People
Photos
Purpose
Advertisement
Advertisement
  2. People
  3. Surname Directory
  4. T
  5. Thoeni - Thote
  6. Thornton
  7. Willard - Zelmar
  8. William Thornton
  9. William Thornton
A photo of William Thornton
Add photo

William Thornton 1901 - 1983

William Thornton of Williamsport, Lycoming County, PA was born on April 25, 1901, and died at age 82 years old in July 1983.

William Thornton
Name
Update name details
Williamsport, Lycoming County, PA 17701
Last residence
Update residence details
April 25, 1901
Birth
Update birth details
July 1983
Death
Update death details
Male
Looking for another William Thornton?
Updated: August 10, 2022
Biography ID: 21470409 What's this
William Thornton William Thornton (1901 - 1983)
ADVERTISEMENT BY ANCESTRY.COM
This page exists for YOU
and everyone who remembers William.
Share what you know,
even ask what you wish you knew.
Invite others to do the same,
but don't worry if you can't...
Someone, somewhere will find this page,
and we'll notify you when they do.

William Thornton's History: 1901 - 1983

Uncover new discoveries and connections today by sharing about people & moments from yesterday.
- Discover how AncientFaces works.
  • 04/25
    1901

    Birthday

    April 25, 1901
    Birthdate
    Unknown
    Birthplace
    ADVERTISEMENT BY

  • Ethnicity & Family History

    Negro, Citizen

  • Nationality & Locations

    Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania United States

  • Early Life & Education

    Grammar School

  • Military Service

    Military serial#: 33334909 Enlisted: September 18, 1942 in Philadelphia Pennsylvania Military branch: Branch Immaterial - Warrant Officers, Usa Rank: Private, Selectees (enlisted Men) Terms of enlistment: Enlistment For The Duration Of The War Or Other Emergency, Plus Six Months, Subject To The Discretion Of The President Or Otherwise According To Law

  • Professional Career

    Semiskilled Foundry Occupations, N.e.c.
  • 07/dd
    1983

    Death

    July 1983
    Death date
    Unknown
    Cause of death
    Unknown
    Death location
    ADVERTISEMENT BY
  • share
    Memories
    below
Advertisement
Advertisement

Add Memories, Stories & Photos about William

- See how biographies work.
Be the 1st to share and we'll let you know when others do the same.
Did you know?
In 1901, in the year that William Thornton was born, Teddy Roosevelt became the 26th President of the United States. TR, as he was known, had been Vice-President for 6 months when President William McKinley was assassinated. At age 42, he became the youngest President to serve although John Kennedy, at age 43, was the youngest President elected. He was a popular progressive and was elected to a second term in 1904 as a Republican, winning 56.4% of the popular vote and 336 electoral votes.
Did you know?
In 1918, William was 17 years old when following European countries, Daylight Saving Time went into effect in the United States in March. It was an effort to conserve fuel needed to produce electric power. This was a war effort and proved unpopular so in most areas of the United States, Daylight Saving Time ended after World War I. It returned during World War II.
ADVERTISEMENT BY ANCESTRY.COM
Advertisement

William Thornton's Family Tree & Friends

William Thornton's Family Tree

Parent
Parent
William Thornton Apr 25, 1901 - Jul 1983
Partner
Child
Sibling
Advertisement
Advertisement
Friendships

William's Friends

Friends of William Friends can be as close as family. Add William's family friends, and his friends from childhood through adulthood.
Advertisement
Advertisement
 Followers & Sources

Connect with others who remember William Thornton to share and discover more memories. People who have contributed to this page are listed below and in the Biography History of changes. Sign in to to view changes.

ADVERTISEMENT BY ANCESTRY.COM
Advertisement
Other Biographies

Other William Thornton Biographies

Thornton, William (Born Aug 4, 1955) Thornton, William Thornton, William Thornton, William (Dec 19, 1876 - Nov 18, 1941) Thornton, William (Born 1920) Thornton, William (Born 1879) Thornton, William (Jan 13, 1930 - Nov 25, 2012) Thornton, William (Feb 13, 1927 - Dec 9, 2012) Thornton, William (Oct 13, 1930 - Jul 16, 2012) Thornton, William (Sep 16, 1922 - Jan 27, 2012)
Thornton, William (Feb 21, 1930 - May 25, 2010) Thornton, William (Jan 21, 1914 - Jun 21, 2009) Thornton, William (Jun 19, 1934 - Aug 16, 1983) Thornton, William (May 5, 1922 - Jan 18, 1961) Thornton, William (Nov 12, 1914 - May 18, 1970) Thornton, William (Feb 7, 1924 - Jul 31, 1987) Thornton, William (Sep 5, 1917 - Jul 21, 1988) Thornton, William (Feb 6, 1910 - Jan 10, 1962) Thornton, William (Dec 26, 1933 - Jul 26, 1969) Thornton, William (Sep 21, 1910 - Mar 21, 1987)

Other Thornton Family Biographies

Thornton, Thelma Thornton, Myrtle (Born Apr 9, 1884) Thornton, Irene (Born 1882) Thornton, Madison (Born Jan 10, 1886) Thornton, William (Born 1840) Thornton, Matilda Ann (Born Mar 16, 1843) Thornton, Elon (Born 1844) Thornton, Austin (Born Nov 27, 1846) Thornton, Noah (Born 1856) Thornton, Thomas (Born 1852)
Thornton, Amos (Born Nov 27, 1833) Thornton-Cooper, Georgia? (Born Oct 1856) Thornton, Todd Thornton, Jessica (Born c. Feb 17) Thornton, Randall (Jun 29, 1906 - Sep 22, 1988) Thornton, John (Feb 10, 1895 - Feb 1971) Thornton, Albert (Feb 6, 1900 - Feb 17, 1988) Thornton, Adelbert (Oct 6, 1903 - Jan 29, 1988) Thornton, Marion (Jun 1, 1919 - Oct 15, 2000) Thornton, Norman (Sep 12, 1916 - Feb 1976)
Advertisement
Advertisement
Show more
  2. People
  3. Surname Directory
  4. T
  5. Thoeni - Thote
  6. Thornton
  7. Willard - Zelmar
  8. William Thornton
  9. William Thornton
Back to Top
Advertisement
Advertisement