James David 'Jim' Thomason
(January 15, 1883 ~ February 18, 1944)
15 January 1883 - 18 February 1944

Burial; Wednesday, February 23, 1944.

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J. D. THOMASON, GALENA,
SUCCUMBS UNEXPECTEDLY.

Galena, Kan., Feb. 18. — James D. Thomason, 61 years old, a life-long resident of Galena, dropped dead at 3:15 o'clock this afternoon while assisting in redecorating a house at 500 Joplin street which Dr. Frank James recently purchased. Dr. James was called and said that death was due to a heart attack.

Buck Vanderpool, a carpenter who was working in the house, said that Thomason had appeared well and suffered the attack unexpectedly.

Thomason had been employed most of the time as a miner but also had served as a merchant policeman and also, as a juvenile officer at one time in Galena. He recently had been employed by the Poole Construction Company and had worked near Camp Crowder.

Surviving are his widow, Mrs. Fannie Thomason of the home, 615 East Seventh street; two sons, Joe Thomason of Fort Worth, Tex., and Jimmie Thomason of the home; two daughters, Mrs. Martha Mesa of Fort Los Angeles and Mrs. Opal Woods of Dayton, O.; four half-sisters, Mrs. Fern James, Mrs. Mollie Isley, Mrs. Gertrude Neeley and Mrs. Virgie Hamilton, and his step-mother, Mrs. Orrie Thomason, all of Galena.

The Boice funeral home is in charge of arrangements.

Joplin Globe,
Saturday, February 19, 1944,
Page: 3; Column: 4.
Joplin, Missouri.

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J.D. TH0MAS0N
DIES AT GALENA.

Galena, Kan., Feb. 19. — James D. Thomason, 61 years old, a lifelong resident of Galena, died unexpectedly yesterday afternoon while assisting in redecorating a house at 500 Joplin street which Dr. Frank James recently purchased. Dr. James was called and said that death was due to a heart attack.

Buck Vanderpool, a carpenter who was working in the house, said that Thomason had appeared well.

Thomason had been employed most of the time as a miner but also had served as a merchant policeman and also as a juvenile officer at one time in Galena. He recently had been employed by the Poole Construction Company and had worked near Camp Crowder.

Surviving are his widow, Mrs. Fannie Thomason of the home, 615 East Seventh street; two sons, Joe Thomason of Fort Worth, Tex., and Jimmie Thomason of the home; two daughters, Mrs. Martha Mesa of Fort Los Angeles and Mrs. Opal Woods of Dayton, O.; four half-sisters, Mrs. Fern James, Mrs. Mollie Isley, Mrs. Gertrude Neeley and Mrs. Virgie Hamilton, and his stepmother, Mrs. Orrie Thomason, all of Galena.

The Boice funeral home is in charge of arrangements.

Joplin News Herald,
Saturday, February 19, 1944,
Page: 2; Column: 1.
Joplin, Missouri.

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ARRANGEMENTS DELAYED
FOR THOMASON FUNERAL

Galena, Kan., Feb. 19. — Funeral arrangements were incomplete this afternoon for James D. Thomason, 61 years old, who died unexpectedly yesterday afternoon of a heart attack, pending the arrival of a son, Joe Thomason, from Fort Worth, Tex., and information from other relatives away from here. Arrangements are in charge of the Boice Undertaking Company.

Joplin Globe,
Sunday, February 20, 1944,
Page: 5A; Column; 1.
Joplin, Missouri.

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Thomason Rites Wednesday.

Galena, Kan., Feb. 21. — Funeral services will be held at 2:30 o'clock Wednesday afternoon at the Galena First Baptist church for James D. Thomason, 61 years old, who died unexpectedly at his home here Friday. The Rev. John S. Jones will officiate. Burial will be in Oak Hill cemetery.

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GALENA BRIEFS.

Mr. and Mrs. Brad Thomason had as their guests Sunday Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Daniels of Baxter Springs, Mrs. Ida Neeley and Mrs. Don Beatty of Riverton, Mr. and Mrs. Sam Gnadt of Joplin, Dr. and Mrs. Frank James and Billie Thomason.

Joplin Globe,
Tuesday, February 22, 1944,
Page: 2; Columns: 3 & 4.
Joplin, Missouri.

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Thomason Rites Wednesday.

Galena, Kan., Feb. 22. — Funeral services will be held at 2:30 o'clock Wednesday afternoon at the Galena First Baptist church for James D. Thomason, 61 years old, who died unexpectedly here Friday. The Rev. John S. Jones will officiate. Burial will be in Oak Hill cemetery.

Joplin News Herald,
Tuesday, February 22, 1944,
Page: 3; Column: 8.
Joplin, Missouri.

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Thomason Funeral Today.

Galena, Kan., Feb, 22. — Funeral services for James D. Thomason, 61 years old, who died unexpectedly following a heart attack last Friday afternoon, will be conducted at 2:30 o'clock Wednesday from the First Baptist church. The Rev. John S. Jones will officiate. Burial will be in Oak Hill cemetery.

Joplin Globe,
Wednesday, February 23, 1944,
Page: 3; Column: 3.
Joplin, Missouri.

