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     Edward C. Nipper was born circa 1847 at Mississippi. He was the son of Harmon J. Nipper and Selina Koon. Edward C. Nipper appeared on the census of 1850 in the household of Harmon J. Nipper at Yalobusha County, Mississippi, as age three. Edward C. Nipper appeared on the census of 1860 in the household of Harmon J. Nipper at St. Francis County, Arkansas, as Edward age 12 and having attended school within the year. Edward C. Nipper died before 1880.

     Jane McDowell was born in 1820 at South Carolina. She was the daughter of Henry McDowell and Jane (?) Jane McDowell married Richard Jabez Nason, son of Richard Nason and Margaret Milling, on 27 February 1849. Jane McDowell appeared on the census of 1850 in the household of Richard Nason at Yalobusha County, Mississippi, as Jane Nason age 29. Living in the same household was her husband Richard J. Nason. Jane (McDowell) Nason died on 15 April 1856 at Yalobusha (now Grenada) County, Mississippi. She was buried at Spring Hill Cemetery, Yalobusha (now Grenada) County, Mississippi.

     Henry McDowell was born in 1774 at Scotland. He married Jane (?)

     Jane (?) was born circa 1785 at County Down, Ireland; DOB estimated from age and date of death on gravestone. She married Henry McDowell.

Jane (?) McDowell died on 22 February 1853 at Yalobusha (now Grenada) County, Mississippi. She was buried at Spring Hill Cemetery, Yalobusha (now Grenada) County, Mississippi.

     Nancy Jane Nason was born in March 1851. She was the daughter of Richard Jabez Nason and Jane McDowell. Nancy Jane Nason died on 5 December 1856 at Yalobusha (now Grenada) County, Mississippi, at age 5. She was buried at Spring Hill Cemetery, Yalobusha (now Grenada) County, Mississippi.

     Hugh M. Nason was born on 11 January 1850. He was the son of Richard Jabez Nason and Jane McDowell. Hugh M. Nason died on 30 November 1851 at Yalobusha (now Grenada) County, Mississippi, at age 1. He was buried at Spring Hill Cemetery, Yalobusha (now Grenada) County, Mississippi.

     Margaret Ann Miller was born circa March 1817 at South Carolina. She married Richard Jabez Nason, son of Richard Nason and Margaret Milling, on 10 February 1857 at Pontotoc County, Mississippi. Margaret Ann (Miller) Nason appeared on the census of 1860 in the household of Richard Jabez Nason at Yalobusha County, Mississippi; enumerated 27 July. Richard J. Nason Jr. was enumerated as age 42, head of household and a farmer with $4000 value in real estate and $20,000 value in personal property. Margaret Ann Nason was enumerated as age 40. Included in the household were Robert Nason age eight and Richard N age five. Margaret Ann (Miller) Nason appeared on the census of 1870 in the household of Richard Jabez Nason at Grenada County, Mississippi; as Richard J. Nason, head of household, a 52 year old farmer with $3000 value in real estate and $2000 value in personal property. Included in the household were: Margaret, age 50, keeping house; Richard, age 18, a farm laborer who had attended school within the year and Robert, age 16, who was at school. Margaret Ann (Miller) Nason died on 7 July 1879 at Grenada County, Mississippi. She was buried at Spring Hill Cemetery, Grenada, Grenada County, Mississippi. She appeared on the census of 1880 in the household of Richard Jabez Nason at Grenada County, Mississippi; enumerated 3 June. Richard was enumerated as a 65 year old farmer and head of household. Margaret was enumerated as his 62 year old wife.

     Dr Benjamin F Harris married Mary Ann Milling, daughter of Hugh Milling and Elizabeth Burney, at Fairfield District, South Carolina.

     Elizabeth Burney Harris was born at South Carolina. She was the daughter of Dr Benjamin F Harris and Mary Ann Milling. Elizabeth Burney Harris was listed as an heir in the will of her grandfather, Hugh Milling on 3 September 1833 at Fairfield County, South Carolina,receiving $300 and 1/3 of her deceased mother's 1/9 share of the estate. Elizabeth Burney Harris married John Nason, son of Richard Nason and Margaret Milling, circa 1837 at South Carolina. Elizabeth Burney Harris likely appeared on the census of 1840 in the household of John Nason at Oktibbeha County, Mississippi, as the female age 15 to 20 or the female age 20 to 30 years old. Elizabeth Burney (Harris) Nason died on 15 April 1843 at Mississippi; at 11 p.m. She was buried at Spring Hill Cemetery, Yalobusha (now Grenada) County, Mississippi.

     Mary Elizabeth Nason was born on 12 September 1838 at South Carolina. She was the daughter of John Nason and Elizabeth Burney Harris. Mary Elizabeth Nason likely appeared on the census of 1840 in the household of John Nason at Oktibbeha County, Mississippi, as the female under age five. Mary Elizabeth Nason appeared on the census of 1850 in the household of John Nason at Yalobusha County, Mississippi, as age fourteen and having attended school within the year. Mary Elizabeth Nason was a Presbyterian and a consistent member of the church. She married Adrian Van Brocklin Thomas on 4 September 1856 at Yalobusha County, Mississippi. Mary Eliza (Nason) Thomas appeared on the census of 1860 in the household of Adrian Van Brocklin Thomas at Tallahatchie County, Mississippi; enumerated 2 August. Adrian Thomas was enumerated as age 26, head of household and a farmer with $3900 in real estate value and $17,000 in personal property value. Included in the household were; Mary N. Thomas age 21, John Thomas age two and James T. Thomas age one. Mary Eliza (Nason) Thomas appeared on the census of 1870 in the household of Adrian Van Brocklin Thomas at Grenada County, Mississippi; enumerated 18 July. Adrian V. Thomas was enumerated as age 35, head of household and a farmer with real estate valued at $1000 and personal property valued at $600. Mary E. Thomas was enumerated as age 33 and keeping house. Thomas children included in the household were; John age eleven, Tolbert age nine, Adrian age seven, Belle age four and Lawrence age one. Also listed in the household was Gray Webb age sixteen, a Black domestic servant. Mary Eliza (Nason) Thomas appeared on the census of 1880 in the household of Adrian Van Brocklin Thomas at Grenada County, Mississippi; enumerated 11 June. Adrian V. B. Thomas was enumerated as age 45, head of household and the Clerk of the Chancery Court. Mary E. Thomas was enumerated as his wife, age 42 and keeping house. Included in the household were three sons; James T. age twenty, Adrian C. age seventeen, Lawrence age eleven and two daughters; Belle age fourteen and Kate D. age eight. James was listed as the Deputy Chancery Clerk and the other children had all attended school during 1880. Mary Elizabeth Nason was widowed with the death of Adrian Van Brocklin Thomas on 13 April 1891 at Grenada, Grenada County, Mississippi. Mary Eliza (Nason) Thomas appeared on the census of 1900 at Yalobusha County, Mississippi; enumerated 6 June. Mary E. Thomas was enumerated as age 60 and head of household. A son, Lawrence age 31 and a daughter, Kate D. age 25 were living with her. They were renting quarters in the home of Robert Kimmons. She appeared on the census of 1910 in the household of her son-in-law, William Drake Salmon at Grenada County, Mississippi, as age 71, widowed and the mother of five children with four living. Mary Eliza (Nason) Thomas died on 17 September 1910 at Grenada County, Mississippi, at age 72; at 4:30 am after being seriously ill for about ten days. She was buried at Odd Fellows Cemetery, Grenada, Grenada County, Mississippi; with a "fervent prayer and scripture reading" by Rev. J. C. Carothers, "which was the only service held over the remains."

