Washburn Street Cemetery,
Hyde Park/Scranton,
Lackawanna Co., Pennsylvania

Surname: Thomas

All photographs copyright © 2008 by Jeffrey L. Thomas,
except as noted.

Below: general view of the "old Welsh" section of the Washburn Street Cemetery,
looking towards Washburn Street, October 2004.

Below you will find a database of burials in the Washburn Street cemetery, located in the Hyde Park section of Scranton, Pennsylvania. Although there are other Washburn Street databases on the Internet, what makes this project different is the inclusion of hundreds of photographs of actual cemetery markers. Most of these photographs are linked to individual names in the database, while some names are further linked to biographical information for that particular individual.

Washburn Street, originally known simply as "Hyde Park Cemetery," is one of Scranton's most significant historic final resting places. Although today the cemetery holds the remains of many nationalities who lived, worked and died here, originally the cemetery was populated primarily by Welsh immigrants and their descendants. Steel and coal were what made Scranton great, and during the mid to late 19th century, the Welsh of Hyde Park supplied many workers to these thriving industries. As a result, the community quickly became what some have called "the epicenter of Welsh culture in America." Approximately half of the 110 victims of the Avondale Mine Disaster of 1869 are buried here, along with hundreds of other Welsh men and women who helped transform Scranton from a sleepy hollow into one of America's industrial giants. Unfortunately, over the years Washburn Street has been greatly vandalized, the result being that many historic grave markers have been senselessly destroyed, although there are a few dedicated local people making an effort save this historic cemetery.

The basis for this particular database are two earlier surveys of the cemetery taken in the late 1930s and early 1940s, which I have supplemented and corrected using my own research and resources. It should be mentioned that the original transcribers often calculated dates of birth using the individual's attained age at death listed the marker. Where possible I have eliminated these calculated dates and restored the marker's original information. In other words, where possible, I have rendered my transcription of these markers to include only the date of death and the age at death as per the marker's original inscription.

As with any transcription, it is likely that certain errors have been made, so it is advisable that original source records be checked (where possible) before making any final determinations. If you have ancestors buried in Washburn Street, and you would like to add their information to this record, please contact me at the e-mail address below. My database is an ongoing project, and I therefore welcome any comments, additions or corrections to this record.

Jeffrey L. Thomas
jltbalt1@comcast.net

Be sure to visit the link to the right to view the excellent Washburn Street Cemetery database, complied by Richard Reese, located at the recently updated Lackawanna County PA GenWeb site!

Washburn Street Cemetery Burials

A-D (except Davis/Davies) | Davis/Davies | E-G | | H-L (except Jones)
Jones | M-P | Q-T (Except Thomas) | Thomas | V-Z

