place: Laurens County, South Carolina, USA
Parents
Samuel Thomas
1753–1852
Maryland, USA
Delilah Prater
1775–1874
South Carolina, USA
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Josiah Thomas's Descendants

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Josiah (Prater) Thomas (11 Feb 1802–24 Aug 1881) m. Rachel (B.) Strawn (25 Jul 1807–5 Oct 1897)
  1. 1. Alfred (Russell) Thomas 1830–1920
  2. 2. Amos (Prater (A. P.)) Thomas 1835–1893
  3. 3. Minerva (F.) Thomas 1837–1906
  4. 4. Samuel Thomas 1832–1860
  5. 5. William (Shelton) Thomas 1825–1907
  6. 6. Francis (Marion) Thomas 1850–1920

Josiah Thomas's Timeline

5 Records

1802
11 Feb 1802
Birth of Josiah Prater Thomas in Laurens County, South Carolina, USA
Laurens County, South Carolina, USA
1850
1850
Age 48
Josiah Prater Thomas resided here in District 1, Lauderdale, Alabama, USA
District 1, Lauderdale, Alabama, USA
1860
1860
Age 58
Josiah Prater Thomas resided here in Marshfield, Webster, Missouri, USA
Marshfield, Webster, Missouri, USA
1876
1876
Age 74
Josiah Prater Thomas resided here in Township 30, Webster County, Missouri, USA
Township 30, Webster County, Missouri, USA
1881
24 Aug 1881
Age 79
Death of Josiah Prater Thomas in Marshfield, Webster, Missouri, USA
Marshfield, Webster, Missouri, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 11 Feb 1802
    Event Place: Laurens County, South Carolina, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Marshfield, Webster, Missouri; Page: 799; Family History Library Film: 803660
    [2] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: District 1, Lauderdale, Alabama; Roll: 7; Page: 276B
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: District 1, Lauderdale, Alabama, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: District 1, Lauderdale, Alabama; Roll: 7; Page: 276B

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Marshfield, Webster, Missouri, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Marshfield, Webster, Missouri; Page: 799; Family History Library Film: 803660

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1876
    Event Place: Township 30, Webster County, Missouri, USA
    Record Source: Missouri, State Census Collection, Year: 1910; Census Place: Webster, Missouri; Roll: MOSC_8861

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 24 Aug 1881
    Event Place: Marshfield, Webster, Missouri, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Missouri, Wills and Probate Records, Author: Missouri. Probate Court (Webster County); Probate Place: Webster, Missouri
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Webster County, Missouri, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Probate
    Event Place: Webster County, Missouri, USA
    Record Source: Missouri, Wills and Probate Records, Author: Missouri. Probate Court (Webster County); Probate Place: Webster, Missouri

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