Margaret Francis Thomas

Margaret Francis Thomas

Female 1854 - 1935  (80 years)

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  • Name Margaret Francis Thomas 
    Nickname Frankie 
    Born 20 Oct 1854  Thomas, King County, Washington, U.S.A. Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Gender Female 
    Died 9 Oct 1935  Puyallup, Pierce County, Washington, U.S.A. Find all individuals with events at this location 
    • Tacoma News Tribune, October 10, 1935:

      "Death Calls Mrs. Cowgar

      Mrs. Margaret Cowgar, who is said to be the second white child born in the territory of Washington on the White River near Kent, died Wednesday afternoon at the Ladies of the G.A.R. home in Puyallup, where she had resided for the past two months.

      Mrs. Cowgar was 80 years old and had spent her entire life in the state. She had been a resident of Tacoma before coming to the home. She was the widow of the late H. H. Cowgar who was a private in Company C, 39th Iowa Volunteer Infantry.
      Surviving is an adopted daughter, Mrs. Frank Smith of Sierra Madera, Cal., and a niece, Mrs. J. M. Smith of Tacoma, and a brother, J. H. Thomas of Hillyard, Wash."
    Person ID I23121  Complete
    Last Modified 10 Jan 2018 

    Father John Mitchelltree Thomas,   b. 8 Jul 1829, Nicholas County, Kentucky, U.S.A. Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 3 Mar 1911, Carlton, Okanogan County, Washington, U.S.A. Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 81 years) 
    Mother Nancy E. Russell,   b. 15 Sep 1832, Ashland County, Ohio, U.S.A. Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 26 Nov 1902, Tacoma, Pierce County, Washington, U.S.A. Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 70 years) 
    Married 5 Feb 1854  Alki Point, King County, Washington, U.S.A. Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Family ID F8265  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

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