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James Garrett Thornton 1824 – 1908 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: Jan 24, 1824

Birth Location: Virginia

Death Date: 23 Mar 1908

Death Location: Cabell, West Virginia, United States

Father: John Thornton

Mother: Nancy Shannon

Spouse(s): Elizabeth Mouder, Susan Mouder

Children(s): Rachel Thornton, Mary Thornton, Henry Thornton, John Thornton, Sara Thornton, Ethalinda Thornton, Martha Thornton, James Thornton, Benjamin Thornton, Ida Thornton, Thomas Thorton, Albert Thornton

James Garrett Thornton was born in 1824 in Virginia, the child of John Henry Thornton and Nancy Shannon. In 1850, James Garrett Thornton resided in Mason, Lawrence, Ohio, USA. In 1860, James Garrett Thornton resided in Mason, Lawrence, Ohio, USA. James Garrett Thornton married Elizabeth fox Mouder, Susan Mouder, and had children including Rachel Ann Thornton, Mary Frances Thornton, Henry W. Thornton, John Wesley Thornton, Sara Ellen Thornton, Ethalinda Thornton, Martha R. Thornton, James W. Thornton, Benjamin F. Thornton, Ida C. Thornton, Thomas Jefferson Thorton, Albert M. Thornton. James Garrett Thornton passed away in 1908 in Cabell, West Virginia, United States.

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Biography

  • James Garrett Thornton was born in 1824 in Virginia, the child of John Henry Thornton and Nancy Shannon.
  • In 1850, James Garrett Thornton resided in Mason, Lawrence, Ohio, USA.
  • In 1860, James Garrett Thornton resided in Mason, Lawrence, Ohio, USA.
  • James Garrett Thornton married Elizabeth fox Mouder, Susan Mouder, and had children including Rachel Ann Thornton, Mary Frances Thornton, Henry W. Thornton, John Wesley Thornton, Sara Ellen Thornton, Ethalinda Thornton, Martha R. Thornton, James W. Thornton, Benjamin F. Thornton, Ida C. Thornton, Thomas Jefferson Thorton, Albert M. Thornton.
  • James Garrett Thornton passed away in 1908 in Cabell, West Virginia, United States.

Immediate Family

Parents

John Thornton
1795 – 1863
Birth Location: Culpeper, Culpeper, Virginia, USA
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Nancy Shannon
1785 – 1884
Birth Location: England
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Spouses(s)

Elizabeth Mouder
1827 – 1906
Birth Location: Ohio
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Susan Mouder
Birth Location: –
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Children(s)

Rachel Thornton
1847 – 1889
Birth Location: Mason, Lawrence County, Ohio, USA
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Mary Thornton
1849 – 1866
Birth Location: Mason, Lawrence County, Ohio, USA
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Henry Thornton
1851 – 1900
Birth Location: Mason, Lawrence County, Ohio, USA
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John Thornton
1852 – 1937
Birth Location: Lawrence County OH
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Sara Thornton
1855 – 1890
Birth Location: Mason, Lawrence County, Ohio, USA
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Ethalinda Thornton
1858 – 1885
Birth Location: Ohio
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Martha Thornton
1860 – 1863
Birth Location: Lawrence County, Ohio, USA
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James Thornton
1863 – 1884
Birth Location: Ohio
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Benjamin Thornton
1865 – 1929
Birth Location: Lawrence County, Ohio, USA
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Ida Thornton
1868 – 1947
Birth Location: Ohio
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Thomas Thorton
1870 – 1938
Birth Location: Ohio, United States of America
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Albert Thornton
1873 – 1963
Birth Location: West Virginia
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James Thornton's Ancestors

Self
James Thornton
1824 – 1908
Birth Place: Virginia
Parents
John Henry Thornton
1795 – 1863
Culpeper, Culpeper, Virginia, USA
Nancy Shannon
1785 – 1884
England
Grandparents
John Thornton
1775 – 1822
Virginia
Jane (Augusta) Washington
1760 – 1833
Wakefield, Westmoreland, Virginia, USA
Great-Grandparents
Matthew Thornton
1714 – 1803
Hannah Jack
1742 – 1786
Augustine Washington
1720 – 1762
Anne Aylett
1721 – 1774
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Augustine Washington
1694 – 1743
Jane Butler
1699 – 1728
William Aylett
1703 – 1744
Anne Ashton
1701 –

