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Mercy Thomas 1832–1886 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 9/25/1832

Birth Location: Kentucky

Death Date: 7 Aug 1886

Death Location: Tazewell County, Illinois, USA

Father: Thomas Thomas

Mother: Mercie Abbot

Spouse(s): William Barnes

Children(s): Alvin Barnes, Edgar Barnes, Millard Barnes, Charles Barnes, Sarah Barnes, George Barnes

In 1832, Mercy Thomas entered the world in Kentucky, born to Thomas Thomas And Mercie Abbot. In 1850, Mercy Thomas resided in Brandywine, Hancock, Indiana, USA. Mercy Thomas married William C Barnes, and had children including Alvin Barnes, Charles L Barnes, Edgar Barnes, George S Barnes, Millard Barnes, Sarah Jane Barnes. Mercy Thomas passed away in 1886 in Tazewell County, Illinois, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1832, Mercy Thomas entered the world in Kentucky, born to Thomas Thomas And Mercie Abbot.
  • In 1850, Mercy Thomas resided in Brandywine, Hancock, Indiana, USA.
  • Mercy Thomas married William C Barnes, and had children including Alvin Barnes, Charles L Barnes, Edgar Barnes, George S Barnes, Millard Barnes, Sarah Jane Barnes.
  • Mercy Thomas passed away in 1886 in Tazewell County, Illinois, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Thomas Thomas
1788–1871
Birth Location: Maryland, United States
TT
Mercie Abbot
1807–1884
Birth Location: Hamilton, Ohio
MA

Spouses(s)

William Barnes
1830–1905
Birth Location: Logan County, Illinois, United States of America
WB

Children(s)

Alvin Barnes
Birth Location: Illinois
AB
Edgar Barnes
1863–
Birth Location: Illinois
EB
Millard Barnes
1856–1890
Birth Location: Illinois
MB
Charles Barnes
1863–1873
Birth Location: illinois
CB
Sarah Barnes
1860–1924
Birth Location: Illinois
SB
George Barnes
1865–1906
Birth Location: Illinois
GB

Mercy Thomas's Ancestors

Self
Mercy Thomas
1832–1886
Birth Place: Kentucky
Parents
Thomas Thomas
1788–1871
Maryland, United States
Mercie Abbot
1807–1884
Hamilton, Ohio
Grandparents
William Thomas
1759–1815
Maryland, United States
Great-Grandparents
John Thomas
1734–1826
Margaret Hopkins
1730–1806
2nd-Great-Grandparents
John Thomas
1697–1749
Elizabeth Snowden
1711–1763

Mercy Thomas's Descendants

1.
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Mercy Thomas (9/25/1832–7 Aug 1886) m. William (C.) Barnes (7/8/1830–08/02/1905)
  1. 1. Alvin Barnes m. Mary (E) Barnes 1856–1911
    1. 1. Florence (M) Barnes 1888–
    2. 2. Allie (S.) Latourrette 1878–1905
      1. 1. Frank Latourette 1898–
      2. 2. Lawrence (Albert) Latourette 1899–1939 m. Rhoda Price 1904–1983
    3. 3. Sadie Barnes 1880–1967
  2. 2. Edgar Barnes 1863–
  3. 3. Millard Barnes 1856–1890
  4. 4. Charles (L.) Barnes 1863–1873
  5. 5. Sarah (Jane) Barnes 1860–1924 m. Robert (Patrick) Gannon 1854–1940
  6. 6. George (S.) Barnes 1865–1906

Mercy Thomas's Timeline

8 Records

1832
9/25/1832
Birth of Mercy Thomas in Kentucky
Kentucky
1832
9/25/1832
Birth of Mercy Thomas in Kentucky
Kentucky
1850
1850
Age 18
Mercy Thomas resided here in Brandywine, Hancock, Indiana, USA
Brandywine, Hancock, Indiana, USA
1860
1860
Age 28
Mercy Thomas resided here in Washington, Tazewell, Illinois, USA
Washington, Tazewell, Illinois, USA
1870
1870
Age 38
Mercy Thomas resided here in Washington, Tazewell, Illinois, USA
Washington, Tazewell, Illinois, USA
1880
1880
Age 48
Mercy Thomas resided here in Pekin, Tazewell, Illinois, USA
Pekin, Tazewell, Illinois, USA
1886
08/07/1886
Age 54
Death of Mercy Thomas in Martinton, Iroquois, Illinois, USA
Martinton, Iroquois, Illinois, USA
1886
7 Aug 1886
Age 54
Death of Mercy Thomas in Illinois
Illinois

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 9251832
    Event Place: Kentucky
    Record Source:
    [1] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Pekin, Tazewell, Illinois; Roll: 254; Page: 613B; Enumeration District: 254
    [2] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Washington, Tazewell, Illinois; Roll: M593_283; Page: 354B; Family History Library Film: 545782
    [3] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Washington, Tazewell, Illinois; Roll: M653_232; Page: 32; Family History Library Film: 803232
    [4] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Brandywine, Hancock, Indiana; Roll: M432_149; Page: 223B; Image: 123
    [5] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 9251832
    Event Place: Kentucky

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Brandywine, Hancock, Indiana, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Brandywine, Hancock, Indiana; Roll: M432_149; Page: 223B; Image: 123

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Washington, Tazewell, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Washington, Tazewell, Illinois; Roll: M653_232; Page: 32; Family History Library Film: 803232

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Washington, Tazewell, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Washington, Tazewell, Illinois; Roll: M593_283; Page: 354B; Family History Library Film: 545782

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Pekin, Tazewell, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Pekin, Tazewell, Illinois; Roll: 254; Page: 613B; Enumeration District: 254

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 08071886
    Event Place: Martinton, Iroquois, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 7 Aug 1886
    Event Place: Illinois

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Tazewell County, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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