Richard Michael Holcombe1,2,3,4

M, b. June 5, 1938, d. April 7, 1987
FatherRichard Glenn Holcombe1,3 b. May 23, 1900, d. January 21, 1982
MotherBlanche Arva Davis1,3 b. February 25, 1907, d. October 25, 1997
     Richard Michael Holcombe was buried at Green Hills Cemetery, Asheville, Buncombe Co., North Carolina.2 His Social Security Number was 238-54-2883.4 He was born on June 5, 1938 at Buncombe Co., North Carolina.1,2,3,4 He died on April 7, 1987 at South Carolina at age 48.2,4

Citations

  1. [S998] North Carolina State Archives, North Carolina Birth Index, 1800-2000.
  2. [S6871] Green Hills Cemetery, Buncombe Co., NC, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  3. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  4. [S1028] North Carolina Archives and Records Section and North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, North Carolina Death Indexes, 1908-2004.

Annie Millard Thrash1,2

F, b. November 7, 1891, d. February 6, 1921
FatherRobert Lee "Bob" Thrash1,2,3 b. May 6, 1866, d. December 4, 1947
MotherMary Nell "Nellie" Wilson1,2,3 b. January 4, 1871, d. September 3, 1960
     Annie Millard Thrash was buried at Acton Methodist Church Cemetery, Candler, Buncombe Co., North Carolina.3 She was born on November 7, 1891 at Acton, Buncombe Co., North Carolina.2,3 As of December 24, 1911,her married name was Pace.4 She married Benjamin Harrison Pace on December 24, 1911 at Buncombe Co., North Carolina.2,5,3,4 Annie Millard Thrash died on February 6, 1921 at Asheville, Buncombe Co., North Carolina, at age 29.2,3

Census Records

1910Dwelling 111, District 29, Lower Hominy, Buncombe Co., North Carolina1
1920Dwelling 177, District 182, Ocanalufty, Swain Co., North Carolina6

Family

Benjamin Harrison Pace b. July 8, 1888, d. May 17, 1928
Marriage*Annie Millard Thrash married Benjamin Harrison Pace on December 24, 1911 at Buncombe Co., North Carolina.2,5,3,4 
Children

Citations

  1. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S1653] Bureau of Vital Statistics North Carolina State Board of Health, North Carolina Death Certificates, 1909-1976, From the Annie Millard Pace death certificate.
  3. [S7759] Acton United Methodist Church Cemetery, Buncombe Co., NC, online www.findagrave.com/.
  4. [S5158] North Carolina State Archives, North Carolina, Marriage Records, 1741-2011.
  5. [S1653] Bureau of Vital Statistics North Carolina State Board of Health, North Carolina Death Certificates, 1909-1976, From the Jay Pace death certificate.
  6. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Louis Dale Thrash1,2,3,4

M, b. August 14, 1893, d. January 26, 1965
FatherRobert Lee "Bob" Thrash1,2 b. May 6, 1866, d. December 4, 1947
MotherMary Nell "Nellie" Wilson1,2 b. January 4, 1871, d. September 3, 1960
     His Social Security Number was 238-44-0608.2,5 Louis Dale Thrash was buried at Acton Methodist Church Cemetery, Candler, Buncombe Co., North Carolina.2,4 He was born on August 14, 1893 at Buncombe Co., North Carolina.2,6,5,4 He married Mary Harkins Reeves on January 31, 1923 at Buncombe Co., North Carolina.2,7,3 Louis Dale Thrash died on January 26, 1965 at Winston-Salem, Forsyth Co., North Carolina, at age 71.2,4

Census Records

1910Dwelling 111, District 29, Lower Hominy, Buncombe Co., North Carolina1
1930Dwelling 374, District 54, Lower Hominy, Buncombe Co., North Carolina8
1940Dwelling 166, District 11-79, Lower Hominy, Buncombe Co., North Carolina9