     Adrian Van Brocklin Thomas was born on 31 March 1835 at Sumpter County, Alabama. He moved in 1849 to Tallahatchie (now Grenada) County, Mississippi; with his parents. He married Mary Elizabeth Nason, daughter of John Nason and Elizabeth Burney Harris, on 4 September 1856 at Yalobusha County, Mississippi. Adrian Van Brocklin Thomas held membership in the Order of Odd Fellows having joined in 1856 at Grenada, Mississippi. He appeared on the census of 1860 at Tallahatchie County, Mississippi; enumerated 2 August. Adrian Thomas was enumerated as age 26, head of household and a farmer with $3900 in real estate value and $17,000 in personal property value. Included in the household were; Mary N. Thomas age 21, John Thomas age two and James T. Thomas age one. He began military service during the Civil War with Ballentines' Regiment, Mississippi Cavalry, Confederate States Army. He was seriously wounded in the spring of 1863 at Selma, Alabama. He was a Presbyterian, having joined the church in 1862 and was later elected an elder. He appeared on the census of 1870 at Grenada County, Mississippi; enumerated 18 July. Adrian V. Thomas was enumerated as age 35, head of household and a farmer with real estate valued at $1000 and personal property valued at $600. Mary E. Thomas was enumerated as age 33 and keeping house. Thomas children included in the household were; John age eleven, Tolbert age nine, Adrian age seven, Belle age four and Lawrence age one. Also listed in the household was Gray Webb age sixteen, a Black domestic servant. "In 1875 he was elected Chancery Clerk, and the same year moved to Grenada with his family. He was again re-elected in 1879, and always made a good and efficient officer." He appeared on the census of 1880 at Grenada County, Mississippi; enumerated 11 June. Adrian V. B. Thomas was enumerated as age 45, head of household and the Clerk of the Chancery Court. Mary E. Thomas was enumerated as his wife, age 42 and keeping house. Included in the household were three sons; James T. age twenty, Adrian C. age seventeen, Lawrence age eleven and two daughters; Belle age fourteen and Kate D. age eight. James was listed as the Deputy Chancery Clerk and the other children had all attended school during 1880. He was co-owner with his brother, B. F. Thomas of Thomas Brothers, a mercantile business they started in 1882 at Grenada, Grenada County, Mississippi. He held membership in "the Knights & Ladies of Honor and had $3000 insurance in same." At the time of his death, he was a director of the Merchant's Bank in Grenada.

Adrian Van Brocklin Thomas died on 13 April 1891 at Grenada, Grenada County, Mississippi, at age 56; after an illness that him kept confined to his room for over three months. Funeral services were held on 14 April 1891 at Presbyterian Church, Grenada, Grenada County, Mississippi; with services conducted by the Rev. J. C. Carothers. Every business in Grenada closed that morning for the funeral. The church was so full that many people had to stand outside. He was buried on 14 April 1891 at Odd Fellows Cemetery, Grenada, Grenada County, Mississippi; with the remains having been escorted to the cemetery by the Odd Fellows.

     John F. Thomas was born on 20 September 1858 at Tallahatchie (now Grenada) County, Mississippi. He was the son of Adrian Van Brocklin Thomas and Mary Elizabeth Nason. John F. Thomas appeared on the census of 1860 in the household of Adrian Van Brocklin Thomas at Tallahatchie County, Mississippi, as age two. John F. Thomas appeared on the census of 1870 in the household of Adrian Van Brocklin Thomas at Grenada County, Mississippi, as age eleven. John F. Thomas died on 19 August 1878 at Grenada County, Mississippi, at age 19; of yellow fever. He was buried at Odd Fellows Cemetery, Grenada, Grenada County, Mississippi.