Name Born Died Comments - Other Information
THOMAS      
THOMAS, Ann 1857 1940 wife of William T. Thomas, same marker as husband
THOMAS, Ann 1827 1903 wife of David D. Thomas
THOMAS, Ann 1840 1911 wife of Richard E. Thomas
THOMAS, Ann Evans 1851 1922 wife of David D. Thomas, same marker as husband, marker tipped over
THOMAS, Ann J. 1857 1935 wife of John Thomas, same marker as husbans
THOMAS, Ann J. 1852 1922 wife of Thomas D. Thomas, same marker as husband
THOMAS, Ann Jane 1848 1922 wife of Thomas C. Thomas, same marker as husband
THOMAS, Ann Richards 1858 1945 wife of James M. Thomas, same marker as husband
THOMAS, Anna   20 Jan 1879 age 3 years, nationality Welsh, information taken from Scranton Death Registers
THOMAS, Anna 1892 1919 same marker as Richard, Charles & Charles Thomas
THOMAS, Anna A. 1875 1943 wife of Daniel W. Thomas
THOMAS, Anna J. (Owens) 1892 1979 wife of Daivd R. Thomas, information provided by Shawn Presner
THOMAS, Annie 1882 1941 wife of John H. Thomas
THOMAS, Arja G. 4 March 1893 17 June 1941 husband of Annette Sims, son of David O. Thomas and Jennie Griffiths
THOMAS, Arlene R. 1921 1993 daughter of William B. & Esther Thomas, information provided by family member Richard A. Evans
THOMAS, Benjamin 1847 1914 (plot view) husband of Mary B. Thomas, plot includes John B. Thomas, Myrtle Sivelly and Ethel Savitts
THOMAS, Benj. Franklin (Frank) 1868 2 June 1925 (no marker, dates from death certificate) son of John J. Thomas and Elizabeth Davies
THOMAS, Bertha Jan 1886 11 April 1886 daughter of Tunis & Hannah Thomas
THOMAS, Brychan 1858 1906 native of Wales (1900 census), husband of Jane Thomas, same marker as wife
THOMAS, Catherine Ann 28 Feb 1833 26 Dec 1891  
THOMAS, Catherine H. 1875 1950 nee Howell, wife of Gilbert H. Thomas, same marker as Gilbert
THOMAS, Charles 1886 1933 same marker as Anna, Richard, & Charles Thomas
THOMAS, Charles 1915 1918 same marker as Anna, Richard, & Charles Thomas
THOMAS, Dan E. 1879 1904 husband of Ann Evans
THOMAS, Daniel 1872 4 April 1888 (no marker, dates from death certificate) son of John J. Thomas and Elizabeth Davies, killed in mines
THOMAS, Daniel 1888 16 Dec 1916 (no marker, dates from death certificate) son of Hosie Thomas and Elizabeth Davies, husband of Elizabeth Thomas, killed in mines
THOMAS, Daniel 15 Aug 1892 20 Mar 1893  
THOMAS, Daniel 1875 1878 son of Daniel J. and Mary Thomas
THOMAS, Daniel J. 1838 1914 born Wales (1900 census), husband of Mary Thomas, same marker as wife
THOMAS, Daniel W. 1879 1947 husband of Anna A. Thomas
THOMAS, David   6 Sept 1869 Avondale Disaster victim, unmarried, parents in Wales
THOMAS, David 24 June 1879 29 Jan 1897 son of John and Mary Thomas
THOMAS, David 15 Oct 1800 29 Nov 1878 husband of Mary D. Thomas
THOMAS, David B. 1847 1911 Thomas / Moses plot, with David M. Thomas & Daniel Moses
THOMAS, David D. 1822 1895 husband of Ann Thomas
THOMAS, David D. 1845 1891 husband of Ann Evans Thomas, same maker as wife, marker tipped over
THOMAS, David J. 1861 1929 husband of Mary J. Thomas, same marker as Mary & son Fred P. Thomas
THOMAS, David M. 1895 1901 Thomas / Moses plot, with David B. Thomas & Daniel Moses
