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

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

THOMAS   CHEW   COX   

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.
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