Richard Ross Cashman1,2,3,4,5,6

M, b. June 21, 1917, d. October 27, 1994
     Richard Ross Cashman was buried at Riverside National Cemetery, 22495 Van Buren Blvd., Riverside, Riverside Co., California.1,4 His Social Security Number was 292-05-4578.7 He was born on June 21, 1917 at Rossford, Wood Co., Ohio.1,2,3,4,5,8 He married Madeline Beatrice Ervin, daughter of William Richard Ervin and Dollie Ruth Chapin, on July 10, 1948 at Cook Co., Illinois.7,6 Richard Ross Cashman died on October 27, 1994 at Riverside Co., California, at age 77.1,3,4,8

Family

Madeline Beatrice Ervin b. April 7, 1912, d. May 9, 1998
Marriage*He married Madeline Beatrice Ervin, daughter of William Richard Ervin and Dollie Ruth Chapin, on July 10, 1948 at Cook Co., Illinois.7,6 

Citations

  1. [S5081] Riverside National Cemetery, Riverside Co., CA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  2. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  3. [S451] Center for Health Statistics Department of Health Services, California Death Index, 1940-1997.
  4. [S1405] National Cemetery Administration, U.S. Veterans Gravesites, ca.1775-2006.
  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. [S1897] Cook County Clerk, Cook County, Illinois Marriage Index, 1930-1960.
  7. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  8. [S3600] U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010.

Charles Earl Vorus1,2,3

M, b. March 18, 1898, d. February 8, 1959
     Charles Earl Vorus was buried at Union Cemetery, 3349 Olentangy River Road, Columbus, Franklin Co., Ohio.4 He was born on March 18, 1898 at Columbus, Franklin Co., Ohio.2,3 He married Margaret A. "Maggie" Chapin, daughter of Harris Chapin and Elizabeth R. Smith, circa 1922.5 Charles Earl Vorus died on February 8, 1959 at Columbus, Franklin Co., Ohio, at age 60.1

Census Records

1930Dwelling 166, District 177, Franklin, Franklin Co., Ohio5

Occupation

1930Railraod shop upholsterer5

Family

Margaret A. "Maggie" Chapin b. October 21, 1902, d. March 6, 1970
Marriage*Charles Earl Vorus married Margaret A. "Maggie" Chapin, daughter of Harris Chapin and Elizabeth R. Smith, circa 1922.5 
Children

Citations

  1. [S857] Ohio Department of Health, Ohio Deaths, 1908-1932, 1938-2018.
  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. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  4. [S2318] Union Cemetery, Franklin Co., OH, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=poff&GSbyrel=in&GSdyrel=in&GSob=n&GSsr=1201&GRid=45359701&CRid=43840&df=all&
  5. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S5940] Salt Lake City, UT FamilySearch, Ohio, County Marriages, 1774-1993.
  7. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.

John Wendell Vorus1,2

M, b. October 26, 1926, d. April 28, 1965
FatherCharles Earl Vorus1,3 b. March 18, 1898, d. February 8, 1959
MotherMargaret A. "Maggie" Chapin1,3 b. October 21, 1902, d. March 6, 1970
     His Social Security Number was 298-20-4897.4 John Wendell Vorus was buried at Saint Joseph Cemetery, 6440 High Street, Lockbourne, Franklin Co., Ohio.5 He was born on October 26, 1926 at Grandview Heights, Franklin Co., Ohio.1,2,4,6,5 He married Rosemary Deaterla on October 30, 1948 at Franklin Co., Ohio.1 John Wendell Vorus died on April 28, 1965 at Columbus, Franklin Co., Ohio, at age 38.7,5

Census Records

1930Dwelling 166, District 177, Franklin, Franklin Co., Ohio3

Family

Rosemary Deaterla b. November 5, 1927
Marriage*John Wendell Vorus married Rosemary Deaterla on October 30, 1948 at Franklin Co., Ohio.1 

Citations

  1. [S5940] Salt Lake City, UT FamilySearch, Ohio, County Marriages, 1774-1993.
  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. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  5. [S3565] The National Archives and Records Administration, U.S., Headstone Applications for Military Veterans, 1925-1963.
  6. [S3463] Ohio Vital Records Office, Ohio, Birth Index, 1908-1998.
  7. [S857] Ohio Department of Health, Ohio Deaths, 1908-1932, 1938-2018.

