William Howard Tomme

Male11 September 1889–23 September 1977

Brief Life History of William Howard

When William Howard Tomme was born on 11 September 1889, in Lovelady, Houston County, Texas, United States, his father, Joseph Jefferson Tomme, was 28 and his mother, Frances Mardella Hooper, was 21. He married Lola Belle Thorpe on 26 August 1917, in Houston, Harris, Texas, United States. They were the parents of at least 3 sons. He lived in Justice Precinct 2, San Saba, Texas, United States in 1930 and Donna, Hidalgo, Texas, United States in 1950. He died on 23 September 1977, in Hidalgo, Texas, United States, at the age of 88, and was buried in Donna, Hidalgo, Texas, United States.

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Family Time Line

William Howard Tomme
1889–1977
Lola Belle Thorpe
1896–1981
Marriage: 26 August 1917
George Howard Tomme
1921–
Joseph Jefferson Tomme Byrd
1923–2009
William Robert Tomme
1928–1949

Sources (21)

  • William H Tomme, "United States 1950 Census"
  • W. H. Tomme, "Texas, County Marriage Index, 1837-1977"
  • William Howard Tomme, "United States World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942"

Spouse and Children

  • Marriage
    26 August 1917Houston, Harris, Texas, United States
  • Children (3)

    Parents and Siblings

    Siblings (4)

    World Events (8)

    1890 · The Sherman Antitrust Act

    Age 1

    This Act tried to prevent the raising of prices by restricting trade. The purpose of the Act was to preserve a competitive marketplace to protect consumers from abuse.

    1904

    Age 15

    Historical Boundaries: 1904: Hidalgo, Texas, United States

    1912 · The Girl Scouts

    Age 23

    Like the Boy Scouts of America, The Girl Scouts is a youth organization for girls in the United States. Its purpose is to prepare girls to empower themselves and by acquiring practical skills.

    Name Meaning

    North German: probably from a short form of the personal name Thomas .

    Dictionary of American Family Names © Patrick Hanks 2003, 2006.

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