Husband of Tabitha Ellis
Parents: Daniel Thomas & Mary A
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OBITUARY
Riley B Thomas, son of Daniel M. and Mary Thomas, was born in Highland county, Ohio, Jan. 15, 1848, and departed this life May 31, 1920, making him 72 years, 4 months and 16 days of age. With his parents he came to this county when 3 years old, and here he spent most of his life. He was married to Tobitha J Ellis June 13, 1869. To this union 11 children were born, 9 sons and 2 daughters, viz: William Butler, Jesse N, Riley W, Robert A, Lee, Grover C, Albert H, Willis E, Vance W, Mary E Godown, and Jennie B. All are living except William B. He also leaves his wife, 11 grandchildren, 4 great grandchildren, one brother, John; one sister, Harriett Chaplin, and many other relatives and friends.
He was a sufferer of neuritis for nearly a year, and also had two strokes of paralysis, which caused his death.
Funeral services were held at the home at 2 o'clock June 1, by Rev W H Jones of Milton. The body was laid to rest in Bethel cemetery.
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We wish to express our thanks to neighbors and friends for their kindness in our trouble.
Mother and Children
(Photocopy of this obit found on page 210 of Obit Book "A" of the Van Buren County Genealogical Society's collection at the Keosauqua Public Library in Mar 2001. Name of newspaper and date of obit not given.)
Obit provided by Jane Cockayne Weaver - Thank You!
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Parents: Daniel Thomas & Mary A
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OBITUARY
Riley B Thomas, son of Daniel M. and Mary Thomas, was born in Highland county, Ohio, Jan. 15, 1848, and departed this life May 31, 1920, making him 72 years, 4 months and 16 days of age. With his parents he came to this county when 3 years old, and here he spent most of his life. He was married to Tobitha J Ellis June 13, 1869. To this union 11 children were born, 9 sons and 2 daughters, viz: William Butler, Jesse N, Riley W, Robert A, Lee, Grover C, Albert H, Willis E, Vance W, Mary E Godown, and Jennie B. All are living except William B. He also leaves his wife, 11 grandchildren, 4 great grandchildren, one brother, John; one sister, Harriett Chaplin, and many other relatives and friends.
He was a sufferer of neuritis for nearly a year, and also had two strokes of paralysis, which caused his death.
Funeral services were held at the home at 2 o'clock June 1, by Rev W H Jones of Milton. The body was laid to rest in Bethel cemetery.
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We wish to express our thanks to neighbors and friends for their kindness in our trouble.
Mother and Children
(Photocopy of this obit found on page 210 of Obit Book "A" of the Van Buren County Genealogical Society's collection at the Keosauqua Public Library in Mar 2001. Name of newspaper and date of obit not given.)
Obit provided by Jane Cockayne Weaver - Thank You!
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Husband of Tabitha Ellis
Parents: Daniel Thomas & Mary A
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OBITUARY
Riley B Thomas, son of Daniel M. and Mary Thomas, was born in Highland county, Ohio, Jan. 15, 1848, and departed this life May 31, 1920, making him 72 years, 4 months and 16 days of age. With his parents he came to this county when 3 years old, and here he spent most of his life. He was married to Tobitha J Ellis June 13, 1869. To this union 11 children were born, 9 sons and 2 daughters, viz: William Butler, Jesse N, Riley W, Robert A, Lee, Grover C, Albert H, Willis E, Vance W, Mary E Godown, and Jennie B. All are living except William B. He also leaves his wife, 11 grandchildren, 4 great grandchildren, one brother, John; one sister, Harriett Chaplin, and many other relatives and friends.
He was a sufferer of neuritis for nearly a year, and also had two strokes of paralysis, which caused his death.
Funeral services were held at the home at 2 o'clock June 1, by Rev W H Jones of Milton. The body was laid to rest in Bethel cemetery.
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We wish to express our thanks to neighbors and friends for their kindness in our trouble.
Mother and Children
(Photocopy of this obit found on page 210 of Obit Book "A" of the Van Buren County Genealogical Society's collection at the Keosauqua Public Library in Mar 2001. Name of newspaper and date of obit not given.)
Obit provided by Jane Cockayne Weaver - Thank You!
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Parents: Daniel Thomas & Mary A
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OBITUARY
Riley B Thomas, son of Daniel M. and Mary Thomas, was born in Highland county, Ohio, Jan. 15, 1848, and departed this life May 31, 1920, making him 72 years, 4 months and 16 days of age. With his parents he came to this county when 3 years old, and here he spent most of his life. He was married to Tobitha J Ellis June 13, 1869. To this union 11 children were born, 9 sons and 2 daughters, viz: William Butler, Jesse N, Riley W, Robert A, Lee, Grover C, Albert H, Willis E, Vance W, Mary E Godown, and Jennie B. All are living except William B. He also leaves his wife, 11 grandchildren, 4 great grandchildren, one brother, John; one sister, Harriett Chaplin, and many other relatives and friends.
He was a sufferer of neuritis for nearly a year, and also had two strokes of paralysis, which caused his death.
Funeral services were held at the home at 2 o'clock June 1, by Rev W H Jones of Milton. The body was laid to rest in Bethel cemetery.
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We wish to express our thanks to neighbors and friends for their kindness in our trouble.
Mother and Children
(Photocopy of this obit found on page 210 of Obit Book "A" of the Van Buren County Genealogical Society's collection at the Keosauqua Public Library in Mar 2001. Name of newspaper and date of obit not given.)
Obit provided by Jane Cockayne Weaver - Thank You!
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