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Catherine Thornton 1735–1810 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: Abt. 1735

Birth Location: Ireland

Death Date: 1810

Death Location: Botetourt, Virginia, United States

Father: William Thornton

Mother: Dorcas Little

Spouse(s): David I

Children(s): David II, Isaac Tate, Edward Tate, Charles Tate, Robert Tate, John Tate, Thomas Tate, Capt Tate, William Tate, Samuel Tate, Isaac Tate

In 1735, Catherine Thornton entered the world in Ireland, born to William Thornton And Dorcas Little. Catherine Thornton married David Edward Tate I, and had children including Capt Joseph James Tate, Charles Tate, David Edward Tate Ii, Edward Tate, Isaac Tate, John Tate, Robert Tate, Samuel Tate, Thomas Tate, William Tate. Catherine Thornton passed away in 1810 in Botetourt, Virginia, United States.

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Biography

  • In 1735, Catherine Thornton entered the world in Ireland, born to William Thornton And Dorcas Little.
  • Catherine Thornton married David Edward Tate I, and had children including Capt Joseph James Tate, Charles Tate, David Edward Tate Ii, Edward Tate, Isaac Tate, John Tate, Robert Tate, Samuel Tate, Thomas Tate, William Tate.
  • Catherine Thornton passed away in 1810 in Botetourt, Virginia, United States.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Catherine Thornton's Ancestors

Self
Catherine Thornton
1735–1810
Birth Place: Ireland
Parents
William Thornton
1713–1790
Londonderry, Londonderry, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom
Dorcas Little
1725–1763
Antrim, Antrim, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom
Grandparents
James (B.) Thornton
1684–1754
Derry, Kilskerry Parish, Northern Ireland
9 (Elizabeth Keturah Jenkins) 1690
1690–1741
Londonderry, Londonderry, Northern Ireland
Thomas (Little) II
1693–1785
Antrim County, Northern Ireland
Jane Thornton
1687–1737
County Antrim, Northern Ireland
Great-Grandparents
James Thornton
1648–1722
Nancy Thornton)
1656–1734
Elizabeth Jenkins
1651–1726
Thomas Little
1667–1722
James Thornton
1648–1722
Nancy Smith
1656–1734
2nd-Great-Grandparents
James Thornton
1620–1688
Elizabeth Smith
1620–1689
Captain Griffith
1634–1713
Lady imm
1636–1713
William Liberton
1641–1710
Margaret Craig
1641–1696
James Thornton
1620–1688
Elizabeth Smith
1626–1690
Richard Smith
1630–1720
Sarah Folger
1640–

Catherine Thornton's Descendants

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Catherine Thornton (Abt. 1735–1810) m. David (Edward Tate) I (17 Sep 1731–1816)
  1. 1. David (Edward Tate) II 1757–1838 m. Comfort (Holmes) Knox 1767–1841 m. Sarah McMullen 1768–
    1. 1. David (Macklin Tate) Sr 1789–1868 m. Lucy (Hughes Moody) Tate 1792–1853
      1. 1. David (M) Tate 1812–1883 m. Mary (A Cardwell Chamberlain) Tate 1815–1888
        1. 1. David (Andrew) Tate 1849–1880 m. Mary (Jane Churchman) Noe 1850–1917
        2. 2. Lucinda Tate 1837–1916
        3. 3. Edward (M) Tate 1836–1910
        4. 4. Mary (Josephine) Tate 1843–1893
        5. 5. John (Robert) Tate 1847–1908
        6. 6. Victoria (Catherine) Tate 1851–1908
      2. 2. Edward (Lyle) Tate 1818–1862
      3. 3. Julia (Fain) Tate 1810–1888
      4. 4. John (Cocke) Tate 1817–1884
      5. 5. Geoge (William) Tate 1814–1887
      6. 6. Comfort (Knox) Tate 1810–1904
      7. 7. Samuel (N Tate) Dr 1820–1892 m. Elizabeth (Jeanette) Chamberlain 1833–1902
        1. 1. Edward (M) Tate 1855–1923 m. Elizabeth (Angie) Freeman 1862–1937
        2. 2. George (A. Tate) MD 1851–1888
        3. 3. Lucy (C.) Tate 1853–1925
        4. 4. Catherine (H) Tate 1858–1933
        5. 5. Mary (J. "Polly") Tate 1861–1916
        6. 6. Comfort (K) Tate 1863–1920
    2. 2. Lucy (Moody) Tate 1792–1853
    3. 3. Margaret (Catherine Tate-Noe (d\o David Edward Tate II & Comfort Holmes) Knox) 1787–1858
    4. 4. Elisha (Tate (s\o David Edward Tate II & Comfort Holmes) Knox) 1795–1815
    5. 5. Samuel (Baker Tate (s\o David Edward Tate II & Comfort Holmes) Knox) 1797–1865
    6. 6. James (Milton) Tate 1796–1840
    7. 7. Harvey Tate 1802–1805
    8. 8. Milton (Orr Tate (Dr.) (s\o David Edward Tate II & Comfort Holmes) Knox) 1804–1856
    9. 9. John (Knox Tate Sr. (s\o David Edward Tate II & Comfort Holmes) Knox) 1791–1853
    10. 10. William (Thornton Tate (s\o David Edward Tate II & Comfort Holmes) Knox) 1800–1859
    11. 11. Carey Tate 1797–1873
  2. 2. Isaac Tate 1771–1839
  3. 3. Edward Tate 1755–1804
  4. 4. Charles Tate 1765–1812
  5. 5. Robert Tate 1768–1810
  6. 6. John Tate 1761–1836
  7. 7. Thomas Tate 1763–1863
  8. 8. Capt (Joseph James) Tate 1756–1821
  9. 9. William Tate 1775–1829
  10. 10. Samuel Tate 1773–1810
  11. 11. Isaac Tate 1771–1810

Catherine Thornton's Timeline

5 Records

1735
Abt. 1735
Birth of Catherine Thornton in Ireland
Ireland
1742
27 Feb 1742
Age 7
Catherine Thornton was baptized in Middlesex, England
Middlesex, England
1750
1750
Age 15
Catherine Thornton was married in Augusta County, Virginia, USA
Augusta County, Virginia, USA
1754
1754
Age 19
Catherine Thornton was married in Botetourt, Virginia, USA
Botetourt, Virginia, USA
1810
1810
Age 75
Death of Catherine Thornton in Botetourt, Virginia, United States
Botetourt, Virginia, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: Abt. 1735
    Event Place: Ireland

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Baptism
    Event Date: 27 Feb 1742
    Event Place: Middlesex, England
    Record Source: London, England, Church of England Baptisms, Marriages and Burials, 1538-1812, London Metropolitan Archives; London, England; London Church of England Parish Registers; Reference Number: P74LUK163

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 1750
    Event Place: Augusta County, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 1754
    Event Place: Botetourt, Virginia, USA

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1810
    Event Place: Botetourt, Virginia, United States

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