Absalom Thomas
Sex: M
Individual Information
Birth Date: 1788 - Beaufort County, S.C.
Christening:
Death: 1838 - Ware County, GA ( at age 50)
Burial:
Parents
Father: James Thomas
Mother: Sarah Banner
Spouses and Children
1. *Rebecca Lowery 69
Marriage: 13 May 1816 - Liberty Co., GA 69
Status:
Anne Thomas
Sex: F
Individual Information
Birth Date: Abt 1756 615
Christening:
Death:
Burial:
Parents
Father: Gilshot Thomas Sr 616
Mother: Helinor Williams 617
Banner Thomas Jr
Sex: M
Individual Information
Birth Date: 1813 - McIntosh Co., GA 411
Christening:
Death: 1875 - Georgia ( at age 62) 411
Burial:
Parents
Father: Banner Thomas Senior
Mother: Mary Mixon
Spouses and Children
1. *Lovie Denmark 407
Marriage: 1839 - Bulloch County, GA 411
Status:
Children:
1. Lovie Thomas
Notes
General:
THOMAS, BANNER, JR.1813-1875 BRANTLEY
Banner Thomas, Jr. was born in McIntosh County in 1813, son of Banner and Mary Thomas (Vol.III). He grew up mostly in Liberty and Ware counties, and was married in 1839 to Lovie Denmark, born 1817 in Bulloch County, daughter of James and Nancy Denmark of that county. They had twelve children:
1. Elizabethb. 1841, m. (unknown).
2. Nancyb. 1843, m. John W. Myers, Nov. 30, 1858.
3. James R.b. 1845, died single in C.S. Army.
4. Lewisb. 1847, m. Mary Stokes, dau. of Richard.
5. Susannahb. 1848, m. Ist. John Newton; 2nd. John Jacobs.
6. Maryb. 1849, m. (unknown).
7. Levicyb. 1850, m. John Newton.
8. Sarahb. 1852, m. (unknown).
9. William Guyb. 1851, m. lst. Vicy Warren, Jan. 4, 1872; 2nd. Virginia Woodard, dau. of Ambrose.
10. Matildab. 1855, m. J. Vandv A. Warren.
11. Banner H.b. 1858. m. Katie Byrd, May 26, 1882, dau of William.
12. Loveyb. 1860, m. Banner Crews.
Banner Thomas was in the Indian War, serving as a private in Capt. David J. Miller's company of Ware county militia in 1838, and in 1840 in Capt. Jones' company of Ware County militia. He served as a Justice of Ware Inferior Court, 18451849, and as Justice of the Peace in the 590th district of Ware county, 1857 until he was cut into Pierce County out of Ware in its creation in 1858. He then was elected Justice of Peace of the newly-formed 1181st district of Pierce county, serving 1858-1860, and again 1869-1870 (resigned).
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas were members of nearby High Bluff Primitive Baptist Church. He was received and baptized May 8, 1847, and she on Jan. 7, 1843. He later joined the Masonic order and received his degrees in Waresboro Lodge No. 217. On March 5, 1869, he affiliated with Blackshear Lodge, but on Nov. 4, 1870, he was demitted at his request, and apparently never again affiliated with a lodge on account of the attitude of his church towards Masonry.
Mrs. Thomas died in July, 1869, and he died in 1875. His son, Wm. G. Thomas, was the administrator of his estate. The homeplace of Banner Thomas was on lot of land 37, 9th district of Pierce county, which he owned at his death, and which was and is located about five miles east of Waycross, the railroad to Brunswick running through the lot. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas were buried at High Bluff Church.
