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Benjamin G. Thornton 1818–1891 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1818

Birth Location: Virginia

Death Date: 1891

Death Location: Birmingham, Alabama

Father: Benjn Thornton

Mother: Mary North

Spouse(s): Laura Thornton, Amanda Thornton

Children(s): Lula Thornton, Mildred Thornton, Frank Thornton, Anna Thornton, Mary Thornton, Madalene Thornton, Tellula Thornton

In 1818, Benjamin G. Thornton entered the world in Virginia, born to Benjn G Thornton And Mary H North. In 1822, Benjamin G. Thornton resided in Alexandria, Virginia, USA. In 1840, Benjamin G. Thornton established residence. Benjamin G. Thornton married Amanda Thornton, Laura A Thornton, and had children including Anna E Thornton, Benjamin G Thornton, Frank A Thornton, Lula Thornton, Madalene Thornton, Mary Thornton, Mildred Thornton, Tellula Thornton. Benjamin G. Thornton passed away in 1891 in Birmingham, Alabama.

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Biography

  • In 1818, Benjamin G. Thornton entered the world in Virginia, born to Benjn G Thornton And Mary H North.
  • In 1822, Benjamin G. Thornton resided in Alexandria, Virginia, USA.
  • In 1840, Benjamin G. Thornton established residence.
  • Benjamin G. Thornton married Amanda Thornton, Laura A Thornton, and had children including Anna E Thornton, Benjamin G Thornton, Frank A Thornton, Lula Thornton, Madalene Thornton, Mary Thornton, Mildred Thornton, Tellula Thornton.
  • Benjamin G. Thornton passed away in 1891 in Birmingham, Alabama.

Immediate Family

Parents

Benjn Thornton
1786–1850
Birth Location: , , Virginia, USA
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Mary North
1795–1832
Birth Location: "Keep Tryst Furnace", Jefferson, Virginia
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Spouses(s)

Laura Thornton
1830–
Birth Location: Georgia
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Amanda Thornton
1825–
Birth Location: South Carolina
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Children(s)

Lula Thornton
1863–
Birth Location: Georgia
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Mildred Thornton
1858–
Birth Location: Georgia
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Frank Thornton
1850–
Birth Location: Georgia
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Anna Thornton
1866–
Birth Location: Georgia
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Mary Thornton
1854–
Birth Location: Georgia
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Madalene Thornton
1856–
Birth Location: Georgia
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Tellula Thornton
1864–
Birth Location: Georgia
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Benjamin Thornton's Ancestors

Self
Benjamin Thornton
1818–1891
Birth Place: Virginia
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

Benjamin Thornton's Descendants

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Benjamin (G.) Thornton (1818–1891) m. Laura (A) Thornton (abt 1830–) m. Amanda Thornton (abt 1825–)
  1. 1. Lula Thornton 1863–
  2. 2. Mildred Thornton 1858–
  3. 3. Frank (A) Thornton 1850– m. Winnie Thornton 1861–
    1. 1. Jack (Roddy) Thornton 1884–1931
  4. 4. Anna (E) Thornton 1866–
  5. 5. Mary Thornton 1854–
  6. 6. Madalene Thornton 1856–
  7. 7. Tellula Thornton 1864–

Benjamin Thornton's Timeline

11 Records

1818
1818
Birth of Benjamin G. Thornton in Virginia
Virginia
1822
22 Jun 1822
Age 4
Benjamin G. Thornton resided here in Alexandria, Virginia, USA
Alexandria, Virginia, USA
1840
1840
Age 22
Benjamin G. Thornton resided here
None
1846
16 Jul 1846
Age 28
Benjamin G. Thornton was married in Lumpkin County, Georgia, USA
Lumpkin County, Georgia, USA
1850
1850
Age 32
Benjamin G. Thornton resided here in Dahlonega, Lumpkin, Georgia, USA
Dahlonega, Lumpkin, Georgia, USA
1860
1860
Age 42
Benjamin G. Thornton resided here in Rome, Rome, Floyd, Georgia, USA
Rome, Rome, Floyd, Georgia, USA
1864
1864
Age 46
Benjamin G. Thornton resided here in Floyd, Georgia, United States
Floyd, Georgia, United States
1870
1870
Age 52
Benjamin G. Thornton resided here in Subdivision 49, Rome, Floyd, Georgia, USA
Subdivision 49, Rome, Floyd, Georgia, USA
1877
1877-1880
Age 59
Benjamin G. Thornton resided here in Rome, Floyd, Georgia, USA
Rome, Floyd, Georgia, USA
1880
1880
Age 62
Benjamin G. Thornton resided here in Rome, Floyd, Georgia, USA
Rome, Floyd, Georgia, USA
1891
1891
Age 73
Death of Benjamin G. Thornton in Birmingham, Alabama
Birmingham, Alabama

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1818
    Event Place: Virginia
    Record Source:
    [1] Georgia, U.S., Census for Re-Organizing the Georgia Militia, 1864
    [2] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Rome, Floyd, Georgia; Roll: 146; Page: 158c; Enumeration District: 064
    [3] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Subdivision 49, Floyd, Georgia; Roll: M593_149; Page: 234B
    [4] 1860 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M653; Residence Date: 1860; Home in 1860: Rome, Floyd, Georgia; Roll: M653_121; Page: 167; Family History Library Film: 803
    [5] 1850 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington, DC; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M432; Residence Date: 1850; Home in 1850: Dahlonega, Lumpkin, Georgia; Roll: 76; Page: 104a

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 16 Jul 1846
    Event Place: Lumpkin County, Georgia, USA

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 22 Jun 1822
    Event Place: Alexandria, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: Virginia, U.S., Newspapers.com Stories and Events Index, Alexandria Gazette & Advertiser; Publication Date: 22 Jun 1822; Publication Place: Alexandria, Virginia, USA

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1840
    Record Source: Florida, Compiled Service Records, Florida Indian Wars, 1835-1858

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Dahlonega, Lumpkin, Georgia, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington, DC; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M432; Residence Date: 1850; Home in 1850: Dahlonega, Lumpkin, Georgia; Roll: 76; Page: 104a

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Rome, Rome, Floyd, Georgia, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M653; Residence Date: 1860; Home in 1860: Rome, Floyd, Georgia; Roll: M653_121; Page: 167; Family History Library Film: 803

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1864
    Event Place: Floyd, Georgia, United States
    Record Source: Georgia, U.S., Census for Re-Organizing the Georgia Militia, 1864

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Subdivision 49, Rome, Floyd, Georgia, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Subdivision 49, Floyd, Georgia; Roll: M593_149; Page: 234B

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1877-1880
    Event Place: Rome, Floyd, Georgia, USA
    Record Source: Georgia, U.S., Property Tax Digests, Georgia Archives; Atlanta, GA, USA; Georgia Tax Digests 1890

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Rome, Floyd, Georgia, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Rome, Floyd, Georgia; Roll: 146; Page: 158c; Enumeration District: 064

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1891
    Event Place: Birmingham, Alabama
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