Ella THOMAS was born in Dec 1909 in Ohio. She appeared in the census on 19 Apr 1910 in Lancaster, Fairfield Co., Ohio.24822 She appeared in the census on 8 Jan 1920 in Columbus, Franklin Co., Ohio.24823 Parents: Milton Oberling THOMAS and Anna M. (THOMAS).
Ella Maria
THOMAS was born on 28 Dec 1920 in Columbus, Franklin Co., Ohio.
She appeared in the census in 1930 in Reading Twp., Perry Co., Ohio.24824 Parents: Earnest Edwin THOMAS and Myrtle
Merle MOWERY.Spouse: Maurice Joseph WINEGARDNER. Children were: Joy Ann WINEGARDNER, Nick WINEGARDNER.
Ellen THOMAS was born in Mar 1896 in Illinois. She appeared in the census in 1900 in Macomb, McDonough Co., Illinois.24825 Parents: William THOMAS and Rachel DOWNEN.
Elnora THOMAS12313 was born on 30 Apr 1844. She was christened on 15 Aug 1844 in Harold's Reformed Church. Parents: George THOMAS and Maria Magdalena ROHRER.
Emerson THOMAS was born about 1898 in Ohio. He appeared in the census in 1920 in Jackson Twp., Perry Co., Ohio.24826 Parents: Benjamin THOMAS and Martha Caroline SPANGLER.
Emily THOMAS24671 was born about 1821 in Westmoreland Co., Pennsylvania. She was baptized in Herold's Reformed Church, Westmoreland Co., Pennsylvania. She was called Amelia on a wedding notice in Westmoreland papers, but is called Emily on census records and Emilia on children's baptismal records in the Herold's Reformed Church in Westmoreland Co., Pennsylvania. Parents: Barnhart THOMAS and Anna Maria MECHLING.
Spouse: Jacob KEENER. Jacob KEENER and Emily THOMAS were married on 1 Mar 1840. Children were: Henry Harrison KEENER, Maria Jane KEENER, Oliver Thomas KEENER, Isabella Ellen KEENER, Barnet Louis KEENER, Cyrus Emanuel KEENER, Alice Rebecca KEENER.
Emily THOMAS12313 was born about 1834. Parents: George THOMAS and Maria Magdalena ROHRER.
Emiranda M. THOMAS was born about 1837 in Ohio. She appeared in the census in 1850 in Clearcreek Twp., Fairfield Co., Ohio.24827 She appeared in the census in 1860 in New Salem Twp., McDonough Co., Illinois.24828 She appeared in the census in 1870 in Scotland Twp., McDonough Co., Illinois.24829 She was also known as Emily. Parents: William THOMAS and Catherine ANDERSON.
Spouse: Shadrack MITCHELL. Shadrack MITCHELL and Emiranda M. THOMAS were married on 4 Mar 1869 in McDonough Co., Illinois.17598 Children were: Joanna MITCHELL.
Emma Grace THOMAS was born about 1882 in Ohio. She appeared in the census in 1910 in Lancaster, Fairfield Co., Ohio.24830 She appeared in the census on 6 Jan 1920 in Lancaster, Fairfield Co., Ohio.24831 Parents: John Allen THOMAS and Ida Mae CREIGLOW.
Spouse: LAWRENCE. LAWRENCE and Emma Grace THOMAS were married. Children were: William I. LAWRENCE.
Emma Pearl THOMAS was born on 21 Sep 1887 in Glenwood, Mills Co., Iowa. She appeared in the census in 1900 in Lyons Twp., Mills Co., Iowa.24832 Parents: Abraham Lincoln THOMAS and Sarah Catherine TRAVIS.
Erma Lucille THOMAS was born on 6 Mar 1924 in Lancaster, Hocking Twp., Fairfield Co., Ohio. On the night of her birth, Anchor Hocking caught fire and her dad had to help put it out. George Mowery was with Mytrle when she gave birth. She appeared in the census in 1930 in Reading Twp., Perry Co., Ohio.24833 She was Carnation Milk Plant worker in Lancaster, Fairfield Co., Ohio. She met her husband at the Carnation Milk Plant. Parents: Earnest Edwin THOMAS and Myrtle Merle MOWERY.
Spouse: Paul Richard HUNZIKER. Paul Richard HUNZIKER and Erma Lucille THOMAS were married in 1948. Children were: Paula Ann HUNZIKER, Paul Richard HUNZIKER Jr..
Spouse: Archie Donald KUHN. Children were: Thomas Malcolm HUNZIKER.
