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Arnold Thornton 1893–1957 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: abt 1893

Birth Location: Wisconsin

Death Date: Abt 1957

Death Location: Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA

Father: Mary Thornton

Mother: John Thornton

Spouse(s): Leora Thornton

Children(s): Thomas Thornton, Everett Thornton, Mary Thornton

In 1893, Arnold Thornton entered the world in Wisconsin, born to Mary Thornton And John Thornton. In 1900, Arnold Thornton resided in Jefferson, Green, Wisconsin, USA. In 1905, Arnold Thornton resided in Jefferson, Green, Wisconsin, USA. Arnold Thornton married Leora V Thornton, and had children including Everett J Thornton, Mary L Thornton, Thomas T Thornton. Arnold Thornton passed away in 1957 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1893, Arnold Thornton entered the world in Wisconsin, born to Mary Thornton And John Thornton.
  • In 1900, Arnold Thornton resided in Jefferson, Green, Wisconsin, USA.
  • In 1905, Arnold Thornton resided in Jefferson, Green, Wisconsin, USA.
  • Arnold Thornton married Leora V Thornton, and had children including Everett J Thornton, Mary L Thornton, Thomas T Thornton.
  • Arnold Thornton passed away in 1957 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Mary Thornton
1862–
Birth Location: England
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John Thornton
1861–1914
Birth Location: England
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Spouses(s)

Leora Thornton
1894–
Birth Location: Wisconsin
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Children(s)

Thomas Thornton
1920–2005
Birth Location: Wisconsin
TT
Everett Thornton
1915–1969
Birth Location: Wisconsin
ET
Mary Thornton
1927–1992
Birth Location: Wisconsin
MT

Arnold Thornton's Ancestors

Self
Arnold Thornton
1893–1957
Birth Place: Wisconsin
Parents
Mary Thornton
1862–
England
John Thornton
1861–1914
England
Grandparents
Samuel Thornton
1832–1905
Thurgarton, Nottinghamshire, England
Esther Thornton
1827–
Wirksworth, Derbyshire, England
Great-Grandparents
John Thornton
1798–1868
Elizabeth Thornton
1796–1869
Joseph Frost
1741–1812
2nd-Great-Grandparents
John Thornton
1764–1841
Phebe Thornton
1761–1829
Sarah Pidding
1756–
John Frost
1708–1780
Ann Frost
1710–1771

Arnold Thornton's Descendants

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Arnold Thornton (abt 1893–Abt 1957) m. Leora (V) Thornton (abt 1894–)
  1. 1. Thomas (T) Thornton 1920–2005 m. Eileen Thornton 1922–
  2. 2. Everett (J) Thornton 1915–1969 m. Kathryn (F) Thornton 1925– m. Lucille (Helen) Thornton 1917–1999
    1. 1. Thornton 1947–1947
  3. 3. Mary (L) Thornton 1927–1992

