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James Elmer Thomas

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James Elmer Thomas

Birth
Pipestone County, Minnesota, USA
Death
30 Sep 1989 (aged 62)
Minnehaha County, South Dakota, USA
Burial
Holland, Pipestone County, Minnesota, USA Add to Map
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BLOCK 47, LOT 91, GRAVE 7, ORIGINAL ADD.
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James Elmer Thomas was the oldest or 16 children born to Elmer and Alvina (Weinkauf) Thomas near Holland, MN. He was baptized, confirmed and a long time member of St. James Lutheran Church and educated in a rural school.

He spent most of his life in the Pipestone County. He farmer with his father on the home place, with his siblings after his death and with local farmers when his mother sold the farm. He never married.

When his health deteriorated in his later years, he moved to Sioux Falls to be closer his siblings.

He was a quiet and spiritual man. He enjoyed family gatherings and church activities. For many years he was one of the chiefs in the Pipestone's "Song of Hiawatha" Pageant.
James Elmer Thomas was the oldest or 16 children born to Elmer and Alvina (Weinkauf) Thomas near Holland, MN. He was baptized, confirmed and a long time member of St. James Lutheran Church and educated in a rural school.

He spent most of his life in the Pipestone County. He farmer with his father on the home place, with his siblings after his death and with local farmers when his mother sold the farm. He never married.

When his health deteriorated in his later years, he moved to Sioux Falls to be closer his siblings.

He was a quiet and spiritual man. He enjoyed family gatherings and church activities. For many years he was one of the chiefs in the Pipestone's "Song of Hiawatha" Pageant.

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  • Created by: Jett
  • Added: Mar 31, 2012
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  • Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/87772818/james_elmer-thomas: accessed ), memorial page for James Elmer Thomas (13 Nov 1926–30 Sep 1989), Find a Grave Memorial ID 87772818, citing Holland Cemetery, Holland, Pipestone County, Minnesota, USA; Maintained by Jett (contributor 47754513).