William Sylvester Thomas: Appalachian Aristocracy

1866 - 1937 (71 years)

Generation: 1

William Sylvester Thomas was born 27 Mar 1866, Carter Co. KY; died 29 Dec 1937, McDowell Co. WV; was buried , Rock Ridge Christian Cemetery, Bradshaw, McDowell Co. WV.

Notes:

Died:
West Virginia Death Certificate
http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/va_view.aspx?Id=1966044&Type=Death

William married Rachel Jane Jackson 21 Oct 1925, McDowell Co. WV. Rachel was born ca 1895, McDowell Co. WV. [Group Sheet]

Children:

2. Blanche Thomas was born ca 1926, McDowell Co. WV.
3. Sherman Thomas was born ca 1931, McDowell Co. WV.

Generation: 2

Blanche Thomas

(1.William¹) was born ca 1926, McDowell Co. WV.

Notes:

CENSUS RECORDS

1930 United States Federal Census
Name: Blanche Thomas
Gender: Female
Birth Year: abt 1927
Birthplace: West Virginia
Race: White
Home in 1930: Sandy River, McDowell, West Virginia
Marital Status: Single
Relation to Head of House: Daughter
Father's Name: William Tomas
Father's Birthplace: Virginia [Kentucky]
Mother's Name: Rachel Tomas
Mother's Birthplace: Kentucky [Virginia]

1940 United States Federal Census
Name: Blanche Thomas
Age: 13
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1927
Gender: Female
Race: White
Birthplace: West Virginia
Marital Status: Single
Relation to Head of House: Stepdaughter in household of Wiley and Rachel Griffith
Home in 1940: Sandy River, McDowell, West Virginia
Inferred Residence in 1935: Sandy River, McDowell, West Virginia
Residence in 1935: Same Place
Attended School or College: Yes
Highest Grade Completed: Elementary school, 7th grade

Sherman Thomas

(1.William¹) was born ca 1931, McDowell Co. WV.

Notes:

1940 United States Federal Census
Name: Sherman Thomas
Age: 9
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1931
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birthplace: West Virginia
Marital Status: Single
Relation to Head of House: Stepson in household of Wiley and Rachel Griffith
Home in 1940: Sandy River, McDowell, West Virginia
Inferred Residence in 1935: Sandy River, McDowell, West Virginia
Residence in 1935: Same Place
Father's Birthplace: Kentucky
Mother's Birthplace: West Virginia
Attended School or College: Yes
Highest Grade Completed: Elementary school, 1st grade