Biography of B. Thomas
From HISTORY OF MADISON COUNTY
W. H. Beers [Chicago, 1883]
Page 1044
B. THOMAS (deceased) was born in Virginia September 15, 1881, and was a son of Moses and Catharine (Williams) Thomas. The former was born in North Carolina, and the latter in Virginia. They were married in Virginia and emigrated to Ohio in 1825, first to Fayette County, then to Madison, where they settled and remained until their death. Our subject was twenty years of age when he engaged in farming; four years afterward, he bought 100 acres of land, lost that by going security, but never feeling discouraged, purchased again, and had at his death 223 acres, all in a high state of cultivation. Mr. Thomas was engaged in farming and raising stock all his life. He was Deputy Revenue Collector four years, and also held the office of Township Assessor of Stokes Township for thirty-three years; these offices he filled with credit to himself and his constituents. He was united in marriage with Belinda Bozarth January 9, 1830. She was born in Madison County, Ohio, October 14, 1814. To this union have been born thirteen children, of whom six are living — John M., William E., Mary E., Elihu, Joseph and Daniel. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas were members of the Christian Church for thirty years. He was loved and respected by all who knew him. He died in 1882.
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Fall Genealogy Seminar
For anyone in your area who is interested in genealogy that they are invited to
the Annual Fall Seminar of Ohio Chapter Palatines to America:
Researching German Immigration in the 18th Century
Columbus, Ohio, Saturday, October 16, 2010, 9:00 am - 3:30 pm
Ramada Hotel and Conference Center
Four presentations by Marianne S. Wokeck, Ph.D., on Indentured Servitude
and Immigration to America in the 18th Century
Renowned author of Trade in Strangers
Registration Fee $45; Ohio Chapter PalAm Members Discounted Fee $39; Students ages 17-21 $20
Includes morning coffee or tea, Lunch and Gratuity.
Deadline October 4, 2010; For Late Registration add $5.
The seminar is the Culmination of German Heritage Week in Columbus
For more information visit
http://www.oh-palam.org/bookstore/images/2010fallregistrationform.pdf
or write to Ohio Chapter Palatines to America, P.O. Box 302, Worthington, OH 43085
Richard E. Hartle,
Publicity Chairman,
Ohio Chapter Palatines to America
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