Ernest Edward
THOMAS Jr. was born on 14 Sep 1925 in Lancaster, Hocking Twp., Fairfield
Co., Ohio. He was born at Rt5 Lancaster Ohio. He appeared in the
census in 1930 in Reading Twp., Perry Co., Ohio.24834 On 26 Oct 1942 he was working for the Anchor Hocking
Glass Corporation in Lancaster, Hocking Twp., Fairfield Co., Ohio.
He started out as a roller boy in the packing room and then later worked in
the furnace room. He made 32 cents per hour at that time and bought a Boliva
Wrist Watch with his first pay at Wendells Jewerly, November 1942. He served
in the military during World War II in the Asian Campaign from1943 to 1946.
He appeared in the Lancaster Eagle Gazette in 1944.24835 He appeared in the Lancaster Eagle Gazette in 1946.24836 He resided at Rt # 2 Lancaster,
Fairfield Co., Ohio between 1951 and 1959. He lived in a home rented
to him by his mother-in-law Rebecca Griffith. While living there his Telephone
number was OL3-4473. He died on 16 Dec 2002 in Dayton, Montgomery Co., Ohio.24837,24838
Obituary
Ernest Thomas, age 77, of Huber Heights, passed away Monday, Dec. 16, 2002.
He was a glass worker and retired from Anchor Hocking Glass Corporation after 40 years with the company. Ernest served his country during World War II with the U.S. Marine Corps.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Earnest E. and Myrtle M. (nee Mowery) Thomas, formerly of Rushville, Ohio; sister, Jessie M. Thomas; sister and brother-in-law, Kathleen and John A. King, of Rushville, Ohio; brother-in-law: Maurice Winegardner, of Thornville, Ohio.
Ernest leaves behind and will missed by the mother of his children, Juanita I. (Griffith) Thomas of Amanda, Ohio; sons: Ernest E. "Eddie" III Thomas of Amanda, Ohio, David E. Thomas of Huber Heights (Toy Cruickshank), and Wayne R. (Gayle) Thomas of Lancaster, Ohio; daughter, Linda J. (Ron) Arledge of Circleville; sisters: Ella Marie Winegardner of Thornville, Ohio., Erma L. (Paul) Hunziker of Granville, Ohio; Flora Belle (Herbert) Bash of Lancaster, Ohio; brother: George E. (Margaret) Thomas of Columbus, Ohio; 10 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren and numerous nieces, nephews and friends.
Family will receive friends from 1 to 3 P.M. Thursday, Dec. 19 at the Newcomer-Farley Funeral Home, 4104 Needmore Road, Dayton, Ohio.
Funeral services will be held 1 P.M. Friday, Dec. 20 at First Church of God on Sixth Avenue, Lancaster, Ohio.
Friends may call from 11 A.M. until the time of service at the church on Friday.
Interment will follow at the Forest Rose Cemetery, Lancaster.
Originally published Thursday, December 19, 2002
He passed away 12:45 P.M. December 16th 2002
He was buried on 20 Dec 2002 in Forest Rose Cemetery, Lancaster, Hocking Twp., Fairfield Co., Ohio. He resided at West 6th Avenue Lancaster, Fairfield Co., Ohio. He had Room and Board at West 6th Avenue rented from Ma Gossil for eight dollars a week and he walked to work from that location. He resided at East Rushville, Richland Twp., Fairfield Co., Ohio. He resided at Sheridan Drive Lancaster, Fairfield Co., Ohio. He resided at Harrison Ave Lancaster, Fairfield Co., Ohio. He resided at West Fair Avenue by the railroad tracks (Graff apartments Lancaster, Fairfield Co., Ohio. His name was changed to Ernest Thomas Jr. by affidavit.
Parents: Earnest Edwin THOMAS and Myrtle Merle MOWERY.
Spouse: Juanita Iris GRIFFITH. Ernest Edward THOMAS Jr. and Juanita Iris GRIFFITH were married on 14 Apr 1946 in Lancaster, Hocking Twp., Fairfield Co., Ohio. Children were: Ernest Edwin THOMAS III, David Eugene THOMAS, Wayne Roger THOMAS, Linda Juanita THOMAS.
Ernest Edwin
THOMAS III was born on 19 Apr 1947 in Lancaster, Hocking Twp., Fairfield
Co., Ohio. Parents: Ernest Edward
THOMAS Jr. and Juanita Iris GRIFFITH.Erville Gladis THOMAS was born on 21 Feb 1903 in Glenwood, Mills Co., Iowa. Parents: Abraham Lincoln THOMAS and Sarah Catherine TRAVIS.
