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Edna’s date of birth is listed in a Thomas family Bible.

1900 U.S. Census, Baltimore City, Maryland:
Enumeration District 73, Sheet 6
405 Chester Street
Dwelling No. 94, Household No. 108
Thomas, Carl M., head, white, male, born January 1862, age 38, married 5 years, born in Germany, both parents born in Germany, immigrated in 1886, 14 years in U.S., naturalized citizen, occupation wheelwright, 0 months unemployed, can read and write, speaks English, rents house
Thomas, Catherine, wife, white, female, born July 1870, age 29, married 5 years, mother of 2 children, 1 child living, born in Maryland, both parents born in Germany, can read and write, speaks English
Thomas, Edna F., daughter, white, female, born June 1888 [sic], age 1 [sic], single, born in Maryland, father born in Germany, mother born in Maryland

1910 U. S. Census, Baltimore City, Maryland
6th Ward, Enumeration District 69, Sheet 3A
Enumerated on 18 April 1910
442 N. Lakewood Avenue
Thomas, Carl M., head, male, white, age 48, married 14 years, born in Germany, both parents born in Germany, emigrated in 1885, naturalized citizen, speaks English, occupation wheelwright for wagon factory, wage worker, not unemployed, not unemployed in 1909, can read and write, owns own home free of mortgage
Thomas, Catherine, wife, female, white, age 39, married for 14 years, mother of 5 children of whom 2 are living, born in Maryland, both parents born in Germany, speaks English, no occupation, can read and write
Thomas, Edna F., daughter, female, white, age 11, born in Maryland, father born in Germany, mother born in Maryland, speaks English, no occupation, can read and write, in school
Thomas, Ruth E., daughter, female, white, age 1-[illegible], born in Maryland, father born in Germany, mother born in Maryland, no occupation

[Note: Across the street in 1910, at 441 N. Lakewood Avenue, lived Catherine’s brother Charles J. Schneider and his family.]

In 1912, Edna Thomas took communion at Martin Luther Evangelical Church in Baltimore City, Maryland. [Communion Seasons, Martin Luther Evangelical Church, Baltimore City, Maryland, Maryland State Archives SC 5035, microfilm M-11827.]

From fall 1912 to spring 1916, Edna Thomas attended Eastern High School in Baltimore, Maryland. She listed her favorite studies during her first year as English (the best), German and Gym; second year as English (the best), German, Stenography and English History; third year as English (the best), German, Stenography and English History; and fourth year as American History, Stenography, Economics and Law. She listed her most disliked courses as Algebra, Business Management, and Civics.

In 1913, Edna Thomas took communion at Martin Luther Evangelical Church in Baltimore City, Maryland. [Communion Seasons, Martin Luther Evangelical Church, Baltimore City, Maryland, Maryland State Archives SC 5035, microfilm M-11827.]

In 1914, Edna Thomas took communion at Martin Luther Evangelical Church in Baltimore City, Maryland. [Communion Seasons, Martin Luther Evangelical Church, Baltimore City, Maryland, Maryland State Archives SC 5035, microfilm M-11827.]

On 14 January 1915, Edna Thomas sang in the Eastern High School Chorus during a concert held by the Music School Settlement Orchestra at Eastern High School. Their selections were a Welch folk song (“All Through the Night”), “O, Wert Thou in the Cold Blast” by Mendelssohn, and an old Scotch folk song, “Loch Lomand”.

During the scholastic year 1915–1916 at Eastern High School, Edna Thomas received in the subject of English for the first term G (Good), second term E (Excellent), final result G; in History an E each term; in Civics an E each term; in Economics an E each term; in Stenography and Typiing an E each term; in Com. Law an E each term; in Business Management an E each term; in Music an E each term; in Dressmaking a G each term; and in Deportment an E each term. She was absent once during the first term and 4 times the second term; and was tardy (excused) twice during the second term.

On 23 December 1915, Edna Thomas acted in a play, Trelawny of the “Wells”, at Eastern High School in Baltimore City.

In 1915, Edna Thomas took communion at Martin Luther Evangelical Church in Baltimore City, Maryland. [Communion Seasons, Martin Luther Evangelical Church, Baltimore City, Maryland, Maryland State Archives SC 5035, microfilm M-11827.]

On 26 May 1916, Edna Thomas acted in Act V, Scene I of Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream during a Shakespeare Tercentenary Festival held by the girls of Eastern High School at Clifton Park in Baltimore. She played the role of Theseus, Duke of Athens.

