293. Susan C Thomas 1, 2, 3 (Edmond Thomas , Elizabeth Gross , John ) was born on 28 Jun 1833. She died on 27 Oct 1921. She was buried in Pleasant View Cemetery,Washington Co,VA,US.
Susan married James H Rosenbalm 1, 2, 3 in 1847 in ,Johnson Co,TN,US. James was born on 3 Jun 1828. He died on 29 Aug 1902. He was buried in Pleasant View Cemetery,Washington Co,VA,US.
They had the following children:
644 M i David Rosenbalm 1 was born before 1850. He died after 1850. 645 F ii Mary A C Rosenbalm 1 was born about 1852 in ,Washington Co,VA,US. She died on 20 Jun 1865 in ,Washington Co,VA,US. + 646 F iii Martha Caroline V Rosenbalm 647 M iv A L R Rosenbalm 1 was born about 1874 in ,. He died after 1893. A L R Rosenbalm married Fannie Johnson 1 on 9 Sep 1891 in ,Washington Co,VA,US. Fannie was born about 1866. She died after 1893.
294. Isabella J Thomas 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 (Edmond Thomas , Elizabeth Gross , John ) was born on 8 Jul 1835 in ,Washington Co, VA,US. She died on 14 Apr 1909. She was buried in Damascus Bethel,Washington Co,VA,US.
1850 Washington Co, VA census, p. 149B.
1860 Washington Co, VA census, p.
1880 Washington Co, VA census, p. 262. Housekeeping.
1900 Washington Co, VA census, p. 176B
Tennessee marriage records
Rosenbaum Family, p. 130.
Isabella married Lewis "Levi" Trent 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 son of Greenville Barnard "Green" Trent and Sarah B "Sally" Thomas on 13 Sep 1854 in Mountain City, Johnson, TN, US. Lewis was born on 30 Jan 1830 in Damascus,Washington Co,VA,US. He died in 1909 in Damascus,Washington Co,VA,US. He was buried in Damascus Bethel,Washington Co,VA,US.
1830 Washington Co, VA census
1850 Washington Co, VA census, p. 143
1860 Washington Co, VA census, p.
1870 Washington Co, VA census, p. 47
1900 Washington Co, VA census, p. 176B
Rosenbaum, p. 130 incorrectly names him as "Jeff Trent."
They had the following children:
+ 648 M i Noah C Jessee Trent + 649 M ii David Henderson Trent + 650 M iii James Isaac Trent + 651 M iv John Kent Trent 652 M v Henry Trent 1, 2 was born in 1864 in ,,VA,US. He died after 1920.
1870 Washington Co, VA census, p. 47Henry married Rebecca Margurite Parrish 1. Rebecca was born about 1875 in ,,OR,US. She died after 1930. + 653 M vi Alexander Camel Trent 654 F vii Sarah Jane Trent 1 was born in Mar 1868 in ,,VA,US. She died after 1900.
1870 Washington Co, VA census, p. 47
1900 Washington Co, VA census, p. 176B655 F viii Mary Elizabeth Trent 1 was born in 1868 in ,,VA,US. She died after 1887.
1870 Washington Co, VA census, p. 47Mary married John H Rudy son of Elias Rudy and Susan Thomas on 24 Oct 1887. John died after 1887. + 656 M ix Greenville Edward Trent 657 F x Nancy Anne Trent was born in Apr 1872 in ,,VA,US. She died after 1900.
1870 Washington Co, VA census, p. 47
1900 Washington Co, VA census, p. 176B658 F xi Florence Gilmore Trent was born in 1871. She died in 1893.
1880 Washington Co, VA census659 F xii Susan Isabelle Trent 1 was born in 1874 in ,Washington Co,VA,US. She died after 1895.
1880 Washington Co, VA censusSusan married James Alexander Widener 1, 2 son of Felix Widener and Mary E Larimer on 26 Aug 1895 in ,Washington Co, VA,US. James was born on 12 Aug 1868 in Damascus,Washington Co,VA,US. He died after 1895.