THOMAS, David M. 8 Jan 1876 23 Sept 1961 (plot view) CPL CO F 9 REGT PA INF Spanish American War, husband of E. Estella Thomas
THOMAS, David O. 09 May 1852 11 Jul 1923 son of John J. Thomas and Elizabeth Davies, husband of Jennie Griffiths
THOMAS, David R. 1891 1972 husband of Anna J. (Owens) Thomas, daughter of Arthur and Elizabeth Thomas, information provided by Shawn Presner
THOMAS, David T. 1869 1950 husband of Gwen J. Thomas, same plot as Gwen & David and Jennet Davis
THOMAS, David W. 16 July 1832 16 May 1903 husband of Mary Thomas
THOMAS, Dusha 1893 1973 same marker as Roy & Hector Thomas
THOMAS, E. Estella 1878 1962 wife of David M. Thomas
THOMAS, Edward 1865 19 April 1909 Spanish American War Vet.
THOMAS, Edward 9 July 1871 9 June 1874 broken marker thrown on a pile at back of cemetery
THOMAS, Edward C. 1877 1933  
THOMAS, Edwin 1862 1901 son of Samuel and Jane Thomas
THOMAS, Eleanor   25 Jan 1862 age 96 years
THOMAS, Eleanor Pyle 1906 1985 same plot as William and Maria Lake and Verna Lake Thomas
THOMAS, Elias 1854 1915  
THOMAS, Elizabeth 1854 1912 of Treorky (Carnarthenshire) South Wales, wife of James E. Thomas
THOMAS, Elizabeth   1901 same marker as John and Ann J. Thomas
THOMAS, Elizabeth   18 May 1900 wife of David H. Thomas, Aged 52 Years, At Rest Since 18 May 1900
THOMAS, Elizabeth 1883 1953 wife of Arthur Thomas, daughter of John P. and Hannah Thomas, information provided by Shawn Presner
THOMAS, Elizabeth 1838 1890  
THOMAS, Elizabeth 1843 1928 wife of David E. Thomas
THOMAS, Elizabeth 1854 1936 wife of William I. Thomas
THOMAS, Elizabeth   18 June 1892 "Aged 53 Yrs, Born at Carmarthenshire, S.W." (south Wales), wife of William J. Thomas
THOMAS, Elizabeth Lake 1904 1930 wife of John B. Thomas, daughter of William and Maria Lake, same plot as husband & parents
THOMAS, Elizabeth Roberts 1839 1890 born in England, wife of William Reese Thomas (possible duplicate of immediate above)
THOMAS, Emily 17 Nov 1870 15 April 1872  
THOMAS, Emily Jane (Hancock) 1919 1943 wife of John Walter Thomas, daughter of Henry and Emily J. Hancock (same marker), photo provided by Shawn Presner
THOMAS, Estella Aug 1894 24 Oct 1895 daughter of William H. & Mary Jane Thomas, information taken from death certificate, city of Scranton
THOMAS, Esther Evans 1899 1955 wife of William B. Thomas, daughter of William B. & Henrietta Evans, information provided by family member Richard A. Evans
THOMAS, Evan 1835 30 Mar 1868 born South Wales
THOMAS, Evan G. Mar 1776 13 Aug 185?  
THOMAS, Evan M. 1884 1911 son of Daniel J. and Mary Thomas
THOMAS, Evan W. 1884 1915 (1st) husband of Ruth Thomas Jones, same marker as Henry, Ruth & Ann Jones & Elmer Williams Jr.
THOMAS, Frank 1877 20 Feb 1892 mule driver killed in mines, son of John J. "Drummer" Thomas
THOMAS, Fred 1912 1980 (plot view) same marker as Harriet McGuigan, and George T. and Lena E. Thomas (son?)
THOMAS, Fred P. 1889 1927 same marker as David J. and Mary J. Thomas
THOMAS, Freida 1898 1904 daughter of Reese & Mary M. Thomas, same marker as parents & brother Reese Jr.
THOMAS, Gertrude 1882   wife of John Thomas
THOMAS, George T. 1885 1947 (plot view) husband of Lena E. Thomas, same marker as wife
