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Thomas Jay Reece 1890–1962 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 7 Jan 1890

Birth Location: Navasota, Grimes County, Texas, United States of America

Death Date: 28 Aug 1962

Death Location: Muskogee, Muskogee County, Oklahoma, United States of America

Father: Manuel Reece

Mother: Amanda Ashford

Spouse(s): Stella Smith

Children(s): Avalon Reece, Mary Reece, George Reece, Hannah Reece, Joseph Reece, Charlesetta Reece, Thomas Jr, Thelma Reece

In 1890, Thomas Jay Reece entered the world in Navasota, Grimes County, Texas, United States of America, born to Manuel Reece And Amanda Ashford. In 1900, Thomas Jay Reece resided in Justice Precinct 3, Grimes, Texas, USA. In 1920, Thomas Jay Reece resided in Muskogee Ward 3, Muskogee, Oklahoma, USA. Thomas Jay Reece married Stella Smith, and had children including Avalon Bobbyette Reece, Charlesetta Reece, George A Reece, Hannah Reece, Joseph E Reece, Mary Elizabeth Reece, Thelma Reece, Thomas Jay Reece Jr. Thomas Jay Reece passed away in 1962 in Muskogee, Muskogee County, Oklahoma, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1890, Thomas Jay Reece entered the world in Navasota, Grimes County, Texas, United States of America, born to Manuel Reece And Amanda Ashford.
  • In 1900, Thomas Jay Reece resided in Justice Precinct 3, Grimes, Texas, USA.
  • In 1920, Thomas Jay Reece resided in Muskogee Ward 3, Muskogee, Oklahoma, USA.
  • Thomas Jay Reece married Stella Smith, and had children including Avalon Bobbyette Reece, Charlesetta Reece, George A Reece, Hannah Reece, Joseph E Reece, Mary Elizabeth Reece, Thelma Reece, Thomas Jay Reece Jr.
  • Thomas Jay Reece passed away in 1962 in Muskogee, Muskogee County, Oklahoma, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Manuel Reece
1860–
Birth Location: Texas
MR
Amanda Ashford
1862–
Birth Location: Texas
AA

Spouses(s)

Stella Smith
1890–1978
Birth Location: Texas, United States of America
SS

Children(s)

Avalon Reece
1927–2017
Birth Location: Muskogee, Muskogee County, Oklahoma, United States of America
AR
Mary Reece
1919–2013
Birth Location: Muskogee, Muskogee County, Oklahoma, USA
MR
George Reece
1925–1951
Birth Location: Muskogee, Oklahoma, USA
GR
Hannah Reece
1921–1988
Birth Location: Oklahoma
HR
Joseph Reece
1918–1961
Birth Location: Oklahoma
JR
Charlesetta Reece
1913–
Birth Location: Texas
CR
Thomas Jr
1914–2002
Birth Location: Waco, McLennan, Texas, USA
TJ
Thelma Reece
1923–
Birth Location: Muskogee, Muskogee County, Oklahoma, United States of America
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Thomas Reece's Ancestors

Self
Thomas Reece
1890–1962
Birth Place: Navasota, Grimes County, Texas, United States of America
Parents
Manuel Reece
1860–
Texas
Amanda Ashford
1862–
Texas
Grandparents
Ephraim Ashford
1816–1870
South Carolina, USA
Laura (Ann) Ashford
1817–1880
North Carolina
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Thomas Reece's Descendants

1.
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Thomas (Jay) Reece (7 Jan 1890–28 Aug 1962) m. Stella Smith (27 Feb 1890–21 Apr 1978)
  1. 1. Avalon (Bobbyette) Reece 1927–2017
  2. 2. Mary (Elizabeth) Reece 1919–2013
  3. 3. George (A) Reece 1925–1951
  4. 4. Hannah Reece 1921–1988 m. Alfred (Parks) Sr 1929–2017
  5. 5. Joseph (E) Reece 1918–1961
  6. 6. Charlesetta Reece 1913–
  7. 7. Thomas (Jay Reece) Jr 1914–2002 m. Beatrice (Harper) Reece 1916–2002
    1. 1. George (E) Reece 1942–1960
  8. 8. Thelma Reece 1923– m. Booker (T) Curtis 1922–1978