Occupation

1940Federal loan bank supervisor9

Family

Mary Harkins Reeves b. December 19, 1897, d. January 9, 1988
Marriage*Louis Dale Thrash married Mary Harkins Reeves on January 31, 1923 at Buncombe Co., North Carolina.2,7,3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S1653] Bureau of Vital Statistics North Carolina State Board of Health, North Carolina Death Certificates, 1909-1976, From the Louis Dale Thrash death certificate.
  3. [S5158] North Carolina State Archives, North Carolina, Marriage Records, 1741-2011.
  4. [S7759] Acton United Methodist Church Cemetery, Buncombe Co., NC, online www.findagrave.com/.
  5. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  6. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  7. [S1653] Bureau of Vital Statistics North Carolina State Board of Health, North Carolina Death Certificates, 1909-1976, From the Louis Dale Thrash, Jr. death certificate.
  8. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S1653] Bureau of Vital Statistics North Carolina State Board of Health, North Carolina Death Certificates, 1909-1976, From the infant Thrash death certificate.
  11. [S998] North Carolina State Archives, North Carolina Birth Index, 1800-2000.
  12. [S1399] Charlotte Observer, From the Mary Thrash George Boyd obituary in the Dec 29, 2001 edition.
  13. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.

Augustus Bryan Thrash1,2,3

M, b. April 13, 1896, d. November 28, 1916
FatherRobert Lee "Bob" Thrash1,2,3 b. May 6, 1866, d. December 4, 1947
MotherMary Nell "Nellie" Wilson1,2,3 b. January 4, 1871, d. September 3, 1960
     Augustus Bryan Thrash was buried at Acton Methodist Church Cemetery, Candler, Buncombe Co., North Carolina.2,3 He was born on April 13, 1896 at Acton, Buncombe Co., North Carolina.2,3 He died on November 28, 1916 at Asheville, Buncombe Co., North Carolina, at age 20; Died in an auto accident.2,3

Census Records

1910Dwelling 111, District 29, Lower Hominy, Buncombe Co., North Carolina1

Citations

  1. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S1653] Bureau of Vital Statistics North Carolina State Board of Health, North Carolina Death Certificates, 1909-1976, From the Augustus Bryan Thrash death certificate.
  3. [S7759] Acton United Methodist Church Cemetery, Buncombe Co., NC, online www.findagrave.com/.

Benjamin Harrison Pace1,2,3,4

M, b. July 8, 1888, d. May 17, 1928
     Benjamin Harrison Pace was buried at Acton Methodist Church Cemetery, Candler, Buncombe Co., North Carolina.5 He was born on July 8, 1888 at Reidsville, Rockingham Co., North Carolina; His death certificate has a birth year of 1889.3,5,4 He married Annie Millard Thrash, daughter of Robert Lee "Bob" Thrash and Mary Nell "Nellie" Wilson, on December 24, 1911 at Buncombe Co., North Carolina.1,2,5,6 Benjamin Harrison Pace died on May 17, 1928 at Barbourville, Knox Co., Kentucky, at age 39; Died from a gunshot wound at the hand of an officer.5,4

Census Records

1920Dwelling 177, District 182, Ocanalufty, Swain Co., North Carolina7

Occupation

1920Dry goods salesman7

Family

Annie Millard Thrash b. November 7, 1891, d. February 6, 1921
Marriage*Benjamin Harrison Pace married Annie Millard Thrash, daughter of Robert Lee "Bob" Thrash and Mary Nell "Nellie" Wilson, on December 24, 1911 at Buncombe Co., North Carolina.1,2,5,6 
Children

Citations

  1. [S1653] Bureau of Vital Statistics North Carolina State Board of Health, North Carolina Death Certificates, 1909-1976, From the Annie Millard Pace death certificate.
  2. [S1653] Bureau of Vital Statistics North Carolina State Board of Health, North Carolina Death Certificates, 1909-1976, From the Jay Pace death certificate.
  3. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  4. [S1590] Entucky Department for Libraries and Archives, Kentucky Death Records, 1852-1964.
  5. [S7759] Acton United Methodist Church Cemetery, Buncombe Co., NC, online www.findagrave.com/.
  6. [S5158] North Carolina State Archives, North Carolina, Marriage Records, 1741-2011.
  7. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

John Lee "Jay" Pace1,2,3,4,5,6

M, b. October 19, 1915, d. February 22, 1967
FatherBenjamin Harrison Pace1,3 b. July 8, 1888, d. May 17, 1928
MotherAnnie Millard Thrash1,3 b. November 7, 1891, d. February 6, 1921
     John Lee "Jay" Pace was buried at Acton Methodist Church Cemetery, Candler, Buncombe Co., North Carolina.1,4 His Social Security Number was 225-26-1504.1 He was born on October 19, 1915 at Asheville, Buncombe Co., North Carolina.1,4,5 He married Harriette Lucille Tilson on April 30, 1948 at Buncombe Co., North Carolina.1,6 John Lee "Jay" Pace died on February 22, 1967 at Oteen, Buncombe Co., North Carolina, at age 51.1,4