THOMAS, Gilbert H. 1875 1947 born Ystradyfodwg, Glamorgan, Wales (1881 census), husband of Catherine H. Thomas, son of James & Elizabeth Thomas, same marker as Catherine
THOMAS, Gwen J. 1869 1919 born Wales (1910 census), wife of David T. Thomas, same plot as David & David and Jennet Davis
THOMAS, Hannah 1898 1946 same marker as James Thomas and John & Ann J. Thomas (parents?)
THOMAS, Hannah 7 April 1856 26 May 1905 born Rhymney, South Wales, wife of John P. Thomas, photograph provided by Shawn Presner
THOMAS, Hannah 1848 30 Aug 1886 (no marker, dates from death certificate), husband of Tunis Thomas, daughter of John J. Thomas and Elizabeth Davies
THOMAS, Hannah E. 1834 15 May 1881  
THOMAS, Hector 1893 1973 same marker as Roy & Dusha Thomas
THOMAS, Henry 1880(?) 1903  
THOMAS, Henry J. 1849 1917 husband of Mary Thomas
THOMAS, Idaho 12 July 1875 29 June 1896 same marker as William J. and Elizabeth Thomas, probably their son
THOMAS, Irene D. 1898 1998 wife of Thomas M. Thomas (below)
THOMAS, J(ohn) B. 1902 1987 husband of Elizabeth Lake Thomas, same plot as wife
THOMAS, James 1896 1974 same marker as Hannah Thomas and John and Ann J. Thomas (son?)
THOMAS, James B. 1821 16 ??? 1888 (inscription in Welsh) husband of Mary Thomas, marker lying on ground
THOMAS, James B. 1826 1894  
THOMAS, James E.     (no dates) husband of Elizabeth Thomas
THOMAS, James M. 1851 1924 husband of Martha Thomas
THOMAS, James Price   1914 same marker as John and Ann J. Thomas
THOMAS, Jane 1833 1896 wife of Samuel Thomas
THOMAS, Jane 1858 1910 native of Wales (1900 census), wife of Brychan Thomas, same marker as husband
THOMAS, Jane 1867 1933 wife of John Thomas, same marker as John & Thomas Thomas
THOMAS, Jemima 1870 1940  
THOMAS, Jennie O. (Griffiths) 17 Nov 1852 08 Feb 1914 wife of David O. Thomas (above)
THOMAS, Johanna     (no dates), same marker as Samuel, Priscilla & Willard Hillman & Mabel Thomas
THOMAS, Johanna 1864 1915  
THOMAS, John 1853 1934 husband of Ann J. Thomas
THOMAS, John Jr.   1924 same marker as John and Ann J. Thomas
THOMAS, John 1852 6 Sept 1869 Avondale Disaster victim, age 17
THOMAS, John   2 June 1922 PVT 109 INF 28 DIV
THOMAS, John 30 Mar 1848 23 Dec 1905 born in Dowlais, South Wales, husband of Mary Thomas
THOMAS, John 1871 1922 husband of Jane Thomas, same marker as Jane & Thomas Thomas
THOMAS, John 1868 1881 son of Daniel and Mary Thomas
THOMAS, John B. 1878 1953 (plot view) same plot as Benjamin and Mary B. Thomas, Myrtle Sivelly and Ethel Savitts
THOMAS, John C. 1853 1898  
THOMAS, John C. 1882 1938 husband of Gertrude Thomas
THOMAS, John F.   20 Dec 1870 age 81 years
THOMAS, John H. 1883 1942 husband of Annie Thomas, same marker as wife
THOMAS, John J. 8 May 1823 13 Feb 1876 (plot view) age 54 years, born Brynmawr, South Wales, husband of Elizabeth Davies who later married Isaac B. Morgans.
THOMAS, John J.   6 Sept 1869 Avondale Disaster victim, left wife and one child
THOMAS, John P. 1853 1916 died in Wales, husband of Hannah Thomas, photograph provided by Shawn Presner
      Note: children's names listed on the marker above include Lewis Thomas (age 4), William Thomas (age 2), Mary Thomas and Charlotte Thomas (twins) and John Walter Thomas.
