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Early Thorntons
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Charles Thornton of Beechworth, Indigo Shire County, VIC Australia was born in 1822 in Kent County, England United Kingdom, and died at age 67 years old on May 23, 1890 in Beechworth, Indigo Shire County, VIC Australia.
Amos Thornton was born on November 27, 1833. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Amos Thornton.
Emma Jane (Withey) Thornton of Albury, City of Albury County, NSW Australia was born in 1833 in West Coker, Somerset County, England United Kingdom, and died at age 76 years old on July 18, 1910 in Albury, City of Albury County, NSW Australia.
George Thornton of Rokewood, Golden Plains Shire County, VIC Australia was born on December 8, 1835 in Ingham, Lincolnshire County, England United Kingdom, and died at age 70 years old on October 11, 1906 in Rokewood, Golden Plains Shire County, VIC Australia.
John Anderson Thornton was born in 1837. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember John Thornton.
William H. Thornton was born in 1840. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember William H. Thornton.
Jane (Mathie) Thornton of Rokewood, Golden Plains Shire County, VIC Australia was born on February 17, 1841 in Launceston, TAS, and died at age 83 years old on July 7, 1924 in Ballarat, City of Ballarat County, VIC.
Henry Thornton was born circa 1842, and died at age 57 years old on October 17, 1900. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Henry Thornton.
Matilda Ann Carr Thornton was born on March 16, 1843. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Matilda Ann Carr Thornton.
Sarah Maria Thornton of Corindhap Australia was born in 1843, and died at age 74 years old on April 5, 1918 in Corindhap.
Elon Thornton was born in 1844. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Elon Thornton.
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Thornton Family Photos
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Joshua Mann Thornton
I have two old studio photographs belonging to the THORNTON Family of Fairview and Erie, PA in the 1880's and 1890's. The first photograph is one of Josh THORNTON of Fairview, PA which was taken at the L. L. Roberts Studio in Erie, PA. It appears to have been taken in the 1880's with Josh likely in his 40's or 50's at the time it was taken. The second photograph is identified as one of Harry THORNTON'S Children, either Flo, Marian, or Scott THORNTON. This photograph was taken at the F. J. Weber Studio in Erie, PA in the 1890's with the child likely about one year old at the time.
Based on limited research I was able to gather the following information regarding this family:
Henry “Harry” P. THORNTON was b. 9 Aug 1861 in Fairview, PA to parents Joseph or Joshua “Josh” Mann THORNTON (1832-1906 born in Yorkshire, England) and Mary “Polly” BLAKELY or BLAKLEY or BLAKEY (1831-1897). Harry was one of 5 children born to this couple including Arthur W.; Walter F.; Henry “Harry” P.; Mayme F.; and Maud J. THORNTON, all born between 1856 and 1865. Harry married Anna R. FAULKNER (1866-1944) in 1888, and they had 5 children including Marion Luella; Betty; Florence Faulkner; Joseph Scott; and Maude THORNTON, all born between 1889 and 1896.
Harry died 13 or 14 Sept 1937 or 1944 and is buried in the Erie Cemetery in Erie, PA. His daughter Florence Faulkner THORNTON was b. 29 Aug 1889 in Erie, PA and married Benjamin Wree HAMILTON (1880-1940) and they had one daughter, Jean Elizabeth HAMILTON (b. 1917). Florence died 22 Jun 1973 in Erie, PA and is also buried in the Erie Cemetery in that city. His son Joseph Scott THORNTON was b. 3 Sept 1891 in Pennsylvania and married Evelyn Gertrude MILLER (1893-1980) on 31 Mar 1917 in Erie, PA and they had one daughter, Jean Elizabeth THORNTON (b. 1919) and a son, John “Jake” Miller THORNTON (1921-2003). Joseph died 11 Jun 1937 and is also buried in the Erie Cemetery in Erie, PA.
Harry’s daughter Marion L. THORNTON was b. 25 Nov 1896 in Pennsylvania and never married or had children and she died 2 May 1919 and is also buried in the Erie Cemetery in Erie, PA.
I am hoping to get the photographs back to a family member and would appreciate you contacting me if you are a member of this family, or you know someone who might be.
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Shelley
Based on limited research I was able to gather the following information regarding this family:
Henry “Harry” P. THORNTON was b. 9 Aug 1861 in Fairview, PA to parents Joseph or Joshua “Josh” Mann THORNTON (1832-1906 born in Yorkshire, England) and Mary “Polly” BLAKELY or BLAKLEY or BLAKEY (1831-1897). Harry was one of 5 children born to this couple including Arthur W.; Walter F.; Henry “Harry” P.; Mayme F.; and Maud J. THORNTON, all born between 1856 and 1865. Harry married Anna R. FAULKNER (1866-1944) in 1888, and they had 5 children including Marion Luella; Betty; Florence Faulkner; Joseph Scott; and Maude THORNTON, all born between 1889 and 1896.
