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Harry Bernard Thornton 1890–1950 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1 Jul 1890

Birth Location: Erie, Erie, Pennsylvania, USA

Death Date: 23 Jun 1950

Death Location: Millcreek Township, Erie County, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Father: John Thornton

Mother: Sarah Kavaney

Spouse(s): Ruth Thornton

Children(s): Elizabeth Thornton, Jane Haupt, Sally Thornton

In 1890, Harry Bernard Thornton entered the world in Erie, Erie, Pennsylvania, USA, born to John Thornton And Sarah Kavaney. In 1900, Harry Bernard Thornton resided in Conneaut, Erie, Pennsylvania. In 1910, Harry Bernard Thornton resided in Conneaut, Erie, Pennsylvania. Harry Bernard Thornton married Ruth Cecelia Thornton, and had children including Elizabeth Thornton, Jane Ruth Haupt, Sally Anne Thornton. Harry Bernard Thornton passed away in 1950 in Millcreek Township, Erie County, Pennsylvania, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1890, Harry Bernard Thornton entered the world in Erie, Erie, Pennsylvania, USA, born to John Thornton And Sarah Kavaney.
  • In 1900, Harry Bernard Thornton resided in Conneaut, Erie, Pennsylvania.
  • In 1910, Harry Bernard Thornton resided in Conneaut, Erie, Pennsylvania.
  • Harry Bernard Thornton married Ruth Cecelia Thornton, and had children including Elizabeth Thornton, Jane Ruth Haupt, Sally Anne Thornton.
  • Harry Bernard Thornton passed away in 1950 in Millcreek Township, Erie County, Pennsylvania, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

John Thornton
1865–1909
Birth Location: Pennsylvania
JT
Sarah Kavaney
1857–1944
Birth Location: Ireland
SK

Spouses(s)

Ruth Thornton
1895–1944
Birth Location: Erie, Erie, Pennsylvania, USA
RT

Children(s)

Elizabeth Thornton
1918–
Birth Location: Pennsylvania
ET
Jane Haupt
1919–2010
Birth Location: Erie, Erie, Pennsylvania, USA
JH
Sally Thornton
1930–1990
Birth Location: Erie, Pennsylvania
ST

Harry Thornton's Ancestors

Self
Harry Thornton
1890–1950
Birth Place: Erie, Erie, Pennsylvania, USA
Parents
John Thornton
1865–1909
Pennsylvania
Sarah Kavaney
1857–1944
Ireland
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Harry Thornton's Descendants

1.
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Harry (Bernard) Thornton (1 Jul 1890–23 Jun 1950) m. Ruth (Cecelia) Thornton (4 Sep 1895–5 Jan 1944)
  1. 1. Elizabeth Thornton 1918–
  2. 2. Jane (Ruth) Haupt 1919–2010 m. James (William "Bill") Haupt 1913–1982
    1. 1. Robert (Richard) Haupt 1939–2016 m. Deanna (Martha) Kaake 1939–2013
  3. 3. Sally (Anne) Thornton 1930–1990