Census Records

1920Dwelling 177, District 182, Ocanalufty, Swain Co., North Carolina3
1930Dwelling 111, District 29, Lower Hominy, Buncombe Co., North CarolinaEnumerated in the household of his grandfather Robert L. Thrash2
1940Dwelling 296, District 1-400, Washington, D.C.7

Occupation

1940Treasury clerk7

Family

Harriette Lucille Tilson b. March 19, 1921, d. May 12, 1989
Marriage*John Lee "Jay" Pace married Harriette Lucille Tilson on April 30, 1948 at Buncombe Co., North Carolina.1,6 

Citations

  1. [S1653] Bureau of Vital Statistics North Carolina State Board of Health, North Carolina Death Certificates, 1909-1976, From the Jay Pace death certificate.
  2. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S7759] Acton United Methodist Church Cemetery, Buncombe Co., NC, online www.findagrave.com/.
  5. [S3706] 1926–1975, RG 147. The National Archives at Atlanta, Atlanta, Georgia Records of the Selective Service System, U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947.
  6. [S5158] North Carolina State Archives, North Carolina, Marriage Records, 1741-2011.
  7. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Harriette Lucille Tilson1,2,3,4,5,6

F, b. March 19, 1921, d. May 12, 1989
     Her Social Security Number was 245-14-6944.7 Harriette Lucille Tilson was buried at Acton Methodist Church Cemetery, Candler, Buncombe Co., North Carolina.3 She was born on March 19, 1921 at Asheville, Buncombe Co., North Carolina.7,2,3,4,6 As of April 30, 1948,her married name was Pace.5 She married John Lee "Jay" Pace, son of Benjamin Harrison Pace and Annie Millard Thrash, on April 30, 1948 at Buncombe Co., North Carolina.1,5 Harriette Lucille Tilson died on May 12, 1989 at Asheville, Buncombe Co., North Carolina, at age 68.2,7,3

Family

John Lee "Jay" Pace b. October 19, 1915, d. February 22, 1967
Marriage*She married John Lee "Jay" Pace, son of Benjamin Harrison Pace and Annie Millard Thrash, on April 30, 1948 at Buncombe Co., North Carolina.1,5 

Citations

  1. [S1653] Bureau of Vital Statistics North Carolina State Board of Health, North Carolina Death Certificates, 1909-1976, From the Jay Pace death certificate.
  2. [S1028] North Carolina Archives and Records Section and North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, North Carolina Death Indexes, 1908-2004.
  3. [S7759] Acton United Methodist Church Cemetery, Buncombe Co., NC, online www.findagrave.com/.
  4. [S998] North Carolina State Archives, North Carolina Birth Index, 1800-2000.
  5. [S5158] North Carolina State Archives, North Carolina, Marriage Records, 1741-2011.
  6. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  7. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

Benjamin Harrison Pace Jr.1,2,3,4,5,6

M, b. June 1, 1914, d. July 4, 1964
FatherBenjamin Harrison Pace2,6 b. July 8, 1888, d. May 17, 1928
MotherAnnie Millard Thrash2,6 b. November 7, 1891, d. February 6, 1921
     His Social Security Number was 246-22-6574.7 Benjamin Harrison Pace Jr. was buried at Acton Methodist Church Cemetery, Candler, Buncombe Co., North Carolina.3 He married Dorothy Margaret Simmers.3,8 Benjamin Harrison Pace Jr. was born on June 1, 1914 at Asheville, Buncombe Co., North Carolina.7,3,4,5 He married Madith Beatrice Melton on March 8, 1958 at Annandale, Fairfax Co., Virginia; This was Ben's third marriage.6 Benjamin Harrison Pace Jr. died on July 4, 1964 at age 50.7,3

Census Records

1920Dwelling 177, District 182, Ocanalufty, Swain Co., North Carolina2
1930Dwelling 111, District 29, Lower Hominy, Buncombe Co., North CarolinaEnumerated in the household of his grandfather Robert L. Thrash1
1940Dwelling 142, District 1-227A, Washington, D.C.9

Occupation

1940Accountant9

Family 1

Dorothy Margaret Simmers b. August 28, 1908, d. April 2, 1947
Marriage*Benjamin Harrison Pace Jr. married Dorothy Margaret Simmers.3,8 
Children

