Husband: Selim S. THOMAS (3,5,6,8,9,10,11,12,13,14)
Birthdate: About 1827/1828
Birthplace: Philadelphia, PA
Death date: April 26, 1899
Place of death: Mifflin, Juniata County, PA
Burial:
Father: unknown
Mother: unknown
Other spouses:

Marriage date: After 1870
Marriage place: Pennsylvania

Wife: Sarah L. PINKERTON (1,2,6,7,8,9,10,15,16)
aka: Sarah L. HORNER
Birthdate: October 6, 1837
Birthplace: Wiconisco, Dauphin County, PA
Death date: April 23, 1893
Place of death: Lebanon, PA
Burial: Harrisburg Cemetery, Section W., Lot 136 Harrisburg, PA
Father: George PINKERTON (1797-1875) (2,7)
Mother: Margaret WRIGHT (1803-1882) (2,7)
Other spouses: Jeremiah HORNER (1830-1868) (1,4)

CHILDREN [none]
 
 
Documentation:
  1. Tombstone Inscription: Harrisburg Cemetery, Section W., Lot 136 Harrisburg, PA. "Sarah L. THOMAS Born October 6, 1837 Died April 23, 1893." Beside her first husband, "Jeremiah HORNER Born Nov 18, 1830 Died Oct 19, 1868".
  2. 1850 Federal Census Tremont, Schuylkill County, PA: "George PINKERTON, 54, Carpenter, $800; Margaret, 50; Maria 24; Hiram, 21, Carpenter; Catharine 17; Joseph 15; Sarah 12; Henrietta 10; Emma 9; George 7; Sarah 4."
  3. Pennsylvania State Archives, ARIAS Pennsylvania Digital State Archives, Civil War Card Index - Selam S. Thomas Enrolled at Philadelphia, PA. Mustered in January 28, 1862 as Private, at Harrisburg, PA. Discharged 12-4-1862 S.C. of D. Age at enrollment - 33; Occupation - Painter; Residence - Philadelphia, PA; Remarks: Discharged per order of Gen. Reynolds. Rolls also show first name as "SELAIN".
  4. Will of Jeremiah HORNER, Dauphin Co. Will Book G, p592, Microfilm #7, Harrisburg, PA.
  5. POLKS 1880 Lebanon City Directory, business advertisement, p6: "S.S. THOMAS, Justice of the Peace and Conveyancer, No 407 North Ninth Street, Lebanon, PA, Accounts collected and business entrusted to him promptly attended to".
  6. 1880 Federal Census 5th Ward, Lebanon, Lebanon Co., PA "Selim S. THOMAS, 52, Sara, 42, Arthur Bailey (nephew) 11".
  7. Will of George PINKERTON, Will Book 4, p216, Schuylkill Co., PA: Sarah mentioned in the will of her father.
  8. Will of Sarah L. THOMAS, Lebanon Co. Will Book T49, 1936-1961 Will written on January 30, 1893: Sarah L. THOMAS left all of her personal property and home on Lehman Street in Lebanon, to her cousin Margaret PAUL, for her lifetime. Upon Margaret's death, the remainder of Sarah Thomas' estate was divided among the surviving descendants of her brother, George A. PINKERTON.
  9. Obit of Sarah L. THOMAS "Lebanon Daily News" April 26, 1893: "Died THOMAS - On April 23, 1893, Mrs. Sarah L. THOMAS, wife of Selim S. THOMAS. The relatives and friends are invited to attend the funeral services on Wednesday, April 26th at 11:30am at her late residence, corner of Sixth and Lehman Streets. Interment private."
  10. Orphans Court Docket #20, Schuylkill Co. Estate of George PINKERTON, deceased, p290 listing lineal descendants March 1882 - p.289,296 "Sarah wife of Selim S. Thomas", p299 "Selim S. Thomas, court appointed trustee of the estate of George PINKERTON of Tremont".
  11. Egle's 1883, "History of Lebanon County", p154 "Selim S. THOMAS" First President (1872) OF Humane Hose Company, No 6, Lebanon Borough".
  12. BOYDS Directory - Names of the Citizens of Lebanon, 1883-84, p138: Selim S. THOMAS, Justice of the Peace, 305 N. 9th Street, home - 531 Lehman Street.
