Who was John Thornton?

John Thornton (1923–1993) was born in Woolwich, Kent, England and died in Euless, Tarrant, Texas, USA. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have John in their trees. The ancestor migration map traces 9 generations of this lineage.

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John Henry Malcolm Thornton 1923–1993

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C 1 criteria (Basic)

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

Born 14 Sep 1923 · Woolwich, Kent, England

Died 24 Jul 1993 · Euless, Tarrant, Texas, USA

Father Thomas George Thornton

Mother Iris Irene Malcolm

Siblings Jean Margaret Thornton, Margarit Irene Thornton, Robert Thornton Rev, Thomas George Thornton

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Researchers connected through John Thornton 1923–1993

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Immediate Family

Parents

Thomas George Thornton

Iris Irene Malcolm

Spouse(s)

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Children

No children recorded

Biography

In 1923, John Henry Malcolm Thornton entered the world in Woolwich, Kent, England, born to thomas george thornton and iris irene malcolm. John Henry Malcolm Thornton passed away in 1993 in Euless, Tarrant, Texas, USA.

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1923

Birth of John Henry Malcolm Thornton in Woolwich, Kent, England

Birth

1993

Death of John Henry Malcolm Thornton in Euless, Tarrant, Texas, USA

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Oldest Ancestor Line from John Thornton

This ancestor line traces from Wessex, England, United Kingdom (n/a) to Woolwich, Kent, England, United Kingdom (1923) across 9 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: John Thornton (1923–1993) was born in Woolwich, Kent, England and died in Euless, Tarrant, Texas, USA. 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 John 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 9 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.
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