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Harold Leonard Thornton 1918–2003 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 31 Oct 1918

Birth Location: Ulen, Clay, Minnesota, USA

Death Date: 6 Feb 2003

Death Location: Syre, Minnesota, USA

Father: Herman Thornton

Mother: Frances Starman

Spouse(s):

Children(s):

In 1918, Harold Leonard Thornton entered the world in Ulen, Clay, Minnesota, USA, born to Herman Fredrick Thornton And Frances Mary Starman. In 1920, Harold Leonard Thornton resided in Walworth, Becker, Minnesota, USA. In 1930, Harold Leonard Thornton resided in Walworth, Walworth, Becker, Minnesota, USA. Harold Leonard Thornton passed away in 2003 in Syre, Minnesota, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1918, Harold Leonard Thornton entered the world in Ulen, Clay, Minnesota, USA, born to Herman Fredrick Thornton And Frances Mary Starman.
  • In 1920, Harold Leonard Thornton resided in Walworth, Becker, Minnesota, USA.
  • In 1930, Harold Leonard Thornton resided in Walworth, Walworth, Becker, Minnesota, USA.
  • Harold Leonard Thornton passed away in 2003 in Syre, Minnesota, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Herman Thornton
1888–1944
Birth Location: Iowa County, Iowa, USA
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Frances Starman
1888–1963
Birth Location: Minnesota, USA
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Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Harold Thornton's Ancestors

Self
Harold Thornton
1918–2003
Birth Place: Ulen, Clay, Minnesota, USA
Parents
Herman Fredrick Thornton
1888–1944
Iowa County, Iowa, USA
Frances (Mary) Starman
1888–1963
Minnesota, USA
Grandparents
Albert (Henry) Thornton
1866–1936
Marengo, Iowa, Iowa, USA
Lillie (Angeline) Cheney
1866–1946
Millersberg, Iowa, USA
Josephine Kubista
1857–1936
Czechoslovakia
Great-Grandparents
John Thornton
–1877
Sarah Dobbs
1829–1907
Aaron Jr
1821–1888
Matilda Ballard
1827–
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Aaron Cheney
1787–1862
Mehitable Wells
1787–1869

Harold Thornton's Timeline

6 Records

1918
31 Oct 1918
Birth of Harold Leonard Thornton in Ulen, Clay, Minnesota, USA
Ulen, Clay, Minnesota, USA
1920
1920
Age 2
Harold Leonard Thornton resided here in Walworth, Becker, Minnesota, USA
Walworth, Becker, Minnesota, USA
1930
1930
Age 12
Harold Leonard Thornton resided here in Walworth, Walworth, Becker, Minnesota, USA
Walworth, Walworth, Becker, Minnesota, USA
1940
1940-1947
Age 22
Harold Leonard Thornton resided here in Twin Valley, Norman, Minnesota, USA
Twin Valley, Norman, Minnesota, USA
2003
1 Feb 2003
Age 85
Death of Harold Leonard Thornton in Twin Valley, Norman, Minnesota, USA
Twin Valley, Norman, Minnesota, USA
2003
6 Feb 2003
Age 85
Burial of Harold Leonard Thornton in Syre, Minnesota, USA
Syre, Minnesota, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 31 Oct 1918
    Event Place: Ulen, Clay, Minnesota, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; Wwii Draft Registration Cards For Minnesota, 10161940-03311947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 235
    [2] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Walworth, Becker, Minnesota; Roll: T625_823; Page: B; Enumeration District: 1
    [3] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Walworth, Becker, Minnesota; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 0042; FHL microfilm: 2340814
    [4] Minnesota Death Index, Minnesota Department of Health; St Paul, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota, Death Index, 1908-2017

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Walworth, Becker, Minnesota, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Walworth, Becker, Minnesota; Roll: T625_823; Page: B; Enumeration District: 1

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Walworth, Walworth, Becker, Minnesota, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Walworth, Becker, Minnesota; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 0042; FHL microfilm: 2340814

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940-1947
    Event Place: Twin Valley, Norman, Minnesota, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; Wwii Draft Registration Cards For Minnesota, 10161940-03311947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 235

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1 Feb 2003
    Event Place: Twin Valley, Norman, Minnesota, USA
    Record Source: Minnesota Death Index, Minnesota Department of Health; St Paul, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota, Death Index, 1908-2017

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: 6 Feb 2003
    Event Place: Syre, Minnesota, USA
    Record Source: Minnesota Death Index, Minnesota Department of Health; St Paul, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota, Death Index, 1908-2017
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