Emma C. Patty and William Wallace Thomas
WILLIAM WALLACE THOMAS was born in Wisconsin, and died February 9, 1926 in Los Angeles, California.6704 He is buried in Inglewood Park Cemetery, Los Angeles County, California.456
He married EMMA C. PATTY on June 17, 1880 in Louisville, Pottawatomie, Kansas,1647, 4694 daughter of MARTHA T. BEATY and THOMAS WILLIAM PATTY. She was born March 21, 1859 in Illinois,6331 and died March 17, 1917 in Good Samaritan Hospital, Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California.1323 She is buried in Inglewood Park Cemetery, Los Angeles County, California.6331, 456
Children of EMMA C. PATTY and WILLIAM WALLACE THOMAS:
- ANNIE THOMAS, b. October 13, 1881, Garrison, Pottawatomie, Kansas;1647, 456 d. March 17, 1882, Garrison, Pottawatomie, Kansas;1647, 456 bur. Onaga Cemetery, Pottawatomie County, Kansas.456
- LOIS B. THOMAS, b. December 24, 1882, Onaga, Pottawatomie, Kansas;1647, 250 d. January 14, 1973, Los Angeles County, California.250
- EDWARD CHARLES THOMAS, b. June 20, 1887, San Diego, California;6703, 250 m. ERMA RAY GARDNER on August 19, 1908 in Los Angeles County, California3541; d. October 10, 1960, Los Angeles, California.6703
Marriage Announcements and News
Onaga Journal, June 17, 18801647
Married on Saturday, June 12, 1880, at the residence of Almon Benton, in Louisville, by the Rev. W. C. Crouch, of the Congregational church of that city, Mr. W. W. Thomas, of Garrison and Miss Emma C. Patty, of Onaga. A very pleasant party was given in honor of the newly wedded couple in Rolf's Hall on Monday evening, at which a large number of their friends were present. Mr and Mrs Thomas will make their home at Garrison, where Mr. Thomas is engaged in business.
Newspaper Articles
Onaga Journal, June 24, 18801647
Mrs. Martha Patty has gone to Garrison, where she will spend a month with her daughter, Mrs. W. W. Thomas.
Onaga Journal, October 13, 18811647
A little Thomas out at Garrison. It's a girl.
Onaga Journal, March 16, 18821647
As we were going to press this (Friday 17) evening, the sad intelligence of the death of the infant daughter of Mr and Mrs W. W. Thomas, was received, which had occured in the morning, at their home in Garrison.
Onaga Journal, December 28, 18821647
Mr and Mrs W. W. Thomas received a christmas present in the way of a nice little girl.
Onaga Journal, April 30, 18851647
Charles E. and William W. Thomas, formerly citizens of Onaga, have purchased a large tract of land in the foot hills of southern California, will start a cattle ranch. Their health demanded a change from city life. Charleys health has been much improved of late.
Daily Times-Advocate, August 9, 19506705
GRANDSON OF ESCONDIDO FOUNDER VISITS CITY
William E. Thomas of Inglewood was in Escondido Wednesday walking and riding over the streets he said his grandfather helped lay out in 1885.
Thomas and his wife are vacationing in this section of southern California. They spent the day looking over the town and visiting with pioneer residents. From here, they went to La Jolla.
His grandfather, William W. Thomas, and two brothers, George and Frank Thomas, were the owners of the Escondido Land & Town company, which subdivided the original Rincon Del Diablo in the '80s, Thomas related.
Years ago they raised money to help the Santa Fe company finance its branch railroad from Oceanside to Escondido. George remained in this city until the middle '20s and for many years was owner of the Escondido Lumber, Hay & Grain company. William W. Thomas returned to Escondido often for visits and business trips before his death.
Among persons the couple visited with in Escondido were Guy B. Ashley, J. Van Ryan and Robert Hays.
