Thomas, R. C. 1836 – 1913

THOMAS, MILLARD

Posted By: Joy Moore (email)
Date: 5/22/2024 at 16:07:23

Source: Cresco Plain Dealer July 11, 1913, P-FP, C-3

Death of Captain Thomas.
R. C. Thomas was born at New Bedford, Mass., April 12, 1836, died at Boston, Mass., June 12, 1913. Mr. Thomas’s early life was spent as a sailor. When he left the sea, he was captain of a vessel that ran from New York City to San Francisco. After leaving the sea, he again took up his trade as a carpenter.
Mr. Thomas married Mrs. Sarah J. Millard, March 8, 1890, in Bozeman, Montana. To this union was born one daughter, Miss Grace C. Thomas, who is now a teacher in the Kansas City schools.
Mr. Thomas with his family, moved to Cresco, Iowa, in the fall of 1891. In 1895 he moved to Kansas City, Mo., which was his home until his death. On account of ill health, he made a trip to Porto{sp} Rico where he remained for over two years, and was on his way home when he was striken with acute bronchitis. When he reached Boston, he was taken to the home of sister where after a few days he fell into the long sleep.
He was buried at New Bedford in the old family burying ground.
Mr. Thomas united with the Baptist church at Decorah, Iowa, March 25. 1894. He was one of God’s noble men. His consecrated life was an inspiration to all who knew him. He was a faithful Bible class teacher both in the church Bible school and in the Mission school.
He leaves a wife and daughter and three step children, C. T. Millard of Storm Lake, Iowa, Mrs. W. H. Miller, of Cresco, Iowa, and Mrs. J. H. Brierley of Kansas City. Mo.; also four sisters and one brother, and a host of friends to mourn his going away.