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Martha M Thomas 1874 – 1961 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 17 Apr 1874

Birth Location: Georgia, USA

Death Date: 10 Apr 1961

Death Location: Walton, Georgia, USA

Father: James Gresham

Mother: Elizabeth Fowler

Spouse(s): John Thomas

Children(s): Starlen Thomas, Ernest Thomas, Glover Thomas, Eva Thomas

In 1874, Martha M Thomas entered the world in Georgia, USA, born to James H Gresham and Elizabeth Fowler. In 1880, Martha M Thomas resided in Cates, Gwinnett, Georgia, USA. In 1910, Martha M Thomas resided in Buncombe, Walton, Georgia, USA. Martha M Thomas married John H. Thomas, and had children including Starlen R Thomas, Ernest R Thomas, Glover Lee Thomas, Eva Mae Thomas. Martha M Thomas passed away in 1961 in Walton, Georgia, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1874, Martha M Thomas entered the world in Georgia, USA, born to James H Gresham and Elizabeth Fowler.
  • In 1880, Martha M Thomas resided in Cates, Gwinnett, Georgia, USA.
  • In 1910, Martha M Thomas resided in Buncombe, Walton, Georgia, USA.
  • Martha M Thomas married John H. Thomas, and had children including Starlen R Thomas, Ernest R Thomas, Glover Lee Thomas, Eva Mae Thomas.
  • Martha M Thomas passed away in 1961 in Walton, Georgia, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

James Gresham
1841 – 1900
Birth Location: Georgia, USA
JG
Elizabeth Fowler
1838 –
Birth Location: Gwinnett County, Georgia
EF

Spouses(s)

John Thomas
– 1951
Birth Location: Buncombe, Walton, Georgia, USA
JT

Children(s)

Starlen Thomas
1895 – 1984
Birth Location: Georgia
ST
Ernest Thomas
1902 – 1977
Birth Location: –
ET
Glover Thomas
1905 – 1983
Birth Location: –
GT
Eva Thomas
1914 – 1943
Birth Location: –
ET

Martha Thomas's Ancestors

Self
Martha Thomas
1874 – 1961
Birth Place: Georgia, USA
Parents
James H Gresham
1841 – 1900
Georgia, USA
Elizabeth Fowler
1838 –
Gwinnett County, Georgia
Grandparents
Edward (C) Gresham
1815 – 1894
South Carolina, USA
Hester Fowler
1824 – 1898
Georgia, United States
Great-Grandparents
Micajah Gresham
1783 – 1865
Rachael Dalrymple
1788 – 1865
Nathan Fowler
1801 – 1856
Elizabeth Pepper
1802 – 1853
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Edmund Gresham
1759 – 1818
Molly
1759 – 1886

Martha Thomas's Descendants

1.
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Martha (M) Thomas (17 Apr 1874 – 10 Apr 1961) m. John (H.) Thomas (November 13 – 29 March 1951)
  1. 1. Starlen (R) Thomas (8 Sep 1895 – 6 December 1984) m. Nora (Mae) Thomas (30 December 1899 – 15 November 1990)
    1. 1. Emmett (Dalton) Thomas (21 Aug 1922 – 27 Oct 1945)
    2. 2. Doris (T.) Williams (abt 1927 – 30 May 2013)
      1. 1. Patricia Bentley
      2. 2. David Bentley
      3. 3. Donna (Almand) Shope
      4. 4. Ronnie Williams
      5. 5. Brenda Williams
  2. 2. Ernest (R) Thomas (19 Oct 1902 – 13 Jun 1977) m. Pauline (L.) Thomas (1 Apr 1909 – 2005)
    1. 1. Robert Thomas (14 Apr 1942 – 14 Jul 2019) m. Jeanie Leach (28 Dec 1944 – 27 Oct 2020)
      1. 1. Edie Thomas (1970 – ) m. Scott Graham (1965 – )
        1. 1. Lakota Graham (1999 – )
        2. 2. Emily Waldroup (1 Feb 1991 – )
        3. 3. Talitha (1 Mar 1992 – )
        4. 4. Ernest R (3 Dec 2001 – )
        5. 5. Elijah Lamar (24 Nov 2003 – )
        6. 6. David Virgil (4 Apr 2005 – )
        7. 7. Robert (Clay) Lee (31 Dec 2007 – )
        8. 8. Ray (31 december 2007 – 9 Jan 2008)
      2. 2. Bobby Thomas
    2. 2. Betty (Ann) Thomas (abt 1944 – )
  3. 3. Glover (Lee) Thomas (16 May 1905 – 9 March 1983) m. Dollie (Jane) Thomas (13 October 1910 – 3 December 1989)
    1. 1. Grover (Lee) Thomas (4 March 1931 – 2 April 1977)
  4. 4. Eva (Mae) Thomas (1914 – 16 Oct 1943)