Family 2

Madith Beatrice Melton b. circa 1911
Marriage*Benjamin Harrison Pace Jr. married Madith Beatrice Melton on March 8, 1958 at Annandale, Fairfax Co., Virginia; This was Ben's third marriage.6 

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S7759] Acton United Methodist Church Cemetery, Buncombe Co., NC, online www.findagrave.com/.
  4. [S998] North Carolina State Archives, North Carolina Birth Index, 1800-2000.
  5. [S3706] 1926–1975, RG 147. The National Archives at Atlanta, Atlanta, Georgia Records of the Selective Service System, U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947.
  6. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  7. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  8. [S1653] Bureau of Vital Statistics North Carolina State Board of Health, North Carolina Death Certificates, 1909-1976.
  9. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S7760] Groce Funeral Home, online www.grocefuneralhome.com, From the Benjamin Harrison Pace, III obituary.

Mary Harkins Reeves1,2,3,4,5

F, b. December 19, 1897, d. January 9, 1988
     Mary Harkins Reeves was buried at Acton Methodist Church Cemetery, Candler, Buncombe Co., North Carolina.5 Her Social Security Number was 238-76-3521.6 She was born on December 19, 1897 at Buncombe Co., North Carolina.3,6,5 As of January 31, 1923,her married name was Thrash.4 She married Louis Dale Thrash, son of Robert Lee "Bob" Thrash and Mary Nell "Nellie" Wilson, on January 31, 1923 at Buncombe Co., North Carolina.1,2,4 Mary Harkins Reeves died on January 9, 1988 at Asheville, Buncombe Co., North Carolina, at age 90.3,5

Census Records

1930Dwelling 374, District 54, Lower Hominy, Buncombe Co., North Carolina7
1940Dwelling 166, District 11-79, Lower Hominy, Buncombe Co., North Carolina8

Family

Louis Dale Thrash b. August 14, 1893, d. January 26, 1965
Marriage*Mary Harkins Reeves married Louis Dale Thrash, son of Robert Lee "Bob" Thrash and Mary Nell "Nellie" Wilson, on January 31, 1923 at Buncombe Co., North Carolina.1,2,4 
Children

Citations

  1. [S1653] Bureau of Vital Statistics North Carolina State Board of Health, North Carolina Death Certificates, 1909-1976, From the Louis Dale Thrash death certificate.
  2. [S1653] Bureau of Vital Statistics North Carolina State Board of Health, North Carolina Death Certificates, 1909-1976, From the Louis Dale Thrash, Jr. death certificate.
  3. [S1028] North Carolina Archives and Records Section and North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, North Carolina Death Indexes, 1908-2004.
  4. [S5158] North Carolina State Archives, North Carolina, Marriage Records, 1741-2011.
  5. [S7759] Acton United Methodist Church Cemetery, Buncombe Co., NC, online www.findagrave.com/.
  6. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  7. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S1653] Bureau of Vital Statistics North Carolina State Board of Health, North Carolina Death Certificates, 1909-1976, From the infant Thrash death certificate.
  10. [S998] North Carolina State Archives, North Carolina Birth Index, 1800-2000.
  11. [S1399] Charlotte Observer, From the Mary Thrash George Boyd obituary in the Dec 29, 2001 edition.
  12. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.

Louis Dale Thrash Jr.1,2,3

M, b. September 1, 1928, d. August 20, 1946
FatherLouis Dale Thrash1,2,4,5 b. August 14, 1893, d. January 26, 1965
MotherMary Harkins Reeves1,2,4,5 b. December 19, 1897, d. January 9, 1988
     Louis Dale Thrash Jr. was buried at Acton Methodist Church Cemetery, Candler, Buncombe Co., North Carolina.1,3 He was born on September 1, 1928 at Buncombe Co., North Carolina.1,3 He died on August 20, 1946 at Waynesville, Haywood Co., North Carolina, at age 17; Died in an automobile accident.1,3

Census Records

1930Dwelling 374, District 54, Lower Hominy, Buncombe Co., North Carolina4
1940Dwelling 166, District 11-79, Lower Hominy, Buncombe Co., North Carolina5

Citations

  1. [S1653] Bureau of Vital Statistics North Carolina State Board of Health, North Carolina Death Certificates, 1909-1976, From the Louis Dale Thrash, Jr. death certificate.
  2. [S998] North Carolina State Archives, North Carolina Birth Index, 1800-2000.
  3. [S7759] Acton United Methodist Church Cemetery, Buncombe Co., NC, online www.findagrave.com/.
  4. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Infant Thrash1

