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Edwin Pendleton Thornton 1824–1901 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1824

Birth Location: Virginia, USA

Death Date: 17 Nov 1901

Death Location: Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Father: Henry Thornton

Mother: Margarett Kitchens

Spouse(s): Katherine Hubbard

Children(s): Frank Thornton, Fernando Thornton, Tyler Thornton, Peter Thornton, Prudence Thornton, Sidney Thornton, Edwin Jr., Robert Thornton, William Thornton

In 1824, Edwin Pendleton Thornton entered the world in Virginia, USA, born to Henry Thornton And Margarett Peggy Kitchens. In 1861, Edwin Pendleton Thornton resided in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA. Edwin Pendleton Thornton married Katherine Hubbard, and had children including Edwin Pendleton Thornton Jr, Fernando Nando Thornton, Frank Thornton, Peter W Thornton, Prudence Ellen Thornton, Robert Thornton, Sidney Winston Thornton, Tyler Thornton, William Grant Thornton. Edwin Pendleton Thornton passed away in 1901 in Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1824, Edwin Pendleton Thornton entered the world in Virginia, USA, born to Henry Thornton And Margarett Peggy Kitchens.
  • In 1861, Edwin Pendleton Thornton resided in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA.
  • Edwin Pendleton Thornton married Katherine Hubbard, and had children including Edwin Pendleton Thornton Jr, Fernando Nando Thornton, Frank Thornton, Peter W Thornton, Prudence Ellen Thornton, Robert Thornton, Sidney Winston Thornton, Tyler Thornton, William Grant Thornton.
  • Edwin Pendleton Thornton passed away in 1901 in Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Henry Thornton
1800–
Birth Location: Pittsylvania, Virginia
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Margarett Kitchens
1605–1886
Birth Location: Pittsylvania, Virginia
MK

Spouses(s)

Katherine Hubbard
1830–1913
Birth Location: Virginia
KH

Children(s)

Frank Thornton
1848–
Birth Location: Pittsylvania Cty., VA.
FT
Fernando Thornton
1850–1920
Birth Location: Callands, Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA
FT
Tyler Thornton
1849–
Birth Location: Callands, Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA
TT
Peter Thornton
1861–1929
Birth Location: Henry County, Virginia, USA
PT
Prudence Thornton
1877–1946
Birth Location: Henry County, Virginia, USA
PT
Sidney Thornton
1857–1917
Birth Location: Virginia
ST
Edwin Jr.
1872–
Birth Location: Virginia, United States
EJ
Robert Thornton
1876–1883
Birth Location: Virginia, United States
RT
William Thornton
1867–1947
Birth Location: Lone Oak, Pittsylvania County, VA
WT

Edwin Thornton's Ancestors

Self
Edwin Thornton
1824–1901
Birth Place: Virginia, USA
Parents
Henry Thornton
1800–
Pittsylvania, Virginia
Margarett ("Peggy") Kitchens
1605–1886
Pittsylvania, Virginia
Grandparents
Henry (Francis) Thornton
1765–1830
Carolina Co, Virginia, USA
Great-Grandparents
Anthony Jr.
1727–1782
Susannah Fitzhugh
1732–1795
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Anthony Thornton
1695–1757
Winifred Presley
1692–1740
Henry Bedford)
1686–1758
Susannah Cooke
1693–1749

