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Doris Thornton 1908–1971 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 30 AUG 1908

Birth Location: Rawtenstall

Death Date: JUL 1971

Death Location: Queens Park Hospital, Blackburn.

Father: James Thornton

Mother: Agnes Wareing

Spouse(s): Walter Shaw

Children(s): Joseph Shaw

The story of Doris Thornton began in 1908 in Rawtenstall. In 1928, Doris Thornton was employed. In 1928, Doris Thornton resided in 27 Derby Street, Accrington. Doris Thornton married Walter Shaw, and had children including Joseph Shaw. Doris Thornton passed away in 1971 in Queens Park Hospital, Blackburn..

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Biography

  • The story of Doris Thornton began in 1908 in Rawtenstall.
  • In 1928, Doris Thornton was employed.
  • In 1928, Doris Thornton resided in 27 Derby Street, Accrington.
  • Doris Thornton married Walter Shaw, and had children including Joseph Shaw.
  • Doris Thornton passed away in 1971 in Queens Park Hospital, Blackburn..

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Doris Thornton's Ancestors

Self
Doris Thornton
1908–1971
Birth Place: Rawtenstall
Parents
James William Thornton
1868–1928
Walton-le-Dale
Agnes Wareing
1873–
Accrington
Grandparents
Robert Thornton
1831–1895
Preston
Alice Ribchester
1830–
Thornton
Charlotte Warren
1853–
Pytchely, Northamptonshire
Great-Grandparents
John Ribchester
1800–
Alice Winstanley
1802–
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Doris Thornton's Descendants

1.
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Doris Thornton (30 AUG 1908–JUL 1971) m. Walter Shaw (4 OCT 1902–FEB 1956)
  1. 1. Joseph Shaw 1931–2017

Doris Thornton's Timeline

5 Records

1908
30 AUG 1908
Birth of Doris Thornton in Rawtenstall
Rawtenstall
1928
1928
Age 20
Doris Thornton was employed
None
1928
1928
Age 20
Doris Thornton resided here in 27 Derby Street, Accrington
27 Derby Street, Accrington
1971
21 JUL 1971
Age 63
Burial of Doris Thornton in Church cemetery RC A 1042
Church cemetery RC A 1042
1971
JUL 1971
Age 63
Death of Doris Thornton in Queens Park Hospital, Blackburn.
Queens Park Hospital, Blackburn.

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 30 AUG 1908
    Event Place: Rawtenstall
    Record Source: UK and Ireland, Find a Grave® Index, 1300s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: 21 JUL 1971
    Event Place: Church cemetery RC A 1042
    Record Source:
    [1] UK and Ireland, Find a Grave® Index, 1300s-Current
    [2] U.S., Burial Registers, Military Posts and National Cemeteries

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Place: Clayton-le-Moors

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Place: Accrington

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Occupation
    Event Date: 1928

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1928
    Event Place: 27 Derby Street, Accrington

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Place: 30 Warwick Street, Church

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: JUL 1971
    Event Place: Queens Park Hospital, Blackburn.

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