Joe Thomas

THOMAS, BUFFINGTON, THAYER, ESTLAND

Posted By: Volunteer (email)
Date: 1/31/2019 at 10:49:20

Wapello Republican, December 26, 1935

He came to America with his parents, Evan and Madelin Thomas at the age of 11 months. Joe was married to Julia Buffington on June 16, 1895, at Wapello and made their home at Columbus Junction until 1905, when they moved to Williams, and in 1920 to Rowan, which has been their home since.

He leaves to mourn his wife Julia, and three sons and two daughters. One son, John, preceded him to death.

Those of his children still living are: Jim of Eldora; Jake of Iowa Falls; Mac of Rowan; Mrs. Lila Thayer of Belmond; Mrs. Bonnie Estland of Belmond; also sixteen grandchildren and a host of friends.

Mr. Thomas is an uncle of Mr. O. C. Buffington of the Spring Run neighborhood.