M, b. March 16, 1927, d. March 16, 1927
FatherLouis Dale Thrash1,2,3 b. August 14, 1893, d. January 26, 1965
MotherMary Harkins Reeves1,3 b. December 19, 1897, d. January 9, 1988
     Infant Thrash was buried at Acton Methodist Church Cemetery, Candler, Buncombe Co., North Carolina.1,3 He died on March 16, 1927 at Asheville, Buncombe Co., North Carolina.1,3 He was born on March 16, 1927 at Asheville, Buncombe Co., North Carolina.1,2,3

Citations

  1. [S1653] Bureau of Vital Statistics North Carolina State Board of Health, North Carolina Death Certificates, 1909-1976, From the infant Thrash death certificate.
  2. [S998] North Carolina State Archives, North Carolina Birth Index, 1800-2000.
  3. [S7759] Acton United Methodist Church Cemetery, Buncombe Co., NC, online www.findagrave.com/.

Mary George Thrash1,2,3,4,5

F, b. September 23, 1932, d. December 27, 2001
FatherLouis Dale Thrash6,1,4,5 b. August 14, 1893, d. January 26, 1965
MotherMary Harkins Reeves6,1,4,5 b. December 19, 1897, d. January 9, 1988
     Her Social Security Number was 242-52-5805.7 Mary George Thrash was born on September 23, 1932 at Asheville, Buncombe Co., North Carolina.6,7,4,5 As of December 27, 1958,her married name was Boyd.2 She married Albert L. Boyd on December 27, 1958 at Buncombe Co., North Carolina.2,5 Mary George Thrash died on December 27, 2001 at Winston-Salem, Forsyth Co., North Carolina, at age 69.7,3,5 She Mrs. Mary George Thrash Boyd, 69, passed away Thursday, December 27, 2001 at Forsyth Medical Center. Mary George was born September 23, 1932 in Buncombe County to Louis Dale and Mary Reeves Thrash. She spent her early years attending St. Joan of Arc School and graduated from Sand Hill High School in the Enka Community. In 1954, she graduated from Women's College (UNC-Greensboro). She taught physical education and coached girl's basketball in Mooresville, NC for five years. She married Albert L. Boyd on December 27, 1958 and they moved to Winston-Salem. In 1961, they moved to Lewisville. Mary George was an avid outdoor person who loved flowers and gardening. She enjoyed working with wood, building clocks and book cabinets. Her talents were many. She dearly loved people and always felt it was an honor and a privilege to help others. She was a member of Lewisville United Methodist Church and was involved in many areas of the church. She enjoyed being with her 'Grace Society' each Wednesday morning as long as her health permitted. She enjoyed riding her 1200 Kawasaki motorcycle and her ATV in Wyoming. She loved to fish and catch cut throat trout. She is survived by her husband, Albert; two sons, Thomas A. Boyd and wife, Tammy, of Enon, and James Lee Boyd and wife, Mandi, of Arden; a brother and sister-in-law, Thomas and Lora Thrash, of Asheville; a sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Lavon and Charles Atwell, of Charlotte. Also surviving are three grandchildren whom she dearly loved and numerous nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be held on Sunday, December 30, 2001 at 2:30 p.m. at Lewisville United Methodist Church. on December 29, 2001.5

Census Records

1940Dwelling 166, District 11-79, Lower Hominy, Buncombe Co., North Carolina1

Family

Albert L. Boyd
Marriage*Mary George Thrash married Albert L. Boyd on December 27, 1958 at Buncombe Co., North Carolina.2,5 
Children
  • Thomas A. Boyd5
  • James Lee Boyd5

Citations

  1. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S5158] North Carolina State Archives, North Carolina, Marriage Records, 1741-2011.
  3. [S1028] North Carolina Archives and Records Section and North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, North Carolina Death Indexes, 1908-2004.
  4. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  5. [S1399] Charlotte Observer, From the Mary Thrash George Boyd obituary in the Dec 29, 2001 edition.
  6. [S998] North Carolina State Archives, North Carolina Birth Index, 1800-2000.
  7. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

