Biographical Sketch of

John F. Thomas

Transcribed by Sandra Boudrou for the Marquette Co WI Pages


Source: Portrait and Biographical Album of Green Lake, Marquette and Waushara Counties, Wisconsin, 
published 1890 by Acme Publishing Co., Chicago, Pages 719 - 720


John F. Thomas resides on section 25 in the town of Berlin, Green Lake County, where he is engaged in farming.  His 
entire life has been passed in this community.  He was born in Berlin Township, Aug. 8, 1849, and is a son of Henry 
and Harriet (Sharp) Thomas.  His early life was spent mid play and work in much the usual manner of farmer lads and 
in the district schools of the neighborhood he acquired his education.  He remained at home until twenty-two years 
of age when he left the parental roof and began life for himself.  On the 31st day of October, 1872, he united his 
destiny with that of Miss Mary A. Smith, a native of Watertown, Wis., born Oct. 12, 1849.  Her parents, Henry and 
Jane (Ford) Smith, were both natives of Sussex, England, and in childhood came to America, settling in Livingston 
County, N. Y., where they were married.  They left the East and emigrated to Wisconsin during the days of its early 
history, making their home in Berlin, where the death of Mr. Smith occurred.  His wife is still living.  They were 
parents of three children, but one is now deceased.  Those who survive are Maggie, wife of Thomas Saxton; and Mrs. 
Thomas.  During the war Mr. Smith served his country for a year as a member of Company B, 46th Wisconsin Infantry.  
He was a Republican in politics and his wife is a member of the Baptist Church.
 
Mr. Thomas has passed his entire married life where he now makes his home.  His farm comprises 195 acres of valuable 
land, highly improved and cultivated and in addition to its improvement he devotes considerable attention to the 
raising of fine stock, making a specialty of thoroughbred sheep.  He also raises a high grade of horses, cattle 
and hogs.  He is a practical and progressive farmer, and by his own exertions has made what he has.  He is agent 
for the Berlin Fire Insurance Company of Berlin Township, and in politics is a Republican.
 
To Mr. and Mrs. Thomas was born one child.  Leta M., who died Oct. 1, 1878, at the age of three years.  This worthy 
couple are widely known throughout the community in which they reside.  Their home is the abode of hospitality and 
they hold a high position in the social world.  Respected by all who know them, they certainly deserve a representation 
in this volume and it is with pleasure that we record their sketch.






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