Harry died 13 or 14 Sept 1937 or 1944 and is buried in the Erie Cemetery in Erie, PA. His daughter Florence Faulkner THORNTON was b. 29 Aug 1889 in Erie, PA and married Benjamin Wree HAMILTON (1880-1940) and they had one daughter, Jean Elizabeth HAMILTON (b. 1917). Florence died 22 Jun 1973 in Erie, PA and is also buried in the Erie Cemetery in that city. His son Joseph Scott THORNTON was b. 3 Sept 1891 in Pennsylvania and married Evelyn Gertrude MILLER (1893-1980) on 31 Mar 1917 in Erie, PA and they had one daughter, Jean Elizabeth THORNTON (b. 1919) and a son, John “Jake” Miller THORNTON (1921-2003). Joseph died 11 Jun 1937 and is also buried in the Erie Cemetery in Erie, PA.
Harry’s daughter Marion L. THORNTON was b. 25 Nov 1896 in Pennsylvania and never married or had children and she died 2 May 1919 and is also buried in the Erie Cemetery in Erie, PA.
I am hoping to get the photographs back to a family member and would appreciate you contacting me if you are a member of this family, or you know someone who might be.
Thanks,
Shelley
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I am the great granddaughter of Susie Thornton I hope to find many family members of my great grandmother
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Latosha Thornton age 49, date of pic 11/9/2022
I Latosha Thornton took this photo myself..It's not the best pic but I like it .No filters.
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Patrick and Margaret Thornton with family c 1919
This is a photograph of my Grandfather Patrick Luke Thornton and my Nana Margaret Thornton with their children. From left - Dorothy, Cornelius, Alexander (front), Eileen, Patrick (Jnr) and my mother Ellen.
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Patrick Luke Thornton c 1892
This is my Grandfather Patrick Luke Thornton born 6 March 1871 at Fryers Creek (Castlemaine) and died 25 February 1924. The photo shows Patrick at about 21 years of age.
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My Great, Great Grandparents: Lonnie Monroe Thornton and Mary Ellen Barker Thornton.
My mother sent me this photo along with a bunch of others, which kickstarted the family history search, back in June. Its the only picture I have of Lonnie Monroe Thornton and Mary Ellen Barker Thornton, my great great grandparents. My mother new them, her great grandparents. I'll add more when I do the bio. There are a few family stories out there.
Paul Elmer Thornton Jr
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Sharon Adkisson Brown, 1991
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Crystal Kinser Glass
Joshalyn Deziri` Thornton
Sharon Adkisson Brown
My high school friend and my self in Norman Oklahoma with my daughter showing our support for OU.
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Crystal Kinser Glass
Joshalyn Deziri` Thornton
Sharon Adkisson Brown
My high school friend and my self in Norman Oklahoma with my daughter showing our support for OU.
People in photo include: Crystal Kinser Glass
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Sharon Adkisson Brown
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Amberly Brenee` Thornton
Sharon Elizabeth Adkisson Brown
Joshalyn Deziri` Thornton
*Reunited with my girls after many years apart. This was in 2000, in Oklahoma city, OK.
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Amberly Brenee` Thornton
Sharon Elizabeth Adkisson Brown
Joshalyn Deziri` Thornton
*Reunited with my girls after many years apart. This was in 2000, in Oklahoma city, OK.
People in photo include: Amberly Brenee` Thornton
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Florence, William, and Robert Thornton
A photo of Florence Thornton, William Maffra Thornton and Robert Sturgess Thornton
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Updated Thornton Biographies
Joshua Mann Thornton of Erie, Pennsylvania United States. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Joshua Mann Thornton.
Patti K Thornton of TX was born circa 1958 to Martha Frances (Knox) Walker and Harry Edward Walker. Patti Thornton married Gerald W. Thornton on July 30, 1977 in Travis County, TX. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Patti K. (Walker) Thornton.
John Andrew Thornton of Melbourne Australia died on December 22, 1969 in Melbourne. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember John Andrew Thornton.
John Henry Thornton of Australia was born on August 16, 1948 in London, Greater London County, England United Kingdom, and died at age 68 years old on April 21, 2017 at Moana.
Christopher James Thornton was born on May 4, 1965 in Burlington, Burlington County, New Jersey United States. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Christopher James Thornton.