Estella THOMAS was born on 14 May 1858 in Ohio. She appeared in the census in 1860 in Perry Twp., Hocking Co., Ohio.24839 She appeared in the census in 1870 in Saltcreek Twp., Pickaway Co., Ohio.24840 She appeared in the census in 1880 in Saltcreek Twp., Pickaway Co., Ohio.24841 She died on 19 Feb 1932 in Pickaway Co., Ohio. She was buried in Feb 1932 in Hitler Ludwig Cemetery, Washington Twp., Pickaway Co., Ohio.16304 Mother w/o Jonathan H. Lutz.
Parents: Josiah THOMAS and Nancy RICE.
Spouse: Jonathan H. LUTZ. Jonathan H. LUTZ and Estella THOMAS were married on 20 Oct 1881 in Pickaway Co., Ohio.16305
Estella (Stella) THOMAS was born on 16 Jun 1875 in Circleville, Pickaway Co., Ohio. She died on 26 Jul 1915 in Columbus, Franklin Co., Ohio.24842 She was buried on 27 Jul 1915 in Green Lawn Cemetery, Columbus, Franklin Co., Ohio. Parents: Greenbury THOMAS and Rachel Malissa MYERS.
Spouse: Vincent A. FORQUER. Vincent A. FORQUER and Estella (Stella) THOMAS were married on 26 Apr 1900.
Esther THOMAS was born about 1898 in Illinois. She appeared in the census on 22 Apr 1910 in Indianapolis, Marion Co., Indiana.24843 Parents: Bert THOMAS and Louella J. (Ella) KRAMER.
Ethel B. THOMAS was born about 1906 in Ohio. She appeared in the census in 1910 in Lancaster, Fairfield Co., Ohio.24844 Parents: Alvester T. THOMAS and Myrtle E. (THOMAS).
Ethel Luciele
THOMAS was born on 4 May 1920 in Bremen, Rushcreek Twp., Fairfield Co., Ohio.
She was described as having dark red hair. She appeared in the census
in 1930 in Rushcreek Twp., Fairfield Co., Ohio.24845 She was Anchor Hocking. in Lancaster, Fairfield
Co., Ohio. She died in Dec 1982 in Lancaster, Fairfield Co., Ohio.
Parents: Harley A. THOMAS and Jessie May MACKLIN.Spouse: Clyde S. MCCANDLISH. Clyde S. MCCANDLISH and Ethel Luciele THOMAS were married about 1937. They were divorced about 1939. Children were: Carolyn Luciele MCCANDLISH, Nancy Kay MCCANDLISH.
Spouse: Jack Ellsworth AZBELL. Jack Ellsworth AZBELL and Ethel Luciele THOMAS were married about 1940 in St. Mary's, Virginia. They were divorced. Children were: Thomas Ellsworth AZBELL, Jack Wayne AZBELL, Harley Michael AZBELL, Debara May AZBELL, Timothy Robin AZBELL, Darrell Jay AZBELL.
Spouse: Howard REED.
Etta B. THOMAS was born about 1873 in Illinois. She appeared in the census in 1880 in Scotland Twp., McDonough Co., Illinois.24846 She died on 29 Mar 1948 in Peoria, Peoria Co., Illinois.24847 Parents: Solomon THOMAS and Laura V. (THOMAS).
Spouse: William J. GRILLS. William J. GRILLS and Etta B. THOMAS were married on 24 Dec 1891 in Illinois.11891
Eugene THOMAS was born in Jan 1910 in Illinois. He appeared in the census in 1910 in Macomb, McDonough Co., Illinois.24848 Parents: Samuel THOMAS and Maggie (THOMAS).
Eva Viola THOMAS was born on 3 Oct 1896 in Glenwood, Mills Co., Iowa. Parents: Abraham Lincoln THOMAS and Sarah Catherine TRAVIS.
Evon THOMAS was born about 1925 in Ohio. She appeared in the census in 1930 in Lancaster, Fairfield Co., Ohio.24849 Parents: Clarence David THOMAS and Mary Elizabeth WILSON.
Ezra THOMAS was born on 9 Feb 1864 in Pickaway Co., Ohio. (Date calculated) She was buried in Sep 1865 in Imler Cemetery, Saltcreek Twp., Pickaway Co., Ohio.1416 His tombstone reads: Aged 1 year 7 Months 12 days s/o L & L Thomas She died on 21 Sep 1865 in Pickaway Co., Ohio. Parents: Levi THOMAS and Lucinda CLARK.