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CARD OF THANKS

We wish to thank our friends and neighbors for their kindness and sympathy in the death of our beloved husband and father, James D. Thomason, and for the beautiful floral offerings. We also thank the Rev. John S. Jones and the Boice Undertaking Company.

Mrs. Fannie Thomason and Family,
Galena, Kan.

Joplin Globe,
Sunday, February 27, 1944,
Page: ?; Column: 3.
Joplin, Missouri.

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James D. Thomason

Kansas County Marriages, 1855-1911

James D. Thomason mentioned in the record of James D. Thomason and Fannie Martin

Event Type Marriage [Application]
Event Date 25 Oct 1903
Event Place Columbus, Cherokee County, Kansas, United States

Name James D. Thomason
Gender Male
Age 20
Birth Year (Estimated) 1883
Resident: Galena, KS

Spouse's Name Fannie Martin
Spouse's Gender Female
Spouse's Age 20
Spouse's Birth Year (Estimated) 1883
Resident: Galena, KS

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Citing this Record

Kansas County Marriages, 1855-1911, database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:FWL1-RT5), James D. Thomason and Fannie Martin, 25 Oct 1903; citing Marriage, , Cherokee County, Kansas, United States, district clerk, court clerk, county clerk and register offices from various counties; FHL microfilm 1,404,858.

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James D. Thomason

Kansas County Marriages, 1855-1911

James D. Thomason mentioned in the record of James D. Thomason and Fannie Martin

Event Type Marriage
Event Date 26 Oct 1903
Event Place [Galena], Cherokee, Kansas
Married by: H. C. Dale, Galena, KS

Name James D. Thomason
Gender Male
Age 20
Birth Year (Estimated) 1883
Resident: [Galena] Cherokee County KS

Spouse's Name Fannie Martin
Spouse's Gender Female
Spouse's Age 20
Spouse's Birth Year (Estimated) 1883
Resident: [Galena] Cherokee County KS

Note Gr Name: of Cherokee, Kansas;

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Citing this Record

Kansas County Marriages, 1855-1911, database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:Q29Q-SV5R), James D Thomason and Fannie Martin, 26 Oct 1903; citing Marriage, Cherokee, Kansas, United States, district clerk, court clerk, county clerk and register offices from various counties; FHL microfilm 1,411,997.

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HUSBAND OF:

Frances Jane 'Fannie' Martin Thomason
17 June 1883 - 20 August 1954

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LIFELONG RESIDENT
OF GALENA DIES AT 71.

GALENA, Kan., Aug. 20 - Mrs. Frances (Fannie) Thomason, 71 years old, a lifelong resident of Galena, died at 2:15 o'clock this afternoon in her home, 614 East Seventh street. Her death followed a stroke she suffered Wednesday, although she had been in ill health six years.

Mrs. Thomason was born in Galena June 17, 1883 and had lived here all of her life.

She was a member of the Women's Relief Corps, an auxiliary of the G. A. R., and the Methodist church.

Surviving are two sons, Joe Thomason of Dallas, Tex., and Jimmie Thomason of the home; two daughters. Mrs. Opal Wooden of Dayton, Ohio, and Mrs. Noah Martin of Galena; a sister, Mrs. Donna Lumbley of Los Angeles; four grandchildren and one great-grandchild.

The body was received by the Poteet funeral home.

Joplin Globe,
Saturday, August 21, 1954,
Page: 9; Column: 6.
Joplin, Missouri.

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Thomason Funeral Monday.

GALENA, Kan., Aug. 21 - Funeral services for Mrs. Frances (Fannie) Thomason, 71 years old, will be conducted at 2 o'clock Monday afternoon in the First Methodist church. The Rev. J. H. Thornberry will officiate. Burial will be in Oak Hill cemetery under direction of the Poteet funeral home.

Pallbearers will be Oscar Count, Oscar Smith, Henry Davies, Tom Black, Claude Elliott and Roy Jackson.

Mrs. Thomason died Friday afternoon at her home, 614 East Seventh street, following a short illness.

Joplin Globe,
Sunday, August 22, 1954,
Page: 5C; Column: 7.
Joplin, Missouri.

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CARD OF THANKS

We the family of Mrs. Frances Thomason, wish to thank the many friends and neighbors for their kindness during the illness and death of our mother. We also thank the Poteet funeral home, the Rev. J. H. Thornberry and especially Dr. Paul H. Grubb.

Joplin Globe,
Thursday, August 26, 1954,
Page: 6B; Column: 1.
Joplin, Missouri.

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Galena Briefs.

Mr. and Mrs. Joe Thomason and son Denny, have returned to their home in Dallas, Tex. They were called here by the illness and death of the former's mother, Mrs. Frances Thomason.

Joplin News Herald,
Thursday, August 26, 1954,
Page: 2; Column: 6.
Joplin, Missouri.

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James Thomason (1883 - 1944) – Oak Hill Cemetery –
Suggested By: ~~mjp~~, 17 April 2022.

Middle Name: D; David

Birth Date: 1883; 15 January 1883
Birth Location
Kansas, USA
Galena, Cherokee County, Kansas, USA

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