Thomas Reece's Timeline

11 Records

1890
7 Jan 1890
Birth of Thomas Jay Reece in Navasota, Grimes County, Texas, United States of America
Navasota, Grimes County, Texas, United States of America
1900
1900
Age 10
Thomas Jay Reece resided here in Justice Precinct 3, Grimes, Texas, USA
Justice Precinct 3, Grimes, Texas, USA
1920
1920
Age 30
Thomas Jay Reece resided here in Muskogee Ward 3, Muskogee, Oklahoma, USA
Muskogee Ward 3, Muskogee, Oklahoma, USA
1920
1920
Age 30
Thomas Jay Reece resided here in Muskogee Ward 3, Muskogee, Oklahoma, USA
Muskogee Ward 3, Muskogee, Oklahoma, USA
1930
1930
Age 40
Thomas Jay Reece resided here in Muskogee, Muskogee, Oklahoma
Muskogee, Muskogee, Oklahoma
1934
1934
Age 44
Thomas Jay Reece resided here in Muskogee, Oklahoma, USA
Muskogee, Oklahoma, USA
1935
1935
Age 45
Thomas Jay Reece resided here in Muskogee, Muskogee, Oklahoma
Muskogee, Muskogee, Oklahoma
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 50
Thomas Jay Reece resided here in Muskogee, Muskogee, Oklahoma, USA
Muskogee, Muskogee, Oklahoma, USA
1942
1942
Age 52
Thomas Jay Reece resided here in Muskogee, Oklahoma, USA
Muskogee, Oklahoma, USA
1946
1946
Age 56
Thomas Jay Reece resided here in Muskogee, Oklahoma, USA
Muskogee, Oklahoma, USA
1962
28 Aug 1962
Age 72
Death of Thomas Jay Reece in Muskogee, Muskogee County, Oklahoma, United States of America
Muskogee, Muskogee County, Oklahoma, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 7 Jan 1890
    Event Place: Navasota, Grimes County, Texas, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S. World War II Draft Registration Cards, The National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; World War II Draft Cards (4th Registration) for the State of Oklahoma; Record Group Title: Records of the Selective Service System, 1926-1975; Record Group Number: 147
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Muskogee, Muskogee, Oklahoma; Roll: T627_3314; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 51-42B
    [3] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 443-07-8515; Issue State: Oklahoma; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [4] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Muskogee, Muskogee, Oklahoma; Roll: 1916; Page: 9B; Enumeration District: 0039; Image: 293.0; FHL microfilm: 2341650
    [5] U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Oklahoma; Registration County: Muskogee; Roll: 1851890; Draft Board: 2
    [6] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Justice Precinct 3, Grimes, Texas; Roll: 1640; Page: 32B; Enumeration District: 0020; FHL microfilm: 1241640
    [7] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Justice Precinct 3, Grimes, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Justice Precinct 3, Grimes, Texas; Roll: 1640; Page: 32B; Enumeration District: 0020; FHL microfilm: 1241640

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Muskogee Ward 3, Muskogee, Oklahoma, USA

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Muskogee Ward 3, Muskogee, Oklahoma, USA

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Muskogee, Muskogee, Oklahoma
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Muskogee, Muskogee, Oklahoma; Roll: 1916; Page: 9B; Enumeration District: 0039; Image: 293.0; FHL microfilm: 2341650

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1934
    Event Place: Muskogee, Oklahoma, USA

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Muskogee, Muskogee, Oklahoma
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Muskogee, Muskogee, Oklahoma; Roll: T627_3314; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 51-42B

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Muskogee, Muskogee, Oklahoma, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Muskogee, Muskogee, Oklahoma; Roll: T627_3314; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 51-42B

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1942
    Event Place: Muskogee, Oklahoma, USA
    Record Source: U.S. World War II Draft Registration Cards, The National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; World War II Draft Cards (4th Registration) for the State of Oklahoma; Record Group Title: Records of the Selective Service System, 1926-1975; Record Group Number: 147

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1946
    Event Place: Muskogee, Oklahoma, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Muskogee, Muskogee, Oklahoma, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Oklahoma; Registration County: Muskogee; Roll: 1851890; Draft Board: 2

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 28 Aug 1962
    Event Place: Muskogee, Muskogee County, Oklahoma, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 443-07-8515; Issue State: Oklahoma; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Muskogee, Muskogee County, Oklahoma, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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