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Note: N42 Source of middle name, location of birth, CONFLICTING DATE (December 23, 1938) OF DEATH, occupation, date of marriage and location of interment from 'Cherie's Family' GEDCOM file. This file also indicates that he was married twice, once on December 25, 1895 and again on January 3, 1914.
Date of death (December 28, 1928) and CONFLICTING DATE (December 28, 1897) OF MARRIAGE from Sprowls history book of Opal Dague Winnett.
Given name (Thomas), middle initial (B), surname (Sprowls), residence (Enon) and status (not deceased) in March, 1904, from the obituary of Simon Sprowls - "Waynesburg Republican" newspaper, Waynesburg, Greene County, Pennsylvania, Thursday, March 17, 1904
Surname (Sprowls) from the obituary of Silas W. Ealy - ÒWaynesburg DemocratÓ newspaper, Waynesburg, Greene County, Pennsylvania, Friday, December 8, 1905, ÒWaynesburg RepublicanÓ newspaper, Waynesburg, Greene County, Pennsylvania, Thursday, January 25, 1906
Given initial (T), middle initial (B), surname (Sprowls) and residence (R. D. 1 West Finley) in September, 1918, from World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Earl Frank Sprowsl, https://familysearch.org/
Given name (Thomas), residence (Claysville, Pennsylvania), occupation (teamster) and birthplace (Pennsylvania) in September, 1922, from FamilySearch, ÒPennsylvania, County Marriages, 1885-1950," index and images, Herschel A Sprowls and Stella R Mccombs, 06 Sep 1922, Volume 25, page 333, No. 32738, https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/VF31-J2R, accessed 06 Apr 2014
Given name (Thomas), middle initial (B), residence (Claysville), occupation (farming) and birthplace (Pennsylvania) in October, 1922, from FamilySearch, ÒPennsylvania, County Marriages, 1885-1950," index and images, John T Miller and Wilda L Sprowls, 18 Oct 1922, Volume 25, Page 354, No. 32868, https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/VF31-YDR, accessed 07 Apr 2014
Given name (Thomas), residence (Claysville), occupation (farming) and birthplace (Pennsylvania) in March, 1925, from FamilySearch, ÒPennsylvania, County Marriages, 1885-1950," index and images, John W. Amos and Mabel V. Sprowls, 02 Mar 1925, Volume 26, Page 195, No. 35732, https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/VFQC-Y4Y, accessed 15 Apr 2014
Given name (Thomas), surname (Sprowls) and date (December 28, 1938) of death from the obituary of Mrs. Mattie Sprowls, Washington County Genealogy Project Obituary Board, posted by Donna Creary, March 6, 2003
Given name (Thomas), surname (Sprowls), prior residence (Claysville) and status (deceased) in January, 1944, from the obituary of Wilda Sprowls Miller - ÒThe Washington ReporterÓ newspaper, Washington, Washington County, Pennsylvania, Tuesday, January 25, 1944, pages Six and Eleven, Wednesday, January 26, 1944, page Eleven
Given name (Thomas) and surname (Sprowls) from Certificate of Death, West Virginia State Department of Health Division of Vital Statistics, Wheeling, Ohio County, West Virginia, Clarence H. Sprowls, Dist. No. 350, Serial No. 289, State File No. Ô70 004434, April 6, 1970, http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/va_view2.aspx?FilmNumber=1992294&ImageNumber=1722
Given name (Thomas), middle initial (B) and surname (Sprowls) from the obituary of Earl F. Sprowls - ÒObserver-ReporterÓ newspaper, Washington, Washington County, Pennsylvania, Tuesday, December 13, 1988, page D-1
Given name (Thomas), middle initial (B) and surname (Sprowls) from the obituary of Herschel A. Sprowls - "Observer-Reporter" newspaper, Washington, Washington County, Pennsylvania, Wednesday, January 9, 1991, page D-4
Given name (Thomas), middle name (Benton) and surname (Sprowls) from the obituary of Mabel V. Sprowls Amos Kilgore - "Observer Reporter" newspaper, Washington, Washington County, Pennsylvania, Wednesday, September 26, 2007
Given name (Thomas), middle initial (B) and surname (Sprowls) from the obituary of Ruth Virginia Sprowls Stagg - "Observer-Reporter" newspaper, Washington, Washington County, Pennsylvania, Thursday, August 11, 2011
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1880 (June 17) census data from the census images for East Finley Township, Washington County, Pennsylvania (Enumeration District 244 - page 21 - image 21 - line 16) on Ancestry.com. The census indicates that he was 5 years old and had not attended school within the census year. He was living with his parents, 2 brothers and 4 sisters. He was born in Pennsylvania as were his father and mother. His given name and middle initial are listed as "Thomas B" in this census.
1900 (June 15) census data from the census images for East Finley Township, Washington County, Pennsylvania (Enumeration District 145 - sheet 8B - image 16 - line 82) on Ancestry.com. The census indicates that he was a 26 year old farmer, who was born in July, 1874, and had been married for 4 years. He was living with his wife and 2 sons on a farm which was rented. He is listed as having been born in Pennsylvania as were his father and mother. His given name is listed as "Thomas" in this census.
