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THOMAS - ORRELL

Owen Zach THOMAS was born on 11 FEB 1908 in Greenfield, Hancock County, Indiana.
He died on 3 AUG 1983 in Happy Jack, Coconino County, AZ , and was buried in Combes Cemetery, Quincy, Owen County, IN.
   Parents: Charles Edward THOMAS (b. 23 OCT 1869) and Nellie Dawn CROUCH (b. 30 APR 1874)
   Graphics: Ancestry chart
   Other spouses: Mary Ida STEELE (b. 9 AUG 1913), Mable Pearl WEST (b. 10 MAR 1905).

Owen Thomas always stated that Shirley West was his daughter. Woodrow
West adopted Shirley West. Mary Ida Steele left Owen for Woodrow West and
left her two sons behind with Mable and Owen. Her two sons said living
with Mable was the happiest year of their lives. Mable died in childbirth
having Patrica Ann Thomas. (per Patricia Ann Thomas).

India Marie ORRELL was born on 1 JAN 1900 in Quincy, Indiana.
She died on 17 JUL 1989 in Phoenix, Maricopa County, AZ , and was buried in Combes Cemetery, Quincy, Owen County, IN.
   Parents: Curtis B. ORRELL (b. 3 FEB 1827) and Jennie MARTIN
   Other spouse: Myron O. PEBBLES (b. 29 AUG 1893).

Owen Zach THOMAS and India Marie ORRELL were married on 16 NOV 1945 in Indianapolis, IN

Marriage Photo
Marriage Photo

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