Rosemary Deaterla1

F, b. November 5, 1927
     Rosemary Deaterla was born on November 5, 1927 at Portsmouth, Scioto Co., Ohio.1 As of October 30, 1948,her married name was Vorus.1 She married John Wendell Vorus, son of Charles Earl Vorus and Margaret A. "Maggie" Chapin, on October 30, 1948 at Franklin Co., Ohio.1

Family

John Wendell Vorus b. October 26, 1926, d. April 28, 1965
Marriage*Rosemary Deaterla married John Wendell Vorus, son of Charles Earl Vorus and Margaret A. "Maggie" Chapin, on October 30, 1948 at Franklin Co., Ohio.1 

Citations

  1. [S5940] Salt Lake City, UT FamilySearch, Ohio, County Marriages, 1774-1993.

Charles Walter Vorus1,2

M, b. circa November, 1924, d. 1934
FatherCharles Earl Vorus1 b. March 18, 1898, d. February 8, 1959
MotherMargaret A. "Maggie" Chapin1 b. October 21, 1902, d. March 6, 1970
     Charles Walter Vorus was buried at Union Cemetery, 3349 Olentangy River Road, Columbus, Franklin Co., Ohio.2 He was born circa November, 1924 at Ohio.1 He died in 1934.2

Census Records

1930Dwelling 166, District 177, Franklin, Franklin Co., Ohio1

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S2318] Union Cemetery, Franklin Co., OH, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=poff&GSbyrel=in&GSdyrel=in&GSob=n&GSsr=1201&GRid=45359701&CRid=43840&df=all&

Mary Eloise Vorus1,2,3,4

F, b. September 29, 1928, d. August 30, 1990
FatherCharles Earl Vorus1,2,3 b. March 18, 1898, d. February 8, 1959
MotherMargaret A. "Maggie" Chapin1,2,3 b. October 21, 1902, d. March 6, 1970
     Her Social Security Number was 282-22-6413.2 Mary Eloise Vorus was buried at Union Cemetery, 3349 Olentangy River Road, Columbus, Franklin Co., Ohio.5 She was born on September 29, 1928 at Columbus, Franklin Co., Ohio.2,3,4,6 As of February 14, 1948,her married name was Cox.3 She married Charles Edwin Cox Jr. on February 14, 1948 at Franklin Co., Ohio.3 Mary Eloise Vorus and Charles Edwin Cox Jr. were divorced on June 22, 1963 at Franklin Co., Ohio.7 Mary Eloise Vorus died on August 30, 1990 at Worthington, Franklin Co., Ohio, at age 61.2,4,8

Census Records

1930Dwelling 166, District 177, Franklin, Franklin Co., Ohio1

Family

Charles Edwin Cox Jr. b. December 17, 1926, d. April 30, 2010
Marriage*Mary Eloise Vorus married Charles Edwin Cox Jr. on February 14, 1948 at Franklin Co., Ohio.3 
Divorce* Mary Eloise Vorus and Charles Edwin Cox Jr. were divorced on June 22, 1963 at Franklin Co., Ohio.7 
Children

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  3. [S5940] Salt Lake City, UT FamilySearch, Ohio, County Marriages, 1774-1993.
  4. [S857] Ohio Department of Health, Ohio Deaths, 1908-1932, 1938-2018.
  5. [S2318] Union Cemetery, Franklin Co., OH, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=poff&GSbyrel=in&GSdyrel=in&GSob=n&GSsr=1201&GRid=45359701&CRid=43840&df=all&
  6. [S3463] Ohio Vital Records Office, Ohio, Birth Index, 1908-1998.
  7. [S2070] Office of Vital Statistics Ohio Department of Health, Ohio Divorce Index, 1962-1963, 1967-1971, 1973-2007.
  8. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  9. [S6644] Graumlich Funeral Home, online www.graumlichfuneralhome.com, From the Charles Cox obituary.

