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Rachel Harris Thomas

Birth	:	28 Mar 1838 Butler County, Ohio, USA
Death	:	24 Feb 1919 Republic County, Kansas, USA
Burial	:	Center Chapel Cemetery, Vernon, Van Buren County, USA
Coordinate	:	40.6891360, -91.9117420
Inscription	:	His Wife
Description	:	Narka News (Narka, KS), March 7, 1919 Rachel Harris was born in Ohio, March 28, 1838. She moved with her parents to Indiana in 1841, where she resided until 1854, moving to Boone County, Iowa, which was then a virgin prairie. She was married to John H. Thomas in 1855, locating on a farm one mile from Boone, where they remained until 1877 when they moved to Kansas. Her husband died leaving her with a large family among strangers. She bought the farm in Albion township on which she still resided at the time of her death. She is survived by three... Read More	Narka News (Narka, KS), March 7, 1919 Rachel Harris was born in Ohio, March 28, 1838. She moved with her parents to Indiana in 1841, where she resided until 1854, moving to Boone County, Iowa, which was then a virgin prairie. She was married to John H. Thomas in 1855, locating on a farm one mile from Boone, where they remained until 1877 when they moved to Kansas. Her husband died leaving her with a large family among strangers. She bought the farm in Albion township on which she still resided at the time of her death. She is survived by three sisters, two brothers, ten children, forty-eight grandchildren, several great-grandchildren and many friends. She was converted when young, has been a member of the M. E. church since coming to Kansas. Although a great sufferer for many years she relied in God for comfort at all times. ====================== Married to John Henson Thomas on August 26, 1855 in Boone County, Iowa

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Where is Rachel Harris Thomas's memorial?
Rachel Harris Thomas's memorial is located at: Center Chapel Cemetery, Vernon, Van Buren County, USA.
When did Rachel Harris Thomas death?
Rachel Harris Thomas death on 24 Feb 1919 in Republic County, Kansas, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Rachel Harris Thomas's memorial?
Latitude: 40.6891360
Longitude: -91.9117420

Family Members:

Parent

Jones Watson Harris

(1811 - 1858)

Jane Mosgrove Harris

(1815 - 1898)

Spouse

John Henson Thomas

(1831 - 1877)

Siblings

Lewis Watson Harris

(1841 - 1916)

John Milton Harris

(1843 - 1930)

Hannah Melissa Harris Ades

(1851 - 1934)

Jones Alfred Harris

(1852 - 1923)

Margaret L. Harris Partington

(1855 - 1941)

Children

John Alwin “A. J.” Thomas

(1868 - 1952)

James Edward Thomas

(1870 - 1959)

George W Thomas

(1871 - 1941)

Charles Franklin “Frank” Thomas

(1873 - 1943)

Flowers:

Nearby Cemetories:

1. Center Chapel Cemetery
Vernon, Van Buren County, USA
Coordinate: 40.6891360, -91.9117420

2. Dodson Cemetery
Van Buren County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7113991, -91.9119034

3. Watkins Cemetery
Keosauqua, Van Buren County, USA
Coordinate: 40.6955986, -91.9483032

4. Seaman Cemetery
Mount Sterling, Van Buren County, USA
Coordinate: 40.6715000, -91.9449800

5. Wolf Cemetery
Mount Sterling, Van Buren County, USA
Coordinate: 40.6603012, -91.8921967

6. Robb Cemetery
Van Buren County, USA
Coordinate: 40.6972008, -91.8681030

7. White Cemetery
Keosauqua, Van Buren County, USA
Coordinate: 40.6878700, -91.9584200

8. Lippincott McCrary Cemetery
Keosauqua, Van Buren County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7333300, -91.9166700

9. Jones Cemetery
Mount Sterling, Van Buren County, USA
Coordinate: 40.6450005, -91.9206009

10. Bradford Cemetery
Van Buren County, USA
Coordinate: 40.6955986, -91.8531036

11. Fellows Cemetery
Keosauqua, Van Buren County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7257996, -91.9496994

12. Vernon Cemetery
Vernon, Van Buren County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7235000, -91.8600000

13. Prall Cemetery
Keosauqua, Van Buren County, USA
Coordinate: 40.6817017, -91.9822006

14. Columbus Cemetery
Bentonsport, Van Buren County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7416700, -91.8833300

15. Thompson Cemetery
Bonaparte, Van Buren County, USA
Coordinate: 40.6622009, -91.8435974

16. Purdom Cemetery
Keosauqua, Van Buren County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7275009, -91.9753036

17. Oak Lawn Cemetery
Keosauqua, Van Buren County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7397003, -91.9599991

18. Bentonsport Cemetery
Bentonsport, Van Buren County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7322006, -91.8514023

19. Wiley Cemetery
Mount Sterling, Van Buren County, USA
Coordinate: 40.6369019, -91.9586029

20. Harness Cemetery
Mount Sterling, Van Buren County, USA
Coordinate: 40.6232986, -91.9191971

21. Boston Cemetery
Keosauqua, Van Buren County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7028008, -92.0018997

22. Miller Cemetery
Mount Sterling, Van Buren County, USA
Coordinate: 40.6209578, -91.9312522

23. Anson Cemetery
Keosauqua, Van Buren County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7592500, -91.9171500

24. New Lexington Cemetery
Bonaparte, Van Buren County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7028100, -91.8168300