Nahunta, Ga., July 31, 1936 (Waycross Journal Herald).
William G. Thomas, 84, pioneer resident of this section, familiarly known to a host of friends as "Uncle Bill" Thomas, died at an early hour Thursday at his home five miles east of Waycross on the Brunswick Highway. His death removes one of the oldest residents of Ware County and Brantley County, a member of a family that has been prominent in the affairs of this section for several generations.
He was born February 22, 1851, the son of Banner Thomas and Lovie Denmark Thomas. His father served for many years as a justice of the peace in Ware County and had part in several Indian skirmishes in this county.
Nahunta, Ga., July 31, 1936 (Waycross Journal Herald).
William G. Thomas, 84, pioneer resident of this section, familiarly known to a host of friends as "Uncle Bill" Thomas, died at an early hour Thursday at his home five miles east of Waycross on the Brunswick Highway. His death removes one of the oldest residents of Ware County and Brantley County, a member of a family that has been prominent in the affairs of this section for several generations.
He was born February 22, 1851, the son of Banner Thomas and Lovie Denmark Thomas. His father served for many years as a justice of the peace in Ware County and had part in several Indian skirmishes in this county.
Family Members
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Welthia Ann Thomas Martin
1872–1969
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John Banner Thomas
1874–1943
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William Leon Thomas
1876–1942
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William Guy Thomas Jr
1880–1891
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Rosa Lee Thomas White
1882–1973
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Walter F. Thomas
1883–1918
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Grover C. Thomas
1885–1928
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Effie Z. Thomas
1886–1888
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Clinton A. Thomas
1888–1974
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Lester L. Thomas
1890–1925
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Ethel G. Thomas Newton
1892–1972
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Thomas Marion "Tom" Thomas
1895–1933
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Letha Thomas Rogers
1897–1986
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Dewey D. Thomas
1899–1960
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