Charles Edwin Cox Jr.1,2,3,4,5

M, b. December 17, 1926, d. April 30, 2010
     Charles Edwin Cox Jr. was buried at Sunset Cemetery, 6959 W. Broad Street, Galloway, Franklin Co., Ohio.2,3 His Social Security Number was 298-20-7143.6 He Charles E. Cox Jr., age 83, went home to be with our Lord April 30, 2010. U.S. Navy Veteran WWII. Retired from N&W Railroad. Member of Top 20 Club. Preceded in death by wife Irma Cox and son David Cox. Survived by children, Karen (William) Carl of Hilliard, Danny Cox of Columbus, Linda (Craig) Shade of Florida and Carolyn (Raymond) Conrad of Columbus; daughter-in-law, Donna; numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great-grandchildren; sister, Donna Chapman; many nieces, nephews, and other relatives. Interment Sunset Cemetery.2 He was born on December 17, 1926 at Columbus, Franklin Co., Ohio.1,3,4,6,5 He married Mary Eloise Vorus, daughter of Charles Earl Vorus and Margaret A. "Maggie" Chapin, on February 14, 1948 at Franklin Co., Ohio.1 Charles Edwin Cox Jr. and Mary Eloise Vorus were divorced on June 22, 1963 at Franklin Co., Ohio.7 Charles Edwin Cox Jr. died on April 30, 2010 at Ohio at age 83.2,3,4,6

Family

Mary Eloise Vorus b. September 29, 1928, d. August 30, 1990
Marriage*He married Mary Eloise Vorus, daughter of Charles Earl Vorus and Margaret A. "Maggie" Chapin, on February 14, 1948 at Franklin Co., Ohio.1 
Divorce* Charles Edwin Cox Jr. and Mary Eloise Vorus were divorced on June 22, 1963 at Franklin Co., Ohio.7 
Children

Citations

  1. [S5940] Salt Lake City, UT FamilySearch, Ohio, County Marriages, 1774-1993.
  2. [S6644] Graumlich Funeral Home, online www.graumlichfuneralhome.com, From the Charles E. Cox, Jr. obituary.
  3. [S11240] Sunset Cemetery, Franklin Co., OH, online www.findagrave.com.
  4. [S857] Ohio Department of Health, Ohio Deaths, 1908-1932, 1938-2018.
  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. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  7. [S2070] Office of Vital Statistics Ohio Department of Health, Ohio Divorce Index, 1962-1963, 1967-1971, 1973-2007.
  8. [S6644] Graumlich Funeral Home, online www.graumlichfuneralhome.com, From the Charles Cox obituary.

Charles "Danny" Cox1,2,3

M, b. March 2, 1958, d. October 2, 2019
FatherCharles Edwin Cox Jr.1,3 b. December 17, 1926, d. April 30, 2010
MotherMary Eloise Vorus3 b. September 29, 1928, d. August 30, 1990
     Charles "Danny" Cox was buried at Sunset Cemetery, 6959 W. Broad Street, Galloway, Franklin Co., Ohio.2,3 He Charles "Dan" Cox, age 61, passed away October 2, 2019. Employee of Benchmark by Kingspan Company. Preceded in death by father, Charles E. Cox Jr., mother, Mary Eloise Cox, and brother, David Cox; Survived by sister Karen (William) Carl; niece, Crystal Carl Walters. Interment to immediately follow at Sunset Cemetery.3 He was born on March 2, 1958.2 He died on October 2, 2019 at Ohio at age 61.3

Citations

  1. [S6644] Graumlich Funeral Home, online www.graumlichfuneralhome.com, From the Charles E. Cox, Jr. obituary.
  2. [S11240] Sunset Cemetery, Franklin Co., OH, online www.findagrave.com.
  3. [S6644] Graumlich Funeral Home, online www.graumlichfuneralhome.com, From the Charles Cox obituary.

Lovica Smith1

F, b. September 8, 1850, d. October 3, 1850
FatherWilliam F. Smith1 b. July 8, 1827, d. August 14, 1888
MotherMalinda Butt/Butts1 b. December 25, 1825, d. November 22, 1855
     Lovica Smith was buried at McFarland Cemetery, Muncie, Vermilion Co., Illinois.1 She was born on September 8, 1850 at Vermilion Co., Illinois.1 She died on October 3, 1850 at Vermilion Co., Illinois.1

Citations

  1. [S12322] McFarland Cemetery, Vermilion Co., IL, online www.findagrave.com.

