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     Adam Thomas was born on 16 Apr 1766.¹ He married Anna Eshleman, daughter of Martin Eshleman and Elizabeth Groff, on 14 Sep 1798.^1,2 Adam Thomas died on 28 Oct 1842 at age 76.¹

     Areminta Louella Thomas was born on 7 Nov 1918 at Noble, Richland County, Illinois.^1,2 She was the daughter of William Edward Thomas and Grace Ann Arteberry.¹ Areminta Louella Thomas appears in the Social Security Death Index as having died Aug 1986 with the last place of residence listed as Bradford, Stark County, Illinois. Areminta Louella's SSN was issued in Illinois. Also, her birth date is given as 7 Nov 1918.³

     Chester Henry Thomas was born on 31 Aug 1922 at Ottawa, La Salle County, Illinois.¹ He was the son of William Edward Thomas and Grace Ann Arteberry.¹ Chester Henry Thomas appears in the Social Security Death Index as having died Oct 1986 with the last place of residence listed as Henry, Marshall County, Illinois. Chester Henry's SSN was issued in Illinois. Also, his birth date is given as 31 Aug 1922.²
     About 1977, he was living at Henry, Illinois, and was an employee of Caterpillar.¹

     Elizabeth Thomas was born on 2 Jul 1898.¹ She married Francis Fink Arteberry, son of John Andrew Arteberry and Arminta Louella Bowers, on 12 Aug 1912 at Vincennes, Knox County, Indiana. Elizabeth Thomas died on 26 Oct 1969 at Princeton, Bureau County, Illinois, at age 71¹ and was buried at Tiskilwa, Bureau County, Illinois.¹
     She was a sister of William Thomas who married Grace Ann Arteberry.²

     Elizabeth Thomas was born in 1797.² She married Moses Olds on 7 Jan 1819 at Gallatin County, Kentucky.^1,3 Elizabeth Thomas died in 1838.² She was buried at Carrollton I O O F Cemetery, Carrollton, Carroll County, Kentucky.⁴

     Harold Eugene Thomas was born on 3 Aug 1949.¹ He was the son of Chester Henry Thomas.¹ Harold Eugene Thomas may be the Harold E. Thomas who appears in the Social Security Death Index as having died on 23 Jul 1999 with the last place of residence listed as Henry, Marshall County, Illinois. Harold Eugene's SSN was issued in Illinois, and his birthdate is given as 2 Aug 1949.²

     James Cross Thomas was born on 15 Jul 1869.¹ He married Charlotte Olds, daughter of Lewis Wilson Olds and Louisa E. Ackerly, on 26 Dec 1894.¹
     James Cross Thomas appeared on the census of 6 Jun 1900 at 908 Chestnut Street, Erie, Erie County, Pennsylvania, as follows:
     124/133 Thomas, J. C., b. May 1870, 30, marr. 5 yrs, b. Penn., parents b. Penn., lawyer
      , Charlotte O., wife, b. June 1875, 24, marr. 5 yrs, b. Penn., parents b. Penn.
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      , Mary Louise, dau., b. Oct. 1896, 3, b. Penn., parents b. Penn.
      Benson, Geo., lodger, b. Oct. 1877, 22, single, b. Penn., parents b. Penn., Book ????³ He was "of Erie" and "is a lawyer."¹

     Jason Wray Thomas was born on 17 Feb 1968 at Buncombe County, North Carolina.^2,3 He died on 15 Jul 2008 at age 40.⁴
     His obituary states: CITIZEN-TIMES.com: Obituaries
"Arden – Jason Wray Thomas, 40, of Weaverville, passed away Tuesday, July 15, 2008. A native of Buncombe County he was the son of James W. Thomas and Marie Phillips Fulford. He passed peacefully after a courageous extended illness, with the loving support of his family and friends. He possessed courage and sweetness of spirit. He was a graduate of North Buncombe High School, where he excelled in R.O.T.C. and was the drum major of the marching band, which received 1st place in a Winston-Salem competition. He later graduated from Mars Hill College with a B.S. degree in Psychology. Before his illness, he was a promising young actor, participating in Mars Hill College theatre productions as well as those of Southern Appalachian Repertory Theatre. He was a member of Grace Covenant Presbyterian Church, where he molded his deeply held belief in God, bringing joy to everyone who knew him.
"Surviving in addition to the parents are a brother, Phillip A. Thomas Blanchard [sic], of Maui, Hawaii; sister, Dr. Laura Thomas (Matt) Blanchard; nephew, Zachary Sagan Blanchard. He loved his cat Tiger and dog, Benji.
"A celebration of his life will be at 2 p.m., August 16, at the Grace Covenant Presbyterian Church, Asheville. Dr. Earl Leininger will officiate. A reception will follow the services in the fellowship hall.
"In lieu of flowers the family requests that donations be made to Best Friends Animal Society, 5001 Angel Canyon Road, Kanab, UT 84741, Four Seasons Hospice Care, 571 South Allen Road, Flat Rock, NC, 28731, or Southern Appalachian Repertory Theatre, Mars Hill, NC, 28754.
"Asheville Mortuary Services is caring for the Thomas family.
"Published: 2008-07-17.⁴