Sandra Lynne Thornton was born on October 27, 1966 in Burlington, Burlington County, New Jersey United States. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Sandra Lynne Thornton.
Jeffrey Michael Thornton was born on December 27, 1984 in Burlington, Burlington County, New Jersey United States. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Jeffrey Michael Thornton.
Kaitlin Crystal (Seybert) Thornton was born on December 14, 1986 in Burlington, Burlington County, New Jersey United States. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Kaitlin Crystal Thornton.
Dennis H Thornton of Dallas County, TX was born circa 1956. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Dennis H. Thornton.
Dennis Harmon Thornton of Wailuku, Maui County, Hawaii was born on January 15, 1954. He was married to Arlene smith, and had a child Santosha Harmon thornton. Dennis Thornton died at age 54 years old on March 8, 2008.
Nathan Dennis Thornton of Florida was born on June 22, 1956, and died at age 54 years old on March 4, 2011.
Charles Thornton of Beechworth, Indigo Shire County, VIC Australia was born in 1822 in Kent County, England United Kingdom, and died at age 67 years old on May 23, 1890 in Beechworth, Indigo Shire County, VIC Australia.
Emma Jane (Withey) Thornton of Albury, City of Albury County, NSW Australia was born in 1833 in West Coker, Somerset County, England United Kingdom, and died at age 76 years old on July 18, 1910 in Albury, City of Albury County, NSW Australia.
Alfred Thornton of St Kilda, Port Phillip City County, VIC Australia was born in 1863 in Wooragee, Indigo Shire County, and died at age 56 years old in 1919 in St Kilda, Port Phillip City County.
Catherine Thornton of Wooragee, Indigo Shire County, VIC Australia was born on December 11, 1858 in Wooragee, and died at age 82 years old in 1940.
Emma Jane Thornton of Beechworth, Indigo Shire County, VIC Australia was born in 1869 in Beechworth, and died at age 71 years old in 1940.
Robert Thornton of Wooragee, Indigo Shire County, VIC Australia was born in 1866 in Wooragee. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Robert Thornton.
Eury Isabella Thornton of Beechworth, Indigo Shire County, VIC Australia was born in 1874 in Beechworth. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Eury Isabella Thornton.
Popular Thornton Biographies
Dennis Harmon Thornton of Wailuku, Maui County, Hawaii was born on January 15, 1954. He was married to Arlene smith, and had a child Santosha Harmon thornton. Dennis Thornton died at age 54 years old on March 8, 2008.
Earline was my grandmother. We all called her Granny, and Grandaddy was Eugene E Moore. We loved her always though she never once spoiled any of us. She was as apt to swat us for doing wrong as our parents were. We learned not to misbehave at Granny's and expect to get away with it. Always, during our vacations there, we would have Friday night fish fry, followed by homemade ice cream. We kids took turns sitting on the bucket, turning the crank, but it was so worth it to get that ice cream.
Granny and Grandaddy loved to fish, often went on fishing trips and always came back with plenty for the freezer, and fresh caught fried fish for dinner. I also remember black eyed peas, ham hocks and beans, corn bread, and all kinds of yummy foodstuff in Granny';s kitchen.
She had a big red plastic bird and if I recall, a big fish named Oscar that was so ugly, it was fascinating. I'd watch it for hours. After they moved to Waskom, she had bird feeders and squirrels we would watch in the morning come to eat. As soon as we went outside, they scattered, but always came back.
raised two nephews together as brothers,jt mattox and john Walton.she was God fearing and loved everyone.she would reather give than receive.she grew up in a large family and had values as high as the sky above.john Walton married Estelle hunt.to this union three lovely girls were born-addie mae,willie ann,and faye Corliss.the Walton family moved to buffalo,ny in 1957,but has remained close to the mattox/thornton families throughout the years.jt mattox died in 1979 and john Walton died in 1982.
Santosha Harmon (Thornton) was born on January 27. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Santosha Harmon thornton.
Verla Mae (Merritt) Thornton of Houston, Harris County, Texas was born on May 12, 1935 in Lincoln County, West Virginia United States to Hardy Merritt and vada prichard merrit. She had a sister mary ellen merritt. She was in a relationship with alvin flint thornton and they later separated. She had a child terry thornton. Verla Thornton died at age 50 years old on March 22, 1986 in Harris County, TX.
Rosia Ann (Thornton) Bethley Bethley of Zachary, East Baton Rouge County, LA was born on April 16, 1909 in Woodville, Wilkinson County, Mississippi United States, and died at age 99 years old on October 17, 2008 in Zachary, East Baton Rouge Parish County, LA.
