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Allen Thornton 1908–1973 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 4 Mar 1908

Birth Location: Lauderdale, Alabama, United States

Death Date: 3 Mar 1973

Death Location: Florence, Lauderdale County, Alabama, United States of America

Father: William Thomson

Mother: Ella Thomson

Spouse(s): Avis Thornton

Children(s):

Allen Thornton was born in 1908 in Lauderdale, Alabama, United States, the child of William Thomson And Ella Thomson. In 1910, Allen Thornton resided in Green Hill, Lauderdale, Alabama, USA. In 1920, Allen Thornton resided in Green Hill, Lauderdale, Alabama, USA. Allen Thornton married Avis Christine Thornton. Allen Thornton passed away in 1973 in Florence, Lauderdale County, Alabama, United States of America.

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Biography

  • Allen Thornton was born in 1908 in Lauderdale, Alabama, United States, the child of William Thomson And Ella Thomson.
  • In 1910, Allen Thornton resided in Green Hill, Lauderdale, Alabama, USA.
  • In 1920, Allen Thornton resided in Green Hill, Lauderdale, Alabama, USA.
  • Allen Thornton married Avis Christine Thornton.
  • Allen Thornton passed away in 1973 in Florence, Lauderdale County, Alabama, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

William Thomson
1867–1945
Birth Location: Alabama
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Ella Thomson
1867–1942
Birth Location: Alabama
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Spouses(s)

Avis Thornton
1921–2013
Birth Location: Elkmont, Limestone County, Alabama, United States of America
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Children(s)

Allen Thornton's Ancestors

Self
Allen Thornton
1908–1973
Birth Place: Lauderdale, Alabama, United States
Parents
William Thomson
1867–1945
Alabama
Ella Thomson
1867–1942
Alabama
Grandparents
R (C) Thornton
1839–1875
,Lawrence,Tennessee,USA
Mary (Elizabeth Thornton) Green
1845–1918
Tennessee
Wm. (H.) LeMaster
1841–1925
Alabama
Sally (E.) Joyce
1836–1878
Tennessee
Great-Grandparents
Spartey Thurlow
1786–1838
Mary Thornton
1798–1857
John Killin
1803–1864
Susan Killen
1807–1865
John Lunarter
1793–1876
Nancy Lemaster
1800–1872
Henry Joyce
1795–1842
Nancy Joice
1802–1851
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Josiah Thornton
1758–1849
Sarah Fowler
1765–1849
John Mcclaren
1769–1841
Sarah McClaren
1771–1852
James Killin
1773–1827
Nancy Killen
1779–1859
Jno Richardson
1776–1847
Catherine Richardson
1777–1876
Joseph Lemasters
1758–1827
Mary Lemaster
1765–1845
H Allmond
1769–1852
Polly Lee
1775–1828
Joseph Joyce
1774–1810
Martha Joyce
1775–1823

Allen Thornton's Timeline

6 Records

1908
4 Mar 1908
Birth of Allen Thornton in Lauderdale, Alabama, United States
Lauderdale, Alabama, United States
1910
1910
Age 2
Allen Thornton resided here in Green Hill, Lauderdale, Alabama, USA
Green Hill, Lauderdale, Alabama, USA
1920
1920
Age 12
Allen Thornton resided here in Green Hill, Lauderdale, Alabama, USA
Green Hill, Lauderdale, Alabama, USA
1935
1935
Age 27
Allen Thornton resided here in Rural, Lauderdale, Alabama
Rural, Lauderdale, Alabama
1940
1940
Age 32
Allen Thornton resided here in Florence, Lauderdale, Alabama, USA
Florence, Lauderdale, Alabama, USA
1973
3 Mar 1973
Age 65
Death of Allen Thornton in Birmingham, Jefferson, Alabama
Birmingham, Jefferson, Alabama

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 3 Mar 1973
    Event Place: Birmingham, Jefferson, Alabama
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 412-20-4237; Issue State: Tennessee; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [3] Alabama, Deaths and Burials Index
    [4] Web: Birmingham, Alabama, Obituary Index, 1930-1996
    [5] Alabama, Wills and Probate Records, General Index to Estates, 1820-1929; Will Records, 1821-1929; Estates 1917-1920; Estate Records, 1823-1824 and 1920-1930; Author: Alabama. Probate Court (Lauderdale County); Probate Place: Lauderdale, Alabama

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 4 Mar 1908
    Event Place: Lauderdale, Alabama, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Green Hill, Lauderdale, Alabama; Roll: T624_20; Page: 8B; Enumeration District: 0053; FHL microfilm: 1374033
    [2] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Green Hill, Lauderdale, Alabama; Roll: T625_27; Page: 13A; Enumeration District: 58; Image: 239
    [3] Alabama, County Marriages
    [4] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [5] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 412-20-4237; Issue State: Tennessee; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [6] U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, The National Archives in St. Louis, Missouri; St. Louis, Missouri; Draft Registration Cards for Alabama, 10161940 - 03311947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 274
    [7] Alabama, Deaths and Burials Index
    [8] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Sand Springs, Limestone, Alabama; Roll: m-t0627-00053; Page: 61A; Enumeration District: 42-15

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Green Hill, Lauderdale, Alabama, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Green Hill, Lauderdale, Alabama; Roll: T624_20; Page: 8B; Enumeration District: 0053; FHL microfilm: 1374033

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Probate
    Event Place: Lauderdale, Alabama, USA
    Record Source: Alabama, Wills and Probate Records, General Index to Estates, 1820-1929; Will Records, 1821-1929; Estates 1917-1920; Estate Records, 1823-1824 and 1920-1930; Author: Alabama. Probate Court (Lauderdale County); Probate Place: Lauderdale, Alabama

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Florence, Lauderdale, Alabama, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, The National Archives in St. Louis, Missouri; St. Louis, Missouri; Draft Registration Cards for Alabama, 10161940 - 03311947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 274
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Sand Springs, Limestone, Alabama; Roll: m-t0627-00053; Page: 61A; Enumeration District: 42-15

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Rural, Lauderdale, Alabama
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Sand Springs, Limestone, Alabama; Roll: m-t0627-00053; Page: 61A; Enumeration District: 42-15

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Florence, Lauderdale County, Alabama, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Green Hill, Lauderdale, Alabama, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Green Hill, Lauderdale, Alabama; Roll: T625_27; Page: 13A; Enumeration District: 58; Image: 239
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