Family Group Sheet
NameFrancis “Frank” Marion Thomas
Birth9 Apr 1839, Morgan Co., Kentucky
Death25 Jan 1923, Rowan Co., Kentucky
FatherJames Thomas (~1795-)
MotherSarah E. Royse (~1798-<1880)
Marriageabt 1861, Rowan Co., Kentucky
SpouseLaura Browning
Birth9 Dec 1839, Virginia
Death2 Dec 1911, Vale, Rowan Co., Kentucky
FatherJosiah Browning (~1808-)
MotherElizabeth Taylor (~1813-)
Children
Birthabt 1862, Rowan Co., Kentucky
SpouseJacob Brooks
Birth18 Jan 1864, Rowan Co., Kentucky
Death28 Jan 1932, Rowan Co., Kentucky
SpouseJarvey Hamilton
Birthabt 1868, Rowan Co., Kentucky
SpouseLydia M. Pelfrey
Birthabt 1874, Rowan Co., Kentucky
SpouseIsaac A. Pelfrey
Birth10 May 1876, Rowan Co., Kentucky
Notes for Francis “Frank” Marion Thomas
His death certificate records Frank M. Thomas, age 84 years 2 months 16 days, born 9 April 1839 in Ky, died 25 Jan 1923 in Rowan Co., Ky, widowed, farmer, father James Thomas, mother’s maiden name Sarah E. Rice, both born in Ky, cause of death influenza, informant Kate Hamilton, Vale, Ky, burial in Christian Cemetery.
Notes for Laura Browning
Her death certificate records Laura Thomas, age 71 years 11 months 23 days, born 9 Dec 1839 in VA, died 2 Dec 1911 in Rowan Co., Ky, married, father Josine Browning, mother’s maiden name Elizabeth Taylor, both born in Virginia, cause of death tuberculosis, informant Frank Thomas, Vale, Ky, burial in Christian Cem.
She may have really been born in 1838 (she was listed in the 1850 census as age 12, for example), but the 1839 birthdate seems to be the one that was most frequently cited as an adult.
She may have really been born in 1838 (she was listed in the 1850 census as age 12, for example), but the 1839 birthdate seems to be the one that was most frequently cited as an adult.
Census Notes for Francis “Frank” Marion & Laura (Family)
1870 census of Rowan Co., Ky, Christy Creek precinct, enumerated 13 June, records on p. 12 as family #72:
Thomas James Sr., 75, farmer, b. Maryland; Sarah, 70, b. Kentucky; Frank, 27, farm laborer; Laura, 28; Sarah, 8; Lydia, 5; Mary, 2; James, 8/12. All except James Sr born in Kentucky.
1880 census of Rowan Co., Ky, Christy Creek precinct, enumerated 1 June, lists on p. 49 as family #336/361:
Thomas, Francis, 40, farmer; Laura, 41, wife; Mary L., 10, dau; James, 9, son; Masena M., 7, dau; Louisa, 4, dau. All born Ky Ky Ky.
The ages for Mary and James are both low by a year, so Masena and Louisa may really be older as well.
1900 census of Rowan Co., Ky, Hoggtown precinct, enumerated 11 June, lists on p. 3A as family #48:
Thomas, Francis, 61, b. Apr 1839, farmer; Laurie, wife, 61, b. Dec 1839; Ella, dau, 24, b. May 1886 (note that this is inconsistent); Dee, granddau, 4, b. May 1896. All born Ky Ky Ky.
The preceding household is their son James with his wife Lidda.
1910 census of Rowan Co., Ky, Hogtown precinct, enumerated 20 April, lists on p. 4A as family #60:
Thomas, Frank M., 71, b. Ky Ky Va, farmer; Laura, wife, 71, b. Ky Ky Ky, married 51 years, mother of 7 children, 4 living; Dee, granddaughter, 13, b. Ky Ky Ky.
Thomas James Sr., 75, farmer, b. Maryland; Sarah, 70, b. Kentucky; Frank, 27, farm laborer; Laura, 28; Sarah, 8; Lydia, 5; Mary, 2; James, 8/12. All except James Sr born in Kentucky.
1880 census of Rowan Co., Ky, Christy Creek precinct, enumerated 1 June, lists on p. 49 as family #336/361:
Thomas, Francis, 40, farmer; Laura, 41, wife; Mary L., 10, dau; James, 9, son; Masena M., 7, dau; Louisa, 4, dau. All born Ky Ky Ky.
The ages for Mary and James are both low by a year, so Masena and Louisa may really be older as well.
1900 census of Rowan Co., Ky, Hoggtown precinct, enumerated 11 June, lists on p. 3A as family #48:
Thomas, Francis, 61, b. Apr 1839, farmer; Laurie, wife, 61, b. Dec 1839; Ella, dau, 24, b. May 1886 (note that this is inconsistent); Dee, granddau, 4, b. May 1896. All born Ky Ky Ky.
The preceding household is their son James with his wife Lidda.
1910 census of Rowan Co., Ky, Hogtown precinct, enumerated 20 April, lists on p. 4A as family #60:
Thomas, Frank M., 71, b. Ky Ky Va, farmer; Laura, wife, 71, b. Ky Ky Ky, married 51 years, mother of 7 children, 4 living; Dee, granddaughter, 13, b. Ky Ky Ky.