Source: The Rosenbaum Family, p. 140660 F xiii Rachel Minerva Trent was born in Mar 1879 in ,,VA,US. She died after 1900.
1900 Washington Co, VA census, p. 176B+ 661 F xiv Minnie Jeanette Trent
295. Dr. James D Thomas 1, 2 (Edmond Thomas , Elizabeth Gross , John ) was born on 3 Jan 1842 in ,Washington Co,VA,US. He died on 2 Sep 1927 in ,Washington Co,VA,US. He was buried in Barnes Cemetery, Washington Co, TN, US.
1850 Washington Co, VA census, p. 149B.
1860 Washington Co, VA census, p. 141. Carpenter. Personal estate $25.
From Rankin, Thomas M., 37th Virginia Infantry, p. 142:
"Sgt., Co. H. Enl. 7/24/61 at Abingdon for 1 yr. Age 21. Present 1-12/62. Apptd 4th Sgt. 4/23/62. Deserted 4/8/64 at Morton's Ford. Sent to Washington 4/11/64 by provost marshall, Army of Potamac. Took oath of allegiance and transported to Philadelphia.See Rosenbaum Family, p. 130. States James D Thomas was a dentist.
Washington Co, VA Deed Book 32-77, dated June 18, 1875 from Edward Thomas to James D. Thomas. He paid $100 for 16 acres located on the north side of Laural Fork of the Holston River.
This land bordered land owned by William Colgate who married Eleanor Thomas in 1852.1880 Washington Co, VA census, p. 264. Farm Laborer.
See Bennett, Washington Co, Tennessee, Vol. I, p. 15. Barnes Cemetery- 19.
Watauga Association of Genealogists: Upper East Tennessee, Vol. 23, No. 2, 1994, p. 107: "James D. Thomas-Jennie F. Barnes, 27 July 1882, J.C. Davidson, MG both parties were white. James D. Thomas age 40 born VA, lived Washington Co, Dentist. Jennie F. Barnes age 19 born and lived Washington Co. Witness: James C. Bowman and Joseph Bowman.
James married Virginia F "Jennie" Barnes daughter of Allen L Barnes and Martha Saylor after 1880. Virginia was born in 1863 in , Washington, TN, US. She died in 1937 in ,Washington Co,VA,US. She was buried in Barnes Cemetery, Washington, TN, US.
Watauga Association of Genealogists: Upper East Tennessee Bulletin, Vol. 23,
No. 2, p. 107Bennett, Washington Co, Tennessee, Vol. I, p. 15, Barnes Cemetery- 19.
See letter from Robert Tipton Nave dated November 11, 1995
James and Virginia had the following children:
296. John Campbell Thomas 1 (Edmond Thomas , Elizabeth Gross , John ) was born on 20 May 1843 in Damascus,Washington Co,VA,US. He died on 5 Jan 1918 in Limestone,,TN,US. He was buried in Knob Cr. Breth C, Washington, TN, US.
1850 Washington Co, VA census, p. 149B
1860 Washington Co, VA census, p. 141. Farm Laborer.
See Johnson County, Tennessee Marriage Records. Book for marriage to Mary Rosenbalm on 7 jul 1863.
From Rankin, Thomas M., 37th Infantry, p. 142:
"Pvt., Co. H. Enl. 3/11/62 at Abingdon for 3 yrs. Present 3-12/62. Pd. for 4/30-8/31/62. Issued clo. 1st, 2nd qtrs. '64. Cptd 5/12/64 Spotsylvania Courthouse. Sent 5/20/64 Belle Plain to Ft. Deleware. Rel. on oath 5/11/65. 5'6", dark complex., blue eyes, brown hair."1870 Washington Co, VA census, p. 42B.
From Rosenbaum Family, p. 130-133:
"In 1875 John Campbell Thomas and family came by covered wagon to Jonesborough, TN where he worked as a common laborer, later moving and purchasing a farm in the Oakland community. He remained there until his death January 5, 1918."A descendant of John Campbell Thomas is Marcella Epperson 2220 Silverdale Dr. Johnson City, TN 37601.