     Laura May Thomas was born on 16 May 1874.¹ She married Oscar Henry Hyde, son of Rufus Hyde and Emily Catherine Olds, on 16 Mar 1897.¹

     Lloyd George Thomas was born on 13 Oct 1924 at Streator, Illinois.¹ He was the son of William Edward Thomas and Grace Ann Arteberry.¹ Lloyd George Thomas appears in the Social Security Death Index as having died 4 Dec 2000 with the last place of residence listed as Streator, LaSalle County, Illinois. Lloyd George's SSN was issued in Illinois. Also, his birth date is given as 13 Oct 1924.²
     About 1976, he was living at Chillocothe, Illinois, and employed by Caterpillar.¹

     M. Paul Thomas was born on 28 May 1909 at Amboy, Indiana.¹ He married Virginia Olds, daughter of Edwin Lewis Olds and Hulda Marie Larson, on 18 Mar 1948 at Peru, Miami County, Indiana.¹
     Name:     M Paul Thomas
Event Type:     Marriage Registration
Event Date:     18 Mar 1948
Event Place:     Miami, Indiana, United States
Residence Place:     Amboy, Indiana
Birth Date:     28 May 1909
Birthplace:     Amboy, Indiana
Marriage License Date:     18 Mar 1948
Marriage Place:     Peru, Miami, Indiana
Father's Name:     A S Thomas
Mother's Name:     Rachel Crawford
Spouse's Name:     Virginia Olds
Spouse's Residence Place:     Los Angeles, California
Spouse's Birth Date:     02 May 1909
Spouse's Birthplace:     Minneapolis, Minnesota
Spouse's Father's Name:     Edwin Lewis Olds
Spouse's Mother's Name:     Hulda Larson
Officiator's Name:     Lee Jackson
Page:     556.¹

     Mary Louise Thomas was born on 28 Oct 1896.¹ She was the daughter of James Cross Thomas and Charlotte Olds.¹

     Spencer Thomas married Sarah J. Batey, daughter of John Batey and Eliza Olds.¹ Spencer Thomas was buried at Mountain View Cemetery, Oregon City, Clackamas County, Oregon.²

     William Thomas married Sarah Barden, daughter of William Barden and Deborah Barker, bt 28 Feb 1704 - 1705.
     "Thomas Notes", NEHGR, v. 122 (Jan. 1968), p. 50, shows that his first wife was Sarah Pratt, not Susanna. They had six children and she died 14 May 1702.. "William Thomas married secondly, in Middleboro, 28 Feb. 1704/5, Sarah Barden and eight more children were born between 4 July 1706 and 11 May 1721 (May. Desc. Vol. 2,p. 202; Middleboro Vital Records).

     William Edward Thomas married Grace Ann Arteberry, daughter of John Andrew Arteberry and Arminta Louella Bowers, on 21 Oct 1917 at Richland County, Illinois.^1,2 William Edward Thomas died on 18 Nov 1972.¹
     He is the brother of Elizabeth Thomas who married Francis Arteberry.

     William Merle Thomas married Mabel Schmitt.³ William Merle Thomas was born on 31 Aug 1920 at Noble, Richland County, Illinois.^2,3 He was the son of William Edward Thomas and Grace Ann Arteberry.²
     In about 1977, he was living in South Chicago Heights and working as a railroad depot agent.³

     Allie Thompson was born on 27 Sep 1858 at Mason Township, Cass County, Michigan.¹ She married May Arnold Olds, son of Mills Olds and Mary Brown Arnold, on 25 Dec 1883.¹

     Catherine Thompson was born on 26 Feb 1799 at Barre, Vermont.¹ She married Asa Gilbert Olds, son of Phinehas Olds and Polly Gale, in 1818 at Vermont.^1,2 Catherine Thompson died on 3 Sep 1820 at age 21.¹ She was buried at Erie Cemetery, Barre, Erie County, Vermont. A large monument there commemorates Asa Gilbert Olds and two wives. "Catherine Thompson, consort, born at Barre, Vt., Feb. 26, 1799, died Sept. 3, 1820, Aged 21 yrs, 6 mo. & 7 days."¹

     Cora Thompson married Fred Harrison Brines, son of George Washington Brines and Angeline Harrison, in Nov 1910. Cora Thompson died on 30 Jun 1969.¹
     Cora Thompson and Fred Harrison Brines appeared on the census of 2 Jan 1920, as follows: The listing is:
Brines, Fred H. , head, 39
Cora E., wife, 33
Evelyn G., dau. 8
Stanley G., son, 6
Imogene S., dau., 3
Olin, son, 3/12
Kelley, Ethel j., servant, 18.²

     Dennis Thompson was born on 20 Apr 1946.¹ He was the son of Margery Woods.¹

     Donald A, Thompson was born c 1922 at Washington, D. C.¹ He was the son of Guerney E. Thompson and Sarah Catherine Olds.¹

