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James P. Thornton 1889–1936 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 6 JUL 1889

Birth Location: Smith Co., MS

Death Date: August 1936

Death Location: Laurel, Jones County, Mississippi, USA

Father: Daniel THORNTON

Mother: Louisa VALENTINE

Spouse(s): Mattie Dupee

Children(s): Robert Thornton, James Thornton, Shelby Thornton, Vernelle Thornton

The story of James P. Thornton began in 1889 in Smith Co., MS. In 1900, James P. Thornton resided in Beat 1, Smith, Mississippi. In 1920, James P. Thornton resided in Laurel, Jones, Mississippi. James P. Thornton married Mattie Dupee, and had children including James C Thornton, Preston Thornton, Robert Earnest Thornton, Shelby A Thornton, Vernelle Thornton. James P. Thornton passed away in 1936 in Laurel, Jones County, Mississippi, USA.

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Biography

  • The story of James P. Thornton began in 1889 in Smith Co., MS.
  • In 1900, James P. Thornton resided in Beat 1, Smith, Mississippi.
  • In 1920, James P. Thornton resided in Laurel, Jones, Mississippi.
  • James P. Thornton married Mattie Dupee, and had children including James C Thornton, Preston Thornton, Robert Earnest Thornton, Shelby A Thornton, Vernelle Thornton.
  • James P. Thornton passed away in 1936 in Laurel, Jones County, Mississippi, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

James Thornton's Ancestors

Self
James Thornton
1889–1936
Birth Place: Smith Co., MS
Parents
Daniel Ichabob THORNTON
1845–1924
Smith Co., MS
Louisa (H.) VALENTINE
1847–1911
MS
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

James Thornton's Descendants

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James (P.) Thornton (6 JUL 1889–August 1936) m. Mattie Dupee (11 November 1888–13 MAY 1988)
  1. 1. Robert (Earnest) Thornton 1928–1928
  2. 2. James (C) Thornton 1922–1991 m. Iris (B.) Meazell 1933–2012
  3. 3. Shelby (A.) Thornton 1913–1996
  4. 4. Vernelle Thornton 1916– m. Percy Thornton 1911–

James Thornton's Timeline

6 Records

1889
6 JUL 1889
Birth of James P. Thornton in Smith Co., MS
Smith Co., MS
1900
1900
Age 11
James P. Thornton resided here in Beat 1, Smith, Mississippi
Beat 1, Smith, Mississippi
1920
1920
Age 31
James P. Thornton resided here in Laurel, Jones, Mississippi
Laurel, Jones, Mississippi
1928
1928
Age 39
James P. Thornton resided here in Laurel, Mississippi, USA
Laurel, Mississippi, USA
1930
1930
Age 41
James P. Thornton resided here in Laurel, Jones, Mississippi
Laurel, Jones, Mississippi
1936
August 1936
Age 47
Death of James P. Thornton in Laurel, Jones Co., MS
Laurel, Jones Co., MS

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1928
    Event Place: Laurel, Mississippi, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 6 JUL 1889
    Event Place: Smith Co., MS
    Record Source:
    [1] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Laurel, Jones, Mississippi; Roll: T625_881; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 83; Image: 88
    [2] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Laurel, Jones, Mississippi; Roll: 1151; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 9; Image: 768.0; FHL microfilm: 2340886
    [3] Web: Mississippi, Find A Grave Index, 1798-2012
    [4] U.S., WWI Civilian Draft Registrations
    [5] U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Mississippi; Registration County: Jones; Roll: 1682930
    [6] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Beat 1, Smith, Mississippi; Roll: 828; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 0101; FHL microfilm: 1240828

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: August 1936
    Event Place: Laurel, Jones Co., MS
    Record Source: Web: Mississippi, Find A Grave Index, 1798-2012

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Beat 1, Smith, Mississippi
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Beat 1, Smith, Mississippi; Roll: 828; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 0101; FHL microfilm: 1240828

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Jones, Mississippi
    Record Source: U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Mississippi; Registration County: Jones; Roll: 1682930

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Place: Jones County
    Record Source: U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Mississippi; Registration County: Jones; Roll: 1682930

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Jones, MS
    Record Source: U.S., WWI Civilian Draft Registrations

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Laurel, Jones County, Mississippi, USA
    Record Source: Web: Mississippi, Find A Grave Index, 1798-2012

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Laurel, Jones, Mississippi
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Laurel, Jones, Mississippi; Roll: 1151; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 9; Image: 768.0; FHL microfilm: 2340886

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Laurel, Jones, Mississippi
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Laurel, Jones, Mississippi; Roll: T625_881; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 83; Image: 88

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