Edwin Thornton's Descendants

1.
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Edwin (Pendleton) Thornton (1824–17 Nov 1901) m. Katherine Hubbard (MAR 1830–2 Apr 1913)
  1. 1. Frank Thornton 1848– m. Sally Thomas 1852–
    1. 1. Charles (Devers) Thornton 1888–1948
    2. 2. Rovinia Thornton 1884–1929
    3. 3. James Thornton 1873– m. Mollie (Mary) Hairston 1877–1949
      1. 1. Estelle Thornton 1895–
      2. 2. Thomas (Lester) Thornton 1899–1987 m. Cassie Stultz 1904–1971
        1. 1. Thomas (William Thornton) Jr 1925–2004
      3. 3. May (B) Thornton 1902–1986
      4. 4. William (Sidney) Thornton 1905–1973 m. Ellen Divens 1903–1939 m. Annie (Viola) Morrison 1913–1986
        1. 1. Alonza Thornton 1950–2017
      5. 5. Julie (B) Thornton 1912–2004
      6. 6. Liley (Estelle) Thorton 1895–1929
      7. 7. Page Thornton 1902–1991
    4. 4. William Thornton 1875–
    5. 5. Sallie (K) Thornton 1877–
    6. 6. Artie (V) Thornton 1874–
  2. 2. Fernando ((Nando)) Thornton 1850–1920
  3. 3. Tyler Thornton 1849– m. Dealia Aikens 1857–
    1. 1. Chestina Thornton 1898–1915
    2. 2. Nancy Thornton 1888–1914
    3. 3. Tyler Thornton 1890–
      1. 1. Elmer (Adamson) Thornton 1911–1931
    4. 4. Mary Thornton 1878–
    5. 5. Annie Thornton 1879–1916
    6. 6. Aleck Thornton 1892– m. Marta Thornton 1899–
  4. 4. Peter (W.) Thornton 1861–1929
  5. 5. Prudence (Ellen) Thornton 1877–1946 m. Alexander Price 1862–
  6. 6. Sidney (Winston) Thornton 1857–1917 m. Sarah (Thornton) (Mnu) 1863–
    1. 1. Nathaniel Thornton 1892– m. Florence Thornton 1899–
      1. 1. Nathaniel Thornton 1916–
      2. 2. Florence Thornton 1918–
      3. 3. Hilda Thornton 1919–1992 m. Edward (A) Richardson 1914–
    2. 2. Lucy Thornton 1878–
    3. 3. Harriet (Rose) Thornton 1889–1942
      1. 1. Carl (L) Thornton 1915–
    4. 4. Joseph Thornton 1883–
    5. 5. Peter (W) Thornton 1895–
    6. 6. Edward Thornton 1885–
    7. 7. Sydney Thornton 1888– m. Hilda (E) Thornton 1891–
      1. 1. Milton Thornton 1916–
      2. 2. Sidney (W) Thornton 1919–
    8. 8. Lulu Thornton 1897–
  7. 7. Edwin (Pendleton Thornton) Jr. 1872– m. Mary (Jane) Thornton 1866–1933
  8. 8. Robert Thornton 1876–1883
  9. 9. William (Grant) Thornton 1867–1947 m. Lula (Anna) Adams 1871–1922
    1. 1. Gladys (Hope) Thornton 1912–1988 m. Asa (Edgar) Crymes 1909–2001
    2. 2. Orlando (Cecil) Thornton 1893–1972
    3. 3. Lestine Fuller 1909–1999 m. Samuel (B.) Fuller 1905–1988
    4. 4. Dorothy (Ernestine) Thornton 1906–1992 m. Eugene (Lewis) Overstreet 1908–1982 m. William (Knox) Flemming 1888–1994
      1. 1. Doris Overstreet 1930–2017 m. Cecil (Lee) Davis 1925–1972
        1. 1. Cecil Davis 1950–2004
      2. 2. Jean (Louise) Overstreet 1933–2020
    5. 5. William (Grant) Thornton 1895–1970
    6. 6. Lula (Anna) Thornton 1895–1978 m. William (Henry) Jeffries 1895–1972
      1. 1. Thornton (Roland) Jeffries 1932–2013
      2. 2. Joyce (Anita) Jeffries-Woods 1933–1987
      3. 3. Kenneth (Melvin) Jeffries 1938–2010
      4. 4. Irving (W) Jefferies 1919–
    7. 7. Ralph (Garnet) Thornton 1902–1984
    8. 8. Rebbecca (T) Thornton 1905–1991
    9. 9. Gussie Thornton 1891–1908
    10. 10. Mary (Zepher) Thornton 1897–1985 m. Robert (Benjamin) Jenkins 1897–1981 m. Morris (H) Banks 1910–1980 m. William (H) Jackson 1886–1937
      1. 1. Norma (Virginia) Jenkins 1918–1994 m. Alfonso (Winford) Humphries 1917–1994
        1. 1. Gale (Z) Humphries 1943–2000
      2. 2. Roberta (Zepher) Jenkins 1916–2008 m. Isaac Green 1913–1976
      3. 3. Gertrude (Louise) Jenkins 1920–2018 m. Leroy (Simpson) Jr. 1915–2004