On 21 June 1916, Edna Thomas graduated from Eastern High School in Baltimore, Maryland. On this occasion she was presented with a Peabody Prize.

On 23 June 1916, Edna Thomas attended the Banquet Dance of the Class of 1916 of Eastern High School. She labeled the program, “One wonderful night.”

In 1916, Edna Thomas took communion at Martin Luther Evangelical Church in Baltimore City, Maryland. [Communion Seasons, Martin Luther Evangelical Church, Baltimore City, Maryland, Maryland State Archives SC 5035, microfilm M-11827.]

In 1917, Edna Thomas took communion at Martin Luther Evangelical Church in Baltimore City, Maryland. [Communion Seasons, Martin Luther Evangelical Church, Baltimore City, Maryland, Maryland State Archives SC 5035, microfilm M-11827.]

In 1918, Edna Thomas took communion at Martin Luther Evangelical Church in Baltimore City, Maryland. A marginal note written after 1922 states, “Left”. [Communion Seasons, Martin Luther Evangelical Church, Baltimore City, Maryland, Maryland State Archives SC 5035, microfilm M-11827.]

1920 U.S. Census, Baltimore City, Maryland:
6th Ward, Enumeration District 72, sheet 23
442 Lakewood
Thomas, Charles, owner, free of mortgage, male, white, 57, married, immigrated in 1885, naturalized citizen, date of naturalization 1892, can read and write, both parents born in Germany, both parents speak German, occupation wheelwright for ice company, wage worker
Thomas, Catherine, wife, female, white, 49, married, born in Maryland, both parents born in Germany and speak German, can speak English, no occupation
Thomas, Edna F., daughter, female, white, 21, single, not attending school, can read and write, born in Maryland, father born in Germany, father’s native tongue is German, mother born in Maryland, speaks English, secretary for wholesale seed, wage worker

On 20 April 1921, Albert T. W. Moore married Edna F. Thomas in Baltimore City, Maryland. He was 25, resident of Baltimore, a clerk, white, native of Maryland; she was 22, resident of Baltimore, a stenographer, white, native of Maryland. Ceremony performed by D. E. Snapp. [State of Maryland, Department of Health, Report of Marriage (no index number).]

On 20 April 1921 at Martin Luther Evangelical Church in Baltimore City, Maryland, Albert T. W. Moore, resident of Baltimore, Maryland, married Edna F. Thomas. [Register of Marriages, Martin Luther Evangelical Church, page 174. Maryland State Archives SC 5035, microfilm M-11927.]

1922 Baltimore City Directory, page 1336:
Moore Albert T (Edna) clk 1826 e 29th n

1923 Baltimore City Directory, page 1297:
Moore Albert T W (Edna; A T W Moore & Co) 1826 e 29th

On 8 May 1923, Charles C. Broring and Benjamin F. Powell of Baltimore City sold to Albert T. W. Moore and Edna F. Moore his wife of the same. For $10 and other good and valuable consideration, that parcel of land known as No 1619 E Twenty ninth Street, subject to the annual rent of $63 payable in equal semi annual instalments on the first day of July and the first day of January. [Baltimore City Superior Court, Land Records, 1923–1923, SCL 4008, pages 540–541, MSA CE 168–4016.]

1924–25 Baltimore City Directory, page 1253:
Moore Albert T W (Edna F) clk 1826 e 29th n

1926 Baltimore City Directory, page 1289:
Moore Albert T (Edna) clk h 27 Halcyon pk rd

1927 Baltimore City Directory, page 1254:
Moore Albert T (Edna) clk h 27 Halcyon pk rd

1928 Baltimore City Directory, page 1336:
Moore Albert T (Edna) clk h 2709 Halcyon av

BLOOD SAVES MOTHER’S LIFE
A blood transfusion resorted to when Mrs. Albert Moore, 2709 Halcyon Park road, lay in critical condition at Women’s Hospital after childbirth, today had proved a success.
The mother and her new-born son, to whom she gave life at the close jeopardy of her own, are both doing splendidly, it was said by physicians at the hospital.
The blood transfusion was made Thursday a short time after the birth of the child, when Mrs. Moore failed to rally from her ordeal.
A pint of blood was given by Bernard Seabreeze, Tyndale road, Hamilton, a friend of Mr. Moore.
Two other friends of the Moore’s, Jerry Taberling and Paul M. Taylor, also offered to give their blood when it was found that that of the husband was not suitable.
Captioned photo:
BERNARD SEABREEZE
A PINT of blood given by Bernard Seabreeze to Mrs. Albert Moore following the birth of her son at Women’s Hospital today had brought Mrs. Moore well on the way to recovery from a once-critical condition.
[Baltimore News-American, no date.]

