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Sherman Tomkins 1867–1951 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 26 Feb 1867

Birth Location: Dickson City, Pennsylvania

Death Date: 1951

Death Location: Mayfield, Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Father: John Tompkins

Mother: Hannah Tompkins

Spouse(s): Margaret Tompkins

Children(s): Hannah Gessler, Marion Tompkins, John Tompkins, Joseph Tompkins, Frank Tompkins, Alice Tompkins, Charles Tompkins, Margaret Thompkins, Frances Tompkins, Anna Mullen, Thalia Tompkins, George Tompkins

The story of Sherman Tomkins began in 1867 in Dickson City, Pennsylvania. Sherman Tomkins married Margaret L Gallagher Tompkins, and had children including Alice Louise Tompkins, Anna Mullen, Charles Tompkins, Frances Lucille Tompkins, Frank G Tompkins, George Calvin Tompkins, Hannah M Gessler, John Tompkins, Joseph Francis Tompkins, Margaret Thompkins, Marion Tompkins, Thalia Tompkins. Sherman Tomkins passed away in 1951 in Mayfield, Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of Sherman Tomkins began in 1867 in Dickson City, Pennsylvania.
  • Sherman Tomkins married Margaret L Gallagher Tompkins, and had children including Alice Louise Tompkins, Anna Mullen, Charles Tompkins, Frances Lucille Tompkins, Frank G Tompkins, George Calvin Tompkins, Hannah M Gessler, John Tompkins, Joseph Francis Tompkins, Margaret Thompkins, Marion Tompkins, Thalia Tompkins.
  • Sherman Tomkins passed away in 1951 in Mayfield, Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

John Tompkins
1824–
Birth Location: Pennsylvania
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Hannah Tompkins
1823–1890
Birth Location: Pennsylvania
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Spouses(s)

Margaret Tompkins
1878–1947
Birth Location: Pennsylvania
MT

Children(s)

Hannah Gessler
1898–1987
Birth Location: Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
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Marion Tompkins
1900–1980
Birth Location: Pennsylvania
MT
John Tompkins
1896–1921
Birth Location: Pennsylvania
JT
Joseph Tompkins
1898–1967
Birth Location: Pennsylvania
JT
Frank Tompkins
1907–1977
Birth Location: Mayfield, Greene, Pennsylvania, USA
FT
Alice Tompkins
1913–2000
Birth Location: Mayfield, Lackawanna, Pennsylvania, USA
AT
Charles Tompkins
1902–1991
Birth Location: Pennsylvania
CT
Margaret Thompkins
1905–1988
Birth Location: Pennsylvania
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Frances Tompkins
1911–1972
Birth Location: Mayfield, Lackawanna, Pennsylvania, USA
FT
Anna Mullen
1903–
Birth Location: United States
AM
Thalia Tompkins
1889–1983
Birth Location: –
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George Tompkins
1886–1948
Birth Location: South Carolina
GT

Sherman Tomkins's Ancestors

Self
Sherman Tomkins
1867–1951
Birth Place: Dickson City, Pennsylvania
Parents
John Tompkins
1824–
Pennsylvania
Hannah (M Rivenberg) Tompkins
1823–1890
Pennsylvania
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Sherman Tomkins's Descendants