1910 (May 12) census data from the census images for East Finley Township, Washington County, Pennsylvania (Enumeration District 196 - sheet 8B - image 17 - line 74) on Ancestry.com. The census indicates that he was a 36 year old farmer, working on a general farm on his own account. He had been married for 14 years and was living with his wife, 4 sons, and 3 daughters on a farm, which was owned free of any mortgage, on the East Finley-Enon Road. He is listed as having been born in Pennsylvania as were his father and mother. His given name and middle initial are listed as "Thomas B" in this census.
1920 (January 20) census data from the census images for Donegal Township, Washington County, Pennsylvania (Enumeration District 234 - sheet 3B - image 6 - line 85) on Ancestry.com. The census indicates that he was a 45 year old farmer, working on his own account on a general farm. He was living with his second wife, 4 sons, 2 daughters and a stepdaughter on a farm, which was owned and mortgaged, on the Prosperity and Claysville Road. He is listed as having been born in Pennsylvania as were his father and mother. His given name and middle initail are listed as "Thos B" in this census.
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The following is from an email sent by Ruth Sprowls on June 13, 2003
"I have a copy of a book titled:Ê HISTORY AND BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD OF THE ENON BAPTIST CHURCHÊÊ 1848 - 1990
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pages 82 and 83
Thomas B. Sprowls, brother to your Nancy, was a member of that church and a copy of his obituary is in it. I will copy and mail to you.Ê He was born July 21, 1874, in southern East Finley and died at 10:20 pm Friday Dec. 28, 1928, at his home on Mill Street.
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Wife #1 was Miss Rebecca Jane Ely, she died July 26, 1910.
Wife #2 Mrs. Mattie Clutter married Jan. 3, 1914.
surviving children, Clarence Sprowls, Wheeling; Herschel Sprowls, Independence,Pa; Earl F. Sprowls, Massilon,Oh; Wilda, Wife of John Miller, Claysville; Ray Sprowls, Akron, Oh; Mabel, wife of John Amos, and Ruth, wife of Russell Holmes, both of Claysville.
(obit taken from the Claysville Recorder)
The following is from an email sent by Ruth Sprowls on November 21, 2003
"Thomas B. Sprowls Died Friday Night of His Injuries
At Penn Bridge Plant before noon Wednesday, Thomas B. Sprowls was fatally injured by the falling of a rail said to weigh near 400 pounds upon him on the head and an acetylin torch falling upon his chest. The rail bar been used in a crane and was being taken down. The torch was used in cutting away some of the structural parts of the old foundry. Tom had been working with Cecil Vanderhoof, but at the time no one saw the rail nor torch fall upon him. The rail struck him across the back of the head, causing fracture of the skull and concussion of the brain. He was also injured internally, one lung said to be punctured. Dr. F. L. Knox attended him and he was taken to his home. It was seen that he had small chance for life. But he asked of his fellow workmen, "What happened, what's the trouble?" A trained nurse was secured to help care for him.
A specialist was summoned Friday evening from Wheeling, who examined Mr. Sprowls and pronounced both head and lung injuries of fatal character. He lingered until his heart wore out and died at 10:20 p. m. Friday, December 28, 1928, at his home on Mill Street. Funeral service, brief, in Claysville Baptist church at 10:30 a. m. Monday. Burial will be in Enon cemetery.
Mr. Sprowls was born in southern East Finley, July 21, 1874, son of Simon and Jane Wise Sprowls. He followed farming. December 25, 1895, he was united in marriage with Miss Rebecca Jane Ely. Her death occurred July 26, 1910. He was married a second time, Jan. 3d, 1914, to Mrs Mattie Clutter. They moved to Claysville about nine or ten years ago. In early life Mr. Sprowls united with Enon Baptist church, where he also served as superintendent of the Sunday School. He retained his membership at Enon, since coming here, while supporting Claysville Baptist church, where he also served as superintendent of the Sunday School. Mr. Sprowls was an upright, industrious citizen and held the respect and esteem of the community. He was employed for a time on State Highway work. He was serving a term as constable of the borough at the time of his death. His fatal injury was deplored by all.
He leaves his wife and these children: Clarence Sprowls, Wheeling; Herschel Sprowls, Independence, Pa.; Earl F. Sprowls, Massilon, O.; Wilda, wife of John Miller, Claysville; Ray Sprowls, Akron, O.; Mabel, wife of John Amos, and Ruth, wife of Russell Holmes, both of Claysville.
He also leaves these step-children: Floyd and Charles Clutter, West Finley; Mrs. Dora Clutter, Time; Mrs. Grace Ruth, West Alexander; Mrs. Mary Fordyce, Graysville. Besides these he leaves his aged mother and the following brothers and sisters of a family of twelve: Mrs. M. J. Flynn, Washington; Mrs. M. E. Ely, Claysville; Mrs. S. A. Dague, Washington R. D. 6; Jacob L. Sprowls, West Finley; Mrs. Ella Shaw, Washington; Mrs. W. J. Porter, Deer Lick R. D. 2; Mrs. Delmar Huffman, Graysville; Mrs. Frank Baker (sic), Washington; Mrs. Leo McGlumphy, Claysville.
(Obituary taken from the CLAYSVILLE RECORDER.)"
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Monument in Enon Cemetery, Richhill Township, Greene County, Pennsylvania. This monument was observed by me and photographed.
T. B. SPROWLS
JULY 21, 1874
DEC. 28, 1928
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REBECCA J. - His Wife
FEB. 28, 1875
JULY 26, 1910
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