John was the son of William David Jackson Thrash and Elizabeth Green and brother of Charles Thrash. Their father was killed 1865 during the civil war at the Battle of Bentonfield( North Carolina) while serving with the 40th Alabama Infantry. John enlisted at the age of 16 with Simon Hall's Alabama Calvary in Livingston, Alabama.
A daughter Louella Thrash Davis is buried at Poplar Springs.
The Newton Record, Newton, Newton, MS
Thrash, John William January 28,1932 (
DEATH SEVERS BONDS OF MATRIMONY AFTER 64 YEARS.
The holy bonds of matrimony which held together Mr. and Mrs. John Williams Thrash for nearly 64 years were broken when death came to Mr. Thrash. He was born august 18, 1848 in Sumter County, AL. His wife, Sarah Frances Baucum, was born in Choctaw County, AL, on June 14, 1850. Each was a member of a large family, Mr. Thrash having four sisters and three brothers. While almost in their childhood, a romance began between John Thrash and Sarah Baucum, ripening into love and finally bringing them to take the vows of matrimony in April 1868. John Thrash was an industrious worker, both with head and hand. Besides doing many necessary things around the home before and during the Civil War, he made good use of the handicapped opportunity he had to improve himself mentally, reaching finally the position of teaching in the public schools. This served him well in his efforts to provide for his children. It is said that he ranked among the best teachers in the knowledge of history, geography and mathematics and was a natural disciplinarian.
Three years after their marriage, Mr. and Mrs. Thrash moved to Wayne county. Here they together, joined the Congregational Methodist church. Living in Jasper county two years, they moved from there to Poplar Springs community where they remained until August 18, 1887, when they came to Chunky to live. On coming to Newton county, they joined the Methodist Episcopal Church, South and were faithful to it until Mr. Thrash died January 19, 1932.
Being only 12 years old when the war started, he did a noble part in caring for his mother, the home and other children. Before the war ended he had joined the army in defense of his county.
His father was killed in a skirmish with northern soldiers, which added to the son's responsibilities, but he faced the future heroically.
Three years later, he was married to Sarah Baucum. Eleven children were born to this union, ten of whom lived to manhood and womanhood. There were Dora, Henrietta, Emma Jane, Charles Robert, Oscar, Pearl, Laure, Louella, George Edward, Alice and Cora. Mr. Thrash was engaged in farming and merchandising. His was an example of loyalty to his church, his home and his community.
Survivors are his widow, Mrs. Sarah Baucum Thrash, Mrs. J. B. Edwards, Mrs. O. R. Stevens and Dr. George E. Thrash; 26 grandchildren, several great grandchildren, and a host of friends cherish his memory. Six children preceded him to the grave.
Mr. Thrash was buried from the Chunky Methodist church with the pastor, the Rev. Eugene Stevens and Rev. G. A. Broadus, officiating.
A daughter Louella Thrash Davis is buried at Poplar Springs.
The Newton Record, Newton, Newton, MS
Thrash, John William January 28,1932 (
DEATH SEVERS BONDS OF MATRIMONY AFTER 64 YEARS.
The holy bonds of matrimony which held together Mr. and Mrs. John Williams Thrash for nearly 64 years were broken when death came to Mr. Thrash. He was born august 18, 1848 in Sumter County, AL. His wife, Sarah Frances Baucum, was born in Choctaw County, AL, on June 14, 1850. Each was a member of a large family, Mr. Thrash having four sisters and three brothers. While almost in their childhood, a romance began between John Thrash and Sarah Baucum, ripening into love and finally bringing them to take the vows of matrimony in April 1868. John Thrash was an industrious worker, both with head and hand. Besides doing many necessary things around the home before and during the Civil War, he made good use of the handicapped opportunity he had to improve himself mentally, reaching finally the position of teaching in the public schools. This served him well in his efforts to provide for his children. It is said that he ranked among the best teachers in the knowledge of history, geography and mathematics and was a natural disciplinarian.
Three years after their marriage, Mr. and Mrs. Thrash moved to Wayne county. Here they together, joined the Congregational Methodist church. Living in Jasper county two years, they moved from there to Poplar Springs community where they remained until August 18, 1887, when they came to Chunky to live. On coming to Newton county, they joined the Methodist Episcopal Church, South and were faithful to it until Mr. Thrash died January 19, 1932.
Being only 12 years old when the war started, he did a noble part in caring for his mother, the home and other children. Before the war ended he had joined the army in defense of his county.
His father was killed in a skirmish with northern soldiers, which added to the son's responsibilities, but he faced the future heroically.
Three years later, he was married to Sarah Baucum. Eleven children were born to this union, ten of whom lived to manhood and womanhood. There were Dora, Henrietta, Emma Jane, Charles Robert, Oscar, Pearl, Laure, Louella, George Edward, Alice and Cora. Mr. Thrash was engaged in farming and merchandising. His was an example of loyalty to his church, his home and his community.
Survivors are his widow, Mrs. Sarah Baucum Thrash, Mrs. J. B. Edwards, Mrs. O. R. Stevens and Dr. George E. Thrash; 26 grandchildren, several great grandchildren, and a host of friends cherish his memory. Six children preceded him to the grave.
Mr. Thrash was buried from the Chunky Methodist church with the pastor, the Rev. Eugene Stevens and Rev. G. A. Broadus, officiating.