1929 Baltimore City Directory, page 1293:
Moore Albert T W (Edna F) clk B&ORR h 2709 Halcyon Pk rd

1930 U.S. Census, Baltimore City, Maryland
27th Ward, Block No. 1025
Enumeration District 4-660, Supervisor’s District 4
Enumerated 4 April 1930
2709 Halcyon Avenue
Dwelling 150, Household 178
Thomas, Charles, head, owner, home valued at $6,500, owns a radio set, not on a farm, married, white, age 68, married at age 34, not in school, can read and write, born in Germany, both parents born in Germany, year of immigration is blank, speaks English, retired (had been filled in but was erased), wage worker (not erased), not a veteran
Thomas, Katherine, wife, female, white, age 58, married at age 25, not in school, can read and write, born in Maryland, both parents born in Germany, speaks English, no occupation
Moore, Albert, son in law, male, white, age 33, married at age 25, not in school, can read and write, born in Maryland, father born in New York, mother born in Maryland, speaks English, occupation clerk in railroad, wage worker, at work previous day, veteran in World War
Moore, Edna F., daughter, female, white, age 30, married at age 22, not in school, can read and write, born in Maryland, father born in Germany, mother born in Maryland, speaks English, no occupation
Moore, Carl T., grandson, male, white, age 2, single, not in school, born in Maryland, both parents born in Maryland, no occupation

1930 Baltimore City Directory, page 867:
Moore Albert T W (Edna F) clk B&ORR r 2709 Halcyon Pk rd

1936 Baltimore City Directory, page 887:
Moore Albert T W (Edna F) clk B&ORR h2709 Halcyon

1937 Baltimore City Directory, page 863:
Moore Albert (Edna) clk r2709 Halcyon av

On 1 January 1939, The Baltimore Sun published Week’s Calendar of Women’s Clubs, including:
NEIGHBORHOOD IMPROVEMENT CLUB OF GOVANS—Monday, 2 P. M., meeting of book sections. Group A. home of Mrs. J. Stanley Foard, 405 Hollen road. Subject: “George Eliot.” Mrs. John R. Himes, chairman. Group B. home of Mrs. Albert T. W. Moore. 2709 Halcyon avenue. Mrs. Norwood B. Calconer, chairman.
[The Baltimore Sun, 1 January 1939, page MS13.]

On 9 January 1939, The Baltimore Sun published Club Notes, including:
GROUP 2 of the Book Section of the Neighborhood Improvement Club of Govans will meet at 1 P. M. today at the home of Mrs. Albert T. W. Moore.
[The Baltimore Sun, 9 January 1939, page 5.]

1940 U.S. Census, Baltimore City, Maryland
Ward 27, Block 30, Enumeration District 4-852, Sheet 11A
2709 Halcyon Avenue, owned, valued at $5,000, not on a farm
Moore, Albert T., head, male, white, 44, married, not in school, highest level of education two years of high school, born in Maryland, lived in same home in 1935, at work week of March 24–30, 40 hours worked, occupation office clerk for steam railroad firm, wage or salary worker in private work, number of weeks worked in 1939 52, no other income
Moore, Edna T., wife, female, white, 41, married, not in school, highest level of education four years of high school, born in Maryland, lived in same home in 1935, not at work week of March 24–30, not seeking work, occupation housework
Moore, Carl T., son, male, white, 12, single, in school, highest level of education completed 7th grade, born in Maryland, lived in same home in 1935
Thomas, Catherine, son-in-law [sic], female, white, 69, widowed, not in school, highest level of education completed 8th grade, born in Maryland, lived in same home in 1935, not at work week of March 24–30, not seeking work, occupation housework

On 28 April 1940, in the lost and found section, The Baltimore Sun published a classified ad:
CARD CASE B. & O. R. R. Pass issued to Mrs. Albert T. Moore. Ham. 3894.
[The Baltimore Sun, 28 April 1940, page 108.]

On 18 October 1941, Mary Payne (widow) of Baltimore City conveyed to Albert T. W. Moore and Edna F. Moore his wife as tenants by the entireties, for $5 and other valuable considerations, that parcel known as 1727 Cliftview Avenue, being the same lot of ground which was demised and leased by Mary Payne to Michael J. Wheeler for the term of ninety nine years at and under the annual rent of sixty dollars payable in equal half year installments. Signed Mary Payne. Witness: Alex Kinnaird. [Baltimore City Superior Court Land Records, 1941–1941, MLP 6228, pages 187–188, MSA CE 168-6236.]