Earl Thrash1,2,3,4

M, b. March 3, 1895, d. November 19, 1969
FatherAugustus Pinkney Thrash1,5,2,3 b. February 28, 1868, d. December 23, 1934
MotherJennie Loraine Pressley5,1,2,3 b. January 27, 1872, d. September 16, 1948
     Earl Thrash was buried at Montmorenci Methodist Church Cemetery, Candler, Buncombe Co., North Carolina.3,4 His Social Security Number was 239-05-0163.6 He was born on March 3, 1895 at North Carolina; The SSDI has a birth date of Mar 13, 1895.1,3,6,4 He died on November 19, 1969 at Oteen, Buncombe Co., North Carolina, at age 74.3,4

Census Records

1900Dwelling 24, District 153, Lower Hominy, Buncombe Co., North Carolina1
1910Dwelling 223, District 29, Lower Hominy, Buncombe Co., North Carolina5
1920Dwelling 27, District 40, Upper Hominy, Buncombe Co., North Carolina7
1930Dwelling 482, District 54, Lower Hominy, Buncombe Co., North Carolina2

Occupation

1920Drys goods store clerk7
1930Hardware store salesman2

Citations

  1. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S1653] Bureau of Vital Statistics North Carolina State Board of Health, North Carolina Death Certificates, 1909-1976, From the Earl Thrash death certificate.
  4. [S6420] Montmorenci United Methodist Church Cemetery, Buncombe Co., NC, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  5. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  7. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.

Carl Thrash1,2,3,4,5

M, b. September 25, 1896, d. June 23, 1977
FatherAugustus Pinkney Thrash2,1,3 b. February 28, 1868, d. December 23, 1934
MotherJennie Loraine Pressley1,2,3 b. January 27, 1872, d. September 16, 1948
     Carl Thrash was buried at Montmorenci Methodist Church Cemetery, Candler, Buncombe Co., North Carolina.5 His Social Security Number was 244-09-3438.6 He was born on September 25, 1896 at Candler, Buncombe Co., North Carolina.1,6,4,7,5 He married Margaret D. Gaston circa 1921.8 Carl Thrash died on June 23, 1977 at Buncombe Co., North Carolina, at age 80.7,5

Census Records

1900Dwelling 24, District 153, Lower Hominy, Buncombe Co., North Carolina1
1910Dwelling 223, District 29, Lower Hominy, Buncombe Co., North Carolina2
1920Dwelling 139, District 35, Lower Hominy, Buncombe Co., North Carolina3
1930Dwelling 201, District 63, Upper Hominy, Buncombe Co., North Carolina8

Occupation

1920Carpenter3
1930Poultry farm carpenter8

Family

Margaret D. Gaston b. December 3, 1893, d. December 14, 1977
Marriage*Carl Thrash married Margaret D. Gaston circa 1921.8 
Child

Citations

  1. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  5. [S6420] Montmorenci United Methodist Church Cemetery, Buncombe Co., NC, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  6. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  7. [S1028] North Carolina Archives and Records Section and North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, North Carolina Death Indexes, 1908-2004.
  8. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S998] North Carolina State Archives, North Carolina Birth Index, 1800-2000.

Gordon Thrash1,2,3,4

M, b. September 7, 1898, d. July 3, 1974
FatherAugustus Pinkney Thrash1,5,6 b. February 28, 1868, d. December 23, 1934
MotherJennie Loraine Pressley1,5,6 b. January 27, 1872, d. September 16, 1948
     Gordon Thrash was buried at Arlington Memorial Park, 201 Mount Vernon Highway, Sandy Springs, Fulton Co., Georgia.4 His Social Security Number was 252-07-1559.7 He was born on September 7, 1898 at Candler, Buncombe Co., North Carolina; The SSDI has a birth date of Sep 7, 1897.8,7,3 He married Dorothy King Eller on December 25, 1924 at Buncombe Co., North Carolina.2 Gordon Thrash died on July 3, 1974 at Atlanta, Fulton Co., Georgia, at age 75.9,4 He Thrash, Mr. Gordon of 2102 McKinley Rd. N.W. died July 3, 1974, surviving are his wife, sister, Miss Annie Mae Thrash, brother, Mr. Carl Thrash, both of Candler, N.C. Interment services will be held Friday July 5 at 3 o'clock and Arlington, Dr. J Randolph Taylor officiating. The pallbearers will be Mr. W. Pat Jones, Mr. A. W. Collins, Mr. Norris W. Bright, Mr. Terry L. Kidd, Mr. Jack Tolbert, Mr. T McRae Williams. on July 5, 1974.4

