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Sylvanus Cicero Thomas 1864–1949 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 16 April 1864

Birth Location: New Virginia, Warren County, Iowa, United States of America

Death Date: 22 May 1949

Death Location: Garwin, Tama County, Iowa, United States of America

Father: Daniel Thomas

Mother: Ludah Dalton

Spouse(s): Retta Hand

Children(s): Sylvanus Thomas, Ernest Thomas, Ludah Thomas, Alvin Thomas, Clyde Thomas, James Thomas, William Thomas, Daniel Thomas, Cleo Thomas, Norman Thomas, Ruth Thomas, Gretchen Thomas, Clifford Thomas, Ethel Thomas

The story of Sylvanus Cicero Thomas began in 1864 in New Virginia, Warren County, Iowa, United States of America. In 1870, Sylvanus Cicero Thomas resided in Virginia, Warren, Iowa, USA. In 1880, Sylvanus Cicero Thomas resided in Virginia, Warren, Iowa, USA. Sylvanus Cicero Thomas married Retta Mae Hand, and had children including Alvin Thomas, Cleo Thomas, Clifford Thomas, Clyde Thomas, Daniel Chester Thomas, Ernest Thomas, Ethel M Thomas, Gretchen I Thomas, James Thomas, Ludah Thomas, Norman C Thomas, Ruth M Thomas, Sylvanus Earl Thomas, William E Thomas. Sylvanus Cicero Thomas passed away in 1949 in Garwin, Tama County, Iowa, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of Sylvanus Cicero Thomas began in 1864 in New Virginia, Warren County, Iowa, United States of America.
  • In 1870, Sylvanus Cicero Thomas resided in Virginia, Warren, Iowa, USA.
  • In 1880, Sylvanus Cicero Thomas resided in Virginia, Warren, Iowa, USA.
  • Sylvanus Cicero Thomas married Retta Mae Hand, and had children including Alvin Thomas, Cleo Thomas, Clifford Thomas, Clyde Thomas, Daniel Chester Thomas, Ernest Thomas, Ethel M Thomas, Gretchen I Thomas, James Thomas, Ludah Thomas, Norman C Thomas, Ruth M Thomas, Sylvanus Earl Thomas, William E Thomas.
  • Sylvanus Cicero Thomas passed away in 1949 in Garwin, Tama County, Iowa, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Daniel Thomas
1825–1915
Birth Location: Summerfield, Fayette County, Pennsylvania
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Ludah Dalton
1836–1887
Birth Location: Elmwood, Peoria Co Illinois
LD

Spouses(s)

Retta Hand
1870–1951
Birth Location: Richmond, Iowa, USA
RH

Children(s)

Sylvanus Thomas
1894–1972
Birth Location: Iowa
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Ernest Thomas
1888–
Birth Location: Illinois
ET
Ludah Thomas
1889–
Birth Location: Illinois
LT
Alvin Thomas
1892–
Birth Location: Illinois
AT
Clyde Thomas
1896–
Birth Location: Iowa
CT
James Thomas
1898–
Birth Location: Iowa
JT
William Thomas
1888–1957
Birth Location: Illinois
WT
Daniel Thomas
1906–
Birth Location: Iowa Township, Marshall, Iowa, USA
DT
Cleo Thomas
1902–
Birth Location: Iowa
CT
Norman Thomas
1911–
Birth Location: Iowa
NT
Ruth Thomas
1913–
Birth Location: Iowa
RT
Gretchen Thomas
1902–
Birth Location: Iowa
GT
Clifford Thomas
1904–
Birth Location: Iowa
CT
Ethel Thomas
1889–
Birth Location: Iowa
ET

Sylvanus Thomas's Ancestors

Self
Sylvanus Thomas
1864–1949
Birth Place: New Virginia, Warren County, Iowa, United States of America
Parents
Daniel Webster Thomas
1825–1915
Summerfield, Fayette County, Pennsylvania
Ludah (Della) Dalton
1836–1887
Elmwood, Peoria Co Illinois
Grandparents
Michael (Michael) Thomas
1804–1898
Thomas Farm, Somerset, Pennsylvania
Mary (Magdalena) Ringer
1803–1842
Oakland, Carroll, Maryland, United States
Avery (D) Dalton
1811–1913
Pittsylvania County, Virginia, United States of America
Delilah (Mary) Dalton
1818–1901
Highland City, Highland, Ohio, USA
Great-Grandparents
Ludah Mustain
–1827
Samuel Dalton
1792–1862
Henry Dalton
1799–1867
Elizabeth Smith
1790–1871
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Isaac Dalton
1770–1824
Susannah Garth
1769–1829