Fanny L. THOMAS was born about 1875 in Illinois. She appeared in the census in 1880 in Scotland Twp., McDonough Co., Illinois.24850 Parents: Robert THOMAS and Mary E. JONES.
Spouse: Theodore HAINLINE. Theodore HAINLINE and Fanny L. THOMAS were married on 1 Jan 1895 in McDonough Co., Illinois.11990
Fern Lucille THOMAS was born on 20 Sep 1911 in Ohio. She appeared in the census in 1930 in Lancaster, Fairfield Co., Ohio.24851 She died on 25 Jul 1993 in Lancaster, Fairfield Co., Ohio.24852 Parents: William C. THOMAS and Ethel Mae HICKMAN.
Spouse: MILLER. MILLER and Fern Lucille THOMAS were married.
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Flora Belle
THOMAS was born on 7 Apr 1927 in Ohio. She appeared in the census
in 1930 in Reading Twp., Perry Co., Ohio.24853
Parents: Earnest Edwin THOMAS and Myrtle Merle MOWERY.Spouse: Herbert E. BASH. Herbert E. BASH and Flora Belle THOMAS were married in 1948. Children were: Steve Eugene BASH, Angela Marie BASH, Dennis Lee BASH, Susan Louise BASH, Rodney Thomas BASH, Nancy Ann BASH, Jane Marlene BASH.
Flora E. THOMAS was born about 1894 in Kansas. She appeared in the census in 1910 in Oak Twp., Mills Co., Iowa.24854 Parents: John Wesley THOMAS and Estalina S. WATERS.
Florence THOMAS was born about 1913 in Ohio. She appeared in the census in 1930 in Clinton Twp., Knox Co., Ohio.24855 Parents: Alvester T. THOMAS and Myrtle E. (THOMAS).
Florentha A. THOMAS was born on 18 Oct 1863 in Pickaway Co., Ohio. She appeared in the census in 1870 in Saltcreek Twp., Pickaway Co., Ohio.24856 She appeared in the census on 21 Jun 1880 in Saltcreek Twp., Pickaway Co., Ohio.24857 Parents: James C. THOMAS and Elizabeth Catherine OLDFIELD.
Spouse: Thomas Llyons TRAVIS. Thomas Llyons TRAVIS and Florentha A. THOMAS were married on 19 Jun 1880 in Pickaway Co., Ohio.24858
Forest M. THOMAS was born in Aug 1888 in Ohio. She appeared in the census in 1900 in Saltcreek Twp., Pickaway Co., Ohio.24859 Parents: Otis W. THOMAS and Margaret Ella CRITES.
Frances J. THOMAS was born about 1914 in Ohio. She appeared in the census in 1930 in Lancaster, Fairfield Co., Ohio.24860 Parents: Clarence David THOMAS and Mary Elizabeth WILSON.
Frank THOMAS was born about 1865 in Ohio. He appeared in the census in 1880 in Jackson Twp., Pickaway Co., Ohio.24861 Parents: Franklin THOMAS and Rebecca GLAZE.
Frank THOMAS was born about 1879. His Ancestral File Number is B9W4-DC.47
Spouse: Idoshia HAUSKINS. Frank THOMAS and Idoshia HAUSKINS were married on 11 May 1898 in Logan, Cache Co., Utah.
Frank THOMAS was born on 15 Nov 1904 in Lake Twp., Monona Co., Iowa. He died on 23 Oct 1989 in Aberdeen, Washington. Parents: Clyde Norris THOMAS and Mary Elizabeth MARSHALL.
Spouse: Matilda Rosalinda CUNNINGHAM. Frank THOMAS and Matilda Rosalinda CUNNINGHAM were married on 10 Mar 1936. Children were: Mary K. THOMAS.
Frankie THOMAS was born about 1910 in Ohio. She appeared in the census in 1930 in Lancaster, Fairfield Co., Ohio.24862 Parents: William C. THOMAS and Ethel Mae HICKMAN.
Franklin THOMAS was born on 23 Mar 1839 in Pickaway Co., Ohio. He appeared in the census in 1850 in Pickaway Twp., Pickaway Co., Ohio.24863 He appeared in the census in 1880 in Jackson Twp., Pickaway Co., Ohio.24864 He died on 12 Jun 1921 in Circleville, Pickaway Co., Ohio.24865,24866,24867 His tombstone reads: Aged 82 years 2 months 20 days. He was buried on 14 Jun 1921 in Forest Cemetery, Circleville, Pickaway Co., Ohio. Parents: Nicholas THOMAS and Nancy MORRESTIN.