Census Records

1900Dwelling 24, District 153, Lower Hominy, Buncombe Co., North Carolina1
1910Dwelling 223, District 29, Lower Hominy, Buncombe Co., North Carolina5
1920Dwelling 139, District 35, Lower Hominy, Buncombe Co., North Carolina6
1930Dwelling 176, District 140, Cooks, Fulton Co., Georgia10
1940Dwelling 413, District 60-1, Cooks, Fulton Co., Georgia11

Occupation

1920Store clerk6
1930Newspaper pressman10
1940Newspaper pressman11

Family

Dorothy King Eller b. November 15, 1901, d. January 29, 1990
Marriage*Gordon Thrash married Dorothy King Eller on December 25, 1924 at Buncombe Co., North Carolina.2 

Citations

  1. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S5158] North Carolina State Archives, North Carolina, Marriage Records, 1741-2011.
  3. [S3706] 1926–1975, RG 147. The National Archives at Atlanta, Atlanta, Georgia Records of the Selective Service System, U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947.
  4. [S1573] Atlanta Journal-Constitution, From the Gordon Thrash obituary in the Jul 5, 1974 edition.
  5. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  8. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  9. [S714] Office of Vital Records Georgia Health Department, Georgia Deaths, 1919-98.
  10. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Annie Mae Thrash1,2

F, b. April 7, 1900, d. July 20, 1993
FatherAugustus Pinkney Thrash3,4,5,6 b. February 28, 1868, d. December 23, 1934
MotherJennie Loraine Pressley4,3,5,6 b. January 27, 1872, d. September 16, 1948
     Her Social Security Number was 239-84-5292.7 Annie Mae Thrash was buried at Montmorenci Methodist Church Cemetery, Candler, Buncombe Co., North Carolina.2 She was born on April 7, 1900 at Lower Hominy, Buncombe Co., North Carolina; Her gravestone has a birth date of Apr 8, 1900.4,1,7,2 She died on July 20, 1993 at Asheville, Buncombe Co., North Carolina, at age 93.7,1,2

Census Records

1900Dwelling 24, District 153, Lower Hominy, Buncombe Co., North Carolina4
1910Dwelling 223, District 29, Lower Hominy, Buncombe Co., North Carolina3
1920Dwelling 139, District 35, Lower Hominy, Buncombe Co., North Carolina5
1930Dwelling 482, District 54, Lower Hominy, Buncombe Co., North Carolina6

Citations

  1. [S1028] North Carolina Archives and Records Section and North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, North Carolina Death Indexes, 1908-2004.
  2. [S6420] Montmorenci United Methodist Church Cemetery, Buncombe Co., NC, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  3. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

Melvin Lawrence Thrash1,2,3,4

M, b. May 24, 1903, d. May 26, 1936
FatherAugustus Pinkney Thrash5,1,4 b. February 28, 1868, d. December 23, 1934
MotherJennie Loraine Pressley5,1,4 b. January 27, 1872, d. September 16, 1948
     Melvin Lawrence Thrash was buried at Montmorenci Methodist Church Cemetery, Candler, Buncombe Co., North Carolina.3,4 He was born on May 24, 1903 at Buncombe Co., North Carolina.5,4 He died on May 26, 1936 at Atlanta, Fulton Co., Georgia, at age 33.4

Census Records

1910Dwelling 223, District 29, Lower Hominy, Buncombe Co., North Carolina5
1920Dwelling 139, District 35, Lower Hominy, Buncombe Co., North Carolina1
1930Dwelling 35, District 120, Atlanta, Fulton Co., Georgia2

Occupation

1930Newspaper pressman2

Citations

  1. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S6420] Montmorenci United Methodist Church Cemetery, Buncombe Co., NC, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  4. [S7859] Unknown compiler, Georgia, U.S., Death Records, 1914-1940.
  5. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.

