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     Bessie Ruth Thomas was also known as Betty. She was born on 29 March 1901 at Benzie Co., MI.¹ She was the daughter of Rolandus Monroe Thomas and Hannah Viola Fulk.¹ Bessie Ruth Thomas married Ford Albert Keys, son of Lionel Elmer LeRoy Keys and Viola Clara Barton, on 4 March 1917 at Detroit, Wayne Co., MI. Bessie Ruth Thomas lived on 22 January 1920 at 283 Maybury Grand Street, Detroit, Wayne Co., MI.² She and Ford Albert Keys were divorced before 1929; Ford is listed on the 1930 census living with his sister Vera Scheurich's family, marital status "D". Bessie remarried to James Drouillard in January, 1930. Bessie Ruth Thomas married James Sanford Drouillard in January 1930 at Oakland or Wayne Co. (probably), MI. Bessie Ruth Thomas lived on 14 April 1940 at 14635 Dacosta Street, Detroit, Wayne Co., MI.³ She died on 4 May 1957 at Warren, Macomb Co., MI, at age 56.

     Betty Ann Thomas was born on 23 May 1936 at Abingdon, Washington Co., VA. She was the daughter of John Marshall Thomas and Mary Louise Kitzmiller. Betty Ann Thomas married James Marvin Nichols, son of Edward Oscar Nichols and Margie Lorraine Sloan, on 17 April 1954 at Henry Co., VA. Betty Ann Thomas and James Marvin Nichols were divorced on 17 October 1978 at Henry Co., VA. Betty Ann Thomas died on 22 September 2015 at Patrick Co., VA, at age 79 Obituary (findagrave.com):

Betty Ann Bowman, 79, of Bassett, passed away September 22, at Blue Ridge Nursing Home. She was born May 23, 1936 in Abington, to John Marshall Thomas and Mary Louise Thomas. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her son, John M. Nichols, and sister, June Thomas. She is survived by daughters, Mary Kathy Tolliver, Margie Price-Savedge, son, James "Ed" Nichols, sisters, Karen Orr, Bonnie Sue Bowman, brothers, John Thomas, Jr., Sherman Thomas, James Thomas, Lewis Thomas, and Tony Thomas, four grandchildren, six great-grandchildren. Interment will be at Henry Memorial Park.

She was buried in September 2015 at Henry Memorial Park, Oak Level, Henry Co., VA, Find A Grave Memorial# 152798145.

     Catharine Thomas was born on 26 March 1883.¹ She was the daughter of Henry L. Thomas and Ellen F. (?)² Catharine Thomas married Edgar Shafer Mumma, son of Samuel P. Mumma and Louisa Swingley, on 14 September 1905, Ceremony by Rev. L. Ford.¹

     Catherine Thomas was born circa 1915 at Washington, District of Columbia.¹ She was the daughter of William Thomas and Eunice Calista Munzinger.¹

     Catherine Thomas was born circa 1835 at Monroe Co., Virginia (now WV).¹ She was the daughter of Solomon Thomas and Mary (?) Catherine Thomas married John L. Persinger, son of Andrew Persinger and Hannah Erwin, on 16 February 1860 at Greenbrier Co., WV, Ancestry.com. West Virginia, Marriages Index, 1785-1971 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2011, or 13 FEB 1860 per Virginia, Compiled Marriages, 1851-1929. Catherine Thomas lived on 15 October 1870 at Fort Spring Township, Greenbrier Co., WV.¹

     Catherine Sheffield Thomas was born on 12 October 1892 at Martinsville, Henry Co., VA.¹ She was the daughter of Lyne Starling Thomas and Elizabeth Ann Sheffield.¹ Catherine Sheffield Thomas married John Kimbell Ross Duggan on 15 May 1924. Catherine Sheffield Thomas died on 12 July 1983 at age 90.

     Charles Burgess Thomas was born on 14 September 1859 at Jonesborough, Washington Co., TN.¹ He was the son of Joel Burgess Thomas and Angeline Susan Burson.² Charles Burgess Thomas married Mary Louise DeVault, daughter of John David DeVault and Cynthia H. Wells, circa 1890 at Sullivan or Washington Co., TN.¹ Charles Burgess Thomas died on 12 June 1912 at Jonesborough, Washington Co., TN, at age 52. He was buried in June 1912 at Maple Lawn Cemetery, Jonesborough, Washington Co., TN.

     Charles Burgess Thomas Jr. was born on 15 March 1903. He was the son of Charles Burgess Thomas and Mary Louise DeVault. Charles Burgess Thomas Jr. died on 31 March 1903.

     Charles L. Thomas was born on 9 May 1893 at Monroe Co. (probably), OH.^2,1 He was the son of Sarah F. Thomas.² Charles L. Thomas married Lillie Lenora Truax, daughter of Levi M. Truax and Rebecca Hopkins, on 25 June 1919 at Monroe Co., OH, no children listed in 1920 -- 1940 censuses.¹ Charles L. Thomas died in March 1979 at Belmont Co., OH, at age 85 Dates per SSDI, last residence Bellaire.