     James Talbert Thomas was born on 29 May 1860 at Tallahatchie (now Grenada) County, Mississippi; on the Thomas plantation near what is now Bew Springs. He was the son of Adrian Van Brocklin Thomas and Mary Elizabeth Nason. James Talbert Thomas appeared on the census of 1860 in the household of Adrian Van Brocklin Thomas at Tallahatchie County, Mississippi, as age one. James Talbert Thomas appeared on the census of 1870 in the household of Adrian Van Brocklin Thomas at Grenada County, Mississippi, as Tolbert age nine. "J. T., age 17, was clerking, and 1 year later, was Deputy Chancery Clerk, and at 21, was Circuit Clerk." James Talbert Thomas appeared on the census of 1880 in the household of his father, Adrian Van Brocklin Thomas at Grenada County, Mississippi, as age twenty and serving as the Deputy Chancery Clerk. James Talbert Thomas married Ruth Archer Jones on 19 May 1891 at Grenada County, Mississippi. James Talbert Thomas was on a business trip in Arkansas and missed the birth of his son, Hardaway Jones Thomas on 5 June 1894 at Grenada County, Mississippi. James Talbert Thomas was the first cashier of Grenada Bank in 1898 at Grenada, Grenada County, Mississippi. He appeared on the census of 1900 at Grenada County, Mississippi; enumerated 8 June. James T. Thomas, his wife Ruth A. Thomas and their three sons were enumerated as members of the household of Lizzie Jones, Ruth's mother. James was enumerated as age 40 and a bank cashier. Ruth was enumerated as age 30 and the mother of three children with two living. Their sons were listed as; Lawrence T. age seven, Hardway J. age five and Wilmer J. three. He was president of Grenada Bank from 1906 to 1942 at Grenada, Grenada County, Mississippi. He appeared on the census of 1910 at Grenada County, Mississippi; enumerated 18 April. James T. Thomas was enumerated as age 49, head of household and a bank president. Ruth Thomas was enumerated as his wife, age 39 and the mother of four children with three living. James and Ruth had been married 18 years and owned their home free of mortgage. Included in the household were two sons, Talbert age seventeen and Wilmer age thirteen, both attending school. Also included in the household was one daughter, Elizabeth age three and Ruth's widowed mother, Elizabeth Jones age 75. The John H. Owens family was enumerated just before the James Thomas family on the 1910 census, so they likely were neighbors. He and Ruth Archer (Jones) Thomas lived in April 1910 at 807 Main Street, Grenada, Mississippi. James Talbert Thomas appeared on the census of 1920 at Grenada County, Mississippi; enumerated 20 January. J. T. Thomas was enumerated as age 52 and the owner of Grenada Bank. Mrs. J. T. Thomas was enumerated as age 45. Included in the household was a son, Wilmer age 21 and a twelve year old daughter, Elizabeth. He appeared on the census of 1930 at Grenada County, Mississippi; enumerated 2 April. Talbert Thomas, Jr was enumerated as age 68, head of household and a bank president. Ruth Thomas was enumerated as his wife, age 60. They owned a radio and their home free of mortgage, which was valued at $15,000. Included in the household was one daughter, Elizabeth age 23 and James' widowed 65 year old sister-in-law, Weet Barksdale. James Talbert Thomas was "a director in the Mississippi Power and Light Company, and in the Mississippi Cottonseed Products Association. He was a charter member of the Rotary Club. He once served as President of the Mississippi Bankers' Association. Largely through his efforts the Jefferson Davis Highway (now U.S. Highway 51) was brought through Grenada." He was "the oldest member of the All Saints Episcopal Church and was Vestryman Emeritus at the time of his death."

James Talbert Thomas died on 17 October 1942 at Grenada General Hospital, Grenada, Grenada County, Mississippi, at age 82; at 10:30 p.m. He was buried on 18 October 1942 at Odd Fellows Cemetery, Grenada, Grenada County, Mississippi; with Garner Brothers Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Funeral services were held on 18 October 1942 at All Saints Episcopal Church, Grenada, Grenada County, Mississippi; in the afternoon officiated by "Rev. C. S. Liles of Grenada, assisted by Rev. Duncan Gray, of Greenwood."

     Ruth Archer Jones was born on 31 July 1869 at Troy Plantation, Yalobusha (now Grenada) County, Mississippi; "five miles Northwest of Grenada," the daughter of Dr. Robert Lewis Jones and Elizabeth Perkins Hairston. She married James Talbert Thomas, son of Adrian Van Brocklin Thomas and Mary Elizabeth Nason, on 19 May 1891 at Grenada County, Mississippi. Ruth Archer (Jones) Thomas appeared on the census of 1900 in the household of James Talbert Thomas at Grenada County, Mississippi; enumerated 8 June. James T. Thomas, his wife Ruth A. Thomas and their three sons were enumerated as members of the household of Lizzie Jones, Ruth's mother. James was enumerated as age 40 and a bank cashier. Ruth was enumerated as age 30 and the mother of three children with two living. Their sons were listed as; Lawrence T. age seven, Hardway J. age five and Wilmer J. three. Ruth Archer (Jones) Thomas appeared on the census of 1910 in the household of James Talbert Thomas at Grenada County, Mississippi; enumerated 18 April. James T. Thomas was enumerated as age 49, head of household and a bank president. Ruth Thomas was enumerated as his wife, age 39 and the mother of four children with three living. James and Ruth had been married 18 years and owned their home free of mortgage. Included in the household were two sons, Talbert age seventeen and Wilmer age thirteen, both attending school. Also included in the household was one daughter, Elizabeth age three and Ruth's widowed mother, Elizabeth Jones age 75. Ruth Archer (Jones) Thomas and James Talbert Thomas lived in April 1910 at 807 Main Street, Grenada, Mississippi. Ruth Archer (Jones) Thomas appeared on the census of 1920 in the household of James Talbert Thomas at Grenada County, Mississippi; enumerated 20 January. J. T. Thomas was enumerated as age 52 and the owner of Grenada Bank. Mrs. J. T. Thomas was enumerated as age 45. Included in the household was a son, Wilmer age 21 and a twelve year old daughter, Elizabeth. Ruth Archer (Jones) Thomas appeared on the census of 1930 in the household of James Talbert Thomas at Grenada County, Mississippi; enumerated 2 April. Talbert Thomas, Jr was enumerated as age 68, head of household and a bank president. Ruth Thomas was enumerated as his wife, age 60. They owned a radio and their home free of mortgage, which was valued at $15,000. Included in the household was one daughter, Elizabeth age 23 and James' widowed 65 year old sister-in-law, Weet Barksdale. Ruth Archer (Jones) Thomas was widowed with the death of James Talbert Thomas on 17 October 1942 at Grenada General Hospital, Grenada, Grenada County, Mississippi. Ruth Archer Jones was "a devoted member of the Episcopal Church and one of the founders of the Auxiliary."

Ruth Archer (Jones) Thomas died on 21 November 1945 at Grenada Hospital, Grenada, Grenada County, Mississippi, at age 76; of pneumonia. Funeral services were held on 22 November 1945 at All Saints Church, Grenada, Grenada County, Mississippi. She was buried on 22 November 1945 at Odd Fellows Cemetery, Grenada, Grenada County, Mississippi.

     Hardaway Jones Thomas was born on 5 June 1894 at Grenada County, Mississippi. He was the son of James Talbert Thomas and Ruth Archer Jones. Hardaway Jones Thomas died on 1 July 1895 at Grenada County, Mississippi, at age 1. He was buried at Odd Fellows Cemetery, Grenada, Grenada County, Mississippi.