Martha Thomas's Timeline

7 Records

1874
17 Apr 1874
Birth of Martha M Thomas in Georgia, USA
Georgia, USA
1880
1880
Age 6
Martha M Thomas resided here in Cates, Gwinnett, Georgia, USA
Cates, Gwinnett, Georgia, USA
1910
1910
Age 36
Martha M Thomas resided here in Buncombe, Walton, Georgia, USA
Buncombe, Walton, Georgia, USA
1935
1935
Age 61
Martha M Thomas resided here in Rural, Walton, Georgia
Rural, Walton, Georgia
1940
1940
Age 66
Martha M Thomas resided here in Militia District 417 Buncombe, Buncombe, Walton, Georgia, USA
Militia District 417 Buncombe, Buncombe, Walton, Georgia, USA
1950
1950
Age 76
Martha M Thomas resided here in Buncombe, Walton, Georgia, USA
Buncombe, Walton, Georgia, USA
1961
10 Apr 1961
Age 87
Death of Martha M Thomas in Walton, Georgia, USA
Walton, Georgia, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 17 Apr 1874
    Event Place: Georgia, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Buncombe, Walton, Georgia; Roll: m-t0627-00719; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 147-9
    [2] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Cates, Gwinnett, Georgia; Roll: 149; Page: 487a; Enumeration District: 120
    [3] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Buncombe, Walton, Georgia; Roll: T624_218; Page: 18a; Enumeration District: 0160; FHL microfilm: 1374231
    [4] 1950 United States Federal Census, National Archives at Washington, DC; Washington, D.C.; Seventeenth Census of the United States, 1950; Year: 1950; Census Place: Buncombe, Walton, Georgia; Roll: 2351; Page: 10; Enumeration District: 147-9

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Cates, Gwinnett, Georgia, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Cates, Gwinnett, Georgia; Roll: 149; Page: 487a; Enumeration District: 120

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Buncombe, Walton, Georgia, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Buncombe, Walton, Georgia; Roll: T624_218; Page: 18a; Enumeration District: 0160; FHL microfilm: 1374231

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Rural, Walton, Georgia
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Buncombe, Walton, Georgia; Roll: m-t0627-00719; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 147-9

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Militia District 417 Buncombe, Buncombe, Walton, Georgia, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Buncombe, Walton, Georgia; Roll: m-t0627-00719; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 147-9

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1950
    Event Place: Buncombe, Walton, Georgia, USA
    Record Source: 1950 United States Federal Census, National Archives at Washington, DC; Washington, D.C.; Seventeenth Census of the United States, 1950; Year: 1950; Census Place: Buncombe, Walton, Georgia; Roll: 2351; Page: 10; Enumeration District: 147-9

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 10 Apr 1961
    Event Place: Loganville, Gwinnett County, Georgia, USA
    Record Source: Findagrave, Martha M. Morris Thomas 10 Apr 1961

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Georgia, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, The Atlanta Constitution; Publication Date: 12 Apr 1961; Publication Place: Atlanta, Georgia, USA; ,0.5382671,0.63218,0.63131547&xid=3355

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 10 Apr 1961
    Event Place: Walton, Georgia, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, The Atlanta Constitution; Publication Date: 12 Apr 1961; Publication Place: Atlanta, Georgia, USA; ,0.5382671,0.63218,0.63131547&xid=3355
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