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Thomas Alvin Knowles 1877–1948 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 04 May 1877

Birth Location: Anniston, Calhoun, Alabama, USA

Death Date: 08 Sep 1948

Death Location: Wauchula, Hardee, Florida, USA

Father: Christopher Knowles

Mother: Nancy Herring

Spouse(s): Fannie Lemaster

Children(s): A Knowles, Battey Knowles, William Knowles, Homer Knowles, Emma Knowles, Thomas Knowles, Addie Knowles, Stacey Knowles, Sarah Knowles

In 1877, Thomas Alvin Knowles entered the world in Anniston, Calhoun, Alabama, USA, born to Christopher Columbus Knowles And Nancy Ann Herring. In 1880, Thomas Alvin Knowles resided in Chulio, Floyd, Georgia, United States. In 1910, Thomas Alvin Knowles resided in Chulio, Floyd, Georgia. Thomas Alvin Knowles married Fannie Ethel Beatrice Lemaster, and had children including A Frank Knowles, Addie Ethel Beatrice Knowles, Battey Knowles, Emma Rachel Knowles, Homer Henry Burns Knowles, Sarah Virginia Knowles, Stacey Berry Knowles, Thomas Newton Knowles, William Alvin Knowles. Thomas Alvin Knowles passed away in 1948 in Wauchula, Hardee, Florida, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1877, Thomas Alvin Knowles entered the world in Anniston, Calhoun, Alabama, USA, born to Christopher Columbus Knowles And Nancy Ann Herring.
  • In 1880, Thomas Alvin Knowles resided in Chulio, Floyd, Georgia, United States.
  • In 1910, Thomas Alvin Knowles resided in Chulio, Floyd, Georgia.
  • Thomas Alvin Knowles married Fannie Ethel Beatrice Lemaster, and had children including A Frank Knowles, Addie Ethel Beatrice Knowles, Battey Knowles, Emma Rachel Knowles, Homer Henry Burns Knowles, Sarah Virginia Knowles, Stacey Berry Knowles, Thomas Newton Knowles, William Alvin Knowles.
  • Thomas Alvin Knowles passed away in 1948 in Wauchula, Hardee, Florida, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Christopher Knowles
1848–1879
Birth Location: Georgia, USA
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Nancy Herring
1846–1910
Birth Location: Barbour, Alabama, United States
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Spouses(s)

Fannie Lemaster
1882–1958
Birth Location: Rome, Floyd, Georgia, USA
FL

Children(s)

A Knowles
1917–1995
Birth Location: Georgia, USA
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Battey Knowles
1900–1902
Birth Location: –
BK
William Knowles
1905–1978
Birth Location: Rome, Floyd, Georgia, USA
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Homer Knowles
1919–
Birth Location: Georgia, USA
HK
Emma Knowles
1903–1989
Birth Location: Georgia, USA
EK
Thomas Knowles
1915–
Birth Location: Georgia, USA
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Addie Knowles
1913–2004
Birth Location: Rome, Georgia
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Stacey Knowles
1908–1976
Birth Location: Rome, Floyd, Georgia, USA
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Sarah Knowles
1911–2000
Birth Location: Georgia, USA
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Thomas Knowles's Ancestors

Self
Thomas Knowles
1877–1948
Birth Place: Anniston, Calhoun, Alabama, USA
Parents
Christopher Columbus Knowles
1848–1879
Georgia, USA
Nancy (Ann) Herring
1846–1910
Barbour, Alabama, United States
Grandparents
Thomas (R) Knowles
1810–1878
Georgia, USA
Adeline Thrash
1807–1893
Georgia
Great-Grandparents
Christopher Thrash
1779–1844
Mary Callaway
1789–1869
2nd-Great-Grandparents
John Callaway
1746–1821
Bethany Arnold
1750–1844

Thomas Knowles's Descendants

1.
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Thomas (Alvin) Knowles (04 May 1877–08 Sep 1948) m. Fannie (Ethel Beatrice) Lemaster (01 Jun 1882–10 Jul 1958)
  1. 1. A (Frank) Knowles 1917–1995 m. Luewanza (Theresa) Murphy 1923–2003 m. Mary (Beatrice) Perry 1926–
  2. 2. Battey Knowles 1900–1902
  3. 3. William (Alvin) Knowles 1905–1978 m. Lula (Lee) Wilkerson 1903–1982
    1. 1. Rachel (Pauline) Knowles 1925–2017 m. Marvin (Pasco) Murphy 1919–2004
    2. 2. James (Marvin) Knowles 1929–2011 m. Phyllis (Ruth) Ford 1935–1973 m. Greta (Joann) Baxter 1934–1995
    3. 3. William (Alvin Knowles) Jr 1926– m. Jean Wise 1930–1959 m. Sally (Scruton DeLarios) Knowles 1932–2018 m. Gerrie (Lee) Moss 1932–2010
    4. 4. Audrey (Beatrice) Knowles 1935–2019
  4. 4. Homer (Henry Burns) Knowles 1919–
  5. 5. Emma (Rachel) Knowles 1903–1989
  6. 6. Thomas (Newton) Knowles 1915–
  7. 7. Addie (Ethel Beatrice) Knowles 1913–2004
  8. 8. Stacey (Berry) Knowles 1908–1976
  9. 9. Sarah (Virginia) Knowles 1911–2000

