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Cora Ellen Thornton 1879 – 1956 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 15 Apr 1879

Birth Location: Johnson, texas

Death Date: 26 Jan 1956

Death Location: Rural, Kaufman, Texas, USA

Father: John Thornton

Mother: Deborah Rayfield

Spouse(s): William Kennedy

Children(s): Escar Kennedy, Eunice Kennedy, Ethel Kennedy, Allie Kennedy

In 1879, Cora Ellen Thornton entered the world in Johnson, texas, born to John V. Thornton and Deborah Rayfield. In 1880, Cora Ellen Thornton resided in Alvarado, Johnson, Texas, USA. In 1900, Cora Ellen Thornton resided in Justice Precinct 6, Henderson, Texas, USA. Cora Ellen Thornton married William E Kennedy, and had children including Escar Kennedy, Eunice Kennedy, Ethel Kennedy, Allie Thelma Kennedy. Cora Ellen Thornton passed away in 1956 in Rural, Kaufman, Texas, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1879, Cora Ellen Thornton entered the world in Johnson, texas, born to John V. Thornton and Deborah Rayfield.
  • In 1880, Cora Ellen Thornton resided in Alvarado, Johnson, Texas, USA.
  • In 1900, Cora Ellen Thornton resided in Justice Precinct 6, Henderson, Texas, USA.
  • Cora Ellen Thornton married William E Kennedy, and had children including Escar Kennedy, Eunice Kennedy, Ethel Kennedy, Allie Thelma Kennedy.
  • Cora Ellen Thornton passed away in 1956 in Rural, Kaufman, Texas, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

John Thornton
1834 –
Birth Location: Missouri
JT
Deborah Rayfield
1842 – 1880
Birth Location: Missouri, USA
DR

Spouses(s)

William Kennedy
1875 –
Birth Location: Texas
WK

Children(s)

Escar Kennedy
1896 – 1982
Birth Location: Texas
EK
Eunice Kennedy
1897 –
Birth Location: Texas
EK
Ethel Kennedy
1898 – 1979
Birth Location: Kaufman, Texas
EK
Allie Kennedy
1905 – 2002
Birth Location: Tolosa, Kaufman, Texas, USA
AK

Cora Thornton's Ancestors

Self
Cora Thornton
1879 – 1956
Birth Place: Johnson, texas
Parents
John V. Thornton
1834 –
Missouri
Deborah Rayfield
1842 – 1880
Missouri, USA
Grandparents
John (Carter) Rayfield
1816 – 1903
Cumberland County, Kentucky, USA
Mary (Ann) Mann
1820 – 1860
Reynolds, Missouri, United States
Great-Grandparents
James Rayfield
1786 –
Sarah Mansfield
1797 – 1816
Arnold Mann
1798 – 1872
Lucinda Biggers
1804 – 1851
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Issac Rayfield
1750 – 1820
Robert Mansfield
1762 – 1833
Mourning Clark
1763 – 1831
Jacob Mann
1761 –
Mary Arnold
1782 –
James Biggers
1770 – 1833
Jane Stewart
1770 – 1816

Cora Thornton's Descendants

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Cora (Ellen) Thornton (15 Apr 1879 – 26 Jan 1956) m. William (E) Kennedy (Dec 1875 – )
  1. 1. Escar Kennedy (Jan 1896 – 12 Sep 1982) m. Hattie Kennedy (18 Mar 1900 – 29 Apr 1986)
    1. 1. Edgar Kennedy (1 Apr 1918 – 25 Apr 2004) m. Elsie (Merle) Tate (7 Jan 1924 – 6 Nov 2010)
    2. 2. Elva (Alton) Kennedy (15 Jan 1922 – 24 Aug 2002)
    3. 3. Billie (Genn) Kennedy (7 May 1926 – 20 Mar 1976)
    4. 4. Joyce (Laverne) Kennedy (4 Aug 1933 – )
  2. 2. Eunice Kennedy (Jul 1897 – )
  3. 3. Ethel Kennedy (9 Sep 1898 – 7 May 1979) m. Eugene (Francis) Dupree (24 Sep 1896 – 7 Sep 1950)
    1. 1. Ima (Thelma) Dupree (11 Dec 1915 – 1 Apr 2002) m. Ovis Johnson (abt 1915 – )
      1. 1. Betty Johnson (abt 1939 – )
  4. 4. Allie (Thelma) Kennedy (29 Mar 1905 – 19 Jan 2002) m. Lemuel (D) Greenhaw (27 Dec 1900 – 28 Sep 1948)
    1. 1. L (D) Greenhaw (21 Apr 1928 – 15 Jul 1988) m. Mamie (Ruth) Pittman (abt 1935 – )