Infant Smith1

M, b. October 23, 1851, d. October 24, 1851
FatherWilliam F. Smith1 b. July 8, 1827, d. August 14, 1888
MotherMalinda Butt/Butts1 b. December 25, 1825, d. November 22, 1855
     Infant Smith was buried at McFarland Cemetery, Muncie, Vermilion Co., Illinois.1 He was born on October 23, 1851 at Vermilion Co., Illinois.1 He died on October 24, 1851 at Vermilion Co., Illinois.1

Citations

  1. [S12322] McFarland Cemetery, Vermilion Co., IL, online www.findagrave.com.

James Smith1

M, b. December 2, 1852, d. February 3, 1853
FatherWilliam F. Smith1 b. July 8, 1827, d. August 14, 1888
MotherMalinda Butt/Butts1 b. December 25, 1825, d. November 22, 1855
     James Smith was buried at McFarland Cemetery, Muncie, Vermilion Co., Illinois.1 He was born on December 2, 1852 at Vermilion Co., Illinois.1 He died on February 3, 1853 at Vermilion Co., Illinois.1

Citations

  1. [S12322] McFarland Cemetery, Vermilion Co., IL, online www.findagrave.com.

James Thomas1

M, b. April 18, 1856, d. January 22, 1927
     James Thomas was buried at Greenwood Cemetery, Danville, Vermilion Co., Illinois.2 He was born on April 18, 1856 at Ohio.3,1 He married Christiana Smith, daughter of William F. Smith and Malinda Butt/Butts, circa 1879.3 James Thomas died on January 22, 1927 at Danville, Vermilion Co., Illinois, at age 70.1

Census Records

1880Dwelling 252, District 208, South Danville, Vermilion Co., Illinois4
1900Dwelling 146, District 64, Danville, Vermilion Co., Illinois3
1910Dwelling 23, District 141, Ward 2, Danville, Vermilion Co., Illinois5
1920Dwelling 234, District 158, Ward 2, Danville, Vermilion Co., Illinois6

Occupation

1880Coal miner4
1900Coal operator3
1910Mining operator5

Family

Christiana Smith b. February 11, 1854, d. November 8, 1916
Marriage*James Thomas married Christiana Smith, daughter of William F. Smith and Malinda Butt/Butts, circa 1879.3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S3248] Salt Lake City, Utah FamilySearch, Illinois Deaths and Stillbirths, 1916–1947.
  2. [S12313] Greenwood Cemetery, Vermilion Co., IL, online www.findagrave.com.
  3. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  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. [S6005] FamilySearch, Indiana, Marriages, 1810-2001.
  8. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  9. [S5629] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899-2011.
  10. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Ross L. Thomas obituary.

Lewis Elmer Thomas1

M, b. December 21, 1881, d. May 11, 1930
FatherJames Thomas2,3 b. April 18, 1856, d. January 22, 1927
MotherChristiana Smith2,3 b. February 11, 1854, d. November 8, 1916
     Lewis Elmer Thomas was buried at Greenwood Cemetery, Danville, Vermilion Co., Illinois.1 He married Mabel Janet Easterday. Lewis Elmer Thomas was born on December 21, 1881 at Illinois.2 He died on May 11, 1930 at age 48.

Census Records

1900Dwelling 146, District 64, Danville, Vermilion Co., Illinois2
1910Dwelling 23, District 141, Ward 2, Danville, Vermilion Co., Illinois3

Occupation

1900Coal miner2
1910Coal miner3

Family

Mabel Janet Easterday b. September 14, 1882, d. August 21, 1933
Marriage*Lewis Elmer Thomas married Mabel Janet Easterday. 

Citations

  1. [S12313] Greenwood Cemetery, Vermilion Co., IL, online www.findagrave.com.
  2. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.

Mabel Janet Easterday

F, b. September 14, 1882, d. August 21, 1933
     Mabel Janet Easterday was buried at Greenwood Cemetery, Danville, Vermilion Co., Illinois.1 Her married name was Thomas. She married Lewis Elmer Thomas, son of James Thomas and Christiana Smith. Mabel Janet Easterday was born on September 14, 1882. She died on August 21, 1933 at age 50.

Family

Lewis Elmer Thomas b. December 21, 1881, d. May 11, 1930
Marriage*She married Lewis Elmer Thomas, son of James Thomas and Christiana Smith. 

Citations

  1. [S12313] Greenwood Cemetery, Vermilion Co., IL, online www.findagrave.com.

