His death certificate records William Martin Thomas, age 72 years 7 months 22 days, born 20 May 1864 in Virginia, died 12 Jan 1938 in Farmers precinct, residence Cogswell, Ky, length of residence 19 years, farmer, married, husband of Almyrah Thomas, father George Thomas, mother’s maiden name Polly Kendrick, both born in Virginia, cause of death carcinoma of stomach, informant David Thomas, son, Cogswell, Ky, burial in Ginter Cemetery, Menifee Co., Ky.