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Willie Thomas 1879 – 1983 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 7 Jan 1879

Birth Location: Louisiana

Death Date: 28 Mar 1983

Death Location: Gloster, De Soto, Louisiana, USA

Father: Warren Thomas

Mother: Mahalia Bell

Spouse(s): Jerusha Edwards

Children(s): Roosevelt Thomas, Willemenia Thomas, Willie Thomas, Mary Thomas, Emma Thomas, Avvie Thomas, Roosevelt Thomas, Pearl Thomas, Warren Thomas, Ola Thomas, Ophelia Thomas

In 1879, Willie Thomas Sr entered the world in Louisiana, born to Warren Thomas and Mahalia Bell. In 1900, Willie Thomas Sr resided in Police Jury Ward 6, De Soto, Louisiana, USA. Willie Thomas Sr married Jerusha 'Ninnie' Edwards, and had children including Roosevelt Thomas, Willemenia Thomas, Willie Thomas, Mary Bell Thomas, Emma L Thomas, Avvie R Thomas, Roosevelt Thomas, Pearl Thomas, Warren 'Ned' Thomas, Ola Mae Thomas, Ophelia Thomas. Willie Thomas Sr passed away in 1983 in Gloster, De Soto, Louisiana, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1879, Willie Thomas Sr entered the world in Louisiana, born to Warren Thomas and Mahalia Bell.
  • In 1900, Willie Thomas Sr resided in Police Jury Ward 6, De Soto, Louisiana, USA.
  • Willie Thomas Sr married Jerusha 'Ninnie' Edwards, and had children including Roosevelt Thomas, Willemenia Thomas, Willie Thomas, Mary Bell Thomas, Emma L Thomas, Avvie R Thomas, Roosevelt Thomas, Pearl Thomas, Warren 'Ned' Thomas, Ola Mae Thomas, Ophelia Thomas.
  • Willie Thomas Sr passed away in 1983 in Gloster, De Soto, Louisiana, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Warren Thomas
1850 –
Birth Location: Gloster, De Soto, Louisiana, USA
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Mahalia Bell
1852 – 1910
Birth Location: Alabama
MB

Spouses(s)

Jerusha Edwards
1887 – 1972
Birth Location: Louisiana
JE

Children(s)

Roosevelt Thomas
1906 – 1999
Birth Location: Gloster, Louisiana, USA
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Willemenia Thomas
1907 – 1985
Birth Location: Gloster, De Soto, Louisiana, USA
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Willie Thomas
1910 – 1997
Birth Location: Louisiana
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Mary Thomas
1907 – 1975
Birth Location: Louisiana
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Emma Thomas
1915 – 2005
Birth Location: Louisiana
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Avvie Thomas
1916 – 2003
Birth Location: Louisiana, USA
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Roosevelt Thomas
1917 – 2001
Birth Location: –
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Pearl Thomas
1918 – 2016
Birth Location: Louisiana
PT
Warren Thomas
1920 – 2005
Birth Location: Gloster DE S, Louisiana
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Ola Thomas
1930 – 2009
Birth Location: Louisiana
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Ophelia Thomas
Birth Location: –
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Willie Thomas's Ancestors

Self
Willie Thomas
1879 – 1983
Birth Place: Louisiana
Parents
Warren Thomas
1850 –
Gloster, De Soto, Louisiana, USA
Mahalia Bell
1852 – 1910
Alabama
Grandparents
Andrew Thomas
1826 –
South Carolina, USA
Charlotte Exum
1835 – 1915
North Carolina, USA
Bob Bell
Alabama, USA
Norsie Bell
Alabama, USA
Great-Grandparents
Dave Exum
Mollie Exum
1790 – 1900
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Willie Thomas's Descendants

