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Josie Ella Thomas 1902–1981 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 22 Jan 1902

Birth Location: Swain, Newton County, Arkansas, USA

Death Date: 12 Jul 1981

Death Location: McMinnville, Yamhill, Oregon, USA

Father: Thomas Thomas

Mother: Araminda Spivey

Spouse(s): Samuel Cobb, Samuel Cobb

Children(s): Gertrude Cobb, Garland Cobb, Violet Cobb, Louella Cobb, Willa Cobb, Tye Cobb

In 1902, Josie Ella Thomas entered the world in Swain, Newton County, Arkansas, USA, born to Thomas Jefferson Cole Thomas And Araminda Arrie Belle Spivey. In 1920, Josie Ella Thomas resided in Muskogee Ward 1, Muskogee, Oklahoma, USA. In 1930, Josie Ella Thomas resided in Muskogee, Muskogee, Oklahoma, USA. Josie Ella Thomas married Samuel S Cobb, Samuel Spencer Cobb, Shoemake, and had children including Claude Shoemake, Garland Cobb, Gertrude Cobb, Louella Cobb, Tye Franklin Cobb, Violet May Cobb, Willa May Cobb. Josie Ella Thomas passed away in 1981 in McMinnville, Yamhill, Oregon, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1902, Josie Ella Thomas entered the world in Swain, Newton County, Arkansas, USA, born to Thomas Jefferson Cole Thomas And Araminda Arrie Belle Spivey.
  • In 1920, Josie Ella Thomas resided in Muskogee Ward 1, Muskogee, Oklahoma, USA.
  • In 1930, Josie Ella Thomas resided in Muskogee, Muskogee, Oklahoma, USA.
  • Josie Ella Thomas married Samuel S Cobb, Samuel Spencer Cobb, Shoemake, and had children including Claude Shoemake, Garland Cobb, Gertrude Cobb, Louella Cobb, Tye Franklin Cobb, Violet May Cobb, Willa May Cobb.
  • Josie Ella Thomas passed away in 1981 in McMinnville, Yamhill, Oregon, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Josie Thomas's Ancestors

Self
Josie Thomas
1902–1981
Birth Place: Swain, Newton County, Arkansas, USA
Parents
Thomas Jefferson "Cole" Thomas
1865–1940
Breathitt County, Kentucky, USA
Araminda ("Arrie Belle") Spivey
1873–1937
Mayville, Newton County, Arkansas, USA
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Josie Thomas's Descendants

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Josie (Ella) Thomas (22 Jan 1902–12 Jul 1981) m. Samuel (Spencer) Cobb (30 Aug 1901–5 Sep 1984) m. Samuel (S) Cobb (27 Oct 1877–2 Feb 1961)
  1. 1. Gertrude Cobb 1906–
  2. 2. Garland Cobb 1909–
  3. 3. Violet (May) Cobb 1915–1952
  4. 4. Louella Cobb 1919–2007 m. William (Jackson) Barnes 1913–
  5. 5. Willa (May) Cobb 1915–2003
  6. 6. Tye (Franklin) Cobb 1917–1975

Josie Thomas's Timeline

7 Records

1902
22 Jan 1902
Birth of Josie Ella Thomas in Swain, Newton County, Arkansas, USA
Swain, Newton County, Arkansas, USA
1920
1920
Age 18
Josie Ella Thomas resided here in Muskogee Ward 1, Muskogee, Oklahoma, USA
Muskogee Ward 1, Muskogee, Oklahoma, USA
1930
1930
Age 28
Josie Ella Thomas resided here in Muskogee, Muskogee, Oklahoma, USA
Muskogee, Muskogee, Oklahoma, USA
1935
1935
Age 33
Josie Ella Thomas resided here in Muskogee, Muskogee, Oklahoma
Muskogee, Muskogee, Oklahoma
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 38
Josie Ella Thomas resided here in Muskogee, Muskogee, Oklahoma, United States
Muskogee, Muskogee, Oklahoma, United States
1955
1955
Age 53
Josie Ella Thomas resided here in Muskogee, Oklahoma, USA
Muskogee, Oklahoma, USA
1981
12 Jul 1981
Age 79
Death of Josie Ella Thomas in McMinnville, Yamhill, Oregon, USA
McMinnville, Yamhill, Oregon, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 22 Jan 1902
    Event Place: Swain, Newton County, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Muskogee, Muskogee, Oklahoma; Roll: T627_3314; Page: 62A; Enumeration District: 51-32
    [2] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Muskogee Ward 1, Muskogee, Oklahoma; Roll: T625_1477; Page: 10B; Enumeration District: 77; Image: 752
    [3] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Muskogee, Muskogee, Oklahoma; Roll: 1916; Page: 21B; Enumeration District: 0028; Image: 625.0; FHL microfilm: 2341650

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Muskogee Ward 1, Muskogee, Oklahoma, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Muskogee Ward 1, Muskogee, Oklahoma; Roll: T625_1477; Page: 10B; Enumeration District: 77; Image: 752

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Muskogee, Muskogee, Oklahoma, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Muskogee, Muskogee, Oklahoma; Roll: 1916; Page: 21B; Enumeration District: 0028; Image: 625.0; FHL microfilm: 2341650

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Muskogee, Muskogee, Oklahoma
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Muskogee, Muskogee, Oklahoma; Roll: T627_3314; Page: 62A; Enumeration District: 51-32

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Muskogee, Muskogee, Oklahoma, United States
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Muskogee, Muskogee, Oklahoma; Roll: T627_3314; Page: 62A; Enumeration District: 51-32

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1955
    Event Place: Muskogee, Oklahoma, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 12 Jul 1981
    Event Place: McMinnville, Yamhill, Oregon, USA

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