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Caroline Henderson 1821–1900 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1821

Birth Location: Clarke, Alabama, United States

Death Date: 10 OCT 1900

Death Location: Smith, Mississippi, United States

Father: Daniel Henderson

Mother: Sarah Valentine

Spouse(s): James Thornton

Children(s): Mary Thornton

In 1821, Caroline Henderson entered the world in Clarke, Alabama, United States, born to Daniel Henderson And Sarah Valentine. In 1850, Caroline Henderson resided in Smith, Mississippi, United States. In 1860, Caroline Henderson resided in Smith, Mississippi, United States. Caroline Henderson married James E Thornton, and had children including Mary E Thornton. Caroline Henderson passed away in 1900 in Smith, Mississippi, United States.

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Biography

  • In 1821, Caroline Henderson entered the world in Clarke, Alabama, United States, born to Daniel Henderson And Sarah Valentine.
  • In 1850, Caroline Henderson resided in Smith, Mississippi, United States.
  • In 1860, Caroline Henderson resided in Smith, Mississippi, United States.
  • Caroline Henderson married James E Thornton, and had children including Mary E Thornton.
  • Caroline Henderson passed away in 1900 in Smith, Mississippi, United States.

Immediate Family

Parents

Daniel Henderson
1790–1854
Birth Location: Edgefield, South Carolina, United States
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Sarah Valentine
1800–1836
Birth Location: South Carolina, United States
SV

Spouses(s)

James Thornton
1817–1896
Birth Location: South Carolina, United States
JT

Children(s)

Mary Thornton
1851–1927
Birth Location: Smith, Mississippi, United States
MT

Caroline Henderson's Ancestors

Self
Caroline Henderson
1821–1900
Birth Place: Clarke, Alabama, United States
Parents
Daniel Henderson
1790–1854
Edgefield, South Carolina, United States
Sarah Valentine
1800–1836
South Carolina, United States
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Caroline Henderson's Descendants

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Caroline Henderson (1821–10 OCT 1900) m. James (E.) Thornton (7 MAR 1817–14 MAR 1896)
  1. 1. Mary (E) Thornton 1851–1927 m. Elijah Estep 1856–1937
    1. 1. Effie (Bell) Estep 1881–1969
    2. 2. Alice (May) Estep 1890–1891
    3. 3. Una (D) Estep 1894–
    4. 4. Jefferson (Davis) Estep 1888–1961 m. Maggie (Dora) Meadows 1893–1989
      1. 1. Flossie (May) Estep 1915–2000 m. Berlin (Herbert) Carey 1916–1959
      2. 2. Clessie (E) Estep 1919–
    5. 5. Ellie (E.) Estep 1886–1967 m. John (Riley) Turner 1880–1963
      1. 1. Lula Turner 1909–
      2. 2. Mack (Fadin) Turner 1922–1998
      3. 3. Mable (Mercella) Turner 1918–1997
      4. 4. Ola (Mae) Turner 1915–
      5. 5. Lee (F.) Turner 1912–
    6. 6. Anne (Elizabeth) Estep 1879–1894
    7. 7. Elijah Estep 1878–1951 m. Mattie (Louise) Sparks 1885–1973
      1. 1. Robert (T) Estep 1908–
      2. 2. Thurman (R) Estep 1909–
      3. 3. Hazel (E) Estep 1906–1906

