William THOMAS family - Person Sheet
NameMyron THOMAS 
Birth7 Aug 1851, Minersville, Schuylkill Co., PA
Death17 Jan 1940
Burial20 Jan 1940, Shamokin Cem., Shamokin, Northumberland, PA
FatherAmos Yarnall THOMAS (1800-1877)
MotherHannah B. WILLIAMS (1813-1904)
Spouses
Birth23 Apr 1859
Death12 Mar 1954
Burial15 Mar 1954, Shamokin Cem., Shamokin, Northumberland, PA
Marriage10 Oct 1878, Numidia, Columbia Co., PA
ChildrenLaura Harriet (1879-1914)
Ralph Dyer (1881-)
Leon Myron (1886-1886)
Clair Stanley (1888-)
Lillian Margaret (1891-1982)
Paul Isaac (1897-1984)
Elsie Lucille (1899-)
Notes for Myron THOMAS
see brother, Phillip for additional family history. c.1935: resident of Shamokin; 10 Oct 1838: 50th wedding anniv. party - see news article
1910 census: Shamokin, photographe, age 57, father b in NY; with Emma A. (50), Clair S. (22), Lillian M. (19), Paul I (13), Lucille E (11)
"While in Shamokin, Edison was persuaded by William Buck to visit the
photographic studio of Myron Thomas, then located on Sunbury Street, a few doors
east of Shamokin Street. The success of the pioneer Shamokin photographer was
acclaimed by Edison in flattering terms. Many copies were made by Mr. Thomas
at the request of the famous inventor, who autographed the photographic portraiture
and sent them to friends throughout the world."
1910 census: Shamokin, photographe, age 57, father b in NY; with Emma A. (50), Clair S. (22), Lillian M. (19), Paul I (13), Lucille E (11)
"While in Shamokin, Edison was persuaded by William Buck to visit the
photographic studio of Myron Thomas, then located on Sunbury Street, a few doors
east of Shamokin Street. The success of the pioneer Shamokin photographer was
acclaimed by Edison in flattering terms. Many copies were made by Mr. Thomas
at the request of the famous inventor, who autographed the photographic portraiture
and sent them to friends throughout the world."