  13. Obit of Selim S. "Pop" THOMAS "Lebanon Daily News" Vol. 28, No 230, April 26, 1899, p1: "Death of Selim S. THOMAS - Word received here that he died at Mifflin Today - Had Been on a Fishing Trip - and left here less than a week ago - He was a Veteran of the Rebellion - Took Prominent Part in Politics a Number of Years Ago This morning John W. Hartman, of the New Lebanon Brewing Company, received a telegram from Mifflin, Juniata County, announcing the death of Selim S. THOMAS, better known throughout the State as "Pop" THOMAS. His death occurred at 8 o'clock this morning. Only a week ago when the legislature adjourned Selim S. THOMAS, stopped off at the capital and greeted many acquaintances on his way to Juniata County whither he had gone to spend several weeks fishing with friends. During the past six months deceased had rooms at the Lebanon Valley House and on account of failing health remained indoors all winter. He, however, was about the hotel until he left for Juniata County and was at all times the life of the well known hostelry, where his presence will be greatly missed. More than a quarter of a century ago deceased came here from Philadelphia and for many years was engaged as an ornamental painter for the late Joseph BOWMAN, furniture dealer, on North Ninth Street. He always was a staunch Republican and interested himself in local politics to such an extent that about twelve years ago he was elected Justice of the Peace of the Fifth and Sixth Wards (1879, 1880, 1883, 1884), which office he held until the office of alderman was created in the Fifth Ward, when he was succeeded by the late Albert GARRETT. He had become a leading factor in politics in the northern part of the city. About five years ago his wife died and was buried at Harrisburg. Later he went to Juniata County where he made his permanent home, visiting this city on different occasions. He owns a house on Lehman Street. Prior to coming here deceased was a member of a prominent fire company in Philadelphia and was known throughout the state as one of the most popular firemen. After being here some time he became an active member of the Liberty Fire Company, of which he was later elected President. Deceased was also an ex-chief of the local fire department, ex-president of the State Volunteer Firemen's Association, and at various times was a delegate to firemen's conventions, local and state. He was also a prominent member of the Goose Neck Club, a social degree of the state firemen, and was its' Chief Gander for some time. Deceased went to the front during the Rebellion and was a prominent GAR man, having been a member of Post 42, GAR. About thirty years, he joined Williamson Lodge No 307, Free and Accepted Masons of Womelsdorf, and the same year became a member of Hermit Commandery No 24, Knights of Templar, this city of which he was a member at the time of death. He was one of the commandery oldest members. He was also a member of A.A.O.N.M.S., a degree of the Masons. He was of a jovial disposition, a ready talker, kind and friendly, and had many friends, who regret his death. It is not known as yet where he will be buried, but likely either at Harrisburg or Philadelphia. Several sisters of the deceased reside in the latter city. He was about 72 years of age. The cause of death could not be learned today."
  14. Lebanon County Historical Society, Vol. 3, 1905-1906, p432 "Signers of the Liberty Fire Company, Selim S. THOMAS".
  15. EHRGOOD & EHRGOOD letter dated May 27, 1953 addressed to Harold L. PINKERTON: Dear Sir: This is to notify you that the Margaret PAUL premises, in which you have an interest will be sold at 5:30P.M. D.S.T., Thursday, June 4, 1953, on the premises. The sale is under Order of Court and the proceeds of same will be invested and the principal distributed to all the heirs of George PINKERTON, Jr. upon the death of Margaret PAUL. Very Truly yours, Thomas A. EHRGOOD."
