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Fred Lee Thornton 1896 – 1991 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 22 NOV 1896

Birth Location: Willowton, West Virginia

Death Date: 04 AUG 1991

Death Location: West Palm Beach, Florida

Father: Rufus Thornton

Mother: Launa Broyles

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The birth of Fred Lee Thornton took place in 1896 in Willowton, West Virginia, to Rufus Edward Thornton and Launa Ellen Broyles. Fred Lee Thornton's death occurred in 1991 in West Palm Beach, Florida.

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Rufus Thornton
1860 – 1923
Birth Location: Mercer County, Virginia
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Launa Broyles
1867 – 1962
Birth Location: Monroe County, West Virginia
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    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Year: 22 NOV 1896
    Event Place: Willowton, West Virginia

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Death
    Event Year: 04 AUG 1991
    Event Place: West Palm Beach, Florida
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