John was the son of William David Jackson Thrash and Elizabeth Green and brother of Charles Thrash. Their father was killed 1865 during the civil war at the Battle of Bentonfield( North Carolina) while serving with the 40th Alabama Infantry. John enlisted at the age of 16 with Simon Hall's Alabama Calvary in Livingston, Alabama.
A daughter Louella Thrash Davis is buried at Poplar Springs.
The Newton Record, Newton, Newton, MS
Thrash, John William January 28,1932 (
DEATH SEVERS BONDS OF MATRIMONY AFTER 64 YEARS.
The holy bonds of matrimony which held together Mr. and Mrs. John Williams Thrash for nearly 64 years were broken when death came to Mr. Thrash. He was born august 18, 1848 in Sumter County, AL. His wife, Sarah Frances Baucum, was born in Choctaw County, AL, on June 14, 1850. Each was a member of a large family, Mr. Thrash having four sisters and three brothers. While almost in their childhood, a romance began between John Thrash and Sarah Baucum, ripening into love and finally bringing them to take the vows of matrimony in April 1868. John Thrash was an industrious worker, both with head and hand. Besides doing many necessary things around the home before and during the Civil War, he made good use of the handicapped opportunity he had to improve himself mentally, reaching finally the position of teaching in the public schools. This served him well in his efforts to provide for his children. It is said that he ranked among the best teachers in the knowledge of history, geography and mathematics and was a natural disciplinarian.
Three years after their marriage, Mr. and Mrs. Thrash moved to Wayne county. Here they together, joined the Congregational Methodist church. Living in Jasper county two years, they moved from there to Poplar Springs community where they remained until August 18, 1887, when they came to Chunky to live. On coming to Newton county, they joined the Methodist Episcopal Church, South and were faithful to it until Mr. Thrash died January 19, 1932.
Being only 12 years old when the war started, he did a noble part in caring for his mother, the home and other children. Before the war ended he had joined the army in defense of his county.
His father was killed in a skirmish with northern soldiers, which added to the son's responsibilities, but he faced the future heroically.
Three years later, he was married to Sarah Baucum. Eleven children were born to this union, ten of whom lived to manhood and womanhood. There were Dora, Henrietta, Emma Jane, Charles Robert, Oscar, Pearl, Laure, Louella, George Edward, Alice and Cora. Mr. Thrash was engaged in farming and merchandising. His was an example of loyalty to his church, his home and his community.
Survivors are his widow, Mrs. Sarah Baucum Thrash, Mrs. J. B. Edwards, Mrs. O. R. Stevens and Dr. George E. Thrash; 26 grandchildren, several great grandchildren, and a host of friends cherish his memory. Six children preceded him to the grave.
Mr. Thrash was buried from the Chunky Methodist church with the pastor, the Rev. Eugene Stevens and Rev. G. A. Broadus, officiating.
A daughter Louella Thrash Davis is buried at Poplar Springs.
The Newton Record, Newton, Newton, MS
Thrash, John William January 28,1932 (
DEATH SEVERS BONDS OF MATRIMONY AFTER 64 YEARS.
The holy bonds of matrimony which held together Mr. and Mrs. John Williams Thrash for nearly 64 years were broken when death came to Mr. Thrash. He was born august 18, 1848 in Sumter County, AL. His wife, Sarah Frances Baucum, was born in Choctaw County, AL, on June 14, 1850. Each was a member of a large family, Mr. Thrash having four sisters and three brothers. While almost in their childhood, a romance began between John Thrash and Sarah Baucum, ripening into love and finally bringing them to take the vows of matrimony in April 1868. John Thrash was an industrious worker, both with head and hand. Besides doing many necessary things around the home before and during the Civil War, he made good use of the handicapped opportunity he had to improve himself mentally, reaching finally the position of teaching in the public schools. This served him well in his efforts to provide for his children. It is said that he ranked among the best teachers in the knowledge of history, geography and mathematics and was a natural disciplinarian.
Three years after their marriage, Mr. and Mrs. Thrash moved to Wayne county. Here they together, joined the Congregational Methodist church. Living in Jasper county two years, they moved from there to Poplar Springs community where they remained until August 18, 1887, when they came to Chunky to live. On coming to Newton county, they joined the Methodist Episcopal Church, South and were faithful to it until Mr. Thrash died January 19, 1932.
Being only 12 years old when the war started, he did a noble part in caring for his mother, the home and other children. Before the war ended he had joined the army in defense of his county.
His father was killed in a skirmish with northern soldiers, which added to the son's responsibilities, but he faced the future heroically.
Three years later, he was married to Sarah Baucum. Eleven children were born to this union, ten of whom lived to manhood and womanhood. There were Dora, Henrietta, Emma Jane, Charles Robert, Oscar, Pearl, Laure, Louella, George Edward, Alice and Cora. Mr. Thrash was engaged in farming and merchandising. His was an example of loyalty to his church, his home and his community.
Survivors are his widow, Mrs. Sarah Baucum Thrash, Mrs. J. B. Edwards, Mrs. O. R. Stevens and Dr. George E. Thrash; 26 grandchildren, several great grandchildren, and a host of friends cherish his memory. Six children preceded him to the grave.
Mr. Thrash was buried from the Chunky Methodist church with the pastor, the Rev. Eugene Stevens and Rev. G. A. Broadus, officiating.
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