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Abraham Thornton 1812–1886 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 10 Nov 1812

Birth Location: Anna, Co Cavan , Ireland

Death Date: 11 Mar 1886

Death Location: Farnaught, Mohill, Co Leitrim, Ireland

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Spouse(s): Sarah Thompson, Catherine Reynolds

Children(s): John Thornton, Ann Thornton, Thomas Thornton

In 1812, Abraham Thornton entered the world in Anna, Co Cavan , Ireland, born to Thomas Thornton And Margaret. In 1857, Abraham Thornton resided in Clooncumber, Cloone, Leitrim, Ireland. Abraham Thornton married Catherine Reynolds, Sarah Thompson, and had children including Ann Thornton, John Thornton, Thomas Thornton. Abraham Thornton passed away in 1886 in Farnaught, Mohill, Co Leitrim, Ireland.

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Biography

  • In 1812, Abraham Thornton entered the world in Anna, Co Cavan , Ireland, born to Thomas Thornton And Margaret.
  • In 1857, Abraham Thornton resided in Clooncumber, Cloone, Leitrim, Ireland.
  • Abraham Thornton married Catherine Reynolds, Sarah Thompson, and had children including Ann Thornton, John Thornton, Thomas Thornton.
  • Abraham Thornton passed away in 1886 in Farnaught, Mohill, Co Leitrim, Ireland.

Immediate Family

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Sarah Thompson
1801–1881
Birth Location: –
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Catherine Reynolds
1812–1840
Birth Location: –
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Children(s)

John Thornton
1844–1927
Birth Location: Farnaught, Leitrim, Ireland
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Ann Thornton
1841–1910
Birth Location: Ireland
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Thomas Thornton
1836–1921
Birth Location: Drumbue, Mohill, Co, Leitrim, Ireland
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Abraham Thornton's Ancestors

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Abraham Thornton
1812–1886
Birth Place: Anna, Co Cavan , Ireland
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Abraham Thornton's Descendants

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Abraham Thornton (10 Nov 1812–11 Mar 1886) m. Sarah Thompson (Abt. 1801–27 Apr 1881) m. Catherine Reynolds (Abt. 1812–Bef. 1840)
  1. 1. John Thornton 1844–1927 m. Jane Crowe 1853–1933
    1. 1. William (Abraham) Thornton 1880– m. Ellen (Markby m.) Thornton 1878–
      1. 1. Emily (Ellen) Thornton 1915– m. George (Arthur) Cathcart 1911–1997
    2. 2. Francis (East) Thornton 1886–
    3. 3. Thomas (Henry) Thornton 1893–
    4. 4. William Thornton 1878–1880
    5. 5. John (Arthur) Thornton 1889–1955
    6. 6. Lewis (Crowe) Thornton 1895–1952
    7. 7. Robert (Alfred) Thornton 1900–1968
    8. 8. Sarah (Jane (Cissy) Thornton m.) Thornton 1884–1961
  2. 2. Ann Thornton 1841–1910 m. John CULLAM 1838–1890
    1. 1. Sarah (Jane) CULLAM 1878–
    2. 2. Henry (P) Cullam 1880–1924
    3. 3. Thomas CULLAM 1882–1912
  3. 3. Thomas Thornton 1836–1921

Abraham Thornton's Timeline

3 Records

1812
10 Nov 1812
Birth of Abraham Thornton in Anna, Co Cavan , Ireland
Anna, Co Cavan , Ireland
1857
1857
Age 45
Abraham Thornton resided here in Clooncumber, Cloone, Leitrim, Ireland
Clooncumber, Cloone, Leitrim, Ireland
1886
11 Mar 1886
Age 74
Death of Abraham Thornton in Farnaught, Mohill, Co Leitrim, Ireland
Farnaught, Mohill, Co Leitrim, Ireland

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 10 Nov 1812
    Event Place: Anna, Co Cavan , Ireland

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1857
    Event Place: Clooncumber, Cloone, Leitrim, Ireland
    Record Source: Ireland, Griffith’s Valuation

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 11 Mar 1886
    Event Place: Farnaught, Mohill, Co Leitrim, Ireland
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