Harold Obray Thomas

Harold Obray Thomas

Male 1890 - 1950  (60 years)

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  • Name Harold Obray Thomas 
    Born 20 Jan 1890  Paradise, Cache, Utah, United States Find all individuals with events at this location  [1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
    Gender Male 
    Died 18 Nov 1950  Portland, Multnomah, Oregon, United States Find all individuals with events at this location  [7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13
    Buried 23 Nov 1950  Lincoln Memorial Cem,Portland, Multnomah, Oregon, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  [13, 14, 15
    Person ID I40  Wagner-Thomas
    Last Modified 27 Jan 2013 

    Father William Henry Thomas,   b. 22 Apr 1860, Neyland, Pembrokeshire, Wales, United Kingdom Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 25 Jan 1915, Paradise, Cache, Utah, United States Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 54 years) 
    Mother Rosara Bradshaw Obray,   b. 6 Dec 1865, Paradise, Cache, Utah, United States Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 6 Dec 1946, Salt Lake City, Salt Lake, Utah, United States Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 81 years) 
    Married 3 Apr 1884  Salt Lake City, Salt Lake, Utah, United States Find all individuals with events at this location  [16, 17, 18
    Family ID F8  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family Mabelle Harriett Moe,   b. 15 Nov 1891, Minneapolis, Hennepin, Minnesota, United States Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 23 Mar 1943, Portland, Multnomah, Oregon, United States Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 51 years) 
    Married 17 Feb 1917  Seattle, King, Washington, United States Find all individuals with events at this location  [19, 20, 21, 22
    Children 
    +1. Living
     2. Gerald Wesly Thomas,   b. 28 Oct 1921, Portland, Multnomah, Oregon, United States Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. Dec 1975  (Age 54 years)
     3. Donald Moe Thomas,   b. 23 Nov 1922, Portland, Multnomah, Oregon, United States Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 5 Jul 1923, Portland, Multnomah, Oregon, United States Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 0 years)
    +4. Living
    Last Modified 29 Apr 2014 
    Family ID F40  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  • Event Map
    Link to Google MapsBorn - 20 Jan 1890 - Paradise, Cache, Utah, United States Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsMarried - 17 Feb 1917 - Seattle, King, Washington, United States Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsDied - 18 Nov 1950 - Portland, Multnomah, Oregon, United States Link to Google Earth
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  • Photos
    Thomas family
    Thomas family
    Back: Lon, Harold, William (Bill)
    2nd: Carrie, Peggy, Rosara, Evelyn, Jen
    Front: LaRue, Louise
    William Henry Thomas family
    William Henry Thomas family
    Back: William Henry Thomas, Lonnie, Rosara Obray
    Front: Beth, William (Bill), Harold as a baby
    Harold, Rosara, Bertha Canaday Thomas, William
    Harold, Rosara, Bertha Canaday Thomas, William
    1: Chas Copple, 2: Bill Thomas, 3: Harold Thomas, 5: Hub Martin
    1: Chas Copple, 2: Bill Thomas, 3: Harold Thomas, 5: Hub Martin
    Thomas family
    Thomas family
    1st row: Jen Holling, Rose Thomas, Carrie Compton
    2nd row: Louise Ranck, Beth Lemon, Evelyn Thomas, LaRue Wagner, Peggy Wright
    3rd row: Lon Thomas, Harold Thomas, Bill Thomas
    Harold Thomas and Buster
    Harold Thomas and Buster
    Harold and Mable Tahomas
    Harold and Mable Tahomas
    Harold Thomas, his son, and their dog
    Harold Thomas, his son, and their dog
    Harold Thomas on right
    Harold Thomas on right
    Harold Obray Thomas
    Harold Obray Thomas
    Troutdale, Oregon restaurant: Clara Remington (middle) and Harold Thomas
    Troutdale, Oregon restaurant: Clara Remington (middle) and Harold Thomas
    Harold Obray Thomas, age 1 year
    Harold Obray Thomas, age 1 year

    Albums
    Harold Obray Thomas Mission
    Harold Obray Thomas Mission (7)
    Eastern States Mission, 1910-1912

  • Notes 
    • 1890 BIRTH,BLESSING: UT,Cache-Paradise: Harold Obray Thomas born 20 Jan 1890 [LaDean Bird shows 21 Jan 1890-CK OUT]. Blessed by John Welch on 3 April 1890 [from Pat Holling]

      1900 CENSUS: UT,Cache Co-Paradise Prec: Anc.com Img 3, pg 2A, 2 June, Dw 25/25: Harold Thomas age 10 born Utah January 1890, son of William and Rosara Thomas

