William Houston Thomas 
William Houston was born on December 8th, 1857 in Socapatoy Community, Coosa Co., AL.1 William Houston's father was William Horton Thomas and his mother was Martha Frances Ford. He was an only child. He died at the age of 82 on October 23rd, 1940 in Coosa Co., AL. He was buried in Poplar Springs Baptist Church Cemetery, Coosa Co., AL..1 1 General Notes
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"WILLIAM HOUSTON THOMAS
William Houston Thomas, 82, died at his home near Rockford,
Wednesday, October 23, following a stroke of paralysis. He was a well
known farmer, having resided in the county all his life.
Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Martha Ella Thomas, three daughters,
Mrs. Nancy Washam, Albertville; Mrs. Walter Lecroy; Mrs. John High,
Rockford; four sons, W. H. Thomas, Birmingham; J. S. Thomas, Clanton; the
Rev. A. P. Thomas, Rockford; Aaron B. Thomas, Norman Park, Georgia; one
step-daughter Mrs. H. B. Atchley, Goodwater, Rt. 3; and a large number of
grandchildren.
Funeral services were held at 2:00 P. M. Thursday from the Poplar
Springs Baptist Church with the Rev. J. T. Nail offciating." (1)
(1) The Rockford Chronicle, WILLIAM HOUTON THOMAS, 24 Oct 1940, p. 1.
Printed in Rockford, Coosa Co., AL. Microfilm: Located in the Alabama
Archives and History, Montgomery, AL.
"IN MEMORY OF WILLIAM THOMAS
On December 8th, 1857 William Houston Thomas was born to William and
Martha Thomas. On November 2nd, 1879 he was married to Mrs. Ella Smith
Jacks. To his union were born 5 girls and four boys.
Surviving are his widow, 7 children, one step-daughter, 31
grandchildren, 8 great-grandchildren. The children surviving are Mrs. J.
W. Lecroy, the Rev. A. P. Thomas, Mrs. J. Y. High, of Rockford; Mrs.
Scottie Washam, Albertville; W. H. Thomas of Birmingham; J. S. Thomas of
Clanton, and the Rev. A. B. Thomas of Cairo, Ga.
For 60 years, 11 months, and 21 days, he traveled the troublesome
path of life, walking hand in hand with his mate, and when he saw the
crossing was near, he remarked that his love for her was greater than
ever. In 1883, he united with Poplar Springs Baptist Church and
thereafter he manifested his newness of life by his consecrated Christian
conduct. He was a quiet unassuming personage of a retiring disposition, a
lovable companion and devoted father.
The esteemed in which he was held was attested by the beautiful
floral offerings which adorned his casket. He died ripe in years, rich in
faith, honored and loved by all who knew him. Honesty and truth was
written on his heart.
His son and Pastor A. P. Thomas" (1)
(1) The Rockford Chronicle, IN MEMORY OF WILLIAM H.THOMAS, 31 Oct 1940,
p. 1. Printed in Rockford, Coosa Co., AL. Microfilm: Located in the
Alabama Archives and History, Montgomery, AL.
Researched by Ron Bridges on 5 May 2001.
‌William Houston and Martha Ella were married in a religious ceremony on November 2nd, 1879 in Coosa Co., AL.1 They had four sons and five daughters, named William Houston, Jr., Arthur Patrick, John Sebron, Arron Bartley, Mary Etta, Nancy Scottie, Anette, Clara and Martha Ester.
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Children
Mary Etta Thomas
Mary Etta was born on October 18th, 1880 in Coosa Co., AL.1 She died at the age of 80 on June 27th, 1961 in Coosa Co., AL. She was buried in Poplar Springs Baptist Church Cemetery, Coosa Co., AL.1 1
Nancy Scottie Thomas
Nancy Scottie was born on September 14th, 1882 in Coosa Co., AL.1 She died at the age of 70 on October 24th, 1952 in Abertville, Marshall Co., AL.1
William Houston, Jr. Thomas
William Houston, Jr. was born in June 1884 in Coosa Co., AL.1 He died at the age of 87 in June 1971 in Birmingham, AL. He was buried in Poplar Springs Baptist Church Cemetery, Coosa Co., AL..1 1
Anette Thomas
Anette was born on August 7th, 1886 in Coosa Co., AL.1 She died at the age of 1 on September 3rd, 1887 in Coosa Co., AL.1
Arthur Patrick Thomas
Arthur Patrick was born on July 1st, 1888 in Rockford, Coosa Co., AL.1 He died at the age of 81 on January 12th, 1970 in Wetumpka, Elmore Co., AL.1
John Sebron Thomas
John Sebron was born on July 18th, 1890 in Rockford, Coosa Co., AL.1 He died at the age of 95 on June 23rd, 1986 in Alabaster, Shelby Co., AL. He was buried in Clanton, Chilton Co., AL.1 1
Clara Thomas
Clara was born on March 9th, 1893 in Coosa Co., AL.1 She died at the age of 3 on May 12th, 1896 in Coosa Co., AL. She was buried in Poplar Springs Baptist Church Cemetery, Coosa Co., AL.1 1
Martha Ester Thomas
Martha Ester was born on July 15th, 1895 in Coosa Co., AL.1 She died at the age of 77 on August 23rd, 1972 in Coosa Co., AL. She was buried in Shady Grove Baptist Cemetery, Coosa Co., AL.1 1
Arron Bartley Thomas
Arron Bartley was born on February 28th, 1898 in Rockford, Coosa Co., AL.1 He died at the age of 76 on March 4th, 1974 in Cairo, Grady Co., GA. He was buried in Long Branch Baptist Church Cemetery, Grady Co., GA.1 1
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