James Thornton's Descendants

1.
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James (Garrett) Thornton (Jan 24, 1824 – 23 Mar 1908) m. Elizabeth (fox) Mouder (24 Jul 1827 – 1906) m. Susan Mouder
  1. 1. Rachel (Ann) Thornton (7 August 1847 – 1889) m. Wm (J.) Arthur (Abt 1843 – )
    1. 1. George Arthur (Abt 1870 – )
    2. 2. Ellen (S.) Arthur (Abt 1874 – )
  2. 2. Mary (Frances) Thornton (9 January 1849 – 13 March 1866)
  3. 3. Henry (W.) Thornton (23 January 1851 – 1900)
    1. 1. James Thornton (May 1853 – )
    2. 2. Albert Thornton (Jan 1874 – 23 Nov 1945)
  4. 4. John (Wesley) Thornton (26 December 1852 – 10 December 1937) m. Dora (A) Waters (Mar 1858 – 16 May 1936)
    1. 1. Maud (A) Thornton (2 January 1887 – April 1980)
    2. 2. Virgie (L) Thornton (20 May 1890 – 31 May 1979)
      1. 1. Imogene Jorden (abt 1929 – )
    3. 3. Willie (M) Thornton (6 Aug 1892 – 25 September 1986) m. Marion Smith (abt 1896 – Abt 1970)
      1. 1. Sybil Smith (abt 1920 – )
      2. 2. Harold (Newlyn) Smith (27 Nov 1921 – )
      3. 3. Nellvy (M) Smith (abt 1922 – )
      4. 4. Chrystine Smith (abt 1924 – )
      5. 5. James Smith (abt 1927 – 1 Dec 1989)
      6. 6. Dixie (Lee) Smith (17 Aug 1930 – ) m. Ewing Lucas (abt 1927 – )
        1. 1. Stella (Mae) Lucas (abt 1949 – )
        2. 2. Larry (D) Lucas
    4. 4. Frank (E) Thornton (5 February 1895 – 15 May 1973)
  5. 5. Sara (Ellen) Thornton (3 June 1855 – 7 January 1890)
  6. 6. Ethalinda Thornton (Abt 1858 – 1885)
  7. 7. Martha (R.) Thornton (8 July 1860 – 1863)
  8. 8. James (W.) Thornton (Abt 1863 – 1884)
  9. 9. Benjamin (F.) Thornton (6 Aug 1865 – 10 March 1929)
  10. 10. Ida (C.) Thornton (Abt 1868 – 1947) m. G (E) Heck (abt 1872 – )
    1. 1. Sudie (E) Heck (Oct 1893 – )
      1. 1. Lawrence Heck (29 11 1917 – )
      2. 2. Stephen (Kendall) Sturm (20 September 1925 – 24 August 2012)
    2. 2. Lyda (A) Heck (Sep 1896 – )
    3. 3. John Heck (abt 1900 – )
    4. 4. Ralph Heck (abt 1905 – )
    5. 5. Laurence Heck (abt 1918 – )
  11. 11. Thomas (Jefferson) Thorton (31 July 1870 – 17 May 1938) m. Ella Chapman (21 December 1875 – 16 July 1945)
    1. 1. Evert Thornton (abt 1903 – ) m. Ollie Martin
      1. 1. Phyllis (Sue Thornton) Hall (13 Jul 1946 – )
    2. 2. Guy Thornton (abt 1904 – 1968)
    3. 3. Veda Thornton (abt 1906 – )
    4. 4. Forrest Thornton (abt 1907 – 7 January 1979) m. Mary (O) Huff (abt 1918 – )
      1. 1. Maryann Thornton (abt 1938 – )
      2. 2. Paul (David) Thornton (29 Mar 1941 – )
    5. 5. Malcolm (Washington) Thornton (17 March 1909 – 28 February 1997) m. Maggie (Mae) Ullom m. Myrtle Tinsley (29 Dec 1911 – 6 Apr 1982)
      1. 1. Barbara Thornton (19 Oct 1937 – 19 Oct 1937)
      2. 2. Verna (Lou) Thornton (28 October 1938 – 1 December 2021) m. Gerald (Lee) Payton (December 18, 1936 – )
        1. 1. Daniel (Lee) Payton (14 May 1958 – 16 July 2011) m. Joann Hicks (1958 – )
        2. 2. Connie Payton (1963 – ) m. Donnie Robinson (14 Oct 1964 – )
        3. 3. Joyce Payton (October 13 1965 – ) m. Kim (A) Cooper (24 Aug 1963 – )
        4. 4. Malinda Payton (1966 – )
        5. 5. Ricky Payton (Nov 1973 – )
      3. 3. Brenda Thornton (May 1946 – 7 Sep 2021) m. Ronald McKinney ( – 20 Nov 2009) m. Larry Reavis
        1. 1. Gary (Todd) McKinney (1976 – ) m. Christina (Lynn) Taylor (abt 1972 – )
        2. 2. Kimberly Reavis (13 Jul 1968 – 23 Nov 2006) m. Larry (W.) Sexton (abt 1960 – )
    6. 6. Eva Thornton (abt 1912 – )
    7. 7. Gale Thornton (abt 1915 – )
    8. 8. Lois Thornton (abt 1917 – 6 Mar 1996)
  12. 12. Albert (M.) Thornton (Abt 1873 – 17 April 1963)