On 19 October 1941, The Baltimore Sun published real estate transfers, including:
CLIFTVIEW AVE., 1727—Mary Payne to Albert T. W. Moore and wife $5
[The Baltimore Sun, 19 October 1941, page S23.]

On 30 December 1948, Albert T. W. Moore and Edna F. Moore his wife, of Baltimore, sold to the Title Guarantee and Trust Company. For $5 and other valuable consideration, a parcel of land known as No. 1727 Cliftview Avenue, together with the reversion in fee and annual rent issuing and payable out of said property. Signed Albert T W Moore, Edna F. Moore. Witness: John J. Balzer. [Baltimore City Superior Court, Land Records, 1948–1948, MLP 7329, pages 377-380, MSA CE 168–7337.]

The 1949 Blue Book [Baltimore] lists on page 238:
Moore, Mr. and Mrs. Albert Thomas William (Edna F. Thomas)
Moore, Mr. Carl T.
313 Suffolk Rd. -18
Belmont 8575

The 1950 Blue Book [Baltimore] lists on page 233:
Moore, Mr. and Mrs. Albert Thomas William (Edna F. Thomas)
Moore, Mr. Carl Thomas 373 [Johns Hopkins University Club], J.H.U. ’49
313 Suffolk Rd. -18
Belmont 8575

1950 U.S. Census, Baltimore City, Maryland
Enumeration District 4-537, sheet 14
313 Suffolk Road
Dwelling 90, not on farm, not on more than three acres
Moore, Albert T. W., head, white, male, 57, married, born in Maryland, working (hours worked blank), freight car track (office), railroad, private employer
Moore, Edna T., wife, white, female, 55, married, born in Maryland, housework, not seeking work
Moore, Carl T., son, white, male, 22, never married, born in Maryland, working, hours worked 40, manager and supervisor, wholesale candy, private employer, highest grade attended C4 (completed), has not attended school since February 1, did not work for 13 weeks previous year, earned $650 in 1949, has not served in armed forces
Thomas, Catherine, mother-in-law, white, female, 80, widowed, born in Maryland, unable to work

On 14 September 1950, a deed of assignment was made from Paul A. Brothers and Ida W. Brothers, his wife, to Albert T. W. Moore, Edna F. Moore, his wife, and Carl T. Moore. For $5.00 and other good and valuable consideration, the parties of the first part grant unto the parties of the second part as joint tenants and not as tenants in common that lot of ground situate in Baltimore City known as No. 1037 South Hanover Street, including 1032 Olive Street, being the same lot of ground described in an Assignment from William F. Heagy and wife to the parties of the first part, dated April 21, 1950, and recorded among the land records in Liber M.L.P. No. 8069, folio 203, together with the buildings and improvemements thereon, subject to the annual rent of $49, payable on the first days of January and July in each and every year. [Baltimore City Superior Court Land Records, M.L.P. 2817, pages 238–239.]

A letter dated 25 September 1951 from Joseph T. Singlewald, Jr., Department of Geology, Johns Hopkins University, to Carl Moore (son of Edna), states in part, “I have your letter regarding your present plans and was glad to hear from you. I am sorry to learn that your mother has not improved in health since you were called away from the field trip and hope that the operation will prove beneficial. I am also sorry to learn that the illness has required a temporary change in your plans. However, you are fortunate in being able to continue in work that is geologic or very closely related to geology in the Hydrographic Office. This training and experience will be useful and valuable to you when you are able to resume your academic work and we will look forward to your return.”

The 1951 Blue Book [Baltimore] lists on page 243:
Moore, Mr. and Mrs. Albert Thomas William (Edna F. Thomas)
Moore, Mr. Carl Thomas 373 [Johns Hopkins University Club], J.H.U. ’49
313 Suffolk Rd. -18
Belmont 8575

On 25 May 1956, Albert T. W. Moore, Edna F. Moore, his wife, and Carl T. Moore, of Baltimore City, conveyed to Dotti Claire Liberles, unmarried, of Baltimore City, for $5 and other good and valuable consideration, that lot of ground, the improvements thereon being known as 1037 South Hanover Street, including 1032 Olive Street, being the same lot of ground assigned the parties of the first part on 14 September 1950 by Paul A. Brothers and wife, recorded in Liber MLP No. 8217, page 238. This land is subject to the annual rent of $49 in equal semi-annual installments on the first days of January and July in each year. [Baltimore City Superior Court (Land Records), 1956-1956, MLP 10134, p. 0329, MSA CE 168-10142.]

