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David Thornton 1779–1867 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 12 Jan 1779

Birth Location: Warren, North Carolina, USA

Death Date: 29 Oct 1867

Death Location: Fayette County, Alabama

Father: Thomas THORNTON

Mother: Mary Pryor

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The story of David Thornton began in 1779 in Warren, North Carolina, USA. David Thornton passed away in 1867 in Fayette County, Alabama.

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Biography

  • The story of David Thornton began in 1779 in Warren, North Carolina, USA.
  • David Thornton passed away in 1867 in Fayette County, Alabama.

Immediate Family

Parents

Thomas THORNTON
1742–1809
Birth Location: Richmond, Wise, Virginia, United States
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Mary Pryor
1742–1827
Birth Location: Concordia, Elbert, Georgia, USA
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Spouses(s)

Children(s)

David Thornton's Ancestors

Self
David Thornton
1779–1867
Birth Place: Warren, North Carolina, USA
Parents
Thomas THORNTON
1742–1809
Richmond, Wise, Virginia, United States
Mary ("Molly") Pryor
1742–1827
Concordia, Elbert, Georgia, USA
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

David Thornton's Timeline

2 Records

1779
12 Jan 1779
Birth of David Thornton in Warren, North Carolina, USA
Warren, North Carolina, USA
1867
29 Oct 1867
Age 88
Death of David Thornton in Fayette County, Alabama
Fayette County, Alabama

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 12 Jan 1779
    Event Place: Warren, North Carolina, USA

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 29 Oct 1867
    Event Place: Fayette County, Alabama
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