S.W. Thomas Dies Thursday
February 1940

Resident of Trigg Furnace Called to Reward Was 87 Years of Age

Funeral and burial was held Thursday, February 22 for Seth W. Thomas, 87 year old resident of Trigg Furnace neighborhood who died shortly after midnight Wednesday.  Mr Thomas, the son of S.W. Thomas had lived a long and useful life in this county.  His parents were among the early settlers of the county, the father coming from Virginia and the mother from Tennessee.  He was married two times, the firs to Miss Lilly Curlin and second to Miss Mary Sims.  Both have preceded him to the grave.  Death was attributed to complications of flu and pneumonia.  He was a member of the Siloam church and burial took place near the place where he had served his Master for so many years.  Four surviving children by his second marriage include:  Fay Thomas, of this county; Fount Thomas, Detroit, Mich; Piffer Thomas, Madisonville and Mrs King Hall, Gracey, Otis, another son, died 14 years ago.  Also surviving are 15 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren