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Elizabeth Thornton 1830–1912 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: abt 1830

Birth Location: Fredericksburg, Virginia, USA

Death Date: 9 Sep 1912

Death Location: Alexandria, Independent Cities, Virginia, USA

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Spouse(s): George Spottswood

Children(s): Leanna Spottswood, Amy Spottswood, Richard Spottswood, Charles Spootwood, Alice Spootwood

In 1830, Elizabeth Thornton entered the world in Fredericksburg, Virginia, USA, born to Barnaby Thornton And Charlotte Thornton. In 1860, Elizabeth Thornton resided in Petersburg South Ward, Petersburg (Independent Cit. In 1870, Elizabeth Thornton resided in Jefferson, Alexandria (Independent City), Virginia. Elizabeth Thornton married George Spottswood, and had children including Alice Spootwood, Amy Spottswood, Charles Spootwood, Leanna Spottswood, Richard Spottswood. Elizabeth Thornton passed away in 1912 in Alexandria, Independent Cities, Virginia, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1830, Elizabeth Thornton entered the world in Fredericksburg, Virginia, USA, born to Barnaby Thornton And Charlotte Thornton.
  • In 1860, Elizabeth Thornton resided in Petersburg South Ward, Petersburg (Independent Cit.
  • In 1870, Elizabeth Thornton resided in Jefferson, Alexandria (Independent City), Virginia.
  • Elizabeth Thornton married George Spottswood, and had children including Alice Spootwood, Amy Spottswood, Charles Spootwood, Leanna Spottswood, Richard Spottswood.
  • Elizabeth Thornton passed away in 1912 in Alexandria, Independent Cities, Virginia, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

George Spottswood
1815–
Birth Location: Virginia
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Children(s)

Leanna Spottswood
1863–1909
Birth Location: Stafford County, Virginia, USA
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Amy Spottswood
1861–
Birth Location: Virginia
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Richard Spottswood
1859–
Birth Location: Virginia
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Charles Spootwood
1848–
Birth Location: Virginia
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Alice Spootwood
1857–
Birth Location: Virginia
AS

Elizabeth Thornton's Ancestors

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Elizabeth Thornton
1830–1912
Birth Place: Fredericksburg, Virginia, USA
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Elizabeth Thornton's Descendants

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Elizabeth Thornton (abt 1830–9 Sep 1912) m. George Spottswood (1815–)
  1. 1. Leanna Spottswood 1863–1909 m. Joseph Ward 1856–1941
    1. 1. Mattie Jones 1908–1982 m. Andrew (Augusta Jones🧬) Sr. 1905–1957
      1. 1. Dorothy (L) Jones 1925–2015
      2. 2. Thelma (Jones) Hardy 1934–2001
      3. 3. Andrew (Augusta Jones) Jr. 1936–2008
      4. 4. Lillian (Julia) Jones 1945–1951
      5. 5. Irene Jones🧬 1929–2021
  2. 2. Amy Spottswood 1861–
  3. 3. Richard Spottswood 1859–
  4. 4. Charles Spootwood 1848–
  5. 5. Alice Spootwood 1857–

Elizabeth Thornton's Timeline

5 Records

1830
abt 1830
Birth of Elizabeth Thornton in Fredericksburg, Virginia, USA
Fredericksburg, Virginia, USA
1860
1860
Age 30
Elizabeth Thornton resided here in Petersburg South Ward, Petersburg (Independent City), Virginia, USA
Petersburg South Ward, Petersburg (Independent City), Virginia, USA
1870
1870
Age 40
Elizabeth Thornton resided here in Jefferson, Alexandria (Independent City), Virginia, USA
Jefferson, Alexandria (Independent City), Virginia, USA
1880
1880
Age 50
Elizabeth Thornton resided here in Jefferson, Alexandria, Virginia, USA
Jefferson, Alexandria, Virginia, USA
1912
9 Sep 1912
Age 82
Death of Elizabeth Thornton in Alexandria, Independent Cities, Virginia, USA
Alexandria, Independent Cities, Virginia, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: abt 1830
    Event Place: Fredericksburg, Virginia, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Jefferson, Alexandria, Virginia; Roll: 1351; Page: 436C; Enumeration District: 007
    [2] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Jefferson, Alexandria (Independent City), Virginia; Roll: M593_1632; Page: 193A; Family History Library Film: 553131
    [3] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Petersburg South Ward, Petersburg (Independent City), Virginia; Page: 317; Family History Library Film: 805342
    [4] Virginia, Death Records, Virginia Department of Health; Richmond, Virginia; Virginia Deaths, 1912-2014

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Petersburg South Ward, Petersburg (Independent City), Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Petersburg South Ward, Petersburg (Independent City), Virginia; Page: 317; Family History Library Film: 805342

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Jefferson, Alexandria (Independent City), Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Jefferson, Alexandria (Independent City), Virginia; Roll: M593_1632; Page: 193A; Family History Library Film: 553131

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Jefferson, Alexandria, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Jefferson, Alexandria, Virginia; Roll: 1351; Page: 436C; Enumeration District: 007

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 9 Sep 1912
    Event Place: Alexandria, Independent Cities, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: Virginia, Death Records, Virginia Department of Health; Richmond, Virginia; Virginia Deaths, 1912-2014
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