Banner Thomas Senior
Sex: M
Individual Information
Birth Date: Abt 1785 - Beaufort, South Carolina, USA 568
Christening:
Death: 1865 - Brantley Co., GA ( about age 80) 568
Burial: in High Bluff Cemetery, Hoboken, Brantley, Georgia, United States
Parents
Father: James Thomas
Mother: Sarah Banner
Spouses and Children
1. *Mary Mixon
Marriage: 4 Jul 1808 - Liberty Co., GA 568
Status:
Children:
1. Nancy Banner Thomas
2. James R. Thomas
3. Banner Thomas Jr
4. Joseph Thomas
5. Letitia Thomas
6. Bathsheba Thomas
7. Sarah Thomas
8. Edmond Thomas
9. Matilda Thomas
10. Jonathan L. Thomas
Children:
1. Letitia Thomas
Notes
General:
Banner Thomas, forefather of most of the name in Ware and Pierce Counties, was born in South Carolina during 1785, possibly Beaufort County. His wife, Mary, was daughter of Redden Mixon and Amelia (last name unknown) was born in Georgia during 1793. Banner is the son of James Thomas and Sarah Banner.
The marriage of Banner took place in Liberty County after James and Sarah moved the family from South Carolina. Their marriage bonds were never recorded, as required by law, and the original books have been removed from the Ordinary's office. However, the books found their way into a descendant's hands. Banner Thomas' bond was dated July 11, 1808 and signed by Banner and Redden Mixon, his future father-in-law, as bondsman.
The family moved to Georgia before 1790 but where they first lived in this state has not been ascertained. Banner Thomas and wife Mary had five sons and five daughters in the 1830 census; all these are known except for one daughter. They had ten known children
Banner Thomas and family lived for several years in Liberty and McIntosh counties. He and his wife united with Jones Creek Baptist Church in Liberty (now Long) County, in April, 1823, and were baptized, according to the church records; they were later dismissed by letter, and received by letter into High Bluff Primitive Baptist Church (now in Brantley County), he being received Jan. 7, 1832, and she on June 9, 1832. They died members and were buried in the cemetery there.
The 1820 census shows Banner Thomas and family living in McIntosh County, but he registered in 1825 for the 1827 Land Lottery as a resident of Liberty County, 16th district. Together with his brothers, Lewis and James R. Thomas, and others of the family connection including the Waldrons, they moved from Liberty County to Ware County about 1829-1830, and settled in the 9th land district. Banner Thomas lived there until his death about 1865. He cut out of Ware into Pierce County in 1858.
Mr. Thomas served for several years beginning in 1839 as Captain of the militia in the 590th militia district, Ware County, and was generally called "Capt. Thomas" from this circumstance. He served as a Justice of Ware Inferior Court, 1837-1845."
"He served as a private in the War of 1812 in Capt. Thomas King Gould's company of Georgia militia. He enlisted at Darien, Jan. 12, 1815, and was mustered out Feb. 28, 1815, the war having ended. He was granted bounty-land for this service. (2) Mrs. Thomas was Mary Mixon before marriage and was a sister of Elizabeth, the wife of his brother Lewis Thomas... (4) Capt. Banner Thomas was a son of James and Sarah (Banner) Thomas who lived in the Barnwell District, S.C., before moving to Georgia..."
Banner was also a judge.
Name:Banner Thomas
Event Place:Not Stated, McIntosh, Georgia
Page Number:33
"United States Census, 1820," index and images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/XHLX-G68 : accessed 06 Aug 2014), Banner Thomas, Not Stated, McIntosh, Georgia; citing "1820 United States Federal Census," Ancestry.com; p. 33, NARA microfilm publication M33, roll 9, National Archives and Records Administration, Washington D.C.; FHL microfilm 0175768.
Name:Banner Thomas
Event Place:District 590, Ware, Georgia
Page Number:144
"United States Census, 1840," index and images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/XHBN-T2Q : accessed 06 Aug 2014), Banner Thomas, District 590, Ware, Georgia; citing "1840 United States Federal Census," Ancestry.com; p. 144, NARA microfilm publication M704, roll 52, National Archives and Records Administration, Washington D.C.; FHL microfilm 0007048.