Augustus Pinkney Thrash Jr.1,2

M, b. February 24, 1917, d. January 8, 1986
FatherAugustus Pinkney Thrash1,3,4 b. February 28, 1868, d. December 23, 1934
MotherJennie Loraine Pressley1,3 b. January 27, 1872, d. September 16, 1948
     His Social Security Number was 244-01-5858.5 Augustus Pinkney Thrash Jr. married Margaret Frances Ball.6 Augustus Pinkney Thrash Jr. was born on February 24, 1917 at Candler, Buncombe Co., North Carolina.5,7,4,2 He died on January 8, 1986 at Hillsborough Co., Florida, at age 68.7

Census Records

1920Dwelling 139, District 35, Lower Hominy, Buncombe Co., North Carolina1
1930Dwelling 482, District 54, Lower Hominy, Buncombe Co., North Carolina3
1940Dwelling 119, District 11-34, Asheville, Buncombe Co., North Carolina6

Occupation

1940Salesman6

Family

Margaret Frances Ball b. September 30, 1919, d. January 12, 2001
Marriage*Augustus Pinkney Thrash Jr. married Margaret Frances Ball.6 
Children
  • Melvin Lawrence Thrash4
  • Ronald Ball Thrash4

Citations

  1. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S3706] 1926–1975, RG 147. The National Archives at Atlanta, Atlanta, Georgia Records of the Selective Service System, U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947.
  3. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S998] North Carolina State Archives, North Carolina Birth Index, 1800-2000.
  5. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  6. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S417] Florida Health Department, Florida Death Index, 1877-1998.

Margaret D. Gaston1,2

F, b. December 3, 1893, d. December 14, 1977
     Her Social Security Number was 245-80-9351.3 Margaret D. Gaston was buried at Montmorenci Methodist Church Cemetery, Candler, Buncombe Co., North Carolina.4 She was born on December 3, 1893 at North Carolina.3,2,4 As of circa 1921,her married name was Thrash.1 She married Carl Thrash, son of Augustus Pinkney Thrash and Jennie Loraine Pressley, circa 1921.1 Margaret D. Gaston died on December 14, 1977 at Asheville, Buncombe Co., North Carolina, at age 84.2,4

Census Records

1930Dwelling 201, District 63, Upper Hominy, Buncombe Co., North Carolina1

Family

Carl Thrash b. September 25, 1896, d. June 23, 1977
Marriage*Margaret D. Gaston married Carl Thrash, son of Augustus Pinkney Thrash and Jennie Loraine Pressley, circa 1921.1 
Child

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S1028] North Carolina Archives and Records Section and North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, North Carolina Death Indexes, 1908-2004.
  3. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  4. [S6420] Montmorenci United Methodist Church Cemetery, Buncombe Co., NC, online http://www.findagrave.com/

Carl Landry Thrash1,2,3,4

M, b. November 23, 1922, d. October 3, 1996
FatherCarl Thrash1,3 b. September 25, 1896, d. June 23, 1977
MotherMargaret D. Gaston1 b. December 3, 1893, d. December 14, 1977
     Carl Landry Thrash was buried at Montmorenci Methodist Church Cemetery, Candler, Buncombe Co., North Carolina.4 His Social Security Number was 237-26-7342.5 He was born on November 23, 1922 at North Carolina.1,5,2,3,4 He died on October 3, 1996 at Buncombe Co., North Carolina, at age 73.2,4

Census Records

1930Dwelling 201, District 63, Upper Hominy, Buncombe Co., North Carolina1

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S1028] North Carolina Archives and Records Section and North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, North Carolina Death Indexes, 1908-2004.
  3. [S998] North Carolina State Archives, North Carolina Birth Index, 1800-2000.
  4. [S6420] Montmorenci United Methodist Church Cemetery, Buncombe Co., NC, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  5. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

Dorothy King Eller1

F, b. November 15, 1901, d. January 29, 1990
     Her Social Security Number was 257-08-8945.2 Dorothy King Eller was born on November 15, 1901 at Tennessee.3,2,4 As of December 25, 1924,her married name was Thrash.1 She married Gordon Thrash, son of Augustus Pinkney Thrash and Jennie Loraine Pressley, on December 25, 1924 at Buncombe Co., North Carolina.1 Dorothy King Eller died on January 29, 1990 at Asheville, Buncombe Co., North Carolina, at age 88.4,2

Census Records

1930Dwelling 176, District 140, Cooks, Fulton Co., Georgia3
1940Dwelling 413, District 60-1, Cooks, Fulton Co., Georgia5

Family

Gordon Thrash b. September 7, 1898, d. July 3, 1974
Marriage*Dorothy King Eller married Gordon Thrash, son of Augustus Pinkney Thrash and Jennie Loraine Pressley, on December 25, 1924 at Buncombe Co., North Carolina.1 

Citations

  1. [S5158] North Carolina State Archives, North Carolina, Marriage Records, 1741-2011.
  2. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  3. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S1028] North Carolina Archives and Records Section and North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, North Carolina Death Indexes, 1908-2004.
  5. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.