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Daniel Thornton 1733–1793

Public Tree Person

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A Public Tree Person is an ancestor documented independently by multiple YourRoots tree owners. When several researchers' family histories converge on the same person, we publish a shared page that combines what they've documented.

Why this is a Public Tree Person

Full name consistent across 2 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 2 trees
Death year and location consistent across 2 trees

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Reliability Score: B
Medium — based on the source tree
Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
Verification checklist
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2 researchers on YourRoots have Daniel Thornton in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 3 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 11 Nov 1733 · Providence, Providence, Rhode Island, United States
Died 27 Jul 1793 · Johnston, Providence, Rhode Island, United States
Father John Thornton
Mother Abigail Clemence
Siblings Dinah Thornton, John Thornton, Richard Thornton, Solomon Thornton, Stephen Thornton

Researchers connected through Daniel Thornton 1733–1793

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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

In 1733, Daniel Thornton entered the world in Providence, Providence, Rhode Island, United States, born to john thornton and abigail clemence. Daniel Thornton passed away in 1793 in Johnston, Providence, Rhode Island, United States.

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Life Timeline

1733
Birth of Daniel Thornton in Providence, Providence, Rhode Island, United States
Birth
1793
Death of Daniel Thornton in Johnston, Providence, Rhode Island, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Daniel Thornton

This ancestor line traces from Providence, Providence, Rhode Island, United States (1665) to Providence, Providence, Rhode Island, United States (1733) across 3 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Daniel Thornton (1733–1793) was born in Providence, Providence, Rhode Island, United States and died in Johnston, Providence, Rhode Island, United States. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees, each with their own records. This page combines what they've independently documented and assigns a Reliability Score (B) based on cross-tree validation.
Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Daniel in their trees. They're working independently, so connecting with them is a good way to cross-check your records and find things you might have missed. You can also explore the ancestor migration map that traces 3 generations of this lineage geographically.
It varies by researcher — some have census records, others have marriage certificates, parish registers, or family Bible entries. Scroll up to see exactly what each person has cited.
Use the "Compare Tree" button on any researcher's profile above. You can compare your tree side by side with theirs, see where your records overlap or differ, and collaborate to fill gaps.

Daniel Thornton's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Daniel Thornton PTP
1733–1793
Providence, Providence, Rhode Island, United States
Parents
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Grandparents
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Daniel Thornton's Descendants

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Daniel Thornton PTP 1733–1793