      1910 CENSUS: OR,Clackamas Co-Bullrun Prec: Anc.com Img 6, pg 313, 24 April, Dw 62/64: Harold Thomas age 20 born Utah, laborer-Tigh Mill, son of William H and Rosarah Thomas

      1917 MARRIAGE: WA,King Co-Seattle: Harold Obray Thomas md Mabelle Harriett Moe 17 Feb 1917
      Living in Seattle, as Martha Jane was married in their home 3 Sep 1917

      1920 CENSUS: OR,Multnomah-Mt Scott, Prec 304: A/C Img 1, pg 124, 2 Jan, Dw 11/11-McKay Ave:
      THOMAS, Harold O-head 30/UT (UT,UT) md, salesman in shoestore; Mabel H-wife
      29/Minn (Norway, Norway) md no occupation

      1930 CENSUS: OR,Multnomah Co-Portland: Anc.com Img 5, pg 218, Apr 9,Dw 65/63-1594 Jordan:
      THOMAS, Harold O-head 39/UT (Wales,UT) md at 26 1st time,own home (5000) salesman
      dept store; Mabel M-wife 39/Minn (Nrwy,Nrwy)md at 26 1st time;
      Harold-son 9/OR; Gerald W-son 8/OR; Merieth L-son 3-3/12 OR

      1946 HISTORY: OR,Multnomah Co-Portland: Obit of mother Dec 1946: "Survivors include...William O Thomas, Harold O Thomas, Mrs Caroline Compton, Mrs Martha J Holling, Mrs LaRue Wagner, all of Portland, Ore..."

      1950 DEATH,BURIAL: OR,Multnomah Co-Portland: Harold Obray Thomas died 17 Nov 1950; buried 23 Nov 1950 Lincoln Memorial Cemetery, Portland Oregon [Jr thinks from stroke]

      NOTE: 1007-9: Cannot find in Social Security Death Index

  • Sources 
    1. [S42] Family Rcds: RANCK, Louise Thomas.
      "Harold Obray Thomas born 20 Jan 1890, Paradise,Cache,Utah"
      Submitted from Wm Henry Thomas family records

    2. [S20] Family Rcds: HOLLING, Patricia BRUCE.
      "Harold Obray Thomas born 20 Jan 1890, Paradise,Cache,Utah"
      PAF CD from Pat to Bob Wagner, July 2003

    3. [S56] Utah,Cache Co: Paradise Ward Rcds, Film 0026365, Item 1 #43, item 2 #666.
      "Harold Obray Thomas born 21 Jan 1890, Paradise,Cache,Utah"
      Family group sheets from LaDean Wright Bird, possession of Robert P Wagner, July 1992, taken from family rcds of Wm Henry Thomas, submitted by daughters Ada Thomas Wright & Louise Thomas Ranck

    4. [S80] Internet: Ancestry.com.
      About Harold Thomas, Father: William Henry Thomas, Mother: Rosara O O'Bray, Birth date: 20 Jan 1890, City: Paradise, County: Cache, State: Utah, Country: USA
      Family Data Collections - Births

    5. [S80] Internet: Ancestry.com.
      Harold O Thomas born 21 Jan 1890 in Utah, USA. Residence: Seattle, King Co, WA; Reg Card #44, Harold O Thomas, age 27, 604 Cherry St, Seattle, WA, born Jan 21, 1890, Logan UT; natural born citizen; shoe salesman at Dinham & Strehlean, 201 Yesler St, has a wife. Reg report: Medium tall, medium build, light blue eyes, light brown hair. P Rec 177, Seattle June 5, 1917.
      World War I Draft Registration Cards

      Date: 1917 or 1918

    6. [S109] Family Rcds: THOMAS, Harold Pierce, pg 1.
      Harold O Thomas born 20 Jun 1890, blessed 3 Apr 1890 by John Welsh, Deacon 11 Feb 1904 by J L Price, Endow 29 Mar 1911 Logan T, dd 18 Nov 1950 Portland OR, bur Lincoln Mem Park
      book Family Record and Record of Temple Work of William Henry Thomas

    7. [S42] Family Rcds: RANCK, Louise Thomas.
      "Harold Obray Thomas died 17 Nov 1950, Portland,Multnomah,Oregon"

    8. [S20] Family Rcds: HOLLING, Patricia BRUCE.
      "Harold Obray Thomas died 17 Nov 1950, Portland,Multnomah,Oregon"
      PAF CD from Pat to Bob Wagner, July 2003

