YourRoots by Genomelink
banner

Sign up to explore more

Create a free account to navigate family trees, view ancestors, and discover connections.

Melvin Cannington Thomas 1916–1977 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 9 Jan 1916

Birth Location: Missouri

Death Date: 16 Jan 1977

Death Location: Polo, Caldwell County, Missouri, United States of America

Father: Myron Thomas

Mother: Grace Miller

Spouse(s): Mildred Robinson

Children(s): Kenneth Thomas

The story of Melvin Cannington Thomas began in 1916 in Missouri. In 1935, Melvin Cannington Thomas resided in Rural, Mason, Illinois. In 1940, Melvin Cannington Thomas resided in Kilbourne, Mason, Illinois, USA. Melvin Cannington Thomas married Mildred Marie Robinson, and had children including Kenneth N Thomas, Larry Melvin Thomas. Melvin Cannington Thomas passed away in 1977 in Polo, Caldwell County, Missouri, United States of America.

Find more search results for Melvin Thomas
MT

Reliability Score

This score reflects the reliability of the source family tree. A high rating indicates a trustworthy source with strong data consistency.

Reliability Score:
A
Criteria:
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
  • N/A 0 criteria (Insufficient)

This tree's reliability score:

  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

Biography

  • The story of Melvin Cannington Thomas began in 1916 in Missouri.
  • In 1935, Melvin Cannington Thomas resided in Rural, Mason, Illinois.
  • In 1940, Melvin Cannington Thomas resided in Kilbourne, Mason, Illinois, USA.
  • Melvin Cannington Thomas married Mildred Marie Robinson, and had children including Kenneth N Thomas, Larry Melvin Thomas.
  • Melvin Cannington Thomas passed away in 1977 in Polo, Caldwell County, Missouri, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Melvin Thomas's Ancestors

Self
Melvin Thomas
1916–1977
Birth Place: Missouri
Parents
Myron Austin Thomas
1890–1950
Lawson, Clay, Missouri, United States
Grace (Frances) Miller
1889–1955
Ray County, Missouri, USA
Grandparents
David (B) Miller
1865–1949
Ray, Missouri, United States
Mary (Elizabeth) King
1870–1935
Rockford, Caldwell County, Missouri
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Melvin Thomas's Descendants

1.
MT
Melvin (Cannington) Thomas (9 Jan 1916–16 Jan 1977) m. Mildred (Marie) Robinson (abt 1923–abt 2008)
  1. 1. Kenneth (N) Thomas 1947–2019

Melvin Thomas's Timeline

5 Records

1916
9 Jan 1916
Birth of Melvin Cannington Thomas in Missouri
Missouri
1935
1935
Age 19
Melvin Cannington Thomas resided here in Rural, Mason, Illinois
Rural, Mason, Illinois
1940
1940
Age 24
Melvin Cannington Thomas resided here in Kilbourne, Mason, Illinois, USA
Kilbourne, Mason, Illinois, USA
1950
1950
Age 34
Melvin Cannington Thomas resided here in Kansas City, Wyandotte, Kansas, USA
Kansas City, Wyandotte, Kansas, USA
1977
16 Jan 1977
Age 61
Death of Melvin Cannington Thomas
None

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 9 Jan 1916
    Event Place: Missouri
    Record Source:
    [1] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Kilbourne, Mason, Illinois; Roll: m-t0627-00855; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 63-14
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [3] 1950 United States Federal Census, United States of America, Bureau of the Census; Washington, D.C.; Seventeenth Census of the United States, 1950; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census, 1790-2007; Record Group Number: 29; Residence Date: 1950; Home in 1950: Kansas City, Wyandot

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Rural, Mason, Illinois
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Kilbourne, Mason, Illinois; Roll: m-t0627-00855; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 63-14

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Kilbourne, Mason, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Kilbourne, Mason, Illinois; Roll: m-t0627-00855; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 63-14

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1950
    Event Place: Kansas City, Wyandotte, Kansas, USA
    Record Source: 1950 United States Federal Census, United States of America, Bureau of the Census; Washington, D.C.; Seventeenth Census of the United States, 1950; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census, 1790-2007; Record Group Number: 29; Residence Date: 1950; Home in 1950: Kansas City, Wyandot

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Kansas City, Wyandotte, Kansas
    Record Source: 1950 United States Federal Census, United States of America, Bureau of the Census; Washington, D.C.; Seventeenth Census of the United States, 1950; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census, 1790-2007; Record Group Number: 29; Residence Date: 1950; Home in 1950: Kansas City, Wyandot

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 16 Jan 1977
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Polo, Caldwell County, Missouri, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

About YourRoots

Family Tree Map

Explore your family tree geographically

Import your GEDCOM file to transform your family tree into an interactive global map. See your roots laid out visually and understand your true geographic heritage.

Powerful tools like "Trace Back To Me" instantly map your family's migration paths from a chosen ancestor all the way back to you.

LEARN MORE
AI Genealogy Research

Discover ancestors beyond "end-of-line" automatically

Import your family tree and let AI expand it for you. AI Ancestor Finder scans "end-of-line" ancestors to uncover their parents across hundreds of family lines at once. AI Deep Research analyzes selected ancestors and family clusters, suggesting relevant records and next steps.

Turn on Auto Research Mode to get new discoveries daily or weekly, so your tree keeps growing even while you're away.

LEARN MORE
DNA Match

Find more DNA matches across all DNA tests

Combine your DNA data with your family tree to unlock the full power of YourRoots DNA Match. Connect with relatives across major testing services — Ancestry, 23andMe, MyHeritage, and more.

View your matches' maps and trees to identify shared ancestors, and soon you'll be able to add them directly to your own tree and map.

LEARN MORE
Ancestry Reports

Ancestry DNA analysis that goes deeper than others

Unlock exclusive reports that reveal your deeper origins.

  • Deep Ancestry Report — Analyze 130+ ethnicities, sub-regions, and 1,800+ communities in one detailed view.
  • Global & Native American Reports — Developed with Stanford researchers to uncover hidden ancestries across all 22 chromosomes.
  • Ancient DNA Series — Compare your DNA with 1,000+ ancient genomes from Viking, Celtic, and early American civilizations.
LEARN MORE