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Joan E Thornton 1930–2008 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: abt 1930

Birth Location: Wisconsin

Death Date: 9 Feb 2008

Death Location: Florida, USA

Father: Walter Pierce

Mother: Avis Pierce

Spouse(s):

Children(s):

In 1930, Joan E Thornton entered the world in Wisconsin, born to Walter S Pierce And Avis Pierce. In 1930, Joan E Thornton resided in Atlanta, Union, Rusk, Wisconsin, USA. In 1935, Joan E Thornton resided in Evansville, Rock, Wisconsin. Joan E Thornton married Gerald Brunsell, and had children including Brad, Dennis, Gary, Vicki. Joan E Thornton passed away in 2008 in Florida, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1930, Joan E Thornton entered the world in Wisconsin, born to Walter S Pierce And Avis Pierce.
  • In 1930, Joan E Thornton resided in Atlanta, Union, Rusk, Wisconsin, USA.
  • In 1935, Joan E Thornton resided in Evansville, Rock, Wisconsin.
  • Joan E Thornton married Gerald Brunsell, and had children including Brad, Dennis, Gary, Vicki.
  • Joan E Thornton passed away in 2008 in Florida, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Walter Pierce
1903–
Birth Location: South Dakota
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Avis Pierce
1912–1982
Birth Location: Wisconsin
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Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Joan Thornton's Ancestors

Self
Joan Thornton
1930–2008
Birth Place: Wisconsin
Parents
Walter S Pierce
1903–
South Dakota
Avis Pierce
1912–1982
Wisconsin
Grandparents
Frederick (Arthur) Thornton
1886–1973
England
Mabel (Hurd) Thornton
1890–1964
Laona, Winnebago, Illinois
Great-Grandparents
Mary Thornton
1862–
John Thornton
1861–1914
Eugene Hurd
1858–1913
Martha Pettengill
1869–1957
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Samuel Thornton
1832–1905
Esther Thornton
1827–
Chester Hurd
1820–1913
Mary Harris
1824–1902
Warren Pettengill
1851–1907
Grace Colton
1851–1904

Joan Thornton's Timeline

7 Records

1930
abt 1930
Birth of Joan E Thornton in Wisconsin
Wisconsin
1930
1930
Joan E Thornton resided here in Atlanta, Union, Rusk, Wisconsin, USA
Atlanta, Union, Rusk, Wisconsin, USA
1935
1935
Age 5
Joan E Thornton resided here in Evansville, Rock, Wisconsin
Evansville, Rock, Wisconsin
1940
1940
Age 10
Joan E Thornton resided here in Evansville, Rock, Wisconsin, USA
Evansville, Rock, Wisconsin, USA
1950
1950
Age 20
Joan E Thornton resided here in Madison, Wisconsin, USA
Madison, Wisconsin, USA
1953
19 Apr 1953
Age 23
Joan E Thornton resided here in Madison, Wisconsin, USA
Madison, Wisconsin, USA
2008
9 Feb 2008
Age 78
Death of Joan E Thornton in Florida, USA
Florida, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: abt 1930
    Event Place: Wisconsin
    Record Source:
    [1] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Evansville, Rock, Wisconsin; Roll: m-t0627-04520; Page: 20A; Enumeration District: 53-27
    [2] 1930 United States Federal Census
    [3] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, Wisconsin State Journal; Publication Date: 17 Feb 2008; Publication Place: Madison, Wisconsin, USA; ,0.5062207,0.22145917,0.78427875&xid=3355
    [4] Web: Obituary Daily Times Index, 1995-2016

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Atlanta, Union, Rusk, Wisconsin, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Evansville, Rock, Wisconsin
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Evansville, Rock, Wisconsin; Roll: m-t0627-04520; Page: 20A; Enumeration District: 53-27

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Evansville, Rock, Wisconsin, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Evansville, Rock, Wisconsin; Roll: m-t0627-04520; Page: 20A; Enumeration District: 53-27

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1950
    Event Place: Madison, Wisconsin, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 19 Apr 1953
    Event Place: Madison, Wisconsin, USA
    Record Source: Wisconsin, U.S., Newspapers.com Stories and Events Index, Wisconsin State Journal; Publication Date: 19 Apr 1953; Publication Place: Madison, Wisconsin, USA

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Lakeland, Polk, Florida, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, Wisconsin State Journal; Publication Date: 17 Feb 2008; Publication Place: Madison, Wisconsin, USA; ,0.5062207,0.22145917,0.78427875&xid=3355

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 9 Feb 2008
    Event Place: Florida, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, Wisconsin State Journal; Publication Date: 17 Feb 2008; Publication Place: Madison, Wisconsin, USA; ,0.5062207,0.22145917,0.78427875&xid=3355
    [2] Web: Obituary Daily Times Index, 1995-2016
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