BIO:  THOMAS, Jesse W., s/o Isaac T. & Susan (Chew) Thomas

Submitted by:  phill@redrock.net   (Phyllis Hill)

History of Pike & Dubois Counties, Indiana; Chicago
Goodspeed Bros. & Co., Publishers, 1885
Pike County, Jefferson Twp, page 460

JESSE W. THOMAS was born in Washington Township, Pike Co., Ind., January 1,
1852, and is a son of Isaac T. and Susan (Chew) Thomas, who were the parents
of six children.  The father, who was a farmer by occupation, came from
Kentucky to this State, when very young.  He located in Pike County, where he
became a prominent citizen.  His death occurred August 20, 1884.  The mother
is still living near Petersburg.  Our subject was raised on a farm and
received a common school education.  When twenty-three years old he began
farming for himself and has been very successful in that business, owning 290
acres of good land.  December 20, 1875, Rebecca Anne Cox, became his wife.
Four children were born to them:  Mattie M., Otis L., Susannah and one who
died in infancy.  Mr. Thomas has always been a Democrat in politics. He takes
great interest in political affairs and is a prominent young farmer of the
county.


 
From: "Phyllis Hill" 
<phill@redrock.net>
Date: Thu, 30 Jul 1998