Spouse: Rebecca GLAZE. Franklin THOMAS and Rebecca GLAZE were married on 28 Jul 1862 in Pickaway Co., Ohio.11313,11314 They were married by Thomas Mitchell MG. Children were: Sarah THOMAS, Frank THOMAS, Lewis THOMAS, George THOMAS, John THOMAS, Thomas THOMAS, Harra THOMAS, Charles THOMAS.
Freda THOMAS was born about 1923 in Ohio. She appeared in the census in 1930 in Lancaster, Fairfield Co., Ohio.24868 Parents: Clarence David THOMAS and Mary Elizabeth WILSON.
Garret THOMAS.
Spouse: Mary Magdalena (THOMAS). Children were: Barnhart THOMAS.
Gary Ray THOMAS was born on 1 Dec 1934 in Whiting, Iowa. Parents: Harley James THOMAS and Eva OLSON.
Spouse: Mary Dixine DUNN. Gary Ray THOMAS and Mary Dixine DUNN were married on 12 Jul 1955 in Christian Church, Sloan, Iowa.
George THOMAS24797 was born on 22 Oct 1802 in Westmoreland Co., Pennsylvania. He was baptized on 13 Mar 1803 in First Reformed Church, Greensburg, Westmoreland Co., Pennsylvania. He died before 1873. Parents: Barnhart THOMAS and Anna Maria MECHLING.
Spouse: Maria Magdalena ROHRER. George THOMAS and Maria Magdalena ROHRER were married on 28 Mar 1833. Children were: Emily THOMAS, Maria THOMAS, Barnet THOMAS, Herman THOMAS, Elnora THOMAS, Harriet THOMAS, George Henry THOMAS, Elizabeth Catherine THOMAS.
George THOMAS was born about 1831 in Ohio. He appeared in the census in 1850 in Starr Twp., Hocking Co., Ohio.24869 Parents: Solomon THOMAS and Matilda (THOMAS).
George THOMAS was born about 1869 in Ohio. He appeared in the census in 1880 in Jackson Twp., Pickaway Co., Ohio.24870 Parents: Franklin THOMAS and Rebecca GLAZE.
George THOMAS was born about 1903 in Indiana. He appeared in the census on 22 Apr 1910 in Indianapolis, Marion Co., Indiana.24871 He appeared in the census on 12 Jan 1920 in Mattoon, Matoon Twp., Coles Co., Illinois.24872 He appeared in the census on 2 Apr 1930 in Mattoon, Matoon Twp., Coles Co., Illinois.24873 Parents: Bert THOMAS and Louella J. (Ella) KRAMER.
George E. THOMAS was born on 23 Jun 1868 in Pickaway Co., Ohio. He appeared in the census in 1870 in Saltcreek Twp., Pickaway Co., Ohio.24874 He appeared in the census on 21 Jun 1880 in Saltcreek Twp., Pickaway Co., Ohio.24875 He appeared in the census in 1900 in Circleville Twp., Pickaway Co., Ohio.24876 He appeared in the census in 1910 in Circleville Twp., Pickaway Co., Ohio.24877 He appeared in the census in 1920 in Harrison Twp., Pickaway Co., Ohio.24878 He appeared in the census in 1930 in Circleville Twp., Pickaway Co., Ohio.24879 He died on 9 Jan 1943 in Columbus, Franklin Co., Ohio. He was buried on 12 Jan 1943 in Hitler Ludwig Cemetery, Washington Twp., Pickaway Co., Ohio.13356 Parents: James C. THOMAS and Elizabeth Catherine OLDFIELD.
Spouse: Dora B. HOSLER. George E. THOMAS and Dora B. HOSLER were married on 4 Mar 1896 in Pickaway Co., Ohio.13357
George Edson
THOMAS was born on 31 Dec 1933 in Rushville, Fairfield Co., Ohio.
Parents: Earnest Edwin THOMAS and Myrtle Merle MOWERY.Spouse: Margaret Josephine YOUNG. George Edson THOMAS and Margaret Josephine YOUNG were married on 20 Mar 1953 in Lawrenceburg, Indiana. Children were: George Edson THOMAS Jr., John Joseph THOMAS, Russell Lee THOMAS, Sandy THOMAS, Adam Lynn THOMAS.