Obituaries
Daily Times-Advocate, March 19, 19176701
PIONEER LADY HAS PASSED ON
MRS. W. W. THOMAS, AN EARLY RESIDENT OF ESCONDIDO, DIES AT LOS ANGELES
Sunday morning G. V. Thomas received a telegram announcing the death of his brother's wife, Mrs. W. W. Thomas, who died in Los Angeles Saturday, at 11 p. m.
The sad news came as a shock to friends and relatives, who knew that the deceased had not been ill for some months past, but thought it only a short time until she would recover.
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas, and son, E. C. Thomas, reached Los Angeles Friday morning from Vancouver, B. C., and were joined there by their daughter, Miss Lois Thomas, who left here recently after a residence in the city of two years. Mrs. Thomas was taken immediately to the hospital, as she had been taken seriously sick the last part of the journey. However, it was thought she would recover, but at 11 o'clock Saturday night she passed quietly and peaceably away. Present at the time of death were the husband, daughter and son.
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas came to Escondido in 1885 and were identified with the early life and pioneer days of the Escondido valley, Mr. Thomas being one of the Thomas brothers who laid out the town and valley of Escondido. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas also had charge of Hotel Escondido in the early days, it then being the center of attraction of all social gatherings. After their departure, they returned to Escondido on different occasions to make their home or for an extended visit.
Mrs. Thomas was much beloved by all who knew her. The bereaved family has the deep sympathy of a large circle of friends.
The funeral service will be held on Thursday in Los Angeles. Mr. and Mrs. G. V. Thomas and daughters, the Misses Geneva and Della, left Monday morning, by auto, for Los Angeles, to attend the funeral.
Daily Times-Advocate, February 11, 19266702
FORMER CITIZEN DIES IN L. A.
W. W. THOMAS, ONE OF ESCONDIDO'S EARLY SETTLERS, SUMMONED BY DEATH IN NORTHERN CITY
A telegram was received Wednesday by Mrs. G. V. Thomas giving her the sad news of the death of her brother-in-law, W. W. Thomas, former resident of the city and a pioneer citizen of the valley. Mr. Thomas was one of the first proprietors of the old Escondido hotel, which for many years was a landmark of the valley and was the gathering place for prominent visitors.
Mr. Thomas has been in ill health for the past six years. He was stricken with double pneumonia six years ago while at Vancouver, Canada. Mr. Thomas left Escondido about 25 years ago, going from there to Los Angeles. He left Los Angeles to live at Vancouver for a short time six years ago.
His wife preceded him in death about five years ago at Los Angeles. He is survived by a daughter, son and grandson. He also leaves two sisters, Mrs. Mary Mitchel of Los Angeles and Mrs. Arthur J. Brown of New York.
Miss Della Thomas of Escondido will leave Friday to attend the funeral of her uncle.
Los Angeles Times, February 12, 19266704
Burial Today of W. W. Thomas, Mine Operator
The funeral of William Wallace Thomas will be conducted this afternoon at 2 o'clock from the funeral parlor of W. A. Brown, 1335 South Flower street, with internment in Inglewood cemetery. He leaves a daughter, Miss Lois B. Thomas; a son, Edward C. Thomas; a brother J. R. Thomas, and a sister, Mrs. Mary A. Mitchell, all of this city, and a sister, Mrs. Arthur J. Brown of New York. His wife died several years ago.
Mr. Thomas died Tuesday after an illness of several years. He was a graduate of the Ann Arbor law school and first practiced law in Fond du Lac, Wis. Coming to California in 1883, he joined his brothers, R. A. and J. R. Thomas, who laid out the town of Escondido, of which development W. W. Thomas became the manager. Some years ago he came to this city and was interested with his brothers in mining operations, and was a resident of this city for thirty-three years. He had mining interests in Vancouver, B. C., and spent some time there in looking after the property. He leaves many friends both here and in Vancouver.
Census Records
| Date | Location | Enumerated Names |
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| August 11, 18601637 | Avoca, Livingston, Illinois |
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| August 1, 18701645 | Pontiac, Livingston, Illinois |
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| June 1, 18801646 | Onaga, Pottawatomie, Kansas |
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| June 7, 1900761 | Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California |
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| April 15, 1910352 | Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California |
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