About John Thomas
Lived 1857 – 1936 (aged 78). John Thomas was an American politician and military personnel.
John Thomas (December 27, 1857 – October 30, 1936) was an American politician from Ohio. He served as a member of the Ohio House of Representatives, representing Stark County from 1892 to 1896.
Early life John Thomas was born on December 27, 1857, in Syracuse, Ohio, to Maria (née Raymond) and Jobas Thomas. His father emigrated from Wales and worked as a coal miner. At a young age, his family moved to Newman (then Youngstown Hill), Stark County, Ohio. In 1884, the family moved to Navarre.
Career Thomas worked in the mines until 1891. In his first chairman, Thomas was chairman of the labor committee.
Personal life Thomas died on October 30, 1936, at his home. He was buried at Union Lawn Cemetery in Navarre.
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American politician (1857–1936)
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John Thomas was a politician and military personnel.
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