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Anthony R. Thornton 1832–1899 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1832

Birth Location: Tallahassee, Leon, Florida

Death Date: 19 August 1899

Death Location: Riverside, Alabama

Father: Benjn Thornton

Mother: Mary North

Spouse(s): Susan Thornton

Children(s): Benj Thornton, James Thornton, Sarah Thornton, Wm Thornton, John Thornton, Ellen Thornton

The story of Anthony R. Thornton began in 1832 in Tallahassee, Leon, Florida. In 1870, Anthony R. Thornton resided in Notasulga, Notasulga, Macon, Alabama, USA. In 1880, Anthony R. Thornton resided in Opelika, Lee, Alabama, USA. Anthony R. Thornton married Susan E Thornton, and had children including Abie Thornton, Benj C Thornton, Ellen Thornton, James D Thornton, John A Thornton, Louisa Thornton, Sarah Thornton, Wm H Thornton. Anthony R. Thornton passed away in 1899 in Riverside, Alabama.

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Biography

  • The story of Anthony R. Thornton began in 1832 in Tallahassee, Leon, Florida.
  • In 1870, Anthony R. Thornton resided in Notasulga, Notasulga, Macon, Alabama, USA.
  • In 1880, Anthony R. Thornton resided in Opelika, Lee, Alabama, USA.
  • Anthony R. Thornton married Susan E Thornton, and had children including Abie Thornton, Benj C Thornton, Ellen Thornton, James D Thornton, John A Thornton, Louisa Thornton, Sarah Thornton, Wm H Thornton.
  • Anthony R. Thornton passed away in 1899 in Riverside, Alabama.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Anthony Thornton's Ancestors

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Anthony Thornton
1832–1899
Birth Place: Tallahassee, Leon, Florida
Parents
Benjn G Thornton
1786–1850
, , Virginia, USA
Mary (H) North
1795–1832
"Keep Tryst Furnace", Jefferson, Virginia
Grandparents
Reuben Thornton
1758–1798
Ormsby Plant, Caroline, Virginia, USA
Mildred Grymes
1758–1822
, Caroline, Virginia, USA
George North
1751–1814
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
Elizabeth Keyes
1774–1859
Keyes Ferry, Virginia
Great-Grandparents
Anthony Jr
1727–1782
Sarah Taliaferro
1733–1762
Benjamin Grymes
1725–1774
Priscilla Rootes
1744–1807
Roger North
1704–1785
Ann Rambo
1716–1798
Humphrey Keyes
1721–1793
Sarah Hall
1745–1822
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Anthony Sr
1695–1757
Winifred Presley
1695–1757
Francis Taliaferro
1700–1757
Elizabeth Hay
1700–1750
John Grymes
1691–1749
Lucy Ludwell
1698–1748
Philip Rootes
1696–1756
Mildred Reade
1704–1794
Caleb North
1678–1734
Jane Eckerly
1680–1732
Peter Rambo
1678–1753
Magdalin Bauer
1684–1753
Gershom Keyes
1698–1764
Sarah Eager
1699–1730
William Hall
1698–1764
Hannah Richardson
1710–1784

Anthony Thornton's Descendants

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Anthony (R.) Thornton (1832–19 August 1899) m. Susan (E) Thornton (abt 1835–)
  1. 1. Benj (C) Thornton 1859–
  2. 2. James (D) Thornton 1867–
  3. 3. Sarah Thornton 1860–
  4. 4. Wm (H) Thornton 1855–
  5. 5. John (A) Thornton 1863–
  6. 6. Ellen Thornton 1862–

Anthony Thornton's Timeline

4 Records

1832
1832
Birth of Anthony R. Thornton in Tallahassee, Leon, Florida
Tallahassee, Leon, Florida
1870
1870
Age 38
Anthony R. Thornton resided here in Notasulga, Notasulga, Macon, Alabama, USA
Notasulga, Notasulga, Macon, Alabama, USA
1880
1880
Age 48
Anthony R. Thornton resided here in Opelika, Lee, Alabama, USA
Opelika, Lee, Alabama, USA
1899
19 August 1899
Age 67
Death of Anthony R. Thornton in Riverside, Alabama
Riverside, Alabama

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1832
    Event Place: Tallahassee, Leon, Florida
    Record Source:
    [1] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Opelika, Lee, Alabama; Roll: 19; Page: 58c; Enumeration District: 090
    [2] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Notasulga, Macon, Alabama; Roll: M593_26; Page: 211B

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Notasulga, Notasulga, Macon, Alabama, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Notasulga, Macon, Alabama; Roll: M593_26; Page: 211B

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Opelika, Lee, Alabama, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Opelika, Lee, Alabama; Roll: 19; Page: 58c; Enumeration District: 090

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 19 August 1899
    Event Place: Riverside, Alabama

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