Donaldson in Trigg County, Kentucky — The American South (East South Central)

James Thomas, Jr.

Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, August 14, 2021

1. James Thomas, Jr. Marker (side A)

Inscription. Born Nov. 3, 1803, Bertie Co., N. C., son of James Sr., and Mary Thomas who came to Ky., in 1806. Married Margaret Ethridge of Davidson County, Tenn., Aug. 14, 1829. They were parents of six children: Edwin, Apr. 14, 1830; Carroll, Dec. 31, 1831; Infant, 1833; James Clark, Jan. 17, 1835; Pollie, Mar. 16, 1837, and Amanda Jane (Vinson), Dec. 21, 1838.

In 1824 he acquired 100 acres of land here and his large house, built in 1847, stood for 104 years. He was a planter, slave owner, justice of the peace, Mason and Baptist deacon. He died Feb. 20, 1864; wife died Apr. 6. 1886. Both buried in cemetery two miles east. Great grandson, movie actor Jay Bernard: (James B. Thomas) born here Aug. 17, 1923.

Erected 1989 by Descendants • The Thomas-Bridges Association.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Entertainment • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical date for this entry is November 3, 1803.

Location. 36° 45.047′ N, 87° 53.024′ W. Marker is in Donaldson, Kentucky, in Trigg County. Marker is on Donaldson Creek Road (Kentucky Route 807) 0.6 miles east of Maple Grove Road (Kentucky Route 1062), on the left when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 4572 Donaldson Creek Road, Cadiz KY 42211, United States of America. Touch for directions.

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marker, measured as the crow flies. Donaldson Creek Baptist Church (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); Thomas's Cabinet Shop / Thomas's Mill (approx. 0.2 miles away); Donaldson (approx. 0.6 miles away); Perry Thomas (approx. 0.9 miles away); Lower Donaldson School (approx. 1.1 miles away); Upper Donaldson School (approx. 1.4 miles away); Peyton Thomas Cemetery (approx. 1.4 miles away); James Thomas, Sr. (approx. 1½ miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Donaldson.

James Thomas, Jr. Marker (side B) image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, August 14, 2021

2. James Thomas, Jr. Marker (side B)

James Thomas, Jr. Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, August 14, 2021

3. James Thomas, Jr. Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on August 15, 2021. It was originally submitted on August 15, 2021, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 170 times since then and 24 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on August 15, 2021, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.