     Charlotte Lee Thomas was born circa 1919 at Colorado.¹ She was the daughter of Frank Ellington Thomas and Nell Ryburn.¹ Charlotte Lee Thomas lived between 1945 and 1953 at 3630 West 30th Avenue, Denver, Denver Co., CO.
Note: Not found after 1953.

     Christopher Yancey Thomas was born on 24 March 1818 at Pittsylvania Co., VA.² He was the son of John Watkins Thomas and Nancy Watkins. Christopher Yancey Thomas married Mary Ann Reamey, daughter of Col. Daniel Reamey and Susannah Starling, on 13 May 1858 at Henry Co., VA.¹
Note: Admitted to the bar in 1844, practiced law in Martinsville, and served as prosecuting attorney for Henry County. Elected to the Virgnia Constitutional Convention of 1868. Elected to Virginia House of Delegates in 1869 - 70. Elected to U.S. House of Representatives for Virginia's 5th district in 1872, and served the term from 1874 to 1875.² Christopher Yancey Thomas died on 11 February 1879 at Martinsville, Henry Co., VA, at age 60. He was buried in February 1879 at Leatherwood Plantation, Martinsville, Henry Co., VA, Find A Grave Memorial# 54002233.

     Clara Thomas was born on 10 July 1867 at Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co., PA.¹ She was the daughter of Nathan Thomas and Sarah Price. Clara Thomas married Rudolph B. String, son of Thomas String and Rebecca (?), on 1 September 1887, Ceremony by Rev. Noble Frame.¹

     Clinton Thomas was born in November 1886 at Botetourt Co., VA.¹ He was the son of William Thomas and Minerva Moomaw.¹ Clinton Thomas lived in 1926 at Star Route, Troutville, Botetourt Co., VA.²

     Cornella Thomas died at Strasburg, Shenandoah Co., VA. She was born in 1861 at 16 feb 1939. She married Arthur C. Stickley, son of Levi Stickley and Elizabeth Dosh.

     Daniel Albertus Thomas was born on 2 April 1849 at Washington Co., MD.¹ He was the son of Jacob G. Thomas and Ann Rowland Long.¹ Daniel Albertus Thomas married Susan S. Mumma, daughter of Samuel Mumma and Elizabeth Miller, in January 1877.² Occupation: Mr. Thomas was a farmer until 1877, taught school 1877 - 1882; in 1892, established a fertilizing plant. In 1897 he purchased the Winter's farm and in 1905 the Stanhope farm.² Daniel Albertus Thomas was Church of the Brethren, Deacon.² He lived at Hagerstown, Washington Co., MD.² He died on 2 February 1942 at age 92.

     Daniel M. Thomas was born on 30 December 1886 at Fairplay, Washington Co., MD.¹ He was the son of Joseph Long Thomas and Susan F. Miller. Daniel M. Thomas married Mary O. Long, daughter of McClellan Long and Laura Agnes Line, on 28 November 1911.¹ Daniel M. Thomas lived in 1926 at Fairplay, Washington Co., MD.¹

     David Thomas married Mary Miller, daughter of Samuel Miller and Maria Brumbach. David Thomas was born circa 1810.

     David Thomas was born on 22 April 1883 at New York.¹ He married Clara Gladys Garber, daughter of Freeman Justus Garber and Louie Sarah Noffsinger, circa 1905.¹ David Thomas died on 2 March 1966 at age 82. He was buried in March 1966 at Inglewood Park Cemetery, Inglewood, Los Angeles Co., CA, Find A Grave Memorial# 65156423.

     David A. Thomas was born on 10 July 1853 at Washington Co., TN.¹ He was the son of Samuel Thomas and Margaret DeWald. David A. Thomas died on 17 May 1919 at age 65. He was buried in May 1919 at New Salem Baptist Church Cemetery, Limestone, Washington Co., TN.
Note: Did not marry.

     Earl Garber Thomas was born on 9 September 1906 at Los Angeles Co., CA.¹ He was the son of David Thomas and Clara Gladys Garber.¹ Earl Garber Thomas died on 11 May 1951 at age 44. He was buried in May 1951 at Inglewood Park Cemetery, Inglewood, Los Angeles Co., CA, Find A Grave Memorial# 65156439.

     Earline Thomas was born on 10 March 1914 at Mud Lick, Monroe Co., KY. She married Dee Greenup in 1932 at Thompkinsville, Monroe Co., KY, Findagrave #26160547. Earline Thomas died on 20 March 1980 at Lafayette, Tippecanoe Co., IN, at age 66. She was buried in March 1980 at Bethlehem Cemetery, Mud Lick, Monroe Co., KY, Findagrave #48925774.

