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Rebecca Ellen Thomas 1852–1938 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 13 Apr 1852

Birth Location: Alabama

Death Date: 23 Jan 1938

Death Location: Salty, Milam County, Texas, United States of America

Father: William Thomas

Mother: Sarah Jenkins

Spouse(s): Elijah Caffey

Children(s): Rosa Caffey, Lilly Caffey, Oscar Caffey, Robert Caffey, Samuel Caffey, Thomas Caffey

The story of Rebecca Ellen Thomas began in 1852 in Alabama. In 1880, Rebecca Ellen Thomas resided in Milam, Texas, USA. In 1900, Rebecca Ellen Thomas resided in Justice Precinct 8, Milam, Texas, USA. Rebecca Ellen Thomas married Elijah Charles Caffey, and had children including Lilly Julia Caffey, Oscar Lee Caffey, Robert Monroe Caffey, Rosa Ollie Olive Caffey, Samuel Arthur Caffey, Thomas Andrew Caffey. Rebecca Ellen Thomas passed away in 1938 in Salty, Milam County, Texas, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of Rebecca Ellen Thomas began in 1852 in Alabama.
  • In 1880, Rebecca Ellen Thomas resided in Milam, Texas, USA.
  • In 1900, Rebecca Ellen Thomas resided in Justice Precinct 8, Milam, Texas, USA.
  • Rebecca Ellen Thomas married Elijah Charles Caffey, and had children including Lilly Julia Caffey, Oscar Lee Caffey, Robert Monroe Caffey, Rosa Ollie Olive Caffey, Samuel Arthur Caffey, Thomas Andrew Caffey.
  • Rebecca Ellen Thomas passed away in 1938 in Salty, Milam County, Texas, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

William Thomas
1822–1874
Birth Location: South Carolina
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Sarah Jenkins
1830–1880
Birth Location: South Carolina, United States
SJ

Spouses(s)

Elijah Caffey
1837–1921
Birth Location: Montgomery County, Alabama, USA
EC

Children(s)

Rosa Caffey
1870–1963
Birth Location: Montgomery County, Alabama, USA
RC
Lilly Caffey
1868–1943
Birth Location: Montgomery County, Alabama, USA
LC
Oscar Caffey
1888–1929
Birth Location: Salty, Milam County, Texas, USA
OC
Robert Caffey
1872–1900
Birth Location: Montgomery, Montgomery, Alabama, USA
RC
Samuel Caffey
1881–1946
Birth Location: Salty, Milam County, Texas, USA
SC
Thomas Caffey
1875–1939
Birth Location: Washington County, Texas, USA
TC

Rebecca Thomas's Ancestors

Self
Rebecca Thomas
1852–1938
Birth Place: Alabama
Parents
William Meredith Thomas
1822–1874
South Carolina
Sarah (Jane) Jenkins
1830–1880
South Carolina, United States
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Rebecca Thomas's Descendants

