James Reubin Thomas, Sr

Husband of Martha Jane Smith Thomas.
Married Feb. 17, 1847.

Served in the Confederate States Army, with Hood's Texas Brigade.

Obituary for James Reubin Thomas, Sr. provided to me by Linda Houck:
From: The Caldwell News, issue for the week of March 31, 1905

J.R. Thomas, one of the oldest settlers in Burleson County, died at his home in Clay, Monday morning, from paralysis. He had been in bad health for several years. He was 81 and came to Burleson County in 1859. He served in the Confederate Army under Capt. Tom Cay and was given a discharge on account of bad health. He married twice and leaves 3 children by his 1st marriage, J.R. & W.F. Thomas of Clay and Mrs. Clark (Narcissa Thomas Stearns Clark) of Temple. His second wife, formerly Mrs. W.L.(Mary F.) Flanagan, survives him. He was laid to rest at family burying grounds.
 
Children:
  James Reubin Thomas (1847 - 1905)*
  Elonza D. Thomas (1850 - 1875)*

  Narcissa Ann Thomas (abt 1853-aft 1920)
  William F. Thomas (1855 - 1946)*
  Preston H. Thomas (1858 - 1867)*
  Infant #1 Daughter Thomas (1860 - 1860)*
  Infant #2 Daughter Thomas (1861 - 1861)*
  Sarah Jane Thomas (1864 - 1865)*