  16. EHRGOOD & EHRGOOD "Schedule of Distribution" enclosed with check dated 1961, The First National Bank of Lebanon, PA, by Paul J. KOHR, Trust Officer addressed to Harold L. PINKERTON. "Schedule of Distribution" Paul J. KOHR, Trust Officer of the First National Bank of Lebanon, PA, trustee for Margaret PAUL, Life Tenant under the Will of Sarah L. Thomas and Accountant herein, Does Hereby Certify as follows: 1. That he has given notice in writing of the filing of the Account and the proposed confirmation there of on the 18th day of September 1961 by the Orphans' Court of Lebanon County, Pennsylvania and in the absence of exception, the confirmation absolute on September 28, 1961 to every person of whom the Accountant has notice or knowledge who claims an interest in the estate or next of kin, as noted in the Proposed Schedule of Distribution in Item 2, herein. 2. That a statement of the proposed distribution of the balance in this account consisting entirely of cash is as follows: A. Heirs of Emily PINKERTON PAUL 1/12 share to Burton E. PAUL and Mary PAUL NESBIT; B. Heirs of Burton Leroy PINKERTON, 1/6 share to Burton L. PINKERTON, Jr.; C. Heirs of Wells PINKERTON: Kathryn PINKERTON (widow) 1/18 Children: Irene PINKERTON MILLER 1/18, Nellie PINKERTON 1/54, 5 children: 1/135 to Katherine PINKERTON DUNCAN, Betty PINKERTON HENDRICKS, Lester PINKERTON, Harold PINKERTON, Miriam PINKERTON SHEEHAN; D. Heirs of Arthur PINKERTON, 1/12 to Kathrine F. PINKERTON (widow), and Leroy C. PINKERTON; E. Heirs of Claude PINKERTON: 1/18 to Rachel PINKERTON (widow), Children: 1/45 to Walter E. PINKERTON, Anna PINKERTON ALLEN, Claude PINKERTON, Sarah PINKERTON HARPER, 1/135 to Mrs. Albert (Mary P.) THORMAN (widow of WOODROW), Children of Woodrow: 2/405 to Joan PINKERTON, Woodrow PINKERTON, Jr., Robert PINKERTON; F. Heirs of Clifford PINKERTON, Children 1/66 to Fay PINKERTON SOLENCE, Myrtle P. UNDERKOFFLER, Arlene P. NYE, Emily P. HOOVER, George PINKERTON (Deceased) (Son, Charles Wm. PINKERTON), Charles L. PINKERTON, Ralph PINKERTON, Claude E. PINKERTON, Kathryn P. HOOVER, Miriam P. MINNICH, 1/198 to Mary PINKERTON (widow of Eugene), Children of Eugene: 1/495 to Robert E. PINKERTON, James PINKERTON, Gladys P. KREPICH, Ruby P. Reho, Melba PINKERTON. The First National Bank of Lebanon, by Paul J. KOHR, Trust Officer, Affidavit of Trust Officer attached and filed with Account.
  17. "Lebanon A Panorama 250 Years, 1740-1990" Lebanon County Historical Society, April 1990, p38 Photos of the Liberty Steam Fire Engine and Hose Co. No 3, 517 N. 9th Street, Liberty Square, Organized 1872. Photo of horse drawn fire engine " Liberty Fire Co.'s engine going full tilt to a fire call."

Notes:
  * Harold L. PINKERTON, Sr. Genealogy Source Notebook "HORNER/PINKERTON/THOMAS". Harold is the great-great grandson of George PINKERTON and Margaret WRIGHT of Tremont, Pennsylvania.
  * The inspiration for PINKERTON Genealogy by Harold L. PINKERTON and his daughter, Sharon P. WAYLAND came from communication with Paul W. PINKERTON (1915-1990) a distant cousin, and his daughter Helen P. RYDELL, who in 1984- 1990 worked on mapping the various branches of PINKERTON cousins descended from Hugh PINKERTON (1767-1852).
  * The Federal Census Data reported in this Family Group Sheet was culled from the Heritage Quest On-Line Database.
  * One of the descendants of George A. PINKERTON who received a share of the estate of Sarah L. PINKERTON THOMAS was Harold Leroy PINKERTON, Sr.
  * There is an error in spelling of "SELIM" on the Civil War Card File Index, listing his name incorrectly as "Selam".