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Estella May Parks 1878–1939 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 29 Jul 1878

Birth Location: Bridgewater, Aroostook, Maine, United States

Death Date: 7 May 1939

Death Location: Bangor, Penobscot, Maine, United States

Father: Roderick Parks

Mother: Victoria Prior

Spouse(s): Frank Thornton

Children(s): Roderick Thornton, Mahlon Thornton, Frank Thornton, Herbert Thornton, Basil Thornton

The story of Estella May Parks began in 1878 in Bridgewater, Aroostook, Maine, United States. In 1880, Estella May Parks resided in Bridgewater, Aroostook, Maine, United States. In 1910, Estella May Parks resided in Bangor Ward 6, Penobscot, Maine. Estella May Parks married Frank Ezra Thornton, and had children including Basil A Thornton, Frank O Thornton, Herbert D Thornton, Mahlon N Thornton, Roderick Raymond Thornton. Estella May Parks passed away in 1939 in Bangor, Penobscot, Maine, United States.

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Biography

  • The story of Estella May Parks began in 1878 in Bridgewater, Aroostook, Maine, United States.
  • In 1880, Estella May Parks resided in Bridgewater, Aroostook, Maine, United States.
  • In 1910, Estella May Parks resided in Bangor Ward 6, Penobscot, Maine.
  • Estella May Parks married Frank Ezra Thornton, and had children including Basil A Thornton, Frank O Thornton, Herbert D Thornton, Mahlon N Thornton, Roderick Raymond Thornton.
  • Estella May Parks passed away in 1939 in Bangor, Penobscot, Maine, United States.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Estella Parks's Ancestors

Self
Estella Parks
1878–1939
Birth Place: Bridgewater, Aroostook, Maine, United States
Parents
Roderick Parks
1856–
, , New Brunswick, Canada
Victoria Prior
1857–
Canada English
Grandparents
Thomas Parks
1814–
New Brunswick
Mary
1811–
New Brunswick
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Estella Parks's Descendants

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Estella (May) Parks (29 Jul 1878–7 May 1939) m. Frank (Ezra) Thornton (22 May 1879–21 Dec 1947)
  1. 1. Roderick (Raymond) Thornton 1902–1976 m. Hope (Harriett) Lougee 1908–1984
    1. 1. Winston (Llewellyn) Thornton 1928–2004 m. Signe (Theodora) Myrum 1922–2003
      1. 1. Randall (Donald) Thornton 1948–1996
    2. 2. Penelope (Ann) Thornton 1935–2004
  2. 2. Mahlon (N) Thornton 1905–1969
  3. 3. Frank (O) Thornton 1908–1910
  4. 4. Herbert (D) Thornton 1911–1989
  5. 5. Basil (A) Thornton 1913–1967

Estella Parks's Timeline

7 Records

1878
29 Jul 1878
Birth of Estella May Parks in Bridgewater, Aroostook, Maine, United States
Bridgewater, Aroostook, Maine, United States
1880
1880
Age 2
Estella May Parks resided here in Bridgewater, Aroostook, Maine, United States
Bridgewater, Aroostook, Maine, United States
1910
1910
Age 32
Estella May Parks resided here in Bangor Ward 6, Penobscot, Maine
Bangor Ward 6, Penobscot, Maine
1920
1920
Age 42
Estella May Parks resided here in Bangor Ward 6, Penobscot, Maine
Bangor Ward 6, Penobscot, Maine
1929
1929
Age 51
Estella May Parks resided here in Bangor, Maine, USA
Bangor, Maine, USA
1930
1930
Age 52
Estella May Parks resided here in Bangor, Penobscot, Maine, USA
Bangor, Penobscot, Maine, USA
1939
7 May 1939
Age 61
Death of Estella May Parks in Bangor, Penobscot, Maine, United States
Bangor, Penobscot, Maine, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 29 Jul 1878
    Event Place: Bridgewater, Aroostook, Maine, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Bangor Ward 6, Penobscot, Maine; Roll: T625_645; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 71; Image: 1029.
    [2] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Bridgewater, Aroostook, Maine; Roll: T9_476; Family History Film: 1254476; Page: 302.1000; Enumeration District: 212; Image: 0605.
    [3] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Bangor Ward 6, Penobscot, Maine; Roll: T624_544; Page: 9B; Enumeration District: 146; Image: 404.

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Bridgewater, Aroostook, Maine, United States
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Bridgewater, Aroostook, Maine; Roll: T9_476; Family History Film: 1254476; Page: 302.1000; Enumeration District: 212; Image: 0605.

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Bangor Ward 6, Penobscot, Maine
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Bangor Ward 6, Penobscot, Maine; Roll: T624_544; Page: 9B; Enumeration District: 146; Image: 404.

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Bangor Ward 6, Penobscot, Maine
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Bangor Ward 6, Penobscot, Maine; Roll: T625_645; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 71; Image: 1029.

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1929
    Event Place: Bangor, Maine, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Bangor, Penobscot, Maine, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Bangor, ME
    Record Source: Maine Marriages, 1892-1996

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 7 May 1939
    Event Place: Bangor, Penobscot, Maine, United States

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