THOMAS, John R. 1845 28 Oct 1912 died in California, husband of Sarah Thomas
THOMAS, John S. 1859 1926 husband of Sarah Thomas
THOMAS, John Walter 1878 1970 son of John P. and Hannah Thomas above
THOMAS, Lena E. 1889 1954 (plot view) wife of George T. Thomas, same marker as husband
THOMAS, Lewis     Age 4 Yrs, son of John P. and Hannah Thomas
THOMAS, Lewis D.   28 May 1872 husband of Mary Thomas
THOMAS, Leyshon 20 Mar 1831 28 Dec 1891 husband of Ann Thomas
THOMAS, Lizzie H. 2 Feb 1846 9 Jan 1891 born Staffordshire, England (1880 census), wife of Simon Thomas, same marker as husband
THOMAS, Lucy 1859 1907 wife of Dr. R. Thomas
THOMAS, Mabel     (no dates), same marker as Samuel, Priscilla & Willard Hillman & Johanna Thomas
THOMAS, Mamie 1883 1957 (plot view) wife of William Thomas, Davis - Bowen - Thomas plot
THOMAS, Margaret 1863 1926 (plot view) born Wales (1900 census), wife of Owen W. Thomas, same plot as Austin C. and Mary T. Schiffler
THOMAS, Margaret 1857 1914 same marker as John and Mary Griffiths
THOMAS, Margaret 1 Sept 1865    
THOMAS, Margrete 2 April 1869 26 Dec 1870 child of John and Sarah Thomas
THOMAS, Martha 8 Mar 1853 22 Oct 1889 wife of James M. Thomas (additional ground marker)
THOMAS, Mary 1806 1886 same marker as Joseph H., Margaret and Norma Matthias
THOMAS, Mary   24 Aug 1898 Native of Llandinorwic, Carnarvonshire, North Wales, same marker as Morris and Ellen Williams
THOMAS, Mary   4 Feb 1888 age 78 years, wife of John P. Thomas
THOMAS, Mary 29 July 1848 13 Oct 1890 born in Dowlais, South Wales, wife of John Thomas
THOMAS, Mary   17 May 1881 wife of Lewis D. Thomas
THOMAS, Mary 24 Nov 1838 13 June 1894 wife of David W. Thomas
THOMAS, Mary 1838 1901 wife of Henry J. Thomas
THOMAS, Mary 1845 1911 born Wales (1900 census), wife of Daniel J. Thomas, same marker as husband
THOMAS, Mary 19 April 1819 14 Sept 1899(?) born Pembrokeshire, South Wales, wife of James B. Thomas
THOMAS, Mary Ann 1854 1924 same marker as R. Lewis Evans, Evan L., John M. and Margaret Ann Evans
THOMAS, Mary Bowen 1853 1927 (plot view) wife of Benjamin Thomas, plot includes John B. Thomas, Myrtle Sivelly and Ethel Savitts
THOMAS, Mary D. 24 Mar 1812 17 Jan 1892 wife of David Thomas
THOMAS, Mary J. 1861 1941 wife of David J. Thomas
THOMAS, Mary M. 1868 1955 born Wales (1900 census), wife of Reese Thomas Sr., same plot as husband & children Freida & Reese Jr.
THOMAS, Mary Miles 1859 1926 born Wales (1900 census), daughter of Lewellyn Jones, same marker as father
THOMAS, Mesech 3 Sept 1895 19 June 1909 Same marker as John P. and Hannah Thomas
THOMAS, Morris 1823 6 Sept 1869  
THOMAS, Naomi 11 Mar 1868 17 June 1910 born Glamorganshire, Wales (1871 census), daughter of Richard & Martha Butland, wife of William T. Thomas, same marker as husband
THOMAS, Owen W. 1859 1917 (plot view) born Wales (1900 census), husband of Margaret Thomas, same plot as Austin C. and Mary T. Schiffler
THOMAS, R. (Dr.) 1859 1903 husband of Lucy R. Thomas
THOMAS, Rachel Ann 1877 1878 daughter of Daniel J. and Mary Thomas
THOMAS, Reese 1862 1919  