Sylvanus Thomas's Descendants

1.
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Sylvanus (Cicero) Thomas (16 April 1864–22 May 1949) m. Retta (Mae) Hand (29 Oct 1870–27 December 1951)
  1. 1. Sylvanus (Earl) Thomas 1894–1972 m. Mabel (Minnie) Boetcher 1898–1990
    1. 1. Charles Thomas 1922–1994 m. Ellen McIntosh 1925–
    2. 2. Robert (Dean) Thomas 1936–2009
    3. 3. Beverly Thomas 1933–2022 m. George (Finner) Edwards 1934–1999
  2. 2. Ernest Thomas 1888– m. Mabel Thomas 1890–
    1. 1. Mildred Thomas 1914–
    2. 2. Dean Thomas 1916–
    3. 3. Wendell Thomas 1919–
    4. 4. Dale Thomas 1910–
    5. 5. Delmer Thomas 1912–
  3. 3. Ludah Thomas 1889– m. William (N) Belt 1877–
    1. 1. Fern (E) Belt 1916– m. Alvin (L) Doud 1917–
    2. 2. Lenora (A) Belt 1919–
    3. 3. Ruth (M) Belt 1922–
    4. 4. Eva (Mae) Belt 1908– m. John Cox 1904–
      1. 1. George (S.) Belt 1910–1980
        1. 1. James (LeRoy Belt) Sr 1937–1967
      2. 2. Chas (E) Belt 1913–
      3. 3. Fern (E) Belt 1916–
      4. 4. Lenora (A) Belt 1919–
      5. 5. Ruth (Mahalla) Belt 1922–
      6. 6. Mable (Viola) Belt 1924–
    5. 5. Geo (S) Belt 1911–
    6. 6. Chas (E) Belt 1913–
    7. 7. Lenora (A) Belt 1919–
    8. 8. Ruth (Mahalla) Belt 1922–
    9. 9. Mable (Viola) Belt 1924–
  4. 4. Alvin Thomas 1892– m. Elsie (C) Thomas 1901–
    1. 1. Delmer (A) Thomas 1918–
    2. 2. Dorothy (C) Thomas 1920–
  5. 5. Clyde Thomas 1896– m. Ruth Thomas 1903–
    1. 1. Eleen Thomas 1926–
  6. 6. James Thomas 1898– m. Cecil Thomas 1899–
    1. 1. Kenneth Thomas 1918–
    2. 2. Virginia Thomas 1923–
    3. 3. Eleonor (L) Thomas 1924–
  7. 7. William (E) Thomas 1888–1957 m. Mabel (E) Thomas 1890–1972
    1. 1. Mildred Thomas 1914–
    2. 2. Dean Thomas 1916–2000
    3. 3. Wendell Thomas 1919–
    4. 4. Dale Thomas 1909–1975
    5. 5. Delmar (Charles) Thomas 1911–1974
    6. 6. Bobby Thomas 1928–1930
  8. 8. Daniel (Chester) Thomas 1906–
  9. 9. Cleo Thomas 1902–
  10. 10. Norman (C) Thomas 1911–
  11. 11. Ruth (M) Thomas 1913–
  12. 12. Gretchen (I) Thomas 1902–
  13. 13. Clifford Thomas 1904–
  14. 14. Ethel (M) Thomas 1889–

