John Perry Thomas (1890 - 1961)

Born 20 Aug 1890 in New Brunswick, Canada

Ancestors

Husband of Effie Mae Gourlie — married 24 Dec 1913 in Milo, Piscataquis, Maine

Died 15 Jan 1961 at age 70 in New Britain, Hartford, Connecticut

Biography

When John Perry Thomas was born on August 20, 1890, in New Brunswick, Canada, his father, William Thomas , was 42 and his mother, Sarah Crabb, was 22. He married Effie Mae Gourlie on December 24, 1913, in Milo, Maine. He died on January 15, 1961, in New Britain, Connecticut, at the age of 70.

In 1891, Perry Thomas was 1 year old and lived in Carleton, Canada with his father, mother, brother, and sister.(1)

In 1901, Perry Thomas was 11 years old and lived in Carleton, Canada with his father, mother, 4 brothers, and sister.(2)

In 1910, John Perry Thomas was 19 years old and lived in Milo, Maine with his father, mother, and 4 brothers.(3)

J. Perry Thomas married Effie Mae Gourlie on December 24, 1913, in Milo, Maine.(8,9)

June 5, 1917: John Perry Thomas was living in Piscataquis, Maine, when he registered for the World War I draft. (10)

In 1920, Perry Thomas was 29 years old and lived in Milo, Maine with his wife, Effie.(4)

In 1930, J. Perry Thomas was 39 years old and lived in Milo, Maine with his wife, Effie. He was a carpenter. (5)

On April 1, 1940, John P. Thomas was 49 years old and lived in Milo, Maine with his wife, Effie.(6)

John Perry Thomas was living in Hartford, Connecticut, when he registered for the World War II draft in 1942 at the age of 51. (11)

On Jan. 15, 1961 Perry died in New Britain, Hartford, Connecticut at the age of 70 years.(7)

Sources

1.1891 Census of Canada 1 citation provides evidence for Name, Residence, Birth

2.1901 Census of Canada 1 citation provides evidence for Name, Birth, Residence

3.1910 United States Federal Census 1 citation provides evidence for Name, Birth, Residence

4.1920 United States Federal Census 1 citation provides evidence for Name, Birth, Residence, Arrival

5.1930 United States Federal Census 1 citation provides evidence for Name, Birth, Residence, Arrival

6.1940 United States Federal Census 1 citation provides evidence for Name, Birth, Residence

7.Connecticut Death Index, 1949-2001 1 citation provides evidence for Name, Birth, Death, Residence

8.Maine, Marriage Records, 1713-1937 1 citation provides evidence for Name, Birth, Custom Event, Marriage

9.Maine, Marriages, 1892-1996 1 citation provides evidence for Name, Marriage, Residence

10.U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918 1 citation provides evidence for Name, Birth, Residence

11.U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942 1 citation provides evidence for Name, Birth, Residence