Leslie Omen Thomas1,2,3,4

M, b. January 24, 1884, d. May 9, 1959
FatherJames Thomas1,5,2 b. April 18, 1856, d. January 22, 1927
MotherChristiana Smith1,2 b. February 11, 1854, d. November 8, 1916
     Leslie Omen Thomas was buried at Greenwood Cemetery, Danville, Vermilion Co., Illinois.6 His Social Security Number was 328-10-6409.4 He was born on January 24, 1884 at Danville, Vermilion Co., Illinois.1,2,6,3,4,7 He married Dollie Thamer Maddox on December 14, 1929 at Indiana.2 Leslie Omen Thomas died on May 9, 1959 at age 75.6

Census Records

1900Dwelling 146, District 64, Danville, Vermilion Co., Illinois1
1920Dwelling 234, District 158, Ward 2, Danville, Vermilion Co., Illinois5
1930Dwelling 374, District 36, Danville, Vermilion Co., Illinois8
1940Dwelling 75, District 92-52, Danville, Vermilion Co., Illinois9

Occupation

1920Plumber5
1930Oil company laborer8
1940Oil company yard man9

Family

Dollie Thamer Maddox b. June 23, 1886, d. January 26, 1975
Marriage*Leslie Omen Thomas married Dollie Thamer Maddox on December 14, 1929 at Indiana.2 

Citations

  1. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S6005] FamilySearch, Indiana, Marriages, 1810-2001.
  3. [S1253] Selective Service System United States, U.S. World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942.
  4. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  5. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S12313] Greenwood Cemetery, Vermilion Co., IL, online www.findagrave.com.
  7. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  8. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Grace M. "Gracie" Thomas1,2

F, b. August 9, 1886, d. February, 1979
FatherJames Thomas1,2 b. April 18, 1856, d. January 22, 1927
MotherChristiana Smith1,2 b. February 11, 1854, d. November 8, 1916
     Grace M. "Gracie" Thomas was buried at Greenwood Cemetery, Danville, Vermilion Co., Illinois.3 Her Social Security Number was 325-56-2341.2 She was born on August 9, 1886 at Danville, Vermilion Co., Illinois.1,2 As of circa 1905,her married name was Ramsey.4 She married Bruce James Ramsey circa 1905.4 Grace M. "Gracie" Thomas died in February, 1979 at Illinois at age 92.2,5

Census Records

1900Dwelling 146, District 64, Danville, Vermilion Co., Illinois1
1910Dwelling 135, District 141, Ward 2, Danville, Vermilion Co., Illinois4
1920Dwelling 201, District 158, Ward 2, Danville, Vermilion Co., Illinois6
1930Dwelling 49, District 75, Danville, Vermilion Co., Illinois7
1940Dwelling 78, District 92-39, Danville, Vermilion Co., Illinois8

Family

Bruce James Ramsey b. April 16, 1877, d. August 24, 1959
Marriage*Grace M. "Gracie" Thomas married Bruce James Ramsey circa 1905.4 
Children

Citations

  1. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  3. [S12313] Greenwood Cemetery, Vermilion Co., IL, online www.findagrave.com.
  4. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  6. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  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. [S6005] FamilySearch, Indiana, Marriages, 1810-2001.
  10. [S5629] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899-2011.

Roy Smith Thomas1,2,3

M, b. September 17, 1888, d. December 1, 1969
FatherJames Thomas1,4,5 b. April 18, 1856, d. January 22, 1927
MotherChristiana Smith1,4 b. February 11, 1854, d. November 8, 1916
     Roy Smith Thomas was buried at Greenwood Cemetery, Danville, Vermilion Co., Illinois.6 His Social Security Number was 329-09-7056.7 He was born on September 17, 1888 at Danville, Vermilion Co., Illinois.1,2,3,6,7 He married Eunice M. Berry circa 1922.8 Roy Smith Thomas died on December 1, 1969 at Danville, Vermilion Co., Illinois, at age 81.6,7

Census Records

1900Dwelling 146, District 64, Danville, Vermilion Co., Illinois1
1910Dwelling 23, District 141, Ward 2, Danville, Vermilion Co., Illinois4
1920Dwelling 234, District 158, Ward 2, Danville, Vermilion Co., Illinois5
1930Dwelling 50, District 75, Danville, Vermilion Co., Illinois8
1940Dwelling 79, District 92-39, Danville, Vermilion Co., Illinois9

