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Richard Higeson Thomas 1845–1911 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 22 Nov 1845

Birth Location: Brant, , Ontario, Canada

Death Date: 16 Jan 1911

Death Location: Malta, Phillips County, Montana, USA

Father: Geo Thomas

Mother: Matilda Thomas

Spouse(s):

Children(s):

In 1845, Richard Higeson Thomas entered the world in Brant, , Ontario, Canada, born to Geo C Thomas And Matilda Thomas. In 1852, Richard Higeson Thomas resided in Brant County, Canada West (Ontario), Canada. In 1860, Richard Higeson Thomas resided in Washington township, Winneshiek County, Iowa, USA. Richard Higeson Thomas passed away in 1911 in Malta, Phillips County, Montana, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1845, Richard Higeson Thomas entered the world in Brant, , Ontario, Canada, born to Geo C Thomas And Matilda Thomas.
  • In 1852, Richard Higeson Thomas resided in Brant County, Canada West (Ontario), Canada.
  • In 1860, Richard Higeson Thomas resided in Washington township, Winneshiek County, Iowa, USA.
  • Richard Higeson Thomas passed away in 1911 in Malta, Phillips County, Montana, USA.

Immediate Family

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Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Richard Thomas's Ancestors

Self
Richard Thomas
1845–1911
Birth Place: Brant, , Ontario, Canada
Parents
Geo C Thomas
1812–1889
Pennsylvania, USA
Matilda Thomas
1820–1873
Canada
Grandparents
Richard (Higeson) Thomas
1755–1834
Shropshire, England
Elizabeth Calder
1769–1871
Ireland
Benjamin Strowbridge
1795–1879
Ancaster Township, Wentworth County, Ontario, Canada
Nancy Hawley
1796–1863
South Salem, Westchester, New York, USA
Great-Grandparents
Thomas (Thomosee)
1730–
Catherine Higeson
1731–1803
Crispus Trowbridge
1743–1828
Kesiah
1758–1827
Daniel Hawley
1774–1844
Sarah Raymond
1778–1820
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Georgii Thomosee
1710–
David Trowbridge
1709–1768
Lydia Holmes
1715–1792
John Hawley
1739–1783
Abigail Sanford
1742–1830
Sands Raymond
1730–1803
Sarah Betts
1735–

Richard Thomas's Timeline

8 Records

1845
22 Nov 1845
Birth of Richard Higeson Thomas in Brant, , Ontario, Canada
Brant, , Ontario, Canada
1852
1852
Age 7
Richard Higeson Thomas resided here in Brant County, Canada West (Ontario), Canada
Brant County, Canada West (Ontario), Canada
1860
1860
Age 15
Richard Higeson Thomas resided here in Washington township, Winneshiek County, Iowa, USA
Washington township, Winneshiek County, Iowa, USA
1864
1864
Age 19
Richard Higeson Thomas resided here in Montana
Montana
1870
1870
Age 25
Richard Higeson Thomas resided here in Ten Mile Creek and Nelson Gulch, Lewis and Clark, Montana Territory, United States
Ten Mile Creek and Nelson Gulch, Lewis and Clark, Montana Territory, United States
1910
1910
Age 65
Richard Higeson Thomas resided here in School District 2, Valley, Montana, USA
School District 2, Valley, Montana, USA
1911
14 Jan 1911
Age 66
Death of Richard Higeson Thomas in Montana, USA
Montana, USA
1911
16 Jan 1911
Age 66
Burial of Richard Higeson Thomas in Malta, Phillips County, Montana, USA
Malta, Phillips County, Montana, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 22 Nov 1845
    Event Place: Brant, , Ontario, Canada
    Record Source:
    [1] 1851 Census of Canada East, Canada West, New Brunswick, and Nova Scotia, Year: 1851; Census Place: Onondaga, Brant County, Canada West (Ontario); Schedule: A; Roll: C_11714; Page: 5; Line: 41
    [2] Montana, Death Index, Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services; Helena, Montana; Montana Death Records
    [3] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Ten Mile Creek and Nelson Gulch, Lewis and Clark, Montana Territory; Roll: M593_827; Page: 208B; Image: 421; Family History Library Film: 552326
    [4] Montana Death Index, 1907-2007
    [5] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Washington, Winneshiek, Iowa; Roll: M653_345; Page: 744; Image: 192; Family History Library Film: 803345
    [6] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: School District 2, Valley, Montana; Roll: T624_837; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 0234; FHL microfilm: 1374850
    [7] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1852
    Event Place: Brant County, Canada West (Ontario), Canada
    Record Source: 1851 Census of Canada East, Canada West, New Brunswick, and Nova Scotia, Year: 1851; Census Place: Onondaga, Brant County, Canada West (Ontario); Schedule: A; Roll: C_11714; Page: 5; Line: 41

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Washington township, Winneshiek County, Iowa, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Washington, Winneshiek, Iowa; Roll: M653_345; Page: 744; Image: 192; Family History Library Film: 803345

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1864
    Event Place: Montana

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Ten Mile Creek and Nelson Gulch, Lewis and Clark, Montana Territory, United States
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Ten Mile Creek and Nelson Gulch, Lewis and Clark, Montana Territory; Roll: M593_827; Page: 208B; Image: 421; Family History Library Film: 552326

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: School District 2, Valley, Montana, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: School District 2, Valley, Montana; Roll: T624_837; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 0234; FHL microfilm: 1374850

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 14 Jan 1911
    Event Place: Montana, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Montana, Death Index
    [2] Montana, Death Index, Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services; Helena, Montana; Montana Death Records
    [3] Montana Death Index, 1907-2007
    [4] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: 16 Jan 1911
    Event Place: Malta, Phillips County, Montana, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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