    9. [S41] Family Rcds: BIRD, LaDean Wright.
      "Harold Obray Thomas died 18 Nov 1950, Portland,Multnomah,Oregon"
      Family group records from LaDean, possession of Robert P. Wagner, July 1992, taken from family rcds of Wm Henry Thomas, as submitted by daughters Ada Thomas Wright & Louise Thomas Ranck

    10. [S81] Obituary: Oregon, The Oregonian.
      Harold O. Thomas - The funeral of Harold O. Thomas, 60, salesman for the Eastern department store, who died Saturday, will be held Tuesday at 2:30 p.m. at J. P. Finley & Son, with commitment in Lincoln Memorial Park.
      Thomas had been a resident of Portland 30 years. He lived at 1129 SW Washington street.
      Survivors are two sons, Harold and Gerald; a daughter, Mrs. Mereith Schaeffer; a brother, W. O. Thomas, and seven sisters, Mrs. LaRue Wagoner, Mrs. Martha Holling, and Mrs. Caroline Compton, all of Portland; Mrs. Beth LaMon of Salt Lake City; Mrs. Louise Ranch and Mrs Evelyn Petty of Los Angeles, and Mrs. Ada Wright of Murray, Utah.
      Obituary may have been Sunday or Monday, 19-20 November 1950

    11. [S80] Internet: Ancestry.com, Certif #12393.
      Name: Harold O. Thomas, County: Portland, Death Date: 18 N 1950, Certif: 12393, Spouse: Mabel
      Oregon Death Index, State of Oregon, Salem Oregon, State Archives & Records Center

      Date: 1903 or 1998

    12. [S80] Internet: Ancestry.com.
      Harold Thomas born 20 Jan 1890 in Paradise, Cache, Utah, Death: 18 Nov. 1850, Parents: Wm Henry Thomas & Rosara
      Bradshaw O-Bray, Spouse: Mabella Harriet Moe
      Member Tree from Nalani Theresa Mixon, unsourced; One World Tree same except for Rosara Bradshaw Obray..

    13. [S109] Family Rcds: THOMAS, Harold Pierce, pg 1.
      Harold O Thomas...died 18 Nov 1950 Portland OR, buried Lincoln Memorial Park
      book Family Record and Record of Temple Work of William Henry Thomas

    14. [S42] Family Rcds: RANCK, Louise Thomas.
      "Harold Obray Thomas buried 23 Nov 1950 Lincoln Memorial Cemetery, Portland Oregon"

    15. [S20] Family Rcds: HOLLING, Patricia BRUCE.
      "Harold Obray Thomas buried 23 Nov 1950 Lincoln Memorial Cemetery, Portland Oregon"
      PAF CD from Pat to Bob Wagner, July 2003

    16. [S44] Family Rcds: GUNNELL, Lewis & Edra.
      "William Nash THOMAS married to Rosana Obray, 3 Apr 1884," no place shown.
      Family group sheet from Edra, copy in possession of Robert P Wagner, July 2000

    17. [S54] Utah,Salt Lake Co-Salt Lake City: Endowment House Sealing of Couples, Book M pg 42, film 183402.
      "William Henry Thomas md Rosara Bradshaw Obray on 3 April 1884 in the Endowment House in Salt Lake City Utah"
      Family group sheet from LaDean Wright Bird, possession of Robert P Wagner July 1992

    18. [S80] Internet: Ancestry.com.
      William Henry Thomas born Paradise, Cache Co, Utah, son of William Nash Thomas and Elizabeth Lallis, wife Rosara O O'bray, md 3 April 1882, Salt Lake City Utah, died Paradise, Cache Co, Utah 25 January 1915
      Family Data File

    19. [S42] Family Rcds: RANCK, Louise Thomas.
      "Harold Obray Thomas md Mabelle Harriett Moe 17 Feb 1917," no place shown

    20. [S20] Family Rcds: HOLLING, Patricia BRUCE.
      "Harold Obray Thomas md Mabelle Harriett Moe 17 Feb 1917, Seattle,King,Washington"
      PAF CD from Pat to Bob Wagner, July 2003

    21. [S41] Family Rcds: BIRD, LaDean Wright.
      "Harold Obray Thomas md Mabelle Harriett Moe 17 Feb 1917," no place shown
      Family group records from LaDean, possession of Robert P. Wagner, July 1992, taken from Temple Index Bureau (TIB) & family group rcds of Wm Henry Thomas, submitted by daughters, Ada Thomas Wright & Louise Thomas Ranck

    22. [S80] Internet: Ancestry.com.
      Mabelle Harriett Moe md 17 Feb 1917, Portland [ck on Portland or Seattle]
      Family Data Collection