James Thomas (abt. 1855 - 1932)

Born about 1855 in Fremantle, Western Australia, Australia

Ancestors

Husband of Bridget Louisa (Rodgers) Thomas — married 1883 in Vasse, Western Australia, Australia

Descendants

Died 13 Sep 1932 at about age 77 in Claremont, Western Australia, Australia

Biography

JAMES THOMAS (Thomas-33526)

PARENTS. Alexander Thomas & Louisa (Caporn) Thomas

BIRTH. Abt. 1855, Fremantle, Western Australia, Australia

BIRTH. WA BDM Birth Reg: #3045/1855

Family name Thomas

Given names James

Father Alexander

Mother Capehorn Louisa

Place of birth Fremantle

MARRIAGE. 1883, Vasse, Western Australia, Australia

MARRIAGE. 1883, Bridget Louisa Rodgers, daughter of John Rodgers & Mary (Quinn) Rodgers

MARRIAGE. WA BDM Marriage Reg: #5510/1883

Family name Thomas

Given names James

Family name of Spouse Rodgers

Given names of Spouse Bridget

Place of marriage Vasse

Children:

(1) John Alexander Thomas, b. abt. 1884, 15 Aug 1974, m. 1908, Rose Ellen McDonald, daughter of Robert McDonald & Ellen (Reilly) McDonald

(2) Amelia Rebecca Thomas, b. abt. 1885, d. abt. 1886

(3) Mary Pulo Thomas, b. abt. 1886, d. 27 Jun 1966, m. 1909, Lemuel Richard Lawrence, son of Andrew Lawrence & Maria (Nugent) Lawrence

(4) James Herbert Thomas, b. abt. 1888, d. 15 Mar 1958, m (1). 2 Mar 1912, Alma Caroline Holden, daughter of Frederick Charles Holden & Dolly (Beadle) Holden, div. 1929, m (2). 1930, Violet May (Crofts) Beckett, daughter of Frederick George Crofts & ??

(5) Albert Victor Thomas, b. abt. 1890, d. 28 Aug 1963, m. 1916, Lily May Coutts, daughter of Robert Coutts & Charlotte Augusta (Mason) Coutts

(6) Alfred Lewin Thomas, b. abt. 1891, d. 21 Jan 1947

(7) Hester Lilian Thomas, b. abt. 1893, d. 5 Jun 1970, m. 1923, Joseph Bernard McCafferty, son of William McCafferty & Margaret (Owenson) McCafferty

(8) Eunice May Thomas, b. abt. 1895, d. 9 May 1933, m. 1926, Langford Frederick Baker, son of John William Baker & Alice Elizabeth (Watts) Baker

(9) Lavinia Katherine/Catherine Thomas, b. abt. 1898, d. 1 Jan 1940, m. 1925, Hamilton Dreyer, son of Frederick Dreyer & Marie (Shaw) Dreyer

(10) Mary Evelyn Thomas, b. abt. 1902, d. 26 Feb 1979, m (1). 1922, Lancelot William Joseph Priest, son of Joseph Edward Priest & Margretia Melvenia (Murphy) Priest, m (2). Edmund William Potter, son of Alfred Henry Potter & Kate Harriet (??) Potter

Death of Spouse: 12 Feb 1929, Subiaco, Western Australia, Australia

DEATH. 13 Sep 1932, Claremont, Western Australia, Australia

DEATH. WA BDM Death Reg: #1478/1932

Family name Thomas

Given names James

Place of death Perth

DEATH NOTICE. THOMAS.—On September 13, 1932, at the residence of his son-in-law, Mr. H. Dreyer, 138 Claremont-avenue, Claremont, James, husband of the late Bridget Louise Thomas, and father of Pulo (Mrs. L. Laurence), Lillian (Mrs. J. McTafferty), Lavina (Mrs. H. Dreyer), Eunice (Mrs. L. Baker), Evelyn (Mrs. E.W. Potter), John, James, Albert and Kevin Thomas; aged 78 years.

BURIAL. KARRAKATTA CEMETERY

THOMAS JAMES

Age 77 years

Place of residence CLAREMONT

Date of Death 13/09/1932

Area or Denomination ANGLICAN

Section ZB

Gravesite 0251

OBITUARY. The Late Mr. James Thomas. The funeral of the late Mr. James Thomas, of 138 Claremont-avenue, Claremont, took place in the Church of England portion of the Karrakatta Cemetery yesterday afternoon. The Rev. Canon H. H. Harper officiated at the graveside, in the presence of many relatives and friends. Mr. Thomas was born at Fremantle and lived in Western Australia all his life. He resided for about 28 years at Karridale and for the past 27 years at Claremont. Mr Thomas was of kindly disposition, always anxious to help others. The chief mourners were Mesdames J. Potter, H. Dreyer, L. Lawrence, L. Baker and J. McCafferty (daughters), Messrs. J. A., J. H. and A. V. Thomas (sons), Mesdames A. Lewis and H. Cole (sisters), Mesdames J. H. and J. A. Thomas (daughters-in-law), Messrs. H. Dreyer, E. W. Potter, J. McCaffery and L. Lawrence (sons-in-law), Mrs. K. M. Rogers and Miss M. J. Rogers (sister-in-law), Messrs. J. G. and E. H. Caporn and T. J. Briggs (cousins). The pall-bearers were Messrs. Ken Beaton (Triumph Lodge U.A.O.D.), C. Smith, G. Hudson, W Gilbert, S. Smith, H. Hollands, W. Atkinson and A. L. Hickey. Numerous floral tributes were placed on the grave, and widespread expressions of sympathy have been extended to the bereaved relatives. The funeral arrangements were carried out by Arthur E. Davies and Company.

Sources

• Birth: WA BDM Birth Reg: #3045/1855

• Marriage: WA BDM Marriage Reg: #5510/1883

• Death: WA BDM Death Reg: #1478/1932

• Death Notice: The West Australian (Perth, WA : 1879 - 1954) Wed 14 Sep 1932, Page 1: https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/32536210

• Burial: http://www2.mcb.wa.gov.au/NameSearch/details.php?id=KB00046414

• Obituary: The West Australian (Perth, WA : 1879 - 1954) Fri 16 Sep 1932, Page 25: https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/32547100