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Ellen Jane Thornton 1942–2004 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 11 Feb 1942

Birth Location: Bessemer, Jefferson, Alabama, USA

Death Date: 26 Nov 2004

Death Location: Bessemer, Jefferson County, Alabama, United States of America

Father:

Mother: Evelyn Fulmer

Spouse(s): Doyle Riley

Children(s):

In 1942, Ellen Jane Thornton entered the world in Bessemer, Jefferson, Alabama, USA, born to James E Thornton And Evelyn Allene Fulmer. In 1957, Ellen Jane Thornton resided in Alabama. In 1959, Ellen Jane Thornton resided in Norfolk , VA .. Ellen Jane Thornton married Doyle Wayne Riley, and had children including Candye Riley, Jeffery Wayne Riley, Tracy Riley. Ellen Jane Thornton passed away in 2004 in Bessemer, Jefferson County, Alabama, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1942, Ellen Jane Thornton entered the world in Bessemer, Jefferson, Alabama, USA, born to James E Thornton And Evelyn Allene Fulmer.
  • In 1957, Ellen Jane Thornton resided in Alabama.
  • In 1959, Ellen Jane Thornton resided in Norfolk , VA ..
  • Ellen Jane Thornton married Doyle Wayne Riley, and had children including Candye Riley, Jeffery Wayne Riley, Tracy Riley.
  • Ellen Jane Thornton passed away in 2004 in Bessemer, Jefferson County, Alabama, United States of America.

Immediate Family

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Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Ellen Thornton's Ancestors

Self
Ellen Thornton
1942–2004
Birth Place: Bessemer, Jefferson, Alabama, USA
Parents
Evelyn (Allene) Fulmer
1923–1996
Acmar, St Clair, Alabama, USA
Grandparents
Arter (Harris) Fulmer
1899–1964
Acmar, St Clair, Alabama, USA
Ellen (Allene) Roper
1902–1939
Trussville, Jefferson, Alabama
Great-Grandparents
James Roper
1880–1920
Malinda Praytor
1879–1932
2nd-Great-Grandparents
John Praytor
1852–1918
Mary Williams
1850–1936

Ellen Thornton's Timeline

6 Records

1942
11 Feb 1942
Birth of Ellen Jane Thornton in Bessemer, Jefferson, Alabama, USA
Bessemer, Jefferson, Alabama, USA
1957
1957-1958
Age 15
Ellen Jane Thornton resided here in Alabama
Alabama
1959
Abt 1959
Age 17
Ellen Jane Thornton resided here in Norfolk , VA .
Norfolk , VA .
1987
1987
Age 45
Ellen Jane Thornton resided here in Bessemer, AL
Bessemer, AL
1988
1988
Age 46
Ellen Jane Thornton resided here in Bessemer, AL
Bessemer, AL
2004
26 Nov 2004
Age 62
Death of Ellen Jane Thornton in BESSEMER Jefferson County, Alabama, USA
BESSEMER Jefferson County, Alabama, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 11 Feb 1942
    Event Place: Bessemer, Jefferson, Alabama, USA

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1957-1958
    Event Place: Alabama
    Record Source: U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Social Security Administration; Washington D.C., USA; Social Security Death Index, Master File

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: Abt 1959
    Event Place: Norfolk , VA .
    Record Source: U.S., Newspapers.com™ Marriage Index, 1800s-current

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 14 Jul 1959
    Event Place: Birmingham, Alabama
    Record Source: Newspapers.com - The Birmingham News - 14 Jul 1959 - Page 20, 14 Jul 1959

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1987
    Event Place: Bessemer, AL
    Record Source: U.S., Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 1

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1988
    Event Place: Bessemer, AL
    Record Source: U.S., Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 1

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Memphis, TN
    Record Source: U.S., Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 1

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 26 Nov 2004
    Event Place: BESSEMER Jefferson County, Alabama, USA

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Bessemer, Jefferson County, Alabama, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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