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Sherman Tomkins (26 Feb 1867–1951) m. Margaret (L. Gallagher) Tompkins (abt 1878–26 Jun 1947)
  1. 1. Hannah (M) Gessler 1898–1987 m. Fred Gessler 1896–1972
    1. 1. Robert Gessler 1922–1989 m. Doris (Ann) Halter 1924–1996 m. Thelma (J) Harris 1941–1991
      1. 1. Robert (Edward Gessler) Jr. 1946–1999
    2. 2. Marion Gessler 1921–2016 m. John (Jeremiah (Jack)) Young 1924–2017
    3. 3. Paul (A) Gessler 1921–1945
    4. 4. Gertrude (A) Gessler 1925–1989
    5. 5. Frederick Gessler 1918–2007 m. Mary (Helen Spellman) Gessler 1919–1981
    6. 6. James Gessler 1935–2002
    7. 7. Gerald Gessler 1931–1943
    8. 8. John Gessler 1933–1942
    9. 9. John Gessler 1933–1942
  2. 2. Marion Tompkins 1900–1980 m. James (Jim) Mullen 1900–1938
    1. 1. Ann Mullen 1934–1998
    2. 2. Jean Mullen 1929–1996
    3. 3. Ella Mullen 1916–
    4. 4. Harry Mullen 1914–
    5. 5. Baby Mullen 1927–1927
  3. 3. John Tompkins 1896–1921
  4. 4. Joseph (Francis) Tompkins 1898–1967
  5. 5. Frank (G.) Tompkins 1907–1977
  6. 6. Alice (Louise) Tompkins 1913–2000
  7. 7. Charles Tompkins 1902–1991 m. Mary Steinbrecher 1905–1935
    1. 1. Baby Steinbrecher 1926–1926
    2. 2. Mary (T) Tompkins 1924–
  8. 8. Margaret Thompkins 1905–1988 m. Albert (J) Casey 1904–1963
    1. 1. James (Joseph) Casey 1932–2011
    2. 2. Thomas (A.) Casey 1930–1991
    3. 3. Mary (Jane) Clunan 1936–2000
  9. 9. Frances (Lucille) Tompkins 1911–1972 m. Edward (O Donnell) Neary 1911–1952
  10. 10. Anna Mullen 1903–
  11. 11. Thalia Tompkins 1889–1983
  12. 12. George (Calvin) Tompkins 1886–1948

Sherman Tomkins's Timeline

17 Records

1867
26 Feb 1867
Birth of Sherman Tomkins in Dickson City, Lackawanna, Pennsylvania, USA
Dickson City, Lackawanna, Pennsylvania, USA
1867
abt 1867
Birth of Sherman Tomkins in Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania
1867
26 Feb 1867
Birth of Sherman Tomkins in Dickson City, Pennsylvania
Dickson City, Pennsylvania
1868
January 1868
Age 1
Birth of Sherman Tomkins in Dickson City, Lackawanna, Pennsylvania, USA
Dickson City, Lackawanna, Pennsylvania, USA
1870
1870
Age 3
Sherman Tomkins resided here in Dickson Blakely, Luzerne, Pennsylvania, USA
Dickson Blakely, Luzerne, Pennsylvania, USA
1880
1880
Age 13
Sherman Tomkins resided here in Jermyn, Lackawanna, Pennsylvania, USA
Jermyn, Lackawanna, Pennsylvania, USA
1900
1900
Age 33
Sherman Tomkins resided here in Mayfield, Lackawanna, Pennsylvania, USA
Mayfield, Lackawanna, Pennsylvania, USA
1910
1910
Age 43
Sherman Tomkins resided here in Mayfield Ward 1, Lackawanna, Pennsylvania, USA
Mayfield Ward 1, Lackawanna, Pennsylvania, USA
1920
1920
Age 53
Sherman Tomkins resided here in Mayfield Ward 1, Lackawanna, Pennsylvania, USA
Mayfield Ward 1, Lackawanna, Pennsylvania, USA
1930
1930
Age 63
Sherman Tomkins resided here in Mayfield, Lackawanna, Pennsylvania, USA
Mayfield, Lackawanna, Pennsylvania, USA
1934
Abt 1934
Age 67
Sherman Tomkins resided here in 300 Whitmore Avenue , Mayfield
300 Whitmore Avenue , Mayfield
1935
1935
Age 68
Sherman Tomkins resided here in Mayfield, Lackawanna, Pennsylvania
Mayfield, Lackawanna, Pennsylvania
1940
1940
Age 73
Sherman Tomkins resided here in Mayfield, Lackawanna, Pennsylvania, USA
Mayfield, Lackawanna, Pennsylvania, USA
1948
1948
Age 81
Sherman Tomkins resided here in Carbondale, Pennsylvania, USA
Carbondale, Pennsylvania, USA
1951
16 Feb 1951
Age 84
Death of Sherman Tomkins in 300 Whitmore Ave, Mayfield, Lackawanna, Pennsylvania, USA
300 Whitmore Ave, Mayfield, Lackawanna, Pennsylvania, USA
1951
1951
Age 84
Death of Sherman Tomkins in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
1951
1951
Age 84
Death of Sherman Tomkins in Mayfield, Lackawanna, Pennsylvania, USA
Mayfield, Lackawanna, Pennsylvania, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 26 Feb 1867
    Event Place: Dickson City, Lackawanna, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Mayfield, Lackawanna, Pennsylvania; Roll: m-t0627-03525; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 35-89
    [2] Pennsylvania 1910 Miracode Index
    [3] Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1966, Pennsylvania Historic and Museum Commission; Pennsylvania, USA; Pennsylvania (State). Death certificates, 1906–1966; Certificate Number Range: 011251-013800
    [4] Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1966, Pennsylvania Historic and Museum Commission; Pennsylvania, USA; Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1965; Certificate Number Range: 023501-026500
    [5] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Mayfield Ward 1, Lackawanna, Pennsylvania; Roll: T625_1578; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 67
    [6] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Mayfield, Lackawanna, Pennsylvania; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 0163; FHL microfilm: 2341784
    [7] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Jermyn, Lackawanna, Pennsylvania; Roll: 1138; Page: 229C; Enumeration District: 034
    [8] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Dickson Blakely, Luzerne, Pennsylvania; Roll: M593_1364; Page: 119B; Family History Library Film: 552863
    [9] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Mayfield, Lackawanna, Pennsylvania; Page: 10; Enumeration District: 0014; FHL microfilm: 1241418
    [10] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Mayfield Ward 1, Lackawanna, Pennsylvania; Roll: T624_1357; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 0038; FHL microfilm: 1375370
    [11] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [12] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [13] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, Carbondale Daily News; Publication Date: 19 Feb 1951; Publication Place: Carbondale, Pennsylvania, USA; ,0.32892072,0.6203391,0.5056786&xid=3355