Harry Thornton's Timeline

12 Records

1890
1 Jul 1890
Birth of Harry Bernard Thornton in Erie, Erie, Pennsylvania, USA
Erie, Erie, Pennsylvania, USA
1900
1900
Age 10
Harry Bernard Thornton resided here in Conneaut, Erie, Pennsylvania
Conneaut, Erie, Pennsylvania
1910
1910
Age 20
Harry Bernard Thornton resided here in Conneaut, Erie, Pennsylvania
Conneaut, Erie, Pennsylvania
1917
1917-1918
Age 27
Harry Bernard Thornton resided here in Erie, Pennsylvania
Erie, Pennsylvania
1920
1920
Age 30
Harry Bernard Thornton resided here in Elgin, Erie, Pennsylvania
Elgin, Erie, Pennsylvania
1930
1930
Age 40
Harry Bernard Thornton resided here in Erie, Erie, Pennsylvania
Erie, Erie, Pennsylvania
1935
1935
Age 45
Harry Bernard Thornton resided here in Erie, Erie, Pennsylvania
Erie, Erie, Pennsylvania
1939
1939
Age 49
Harry Bernard Thornton resided here in Erie, Pennsylvania, USA
Erie, Pennsylvania, USA
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 50
Harry Bernard Thornton resided here in Erie, Erie, Pennsylvania, United States
Erie, Erie, Pennsylvania, United States
1942
1942
Age 52
Harry Bernard Thornton resided here in Youngstown, Ohio
Youngstown, Ohio
1950
1950
Age 60
Harry Bernard Thornton resided here in Erie, Erie, Pennsylvania, USA
Erie, Erie, Pennsylvania, USA
1950
23 Jun 1950
Age 60
Death of Harry Bernard Thornton in Erie, Erie, Pennsylvania, USA
Erie, Erie, Pennsylvania, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1 Jul 1890
    Event Place: Erie, Erie, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942, The National Archives At St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; World War Ii Draft Cards (Fourth Registration) For the State of Pennsylvania; Record Group Title: Records of the Selective Service System; Record Group Number: 147; Series Number: M1951
    [2] U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942, World War II Draft Cards (4th Registration) for the State of Ohio; State Headquarters: Ohio; Microfilm Roll: 623234
    [3] 1940 United States Federal Census
    [4] Pennsylvania, U.S., Death Certificates, 1906-1967
    [5] 1920 United States Federal Census, 1920 United States Federal Census
    [6] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Erie Ward 4, Erie, Pennsylvania; Roll: T625_1565; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 95
    [7] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Erie, Erie, Pennsylvania; Roll: ; Page: ; Enumeration District: ; Image: .
    [8] 1930 United States Federal Census, 1930 United States Federal Census
    [9] U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Pennsylvania; Registration County: Erie; Roll: 2022699; Draft Board: 2
    [10] 1900 United States Federal Census, 1900 United States Federal Census
    [11] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Erie Ward 4, Erie, Pennsylvania; Roll: T624_1342; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 0092; FHL microfilm: 1375355
    [12] 1910 United States Federal Census, 1910 United States Federal Census
    [13] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [14] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
    [15] New York, County Marriage Records
    [16] 1950 United States Federal Census, United States of America, Bureau of the Census; Washington, D.C.; Seventeenth Census of the United States, 1950; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census, 1790-2007; Record Group Number: 29; Residence Date: 1950; Home in 1950: Erie, Erie, Pennsylv

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Conneaut, Erie, Pennsylvania
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, 1900 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Conneaut, Erie, Pennsylvania
    Record Source:
    [1] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Erie Ward 4, Erie, Pennsylvania; Roll: T624_1342; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 0092; FHL microfilm: 1375355
    [2] 1910 United States Federal Census, 1910 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1917-1918
    Event Place: Erie, Pennsylvania
    Record Source: U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Pennsylvania; Registration County: Erie; Roll: 2022699; Draft Board: 2

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Elgin, Erie, Pennsylvania
    Record Source:
    [1] 1920 United States Federal Census, 1920 United States Federal Census
    [2] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Erie Ward 4, Erie, Pennsylvania; Roll: T625_1565; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 95

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Erie, Erie, Pennsylvania
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Erie, Erie, Pennsylvania; Roll: ; Page: ; Enumeration District: ; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Erie, Erie, Pennsylvania
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1939
    Event Place: Erie, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Erie, Erie, Pennsylvania, United States
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1942
    Event Place: Youngstown, Ohio
    Record Source: U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942, World War II Draft Cards (4th Registration) for the State of Ohio; State Headquarters: Ohio; Microfilm Roll: 623234

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1950
    Event Place: Erie, Erie, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1950 United States Federal Census, United States of America, Bureau of the Census; Washington, D.C.; Seventeenth Census of the United States, 1950; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census, 1790-2007; Record Group Number: 29; Residence Date: 1950; Home in 1950: Erie, Erie, Pennsylv

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Erie, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942, The National Archives At St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; World War Ii Draft Cards (Fourth Registration) For the State of Pennsylvania; Record Group Title: Records of the Selective Service System; Record Group Number: 147; Series Number: M1951

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 23 Jun 1950
    Event Place: Erie, Erie, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Pennsylvania, U.S., Death Certificates, 1906-1967
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 14
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Millcreek Township, Erie County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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