     James Talbert Thomas Jr was born on 21 July 1892 at Grenada, Grenada County, Mississippi. He was the son of James Talbert Thomas and Ruth Archer Jones. James Talbert Thomas Jr appeared on the census of 1900 in the household of his father, James Talbert Thomas at Grenada County, Mississippi, as Lawrence T. age seven. James Talbert Thomas Jr appeared on the census of 1910 in the household of his father, James Talbert Thomas at Grenada County, Mississippi, as Talbert age seventeen and attending school. James Talbert Thomas Jr was graduated at Sewanee, Franklin County, Tennessee, from the Sewanee Military Academy. He was educated at University of The South, Sewanee, Franklin County, Tennessee. He was educated at University of Pennsylvania Wharton School of Finance, Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania. Mr Thomas served as an officer in the Navy during World War I. He married Eleanor Charles Steele on 14 April 1920 at Columbus, Lowndes County, Mississippi.

James Talbert Thomas Jr and Eleanor Charles (Steele) Thomas lived between 1920 and 1962 at Egypt Plantation, Cruger, Holmes County, Mississippi. James Talbert Thomas Jr appeared on the census of 1930 at Holmes County, Mississippi; enumerated 16 June. J. Tolbert Thomas, Jr. was enumerated as age 37 and s planter on his own plantation. Eleanor S. Thomas was enumerated as his 30 year old wife. Included in the household were a son James T. Thomas, III age nine and a daughter Eleanor S. Thomas age three. He suffered the death of his father, James Talbert Thomas on 17 October 1942 at Grenada General Hospital, Grenada, Grenada County, Mississippi. James Talbert Thomas Jr suffered the death of his mother, Ruth Archer (Jones) Thomas on 21 November 1945 at Grenada Hospital, Grenada, Grenada County, Mississippi.

James Talbert Thomas Jr held membership in the Sons of the American Revolution based on his linage to patriot Major Theophilus Thomas. His application was approved 19 Jun 1962 with a state number of 479 and a national number of 88703. He was a planter "and engaged in farming Egypy Plantation since 1919." Mr. Thomas "was one of the founders of the Staple Cotton Cooperative Association, the Delta Council, the Greenwood County Club and the Farmers Supply Cooperative." "He served on the Yazoo-Mississippi Delta Levee Board, was a past president of the Elks club and a member of the Sons of Colonial Wars and the Sons of the American Revolution."

James Talbert Thomas Jr died on 8 March 1977 at Greenwood Leflore Hospital, Greenwood, Leflore County, Mississippi, at age 84. Funeral services were held on 11 March 1977 at Episcopal Church of the Nativity, Greenwood, Leflore County, Mississippi; at 10:30 a.m. He was buried on 11 March 1977 at Odd Fellows Cemetery, Grenada, Grenada County, Mississippi; at 2:30 p.m. with Garner Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

     Wilmer Jones Thomas was born on 4 July 1896 at Grenada, Grenada County, Mississippi. He was the son of James Talbert Thomas and Ruth Archer Jones. Wilmer Jones Thomas appeared on the census of 1900 in the household of his father, James Talbert Thomas at Grenada County, Mississippi, as age three. Wilmer Jones Thomas appeared on the census of 1910 in the household of his father, James Talbert Thomas at Grenada County, Mississippi, as age thirteen and attending school. Wilmer Thomas attended high school in Grenada. He was a graduate of Princeton University. Wilmer Jones Thomas appeared on the census of 1920 in the household of his father, James Talbert Thomas at Grenada County, Mississippi, as age 21 and single. Wilmer Jones Thomas married Josphine Elizabeth Catchings circa 1923. On 10 May 1923, Wilmer and Josephine Thomas arrived at the port of New Orleans aboard the ship Zacapa having sailed from Bocas Del Toro, Panama. Wilmer Jones Thomas and Josephine Elizabeth (Catchings) Thomas lived in May 1923 at Memphis, Tennessee.

Wilmer Jones Thomas was the owner and manager of a hardwood lumber mill in April 1930 at Vicksburg, Mississippi. He appeared on the census of 1930 at Warren County, Mississippi; enumerated 11 April. Wilmer Thomas was enumerated as the 33 year old head of household and paying $100 monthly rent for the family's lodgings. Josephine Thomas was enumerated as his 30 year old year wife. Also enumerated in the household was one daughter, Josephine age six and one son, Wilmer J. age three. He suffered the death of his father, James Talbert Thomas on 17 October 1942 at Grenada General Hospital, Grenada, Grenada County, Mississippi. Wilmer Jones Thomas lived in 1945 at New Orleans, Orleans Parish, Louisiana. He suffered the death of his mother, Ruth Archer (Jones) Thomas on 21 November 1945 at Grenada Hospital, Grenada, Grenada County, Mississippi. Wilmer Jones Thomas suffered the death of his brother, James Talbert Thomas Jr on 8 March 1977 at Greenwood Leflore Hospital, Greenwood, Leflore County, Mississippi. Wilmer Jones Thomas suffered the death of his sister, Mary Elizabeth Thomas on 28 November 1986 at Mississippi Baptist Medical Center, Jackson, Hinds County, Mississippi. Wilmer Jones Thomas was widowed with the death of his wife, Josephine Elizabeth (Catchings) Thomas on 2 July 1988 at New Orleans, Orleans Parish, Louisiana.

Wilmer Jones Thomas died on 21 December 1988 at Notre Dame Nursing Home, New Orleans, Orleans Parish, Louisiana, at age 92. He was buried on 22 January 1989 at Odd Fellows Cemetery, Grenada, Grenada County, Mississippi; with graveside services at 2 p.m. under the direction of Garner-Harper Funeral Home of Grenada.

