Troy in Miami County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Thomas Cemetery / Abraham Thomas
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., March 6, 2010
1. Thomas Cemetery Marker (Side A)
Side A: Thomas Cemetery
Thomas Cemetery is the resting place for many of Concord Township's and Miami County's early settlers. The cemetery is maintained by Concord Township. This marker was placed here in Miami County's and Concord Township's Bicentennial Year, 2007.
Side B: Abraham Thomas
Abraham Thomas was one of the earliest settlers of Concord Township, arriving in 1805 with his family having come from Kentucky. Thomas was a soldier in the Revolutionary War and served in other battles and expeditions, including both of George Rogers Clark's campaigns against Northwest Territory Native Americans from 1780 to 1782. Abraham Thomas died April 5, 1843 at the age of 88. His gravestone reads "A soldier of the Revolution. It is my will that this lot shall remain a burying ground forever." – A. Thomas
Erected 2007 by Troy Foundation, Miami County Foundation, Miami County Milestones Committee, and The Ohio Historical Society. (Marker Number 16-55.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Native Americans • War, US Revolutionary • Wars, US Indian. In addition, it is included in the Ohio Historical Society / The Ohio History Connection series list. A significant historical month for this entry is April 1833.
Location.
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this location, measured as the crow flies. WACO (approx. 0.7 miles away); WACO Aircraft Company (approx. 0.7 miles away); Miami and Erie Canal (approx. 0.9 miles away); Junior Girls Canteen 1943-1946 (approx. 1.4 miles away); Dilts Warehouse Plant No. 1 (approx. 1˝ miles away); Miami & Erie Canal (approx. 1.7 miles away); Troy Presbyterian Church (approx. 1.8 miles away); WACO History (approx. 1.8 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Troy.
More about this marker. The entrance lane to the cemetery is now a private driveway. This marker and two smaller nearby markers have been removed. There is no evidence that they have been relocated.
Also see . . . An Account of Pioneer Life and Experience. (Submitted on March 8, 2010, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., March 6, 2010
2. Abraham Thomas Marker (Side B)
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., March 6, 2010
3. Thomas Cemetery / Abraham Thomas Marker
Photographed By Grant & Mary Ann Fish, August 11, 2023
4. Former marker location
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., March 6, 2010
5. Abraham Thomas Grave Marker
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., March 6, 2010
6. Thomas Cemetery View
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., March 6, 2010
7. Thomas Cemetery Entrance Lane
Looking north.
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., March 6, 2010
8. Thomas Cemetery Sign on Swailes Road
Looking east.
Credits. This page was last revised on August 12, 2023. It was originally submitted on March 8, 2010, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 2,032 times since then and 32 times this year. Last updated on August 12, 2023, by Grant & Mary Ann Fish of Galloway, Ohio. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on March 8, 2010, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. 4. submitted on August 12, 2023, by Grant & Mary Ann Fish of Galloway, Ohio. 5, 6, 7, 8. submitted on March 8, 2010, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