Arnold Thornton's Timeline

10 Records

1893
abt 1893
Birth of Arnold Thornton in Wisconsin
Wisconsin
1900
1900
Age 7
Arnold Thornton resided here in Jefferson, Green, Wisconsin, USA
Jefferson, Green, Wisconsin, USA
1905
1 Jun 1905
Age 12
Arnold Thornton resided here in Jefferson, Green, Wisconsin, USA
Jefferson, Green, Wisconsin, USA
1910
1910
Age 17
Arnold Thornton resided here in Jefferson, Green, Wisconsin, USA
Jefferson, Green, Wisconsin, USA
1917
1917-1918
Age 24
Arnold Thornton resided here in Rockford, Winnebago, Illinois, USA
Rockford, Winnebago, Illinois, USA
1930
1930
Age 37
Arnold Thornton resided here in Minneapolis (Districts 1-250), Minneapolis, Hennepin, Minnesota, USA
Minneapolis (Districts 1-250), Minneapolis, Hennepin, Minnesota, USA
1935
1935
Age 42
Arnold Thornton resided here in Milwaukee, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Milwaukee, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
1940
1940
Age 47
Arnold Thornton resided here in Racine, Racine, Racine, Wisconsin, USA
Racine, Racine, Racine, Wisconsin, USA
1950
1950
Age 57
Arnold Thornton resided here in Milwaukee, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA
Milwaukee, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA
1957
Abt 1957
Age 64
Death of Arnold Thornton in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA
Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: abt 1893
    Event Place: Wisconsin
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942, The National Archives At St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; World War Ii Draft Cards (Fourth Registration) For the State of Wisconsin; Record Group Title: Records of the Selective Service System; Record Group Number: 147; Series Number: M2126; Box or Roll Num
    [2] Wisconsin, State Censuses, 1895 and 1905
    [3] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Racine, Racine, Wisconsin; Roll: m-t0627-04515; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 51-21
    [4] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Minneapolis, Hennepin, Minnesota; Page: 8B; Enumeration District: 0241; FHL microfilm: 2340834
    [5] U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Illinois; Registration County: Winnebago
    [6] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Jefferson, Green, Wisconsin; Roll: 1789; Page: 12; Enumeration District: 0122
    [7] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Jefferson, Green, Wisconsin; Roll: T624_1704; Page: 4b; Enumeration District: 0009; FHL microfilm: 1375717
    [8] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, Janesville Daily Gazette; Publication Date: 14 Oct 1957; Publication Place: Janesville, Wisconsin, USA; ,0.17452352,0.2283285,0.39634976&xid=3355
    [9] 1950 United States Federal Census, National Archives at Washington, DC; Washington, D.C.; Seventeenth Census of the United States, 1950; Year: 1950; Census Place: Milwaukee, Milwaukee, Wisconsin; Roll: 806; Page: 13; Enumeration District: 73-543

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Jefferson, Green, Wisconsin, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Jefferson, Green, Wisconsin; Roll: 1789; Page: 12; Enumeration District: 0122

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Jun 1905
    Event Place: Jefferson, Green, Wisconsin, USA
    Record Source: Wisconsin, State Censuses, 1895 and 1905

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Jefferson, Green, Wisconsin, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Jefferson, Green, Wisconsin; Roll: T624_1704; Page: 4b; Enumeration District: 0009; FHL microfilm: 1375717

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1917-1918
    Event Place: Rockford, Winnebago, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Illinois; Registration County: Winnebago

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Minneapolis (Districts 1-250), Minneapolis, Hennepin, Minnesota, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995
    [2] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Minneapolis, Hennepin, Minnesota; Page: 8B; Enumeration District: 0241; FHL microfilm: 2340834

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Milwaukee, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Racine, Racine, Wisconsin; Roll: m-t0627-04515; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 51-21

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Racine, Racine, Racine, Wisconsin, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Racine, Racine, Wisconsin; Roll: m-t0627-04515; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 51-21

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1950
    Event Place: Milwaukee, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA
    Record Source: 1950 United States Federal Census, National Archives at Washington, DC; Washington, D.C.; Seventeenth Census of the United States, 1950; Year: 1950; Census Place: Milwaukee, Milwaukee, Wisconsin; Roll: 806; Page: 13; Enumeration District: 73-543

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Janesville, Rock, Wisconsin, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, Janesville Daily Gazette; Publication Date: 14 Oct 1957; Publication Place: Janesville, Wisconsin, USA; ,0.17452352,0.2283285,0.39634976&xid=3355

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Manitowoc, Wisconsin, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942, The National Archives At St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; World War Ii Draft Cards (Fourth Registration) For the State of Wisconsin; Record Group Title: Records of the Selective Service System; Record Group Number: 147; Series Number: M2126; Box or Roll Num

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: Abt 1957
    Event Place: Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, Janesville Daily Gazette; Publication Date: 14 Oct 1957; Publication Place: Janesville, Wisconsin, USA; ,0.17452352,0.2283285,0.39634976&xid=3355
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