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     Anthony Nickolas Thill was also known as "Tony". He was born on 12 October 1914 at Plymouth, Cerro Gordo Co., IA. He married Marie Theresa Steffel on 25 June 1940 at Brown Co., MN. Anthony Nickolas Thill died in 1983. He was buried in 1983 at Saint Josephs Catholic Cemetery, Benton Co., IA.

     Josephine Thinnes was born on 20 May 1918 at Overton, Dawson Co., NE.¹ She was the daughter of Nicholas Thinnes and Elizabeth Mary Wengler.¹ Josephine Thinnes married Floyd J. McDonald, son of Henry McDonald and Laura Louise Faulhaber, in 1943 at Buffalo Co., NE. Josephine Thinnes died on 25 December 2009 at Kearney, Buffalo Co., NE, at age 91

Obituary -- (Findagrave.com):

Josephine D. McDonald, 91, of Kearney, Nebraska, formerly of Overton, Nebraska died Friday, December 25, 2009, at the St. Luke's Good Samaritan Village in Kearney.

She was born May 20, 1918, at Overton, Nebraska, to Nick Thomas and Elizabeth Mae (Wengler) Thinnes. She attended school in Overton and graduated from Overton High School in 1936.

Josephine was united in marriage to Floyd McDonald on April 29, 1943 in Elm Creek, Nebraska. Five children were blessed to this union; Janet, Robert, Peggy, Dan and Marilyn.

Josephine and Floyd farmed most of their life until Floyd's passing in 1981, and then Josephine continued the farming operation.

Josephine was a member of the Holy Rosary Catholic Church and a member of the Altar Society. She enjoyed doing embroidery, canning, gardening and attending her children's school activities.

Josephine was an extremely hard worker, but always had time and enjoyed being with her family. When she was an active member of the Altar society, she made banners for the church and she also read books to school kids at Bryan Elementary School in Lexington.

Survivors include her two sons: Robert and wife Patricia McDonald of Bellevue, Nebraska Dan and wife Barb McDonald of Overton, Nebraska.

Three daughters: Janet and husband Jerry Schroeder of Lexington, Nebraska

Peggy and husband Randy Carpenter of Lexington, Nebraska

Marilyn and husband Ron Crandell of St. Cloud, Minnesota

Eighteen grandchildren and many great-grandchildren

Two sisters: Elizabeth Earl of Elm Creek, Nebraska

Eileen Lauby of Lexington, Nebraska

Many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Josephine was preceded in death by her parents, husband Floyd, one granddaughter Michele, five brothers and seven sisters.

She was buried in December 2009 at Saint Anns Cemetery, Lexington, Dawson Co., NE, Findagrave #46062059.

     Leona J. Thinnes was born on 20 August 1920 at Overton, Dawson Co., NE; daughter of Nicholas Thomas and Elizabeth Mary (Wengler) Thinnes. She was the daughter of Nicholas Thinnes and Elizabeth Mary Wengler.¹ Leona J. Thinnes married Pvt. Dallas Patrick McDonald, son of Henry McDonald and Laura Louise Faulhaber. Leona J. Thinnes died on 27 April 1996 at Sequim, Clallam Co., WA, at age 75

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Leona J. Saulsbury, 75, Sequim, Washington, died April 27, 1996 at Port Angeles, Washington.
She was born August 20, 1920 at Overton to Nicholas and Elizabeth (Wengler) Thinnes. Leona married Dallas McDonald who was killed in action in WWII in 1945. She then married Keith Saulsbury in February of 1948 at Elm Creek. They spent most of their married life in Southern California, retiring in 1982 and moving to Sequim, Washington. She was active in the Ladies Club of St. Joseph's Catholic Church and the Ladies of the Elks.
She was preceded in death by per parents, her first husband, brother, Nickie, in infancy and Matthew; sisters, Anna Guntrorad, Mary Bresel and Katherine Walker.

     Nicholas Thinnes was born on 9 April 1877 at Luxembourg.¹ He married Elizabeth Mary Wengler circa 1901.¹ Nicholas Thinnes lived on 12 April 1930 at Overton Precinct, Dawson Co., NE, farming.¹ He died on 8 March 1969 at Lexington, Dawson Co., NE, at age 91

Obituary -- (Findagrave.com):

Nick Thinnes, who came to Dawson county from his native Germany as a small child, died at the age of 91 on Saturday in the Lexington Hospital. He and his wife Elizabeth had been married for 66 years at the time of her death three years ago.
Mr. Thinnes had 102 descednants at the time of his death, 13 children of the 15 born to him and Mrs. Thinnes, 36 grandchildren and 53 great-grandchildren.
Funeral Services were Tuesday at 10 AM in Holy Rosary Catholic Church, Overton.

Note: Nick Thinnes was born in Luxenberg Germany (sic), April 9, 1877. He came from a family of five (three brothers and dying before they came to America two sisters. His brothers were, John Thinnes, 1872-1932, and Matthew Thinnes. John lived most of his life north of Overton, NE. He married a sister of Nick's wife (Elizabeth Wengler). Matthew Thinnes lived in Hastings, NE.

