Thomas, Benjamin F.(1834-1910)

THOMAS

Posted By: Ken Wright (email)
Date: 11/7/2007 at 08:56:39

Jackson Sentinel, February 10, 1910:

PROMINENT LAWYER DIES.

B.F.Thomas Succumbs After Illness of a Few Days.

THOMAS.-Benj. F. Thomas, a leading member of the Jackson County bar, was born near Erie, Erie County, Pennsylvania, in 1834, and died at his home on East Pleasant street at about eight o'clock, Thursday evening, February 3, 1910. In 1850, he emigrated with his father to Iowa and completed his education at the State Normal School then located at Andrew. In 1856, he went to Joliet, Ill., and began the study of law in the office of Osgood & Streeter, leading lawyers of that place. In 1858 he was admitted to the bar and removed to Monticello, Minnesota, where he opened an office and commenced in earnest the practice of his chosen profession, making many friends and securing an extensive practice. In 1860, he removed to Andrew and the following year was appointed U.S.Pension Agent. In 1859 he married Miss Mary E. Gallow, a most estimable lady; she was born in Orange county, New York. They were the parents of five children, four of whom are lively, namely: W.G.Thomas of Cedar Rapids; B.F., postmaster of Omaha, Nebraska; Mrs. C.H.Patterson and Chas. M. Thomas of this city, who with the wife survive to mourn the death of a beloved husband and father.
Personally and socially he was a man of excellent qualities, who throughout his life has maintained an adherence to those priciples of honor that have secured to him the confidence and esteem of all.
Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon from the late home at two o'clock, Rev. A.T.Foster officiating. A.F. & A.M., of which deceased was a member, had charge of burial.

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