These posts focus on individuals likely related to William Thomas living in the neighborhood of Pomonkey in Charles County, Maryland as recorded in the 1870 census.
William Thomas
The basic outline below is derived from the 1870 census. Posts will provide more detail about his life and connections to other individuals.
1870; Census Place: District 3, Charles, Maryland; Roll: M593_584; Page: 149A | ancestry.com
William Thomas was born around 1834 in Maryland. He was the partner of Margaret, whose last name has not been identified definitively. They lived with their children in Charles County until moving to the District around 1889.
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