Thomas, Floyd Sr.
| Birth Name | Thomas, Floyd Sr. |
| Gramps ID | I0009 |
| Gender | male |
| Age at Death | 75 years, 7 months, 22 days |
Events
| Event | Date | Place | Description |
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| Birth | 1898-11-07 | Huntington Cty, Indiana, USA | |
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| Occupation | Union Twp, Huntington Cty, Indiana, USA | Farmer | |
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| Census | 1900 | Union Twp, Huntington Cty, Indiana, USA | |
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| Census | 1910 | Union Twp, Huntington Cty, Indiana, USA | |
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| Census | 1920 | Union Twp, Huntington Cty, Indiana, USA | |
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| Census | 1930 | Union Twp, Huntington Cty, Indiana, USA | |
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| Census | 1940 | Union Twp, Huntington Cty, Indiana, USA | |
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| Occupation | 1947 | Markle, Huntington Cty, Indiana, USA | Board of Directors, State Bank of Markle |
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| Death | 1974-06-29 | Fort Wayne, Allen Cty, Indiana, USA | |
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| Burial | Hoverstock Cemetery, Zanesville, Wells Cty, Indiana, USA | ||
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Parents
| Relation to main person | Name | Birth date | Death date | Relation within this family (if not by birth) |
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| Father | Thomas, Lewis S. [I0767] | 1868-02-02 | 1947-01-27 | |
| Mother | Smith, Rosanna [I0768] | 1871-04-17 | 1948-01-17 | |
| Brother | Thomas [I0970] | 1890 | 1890 | |
| Sister | Thomas, Merle Bell [I0485] | 1891-11-18 | 1985-10-22 | |
| Thomas, Floyd Sr. [I0009] | 1898-11-07 | 1974-06-29 |
Families
| Family of Thomas, Floyd Sr. and Bayha, Mary Alice [F0007] | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Married | Wife | Bayha, Mary Alice [I0010] ( * 1900-01-07 + 1990-10-20 ) | ||||||||||||||||||
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| Name | Birth Date | Death Date |
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| Thomas, Richard Dean [I0096] | ||
| Thomas, Jane Anne [I0097] | ||
| Thomas, Floyd Jr. [I0008] | 1922-06-17 | 1981-11-08 |
| Thomas, Robert Lewis [I0355] | 1927-02-02 | 1957-12-08 |
| Thomas, John Philip [I0181] | 1942-02-02 | 1985-12-23 |
Media
Narrative
[Article "Floyd Thomas Sr." from Huntington County, Indiana History & Families 1834-1993, p387.]
Floyd Thomas Sr. was born 1898 in Union Twp., Huntington County to Lewis and Rose Smith Thomas. He attended Macedonia, a one room school, finishing high school in 1916 at West Union High.
He bought his first 40 acre farm on 500 E. before he was out of high school. He farmed his land and helped his father until Lewis's death. He paid off the mortgage a few dollars at a time from proceeds from the farm and by hauling stone from the local roads.
Floyd met his future wife, Mary Bayha at Bluffton Street Fair through her sister. Several years later they met again on a blind date, arranged by a cousin of Mary's, Paul Hurdle, a good friend of Floyd's. They were married in the spring of 1921 and moved to his farm house in June.
They had four children: Floyd "Tommy" Jr., Jane Anne, Dean, and Bobby. In the spring of 1931, Floyd and his father bought 127 acres on 500 E. This was previously owned by Shalter Thomas.
The family had the usual mild illnesses, injuries and disappointments, besides a life full of joy and contentments. But in the early part of 1941 tragedy struck Bobby in the form of a serious undiagnosed illness. In spite of the efforts of his frantic parents it remained untreated until early August when he was taken to the Sawyer Sanatorium at Marion, Oh. He was diagnosed with a strange form of encephalitis. Though he was treated, the damage was too great, and later that year Bobby lapsed into a coma from which he never recovered. He died at home in 1957.
