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Omer James Thomas 1918–2001 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 23 June 1918

Birth Location: Milan, Gibson, Tennessee, USA

Death Date: 09/17/2001

Death Location: Augusta, Kalamazoo County, Michigan, USA

Father: Owen Thomas

Mother: Jane Martin

Spouse(s): Willie Scott

Children(s): Wilma Isom, James Thomas

In 1918, Omer James Thomas entered the world in Milan, Gibson, Tennessee, USA, born to Owen Wade Thomas And Jane Martin. In 1930, Omer James Thomas resided in District 12, Gibson, Tennessee, USA. In 1935, Omer James Thomas resided in Rural, Gibson, Tennessee. Omer James Thomas married Ophelia Drake, Willie Lee Scott, and had children including Barbara Thomas Drake, Betty Thomas Midgett, James Edward Thomas, Monica Thomas Lewis, Nona Thomas Nicholson, Omer Wayne Thomas, Patricia Ann Thomas Phillips, Rhonda Thomas Mccloud, William Arthur Butch Thomas, Wilma Avalyn Thomas Isom. Omer James Thomas passed away in 2001 in Augusta, Kalamazoo County, Michigan, USA.

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  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
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Biography

  • In 1918, Omer James Thomas entered the world in Milan, Gibson, Tennessee, USA, born to Owen Wade Thomas And Jane Martin.
  • In 1930, Omer James Thomas resided in District 12, Gibson, Tennessee, USA.
  • In 1935, Omer James Thomas resided in Rural, Gibson, Tennessee.
  • Omer James Thomas married Ophelia Drake, Willie Lee Scott, and had children including Barbara Thomas Drake, Betty Thomas Midgett, James Edward Thomas, Monica Thomas Lewis, Nona Thomas Nicholson, Omer Wayne Thomas, Patricia Ann Thomas Phillips, Rhonda Thomas Mccloud, William Arthur Butch Thomas, Wilma Avalyn Thomas Isom.
  • Omer James Thomas passed away in 2001 in Augusta, Kalamazoo County, Michigan, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Owen Thomas
1873–1947
Birth Location: Gibson County, Tennessee, USA
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Jane Martin
1884–1927
Birth Location: Tennesee, USA
JM

Spouses(s)

Willie Scott
1921–1972
Birth Location: Humboldt, Gibson, Tennessee USA
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Children(s)

Wilma Isom
1942–2022
Birth Location: –
WI
James Thomas
1944–1990
Birth Location: Milan, Gibson, Tennessee
JT

Omer Thomas's Ancestors

Self
Omer Thomas
1918–2001
Birth Place: Milan, Gibson, Tennessee, USA
Parents
Owen Wade Thomas
1873–1947
Gibson County, Tennessee, USA
Jane Martin
1884–1927
Tennesee, USA
Grandparents
Wilk Thomas
1840–1917
Tennessee
Sarah ("Sallie") Belew
1850–
Virginia
Great-Grandparents
Daniel Thomas
1820–1885
Parthenia Danners
1821–1886
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Tompy Thomas
1788–1819
Caroline Hollis
1790–

Omer Thomas's Descendants

1.
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Omer (James) Thomas (23 June 1918–09/17/2001) m. Willie (Lee) Scott (3 Sep 1921–23 June 1972)
  1. 1. Wilma (Avalyn Thomas) Isom 1942–2022 m. Junior (L. "Joe") Isom 1932–1993
  2. 2. James (Edward) Thomas 1944–1990

Omer Thomas's Timeline

8 Records

1918
23 June 1918
Birth of Omer James Thomas in Milan, Gibson, Tennessee, USA
Milan, Gibson, Tennessee, USA
1930
1930
Age 12
Omer James Thomas resided here in District 12, Gibson, Tennessee, USA
District 12, Gibson, Tennessee, USA
1935
1935
Age 17
Omer James Thomas resided here in Rural, Gibson, Tennessee
Rural, Gibson, Tennessee
1940
1940
Age 22
Omer James Thomas resided here in Milan, Gibson, Tennessee, USA
Milan, Gibson, Tennessee, USA
1958
1958
Age 40
Omer James Thomas resided here in Saginaw, Michigan, USA
Saginaw, Michigan, USA
1996
1996
Age 78
Omer James Thomas resided here in Lansing, MI
Lansing, MI
2001
10 Sept. 2001
Age 83
Death of Omer James Thomas in Lansing, Ingham, Michigan USA
Lansing, Ingham, Michigan USA
2001
09/17/2001
Age 83
Burial of Omer James Thomas in Augusta, Kalamazoo County, Michigan, USA
Augusta, Kalamazoo County, Michigan, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 23 June 1918
    Event Place: Milan, Gibson, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 1
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Milan, Gibson, Tennessee; Roll: m-t0627-03893; Page: 10A; Enumeration District: 27-28
    [3] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 414-10-4076; Issue State: Tennessee; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [4] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: District 12, Gibson, Tennessee; Roll: 2248; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 0022; Image: 40.0; FHL microfilm: 2341982
    [5] U.S. Veterans Gravesites, Ca.
    [6] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [7] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
    [8] Web: Obituary Daily Times Index, 1995-2016

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: District 12, Gibson, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: District 12, Gibson, Tennessee; Roll: 2248; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 0022; Image: 40.0; FHL microfilm: 2341982

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Rural, Gibson, Tennessee
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Milan, Gibson, Tennessee; Roll: m-t0627-03893; Page: 10A; Enumeration District: 27-28

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Milan, Gibson, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Milan, Gibson, Tennessee; Roll: m-t0627-03893; Page: 10A; Enumeration District: 27-28

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1958
    Event Place: Saginaw, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1996
    Event Place: Lansing, MI
    Record Source: U.S., Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 1

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 10 Sept. 2001
    Event Place: Lansing, Ingham, Michigan USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 414-10-4076; Issue State: Tennessee; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [2] U.S. Veterans Gravesites, Ca.
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [4] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
    [5] Web: Obituary Daily Times Index, 1995-2016

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: 09172001
    Event Place: Augusta, Kalamazoo County, Michigan, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S. Veterans Gravesites, Ca.
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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