     Esther Thompson was born c 1880.¹ She married George W. Olds, son of Horace Olds and Phoebe Jane Lockhart, on 20 Dec 1901 at Middle Branch, Osceola County, Michigan.²

     Fannie F. Thompson was born in Dec 1873 at New York.² She was the daughter of Rensselear "Ran" S. Thompson and Sara Josephine Olds.¹ Fannie F. Thompson died in 1948.³ She was buried at Oakwood Cemetery, East Aurora, Erie County, New York.⁴

     Flora Thompson was born c 1869 at New York.¹ She was the daughter of Rensselear "Ran" S. Thompson and Sara Josephine Olds.¹

     Frederick Thompson married Mary Emily Carpenter, daughter of Jeremiah Carpenter and Arvilla C. Olds, on 18 Jun 1857 at Seneca County, Ohio.¹ Frederick Thompson was buried at Attica Venice Township Joint Cemetery, Attica, Seneca County, Ohio.²

     Gerald Thompson died in 1964.^1,2

     Guerney E. Thompson was born on 29 Jul 1888 at Patchville, Pennsylvania.^1,2 He married Sarah Catherine Olds, daughter of Alexander Hamilton Olds and Sarah C. Layton. Guerney E. Thompson died on 30 Jul 1977 at Los Angeles, California, at age 89.¹
     He registered with the World War I Selective Service System on 5 Jun 1917 at Wilmington, Delaware. He described himself as living in Wilmington, Delaware, age 29, born 29 July 1888 in Patchville, Pennsylvania, and his occupation was belt lacer. He was tall in height, slender in build, with hazel eyes and had brown hair. He was working at Shellpot Camp for the Pennsylvania Rail Road.²
Guerney E. Thompson appeared on the census of 17 Feb 1920 at Camp Funston, Riley County, Kansas, as follows: Thompson, Gerney E., 31, married, b. PA, parents b. PA, soldier in 56th infantry.³
Guerney E. Thompson and Sarah Catherine Olds appeared on the census of 1 Mar 1925 at 615 West 7th, Junction City, Geary County, Kansas, as follows:
     159/205 Thompson, Gurney E., 38, head, renter, b. Penn., came to Kansas from Penn., (worked at Tylers Mills?)
      , Sarah C., wife, 36, b. Kansas, came from Kansas
      , Virginia, relationship blank, 5, b. Kansas, came from Kansas
      , Donald, son, 4, b. Washington D.C., came from W D C
      , John G., son, 2, b. Va., came from ??
      , Raymond, son, 3m, b. Kansas, came from Kansas
This family lived in the same house with the owners, A. H. and Sarah C. Olds.⁴
     Guerney and Sarah Catherine Olds appeared on the census enumeration of 5 Apr 1930 at 224 N. Forest Street, Salina City, Saline County, Kansas, as follows:
     40/43 Thompson, Guernsey, head, 42, 1st marr. at 31, b. Pa., parents b. Pa., labor in grain elevator
      , Sarah C., wife, 37, 1st marr. at 26, b. Kansas, father b. New York, mother b. New Jersey
      , Virginia M., daughter, 10, b. Kansas, father b. Pa, mother b. Kansas
      , Donald A., son, 8, b. Washington DC, father b. Pa., mother b. Kansas
      , John G., son, 7, b. West Virginia, father b. Pa., mother b. Kansas
      , Raymond D., son, 5, b. Kansas, father b. Pa., mother b. Kansas
      , Frances C., dau., 4, b. Kansas, father b. Pa., mother b. Kansas
      Olds, Sarah, mother-in-law, 75, widow, 1st marr. at 21, b. NJ, parents b. NJ.⁵
     Guerney and Sarah Catherine Olds appeared on the census enumeration of 5 Apr 1940 at 1309 Walnut, Hays City, Ellis County, Kansas, as follows:
          Thompson, Guermy E., head, 51, 5 yrs school, b. Pa.
           , Sarah K., wife, 47, 8 yrs school, b. Kansas
           , Donald A., son, 18, 3 yrs high school, b. Washington DC
           , John, son, 17, 3 yrs high school, b. Virginia
           , Raymond, son, 15, 1 yr high school, b. Kansas
           , Frances, dau., 14, 7 yrs school, b. Kansas
Sarah was the informant. The family had lived in the same place in 1935..⁶

     Ida B. Thompson was born in Jul 1894 at North Dakota.² She was the daughter of William H. Thompson and Addie C. Olds.¹

     Jane Thompson died; same chart.
She was born in 1822. She married John Newman, son of William Newman and Delilah Ellison, on 2 Feb 1845.
     Jane Thompson on chart by Gillie Fowler and Ann Carswell, 10 March 1987.

     John Thompson was born bt 17 Jun 1616 - 16 Jun 1617.¹ He married Mary Cooke, daughter of Francis Cooke and Hester Mahieu, on 26 Dec 1645 at Plymouth, Massachusetts.¹ John Thompson died on 16 Jun 1696 at Middleborough, Massachusetts.²