This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Thomas Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/CQB.2ACI/2464 Message Board Post: John J. Thomas was born in Russell, New York, August 28,1844 and passed away Oct. 21,1909. He was united in marriage to Miss Maggie Wood, Feb. 1,1874 in Lion county, Iowa. They moved to Thatcher in 1880 and have been residents of Cherry co. since. For further info contact cherry co. coord.