     Mary Elizabeth Thomas was born on 29 March 1907 at Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee. She was the daughter of James Talbert Thomas and Ruth Archer Jones. Mary Elizabeth Thomas appeared on the census of 1910 in the household of her father, James Talbert Thomas at Grenada County, Mississippi, as age three. Mary Elizabeth Thomas appeared on the census of 1920 in the household of her father, James Talbert Thomas at Grenada County, Mississippi, as age twelve. Mary Elizabeth Thomas appeared on the census of 1930 in the household of her father, James Talbert Thomas at Grenada County, Mississippi, as age 23 and single. Mary Elizabeth Thomas was graduated at Oxford, Mississippi, from the University of Mississippi. During World War II Elizabeth worked in Washington, D.C. as a cryptologist breaking codes. She suffered the death of her father, James Talbert Thomas on 17 October 1942 at Grenada General Hospital, Grenada, Grenada County, Mississippi. Mary Elizabeth Thomas lived in November 1945 at Grenada, Mississippi. She suffered the death of her mother, Ruth Archer (Jones) Thomas on 21 November 1945 at Grenada Hospital, Grenada, Grenada County, Mississippi. Mary Elizabeth Thomas lived in 1977 at Princeton, Mercer County, New Jersey; where she spent most of her adult life. She suffered the death of her brother, James Talbert Thomas Jr on 8 March 1977 at Greenwood Leflore Hospital, Greenwood, Leflore County, Mississippi.

Mary Elizabeth Thomas was "a noted Egyptologist" and "a leading expert in Egyptian architecture of the 18th Dynasty." She was also regarded as "an authority on the royal burial ground near Luxor, Egypt" and authored the book Royal Necropolises of Thebes. Shortly before her death, Elizabeth Thomas "donated her library of more than 1,000 volumes containing many rare and out-of-print books to the Institute of Egyptian Art and Archaeology at Memphis State University."

Mary Elizabeth Thomas died on 28 November 1986 at Mississippi Baptist Medical Center, Jackson, Hinds County, Mississippi, at age 79. She was buried on 5 December 1986 at Odd Fellows Cemetery, Grenada, Grenada County, Mississippi; with 2 p.m. memorial services arranged by Garner-Harper Funeral Home.

     Adrian C. Thomas was born on 20 March 1862 at Tallahatchie (now Grenada) County, Mississippi. He was the son of Adrian Van Brocklin Thomas and Mary Elizabeth Nason. Adrian C. Thomas appeared on the census of 1870 in the household of Adrian Van Brocklin Thomas at Grenada County, Mississippi, as age seven. Adrian C. Thomas appeared on the census of 1880 in the household of his father, Adrian Van Brocklin Thomas at Grenada County, Mississippi, as age seventeen and had attended school during 1880. Adrian C. Thomas married Minnie E Lamb on 29 November 1898 at Grenada County, Mississippi. Adrian C. Thomas and Minnie (Lamb) Thomas lived before May 1908 at Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee. On 11 July 1908, A. C. Thomas was handling timbers near the tie plant when he was "stricken with appoplexy" and never regained consciousness.

Adrian C. Thomas died on 12 May 1908 at Grenada County, Mississippi, at age 46. Funeral services were held on 13 May 1908 at Grenada, Grenada County, Mississippi; conducted by "Rev. J. C. Coarthers" at the residence of W. D. Salmon. He was buried on 13 May 1908 at Odd Fellows Cemetery, Grenada, Grenada County, Mississippi.

     Belle Thomas was born circa 1866 at now Grenada County, Mississippi; on the family plantation seven miles west of Grenada. She was the daughter of Adrian Van Brocklin Thomas and Mary Elizabeth Nason. Belle Thomas appeared on the census of 1870 in the household of Adrian Van Brocklin Thomas at Grenada County, Mississippi, as age four. Belle Thomas appeared on the census of 1880 in the household of her father, Adrian Van Brocklin Thomas at Grenada County, Mississippi, as age fourteen and had attended school during 1880. Belle Thomas married William Drake Salmon on 10 October 1899 at Yalobusha County, Mississippi. Belle (Thomas) Salmon appeared on the census of 1910 in the household of William Drake Salmon at Grenada County, Mississippi; enumerated 16 April. William D. Salmon was enumerated as age 40, head of household and a retail merchant. Belle T. Salmon was enumerated as his wife, age 40 and the mother of three children with two living. They owned their home free of mortgage. Included in the household were two sons, John T. age five and Thomas G. age two. Also living with the family were Belle's 71 year old widowed mother, Mary E. Thomas and Belle's 36 year old single sister, Kate Thomas. Belle (Thomas) Salmon appeared on the census of 1920 in the household of William Drake Salmon at Grenada County, Mississippi; enumerated 16 January. Will Salmon was enumerated as age 50, head of household and the owner of the Salmon Store. Bell Salmon was enumerated as his wife, age 48. They owned their home at 303 College Street, free of mortgage. Included in the household were two sons, John T. age fifteen and T. L. age twelve. Belle (Thomas) Salmon appeared on the census of 1930 in the household of William Drake Salmon at Grenada County, Mississippi; enumerated 3 April. Will D. Salmon was enumerated as age 60, head of household and a retail grocery merchant. Belle Salmon was enumerated as his wife, age 60. Included in the household was a boarder, Willie Smith, a 55 year old female bank stenographer. Belle (Thomas) Salmon was widowed with the death of William Drake Salmon on 27 June 1950 at Grenada, Grenada County, Mississippi. Belle Thomas held membership in the Civil League, the Garden Club and the PTA. She was a Presbyterian and "devoted to the church and women's work therein."

Belle (Thomas) Salmon died on 7 February 1953 at Grenada, Grenada County, Mississippi; at her home on College Street. Funeral services were held on 8 February 1953 at First Presbyterian Church, Grenada, Grenada County, Mississippi; at 4:30, officiated by the pastor, Rev. W. Taylor Clarke and with six church officers serving as pallbearers. She was buried on 8 February 1953 at Odd Fellows Cemetery, Grenada, Grenada County, Mississippi; with Garner Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

     Kate D. Thomas was born on 18 November 1873 at Grenada, Grenada County, Mississippi. She was the daughter of Adrian Van Brocklin Thomas and Mary Elizabeth Nason. Kate D. Thomas appeared on the census of 1880 in the household of her father, Adrian Van Brocklin Thomas at Grenada County, Mississippi, as age eight and had attended school during 1880. Kate D. Thomas appeared on the census of 1900 in the household of her mother, Mary Eliza (Nason) Thomas at Yalobusha County, Mississippi, as age 25. Kate D. Thomas appeared on the census of 1910 in the household of her brother-in-law, William Drake Salmon at Grenada County, Mississippi, as age 36 and single. Kate D. Thomas married Pierre LeGrand Russell on 3 November 1910 at Presbyterian Church, Grenada, Grenada County, Mississippi; "at 4:30 o'clock the blessings of heaven were pronounced, by the Rev. J. C. Carothers" after being engaged for several years. "Immediately after the ceremony the bridal pair took the north bound train enroute for their Texas home." Kate (Thomas) Russell and Pierre LeGrand Russell moved in November 1910 to Dallas, Dallas County, Texas. Kate (Thomas) Russell and Pierre LeGrand Russell lived in September 1949 at 2708 Routh, Dallas, Dallas County, Texas. Kate (Thomas) Russell witnessed the death of Pierre LeGrand Russell on 6 September 1949 at Dallas, Dallas County, Texas; at 4:35 a.m."at home following a long illness." Kate (Thomas) Russell lived in January 1953 at 3911 Dickason, Dallas, Dallas County, Texas; where she lived in a "rest home" named Doctors Memorial Hospital. She was a Presbyterian and a member of Westminister Presbyterian Church in Dallas, Texas.

