Thomas Ancestors - Generation 9 - Melvin Thomas

Melvin Thomas was born 26 September 1891 in Bangor, Van Buren County, Michigan, and died 27 September 1980 in South Haven, Van Buren County, Michigan.

Melvin was the son of Charles and Nancy Ford Thomas.

Mel is front left in this group photo. His parents, Nancy and Charles Thomas, are back row far left and far right.

Melvin married Alta Louella McConnohie 20 February 1919 in Hartford, Van Buren County, Michigan, daughter of Solomon McConnohie and Emma Jane Sternaman. She was born 06 June 1897 in Hartford, Van Buren County, Michigan, and died 29 December 1995 in Leon County, Texas.

PHOTO: Mel and Alta Thomas

PHOTO L-R: Bill and Christie Thomas, Mel and Alta Thomas, Erwin and Renue Thomas Wells.

Bill and Renue are Mel's brother and sister.

Children of Mel and Alta Thomas are:

i. Roger Eugene Thomas 1922-2012

ii. Geraldine Thomas, born 16 October 1928

PHOTO: Mel and Alta with Roger

PHOTO: Roger and Jerry are in front center of this group photo. Mel's parents, Nancy and Charles Thomas, are on the far right.

PHOTO: Richard (the baby in the photo) is my dad. Bernarde (left) is his brother. Roger is in the center and Jerry on the right.

PHOTO: Jerry (center) with Mel and Alta on their 60th wedding anniversary. 1979.

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Melvin Thomas died 27 September 1980

Alta Thomas died 29 December 1995 in Hilltop Lakes, Texas.

Mel and Alta are buried in Arlington Hill Cemetery, Bangor, Van Buren County, Michigan