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     Dana Anson Thomas, son of David Anson Thomas and Doris Jane Garland, was born circa 1925 at Maine.¹

     Dana, son of David Anson Thomas and Doris Jane Garland, married Pauline Estelle Merrill on 16 June 1945 at Maine.²

     Dana died on 12 August 1999 at Dover Foxcroft, Piscataquis, Maine,³ and was buried at Pine Grove Cemetery, Dover Foxcroft, Piscataquis, Maine.⁴

     David Anson Thomas, son of Charles W. Thomas and Ida V. Pierce, was born on 7 July 1888 at Sangerville, Piscataquis, Maine. Unknown GEDCOM info: 07 JUL 1888.^2,3,4

     David, at age 23, son of Charles W. Thomas and Ida V. Pierce, married Gladys M. Crabtree at age 16, daughter of George Clarence Crabtree and Mary Eureka Carr, on 10 October 1911 at Abbot, Piscataquis, Maine, by David H. Buxton, Justice of the Peace.^5,6

     David, at age 27, son of Charles W. Thomas and Ida V. Pierce, married Doris Jane Garland at age 17, daughter of Clauduis Luther Garland and Ethel M. Lebroke, on 27 February 1916 at Dexter, Penobscot, Maine, by T. G. Spear, Clergyman.^7,6

     Due to a need for men to serve during World War I, the United States instituted a draft. The first registration was for men between the ages of 21 and 31. As a result, this first registration included men born between June 5, 1886 and June 5, 1896. As World War I continued to escalate, the United States instituted a second draft registration. The second registration was for men who had turned 21 since June 5, 1917, so it added men born between June 5, 1896 and June 5, 1897. Two months later, a supplemental registration was held on August 24, 1918 for men who had become 21 years of age since June 5, 1918, adding the names of men who were born between June 5, 1897 and August 24, 1897. With no end in sight for World War I, the United States instituted it's third and final registration. It included all men who were between the ages of 18 and 21, and 31 to 45 years of age. This added younger men than the previous registrations, those who were born between September 12, 1897 and September 12, 1900; and added an older group of men, born between September 12, 1873 and September 12, 1888. David filled out a draft card for World War I on 5 June 1917 (at age 28), while living at Sangerville, Piscataquis, Maine. He was employed as a farmer and described as height, medium and slender build with blue eyes and dark brown hair..⁸

     David died on 12 April 1962 at Dover Foxcroft, Piscataquis, Maine, at age 73. Unknown GEDCOM info: 12 APR 1962 He was layed to rest in Jackman Corner Cemetery, lot # 51, Town Of Sangerville.^9,2 and was buried at Jackman Corner Cemetery, Sangerville, Piscataquis, Maine.¹⁰

     David S. Thomas, son of Charles Hubbard Thomas and Gladys H. Emerson, was born circa 1944 at Maine.²
     David S. Thomas and Lynette Gail Barnes were engaged on 26 September 1964 at Maine;

LYNETTE GAIL BARNES

MR AND MRS LINWOOD J BARNES of Dover-Foxcroft have announced the engagement of their daughter, Lynnette Gail to David S. Thomas, son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Thomas also of Dover-Foxcroft. Miss Barnes is a 1964 graduate cf Foxcroft Academy and is employed at Union Mutual Life Ins Company, in Portland, Mr Thomas graduated from Foxcroft Academy in 1962. He has served in the US Army and is employed by Cooper-Weymouth in Stratford, Conn. A November wedding Is planned.³

     David, son of Charles Hubbard Thomas and Gladys H. Emerson, married Lynette Gail Barnes on 1 November 1964 at Maine

Thomas-Barnes Rites Unite Couple At Dover-Foxcroft

DOVER-FOXCROFT Miss Lynette Barnes and David Thomas exchanged wedding vows, November 28, in a 2 p. m. ceremony, solemnized, here, at the United Baptist Church. Parents of the couple are Mr. and Mrs. Linwood J. Barnes and Mr. and Mrs. Charles H. Thomas, all reside at Dover-Foxcroft. The Rev. Raymond C. Wixson officiated at the double ring ceremony. The bride wore a floor length bouffant gown of Chantilly lace, the skirt complemented with a redingote effect of taffeta edged in lace. Her veil of imported illusion was held by a crown of simulated pearls tipped with crystals. She carried a white Bible with yellow Sweetheart roses. Mr. Barnes gave his daughter in matrimony. Mrs. Marlene Thomas, sister of the bride, as matron of honor, wore a yellow cocktail dress of sheer yellow nylon over yellow taffeta and a head-piece of hairbraid and pearls. The four bridesmaids were the Misses Josephine Barnes, sister of the bride, Irene Tumosa, Nori Bradbury and Cathy Thomas, sister of the bridegroom. Their gowns were similar to the matron of honors except the overdresses were of aqua sheer. The matron of honor carried a cascade of yellow and bronze poms, while the bridesmaids carried yellow and aqua carnations. Best man was James Levensalor and ushers were Stuart Thomas, Daniel Barnes, Gerald Thomas, James Thomas, Paul Thomas and Charles Barnes. Flower girls were Holly and Loralee Barnes whose pink frocks were styled with velvet bodices and nylon over taffeta skirts. The reception was held at the Central Grange Hall where silver and white streamers with wedding bells were used as dec oration. Mrs. Arlene Thompson, aunt of the bridegroom, and Miss Barbara Dean served punch. Mrs. Frances Conley served the wedding cake. The couple left on a wedding trip, the bride wearing a red suede suit. They are at home at 17 Davis Street, Dover-Foxcroft. The couple are graduates of Foxcroft Academy. The bride has been employed at Union Mutual Life Insurance Company at Portland. The bridegroom is employed by the Dover Motor Company.^4,5

     Eleanor M. Thomas, daughter of David Anson Thomas and Doris Jane Garland, was born circa 1929 at Maine.¹

     Ernest Elisco Thomas, son of William O. Thomas and Grace Warren, was born on 2 December 1888 at Sangerville, Piscataquis, Maine.¹

     Due to a need for men to serve during World War I, the United States instituted a draft. The first registration was for men between the ages of 21 and 31. As a result, this first registration included men born between June 5, 1886 and June 5, 1896. As World War I continued to escalate, the United States instituted a second draft registration. The second registration was for men who had turned 21 since June 5, 1917, so it added men born between June 5, 1896 and June 5, 1897. Two months later, a supplemental registration was held on August 24, 1918 for men who had become 21 years of age since June 5, 1918, adding the names of men who were born between June 5, 1897 and August 24, 1897. With no end in sight for World War I, the United States instituted it's third and final registration. It included all men who were between the ages of 18 and 21, and 31 to 45 years of age. This added younger men than the previous registrations, those who were born between September 12, 1897 and September 12, 1900; and added an older group of men, born between September 12, 1873 and September 12, 1888. Ernest filled out a draft card for World War I on 4 June 1917 (at age 28), while living at Abbot, Piscataquis, Maine. He was employed as a farmer and described as height, medium and slender build with blue eyes and brown hair..²

     Ernest died on 11 May 1957 at Madison, Maine, at age 68.¹