Caroline Henderson's Timeline

12 Records

1821
1821
Birth of Caroline Henderson in Clarke, Alabama, United States
Clarke, Alabama, United States
1850
1850
Age 29
Caroline Henderson resided here in Smith, Mississippi, United States
Smith, Mississippi, United States
1860
1860
Age 39
Caroline Henderson resided here in Smith, Mississippi, United States
Smith, Mississippi, United States
1860
1860
Age 39
Caroline Henderson resided here in Smith, Mississippi, United States
Smith, Mississippi, United States
1870
1870
Age 49
Caroline Henderson resided here in Smith, Mississippi, United States
Smith, Mississippi, United States
1870
1870
Age 49
Caroline Henderson resided here in Smith, Mississippi, United States
Smith, Mississippi, United States
1880
1880
Age 59
Caroline Henderson resided here in Smith, Mississippi, USA
Smith, Mississippi, USA
1880
1880
Age 59
Caroline Henderson resided here in Smith, Mississippi, USA
Smith, Mississippi, USA
1900
1900
Age 79
Burial of Caroline Henderson in High Hill Baptist Church Cemetery, Raleigh, Smith, Mississippi, United States
High Hill Baptist Church Cemetery, Raleigh, Smith, Mississippi, United States
1900
10 OCT 1900
Age 79
Death of Caroline Henderson in Smith, Mississippi, United States
Smith, Mississippi, United States
1900
1900
Age 79
Caroline Henderson resided here in Beat 1 (west of Leaf River), Smith, Mississippi, United States
Beat 1 (west of Leaf River), Smith, Mississippi, United States
1900
1900
Age 79
Caroline Henderson resided here in Beat 1 (west of Leaf River), Smith, Mississippi, United States
Beat 1 (west of Leaf River), Smith, Mississippi, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1821
    Event Place: Clarke, Alabama, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] United States Census, 1850, "United States Census, 1850," database with images, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 22 December 2020), Caroline Thornton in household of James Thornton, Smith, Mississippi, United States; citing family , NARA microfilm publication (Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.).
    [2] United States Census, 1870, "United States Census, 1870", database with images, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 29 May 2021), Caroline Thornton in entry for James E Thornton, 1870.
    [3] United States Census, 1900, "United States Census, 1900," database with images, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : accessed 30 March 2023), Caroline Thornton in household of Alexander Thornton, Beat 1 (west of Leaf River), Smith, Mississippi, United States; citing enumeration district (ED) 101, sheet 5B, family 75, NARA microfilm publication T623 (Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 1972.); FHL microfilm 1,240,828.
    [4] United States Census, 1860, "United States Census, 1860", database with images, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 18 February 2021), Caroline Thornton in entry for Jas E Thornton, 1860.
    [5] U.S., Find a Grave Index, "Find A Grave Index," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 12 May 2022), Caroline Henderson Thornton, ; Burial, Raleigh, Smith, Mississippi, United States of America, High Hill Baptist Church Cemetery; citing record ID 20062309, <i>Find a Grave<i>
    [6] United States Census, 1880, "United States Census, 1880," database with images, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 14 January 2022), C. Thornton in household of J. E. Thornton, Raleigh, Smith, Mississippi, United States; citing enumeration district ED 103, sheet , NARA microfilm publication T9 (Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.), FHL microfilm .

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Smith, Mississippi, United States

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: High Hill Baptist Church Cemetery, Raleigh, Smith, Mississippi, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave Index, "Find A Grave Index," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 12 December 2022), Caroline Thornton, ; Burial, Raleigh, Smith, Mississippi, United States of America, Trinity Methodist Cemetery; citing record ID 54738556, <i>Find a Grave<i>
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave Index, "Find A Grave Index," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 12 May 2022), Caroline Henderson Thornton, ; Burial, Raleigh, Smith, Mississippi, United States of America, High Hill Baptist Church Cemetery; citing record ID 20062309, <i>Find a Grave<i>

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 10 OCT 1900
    Event Place: Smith, Mississippi, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave Index, "Find A Grave Index," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 12 December 2022), Caroline Thornton, ; Burial, Raleigh, Smith, Mississippi, United States of America, Trinity Methodist Cemetery; citing record ID 54738556, <i>Find a Grave<i>
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave Index, "Find A Grave Index," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 12 May 2022), Caroline Henderson Thornton, ; Burial, Raleigh, Smith, Mississippi, United States of America, High Hill Baptist Church Cemetery; citing record ID 20062309, <i>Find a Grave</i>

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Smith, Mississippi, United States

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Smith, Mississippi, United States

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Smith, Mississippi, USA

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Beat 1 (west of Leaf River), Smith, Mississippi, United States

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Smith, Mississippi, United States

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Smith, Mississippi, United States

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Smith, Mississippi, USA

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Beat 1 (west of Leaf River), Smith, Mississippi, United States
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