George Edson THOMAS Jr. was born on 12 Feb 1954 in Lancaster, Hocking Twp., Fairfield Co., Ohio. Parents: George Edson THOMAS and Margaret Josephine YOUNG.
Spouse: Linda (THOMAS). George Edson THOMAS Jr. and Linda (THOMAS) were married in 1973 in Columbus, Franklin Co., Ohio. Children were: Lauri THOMAS, Amy THOMAS.
Spouse: Barbara (THOMAS). George Edson THOMAS Jr. and Barbara (THOMAS) were married about 1978 in Columbus, Franklin Co., Ohio. Children were: Jonathon THOMAS.
Spouse: Carla (THOMAS). George Edson THOMAS Jr. and Carla (THOMAS) were married about 1980. Children were: Georgia Sue THOMAS.
Spouse: Jackie (THOMAS). George Edson THOMAS Jr. and Jackie (THOMAS) were married on 4 Jul 1984 in Delaware Co., Ohio. Children were: Cori THOMAS.
George Henry THOMAS12313 was born on 9 Feb 1850. He was christened on 16 Apr 1850 in Harold's Reformed Church. Parents: George THOMAS and Maria Magdalena ROHRER.
George W. THOMAS was born on 25 May 1834 in Pickaway Co., Ohio. He emigrated in 1857 to Fulton Co., Illinois In 1857 he was in Fulton Co., Illinois. Was hired out as a farm laborer for Justice Kinne. He served in the military Company H 28 Illinois Volunteer Infantryin Jun 1861 in Illinois.3994 In June 1861, he enlisted in the Army of the United States, in Company H, 28th Illinois Volunteer Infantry, and remained in service four years and eight months. He was first corporal of the company for three years. He was always ready for duty, and participated in all of the engagements of his regiment, and was not wounded. except at Spanish Fort (Spanish Fort Alabama. American Civil War March 27-April 8, 1865), where he was hit by a piece of shell, but not seriously injured. He was at one time put in commandof his company on detailed service, and made a successful raid, losing one man in a lively little skirmish, was out four days, and proved himself competent to fill the position to which he had been assigned. He appeared in the census in 1880 in Scotland Twp., McDonough Co., Illinois.24880 He was Methodist Episcopal Church in 1880 in Adair, Illinois. He was mentioned in a biography in 1880 sketch from History of McDonough Co., Illinois.24881 George W. Thomas is a native of Pickaway county, Ohio, and was born May 25, 1834. He was married to Nancy E. (Mitchell) September 15, 1868. They have had six children, five of whom are living, and one is dead, as follows--Otis, born June 6, 1869, living at home with his parents; Lena L., born September 1, 1870; Howard and Truman, twins, born December 22, 1873; George W., born August 9, 1876, and Cora, born December 20, 1879. Truman died January 22, 1884. Mr. Thomas remained at home with his parents until 21 years old. He came to Illinois in 1857, and hired out to Justice Kinne, of Fulton county, to work on a farm by the month. In 1858, he went back to his native state, and brought thither his mother and her family. In June, 1861, he enlisted in the army of the United States, in company H, 28th Illinois volunteer infantry, and remained in the service four years and eight months. He was first corporal of the company for three years. He was always ready for duty, and participated in all the engagements of his regiment, and was not wounded, except at Spanish Fort, where he was hit by a piece of shell, but not seriously injured. He was at one time put in command of his company on detailed service, and made a successful raid, losing one man in a lively little skirmish, was out four days, and proved himself competent to fill the position to which he had been assigned. His father was a native of Maryland, and died in Pickaway county, Ohio, in 1858. The parents of Mrs. Thomas were John and Phoebe A. (Britt) Mitchell. The former was born in Greene county, Pennsylvania, January 27, 1799, and is still living. The latter was born in Virginia, May 7, 1800, and died in this county, October 17, 1880. They emigrated from Pennsylvania to Ohio in 1835, thence to Illinois, in 1858. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas are both members of the Methodist Episcopal church at Adair, and he is the class leader of that organization. Politically, he is a republican. He has held the office of collector one term, in Scotland township, and is a christian gentleman.
Parents: William THOMAS and Catherine ANDERSON.
Spouse: Nancy E. MITCHELL. George W. THOMAS and Nancy E. MITCHELL were married on 15 Sep 1868 in McDonough Co., Illinois.3994,17592 Children were: Otis THOMAS, Lena L. THOMAS, Howard THOMAS, Truman THOMAS, George W. THOMAS, Cora B. THOMAS.