James Fulwood, long a figure in Ware county political life, was
appointed by the Governor as one of the Quartermasters of the
State Militia. His bond as such, dated April 23, 1842, is signed
by Banner Thomas and Randal McDonald as sureties, in amount
of $5,000.
Deeded by John Newborn to Silas Hilliard, Jan. 21st, 1841.
Witnessed by Onslow G. Keith and Banner Thomas, J. P.
Deeded by Josiah Peeples to William S. Bailey, Nov, 3rd, 1857.
Consideration, $450. Witnessed by David Rowell and Banner
Thomas, J. P.
http://archive.org/stream/southgeorgiahist00huxf/southgeorgiahist00huxf_djvu.txt
Name:Banner Thomas
Event Type:Census
Event Year:1860
Event Place:9th Dist, Pierce, Georgia, United States
Gender:Male
Age:75
Race:White
Birth Year (Estimated):1785
Birthplace:S C
Page:1033
Affiliate Name:The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA)
Affiliate Publication Number:M653
HouseholdRole Gender Age Birthplace
Banner ThomasM 75 S C
Mary ThomasF 67 Geo
"United States Census, 1860," index, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/MZMP-6YZ : accessed 06 Aug 2014), Banner Thomas, 9th Dist, Pierce, Georgia, United States; citing "1860 U.S. Federal Census - Population," Fold3.com; p. 1033, household ID 234, NARA microfilm publication M653; FHL microfilm 803133.
Thomas Family Marker located in Shiloh Primitive Baptist Cemetery now in Pierce County, GA
James & Sarah from SC (South Carolina) to McIntosh (County) About 1790. Absalom to Ware Before 1824. Banner, Lewis, James R. by 1829. Gravesite of Lewis Thomas (1789 \endash 1860) Elizabeth M. Thomas (1795 \endash 1863)
1. Redden (b. 1810) married Suzannah
2. James R. (1811 \endash 1884) married Martha Leggett (1830 \endash 1918)
3. Marantha (1822 \endash 1890) married William Chancey (1825 \endash 1883)
4. Martha (b. 1823) married David Cason (b. 1812)
5. Sarah (b. 1825) married Thomas Dyal
6. Absalom (b. 1827) married Elizabeth Walker (b. 1827)
7. Lewis, Jr. (1830 \endash 1893) married Prucie Eason (1835 \endash 1919)
8. Banner (1833 \endash 1885) married Mary Walker (1837 \endash 1877)
9. Elizabeth (b. 1835) married Martin Nettles, Jr.
References:
Pioneers of Wiregrass Georgia, Vol. 3, pgs. 315-316,
Pioneers of Wiregrass Georgia, Vol. 7, pg. 510,
Pioneers of Wiregrass Georgia, Vol. 8, pg. 433.
Bathsheba Thomas
Sex: F
Individual Information
Birth Date: 1819 - Liberty Co., GA 440
Christening:
Death: 1860 - ( at age 41)
Burial:
Parents
Father: Banner Thomas Senior
Mother: Mary Mixon
Spouses and Children
1. *William Guy
Marriage: Abt 1837 - Georgia 440
Status:
Children:
1. Mary Ann Guy
2. Bathsheba Guy
3. Ransom Guy
Catherine Thomas
Sex: F
Individual Information
Birth Date:
Christening:
Death:
Burial:
Spouses and Children
1. *Burell Wheeler
Marriage:
Status:
Children:
1. Ella Virginia Wheeler
Edmond Thomas
Sex: M
Individual Information
Birth Date: 1825 - McIntosh County, GA 407
Christening:
Death: 25 Sep 1862 - Fort Delaware Prison, DE ( at age 37)
Burial:
Parents
Father: Banner Thomas Senior
Mother: Mary Mixon
Spouses and Children
1. *Martha Dowling 407
Marriage: 1847 - Ware County, GA
Status:
Notes
General:
Fort Delaware Prison Camp
Sgt.Edmund Thomas
Edmund Thomas was 4th Sgt. with the Satillia Rangers who became Company A of the 50th Georgia Infantry. They were mustered into service on March 4 1862. Edmund was captured in 1862 and died in Fort Delaware prison September 25 1862.