John married Mary Rosenbalm 1 daughter of Isaac Rosenbalm and Catherine Widener on 7 Jul 1863 in , Johnson Co, TN, US. Mary was born on 30 Jan 1843 in Damascus,Washington Co,VA,US. She died on 10 Jul 1905 in Limestone,,TN,US. She was buried in Knob Creek Cem, Washington, TN, US.
1870 Washingon Co, VA census, p. 42B
The Rosenbaum Family, p. 130-133.
They had the following children:
+ 664 M i Issac Lafayette Thomas 665 F ii Margaret Ellen Thomas was born on 16 Jul 1860/1866 in Damascus,Washington Co,VA,US. She died on 8 Mar 1931 in Limestone,,TN,US. She was buried in Limestone,,TN,US.
1870 Washington Co, VA census, p. 42B.
"Meg and Molly never left home."666 M iii David Abraham Thomas was born on 16 Apr 1868 in Damascus,Washington Co,VA,US. He died on 28 Feb 1931 in Jonesboro, Washington Co, TN, US. He was buried in Krouse Cemetery, Washington Co, TN, US.
1870 Washington Co, VA census, p. 42B
"David left home after he married for a venture out west, living in Washington
State and Oregon, later returning to Washington County."
Bennett, Washington Co, TN Tombstone Inscriptions, Vol. III, No. 92, p. 104.David married Katherine Krouse daughter of Krouse on 7 Jan 1900 in Jonesboro,,TN,US. Katherine was born on 7 Dec 1862 in Jonesboro, Washington Co, TN, US. She died on 15 Dec 1943 in Jonesboro, Washington Co, TN, US. She was buried in Krouse Cemetery, Washington Co, TN, US.
Bennett, Washington Co, TN Inscriptions, Vol. III, No. 92, p. 104.667 F iv Mary Catherine Thomas was born on 9 Apr 1874 in Damascus,Washington Co,VA,US. She died on 7 Jul 1956 in Johnson City,Washington Co,TN,US. She was buried in Limestone,,TN,US.
"Meg and Molly never left home."Mary married Samuel Diehl on 27 Jan 1929 in Limestone,,TN,US. Samuel was born on 4 Aug 1863 in Jonesboro,,TN,US. He died on 14 May 1941 in Limestone,,TN,US. He was buried in Limestone,,TN,US.
297. Henry Clay Thomas 1, 2, 3 (Edmond Thomas , Elizabeth Gross , John ) was born about 4 Aug 1845 in ,Washington Co,VA,US. He was christened about 4 Aug 1845. He died on 17 Dec 1889 in ,Parke Co,IN,US. He was buried in Bethany Cemetery,Parke Co,IN,US.
1850 Washington Co, VA census, p. 149B
1860 Washington Co, VA census, p. 141.
From Rankin, Thomas M., 37th Infantry, p. 142:
"Pvt., Co. H. Enl. 3/11/62 at Abingdon for 3 yrs. Present 3-12/62. Issued clo. 1st, 2nd qtrs. '64 Cptd. 5/12/62 (should be 5/12/64) Spotsylvania Courthouse. Sent 5/20/64 Belle Plain to Ft. Deleware. Released on oath 5/4/65. 5'8", ruddy complex., brown eyes, auburn hair.See Parke Co., IN Marriage Records, Book 4, Page 353 for marriage to Narcissa Heslar.
In 1870 Washington Township, Parke County, IN census at page 227, Henry C. Thomas, age 25, is listed as a farmer living with wife, Narcissa (Heslar), age 26, keeps house, and son, "Freddie O", age 1. He is listed with $300 of personal property.
A search of the 1880 Parke County census fails to find Henry, Narcissa, or their son Freddie.
See Parke Co, IN Marriage Records, Book 8, Page 210 for marriage to Rachel F. Purcell.
