James M. Thomas and Mary J. Hamilton

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Husband James M. Thomas ¹

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           Born: 29 Dec 1838 - North Strabane Twp, Washington Co, PA 2
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         Father: Liverton Thomas (1808/1809-Aft 1893) 2
         Mother: Mary A. Glandon (1813-1873) 2

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   Other Spouse: Anna Kelly Murray (      -      ) 3 - 28 Dec 1886 2

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Wife Mary J. Hamilton ²

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         Father: Alexander Hamilton (      -      ) 2
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1 F Carrie B. Thomas ²

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2 M Howard N. Thomas ²

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3 F Cora B. Thomas ²

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4 M Clyde B. Thomas ²

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General Notes: Husband - James M. Thomas

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He was born in North Strabane township, Washington County, Pennsylvania, and received a thorough common-school training, which, being a diligent student and apt scholar, he turned to the best account. He assisted in the duties of his father's farm until 1866, in which year he embarked in general mercantile business in the village of Thomas, inclusive of the buying and shipping of all kinds of farm produce. He was one of the heaviest wool dealers in his locality. His first store was a 16x20 room, which was soon enlarged to 16x40, to meet the growth of his business. In 1876 he erected a business block in the same village, 24x70, two stories and a basement. The store was finished in natural wood, and was one of the finest country stores in the county. Mr. Thomas carried full lines of all classes of goods, dealing heavily in produce.

The family were members of the Presbyterian Church at Fairview, in which Mr. Thomas was an elder and held various offices. His political predilections were Democratic, but in later years he preferred to vote for the best man, irrespective of party claims.

1 Editor, Commemorative Biographical Record of Washington County, Pennsylvania (Chicago, IL: J. H. Beers & Co., 1893), Pg 618, 1235.

2 Editor, Commemorative Biographical Record of Washington County, Pennsylvania (Chicago, IL: J. H. Beers & Co., 1893), Pg 1236.

3 Editor, Commemorative Biographical Record of Washington County, Pennsylvania (Chicago, IL: J. H. Beers & Co., 1893), Pg 618, 1236.