Columbus Eugene Thomas

Background

Thomas, Columbus Eugene was born on February 11, 1869 in Goldhill, Lee Company, Alabama, United States. Son of William Crawford and Emma Jane (Avery) Thomas.

Education

Preparatory education, high school, Oakbowery, Alabama. Bachelor of Arts, University of Alabama, 1901.

Career

President Autauga Banking & Trust Company, Prattville. President Autauga Oil & Fertilizer Company, Prattville Mercantile Сompany. Vice president Autauga Cotton Mill.

Director many corpns. and large land holder. Was state superintendent of banks. Member board trustees Alabama State Department of Archives and History.

Colonel on staff of Governor O’Neal, 1911. Trustee Tuskegee Institute. Treasurer county and high school funds, etc.

President Chamber of Commerce, Prattville. Delaware Democratic National Convention, 1924.

Religion

Through Jesus' death on the cross, and his resurrection, the power of evil in the world is broken.

Politics

Church members should support and resourcing their institutions to reflect on political issues in the light of Christian faith.

Views

In a society where self-interest and hypocrisy are often seen as dominating, the Christians should nurture and promote values and purposes that are beyond us.

Membership

Member board trustees Alabama State Department of Archives and History. Colonel on staff of Governor O’Neal, 1911. Trustee Tuskegee Institute.

Member Phi Delta Theta.

Connections

Married Augusta Pratt, of Prattville, Alabama, November 14, 1894. Children: William Pratt, Emma Julia, Mary Augusta, Daniel Holcombe.

Father:

William Crawford Thomas

Mother:

Emma Jane (Avery) Thomas

Spouse:

Augusta Pratt

child:

William Pratt Thomas

child:

Emma Julia Thomas

child:

Mary Augusta Thomas

child:

Daniel Holcombe Thomas