Occupation

1910Coal miner4
1920School janitor5
1930Smelter worker8
1940Zinc plant worker9

Family

Eunice M. Berry b. April 4, 1895, d. January 10, 1962
Marriage*Roy Smith Thomas married Eunice M. Berry circa 1922.8 

Citations

  1. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  3. [S1253] Selective Service System United States, U.S. World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942.
  4. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S12313] Greenwood Cemetery, Vermilion Co., IL, online www.findagrave.com.
  7. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  8. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Mima Liavone Thomas1,2,3

F, b. September 11, 1891, d. January 17, 1992
FatherJames Thomas4,1,2 b. April 18, 1856, d. January 22, 1927
MotherChristiana Smith4,1,2 b. February 11, 1854, d. November 8, 1916
     Her Social Security Number was 328-56-1401.2 Mima Liavone Thomas was buried at Greenwood Cemetery, Danville, Vermilion Co., Illinois.5 Her married name was Hilligoss.2 She married Seth Robert Hilligoss.2 Mima Liavone Thomas was born on September 11, 1891 at Danville, Vermilion Co., Illinois.4,2 As of 1912,her married name was Briggs.3 She married William Madison Briggs in 1912 at Champaign Co., Illinois.3 Mima Liavone Thomas died on January 17, 1992 at Danville, Vermilion Co., Indiana, at age 100.2,6

Census Records

1900Dwelling 146, District 64, Danville, Vermilion Co., Illinois4
1910Dwelling 23, District 141, Ward 2, Danville, Vermilion Co., Illinois1
1920Dwelling 235, District 158, Ward 2, Danville, Vermilion Co., Illinois7
1930Dwelling 374, District 36, Danville, Vermilion Co., Illinois8
1940Dwelling 381, District 92-52, Danville, Vermilion Co., Illinois9

Occupation

1940Nurse9

Family 1

Seth Robert Hilligoss b. February 13, 1891, d. January 22, 1949
Marriage*Mima Liavone Thomas married Seth Robert Hilligoss.2 

Family 2

William Madison Briggs b. May 8, 1892, d. May 19, 1967
Marriage*Mima Liavone Thomas married William Madison Briggs in 1912 at Champaign Co., Illinois.3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  3. [S7270] Unknown compiler, Illinois, County Marriage Records, 1800-1940.
  4. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S12313] Greenwood Cemetery, Vermilion Co., IL, online www.findagrave.com.
  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.
  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. [S1854] News-Gazette, The, From the John Herrell Briggs obituary in the Jan 8, 2006 edition.
  11. [S6005] FamilySearch, Indiana, Marriages, 1810-2001.
  12. [S3248] Salt Lake City, Utah FamilySearch, Illinois Deaths and Stillbirths, 1916–1947.
  13. [S5670] Unknown compiler, Indiana, Select Marriages Index, 1748-1993.

Earl James Thomas1,2,3

M, b. March 10, 1893, d. March 2, 1972
FatherJames Thomas1,4,2 b. April 18, 1856, d. January 22, 1927
MotherChristiana Smith1,4,2 b. February 11, 1854, d. November 8, 1916
     Earl James Thomas was buried at Washington Park East Cemetery, 10612 East Washington Street, Indianapolis, Marion Co., Indiana.2,5 His Social Security Number was 310-07-4488.6 He was born on March 10, 1893 at Danville, Vermilion Co., Illinois.1,2,3,6,7 He married Vera Lucille Bracewell circa 1915.2,8,9 Earl James Thomas died on March 2, 1972 at Indianapolis, Marion Co., Indiana, at age 78.2

Census Records

1900Dwelling 146, District 64, Danville, Vermilion Co., Illinois1
1910Dwelling 23, District 141, Ward 2, Danville, Vermilion Co., Illinois4
1920Dwelling 69, District 44, Ward 1, Indianapolis, Marion Co., Indiana10
1940Dwelling 147, District 96-36, Indianapolis, Marion Co., Indiana11

Occupation

1920Machinist10
1940Airplane parts foreman11

Family

Vera Lucille Bracewell b. March 17, 1897, d. June 29, 1979
Marriage*Earl James Thomas married Vera Lucille Bracewell circa 1915.2,8,9 
Child

Citations

  1. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S5629] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899-2011.
  3. [S1253] Selective Service System United States, U.S. World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942.
  4. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S4551] Washington Park East Cemetery, Marion Co., IN, online http://www.findagrave.com
  6. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  7. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  8. [S443] Indianapolis Star, From the Vera L. Thomas obituary in the Jun 28, 1979 edition.
  9. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S5667] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Birth Certificates, 1907-1940.
  13. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  14. [S443] Indianapolis Star, From the James L. Thomas obituary in the Aug 8, 2004 edition.