1.
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Willie Thomas (7 Jan 1879 – 28 Mar 1983) m. Jerusha ('Ninnie') Edwards (17 Mar 1887 – 4 Mar 1972)
  1. 1. Roosevelt Thomas (7 Apr 1906 – 12 Nov 1999) m. Nettie Sabbath (5 Feb 1907 – August 8, 1978)
    1. 1. Roosevelt Thomas (22 Apr 1930 – 22 Jan 1989)
    2. 2. Druzella (T) Moham (9 Nov 1931 – ) m. Preston (J) Moham (12 Oct 1932 – 6 Mar 2006)
      1. 1. Myron (Lastash) Moham (3 Jan 1963 – ) m. Sherita (F) Moham
      2. 2. Dexter (Roderick) Moham (31 Aug 1965 – 14 Oct 1990)
      3. 3. Kilby (L.) Moham
    3. 3. Dezzie (E) Thomas (abt 1932 – )
    4. 4. Ray Thomas (7 Sep 1933 – 13 Mar 2014) m. E (M) Clark
    5. 5. Grover Thomas (abt 1936 – 29 May 2008) m. L Bates
    6. 6. Walter (Deeter) Thomas (19 Jan 1937 – 15 Aug 1992)
    7. 7. Leanthus Thomas (9 Dec 1938 – abt 2008)
      1. 1. Latrenda Thomas
      2. 2. Landers Thomas
      3. 3. Lee Anthers
    8. 8. Betty Thomas (abt 1941 – ) m. Fuller
    9. 9. Bunnette Thomas (6 Aug 1942 – ) m. Henry (Michael) Jackson (18 Jun 1933 – 30 Nov 2009)
      1. 1. Tennllle (Rachelle) Jackson (16 Jul 1976 – ) m. Derrick (Paul) Robertson
    10. 10. Shirley (Ann) Thomas (abt 1945 – ) m. Addison
    11. 11. Fannie (R) Thomas (abt 1947 – )
    12. 12. Loradell Thomas (abt 1949 – ) m. Samuel (D) Hayes (abt 1950 – )
    13. 13. Lawrence Gaskin
  2. 2. Willemenia Thomas (10 July 1907 – 05/22/1985) m. Anthony Green (3 Apr 1904 – 19 Dec 1963)
    1. 1. Nettie (Bell) Green (9 Jul 1929 – 5 May 2002)
    2. 2. Earl Green (24 Sep 1929 – 10 Dec 1976)
    3. 3. Jessie (May) Green (abt 1932 – )
    4. 4. Doris Green (abt 1933 – )
    5. 5. Phillip Green (abt 1935 – )
    6. 6. Estella Green (abt 1938 – )
    7. 7. Anthony Green (6 Apr 1938 – 01 Jan 2010) m. Rosie (Mae) Grant (26 aug 1944 – 1 Apr 1995)
      1. 1. Michael (Anthony) Grant (14 Feb 1962 – )
      2. 2. Ronald (Wayne) Grant (1 May 1963 – 20 Feb 2021) m. Trina (Marie) Schultz (8 Sep 1967 – ) m. Virginia (Lynn) Romero (7 Dec 1970 – )
        1. 1. Antoinette (Rose) Grant (3 May 1985 – )
      3. 3. Angela (Denise) Green (16 Sep 1964 – )
    8. 8. Gozelle Green (abt 1943 – )
    9. 9. Ophelia Green (abt 1943 – )
    10. 10. Bobby (Jean) Green (abt 1944 – )
    11. 11. Junsha Green (abt 1948 – )
    12. 12. Nevordel Green (abt 1948 – )
  3. 3. Willie Thomas (abt 1910 – 7 Apr 1997)
  4. 4. Mary (Bell) Thomas (abt 1907 – 1975) m. Jushua
  5. 5. Emma (L) Thomas (abt 1915 – 6 Mar 2005) m. Robert Sabbath (abt 1912 – 20 Jun 2002)
    1. 1. Nevada Sabbath (abt 1935 – 28 Jun 2004) m. Bob Starks (24 May 1932 – 25 Nov 2003)
      1. 1. Robert Brown (Jan 1965 – Jan 2010) m. Wilma (Jean) Harris (3 May 1965 – )
      2. 2. Frank Brown
      3. 3. Elijah Brown
      4. 4. Geneva Brown
    2. 2. Juanita Sabbath (abt 1935 – 23 Jan 2011) m. Joseph Brown
      1. 1. Connie (Mae) Brown (16 Jan 1961 – )
    3. 3. Ava (Marie) Sabbath (abt 1938 – ) m. Walter (J) Ary (abt 1939 – 23 Feb 2009)
    4. 4. Earl (K) Sabbath (abt 1940 – 23 Mar 2004) m. Mary (Marie) Pouncy (28 May 1936 – )
      1. 1. Doris Pouncy (1965 – ) m. Vincent (C) Phillips (abt 1962 – )
        1. 1. Xavier Phillips
    5. 5. Pearlie Sabbath (25 Sep 1941 – 1 Mar 2021) m. Joe Wiggins (28 Feb 1934 – 21 Jan 1995)
      1. 1. Vernell Wiggins
    6. 6. Georgia (V) Sabbath (25 Aug 1945 – ) m. Waines
    7. 7. James (Lee) Sabbath (12 Oct 1947 – )
      1. 1. Jeftery (Alan) Sabbath m. Erica (Nicole) Williamson
    8. 8. Willie Sabbath (8 Oct 1949 – 3 Oct 2002)
    9. 9. Ruthie (R) Sabbath (5 Mar 1952 – ) m. George
  6. 6. Avvie (R) Thomas (abt 1916 – 27 Dec 2003) m. Noral (Davis) Copeland (22 Feb 1911 – Abt 1997)
  7. 7. Roosevelt Thomas (Abt 1917 – abt 2001)
  8. 8. Pearl Thomas (abt 1918 – 30 Jan 2016) m. Lee (Bennett) Summerfield (9 Dec 1919 – 6 Apr 2000)
    1. 1. Diane Summerfield (4 Dec 1947 – )
    2. 2. Rita Summerfield (8 May 1950 – ) m. James (D) Monroe (abt 1952 – )
      1. 1. Monroe
        1. 1. Dania Monroe
    3. 3. Celeste Summerfield (2 Sep 1951 – ) m. Ina (Ray) Levy (15 Oct 1950 – )
      1. 1. Cherise (Nicole) Levy (20 Feb 1971 – )
  9. 9. Warren ('Ned') Thomas (07/27/1920 – 24 Jun 2005) m. Dorothy Maxie m. Ella (Mae) Carter
    1. 1. Warren Thomas m. Mary
      1. 1. Warren Thomas
    2. 2. William (J) Thomas m. Joan
    3. 3. Gladys Thomas
    4. 4. Mary (Lee) Thomas m. Fuller
    5. 5. Mollie Thomas m. Jelks
  10. 10. Ola (Mae) Thomas (abt 1930 – 9 Mar 2009) m. John Tyler
  11. 11. Ophelia Thomas m. Richardson m. Green