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: January 1868
    Event Place: Dickson City, Lackawanna, Pennsylvania, USA

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: abt 1867
    Event Place: Pennsylvania
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Dickson Blakely, Luzerne, Pennsylvania; Roll: M593_1364; Page: 119B; Family History Library Film: 552863

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 26 Feb 1867
    Event Place: Dickson City, Pennsylvania

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Dickson Blakely, Luzerne, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Dickson Blakely, Luzerne, Pennsylvania; Roll: M593_1364; Page: 119B; Family History Library Film: 552863

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Jermyn, Lackawanna, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Jermyn, Lackawanna, Pennsylvania; Roll: 1138; Page: 229C; Enumeration District: 034

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Mayfield, Lackawanna, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Mayfield, Lackawanna, Pennsylvania; Page: 10; Enumeration District: 0014; FHL microfilm: 1241418

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Mayfield Ward 1, Lackawanna, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Pennsylvania 1910 Miracode Index
    [2] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Mayfield Ward 1, Lackawanna, Pennsylvania; Roll: T624_1357; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 0038; FHL microfilm: 1375370

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Mayfield Ward 1, Lackawanna, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Mayfield Ward 1, Lackawanna, Pennsylvania; Roll: T625_1578; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 67

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Mayfield, Lackawanna, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Mayfield, Lackawanna, Pennsylvania; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 0163; FHL microfilm: 2341784

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: Abt 1934
    Event Place: 300 Whitmore Avenue , Mayfield
    Record Source: U.S., Newspapers.com™ Marriage Index, 1800s-current, The Scranton Republican; Publication Date: 6 Nov 1934; Publication Place: Scranton, Pennsylvania, USA; ,0.4349447,0.5109763,0.5643255&xid=3398

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Mayfield, Lackawanna, Pennsylvania
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Mayfield, Lackawanna, Pennsylvania; Roll: m-t0627-03525; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 35-89

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Mayfield, Lackawanna, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Mayfield, Lackawanna, Pennsylvania; Roll: m-t0627-03525; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 35-89

    Genealogy Event 14
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1948
    Event Place: Carbondale, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 15
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 16 Feb 1951
    Event Place: 300 Whitmore Ave, Mayfield, Lackawanna, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1966, Pennsylvania Historic and Museum Commission; Pennsylvania, USA; Pennsylvania (State). Death certificates, 1906–1966; Certificate Number Range: 011251-013800
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [4] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, Carbondale Daily News; Publication Date: 19 Feb 1951; Publication Place: Carbondale, Pennsylvania, USA; ,0.32892072,0.6203391,0.5056786&xid=3355

    Genealogy Event 16
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1951
    Event Place: Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania, United States of America

    Genealogy Event 17
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1951
    Event Place: Mayfield, Lackawanna, Pennsylvania, USA

    Genealogy Event 18
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Mayfield, Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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