James Thornton's Timeline

8 Records

1824
Jan 24, 1824
Birth of James Garrett Thornton in Virginia
Virginia
1850
1850
Age 26
James Garrett Thornton resided here in Mason, Lawrence, Ohio, USA
Mason, Lawrence, Ohio, USA
1860
31 Jul 1860
Age 36
James Garrett Thornton resided here in Mason, Lawrence, Ohio, USA
Mason, Lawrence, Ohio, USA
1863
1 July 1863
Age 39
James Garrett Thornton resided here in Mason, Lawrence, Ohio, United States
Mason, Lawrence, Ohio, United States
1880
1880
Age 56
James Garrett Thornton resided here in Lincoln, West Virginia, USA
Lincoln, West Virginia, USA
1890
Jun 1890
Age 66
James Garrett Thornton resided here in Carroll, Lincoln, West Virginia, USA
Carroll, Lincoln, West Virginia, USA
1900
1900
Age 76
James Garrett Thornton resided here in Carroll, Lincoln, West Virginia, USA
Carroll, Lincoln, West Virginia, USA
1908
23 Mar 1908
Age 84
Death of James Garrett Thornton in Cabell, West Virginia, United States
Cabell, West Virginia, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: Jan 24, 1824
    Event Place: Virginia
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Civil War Soldier Records and Profiles, 1861-1865
    [2] West Virginia, Deaths Index, 1853-1973
    [3] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Lincoln, West Virginia; Roll: 1406; Page: 144A; Enumeration District: 064
    [4] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Carroll, Lincoln, West Virginia; Page: 14; Enumeration District: 0041; FHL microfilm: 1241763
    [5] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Mason, Lawrence, Ohio; Roll: M653_997; Page: 90; Family History Library Film: 803997
    [6] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Mason, Lawrence, Ohio; Roll: M432_701; Page: 356A; Image: 494
    [7] U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Mason, Lawrence, Ohio, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Mason, Lawrence, Ohio; Roll: M432_701; Page: 356A; Image: 494

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 31 Jul 1860
    Event Place: Mason, Lawrence, Ohio, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Selected Federal Census Non-Population Schedules, 1850-1880, Census Year: 1860; Census Place: Mason, Lawrence, Ohio; Archive Collection Number: T1159; Roll: 22; Line: 16; Schedule Type: Agriculture
    [2] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Mason, Lawrence, Ohio; Roll: M653_997; Page: 90; Family History Library Film: 803997

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 July 1863
    Event Place: Mason, Lawrence, Ohio, United States
    Record Source: U.S., Civil War Draft Registrations Records, 1863-1865, National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Washington, D.C.; Consolidated Lists of Civil War Draft Registration Records (Provost Marshal General's Bureau; Consolidated Enrollment Lists, 1863-1865); Record Group: 110, Records of the Provost Marsha

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Lincoln, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Lincoln, West Virginia; Roll: 1406; Page: 144A; Enumeration District: 064

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: Jun 1890
    Event Place: Carroll, Lincoln, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] West Virginia, Compiled Census Index, 1860-1890
    [2] 1890 Veterans Schedules, The National Archives at Washington, D.C.; Washington, D.C.; Special Schedules of the Eleventh Census (1890) Enumerating Union Veterans and Widows of Union Veterans of the Civil War; Series Number: M123; Record Group Title: Records of the Department of Vet

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Carroll, Lincoln, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Carroll, Lincoln, West Virginia; Page: 14; Enumeration District: 0041; FHL microfilm: 1241763

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: West Virginia, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Civil War Pension Index: General Index to Pension Files, 1861-1934, The National Archives at Washington, D.C.; Washington, D.C.; Record Group Title: Records of the Department of Veterans Affairs, 1773 - 2007; Record Group Number: 15; Series Title: U.S., Civil War Pension Index: General Index to Pension Files, 1861-1934; Se

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 23 Mar 1908
    Event Place: Cabell, West Virginia, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] West Virginia, Deaths Index, 1853-1973
    [2] U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: United States
    Record Source:
    [1] West Virginia, Deaths Index, 1853-1973
    [2] U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current
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