Phil, the fifth child of Floyd and Mary, was born Feb. 2, 1942 on Bobby's and his grandfather's birthdays. Bobby came home in April to stay, and the family was hard pressed to care for a comatose bedfast son, a new baby and deal with mounting bills. By pulling together, and with the help of Mary's youngest sister, Ruth Bayha, the family managed to come through smiling, stronger and more compassionate.
Dean and Tommy farmed with their father until Floyd's death in 1974. Then the four remaining children formed a corporation with Dean and Tommy still managing the farm operation. Tommy married Kathryn Stonebraker in 1944 and they moved to the house on the 40 acres. Later they moved to his grandfather's house.
Dean married Martha Blocker in 1953. She was the daughter of Ernest and Esther Blocker. Dean and Martha lived in the "Honeymoon Cottage" on the 40. In 1965 they adopted a son, Kent Allen, only a few months old. Unfortunately he was a rubella child and was left with multiple handicaps. He is currently in North Willow at Indianapolis, a combined school and home where he seems happy. Martha died suddenly in Florida while on vacation in early 1992.
Jane Anne and Phil moved to Flagstaff, AZ in 1961. Phil died in Phoenix from a freak fall in 1985.
Floyd was a leading force behind the publication of the history of the schools in Union Twp. He worked tirelessly gathering material, talking to people and putting the book together.
Floyd and his sons helped build and plan the Conservation cabin which still stands. It was a meeting place for the club and a community center for many years. It closed in 1990, but the playground is still used by neighborhood children.
Floyd helped organize the State Bank of Markle and served on the board of directors until his death.
Floyd and Mary were devoted parents, strong willed and strong in personal values which they transferred to their children. I am blessed to have been their daughter. (Submitted by Janne Anne Thomas.)
Narrative
[Obituary for Floyd Thomas Sr., from the Huntington Herald-Press, 30 Jun 1974.]
Floyd Thomas Sr., 75, of Rt. 3, died Saturday morning at Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne. He is survived by his wife, Mary, Rt. 3; three sons, Floyd Jr., Rt. 3; Richard, Rt. 3, John, Flagstaff, Ariz.; a daughter, Jean Ann [sic], Flagstaff, Ariz.; a sister, Mrs. Charles (Merle) Paul, 175 McCrum; five grandchildren and two great grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held at the Goodwin Memorial Chapel, Bluffton, Monday at 2 p.m., with the Rev. William Moody officiating. Friends may call at the chapel between 1 and 9 p.m. Sunday.
Burial will be in Haverstock Cemetery, Zanesville.
Narrative
Note: Shared wedding anniversary
Floyd Sr. and Mary Alice (Bayha) Thomas shared a wedding anniversary with their daughter-in-law's parents, Marion Joseph and Mildred Ruth (Hinklin) Stonebraker - not just on the same month and day, but the same year. The couples were both resident in Huntington Cty, Indiana, and were able to hold joint anniversary parties at times over the years.
Pedigree
Ancestors
Source References
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US Social Security Death Index
[S0098]
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- Confidence: High
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Citation:
"United States Social Security Death Index," index, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/V977-JYS : accessed 13 Nov 2014), Floyd Thomas, Jun 1974; citing U.S. Social Security Administration, Death Master File, database (Alexandria, Virginia: National Technical Information Service, ongoing).
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United States World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918
[S0313]
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- Date: 1918-09-12
- Confidence: High
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Citation:
"United States World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:KZ29-BM9 : accessed 29 July 2015), Floyd Thomas, 1917-1918; citing Huntington County, Indiana, United States, NARA microfilm publication M1509 (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.); FHL microfilm 1,504,013.
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Indiana, Marriages, 1811-2007
[S0302]
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- Confidence: High
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Citation:
"Indiana Marriages, 1811-2007," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QVM1-RZLP : 21 January 2016), Floyd Thomas and Maryalys Bayha, ; citing Wells, Indiana, United States, various county clerk offices, Indiana; FHL microfilm 2,318,976.
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- Date: 1944-02-01
- Confidence: High
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Citation:
"Indiana Marriages, 1811-2007," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:XXNN-SXN : 21 January 2016), Floyd Thomas and Kathryn Stonebraker, 29 Jan 1944; citing Huntington, Indiana, United States, various county clerk offices, Indiana; FHL microfilm 2,295,256.
