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Elizabeth McKelvy Thomas

Birth	:	5 Jan 1880 Manitoba, Canada
Death	:	24 Apr 1980 Manitoba, Canada
Burial	:	Katrime Cemetery, Katrime, Central Manitoba Census Division, Canada
Coordinate	:	50.0846000, -98.7676000
Description	:	Saturday, January 5 (1980) marked a very special milestone in the life of Elizabeth Thomas. On this day 50 family members gathered at the Third Crossing Manor in Gladstone to help her celebrate her 100th birthday. Born in Wellington, Man. (now Katrime), Elizabeth McKelvy was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John McKelvy. Elizabeth had one brother and five sisters. One sister, Mrs. Florence Ramsay, is still living in a nursing home in Brandon. On December 26, 1900 she married Rowland Thomas and set up residence on the site now owned by Doug Grove. They had three daughters, Mildred (Mrs. Arthur Grove... Read More	Saturday, January 5 (1980) marked a very special milestone in the life of Elizabeth Thomas. On this day 50 family members gathered at the Third Crossing Manor in Gladstone to help her celebrate her 100th birthday. Born in Wellington, Man. (now Katrime), Elizabeth McKelvy was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John McKelvy. Elizabeth had one brother and five sisters. One sister, Mrs. Florence Ramsay, is still living in a nursing home in Brandon. On December 26, 1900 she married Rowland Thomas and set up residence on the site now owned by Doug Grove. They had three daughters, Mildred (Mrs. Arthur Grove of MacGregor), Fern (Mrs James Lorimer of Winnipeg), and Edna (Mrs. George Bull of Portage). Mr. Thomas passed away July 12, 1946. Mrs. Thomas has always lead a very active life. At the time the C.N.R. was put through she cooked for as many as 20 men on the railroad gangs. She was very fond of needlework and until the past year did a considerable amount of quilting. During the years she has darned many socks and knit dozens of mitts. For relaxation she enjoyed playing the piano and reading. She lived in Katrime until 1957 when she moved with Mr. and Mrs. A. Grove to MacGregor where she lived until the Gladstone Home opened in 1974.

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Where is Elizabeth McKelvy Thomas's memorial?
Elizabeth McKelvy Thomas's memorial is located at: Katrime Cemetery, Katrime, Central Manitoba Census Division, Canada.
When did Elizabeth McKelvy Thomas death?
Elizabeth McKelvy Thomas death on 24 Apr 1980 in Manitoba, Canada
Where are the coordinates of the Elizabeth McKelvy Thomas's memorial?
Latitude: 50.0846000
Longitude: -98.7676000

Family Members:

Parent

John McKelvy

(1849 - 1936)

Martha McCrae McKelvy

(1857 - 1929)

Spouse

Rowland Thomas

(1873 - 1946)

Siblings

George McKelvy

(1878 - 1940)

Martha McKelvy Scott

(1883 - 1925)

Annie Rebecca McKelvy O'Brien

(1887 - 1943)

Helen McKelvy Muir

(1891 - 1941)

Children

Mildred J. Thomas Grove

(1901 - 1983)

Martha Fern Thomas Lorimer

(1908 - 1998)

Edna Mae Thomas Bull

(1918 - 2003)

Flowers:

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Coordinate: 50.0846000, -98.7676000

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