About James E. Thomas
Lived 1894 – 1984 (aged 89). James E. Thomas was an American politician.
Early life
He was born in 1894 to Dr Louis A. Thomas and Adelia (Gregg) Thomas in Anthon. During World War II, he was a procurement officer for the Iowa Selective Service office.
Personal life
Thomas married three times.
He married his first wife, Grace Leola Hewitt, on July 23, 1919, in Red Oak. They divorced in June 1934. She died on March 26, 1972 in Red Oak. They had 2 sons and 2 daughters. She died on July 3, 1953, at Camp Dodge at age 47.
He married his third wife, Beatrice M. Hall, on March 28, 1968, in Omaha. She died on November 2, 2001 in Urbandale.
Thomas died of a heart issue at the Veterans Administration Hospital in Des Moines on January 8, 1984.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was James E. Thomas?
American politician (1894–1984)
When was James E. Thomas born?
James E. Thomas was born on 23 February 1894.
When did James E. Thomas die?
James E. Thomas died on 8 January 1984.
What was James E. Thomas's occupation?
James E. Thomas was a politician.
What nationality was James E. Thomas?
James E. Thomas was American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: James E. Thomas (Iowa auditor)
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