He was buried in March 1969 at Saint Anns Cemetery, Lexington, Dawson Co., NE, Findagrave #30966315.

     Rachel Mae Thirsty was born on 8 January 1913 at Jay, Delaware Co., OK. She married Charley Starr Jr., son of Charley Starr and Maggie Jones. Rachel Mae Thirsty died on 15 August 1999 at Stilwell, Adair Co., OK, at age 86

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Rachel Mae THIRSTY STARR was born January 8, 1913, in Jay to John Goodmoney and Lucy NIX THIRSTY. She departed this life August 15, 1999 in Tulsa at the age of 86 years, 7 months and 7 days.

She was a homemaker and was a member of the Johnson Baptist Church. Rachel was married to Charley STARR. He preceded her in death on June 22, 1999. Although she did not have any children of her own, Rachel had several nieces and nephews that she loved very much and took care of.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; six brothers, Scott, Joe, Ralph, Redwing, William and Adam THIRSTY and one sister, Alice THIRSTY.

Rachel is survived by three sisters, Edna, Rose and Ella Mae; and one step-son Arthur, all of Okla.

     Margaret T. Thom was born on 4 May 1917 at Antigo, Langlade Co., WI. She was the daughter of Winfield Scott Thom and Katharine Ross Bissell. Margaret T. Thom married Robert Carr Lovejoy, son of Allen Perry Lovejoy and Isabelle Carr Thomas, in June 1941 at Wausau, Marathon Co., WI. Margaret T. Thom died on 3 December 2014 at Janesville, Rock Co., WI, at age 97 Obituary (findagrave.com):

Margaret "Margot" (Thom) Lovejoy age 97 died peacefully on December 3, 2014. She was born in Antigo, WI on May 4, 1917, the eldest child of Katharine (Bissell), and Walter Thom. Orphaned at an early age she and her sisters were raised by her aunt Mary (Thom) and uncle Jack Mylrea in Rhinelander, WI. She graduated from Vassar College in Poughkeepsie, NY in 1939 and then studied at the Ecole des Beaux Arts in Fountainbleau, France and the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts in Philadelphia, PA. She married Robert Lovejoy in June 1941 in Wausau, WI. He was a lawyer in Janesville. He died in 1988. During her early married life, Margot was active in community service – the YWCA, Scouting, the League of Women Voters, PTA, and the First Congregational Church. She was a founding member of the Blackhawk Curling Club and also enjoyed golf and cross country skiing. When her children were young, Margot painted and drew pictures for them. Margot and Robert were seasoned travelers and visited almost every continent; after he died, she continued to travel abroad. She researched and wrote three books of family history, which she distributed, to family and friends. Margot is survived by four children; son in law; sister; twelve grandchildren and ten great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Lovejoy; a daughter, Alexandra Waeffler; her sister, Julia Murray; and a grandson.

She was buried in December 2014 at Oak Hill Cemetery, Janesville, Rock Co., WI, Find A Grave Memorial# 139566136.

     Winfield Scott Thom was born on 17 October 1885 at Bergen, Rock Co., WI. He married Katharine Ross Bissell on 28 June 1916 at Wausau, Marathon Co., WI. Winfield Scott Thom died on 19 July 1930 at age 44 Obituary (findagrave.com):

Winfield Thom was born in Beloit, Rock County, Wisconsin on October 17, 1885, the son of Henry Cassius and Julia Helen (Scott) Thom, esteemed and influential residents of Madison, WI. Winfield began his education in the public school of Beloit, later attended grade school and high school in Madison and subsequently pursued special work at the University of Madison.
He entered the lumber business in 1909, first working for Weyerhaeuser Lumber Company for two years. He next became sales manager for the Hill-Mylrea Company of Wausau for the next seven years and in 1916 accepted a similar position as sales manager for the Langlade Lumber Company of Antigo. In 1921 he severed ties with them and in partnership with J.J. Adams, established his own company, the Adams-Thom Lumber Company of Wausau, which he served as president until the company was dissolved in 1927. For the last three years of his life he was in the real estate and insurance business.
Winfield Thom was married in Wausau on June 28, 1916 to Miss Katharine Ross Bissell, daughter of pioneer lumberman Walter Bissell. Together they had three daughters. Mr. Thom was a member of Elks Lodge #666, the Wausau Club, the Wausau Country Club, the Rotary Club of Wausau and the Northwestern Lumber Club.
Winfield Thom, just 45 years of age, died on July 19, 1930. He is buried in Pine Grove Cemetery in Wausau, WI.

He was buried in July 1930 at Pine Grove Cemetery, Wausau, Marathon Co., WI, Find A Grave Memorial# 86506622.

     Dixie Ann Thoma was born on 28 March 1931 at Ft. Wayne, Allen Co., IN. She died on 17 March 2014 at age 82. She was buried in March 2014 at Uniontown Cemetery, Zanesville, Wells Co., IN, Findagrave #126524389.

     (?) Thomas married Margaret Danford, daughter of Peter Danford and Margaret Starr, on 26 December 1822 at Belmont Co., OH.

     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

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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