Kate (Thomas) Russell died on 18 January 1953 at Doctors Memorial Hospital, Dallas, Dallas County, Texas, at age 79; at 12:30 p.m. Funeral services were held on 20 January 1953 at Weiland-Merritt Funeral Church, Dallas, Dallas County, Texas; at 3:30 p.m. with Rev. W. L. Brown officiating. She was buried on 20 January 1953 at Greenwood Cemetery, Dallas, Texas.

     John Thomas Nason was born on 2 October 1847 at Spring Hill Community, Yalobusha (now Grenada) County, Mississippi; on the family plantation. He was the son of John Nason and Leah Koon. John Thomas Nason appeared on the census of 1850 in the household of John Nason at Yalobusha County, Mississippi, as age five. John Thomas Nason appeared on the census of 1860 in the household of George Thomas Koon at Carroll County, Mississippi, as age twelve and had attended school within the year. John Thomas Nason appeared on the census of 1870 at Grenada County, Mississippi, in the household of Leah (Koon) Nason as age 21 and a farmer. John Thomas Nason held membership in the Masonic Order, having joined in 1874 at Grenada, Grenada County, Mississippi. On 7 March 1879, John T. Nason and Marcellus G. Dubard signed a $500.00 bond each for Leah Koon Nason to serve as administrator of Eliza Koon Ely's estate. John T. Nason was paid $5.00 for his services as auctioneer at the sale of his aunt Eliza Ely's estate. He appeared on the census of 1880 at Grenada County, Mississippi; as John Nason, head of household, age 32, and a farmer. Included in the household was his mother Leah Nason age 62 and keeping house. On 2 May 1881, John T. Nason and Marcellus G. Dubard purchased land in Township 21, Range 4 East that belonged to Jacob Koon, deceased. They paid sixty five cents an acre for the 160 acres in the S. W. 1/4 of Section 5 and the 40 acres in the N. E. 1/4 of the N. W. 1/4 of Section 8 for a total of $130. At the same sale they also purchased for a dollar an acre the 160 acres in the S. E. 1/4 of Section 6, the 160 acres in the N. E. 1/4 of Section 7 and the 80 acres in the W. 1/2 of the N. W. 1/4 of Section 8, all in Township 21, Range 4 East. Marcellus G. Dubard was the husband of John T. Nason's sister Sarah. He married Julliette Gerard on 8 February 1882 at Grenada, Grenada County, Mississippi; in the Nason home. Shortly after their marriage, John and Julliette moved to the family farm where John was born. They lived there until about 1907 "when they returned to the home of their marriage." John Thomas Nason appeared on the census of 1900 at Grenada County, Mississippi; enumerated 5 June. John T. Nason was enumerated as age 52, head of household and a planter. Jula E. Nason was enumerated as his wife, age 44. They owned the house they lived in free of mortgage. Included in the household were John's mother Leashia age 82, a boarder Willie Long, female age 20, a milliner and a female Black servant Munie Pullune age 18 serving as a cook. He appeared on the census of 1910 at Grenada County, Mississippi; enumerated 16 April. John T. Nason was enumerated as age 62 and head of household. Juliette was enumerated as his wife, age 54. John was a road contractor and owned his home at 401 College Street free of mortgage. Two couples, one with a year old son rented rooms in the house. He appeared on the census of 1920 at Grenada County, Mississippi; enumerated 16 January. J. T. Nason was enumerated as age 72, head of household and a farmer. Juliette Nason was enumerated as his wife, age 64. They had a young couple named Baine as boarders in their home. He and Julliette (Gerard) Nason lived at 401 College Street, Grenada, Mississippi. John Thomas Nason appeared on the census of 1930 at Grenada County, Mississippi; enumerated 9 April. John T. Nason was enumerated as age 82, head of household and a farmer. Juliette was enumerated as his wife, age 74. They owned their home on Union Street, which was valued at $4000. The Peacock family was living in their house, paying $25 monthly rent. John T. Nason was a Civil War veteran. He was a farmer, which was his primary business. However, he had many business interest and for a number of years served as a director of the Bank of Commerce of Grenada. He was a member of the Episcopal Church. He and Julliette Gerard had no children. The 3 December 1937 issue of the local newspaper reported that John T. Nason "has been confined to his bed for the past week with an ailment and his age makes his condition very grave."

John Thomas Nason died on 5 December 1937 at Grenada, Grenada County, Mississippi, at age 90; at 5:30 pm, in his home where he had been married 55 years before. Funeral services were held on 6 December 1937 at Grenada, Grenada County, Mississippi; at 1 o'clock in the Nason home, with the Rev. C. S. Liles, Rector of All Saints Episcopal Church officiating. Out of town relatives attending the funeral were two nieces, Mrs. M. B. Morgan and Mrs. W. B. Harris of Memphis and first cousins once removed, Volney Nason, Mrs. W. Singleton, Mrs. Joe Harris, all of Holcomb and John Brown Owens. He was buried on 6 December 1937 at Odd Fellows Cemetery, Grenada, Grenada County, Mississippi; with his nephews Frank S., Paul, and William Gerard serving as active pallbearers along with John S. King, Jr., Volney Nason and John Brown Owens. Honorary pallbearers were J. P. Fisher, Ashford Gerard, Arthur Williams, Henry Kahn, Gus Gerard, Jr., L. J. Doak, J. T. Thomas, W. D. Salmon and F. T. Gerard.

