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James S. Thomas

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James S. Thomas

Birth
Maryland, USA
Death
26 Sep 1874 (aged 72)
Saint Louis, St. Louis City, Missouri, USA
Burial
Saint Louis, St. Louis City, Missouri, USA Add to Map
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Block 168, Lot 2158
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Born in Maryland, Thomas came to St. Louis and opened the city's first bank. During the Civil War, Thomas held a number of civil appointments while the city was under martial law. In 1864, he was elected mayor to complete the term of Chauncey Filley. One of Mayor Thomas' greatest interests was the development of Tower Grove Park.
Born in Maryland, Thomas came to St. Louis and opened the city's first bank. During the Civil War, Thomas held a number of civil appointments while the city was under martial law. In 1864, he was elected mayor to complete the term of Chauncey Filley. One of Mayor Thomas' greatest interests was the development of Tower Grove Park.

Bio by: Connie Nisinger

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  • Maintained by: AJ
  • Added: Nov 16, 2000
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  • Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/18470/james_s-thomas: accessed ), memorial page for James S. Thomas (25 May 1802–26 Sep 1874), Find a Grave Memorial ID 18470, citing Bellefontaine Cemetery, Saint Louis, St. Louis City, Missouri, USA; Maintained by AJ (contributor 1003).