Obituary - Waynesburg Republican, April 11, 1918
From Waynesburg Republican - Mrs. Nancy Thomas
Mrs. Nancy Frye Thomas died at her home in Center township, Friday afternoon, April 5, aged 73 years, of a complication of diseases. She was a lifelong member of the Pursley Baptist church. Mrs. Thomas was twice married. Her first husband was Ezekiel Stewart, whose death occurred thirty years ago. Later she was united in marriage with Joshua Thomas, who with the following children survive: Mrs. Mason Cooper, of Bluff, Mrs. Perry Miller, of Enon, and Miss Emma Stewart, at home, and Frank Thomas, of Center township. The following brothers and sisters also survive: Thomas Frye, of Fairview, W. Va.; Miss Dorothy Fry of Ruff Creek; Willliam Frye, of near Waynesburg; Mrs. Emma Vandruff, of Jollytown; Mrs. George McNurlen, of Ruff Creek and Miss Lydia Frye, ofTiffin, Ohio. The funeral serviceswere held Sunday afternoon, conducted by the Rev. N. R. Athey, at the home and at Pursley church. Interment in Pursley cemetery.
April 11, 1918
Record found at Greene County Birth Register - Roy Thomas, father William Thomas, mother Cilley, residence Franklin twp, father's occup. farmer, DOB Feb 24, 1901, POB Simington Dist. Notes - i believe this may be another child of William and Priscilla.
Thurman Thomas
Thursday, January 10, the community was much shocked by the sad news of the sudden death of an honored citizen, Thurman Thomas, of Sugar Grove. Again we are reminded that life is uncertain, but death is sure and we should all be prepared to meet our Saviour when our life's work is done. Mr. Thomas by his bright and cheerful disposition, brought sunshine into the lives of all who knew him, and his genial sunny presence will be sadly missed, not alone by his immediate family, but by all with whom he came in contact. His death came unexpectedly to the family, but all hastened to his side, only to find him in the cold embrace of death. And those who loved him best and who had hoped that he might be spared for many years, have realized that our Father had willed it otherwise, remembering that He doeth all things well. He had been a member of the Sugar Grove Baptist church for many years, and was a consistent christian and a kind husband and father. His door was open to all and there are many who will ever remember the open hospitality and general good fellowship of that home. He was born near Waynesburg in 1849, and died at his home surrounded by his wife and children January 10, 1918. He was married to Miss Sarah Bolen, March 14, 1872, and to this union six children were born, all of whom survive except the only son, Arthur, who died seventeen years ago, and a little daughter, Louie Belle, who died in infancy. His wife and children have the sympathy of the entire neighborhood, for a happy home has been desolated. His children are as follows: Mrs. Retta Waychoff, of Morganown, W. Va; Mrs. Linnie Longanecker, of Carmichaels, Pa.; Mrs. Bertie Crago, of Greensboro, Pa, and Mrs. Lida Donham, at home. He is also survived by the following brothers and sister: William and John Thomas, of near Waynesburg, and Mrs. Haddie Frye, of Waynesburg. Funeral services were conducted at the home of Rev. Sherman, of Garards Fort, at 10 a.m. Sunday, January 12, 1918. Interment in the Sugar Grove cemetery.
Waynesburg Republican, February 21, 1918 (Greene County, PA)
Greene County Death Register 1, pg 166, ln 35 shows Arthur Thomas age at death 21, single, place of birth Greene Co., death date Feb 19, 1901, place of death Sigsbee, cause of death - Fever, durattion of illness - 14 days, place of interment Hanna Cemetery
Elizabeth left home at 16 and went to Los Angles. Later married a Danials.
Need to find if there is a connection - From the Waynesburg Republican -Miss Lottie Ankrom, wife of Joseph Ankrom, of Franklin township, died at their residence on Coal Lick, on Saturday last, at a ripe old age. Mrs. Ankrom has been an invalid - a helpless cripple - for the last twenty years. She has raised a family of sons and daughters, who are grown up and settled in life. She has been a member of the M. P. Church for about 50 years. She was buried on Sunday in the presence of many sorrowing relatives and friends.
September 30, 1880
