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     Abraham Fike Thomas was born on 15 October 1830 at Brandonville, Preston Co., Virginia (now WV). He married Elizabeth Chaney on 9 April 1883 at Mt. Etna, Adams Co., IA. Abraham Fike Thomas died on 27 March 1912 at Mt. Etna, Adams Co., IA, at age 81

Obituary -- (Findagrave.com):

Abraham Fike Thomas, whose death was mentioned in our last issue, died Wednesday, March 27, 1912, at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Francena Stearns, near Mt. Etna, at about 8 o'clock. He passed away quite suddenly from hemorrhage of the brain. Funeral services were held Friday afternoon, at 2 o'clock, at the Dunkard church, conducted by Rev. S. Bucklew, and the body was laid to rest in the Dunkard cemetery. Uncle Abe, as he was familiarly, known, was born In Brandouville, West Virginia, October 15, 1830 to Abraham Michael Thomas and Elizabeth Fike. He grew to manhood in the place of his birth and was there married to Miss Louisa Thomas on the 7th of February, 1855. Alter residing in the old home about five years Mr. and Mrs. Thomas came to Iowa, locating near Mt. Etna. May I8, I860, Mrs. Thomas died. Three children were born to this union, one son who died, and two daughters, Mrs. Francena Stearns and Mrs. Isabel Johnston, both of the vicinity of Mt. Etna. February 21, 1861, Mr. Thomas was united in
marriage with Miss Elizabeth Fees, who passed from this life in 1880. Some three years later, April 9, 1883, Mr. Thomas was again married, the bride being Miss Elizabeth Chaney. To this union, three children were born of whom Mrs. Louisa Beckwith and Jacob Thomas, residing near Mt. Etna survive their parents. The wife and mother died February 14, 1888. Being one of the pioneers of this county Mr Thomas had seen many changes since he located here. He had succeeded in getting a goodly share of this world's goods and at the time of his death he owned about 400 acres of land in Adams county. Mr. Thomas was the first grocer in Mt. Etna, starting and conducting a store there and hauling his goods from Des Moines. He was owner of the mill in Mt. Etna for a time. Mr. Thomas was a gentleman, who made friends with all with whom he came in contact and he was ever ready to lend assistance when needed. He will be missed by many friends.
Adams County Free Press, April 3, 1912, page 1.

He was buried in March 1912 at Mount Etna Cemetery, Mt. Etna, Adams Co., IA, Findagrave #42150506.

     Abram Thomas was born on 17 April 1819 at Washington Co., MD.¹ He married Caroline C. Yontz on 3 February 1842 at Washington Co., MD. Abram Thomas died on 29 August 1898 at Polo, Ogle Co., IL, at age 79. He was buried in September 1898 at Oakwood Cemetery, Mt. Morris, Ogle Co., IL.

     Ada Catherine Thomas was born on 1 January 1875 at Ogle Co., IL.¹ She was the daughter of George Scott Thomas and Mary Butterbaugh.¹ Ada Catherine Thomas married William J. Hammond, son of William A. Hammond and Sarah (?), on 20 January 1892 at Ogle Co., IL. Ada Catherine Thomas died on 24 April 1955 at age 80 dates per headstone. She was buried in April 1955 at Silver Creek Cemetery, Leaf River Twp., Ogle Co., IL.

     Ada Fern Thomas was born circa 1920 at Ogle Co., IL.¹ She was the daughter of Ralph Raymond Thomas and Edith May Butterbaugh.¹

     Ada Mae Thomas was born on 21 December 1886 at Jackson, Jackson Co., MN. She married Roy Graybill Caldwell. Ada Mae Thomas died on 3 September 1964 at Jackson Co., MN, at age 77. She was buried in September 1964 at Lakeview Cemetery, Windom, Cottonwood Co., MN, Findagrave #57558295.

     Agnes Alberta Thomas married Peter Fontaine Armistead. Agnes Alberta Thomas was born on 15 October 1869. She died on 23 April 1942 at age 72.

     Albert Thomas married Maud C. Tindall.

