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Emma Thornton 1888–1966 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 13 May 1888

Birth Location: Texas

Death Date: 21 July 1966

Death Location: Iredell, Bosque County, Texas, United States of America

Father: Andrew Thornton

Mother: Mary Thornton

Spouse(s): Joseph Tidwell

Children(s): Hazel Tidwell, Ralph Tidwell

The story of Emma Thornton began in 1888 in Texas. In 1935, Emma Thornton resided in Sh, Bosque, Texas. In 1940, Emma Thornton resided in Bosque, Texas, USA. Emma Thornton married Joseph Franklin Tidwell, and had children including Hazel Tidwell, Ralph Jackson Tidwell. Emma Thornton passed away in 1966 in Iredell, Bosque County, Texas, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of Emma Thornton began in 1888 in Texas.
  • In 1935, Emma Thornton resided in Sh, Bosque, Texas.
  • In 1940, Emma Thornton resided in Bosque, Texas, USA.
  • Emma Thornton married Joseph Franklin Tidwell, and had children including Hazel Tidwell, Ralph Jackson Tidwell.
  • Emma Thornton passed away in 1966 in Iredell, Bosque County, Texas, United States of America.

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Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Emma Thornton's Ancestors

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Emma Thornton
1888–1966
Birth Place: Texas
Parents
Andrew Thornton
1848–1919
Texas, United States of America
Mary (Elizabeth) Thornton
1858–1927
Pike County, Alabama, United States of America
Grandparents
William (A.) Liptrot
1826–1864
Houston, Georgia, USA
Julianna (V) Faulk
1841–1875
Pike, Alabama, USA
Great-Grandparents
Andrew Faulk
1812–1849
Lula Faulk
1819–1899
2nd-Great-Grandparents
James Faulk
1786–1851
Rhoda Faulk
1784–1847

Emma Thornton's Descendants

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Emma Thornton (13 May 1888–21 July 1966) m. Joseph (Franklin) Tidwell (1 Jun 1884–20 Apr 1974)
  1. 1. Hazel Tidwell 1907–
  2. 2. Ralph (Jackson) Tidwell 1912–1979 m. Sallie Tidwell 1922–1999
    1. 1. Bruce (Jackson) Tidwell 1943–2013

Emma Thornton's Timeline

4 Records

1888
13 May 1888
Birth of Emma Thornton in Texas
Texas
1935
1935
Age 47
Emma Thornton resided here in Sh, Bosque, Texas
Sh, Bosque, Texas
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 52
Emma Thornton resided here in Bosque, Texas, USA
Bosque, Texas, USA
1966
21 July 1966
Age 78
Death of Emma Thornton
None

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 13 May 1888
    Event Place: Texas
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Bosque, Texas; Roll: T627_3988; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 18-6

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Sh, Bosque, Texas
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Bosque, Texas; Roll: T627_3988; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 18-6

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Bosque, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Bosque, Texas; Roll: T627_3988; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 18-6

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 21 July 1966
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Iredell, Bosque County, Texas, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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