Cora Thornton's Timeline

9 Records

1879
15 Apr 1879
Birth of Cora Ellen Thornton in Johnson, texas
Johnson, texas
1880
1880
Age 1
Cora Ellen Thornton resided here in Alvarado, Johnson, Texas, USA
Alvarado, Johnson, Texas, USA
1900
1900
Age 21
Cora Ellen Thornton resided here in Justice Precinct 6, Henderson, Texas, USA
Justice Precinct 6, Henderson, Texas, USA
1910
1910
Age 31
Cora Ellen Thornton resided here in Tolosa, Kaufman, Texas, USA
Tolosa, Kaufman, Texas, USA
1920
1920
Age 41
Cora Ellen Thornton resided here in Justice Precinct 6, Henderson, Texas, USA
Justice Precinct 6, Henderson, Texas, USA
1930
1930
Age 51
Cora Ellen Thornton resided here in Precinct 6, Henderson, Texas, USA
Precinct 6, Henderson, Texas, USA
1935
1935
Age 56
Cora Ellen Thornton resided here in Sh, Henderson, Texas
Sh, Henderson, Texas
1940
1940
Age 61
Cora Ellen Thornton resided here in J P 6, Henderson, Texas, USA
J P 6, Henderson, Texas, USA
1956
26 Jan 1956
Age 77
Death of Cora Ellen Thornton in Rural, Kaufman, Texas, USA
Rural, Kaufman, Texas, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 15 Apr 1879
    Event Place: Johnson, texas
    Record Source:
    [1] Texas, Death Certificates, 1903-1982, Texas Department of State Health Services; Austin Texas, USA
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Henderson, Texas; Roll: m-t0627-04061; Page: 10A; Enumeration District: 107-21A
    [3] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Justice Precinct 6, Henderson, Texas; Roll: T625_1818; Page: 13A; Enumeration District: 23
    [4] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Precinct 6, Henderson, Texas; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 0020
    [5] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Alvarado, Johnson, Texas; Roll: 1313; Family History Film: 1255313; Page: 321A; Enumeration District: 084
    [6] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Justice Precinct 6, Henderson, Texas; Page: 10; Enumeration District: 0061
    [7] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Tolosa, Kaufman, Texas; Roll: T624_1570; Page: 10A; Enumeration District: 0040; FHL microfilm: 1375583

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Alvarado, Johnson, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Alvarado, Johnson, Texas; Roll: 1313; Family History Film: 1255313; Page: 321A; Enumeration District: 084

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Justice Precinct 6, Henderson, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Justice Precinct 6, Henderson, Texas; Page: 10; Enumeration District: 0061

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Tolosa, Kaufman, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Tolosa, Kaufman, Texas; Roll: T624_1570; Page: 10A; Enumeration District: 0040; FHL microfilm: 1375583

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Justice Precinct 6, Henderson, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Justice Precinct 6, Henderson, Texas; Roll: T625_1818; Page: 13A; Enumeration District: 23

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Precinct 6, Henderson, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Precinct 6, Henderson, Texas; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 0020

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Sh, Henderson, Texas
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Henderson, Texas; Roll: m-t0627-04061; Page: 10A; Enumeration District: 107-21A

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: J P 6, Henderson, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Henderson, Texas; Roll: m-t0627-04061; Page: 10A; Enumeration District: 107-21A

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Rural, Kaufman, Texas, USA
    Record Source: Texas, Death Certificates, 1903-1982, Texas Department of State Health Services; Austin Texas, USA

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 26 Jan 1956
    Event Place: Rural, Kaufman, Texas, USA
    Record Source: Texas, Death Certificates, 1903-1982, Texas Department of State Health Services; Austin Texas, USA
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