Sylvanus Thomas's Timeline

14 Records

1864
16 April 1864
Birth of Sylvanus Cicero Thomas in New Virginia, Warren County, Iowa, United States of America
New Virginia, Warren County, Iowa, United States of America
1870
1870
Age 6
Sylvanus Cicero Thomas resided here in Virginia, Warren, Iowa, USA
Virginia, Warren, Iowa, USA
1880
1880
Age 16
Sylvanus Cicero Thomas resided here in Virginia, Warren, Iowa, USA
Virginia, Warren, Iowa, USA
1885
1885
Age 21
Sylvanus Cicero Thomas resided here in Carlton, Tama, Iowa, USA
Carlton, Tama, Iowa, USA
1900
1900
Age 36
Sylvanus Cicero Thomas resided here in Marshall, Marshall, Iowa, USA
Marshall, Marshall, Iowa, USA
1906
abt 1906
Age 42
Sylvanus Cicero Thomas resided here
None
1910
1910
Age 46
Sylvanus Cicero Thomas resided here in Marietta, Marshall, Iowa, USA
Marietta, Marshall, Iowa, USA
1920
1920
Age 56
Sylvanus Cicero Thomas resided here in Marshall Ward 4, Marshall, Iowa, USA
Marshall Ward 4, Marshall, Iowa, USA
1925
1 Jan 1925
Age 61
Sylvanus Cicero Thomas resided here in Marshalltown Ward 3, Marshall, Iowa, USA
Marshalltown Ward 3, Marshall, Iowa, USA
1928
1928
Age 64
Sylvanus Cicero Thomas resided here in Marshalltown, Iowa, USA
Marshalltown, Iowa, USA
1930
1930
Age 66
Sylvanus Cicero Thomas resided here in Marshalltown, Marshall, Iowa, USA
Marshalltown, Marshall, Iowa, USA
1935
1935
Age 71
Sylvanus Cicero Thomas resided here in Marshalltown, Marshall, Iowa
Marshalltown, Marshall, Iowa
1940
1940
Age 76
Sylvanus Cicero Thomas resided here in Marshalltown, Marshall, Iowa, USA
Marshalltown, Marshall, Iowa, USA
1949
22 May 1949
Age 85
Death of Sylvanus Cicero Thomas in Marshalltown, Marshall, Iowa, USA
Marshalltown, Marshall, Iowa, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 16 April 1864
    Event Place: New Virginia, Warren County, Iowa, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] Iowa, State Census Collection
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Marshalltown, Marshall, Iowa; Roll: m-t0627-01182; Page: 22A; Enumeration District: 64-29
    [3] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Marshall Ward 4, Marshall, Iowa; Roll: T625_502; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 166
    [4] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Marshalltown, Marshall, Iowa; Page: 21A; Enumeration District: 0029; FHL microfilm: 2340403
    [5] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Virginia, Warren, Iowa; Roll: 368; Page: 431C; Enumeration District: 234
    [6] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Virginia, Warren, Iowa; Roll: M593_423; Page: 456A; Family History Library Film: 545922
    [7] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Marshall, Marshall, Iowa; Page: 10; Enumeration District: 0117; FHL microfilm: 1240447
    [8] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Marietta, Marshall, Iowa; Roll: T624_413; Page: 11B; Enumeration District: 0134; FHL microfilm: 1374426
    [9] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [10] Iowa, Delayed Birth Records, State Historical Society of Iowa; Des Moines, Iowa

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Virginia, Warren, Iowa, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Virginia, Warren, Iowa; Roll: M593_423; Page: 456A; Family History Library Film: 545922

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Virginia, Warren, Iowa, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Virginia, Warren, Iowa; Roll: 368; Page: 431C; Enumeration District: 234

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1885
    Event Place: Carlton, Tama, Iowa, USA
    Record Source: Iowa, State Census Collection

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Marshall, Marshall, Iowa, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Marshall, Marshall, Iowa; Page: 10; Enumeration District: 0117; FHL microfilm: 1240447

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: abt 1906
    Record Source: Iowa, Delayed Birth Records, State Historical Society of Iowa; Des Moines, Iowa

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Marietta, Marshall, Iowa, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Marietta, Marshall, Iowa; Roll: T624_413; Page: 11B; Enumeration District: 0134; FHL microfilm: 1374426

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Marshall Ward 4, Marshall, Iowa, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Marshall Ward 4, Marshall, Iowa; Roll: T625_502; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 166

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Jan 1925
    Event Place: Marshalltown Ward 3, Marshall, Iowa, USA
    Record Source: Iowa, State Census Collection

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1928
    Event Place: Marshalltown, Iowa, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Marshalltown, Marshall, Iowa, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Marshalltown, Marshall, Iowa; Page: 21A; Enumeration District: 0029; FHL microfilm: 2340403

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Marshalltown, Marshall, Iowa
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Marshalltown, Marshall, Iowa; Roll: m-t0627-01182; Page: 22A; Enumeration District: 64-29

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Marshalltown, Marshall, Iowa, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Marshalltown, Marshall, Iowa; Roll: m-t0627-01182; Page: 22A; Enumeration District: 64-29

    Genealogy Event 14
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 22 May 1949
    Event Place: Marshalltown, Marshall, Iowa, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 15
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Garwin, Tama County, Iowa, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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