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William Talbert Thomas

Birth	:	23 Mar 1855 Pleasant Plain, Jefferson County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	20 Sep 1933 Geneva, Fillmore County, Nebraska, USA
Burial	:	Geneva Cemetery, Geneva, Fillmore County, USA
Coordinate	:	40.5359900, -97.6064900
Plot	:	Sec. 4 Lot 79 Plot 06
Inscription	:	Father
Description	:	Obituary: THOMAS, WILLIAM TALBERT — William Talbert Thomas was born at Pleasant Plain, Iowa, on March 23, 1885. He died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. John Brice, of Geneva, Nebraska, on September 22, 1933. In 1872, he came with his widowed mother to Nebraska, locating on a farm near Milligan, where he lived until 1892, when he moved to Geneva, which had since been his home. He was married to Nettie Niblack on November 19, 1876. To this union two children were born, a son, Noyes E., and a daughter, Minnie,... Read More	Obituary: THOMAS, WILLIAM TALBERT — William Talbert Thomas was born at Pleasant Plain, Iowa, on March 23, 1885. He died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. John Brice, of Geneva, Nebraska, on September 22, 1933. In 1872, he came with his widowed mother to Nebraska, locating on a farm near Milligan, where he lived until 1892, when he moved to Geneva, which had since been his home. He was married to Nettie Niblack on November 19, 1876. To this union two children were born, a son, Noyes E., and a daughter, Minnie, now Mrs. John Brice, both of Geneva. Mrs. Thomas died in 1907. On November 11, 1916, he was married to Lillie Dewitt, who died on November 11, 1931. William was engaged in farming up to the time he moved to Geneva, forty-one years ago, when he became engaged in the hardware business, which he continued up to a few years ago. He sold these interests to his son, Noyes, about twenty-six years ago. It will be observed that Mr. Thomas had lived in Fillmore County more than sixty-one years, being a real pioneer, coming in as most of those early homesteaders did, in his covered wagon. Being one of the very first residents of the county, it had been his privilege to watch its growth and development from very small things to its present prosperous condition, and during this long residence, he established an enviable reputation of industry, sobriety, integrity and success. Being raised in the Friends Church in his Iowa community, he transferred his membership to that of the Geneva Methodist Church in 1894, uniting under the pastorate of Rev. J. A. Barker, together with his son Noyes. During this period of nearly forty years of membership in this church, he has been closely identified with all her interests, being a member of the board practically all the time; and was a trustee at the time of his death, and all the while was a regular contributor to her financial calls. The church year which closed just a few days before his death found his obligations all balanced. This is the second time within the month the church has been called upon to part with true and tried members and friends of God. His wife's death a little over a year ago was a severe shock to Mr. Thomas, and his health began to break noticeably about a year ago. For several months past he has been confined to the premises of his daughter's home, but was bedfast but two weeks previous to his death. He was a patient sufferer and had no fear of death and the hereafter, being rater anxious than otherwise to "go Home" to meet his Lord and the loved ones who have preceded. Funeral services were conducted Sunday afternoon, September 24, at the Methodist Church by the pastor, Rev. W. H. Shoaf, prayer being offered at the home. The many beautiful flowers were expressive of the esteem in which the deceased and family are held in the community. Interment was in the Geneva Cemetery. Source: The Nebraska Signal, 28 September 1933, front page

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William Talbert Thomas death on 20 Sep 1933 in Geneva, Fillmore County, Nebraska, USA
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Latitude: 40.5359900
Longitude: -97.6064900

Family Members:

Spouse

Celestia “Lettie” Niblack Thomas

(1857 - 1907)

Lillie Estella Andrew Dewitt Thomas

(1868 - 1931)

Children

Noyes Elwin Thomas

(1880 - 1954)

Minnie Albion Thomas Brice

(1881 - 1977)

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