     Julliette Gerard was born on 4 July 1856 at Grenada, Yalobusha (now Grenada) County, Mississippi; the daughter of Augustus Gerard and Pauline Fouchand, both born in France. She married John Thomas Nason, son of John Nason and Leah Koon, on 8 February 1882 at Grenada, Grenada County, Mississippi; in the Nason home. Shortly after their marriage, John and Julliette moved to the family farm where John was born. They lived there until about 1907 "when they returned to the home of their marriage." Julliette Gerard was also known as "Aunt Lett" Nason. She appeared on the census of 1900 in the household of John Thomas Nason at Grenada County, Mississippi; enumerated 5 June. John T. Nason was enumerated as age 52, head of household and a planter. Jula E. Nason was enumerated as his wife, age 44. They owned the house they lived in free of mortgage. Included in the household were John's mother Leashia age 82, a boarder Willie Long, female age 20, a milliner and a female Black servant Munie Pullune age 18 serving as a cook. Julliette (Gerard) Nason appeared on the census of 1910 in the household of John Thomas Nason at Grenada County, Mississippi; enumerated 16 April. John T. Nason was enumerated as age 62 and head of household. Juliette was enumerated as his wife, age 54. John was a road contractor and owned his home at 401 College Street free of mortgage. Two couples, one with a year old son rented rooms in the house. Julliette (Gerard) Nason appeared on the census of 1920 in the household of John Thomas Nason at Grenada County, Mississippi; enumerated 16 January. J. T. Nason was enumerated as age 72, head of household and a farmer. Juliette Nason was enumerated as his wife, age 64. They had a young couple named Baine as boarders in their home. Julliette (Gerard) Nason and John Thomas Nason lived at 401 College Street, Grenada, Mississippi. Julliette (Gerard) Nason appeared on the census of 1930 in the household of John Thomas Nason at Grenada County, Mississippi; enumerated 9 April. John T. Nason was enumerated as age 82, head of household and a farmer. Juliette was enumerated as his wife, age 74. They owned their home on Union Street, which was valued at $4000. The Peacock family was living in their house, paying $25 monthly rent. Julliette Gerard and John Thomas Nason had no children. Julliette Gerard was widowed with the death of John Thomas Nason on 5 December 1937 at Grenada, Grenada County, Mississippi; at 5:30 pm, in his home where he had been married 55 years before. Julliette (Gerard) Nason was described as always good to all children and "a symbol of hospitality, kindness and sane living." She was a member of All Saints Episcopal Church.

Julliette (Gerard) Nason died on 3 May 1942 at Grenada General Hospital, Grenada, Grenada County, Mississippi, at age 85; at 7 p.m. after a stay of two months. Funeral services were held on 4 May 1942 at All Saints Episcopal Church, Grenada, Grenada County, Mississippi; conducted by the rector, Rev. C. S. Liles. She was buried on 4 May 1942 at Odd Fellows Cemetery, Grenada, Grenada County, Mississippi; with arrangements by Garner Brothers Funeral Home.

     Sarah M. Nason was born on 9 May 1850 at Yalobusha (now Grenada) County, Mississippi. She was the daughter of John Nason and Leah Koon. Sarah M. Nason appeared on the census of 1850 in the household of John Nason at Yalobusha County, Mississippi, as age one month. Sarah M. Nason appeared on the census of 1860 in the household of George Thomas Koon at Carroll County, Mississippi, as age nine. Sarah M. Nason appeared on the census of 1870 at Grenada County, Mississippi, in the household of Leah (Koon) Nason as age seventeen and at home. Sarah M. Nason married Marcellus Gee Dubard on 29 July 1871 at Grenada County, Mississippi. Sarah (Nason) Dubard appeared on the census of 1880 in the household of Marcellus Gee Dubard at Grenada County, Mississippi; enumerated 19 June. Marcellia Dubard was enumerated as head of household, age 30 and a farmer. Sallie Dubard was enumerated as his wife, age 30. Included in the household were daughter Laura C. age six, an unnamed daughter age one month and son Bruce G. age three. Sarah (Nason) Dubard appeared on the census of 1900 in the household of Marcellus Gee Dubard at Grenada County, Mississippi; enumerated 18 June. M. G. Dubard was enumerated as head of household, age 50 and a farmer. Sallie M. Dubard was enumerated as his wife, age 50 and the mother of seven children, with three living. They owned their farm free of mortgage. Included in the household were two daughters, Mollie B. age twenty, Sallie D. age thirteen and at school and one Black servant Harriett Boyd, a cook. Sarah M. Nason was a Methodist. She died on 19 November 1903 at DuBard, Grenada County, Mississippi, at age 53; in her home. She was buried on 19 November 1903 at Spring Hill Cemetery, Grenada, Grenada County, Mississippi; her marker states, " Sallie M., wife of M. G. Dubard, died 19 Nov. 1903, aged 53 yrs., 6 mos."

     Marcellus Gee Dubard was born on 16 June 1850 at now Grenada County, Mississippi; near Spring Hill Church. He married Sarah M. Nason, daughter of John Nason and Leah Koon, on 29 July 1871 at Grenada County, Mississippi. On 7 March 1879, John T. Nason and Marcellus G. Dubard signed a $500.00 bond each for Leah Koon Nason to serve as administrator of Eliza Koon Ely's estate. Marcellus Gee Dubard appeared on the census of 1880 at Grenada County, Mississippi; enumerated 19 June. Marcellia Dubard was enumerated as head of household, age 30 and a farmer. Sallie Dubard was enumerated as his wife, age 30. Included in the household were daughter Laura C. age six, an unnamed daughter age one month and son Bruce G. age three. On 2 May 1881, John T. Nason and Marcellus G. Dubard purchased land in Township 21, Range 4 East that belonged to Jacob Koon, deceased. They paid sixty five cents an acre for the 160 acres in the S. W. 1/4 of Section 5 and the 40 acres in the N. E. 1/4 of the N. W. 1/4 of Section 8 for a total of $130. At the same sale they also purchased for a dollar an acre the 160 acres in the S. E. 1/4 of Section 6, the 160 acres in the N. E. 1/4 of Section 7 and the 80 acres in the W. 1/2 of the N. W. 1/4 of Section 8, all in Township 21, Range 4 East. Marcellus G. Dubard was the husband of John T. Nason's sister Sarah. He appeared on the census of 1900 at Grenada County, Mississippi; enumerated 18 June. M. G. Dubard was enumerated as head of household, age 50 and a farmer. Sallie M. Dubard was enumerated as his wife, age 50 and the mother of seven children, with three living. They owned their farm free of mortgage. Included in the household were two daughters, Mollie B. age twenty, Sallie D. age thirteen and at school and one Black servant Harriett Boyd, a cook. He was widowed with the death of his wife, Sarah (Nason) Dubard on 19 November 1903 at DuBard, Grenada County, Mississippi. His second wife was Addie Monday, born 27 May 1867 and died 31 Aug 1944. Marcellus Gee Dubard died on 12 March 1918 at Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee, at age 67; at the home of his daughter, Mrs. W. B. Harris. He was buried at Spring Hill Cemetery, Grenada, Grenada County, Mississippi.

