In collaboration with Todd E. Long (a Goochland County, VA Crouch descendant) of Longwood University in Virginia the following information on Thomas W. Crouch is presented:
Thomas W. Crouch 6, (Bernard S. 5, Thomas Harris 4, John 3, Richard 2, Richard 1), born 01 January 1861 in Henrico County, VA., died March 3, 1951, married Cora B. Bowers on 24 November 1885 in Richmond, VA., daughter of Andrew J. Bowers and Elizabeth. [4] She was born July 27, 1863 and died September 6, 1926. Both are buried in the Riverview Cemetery, Richmond City, VA. [5]
Thomas W. Crouch and Cora B. Bowers children were:
1. Thomas Cullen Crouch 7, born Jan 1887 [1]2. Mary E. Crouch 7, born Jun 8, 1890 [2] 1910 Federal Census says Mary E. Crouch while the transcribed Virginia Birth and Christenings says Mary S. Crouch. [6]
3. Olive Louise Crouch 7, born Apr 12, 1893, Richmond City, VA. [2][7]
4. Helen Temple Crouch 7, born August 1899 [2], born Richmond City, VA; married Fred Haines Long
[1] 1900 FEDERAL CENSUS - Henrico County, Richmond City, VA.; Clay Ward; June 1900 enumeration.
====================================================================================================================LN HN FN ....LAST ..FIRST ..RELATION-....................DATE OF .......MAR..YRS...# OF.........#.............YOUR....FATHERS..MOTHERS
.......................NAME.NAME........SHIP..... RACE SEX .BIRTH .AGE..STAT..MAR. CHILD..LIVING..BIRTHPL.BIRTHPL ..BIRTHPL.......OCCUP.
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12 28 311 328 .Crouch, Thomas W...Head ...........W ..M ...Jan 1861(*) 40 .....M .....14 ......................... .........Virginia ...Virginia .........Virginia .........Clerk ..Dry Goods
13 ....................Crouch, Cora B. ........Wife ..........W ...F ...July 1866 33 .....M ....14 ...........4 .........4 ..........Virginia ...Virginia .........Virginia .........No
14 ....................Crouch, Thomas C. ...Son ...........W ...M ...Jan 1887 13 .....S ...............................................Virginia ...Virginia .........Virginia .........At School
15.....................Crouch, Mary E. .......Daughter ..W ....F ...June 1896 .3 .....S ................................................Virginia ...Virginia .........Virginia ........At School
The 1900 Census states four children, but only the older two are listed, and the birth year for Mary E. Crouch does not agree with the 1910 Census based upon the ages listed in the 1910 Census. (*) Birth and Christening Records say 01 Jan 1860.
[2] 1910 FEDERAL CENSUS - Henrico County, Richmond City, VA.; Clay Ward; April 1910 enumeration
====================================================================================================================LN HN FN ....LAST ..FIRST ..RELATION-.............................MAR..YRS...# OF.........#.............YOUR....FATHERS..MOTHERS
.......................NAME.NAME........SHIP.....SEX RACE AGE..STAT..MAR. CHILD..LIVING..BIRTHPL.BIRTHPL ..BIRTHPL...........OCCUP.
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45 1215 24 28 Crouch, Thomas W...Head ..........M ..W ...49 .....M .....24 ......................... ..Virginia ...Virginia .........Virginia .......English ..Clerk ..Dry Goods
46 ....................Crouch, Cora B. ........Wife .........F ....W ...46 .....M .....24 ...........4 .........4 ..Virginia ..Pennsylvania ..New York ..English ..No
47 ....................Crouch, Thomas C. ...Son ..........M ...W ...23 .....S ........................................Virginia ...Virginia .........Virginia .......English ..Clerk ..
48.....................Crouch, Mary E. .......Daughter ..F ....W ...19 .....S ........................................Virginia ...Virginia .........Virginia .......English ..Stenographer ..Book Packer
49 ....................Crouch, Olive S. ........Daughter ..F ....W ..1.6 .....S ........................................Virginia ...Virginia .........Virginia .......English ..
50 ....................Crouch, Helen T. .......Daughter ..F ....W ...11 ....S .........................................Virginia ...Virginia .........Virginia .......English ..
[3] 1920 FEDERAL CENSUS - Henrico County, Richmond City, VA., Clay Ward, January 1920 enumeration
====================================================================================================================LN HN FN .....LAST FIRST...RELATION-.OWN...................................MAR......YOUR....FATHERS..MOTHERS
...........................NAME.NAME.....SHIP.....RENT..SEX RACE .AGE..STAT....BIRTHPL.BIRTHPL ..BIRTHPL....OCCUP.
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16 2625 105 138.Crouch, Thomas W. ..Head ..R ......M .... W ........59 .......M ....Virginia ...Virginia ........Virginia .........Salesman ..Department Store
17........................Crouch, Cora B. ........Wife .............F.......F ..........55 .......M .....Virginia ..Pennsylvania ..Virginia .......None
[4] Virginia Marriages 1785-1940 lists Thomas W. Crouch, born 1859 in Henrico County, VA. age 26 marrying Cora B. Bowers born 1862 Richmond age 23 marrying. Bride's father's name was Andrew J. Bowers and bride's mother's name was Elizabeth Bowers.
[5] Findagrave.com - Riverview Cemetery - Thomas W. Crouch and Cora Bowers Crouch headstone.
[6] Virginia Births and Christenings, 1853-1917: Mary S. Crouch born 8 June 1890 Richmond, VA; daughter of Thos. W. & Cora B. Crouch.
[7] Virginia Births and Christenings, 1853-1917: Olive Louise Crouch born 12 Apr 1893 in Richmond City, VA.; the daughter of T.W. and Cora B. Crouch.
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