THOMAS, Reese Sr. 1868 1936 husband of Mary M. Thomas, same plot as wife & children Freida & Reese Jr.
THOMAS, Reese Jr. 1900 1979 son of Reese & Mary Thomas, same marker as parents & sister Freida
THOMAS, Richard     (no dates) same marker as Anna, Charles, & Charles Thomas
THOMAS, Richard E. 1844 1912 husband of Ann Thomas
THOMAS, Roy W. 1914 1945 same marker as Dusha & Hector Thomas 
THOMAS, Ruth 1868 1891 same marker as Harriet, Frank and Thomas P. Lewis
THOMAS, Ruth Hughes 1833 1887  
THOMAS, Samuel 5 Mar 1831 19 Oct 1882 husband of Jane Thomas
THOMAS, Sarah 1850 1907 wife of John R. Thomas
THOMAS, Sarah 1860 1931 wife of Thomas S. Thomas (below)
THOMAS, Sarah 1867 1910 wife of John Thomas
THOMAS, Simon 14 Dec 1834 16 Feb 1914 born Wales (1880 census), husband of Lizzie H. Thomas, same marker as wife
THOMAS, Thomas 1866 1901 same marker as John and Jane Thomas
THOMAS, Thomas 1875 1882 son of Dr. R. and Lucy Thomas
THOMAS, Thomas C. 1846 1900 husband of Ann Jane Thomas, mentioned in History of Luzerne, Lackawanna & Wyoming Counties, Pa., p.438.
THOMAS, Thomas D. 1850 1918 husband of Ann J. Thomas
THOMAS, Thomas H. 1874 1929 husband of Alice Thomas
THOMAS, Thomas J. 1878 1948  
THOMAS, Thomas J. 4 Mar 1854 20 Mar 1909 born Scranton, husband of Sarah Davis Thomas, son of John J. Thomas & Elizabeth Davies, information taken from death certificate
THOMAS, Thomas M. 24 Feb 1898 26 Dec 1946 PVT U.S. Army World War I, son of Thomas S. & Sarah Thomas
THOMAS, Thomas R.   25 Nov 1884 born in Tredegar, Monmouthshire, S.W. (south Wales), Aged 21 Years, same marker as John M. and Leticha Williams
THOMAS, Thomas S. 3 June 1854 9 Dec 1914 born south Wales, son of John S. & Jane Thomas, husband of Sarah Thomas, killed in accident, Diamond mines
THOMAS, Verna Lake 1898 1965 same plot as William and Maria Lake and Eleanor Pyle Thomas
THOMAS, Violet 1893 1893 daughter of David and Jennie Thomas
THOMAS, William 11 Feb 1873 12 Feb 1873 son of John and Sarah Thomas
THOMAS, William 1878 1918 (plot view) husband of Mamie Thomas, Davis - Bowen - Thomas plot
THOMAS, William     Age 2 Yrs, son of John P. and Hannah Thomas
THOMAS, William B. 1890 1952 husband of Esther Evans Thomas, WWII veteran, information provided by family member Richard A. Evans
THOMAS, William G. 4 July 1878 5 Feb 1846 husband of Sarah Morgan, son of David O. Thomas and Jennie Griffiths
THOMAS, William I. 1852 1880 husband of Elizabeth Thomas
THOMAS, William J. 17 July 1838 26 Nov 1890 "Born at Carmarthenshire, S.W." (south Wales)
THOMAS, William O. April 1881 13 April 1951 died Detroit, Michigan, husband of Bessie Thomas, son of Tunis J. & Hannah Thomas
THOMAS, William Reese 30 May 1840 23 Jan 1923 born Merthyr-Tydfil, Glamorganshire, South Wales, husband of Elizabeth Roberts Thomas
THOMAS, William T. 1855 1913 husband of Ann Thomas, same marker as wife
THOMAS, William T. 9 June 1866 28 Nov 1919 born Wales (1900 census), son of Evan & Sarah Thomas, husband of Naomi Thomas, same marker as wife
THOMAS, Willie 1870 1870  

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Jones | M-P | Q-T (Except Thomas) | Thomas | V-Z

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