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Emmett T. Thornton 1901–1967 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 9 Nov 1901

Birth Location: Beekmantown, Clinton, New York

Death Date: 7 Apr 1967

Death Location: Plattsburgh, Clinton, New York

Father: Thomas Thornton

Mother: Ellen McCrea

Spouse(s): Gladys Lawliss

Children(s):

In 1901, Emmett T. Thornton entered the world in Beekmantown, Clinton, New York, born to Thomas T Thornton And Ellen Nellie Mccrea. In 1910, Emmett T. Thornton resided in Beekmantown, Clinton, New York, USA. In 1920, Emmett T. Thornton resided in Beekmantown, Clinton, New York, USA. Emmett T. Thornton married Gladys Marion Lawliss, and had children including Thomas Thornton. Emmett T. Thornton passed away in 1967 in Plattsburgh, Clinton, New York.

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Biography

  • In 1901, Emmett T. Thornton entered the world in Beekmantown, Clinton, New York, born to Thomas T Thornton And Ellen Nellie Mccrea.
  • In 1910, Emmett T. Thornton resided in Beekmantown, Clinton, New York, USA.
  • In 1920, Emmett T. Thornton resided in Beekmantown, Clinton, New York, USA.
  • Emmett T. Thornton married Gladys Marion Lawliss, and had children including Thomas Thornton.
  • Emmett T. Thornton passed away in 1967 in Plattsburgh, Clinton, New York.

Immediate Family

Parents

Thomas Thornton
1859–1939
Birth Location: Beekmantown, Clinton, New York
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Ellen McCrea
1866–1952
Birth Location: Lyme, Jefferson, New York
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Spouses(s)

Gladys Lawliss
1903–1957
Birth Location: Beekmantown, Clinton, New York
GL

Children(s)

Emmett Thornton's Ancestors

Self
Emmett Thornton
1901–1967
Birth Place: Beekmantown, Clinton, New York
Parents
Thomas T. Thornton
1859–1939
Beekmantown, Clinton, New York
Ellen ('Nellie') McCrea
1866–1952
Lyme, Jefferson, New York
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Emmett Thornton's Timeline

6 Records

1901
9 Nov 1901
Birth of Emmett T. Thornton in Beekmantown, Clinton, New York
Beekmantown, Clinton, New York
1910
1910
Age 9
Emmett T. Thornton resided here in Beekmantown, Clinton, New York, USA
Beekmantown, Clinton, New York, USA
1920
1920
Age 19
Emmett T. Thornton resided here in Beekmantown, Clinton, New York, USA
Beekmantown, Clinton, New York, USA
1930
1930
Age 29
Emmett T. Thornton resided here in Beekmantown, Clinton, New York
Beekmantown, Clinton, New York
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 39
Emmett T. Thornton resided here in Dannemora, Clinton, New York, United States
Dannemora, Clinton, New York, United States
1967
7 Apr 1967
Age 66
Death of Emmett T. Thornton in Plattsburgh, Clinton, New York
Plattsburgh, Clinton, New York

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 9 Nov 1901
    Event Place: Beekmantown, Clinton, New York
    Record Source:
    [1] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Dannemora, Clinton, New York; Roll: T627_2516; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 10-17.
    [2] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 106-32-5081; Issue State: New York; Issue Date: 1957-1959.
    [3] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Beekmantown, Clinton, New York; Roll: ; Page: ; Enumeration District: ; Image: .
    [4] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Beekmantown, Clinton, New York; Roll: 1416; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 4; Image: 717.0; FHL microfilm: 2341151.
    [5] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Beekmantown, Clinton, New York; Roll: T624_932; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 0006; Image: ; FHL microfilm: 1374945.

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Beekmantown, Clinton, New York, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Beekmantown, Clinton, New York; Roll: T624_932; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 0006; Image: ; FHL microfilm: 1374945.

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Beekmantown, Clinton, New York, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Beekmantown, Clinton, New York; Roll: ; Page: ; Enumeration District: ; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Beekmantown, Clinton, New York
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Beekmantown, Clinton, New York; Roll: 1416; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 4; Image: 717.0; FHL microfilm: 2341151.

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Dannemora, Clinton, New York, United States
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Dannemora, Clinton, New York; Roll: T627_2516; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 10-17.

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 7 Apr 1967
    Event Place: Plattsburgh, Clinton, New York
    Record Source: U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 106-32-5081; Issue State: New York; Issue Date: 1957-1959.
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