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Huntington County, Indiana History & Families 1834-1993
[S0079]
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- Page: p388
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US Census of 1920
[S0041]
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- Date: 1920-01-07
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Citation:
"United States Census, 1920," index and images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/MF7V-N6Q : accessed 13 Nov 2014), Floyd Thomas in household of Lewis S Thomas, Union, Huntington, Indiana, United States; citing sheet 1B, family 16, NARA microfilm publication T625, National Archives and Records Administration, Washington D.C.; FHL microfilm 1820437.
Event Year: 1920
Event Place: Union, Huntington, Indiana, United States
Lewis S Thomas Head M 51 Indiana
Rosanna Thomas Wife F 48 Indiana
Floyd Thomas Son M 21 Indiana
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US Census of 1930
[S0042]
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- Date: 1930-04-14
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Citation:
"United States Census, 1930," index and images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/XHMB-MX6 : accessed 13 Nov 2014), Floyd Thomas, Union, Huntington, Indiana, United States; citing enumeration district (ED) 0024, sheet 6B, family 125, NARA microfilm publication T626, National Archives and Records Administration, Washington D.C.; FHL microfilm 2340329.
Event Year: 1930
Event Place: Union, Huntington, Indiana, United States
Floyd Thomas Head M 31 Indiana
Mary A Thomas Wife F 30 Indiana
Floyd Thomas Jr. Son M 7 Indiana
Jane A Thomas Daughter F 6 Indiana
Richard D Thomas Son M 5 Indiana
Bobby L Thomas Son M 3 Indiana
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US Census of 1940
[S0043]
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- Date: 1940-04-25
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Citation:
"United States Census, 1940," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:V1TD-GP9 : accessed 8 September 2017), Floyd Thomas, Union Township, Huntington, Indiana, United States; citing enumeration district (ED) 35-28, sheet 8B, line 65, family 169, Sixteenth Census of the United States, 1940, NARA digital publication T627. Records of the Bureau of the Census, 1790 - 2007, RG 29. Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 2012, roll 1055.
Event Date: 1940
Event Place: Union Township, Huntington, Indiana, United States
Floyd Thomas Head M 41 Indiana
Mary A Thomas Wife F 40 Indiana
Floyd Thomas Son M 17 Indiana
Jane Ann Thomas Daughter F 16 Indiana
Richard D Thomas Son M 15 Indiana
Robert L Thomas Son M 13 Indiana
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US Census of 1900
[S0039]
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- Date: 1900-06-12
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Citation:
"United States Census, 1900," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MM1T-WGV : accessed 8 September 2017), Lewis Thomas, Union Township, Huntington, Indiana, United States; citing enumeration district (ED) 90, sheet 7B, family 151, NARA microfilm publication T623 (Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 1972.); FHL microfilm 1,240,378.
Event Year: 1900
Event Place: Union Township, Huntington, Indiana, United States
Lewis Thomas Head M 31 Indiana
Rosa A Thomas Wife F 29 Indiana
Merlie B Thomas Daughter F 10 Indiana
Floyd Thomas Son M 2 Indiana
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US Census of 1910
[S0040]
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- Date: 1910-04-15
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Citation:
"United States Census, 1910," index and images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/MKPS-BSN : accessed 13 Nov 2014), Floyd Thomas in household of Lewis S Thomas, Union, Huntington, Indiana, United States; citing enumeration district (ED) 107, sheet 7A, family 9, NARA microfilm publication T624, National Archives and Records Administration, Washington, D.C.; FHL microfilm 1374369.
Event Year: 1910
Event Place: Union, Huntington, Indiana, United States
Lewis S Thomas Head M 42 Indiana
Rose Thomas Wife F 38 Indiana
Merle B Thomas Daughter F 18 Indiana
Floyd Thomas Son M 11 Indiana
Keith Thomas Nephew M 0 Indiana
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Wells County, Indiana Family History 1837-1992
[S0034]
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- Page: p228
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Huntington Herald-Press (Indiana)
[S0007]
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- Date: 1974-06-30
- Confidence: High
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