     Edith Thomas was born on 1 December 1867 at Sharpsburg, Washington Co., MD.¹ She was the daughter of William Thomas and Ellen L. Miller. Edith Thomas married David Hess, son of George Hess and Matilda (?), on 28 May 1895.¹

     Edith Lillian Thomas was born on 12 November 1897 at Allen Co., IN.¹ She was the daughter of Rolandus Monroe Thomas and Hannah Viola Fulk.¹ Edith Lillian Thomas married Orla Wilson Saylor, son of Wilson B. Saylor and Pheby Elizabeth Lee, on 3 July 1916 at Payne, Paulding Co., OH. Edith Lillian Thomas lived on 16 April 1930 at 18960 Riverview Avenue, Detroit, Wayne Co., MI.² She died on 3 October 1956 at Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo Co., MI, at age 58.

     Edna A. Thomas was born on 4 June 1907 at Thompsonville, Benzie Co., MI.¹ She was the daughter of Rolandus Monroe Thomas and Hannah Viola Fulk.¹ Edna A. Thomas married Joseph George Vermette, son of Joseph William Vermette and Frances H. Freer, on 25 April 1925 at Detroit, Wayne Co., MI. Edna A. Thomas and Joseph George Vermette were divorced on 17 November 1927 at Wayne Co., MI. Edna A. Thomas married Clements A. Albers on 15 September 1928 at Redford, Wayne Co., MI. Edna A. Thomas and Clements A. Albers were divorced on 20 May 1935 at Wayne Co., MI; Ancestry.com. Michigan, Divorce Records, 1897-1952 [database on-line]. Edna A. Thomas married Forest L. Murphy on 27 May 1941 at Lucas Co., OH, Ancestry.com. Ohio, County Marriage Records, 1774-1993 [database on-line].

Michigan divorce record shows 15 JUN 1942.
Ancestry.com. Michigan, Divorce Records, 1897-1952 [database on-line]. Probably the wedding dates were beginning to become confusing in her memory.

Edna A. Thomas and Forest L. Murphy were divorced on 1 October 1946 at Wayne Co., MI; Ancestry.com. Michigan, Divorce Records, 1897-1952 [database on-line]. Edna A. Thomas married William F. Lewis on 27 July 1948 at Indiana, Ancestry.com. Indiana, Marriages, 1810-2001 [database on-line]. Edna A. Thomas lived in 1979 at Saginaw, Saginaw Co., MI; per SSDI. She died on 4 February 1979 at Saginaw, Saginaw Co., MI, at age 71. She was buried in February 1979 at Montrose Cemetery, Montrose, Genesee Co., MI, Findagrave #13738124.

     Eli H. Thomas was born on 13 January 1813.¹ He was the son of Samuel Thomas and Anna Hunsberger.¹ Eli H. Thomas married Elizabeth P. Schlichter, daughter of Isaac Schlichter and Maria Lederach Price, circa 1833.¹ Eli H. Thomas began military service Private, Co. I, 133 Regt. Pa. Vols., Phila., Pa., Capt. Feather, company commander.¹ He died on 11 February 1863 at age 50.¹

     Eliza Thomas was born in 1804 at Pennsylvania.¹ She married Jacob Gibner.¹ Eliza Thomas died on 23 May 1872 at Harrison Co., IN.

     Elizabeth Thomas was born on 9 April 1909.¹ She was the daughter of Rev. Joseph Walter Thomas and Florence Brown.¹

     Elizabeth Annie Thomas was also known as "Betty". She was born on 7 February 1915 at Parlier, Fresno Co., CA. She was the daughter of Robert Glenn Thomas and Frances Winnie Akers. Elizabeth Annie Thomas married Melvin Oliver Brians, son of Henry Alfred Brians and Mattie Alice Summers, on 6 September 1934 at Reedley, Fresno Co., CA. Elizabeth Annie Thomas died on 25 March 1936 at Bakersfield, Kern Co., CA, at age 21.

     Elizabeth Rogers Thomas was born on 22 December 1878 at Dayton, Montgomery Co., OH.¹ She was the daughter of John Hampden Thomas and Malinda Staley Rogers.¹ Elizabeth Rogers Thomas married Charles Harrington Davis, son of William H. Davis and Mary Adell Woolson, on 23 October 1906 at Montgomery Co., OH. Elizabeth Rogers Thomas lived on 22 April 1910 at Newark, Licking Co., OH.² She lived on 8 January 1920 at 205 Eleventh Street, Newark, Licking Co., OH.³ She died on 22 August 1962 at Newark, Licking Co., OH, at age 83. She was buried in August 1962 at Cedar Hill Cemetery, Newark, Licking Co., OH, Find A Grave Memorial# 49743331.

     Elizabeth S. Thomas was born on 3 September 1834.¹ She was the daughter of Eli H. Thomas and Elizabeth P. Schlichter.¹ Elizabeth S. Thomas married William Jopson, son of William Jopson and Jane Walker.² Elizabeth S. Thomas died on 18 November 1915 at age 81.¹