Bernice Clifford Thomas (1899 - 1947)

Born 7 Jan 1899 in New Brunswick, Canada

Ancestors

Husband of Vivian M. Strout — married 25 Dec 1930 in Maine, U.S.A.

Died 2 Nov 1947 at age 48 in South Portland, Cumberland, Maine

Biography

When Bernice Clifford Thomas was born on January 7, 1899, in New Brunswick, Canada, his father, William, was 50 and his mother, Sarah, was 31. He married Vivian M. Strout on December 25, 1930, in Maine. They had one child during their marriage. He died on November 2, 1947, at the age of 48.

In 1901, Burnice [sic] Thomas was 2 years old and lived in Carleton, Canada with his father, mother, 4 brothers, and sister.(1)

In 1910, Bernas [sic] C. Thomas was 11 years old and lived in Milo, Maine with his father, mother, and 4 brothers.(2)

On Sept. 12, 1918, Bernice Clifford Thomas was living in Piscataquis, Maine, when he registered for the World War I draft. (9)

In 1920, Bernice C. Thomas was 20 years old and lived in Milo, Maine with his father and mother.(3)

Bernice Thomas arrived in Manitoba, Canada, on August 5, 1921, at the age of 22.(6)

In 1930, Bernice C. Thomas was 29 years old and lived in Milo, Maine with his mother. He worked as a laborer doing odd jobs. (4)

On Dec. 25, 1930, Bernice married Vivian M. Strout in Maine.(7)

On April 1, 1940, Bernice C. Thomas was 41 years old and lived in Milo, Maine with his wife, Vivian, and son. He was a laborer on a WPA (Works Project Administration) project.(5)

Bernice died on Nov. 2, 1947 in South Portland, Cumberland, Maine.(8, 10)

He was buried in the Evergreen Cemetery, Milo, Piscataquis, Maine.(10)

Sources

1.1901 Census of Canada 1 citation provides evidence for Name, Birth, Residence

2.1910 United States Federal Census 1 citation provides evidence for Name, Birth, Residence, Arrival

3.1920 United States Federal Census 1 citation provides evidence for Name, Residence, Arrival, Birth

4.1930 United States Federal Census 1 citation provides evidence for Name, Birth, Residence, Arrival

5.1940 United States Federal Census 1 citation provides evidence for Name, Birth, Residence

6.Border Crossings: From U.S. to Canada, 1908-1935 2 citations provide evidence for Name, Birth, Arrival, Residence

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

8.U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-Current 1 citation provides evidence for Name, Birth, Death, Custom Event

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

10.Web: Maine, Find A Grave Index, 1700-2012 1 citation provides evidence for Name, Birth, Burial, Death