Approximately 2700 Confederate soldiers died while being held captive at Fort Delaware. About 2400 Confederates are interred at Finn's Point National Cemetery located across the Delaware River near Fort Mott State Park.
The marker reads:
ERECTED BY THE UNITED STATES TO MARK THE BURIAL PLACE OF 2436 CONFEDERATE SOLDIERS WHO DIED AT FORT DELAWARE WHILE PRISONERS OF WAR AND WHOSE GRAVES CANNOT NOW BE INDIVIDUALLY IDENTIFIED.
Notes from Waycross Journal Herald
Written by Eugenia F. Thomas
Edmund Thomas' Sacrifice
Georgia Day is near and I recall the story of a Confederate soldier, Edmund Thomas, whose love for our state still lives in the hearts of all races in the mystical, magical land. He was a native of McIntosh County who eventually settled in Pierce County (now Brantley County) where he became a prosperous farmer, but chose not to own slaves.
Edmund was Pierce County's first tax collector from 1858-59, and crossed the Satilla River on a ferry to reach Blackshear, the county seat. In 1861 he was a first lieutenant The Farmer's Guard and in 1862 at the age of 37 he joined Company A of the 50th Georgia Regiment. His wife, Martha Dowling Thomas, gave birth to their eighth and last child. They had five daughters and three sons. The Confederates had advanced up a few states when Sgt. Thomas was capturedby Union soldiers. He died during captivity on September 25,1862.
Whenever I, his great-greatgrandaughter, hear "Dixie," I think of men like Edmund Thomas who hated no one, but evidently defended the South because Georgia was in danger of invasion. The Words of our Lord Jesus are remembered "Greater love hath no man than this, that he lay down his life for a friend."
This comes from the book : The Story of Brantley County, Georgia.
Volume One.
Published 1999.
#673 Edmund Thomas
Edmund Thomas, son of Judge Banner Thomas and Mary Mixon Thomas, was born in McIntosh County, Georgia in 1825 and moved with his family when he was a toddler to land that is now Blackshear, Georgia. The family later lived in Schlatterville, and he married Martha Dowling.
The couple settled on a farm between Hickox and Hoboken where their eight children were born.Among his offspring was Banner Thomas who was born on February 9, 1857.
Edmund was the first tax collector of Pierce County, and he later joined the Confederacy during The War Between the States. The Satilla Ranger was captured in 1862 and died a few weeks later in a Maryland hospital. His forefather was James Thomas, Veteran of The American Revolution, and he was a pioneer of Ware(now Pierce) County.
If you inspect the historical marker in front of the courthouse (in Blackshear) you will find two Thomas names Edmund Thomas , son of Banner, was the first Tax collector, and James Thomas, younger brother of Banner, was the first Coroner.
Elizabeth Thomas
Sex: F
Individual Information
Birth Date: 17 Feb 1769 618
Christening:
Death:
Burial:
Parents
Father: Gilshot Thomas Sr 616
Mother: Helinor Williams 617
Ellinor Thomas
Sex: F
Individual Information
Birth Date: Abt 1756 619
Christening:
Death:
Burial:
Parents
Father: Gilshot Thomas Sr 616
Mother: Helinor Williams 617
Gilshot Thomas Sr
Sex: M
Individual Information
Birth Date:
Christening:
Death:
Burial:
Parents
Father: John Thomas
Mother:
Spouses and Children
1. *Helinor Williams 617
Marriage: Abt 1750 - New Castle County, Delaware 620
Status:
Children:
1. Mary Thomas
2. Gilshot Thomas Jr.
3. Anne Thomas
4. Ellinor Thomas
5. James Thomas
6. Elizabeth Thomas