1.
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Rebecca (Ellen) Thomas (13 Apr 1852–23 Jan 1938) m. Elijah (Charles) Caffey (20 Dec 1837–6 Jun 1921)
  1. 1. Rosa (Ollie Olive) Caffey 1870–1963
  2. 2. Lilly (Julia) Caffey 1868–1943 m. Rufus (McMillan) Beard 1860–1949
    1. 1. Cordelia (Mae) Beard 1887–1979 m. Francis (Roscoe) Conoley 1885–1963
    2. 2. Rufus (McMillan Beard) Jr 1907–1999
    3. 3. Edward (Charles) Beard 1889–1944 m. Esther (E) Parton 1892–1924
      1. 1. Ulric Beard 1912–
      2. 2. Arch Beard 1913–
      3. 3. Vera Beard 1915–
  3. 3. Oscar (Lee) Caffey 1888–1929 m. Ivy Harris 1899–1986
    1. 1. Curtis (Adolph) Caffey 1922–2001 m. Thelma (Inez) Alford 1926–2009
    2. 2. Geneva (Sue) Caffey 1924–2013
    3. 3. Lottie (Rae) Caffey 1919–2009 m. Charles (Banning) Skeeters 1920–2000
    4. 4. Oscar (Lyngle) Caffey 1920–1921
  4. 4. Robert (Monroe) Caffey 1872–1900 m. Alabama (Rebecca) Rushing 1870–1953
    1. 1. Lola (E.) Caffey 1899–
  5. 5. Samuel (Arthur) Caffey 1881–1946 m. Fannie (Jane "Jennie") Williams 1887–1929
    1. 1. Thelma (Gladyne) Caffey 1910–1999 m. Lyngle (Kennedy) Gregory 1907–1950
    2. 2. Ellye (Rhae) Caffey 1906–1952 m. Charles Gibson 1892–1960
      1. 1. Charles Gibson 1924–
      2. 2. Grady (Ray) Gibson 1931–2018
    3. 3. Mona (Agnes) Caffey 1907–1995 m. Preston (George Adams) Sr 1907–1976
      1. 1. Billy (Joe) Adams 1951–2010
      2. 2. Bonnie (Jean) Adams 1932–1999
      3. 3. Thelma (Gladyne) Adams 1902–1999
  6. 6. Thomas (Andrew) Caffey 1875–1939 m. Nettie (Viola) Tucker 1885–1976 m. Sallie (Edna) Perry 1880–1902
    1. 1. James (Robert) Caffey 1900–1923
    2. 2. Snody Caffey 1909–1986 m. Garland (I) Pillans 1899–1983
    3. 3. William (Haywood) Caffey 1908–1982 m. Beulah (Marie) Melancon 1909–1968
      1. 1. Shirley (Marie) Caffey 1934–2001 m. Charles (William Malagarie) Sr. 1933–2007

Rebecca Thomas's Timeline

6 Records

1852
13 Apr 1852
Birth of Rebecca Ellen Thomas in Alabama
Alabama
1880
1880
Age 28
Rebecca Ellen Thomas resided here in Milam, Texas, USA
Milam, Texas, USA
1900
1900
Age 48
Rebecca Ellen Thomas resided here in Justice Precinct 8, Milam, Texas, USA
Justice Precinct 8, Milam, Texas, USA
1924
23 Jun 1924
Age 72
Rebecca Ellen Thomas resided here in Milam
Milam
1938
1938
Age 86
Rebecca Ellen Thomas resided here in Thomdale, Texas, USA
Thomdale, Texas, USA
1938
23 Jan 1938
Age 86
Death of Rebecca Ellen Thomas in Milam County, Texas
Milam County, Texas

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 13 Apr 1852
    Event Place: Alabama
    Record Source:
    [1] Texas, Death Certificates, Texas Department of State Health Services; Austin Texas, USA
    [2] Texas, Death Certificates, Texas Department of State Health Services; Austin Texas, USA
    [3] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Milam, Texas; Roll: 1319; Page: 248D; Enumeration District: 103
    [4] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Justice Precinct 8, Milam, Texas; Page: 3; Enumeration District: 0083; FHL microfilm: 1241659
    [5] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Milam, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Milam, Texas; Roll: 1319; Page: 248D; Enumeration District: 103

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Justice Precinct 8, Milam, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Justice Precinct 8, Milam, Texas; Page: 3; Enumeration District: 0083; FHL microfilm: 1241659

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 23 Jun 1924
    Event Place: Milam
    Record Source: Alabama, Texas and Virginia, U.S., Confederate Pensions, 1884-1958

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1938
    Event Place: Thomdale, Texas, USA
    Record Source: Texas, Death Certificates, Texas Department of State Health Services; Austin Texas, USA

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 23 Jan 1938
    Event Place: Milam County, Texas
    Record Source:
    [1] Texas, Death Certificates, Texas Department of State Health Services; Austin Texas, USA
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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