On 25 May 1956, Albert T. W. Moore and Edna F. Moore, and Carl T. Moore and Irene K. Moore, his wife, all of Baltimore City, conveyed in fee simple to Dotti Claire Liberles, unmarried, of Baltimore City, for $5 and other good and valuable consideration, that lot of ground, the improvements thereon being known as 313 Suffolk Road, being the same lot of ground assigned on 18 January 1950 from The Title Guarantee Company to Albert T. W. Moore and Edna F. Moore, and Carl T. Moore, in fee simple, recorded in Liber No. MLP 7998, page 340. [Baltimore City Superior Court (Land Records), 1956-1956, MLP 10134, p. 0331, MSA CE 168-10142.]

On 25 May 1956, Dotti Claire Liberles, unmarried, of Baltimore City, conveyed to Albert T. W. Moore and Edna F. Moore, his wife, of Baltimore City, for $5 and other good and valuable consideration, that lot of ground, the improvements thereon being known as 313 Suffolk Road, being the same property by deed of even date herewith was granted and conveyed by Albert T. W. Moore et al to Dotti Claire Liberles, unmarried, in fee simple. [Baltimore City Superior Court (Land Records), 1956-1956, MLP 10134, p. 0334, MSA CE 168-10142.]

On 25 May 1956, Dotti Claire Liberles, unmarried, of Baltimore City, conveyed to Albert T. W. Moore and Edna F. Moore, his wife, of Baltimore City, for $5 and other good and valuable consideration, that lot of ground, the improvements thereon being known as 1037 South Hanover Street, including 1032 Olive Street, being the same property by deed of even date herewith was granted and conveyed by Albert T. W. Moore et al to Dotti Claire Liberles, unmarried, in fee simple. [Baltimore City Superior Court (Land Records), 1956-1956, MLP 10134, p. 0337, MSA CE 168-10142.]

On 15 May 1957, Ruth Miller wrote a letter to her cousin Edna Moore. The letter is on the letterhead of the Juvenile and Domestic Relations Court, 420, Bank Street, Norfolk 10, Virginia. The envelope’s return address is Mrs. Stanley R. Miller, 1006 Brandon Ave., B6, Norfolk, Virginia, and is addressed to Mrs. Albert Moore, 313 Suffolk Road, Baltimore, Md.
Dearest Edna:
I received your letter with the sad news of Aunt Katy’s death. I know you miss her and feel very lonely. That is only natural but I think as time goes on you will realize it the [sic] best for al concerned.
I know your health is so poor and Al’s is too and the responsibility of someone else is at times almost more than one can take care of. Aunt Katy had a long life and I imagine was rather tired of it all by now. I know Mother said she was very worn out with the battle at the time of her last illness and seemed to be anxious to have the end come. Of course she battled with heart trouble for years and had to be so careful and was practically house bound for the last three years.
I am sorry you are feeling so badly and unable to get out. I think if you could go out and mingle with your friends it would help you a lot at this time. At least it takes your mind off your loss.
I have to get back to work but I wanted to drop you a note to let you know I was thinking of you.
With all my love to both Al and you, I am
As ever,
Ruth [signed]

The 1959 Blue Book [Baltimore] lists on page 253:
Moore, Mr. and Mrs. Albert Thomas William (Edna F. Thomas)
313 Suffolk Rd. -18
Belmont 5-8575

Edna Fredericka Moore died on 10 January 1959. Her death certificate states that she was born in Baltimore, Maryland on 7 June 1989. She died at home, 313 Suffolk Road, Baltimore, Maryland, age 60. Her parents are listed as Charles M. Thomas and Catherine Schneider. Death cause was listed as (a) coronary occlusion due to myocardial infraction and (b) arterio sclerosis. Interval between onset and death is listed as sudden death. She was buried at Parkwood Cemetery on 13 January 1959. [Baltimore City Health Department Bureau of Vital Records Certificate of Death 59 0303.]

A death notice in The Baltimore Sun stated:
MOORE.—On January 10, 1959, EDNA F. (nee Thomas), beloved wife of Albert T. W. Moore, of 313 Suffolk road.
Funeral services are to be held at H. Sander & Sons, North avenue and Broadway, on Tuesday at 11 A.M. Interment in Parkwood Cemetery. Friends may call from 2 to 9 P.M.
[The Baltimore Sun, 11 January 1959, page 10D; 12 January 1959, page 19; 13 January 1959, page 24.]