John Anderson Thornton was born in 1837. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember John Thornton.
Robert Sturgess Thornton of Mildura, VIC Australia was born on September 7, 1888, and died at age 81 years old circa 1969 at Mildura Base Hospital Ontario Ave, in Mildura, Mildura Rural City County.
Ralph Thornton of Mildura, VIC Australia was born in Mildura, and died in Mildura. Ralph Thornton was buried in Dareton, NSW.
Trudy Thornton was Earline |Thornton's unwed mother, giving birth out of wedlock in 1924 to my grandmother. Earline Thornton was raised by her grandparents, Lonnie and Mary Ellen Thornton from age 2 until she married Gene Moore in 1940.
Trudy did not marry until 1928, 4 years later, and her new husband was not Earline's daddy. One of her sisters, Granny's aunt though she was raised as their sister, knew who the father was but she passed away before she could tell Granny. She always believed Granny should have been told the truth, told who her biological father was and according to my mother, she suspected who it might be, but today there is no one left alive who knew who Earline's father was.
I do know this, Earline was not bitter about it. She loved her grandparents and knew they loved her. She also knew she had a much better life with them than she would have had with Trudy. I wish I knew the whole story, and maybe I will one day find more in one way or another, but I am happy that Granny had a good loving family to raise her and love her in return. My grandmother was a very special woman. I will love her always.
Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Alice (Thornton) Wilson.
Agnes Olive (Watmuff) Thornton of Mildura, Mildura Rural City County, VIC Australia was born circa December 6, 1887, and died at age 79 years old circa 1966 in Greensborough.
Joan Joan (Thornton) Harbut of Prahran Australia. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Joan Thornton Harbut.
Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Joshalyn Deziri` Thornton.
Lesa R (Thornton) Kainu of Austin, Travis County, Texas United States was born on May 30, 1966 in Medford, Jackson County, OR to Judy (Wilson) Salter and Ronald Ralf Thornton. Lesa Kainu was in a relationship with Jayson A. Kainu beginning August 2018 at Rogue Valley Hospital in MEDFORD, Jackson County, OR. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Lesa R (Thornton) Kainu.
Kathleen Ann (Allen) Allen-Thornton of Ireland was born on January 28, 1956 in Council Bluffs, Iowa United States to Dan Earl Allen Jr. and Janet Sue Davis. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Kathleen Ann Allen-Thornton.
Theadora Thornton died in 1971. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Theadora Thornton.
Pietra Dawn (Cherniak) Thornton was born on February 9, 1970 in Santa Monica, California United States. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Pietra Dawn (Cherniak) Thornton.
Harry James Thornton was born on June 19, 1994 in Santa Monica, California United States to William Robert Thornton and Pietra Dawn (Cherniak) Thornton. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Harry James Thornton.
Mary Jane (Thornton) Dewhurst was born in 1849. She was in a relationship with Charles Dewhurst, and had a child David Tasman Dewhurst. Mary Dewhurst died at age 76 years old on September 28, 1926. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Mary Jane (Thornton) Dewhurst .
Thornton Death Records & Life Expectancy
The average age of a Thornton family member is 71.0 years old according to our database of 29,395 people with the last name Thornton that have a birth and death date listed.
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Oldest Thorntons
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Vera C Thornton of Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, CA was born on June 26, 1889, and died at age 120 years old on December 13, 2009.
Frona Thornton of Penobscot, Hancock County, ME was born on December 5, 1889, and died at age 108 years old on November 14, 1998.
Jennie Thornton of Newark, Essex County, NJ was born on June 30, 1890, and died at age 108 years old on February 15, 1999.
Violet Thornton was born on July 10, 1881, and died at age 106 years old on January 15, 1988. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Violet Thornton.
Ethel F Thornton of Wallingford, New Haven County, CT was born on August 17, 1889, and died at age 106 years old on March 8, 1996.
Nina S Thornton of Topeka, Shawnee County, KS was born on January 5, 1883, and died at age 107 years old on April 28, 1990.
Carrie L Thornton of Minden, Webster County, LA was born on April 9, 1902, and died at age 107 years old on December 30, 2009.
Tyrone Thornton of Seattle, King County, Washington was born on October 26, 1869, and died at age 106 years old in October 1975.
Lillie B Thornton of Saint Louis, Saint Louis City County, MO was born on June 20, 1902, and died at age 105 years old on June 2, 2008.
William E Thornton of Mayfield, Sanpete County, UT was born on November 18, 1888, and died at age 105 years old on March 4, 1994.
Isom Thornton of Dermott, Chicot County, AR was born on February 12, 1897, and died at age 105 years old on July 5, 2002.
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