Thomas Knowles's Timeline

12 Records

1877
04 May 1877
Birth of Thomas Alvin Knowles in Anniston, Calhoun, Alabama, USA
Anniston, Calhoun, Alabama, USA
1880
1880
Age 3
Thomas Alvin Knowles resided here in Chulio, Floyd, Georgia, United States
Chulio, Floyd, Georgia, United States
1910
1910
Age 33
Thomas Alvin Knowles resided here in Chulio, Floyd, Georgia
Chulio, Floyd, Georgia
1910
1910
Age 33
Thomas Alvin Knowles resided here in Indian Springs, Butts, Georgia
Indian Springs, Butts, Georgia
1920
1920
Age 43
Thomas Alvin Knowles resided here in Chulio, Floyd, Georgia
Chulio, Floyd, Georgia
1930
1930
Age 53
Thomas Alvin Knowles resided here in Tampa, Hillsborough, Florida, USA
Tampa, Hillsborough, Florida, USA
1930
1930
Age 53
Thomas Alvin Knowles resided here in Worthville, Butts, Georgia
Worthville, Butts, Georgia
1932
1932
Age 55
Thomas Alvin Knowles resided here in 305 Grand Central Ave, Tampa, Florida, USA
305 Grand Central Ave, Tampa, Florida, USA
1935
1935
Age 58
Thomas Alvin Knowles resided here in Tampa, Hillsborough, Florida
Tampa, Hillsborough, Florida
1940
01 Apr 1940
Age 63
Thomas Alvin Knowles resided here in Hillsborough, Florida, United States
Hillsborough, Florida, United States
1945
1945
Age 68
Thomas Alvin Knowles resided here in Hillsborough, Florida
Hillsborough, Florida
1948
08 Sep 1948
Age 71
Death of Thomas Alvin Knowles in Wauchula, Hardee, Florida, USA
Wauchula, Hardee, Florida, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 04 May 1877
    Event Place: Anniston, Calhoun, Alabama, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Florida, State Census
    [2] Florida, State Census
    [3] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Hillsborough, Florida; Roll: T627_591; Page: 30B; Enumeration District: 29-41
    [4] 1920 United States Federal Census, 1920 United States Federal Census
    [5] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Tampa, Hillsborough, Florida; Roll: ; Page: ; Enumeration District: ; Image: .
    [6] U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration Location: Floyd County, Georgia; Roll: 1557065; Draft Board: 0.
    [7] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Chulio, Floyd, Georgia; Roll: 146; Family History Film: 1254146; Page: 335C; Enumeration District: 072; Image: 0677.
    [8] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Chulio, Floyd, Georgia; Roll: ; Page: ; Enumeration District: ; Image: .
    [9] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, The Tampa Times; Publication Date: 11 Sep 1948; Publication Place: Tampa, Florida, USA; ,0.72090065,0.6434672,0.8071984&xid=2378

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Chulio, Floyd, Georgia, United States
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Chulio, Floyd, Georgia; Roll: 146; Family History Film: 1254146; Page: 335C; Enumeration District: 072; Image: 0677.

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Chulio, Floyd, Georgia
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Chulio, Floyd, Georgia; Roll: ; Page: ; Enumeration District: ; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Indian Springs, Butts, Georgia

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Chulio, Floyd, Georgia
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, 1920 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Tampa, Hillsborough, Florida, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Tampa, Hillsborough, Florida; Roll: ; Page: ; Enumeration District: ; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Worthville, Butts, Georgia

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1932
    Event Place: 305 Grand Central Ave, Tampa, Florida, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Tampa, Hillsborough, Florida
    Record Source:
    [1] Florida, State Census
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Hillsborough, Florida; Roll: T627_591; Page: 30B; Enumeration District: 29-41

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 01 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Hillsborough, Florida, United States
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Hillsborough, Florida; Roll: T627_591; Page: 30B; Enumeration District: 29-41

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1945
    Event Place: Hillsborough, Florida
    Record Source: Florida, State Census

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: 71st St. and Ninth Ave.
    Record Source: U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, The Tampa Times; Publication Date: 11 Sep 1948; Publication Place: Tampa, Florida, USA; ,0.72090065,0.6434672,0.8071984&xid=2378

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Floyd, Georgia
    Record Source: U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration Location: Floyd County, Georgia; Roll: 1557065; Draft Board: 0.

    Genealogy Event 14
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 08 Sep 1948
    Event Place: Wauchula, Hardee, Florida, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Florida Death Index
    [2] Florida Death Index
    [3] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, The Tampa Times; Publication Date: 11 Sep 1948; Publication Place: Tampa, Florida, USA; ,0.72090065,0.6434672,0.8071984&xid=2378
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