Ross Leonard Thomas1,2,3

M, b. January 18, 1898, d. August 14, 1974
FatherJames Thomas1,4,5,6 b. April 18, 1856, d. January 22, 1927
MotherChristiana Smith1,4,6 b. February 11, 1854, d. November 8, 1916
     His Social Security Number was 329-09-0259.7 Ross Leonard Thomas Ross L. Thomas, 76, of 3E. 11th, died at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday (Aug. 14, 1974) at his home. He had been in ill health the past two years. Mr. Thomas had been employed 55 years by Webster Wholesale Grocer Co. he retired in 1972. He was a member of Calvary Baptist Church. He was born Jan. 18, 1898, in Danville, the son of James and Christina Smith Thomas. He married Wynona Ashmore in Watseka on July 2, 1923 and she survives. Other survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Shirley Mae Highfill of Champaign; a son, John with the U.S. Navy in Norfolk, Va; five grandchildren; and two sisters, Mrs. Mima Hilligoss and Mrs. Grace Ramsey, both of Danville. He was preceded in death by four brothers. Entombment will be in Spring Hill Cemetery mausoleum.6 He was buried at Spring Hill Cemetery and Mausoleum, Danville, Vermilion Co., Illinois.6,8 He was born on January 18, 1898 at Danville, Vermilion Co., Illinois.1,2,3,7,6 He married Wynona Marie Ashmore on July 2, 1923 at Watseka, Iroquois Co., Illinois.6,9 Ross Leonard Thomas died on August 14, 1974 at Danville, Vermilion Co., Illinois, at age 76.7,6

Census Records

1900Dwelling 146, District 64, Danville, Vermilion Co., Illinois1
1910Dwelling 23, District 141, Ward 2, Danville, Vermilion Co., Illinois4
1920Dwelling 234, District 158, Ward 2, Danville, Vermilion Co., Illinois5
1930Dwelling 579, District 36, Danville, Vermilion Co., Illinois10
1940Dwelling 223, District 92-52, Danville, Vermilion Co., Illinois11

Occupation

1920Shipping clerk5
1930Grocey clerk10
1940Grocey clerk11

Family

Wynona Marie Ashmore b. August 27, 1903, d. August 30, 1990
Marriage*Ross Leonard Thomas married Wynona Marie Ashmore on July 2, 1923 at Watseka, Iroquois Co., Illinois.6,9 
Children
  • Shirley Mae Thomas6,9,11
  • John Wesley Thomas6,9,11,12

Citations

  1. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 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. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  4. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Ross L. Thomas obituary.
  7. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  8. [S3935] Spring Hill Cemetery and Mausoleum, Vermillion Co., IL, online http://www.findagrave.com
  9. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Wynona Marie Thomas obituary.
  10. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Seth Robert Hilligoss1,2,3,4

M, b. February 13, 1891, d. January 22, 1949
     His Social Security Number was 329-09-7869.2 Seth Robert Hilligoss was buried at Atherton Cemetery, Danville, Vermilion Co., Illinois.1 He married Mima Liavone Thomas, daughter of James Thomas and Christiana Smith.2 Seth Robert Hilligoss was born on February 13, 1891 at Hayes, Coles Co., Illinois.2,3 He died on January 22, 1949 at age 57.2

Census Records

1940Dwelling 381, District 92-52, Danville, Vermilion Co., Indiana5

Occupation

1940Millwright5

Family

Mima Liavone Thomas b. September 11, 1891, d. January 17, 1992
Marriage*Seth Robert Hilligoss married Mima Liavone Thomas, daughter of James Thomas and Christiana Smith.2 

Citations

  1. [S11903] Atherton Cemetery, Vermilion Co., IL, online www.findagrave.com.
  2. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  3. [S1253] Selective Service System United States, U.S. World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942.
  4. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  5. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.