Edwin Thornton's Timeline

15 Records

1824
1824
Birth of Edwin Pendleton Thornton in Virginia, USA
Virginia, USA
1826
1826
Age 2
Birth of Edwin Pendleton Thornton in Henry County, Virginia, USA
Henry County, Virginia, USA
1861
1861
Age 37
Edwin Pendleton Thornton resided here in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
1862
1862
Age 38
Edwin Pendleton Thornton resided here in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
1863
1863
Age 39
Edwin Pendleton Thornton resided here in Philadelphia Ward 15, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
Philadelphia Ward 15, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
1870
1870
Age 46
Edwin Pendleton Thornton resided here in Leatherwood, Henry, Virginia, USA
Leatherwood, Henry, Virginia, USA
1876
1876
Age 52
Edwin Pendleton Thornton resided here in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
1880
1880
Age 56
Edwin Pendleton Thornton appeared in census in Irisburg, Henry, Virginia, USA
Irisburg, Henry, Virginia, USA
1880
1880
Age 56
Edwin Pendleton Thornton resided here in Irisburg, Henry, Virginia, USA
Irisburg, Henry, Virginia, USA
1900
1900
Age 76
Edwin Pendleton Thornton resided here in Pittsburgh Ward 13, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA
Pittsburgh Ward 13, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA
1901
15 Nov 1901
Age 77
Edwin Pendleton Thornton resided here in 13th Ward
13th Ward
1901
15 NOV 1901
Age 77
Death of Edwin Pendleton Thornton in Pittsburgh, Allegheny, Pennsylvania
Pittsburgh, Allegheny, Pennsylvania
1901
11/15/1901
Age 77
Death of Edwin Pendleton Thornton in Pittsburgh, Allegheny, Pennsylvania
Pittsburgh, Allegheny, Pennsylvania
1901
17 Nov 1901
Age 77
Burial of Edwin Pendleton Thornton in Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
1901
18 Sep 1901
Age 77
Edwin Pendleton Thornton - Probate in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1826
    Event Place: Henry County, Virginia, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Pennsylvania, U.S., Death Certificates, 1906-1967
    [2] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Irisburg, Henry, Virginia; Roll: 1373; Page: 158D; Enumeration District: 133
    [3] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Leatherwood, Henry, Virginia; Roll: M593_1656; Page: 41B; Family History Library Film: 553155
    [4] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Pittsburgh Ward 13, Allegheny, Pennsylvania; Page: 12; Enumeration District: 0153; FHL microfilm: 1241359
    [5] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [6] Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S., Deaths
    [7] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Leatherwood, Henry, Virginia; Roll: M593_1656; Page: 41B; Family History Library Film: 553155
    [8] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Leatherwood, Henry, Virginia; Roll: M593_1656; Page: 41B; Family History Library Film: 553155

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1824
    Event Place: Virginia, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Irisburg, Henry, Virginia; Roll: 1373; Page: 158D; Enumeration District: 133
    [2] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Leatherwood, Henry, Virginia; Roll: M593_1656; Page: 41B; Family History Library Film: 553155

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1861
    Event Place: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1862
    Event Place: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1863
    Event Place: Philadelphia Ward 15, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: Pennsylvania, U.S., Septennial Census

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Leatherwood, Henry, Virginia, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Leatherwood, Henry, Virginia; Roll: M593_1656; Page: 41B; Family History Library Film: 553155
    [2] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Leatherwood, Henry, Virginia; Roll: M593_1656; Page: 41B; Family History Library Film: 553155
    [3] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Leatherwood, Henry, Virginia; Roll: M593_1656; Page: 41B; Family History Library Film: 553155
    [4] Address: Residence Post Office: Martinsville, Leatherwood, Henry, Virginia, USA
    Age:
    45-46

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1876
    Event Place: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Census
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Irisburg, Henry, Virginia, USA

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Irisburg, Henry, Virginia, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Irisburg, Henry, Virginia; Roll: 1373; Page: 158D; Enumeration District: 133
    [2] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Irisburg, Henry, Virginia; Roll: 1373; Page: 158D; Enumeration District: 133
    [3] Age:
    55-56

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Pittsburgh Ward 13, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Pittsburgh Ward 13, Allegheny, Pennsylvania; Page: 12; Enumeration District: 0153; FHL microfilm: 1241359

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 15 Nov 1901
    Event Place: 13th Ward
    Record Source: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S., Deaths

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Occupation

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 15 NOV 1901
    Event Place: Pittsburgh, Allegheny, Pennsylvania
    Record Source:
    [1] Pennsylvania, U.S., Wills and Probate Records
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [3] Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S., Deaths
    [4] Age:
    76-77

    Genealogy Event 14
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 11151901
    Event Place: Pittsburgh, Allegheny, Pennsylvania

    Genealogy Event 15
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: 17 Nov 1901
    Event Place: Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S., Deaths

    Genealogy Event 16
    Event Type: Probate
    Event Date: 18 Sep 1901
    Event Place: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: Pennsylvania, U.S., Wills and Probate Records
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