Willie Thomas's Timeline

13 Records

1879
7 Jan 1879
Birth of Willie Thomas Sr in Gloster, De Soto, Louisiana, USA
Gloster, De Soto, Louisiana, USA
1879
7 Jan 1879
Birth of Willie Thomas Sr in Louisiana
Louisiana
1900
1900
Age 21
Willie Thomas Sr resided here in Police Jury Ward 6, De Soto, Louisiana, USA
Police Jury Ward 6, De Soto, Louisiana, USA
1910
1910
Age 31
Willie Thomas Sr resided here in Police Jury Ward 6, De Soto, Louisiana, USA
Police Jury Ward 6, De Soto, Louisiana, USA
1920
1920
Age 41
Willie Thomas Sr resided here in Gloster, De Soto, Louisiana, USA
Gloster, De Soto, Louisiana, USA
1930
1930
Age 51
Willie Thomas Sr resided here in Police Jury Ward 2, De Soto, Louisiana, USA
Police Jury Ward 2, De Soto, Louisiana, USA
1935
1935
Age 56
Willie Thomas Sr resided here in Sh, DeSoto, Louisiana
Sh, DeSoto, Louisiana
1935
1935
Age 56
Willie Thomas Sr resided here in Shreveport, De Soto Parish, Louisiana, USA
Shreveport, De Soto Parish, Louisiana, USA
1940
1940
Age 61
Willie Thomas Sr resided here in Police Jury Ward 2, DeSoto, Louisiana, USA
Police Jury Ward 2, DeSoto, Louisiana, USA
1950
1950
Age 71
Willie Thomas Sr resided here in , De Soto, Louisiana, USA
, De Soto, Louisiana, USA
1951
Before 1951
Age 72
Willie Thomas Sr resided here in Louisiana
Louisiana
1983
28 Mar 1983
Age 104
Death of Willie Thomas Sr in Gloster, De Soto, Louisiana, USA
Gloster, De Soto, Louisiana, USA
1983
28 Mar 1983
Age 104
Death of Willie Thomas Sr in Gloster, De Soto, Louisiana, USA
Gloster, De Soto, Louisiana, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 7 Jan 1879
    Event Place: Gloster, De Soto, Louisiana, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1940 United States Federal Census
    [2] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Social Security Administration; Washington D.C., USA; Social Security Death Index, Master File
    [3] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Gloster, De Soto, Louisiana; Roll: T625_610; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 104
    [4] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Police Jury Ward 2, De Soto, Louisiana; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 0006; FHL microfilm: 2340525
    [5] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Police Jury Ward 6, De Soto, Louisiana; Page: 10; Enumeration District: 0058; FHL microfilm: 1240563
    [6] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Police Jury Ward 6, De Soto, Louisiana; Roll: T624_513; Page: 15B; Enumeration District: 0074; FHL microfilm: 1374526
    [7] U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 7 Jan 1879
    Event Place: Louisiana

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Police Jury Ward 6, De Soto, Louisiana, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Police Jury Ward 6, De Soto, Louisiana; Page: 10; Enumeration District: 0058; FHL microfilm: 1240563

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Police Jury Ward 6, De Soto, Louisiana, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Police Jury Ward 6, De Soto, Louisiana; Roll: T624_513; Page: 15B; Enumeration District: 0074; FHL microfilm: 1374526

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Gloster, De Soto, Louisiana, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Gloster, De Soto, Louisiana; Roll: T625_610; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 104

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Police Jury Ward 2, De Soto, Louisiana, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Police Jury Ward 2, De Soto, Louisiana; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 0006; FHL microfilm: 2340525

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Sh, DeSoto, Louisiana
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Shreveport, De Soto Parish, Louisiana, USA

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Police Jury Ward 2, DeSoto, Louisiana, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1950
    Event Place: , De Soto, Louisiana, USA
    Record Source: 1950 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: Before 1951
    Event Place: Louisiana
    Record Source: U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Social Security Administration; Washington D.C., USA; Social Security Death Index, Master File

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: De Soto Parish, Louisiana
    Record Source: 1950 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 28 Mar 1983
    Event Place: Gloster, De Soto, Louisiana, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Social Security Administration; Washington D.C., USA; Social Security Death Index, Master File

    Genealogy Event 14
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 28 Mar 1983
    Event Place: Gloster, De Soto, Louisiana, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 15
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Grand Cane, DeSoto Parish, Louisiana, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current
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