The Parke County Death Records do not show Henry or Narcissa. Grace Kidwell Cloud says her grandfather, Henry Clay Thomas, was kicked in the head by a horse and died 3 or 4 days later.
Henry married (1) Narcissa Jane Heslar 1, 2 daughter of David Heslar and Jane Hutton on 30 Apr 1868 in ,Parke Co,IN,US. Narcissa was born on 8 Jan 1843 in Judson,Parke Co,IN,US. She died on 7 Aug 1882 in ,Parke Co,IN,US. She was buried in Bethany Cemetery,Parke Co,IN,US.
Parke Co, IN Marriage Records, Book 4, Page 353
They had the following children:
+ 668 M i Fred Oliver Thomas + 669 M ii Frank Nasby "Dick" Thomas 670 F iii Elizabeth Jane Thomas was born on 6 Feb 1872 in Judson,Parke Co,IN,US. She died on 5 Apr 1872. 671 F iv Martha Jane Thomas was born on 6 Feb 1872. She died on 5 Apr 1872. + 672 M v James Edward Thomas 673 M vi Charles Nelson Thomas was born on 26 Feb 1876 in Judson,Parke Co,IN,US. He died on 7 Sep 1876. + 674 M vii John William Thomas 675 M viii Otto Thomas was born on 16 Nov 1880 in Judson,Parke Co,IN,US. He died on 1 Nov 1966.
Henry married (2) Florence Rachel Purcell 1 daughter of William Purcell and Margaret Faith Hunter on 4 Jun 1885. Florence was born about 1864 in ,,IL,US. She died after 1889.
Parke County Marriage Records, Book 8, Page 210
They had the following children:
+ 676 F ix Minnie Rosetta Thomas + 677 M x Henry Clay Thomas
299. Charles Thomas 1, 2, 3, 4 (Stephen? Thomas , Elizabeth Gross , John ) was born in Mar 1839 in ,,VA,US. He died after 1900.
1850 Washington Co, VA census, p. 138B
1900 Washington Co, VA census
Charles married Martha A Minnick 1, 2, 3, 4 daughter of James Minnick on 13 Mar 1866 in ,Washington Co,VA,US. Martha was born in Jan 1849 in ,,VA,US. She died after 1900.
1900 Washington Co, VA census
They had the following children:
678 M i Samuel P Thomas 1 was born in Oct 1867 in ,,VA,US. He died after 1900.
1880 Washington Co, VA census, p. 45
1900 Washington Co, VA census+ 679 F ii Mary Florence Thomas 680 M iii John W Thomas 1 was born in Jul 1874 in ,,VA,US. He died after 1900.
1880 Washington Co, VA census, p. 39
1900 Washington Co, VA census681 M iv Charles B Thomas 1, 2 was born about 1877 in ,Smyth Co, VA, US. He died after 1897.
1880 Washington Co, VA census, p. 39Charles married Olia M Galliher 1 daughter of J A Galliher and Susan on 4 Dec 1897 in ,Washington Co, VA,US. Olia was born about 1878 in ,Washington Co,VA,US. She died after 1897. 682 F v Minnie V Thomas 1 was born in Apr 1878 in ,,VA,US. She died after 1900.
1880 Washington Co, VA census, p. 39
1900 Washington Co, VA census683 M vi William J Thomas 1 was born in Jan 1880 in ,,VA,US. He died after 1900.
1880 Washington Co, VA census, p. 39
1900 Washington Co, VA census684 F vii Harriett Thomas was born in Mar 1882 in ,,VA,US. She died after 1900.
1900 Washington Co, VA census685 M viii Joseph Thomas was born in Sep 1883 in ,,VA,US. He died after 1900.
1900 Washington Co, VA census686 F ix Mahaley Thomas was born in Mar 1887 in ,,VA,US. She died after 1900.
1900 Washington Co, VA census687 x Child Thomas.
1900 Washington Co, VA census688 xi Child Thomas.
1900 Washington Co, VA census689 xii Child Thomas.
1900 Washington Co, VA census690 xiii Child Thomas.
1900 Washington Co, VA census