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Jesse Dockery Thornton 1889–1971 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 25 SEP 1889

Birth Location: Buchanan, Missouri, United States

Death Date: 5 OCT 1971

Death Location: Tacoma,Pierce,Washington,

Father: Jesse Thornton

Mother: Susan Stout

Spouse(s): Alma Harrington

Children(s):

The story of Jesse Dockery Thornton began in 1889 in Buchanan, Missouri, United States. In 1900, Jesse Dockery Thornton resided in ED 66 Roseburg and Civil Bend Precincts Roseburg C. In 1910, Jesse Dockery Thornton resided in Fruitvale, , Washington. Jesse Dockery Thornton married Alma Belle Harrington. Jesse Dockery Thornton passed away in 1971 in Tacoma,Pierce,Washington,.

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Biography

  • The story of Jesse Dockery Thornton began in 1889 in Buchanan, Missouri, United States.
  • In 1900, Jesse Dockery Thornton resided in ED 66 Roseburg and Civil Bend Precincts Roseburg C.
  • In 1910, Jesse Dockery Thornton resided in Fruitvale, , Washington.
  • Jesse Dockery Thornton married Alma Belle Harrington.
  • Jesse Dockery Thornton passed away in 1971 in Tacoma,Pierce,Washington,.

Immediate Family

Parents

Jesse Thornton
1850–1912
Birth Location: DeKalb, Missouri, United States
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Susan Stout
1853–1931
Birth Location: Maysville, DeKalb, Missouri, United States
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Spouses(s)

Alma Harrington
1881–1950
Birth Location: Poweshiek, Iowa, United States
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Children(s)

Jesse Thornton's Ancestors

Self
Jesse Thornton
1889–1971
Birth Place: Buchanan, Missouri, United States
Parents
Jesse William Thornton
1850–1912
DeKalb, Missouri, United States
Susan (C) Stout
1853–1931
Maysville, DeKalb, Missouri, United States
Grandparents
William (Thorp) Stout
1818–1857
Harrison, West Virginia, United States
Fidella Hindman
1822–
DeKalb, Missouri, United States
Great-Grandparents
Daniel Stout
1789–1833
Martha Thorp
1795–1831
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Jesse Thornton's Timeline

5 Records

1889
25 SEP 1889
Birth of Jesse Dockery Thornton in Buchanan, Missouri, United States
Buchanan, Missouri, United States
1900
1900
Age 11
Jesse Dockery Thornton resided here in ED 66 Roseburg and Civil Bend Precincts Roseburg City, Douglas, Oregon, United States
ED 66 Roseburg and Civil Bend Precincts Roseburg City, Douglas, Oregon, United States
1910
1910
Age 21
Jesse Dockery Thornton resided here in Fruitvale, , Washington
Fruitvale, , Washington
1930
1930
Age 41
Jesse Dockery Thornton resided here in Broadview, King, Washington, United States
Broadview, King, Washington, United States
1971
5 OCT 1971
Age 82
Death of Jesse Dockery Thornton in Tacoma,Pierce,Washington,
Tacoma,Pierce,Washington,

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 25 SEP 1889
    Event Place: Buchanan, Missouri, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] FamilySearch Family Tree, Jesse Dockery Thornton, "United States World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918"
    [2] FamilySearch Family Tree, Jesse D Thornton, "United States Census, 1930"
    [3] FamilySearch Family Tree, Jesse Dockery Thornton, "United States World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942"
    [4] FamilySearch Family Tree, Jesse D Thornton, "United States Social Security Death Index"
    [5] FamilySearch Family Tree, Jesse Dockery Thornton, "Find A Grave Index"
    [6] FamilySearch Family Tree, Jessie D Thornton in household of Jessie W Thornton, "United States Census, 1900"
    [7] FamilySearch Family Tree, Jesse D Thornton in household of Jesse W Thornton, "United States Census, 1910"

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Evergreen Washelli Memorial Park, Seattle, King, Washington, United States
    Record Source: FamilySearch Family Tree, Jesse Dockery Thornton, "Find A Grave Index"

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: ED 66 Roseburg and Civil Bend Precincts Roseburg City, Douglas, Oregon, United States

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: BET 1917 AND 1918
    Event Place: Seattle City no 4, Seattle City no 5, Washington, United States

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Custom Event

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Place: USA

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 5 OCT 1971
    Event Place: Tacoma,Pierce,Washington,
    Record Source:
    [1] FamilySearch Family Tree, Jesse D Thornton, "United States Social Security Death Index"
    [2] FamilySearch Family Tree, Jesse Dockery Thornton, "Find A Grave Index"

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Fruitvale, , Washington

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Broadview, King, Washington, United States

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Seattle, Washington, United States

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 1942
    Event Place: Seattle, Washington, United States
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