John Walker Thomas (1876 - 1898)

Born Aug 1876 in Hollingsworth, Calhoun County, Alabama

Husband of Mary Susie (Mintz) Thomas — married 25 Dec 1898 in Calhoun County, Alabama.

Died 25 Dec 1898 at age 22 in Tuscaloosa, Alabama

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Biography

Parents and Birth

• John’s father was Charles M Thomas (1848–1913) and his mother was Elizabeth "Betty Stewart (1855–1926). John was born on Aug 1876 in Hollingsworth, Calhoun County, Alabama. His birthday is confirmed by WW1 Draft Registration, dated 12 Sept 1918.

Marriage

• On 25 Dec 1898, John W Thomas married Mary Susan Mintz, in Calhoun County, Alabama.

Children

Occupation: Farming

• John worked as a farmer all his life. The US Census records indicates only two residences for John & Susie. The 1910 US Census states that he lives in a farmhouse located on Gadsden Street & Jacksonville Road. The 1920 Census is silent on the address. The 1930 US Census and the 1940 US Census states he lives in a farmhouse on Old Gadsden and Anniston Highway and that he now owns his farmhouse and land.

Physical Characteristics

• According to the WW1 draft registration card, dated 14 Feb 1918, John was of medium physical build, medium height, black hair, brown eyes.

Death and Burial

• John died on 2 May 1951,in Tuscaloosa, Alabama and was buried in Shiloh Cemetery, Mount Polk, Calhoun County, Alabama. Photos of gravesite & tombstone are available. Find-A-Grave memorial ID # 14169171 - Shiloh Cemetery - http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=14169171&ref=acom

Sources

• 1880 US Federal Census: Hollingsworth, Calhoun, Alabama; Roll: 4; Family History Film: 1254004; Page: 621A; Enumeration District: 009. (Bowman Thomas 30, Elizabeth Thomas 25, William Thomas 6, Ella Thomas 4, John Thomas 3, May Thomas 1, relationship to head of house - aunt: Mary Thomas 78).

• 1910 US Federal Census: Duke, Calhoun, Alabama; Roll: T624_4; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 0032; FHL microfilm: 1374017. (John Warken Thoms 31,Sousey Thoms 27, Louie S Thoms 8, Osker Thoms 6, Ester Thoms 4, Gladys Thoms 3, Pouiesa Thoms 0).

• 1920 US Federal Census: Duke, Calhoun, Alabama; Roll: T625_5; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 33. (John W Thomas 43, Susie Thomas 38, Louie Thomas 18, Oscar Thomas 16, Esther Thomas14, Gladys Thomas12, Clarence Thomas 2, Roscoe Thomas 2).

• 1930 US Federal Census: Duke, Calhoun, Alabama; Roll: 5; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 0041; FHL microfilm: 2339740. (J W Thomas 50, Susie Thomas 48, Roscoe Thomas 12, Walton Thomas 8, Emma F Thomas 6).

• 1940 US Federal Census: Duke, Calhoun, Alabama; Roll: T627_9; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 8-51. (Iw Thomas 63, Susan Thomas 58, Waldon Thomas 18, Frances Thomas 16).

• Original data: Alabama, Marriages, 1816-1957. Salt Lake City, Utah: FamilySearch, 2013. FHL Film Number: 1035496. Reference ID: p 340.

• Find-A-Grave memorial ID # 14169171 - Shiloh Cemetery - http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=14169171&ref=acom