     Green Mitchell Dubard was born on 5 October 1882 at Grenada County, Mississippi. He was the son of Marcellus Gee Dubard and Sarah M. Nason. Green Mitchell Dubard died on 12 December 1886 at Grenada County, Mississippi, at age 4. He was buried at Spring Hill Cemetery, Grenada, Grenada County, Mississippi.

     Laura G. L. Dubard was born on 29 May 1874 at Grenada County, Mississippi. She was the daughter of Marcellus Gee Dubard and Sarah M. Nason. Laura G. L. Dubard appeared on the census of 1880 in the household of Marcellus Gee Dubard at Grenada County, Mississippi, as Laura C. Dubard age six. Laura G. L. Dubard died on 25 December 1886 at Grenada County, Mississippi, at age 12. She was buried at Spring Hill Cemetery, Grenada, Grenada County, Mississippi.

     Bruce Gee Dubard was born in October 1877 at Grenada County, Mississippi. He was the son of Marcellus Gee Dubard and Sarah M. Nason. Bruce Gee Dubard appeared on the census of 1880 in the household of Marcellus Gee Dubard at Grenada County, Mississippi, as Bruce G. Dubard age three. Bruce Gee Dubard appeared on the census of 1900 at Grenada County, Mississippi; enumerated 15 June. Bruce Dubard was enumerated as age 21, a store clerk and a boarder in the Thomas W. Harper household. He married Willie May Williams on 12 June 1907 at Grenada County, Mississippi. Bruce Gee Dubard appeared on the census of 1910 at Grenada County, Mississippi; enumerated 18 April. Bruce G. Dubard was enumerated as age 32, head of household and a farmer. Willie May was enumerated as his wife age 28 and the mother of one child and that child living. Son Horton G. was listed as age two. He died on 19 January 1911 at Bew Springs, Grenada County, Mississippi, at age 33; at his home "after a brief illnes of hematuria." He was buried on 20 January 1911 at Spring Hill Cemetery, Grenada, Grenada County, Mississippi; officiated by the Rev. W. W. Mitchell of the Methodist church.

     Willie May Williams was born on 23 December 1881. She married Bruce Gee Dubard, son of Marcellus Gee Dubard and Sarah M. Nason, on 12 June 1907 at Grenada County, Mississippi. Willie Mae (Williams) Dubard appeared on the census of 1910 in the household of Bruce Gee Dubard at Grenada County, Mississippi; enumerated 18 April. Bruce G. Dubard was enumerated as age 32, head of household and a farmer. Willie May was enumerated as his wife age 28 and the mother of one child and that child living. Son Horton G. was listed as age two. Willie Mae (Williams) Dubard was widowed with the death of Bruce Gee Dubard on 19 January 1911 at Bew Springs, Grenada County, Mississippi. Willie Mae (Williams) Dubard appeared on the census of 1920 at Louisville, Winston County, Mississippi; enumerated 10 January. Willie Mae Dubard age 37 was enumerated as widowed and a teacher in the high school. She and her son Horton age eleven were boarders in the household of Jesse L. McCracken. She died on 15 June 1974 at Shelby County, Tennessee, at age 92. She was buried at Spring Hill Cemetery, Grenada, Grenada County, Mississippi.

     Mary "Molly" B. Dubard was born in May 1880 at Grenada County, Mississippi. She was the daughter of Marcellus Gee Dubard and Sarah M. Nason. Mary "Molly" B. Dubard appeared on the census of 1880 in the household of Marcellus Gee Dubard at Grenada County, Mississippi, as the one month old daughter of Marcellus Dubard. Mary "Molly" B. Dubard married Milton B. Morgan after 1900. Mary "Molly" B. Dubard appeared on the census of 1900 in the household of Marcellus Gee Dubard at Grenada County, Mississippi, as age twenty. Mary (Dubard) Morgan and Milton B. Morgan appeared on the census of 1910 at Alcorn County, Mississippi; enumerated 16 May. Milton B. Morgan was enumerated as age 35 and married for 8 years. Mary Morgan was enumerated as age 28 and married for eight years. Milton B. Morgan, Jr was enumerated as age one year, two months. The Morgan family was enumerated as boarders in the Thomas B. Wilson household. Mary "Molly" B. Dubard and Milton B. Morgan lived at Memphis, Desoto County, Mississippi; at the time of her father's death in 1918. Researcher's Note: (an unknown value.) Mary (Dubard) Morgan appeared on the census of 1920 in the household of Milton B. Morgan at Shelby County, Tennessee; enumerated 3 January. Milton B. Morgan was enumerated as the 47 year old head of household and he owned his home with a mortgage. Mary Morgan was enumerated as his 34 year old wife. Three children were enumerated as; Milton age eleven, Leah Margret age seven and Ruth Juliette age one. Milton and Leah were attending school. Mary (Dubard) Morgan and Milton B. Morgan lived in April 1930 at 1886 Lyndale, Memphis, Tennessee. Mary (Dubard) Morgan appeared on the census of April 1930 in the household of Milton B. Morgan at Shelby County, Tennessee; enmerated 5 April. Milton B. Morgan was enumerated as the 57 year old head of household. He owned a radio and his home valued at $10,000. Mary D. Morgan was enumerated as his 49 year old wife. The household included son Milton B. Morgan, Jr age 21 and daughters Margaret age 17 and 11 year old Ruth. All three children were attending school. Mary "Molly" B. Dubard attended the funeral of her uncle, John Thomas Nason on 6 December 1937 in Grenada, Mississippi.