     Alfred Thomas was born in September 1884 at Botetourt Co., VA.¹ He was the son of William Thomas and Minerva Moomaw.¹ Alfred Thomas lived in 1926 at Haymakertown, Botetourt Co., VA.²

     Ann Hope Thomas was also known as "Nannie". She was born on 5 January 1861 at Martinsville, Henry Co., VA. She was the daughter of Christopher Yancey Thomas and Mary Ann Reamey. Ann Hope Thomas married Henry Clay Gravely, son of Benjamin Franklin Gravely and Julia Caroline Thomas. Ann Hope Thomas died on 19 February 1947 at Martinsville, Henry Co., VA, at age 86. She was buried in February 1947 at Oakwood Cemetery, Martinsville, Henry Co., VA, Find A Grave Memorial# 33722485.

     Anna Katherine Thomas was born on 9 January 1882 at Dayton, Montgomery Co., OH. She was the daughter of John Hampden Thomas and Malinda Staley Rogers. Anna Katherine Thomas died on 15 January 1882 at Dayton, Montgomery Co., OH.

     Anne Faith Thomas was born on 31 August 1863 at Martinsville, Henry Co., VA. She was the daughter of Christopher Yancey Thomas and Mary Ann Reamey. Anne Faith Thomas married William H. Parrott, son of Charles Hulett Parrott and Martha Brown. Anne Faith Thomas died on 19 June 1928 at Martinsville, Henry Co., VA, at age 64

Obituary -- (Findagrave.com):

THE HENRY BULLETIN, Martinsville, Va., Tue., June 22, 1928, p. 1, col. 4:
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Mrs. Faith Thomas Parrott died Tuesday morning at her home on Church Street, after a lingering illness that lasted over six months. Mrs. Parrott is survived by two sisters, Mrs. H. C. Gravely and Miss Catherine Thomas of Martinsville and one brother, Frank W. Thomas of Topeka, Kansas.
The deceased who was 65 years of age at the time of her death, was for many years an outstanding leader in all movements, social and patriotic and was prominently known throughout Virginia in W. C. T. U. work at one time serving as the corresponding secretary of the state organization.
She was also regent of Patrick Henry Chapter of the D.A.R and took a prominent part in the work of that organization, not only locally but in the state body. Funeral services were held from the home Wednesday morning. Interment was made in Oakwood Cemetery.

She was buried in June 1928 at Oakwood Cemetery, Henry Co., VA, Findagrave #34131032.

     Annie Marie Thomas was born on 13 April 1847 at Pennsylvania. She was the daughter of George Thomas. Annie Marie Thomas married David Franklin Forney, son of Abner Wirt Forney and Louisa Ann Wortz, on 3 December 1874 at York Co., PA. Annie Marie Thomas died on 4 December 1924 at Hanover Borough, Penn Twp., York Co., PA, at age 77. She was buried in December 1924 at Mount Olivet Cemetery, Hanover, York Co., PA.

     Anthony Thomas married Lucinda Conrad, daughter of Peter Conrad and Phoebe Hartley, on 21 March 1844.

     Armelia Melissa Thomas was born in April 1874 at Clark Co. (probably), IN.¹ She was the daughter of Arthur Thomas and Margaret J. Weaver.¹ Armelia Melissa Thomas married Casper Bicknell Jackson, son of John Thompson Jackson and Marilda Ellen Spurgeon, on 27 January 1893 at Clark Co., IN. Armelia Melissa Thomas died on 8 December 1966 at Jefferson Co., KY, at age 92.

     Arthur Thomas was born circa 1848 at Indiana.¹ He married Margaret J. Weaver on 21 December 1865 at Harrison Co., IN, Harrison County, Indiana, Index to Marriage Record 1850 - 1920 Volume II Let, Original Record Located: Corydon Compiled by India; Book: E; Page: 561.¹

     Asa Thomas was born on 13 December 1762 at Pittsylvania Co., VA. He was the son of William Thomas Sr. and Joyce Watkins. Asa Thomas died on 11 April 1813 at Pittsylvania Co., VA, at age 50.

     Barbara Thomas married David Emmert.

     Bertha Leona Thomas was born in 1882 at Ohio. She married Allen Howard Colliflower, son of William Lawrence Colliflower and Louisa Finley, after June 1900.

     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