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Abraham Pheriby Thornton 1768 – 1804 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: ABT 1768

Birth Location: Rowan County, North Carolina, USA

Death Date: 20 Nov 1804

Death Location: Rockford, Surry County, North Carolina, USA

Father: Thomas Thornton

Mother: Elizabeth Williams

Spouse(s): Elizabeth Martin

Children(s): Pheraby Thornton

1768 marked the beginning of Abraham Pheriby Thornton's life in Rowan County, North Carolina, USA, to parents Thomas A Thornton and Elizabeth Williams. Eventually, Abraham Pheriby Thornton married Elizabeth Martin, and they welcomed Pheraby Debora Thornton. Abraham Pheriby Thornton passed in 1804 at Rockford, Surry County, North Carolina, USA.

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Parents

Thomas Thornton
1740 – 1783
Birth Location: Cane Creek, Alamance, North Carolina, United States
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Elizabeth Williams
1742 – 1782
Birth Location: Eastern, North Carolina, United States
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Spouses(s)

Elizabeth Martin
1770 – 1812
Birth Location: Surry County, North Carolina, USA
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Children(s)

Pheraby Thornton
1795 – 1871
Birth Location: Surry, North Carolina, USA
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Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Year: ABT 1768
    Event Place: Rowan County, North Carolina, USA

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Death
    Event Year: 20 Nov 1804
    Event Place: Rockford, Surry County, North Carolina, USA
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